If the individual wires in adjacent strands of a rope change direction, with the wires following the lay of the strand in one while opposing the lay of the adjacent strand, the rope has a(n) _____.

a. right lay
b. regular lay
c. alternate lay
d. lang lay


c. alternate lay

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_____________________ is defined as the process of obtaining desired properties or dimensions by applying, using oxyfuel or arc welding, an integral layer of metal of one composition onto a surface, an edge, or the point of a base metal of another composition.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When metal is burned away, ____.

A. oxygen forms an iron oxide B. oxygen forms iron dioxide C. the iron turns to cast iron D. the iron turns to oxygen

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Explain what wheel offset is.

What will be an ideal response?

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____________________ are the little things, besides skills, that make a good or bad employee.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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