Oxyfuel Cutting Quiz

What is oxyfuel cutting (OFC) primarily used for?

• Cutting wood

• Cutting metal

• Cutting plastic

• Cutting glass

What type of goggles should be worn for safety?

• Regular sunglasses

• Approved safety goggles with side shields

• Reading glasses

• Fashion glasses

Which of the following is NOT listed as a protective garment?

• Leggings

• Aprons

• T-shirts

• Sleeves

What happens to ferrous metal over time?

• It rusts.

• It melts.

• It evaporates.

• It becomes magnetic.

What type of surfaces can acetylene cut through?

• Only clean steel

• Surfaces coated with grease, paint, or rust

• Only aluminum

• Only plastic

How is the cutting fuel described in terms of cleanliness?

• Clean fuel

• Dirty fuel

• Neutral fuel

• Eco-friendly fuel

What is one advantage of MAPP® gas over acetylene?

• More expensive

• More volatile

• Less expensive

• Harder to detect leaks

What is the chemical formulation of MAPP® gas?

• Methane

• Ethylene

• Liquefied methylacetylene-propadiene

• Propane

Why is a distinct odor added to propane?

• To enhance its color

• To make it lighter

• For easy detection

• To increase its volatility

What is one advantage of propane over acetylene?

• It is more expensive

• It is more volatile

• It costs less

• It is heavier