MODULE 3

1.

Which of the following is a function of flux coating of a SMAW electrode ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

2.

In the AWS system of SMAW electrode designations, the next to the last digit refers to :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

3.

Constant current power supply

Wire feeder
Covered electrode
Electrode lead
Work (ground) lead

Which of the following welding problems is the result of a distorted magnetic field that deflects
the welding arc ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

6.

It is a low hydrogen type.

The weld deposit has a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi.
It is suitable for use in the flat and horizontal fillet positions only
It is an electrode for welding carbon steel.
None of the above

Of the following which is not an essential part of a typical SMAW system ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

5.

Impact strength
Electrode coating
Welding position
Strength
None of the above

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about a SMAW electrode designated as E7024?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

4.

Insulating
Alloying
De oxidation
Shielding
All of the above

Cracks
Short circuiting
Arc blow
Insufficient welding current
All of the above

Which of the following is not considered a type of metal transfer for GMAW ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Short circuiting
Spray
Globular
Droplet
Pulsed arc

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7.

Which of the following types of metal transfer in GMAW provides the lowest amount of heat to
the workpiece, and therefore prone to incomplete fusion ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

8.

Which of the following gases can be used as shielding gases for GMAW ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

9.

SMAW
GMAW
FCAW
ESW
None of the above

In the electrode designation system for FCAW, the second digit (1) in an electrode marked
( E71T - 5) refers to :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

12.

SMAW
GMAW
FCAW
SAW
ESW

Which of the following is not considered an arc welding process ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

11.

Carbon dioxide
Argon - oxygen
Argon - carbon dioxide
Argon
All of the above

What type of welding process is pictured below ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

10.

Short circuiting
Spray
Globular
Droplet
Pulsed arc

Strength
Welding position
Chemical composition
Usability
None of the above

Which of the following is not always an essential element of an FCAW system ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Constant voltage power supply

Tubular electrode
Wire feeder
External shielding gas
Work (ground) lead

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14.

What aspect of the GTAW and PAW processes is different than for the other arc welding processes
?
A.
Non consumable electrode
B.
Power supply
C.
Shielding
D.
All of the above
E.
None of the above
Shielding for the GTAW and PAW processes is primarily accomplished through the use of :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

15.

A green stripe on a tungsten electrode designates :

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

16.

DCEP
DCEN
AC
A and B above
B and C above

SAW and ESW processes are similar in that :

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

18.

Pure tungsten
1 % thoriated tungsten
2 % thoriated tungsten
Zirconiated tungsten
None of the above

When welding aluminum with the GTAW process, what type of welding current is most
commonly used ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

17.

Granular flux
Slag
Inert gas
Oxygen
None of the above

Both are an arc welding process

Both use shielding gases
Both use a granular flux, which becomes molten
A and B above
A and C above

The diagram below depicts what welding process ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

SMAW
ESW
FCAW
SAW
GMAW

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19.

Solidification cracking due to improper width - to - depth ratio of the weld bead is a serious
problem primarily with which welding process ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

20.

21.

Which one of the following processes is typically used in the flat position unless special apparatus
is employed ?
A.
GMAW
B.
SAW
C.
FCAW
D.
SMAW
E.
GTAW
Which of the following are not common to both GTAW and PAW ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

22.

SAW
ESW
FCAW
A and B above
B and C above

Which of the following is not an advantage of the ESW process ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

25.

Stringer beads
Weave beads
Keyhole
Backstep
None of the above

What welding process produces welds in a single pass, with the progression vertically upward
along the joint ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

24

Nonconsumable tungsten electrode

Constricting orifice
Shielding gas nozzle
Externally applied filler metal
None of the above

What technique is employed with PAW to produce full penetration welds without edge preparation
?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

23.

SMAW
OFC
SAW
All of the above
None of the above

High deposition rate

Ease of setup
Capable of joining thick sections
No tendency for angular distortion
None of the above

Which welding process is considered to be a chemical welding process ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

SMAW
ESW
SAW
OAW
None of the above

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26.

Which arc welding process provides a very efficient means of joining attachments to some planar
surface ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

OAW
SW
GMAW
GTAW
SMAW

27.

Brazing differs from welding in that:

28.

A.
No filler metal is used
B.
An oxyfuel flame is used
C.
The base metal is not melted
D.
All of the above
E.
None of the above
For satisfactory results, a braze joint should have :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

29.

Which of the following is an advantage of brazing ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

30.

Methyl acetylene - propadiene ( MPS)

Propane
Acetylene
Methane (natural gas)
All of the above

Which of the following cutting process can cut any metal ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

33.

High carbon steel

Low carbon steel
Medium carbon steel
Austenitic stainless steel
None of the above

Which of the following gases, can be used to perform OFC ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

32.

Ease of joining thick sections

Ability to join dissimilar metals
Ability to join thin sections
A and B above
B and C above

Of the following metals, which cannot be efficiently cut using OFC ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

31.

Clean joint surfaces

A small clearance between pieces to be joined
A large surface area for the joint area
Heat source
All of the above

OFC
CAC - A
PAC
A and B above
B and C above

The width of a cut is referred to as the :

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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
34.

The SMAW power source can be :

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

35.

DCEN
AC
DCEP
All of the above
A and C above

Of the following, which is a noncontact welding process, requiring no electrodes and is not
influenced by the presence of magnetic field ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

36.

Gap
Dross
Kerf
Drag
None of the above

ESW
PAW
LBW
A and B above
None of the above

Which of the following uses a focused beam of electrons as a heat source for fusion welding ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

EBW
ESW
EGW
A and C above
None of the above

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