Question 1

A straight weld bead on the surface of a plate with little or no side-to-side electrode movement is known as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

____ electrodes have a forceful arc with little slag left on the weld bead.

Accepted Answer

A)   E6010 and E6011
B)   E6012 and E6013
C)   E7016 and E7018
D)   E7019 and E7020E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Welding with the current set too high results in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   short arc length
B)   little or no penetration
C)   frequent shorting and sticking of the electrode
D)   spatterE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

​Why is the travel and work angle important?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Because of the jetting force of the electrode end.
B)   ​Because it affects the amount of spatter produced.
C)   ​Because of the force on the welding electrode holder the welding cable has as you move along the weld.
D)   ​They are not important and have little effect on how welds are made.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The selection of the correct size of welding electrode is determined by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the arc length
B)   the weld pool size and penetration
C)   the current amperage
D)   the thickness and size of the metalE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by overlapping the edges of two plates, and can be welded on one side or both sides with a fillet weld.

Accepted Answer

lap

Question 7

​When the welding current is correct and the weld is not too hot or too cold, the ripples should be______.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​rounded
B)   ​pointed
C)   ​teardrop shaped
D)   ​high and narrowE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

​SMAW is a commonly used welding method because___________________

Accepted Answer

A)   ​of its high temperature and concentrated heat.
B)   ​it is the easiest process to learn and use.
C)   ​it is clean and spatter free.
D)   o​f its ability to make very long welds without having to stop.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ is a large piece of metal used to absorb excessive heat.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a large piece of...

Question 10

____ are used to set the machine amperage and for buildup or surfacing applications.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tack welds
B)   Stringer beads
C)   Fillet welds
D)   Lap weldsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Describe how to determine if a weld is too hot.

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To determine if a weld is too hot, watch...

Question 12

In the ____ pattern, the smallest quantity of metal is molten at one time as compared to other patterns.

Accepted Answer

A)   circular
B)   J
C)   C
D)   straight stepE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by tack welding one piece of metal on another piece of metal at a right angle.

Accepted Answer

tee

Question 14

Overfilling a molten weld pool will result in drips of metal called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Overfilling a molten weld pool will result...

Question 15

What is arc length? Describe the effect of arc length on the weld.

Accepted Answer

The arc length is the distance the arc m...

Question 16

​How can a consistent arc length be maintained?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​By not having too high a welding current setting.
B)   ​By using a lower welding amperage setting.
C)   ​By using the correct size electrode for the metal being joined.
D)   ​By constantly lowering the electrode.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

​What two terms do welders often use interchangeably when speaking about welding current?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​arc length and heat
B)   ​AC and DC
C)   ​heat and amperage
D)   ​voltage and amperageE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Students will find it easier to start with ____ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   tee
B)   lap
C)   outside corner
D)   buttE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) D

Question 19

The straight step pattern can be used for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   fillet welds
B)   deep groove welds
C)   stringer beads
D)   filling in the weld toeE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

​Why is it important to make cuts in the clean metal between welds on practice plates?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​To see how well the welds are.
B)   ​For testing the welds.
C)   ​To reuse the practice plates.
D)   ​So the good welds can be shown to the instructor.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

A straight weld bead on the surface of a plate with little or no side-to-side electrode movement is known as a(n) ____________________.

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____ electrodes have a forceful arc with little slag left on the weld bead.

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Welding with the current set too high results in ____.

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​Why is the travel and work angle important?

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The selection of the correct size of welding electrode is determined by ____.

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A(n) ____________________ joint is made by overlapping the edges of two plates, and can be welded on one side or both sides with a fillet weld.

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​When the welding current is correct and the weld is not too hot or too cold, the ripples should be______.

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​SMAW is a commonly used welding method because___________________

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A(n) ____________________ is a large piece of metal used to absorb excessive heat.

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____ are used to set the machine amperage and for buildup or surfacing applications.

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Describe how to determine if a weld is too hot.

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In the ____ pattern, the smallest quantity of metal is molten at one time as compared to other patterns.

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A(n) ____________________ joint is made by tack welding one piece of metal on another piece of metal at a right angle.

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Overfilling a molten weld pool will result in drips of metal called ____________________.

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What is arc length? Describe the effect of arc length on the weld.

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​How can a consistent arc length be maintained?

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