Question 1

To correct a(n)  ____ problem, a welder can use a smaller electrode at a lower current setting.

Accepted Answer

A)   overheating
B)   spatter
C)   penetration
D)   slag buildupE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Discuss the effects of setting the current too low or too high.

Accepted Answer

Each welding electrode must be operated ...

Question 3

The ____ pattern can be used if there is a large gap to be filled when both pieces of metal are nearly the same size and thickness.

Accepted Answer

A)   circular
B)   square
C)   J
D)   TE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

To prevent ____ use as little leading angle as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)   spatter
B)   burnthrough
C)   poor penetration
D)   cold lap and slag inclusionsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

​What may happen if too short of an arc length is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​The spatter may increase as the weld increases in size.
B)   ​The arc voltage will increase and the arc will become brighter.
C)   ​The electrode may stick to the plate.
D)   ​The amperage will increase and the weld fumes will increase.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

____ have rutile-based fluxes with a thick slag left on the weld bead.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

An arc will jump ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   to the weld pool
B)   to the root gap
C)   the closest metal conductor
D)   the electrodeE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

A(n) ____________________ electrode angle pushes the molten metal and slag ahead of the weld.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ electrode angle pushes the molten...

Question 9

The ____ is the distance the arc must jump from the end of the electrode to the plate or weld pool surface.

Accepted Answer

A)   arc length
B)   root gap
C)   weave pattern
D)   weld widthE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Some electrodes may not remove the deposits ahead of the molten weld pool, resulting in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   discontinuities within the weld
B)   burnthrough
C)   excessive spatter
D)   electrode discolorationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Electrodes with ____ are easier to control and are used for flat stringer beads and butt joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   cellulose-based fluxes
B)   rutile-based fluxes
C)   mineral-based fluxes
D)   silicon-based fluxesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by tack welding two flat pieces of plate together.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ joint is made by tack...

Question 13

A weld bead made at a(n) ____________________ amperage setting is wide and flat with deep penetration, produces excessive spatter, and is mostly hard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A weld bead made at a(n) ____________________...

Question 14

The ____ weave pattern is often used for flat position welds on butt, tee, and outside corner joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   circular
B)   square
C)   J
D)   TE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Describe the proper body position for a welder.

Accepted Answer

The welder should be in a relaxed, comfo...

Question 16

​When should a welder change their body position?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Any time as long as you do not lose sight of the welding pool.
B)   ​As the electrode gets too short to see the weld.
C)   ​When they know their instructor is trying to see how they are welding.
D)   ​Only during the time an electrode is being changed.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The space between plates in a square butt joint is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   butt gap
B)   weld gap
C)   root gap
D)   penetrationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

____ electrodes have a mineral-based flux with very heavy slag left on the weld bead.

Accepted Answer

A)   E6010 and E6011
B)   E6012 and E6013
C)   E7016 and E7018
D)   E7019 and E7020E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Large diameter electrodes may overheat the metal if ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   they are used with thick or large pieces of metal
B)   they are used with aluminum
C)   they are used with thin or small pieces of metal
D)   they are used with exotic alloysE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The ____ pattern works well on flat lap joints, all vertical joints, and horizontal butt and lap welds.

Accepted Answer

A)   circular
B)   square
C)   J
D)   TE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

An arc will jump ____.

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A(n) ____________________ joint is made by tack welding two flat pieces of plate together.

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The ____ weave pattern is often used for flat position welds on butt, tee, and outside corner joints.

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Discuss the effects of setting the current too low or too high.

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Electrodes with ____ are easier to control and are used for flat stringer beads and butt joints.

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A(n) ____________________ electrode angle pushes the molten metal and slag ahead of the weld.

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____ electrodes have a mineral-based flux with very heavy slag left on the weld bead.

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​When should a welder change their body position?

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The ____ pattern can be used if there is a large gap to be filled when both pieces of metal are nearly the same size and thickness.

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To correct a(n) ____ problem, a welder can use a smaller electrode at a lower current setting.

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The ____ pattern works well on flat lap joints, all vertical joints, and horizontal butt and lap welds.

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____ have rutile-based fluxes with a thick slag left on the weld bead.

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The space between plates in a square butt joint is called the ____.

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A weld bead made at a(n) ____________________ amperage setting is wide and flat with deep penetration, produces excessive spatter, and is mostly hard.

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Large diameter electrodes may overheat the metal if ____.

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​What may happen if too short of an arc length is used?

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Describe the proper body position for a welder.

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The ____ is the distance the arc must jump from the end of the electrode to the plate or weld pool surface.

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Some electrodes may not remove the deposits ahead of the molten weld pool, resulting in ____.

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To prevent ____ use as little leading angle as possible.

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