Question 1

SMAW is a commonly used welding method because___________________

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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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

To prevent ____ use as little leading angle as possible.

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

Question 3

Describe how to determine if a weld is too hot.

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Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Question 6

Building up a metal's surface is known as ____________________.

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Question 7

Electrodes with ____ produce welds with the heaviest slag covering the molten weld pool and finished weld bead.

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A)   cellulose-based fluxes
B)   rutile-based fluxes
C)   mineral-based fluxes
D)   silicon-based fluxesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

If arc length is shortened, metal transferring across the gap may short out the electrode, causing it to ____.

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A)   produce excessive slag
B)   stick to the plate
C)   burn through the metal
D)   produce excessive spatterE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

A ____ electrode angle pushes the molten metal away from the leading edge of the molten weld pool toward the back where it solidifies.

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A)   leading
B)   right
C)   trailing
D)   straightE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

An arc will jump ____.

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

Question 12

What can a welder do to prevent possibly swaying while welding?

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A)   Keep both feet flat on the floor.
B)   Try to make all of the welds in the flat position so it is easier to stand still.
C)   Lean against or hold onto a stable object.
D)   Loop the welding lead over the welding table so it is not as likely to sway as you weld.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

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A)   circular
B)   "J"
C)   "C"
D)   straight stepE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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

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A)   circular
B)   square
C)   "J"
D)   "T"E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Overfilling a molten weld pool will result in drips of metal hanging from the weld like ____________________.

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Question 16

Large diameter electrodes may overheat the metal if they are used with ____.

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A)   thick or large pieces of metal
B)   aluminum
C)   thin or small pieces of metal
D)   exotic alloysE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

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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Question 18

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by placing plates at a 90 degree angle to each other, with the edges forming a V groove.

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Question 19

A(n) ____________________ joint is made by placing the edges of the plates together evenly, with no gap between the plates.

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Question 20

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

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Exam 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

SMAW is a commonly used welding method because___________________

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

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If arc length is shortened, metal transferring across the gap may short out the electrode, causing it to ____.

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To prevent ____ use as little leading angle as possible.

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Large diameter electrodes may overheat the metal if they are used with ____.

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Building up a metal's surface is known as ____________________.

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

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Electrodes with ____ produce welds with the heaviest slag covering the molten weld pool and finished weld bead.

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

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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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A(n) ____________________ joint is made by placing plates at a 90 degree angle to each other, with the edges forming a V groove.

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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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A(n) ____________________ joint is made by placing the edges of the plates together evenly, with no gap between the plates.

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When should a welder change their body position?

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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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What can a welder do to prevent possibly swaying while welding?

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Overfilling a molten weld pool will result in drips of metal hanging from the weld like ____________________.

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An arc will jump ____.

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Describe how to determine if a weld is too hot.

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A ____ electrode angle pushes the molten metal away from the leading edge of the molten weld pool toward the back where it solidifies.

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