This document contains a 25 question pre-test for an SMAW NC II welding certification. The questions cover topics like the purpose of insulation in welding cables, materials that conduct electricity, how electrode strength is measured, proper polarity for DC reverse welding, effects of fast/slow weld speeds, definitions of travel angle and work angle, how metal is affected by heating during welding, location of the heat affected zone, causes of welding distortion and stresses, common electrodes for root passes on pipes, what post-welding treatment is called, the main purpose of a welding mask, effects of moisture on electrode coating, causes of arc strike, location of incomplete sidewall fusion, true/false questions about electrode size and travel speed effects,
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Smaw NC Ii Pre Test
This document contains a 25 question pre-test for an SMAW NC II welding certification. The questions cover topics like the purpose of insulation in welding cables, materials that conduct electricity, how electrode strength is measured, proper polarity for DC reverse welding, effects of fast/slow weld speeds, definitions of travel angle and work angle, how metal is affected by heating during welding, location of the heat affected zone, causes of welding distortion and stresses, common electrodes for root passes on pipes, what post-welding treatment is called, the main purpose of a welding mask, effects of moisture on electrode coating, causes of arc strike, location of incomplete sidewall fusion, true/false questions about electrode size and travel speed effects,
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SMAW NC II PRE TEST
1. The primary purpose of insulation in
welding cables is to? a. protect wire from the sun b. prevent electrocution c. provide flexibility d. provide strength 2. Which of the following materials will conduct flow of electricity? a.leather gloves b.rubber boots c.aluminum foil d.none of the above 3. The strength of electrode is expressed in terms of? a.Ft3 b.CFH c.M3 d.Psi 4. In DC Reverse Polarity set-up, the positive terminal of welding machine is connected to the? a.item being welded b.electrode handle c.ground clamp d.circuit breaker 5. A weld speed that is too fast may results in? a.a thin stringy weld in poor strength b.a heavy weld that has too much convexity c.both a and b d.none of the above 6. ___________ is the angle formed between the electrode and the base metal. a.good weld appearance b.amperage c.travel angle d.work angle 7. When a piece of mild steel is heated by the application of an electric arc, the metal a.contracts b.expands c.elongates d.is not altered 8. The heat affected zone is located _____ a.at the base metal adjacent to the fusion line b.between the root pass and hot pass c.on the weld reinforcement d.on the root pass 9. Welding distortion, war page and stresses are caused by ____ a.high temperature b.strong backs c. back step welding 10. Which of the following electrodes is normally used to weld root pass on pipes? a.E6011 b.E6012 c.E6013 d.E7018 11. Post welding treatment is also referred to as _____ a.annealing b.normalizing c.preheating d.stress relieving 12. The main purpose of wearing welding mask while welding is to? a.enable to perform a good welding b.protect you eyes and face c.protect your hair from getting burn d.all of the above 13. When the electrode coating absorbs moisture, it is more likely that the weld will have ______ a.porosities b.shallow penetration c.too much undercut d.excess penetration 14. Arc strike due to ___________ a.high current b.exposed electrodes c.spatters d.improper start 15. Incomplete sidewall fusion is normally found between _______ a.weld passes b.HAZ and Base Metal c.Root pass and hot pass d.weld and base metal TRUE OR FALSE _____16. Using a larger electrode diameter can cause melt – through/ burn – through. ______17. Travelling too fast will make the bead face narrow with pointing ripple. ______18. If the current is too low, the electrode melts too fast. ______19. Quality or sound weld is the result of correct current, constant voltage, travel speed, electrode angle and correct electrode size. ______20. In fillet weld, electrode angle is not necessary for preventing undercut and under fill. Identify what welding defects are the following illustration. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.