shielded metal arc welding - buncombe county schools

Student Name: ______________________

Teacher: ______________________ Date: ___________

District: Buncombe County

Test: 9_12 T and I 7661 - Welding Technology I Test 1

Description: Shelded metal arc welding

Form: 501

1. With DCEP welding current, the electrode is:

A. Grounded.

B. Negative.

C. Neutral.

D. Positive.

2. Which electrode is classified as a fast-fill electrode?

A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7018

D. E-7024

3. An E7024 electrode is classified as a:

A. Fast-freeze electrode.

B. Fill-freeze electrode.

C. Fast-fill electrode.

D. Low-hydrogen.

4. Proper primary electrical grounding of the welding machine is required to:

A. Prevent arc flash.

B. Prevent electrical shock.

C. Stabilize the arc.

D. Strike the arc.

5. Terminations of SMAW beads are made at:

A. Both the beginning and end of all weld passes.

B. The beginning of all welds.

C. The beginning of new weld passes only.

D. The ends of welds.

6. For SMAW, operating voltage:

A. Has no relation to open circuit voltage.

B. Is always lower than open circuit voltage.

C. Is always higher than open circuit voltage.

D. May be higher or lower than open circuit voltage.

7. Why should gas cylinders NEVER be welded on?

A. The cylinders do not conduct electricity.

B. The cylinders will explode.

C. The paint will be melted off the cylinders.

D. The welding machine will ground out.

8. Which electrode is classified as a fast-freeze electrode?

A. E-6011

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018

9. One way to compensate for arc blow is to:

A. Run the weld bead in the opposite direction.

B. Shorten the arc length.

C. Use a full length electrode.

D. Whip the electrode tip.

10. When referring to electrical current, what is the number of cycles per second?

A. Amperage

B. Frequency

C. Period

D. Voltage

11. Which electrode is the largest?

A. 3/32"

B. 1/8"

C. 3/16"

D. 5/32" Please use the following figure for this question.

12. Using the cable size chart above, determine the size welding cable needed for welding using 650 amps at 60% duty cycle 195 feet from the power source and 100 feet above ground level?

A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0

13. In SMAW open circuit voltage is usually between:

A. 20 and 30 volts.

B. 30 and 40 volts.

C. 50 and 100 volts.

D. 100 and 150 volts.

14. The point in the weld where one weld bead stops and another begins is a/an:

A. Convex point.

B. Oscillation point.

C. Restart point.

D. Weld termination.

15. An all-position, deep penetrating SMAW electrode with a light slag coating would fall into the:

A. Fast-freeze electrode group.

B. Fill-freeze electrode group.

C. Fast-fill electrode group.

D. Low-hydrogen electrode group.

16. How is the size of a workpiece clamp designated?

A. The distance in inches that the clamp jaws will spread to grasp the workpiece

B. The length in inches from the cable connection to the end of the clamp

C. The rated amperage that it can carry without overheating

D. The rated resistance it has to the current flow

17. What is added to the flux coatings of SMAW electrodes to change the chemical composition and strength of the deposited weld metal?

A. Alloys

B. Hydrogen

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen

18. The standard length of a 1/8" SMAW electrode is:

A. 10".

B. 12".

C. 14".

D. 16".

19. To compensate for the recessed electrode core when welding with heavier flux-coated electrodes (such as E7018 or E6013), the visible arc length should be:

A. Angled.

B. Lengthened.

C. Shortened.

D. Whipped. Please use the following figure for this question.

20. In the chart shown above, what is the maximum length of a #1/0 welding lead that can carry 300 amps?

A. 50 Feet

B. 100 Feet

C. 150 Feet

D. 250 Feet

Please use the following figure for this question.

21. Using the fillet weld profiles shown above, what is the problem with fillet weld "1"?

A. Excessive convexity

B. Excessive undercut

C. Insufficient leg

D. Insufficient throat

22. Which electrode angle in SMAW will give the deepest penetration?

A. 5° opposite the direction of travel

B. 45° opposite the direction of travel

C. Leading angle

D. Trailing angle


23. Using the cable size chart above, determine the size welding cable needed for welding using 200 amps at 60% duty cycle 80 feet from the power source?

A. #1

B. #2

C. #3

D. #4

24. Which electrode is used to make welds on galvanized, plated, or painted surfaces?

A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018

25. What are lugs used for with SMAW equipment?

A. Connect the electrode to the electrode holder

B. Connect the workpiece clamp to the workpiece

C. Connect the welding cable to the electrode holder or ground clamp

D. Connect the welding cables to the machine current terminals

26. When restarting a bead in SMAW, the arc should be struck:

A. 1/4" behind the crater on the bead deposited.

B. 1/4" to 3/8" in front of the crater.

C. In the back center of the crater.

D. To one side of and behind the crater.

27. What is the AWS specification for low-alloy electrodes?

A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24

28. In SMAW the crater at the end of each bead should be filled by:

A. Starting and stopping the arc several times until the crater is filled.

B. Holding a long arc over the crater until the crater is filled slightly larger than the bead.

C. Breaking the arc and then start the arc again for several seconds holding a very short arc.

D. Reversing the electrode angle and moving 1/8 inch toward the start of the weld.

29. To change the chemical composition and strength of the deposited weld metal, some electrodes have:

A. Powdered metal in the flux.

B. Carbon in the flux.

C. Fibers in the flux.

D. Inert gas in the flux.

30. What does the acronym LASH refer to in SMAW?

A. Arc length, angle, speed, and heat

B. Leave a small hole

C. Load, amperage, and slow heat

D. Low angle and slow heat

31. The heat energy developed by electric arc welding is the result of:

A. Resistance to current flow across the arc.

B. The amp setting on the power source.

C. The duty cycle of the welding machine.

D. Volts across the arc. Please use the following figure for this question.

32. In the chart shown above, what size welding cable is needed to weld at 200 amps using a welding machine with 50% duty cycle and leads 225 feet long?

A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0

33. A SMAW electrode designed for welding high sulfur, phosphorus and medium-to high-carbon steels which have a tendency to underbead cracking, would fall into the:




D. Low-hydrogen group.

34. Two types of harmful rays that SMAW produces are:

A. Alpha and beta.

B. Gamma and x-ray.

C. Infrared and ultraviolet.

D. Supersonic and ultrasonic.

35. Which electrode is classified as a fill-freeze electrode?

A. E-6010

B. E-6011

C. E-6013

D. E-7018

36. Welding machines are classified by the:

A. Maximum amperage they can produce.

B. Open circuit voltage they require.

C. Operating voltage they require.

D. Type(s) of welding current produced.

37. Arc blow tends to be the biggest problem when:

A. Building up thick overlapping beads.

B. Using very low hydrogen electrodes.

C. Using very high hydrogen electrodes.

D. Welding on the ends of base metal.

38. What type weld is shown below?

A. Concave fillet

B. Concave groove

C. Convex fillet

D. Convex groove

39. A SMAW electrode with a high deposition rate, shallow penetration and a heavy slag coating, and that is designated for flat and horizontal fillet welds would fall into the:





40. In SMAW, DCEP is recommended for:

A. Flat position welding.

B. Increased base metal heat.

C. Out-of-position welding.

D. Shallow penetration.

41. What is the size of a welding cable based on?

A. Amount of amperage the insulation can withstand before breaking down

B. Diameter of the cable including insulation and any reinforcement cord

C. Length of the cable from the welding machine to the electrode holder

D. Number of copper strands it contains which determines the cable diameter

42. A good electrode to use for sheet metal would be:

A. E7018.

B. E6013.

C. E7024.

D. E8018-C1.

43. The traceability requirements of welding filler materials vary according to the:

A. Base metal.

B. Client requirements and specifications.

C. State and local law.

D. Welder type.

44. When Shielded Metal Arc Welding up to 200 amps, the filter lens recommended is a:

A. Number 4.

B. Number 6.

C. Number 10.

D. Number 14.





C. Inadequate penetration

D. Insufficient leg

46. Voltage is the measure of:

A. Alternating current frequency.

B. Current flow rate.

C. Electromotive forces.

D. Heat energy.

47. How can porosity be reduced in a SMAW weldment?

A. Weld faster and turn the welding current down

B. Weld faster and turn the welding current up

C. Weld slower and turn the welding current down

D. Weld slower and turn the welding current up



A. #2

B. #3

C. #1/0

D. #2/0

49. Which electrode has the highest tensile strength?

A. E9018

B. E8018

C. E7018

D. E6011

50. When receiving a new shipment of low-hydrogen electrodes and one container? seal has been broken, what should be done?

A. Put the damaged container in the oven

B. Reject the damaged container

C. Use the damaged container first

D. Wrap the damaged container in plastic

51. Welding current traveling through bearings, seals or valves:

A. Can cause an increase in the open circuit voltage.

B. Can cause severe damage.

C. Will cause no damage.

D. Will cause the amperage to vary.

52. When working with electricity the abbreviation AC refers to:

A. Accurate calculations.

B. Alternate classification.

C. Alternating circuit.

D. Alternating current. Please use the following figure for this question.

53. The drawing above shows the bead sequence for a horizontal fillet weld using SMAW. What is electrode angle "C" for the sixth pass?

A. 15°

B. 20°

C. 45°

D. 70°


A. Change the electrode angle.

B. Lengthen the arc length.

C. Use a shorter electrode.

D. Weave the weld bead.

55. What should the selection of the proper size electrode holder for SMAW be based on?

A. Depth of penetration and position of weld

B. Electrodes and amperage being used

C. Length and diameter of the electrodes

D. Size and strength of the welders hand

56. When using SMAW to weld flat beads, place the electrode at a 90° angle, then lean it:

A. 10° to 20°

B. 20° to 40°

C. 40° to 60°

D. 45° to 65°

57. SMAW electrodes manufactured in the United States:

A. Can have either the AWS OR manufacturer? classification printed on them.

B. Must have the AWS classification number printed on them.

C. Must have the manufacturer? classification printed on them.

D. Must NOT be printed on because the ink destabilizes the arc.

58. How is the speed of a SMAW weld bead measured?

A. Feet per hour

B. Feet per minute

C. Inches per hour

D. Inches per minute

59. Before plugging a welding machine into an outlet:

A. Set the amperage to zero.

B. Switch to open circuit voltage.

C. Locate the electrical disconnect.

D. Connect the ground clamp.

60. The welding electrode that is the LEAST penetrating is:

A. E6010.

B. E6011.

C. E6013.

D. E7010.

61. An arc welding power source rated at 250 amps, 50% duty cycle, can be used at 250 amps for:

A. About 50 hours and then cooled.

B. 2 minutes out of every 10 minutes.

C. 5 minutes out of every 10 minutes.

D. 6 minutes out of every 10 minutes. Please use the following figure for this question.

62. Using the diagram of a SMAW setup shown above, what is the polarity?

A. AC

B. DCEN (DCSP)

C. DCEP (DCRP)

D. HFAC

63. Which SMAW electrode is HARDEST to strike an arc with?

A. E6010

B. E6011

C. E7018

D. E7024 Please use the following figure for this question.




C. Inadequate fusion

D. Overlap

65. Which type of current CANNOT be used with E6010 and E-7010 electrodes?

A. AC

B. DCEN

C. DCEP

D. DCRP

66. What may happen if gloves are not worn when putting an electrode in a SMAW electrode holder?

A. Electrode may be damaged from moisture on the hands

B. Warranty on the electrode may be voided

C. Welder inserting the electrode may be shocked

D. Welding machine may be grounded out

67. The acceptance criteria for the size of an SMAW overhead fillet weld is plus or minus:

A. 1/8".

B. 3/16".

C. 5/32".

D. 1/16".

68. What is the AWS specification for carbon steel electrodes?

A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24

69. Which electrode is classified as a low-hydrogen electrode?

A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018

70. What are the characteristics of a SMAW weld bead, if the arc length is too short?

A. Excessive spatter

B. High and narrow

C. Undercut

D. Wide and flat

71. Electrode storage ovens should be set at about:

A. 75°

B. 120°

C. 250°

D. 600°

72. What piece of SMAW equipment is shown below?

A. Electrode holder

B. Lug

C. Quick disconnector

D. Workpiece clamp

73. Smaller diameter electrodes require:

A. Higher amperage current.

B. Lower amperage current.

C. Shorter arc gaps.

D. Square butt gaps.

74. What causes the heat in SMAW?

A. Dirty metal

B. Electric arc

C. High frequency current

D. Moisture in the flux

75. What is the maximum exposure time of E-7018 electrodes to the atmosphere?

A. 1 hour

B. 2 hours

C. 4 hours

D. 6 hours

76. What is the term for the outside surface of a ball?

A. Concave

B. Convex

C. Convoluted

D. Refracted

77. Arc blow can cause:

A. Arc stability.

B. Electrodes to cool.

C. Excess penetration.

D. Spatter and porosity.

78. What type of current is used with an E6010?

A. AC

B. ACHF

C. DCEN

D. DCEP Please use the following figure for this question.

79. The drawing above shows the bead sequence for a horizontal fillet weld using SMAW. What is electrode angle "A" for the fifth pass?

A. 20°

B. 45°

C. 70°

D. 90°

80. What does the flux coating of an SMAW electrode do to the molten metal when it melts?

A. Anneals and hardens

B. Cleans and deoxidizes

C. Lubricates for ductility

D. Softens and anneals


81. The drawing above shows the bead sequence for a horizontal fillet weld using SMAW. What is electrode angle "B" for the fourth pass?

A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°




B. Inadequate penetration

C. Insufficient leg






D. Low-hydrogen.

84. The rectifier type welding machine converts primary current from commercial power lines into:

A. AC current.

B. ACHF current.

C. DC current.

D. HF current.

85. What does the term, traceability, mean in reference to SMAW electrodes?

A. The ability to follow a previously completed weld with the next bead

B. The ability to follow a soap stone line when producing the weld

C. The ability to follow and document the type of electrode that was used

D. The ability to reproduce a weld exactly as it was done before

86. Which type electrode picks up moisture faster than any other type of electrode?

A. Fast-freeze electrode

B. Fill-freeze electrode

C. Fast-fill electrode

D. Low-hydrogen

87. Polarity refers to:

A. The distance between the electrode and work.

B. The direction AC current flows.

C. High voltage welding current.

D. The direction of DC welding current.

88. Before starting an engine-driven generator:

A. Connect the ground lead.

B. Perform pre-start checks.

C. Set the amperage.

D. Add fuel.

89. Arc flash is:

A. A sudden surge of welding current caused by improper grounding.

B. Dangerous and can cause burns to the eyes and skin.

C. Flying debris caused by the arc contacting the work.

D. The high voltage necessary to initiate the arc.

90. If work is to be located a good distance from the welding machine, use a larger cable to the electrode holder so that the cable:

A. Can be run over without being cut.

B. Does not overheat.

C. Is not stretched.

D. Will not be moved.

91. When using SMAW the filler metal should match the chemical composition and mechanical properties of the:

A. Base metal.

B. Flux coating.

C. Shielding gas.

D. Slag.

92. What do governors on engine driven generator and alternator welding machines control?

A. Primary power

B. Rectifier

C. Speed

D. Temperature

93. An all-position, shallow penetrating SMAW electrode with a medium slag coating would fall into the:





94. Low hydrogen electrodes that exceed the maximum exposure time can be:

A. Dried once.

B. Dried repeatedly.

C. Used on any job.

D. Used on higher standard jobs.

95. When welding with DCEN, the electrons flow from the:

A. Work to the electrode.

B. Electrode to the work.

C. Electrode to the work and back to the electrode.

D. Ground to the work.

96. Prior to opening, electrode containers:

A. Can be stored anywhere as long as they are covered.

B. Should be stored close to their point of use.

C. Should be stored off the floor on pallets or shelves.

D. Should be stored in an oven.

97. Arc welding current is:

A. AC or DC.

B. AC or HF.

C. DC only.

D. AC only.

98. Primary current is:

A. Another name for DC current.

B. Another name for the welding current produced by a transformer.

C. Electrical current which comes from commercial power lines.

D. Not needed when using transformers.

99. The direction in which the current flows in a circuit determines:

A. Amperage.

B. Arc length.

C. Polarity.

D. Resistance.



A. Up to 50 Feet

B. 50-100 Feet

C. 150-200 Feet

D. 200-250 Feet

101. Work clothes worn by welders should NOT contain:

A. Synthetics.

B. Leather.

C. Cotton.

D. Wool.

102. Electrical current is the flow along a conductor of:

A. Atoms.

B. Electrons.

C. Neutrons.

D. Protons.

103. When using E7018 electrodes, set the current to:

A. DCEN.

B. DCEP.

C. DCSP.

D. HFDC.

104. Which electrode is used to minimize the danger of weld cracking in thick or highly restrained mild or alloy steels in any position?

A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018

105. In the United States the frequency of alternating current is almost always:

A. 25 cycles per second.

B. 40 cycles per second.

C. 50 cycles per second.

D. 60 cycles per second.

106. Non-low-hydrogen electrodes may be used if their coatings are not damaged and they have not come in direct contact with:

A. Chipped slag.

B. Direct sunlight.

C. Oil and water.

D. The ground.

107. When can the welding leads be wrapped around the arm, shoulder, waist, and/or the body?

A. Anytime

B. Occasionally

C. Never

D. When needed for steadiness

108. When performing SMAW you should NOT wear:

A. Coveralls.

B. Dark clothing.

C. A welding cap.

D. Low top shoes.

109. The size of a SMAW machine is determined by its duty cycle and:

A. Current frequency.

B. Its rated amperage output.

C. The amount of open circuit voltage produced.

D. The amount of primary current used.

110. The conductors inside of an arc welding cable are made of fine strands of:

A. Aluminum.

B. Copper.

C. Gold.

D. Steel.

111. The suffix on the end of the electrode classification E-8018-C2 indicates:

A. All position electrode.

B. Minimum tensile strength.

C. Alloy steel electrode.

D. Flux coated electrode.


112. The drawing above shows the bead sequence for a horizontal fillet weld using SMAW. What is electrode angle "A" for the first pass?

A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°

113. When selecting welding cable size, determine the amperage load and the:

A. Distance the current will travel.

B. Type of welding machine.

C. Voltage.

D. Welding process to be used.

114. What temperature does the SMAW arc exceed?

A. 11,000°F

B. 16,000°F

C. 20,000°F

D. 30,000°F

115. What type weld bead can be made using a variety of patterns that produce a side-to-side motion of the electrode?

A. Arc

B. Key hole

C. Stringer

D. Weave

116. Proper electrical grounding of the welding machine is required:

A. For an arc to be struck and stabilized continuously.

B. To prevent arc flash when the electrode is too close.

C. To prevent electrical shock or possible electrocution.

D. To prevent ultraviolet and infrared ray skin burns.

117. What part of the fillet weld is described as convex or concave?

A. Face

B. Leg

C. Root

D. Throat

118. Which code requires that low hydrogen electrodes receive special handling?

A. AWS

B. ASME

C. OSHA

D. All codes

119. In the E7014 the 4 denotes:

A. Chemical analysis of the coating.

B. Position recommended for welding.

C. Tensile strength after welding.

D. Tensile strength before heat treating.

120. Why should wet welding gloves NOT be worn when welding?

A. The operator could be shocked.

B. The skin becomes irritated

C. They shrink when exposed to heat.

D. They will contain fungus or mold.

121. What is the name for a welding bead with little or no side-to-side movement?

A. Outside

B. Stringer

C. Vertical

D. Weave

122. What is the high-voltage, low-amperage current from commercial power lines coming into the welding machine called?

A. Primary

B. Rectified

C. Secondary

D. Variable

123. Electrode selection is very important for any welding job and is related to the type and thickness of the base metal. One rule of thumb is:

A. The electrode diameter should be no more than 1/3 of the base metal thickness.

B. The electrode diameter should be smaller in diameter than the base metal thickness.

C. The electrode diameter should be two times the base metal thickness.

D. The electrode diameter should be one half the base metal thickness.

Student Name: ______________________

Teacher: ______________________ Date: ___________




Form: 502







A. Chipped slag.

B. Direct sunlight.

C. Oil and water.

D. The ground.


A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7018

D. E-7024


A. E-6011

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018










D. Alternating current.


A. Feet per hour

B. Feet per minute

C. Inches per hour
















D. 60 cycles per second. Please use the following figure for this question.

12. The drawing above shows the bead sequence for a horizontal fillet weld using

SMAW. What is electrode angle "C" for the sixth pass?

A. 15°

B. 20°

C. 45°

D. 70°


A. Base metal.

B. Flux coating.

C. Shielding gas.

D. Slag.







A. Alloys

B. Hydrogen

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen



A. AC

B. DCEN (DCSP)

C. DCEP (DCRP)

D. HFAC


A. 75°

B. 120°

C. 250°

D. 600°










D. The ends of welds. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°


A. E6010

B. E6011

C. E7018

D. E7024


A. Face

B. Leg

C. Root

D. Throat












A. Coveralls.

B. Dark clothing.

C. A welding cap.

D. Low top shoes.


A. DCEN.

B. DCEP.

C. DCSP.

D. HFDC. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°















D. Low-hydrogen





D. Will cause the amperage to vary. Please use the following figure for questions 32 through 33:




C. Insufficient leg






D. Insufficient leg


A. Arc

B. Key hole

C. Stringer

D. Weave


A. Number 4.

B. Number 6.

C. Number 10.

D. Number 14.


A. Amperage

B. Frequency

C. Period

D. Voltage





D. Welding on the ends of base metal. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. #1

B. #2

C. #3

D. #4








A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0




C. Leading angle

D. Trailing angle









C. Voltage.




B. High and narrow

C. Undercut

D. Wide and flat


A. E6010.

B. E6011.

C. E6013.

D. E7010.







A. AC

B. ACHF

C. DCEN

D. DCEP







A. Convex point.


C. Restart point.



A. 10".

B. 12".

C. 14".

D. 16".


A. AC or DC.

B. AC or HF.

C. DC only.

D. AC only.


A. Base metal.



D. Welder type.





D. Low-hydrogen.


A. Primary

B. Rectified

C. Secondary

D. Variable







A. Amperage.

B. Arc length.

C. Polarity.

D. Resistance.










D. Tensile strength before heat treating. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 20°

B. 45°

C. 70°

D. 90°


A. Arc stability.





A. AC current.

B. ACHF current.

C. DC current.

D. HF current. Please use the following figure for this question.





D. Overlap


A. E9018

B. E8018

C. E7018

D. E6011


A. 3/32"

B. 1/8"

C. 3/16"

D. 5/32"


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018


A. 1 hour

B. 2 hours

C. 4 hours

D. 6 hours


A. Dried once.


C. Used on any job.























A. AC

B. DCEN

C. DCEP

D. DCRP


A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24




















D. Heat energy.


A. Primary power

B. Rectifier

C. Speed

D. Temperature


A. Anytime

B. Occasionally

C. Never






D. Low-hydrogen.












A. AWS

B. ASME

C. OSHA

D. All codes Please use the following figure for this question.




C. Insufficient leg












87. Arc flash is:






A. Dirty metal

B. Electric arc





A. Up to 50 Feet

B. 50-100 Feet

C. 150-200 Feet

D. 200-250 Feet







A. 11,000°F

B. 16,000°F

C. 20,000°F

D. 30,000°F



A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0





D. 6 minutes out of every 10 minutes.


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018







A. Concave

B. Convex

C. Convoluted

D. Refracted


A. Electrode holder

B. Lug


D. Workpiece clamp








A. #2

B. #3

C. #1/0

D. #2/0


A. Concave fillet

B. Concave groove

C. Convex fillet

D. Convex groove







A. Outside

B. Stringer

C. Vertical

D. Weave


A. Atoms.

B. Electrons.

C. Neutrons.

D. Protons.


A. Synthetics.

B. Leather.

C. Cotton.

D. Wool.


A. Aluminum.

B. Copper.

C. Gold.

D. Steel.





D. Strike the arc.







A. Grounded.

B. Negative.

C. Neutral.

D. Positive.


A. E7018.

B. E6013.

C. E7024.

D. E8018-C1.










D. Add fuel.


A. E-6010

B. E-6011

C. E-6013

D. E-7018





D. Volts across the arc.


A. 10° to 20°

B. 20° to 40°

C. 40° to 60°

D. 45° to 65°


A. 1/8".

B. 3/16".

C. 5/32".

D. 1/16".


A. 20 and 30 volts.

B. 30 and 40 volts.









A. Alpha and beta.

B. Gamma and x-ray.




A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018 Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 50 Feet

B. 100 Feet

C. 150 Feet

D. 250 Feet






122. To change the chemical composition and strength of the deposited weld metal,

some electrodes have:






A. Angled.

B. Lengthened.

C. Shortened.

D. Whipped.

Student Name: ______________________

Teacher: ______________________ Date: ___________




Form: 503


A. E6010

B. E6011

C. E7018

D. E7024



A. AC

B. DCEN (DCSP)

C. DCEP (DCRP)

D. HFAC



A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°



A. #2

B. #3

C. #1/0

D. #2/0













A. 50 Feet

B. 100 Feet

C. 150 Feet

D. 250 Feet


A. AC current.

B. ACHF current.

C. DC current.

D. HF current.


A. Concave fillet

B. Concave groove

C. Convex fillet

D. Convex groove







A. Face

B. Leg

C. Root

D. Throat


A. Amperage.

B. Arc length.

C. Polarity.

D. Resistance. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. Up to 50 Feet

B. 50-100 Feet

C. 150-200 Feet

D. 200-250 Feet


A. Base metal.



D. Welder type.










D. Low-hydrogen.


A. AC

B. ACHF

C. DCEN

D. DCEP







A. 10".

B. 12".

C. 14".

D. 16".


A. Dirty metal

B. Electric arc







D. Strike the arc.


A. Alloys

B. Hydrogen

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen


A. E-6011

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018







A. Concave

B. Convex

C. Convoluted

D. Refracted


A. Amperage

B. Frequency

C. Period

D. Voltage







A. Convex point.


C. Restart point.








A. E6010.

B. E6011.

C. E6013.

D. E7010.





D. Low-hydrogen.


A. Primary power

B. Rectifier

C. Speed

D. Temperature

Please use the following figure for questions 33 through 34:


A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°


A. 15°

B. 20°

C. 45°

D. 70°







A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7018

D. E-7024



B. High and narrow

C. Undercut

D. Wide and flat

















A. DCEN.

B. DCEP.

C. DCSP.

D. HFDC.


A. Alpha and beta.

B. Gamma and x-ray.




A. AC

B. DCEN

C. DCEP

D. DCRP



A. #1

B. #2

C. #3

D. #4







A. 10° to 20°

B. 20° to 40°

C. 40° to 60°

D. 45° to 65°





C. Insufficient leg



A. Base metal.

B. Flux coating.

C. Shielding gas.

D. Slag.


A. Chipped slag.

B. Direct sunlight.

C. Oil and water.

D. The ground.



A. 20°

B. 45°

C. 70°

D. 90°


A. E-6010

B. E-6011

C. E-6013

D. E-7018







A. Number 4.

B. Number 6.

C. Number 10.

D. Number 14.






















A. Arc stability.





A. Atoms.

B. Electrons.

C. Neutrons.

D. Protons.







A. Arc

B. Key hole

C. Stringer

D. Weave

62. Arc flash is:






A. 20 and 30 volts.

B. 30 and 40 volts.




A. AC or DC.

B. AC or HF.

C. DC only.

D. AC only.





D. Low-hydrogen







A. Dried once.


C. Used on any job.



A. E9018

B. E8018

C. E7018

D. E6011







A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018





D. Heat energy.







A. Synthetics.

B. Leather.

C. Cotton.

D. Wool.







A. Primary

B. Rectified

C. Secondary

D. Variable












A. 3/32"

B. 1/8"

C. 3/16"





C. Insufficient leg



A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018







A. 75°

B. 120°

C. 250°

D. 600°







A. Angled.

B. Lengthened.

C. Shortened.

D. Whipped.


A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24


A. 1/8".

B. 3/16".

C. 5/32".

D. 1/16".




C. Leading angle

D. Trailing angle


A. Electrode holder

B. Lug


D. Workpiece clamp




C. Voltage.
















D. Add fuel.


A. Aluminum.

B. Copper.

C. Gold.

D. Steel.







A. 1 hour

B. 2 hours

C. 4 hours

D. 6 hours



A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0


A. Grounded.

B. Negative.

C. Neutral.

D. Positive.












A. AWS

B. ASME

C. OSHA

D. All codes


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018










D. 6 minutes out of every 10 minutes. Please use the following figure for this question.





D. Overlap







A. Feet per hour

B. Feet per minute

C. Inches per hour




A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0












A. Coveralls.

B. Dark clothing.

C. A welding cap.

D. Low top shoes.







A. Outside

B. Stringer

C. Vertical

D. Weave


A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24


A. Anytime

B. Occasionally

C. Never

D. When needed for steadiness Please use the following figure for this question.





D. Insufficient leg












A. 11,000°F

B. 16,000°F

C. 20,000°F

D. 30,000°F

















A. E7018.

B. E6013.

C. E7024.

D. E8018-C1.






Student Name: ______________________

Teacher: ______________________ Date: ___________




Form: 504







A. E9018

B. E8018

C. E7018

D. E6011






D. Overlap







A. Alpha and beta.

B. Gamma and x-ray.




A. Base metal.

B. Flux coating.

C. Shielding gas.

D. Slag.







A. 10".

B. 12".

C. 14".

D. 16".




C. Leading angle

D. Trailing angle


A. Arc stability.






A. 50 Feet

B. 100 Feet

C. 150 Feet

D. 250 Feet


A. 1 hour

B. 2 hours

C. 4 hours

D. 6 hours







A. Amperage

B. Frequency

C. Period

D. Voltage


A. Amperage.

B. Arc length.

C. Polarity.

D. Resistance.


A. Convex point.


C. Restart point.

D. Weld termination. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. #1

B. #2

C. #3

D. #4










C. Insufficient leg








A. Chipped slag.

B. Direct sunlight.

C. Oil and water.

D. The ground.






23. Arc flash is:






A. Angled.

B. Lengthened.

C. Shortened.

D. Whipped.






D. Will cause the amperage to vary. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0





D. Add fuel.












A. Alloys

B. Hydrogen

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen







A. Concave fillet

B. Concave groove

C. Convex fillet

D. Convex groove


A. E6010.

B. E6011.

C. E6013.

D. E7010.










D. Strike the arc.





D. Low-hydrogen


A. 1/8".

B. 3/16".

C. 5/32".

D. 1/16".


A. 20 and 30 volts.

B. 30 and 40 volts.
























A. E-6010

B. E-6011

C. E-6013

D. E-7018


A. Arc

B. Key hole

C. Stringer

D. Weave


A. Atoms.

B. Electrons.

C. Neutrons.

D. Protons.







A. E7018.

B. E6013.

C. E7024.

D. E8018-C1.





D. The electrode diameter should be one half the base metal thickness. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. #2

B. #3

C. #1/0

D. #2/0





D. Low-hydrogen.



A. Up to 50 Feet

B. 50-100 Feet

C. 150-200 Feet

D. 200-250 Feet


A. DCEN.

B. DCEP.

C. DCSP.

D. HFDC.







A. Outside

B. Stringer

C. Vertical

D. Weave


A. 10° to 20°

B. 20° to 40°

C. 40° to 60°

D. 45° to 65°


A. Aluminum.

B. Copper.

C. Gold.

D. Steel.



B. High and narrow

C. Undercut

D. Wide and flat


A. 75°

B. 120°

C. 250°

D. 600°





D. Heat energy.


A. 3/32"

B. 1/8"

C. 3/16"

D. 5/32"


A. AC

B. ACHF

C. DCEN

D. DCEP Please use the following figure for this question.





D. Insufficient leg


A. AC current.

B. ACHF current.

C. DC current.

D. HF current.


A. AC or DC.

B. AC or HF.

C. DC only.

D. AC only.













A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0


A. E6010

B. E6011

C. E7018

D. E7024







A. Grounded.

B. Negative.

C. Neutral.

D. Positive.


A. AC

B. DCEN

C. DCEP

D. DCRP







A. 11,000°F

B. 16,000°F

C. 20,000°F

D. 30,000°F


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7018

D. E-7024


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018


A. Number 4.

B. Number 6.

C. Number 10.

D. Number 14.





D. Low-hydrogen.


A. Feet per hour

B. Feet per minute

C. Inches per hour








A. Electrode holder

B. Lug


D. Workpiece clamp







A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24


A. Anytime

B. Occasionally

C. Never








A. Dirty metal

B. Electric arc




A. E-6011

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018





D. To prevent ultraviolet and infrared ray skin burns. Please use the following figure for this question.




C. Insufficient leg
















D. Low-hydrogen electrode group. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 15°

B. 20°

C. 45°

D. 70°


A. Coveralls.

B. Dark clothing.

C. A welding cap.

D. Low top shoes.


A. Concave

B. Convex

C. Convoluted

D. Refracted


A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24 Please use the following figure for this question.


A. AC

B. DCEN (DCSP)

C. DCEP (DCRP)

D. HFAC


A. Dried once.


C. Used on any job.

D. Used on higher standard jobs. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 20°

B. 45°

C. 70°

D. 90°


A. Face

B. Leg

C. Root

D. Throat


A. Base metal.



D. Welder type.










D. Number of copper strands it contains which determines the cable diameter Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°







A. Synthetics.

B. Leather.

C. Cotton.

D. Wool.


A. AWS

B. ASME

C. OSHA

D. All codes


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018

113. A SMAW electrode with a high deposition rate, shallow penetration and a

heavy slag coating, and that is designated for flat and horizontal fillet welds would fall into the:






A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018


A. Primary power

B. Rectifier

C. Speed

D. Temperature








A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°














C. Voltage.













A. Primary

B. Rectified

C. Secondary

D. Variable

Student Name: ______________________

Teacher: ______________________ Date: ___________




Form: 505


A. Concave fillet

B. Concave groove

C. Convex fillet

D. Convex groove


A. Electrode holder

B. Lug


D. Workpiece clamp





D. Weld slower and turn the welding current up Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 50 Feet

B. 100 Feet

C. 150 Feet

D. 250 Feet


A. 20 and 30 volts.

B. 30 and 40 volts.


D. 100 and 150 volts. Please use the following figure for this question.




C. Insufficient leg








A. Dirty metal

B. Electric arc




A. 1 hour

B. 2 hours

C. 4 hours

D. 6 hours







A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018







A. Arc stability.






A. #2

B. #3

C. #1/0

D. #2/0












A. AC or DC.

B. AC or HF.

C. DC only.

D. AC only.


A. Anytime

B. Occasionally

C. Never



A. Arc

B. Key hole

C. Stringer

D. Weave


A. Feet per hour

B. Feet per minute

C. Inches per hour



A. 1/8".

B. 3/16".

C. 5/32".

D. 1/16".


















B. Holding a long arc over the crater until the crater is filled slightly larger than

the bead.

















D. Low-hydrogen












A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018


A. Synthetics.

B. Leather.

C. Cotton.

D. Wool.


A. 10° to 20°

B. 20° to 40°

C. 40° to 60°

D. 45° to 65°


A. E-6011

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018



B. High and narrow

C. Undercut

D. Wide and flat


A. Aluminum.

B. Copper.

C. Gold.

D. Steel.





D. Heat energy.














C. Voltage.






D. Low-hydrogen.












A. Number 4.

B. Number 6.

C. Number 10.

D. Number 14. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 15°

B. 20°

C. 45°

D. 70°







A. Angled.

B. Lengthened.

C. Shortened.

D. Whipped.


A. 11,000°F

B. 16,000°F

C. 20,000°F

D. 30,000°F







A. 75°

B. 120°

C. 250°

D. 600°







A. E7018.

B. E6013.

C. E7024.

D. E8018-C1. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0







A. E-6010

B. E-6011

C. E-6013

D. E-7018


A. 3/32"

B. 1/8"

C. 3/16"



A. Up to 50 Feet

B. 50-100 Feet

C. 150-200 Feet

D. 200-250 Feet


A. AWS

B. ASME

C. OSHA

D. All codes







A. Grounded.

B. Negative.

C. Neutral.

D. Positive. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. #1/0

B. #2/0

C. #3/0

D. #4/0


A. E6010

B. E6011

C. E7018

D. E7024















C. Insufficient leg




A. #1

B. #2

C. #3

D. #4
















70. Arc flash is:






A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24


A. Base metal.



D. Welder type. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°


A. Convex point.


C. Restart point.

D. Weld termination. Please use the following figure for this question.





D. Insufficient leg





D. Low-hydrogen.







A. Face

B. Leg

C. Root

D. Throat












A. Coveralls.

B. Dark clothing.

C. A welding cap.

D. Low top shoes.


A. DCEN.

B. DCEP.

C. DCSP.

D. HFDC.


A. E6010.

B. E6011.

C. E6013.

D. E7010.





D. Strike the arc.






















A. Atoms.

B. Electrons.

C. Neutrons.

D. Protons.


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7014

D. E-7018


A. AC

B. ACHF

C. DCEN

D. DCEP




C. Leading angle

D. Trailing angle


A. A5.1

B. A5.5

C. A5.11

D. A5.24


A. E-6010

B. E-6013

C. E-7018

D. E-7024







A. Outside

B. Stringer

C. Vertical

D. Weave


A. Concave

B. Convex

C. Convoluted

D. Refracted Please use the following figure for this question.


A. AC

B. DCEN (DCSP)

C. DCEP (DCRP)

D. HFAC







A. Base metal.

B. Flux coating.

C. Shielding gas.

D. Slag.


A. 10".

B. 12".

C. 14".

D. 16".


A. Amperage

B. Frequency

C. Period

D. Voltage


A. Primary

B. Rectified

C. Secondary

D. Variable







A. Alpha and beta.

B. Gamma and x-ray.


D. Supersonic and ultrasonic. Please use the following figure for this question.


A. 90°

B. 70°

C. 45°

D. 20°


A. AC current.

B. ACHF current.

C. DC current.

D. HF current.







A. Primary power

B. Rectifier

C. Speed

D. Temperature













A. 20°

B. 45°

C. 70°

D. 90°


A. E9018

B. E8018

C. E7018

D. E6011


A. AC

B. DCEN

C. DCEP

D. DCRP


A. Alloys

B. Hydrogen

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen







A. Amperage.

B. Arc length.

C. Polarity.

D. Resistance.





D. Add fuel.


A. Chipped slag.

B. Direct sunlight.

C. Oil and water.

D. The ground.





D. Low-hydrogen group. Please use the following figure for this question.





D. Overlap


A. Dried once.


C. Used on any job.


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