What are four functions of the flux coating of a SMAW electrode? - ANSWER 1) Insulating
2) Alloying
3) Deoxidation
4) Shielding
In the AWS system of SMAW electrode designations, what does the next to last digit refer
to? - ANSWER Welding Position
What are three correct statements about a SMAW electrode designated as E7024? - AN-
SWER 1) the weld deposit has a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi
2) It is suitable for use in the flat and horizontal fillet positions only
3) It is an electrode for welding carbon steel
What are four essential parts of a typical SMAW system? - ANSWER 1) Constant current
power supply
2) Covered electrode
3) Electrode lead
4) Work (ground) lead
What welding problem is the result of a distorted magnetic field that deflects the welding
arc? - ANSWER Arc Blow
What are the four types of metal transfer for GMAW? - ANSWER 1) Short circuiting
2) Spray
1
, 3) Globular
4) Pulsed arc
Which type of metal transfer in GMAW provides the lowest amount of heat to the work
piece and therefore is prone to incomplete fusion? - ANSWER Short circuiting
What are the four gases that can be used as shielding gas for GMAW? - ANSWER 1) Car-
bon dioxide
2) Argon-oxygen
3) Argon-carbon dioxide
4) Argon
The type of welding process illustrated in the picture is: - ANSWER Submerged Arc Weld-
ing (SAW)
What welding process is not considered to be an arc welding process? - ANSWER Elec-
troslag Welding (ESW)
In the electrode designation system for FCAW, the second digit (1) in an electrode marked
E71T-5 refers to: - ANSWER Welding position
What are four essential elements of an FCAW system? - ANSWER 1) Constant voltage
power supply
2) Tubular electrode
3) Wire Feeder
4) Work (ground) lead
What aspect of the GTAW and PAW processes makes them different from the other arc weld-
ing processes? - ANSWER Nonconsumable electrode
2
2) Alloying
3) Deoxidation
4) Shielding
In the AWS system of SMAW electrode designations, what does the next to last digit refer
to? - ANSWER Welding Position
What are three correct statements about a SMAW electrode designated as E7024? - AN-
SWER 1) the weld deposit has a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi
2) It is suitable for use in the flat and horizontal fillet positions only
3) It is an electrode for welding carbon steel
What are four essential parts of a typical SMAW system? - ANSWER 1) Constant current
power supply
2) Covered electrode
3) Electrode lead
4) Work (ground) lead
What welding problem is the result of a distorted magnetic field that deflects the welding
arc? - ANSWER Arc Blow
What are the four types of metal transfer for GMAW? - ANSWER 1) Short circuiting
2) Spray
1
, 3) Globular
4) Pulsed arc
Which type of metal transfer in GMAW provides the lowest amount of heat to the work
piece and therefore is prone to incomplete fusion? - ANSWER Short circuiting
What are the four gases that can be used as shielding gas for GMAW? - ANSWER 1) Car-
bon dioxide
2) Argon-oxygen
3) Argon-carbon dioxide
4) Argon
The type of welding process illustrated in the picture is: - ANSWER Submerged Arc Weld-
ing (SAW)
What welding process is not considered to be an arc welding process? - ANSWER Elec-
troslag Welding (ESW)
In the electrode designation system for FCAW, the second digit (1) in an electrode marked
E71T-5 refers to: - ANSWER Welding position
What are four essential elements of an FCAW system? - ANSWER 1) Constant voltage
power supply
2) Tubular electrode
3) Wire Feeder
4) Work (ground) lead
What aspect of the GTAW and PAW processes makes them different from the other arc weld-
ing processes? - ANSWER Nonconsumable electrode
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