CWB Level 1 Welding Processes and Equipment Exam Questions and Answers | SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW & Welding Equipment Study Guide 2026/2027

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MCAW uses a ________ push (forehand)
technique for A) 10°
to 20° optimal bead shape and
appearance. (Multiple choice)
Question 1 options:
A) 10° to 20°
B) 20° to 30°
C) 5° to 15°
D) 15° to 30°

In MCAW, the burning of the wire
is______________due to the D) cleaner and
more stable. deoxidizers and arc stabilizers
added to the flux.
(Multiple choice)
Question 2 options:A) faster and
higher in deposition rates.B)
unstable and undesirable.C)
hotter and
unpredictable.D) cleaner and more stable.

,MCAW is primarily used for
production welding of low-


True carbon steel. (True/False)




The function of the ingredients in the electrode coating A) provide
a gas shield, slag covering, arc stabilization, and add additional of SMAW
electrodes is to: (Multiple choice) alloying elements.
Question 4 options:A) provide a gas shield, slag
covering, arc stabilization, and add additional alloying
elements.B) react with the base
metal to assist in the weld
fusion.C) remove rust, mill scale,
and other contaminants from
the surface of the joint.D)
counteract the effects of arc
blow.

Which of the following does the welder manipulate when B) The current
setting, the speed of travel, the arc length, and the electrode angle. using the
SMAW processes? (Multiple choice)
Question 5 options:A) The

,temperature of the arc, the gas
mixture, and the size of flux
granules.B) The current
setting, the speed of travel, the arc length, and the
electrode angle.C) The current
setting, the temperature of the
arc, the arc length, and the
electrode angleD) The voltage
setting, the speed of travel, the
arc length, and the electrode
angle.

How many times may low-hydrogen
SMAW electrodes A) One
time. be rebaked? (Multiple choice)
Question 6 options:A) One
time.B) Two times.C) Three
times.D) Four times.

The components of the SMAW system are: (Multiple C) CC
power supply, electrode holder, and ground cable. choice)
Question 7 options:A) CV
power supply, welding gun,
ground cable, and external
shielding gas.B) CV power
supply, welding gun, and
ground cable.C) CC power
supply, electrode holder, and
ground cable.D) CC power
supply, electrode holder,
ground cable, and external

, shielding gas.

What do the first two digits of a shielded metal
arc A) The weld
deposit strength. welding electrode classification
indicate? (Multiple
choice)
Question 8 options:A) The weld
deposit strength.B) The
deposition rate of the
electrode.C) The yield strength
of the electrode.D) The type
of electrode coating.