Module 29101-15 Welding Safety Study Guide questions and answers

Which of these modern methods use a flux-coated consumable welding rod? A. SMAW B. GTAW C. FCAW D. GMAW A. SMAW In which of these processes is acetylene used? A. Gas tungsten arcwelding B. Carbon arc cutting C. Flux score arcwelding D. Oxy fuel cutting D. Oxy fuel cutting In the oxyfuel cutting process, which of the following is used as a fuel gas? A. Oxygen B. Propane C. Nitrogen D. Argon B. Propane Apprenticeship programs in the United States must be registered with A. NCCER B. The US dept. of labor C. OSHA D. Homeland Security B. The US dept. of labor All of the following fabrics may be worn around sources of sparks or high heat except A. Cotton B. Wool C. Polyester D. Leather C. Polyester Compared to a full leather welding jacket, a welding cape is A. Cooler B. Warmer C. More protective D. More durable A. Cooler Which of the following is a correct statement regarding personal protective equipment? A. Tennis shoes are worn during welding, spats must be worn B. Leathers are only needed during cutting operations C. Disposable earplugs are the most common form of hearing protection used in welding D. The minimum protective shade of a protection for SMAW is 4 C. Disposable earplugs are the most common form of hearing protection used in welding The risk of flashburn can be reduced by A. Wearing chaps and spats B. Looking slightly to the left or right of the arc while welding C. Wearing a welding cap with the visor turned backwards D. Wearing safety goggles and a hood with a properly tinted lens D. Wearing safety goggles and a hood with a properly tinted lens The recognised national standard in the United States for safety in welding is A. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II B. American Welding Society Structural Welding Code D1.1 C. API 1104, Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities D. ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied processes D. ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied processes Foot and vehicle traffic in the workplace is A. Not usually a factor when determining hazards B. Of particular concern for workers over eighteen C. More hazardous at starting and quitting times D. Regulated by the authority already having jurisdiction C. More hazardous at starting and quitting times In addition to protecting other workers from exposure to electric arcs, welding screens A. Prevent drafts from interfering with the stability of the arc B. Reduce glare on the workpiece C. Mark a confined space D. Support workpieces for overhead welding A. Prevent drafts from interfering with the stability of the arc The most common welding accident is A. Electrocution B. Arc burns to the eyes C. Burns on the hands and arms D. Falls from heights C. Burns on the hands and arms A document issued by the site manager that allows a welder to perform operations where there is a potential risk of fire is a A. Welder qualification record B. Confined space entry permit C. Welding procedure specification D. Hot work permit D. Hot work permit What concentration of oxygen, in percent by volume, is considered normal and safe to work in A. Less than 6 B. 6 to 16 C. 19.5 to 22.5 D. More than 23.5 C. 19.5 to 22.5