ALBERTA WELDING EXAMINER CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |INSTANT
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1. Which welding process uses a non-consumable tungsten
electrode?
A. GMAW
B. SMAW
C. GTAW
D. FCAW
Correct: C. GTAW — GTAW uses a non-consumable
tungsten electrode.
2. In SMAW, the “flux coating” primarily functions to:
A. Increase welding speed
B. Form slag and shield the arc
C. Cool the weld pool
D. Deposit filler metal only
Correct: B. Form slag and shield the arc — The flux shields
the molten metal from atmosphere.
3. Which gas is most commonly used for welding aluminum
in GMAW?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Argon
, D. Helium
Correct: C. Argon — Argon provides good arc stability for
aluminum.
4. FCAW typically uses:
A. External shielding gas only
B. Self-shielding or gas shielding options
C. No flux
D. Solid electrodes only
Correct: B. Self-shielding or gas shielding options — FCAW
electrodes have flux, may also use gas.
5. A characteristic of SAW is:
A. High visibility arc
B. Flux covers the arc
C. Electrode is bare wire
D. No flux required
Correct: B. Flux covers the arc — SAW uses granular flux to
cover the arc.
6. Which filler metal grouping indicates mild steel
electrodes?
A. E7018
B. E316L
C. ER70S-6
D. E4043
Correct: A. E7018 — “70” tensile and low hydrogen
electrode.
, 7. Electrode classification “ER” refers to:
A. Electrode for brazing
B. Electrode for resistance welding
C. “Electrode Rod” for GMAW/GTAW
D. Welding rod not used for arc welding
Correct: C. “Electrode Rod” for GMAW/GTAW — ER
designates filler for gas processes.
8. Which process is best for out-of-position welding?
A. SAW
B. GTAW
C. SMAW
D. OAW
Correct: C. SMAW — SMAW is versatile for all positions.
9. Back purging in GTAW is used to:
A. Speed cooling
B. Clean the surface
C. Protect the weld root from oxidation
D. Add more filler
Correct: C. Protect the weld root from oxidation —
Important for stainless.
10. Which electrode coating type stabilizes the arc and
reduces spatter?
A. Iron oxide
B. Cellulose
C. Rutile
D. Low hydrogen
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |INSTANT
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1. Which welding process uses a non-consumable tungsten
electrode?
A. GMAW
B. SMAW
C. GTAW
D. FCAW
Correct: C. GTAW — GTAW uses a non-consumable
tungsten electrode.
2. In SMAW, the “flux coating” primarily functions to:
A. Increase welding speed
B. Form slag and shield the arc
C. Cool the weld pool
D. Deposit filler metal only
Correct: B. Form slag and shield the arc — The flux shields
the molten metal from atmosphere.
3. Which gas is most commonly used for welding aluminum
in GMAW?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Argon
, D. Helium
Correct: C. Argon — Argon provides good arc stability for
aluminum.
4. FCAW typically uses:
A. External shielding gas only
B. Self-shielding or gas shielding options
C. No flux
D. Solid electrodes only
Correct: B. Self-shielding or gas shielding options — FCAW
electrodes have flux, may also use gas.
5. A characteristic of SAW is:
A. High visibility arc
B. Flux covers the arc
C. Electrode is bare wire
D. No flux required
Correct: B. Flux covers the arc — SAW uses granular flux to
cover the arc.
6. Which filler metal grouping indicates mild steel
electrodes?
A. E7018
B. E316L
C. ER70S-6
D. E4043
Correct: A. E7018 — “70” tensile and low hydrogen
electrode.
, 7. Electrode classification “ER” refers to:
A. Electrode for brazing
B. Electrode for resistance welding
C. “Electrode Rod” for GMAW/GTAW
D. Welding rod not used for arc welding
Correct: C. “Electrode Rod” for GMAW/GTAW — ER
designates filler for gas processes.
8. Which process is best for out-of-position welding?
A. SAW
B. GTAW
C. SMAW
D. OAW
Correct: C. SMAW — SMAW is versatile for all positions.
9. Back purging in GTAW is used to:
A. Speed cooling
B. Clean the surface
C. Protect the weld root from oxidation
D. Add more filler
Correct: C. Protect the weld root from oxidation —
Important for stainless.
10. Which electrode coating type stabilizes the arc and
reduces spatter?
A. Iron oxide
B. Cellulose
C. Rutile
D. Low hydrogen
