WELDING TEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
True or False. The polarity switch on the welding machine controls the amount of current flow to the
work.
ANSWER
False
Question 2.
True or False. The prefix E identifies the welding electrode designed for electric arc welding as
assigned by the AWS numerical electrode classification.
ANSWER
True
Question 3.
True of False. Alternating current requires that the electrode be positive when welding in reverse
polarity.
ANSWER
False
Question 4.
True or False. The first two digits of the AWS numerical electrode classification designate the special
manufacturer's characteristics.
ANSWER
False
Question 5.
True or False. Amperage is the amount or rate of current flow in a circuit.
ANSWER
True
,Question 6.
True or False. Welding with an arc length that is too long will produce a great amount of spatter and
flat, wide beads.
ANSWER
True
Question 7.
True or False. When selecting an electrode, joint design, and fit-up must be considered.
ANSWER
True
Question 8.
True or False. Direct current is electrical current that flows in one direction.
ANSWER
True
Question 9.
True or False. All exposed metal surfaces of a safe electrode holder are insulated to prevent accidental
flashing.
ANSWER
True
Question 10.
True or False. The electrode holder is held with knuckles facing upward and the palm facing downward
when welding in the overhead position.
ANSWER
True
,Question 11.
True or False. An electrode angled slightly toward the end of the weld forms a work angle.
ANSWER
False
Question 12.
True or False. The welding operation is simplified if the joint is in the horizontal position.
ANSWER
False
Question 13.
True or False. Welding with an arc length that is too short will produce too much penetration and
burn-through in the base metal.
ANSWER
False
Question 14.
True or False. An E-6010 or E-6011 electrode is recommended for welding vertical up.
ANSWER
True
Question 15.
True or False. Standing to one side of the work is advisable to avoid injury when welding in the
overhead position.
ANSWER
True
, Question 16.
True of False. The arc length used should be approximately the diameter the electrode.
ANSWER
True
Question 17.
True or False. Vertical down welding obtains greater penetration than vertical up welding.
ANSWER
False
Question 18.
True or False. Undercutting can occur if the amperage is set too high.
ANSWER
True
Question 19.
True or False. Welding vertical down can be performed faster than welding vertical up.
ANSWER
True
Question 20.
True or False. Shielded metal-arc welding vertical up is recommended for heavy plates 1/4" or greater
in thickness.
ANSWER
True
Question 21.
True or False. A constant-current welding machine is recommended for shielded metal-arc welding.
ANSWER
True
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
True or False. The polarity switch on the welding machine controls the amount of current flow to the
work.
ANSWER
False
Question 2.
True or False. The prefix E identifies the welding electrode designed for electric arc welding as
assigned by the AWS numerical electrode classification.
ANSWER
True
Question 3.
True of False. Alternating current requires that the electrode be positive when welding in reverse
polarity.
ANSWER
False
Question 4.
True or False. The first two digits of the AWS numerical electrode classification designate the special
manufacturer's characteristics.
ANSWER
False
Question 5.
True or False. Amperage is the amount or rate of current flow in a circuit.
ANSWER
True
,Question 6.
True or False. Welding with an arc length that is too long will produce a great amount of spatter and
flat, wide beads.
ANSWER
True
Question 7.
True or False. When selecting an electrode, joint design, and fit-up must be considered.
ANSWER
True
Question 8.
True or False. Direct current is electrical current that flows in one direction.
ANSWER
True
Question 9.
True or False. All exposed metal surfaces of a safe electrode holder are insulated to prevent accidental
flashing.
ANSWER
True
Question 10.
True or False. The electrode holder is held with knuckles facing upward and the palm facing downward
when welding in the overhead position.
ANSWER
True
,Question 11.
True or False. An electrode angled slightly toward the end of the weld forms a work angle.
ANSWER
False
Question 12.
True or False. The welding operation is simplified if the joint is in the horizontal position.
ANSWER
False
Question 13.
True or False. Welding with an arc length that is too short will produce too much penetration and
burn-through in the base metal.
ANSWER
False
Question 14.
True or False. An E-6010 or E-6011 electrode is recommended for welding vertical up.
ANSWER
True
Question 15.
True or False. Standing to one side of the work is advisable to avoid injury when welding in the
overhead position.
ANSWER
True
, Question 16.
True of False. The arc length used should be approximately the diameter the electrode.
ANSWER
True
Question 17.
True or False. Vertical down welding obtains greater penetration than vertical up welding.
ANSWER
False
Question 18.
True or False. Undercutting can occur if the amperage is set too high.
ANSWER
True
Question 19.
True or False. Welding vertical down can be performed faster than welding vertical up.
ANSWER
True
Question 20.
True or False. Shielded metal-arc welding vertical up is recommended for heavy plates 1/4" or greater
in thickness.
ANSWER
True
Question 21.
True or False. A constant-current welding machine is recommended for shielded metal-arc welding.
ANSWER
True
