Welding - SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) questions with correct answers

A transformer type stick welding only has *AC* current. CORRECT ANSWER A transformer type stick welding only has *(AC or DC)* current. FALSE - A stick welder with a rectifier produces AC current only. CORRECT ANSWER A stick welder with a rectifier produces AC current only. TRUE or FALSE TRUE - Lack of overlap will cause slag to be trapped. CORRECT ANSWER Lack of overlap will cause slag to be trapped. TRUE or FALSE *6010* electrode is more sensitive to arc length CORRECT ANSWER What electrode is more sensitive to arc length, 6010 0r 6013? The second bead of a three bead T weld should overlap the first bead by *2/3.* CORRECT ANSWER The second bead of a three bead T weld should overlap the first bead by ________. The Usability of the electrode including the type of current, penetration, covering and slag, and iron-powder content is indicated by the *last digit* of the rod number. CORRECT ANSWER The Usability of the electrode including the type of current, penetration, covering and slag, and iron-powder content is indicated by the first *digit/last digit* of the rod number. DCEP stands for *Direct Current Electrode Positive* CORRECT ANSWER DCEP stands for _________ ___________ ____________ ___________