SENSE Module 3 Drawing and Welding
Symbol Interpretation Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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What is the purpose of a welding symbol?
✔✔ To provide clear, standardized instructions for performing a weld according to design
specifications.
What does the arrow on a welding symbol indicate?
✔✔ The location of the weld and its orientation relative to the joint.
What is the difference between the reference line and the arrow in a welding symbol?
✔✔ The reference line contains the welding information, while the arrow points to the joint that
requires the weld.
What does a fillet weld symbol look like?
✔✔ A triangle attached to the reference line.
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,What does a butt weld symbol look like?
✔✔ A straight line with no triangle, located at the end of the reference line.
What information does the tail of a welding symbol provide?
✔✔ It can provide additional details such as the welding process, special instructions, or the
specification standard.
What does a symbol with a dot above the reference line represent?
✔✔ A spot weld.
What is the significance of the numbers found next to a welding symbol?
✔✔ They indicate the weld size, length, or pitch.
What does the symbol for a groove weld look like?
✔✔ A weld symbol with a V, U, J, or bevel shape attached to the reference line, depending on
the type of groove.
What is the function of the weld size in a welding symbol?
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, ✔✔ To specify the required size of the weld bead.
How does a weld symbol indicate the welding process to be used?
✔✔ The tail of the symbol often specifies the process, such as MIG, TIG, or stick welding.
What does a contour symbol indicate in a welding drawing?
✔✔ It shows the desired shape or finish of the weld bead after it is completed.
How is the length of a weld represented in a welding symbol?
✔✔ By placing a dimension next to the welding symbol, often at the end of the reference line.
What is the significance of a weld all-around symbol in a welding drawing?
✔✔ It indicates that a continuous weld is required around the joint.
What does the term "back weld" refer to in a welding symbol?
✔✔ A weld applied to the root side of a joint, typically to reinforce the weld on the opposite
side.
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Symbol Interpretation Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
100% Pass
What is the purpose of a welding symbol?
✔✔ To provide clear, standardized instructions for performing a weld according to design
specifications.
What does the arrow on a welding symbol indicate?
✔✔ The location of the weld and its orientation relative to the joint.
What is the difference between the reference line and the arrow in a welding symbol?
✔✔ The reference line contains the welding information, while the arrow points to the joint that
requires the weld.
What does a fillet weld symbol look like?
✔✔ A triangle attached to the reference line.
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,What does a butt weld symbol look like?
✔✔ A straight line with no triangle, located at the end of the reference line.
What information does the tail of a welding symbol provide?
✔✔ It can provide additional details such as the welding process, special instructions, or the
specification standard.
What does a symbol with a dot above the reference line represent?
✔✔ A spot weld.
What is the significance of the numbers found next to a welding symbol?
✔✔ They indicate the weld size, length, or pitch.
What does the symbol for a groove weld look like?
✔✔ A weld symbol with a V, U, J, or bevel shape attached to the reference line, depending on
the type of groove.
What is the function of the weld size in a welding symbol?
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, ✔✔ To specify the required size of the weld bead.
How does a weld symbol indicate the welding process to be used?
✔✔ The tail of the symbol often specifies the process, such as MIG, TIG, or stick welding.
What does a contour symbol indicate in a welding drawing?
✔✔ It shows the desired shape or finish of the weld bead after it is completed.
How is the length of a weld represented in a welding symbol?
✔✔ By placing a dimension next to the welding symbol, often at the end of the reference line.
What is the significance of a weld all-around symbol in a welding drawing?
✔✔ It indicates that a continuous weld is required around the joint.
What does the term "back weld" refer to in a welding symbol?
✔✔ A weld applied to the root side of a joint, typically to reinforce the weld on the opposite
side.
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