Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
(MIG Welding) Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Define and describe the GMAW process in detail. - ✔✔Joins metal by heating them
with electric arc established between a continuously fed filler metal electrode and the
workpiece.
The gas metal arc welding process is also known as: - ✔✔a) MIG Welding
GMAW is recommended for use on which of the following metals? - ✔✔e) All of the
above
List the basic equipment components required for the set-up of GMAW outfit. -
✔✔Volts and wire speed
How will penetration be affected when stickout is increased? - ✔✔c) Will decrease
penetration
Changing the gun inclination will: - ✔✔a) Change the penetration of the weld
and/or
d)Cause the wire to feed unevenly
Describe how GMAW equipment is likely to behave when the contact tip is worn out. -
✔✔Cause gas flow turbulence, resulting in porosity and poor quality welds.
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(MIG Welding) Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Define and describe the GMAW process in detail. - ✔✔Joins metal by heating them
with electric arc established between a continuously fed filler metal electrode and the
workpiece.
The gas metal arc welding process is also known as: - ✔✔a) MIG Welding
GMAW is recommended for use on which of the following metals? - ✔✔e) All of the
above
List the basic equipment components required for the set-up of GMAW outfit. -
✔✔Volts and wire speed
How will penetration be affected when stickout is increased? - ✔✔c) Will decrease
penetration
Changing the gun inclination will: - ✔✔a) Change the penetration of the weld
and/or
d)Cause the wire to feed unevenly
Describe how GMAW equipment is likely to behave when the contact tip is worn out. -
✔✔Cause gas flow turbulence, resulting in porosity and poor quality welds.
COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY KATELYN WHITMAN, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
