- Equipment and Filler Metals
1. The welding process that uses flux-cored wire without the use of an external shielding
gas is called _____.
Answer: Self Shielding FCAW
Explanation: Self Shielding Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) uses a flux inside the wire to
generate shielding gases, eliminating the need for an external shielding gas. This makes it ideal
for outdoor or windy conditions.
2. If the tongue and lace area of a welder’s safety shoes are exposed, the welder should
_____.
Answer: Wear leather spats or chaps
Explanation: Leather spats or chaps protect the exposed areas of safety shoes from sparks,
molten metal, and heat during welding, preventing injuries.
3. A powered extraction system is a valuable tool for _____.
Answer: Removing welding fumes
Explanation: Welding fumes contain hazardous particles and gases; powered extraction systems
improve air quality and safety by actively removing these fumes from the welding area.
4. Spray transfer, globular transfer, and pulsed transfer are _____.
Answer: GMAW metal transfer modes
Explanation: These are types of metal transfer methods used in Gas Metal Arc Welding
(GMAW), influencing weld quality, penetration, and spatter.
5. A variation of spray transfer welding in which current is cycled from high to low is
_____.
Answer: Pulsed transfer welding
Explanation: Pulsed transfer welding cycles the welding current between high and low levels,
allowing better control of heat input and reducing spatter.