SKILLS USA WELDING TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

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SKILLS USA WELDING TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025

Which of the following is NOT a welding position?
a. Flat
b. Horizontal
c. Back hand
d. Overhead - correct answer- c. Back hand




which number and letter combination does the AWS assign to
the flat welding position?
a. 1G
b. 2G
c. 3G
d. 4G - correct answer- a. 1G




Which of the items listed below is NOT normally used to hold a
weld joint to prevent it from warping or changing shape during
welding?
a. Clamps
b. Jigs
c. Fixtures
d. Slip-joint pliers - correct answer- d. Slip-joint pliers

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Which number and letter combination does the AWS assign to
the overhead welding position?
a. 1G
b. 2G
c. 3G
d. 4G - correct answer- d. 4G




Which number and letter combination does the AWS assign to
the vertical welding position?
a. 1G
b.2G
c.3G
d.4G - correct answer- c. 3G




Which term bellow tells the welder how long the welding
machine can be used during each ten-minute period?
a. Open circuit voltage
b. Duty cycle
c. Rated output current rating
d. Input power requirements - correct answer- b. Duty cycle

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What is the current called when the electrons flow from the
electrode to the base metal?
a. Direct current electrode negative
b. Alternating current electrode negative
c. Alternating current electrode positive
d. Direct current electrode positive - correct answer- direct
current electrode negative




Which electrode polarity should be used when welding thin
metals?
a. DCEN
b. DCEP
c. ac
d. Both A and B - correct answer- a. DCEN




Which electrode polarity provides the deepest penetration?
a. DCEN
b. DCEP
c. ac
d. Both A and B - correct answer- b. DCEP




When the electron flow changes direction many times each
second, what type of current is being used?