CWB Level 2 Modules 4–5–6–7–8–9–12–
17–18–19–22 – Full Course Notes &
Practice Questions REAL EXAM 2025!!
During arc welding there is a zone adjacent to the weld metal that reaches high temperatures but does
not melt. What is the name of this region? - ANSWER ✔---Heat Affect Zone (HAZ)
In parallel electrical circuits, the voltage across each resistor is the same since each path is connected to
the same voltage source. Select the correct statement.
A. in each parallel path the resistance must be equalized to create equal voltage.
B. the current flowing in each parallel path must be the same as the voltage.
C. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the resistance in each path
D. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the capacitance in each path - ANSWER ✔---
C. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the resistance in each path
Welding is a joining process that by definition requires: - ANSWER ✔---The application of either heat
or pressure
,The duty cycle of a welding power supply is based upon delivering its rated output for a
given number of minutes. Which of the following statements is correct.
A. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for 6 minutes in a ten minute period
B. a 300 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps in a ten minute period
C. a 250 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 250 amps for 30 minutes separated by 10
minutes at rest
D. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 500 amps maximum for 6 minutes in a ten
minute period - ANSWER ✔---A. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for
6 minutes in a ten minute period
Conventional trANSWERformer-rectifiers;
A. convert direct current into alternating current
B. convert alternating current into direct current
C. convert alternating current into pulsed current
D. convert direct current into pulsed current - ANSWER ✔---B. convert alternating current into
direct current
A conventional diode placed in a circuit allows the passage of current in one direction only. A silicon
controlled rectifier(SCR) operates slightly differently. How does it work?
A. an SCR conducts current in both directions until turned on and current flow is then prevented
B. an SCR is non-conductive until turned onland then allows current to flow in both directions
C. an SCR is non-conductive until turned on, allowing current to flow in one direction only until the flow
of current stops
D. an SCR is a unique rectifying device which allows only alternating c1:1rrent to flow until turned off -
ANSWER ✔---C. an SCR is non-conductive until turned on, allowing current to flow in one direction
only until the flow of current stops
What is the term for voltage measured across the output terminals of a welding
machine when no current is being drawn?
A. diode voltage
,B. operating voltage
C. open circuit voltage
D. terminal voltage - ANSWER ✔---C. open circuit voltage
A 60% duty cycle meANSWER that the power supply can deliver its rated output for:
A 60% of the rated output only
B. 60% over the rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest
C. 6 minutes at rest followed by 4 minutes at rated output
D. 6 minutes at rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest - ANSWER ✔---D. 6 minutes at rated
output followed by 4 minutes at rest
The DC output of a single phase power supply can be "ripply" and does not produce
the friendliest DC arc. How is this problem overcome?
A. single phase power supplies produce the smoothest DC of all common machines
B. a third trANSWERformer is added to the output circuit to filter out instability
C. a capacitor or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
D. a 'dual' rectifier bridge is used to filter the trANSWERformer output - ANSWER ✔---C. a capacitor
or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
One of the simplest ways of controlling the output of a welding trANSWERformer is to change
the efficiency of coupling between the primary and secondary coils. How can this be done?
A slide a piece of wood between the primary and the secondary coils
B. design the trANSWERformer with either a moving core or moving primary coils
C. design the trANSWERformer with a number of taps to select different output curves
D. use the timed firing of SCR's to control total conduction time - ANSWER ✔---B. design the
trANSWERformer with either a moving core or moving primary coils
When choosing between AC and DC output;
A. the process generally determines the type of current
B. high current output machines are always both AC/DC
, C. DC is generally used for very high output applications
D. most supplies are equipped with constant voltage/constant current options - ANSWER ✔---A. the
process generally determines the type of current
Which of the following metals has the lowest electrical resistivity?
A aluminum
B. tungsten
C. copper
D. iron - ANSWER ✔---C. copper
What is the purpose of an inverter?
A. to convert AC current to DC current of the same frequency
B. to convert DC current to high frequency AC current
C. to convert AC current to DC current
D. to convert electrode positive to electrode negative - ANSWER ✔---B. to convert DC current to
high frequency AC current
How is power flow analyzed in alternating current circuits?
A. AC circuits can be evaluated the same as DC circuits when RMS values of voltage
and current are used
B. when analysing AC circuits, inductive and capacitive reactance must be included
C. average current in an AC circuit is zero and therefore no work is done
D. the peaks and valleys of sine wave curves balance to zero with the load - ANSWER ✔---C. average
current in an AC circuit is zero and therefore no work is done
Which of the following methods is commonly used to control the output of a trANSWERformer?
A. an auxiliary power supply which feeds the secondary as required
B. a saturable reactor in series with the output
C. resistance placed in parallel with the primary of the trANSWERformer
17–18–19–22 – Full Course Notes &
Practice Questions REAL EXAM 2025!!
During arc welding there is a zone adjacent to the weld metal that reaches high temperatures but does
not melt. What is the name of this region? - ANSWER ✔---Heat Affect Zone (HAZ)
In parallel electrical circuits, the voltage across each resistor is the same since each path is connected to
the same voltage source. Select the correct statement.
A. in each parallel path the resistance must be equalized to create equal voltage.
B. the current flowing in each parallel path must be the same as the voltage.
C. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the resistance in each path
D. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the capacitance in each path - ANSWER ✔---
C. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the resistance in each path
Welding is a joining process that by definition requires: - ANSWER ✔---The application of either heat
or pressure
,The duty cycle of a welding power supply is based upon delivering its rated output for a
given number of minutes. Which of the following statements is correct.
A. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for 6 minutes in a ten minute period
B. a 300 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps in a ten minute period
C. a 250 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 250 amps for 30 minutes separated by 10
minutes at rest
D. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 500 amps maximum for 6 minutes in a ten
minute period - ANSWER ✔---A. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for
6 minutes in a ten minute period
Conventional trANSWERformer-rectifiers;
A. convert direct current into alternating current
B. convert alternating current into direct current
C. convert alternating current into pulsed current
D. convert direct current into pulsed current - ANSWER ✔---B. convert alternating current into
direct current
A conventional diode placed in a circuit allows the passage of current in one direction only. A silicon
controlled rectifier(SCR) operates slightly differently. How does it work?
A. an SCR conducts current in both directions until turned on and current flow is then prevented
B. an SCR is non-conductive until turned onland then allows current to flow in both directions
C. an SCR is non-conductive until turned on, allowing current to flow in one direction only until the flow
of current stops
D. an SCR is a unique rectifying device which allows only alternating c1:1rrent to flow until turned off -
ANSWER ✔---C. an SCR is non-conductive until turned on, allowing current to flow in one direction
only until the flow of current stops
What is the term for voltage measured across the output terminals of a welding
machine when no current is being drawn?
A. diode voltage
,B. operating voltage
C. open circuit voltage
D. terminal voltage - ANSWER ✔---C. open circuit voltage
A 60% duty cycle meANSWER that the power supply can deliver its rated output for:
A 60% of the rated output only
B. 60% over the rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest
C. 6 minutes at rest followed by 4 minutes at rated output
D. 6 minutes at rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest - ANSWER ✔---D. 6 minutes at rated
output followed by 4 minutes at rest
The DC output of a single phase power supply can be "ripply" and does not produce
the friendliest DC arc. How is this problem overcome?
A. single phase power supplies produce the smoothest DC of all common machines
B. a third trANSWERformer is added to the output circuit to filter out instability
C. a capacitor or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
D. a 'dual' rectifier bridge is used to filter the trANSWERformer output - ANSWER ✔---C. a capacitor
or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
One of the simplest ways of controlling the output of a welding trANSWERformer is to change
the efficiency of coupling between the primary and secondary coils. How can this be done?
A slide a piece of wood between the primary and the secondary coils
B. design the trANSWERformer with either a moving core or moving primary coils
C. design the trANSWERformer with a number of taps to select different output curves
D. use the timed firing of SCR's to control total conduction time - ANSWER ✔---B. design the
trANSWERformer with either a moving core or moving primary coils
When choosing between AC and DC output;
A. the process generally determines the type of current
B. high current output machines are always both AC/DC
, C. DC is generally used for very high output applications
D. most supplies are equipped with constant voltage/constant current options - ANSWER ✔---A. the
process generally determines the type of current
Which of the following metals has the lowest electrical resistivity?
A aluminum
B. tungsten
C. copper
D. iron - ANSWER ✔---C. copper
What is the purpose of an inverter?
A. to convert AC current to DC current of the same frequency
B. to convert DC current to high frequency AC current
C. to convert AC current to DC current
D. to convert electrode positive to electrode negative - ANSWER ✔---B. to convert DC current to
high frequency AC current
How is power flow analyzed in alternating current circuits?
A. AC circuits can be evaluated the same as DC circuits when RMS values of voltage
and current are used
B. when analysing AC circuits, inductive and capacitive reactance must be included
C. average current in an AC circuit is zero and therefore no work is done
D. the peaks and valleys of sine wave curves balance to zero with the load - ANSWER ✔---C. average
current in an AC circuit is zero and therefore no work is done
Which of the following methods is commonly used to control the output of a trANSWERformer?
A. an auxiliary power supply which feeds the secondary as required
B. a saturable reactor in series with the output
C. resistance placed in parallel with the primary of the trANSWERformer
