WELDING RED SEAL PREP FREQUENTLY TESTED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is used to check the inter-pass temperature of a welded joint
ANSWER
Temperature stick
Question 2.
What is the temperature at which an electrode oven is set for storage
ANSWER
121*C/ 250*F
Question 3.
Which unit is used to measure the force or pressure in a welding circuit
ANSWER
Volts
Question 4.
Which Method of weld testing provides the most comprehensive information
ANSWER
Radiography
Question 5.
What is the angle of cut required to make a template for a 3 piece 90 degree elbow
ANSWER
22.5 degrees
,Question 6.
What is the purpose of a groove angle when welding thick plates
ANSWER
To allow access to the root of the weld
Question 7.
What is done to prepare a threaded area before build up?
ANSWER
Remove the worn threads by machining or grinding
Question 8.
What does the flow meter measure
ANSWER
Volume of gas
Question 9.
When is gas tungsten arc welding process used
ANSWER
When welding on thin or alloyed metal
Question 10.
Which shielding medium is most often used for carbon steel in short circuit transfer mode
ANSWER
100% CO2
Question 11.
What is the alternate term for push (lead) welding
ANSWER
Forehand welding
, Question 12.
What is the alternate term for drag welding?
ANSWER
Backhand welding
Question 13.
When welding the first passes of thick groove joints with a welding backing, which welding technique
should be used? Why?
ANSWER
First pass should be a drag technique. Allows for deeper penetration.
Question 14.
How far should the contact tip be recessed for spray transfer in GMAW?
ANSWER
2-3mm or 3/32- 1/8"
Question 15.
What are the 3 primary variables in GMAW
ANSWER
1. Current 2. Voltage 3. Travel speed
Question 16.
What are the 3 secondary variables in GMAW?
ANSWER
Travel angle Work angle Tip to work distance
Question 17.
Which GMAW transfer mode is most prone to incomplete fusion?
ANSWER
Short circuit
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is used to check the inter-pass temperature of a welded joint
ANSWER
Temperature stick
Question 2.
What is the temperature at which an electrode oven is set for storage
ANSWER
121*C/ 250*F
Question 3.
Which unit is used to measure the force or pressure in a welding circuit
ANSWER
Volts
Question 4.
Which Method of weld testing provides the most comprehensive information
ANSWER
Radiography
Question 5.
What is the angle of cut required to make a template for a 3 piece 90 degree elbow
ANSWER
22.5 degrees
,Question 6.
What is the purpose of a groove angle when welding thick plates
ANSWER
To allow access to the root of the weld
Question 7.
What is done to prepare a threaded area before build up?
ANSWER
Remove the worn threads by machining or grinding
Question 8.
What does the flow meter measure
ANSWER
Volume of gas
Question 9.
When is gas tungsten arc welding process used
ANSWER
When welding on thin or alloyed metal
Question 10.
Which shielding medium is most often used for carbon steel in short circuit transfer mode
ANSWER
100% CO2
Question 11.
What is the alternate term for push (lead) welding
ANSWER
Forehand welding
, Question 12.
What is the alternate term for drag welding?
ANSWER
Backhand welding
Question 13.
When welding the first passes of thick groove joints with a welding backing, which welding technique
should be used? Why?
ANSWER
First pass should be a drag technique. Allows for deeper penetration.
Question 14.
How far should the contact tip be recessed for spray transfer in GMAW?
ANSWER
2-3mm or 3/32- 1/8"
Question 15.
What are the 3 primary variables in GMAW
ANSWER
1. Current 2. Voltage 3. Travel speed
Question 16.
What are the 3 secondary variables in GMAW?
ANSWER
Travel angle Work angle Tip to work distance
Question 17.
Which GMAW transfer mode is most prone to incomplete fusion?
ANSWER
Short circuit
