RED SEAL WELDING EXAM BANK QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
backhand- tip of electrode points in the direction of travel - Answer -When welding
using a backhand technique, does the tip of the electrode point in the direction of travel
or away?
Argon - Answer -When you are about check a tank for safe vapour levels, you should
be aware that ________vapours are heavier than air when performing your check.
start of each shift. - Answer -All rigging components should be inspected at the:
directly below the lifting point. - Answer -When lifting a load with a sling, the center of
gravity should always be:
E-4918 (7018) - Answer -the suggested electrode to use for the fill pass of a 3G SMAW
V-groove butt weld on 9.6 mm mild steel is:
30 degrees - Answer -When preparing 9.6 mm mild steel coupons for a single V butt
joint in the 3G position using SMAW, what is the recommended angle to bevel the
material?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - Answer -A __________ is an electrical device
that interrupts the flow of current at a low value thereby protecting people from electrical
shock.
material safety data sheets (MSDS), labels and worker education - Answer -the three
key elements of a WHMIS system are:
chromium steels. - Answer -the system of classification adopted by the SAE and AISI
uses an index where the number 5 refers to:
80% - Answer -Properly applied wire rope clips will develop approximately ______
percent of the wire rope strength.
30 to 45 - Answer -The wheel guard on a pedestal grinder should have a cover that
extends at least ______ degrees past the vertical plane
for a period of three years - Answer -your employer must keep a report of any injury
that has occurred to you for a period of how long?
no - Answer -When cutting shapes with a torch you should use _______________
inclination.
, 30-140 degrees C - Answer -When storing an opened package of low hydrogen
electrodes, the rod oven should be set at approximately 30 to ____ degrees Celsius
above ambient temperature.
13mm - Answer -Composite welding procedures are used usually used on clad
materials of thickness greater than:
cross grinding - Answer -The technique of _______ grinding would be used if you
require close tolerances.
class 4 - Answer -the type of eye protection that uses welding hand shields is known as
what type of class?
Point heat source toward the undercut. - Answer -Generally, how might undercut be
reduced or eliminated?
90 degree - Answer -On a center punch, the point angle is ground in line with the shank
at a _________ degree included angle.
brittleness - Answer -The tendency of a material to break without any permanent
deformation is defined as _________.
4 - Answer -What is the recommended minimum number of tack welds for preparing
grove welds using SMAW on mild steel pipe smaller than 150 mm (6") and larger in
diameter?
it is a sliding scraping type of wear. - Answer -What is abrasion wear?
compressed gas - Answer -is any gas or mixture that when enclosed in a container has
a pressure exceeding 276 kPa.
radiographic - Answer -With respect to non-destructive examination symbols, what
does the letter "R" in "RT" refer to?
high - Answer -in GTAW processes, a _____ frequency current is used to supply
current for arc starting on DC current, and arc stabilization on AC current.
3 - Answer -How many tacks should be used prior to welding pipe of 100 mm or
smaller?
is used for coal handling equipment. - Answer -Heat treatable steels as a filler material:
CV (constant voltage) - Answer -A ______ power source is used for most FCAW
applications.
ANSWERS
backhand- tip of electrode points in the direction of travel - Answer -When welding
using a backhand technique, does the tip of the electrode point in the direction of travel
or away?
Argon - Answer -When you are about check a tank for safe vapour levels, you should
be aware that ________vapours are heavier than air when performing your check.
start of each shift. - Answer -All rigging components should be inspected at the:
directly below the lifting point. - Answer -When lifting a load with a sling, the center of
gravity should always be:
E-4918 (7018) - Answer -the suggested electrode to use for the fill pass of a 3G SMAW
V-groove butt weld on 9.6 mm mild steel is:
30 degrees - Answer -When preparing 9.6 mm mild steel coupons for a single V butt
joint in the 3G position using SMAW, what is the recommended angle to bevel the
material?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - Answer -A __________ is an electrical device
that interrupts the flow of current at a low value thereby protecting people from electrical
shock.
material safety data sheets (MSDS), labels and worker education - Answer -the three
key elements of a WHMIS system are:
chromium steels. - Answer -the system of classification adopted by the SAE and AISI
uses an index where the number 5 refers to:
80% - Answer -Properly applied wire rope clips will develop approximately ______
percent of the wire rope strength.
30 to 45 - Answer -The wheel guard on a pedestal grinder should have a cover that
extends at least ______ degrees past the vertical plane
for a period of three years - Answer -your employer must keep a report of any injury
that has occurred to you for a period of how long?
no - Answer -When cutting shapes with a torch you should use _______________
inclination.
, 30-140 degrees C - Answer -When storing an opened package of low hydrogen
electrodes, the rod oven should be set at approximately 30 to ____ degrees Celsius
above ambient temperature.
13mm - Answer -Composite welding procedures are used usually used on clad
materials of thickness greater than:
cross grinding - Answer -The technique of _______ grinding would be used if you
require close tolerances.
class 4 - Answer -the type of eye protection that uses welding hand shields is known as
what type of class?
Point heat source toward the undercut. - Answer -Generally, how might undercut be
reduced or eliminated?
90 degree - Answer -On a center punch, the point angle is ground in line with the shank
at a _________ degree included angle.
brittleness - Answer -The tendency of a material to break without any permanent
deformation is defined as _________.
4 - Answer -What is the recommended minimum number of tack welds for preparing
grove welds using SMAW on mild steel pipe smaller than 150 mm (6") and larger in
diameter?
it is a sliding scraping type of wear. - Answer -What is abrasion wear?
compressed gas - Answer -is any gas or mixture that when enclosed in a container has
a pressure exceeding 276 kPa.
radiographic - Answer -With respect to non-destructive examination symbols, what
does the letter "R" in "RT" refer to?
high - Answer -in GTAW processes, a _____ frequency current is used to supply
current for arc starting on DC current, and arc stabilization on AC current.
3 - Answer -How many tacks should be used prior to welding pipe of 100 mm or
smaller?
is used for coal handling equipment. - Answer -Heat treatable steels as a filler material:
CV (constant voltage) - Answer -A ______ power source is used for most FCAW
applications.
