SMAW questions with correct answers

Of the following, which is not a requirement for the SMAW process? CORRECT ANSWER Gas supply Which of the following is an incorrect statement about an E7018 electrode? CORRECT ANSWER They are suitable for flat position and horizontal fillet only. The distance from the molten tip of the SMAW electrode to the surface of the molten weld pool should be CORRECT ANSWER one electrode diameter. Which one of the following electrodes is not suitable for use in all positions? CORRECT ANSWER E7018 5Which of the following electrodes would you select to produce a weld with shallow penetration? CORRECT ANSWER E6013 An engine-driven generator without a rectifier produces what form of welding current? CORRECT ANSWER AC only Which group of electrodes is low hydrogen type? CORRECT ANSWER E7015, E7016 and E7018 "Arc blow" is caused by CORRECT ANSWER magnetic forces associated with direct current. "Duty cycle" is a term used to indicate the CORRECT ANSWER percentage of time in a 10 minute period a machine can operate at rated output.