Welding 1 (Random quiz)

When arc welding one should wear _______________.

• wool clothing
• cotton gloves
• a heavy coat
• tinted glasses

For proper eye protection when arc welding the minimum shade number should be

• 4
• 6
• 10
• 12

The welding area should be kept free of _____________.

• grease, fuels and solvents
• ultraviolet rays
• infrared rays
• electrodes

When arc welding do NOT use cables that are _________.

• welded
• soldered
• cracked, cut or frayed
• spliced

Careful handling of compressed gas cylinders includes _________.

• keeping caps in place
• fastening in an upright position
• labeling when empty
• all of these

Welding cables should be protected from _________.

• sparks and flames
• excessive voltage
• excessive amperage
• all of these

Hot metal should be handled with _______.

• gloves 
• aprons
• tongs or pliers
• rags

Keep your head out of the fume plume!

• True

• False

What does the 70 designate in a 7018 electrode?

• weld position

• polarity

• flux type

• tensile strength

Most SMAW electrodes are ______ inches in length.

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16