AG Mech Final 2023

The PPE which should be worn when operating the arc welder is

• Welding gloves and jacket

• Leather boots

• Safety glasses

• Welding helmet

• All of these

When replacing an electrode be sure to _____.

• Have a good grip

• Wear leather welding gloves

• Never touch the inside of the electrode holder

• All of these are correct

The minimum shade number filter lens for arc welding is?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

The welding area should be kept free of _____.

• grease, fuels and solvents

• paper and trash

• compressed gas bottles

• all of these are correct

Arc welding produces harmful _____.

• Light

• heat

• gas fumes

• all of these are correct

When arc welding, do not use cables that are _____.

• too short

• too long

• cracked cut or frayed

• brand new

Gloves used for arc welding should be _____.

• leather, forearm length gloves

• cotton gloves

• synthetic material gloves

• standard work gloves

Saturation of clothing by moisture or excessive sweating increases the risk of ______

• poor weld penetration

• electrical short

• flash burn

• burns and electrocution

When starting to arc weld, the operator should _____.

• turn on the exhaust fan

• clean the area of scraps and tools

• shield others from arc rays

• all of these are correct

When welding, burn the electrode to a length of at least _____ from the holder, no shorter.

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches