Welding Arc

Which angle is transverse to the travel made during a weld?

• Travel angle

• Electrode angle

• Work angle

• Movement angle

Which arm should a left-handed welder rest on the table for support?

• Either arm

• Left arm

• Right arm

• Neither arm

What is a good step to take after completing each weld?

• Cool weld in water

• Post-head in weld

• Immediately start a new weld

• Let weld set for 10 mins

What can be used to make a line when welding?

• Chalk

• Markers

• Soapstone

• Temp indicating crayons

To correctly stop a weld how long should you hold the weld?

• 1 sec

• 5 sec

• 10 sec

• 15 sec

When using a welding helmet, what is the minimum number lens shade you should have?

• 8

• 9

• 7

• 10

How many methods are there to striking an arc?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

. For beginning welders, what is the hardest part of the welding process to learn?

• Striking an arc

• Electrode selection

• Travel Speed

• Base metal prep

After striking an arc using the scratching method, how far above the base metal do you want to keep the electrode?

• 1/4 in

• 3/16 in

• 5/16 in

• 1/8 in

Which of the following is a method to prevent electrodes from sticking?

• Increasing amperage

• Changing voltage

• Using a hot electrode

• Decreasing amperage