Welding Quiz

Which of these welding methods uses a flux-coated consumable welding rod?

• SMAW

• GTAW

• FCAW

• GMAW

In which of these processes is acetylene used?

• Gas tungsten arc welding

• Carbon arc cutting

• Flux core arc welding

• Oxyfuel cutting

Apprenticeship programs in the United States must be registered with _____.

• NCCER

• the US Dept. of Labor

• OSHA

• Homeland Security

All of the following fabrics may be worn around sources of sparks or high heat except _____.

• cotton

• wool

• polyester

• leather

Compared to a full leather welding jacket, a welding cape is _____.

• cooler

• warmer

• more protective

• more durable

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding personal protective equipment?

• If tennis shoes are worn while welding, spats must also be worn.

• Leathers are only needed during cutting operations.

• Disposable earplugs are the most common form of hearing protection used in welding.

• The minimum protective shade of eye protection for SMAW is 4.

The risk of flash burn can be reduced by _____.

• wearing chaps and spats

• looking slightly to the left or right of the arc while welding

• wearing a welding cap with the visor turned backwards

• wearing safety glasses and a hood with a properly tinted lens

In addition to protecting other workers from exposure to electric arcs, welding screens _____.

• prevent drafts from interfering with the stability of the arc

• reduce glare on the workpiece

• mark a confined space

• support workpieces for overhead welding

A document issued by the site manager that allows a welder to perform operations where there is a potential risk of fire is a _____.

• welder qualification record

• confined space entry permit

• welding procedure specification

• hot work permit

What concentration of oxygen, in percent by volume, is considered normal and safe to work in?

• Less than 6

• 6 to 16

• 19.5 to 21.5

• More than 23.5