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SMAW/ Arc Welding Safety Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is "the melting, flowing together, and freezing of metals under controlled conditions"?

a)

Arc Welding

b)

Welding

c)

Construction

d)

Ag Welding

2.

Which is "a process that uses electricity to heat and melt metal"?

a)

Arc welding

b)

Welding in the shop

c)

Metal fabrication

d)

Ag Welding

3.

What is "fusion produced by heating with an arc between a consumable stick electrode and the workpiece"?

a)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

b)

Ag Welding

c)

Metal Fabrication

d)

Construction

4.

What is "a measure of electrical current flowing through a circuit and an indication of the heat being produced"?

a)

Polarity

b)

Resistance

c)

Amperage

d)

Ohms

5.

Which one means that "electrical current alternates or reverses the direction of electron flow"?

a)

Alternating Current (AC)

b)

Direct Current (DC

6.

What is "the direction in which the current is flowing"?

a)

Alternating Current

b)

Ohms

c)

Polarity

d)

Voltage

7.

Which means that there is too low of an amperage setting?

a)

Popping Sound

b)

Humming Sound

c)

Sharp Crackling Sound

8.

What does "PPE" stand for?

a)

Personal Protective Equipment

b)

Power Protection Equipment

9.
how do you prevent burns 
a)
weld with no protection
b)
weld using wear safety glasses and body protection
10.
Complete the sentence: American Welding Society is a
a)
a non-profit organization whose purpose is to Standardize classification of electrode and base material codes
b)
a profit organization whose purpose is to sell electrodes and base material codes
c)
organization to speak about the good times
d)
none is correct
11.
Choose the right verb: Arc welding is most commonly used _______ two pieces of metal
a)
to safe
b)
to drink
c)
to join
d)
to take
12.
Is this sentence true: The welding arc is brighter than the sun ?
a)
Yes, it is
b)
No, it isn`t
c)
It is imposible
d)
It could be
13.
What should we use to keep to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area?
a)
Not to use the welding machine
b)
to use enough ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both.
c)
to blow
d)
I do not know
14.

What does SMAW stand for? Hint hint wink wink Come on now! I know you know this (what's the name of this quiz again mmmm)

a)

Gas Metal Arc Welding

b)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

c)

Oxy Fuel Cutting and Welding

d)

Flux Cored Arc Welding

15.

When the electrical current that flows in one direction.

a)

Direct Current

b)

Alternating Current

c)

Resistance

d)

Polarity

16.

The path taken by the electrical current flowing from one terminal to the machine through a conductor to the other terminal.

a)

Current

b)

Amperage

c)

Electrical Circuit

d)

Voltage

17.

DCEP is the abbreviation for:

a)

Direct Current Electron Positive

b)

Direct Current Electron Negative

c)

Direct Current Electrode Positive

d)

Direct Current Electrode Negative

18.

The electrode holder is...

a)

a handle-like tool that is used to pick up metal.

b)

a handle-like tool that holds the electrode during welding.

c)

a clamp that holds the metal.

d)

a clamp that holds the electrode during welding.

19.
For proper eye protection when arc welding the minimum shade number of the filter lens should be
a)
4
b)
6
c)
10
d)
12
20.
When welding the operator should never lay or stand
a)
on concrete floors
b)
on damp ground
c)
on metal
d)
on wood structures
21.
Saturation of clothing by moisture or perspiration increases the risk of
a)
weld burns
b)
electrical shock
c)
welder fatigue
d)
getting a flash
22.
Electrode stubs should be placed
a)
on the floor
b)
in a cooling barrel
c)
on the welding table
d)
in a container
23.
Hot metal should be handled with
a)
gloves
b)
aprons
c)
tongs or pliers
d)
rag
24.
When starting to arc weld, the operator should
a)
turn on the exhaust fan 
b)
clean area of scraps and tools
c)
shield others from arc rays
d)
all of these
25.
When working in an area with other people, what should be done before an arc is struck?
a)
Check the electrode holder
b)
Tell others you plan to strike an arc
c)
Check the cables for cuts and burned insulation
d)
All of these
26.
If a fellow student’s clothes catches on fire, the first thing one should do is
a)
throw water on them
b)
use a fire extinguisher
c)
wrap the person with a fire blanket
d)
call the school nurse
27.
When arc welding what is minimum shade of darkness for your welding helmet?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
10
d)
12
28.
The welding are should be kept free from which of the following ?
a)
grease, fuels, & solvents
b)
Ultraviolet Rays
c)
Electrodes
d)
Infrared Rays
29.
Arc welding  can produce _________that can damage your eyes.
a)
Ultra Violet Light 
b)
Gases
c)
Noise
d)
Heat
30.
Which type of gloves should be wore when arc welding?
a)
Gauntlet Style Gloves
b)
Work Gloves
c)
Cotton Gloves
d)
Synthetic Gloves
31.
When is the correct time to adjust your welders amperage setting?
a)
While you run a welding bead.
b)
After the welder is warmed up.
c)
When the welder is turned off.
d)
Anytime
32.
When welding the operator should never stand in/on_________.
a)
Concrete
b)
Damp Ground
c)
Metal
d)
Wood structures
33.

DCEN is the abbreviation for:

a)

Direct Current Electrode Negative

b)

Direct Current Electron Negative

c)

Direct Current Electron Neutral

d)

Direct Current Electrode Neutral

34.

Electrodes are metal that are covered in...

a)

Fibers

b)

Arcs

c)

Flux

d)

Gas

35.

What is polarity?

a)

The direction in which electricity is flowing.

b)

The movement of electricity in the sky.

c)

A positive or negative charge.

d)

A polar bear.

36.

Any materials through which electricity flows easily are:

a)

Resistance

b)

Conductors

c)

Rectifiers

d)

Generators

37.

The unit of measuring electricity or electron flow.

a)

Ampere

b)

Voltage

c)

Power supply

d)

Polarity

38.

The "E" in E6013 represents...

a)

Tensile strength

b)

welding position

c)

Electric Arc Welding

d)

Flux type/welding current

39.

Welding is the process of joining similar metals using high intensity heat from 1500-3000 degrees.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

While welding, what causes sunburn like issues with your skin and eyes?

a)

Welding Spatter

b)

Grinding Sparks

c)

Florescent Light

d)

Ultraviolet Radiation

41.

What is a part of Personal Protective Equipment?

a)

Body Protection

b)

Foot Protection

c)

Face, Eye Protection

d)

Ear Protection

e)

All of the above

42.

When setting up a SMAW welding machine, what two factors determine the amperage setting?

a)

electrode length and polarity

b)

thickness of the metal and any electrode size

c)

polarity and arc length

d)

type of machine and length of weld

43.

What does number 12 symbolize?

a)

Rectifier

b)

Negative post

c)

Positive post

d)

On/off switch

44.

What does number 8 symbolize?

a)

Welding helmet

b)

Welding gloves

c)

Amp.Gauge

d)

ground clamp

45.

What does number 7 symbolize?

a)

Negative post

b)

Electrode holder

c)

Ground clamp

d)

Power cord

46.

What does number 6 symbolize?

a)

You should know

b)

You should know

c)

Welding gloves

d)

You should know

47.

What does number 4 symbolize?

a)

ground clamp

b)

Electrode holder

c)

power cord

d)

Amperage wheel

48.

What does number 2 symbolize?

a)

Amp.Gauge

b)

Amp. ADJ. wheel

c)

Power cord

d)

vent

49.

All electrodes should be kept?

a)

Out

b)

Damp

c)

Dry

d)

Inside

50.

What polarity(ies) is 7018 welded with?

a)

AC

b)

DC-

c)

DC+, AC

d)

AC+

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