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Intro to Welding (SMAW)

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What needs to be worn at all times in the shop

a)

open toed shoes

b)

a heavy coat

c)

safety glasses

d)

respirator

2.

what should always be worn while welding to protect eyes from arc flash?

a)

PAPR hood

b)

sun glasses

c)

welding shield

d)

Bee keeping suit

3.

____________ is not tolerated in the shop

a)

horseplay

b)

welding fast

c)

forging

d)

doing work from another classes

4.

which of the following is NOT acceptable welding attire

a)

Jeans

b)

Steel toe shoes

c)

fleece pull over

d)

leather gloves

5.

when storing a welding gas cylinder, it must always be stored upright with a _______________

a)

safety chain around it

b)

roof over it

c)

platform under it

d)

plastic bag cover the top

6.

which of the following should NOT be worn while welding

a)

welding cap

b)

ripped or freyed jeans

c)

long sleeves

d)

safety glasses

7.

this attire is a perfect example of what should be worn while welding

a)

true

b)

false

8.

what are two major hazards you see in this image

a)

improper footwear and shelf too close to work space

b)

unstable work surface and electrical cords on floor

c)

no vents and improper clothing

d)

grinding sparks making contact with a gas cylinder and no grinding shield over face

9.

who is responsible for your safety while working in the shop

a)

your welding partner

b)

yourself

c)

the teacher

d)

your parents

10.

What is the most important safety procedure to follow before starting any welding job?

a)

Using the wrong type of welding machine

b)

Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

c)

Not checking the gas pressure

d)

Not securing the workpiece properly

11.

The amount of tension or pull a weld can withstand (thousands of psi).

a)

MIG welding

b)

Tensile strength

c)

Electrode holder

d)

Chipping hammer

12.

A steel hammer with sharp edges that is used to clean welds.

a)

Electrode holder

b)

Arc welder

c)

Ground clamp

d)

Chipping hammer

13.

This type of welding uses flux-coated metal rods.

a)

SMAW welding

b)

MIG welding

c)

TIG welding

d)

Straight polarity

14.

The name of the metal rods used in SMAW welding.

a)

Ground clamps

b)

Arc welders

c)

Electrodes

d)

Electrode holders

15.

A spring-loaded clamp attached to an electrical cable that carries current to the welding table or project.

a)

Electrode holder

b)

Arc welder

c)

Ground clamp

d)

Chipping hammer

16.

A spring-loaded device with insulated handles used to grip welding rods.

a)

Electrode holder

b)

Arc welder

c)

Ground clamp

d)

Chipping hammer

17.

Why is Arc welding still so popular?

a)

fun

b)

cheap

c)

most economical

d)

most versatile

18.

What safety glasses are the ones that should be used in the shop?

a)

Z78

b)

Z87

c)

Z54

d)

Zmatic

19.

What is an electrode?

a)

used to clean weld

b)

tool for cutting

c)

stick to weld with

d)

grinding tool

20.

What are the 3 names for the type of welding that we are learning about?

a)

mig, tig, arc

b)

stick, mig, arc

c)

stick, smaw, arc

d)

smaw, oxy fuel, dc

21.

What does SMAW stand for?

a)

Shielded Arc material

b)

small minimal animal waste

c)

shielded metal arc welding

d)

none

22.

What is flux?

a)

coating that protects the grinder

b)

used to clean a weld

c)

electrical current

d)

layer around electrode that protects the weld

23.

What is the most common shade of welding lens used to weld?

a)

3

b)

10

c)

8

d)

18

24.
a)

welding helmet

b)

oxy fuel helmet

c)

face shield

d)

face glove

25.

a)

gauntlet welding gloves

b)

work gloves

c)

motorcycle gloves

d)

safety gloves

26.
a)

stinger

b)

electrode holder

c)

ground clamp

d)

rod clamp

27.
a)

electrode holder

b)

stinger

c)

rod clamp

d)

ground clamp

28.
a)

roofing hammer

b)

thinners hammer

c)

spiked hammer

d)

chipping hammer

29.

a)

welding helmet

b)

safety glasses

c)

face shield

d)

face glove

30.

a)

red pliers

b)

jaw pliers

c)

slip joint pliers

d)

ground clamp

31.

a)

Channel Locks

b)

Slip Joint pliers

c)

Wire crimp

d)

Vice Grip Pliers

e)

Side cutting pliers

32.

a)

C-clamp

b)

Twist clamp

c)

Wood clamp

d)

Metal vice

e)

welding clamp

33.

DC current flowing in one direction.

a)

Straight polarity

b)

Reverse polarity

c)

Arc

d)

Duty cycle

34.

A spring-loaded clamp attached to an electrical cable that carries current to the welding table or project.

a)

Electrode holder

b)

Arc welder

c)

Ground clamp

d)

Chipping hammer

35.

Identify this tool.

a)

Hack Saw

b)

Portable Circular Saw

c)

Cordless Drill

d)

Circular Saw Blade

36.

Identify this tool.

a)

Open End Wrench

b)

Box End Wrench

c)

Adjustable Wrench

d)

Pipe Wrench

37.

Name this tool

a)

Disc Sander

b)

Spindle Sander

c)

Pedestal Grinder

d)

Jointer

38.

Name this tool

a)

Disc Sander

b)

Spindle Grinder

c)

Pedestal Grinder

d)

Drill Press

39.
a)

stinger

b)

electrode holder

c)

ground clamp

d)

rod clamp

40.
a)

electrode holder

b)

stinger

c)

rod clamp

d)

ground clamp

41.

a)

red pliers

b)

jaw pliers

c)

slip joint pliers

d)

ground clamp

42.

What do the first 2 digits in a SMAW Electrode represent?

a)

Tensil Strength

b)

Position

c)

Flux

d)

Special Characteristics

43.

What does the 3rd digits in a SMAW Electrode represent? ie.. E6013

a)

Tensil Strength

b)

Position

c)

Flux

d)

Special Characteristics

44.

Which of the following is a common welding defect?

a)

Porosity

b)

Uniform thickness

c)

Shiny surface

d)

Perfect alignment

45.

What does MIG stand for?

a)

Metal Insert Gas

b)

Metal Inert Gas

c)

More Inert Gas

d)

Metal Internet Gas

46.

What does GMAW stand for?

a)

Gas Metal Arc Welding

b)

Gas Metal Air Welding

c)

Gauge Material Arc Welding

d)

Gas Material Air Welding