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Welding Safety and Processes Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When setting up oxy-fuel equipment, which valve should always be opened first?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Acetylene

c)

Both together

d)

It doesn’t matter

2.

Which polarity setting is used for FCAW self-shielded wire?

a)

AC

b)

DCEN

c)

DCEP

d)

Reverse AC

3.

What is the minimum distance to keep flammable materials from the welding area?

a)

10 ft

b)

35 ft

c)

5 ft

d)

50 ft

4.

What component controls the voltage in a MIG welder?

a)

Inductor

b)

Contactor

c)

Power supply

d)

Transformer tap

5.

A weld symbol with a flag at the junction indicates:

a)

Field weld

b)

All-around weld

c)

Back weld

d)

Plug weld

6.

In welding symbols, the arrow side of a joint refers to:

a)

The side the arrow points to

b)

The opposite side

c)

The top plate

d)

The root side only

7.

The dimension to the left of a weld symbol indicates:

a)

Length of weld

b)

Weld size

c)

Joint spacing

d)

Pitch

8.

What is the correct symbol for a fillet weld?

a)

Right triangle

b)

Circle

c)

Square

d)

Flag

9.

Which line type shows the visible edges in a welding print?

a)

Object line

b)

Hidden line

c)

Centerline

d)

Break line

10.

A concave fillet weld can indicate:

a)

Correct travel speed

b)

Proper amperage

c)

Too fast travel or low voltage

d)

Proper weave

11.

What base metal property is improved by preheating?

a)

Hardness

b)

Ductility

c)

Brittleness

d)

Rigidity

12.

What is the most common cause of porosity in GMAW?

a)

Wrong polarity

b)

Poor gas coverage

c)

Too much heat

d)

Improper angle

13.

A crack that forms in the center of the weld bead is called a:

a)

Toe crack

b)

Underbead crack

c)

Longitudinal crack

d)

Crater crack

14.

which of the following is NOT acceptable welding attire

a)

Jeans

b)

Steel toe shoes

c)

fleece pull over

d)

leather gloves

15.

Which of the following is a critical safety practice in welding?

a)

Wearing flip-flops to stay comfortable

b)

Using a welding helmet with proper shade

c)

Keeping flammable materials nearby

d)

Welding in a poorly ventilated area

16.

This part of the cutting torch setup ensures that pressure of the gas from the tanks matches the required pressure in the hose:

a)

Regulator

b)

Reducer

c)

Transducer

d)

Indicator

e)

Gauge

17.

What is the primary function of a welding helmet?

a)

To protect the welder from loud noises

b)

To shield the welder's eyes and face from sparks and UV radiation

c)

To provide a comfortable seat for the welder

d)

To store welding tools

18.

What should be done if a welding machine's power cord is found to be frayed or damaged?

a)

Wrap it with electrical tape and continue using it.

b)

Report it and replace the cord before using the machine.

c)

Use it only for short welding tasks.

d)

Ignore it if the machine is still working.

19.

What is the role of the cutting oxygen jet in the oxy fuel cutting process?

a)

To cool the metal surface

b)

To ignite the fuel gas

c)

To oxidize and remove the molten metal

d)

To provide a decorative finish

20.

Which welding symbol component specifies the location of the weld?

a)

Arrow

b)

Reference line

c)

Tail

d)

Weld symbol

21.

What does the term "backing weld" mean in the context of welding symbols?

a)

A weld applied to the back side of a joint

b)

A weld applied to reinforce a joint

c)

A weld applied to fill a gap

d)

A weld applied to the front side of a joint

22.

In a welding symbol, what does the tail typically contain?

a)

Weld size

b)

Weld length

c)

Additional information or specifications

d)

Weld type

23.

What does a circle around the intersection of the reference line and the arrow in a welding symbol indicate?

a)

Weld all around

b)

Field weld

c)

Back weld

d)

Staggered weld

24.

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

25.

who is responsible for your safety while working in the shop

a)

your welding partner

b)

yourself

c)

the teacher

d)

your parents