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Intro to welding quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most important piece of PPE when welding

a)

Sunglasses

b)

Welding Helmet

c)

Baseball cap

d)

Safety vest

2.

What does PPE stand for?

a)

Personal Protective equipment

b)

Professional Protection Essentials

c)

Public Personal Education

d)

Personal Power Equipment

3.

What type of gloves should be worn during welding

a)

Rubber gloves

b)

Thin cotton gloves

c)

Leather welding gloves

d)

Plastic gloves

4.

What should you do before turning on the welding machine

a)

check your phone

b)

Male sure cables are connected and in good condition

c)

turn off the lights

d)

remove your safety gear

5.

What can happen if you weld without the proper eye protection

a)

Sunburn

b)

Hearing loss

c)

Arc flash

d)

sore throat

6.

What does SMAW stand for?

a)

standard metal arc welding

b)

safety machine arc welding

c)

super metal arc welding

d)

shielded metal arc welding

7.

what gas is commonly used in the GMAW process

a)

oxygen

b)

helium

c)

argon/co2 mix

d)

oxygen/acetylene mix

8.

What should you never weld near? (multiple answers)

a)

a welding table

b)

ventilation

c)

flammable liquids

d)

flammable gases

9.

What is the purpose of ventilation during welding?

a)

To cool the room

b)

to reduce welding fumes

c)

for decoration

d)

to keep noise levels low

10.

What is slag?

a)

a type of electricity

b)

melted metal sparks

c)

a protective layer that forms on top of welds`

d)

the welding machine

11.

What should you do if your clothing catches on fire

(a)  

12.

what type of footwear is recommended in the shop?

a)

Steel toe boots

b)

flip flops

c)

tennis shoes

d)

dress shoes

13.

why should you avoid wearing synthetic clothing while welding

a)

it smells bad

b)

it melts and sticks to the skin

c)

it is too heavy

d)

it is not fashionable

14.

Which welding process uses a continuously fed wire electrode?

a)

Oxy-fuel welding

b)

GMAW

c)

TIG

d)

SMAW

15.

Which part of the welding helmet protects your eyes from ultraviolet and infrared rays?

a)

The lens

b)

The head strap

c)

The chin guard

d)

The outer shell

16.

Which material is NOT recommended for welding table surfaces?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Wood

c)

Steel

d)

Cast iron

17.

Which electrode is most commonly used for SMAW

a)

7018

b)

10018

c)

309L

d)

0010

18.

What is the correct way to handle hot metal?

a)

kick it

b)

grab it quickly

c)

use pliers or wait for it to cool

d)

blow on it

19.

What should you do if you notice a damaged power cord on welding equipment?

a)

Ignore it and continue working

b)

Wrap it with tape and use it

c)

Report it and replace or repair before use

d)

Cover it with a mat

20.

What is the number 1 rule in a welding shop

a)

no horse playing

b)

bring your airpods

c)

6+ people per booth

d)

dont bring your equipment to class

21.

What is the main function of a welding ground clamp?

a)

To store welding rods

b)

To cool the welding torch

c)

To provide electrical connection to complete the circuit

d)

To hold the metal pieces together