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Arc and MIG Welding Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main heat source used in arc welding?

a)

Chemical reaction

b)

Electric arc

c)

Friction

d)

Laser beam

2.

Why is frequent rest important for arc welders?

a)

To prevent the electrode from overheating

b)

To improve electrical efficiency

c)

Because hand–eye coordination work is stressful over long periods

d)

To reduce gas consumption

3.

What is a characteristic of a consumable electrode in arc welding?

a)

Made only of non-metallic material

b)

Consists of core wire coated with flux material

c)

Does not melt during welding

d)

Cannot be used with shielding gas

4.

What is the purpose of the shield (gas and/or flux) in arc welding?

a)

To colour the weld metal

b)

To cool the electrode

c)

To cover the arc and weld pool, protecting the operation

d)

To increase electrical resistance

5.

Which of the following is NOT a function of slag?

a)

Protects the weld until it cools

b)

Prevents rapid cooling of weld metal

c)

Controls the shape of the completed weld

d)

Increases corrosion of the weld metal

6.

What is another name for Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding?

a)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

b)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

c)

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

d)

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

7.

How should the metal surface be prepared before MIG welding?

a)

Leave rust and oil to improve conductivity

b)

Wipe lightly with a cloth only

c)

Clean down to bare metal with a metal brush or grinder

d)

Cool it with water

8.

What polarity does MIG welding require?

a)

AC electrode negative

b)

DC electrode negative

c)

AC electrode positive

d)

DC electrode positive (reverse polarity)

9.

What should you do if you spot a leak in the gas hose?

a)

Wrap it with tape

b)

Reduce the gas flow

c)

Continue welding carefully

d)

Discard the hose and install a new one

10.

Which of the following can cause poor wire feeding performance in MIG welding?

a)

Using DC electrode positive

b)

Incorrect tension on drive rolls or wire spool hub

c)

Cleaning the metal surface too well

d)

Maintaining a stickout of 10 mm