WorksheetsChristmas Welding Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which welding process would be MOST appropriate for making a steel Christmas decoration in the shop?
SMAW (Stick Welding)
GMAW (MIG Welding)
GTAW (TIG Welding)
Oxy-acetylene cutting
Why is wearing proper PPE especially important during the winter months in the welding shop?
Cold air makes welding arcs brighter
Loose sleeves and layers can catch sparks or hot slag, creating a fire hazard.
Welding machines work faster in cold weather
Helmets are heavier in winter
A weld bead shaped like a candy cane is MOST likely caused by:
Too much shielding gas
A very dirty welding lens on your helmet.
Poor travel angle or inconsistent motion
Using a low-hydrogen electrode
Which SMAW electrode is often called a “low-hydrogen” electrode?
E6010
E6013
E7018
E7024
If you were welding a Christmas tree stand and needed good penetration, which current setting would generally help?
Lower amperage
No amperage
Higher amperage
AC only
Why should flammable materials (like wrapping paper or cardboard) be kept OUT of the welding area?
They make the shop messy
They reduce weld quality
They can easily catch fire from sparks
They block ventilation
Which welding defect sounds MOST like a holiday problem?
Porosity
Undercut
Cold lap
Slag inclusion
What does “duty cycle” tell you about a welding machine?
How loud the machine is
How long the machine can weld before overheating
How fast wire feeds
How much slag is produced
Which position would be EASIEST for a student to weld a flat metal snowflake?
Overhead
Vertical
Horizontal
Flat
Before the holiday break, which item should be stored properly to prevent moisture problems when classes resume?
Welding helmets
Steel coupons
SMAW electrodes
Chipping hammers
