WorksheetsWelding Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The main heat source in arc welding is:
Chemical reaction
Electrical resistance
Electric arc
Gas flame
Which welding process uses a consumable coated electrode?
TIG
MIG
SMAW
SAW
The coating on an electrode is called:
Flux
Slag
Filler
Core
Which gas is commonly used for shielding in TIG welding?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Argon
Hydrogen
MIG welding is also known as:
FCAW
GMAW
GTAW
SAW
The main function of flux is to:
Increase arc voltage
Prevent oxidation
Increase weld speed
Reduce current
Which current is generally used for TIG welding of aluminum?
DCEN
DCEP
AC
Pulsed DC
The heat affected zone (HAZ) is:
Melted metal
Base metal unaffected by heat
Area adjacent to weld altered by heat
Filler metal only
Porosity in welds is caused by:
Excess current
Gas entrapment
Poor edge preparation
Slag inclusion
Undercut is a defect that occurs:
Inside the weld metal
At the weld root
Along the weld toe
On the electrode
Which welding position is the most difficult?
Flat
Horizontal
Vertical
Overhead
Which metal is not normally welded by arc welding?
Steel
Aluminum
Copper
Mercury
Slag inclusion occurs due to:
High welding speed
Improper cleaning between passes
High voltage
Short arc
Which electrode is commonly used for mild steel welding?
E6013
E308
E316
ENi-CI
The first two digits of electrode E6013 indicate:
Welding position
Coating type
Tensile strength
Current type
NDT stands for:
Non-Defect Testing
Non-Destructive Testing
Normal Defect Test
Non-Directional Test
Radiographic testing uses:
Sound waves
Magnetic field
X-rays or gamma rays
Liquid penetrant
Magnetic particle testing is used for:
Non-metals
Ferrous materials
Aluminum
Plastics
Excessive spatter is caused by:
Low current
Incorrect current and voltage
Correct polarity
Clean surface
Which welding process is best for thick plates?
TIG
MIG
SAW
Gas welding
Preheating before welding helps to:
Increase hardness
Reduce cracking
Increase deposition
Reduce slag
Arc length is:
Length of weld bead
Distance between electrode and workpiece
Length of electrode
Length of cable
Which defect reduces fatigue strength the most?
Porosity
Undercut
Spatter
Slag cover
Oxy-acetylene welding uses:
Oxygen + Hydrogen
Oxygen + Acetylene
Nitrogen + Acetylene
Argon + Oxygen
Welding helmet protects against:
Heat only
Smoke only
UV and IR radiation
Noise
Which joint is strongest?
Lap
Butt
Corner
Edge
Continuous wire electrode is used in:
SMAW
TIG
MIG
Gas welding
Post-weld heat treatment is done to:
Increase weld size
Relieve residual stress
Improve color
Increase slag
Aluminum oxide cleaning occurs in:
DCEN
DCEP
AC TIG welding
MIG welding
Lack of fusion is caused by:
Excess current
Low heat input
Correct technique
Clean joint
Unit of welding current is:
Volt
Watt
Ampere
Ohm
Deeper penetration is achieved with:
AC
DCEN
DCEP
No polarity
TIG welding uses which electrode?
Carbon
Mild steel
Tungsten
Aluminum
Melting point of steel is approximately:
500°C
1000°C
1370°C
2000°C
Cold cracking occurs:
During welding
After cooling
Before welding
During cutting
Visual inspection is done:
Before welding
During welding
After welding
All of the above
Highest deposition rate is achieved in:
TIG
MIG
SAW
Gas welding
Normal electrode angle is:
0°
30°–45°
70°–90°
120°
FCAW stands for:
Flux Current Arc Welding
Flux Cored Arc Welding
Forced Current Arc Welding
Fast Core Arc Welding
Weld distortion occurs due to:
High voltage
Low current
Uneven heating and cooling
Wrong electrode
Edge preparation is necessary in:
Lap joint
Butt joint
Tee joint
Corner joint
Mandatory PPE for welding includes:
Gloves
Helmet
Safety shoes
All of the above
Tack welding is done to:
Finish the weld
Hold parts in position
Increase penetration
Remove slag
“E” in electrode classification stands for:
Electric
Electrode
Energy
Efficiency
Acceptable defect within limits is:
Crack
Lack of fusion
Porosity
Burn through
Welding fumes are dangerous because they:
Reduce weld quality
Damage equipment
Are toxic when inhaled
Increase slag
Root penetration depends mainly on:
Electrode angle
Welding current
Flux type
Color of electrode
SAW stands for:
Shielded Arc Welding
Submerged Arc Welding
Super Arc Welding
Special Arc Welding
Which defect is not allowed in any weld?
Porosity
Undercut
Crack
Spatter
Which welding process uses no flux?
SMAW
SAW
FCAW
TIG
