Question 1

Describe the preparation of a weld specimen for bend testing.

Accepted Answer

Correct weld specimen preparation is essential for reliable results.The weld must be uniform in width and reinforcement and have no undercut or overlap.The weld reinforcement and backing strip, if used, must be removed flush to the surface.They can be machined or ground off.The plate thickness after removal must be a minimum of 3/8 in.(10 mm), and the pipe thickness must be equal to the pipe's original wall thickness.The specimens may be cut out of the test weldment using an abrasive disc, by sawing, or by cutting with a torch.Flame-cut specimens must have the edges ground or machined smooth after cutting.This procedure is done to remove the heat-affected zone caused by the cut.
All corners must be rounded to a radius of 1/8 in.(3 mm) maximum, and all grinding or machining marks must run lengthwise on the specimen.Rounding the corners and keeping all marks running lengthwise reduce the chance of good weld specimen failure due to poor surface preparation.

Question 2

​What holds the filler metal in place on an open root weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​surface tension 
B)  ​gravity 
C)  ​centrifugal forces on the plate 
D)  ​Nothing, that is why the weld had to be small 
A)  ​surface tension 
B)  ​gravity 
C)  ​centrifugal forces on the plate 
D)  ​Nothing, that is why the weld had to be small A

Question 3

Plates that are thicker than ____________________ inch(es) can be grooved on both sides but may be prepared on only one.

Accepted Answer

3/8
three eighths
three-eighths

Question 4

A weld likely will fail testing if the weld contains ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  any slag inclusions 
B)  a long string or large pieces of slag inclusions 
C)  too few slag inclusions 
D)  slag inclusions that are too small 
A)  any slag inclusions 
B)  a long string or large pieces of slag inclusions 
C)  too few slag inclusions 
D)  slag inclusions that are too small

Question 5

____________________ is the temperature of the metal during welding.

Accepted Answer

Interpass

Question 6

The ____________________ refers to the edge of the metal burned back slightly by the electrode just ahead of the molten weld pool.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ refers to the edge of...

Question 7

The ____ fuses the two parts together and establishes the depth of weld metal penetration.

Accepted Answer

A)  root pass 
B)  backing strip 
C)  hot pass 
D)  cover pass 
A)  root pass 
B)  backing strip 
C)  hot pass 
D)  cover pass

Question 8

​What can be done to prevent the weld bead becoming too built up when restarting a weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Tapering the weld down before stopping to make the restart more even. 
B)  ​Start the next weld slightly in front of the ending point of the last weld. 
C)  ​Make an electrode change before the rod gets too short so you see the weld better. 
D)  ​Use a long arc on the starting electrode and hold the arc in one place so it melts the buildup down before restarting the weld. 
A)  ​Tapering the weld down before stopping to make the restart more even. 
B)  ​Start the next weld slightly in front of the ending point of the last weld. 
C)  ​Make an electrode change before the rod gets too short so you see the weld better. 
D)  ​Use a long arc on the starting electrode and hold the arc in one place so it melts the buildup down before restarting the weld.

Question 9

The best way(s) to remove slag between filler weld passes is (are) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  using a hot pass 
B)  using an open root weld 
C)  chipping, wire brushing, and grinding 
D)  using a cover pass 
A)  using a hot pass 
B)  using an open root weld 
C)  chipping, wire brushing, and grinding 
D)  using a cover pass

Question 10

​What advantage is there to making a root weld with a smooth uniform root contour?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It saves cleanup time. 
B)  ​It saves time and resources. 
C)  ​It is as important to the weld strength as the weld face. 
D)  ​All of the above 
A)  ​It saves cleanup time. 
B)  ​It saves time and resources. 
C)  ​It is as important to the weld strength as the weld face. 
D)  ​All of the above

Question 11

The hot pass uses ____ to reshape the bead.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher-than-normal amperage and a fast travel rate 
B)  lower-than-normal amperage and a slow travel rate 
C)  higher-than-normal amperage and a slow travel rate 
D)  lower-than-normal amperage and a fast travel rate 
A)  higher-than-normal amperage and a fast travel rate 
B)  lower-than-normal amperage and a slow travel rate 
C)  higher-than-normal amperage and a slow travel rate 
D)  lower-than-normal amperage and a fast travel rate

Question 12

Summarize the criteria for visual inspection prior to preparation for bend testing.

Accepted Answer

The weld specimen must first pass visual

Question 13

Explain what interpass temperature is, including minimum and maximum interpass temperatures.

Accepted Answer

Interpass temperature is the temperature

Question 14

____________________ is a process of cutting a groove in the back side of a joint that has been welded.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a process of cutting a...

Question 15

​How much of the plate surface next to the weld groove must be mechanically cleaned to a bright finish before welding begins?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/2 in.(13 mm) 
B)  ​3/4 in.(19 mm) 
C)  ​1 in.(25 mm) 
D)  ​2 in.(50 mm) 
A)  ​1/2 in.(13 mm) 
B)  ​3/4 in.(19 mm) 
C)  ​1 in.(25 mm) 
D)  ​2 in.(50 mm)

Question 16

The cover pass should not be more than ____________________ inch(es) wider than the groove opening.

Accepted Answer

1/8
one ei

Question 17

Raising the end of the electrode too high or moving it too far ahead of the molten weld pool can cause ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the weld pool to harden 
B)  burn-through 
C)  all of the shielding gas to be blown away from the molten weld pool 
D)  slag and metal to be deposited ahead of the weld bead 
A)  the weld pool to harden 
B)  burn-through 
C)  all of the shielding gas to be blown away from the molten weld pool 
D)  slag and metal to be deposited ahead of the weld bead

Question 18

If all of the shielding gas is blown away from the molten weld pool, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the weld will have burn-through 
B)  excessive spattering can result 
C)  excessive slag will result 
D)  oxides can cause porosity 
A)  the weld will have burn-through 
B)  excessive spattering can result 
C)  excessive slag will result 
D)  oxides can cause porosity

Question 19

​When making a root weld with a straight step or "T", how do you get good root fusion to the backing strip?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​By pushing the electrode into the root opening. 
B)  ​By using a long arc with high amperage. 
C)  ​By holding the electrode at a steep leading angle. 
D)  ​By changing from DCEP to DCEN or AC current. 
A)  ​By pushing the electrode into the root opening. 
B)  ​By using a long arc with high amperage. 
C)  ​By holding the electrode at a steep leading angle. 
D)  ​By changing from DCEP to DCEN or AC current.

Question 20

Explain how to use a hot pass to clean out trapped slag.

Accepted Answer

The fastest way to clean out trapped sla

Exam 6: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Describe the preparation of a weld specimen for bend testing.

​What holds the filler metal in place on an open root weld?

Plates that are thicker than ____________________ inch(es) can be grooved on both sides but may be prepared on only one.

A weld likely will fail testing if the weld contains ____.

____________________ is the temperature of the metal during welding.

The ____________________ refers to the edge of the metal burned back slightly by the electrode just ahead of the molten weld pool.

The ____ fuses the two parts together and establishes the depth of weld metal penetration.

​What can be done to prevent the weld bead becoming too built up when restarting a weld?

The best way(s) to remove slag between filler weld passes is (are) ____.

​What advantage is there to making a root weld with a smooth uniform root contour?

The hot pass uses ____ to reshape the bead.

Summarize the criteria for visual inspection prior to preparation for bend testing.

Explain what interpass temperature is, including minimum and maximum interpass temperatures.

____________________ is a process of cutting a groove in the back side of a joint that has been welded.

​How much of the plate surface next to the weld groove must be mechanically cleaned to a bright finish before welding begins?

The cover pass should not be more than ____________________ inch(es) wider than the groove opening.

Raising the end of the electrode too high or moving it too far ahead of the molten weld pool can cause ____.

If all of the shielding gas is blown away from the molten weld pool, ____.

​When making a root weld with a straight step or "T", how do you get good root fusion to the backing strip?

Explain how to use a hot pass to clean out trapped slag.

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Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

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Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

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Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Flux Cored Arc Welding

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Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, Operation, and Filler Metals

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Testing and Inspection of Welds

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Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

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What holds the filler metal in place on an open root weld?

What can be done to prevent the weld bead becoming too built up when restarting a weld?

What advantage is there to making a root weld with a smooth uniform root contour?

How much of the plate surface next to the weld groove must be mechanically cleaned to a bright finish before welding begins?

When making a root weld with a straight step or "T", how do you get good root fusion to the backing strip?