Question 1

Wagon tracks are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  discontinuities resulting from failure to clean the convex root weld 
B)  the weave pattern of a hot pass 
C)  the small amount of metal deposited during the hot pass 
D)  pinholes left in the root pass 
A)  discontinuities resulting from failure to clean the convex root weld 
B)  the weave pattern of a hot pass 
C)  the small amount of metal deposited during the hot pass 
D)  pinholes left in the root pass

Question 2

The distance an electrode is moved from the molten weld pool and the length of time in the molten weld pool are found by watching the____.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrode 
B)  molten weld pool 
C)  length of the arc 
D)  keyhole 
A)  electrode 
B)  molten weld pool 
C)  length of the arc 
D)  keyhole

Question 3

​What are backup tapes made from?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carbon 
B)  ​the same metal as the test plates 
C)  ​high temperature carbon strips 
D)  ​high-temperature ceramics 
A)  ​carbon 
B)  ​the same metal as the test plates 
C)  ​high temperature carbon strips 
D)  ​high-temperature ceramics

Question 4

The last weld bead on a multipass weld is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  root weld 
B)  hot pass 
C)  cover pass 
D)  filler pass 
A)  root weld 
B)  hot pass 
C)  cover pass 
D)  filler pass

Question 5

​What is the maximum width of the root face?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/16 in (1.6 mm) 
B)  ​1/8 in (3 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in (2.4 mm) 
D)  ​5/32 in (4 mm) 
A)  ​1/16 in (1.6 mm) 
B)  ​1/8 in (3 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in (2.4 mm) 
D)  ​5/32 in (4 mm)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the hot pass?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hot pass may not be used to fill small spots or pinholes left in the root pass. 
B)  A very small amount of metal should be deposited so that the resulting weld is concave. 
C)  The hot pass is designed to be used on critical, high-strength code welds. 
D)  The hot pass is ideal for covering bad welds or repairing welds of a less skilled welder. 
A)  The hot pass may not be used to fill small spots or pinholes left in the root pass. 
B)  A very small amount of metal should be deposited so that the resulting weld is concave. 
C)  The hot pass is designed to be used on critical, high-strength code welds. 
D)  The hot pass is ideal for covering bad welds or repairing welds of a less skilled welder.

Question 7

The ___________________ of electrode movement is dependent on the time required for the molten weld pool to start cooling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________________ of electrode movement is dependent...

Question 8

In the ____ method, the electrode is moved in and out of the molten weld pool as the weld progresses along the joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  root gap 
B)  open root weld 
C)  key hole 
D)  multipass 
A)  root gap 
B)  open root weld 
C)  key hole 
D)  multipass

Question 9

____________________ is the application of heat to the metal before welding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the application of heat to...

Question 10

____________________ is used to slow the cooling rate and reduce hardening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is used to slow the cooling...

Question 11

Leaving a backing strip on a weld may cause it to fail due to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  wear and tear on the backing strip 
B)  decreased penetration and increased burn-through 
C)  concentrations of stresses along the backing strip 
D)  chemical reactions between silicon dioxide in the weld and the backing strip adhesive 
A)  wear and tear on the backing strip 
B)  decreased penetration and increased burn-through 
C)  concentrations of stresses along the backing strip 
D)  chemical reactions between silicon dioxide in the weld and the backing strip adhesive

Question 12

​What are some of the defects that the root weld face may have that are acceptable as long as the root surface is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cracks and porosity 
B)  ​undercut and overlap 
C)  ​arc strikes and worm holes 
D)  ​None of the above 
A)  ​cracks and porosity 
B)  ​undercut and overlap 
C)  ​arc strikes and worm holes 
D)  ​None of the above

Question 13

The only advantage to grooving a lap joint is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  to give additional clearance 
B)  to strengthen the weld 
C)  to increase penetration 
D)  to improve the design 
A)  to give additional clearance 
B)  to strengthen the weld 
C)  to increase penetration 
D)  to improve the design

Question 14

Backup tapes can be used to increase penetration and prevent ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Backup tapes can be used to increase...

Question 15

Filler passes are made with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a J weave pattern 
B)  a circular weave pattern 
C)  a square weave pattern 
D)  stringer or weave beads 
A)  a J weave pattern 
B)  a circular weave pattern 
C)  a square weave pattern 
D)  stringer or weave beads

Question 16

The ____ technique is designed to be used on noncritical, noncode welds only.

Accepted Answer

A)  hot pass 
B)  filler pass 
C)  open root weld 
D)  cover pass 
A)  hot pass 
B)  filler pass 
C)  open root weld 
D)  cover pass

Question 17

​What may need to be done to the root surface of a weld that is prepared on both sides before the next weld pass(es)?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ground or gouged clean 
B)  ​sanded smooth 
C)  ​Re-tack welded 
D)  ​Nothing, it will be on the back anyway 
A)  ​ground or gouged clean 
B)  ​sanded smooth 
C)  ​Re-tack welded 
D)  ​Nothing, it will be on the back anyway

Question 18

Which of the following is true of open root welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  The face side is more important than the root surface on the back or inside. 
B)  The face side is just as important as the root surface on the back or inside. 
C)  The back and inside of the root surface are not important. 
D)  The face side is not as important as the root surface on the back or inside. 
A)  The face side is more important than the root surface on the back or inside. 
B)  The face side is just as important as the root surface on the back or inside. 
C)  The back and inside of the root surface are not important. 
D)  The face side is not as important as the root surface on the back or inside.

Question 19

A ____ arc prevents metal from being deposited ahead of the weld bead.

Accepted Answer

A)  short 
B)  short to medium 
C)  medium to long 
D)  long 
A)  short 
B)  short to medium 
C)  medium to long 
D)  long

Question 20

As the trailing angle of an electrode is ____, penetration, depth, and burn-through ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased, decrease 
B)  decreased, increase 
C)  increased, increase 
D)  flatter, increase 
A)  decreased, decrease 
B)  decreased, increase 
C)  increased, increase 
D)  flatter, increase

Exam 6: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Wagon tracks are ____.

The distance an electrode is moved from the molten weld pool and the length of time in the molten weld pool are found by watching the____.

​What are backup tapes made from?

The last weld bead on a multipass weld is the ____.

​What is the maximum width of the root face?

Which of the following is true of the hot pass?

The ___________________ of electrode movement is dependent on the time required for the molten weld pool to start cooling.

In the ____ method, the electrode is moved in and out of the molten weld pool as the weld progresses along the joint.

____________________ is the application of heat to the metal before welding.

____________________ is used to slow the cooling rate and reduce hardening.

Leaving a backing strip on a weld may cause it to fail due to ____.

​What are some of the defects that the root weld face may have that are acceptable as long as the root surface is correct?

The only advantage to grooving a lap joint is ____.

Backup tapes can be used to increase penetration and prevent ____________________.

Filler passes are made with ____.

The ____ technique is designed to be used on noncritical, noncode welds only.

​What may need to be done to the root surface of a weld that is prepared on both sides before the next weld pass(es)?

Which of the following is true of open root welds?

A ____ arc prevents metal from being deposited ahead of the weld bead.

As the trailing angle of an electrode is ____, penetration, depth, and burn-through ____.

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What are backup tapes made from?

What is the maximum width of the root face?

What are some of the defects that the root weld face may have that are acceptable as long as the root surface is correct?

What may need to be done to the root surface of a weld that is prepared on both sides before the next weld pass(es)?

As the trailing angle of an electrode is , penetration, depth, and burn-through .