Question 1

The most common use of math in welding shops is for ____________________ and pricing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common use of math in...

Question 2

Because ____ costs are figured on an hourly basis, they can be controlled only by increasing productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  scrap 
B)  material 
C)  process 
D)  labor 
A)  scrap 
B)  material 
C)  process 
D)  labor

Question 3

Describe two ways for reducing fractions.

Accepted Answer

The normal way to reduce a fraction is t

Question 4

To reduce any number of inches equal to or larger than 12 to feet and inches, you divide the inches by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  14 
D)  16 
A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  14 
D)  16

Question 5

​How does the flux in a FCAW wire compare to a SMAW electrode and what does it affect?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​FCAW has less flux but the wire is fed into the weld faster so there is more slag on a weld as compared to a SMA weld. 
B)  ​Both processes' filler metals have the same amount of flux, but only the FCAW flux gets pushed deeper into the molten weld pool. 
C)  ​FCAW wire has a lower flux to metal ratio so it is more efficient than SMAW. 
D)  ​SMAW filler rods are a lot bigger than FCAW wire but there is more flux to filler metal in the FCAW filler wire. 
A)  ​FCAW has less flux but the wire is fed into the weld faster so there is more slag on a weld as compared to a SMA weld. 
B)  ​Both processes' filler metals have the same amount of flux, but only the FCAW flux gets pushed deeper into the molten weld pool. 
C)  ​FCAW wire has a lower flux to metal ratio so it is more efficient than SMAW. 
D)  ​SMAW filler rods are a lot bigger than FCAW wire but there is more flux to filler metal in the FCAW filler wire.

Question 6

​Which of the following would not be on a bill of materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​operating factor 
B)  ​pounds of filler metal 
C)  ​shop time 
D)  ​quantity of metal 
A)  ​operating factor 
B)  ​pounds of filler metal 
C)  ​shop time 
D)  ​quantity of metal

Question 7

To add 1/2 and 1/16 where both denominators are different, you must first find the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To add 1/2 and 1/16 where both...

Question 8

The deposition rate will ____ as the welding current is ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Describe the order of operations to be performed when a formula has more than one mathematical operation.

Accepted Answer

When a formula has more than one mathema

Question 10

The cross-sectional area of the weld groove is equal to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the root opening times the bevel depth 
B)  the plate thickness times the root gap 
C)  one-half of the root opening times the bevel depth 
D)  the groove volume times the weld length 
A)  the root opening times the bevel depth 
B)  the plate thickness times the root gap 
C)  one-half of the root opening times the bevel depth 
D)  the groove volume times the weld length

Question 11

The formula for efficiency including stub loss is important.It must always be used when estimating the cost of depositing weld metal by the ____ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  SMAW 
B)  SAW 
C)  GMAW 
D)  FCAW 
A)  SMAW 
B)  SAW 
C)  GMAW 
D)  FCAW

Question 12

Most weldments use a tolerance of ± ____ inch or ± ____ inch.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/32, 1/16 
B)  1/16, 1/8 
C)  1/8, 1/4 
D)  1/4, 1/2 
A)  1/32, 1/16 
B)  1/16, 1/8 
C)  1/8, 1/4 
D)  1/4, 1/2

Question 13

A 45% (0.45) operating factor means that only 45% of the welder's day is spent on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  welding and installing a new electrode or wire 
B)  welding 
C)  welding and cleaning spatter from the welding gun 
D)  welding and cleaning slag 
A)  welding and installing a new electrode or wire 
B)  welding 
C)  welding and cleaning spatter from the welding gun 
D)  welding and cleaning slag

Question 14

____________________ are commonly used in welding fabrication for dimensioning a distance that is less than an inch.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are commonly used in welding fabrication...

Question 15

Postwelding cleanup, grinding, and painting add to the weldment's ____ cost.

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  material 
C)  finishing 
D)  overhead 
A)  process 
B)  material 
C)  finishing 
D)  overhead

Question 16

The deposition efficiency of the argon-shielded GMA process is about ____%.

Accepted Answer

A)  85 
B)  90 
C)  95 
D)  100 
A)  85 
B)  90 
C)  95 
D)  100

Question 17

____ use(s) units of feet and inches (SI: meters, centimeters, and millimeters).

Accepted Answer

A)  Angular dimensions 
B)  Linear dimensions 
C)  Weight 
D)  Time 
A)  Angular dimensions 
B)  Linear dimensions 
C)  Weight 
D)  Time

Question 18

​Why is it that small job shops often continue using the SMAW process even though it has a relatively low operating factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The setup time for some more efficient processes can be lengthy and that can cause the operating factor to drop. 
B)  ​Most small shops would not have the necessary skills to operate a GMA or FCA welding system. 
C)  ​More productive welding processes are not available to small shops. 
D)  ​Most welders would rather stick weld anyway. 
A)  ​The setup time for some more efficient processes can be lengthy and that can cause the operating factor to drop. 
B)  ​Most small shops would not have the necessary skills to operate a GMA or FCA welding system. 
C)  ​More productive welding processes are not available to small shops. 
D)  ​Most welders would rather stick weld anyway.

Question 19

​How many cubic yards of concrete would be needed to fill a foundation hole that is 3 ft.wide, 6 ft.long and 3 ft.deep?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1 
B)  ​2 
C)  ​3 
D)  ​6 
A)  ​1 
B)  ​2 
C)  ​3 
D)  ​6

Question 20

Total ____________________ cost includes wages and benefits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Total ____________________ cost includes wages and benefits....

Exam 20: Shop Math and Weld Cost

The most common use of math in welding shops is for ____________________ and pricing.

Because ____ costs are figured on an hourly basis, they can be controlled only by increasing productivity.

Describe two ways for reducing fractions.

To reduce any number of inches equal to or larger than 12 to feet and inches, you divide the inches by ____.

​How does the flux in a FCAW wire compare to a SMAW electrode and what does it affect?

​Which of the following would not be on a bill of materials?

To add 1/2 and 1/16 where both denominators are different, you must first find the ____________________.

The deposition rate will ____ as the welding current is ____.

Describe the order of operations to be performed when a formula has more than one mathematical operation.

The cross-sectional area of the weld groove is equal to ____.

The formula for efficiency including stub loss is important.It must always be used when estimating the cost of depositing weld metal by the ____ method.

Most weldments use a tolerance of ± ____ inch or ± ____ inch.

A 45% (0.45) operating factor means that only 45% of the welder's day is spent on ____.

____________________ are commonly used in welding fabrication for dimensioning a distance that is less than an inch.

Postwelding cleanup, grinding, and painting add to the weldment's ____ cost.

The deposition efficiency of the argon-shielded GMA process is about ____%.

____ use(s) units of feet and inches (SI: meters, centimeters, and millimeters).

​Why is it that small job shops often continue using the SMAW process even though it has a relatively low operating factor?

​How many cubic yards of concrete would be needed to fill a foundation hole that is 3 ft.wide, 6 ft.long and 3 ft.deep?

Total ____________________ cost includes wages and benefits.

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How does the flux in a FCAW wire compare to a SMAW electrode and what does it affect?

Which of the following would not be on a bill of materials?

The deposition rate will as the welding current is .

Most weldments use a tolerance of ± inch or ± inch.

Why is it that small job shops often continue using the SMAW process even though it has a relatively low operating factor?

How many cubic yards of concrete would be needed to fill a foundation hole that is 3 ft.wide, 6 ft.long and 3 ft.deep?