Question 1

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) B

Question 2

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 A

Question 3

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 D

Question 4

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 5

When would higher amperage and short arc length be used to make a root weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  When making a weld in the flat position. 
B)  When the root gap is small or there is no root gap. 
C)  For welds made in very thick metal. 
D)  When making vertical welds on thick plates. 
A)  When making a weld in the flat position. 
B)  When the root gap is small or there is no root gap. 
C)  For welds made in very thick metal. 
D)  When making vertical welds on thick plates.

Question 6

How can a small gap between the plate and backing strip be removed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat the plates with a torch and squeeze them together in a vise. 
B)  Make another larger tack weld so it will pull the plates together. 
C)  Place it on an anvil and strike it with a hammer. 
D)  There is no reason to remove these gaps; the weld will fill them up. 
A)  Heat the plates with a torch and squeeze them together in a vise. 
B)  Make another larger tack weld so it will pull the plates together. 
C)  Place it on an anvil and strike it with a hammer. 
D)  There is no reason to remove these gaps; the weld will fill them up.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Plates that are thicker than ____________________ inch(es)...

Question 11

____________________ is the temperature of the metal during welding.

Accepted Answer

Interpass

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

The weld specimen must first pass visual

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the cover pass?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be more than 1/8 inch wider than the groove opening. 
B)  It should not be uniform in reinforcement. 
C)  It need not be free of defects such as porosity or overlap. 
D)  It should be neat looking. 
A)  It should be more than 1/8 inch wider than the groove opening. 
B)  It should not be uniform in reinforcement. 
C)  It need not be free of defects such as porosity or overlap. 
D)  It should be neat looking.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The fastest way to clean out trapped sla

Question 16

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)  Push the electrode into the root opening. 
B)  Use a long arc with high amperage. 
C)  Hold the electrode at a steep leading angle. 
D)  Change from DCEP to DCEN or AC current. 
A)  Push the electrode into the root opening. 
B)  Use a long arc with high amperage. 
C)  Hold the electrode at a steep leading angle. 
D)  Change from DCEP to DCEN or AC current.

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following statements is true of weld grooves?

Accepted Answer

A)  They must be ground. 
B)  They must be cut into only one side of the plate. 
C)  The type, depth, angle, and location are usually determined by a code standard. 
D)  Bevels and V-grooves are best if they are cut after the parts are assembled. 
A)  They must be ground. 
B)  They must be cut into only one side of the plate. 
C)  The type, depth, angle, and location are usually determined by a code standard. 
D)  Bevels and V-grooves are best if they are cut after the parts are assembled.

Question 19

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)  N one of the above 
A)  Cracks and porosity 
B)  Undercut and overlap 
C)  Arc strikes and worm holes 
D)  N one of the above

Question 20

What is the maximum root opening?

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)

Exam 6: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

What is the maximum width of the root face?

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

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

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____.

When would higher amperage and short arc length be used to make a root weld?

How can a small gap between the plate and backing strip be removed?

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

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

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

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

____________________ is the temperature of the metal during welding.

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

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

Which of the following is true of the cover pass?

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

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

Wagon tracks are ____.

Which of the following statements is true of weld grooves?

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 is the maximum root opening?

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