Question 1

The wire feed speed on charts are generally given in ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pounds for filler wire per minute 
B)  amperage and voltage 
C)  pounds per square inch of weld area 
D)  inches per minute 
A)  pounds for filler wire per minute 
B)  amperage and voltage 
C)  pounds per square inch of weld area 
D)  inches per minute

Question 2

Describe how to keep the weld bead straight and uniform when visibility is limited.

Accepted Answer

Even with limited visibility, it is poss

Question 3

The major advantages of the vertical down position technique are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  speed and deep penetration 
B)  speed, shallow penetration, and good bead appearance 
C)  less skill is required to make sound welds 
D)  lack of fusion and overlap 
A)  speed and deep penetration 
B)  speed, shallow penetration, and good bead appearance 
C)  less skill is required to make sound welds 
D)  lack of fusion and overlap

Question 4

The ____________________ of a wire is measured by the diameter of the circle that the wire would make if it were loosely laid on a flat surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ of a wire is measured...

Question 5

At low amperages and high voltage settings the wire may___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stick to the weld and have to be cut or pulled loose 
B)  pop violently as a result of the uncontrolled arc 
C)  not reach the weld 
D)  need to be changed to a larger diameter 
A)  stick to the weld and have to be cut or pulled loose 
B)  pop violently as a result of the uncontrolled arc 
C)  not reach the weld 
D)  need to be changed to a larger diameter

Question 6

____________________ is a thin layer of dark gray or black iron oxide formed during the rolling process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a thin layer of dark...

Question 7

A ____ gap may require ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrow, more penetration 
B)  narrow, less penetration 
C)  wide, more penetration 
D)  narrow, forehand welding 
A)  narrow, more penetration 
B)  narrow, less penetration 
C)  wide, more penetration 
D)  narrow, forehand welding

Question 8

Slight changes in ____ can be used to control the weld as the groove spacing changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  penetration 
B)  V-groove 
C)  welding gun angle 
D)  stickout 
A)  penetration 
B)  V-groove 
C)  welding gun angle 
D)  stickout

Question 9

The longer the ____, the greater the ____ to the welding current.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrode extension, distance 
B)  arc, distance 
C)  distance, arc 
D)  electrode extension, resistance 
A)  electrode extension, distance 
B)  arc, distance 
C)  distance, arc 
D)  electrode extension, resistance

Question 10

The only difference between all GMA welding machines and some FCA welding machines is that all GMA welding machines must have a ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooling water system 
B)  shielding gas solenoid 
C)  air cooling fan 
D)  power contactor to start and stop the current 
A)  cooling water system 
B)  shielding gas solenoid 
C)  air cooling fan 
D)  power contactor to start and stop the current

Question 11

The ____________________ refers to the angle between the GMA welding gun and the work as it relates to the direction of travel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ refers to the angle between...

Question 12

Explain what happens when spatter falls onto the shielding gas nozzle, and how this can be minimized.

Accepted Answer

Much of the spatter created during overh

Question 13

The exact shielding gas ____________________ required for a certain job will vary depending upon the welding conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The exact shielding gas ____________________ required for...

Question 14

To make threading electrode wire easier, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  straighten about 12 in. (305 mm) of the end of the wire and cut off any kinks 
B)  cut off about 12 in. (305 mm) of the end of the wire 
C)  cut off about 2 in. (50 mm) of the end of the wire 
D)  straighten about 2 in. (50 mm) of the end of the wire and cut off any kinks 
A)  straighten about 12 in. (305 mm) of the end of the wire and cut off any kinks 
B)  cut off about 12 in. (305 mm) of the end of the wire 
C)  cut off about 2 in. (50 mm) of the end of the wire 
D)  straighten about 2 in. (50 mm) of the end of the wire and cut off any kinks

Question 15

The correct flow rate of a shielding gas can be set by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  checking the pressure of the gas 
B)  multiplying the nozzle size by the amperage 
C)  checking welding guides 
D)  checking the density of the gas 
A)  checking the pressure of the gas 
B)  multiplying the nozzle size by the amperage 
C)  checking welding guides 
D)  checking the density of the gas

Question 16

The major skill required to make acceptable GMA welds consistently is_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to use a longer arc length with a slower wire feed speed 
B)  to only weld in the flat or vertical down positions when possible 
C)  the ability to set up the equipment and weldment 
D)  to keep the welding gun nozzle high enough so you can always see all of the weld pool 
A)  to use a longer arc length with a slower wire feed speed 
B)  to only weld in the flat or vertical down positions when possible 
C)  the ability to set up the equipment and weldment 
D)  to keep the welding gun nozzle high enough so you can always see all of the weld pool

Question 17

The perpendicular welding gun angle produces welds that ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have more penetration and less reinforcement 
B)  have a good balance between penetration and reinforcement 
C)  have less penetration and more reinforcement 
D)  are more likely to cause burnthrough than any other welding gun angle 
A)  have more penetration and less reinforcement 
B)  have a good balance between penetration and reinforcement 
C)  have less penetration and more reinforcement 
D)  are more likely to cause burnthrough than any other welding gun angle

Question 18

What can be done to keep the spatter to a minimum when using CO2as the shielding gas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a leading gun angle with a higher shielding gas flow rate. 
B)  Maintain a very short uniform arc length while welding. 
C)  Make stringer bead welds with little or no weave motion. 
D)  Travel at a slower speed. 
A)  Use a leading gun angle with a higher shielding gas flow rate. 
B)  Maintain a very short uniform arc length while welding. 
C)  Make stringer bead welds with little or no weave motion. 
D)  Travel at a slower speed.

Question 19

How should the conduit or an extension be aligned with the grooved roller?

Accepted Answer

A)  These parts are preset in the factory and must not be changed in the field. 
B)  They should be lightly touching the rollers so that the welding current can flow down the wire to the welding gun. 
C)  They should be ½ in. (13 mm) from the grooves in the roller to prevent arcing. 
D)  These parts should be set as close as possible without touching the roller. 
A)  These parts are preset in the factory and must not be changed in the field. 
B)  They should be lightly touching the rollers so that the welding current can flow down the wire to the welding gun. 
C)  They should be ½ in. (13 mm) from the grooves in the roller to prevent arcing. 
D)  These parts should be set as close as possible without touching the roller.

Question 20

With the feed running, adjust the ____________________ so that the reel stops when the feed stops.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the feed running, adjust the ____________________...

Exam 11: Gas Metal Arc Welding

The wire feed speed on charts are generally given in ___________________.

Describe how to keep the weld bead straight and uniform when visibility is limited.

The major advantages of the vertical down position technique are ____.

The ____________________ of a wire is measured by the diameter of the circle that the wire would make if it were loosely laid on a flat surface.

At low amperages and high voltage settings the wire may___________.

____________________ is a thin layer of dark gray or black iron oxide formed during the rolling process.

A ____ gap may require ____.

Slight changes in ____ can be used to control the weld as the groove spacing changes.

The longer the ____, the greater the ____ to the welding current.

The only difference between all GMA welding machines and some FCA welding machines is that all GMA welding machines must have a ______________.

The ____________________ refers to the angle between the GMA welding gun and the work as it relates to the direction of travel.

Explain what happens when spatter falls onto the shielding gas nozzle, and how this can be minimized.

The exact shielding gas ____________________ required for a certain job will vary depending upon the welding conditions.

To make threading electrode wire easier, ____.

The correct flow rate of a shielding gas can be set by ____.

The major skill required to make acceptable GMA welds consistently is_______________.

The perpendicular welding gun angle produces welds that ______________________.

What can be done to keep the spatter to a minimum when using CO2as the shielding gas?

How should the conduit or an extension be aligned with the grooved roller?

With the feed running, adjust the ____________________ so that the reel stops when the feed stops.

Introduction to Welding

Safety in Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Pipe

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Flame Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Plasma Arc Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Related Cutting Processes

Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Flux Cored Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding of Pipe

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Plate

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Pipe

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Plate and Pipe Aws Sense Certification

Shop Math and Weld Cost

Reading Technical Drawings

Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols

Fabricating Techniques and Practices

Welding Codes and Standards

Testing and Inspection

Welding Metallurgy

Weldability of Metals

Filler Metal Selection

Welding Automation and Robotics

Other Welding Processes

Oxyfuel Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Oxyacetylene Welding and Brazing, Braze Welding, and Soldering

Filters

A gap may require .

The longer the , the greater the to the welding current.

What can be done to keep the spatter to a minimum when using CO₂as the shielding gas?