Question 1

A small molten weld pool can be achieved by using ____ current settings and ____ traveling speeds

Accepted Answer

A)  lower, slower 
B)  lower, faster 
C)  higher, slower 
D)  higher, faster 
A)  lower, slower 
B)  lower, faster 
C)  higher, slower 
D)  higher, faster

Question 2

Which of the following is true of weld penetration into the base metal at the start of a bead?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be obtained by using a quick start. 
B)  It can be obtained by quickly reversing the weld direction. 
C)  It is not possible for the start of the weld to have deep penetration. 
D)  Excess heat prevents deep penetration. 
A)  It can be obtained by using a quick start. 
B)  It can be obtained by quickly reversing the weld direction. 
C)  It is not possible for the start of the weld to have deep penetration. 
D)  Excess heat prevents deep penetration.

Question 3

Faster travel speed and/or slightly wider weave patterns can be used to control the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Faster travel speed and/or slightly wider weave...

Question 4

Explain how to thread FCAW wire.

Accepted Answer

Cut off the end of the electrode wire if

Question 5

What can happen if the plates of a tee joint are held tightly together?

Accepted Answer

A)  The joint overall tolerance may not be within specifications. 
B)  Underbead cracking or lamellar tearing can occur. 
C)  It makes it more difficult to see the root weld. 
D)  The root of the weld may not have 100% fusion. 
A)  The joint overall tolerance may not be within specifications. 
B)  Underbead cracking or lamellar tearing can occur. 
C)  It makes it more difficult to see the root weld. 
D)  The root of the weld may not have 100% fusion.

Question 6

How much should stringer beads overlap on a filler pass?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20% 
B)  25 to 5-% 
C)  60% or more 
D)  The edge should not overlap at all. 
A)  10 to 20% 
B)  25 to 5-% 
C)  60% or more 
D)  The edge should not overlap at all.

Question 7

The backing strip should be ____ longer than the base plates to serve as startup and runoff tabs for the weld.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch 
B)  2 inches 
C)  3 inches 
D)  4 inches 
A)  1 inch 
B)  2 inches 
C)  3 inches 
D)  4 inches

Question 8

What is an advantage of making a square-groove weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  The welds are more uniform in width. 
B)  It is easier to follow the joint and make straight welds. 
C)  You never need to use any weave to make the weld. 
D)  Less heat input in the joint means less distortion. 
A)  The welds are more uniform in width. 
B)  It is easier to follow the joint and make straight welds. 
C)  You never need to use any weave to make the weld. 
D)  Less heat input in the joint means less distortion.

Question 9

A major skill requirement for making consistently accurate FCA welds is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowing your skill limitations 
B)  not to drink coffee because it can cause your hand to shake too much 
C)  the ability to set up the welding system 
D)  to use smaller diameter electrode wire sizes 
A)  knowing your skill limitations 
B)  not to drink coffee because it can cause your hand to shake too much 
C)  the ability to set up the welding system 
D)  to use smaller diameter electrode wire sizes

Question 10

Explain why proper set up of an FCA weld station is important.

Accepted Answer

Setup of the FCA weld station is the key

Question 11

The ____ pass establishes the depth of weld metal penetration.

Accepted Answer

A)  root 
B)  filler 
C)  cover 
D)  guard 
A)  root 
B)  filler 
C)  cover 
D)  guard

Question 12

The ____ pass is used to fill the groove with weld metal.

Accepted Answer

A)  root 
B)  filler 
C)  cover 
D)  guard 
A)  root 
B)  filler 
C)  cover 
D)  guard

Question 13

Backing strips used in root passes are usually made from a piece of metal that is ____ thick and ____ wide.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch, 1/4 inch 
B)  1/2 inch, 2 inches 
C)  1/2 inch, 1 inch 
D)  1/4 inch, 1 inch 
A)  1 inch, 1/4 inch 
B)  1/2 inch, 2 inches 
C)  1/2 inch, 1 inch 
D)  1/4 inch, 1 inch

Question 14

Base plate cracking can be controlled by placing ____________________ in the joint before welding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Base plate cracking can be controlled by...

Question 15

The welding wire conduit must be securely attached to the gas diffuser and ____ to prevent wire jams caused by misalignment.

Accepted Answer

A)  solenoid 
B)  gun lead 
C)  contact tube 
D)  power source 
A)  solenoid 
B)  gun lead 
C)  contact tube 
D)  power source

Question 16

Which of the following is true of thin-gauge welding?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rarely done with fillet welds. 
B)  It usually uses a butt-type joint. 
C)  It is rarely used to join a thin member to a thicker member. 
D)  It is the type of weld used to put panels in frames. 
A)  It is rarely done with fillet welds. 
B)  It usually uses a butt-type joint. 
C)  It is rarely used to join a thin member to a thicker member. 
D)  It is the type of weld used to put panels in frames.

Question 17

What is the advantage of cutting out old FCA practice welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  So the practice plates can be reused. 
B)  To give you more practice with a cutting torch. 
C)  To make the pieces of scrap smaller and easier to recycle. 
D)  It is a way of making your practice weld smaller and lighter to carry in your backpack. 
A)  So the practice plates can be reused. 
B)  To give you more practice with a cutting torch. 
C)  To make the pieces of scrap smaller and easier to recycle. 
D)  It is a way of making your practice weld smaller and lighter to carry in your backpack.

Question 18

How is a plate prepared for a plug weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  The edge of the plate is ground smooth. 
B)  The top plate is hammered flat onto the bottom plate. 
C)  A hole is cut or drilled in the top plate. 
D)  It is tack welded along the side near the hole to be welded. 
A)  The edge of the plate is ground smooth. 
B)  The top plate is hammered flat onto the bottom plate. 
C)  A hole is cut or drilled in the top plate. 
D)  It is tack welded along the side near the hole to be welded.

Question 19

Why do some wire reels have covers?

Accepted Answer

A)  To keep the wire from slipping off of the reel and tangling each time the wire feed stops. 
B)  To protect them from dirt and dust. 
C)  So it will be easier to rewind the wire after your test runs have been completed. 
D)  It makes it easier to install new wire reels when needed. 
A)  To keep the wire from slipping off of the reel and tangling each time the wire feed stops. 
B)  To protect them from dirt and dust. 
C)  So it will be easier to rewind the wire after your test runs have been completed. 
D)  It makes it easier to install new wire reels when needed.

Question 20

A weld that is high and has little or no fusion is too ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A weld that is high and has...

Exam 13: Flux Cored Arc Welding

A small molten weld pool can be achieved by using ____ current settings and ____ traveling speeds

Which of the following is true of weld penetration into the base metal at the start of a bead?

Faster travel speed and/or slightly wider weave patterns can be used to control the ____________________.

Explain how to thread FCAW wire.

What can happen if the plates of a tee joint are held tightly together?

How much should stringer beads overlap on a filler pass?

The backing strip should be ____ longer than the base plates to serve as startup and runoff tabs for the weld.

What is an advantage of making a square-groove weld?

A major skill requirement for making consistently accurate FCA welds is ________________.

Explain why proper set up of an FCA weld station is important.

The ____ pass establishes the depth of weld metal penetration.

The ____ pass is used to fill the groove with weld metal.

Backing strips used in root passes are usually made from a piece of metal that is ____ thick and ____ wide.

Base plate cracking can be controlled by placing ____________________ in the joint before welding.

The welding wire conduit must be securely attached to the gas diffuser and ____ to prevent wire jams caused by misalignment.

Which of the following is true of thin-gauge welding?

What is the advantage of cutting out old FCA practice welds?

How is a plate prepared for a plug weld?

Why do some wire reels have covers?

A weld that is high and has little or no fusion is too ____________________.

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

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

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 small molten weld pool can be achieved by using current settings and traveling speeds

Backing strips used in root passes are usually made from a piece of metal that is thick and wide.