How to weld - Quiz
  • 1. Which welding process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode?
A) GMAW (MIG)
B) GTAW (TIG)
C) SMAW (Stick)
D) FCAW (Flux-Cored)
  • 2. What is the purpose of shielding gas in welding?
A) To add filler metal to the weld
B) To increase the welding voltage
C) To cool the weld faster
D) To protect the weld from atmospheric contamination
  • 3. Which safety equipment is essential for welding?
A) No gloves
B) Welding helmet
C) Short-sleeved shirt
D) Sandals
  • 4. What does 'SMAW' stand for?
A) Shielded Metal Arc Welding
B) Solid Metal Arc Welding
C) Submerged Metal Arc Welding
D) Semi-Metal Arc Welding
  • 5. What is 'undercut' in welding?
A) A weld that is too small
B) A groove melted into the base metal next to the weld
C) Lack of fusion between weld and base metal
D) Excessive weld metal on the surface
  • 6. What type of current is used in SMAW (Stick) welding?
A) Only AC
B) Only DCEN
C) AC or DC
D) Only DCEP
  • 7. What does 'GMAW' stand for?
A) Gas Metal Arc Welding
B) Guided Metal Arc Welding
C) Ground Metal Arc Welding
D) Gas Mixture Arc Welding
  • 8. What is 'slag'?
A) The shielding gas used in welding
B) The filler metal used in welding
C) A byproduct of some welding processes that needs to be removed
D) The electrical ground connection
  • 9. Which welding process typically uses a constant voltage power source?
A) GMAW (MIG)
B) All of the above
C) GTAW (TIG)
D) SMAW (Stick)
  • 10. What is 'porosity' in welding?
A) Excessive penetration
B) Cracks in the weld metal
C) Gas pockets in the weld metal
D) Incomplete fusion
  • 11. What does 'GTAW' stand for?
A) Ground Tungsten Arc Welding
B) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
C) Guided Tungsten Arc Welding
D) Gas Torch Arc Welding
  • 12. Which gas is commonly used as a shielding gas in GTAW?
A) Argon
B) Nitrogen
C) Oxygen
D) Carbon Dioxide
  • 13. What is the function of a welding regulator?
A) To control the flow of shielding gas
B) To hold the welding electrode
C) To adjust the welding voltage
D) To cool the welding machine
  • 14. What is 'penetration' in welding?
A) The depth to which the weld metal fuses into the base metal
B) The angle of the welding electrode
C) The height of the weld bead
D) The width of the weld bead
  • 15. Which electrode is commonly used for SMAW (Stick) welding of mild steel?
A) Pure Tungsten
B) Copper
C) E6010 or E7018
D) Aluminum
  • 16. What is the purpose of preheating metal before welding?
A) To make the metal easier to cut
B) To reduce the risk of cracking
C) To eliminate the need for shielding gas
D) To increase the welding speed
  • 17. What is 'DCEP' polarity?
A) Direct Current Electrode Negative
B) Alternating Current Electrode Positive
C) Alternating Current Electrode Negative
D) Direct Current Electrode Positive
  • 18. What is 'lack of fusion'?
A) Excessive penetration
B) A weld that is too large
C) A weld that is too small
D) Failure of the weld metal to fuse properly with the base metal
  • 19. What does 'FCAW' stand for?
A) Flux Cored Arc Welding
B) Flux Covered Arc Welding
C) Filament Core Arc Welding
D) Fused Core Arc Welding
  • 20. Which type of welding joint is formed when two pieces of metal are placed edge to edge?
A) T-Joint
B) Lap Joint
C) Butt Joint
D) Corner Joint
  • 21. What is 'spatter' in welding?
A) Small droplets of molten metal expelled during welding
B) The grinding wheel used to clean welds
C) The shielding gas used in welding
D) The filler metal used in welding
  • 22. Why is proper ventilation important during welding?
A) To cool the welding machine
B) To improve visibility
C) To prevent the weld from cooling too quickly
D) To remove harmful fumes and gases
  • 23. What is the purpose of post-weld heat treatment?
A) To increase the welding speed
B) To add filler metal to the weld
C) To relieve stress in the weld
D) To clean the weld
  • 24. What is 'DCEP' commonly used for in SMAW?
A) All welding applications.
B) Welding thin materials.
C) Welding aluminum.
D) Welding with some types of electrodes for deeper penetration.
  • 25. Which material is best suited for GTAW (TIG) welding due to its precision?
A) Aluminum
B) Cast Iron
C) Wood
D) Mild Steel
  • 26. What is the purpose of weaving the welding electrode?
A) To speed up the welding process.
B) To make the weld look nicer.
C) To widen the weld bead and improve fusion.
D) To reduce the heat input.
  • 27. What is a common cause of weld cracking?
A) Slow travel speed.
B) High voltage.
C) Using the wrong shielding gas.
D) Rapid cooling.
  • 28. Which welding process is generally considered the fastest for welding thick steel?
A) Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
B) SMAW (Stick)
C) Oxy-Acetylene Welding
D) GTAW (TIG)
  • 29. What type of fire extinguisher is best for welding?
A) B
B) ABC
C) D
D) A
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