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