FINAL EXAMINATIONS: CE TECH 1

Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. All answers must be written on your test booklets.
1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or _______ welding is a process which melts and joins metals by heating
them with an arc between a coated metal electrode and the workpiece.
a. Stick
b. Arc
c. Gas
d. all of the above
2. The electrode outer coating, called ________, assists in creating the arc and provides the shielding gas and slag
covering to protect the weld from contamination. The electrode core provides most of the weld filler metal.
a. Bead
b. flux
c. slag
d. none of the above
3. When the electrode is moved along the workpiece at the correct speed the metal deposits in a uniform layer
called a _________.
a. Bead
b. flux
c. slag
d. none of the above
4. The Stick welding power source provides constant current (CC) and may be either alternating current (AC) or
________________, depending on the electrode being used. The best welding characteristics are usually
obtained using DC power sources.
a. Polar current
b. direct current
c. none of the above
5. The power in a welding circuit is measured in voltage and current. The voltage (Volts) is governed by the arc
length between the electrode and the workpiece and is influenced by electrode ______________.
a. Weight
b. density
c. diameter
d. none of the above
6. Current is a more practical measure of the power in a weld circuit and is measured in _______________.
a. Ohms
b. Watts
c. Ampere
d. Joule
7. The amperage needed to weld depends on electrode diameter, the size and ___________ of the pieces to be
welded, and the position of the welding.
a. Thickness
b. height
c. Length
d. weight
8. Thin metals require ________ current than thick metals, and a small electrode requires less amperage than a
large one.
a. Less
b. more
c. the same
d. all of the above
9. It is preferable to weld on work in the __________ or horizontal position. However, when forced to weld in vertical
or overhead positions it is helpful to reduce the amperage from that used when welding horizontally.
a. Flat
b. wide
c. closed
d. none of the above
10. Best welding results are achieved by maintaining a short arc, moving the electrode at a __________ speed, and
feeding the electrode downward at a constant speed as it melts.

a. Constant

b. uniform

c. varying

d. none of the above

TEST II. PRACTICAL QUESTIONS.

1. There are many ways in which welding can damage your health. Enumerate five (5) safety
precautions.
2. Arc welders don't have a button to start the arc. Unlike MIG welders the rod (electrode) will
become live as soon as the machine is switched on. Describe how to start the arc welding
process.
3. If you are new to arc welding you will frequently stick the rod to the work when trying to
start the arc. The rod welds itself to the work and it won't be possible to remove it just by
pulling. Describe how you would remove the rod from the workpiece.
4.

ANSWERS:
1. Safety

Always wear an appropriate welding visor/helmet, clothing that covers arms and legs, and gloves

Wear goggles when chipping slag or wire-brushing welds

Keep all electrical cables in good condition

Make sure contact cannot be made with hot items

Keep inflammable items well away

Ensure there is plenty of ventilation