LAGRO HIGH SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

FOURTH PERIODIC EXAMINATION
GRADE 9 - SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING

Direction: Select the correct answer to each of the questions. Write only the letter of the correct answer in your test booklet.
1. It is the control or cure to improve the conditions of the weld defects.
a. Discontinuity b. Remedies c. Defect d. Tools
2. Your weld has porosity, what might be the cause of this discontinuity?
a. Improper arc length and dirty metal c. Amperage too high for the electrode
b. Using wrong electrode for the application d. Sever electrode angle
3. What is the remedy for entrapped pieces of electrode covering?
a. Clean surface of the previous weld bead c. Increase amperage or preheat
b. Use undamaged electrode d. Select larger electrode
4. What is the remedy for Amperage too high for electrode?
a. Clean surface of the previous weld bead c. Decrease amperage or select larger electrode
b. Use undamaged electrode d. Reduce arc length or voltage
5. The following are the causes of Excessive Spatter EXCEPT:
a. Amperage too high c. Severe electrode angles
b. Failure to remove slag d. Arc length too long
6. Your weld has insufficient penetration, what might be the cause of this discontinuity?
a. Entrapped pieces of electrode covering c. Low amperage and fast travel speed
b. Slow travel speed d. High amperage
7. Slow travel speed will more likely to have what discontinuity?
a. Excessive Convexity and Overlap c. Undercut and Crack
b. Insufficient Penetration and Incomplete Fusion d. Excessive Spatter and Slag Inclusions
8. It is the exceeding specified limits of a weld in the base metal.
a. Undercut c. Slag Inclusion
b. Excessive Convexity d. Overlap
9. Your weld has crack, what might be the cause of this discontinuity?
a. Using wrong electrode for the application and high amperage c. Slow travel speed
b. Wrong electrode manipulation d. Arc length too long
10. The following are poor weld bead EXCEPT:
a. Large spatter deposits c. Bad Overlap
b. Slight crater during welding d. Uniform Bead with good penetration
11. It is used to hold the metal to be forged and must be held securely while working.
a. Pliers c. C-clamp
b. Tong d. Vise
12. It is used for holding or securing objects together to prevent movement or separation.
a. Pliers c. C–clamp
b. Tong d. Vise
13. It is used for holding, cutting, bending and twisting wires or holding hot metals.
a. Pliers c. C-clamp
b. Tong d. Vise
14. It is used for holding something firmly in order to carry on another action.
a. Pliers c. C-clamp
b. Tong d. Vise
15. It is used to finish workpieces that must show high surface quality.
a. Grinding Machine c. Positioner
b. Hacksaw d. Chisel
16. It is a cutting tool that is used in conjunction with a ball-peen hammer.
a. Grinding Machine c. Positioner
b. Hacksaw d. Chisel
17. It is a fine-toothed saw designed to cut metal like plates, pipes, rods, bars, angular, etc.
a. Grinding Machine c. Positioner
b. Hacksaw d. Chisel
18. It is used to reduce welder’s fatigue and improves the weld quality.
a. Grinding Machine c. Positioner
b. Hacksaw d. Chisel
19. It is useful for rounding off edges of metal pins and fasteners.
a. Ball-peen Hammer c. Steel Brush
b. Chipping Hammer d. Portable Grinder
20. It is designed for removing burrs, rust, and corrosion from metal surfaces.
a. Ball-peen Hammer c. Steel Brush
b. Chipping Hammer d. Portable Grinder
21. It means to move or travel back and forth between two points.
a. Patterns c. Oscillating
b. Motion d. Position
22 It is the action or process of moving or changing place or position.
a. Patterns c. Oscillating
b. Motion d. Position
23. It is the placement or posture of the base metal.
a. Patterns c. Oscillating
b. Motion d. Position
24. It is an orderly sequence consisting of a repeated or complementary element.
a. Patterns c. Oscillating
b. Motion d. Position
25. It refers to the temporary weld used to create the initial joint between two pieces of metal being welded together.
a. Tack c. Ground
b. Discontinuity d. Remedies
26. It is the control or cure to improve the conditions of the weld defects.
a. Remedies c. Tack
b. Discontinuity d. Ground
27. It is an irregularity or imperfection in the appearance of the weld or the base metal.
a. Discontinuity c. Remedies
b. Tack d. Ground
28. It is any item that is used to hand held in order to do manual work.
a. Equipment c. Tools
b. Ground d. Discontinuity
29. It is where you strike the electrode to check the condition.
a. Equipment c. Tools
b. Ground d. Discontinuity
30. The set of tools needed to achieve a goal.
a. Equipment c. Tools
b. Ground d. Discontinuity
31.–40. Identify the tool illustrated below.

31. a. Steel Brush b. Ball-peen Hammer c. Tong d. Chipping Hammer

32. a. Tong b. Steel Brush c. Chisel d. Chipping Hammer

33. a. Tong b. Hacksaw c. Chisel d. Positioner

34. a. Steel Brush b. Ball-peen Hammer c. Positioner d. Vise

35. a. Positioner b. Ball-peen Hammer c. Steel Brush d. Chisel

36. a. C-clamp b. Grinder c. Positioner d. Vise

37. a. Pliers b. C-clamp c. Tong d. Vise

38. a. Vise b. C-clamp c. Tong d. Pliers

39. a. Vise b. C-clamp c. Tong d. Pliers

40. a. Grinder b. Steel Brush c. Vise d. Positioner

41.–50. Arrange the following steps to make the correct procedures in making horizontal welding position. Write your answer
on the space provided before the number.
_____41. A. Draw a straight line on your metal using a chalk.
_____42. B. Check your work by chipping the slag with a chipping hammer and clean it with a steel brush.
_____43. C. Present your work piece to your teacher.
_____44. D. Strike the electrode on the ground to check if it is in good condition.
_____45. E. Prepare the materials and tools needed and place them on the top of the working table.
_____46. F. Fasten the base metal/plate in the welding positioned by tack welding.
_____47. G. Deposit beads on the line provided using an oscillating motion, maintaining an angle of 5-10 degrees from
the base metal and 20-25 degrees in the direction of travel.
_____48. H. Switch on the welding machine.
_____49. I. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
_____50. J. Be sure to switch off the welding machine after use and clean your areas as you finished.
KEY TO CORRECTION:
1. B
2. A
26. A
3. B
27. A
4. C
28. C
5. B 29. B
6. C 30. A
7. A
31. D
8. B
32. C
9. A
33. B
10. D
34. B
11. B 35. C
12. D 36. D
13. A
37. C
14. C
38. B
15. A
39. D
16. D
40. A
17. B 41. E
18. C 42. A
19. A
43. I
20. C
44. F
21. C
45. H
22. C 46. D
23. B 47. G
24. D
48. B
25. A
49. C
50. J