1. The document is a test on shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) concepts for a student. It contains multiple choice, true/false, and enumeration questions about SMAW topics like electrode identification, required safety equipment, and process parameters.
2. Key topics covered in the test include electrode identification numbers and their meanings, necessary personal protective equipment, welding variables that control weld bead characteristics, and potential safety hazards of the SMAW process.
3. The test aims to evaluate the student's understanding of essential SMAW concepts like electrode selection, safety, and process parameters through different question formats.
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SMAW Post Test
1. The document is a test on shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) concepts for a student. It contains multiple choice, true/false, and enumeration questions about SMAW topics like electrode identification, required safety equipment, and process parameters.
2. Key topics covered in the test include electrode identification numbers and their meanings, necessary personal protective equipment, welding variables that control weld bead characteristics, and potential safety hazards of the SMAW process.
3. The test aims to evaluate the student's understanding of essential SMAW concepts like electrode selection, safety, and process parameters through different question formats.
DIRECTION: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. SMAW stand for:
a. Smart Mammals Always Weld c. Shielded Material Arc Welding b. Stick Metal Arc Welding d. Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2. Necessary protection includes all except: a. Gloves, safety glasses c. Shorts, sun-glasses b. Leather, exhaust d. Welding helmet, safety shoes 3. Attention must also be placed on the surroundings prior to welding, such as: a. Shielding Gas Tanks c. Hot metal b. Combustibles d. All the above 4. The electrode travel angle from perpendicular to the plate in the direction of travel should be: a. 15 to 20 c. 45 to 90 b. 25 to 45 d. 180 to 360 5. When SMAW welding as the arc length increase a. Amps slight increase and volts decrease b. amps greatly increase and volts increase c. amps slightly decrease and volts increase d. amps greatly decrease and volts decrease 6. A characteristic of an E6011 electrode is: a. High Deposition c. Requires Close Arc b. Deep Penetration d. Heavy Slag 7. Which of the following will make a weld bead flatter? a. Increase Electrode Diameter c. Increase Travel Speed b. Decrease Current d. Increase Arc Length 8. The last digit, for example in E7018, represents all except: a. Coating content c. Position preference b. Polarity preference d. Arc characteristic 9. What does the "E: represent, for the electrode E7018? a. Electrode characteristics c. Electrode b. Tensile strength d. Welding position 10. What does the "70" represent, for the electrode E7018 a. Electrode characteristics c. Electrode b. Tensile strength d. Welding position 11. What does the "1" represent, for the electrode E7018? a. Electrode characteristics c. Electrode b. Tensile strength d. Welding position 12. What does the "8" represent, for the electrode E7018? a. Electrode characteristics c. Electrode b. Tensile strength d. Welding position 13. The primary weld parameter that controls penetration is a. Amperage c. travel speed b. arc length d. voltage 14. A function of the coating on a shielded electrode is that it a. provides easy starting b. protects the weld from atmospheric contamination c. permits better penetration d. all the above
MADA (4rt Periodic) SMAW G-10
15. Weld metal deposited should have approximately the same mechanical properties as the_____ a. Flux coating c. Base metal b. Slag d. shielding gas 16. Which of the following should be considered when selecting an electrode? a. Electrode diameter c. Weld position b. Welding current and polarity d. All of the above 17. Which of the following should always be worn when welding? a. Safety glasses/ Weld helmet c. Long pants/ closed toe shoes b. Gloves/ weld jacket d. all the above 18. What is the depth of the weld into the plate called? a. Penetration c. depth b. Resistance d. deposition 19. What are the potential hazards relating to SMAW? a. Gases c. fumes b. Radiation d. all of them 20. The unit of measurement for current is called. a. Current c. voltage b. Ampere d, resistance
TEST II. TRUE OR FALSE
DIRECTION: Analyze each question carefully, write TRUE if the state is correct and FALSE if it is not.
1. As the SMAW current increases the heat increase.
2. The SMAW electrode can be safely changed without turning the power. 3. Electrode must be kept in an oven when not being used. 4. An SMAW electrode designated as E7018 can be used in all positions and has the tensile strength of 70,000 psi 5. It is okay to weld while standing on the wet or damp floors. 6. The SMAW process does not require a shielding gas supply. 7. Sandals can be worn for welding if they are made of leather. 8. The most dominant markets for SMAW are construction, maintenance and repair. 9. In SMAW, the molten weld pool is protected by slag. 10. SMAW can be used on stainless steel. 11. : Voltage measures the force of an electric current 12. A welder’s boots must be laced and tied above the ankle 13. You do not have to wear safety glasses under your helmet. 14. The rectifier changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) 15. A polyester mini skirt is a good choice for welding clothing. 16. Touching a bare wire can electrocute you 17. You only have to check your helmet lens for cracks once a year. 18. You must never cut or weld on a closed container. 19. Machine sizes are determined based on amperage 20. You only have to wear safety glasses in the shop if you are actually welding
TEST III. ENUERATION
A. 5 Essentials of Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1. 2. LABEL EACH PARTS 3. 4. 5.