Department of Education

Region IV-A CALABARZON

Division of Tanauan City
PANTAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Pantay Matanda, Tanauan City, Batangas
SECOND PERIODICAL EXAM
SMAW
Name: ____________________
Adviser: ___________________

Date: __________
Grade: _________

I. Multiple choice: Encircle the letter of the best answer. Minimize erasures.
1. If you found a tool to be faulty or dangerous what should you do?
A. Put it back in the store
B. Only use it one more time, then get it fixed
C. Take it out of service, report it and if required, tag it
D. Do nothing
2. Which weld procedure is safe to perform in wet conditions?
A. Oxy Welding
B. Arc Welding
C. MIG Welding

D. TIG Welding

3. How would you prepare 25mm low carbon steel flat bar for a butt weld?
A. Give it a quick grind to make sure the metal is clean
B. Grind a single bevel preparation
C. Nothing
D. Grind a double V preparation
4. Fuel/gas hoses are usually colored...
A. Green
B. Yellow

C. Red

D. Black

5. Oxyacetylene torches cleanly cut?

A. Carbon Steels B. Stainless Steels

C. Aluminum

D. All of the above

6. The Maximum safe working pressure for Acetylene is?

A. 10 psi
B. 15 psi

C. 20 psi

D. 25 psi

7. Which of the following is the only acceptable method for lighting oxyfuel torches?
A. Matches
B. Cigarette lighter
C. Welding arc D. Striker
8. What should one never use on gas cylinders, regulators, connections and hoses?
A. Wrenches
B. Teflon tape
C. Leak detectors
D. Oil
9. What does an acronym SMAW stands for?
A. Shielding Metal Arc Welding
C. Shielded Metal Arc Welding
B. Shield Metal Arc Welding
D. Shielded Metallic Arc Welding
E.
10. In E 6013 electrode E stands for
A. Electron
B. Electric
C. Electrode
D. Electric Current
B.
11. One of the methods of identifying electrode is by
A. A number printed on the core
C. Diameter of electrode
B. A number printed on the color
D. Color code mark on the top end
E.
12. Current selection for Shielded Metal Arc Welding is usually based on.
A. the electrode coating.
B. the electrode size.
C. the base metal
D. all of the above.
B.
13. The amperage setting is normally based on.
A. the metal alloy and thickness.
C. the weld joint and position.
B. the electrode diameter.
D. the electrode type and length
E.
14. Which welding machine does not have a positive and negative terminal connection
A. Transformer type welding machine
C. Motor generator
B. Engine driven welding machine
D. Transformer rectifier welding machine
E.
15. Welding distortion and stress are caused by
A. Strong backs
B. Inteminent welding C. Low amperage
D. High temp heat
B.
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if the carbon content of the metal is high the materials become?
A. Ductile
B. Softer
C. Smoother
D. Harder
B.
What are the three basic current outputs for shielded metal arc welding machines?
A. AC, DC, AC/DC.
B. CC, CP, CV.
C. +, -, 0
D. None of the above
B.
In E 6013 electrode 60 means
A. 600 PSI
B. 60,000 MPa
C. 6, 000 PSI
D. 60, 000 PSI
B.
The welding polarity selection is.
A. based on the burning characteristic of the electrode.
B. based on the direction you are welding.
C. based on the electrode coating type.
D. based on both A and C.
E.
An example of coated electrodes is
A. Bare electrode
C. Stainless steel Electrode
B. Carbon electrode
D. Tungsten electrode
E.
In E 6013 Electrode the third digits denote
A. Types of coating
B. Tensile strength
C. Welding positions
D. Type of current
B.
One of the functions of the core rod is to ________
A. Protects the molten metal pool from contamination from atmospheric gases
B. Add additional filler metal
C. Forms a slag
D. Becomes a shield gases
E.
______ protects the weld puddle from the atmosphere preventing contamination during the molten state.
A. Face shield and helmet B. Electrode
C. Flux
D. Shield gases
B.
This protects the weld puddle from the atmosphere preventing contamination during the molten state.
A. Flux
B. Slag
C. Electrode
D. Metal core
B.
A welding symbols consist of 3 parts
A. arrow, reference line, basic symbol
C. basic symbol, arrow, tail
B. arrow, tail, flag
D. flag, symbol, positions
E.
After striking the arc, maintain a ______ distance between the electrode and the work piece
A. 7 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 1/8 inch
D. inch
B.
If the arc length becomes too short, the electrode will _______ to the work piece or
A. explode
B. stuck
C. cool
D. break
B.
The cause of incomplete side wall fusion
A. insufficient shielding
B. low ampere range
C. wrong electrode
D. insufficient dwell
B.
The power source output for shielded Metal Arc Welding is.
A. Constant Voltage.
B. Constant Current.
C. Constant Potential.
D. Constant Amperage.
B.
Stick (Arc) Welding uses a coated electrode, what is the purpose of this coating?
A. The coating insulates the welder from electric shocks.
B. The coating helps clean the weld zone from contaminates such as rust or paint.
C. The coating prevents water from damaging the electrode.
D. The coating produces a protective gas to prevent porosity
E.
Magnetic interference when welding with DC current can be a potential difficulty. If you are experiencing magnetic
interference, or arc blow, as it's commonly known, which of the following actions might help in reducing its effects?
A. Reducing the current value
B. Changing welding direction
C. Relocation of the return clamp
D. All of the above
E.
The rate of travel speed used in underwater welding depends upon which of the following?
A. The size of electrode
B. The current value
C. The welding position D. All of the above
B.
As the core rod, flux coating, and work pieces heat up and melt, they form a pool of molten material called _____

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A. Weld puddle
B. Electrode
C. Flux
D. Core
B.
Also, commonly called Lead Angle.
A. Travel Angle
B. Arc length
C. Travel speed
D. Work Angle
B.
A joint between two overlapping members
A. Lap joint
B. Butt joint
C. Tee joint
D. Corner joints
B.
A flag symbol means
A. Building welding
B. Field welding
C. Weld must be SMAW welding D. Gas
welding
B.
What treatment is recommended after welding stainless steel?
A. No treatment required for stainless
C. Apply pickling paste
B. Quench in water to remove oxides
D. Oil to stop rust
E.
What type of weld would you do to form a T shape between two pieces of flat bar?
A. Butt
B. Fillet
C. Edge
D. Outside Corner
B.
How would you prepare heavily rusted mild steel for welding?
A. Wash with soap and water
D. Give it a light sand with 240 grit
B. Grind back to bare metal
sandpaper
C. Nothing, I would weld over it
E.
A change in arc length will produce a change in ______________________.
A. amperage.
B. voltage.
C. a change in both A and B.
D. the energy input.
B.
A welding arc emits three types of non-ionising radiation. Which of the following types is likely to cause arc-eye?
A. Infra-red
B. Visible light C. Ultraviolet (UV)
D. Radiation
B.
Resistance in any welding circuit cannot be eliminated. However, which of the following do you believe has the
greatest effect upon resistance?
A. Long welding cables
B. Loose terminal fittings C. Type of electrode D. Wet cables
B.
Welding cables are provided in either copper, or aluminum construction. What are the benefits of copper as
compared to aluminum?
A. Current carrying capacity
C. Size of machine
B. Maximum operating power
D. All of the above

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44. What type of respiratory protection is the minimum required when welding?
A. Dust mask
B. P2 Respirator
C. No protection is required
D. Hazmat suit
B.
45. Why shouldn't you wear nylon clothing when welding?
A. Because you will get too sweaty
B. It is fine to wear
C. Because static electricity can build up cause shocks
D. Because it can catch fire easily and melt to your skin
E.
46. What is the minimum recommended filter shade on a welding helmet to protect your eyes?
A. Shade 10
B. Shade 13
C. Shade 5
D. Clear lens
B.
47. Which of the following group of electrodes is low hydrogen type?
A. 7024, 7027, and 7028
B. 6010 and 6011 C. 6012, 6013, and 7014
D. 7015, 7016 and 7018
B.
48. "Duty cycle" is a term used to indicate the
A. Amount of time a machine is used each day at maximum output
B. Percentage of time a machine can operate at maximum in a 10-minute period
C. Type of work duty the machine was designed to do by the manufacturer
D. Length of time required to cycle
E.
49. Which one of the following electrodes is not suitable for use in all positions?
A. E6010
B. E6011
C. E7018
D. E7024
B.
50. What does the 70 indicate in the electrode classification ER70S-3?
A. Trade name
B. Tensile Strength
C. Yield Strength
D. Hardness
B.
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E. Glory to God!!!