AWS Welding Techniques

Question 1

Which welding process uses a continuously fed wire and shielding gas?

Accepted Answer

MIG Welding

Answer

TIG Welding

Answer

Stick Welding

Answer

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Question 2

Which welding process does not require external shielding gas?

Accepted Answer

Stick Welding

Answer

TIG Welding

Answer

MIG Welding

Answer

Plasma Cutting

Question 3

What is the main advantage of TIG welding?

Accepted Answer

Produces high-quality precise welds

Answer

High deposition rate

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Suitable for thick steel only

Answer

Highly portable

Question 4

What does the flux coating on a stick electrode do?

Accepted Answer

Creates shielding gas and slag

Answer

Increases the electrode temperature

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Acts as a filler metal

Answer

Conducts electricity more efficiently

Question 5

Which welding process is best for welding aluminum?

Accepted Answer

TIG Welding

Answer

Stick Welding

Answer

Flux Core Welding

Answer

Submerged Arc Welding

Question 6

Which component is essential for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)?

Accepted Answer

Shielding gas

Answer

Chipping hammer

Answer

Foot pedal

Answer

Filler rod

Question 7

What type of current is typically used in Stick Welding (SMAW)?

Accepted Answer

DC or AC

Answer

AC only

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DC only

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Neither AC nor DC

Question 8

What is porosity in a weld caused by?

Accepted Answer

Poor shielding gas coverage

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Excess heat

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Too much filler rod

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Excessive arc length

Question 9

What does the term 'undercut' refer to in welding?

Accepted Answer

Groove that weakens the weld joint

Answer

A type of electrode

Answer

An arc start technique

Answer

Weld cooling method