Ramsay Test Welding and Metal Working 2

Question 1

Which welding process uses a consumable wire electrode fed automatically through a gun under a shielding gas?

Accepted Answer

MIG (GMAW)

Answer

TIG (GTAW)

Answer

Stick (SMAW)

Answer

Oxy-acetylene

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of flux in welding?

Accepted Answer

To shield the weld from atmospheric contamination

Answer

To increase amperage

Answer

To cool the base metal

Answer

To add color to the weld

Question 3

Which metal has the highest electrical conductivity commonly used in shop wiring?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Steel

Answer

Aluminum

Answer

Lead

Question 4

When using an oxy-acetylene torch, which gas is the fuel?

Accepted Answer

Acetylene

Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Argon

Answer

Nitrogen

Question 5

What does porosity in a finished weld indicate?

Accepted Answer

Trapped gas bubbles weakening the weld

Answer

Excess hardness

Answer

Perfect penetration

Answer

Proper shielding

Question 6

Which tool is used to remove slag after stick welding?

Accepted Answer

Chipping hammer

Answer

Torque wrench

Answer

Micrometer

Answer

Tap

Question 7

Increasing the amperage on a welder generally does what to penetration?

Accepted Answer

Increases penetration

Answer

Decreases penetration

Answer

Has no effect

Answer

Stops the arc