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1
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The intensity of electrical current is called:

A

Amperage

2
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The angle less than 90 degrees between a line perpendicular to the major workpiece and a plane determined by the electrode axis and the weld axis is called:

A

Work angle

3
Q

The angle less that 90 degrees between the electrode axis and a line perpendicular to the weld axis, in a plane determined by the electrode axis and the weld axis is called:

A

Travel angle

4
Q

The deflection of an arc from its normal path due to magnetic or thermal forces is called:

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Arc blow

5
Q

The distance from the tip of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool is called:

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Arc length

6
Q

The time during which an arc is maintained in making a weld is called:

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Arc time

7
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One or more components members or parts fit in preparation for joining is called:

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Assembly

8
Q

A fusion weld made without filler metal is called:

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An autogenous weld

9
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The welding technique in which the welding torch or gun is directed opposite to the progress of welding is called:

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Backhand welding (pulling or dragging)

10
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A weld that acts as backing for the rest of the weld is called:

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Backing weld

11
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A material or device placed against the back side of the joint adjacent to the joint root to support and shield molten weld metal is called:

A

Backing

12
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A weld made on the back side of a groove weld after the groove has been filled from the front side is called:

A

A back weld

13
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The removal of weld and/or base metal from the weld root side of a welded joint is called:

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Backgouging

14
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A longitudinal sequence in which weld passes are made in the direction opposite to the progress of welding is called:

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Backstep sequence

15
Q

The material being welded, brazed, soldered or cut is called:

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Base material

16
Q

The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the member is called:

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Bevel angle

17
Q

The prepared surface of a bevel edge shape is called:

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Bevel face

18
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The sequence in which separated segments are welded before intervening segments are welded is called:

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Block sequence

19
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The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a member as an extension of the principal weld is called:

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Boxing

20
Q

Depositing material to achieve the required dimensions is called:

A

Buildup

21
Q

The joint member that is prevented from moving in the direction perpendicular to its thickness is called:

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The butting member

22
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A joint type in which the butting ends of one or more workpieces are aligned in approximately the same plane is called:

A

A butt joint

23
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The joint member free to move in any direction perpendicular to its thickness dimension, i.e., both members of a lap joint, is called:

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Nonbutting member

24
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Depositing metal on one or more surfaces to provide metallurgically compatible weld metal for the subsequent completion of the weld is called:

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Buttering

25
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Plastic deformation of weld and adjacent base metal surfaces by mechanical means to seal or obscure discontinuities is called:

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Caulking

26
Q

An intermittent weld on both sides of a joint in which the weld segment on one side are approximately opposite the weld segments on the other side is called:

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Chain intermittent weld

27
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A surface variation depositing or applying surface material usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance is called:

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Cladding

28
Q

An electrode providing filler metal is called:

A

A consumable electrode

29
Q

What does DCEP stand for?

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Direct current, electrode positive

30
Q

What does DCEN stand for?

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Direct current electrode negative

31
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The weight of material deposited in a unit of time is called:

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Deposition rate

32
Q

The solidified material left on the work piece after thermal cutting is called:

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Dross

33
Q

The percentage of time during a specified test period that a power source can be operated without overheating is called:

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Duty cycle

34
Q

A filler metal electrode produced as a wire, strip, or bar with no coating is called:

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Bare electrode

35
Q

The mating surface of a work-piece in contact with or in close proximity to another work-piece to which it is to be joined is called:

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The faying surface

36
Q

An autogenous weld is one made without:

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Filler metal

37
Q

For equal leg fillet welds, the leg lengths of the largest right triangle that can fit within the weld cross section is the:

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Fillet weld size

38
Q

A welding technique in which the welding torch or gun is directed toward the progress of welding is called:

A

Forehand welding (push angle)

39
Q

Any surface of the base metal melted during welding is called:

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Fusion face

40
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The difference between the fusion face and the weld interface is called:

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Depth of fusion

41
Q

The size of a groove weld is also the size of its:

A

Throat

42
Q

The included angle between the groove faces of a groove weld is called:

A

Groove angle

43
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The sloped surfaces in a single V-groove weld where the weld metal is to be applied is called:

A

Groove face

44
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A surface variation in which surfacing material is deposited to reduce wear is called:

A

Hardfacing

45
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The junction of members or edges of members that are to be joined is called:

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A joint

46
Q

The gap produced by a cutting process is called:

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Kerf

47
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A joint in which the nonbutting ends of work-pieces overlap approximately parallel to one another is called:

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A lap joint

48
Q

The distance from the joint root to the toe of a fillet weld is called:

A

The leg

49
Q

An electrode that does not provide filler metal is called:

A

A nonconsumable electrode

50
Q

A repetitive and consistent side-to-side motion is called:

A

Oscillation

51
Q

The demonstration that the use of prescribed materials, processes, and techniques will result in a joint exhibiting specified soundness and mechanical properties is called:

A

Procedure qualification

52
Q

The document containing the information and results regarding the weldment used to qualify a WPS (welding procedure specification) is called:

A

PQR

procedure qualification record

53
Q

Using an inert gas to displace oxygen on the inside of a pipe to protect the root bead is called:

A

Back purging

54
Q

The portion of the groove faces within the joint root is called:

A

Root face

55
Q

The portion of a weldment where the two pieces come closest together is called:

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Joint Root

56
Q

A weld intended to provide against leakage is called a:

A

Seal weld

57
Q

The welding technique which results in weld layers having more than one weld bead is called:

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Split-layer

58
Q

The distance between the nozzle and the workpiece is called:

A

Standoff distance

59
Q

A weld that is used to build up thin surfaces, provide a layer of corrosion protection, and/or provide a layer of abrasion resistance is called:

A

Surfacing

60
Q

An intermittent weld on both sides of a joint in which the weld segments on one side are alternated with respect to those on the other side is called:

A

Staggered intermittent weld

61
Q

The junction of the weld face and the base metal is referred to as:

A

The toe

62
Q

Oscillation that is transverse to the progression of welding is called:

A

Weaving

63
Q

An assembly joined by welding is called:

A

A weldment

64
Q

A WPS (welding procedure specification) in compliance with the stipulated conditions of an AWS code that is acceptable for use without qualification testing is called:

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A pre-qualified WPS (welding procedure specification)

65
Q

A document providing the required welding variables for a specific application to assure repeat ability by properly trained welders is called:

A

WPS (welding procedure specification)

66
Q

Items in a WPS (welding procedure specification) that cannot be changed without requalifying the WPS are called:

A

Essential variables

67
Q

What position is shown here?

A

1F

flat plate fillet

68
Q

When welding is performed on a groove weld with the plates aligned horizontally and the face of the weld up, the position is called:

A

1G

flat plate groove

69
Q

What position is shown here?

A

1G

flat pipe groove

70
Q

When the pipe is rolled during welding so that the welder is always welding on the top, this position is called what?

A

1G

flat pipe groove

71
Q

The fillet weld position where the non-butting member is horizontal and the butting member is vertical is called::

A

2F

horizontal plate fillet

72
Q

What welding position is shown here?

A

2F

flat plate fillet

73
Q

What position is shown here?

A

2F

horizontal plate fillet

74
Q

The welding position where the axis of the pipe is vertical and the weld is horizontal is:

A

2G

horizontal pipe groove

75
Q

What position is shown here?

A

2G

horizontal plate groove

76
Q

What welding position is shown here?

A

2G

horizontal pipe groove

77
Q

When a 5F weld is rotated and all welding takes place on the top, the position is called:

A

2FR

flat fillet rotated

78
Q

What position is shown here?

A

3F

vertical plate fillet

79
Q

When welding is performed on a groove with the plates aligned vertically and the axis of the weld vertical, the position is called:

A

3G

vertical plate groove

80
Q

What position is shown here?

A

3G

81
Q

What position is shown here?

A

4F

overhead pipe fillet

82
Q

What position is shown here?

A

4F

overhead plate fillet

83
Q

When welding is being performed on a groove with the plates aligned horizontally and the face of the weld downward, the position is called:

A

4G

overhead plate groove

84
Q

What position is shown here?

A

4G

overhead plate groove

85
Q

When welding is being performed on a horizontal pipe joined to a vertical plate, the position is called:

A

5F

fillet on horizontal pipe

86
Q

What position is shown here?

A

5F

fillet on horizontal pipe

87
Q

The pipe welding position used to qualify T-, Y- and K- connections is called:

A

6GR

45 degree fixed groove with resitriction

88
Q

What position is shown here?

A

6GR

45 degree fixed pipe groove with restriction

89
Q

What position is shown here?

A

6GR

45 degree fixed pipe groove with restriction

90
Q

When welding is being performed on a groove and the pipes are fixed on a 45 degree angle, the position is called:

A

6G

45 degree fixed groove

91
Q

What position is shown here?

A

6G

45 degree fixed groove

92
Q

When the members of a T-joint meet at an angle significantly off from 90-degree angle, the joint is called:

A

A skewed T-joint

93
Q

In this picture, which number represents the actual throat?

A

1

94
Q

For a concave fillet weld, which throat dimensions are the same?

A

Actual and effective

95
Q

The minimum distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld is called:

A

Actual throat

96
Q

In this picture, which number represents the effective throat?

A

2

97
Q

The minimum distance from the weld root to the face of a fillet weld, minus any convexity, is called:

A

Effective throat

98
Q

In this picture, which number represents the theoretical throat?

A

3

99
Q

The distance from the joint root to the face of a fillet weld, minus any convexity or concavity is called:

A

Theoretical throat

100
Q

What are the five types of weld joints?

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Butt, T, corner, edge and lap

101
Q

Is a T-joint a type of weld?

A

No

102
Q

In this picture, what number represents the depth of fusion?

A

9

103
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld interface?

A

5

104
Q

In this picture, which number represents the leg length?

A

10

105
Q

In this picture, which number represents the size of the weld?

A

10

106
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld root?

A

4

107
Q

In this picture, which number represents the fusion face?

A

6

108
Q

In this picture, which numbers represent the weld toes?

A

7 and 11

109
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld face?

A

8

110
Q

In this picture, which number represents the depth of fusion?

A

9

111
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the weld toe?

A

G

112
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the weld face?

A

F

113
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the reinforcement?

A

D

114
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the root face?

A

B

115
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the root opening?

A

A

116
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the HAZ (heat affected zone)?

A

K

117
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the included angle?

A

C

118
Q

The type of weld with a triangular cross-section that is applied to a corner joint is called:

A

Fillet weld

119
Q

The type of weld used to build up thinned parts is called:

A

Surfacing

120
Q

Is this picture showing work or travel angles for a multipass fillet weld?

A

Work angles

121
Q

In this picture, which letter represents root reinforcement?

A

E

122
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the groove face?

A

H

123
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the depth of penetration?

A

I

124
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the original groove?

A

J

125
Q

In this picture, which letter represents the base metal?

A

L

126
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld toe?

A

1

127
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld face?

A

2

128
Q

In this picture, which number represents the face reinforcement?

A

3

129
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld size?

A

4

130
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld interface?

A

5 (between arrows)

131
Q

In this picture, which number represents the fusion face?

A

6

132
Q

In this picture, which number represents the weld root?

A

7