Polytechnic University of the Philippines

College of Education

MASTERY TEST
Lesson 2: Metal Works

Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Course / Year and Section: _________________

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.

1. What is the proper welding position?

a. pertains to the shape of the bead as the result of the movement of the electrode.
b. is made when separate pieces of material to be joined combine to form one piece.
c. the position of the stock to be welded necessitates a specific welding
position.
d. relates to the component of the electrode that becomes flattened upon contact with
the base metal.

2. Modern welding techniques are employed in the construction. Which of the following
statements is incorrect?

a. to build welding process in our daily lives.

b. to create items like ships, structures, bridges, etc.
c. utilized in the building of several welding procedures.
d. to manufacture the machines used to produce novel products.

3. What problem can you avoid when you apply good welding technique?

a. edges, width, height

b. position, cracks, edges
c. overlapping, cracks, distortion
d. distortion, burn through, cracking

4. To build a weld you will employ a variety of welding techniques throughout your
welding. Which is good weld bead you must consider?

a. Be Straight, be uniform in length, have fused edges, Not have porosity.

b. Be Straight, be uniform in width, have fused edges and be smooth, Not have porosity.
c. Smooth surface, Uniform width, straight as an arrow, Zero Porosity, Excellent
Penetration
d. Uniform width, smooth looking, straight as an arrow, Zero Porosity,
Excellent Penetration
 5. Weldment is basically a bunch of parts that are welded together. Which are the metal
pieces being usually about right angles?

a. Butt Joint
b. Corner Joint
c. Edge Joint
d. Tee Joint

6. What are the four basic welding positions?

a. distortion, burn through, cracking.

b. flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead
c. Be Straight, be uniform in width, have fused edges and be smooth, Not have porosity.
d. Not have porosity, Not have undercutting, Not have any cracks, Not have
overlapping.

7. Mr. Del Mundo used to be weld in flat position. What type of Weave Bead he should
consider?

a. Figure Eight and The Zigzag Technique

b. Straight-Stepped Weave Technique.
c. The C and the Square Weave Motion
d. V and the upside-down V

8. What Is the slang name for Gas metal arc welding?

a. metal alternate gas

b. metal inert gas
c. metal gas
d. method active gas

9. Which of the following is not equipment for a shielded metal arc?

a. Electrode
b. Power Supply
c. Scribed
d. Wire Brush

10. Which of the following is considered a non-ferrous metal?

a. Chromium
b. Manganese
c. Nickel
d. Platinum
11. Which statement is correct?

a. Gas tungsten arc welding is an arc welding process that uses a

consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld.
b. Gas tungsten arc welding uses a constant current power source, meaning that the
current and heat remains relatively inconstant, even if the arc distance and voltage
change.
c. Gas tungsten arc welding uses a constant current power source, meaning
that the current and heat remains relatively constant, even if the arc
distance and voltage change.
d. None of the above

12. Which type of arc welding is considered to have a portable process?

a. GMAW
b. GTAW
c. SMAW
d. THAW

13. ______ ensures the electrical welding circuit is closed between the welding power
source and the piece to be welded.

a. Chipping Hammer
b. Earth Clamp
c. Welding Pliers
d. Welding Torch

14. Which of these systems is more effective and economical to control exposure to
welding fumes?

a. General Ventilation
b. Local Exhaust System
c. a and b
d. None of the above
15. Arc welding can be electrically dangerous when?

a. Welding in damp locations

b. Welding in scaffolds
c. Welding while sitting
d. All of the above

16. Under which condition, would a welder NOT get an electric shock?

a. Insulating body from metal

b. Standing on rubber mats
c. Wearing dry gloves
d. All of the above

17. Do welders need to wear goggles or safety glasses even if they’re wearing a
helmet?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Only when welding indoors
d. Only when welding outdoors

18. What should welders do to prevent hot sparks from being caught in their
clothing?

a. Roll up their sleeve or pant cuffs.

b. Tuck in their pants inside their boots
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
19. When should a welder use this sign?

a. After welding operations

b. Before welding operations
c. During welding operations
d. No need of the sign

20. Jason plans to build his DIY table made from glass and steel bars. While trying to
weld one bar from another, he accidentally hit some wood in his garage, leading
to a fire. What should he do?

a. Call 911
b. Use a fire extinguisher.
c. Use his clothes or a rag to put down the fire.
d. Use water to turn down the fire.
ANSWER KEY: Lesson 2: Metal Works
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. C
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. D
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. B