MANAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAM

TLE- SMAW 9

Name: ________________________________ Grade & Section:_________________

Test 1- Multiple Choice: Choose the letter that best describes the answer. Use a separate
clean paper as your answer sheet.

1. What is the basis for identifying the recommended arc length to be maintained when
striking an arc?
a. diameter of filler metal c. type of electrode
b. diameter of the flux d. thickness of the base metal

2. This type of welding rod is used mostly in root penetration.

a. E6013 b. E6011 c. E7018 d. E7020

3. What is the recommended travel angle and work angle in striking an arc in flat position?
a. 65° - 75°, 90° c. 70°, 90°
b. 75° - 85°, 95° d. 60°, 85°

4. What is the recommended welding position in the electrode E6011?

a. flat position only c. vertical and overhead position
b. horizontal position only d. all of the above

5. What is the recommended angle in striking an arc in horizontal position?

a. 65° - 75°, 90° c. 70°, 90°
b. 75° - 85°, 95° d. 60°, 85°

6. Below are examples of weaving motion except:

a. crescent motion. c. square motion
b. figure 8 motion d. linear motion

7. What is the prescribed safe lens shade if the electrode size is 1/16 – 5/32 and amperage
is 75-200 amperes?
a. # 8 b. # 10 c. # 12 d. # 14

8. What is the prescribed safe lens shade if the electrode size is 5/16 – 3/8 and amperage
is 400+ amperes?
a. # 8 b. # 10 c. # 12 d. # 14

9. Below is an example of a rutile electrode:

a. E6013 b. E6011 c. E6010 d. E7011

10. Below is an example of a cellulosic electrode:

a. E6013 c. E7018
b. E6011 d. E6012

11. The growing together or growth into one body of materials being welded is called.
a. coalescence b. spatter c. fusion welding d. bead

12. A joining process produces a coalescence of materials by heating to a melting point, with
or without the use of filler metal is called.
a. oxyacetylene gas cutting c. grinding
b. sawing d. welding

13. A non-metallic solid material entrapped

v or formed on top of weld metal or between the
weld metal and base metal is called.
a. slag b. flux c. bead d. spatter

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 14. The function of flux in an electrode is:
a. stabilize the arc
b. forms a gaseous atmosphere which protect the weld pool
c. to provide a means of welding alloy to the weld metal
d. all of the above

15. The key to maintain a stable arc in welding is:

a. correct electrode size and electrode angle
b. correct current
c. correct arc length and travel speed
d. all of the above

16. What method in striking an arc is recommended for the beginners?

a. Tapping method
b. Scratching method
c. Any of these
d. None of the above

17. Which of these is one of the effects of long arc length?

a. arc stops
b. electrode sticking to the base metal
c. circuit is broken
d. None of the above

18. Eyes can be protected during welding operations by using:

a. Gloves
b. Leggings
c. Welding Shield
d. Apron

19. It is done by touching the electrode to the base metal like scratching a match.
a. Tapping Method
b. Scratching Method
c. All of these
d. None of there

20. It is done by moving the electrode downward until it steps to the base metal then
bringing the electrode up slightly to form an arc.
a. Tapping Method
b. Scratching Method
c. All of these
d. None of these

21. The last digit of the four digit electrode represents:

a. tensile strength b. flux covering c. welding positions d. polarity

22. The first two digit of an electrode code represents:

a. tensile strength b. compressive strength
c. shearing strength d. torsional strength

23. General purpose electrodes use for welding steels of 0.25 percent or less carbon.
a. mild steel electrodes b. low hydrogen electrodes
c. low alloy electrodesd. hard surfacing electrode

24. Electrode with high carbon content.

a. E-6011 b. E-308 L-16 c. E-6012 d. E-6013

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25. Which of the following is/are the common ways of classifying electrode (by the covering on
the electrode)?
a. Bare-Electrode b. Flux-Dipped Electrode
c. Dusted Electrode d. All of the above

26. The following are the common electrode width sizes, EXCEPT:
a. 3/32ӯ b. 3/16ӯ c. 7/32ӯ d. 1/16ӯ

27. In Shielded Metal Arc Welding, which factor/s should a welder must consider in choosing
the right electrodes to use?
a. Kinds of Base Metal b. Types of Welding Equipment
c. Cost Limits d. All of the above

28. The coating of electrode is sometimes called:

a. Flux b. Shield c. Covering d. All of these

29. An electrode used in shipbuilding, pressure vessels, bridges, hot and cold cast iron welding.
a. E-308 L-16 b. E-7018 c. E-6011 d. E-6013

30. Which of the following is best done when welding a stainless steel?
a. Preheat stainless steel.
b. Use the same tools and equipment for both stainless steel and carbon steel.
c. Use fast travel speed because stainless steel expands 50% more and slower than mild steel.
d. Weld just like carbon steel.

31. What is the basis for identifying the recommended arc length to be maintained when striking
an arc?
a. diameter of filler metal c. type of electrode
b. diameter of the flux d. thickness of the base metal

32. What is the recommended travel angle and work angle in striking an arc in flat position?
a. 65⁰ - 75⁰, 90⁰ c. 70⁰ - 90⁰
b. 75⁰ - 85⁰, 95⁰ d. 60⁰, 85⁰

33. What is the recommended angle in striking an arc in horizontal position?

a. 65⁰ - 75⁰, 90⁰ c. 70⁰, 90⁰
b. 75⁰ - 85⁰ d. 60⁰, 85⁰

34. It is done by touching the electrode to the base metal like scratching a match.
a. Tapping method c. All of these
b. Scratching method d. None of these

35. The diameter of the electrode to be used in welding operations depends upon the:
a. thickness of the base metal c. type of base metal
b. welding position d. none of these

36. What classification of hand tool is in the picture?

a. boring tools c. driving tools
b. cutting tools d. measuring tools

37. Cutting tools: Hack saw as a Driving tool: _______________

a. cold chisel c. hand vise

b. files d. screw driver

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38. How many teeth per inch of blade of a hack saw recommended for thin tubing and pipe?

a. 10 teeth per inch c. 18 teeth per inch

b. 14 teeth per inch d. 24 teeth per inch

39. Arrange the step in mounting blade to the metal frame of a Hacksaw.
a. attach the blade to the frame by pointing the teeth away from the handle.
b. select the correct type of blade
c. tighten the wing nut of the handle until the blade is tight enough
a. a,b,c b. b,c,a c. b,a,c d. c,a,b

40. What simple maintenance activity to be done through application of substance?

a. cleaning b. lubricating c. sharpening d. simple repair

Test II- 41- 50

Draw three (3) welding defects and explain each defect in 2-3 sentences.

Prepared by:

REY A. FERNANDEZ
TLE Teacher

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