1. What is the major function of the coating on an arc welding electrode?

a. Acts as a scavenger, removes oxides and impurities

b. Influences incomplete penetration
c. Liquefies the base metal
d. Adds moisture and accelerates the cooling rate

2. Weld backing is used with a process that uses a separate flux and electrode to _______.
a. make the overall weld joint stiffer
b. provide more weight to the weldment
c. make the material thicker where it is needed
d. support the highly fluid weld pool so it will not fall through the joint

3. A medium carbon steel has a carbon content of what percentage range?

a. 0.05% to 0.15%
b. 0.16% to 0.60%
c. 0.60% to 1.70%
d. 1.70% to 2.15%

4. If a liquid weld pool is at a very high level of energy, at what approximate temperature will the
steel begin to solidify?
a. 723°C
b. 1527°C
c. 1760°C
d. 2082°C

5. If the weld does not combine with another weld or the base metal it is referred to as:
a. incomplete penetration
b. incomplete fusion
c. incomplete bonding
d. incomplete inclusion

6. To determine if a welder is qualified, the welder must pass a ________________ test.

a. WPQ
b. WPS
c. PQR
d. Code

7. What NDE process is indicated in the following description? Detects surface discontinuities only.
It can also verify fit-up, joint configuration, weld dimensions and profiles.
a. PT.
b. RT
c. MT
VT