A
B
C
D
E
100

Welding from the bottom to the top is done to make a:

A. flat weld.

B. tack weld.

C. spot weld.

D. vertical weld.

D. vertical weld.

100

If Roberto tacks two pieces of sheet metal together on each end and in

the center prior to welding, it will help to:

A. add strength.

B. reduce strength.

C. prevent warping.

D. increase warping

C. prevent warping

100

The fastener that needs a threaded hole in at least one of the pieces of

metal being joined together is a:

A. machine screw.

B. flat washer.

C. rivet.

D. nail.

A. Machine screw

100

If the two diagonal measurements from opposite corners of a metal

trailer frame are unequal, the corners are:

A. not square.

B. right angles.

C. plumb.

D. square.

A. not square

100

What does the metal fabrication abbreviation "AWS" mean?

A. American Weed Science

B. American Welding Society

C. Automatic Welders Services

D. Automotive Weekend Services

B. American Welding Society.

200

If Aaron changes from welding mild steel to welding aluminum with a MIG

welder, he should first change the gas and the:

A. helmet.

B. position.

C. voltage.

D. wire

D.wire

200

Janna is brazing two pieces of sheet metal together because:

A. a repair that has been made by brazing will withstand high

temperatures.

B. there is less chance of changing the base-metal characteristics.

C. brazing makes the joint stronger than other types of welding.

D. the bronze filler metal is melted into the base metal.

B. there is less chance of changing the base-metal characteristics

200

Kay should use the #12 or #14 welding helmet shaded lens

recommended for TIG and MIG welding because they are:

A. darker than the lens used for SMAW.

B. lighter than the lens used for SMAW.

C. the same as recommended for SMAW.

D. the same as the lens used for oxyacetylene welding.

C. the same as recommended for SMAW.


200

Before removing scraps from the metal chop saw, the operator should:

A. lift the saw blade to the upright position.

B. push objects from the saw while the blade is turning.

C. make sure the machine is off and the blade is stationary.

D. pour water on the scraps to cool them before removing from the saw

C. make sure the machine is off and the blade is stationary.

200

When one welds with an oxyacetylene unit, high-carbon steel should be

preheated until it is:

A. blue.

B. blue-gray.

C. red.

D. white.

C.red

300

If a student is making a frame for a 6' × 12' trailer, what two equal

measurements show that the corners are square?

A. the diagonals from opposite corners

B. the width and the length

C. the 12' sides

D. the 6' sides

A. the diagonals from opposite corners

300

What step in designing should follow checking specifications and

dimensions?

A. drawing

B. sketching

C. purchasing

D. constructing

B. sketching.

300

The size of the electrode is determined by the:

A. diameter of the largest part of the rod.

B. diameter of the bare end of the rod.

C. color of the dot on the rod.

D. length of the rod.

B. diameter of the bare end of the road.

300

If Susan welds with a TIG welder, the welded bead will be:

A. covered with slag.

B. free of slag.

C. high and wide.

D. low and wide.

B. free of slag

300

If Chris makes a corner fillet joint, the two pieces of metal are welded

together:

A. at right angles forming a groove with the 90° angle.

B. standing vertically, end to end or side to side.

C. with one piece flat on top of a second piece.

D. lying flat, end to end or side to side.

A. at right angles forming a groove with the 90° angle.

400

When tempering a piece of metal, the student should:

A. dip that portion of the metal into water and move the metal with a

circular motion.

B. drop the entire piece of metal into a bucket of cold water for one

minute.

C. bury the metal in the ground overnight.

D. heat the metal with a grinder.

A. 

dip that portion of the metal into water and move the metal with a

circular motion.

400

What type of fastener is used when the most strength is needed?

A. machine bolt

B. carriage bolt

C. stove bolt

D. toggle bolt

A. machine bolt

400

If James is designing a metal project, his plan must:

A. have colors.

B. include all notes.

C. have dimensions.

D. be done with a CAD.

C. have dimensions.

400

Which equipment would be unnecessary for someone operating a

portable disc grinder on metal?

A. hearing protection

B. welding helmet

C. safety glasses

D. face shield

B. welding helmet

400

When Megan files a round piece of metal, she holds the metal with a:

A. C-clamp.

B. pipe vise.

C. bar clamp.

D. machinist vise.

B. pipe vise

500

If Tommy wants to construct a metal project in the least amount of time,

what method should he use?

A. nailing

B. i don't know do u?

C. bolting

D. gluing

C. bolting

500

In brazing with the oxyacetylene torch, one should use a/an:

A. oxidizing flame.

B. one-half flame.

C. neutral flame.

D. tall flame.

C. neutral flame.

500

If a bead welded with an MIG welder is too wide, the width should be

corrected by:

A. decreasing the welding speed.

B. increasing the welding speed.

C. increasing the current.

D. lengthening the arc.

B. increasing welding speed

500

What is used to keep bolt nuts tight against a metal surface?

A. lock washer

B. linseed oil

C. bolt

D. nut

A. lock washer

500

In using a plasma cutting torch, which should Charles have in place on

the torch to protect the electrode?

A. kerf

B. shield

C. swirl ring

D. torch valve

B. shield