Question 1

What should be watched for as an indication that the root pass is getting 100% penetration?

Accepted Answer

Watch the leading edge of the weld pool for a keyhole that indicates that you are getting 100% penetration .

Question 2

Which of the following would not be part of the information that would be included on a qualification test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Filler metal 
B)  Shielding gas 
C)  Type of joint 
D)  R ight- or left-handed welder 
A)  Filler metal 
B)  Shielding gas 
C)  Type of joint 
D)  R ight- or left-handed welder D

Question 3

What is the maximum incomplete fusion that is allowed for a visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No incomplete fusion allowed 
A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No incomplete fusion allowed D

Question 4

P reheating a weldment in cold weather is said to be ____________________.

Accepted Answer

drying out

Question 5

What is the approximate size that the root face on a beveled edge should be ground to?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/64-in. (0.4 mm) to 1/32-in. (0.8 mm) 
B)  1/16-in. (1.6 mm) to 1/8-in. (3 mm) 
C)  1/4-in. (6 mm) to 5/16-in. (8 mm) 
D)  0-in. (0 mm) 
A)  1/64-in. (0.4 mm) to 1/32-in. (0.8 mm) 
B)  1/16-in. (1.6 mm) to 1/8-in. (3 mm) 
C)  1/4-in. (6 mm) to 5/16-in. (8 mm) 
D)  0-in. (0 mm)

Question 6

When preheating cold metal with an oxyfuel flame, you may see _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive spatter 
B)  slag buildup 
C)  water condensing on the surface 
D)  control problems such as undercut 
A)  excessive spatter 
B)  slag buildup 
C)  water condensing on the surface 
D)  control problems such as undercut

Question 7

What is the maximum temperature that the base metal can be at while it is being welded?

Accepted Answer

A)  50°F (10°
C)  
B)  100°F (38°
C)  
C)  150°F (65°
C)  
D)  350°F (175°
C)  
A)  50°F (10°
C)  
B)  100°F (38°
C)  
C)  150°F (65°
C)  
D)  350°F (175°
C)

Question 8

What cautions should be taken when welding on a pipe joint in a fixed position?

Accepted Answer

Anytime you are welding on fix

Question 9

What is the maximum undercut that is allowed for a visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No incomplete fusion allowed 
A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No incomplete fusion allowed

Question 10

What GMAW process is used to make the welds on the 10 gauge to 14 gauge thick carbon steel joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  GMAW-S 
B)  GMAW-P 
C)  GMAW-G 
D)  GMAW-spray metal arc transfer 
A)  GMAW-S 
B)  GMAW-P 
C)  GMAW-G 
D)  GMAW-spray metal arc transfer

Question 11

Describe how the weld beads on a test plate should be cleaned.

Accepted Answer

The weld beads may be cleaned

Question 12

What is the maximum size of porosity that is allowed for a visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No porosity allowed 
A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No porosity allowed

Question 13

What would be an acceptable shielding gas mixture of argon (Ar) and oxygen (O) for GMA welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ar + 2% O2 
B)  Ar + 1% O2 
C)  Ar + 7% O2 
D)  Ar + 0% O2 
A)  Ar + 2% O2 
B)  Ar + 1% O2 
C)  Ar + 7% O2 
D)  Ar + 0% O2

Question 14

Explain the acceptance criteria for a bend test.

Accepted Answer

For acceptance, the convex surface of th

Question 15

What is the maximum crack size that is allowed for a visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No cracks allowed 
A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
D)  No cracks allowed

Question 16

Explain how to bend test the strips cut from the 10 gauge to 14 gauge carbon steel sheet metal.

Accepted Answer

Using a vise and a h

Question 17

What is the maximum width of the weld cover pass?

Accepted Answer

A)  3/32-in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/8-in. (3 mm) 
C)  1/4-in. (6 mm) 
D)  1/16-in. (1.6 mm) 
A)  3/32-in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/8-in. (3 mm) 
C)  1/4-in. (6 mm) 
D)  1/16-in. (1.6 mm)

Exam 15: Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

What should be watched for as an indication that the root pass is getting 100% penetration?

Which of the following would not be part of the information that would be included on a qualification test?

What is the maximum incomplete fusion that is allowed for a visual inspection?

P reheating a weldment in cold weather is said to be ____________________.

What is the approximate size that the root face on a beveled edge should be ground to?

When preheating cold metal with an oxyfuel flame, you may see _____.

What is the maximum temperature that the base metal can be at while it is being welded?

What cautions should be taken when welding on a pipe joint in a fixed position?

What is the maximum undercut that is allowed for a visual inspection?

What GMAW process is used to make the welds on the 10 gauge to 14 gauge thick carbon steel joints?

Describe how the weld beads on a test plate should be cleaned.

What is the maximum size of porosity that is allowed for a visual inspection?

What would be an acceptable shielding gas mixture of argon (Ar) and oxygen (O) for GMA welds?

Explain the acceptance criteria for a bend test.

What is the maximum crack size that is allowed for a visual inspection?

Explain how to bend test the strips cut from the 10 gauge to 14 gauge carbon steel sheet metal.

What is the maximum width of the weld cover pass?

Introduction to Welding

Safety in Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Pipe

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Flame Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Plasma Arc Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Related Cutting Processes

Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Flux Cored Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding of Pipe

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Plate

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Pipe

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Plate and Pipe Aws Sense Certification

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Reading Technical Drawings

Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols

Fabricating Techniques and Practices

Welding Codes and Standards

Testing and Inspection

Welding Metallurgy

Weldability of Metals

Filler Metal Selection

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Oxyfuel Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

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