Deck 10: Welding Symbols and Abbreviations

Question 1

When the letters "____" are found in the tail of the arrow, a complete joint penetration weld is required regardless of the type of weld or joint preparation that is used.

A) CJP
B) CPJ
C) CPR
D) JPC

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The phrase ____ symbol refers to the symbol for a specific type of weld.

A) join
B) joint
C) weld
D) combine

Answer 2

C

Question 3

When a weld symbol is placed on the reference line on the lower side of the line, the weld must be made on the ____ side of the joint.

A) top
B) right
C) left
D) arrow

Answer 3

D

Question 4

All letters shown on prints represent letter designations or abbreviations.

Question 5

A standard welding symbol and weld symbols have been developed by the American Welding Society (AWS).

Question 6

The abbreviation for each welding process ends with the letter ____________________.

Question 7

A(n) ____________________ describes an edge preparation may have a sharp or "feather" edge or with a root face or "land."

Question 8

The standard welding symbol consists of ____.

A) a reference line
B) an arrow and a reference line
C) a reference line, an arrow, and a tail
D) an arrow

Question 9

The phrase ____________________ symbol refers to the total symbol including all information added to it to specify the weld(s) required.

Question 10

The term "____" indicates removal of weld metal and base metal from the other side of a partially welded joint.

A) gouge
B) top bulge
C) back gouge
D) forward gouge

Question 11

When weld symbols are placed on both sides of the reference line, the welds can be made on either side of the joint.

Question 12

Applying the letter "____" to a contour symbol signifies any method of finish may be used.

A) G
B) H
C) R
D) U

Question 13

To save drafting time and to reduce drafting costs, it is common practice to designate similar welds by additional (multiple) arrows, or by an indication placed in the tail of the symbol.

Question 14

In the standard welding symbol, the ____ is added only when needed for the purpose of including a specification process or other reference.

A) header
B) arrow
C) trailer
D) tail

Question 15

In the standard welding symbol, the ____ connects the reference line to the joint or area to be welded.

A) tail
B) arrow
C) header
D) trailer

Question 16

The vertical leg of the fillet weld symbol is always shown drawn to the ____ of the slanted side of the symbol.

A) right
B) left
C) top
D) bottom

Question 17

When a(n) ____________________ symbol is used, an abbreviation for the method of finishing may be included.

Question 18

Certain operations require a specific welding process, a particular type of electrode, or other information necessary to complete the weld.

Question 19

Welds not made in the shop are identified as ____ welds.

Question 20

In the standard welding symbol, the _____ line is used to apply weld symbols and other data.

A) reference
B) refer
C) standard
D) common

Question 21

When a(n) ____________________ symbol is used, an abbreviation for the method of finish may be included.

Question 22

A standard welding symbol and weld symbols have been developed by the American Welding Society (AWS).

Question 23

When the letters "____" are found in the tail of the arrow, a complete joint penetration weld is required regardless of the type of weld or joint preparation that is used.

A) CJP
B) CPJ
C) CPR
D) JPC

Question 24

The abbreviation for each welding process ends with the letter ____________________.

Question 25

The vertical leg of the fillet weld symbol is always shown drawn to the ____ of the slanted side of the symbol.

A) right
B) left
C) top
D) bottom

Question 26

The standard welding symbol consists of ____.

A) a reference line
B) an arrow and a reference line
C) a reference line, an arrow, and a tail
D) an arrow

Question 27

In the standard welding system, the ____ connects the reference line to the joint or area to be welded.

A) tail
B) arrow
C) header
D) trailer

Question 28

All letters shown on prints represent letter designations or abbreviations.

Question 29

A(n) ____________________ describes an edge preparation with a sharp or "feather" edge or with a root face or "land."

Question 30

The phrase ____ symbol refers to the symbol for a specific type of weld.

A) join
B) joint
C) weld
D) combine

Question 31

Certain operations require a specific welding process, a particular type of electrode, or other information necessary to complete the weld.

Question 32

The phrase ____________________ symbol refers to the total symbol including all information added to it to specify the weld(s) required.

Question 33

When weld symbols are placed on both sides of the reference line, the welds can be made on either side of the joint.

Question 34

Welds not made in the shop are identified as ____ welds.

Question 35

To save drafting time and to reduce drafting costs, it is common practice to designate similar welds by additional (multiple) arrows, or by an indication placed in the tail of the symbol.

Question 36

Applying the letter "____" to a contour symbol signifies any method of finish may be used.

A) G
B) H
C) R
D) U

Question 37

The term "____" indicates removal of weld metal and base metal from the other side of a partially welded joint.

A) gouge
B) top bulge
C) back gouge
D) forward gouge

Question 38

In the standard welding system, the _____ line is used to apply weld symbols and other data.

A) reference
B) refer
C) standard
D) common

Question 39

In the standard welding system, the ____ is added only when needed for the purpose of including a specification process or other reference.

A) header
B) arrow
C) trailer
D) tail

Question 40

When a weld symbol is placed on the reference line on the lower side of the line, the weld must be made on the ____ side of the joint.

A) top
B) right
C) left
D) arrow