Welding Level 1 Section 1

Which one of these welding methods use a flux coated consumable welding rod?
A. SMAW
B. GTAW
C. FCAW
D. GMAW
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Which one of these welding methods use a flux coated consumable welding rod?
A. SMAW
B. GTAW
C. FCAW
D. GMAW
A. SMAW
In which of these processes is acetylene used?
A. Gas tungsten arc welding
B. Carbon arc cutting
C. Flux core arc welding
D. Oxyfuel cutting
D. Oxyfuel cutting
In the oxyfuel cutting process, which of the following is used as a fuel gas?
A. Oxygen
B. Propane
C. Nitrogen
D. Argon
B. Propane
Apprenticeship programs in the U.S. must be registered with?
A. NCCEER
B. The U.S. Dept. of Labor
C. OSHA
D. Homeland Security
B. The U.S. Dept. of Labor
All of the following fabrics may be worn around sources of sparks or high heat except?
A. Cotton
B. Wool
C. Polyester
D. Leather
C. Polyester
Compared to a full leather welding jacket, a welding cape is?
A. Cooler
B. Warmer
C. More protective
D. More durable
A. Cooler
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding personal protective equipment?
A. If tennis shoes are worn while welding, spats must also be worn
B. Leathers are only needed during cutting operations
C. Disposable earplugs are the most common form of hearing protection used in welding
D. The minimum protective shade of eye protection for SMAW is 4
C. Disposable earplugs are the most common form of hearing protection used in welding
The risk of flash burn can be reduced by?
A. Wearing chaps and spats
B. Looking slightly to the left or right of the arc while welding
C. Wearing a welding cap with the visor turned backwards
D. Wearing safety glasses and a hood with a properly tinted lens
D. Wearing safety glasses and a hood with a properly tinted lense
The recognized national standard in the U.S. for safety in welding is?
A. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II
B. American Welding Society Structural Welding Code D1.1
C. API 1104, Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities
D. ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
D. ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
Foot and vehicle traffic in the workplace is?
A. Not usually a factor when determining hazards
B. Of particular concern for workers over eighteen
C. More hazardous at starting and quitting times
D. Regulated by the authority having jurisdiction
C. More hazardous at starting and quitting times
In addition to protecting other workers from exposure to electric arcs, welding screens? A. Prevent drafts from interfering with the stability of the arc B. Reduce glare on the workpiece C. Mark a confined space D. Support workpieces for overhead weldingA. Prevent drafts from interfering with the stability of the arcThe most common welding accident is? A. Electrocution B. Arc burns to the eyes C. Burns on the hands and arms D. Falls from heightsC. Burns on the hands and armsA document issued by the site manager that allows a welder to perform operations where there is a potential risk of fire is a? A. Welder qualification record B. Confined space entry permit C. Welding procedure specification D. Hot work permitD. Hot work permitWhat concentration of oxygen, in percent by volume, is considered normal and safe to work in? A. Less than 6 B. 6 to 16 C. 19.5 to 21.5 D. More than 23.5C. 19.5 to 21.5Grounding of a welding machine usually involves? A. Setting it on bare earth B. Plugging it in to a three prong receptacle C. Plugging it in to a ground fault circuit interceptor D. Connecting the machine's ground terminal to a known ground sourceD. Connecting the machine's ground terminal to a known ground sourceWhich of these metals has been linked to Parkinson's Disease? A. Beryllium B. Manganese C. Copper D. Carbon SteelB. ManganeseHow close should a high vacuum/low volume exhaust inlet be located to the source of welding fumes? .A. 2" to 4" B. 6" to 8" C. 12" to 14" D. At least 12' awayA. 2" to 4"An air purifying respirator should be changed? A. After every eight hour work shift B. After 24 hours of total use C. When the wearer detects any taste or smell D. Three days after the filter cartridge is installedC. When the wearer detects any taste or smellThe proper selection of a respirator is based on the? A. User's size and level of activity B. Contaminant present and its concentration C. Amount of time it will be worn D. Wearer's personal preferenceB. Contaminant present and its concentrationWhich of these is the correct statement regarding SDS's/MSDS's? A. They are only required for acids B. They need only be stored at the employee's corporate offices C. They must be available at the job site to workers D. Workers must be provided access to them through the internet.C. They must be available at the job site to workersThe most common type of welding is? A. GTAW B. GMAW C. FCAW D. SMAWD. SMAWA competency-based curriculum is one in which? A. The focus is on classroom training B. Students must demonstrate knowledge and skills C. Instructors must have four-year degrees D. All the training is done on the jobB. Students must demonstrate knowledge and skillsYouth apprenticeship programs are available that allow students to begin their apprenticeship or craft training? A. In middle school B. In high school C. Instead of their traditional subjects D. Instead of English classesB. In high schoolBody protection while welding is best provided by wearing? A. Pants with cuffs B. Polyester clothing C. Cotton clothing D. Loose-fitting shirtsC. Cotton clothingWhich of the following is a correct statement? A. It is not necessary to wear other eye protection if you are wearing a welding helmet B. The same shade of lens can be used for almost all welding and cutting tasks. C. The recommended shade for electric arc operations is 9-14 D. Safety glasses with side shields should not be used because they block peripheral visionC. The recommended shade for electric arc operations is 9-14Accidents are more likely for employees in the age group A. 18 and under B. 19 to 25 C. 26 to 45 D. 60 and overA. 18 and underA good work area safety practice is? A. Welding near an open window B. Welding over wooden floors C. Using cardboard to control welding/grinding sparks D. Writing HOT on hot metal before leaving it unattendedD. Writing HOT on hot metal before leaving it unattendedA hot work permit? A. Authorizes the performance of work potentially posing a fire hazard B. Promotes development of standard fire safety guidelines C. Records unsafe conditions at a job site D. Helps the manager keep records of hazardous spacesA. Authorizes the performance of work potentially posing a fire hazardCutting operations should never be performed without which of these items in the area? A. A bucket of sand B. A bucket of water C. A fire watch D. A fire hoseC. A fire watchA confined space is one that? A. Has a flammable atmosphere B. Has unrestricted means of entry or exit C. Is designed for continuous employee occupancy D. Is large enough that a worker can enter and workD. Is large enough that a worker can enter and workAn atmosphere is considered oxygen deficient when the oxygen level is below? A. 19.5% B. 20% C. 21.5% D. 23.5%A. 19.5%The potential for electric shock? A. Decreases when the skin is damp B. Remains the same when the skin is damp C. Increases when the skin is damp D. Decreases when the skin is cutC. Increases when the skin is dampA potentially toxic coating that is used in galvanized metal is? A. Zinc B. Chromium C. Barium D. ManganeseA. ZincTo make sure a respirator provides proper protection, what must be done each time it is worn? A. Only a positive fit check must be performed. B. Positive and negative fit checks must be performed C. Only a negative fit check must be performed D. The head and neck straps must be tightened as much as possibleB. Positive and negative fit checks must be performedAn SDS is a form used to? A. File a worker's compensation claim with an insurance company B. List the contents, hazards, and precautions C. Record unsafe conditions that exist at a job site D. Recommend changes to an employer safety programB. List the contents, hazards, and precautionsElectronically groundedAn electric circuit that is connected to the earthShielding gasHelium or Argon used in some welding and cutting operationsFume PlumeThe cloud of gases and other materials that rises during the welding processFibrillationAn irregular heart rhythm characterized by a fluttering heartbeatImmediate danger to life and health (IDLH)A condition that poses an immediate or delayed threat to life or healthBondedWhen metal parts are joined together to form an electrically conductive pathArc burnWhen skin is exposed to intense ultraviolet lightCarbon steelWhen carbon is added to steel to increase hardnessGalvanized steelWhen steel is dipped in zincFlash burnWhen your eyes are exposed to intense UV lightPurge gasWhen nitrogen is used to drive oxygen away from a weld siteStainless steelWhen chromium, manganese, and other materials are added to steelElectric ArcThe flow of electric current across an air gapElectrodeThe point from which a welding arc is producedFluxA material used to dissolve or prevent the formation of oxides and other undesirable substances on a weld jointUV radiationThe invisible rays produced by arc welding that can cause burns to the eyes