b.

Shelf life will be decreased

c. Their electrical conductivity is less than that of steel
d. They are more expensive

The electrodes for welding low alloy steels should be:

a. Used with a low current value.
b. One size larger than for general purpose electrodes.
c. Used for welding in the flat position only.
d. Heated in a drying oven before use.

Preheat

Preheating for arc welding applies to:

a. Assembly welding only
b. Assembly and tack welding
c. Joints over 25 mm thick only
d. Cruciform welds only

. Which one of the following statements is correct?

a. Preheating increases hardness
b. Preheating increases cooling
c. Preheating increases dilution
d. Preheating increases shrinkage stress

Preheating and interpass heating are used primarily for:

a. Aiding fusion.
b. Reducing hydrogen content of weld preparation prior to welding.
c. Ensure a fine grain size.
d. Slow down the cooling rate after welding.

Metal Arc

When ‘hydrogen control’ is specified for a manual metal arc welding project the electrode
would normally be:
a. Cellulose
b. Iron oxide
c. Acid
d. Basic

When manual metal arc welding is being carried out on an open construction site, which