b.

Cellulosic
c. Rutile
d. Iron powder

MMA welding of low alloy steels is more likely to be performed with:

a. Rutile electrodes.
b. Cellulosic electrodes.
c. Iron powder electrodes.
d. Basic hydrogen controlled electrodes.

The permanent backing material for MMA welding of low carbon steel should be made
from:
a. Copper.
b. Low carbon steel.
c. QT steel.
d. Cast iron.

. In positional MMA welding on pipework, welders are having difficulty in obtaining good
capping profiles when welding in the overhead position. Would you:
a. Advise them to increase the current.
b. Advise them to increase the voltage.
c. Ask for a new welding team.
d. Suggest the use of a smaller diameter electrode.

MMA welds made with damaged electrode coatings are subject to:
a. Porosity.
b. Undercut.
c. Excessive penetration.
d. Excessive bead height.

HAZ

Which physical test is more likely to reveal HAZ embrittlement?

a. Transverse tensile.
b. All weld tensile.
c. Root bend.
d. Charpy impact.