Welding IP Red Seal Practice Exam 1. The lectode used forthe PACproces isinade of carbon, D. tungsten. plasma. 4. tani, Which factors determine how exuipmentis set-up forthe PAC process? uty eyele and travel spoed ‘ype of torch and power source © depth and widlaof gouge 4. thicknessendtypeatmetal 3. The sircarbon are cutting electode most commonly used for mild stel i a. aDCeopper-coated electrode, ». aDCplainelectode,. ©. ahightensilelecrode, 4. aflux-coatedstel electrode, 4, Carbon deposits leftinthe gronie ety the AAC process results in slag inclusions in the weld overlap atthe sides of the weld ‘brite welds porous welds 5, Bxosssve slag abering tothe egos of an sircarbon ae ext i cased by 2 Iacorrect panty ’, aneletrode angle thats too low 6. ateavel speed tht isto fas 4. sirpressuredatistoolow. 6, A drawback to cat quality with be PAC process is 2 rounded edges onthe cut b rough eutsuraces. ¢. excessiveslagprodoction. « eaight bevel onone side gf the cut 7. Whennsing the AAC process, he aris turned on after the aciestebiche. before the ar established, © after the enthas ben sated. 4. once travel speedistmaximam, 8. Te purpose ofthe airet inthe AAC process ito 2. blow molten metal away, . Blow cold air onthehest affected zone, cool tho eloctrode, blow the graphite clerof the weément9, Which ofthe following power ources is hest suited forthe AAC processes? ‘300 amp with 609 duty eyele +, 300 amp with 100% duty eyde «©, 400 amp with 603% dty eye «400 amp with 100% dary eye 10, inaease te depth of eat when air earbon ae gouging 8, Soereas the angle of electrode , increase the vltage. ©, increas spesdof travel decrease the angle ofthe elecrods. 11. disadvantage ofthe PACprocess compared to the OFC process is ‘a ditation of the work piece. ',ahigh iia equipment cost calowuting speed. the use of volatile ens, 12. When ws thesircarbon ae cuting process, the WCB requires the use of ‘.afaco shield ‘tingsogses emibberboots ‘lem plugs andr ear mus, 13, When cutting mild tel, the main advantage ofthe PAC process over the OPC process is that ‘cating speedisineceasd. bedges armor square, ut surfaces are smoother. ‘deuipment ie cheaper, 14, When using the AAC process, which ofthe following welding cables is prefered? 1. #40 copper ceble '. 2WDeoppaxesble «. #3/0 copper cable 4. #40coppe cable 2.5 Which ofthe following is advantage of air carbon are gouging over oxy-aceylene gouging? 1 sirearbon are gouging can ave acarbon deposit +s sr earbon are gouging has alower equipment cost « sirearbon are gouging cane non-fertovs metals 4. ic eabon are gouging requis a large volume of compressed ait 16. What i acommon application of the AAC process? ‘cleaning wel joints by searing », cutting ticki steel plate emoving weld felts 4, entngreactive metals ike ttznium17.A.ceramie standoff hele to hold the base metal inpace b, maintanthetip-to-workdistance , mintain the comrect torch angle. 4. produce arquaresut 18. Which poaity is recommended for sir carbon are gouging of mil steel? a DCEP , DCEN © coy ACHE 19. The PAC process can be used to cut a. Any material », Only non-ferrous metals ©. Only ferrous metals. 4. Plasma based metals 20..nplastoa ate cutting, how is the slag removed from the kerf? ‘2. no slag is produced since the metal vaporize . compressed airblows itawey ©, theplasmaetblows itaway 4, compressed nitrogen blows itaway 21. The air jets ofthe sir earbon starch shouldbe positioned 1. between theelectrodeandthework, ‘i. boteon the slettode andthe operator. ©, perpendicular tothe electrode, 4 inthe opposite dzetion to tava 22, The most important factor determining the width of a groove cot with the AAC process is torch angle. electrode diameter, «. electrode stickout, rate of travel 123.The main advantage of using the AAC process over the OFC process is that AAC ‘equipment is noisier. ‘. cancut ferous and nonferrous metals quicly ©. gives amore square cut 4. requires no power soures 24, Plasma iscreated when agasis 1. forced through a smal rife, subjected to great pressures. ©, superheated with an electric a 4. expanded quickly.25, When sing the PACprocess, double acing is caused by 4. blocked tip exfce. bs, exoessive ive speed. apower surge gas pressure that is too high 26. "The primary function ofthe secondary gas inthe PAC process isto 2 coal the torch, increase are temperature, ©. cool the workpiece. 4 blow slg from the et, ‘27. What is the recommended sr pressure forthe AAC process? 2, 140 to 280 KPa (20 0 40 psi '. 280 to 400 kPa (40 to 60 pl) ©, 550 t0 690 kPa (80 1 100 pa) <4. 830 to 1000 XPa (120 to 150pei) 28, When using DCEP, the recommended current for «6 mm (L/4") ai earbon are electrode is 4. 8010 150 amps. 150 t0200 amps. «200 to 400 amps 1, 400 to 800 amps 29.The optimum electrode stckout for the AAC proces is 8 5040 100mm (2t0 4") ', 100 to 150 mm (4106). © 150 1 200 mm (61 8") 4.200 to 250 mm (10 10°. 30, When using the. AAC proces, the opecior is responsible fr protecting olbers from sparks and arc ashes by a. placing an object in font of heat. ‘placing protective sereens around the work are, ©. sircarbon arc cuting with your beck to others. reducing th current and air pressure. ‘31. The purpose of he copper coating on AAC electrode isto 4. feduee ate blow. reduce the ar temperature «allow high een to be used 4. make identification eases. 132, What sa disadvantage ofthe AAC process compared tothe OFC process? the explosion danger is greater ’, princes a nrg hardened zane inthe base meta cannot cut stainless ste] 4. requires large volume of compressed ait38. What advantage do inverter power sources offer fer the PAC process? 2, they donot ave to be cooled '. they produce mere current © ther small size nd weight 4. they produce better quality ous 34, PAC systems ae powered by 2. ahigh oov uit, 1b am AC power source, ©. am ACHE power source. 4. an AAC wansformen 35. Which filter ens is recommenied for air can are gouging? ‘shade #4 1. shade #12 shade #10 shade #8 36. Cutng thick metal witha PAC torch requires fa greater travel sped, . ahigh curent setting, o. reduced gas presure. «aide torch angle, 3. Ago that has been heated unl it ionize is called a. eubonare. , argon, tangs, 4 plasms. 38, When the slag isnt Being removed because of insufficient ai presaure using the ar-sie torch 4. adjust the eloctode angi. decrease the euting speed, 6 chmge the electrode, 4 inerease the elecuode etickout, 39, On some PAC systems, oth the plasma gas and the cooling gue is 8 oxygen. '. compreseed at nitrogen, 4. an oxygenfitogen mixture,ANSWER KEY.