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Dominic College of Asia

Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I Institutional Assessment

Name: Date:
Instructor: Arthur G. Toriaga Score:

Multiple Choice: Choose the BEST answer. ENCIRCLE your chosen answer.

1. What is the ideal gap size when using 1/8 electrode for root pass?
a. 5 mm b. 7 mm c. 3.2 mm d. 2 mm

2. How to prevent electric shock?

a. welding on a wet floor b. touch bare wire
c. use PPE d. None of the above

3. How to avoid chips in the eyes while welding?

a. Use dust mask b. Use blower
c. Use gloves d. Use safety glass/goggles

4. How to avoid pinholes while welding?

a. Dry electrodes b. Good current settings
c. Correct arc length d. All of the above

5. How to avoid porosity?

a. Decrease amperes than normal b. Remove contaminants on joint surface
c. Wet electrode d. Do not use electrode oven

6. Which fire extinguisher is used for wood and paper fires?

a. Class A b. Class X c. Class S d. Class V

7. What is the thickness of the plate that requires bevel before welding?
a. 1/4 or more b. 1/8 c. 1/16 d. 1/32

8. During welding, too high currents result to?

a. Spatter b. Crack c. Distortion d. All of the above

9. Which number on the electrode indicates welding position example E6013?

a. E b. 6 c. 1 d. 3

10. Which of the following computation is correct?

a. 56-19+13 =50 b. 57-20+14= 51
c. 58-21+25=12 d. 59-22+26=54
11. The strength of the electrode is expressed in terms of?
a. F3rd b. CFH c. M3rd d. PS

12. Which of the following gloves must always be worn when welding and in cutting process?
a. Working gloves b. Electric arc welding gloves
c. Cotton gloves d. TIG welding gloves

13. The electrodes code first two digits indicates?

a. Tensile strength b. Welding position
c. Type of current d. None of the above

14. When the electrode cable is connected to the negative?

a. DCRP b. DCSP c. All of the above d. None of the above

15. Which of the following materials conduct the flow of electricity?

a. Leather gloves b. Rubber boots c. Aluminum foil d. None of the above

16. Converted to millimeters, a 5/32 electrode has a diameter of?

a. 1.6 mm b. 2.4mm c. 3.2mm d. 4.0mm

17. Which plate thickness does not require edge preparation for welding?
a. 3mm b. 6mm c. 9mm d. 12mm

18. Welding distortion, warpage, and stresses are the cause of?
a. High-temperature heat b. Strong tracks
c. Intermittent welding d. Backstep welding

19. Which of the following welding machine does not have a positive and negative terminal
connection?
a. Engine driver welding machine b. Motor generator
c. Transformer type welding machine d. Transformer rectifier welding machine

20. When electrode coating absorbs moisture, it is most likely that the weld will have?
a. Porosities b. Shallow penetration
c. Too much undercut d. Excess penetration
Demonstration:

Weld in 2G and 3G position using SMAW in 2 HOURS. [FULL PROCESS]

Oral Questioning:
Questions
1. How can you obtain and relay work-related information /messages to your team whenever
you are all out of the workplace
A: through phones/social media

2. How can you help your group achieve job targets?

A: Team work and being responsible
3. What is the effect of wind velocity on the weld?
A: Porosity
4. How can you avoid slag inclusion and undercut?
A: Always clean the workplace
5. What is the difference of root pass, filling pass, and capping pass?
A: Root pass - first weld on the joint, Filling pass - filling the weld groove, Capping pass -
final cover of the weld
6. How can you avoid undercut and burn-through?
A: Selecting a lower amperage
7. How can you prevent welding-related injuries?
A: Using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
8. How can you avoid experiencing electric shock/s during welding
A: Correct use of PPEs, Checking of electrode holder cable and ground cable
9. What causes warpage or distortion?
A: Excessive heat input, High amperage
10. What is the effect of using a wet electrode on the weld?
A: Occurrence of porosities or small holes in the weld.
11. How can you perform activities with minimal errors?
A: Prepare all the materials and use it properly.
12. What is the cause of poor penetration?
A: Insufficient root gap
Too low welding current
Incorrect electrode angle
13. What causes warpage or distortion?
A: Wrong joint preparation
Incorrect welding techniques
Use of high amperage
14. How would you prevent welding related injuries?
 A: use appropriate PPEs
Proper handling of equipment tools and materials
15. How would you prevent the occurrence of the slag inclusion?
A: clean the base metal
Remove slag before re-starting welding