Question 1

Explain how to thread FCAW wire.

Accepted Answer

Cut off the end of the electrode wire if...

Question 2

Backing strips used in root passes are usually made from a piece of metal that is ____ thick and ____ wide.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 inch, 1/4 inch
B)   1/2 inch, 2 inches
C)   1/2 inch, 1 inch
D)   1/4 inch, 1 inch

Question 3

A small molten weld pool can be achieved by using ____ current settings and ____ traveling speeds

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A)   lower, slower
B)   lower, faster
C)   higher, slower
D)   higher, faster

Question 4

A major skill requirement for making consistently accurate FCA welds is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   knowing your skill limitations
B)   not to drink coffee because it can cause your hand to shake too much
C)   the ability to set up the welding system
D)   to use smaller diameter electrode wire sizes

Question 5

How is a plate prepared for a plug weld?

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A)   The edge of the plate is ground smooth.
B)   The top plate is hammered flat onto the bottom plate.
C)   A hole is cut or drilled in the top plate.
D)   It is tack welded along the side near the hole to be welded.

Question 6

Explain why proper set up of an FCA weld station is important.

Accepted Answer

Setup of the FCA weld station is the key...

Question 7

Which of the following is true of thin-gauge welding?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is rarely done with fillet welds.
B)   It usually uses a butt-type joint.
C)   It is rarely used to join a thin member to a thicker member.
D)   It is the type of weld used to put panels in frames.

Question 8

What is an advantage of making a square-groove weld?

Accepted Answer

A)   The welds are more uniform in width.
B)   It is easier to follow the joint and make straight welds.
C)   You never need to use any weave to make the weld.
D)   Less heat input in the joint means less distortion.

Question 9

The ____ pass establishes the depth of weld metal penetration.

Accepted Answer

A)   root
B)   filler
C)   cover
D)   guard

Question 10

How much should stringer beads overlap on a filler pass?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 to 20%
B)   25 to 5-%
C)   60% or more
D)   The edge should not overlap at all.

Question 11

What is the advantage of cutting out old FCA practice welds?

Accepted Answer

A)   So the practice plates can be reused.
B)   To give you more practice with a cutting torch.
C)   To make the pieces of scrap smaller and easier to recycle.
D)   It is a way of making your practice weld smaller and lighter to carry in your backpack.

Question 12

The ____ pass is used to fill the groove with weld metal.

Accepted Answer

A)   root
B)   filler
C)   cover
D)   guard

Question 13

Why do some wire reels have covers?

Accepted Answer

A)   To keep the wire from slipping off of the reel and tangling each time the wire feed stops.
B)   To protect them from dirt and dust.
C)   So it will be easier to rewind the wire after your test runs have been completed.
D)   It makes it easier to install new wire reels when needed.

Question 14

The welding wire conduit must be securely attached to the gas diffuser and ____ to prevent wire jams caused by misalignment.

Accepted Answer

A)   solenoid
B)   gun lead
C)   contact tube
D)   power source

Question 15

Base plate cracking can be controlled by placing ____________________ in the joint before welding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Base plate cracking can be controlled by...

Question 16

The backing strip should be ____ longer than the base plates to serve as startup and runoff tabs for the weld.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 inch
B)   2 inches
C)   3 inches
D)   4 inches

Question 17

What can happen if the plates of a tee joint are held tightly together?

Accepted Answer

A)   The joint overall tolerance may not be within specifications.
B)   Underbead cracking or lamellar tearing can occur.
C)   It makes it more difficult to see the root weld.
D)   The root of the weld may not have 100% fusion.

Question 18

Faster travel speed and/or slightly wider weave patterns can be used to control the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Faster travel speed and/or slightly wider weave...

Question 19

A weld that is high and has little or no fusion is too ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A weld that is high and has...

Question 20

Which of the following is true of weld penetration into the base metal at the start of a bead?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be obtained by using a quick start.
B)   It can be obtained by quickly reversing the weld direction.
C)   It is not possible for the start of the weld to have deep penetration.
D)   Excess heat prevents deep penetration.

Exam 13: Flux Cored Arc Welding

Which of the following is true of thin-gauge welding?

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What is the advantage of cutting out old FCA practice welds?

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What can happen if the plates of a tee joint are held tightly together?

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A small molten weld pool can be achieved by using ____ current settings and ____ traveling speeds

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The ____ pass establishes the depth of weld metal penetration.

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How is a plate prepared for a plug weld?

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A major skill requirement for making consistently accurate FCA welds is ________________.

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A weld that is high and has little or no fusion is too ____________________.

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The backing strip should be ____ longer than the base plates to serve as startup and runoff tabs for the weld.

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What is an advantage of making a square-groove weld?

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How much should stringer beads overlap on a filler pass?

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Explain why proper set up of an FCA weld station is important.

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Explain how to thread FCAW wire.

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The ____ pass is used to fill the groove with weld metal.

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The welding wire conduit must be securely attached to the gas diffuser and ____ to prevent wire jams caused by misalignment.

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Base plate cracking can be controlled by placing ____________________ in the joint before welding.

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Backing strips used in root passes are usually made from a piece of metal that is ____ thick and ____ wide.

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Faster travel speed and/or slightly wider weave patterns can be used to control the ____________________.

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Why do some wire reels have covers?

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Which of the following is true of weld penetration into the base metal at the start of a bead?

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