SMAW Test

SMAW
Post-Test
Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global, Inc. 1 E- Date: 06/28/21

SMAW Post-Test
1. What does SMAW stand for?

a. Student Manual Arc Welding b. Shielded Manual Arc Welding
c. Shielded Metal Arc Welding d. Self Manual Arc Welding
2. The majority of SMAW welding is done using what two polarities?

a. AC b. DC+
c. DC- d. It doesn’t matter
3. The recommended power source for SMAW welding is what type?

a. Variable Voltage b. Constant Voltage
c. AC d. Constant Current
4. The AWS classification of SMAW electrode, E7018-H4R, what does the “E”
stand for?
a. Element b. Electrode
c. Energy d. Electricity
5. Which is not a fix to arc blow?

a. Weld Away from Ground b. Decrease Current (Amperage)
c. Increase Current (Amperage) d. Weld Toward the Ground
6. The AWS classification of SMAW electrode, E7018-H4R, what does the “R”
stand for?
a. Corrosion Resistance b. CTOD Properties
c. Moisture Resistance d. Charpy V-Notch Properties
7. The AWS classification of SMAW electrode, E7024, what does the “2” stand
for?
a. Flat / Horizontal Position b. All Positions
c. Tensile Strength d. Moisture Resistance
8. If an inverter power supply operates at 20,000 Hz, how fast does a chopper
machine operate?
a. 50/60 Hz b. 120 Hz
c. 2,000 Hz d. 20,000 Hz
9. A machine has a duty cycle of 300 Amps @ 20%. How long can you weld at
300 Amps continuously before the machine shuts down?
a. 6 Minutes b. 4 Minutes
c. 2 Minutes d. None of the Above
10. What SMAW rod is known as the "Code Rod"?

a. E6011 b. E6013
c. E7018 d. E7024

11. What is the device inside the power supply that changes AC to DC?
a. Rectifier b. Transformer
c. Inverter d. Choke
12. In most inverters, what is used to increase the frequency of the incoming line
signal of 50/60 Hz up to that of the inverter at 20,000 Hz?
a. FET b. WBT
c. CBT d. IGBT
13. To reduce the risk of hydrogen cracking, which electrode would you select?
a. E7014 b. E7018
c. E7024 d. E7010
14. What is not a safety concern when welding with the SMAW process?
a. Electrical Hazard b. Fire or Explosion
c. Arc Radiation d. None of the Above
15. An IGBT is called what?

a. Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor b. Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistor
c. Insulated Gate Bipolar Transducer d. Isolated Gate Bipolar Transducer
16. In SMAW welding, what does "Hot Start" do?

a. Provides current during welding when more penetration is needed.
b. Provides an additional boost of current when striking the arc.
c. Makes the arc softer.
d. Makes the arc crisper.
17. Notch toughness is one requirement for some structural applications

especially those in seismic areas. What does notch toughness do?
a. Welds of high notch toughness have less discontinuities than those without.
b. Welds of high notch toughness have greater resistance to cracking due to rapidly
applied loads.
c. Welds with high notch toughness have minimum tensile strengths of 80,000 psi
and maximum low hydrogen levels of 4 ml/100 grams of weld metal.
d. Welds with high notch toughness are multiple pass, deep groove welds.
18. For improved impact properties, select the correct electrode?

a. E7018 b. E7014
c. E7024 d. E7018-1
19. What electrode is not used to weld vertical down?

a. E7018 b. E6013
c. E6010 d. E6011

20. What technique is often associated with E6010 electrodes?
a. Stringer b. Whip
c. Wiggle d. Shakes
21. An E7014 electrode has what % iron powder in its coating?

a. 50% b. 40%
c. 30% d. 20%
22. Which of the following is a "fast-fill" electrode?

a. E7010 b. E7024
c. E7014 d. E7028
23. C.T.O.D. is a all weld metal fatique test that some SMAW electrodes pass.
What does CTOD stand for?
a. Cracked Tensile Over Displacement b. Crack Tip Opening Displacement
c. Critical Test On Drilling Platforms d. Charpy Test On Discontinuities
24. The AWS classification of SMAW electrode, E7018-H4R, what does the “H4”
stand for?
a. 4 mg of Hydrogen per 100 ml of Weld Metal
b. 4 ml of Hydrogen per 100 mg of Weld Metal
c. 4 ml of Hydrogen per 100 g of Weld Metal
d. 4 ml of Hydrogen per 1,000g of Weld Metal
25. What is not a function of the coating elements found in SMAW welding
electrodes?
a. Provide mechanical and metallurgical properties of the weld deposit
b. Shield the molten metal from oxygen and nitrogen
c. Keep the arc established when using direct current
d. Produce a slag coverage to protect the solidifying weld metal

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What does SMAW stand for and what are the two main polarities used?

What does SMAW stand for and what are the two main polarities used?

What type of power source is recommended for SMAW welding and what does the 'E' stand for in an electrode classification?

What type of power source is recommended for SMAW welding and what does the 'E' stand for in an electrode classification?

SMAW

Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global, Inc. 1 E- Date: 06/28/21

1. What does SMAW stand for?

2. The majority of SMAW welding is done using what two polarities?

3. The recommended power source for SMAW welding is what type?

5. Which is not a fix to arc blow?

10. What SMAW rod is known as the "Code Rod"?

Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global, Inc. 2 E- Date: 06/28/21

15. An IGBT is called what?

16. In SMAW welding, what does "Hot Start" do?

17. Notch toughness is one requirement for some structural applications

18. For improved impact properties, select the correct electrode?

19. What electrode is not used to weld vertical down?

Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global, Inc. 3 E- Date: 06/28/21

21. An E7014 electrode has what % iron powder in its coating?

22. Which of the following is a "fast-fill" electrode?

Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global, Inc. 4 E- Date: 06/28/21

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