Ramsay Test Welding and Metal Working 5

Question 1

What is the function of a ground (work) clamp in arc welding?

Accepted Answer

Completes the electrical circuit back to the welder

Answer

Holds the electrode

Answer

Supplies shielding gas

Answer

Cools the weld

Question 2

Which weld position is generally the easiest to perform?

Accepted Answer

Flat position

Answer

Overhead position

Answer

Vertical position

Answer

Horizontal position

Question 3

What does annealing do to a metal?

Accepted Answer

Softens it and relieves internal stress

Answer

Hardens it permanently

Answer

Melts it completely

Answer

Adds carbon

Question 4

Which defect appears as spatter scattered around a weld bead?

Accepted Answer

Excessive spatter from wrong settings

Answer

Proper penetration

Answer

Clean fusion

Answer

Correct bead profile

Question 5

What is the main alloying element in carbon steel that affects hardness?

Accepted Answer

Carbon

Answer

Nickel

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Tin

Question 6

Why should welding be avoided near flammable materials?

Accepted Answer

Sparks and heat can ignite a fire

Answer

It weakens the weld

Answer

It cools the arc

Answer

It improves penetration

Question 7

A bevel cut on the edge of a thick plate before welding is made to do what?

Accepted Answer

Allow deeper weld penetration into the joint

Answer

Reduce the weld strength

Answer

Prevent any fusion

Answer

Make the plate thinner overall