WELDER- SEMESTER

A (THEORY MODEL QUESTION PAPER)

GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE- TRICHY 14

Total Time : 1Hrs. Total Marks: 50

1. In arc welding, eyes needed to be protected against

a. intense glare b. sparks c. infra-red rays d. infra-red and ultraviolet rays

2. In arc welding, the temperature of heat of arc is in the range

a. 1000 C to 2000 C b. 2000 C to 4000 C c. 4000 C to 6000 C d. 6000 C to 7000 C

3. Welding of steel structures on site of a building is done by

a. Spot welding b. Projection welding c. Seam welding d. Arc welding

4. In arc welding, current used is

a. A.C current of high frequency b. A.C current of low frequency c. D.C current d. all of the above

5. in arc welding, with increase of thickness of material to be welded, the welding current requirement

a. increases b. decreases c. remains same d. none of the above

6. Welded rod coated with fluxing material is used in

a. gas welding b. shielded arc welding c. D.C arc welding d. argon arc welding

7. Main criterion for selection of electrode diameter in arc welding is

a. materials to be welded b. type of welding process

c. thickness of material d. voltage used

8. Material used for coating the electrode is called

a. protective layer b. binder c. slag d. flux

9. Open circuit voltage for an arc welding is of the order of

a. 18-40 volts b. 40-95 volts c. 100-125 volts d. 130-170 volts

10. When welding is going on, are voltage is of the order of

a. 18-40 volts b. 40-95 volts c. 100-125 volts d. 130-170 volts

11. In arc welding using direct current, amount of useful arc heat at the anode and cathode respectively are

a. one third and two third b. two third and one third

c. equal d. none of the above

12. In arc welding using A.C amount of useful heat at the anode and cathode respectively are;

a. one third and two third b. two third and one third

c. equal d. none of the above

13. When the work is connected to the positive terminal and the electrode holder to the negative terminal,
the welding set up is said to have

a. straight polarity b. reversed polarity c. both (a) or (b) above d. none of the above

14. When the work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder to the positive terminal,
the welding set up is said to have
a. straight polarity b. reversed polarity c. both(a) and (b) above d. none of the above

15. In arc welding, penetration is minimum for

a. DCRP b. DCSP c. A.C d. none of .the above

16. In arc welding, penetration is deeper for

a. DCRP b. DCSP c. A.C d. none of the above

17. Welding process, in which heat is produced for welding by chemical reaction, is known as
a. gas welding b. thermit welding c. forge welding d. resistance welding

18. In thermit welding, thermit used is mixture of

a. aluminium and iron oxide b. aluminium and charcoal

c. iron oxide and charcoal d. none of the above

19. In thermit welding, aluminium oxide are mixed in the proportion

a. 1:1 b. 1:3 c. 3:1 d. 2:1

20. Thermit welding is used for

a. joining rails, truck frames and broken motor castings b. repairing broken shears
c. replacing broken gear teeth d. all of the above

21. In gas welding, flame temperature of the oxyacetylene gas used is

a. 1200.C b. 1800.C c. 2400.C d. 3200.C

22. In gas welding, maximum flame temperature occurs at

a. inner cone b. outer cone c. next of inner cone d. tip of the flame

23. Acetylene gas is stored in cylinders in

a. solid form b. liquid form c. gaseous form d. all of the above

24. Chemical used in producing acetylene gas is

a. carbon b. crushed bone c. charcoal d. none of the above

25. Low pressure acetylene is produced at the welding site by chemical reaction between water and

a. calcium chloride b. calcium carbide c. calcium carbonate d. carbon

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B (THEORY MODEL QUESTION PAPER)

GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE- TRICHY 14

Total Time : 1Hrs. Total Marks: 50

1. Black color is generally painted on

a. oxygen cylinder b. acetylene cylinder c. hydrogen cylinder d. none of the above

2. Maroon colour is generally painted on

a. oxygen cylinder b. acetylene cylinder c. hydrogen cylinder d. none of the above

3. Ratio of oxygen to acetylene for complete combustion is:

a. 1:1 b. 1.5:1 c.2:1 d. 2.5:1

4. Filler material is essentially used in

a. gas welding b. spot welding c. seam welding d. all of the above

5. Generally the oxy-acetylene welding done with

a. neutral flame b. oxidising flame c. carburizing d. all of the above

6. Neutral flame is obtained by supplying

a. equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene b. more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen

c. more volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene d. none of the above

7. Carburising flame is obtained by supplying

a. equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene b. more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen

c. more volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene d. none of the above

8. Oxidising flame is obtained by supplying

a. equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene b. more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen

c. more volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene d. none of the above

9. Neutral flame is used to weld

a. copper or brass b. cast iron c. steel d.all of the above

10. Carburising flame is used to weld

a. steel, cast iron, copper etc. b. brass and bronze/c

c. hard surfacing materials such as stellite d. all of the above

11. Oxidising flame is used to weld

a. brass b. copper c. bronze d. all of the above

12. If the weld is made from left to right, it is known as

a. fore-hand welding b. back-hand welding c. vertical welding d. none of the above

13. If the weld is made from right to left, it is known as

a. fore-hand welding b. back-hand welding c. vertical welding d. none of the above

14. Arc length in arc welding should be equal to

a. half the diameter of electrode rod b. rod diameter c. twice the rod diameter d. 2.5 times the rod diameter

15. Magnetic arc blow is

a. a recent welding technique b. used to weld hard materials

c. phenomenon of-occurrence of splatter because magnetic fields created in D.C. arc welding

d. of importance during striking of arc

16. In coated electrode In arc welding

a. both rod and coating melt simultaneously b. coating melts first and then rod melts

c. which melts first depends on polarity used d. rod melts first and then coating melts

17. In reverse polarity welding

a. electrode holder is connected to the negative and work to positive

b. electrode holder is connected to the positive and work to negative

c. work is positive and holder is earthed d. holder is positive and work is earthed

18. Melting point of the filler metal in brazing should be above

a. 420.C b. 600.C c. 800.C d. 900.C

19. Most commonly used flame in gas welding is

a. Neutral b. oxidizing c. Carburizing d. all of the above

20. Filler metal is used in

a. Electric spot welding b. Seam welding c. Projection welding d. None of the above

21. Arc length in electric arc welding is the distance between the tip of the electrode and the

a. work piece b. center of crater c. bottom of crater d. work piece minus electrode diameter

22. Material best weld able with it self is

a. stainless steel b. copper c. bronze d. mild steel

23. Oxy-acetylenes flame cuts metals by its

a. evaporation b. oxidation c. burning d. intensive oxidation

24. Gas torch is usually lighted by a friction lighter because

a. it is easier to operate and maintain b. of low initial cost

c. spark is created for very short duration d. of safety of operator

25. Arc blow occurs predominantly in a. Gas welding b. Gas cutting c. AC arc welding * d. DC arc weldingOne of

the functions of electrode coating is:

a. to increase welding current b. to stabilize the arc c. to prevent rusting d. to control arc temperature
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C (THEORY MODEL QUESTION PAPER)

GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE- TRICHY 14

Total Time : 1Hrs. Total Marks: 50

1. The starting voltage as compared to voltage during welding in manual metal arc welding is

a. same b. more c. less d. half

2. The ratio between the heat liberated at positive and negative poles in arc welding is

a. 1:1 b. 1:2 c.2:1 d. 2:3

3. The surface and sub-surface cracks in the weldment of magnetic alloys can be inspected by

a. X-ray radiography b. Eddy current testing c. Ultrasonic testing d. Magnetic particle inspection

4. In electric welding, the supply voltage generally

a. les than the welding voltage b. same as the welding voltage

c. more than the welding voltage d. none of these

5. Workshop safety is the responsibility of

a. employees only b. employers only c. employees and employers d. the work's committee

6. 116. The right way to detect the location of gas leak is to :

a. use a light match b. use a bucket of water c. use your sense of smell d. use a brush and soap solution

7. If a worker has suffered from electric — shock, he should be :

a. given an alcoholic drink b. given a cold drink c. made to walk d. kept warm and covered

8. Which out of the following is a weld defect:

a. heat-affected zone b. undercut c. penetration bead d. fusion zone

9. Which two gases from the atmosphere must be prevented from entering the weld metal ?

a. oxygen and nitrogen b. nitrogen and argon c. oxygen and argon d. none of these

10. As compared to an air-cooled welding machine, an oil cooled welding machine has a:

a. higher duty cycle b. lower duty cycle c. same duty cycle d. none of these

11. Presence of slag on the surface of molten metal: 0

a. increase its rate of cooling b. decreases the rate of cooling C. normal rate of cooling d.none of these

12. How is the arc normally restarted after it is broken ?

a. strike the arc again on the bead behind the crater and move ahead.
b. strike the arc again a little ahead of crater, work backward and then forward
13. What may happen if slag is not removed from a bead before depositing another one on it?

a. entrapped slag will refine the weld metal b. entrapped slag will weaken the weld c none of these

14.The semi-circular deposit on the welded bead is called :

a. reinforcement b. crater c. sealing run d. none of these

15. The density of slag is :

a. more than that of molten metal b. less than that of molten metal
c. same as that of molten metal d. none of these

16. Shields and helmets are made dead block in colour because

a. it gives pleasant appearance b. it increases reflection of light

c. it reduces reflection of light d. none of these

17. A depression formed at the end of weld bead is called :

a. reinforcement b. crater c. sealing run d. none of these

18. When not using, keep the electrode on a support which is:

a. insulator b. conductor c. crater d. none of these

19. The protective clothing of a welder loses its insulating property when it is :

a. dry b.wet c. conductor d. none of these

20. The metal arc welding process is

a. fusion welding b. resistance welding c. pressure welding d. forge welding

21. Walls and ceilings of welding shop should be painted such that it reflects :

a. very little ultra-violet rays b. very much ultra-violet rays c. resistance welding d. none of these

22. A welding rectifier:

a. converts A.C. to D. C b. converts D.C to A.C

c. corrects current changes d. corrects voltage changes

23. Change of polarity is possible with :

a. A.C. only b. D.C only c. A.C and D.C both d. neither A.G nor D.C

24. The most likely reason for porosity to be caused is due to :

a. incorrect electrode manipulation b. too less current

c. too high current d. damp electrodes

25. One of the functions of electrode coating

a. to increase welding current b. to stabilize the arc

c. to prevent rusting d. to control arc temperature
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D (THEORY MODEL QUESTION PAPER)

GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE- TRICHY 14

Total Time : 1Hrs. Total Marks: 50

1. The size of an electrode is designated by

a. diameter of core wire b. overall diameter c. length of electrode d. none of these

2. Buckling and bowing due to heat from welding is called :

a. distortion b. contraction c. over heat d. none of these

3. On acetylene gas systems, left threads are used :

a. on torches only b. on hoses only c. on cylinders only d. throughout

4. Which out of the following gases when combined with oxygen gives the highest LA temperature flame?

a. Hydrogen b. Natural gas c. Propane d. Acetylene

5. The purpose for which regulators are used on high pressure oxy-acetylene welding system is :

a. to increase the velocity of gas b. to reduce the cylinder pressure to working pressure
c. to control the temperature f flame d. to purity the gas before it reaches the

6. On high pressure oxygen connections, oil or grease should not be used for the following reason:

a. spanner may slip b. explosion may be caused c. connections may become loose d. connection may foul.

7. The principle of mixing chamber of injector type blowpipe is based upon the :

a. Archemedes' principle b. Venturi principle c. Hooke's Law d. none of these

8. If a high pressure oxygen jet is directed on to a red hot M.S. plate, it causes :

a. melting of metal b. endothermic reaction c. chemical reaction d. none of these

9. Which is the fuel gas used for underwater cutting below 10 m?

a. Hydrogen b. Propane c. Acetylene d. none of these

10. What is indicated by the "drag” lines the kerf wall ?

a. speed of cutting b. nozzle size c. oxygen pressure d. height of nozzle

11. The reason for making nozzle from copper or copper alloys is :

a. it can be easily machined b. it is easy to work

c. it dissipates heat quickly d. none of these

12. What type of flame is used for acetylene cutting of steel ?

a. neutral b. oxidizing c. carburising d. none of these

13. For capillary attraction, the gap should be:

a. narrow b. wide c none of these

14. A brazing or bronze welding filler must melt at a temperature :

a. above that of parent metal b. below that of parent metal

c. same as that of parent metal d. none of these

15. A corrosive flux is not used on electrical assemblies because:

a. it may cause fire b. it may bum fingers c. it may cause explosion d. it may corrode the joint

16. The type of flame which is used for gas i welding of copper is :

a. neutral b. oxidizing c. carburizing d. none of these

17. 155. Tip size for welding of copper plates as compared to that for same thickness of steel is:

a. smaller b. larger c. same d. none of these

18. What is usually done if electrode sticks to the plate ?

a. to wait till it becomes red hot and melts b. to free it immediately by a quick and twisting motion
c. none of these

19. 160. In bend test, the metal on the outside

a. twisted b. stretched c. buckled d. none of these

20. Weld metal is not ductile, it if during bend test

a. gets icnce, b. gets thinner c. fractures d. none of these

21. Ohm's law says :

a. voltage :s proportional to resistance b. current is proportional to resistance

c. current is proportional to voltage

22. Which is stronger

a. soldered joint b. brazed joint c. none of these

23. What does percussion welding require in place of welding transformer ?

a. AC transformer b. DC generator c. the electrostatic capacitor d. none of these

24. Welding machine ____ the line voltage.

a. increases b. decreases
c. short arc done d. none of these

25. Which is more stable arc

a. long arc b. medium arc

c. short arc d. none of these
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E (THEORY MODEL QUESTION PAPER)

GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE- TRICHY 14

Total Time : 1Hrs. Total Marks: 50

1. Which is less susceptible to arc blow ?

a. AC b. DC c. both d. none of these

2. Melting point of Copper

a. 1030°C b. 1082°C c. 1083°C d. 1063°C

3. What type of distortion is likely to be caused if two plates are welded to form tee ?

a. longitudinal b. transverse c. angular d. none of these

4. Which type of blow pipe is used with DA? .

a. injector type b. non injector type c. both d. none of these

5. Acetylene gas is stored in the cylinder in the form of

a. liquid b. solid c. gaseous d. none of these

6. Name the general purpose brazing flux

a. Borax b. Acidic c. Basic d. none of these

7. What type of Copper is best suitable for welding

a. copper b. copper alloy c. deoxidised copper d. none of these

8. Flame used for gas welding of Brass

a. Neutral flame b. oxidizing flame c. carburizing flame d. none of these

9. What is the colour of aluminium ?

a. white b. silver gray c. silvery white d. silver

10. Which is easier in Aluminium to

a. solder b. welding c. brazing d. a & b both

11. 5G position in pipe welding contains

a. alt the four position b. except flat position c. except vertical position d. except horizontal position

12. Size of weld machine is determined by

a. output voltage b. output ampere c. input voltage d. input current

13. Minimum voltage required for establishing arc in DC machine ?

a. 30 volts b. 40 volts c. 60 volts d. 70 volts

14. In arc welding, the thicker the plate, the _______ the current needed.

a. lower b. higher c. same d. both a & b

15. The type of electrodes that are most . prone to the danger of moisture pick up is

a. Retile coated b. basic coated c. cellulose d. none of these

16. The position in which it is easiest to weld

a. flat b. vertical c. horizontal d. a & b both

17. The density of slug is _____ than that of moiten iron

a. less b. more c. same d. none of these

18. Under cut is caused by

a. excess current b. excess voltage c. low current d. low voltage

19. Solubility of acetylene is ______ acetone than in water.

a. less b. more c. same d. none of these

20. Oxygen cylinder is painted in

a.black b. maroon c. red d. none of these

21. A chemical reaction is said exothermic means

a. absorb heat b. liberate heat c. no heat d. none of these

22. Specific gravity of pure calcium carbide is –

a. 2.22 b.2.12 c. 2.02 d. 2.23

23. In leftward welding the filler wire_____ blow pipe ?

a. leads b. follows c. a & b both d. none of these

24. Excess acetylene produces

a. neutral b. oxidisingp c. carbufizing d. none of these

25. Oxygen coupling has a _____ hand thread

a. square b. right c. left d. none of these