NC 1 WRITTEN EXAM

Meaning:
Heat – Affected- Zone (HAZ) =>> is the area of base material, either a metal or
a thermoplastic, which is not melted but has had its microstructure and properties
altered by welding or heat intensive cutting operations.

1. The figure 1 in the symbol E6013 signifies

A. tensile strength
B. welding position
C. material thickness
D. maximum weld length

1. Which of the following mathematical computations is correct?

A. 13 + 19 + 56 = 87
B. 14 + 20 + 57 = 90
C. 15 + 21 + 58 = 94
D. 16 + 22 + 59 = 98

2. What is the equivalent of 1/8 inch in millimeters (mm)?

A. 3.2 mm
B. 3.5 mm
C. 3.6 mm
D. 4.0 mm

3. If there are 30 pieces of electrode in one kilogram and you need 120 pieces, how
much electrode will you buy?
A. 2 kgs
B. 3 kgs
C. 4 kgs
D. 5 kgs

4. When setting up welding machine for straight polarity, the welding cable with
electrode holder is connected to

A. positive terminal of the welding machine

B. negative terminal of the welding machine
C. the main circuit breaker
D. generator

5. Which of the following material is NOT an electrical conductor?

A. Copper tubes
B. Cast iron pipes
C. PVC pipes
D. Aluminum pipes

6. In welding machines, alternating current is converted to direct current through a

A. transformer
B. rectifier
C. capacitor
 D. variable resistor

7. The term straight polarity (DCSP) is also known as

A. electrode negative (DCEN)
B. electrode positive (DCEP)
C. alternating current
D. pulsating current

8. What does the dimension arrow in the figure refers to?

A. Groove space
B. Root face
C. Root gap
D. Thickness

9. The figure shows an I-beam viewed from the top. What do you call the dotted
line?
A. Faded line
B. Break line
C. Hidden line
D. Reference line

10. In a material specification indicating a 12mm x 3,000mm x 6,000mm MS plate,

what does the letters “MS” means?
A. Manganese steel
B. Medium steel
C. Mild steel
D. Mar steel

11. What is the thickness of plate B in the figure (marked with a question)?
A. 65 mm
B. 70 mm A 125 mm
195 mm
C. 85 mm B ?
D. 330 mm

12. The Welding Procedure Specifications consist of the following:

A. Essential variable
B. Non-essential variable
C. Supplementary essential variable when required
D. All of the above

13. Which of the following can cause poor penetration and incomplete fusion in
welding?
A. temperature is too hot
B. gap between two plates is too small
C. improper electrode size and type
D. improper manipulating of the electrode
14. When the plate is placed in an approximately horizontal plane and the weld
deposited from the underside, welding is set up for
A. flat position
B. horizontal position
C. vertical position
D. overhead position
15. Preheating of joint before welding is performed to
A. minimize distortion
B. prevent crack
C. prevent rapid cooling of the weld
D. all of the above
16. When a rectangular piece of metal is heated at the center
A. the longer sides become a little longer
B. the longer sides become a little shorter
C. all sides become a little longer
D. all sides become a little shorter
17. When a piece of G.I. wire is heated at one end, the other end also becomes hot
mainly because of its
A. mechanical properties
B. chemical properties
C. thermal conductivity
D. electrical conductivity

18. Welded test plates normally warp or distort because of

A. heat affected zone
B. thermal contraction
C. thermal expansion
D. thermal conductivity

19. The property of metal or steel which resists indentation or penetration

A. hardness
B. ductility
C. toughness
D. brittleness

20. Which of the following properties of metals resists forces acting to pull the metal
apart?
A. Tensile strength
B. Elasticity
C. Stress
D. Compressive strength

21. The main purpose of the flux coating on electrodes is to

A. provide shielding gas during welding
B. protect the electrode from rust
 C. improve the strength of the weld
D. reduce distortion

22. Stress relieving is conducted on a weld joint

A. before welding
B. during welding
C. after welding
D. before and after welding
23. Which of the following electrode is not recommended for welding in all position?
A. E7018
B. E7016
C. E7024
D. All of the above
24. Stress relieving is a thermal treatment used to make the weld and HAZ area
A. brittle
B. ductile
C. hard
D. all of the above

25. A welding technique wherein the increments of welding are deposited opposite
the direction of progression is called
A. downhill welding
B. uphill welding
C. back-step welding
D. counter welding

26. The material being added in making a welded, brazed, or soldered joint is called
A. shielding gas
B. base metal
C. filler metal
D. back weld

27. Which of the following power sources DOES NOT provide direct current (DC)?
A. Engine-driven welding machine
B. Motor generator
C. Transformer type welding machine
D. Transformer-rectifier type welding machine

28. Welding wherein the entire welding operation is performed and controlled by
hand is known as
A. manual welding
B. semi-automatic welding
C. machine welding
D. automatic welding
29. There are how many basic types of weld joints?
A. Three
 B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
30. Which of the following electrodes is a “deep penetration” type of electrode?
A. E6010
B. E7018
C. E8018-B2
D. E9016-B3
31. A tempil stick is used to measure
A. distance
B. pressure
C. temperature
D. depth
32. Which of the following weld defects DOES NOT have any tolerance for
acceptance?
A. Crack
B. Porosity
C. Slag inclusion
D. Undercut
33. The most probable cause for slag inclusion is
A. insufficient shielding
B. insufficient interpass cleaning
C. insufficient preheating
D. presence of oil or moisture
34. The most common cause of undercut in a weld is too
A. high an arc
B. high a current
C. short an arc
D. low a current
35. Slag inclusions in the weld occur due to
A. improper choice of size of electrode
B. wrong polarity
C. improper root penetration
D. failure to clean the weld properly
36. Which section of ASME codes governs qualification of welders and welding
procedures?
A. ASME XI
B. ASMEVIII
C. ASME IX
D. ASME V
37. Which of the following reference code is normally used for structural welding
work?
A. ASME V
B. API 1104
C. AWS D1.1
D. ASME II
38. At what height from the ground is safety belt required?
A. 4 ft.
B. 6 ft.
C. 8 ft.
D. 10 ft.
39. Which of the following materials is a “fire retardant”?
A. Plywood
B. Lawanit
C. Asbestos blanket
D. Tarpaulin canvass
40. The most serious danger from exposure to welding arc is
A. Beta-rays
B. Gamma-rays
C. Ultra-violet rays
D. X-rays
Matching Type
Directions : Listed in the two columns below are common tools and materials used in
welding. Write the letter of your choice in the answer sheet provided.
Use CAPITAL letter only.

USE / APPLICATION TOOLS / MATERIALS

1. Electrode used in arc gouging

A. Carbon brush

2. Protects eyes from arc radiation

B. Carbon rod

3. Repair/replace cuts/damages on cable

insulation C. Dark glass

4. Protect entry of falling hot slags/spatters

D. Face shield

5. Wearable part of electric grinders E. Leggings

6. Keeps electrode warm at workplace

F. Portable oven

G. Regulators

H. Rubber tape

I. Rubber shoes

J. Stationary oven
Other information:

What are the basic type of weld joints?

Ans: There are five(5) different basic types
of welded joints for bringing two parts
together for joining. Five types of welded
joints are:
1. Butt joint
2. Corner joint
3. Lap joint
4. Tee-joint
5. Edge joint

WELIDING CODES AND STANDARDS

 SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers
 API – American Petroleum Institute
 ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 AWS – American Welding Society
 ISO – International Standard Organization

What is Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)?

- An arc welding process that produces coalescence of material by heating/fusion,
them with an arc between a covered electrode and a work piece, shielding is
obtained from decomposition of the electrode cover. Pressure is not used, and a
filler metal is obtained from the electrode.

What is Electrode?
- Is a coated ROD that is circulated of flux cover.

Essential to Obtain Quality weld

- Correct Electrode
- Correct Current
- Correct Arc Length
- Correct Travel Speed
- Correct Electrode Handle
- Correct Body Position

Five advantage of stick welding

- Easy to use
- Strong weld
- Low cost

Parts of Electrodes
- Core wire
- Flux coating

- E 60 1 1
- E - means Electrode
- 60 First two digit - allowable minimum tensile strength of the weld in thousand
per square inch (PSI)
- 1 Third digit – Welding position
 - 1 Forth digit – type of current to be used and kinds of coating.

5Ss in Japan
1. SEIRI – SORT – Take out unnecessary items and dispose
2. SEITON – SYSTEMATIZE – Arrange necessary items in
good order for use
3. SEISO – SWEEP – Clean your workshop
4. SEIKETSU – SANITIZE – Maintain high standard of
housekeeping
5. SHITSUKE – SELF DISCIPLINE – Do things spontaneously
without being told or ordered.

SUGGESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR DEMONSTRATION /

OBSERVATION WITH ORAL QUESTIONING.

The candidate should answer the following questions:

1. High wind velocity can cause porosities in weld. What must be done to prevent this
from happening?

Answer: if welding in windy area can not be avoided, wind shield or barrier should be
installed.
2. What are the welding parameters that must be considered to produce quality weld?

Answer:
 Current setting
 Length of arc
 Angle of electrode
 Manipulation of electrode (Weave or stringer)
 Speed of travel
3. What is the ideal length of arc? What is the effect to long arc?
Answer:
 Arc length should not exceed the diameter of the core of the electrode.
 Excessively long arc increases voltage and produce spatter, low deposition
rate, undercuts and maybe porosity
4. What is the effect on the weld if the electrode is held too closely to the material
being welded?
Answer: Holding the electrode too closely decreases welding voltage, creating an
erratic arc that may extinguish itself or cause the rod to freeze, as well as produces a
weld bead with a high crown.
5. How would you prevent welding related injuries?
Answer:
 Use appropriate welding PPEs
 Proper handling of equipment, tools and materials
 Awareness to safety practices
6. How would you avoid electric shock during welding?
Answer:
 Ground all electrical equipment and the workpiece
 Use the recommended cable size
 Follow safety standards
 Wear insulated gloves when adjusting equipment
7. What should be done to prevent warpage or distortion?

Answer:
 Do not over weld * Anticipate shrinkage forces
 Use intermittent welding
 Use as few weld passes as possible
 Use backstep welding
8. What causes warpage or distortion?

Answer:
 Distortion is a weld results from the expansion and contraction of the weld
metal and adjacent base metal during the cooling cycle of the welding process.

9. What is the cause of poor penetration and incomplete fusion?

Answer:
 Insufficient root gap * Too low welding current * Too slow travel
speed
 Incorrect electrode angle
10. What is stress-relieving and Why is it performed?

Answer: Stress-relieving means-controlled heating of the weldment to an elevated

temperature followed by controlled cooling. Stress-relieving is one way of removing
shrinkage forces after welding in order to minimize distortion.

11. What are the advantages of SMAW process?

Answer:
 Equipment used is simple, inexpensive and portable
 Electrode provides and regulates own flux
 Lower sensitivity to wind and drafts than gas shielded welding process
 All position capability
12. How would you prevent the occurrence of slag inclusion and undercut?
Answer:
 Insufficient cleaning of weld causes slag inclusion
 High current causes undercuts
13. What factors must be considered in the selection of electrodes?
Answer:
 Be sure electrode will operate on welding current being used
 Electrode must match base metal properties
 Electrode must be of appropriate size for the job

14. What is back step welding and Why is this technique applied?
Answer:
Back step welding is performed to minimize or prevent distortion and is
accomplished by welding in segments. If the general progression of welding is
from left to right, each bead segment is deposited from right to left.