Introduction to Welding Exam Review

Course Introduction

Introduction to Welding is a foundational course designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of welding. The course covers essential topics such as welding safety, equipment operation, interpreting blueprints, and the properties of different metals. Students gain hands-on experience with various welding processes, including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Emphasis is placed on proper safety procedures, quality workmanship, and developing the manual skills necessary for successful welds. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue further training or entry-level positions in the welding industry.

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Blueprint Reading for Welders 9th Edition by A.E. Bennett

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Chapter 1: Basic Lines and Views

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Q1) All views have a particular position with respect to each other, and have either a horizontal or vertical alignment.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

Q2) The ____ break line is a heavy, irregular line drawn freehand. A) phantom B) cutting C) long D) short Answer: D

Q3) A(n) ____________________ line is a thick solid line. Answer: object

Q4) The ____________________ view usually gives the best indication of the shape and detail of an object. Answer: front

Q5) A(n) ____________________ line is a light, broken line made up of a series of one long and two short dashes. Answer: phantom

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Chapter 2: Sketching

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Q1) An isometric sketch has all of its surfaces shown at ____° angles.

A) 15

B) 30

C) 45

D) 60

Answer: B

Q2) The extent of the receding lines in oblique sketching is about ____ the length that would be shown for an orthographic drawing.

A) one-fourth

B) one-third

C) one-half

D) two-thirds

Answer: C

Q3) For sketching isometric circles, the same basic techniques are applied as for sketching a regular circle.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

Q4) Oblique sketches may require the sketching of oblique ____________________.

Answer: circles

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Chapter 3: Notes and Specifications

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Q1) The mechanical drawing sheet identified by the letter ____ is 22" by 34".

A) A

B) B

C) D

D) E

Answer: C

Q2) When a note specifies the material required, the welding process to be used, the type and size of electrode, and/or the kind and size of welding rod, it is called a ____.

A) specification

B) measurement

C) design

D) condition

Answer: A

Q3) The mechanical drawing sheet identified by the letter ____________________ is 11" by 22".

Answer: C

Q4) A(n) ____________________ explains, specifies, or refers to the material and/or process needed to make the part.

Answer: note

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Chapter 4: Dimensions

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Q1) U.S. Customary linear dimensions may be given as whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

A)True

B)False

Q2) Drawings for machining operations use ____ fractions.

A) decimal

B) whole number

C) fractional

D) interval

Q3) If no tolerance is given on a print, it can be assumed that extremely accurate sizes must be calculated.

A)True

B)False

Q4) Dimensions give the sizes needed to fabricate the part.

A)True

B)False

Q5) ____________________ dimensioning is used on drawings to permit the manufacture of parts in either unit of measurement, depending upon their application and/or where they will be marketed.

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Chapter 5: Bill of Materials

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Q1) The designer/drafter is seldom required to prepare a list or bill of materials along with weldment drawings.

A)True

B)False

Q2) Bills of materials may be included as a part of a ____.

A) Summary Sheet

B) Project Summary Worksheet

C) Project Worksheet

D) Project Summary

Q3) The list or bill of materials enables some other person, such as a stockroom attendant, a welder's helper, or the operator of flamecutting equipment, to cut or otherwise prepare the various stock pieces needed to fabricate the object.

A)True

B)False

Q4) Low carbon steel has a carbon content of ____.

A) .30% and less

B) .30% to .50%

C) .50% to .90%

D) .80% to 1.50%

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Chapter 6: Structural Shapes

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Q1) Nominal sizes are an actual size.

A)True

B)False

Q2) Standard beams (or I-beams) are identified by the letter "____."

A) I

B) M

C) S

D) W

Q3) There are four basic types of pipes.

A)True

B)False

Q4) There are two basic types of tubing: ____.

A) standard and thinwall

B) standard and extra strong

C) strong and thinwall

D) normal and thinwall

Q5) Plate thickness is given as a common fraction of an inch.

A)True

B)False

Q6) The ____________________ specification is given in pounds per linear foot.

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Chapter 7: Other Views

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Q1) The development of the auxiliary view is sometimes shown by lines projected ___________________ from the slanted surface.

Q2) The auxiliary view represents a view of the slanted surface from a position ____ to an object.

A) at acute angles

B) at left angles

C) at right angles

D) parallel

Q3) It is possible that lines representing two different surfaces of an object shown in one view would, when shown in another view, appear as one line.

A)True

B)False

Q4) Dimensions shown on the developed view include any ____ necessary for bending or rolling.

A) calculations

B) variations

C) allowances

D) variances

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Chapter 8: Sections

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Q1) ____________________ lines are used to indicate the imaginary cut surface of a half section.

Q2) Half sections are used primarily to show the interior construction details of ____ parts.

A) similar

B) congruent

C) parallel

D) symmetrical

Q3) A revolved section of a shape is a cross section that has been turned (revolved) ____.

A) 45°

B) 75°

C) 90°

D) 180°

Q4) Surfaces of thin materials shown in section are always indicated by section lines.

A)True

B)False

Q5) The cut surface of a cross section is represented by ____________________ lines.

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Chapter 9: Detail, Assembly, and Subassembly Prints

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Q1) ____ are usually omitted to simplify reading of the assembly print.

A) Broken lines

B) Temporary lies

C) Assembly lines

D) Scale lines

Q2) A(n) ____ print is used as a guide for assembling finished parts.

A) scale

B) build

C) working

D) assembly

Q3) A(n) ____ print contains all the information needed to make a part.

A) detail

B) assembly

C) construction

D) labor

Q4) When a unit consists of several parts, and they are to be shown on one print, each part must be ____________________.

Q5) Detail prints include only that information that applies to welding operations.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 10: Welding Symbols and Abbreviations

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Q1) When the letters "____" are found in the tail of the arrow, a complete joint penetration weld is required regardless of the type of weld or joint preparation that is used.

A) CJP

B) CPJ

C) CPR

D) JPC

Q2) The standard welding symbol consists of ____.

A) a reference line

B) an arrow and a reference line

C) a reference line, an arrow, and a tail

D) an arrow

Q3) Certain operations require a specific welding process, a particular type of electrode, or other information necessary to complete the weld.

A)True

B)False

Q4) When a(n) ____________________ symbol is used, an abbreviation for the method of finish may be included.

Q5) Welds not made in the shop are identified as ____ welds.

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Chapter 11: Basic Joints for Weldment Fabrications

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Q1) The design of the weld and/or the groove is usually the function of the

Q2) The flare ____ joints are used in weldments of heavier gage materials where one or two of the members have a curved shape.

A) corner

B) scarf

C) edge

D) bevel

Q3) The ____________________ joint is used for brazed weldments.

Q4) ____ flange joints are used for light metals.

A) Edge

B) Scarf

C) Bevel

D) V-groove

Q5) The design of the structure may require a joint spacing or root opening (gap) between members being welded.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 12: Fillet Welds

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Q1) In a fillet weld symbol, the two legs are assumed to be equal in size unless otherwise specified.

A)True

B)False

Q2) Each short weld in intermittent welding is called a(n) ____.

A) increment

B) increase

C) step

D) change

Q3) Specific lengths of fillet welds can be described by placing the symbols in conjunction with the ____ lines of the drawing.

A) reference

B) dimension

C) weld

D) control

Q4) When the ____ symbol is used, a length dimension is not needed.

A) weld-all-around

B) weld-around

C) weld-full

D) weld-completely

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Chapter 13: Groove Welds

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Q1) If a weld is shown without a dimension, the size or depth of the weld is assumed to be equal to the thickness of the pieces.

A)True

B)False

Q2) A joint with a groove weld may include a requirement for joint gouging.

A)True

B)False

Q3) ____ is the removal of base and weld metal from the other side of a joint that has been groove welded.

A) Front gouging

B) Back gouging

C) Back filling

D) Back notching

Q4) In the bevel groove welds, only one of the two members is ____________________ or beveled.

Q5) The ____ is the depth of the material actually included and fused in the weld.

A) groove size

B) groove depth

C) joint depth

D) groove weld size

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Chapter 14: Back or Backing and Melt Thru Welds

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Q1) A ____ weld is distinguished from a backing weld only by its sequence of application with respect to the face side of the groove weld.

A) front

B) back

C) fill

D) groove

Q2) A back or backing weld is easily distinguished when a multiple ____ line is used.

A) dimension

B) join

C) reference

D) extension

Q3) A height of reinforcement dimension is placed to the ____ of the melt-thru symbol.

A) left

B) right

C) bottom

D) top

Q4) The ____________________ weld is applied first and then the groove weld is made.

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Chapter 15: Plug and Slot Welds

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Q1) A(n) ____________________ weld symbol is used to designate a fillet weld in a round or slotted hole.

Q2) If a method of postweld finish is also to be specified, it is placed ____ the contour symbol.

A) above or below

B) left

C) right

D) above

Q3) When the weld symbol for plug or slot weld is located below the reference line, the hole is in the arrow side member of the joint.

A)True

B)False

Q4) When two or more members are welded to another member by means of a plug weld, the joint or joints to be welded are shown by a(n) ____________________ drawing.

Q5) Plug welds and slot welds are identified by the same symbol, except that the plug weld symbol has a diameter symbol placed on its right side.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 16: Surfacing Welds

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Q1) The direction of welding may be indicated by a note in the ____ of the welding symbol.

A) head

B) arrow

C) tail

D) line

Q2) A surfacing weld is used to ____ a surface.

A) build up

B) smooth out

C) lower

D) diminish

Q3) When a specific height is not desired, a dimension is not given.

A)True

B)False

Q4) The single element shown when the entire surface is to be built up is the ____ of the buildup of the weld deposit.

A) minimum thickness

B) maximum thickness

C) minimum density

D) maximum density

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Chapter 17: Edge Welds

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Q1) Dimensions that may be added to the edge weld symbol are size, length, and spacing (pitch of intermittent welds).

A)True

B)False

Q2) The edge weld symbol may be shown having an arrow side, other side, or both sides significance.

A)True

B)False

Q3) An edge weld symbol may also be applied to an edge ____________________.

Q4) The edge weld symbol may only be used in conjunction with flare-groove and flare-bevel symbols.

A)True

B)False

Q5) The flare V-groove and flare-bevel groove symbols are used in combination with the edge weld symbol to ____________________ the welded joint.

Q6) When the weld is to be specified for a particular length, dimensions within the ____________________ lines are used.

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Chapter 18: Spot Welds

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Q1) ____ spot welds include one or more pieces inserted between the two outer members.

A) Single-joint

B) Edge-joint

C) Perpendicular-joint

D) Multiple-joint

Q2) The spot-weld symbol is centered on the reference line when there is no arrow side or other side significance.

A)True

B)False

Q3) A(n) ____ weld is made between or on overlapping members of a joint.

A) weld-all-around

B) edge

C) spot

D) butt

Q4) The size of a spot weld is shown to the ____ of the weld symbol.

A) bottom

B) top

C) right

D) left

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Chapter 19: Projection Welds

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Q1) The strength size element of the project weld symbol is followed by the abbreviation ____________________ for metric.

Q2) The welding symbol for a projection weld can also be used to show the extent of the ____ welds.

A) edge

B) tail

C) projection

D) butt

Q3) A ____ weld is a resistance-type weld that is generally applied to a lap or edge joint.

A) butt

B) weld-all-around

C) projection

D) side

Q4) The symbol for the projection weld is identical to the spot-weld symbol.

A)True

B)False

Q5) A(n) ____________________ weld symbol can be applied to the reference line to denote either an arrow side or other side significance.

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Chapter 20: Seam Welds

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Q1) When an intermittent seam weld is made parallel to the joint or axis of the weld, a detailed drawing must be used and reference made to it in the tail of the arrow.

A)True

B)False

Q2) A tail must be used with the seam weld symbol to indicate the ____________________ reference.

Q3) When the seam weld symbol is located ____ the reference line, the dimensions can be placed on either side of the reference line.

A) on top of

B) astride

C) below

D) above

Q4) A ____ weld is a continuous weld made on or between overlapping members of a joint.

A) butt

B) joint

C) positive

D) seam

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Chapter 21: Stud Welds

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Q1) The stud size dimension is placed to the ____________________ of the stud-weld symbol.

Q2) When specifying a stud weld, the arrow of the welding symbol points to the ____.

A) surface to which the stud is to be welded

B) prepared joint C) prepared stud

D) joint surface

Q3) A welding process reference stud weld (sw) is included in the ____________________.

Q4) The stud-weld symbol is always shown placed ____________________ the reference line.

Q5) In the stud-weld symbol, the number of stud welds is placed in parentheses ____ the symbol.

A) above B) below C) to the left

D) to the right

Q6) The arrow on a stud-weld is shown with a break when indicating stud welds.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 22: Applied Metrics for Welders

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Q1) When converting an inch value to a millimeter value, a(n) ____ process is used.

A) addition

B) subtraction

C) multiplication

D) division

Q2) A metric dimension is given as a ____ fraction.

A) decimal

B) common

C) standard

D) simple

Q3) Many components shown on metric prints can be fabricated from materials that are available in standard metric sizes.

A)True

B)False

Q4) When converting inches to millimeters, you multiply by ____.

A) 0.305

B) 1.639

C) 25.4

D) 645.2

Q5) The most common metric value found on a print is the

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Chapter 23: Pipe Welding Symbols

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Q1) A ____ pipe layout may specify several methods of connecting the pipe and fittings.

A) beveled-line

B) multi-line

C) single-line

D) double-line

Q2) ____ dimensions are applied to the centerlines of the pipe and fittings to serve as reference points for locating items in the layout.

A) Position

B) Join

C) Location

D) Abstract

Q3) Double-line drawings are used for pipe layouts that use large sizes of pipe and fittings ____________________ inches and over.

Q4) A number of companies have developed their own sets of symbols, both for single-line and double-line drawings.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 24: Dual Dimensioning

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Q1) ____________________ dimensioning is the use of dimensions in both the U.S. Customary and SI systems of measurement on drawings.

Q2) When the ____ method is used, the units are separated either by a horizontal line (usually a dimension line) or a slash line.

A) location

B) projection

C) positioning

D) bracket

Q3) The metric unit of measurement most commonly used on dual-dimensioned prints is the ____.

A) decimeter

B) centimeter

C) decameter

D) millimeter

Q4) In converting an inch value to a millimeter value, it is standard practice to show the millimeter value to one more decimal value than the original inch value.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 25: Inspection and Testing

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Q1) A ____ test is used to determine structure and soundness.

A) macro etch

B) bend

C) nick break

D) tensile

Q2) ____ examination is one of the most extensively used inspection practices.

A) Ultrasound

B) Radiographic

C) Visual

D) Dye penetrant

Q3) When a length dimension is applied to the testing symbol with an examine-all-around symbol, it signifies that only a particular length of the area of revolution is to be examined.

A)True

B)False

Q4) ____________________ tests may make the specimen unfit for further service.

Q5) The examination symbol consists of two parts: an arrow and tail.

A)True

B)False

Q6) The symbol for a leak test is ____________________.

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Chapter 26: International Standard Symbols for Welding

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Q1) The purpose of a ____ line is to be able to readily identify to which side of a joint the welding symbol applies.

A) dual reference

B) double reference

C) single reference

D) multiple reference

Q2) ISO symbols for weld representations are generally found on drawings prepared with the views shown in fourth-angle orthographic projection.

A)True

B)False

Q3) When a dual reference line is applied to the ____ reference line, it signifies the arrow side of the joint.

A) partial

B) alternating

C) continuous

D) median

Q4) When an arrow cannot point to a joint, symbolization cannot be used.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 27: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

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Q1) Items that may be selected by a cursor in CAD include lines, shapes, dimensions, and notes, as well as welding symbols.

A)True

B)False

Q2) The purpose of a(n) ____________________ is to act as a pointer for selecting items on the screen for processing to the CPU.

Q3) The output by a printer is a working or design drawing printed on paper, which is referred to as ____.

A) soft copy

B) hard copy

C) hard drawing

D) print copy

Q4) Typically, a CAD program will allow the user to enter information into the system either by selecting menu items or by typing ____.

A) executions

B) grouping paths

C) commands

D) execution paths

Q5) A computer ____________________ is where CAD drawings are produced.

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Chapter 28: Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

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Q1) A dimension enclosed in parenthesis is identified as a ____ dimension.

A) reference

B) complex

C) standard

D) basic

Q2) The ____ standard incorporates the use of special geometric symbols, modifiers, and terms not found on coordinate dimensioned drawings.

A) GSM

B) GCS

C) coordinate

D) GDT

Q3) Feature control ____________________ are used to contain geometric characteristic symbols, geometric symbol modifiers, and other special symbols related to GDT dimensioning.

Q4) The number and size of compartments within a frame will vary depending upon the extent of data to be specified.

A)True

B)False

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