Structural Welding Code – Steel (D1.1) City Certification Practice Test

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• Rod ends that include the numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 typically use what method of manipulation?
• What brand name does Lincoln Electric use for FCAW-GS?
• What is the purpose of the outer shield in FCAW-GS?
• Electrode 6013 is known for which type of penetration?
• What is the weld cleaning requirement stated in D1.1?
• What does LCS stand for in welding terminology?
• If the workpiece is positive, what polarity is used in DC welding?
• In which position can submerged arc welding only be performed?
• What key area is addressed in Chapter 5 of the D1.1 code?
• What welding process should be used if no processes are specified under the code?
• Under the code, what are welders certified in 3G and 4G actually certified for?
• Low alloy rods start at a minimum tensile strength of what value?
• What last number of the electrodes operate on Direct Current Negative (DC-) and Alternating Current (AC)?
• How many times per second does AC alternate between DC positive and DC negative?
• In FCAW-SS, what does the 'SS' stand for?
• What is the common designation for clean steel ER70S?
• What does the 'T' in AWS code represent regarding specifications?
• Which numbers do shielding gases typically end with?
• What indicates additional information in electrode classifications?
• Which of the following is a possible cause of slag inclusions?
• In GMAW, which gas combination is preferred for outdoor welding applications?
• What does AC stand for in welding terms?
• For how many hours can an 8018 rod be out of a sealed can?
• In terms of welding safety, what does the term "ventilation" refer to?
• What is a potential cause of porosity in welds?
• What does the designation (S 10x50) indicate?
• What should be regularly checked to ensure compliance with welding codes?
• Which rods are primarily used for low alloy applications?
• What is the only GMAW electrode that can be used on DC negative?
• What is the recommended method for welding a thick plate using the SMAW process?
• What is the Lincoln Electric Company brand name associated with FCAW-SS?
• FCAW-GS and outer shield are the same as?
• What is the term for the weld that extends around the joint?
• What numbers indicate iron powder electrodes?
• What is the abbreviation for heat affected zone in welding?
• What type of current do both SMAW and GTAW welding machines commonly use?
• Which type of process in LA City structural steel welding involves FCAW-SS?
• Which welding defect is characterized by a lack of fusion between weld metal and base materials?
• What is the impact of insufficient preheating in welding?
• Which of the following is a function of shielding gases in GMAW?
• What welding position does not have a specific designation as indicated by the numbering system?
• What do the letters ESO stand for in relation to welding?
• According to AWS specifications, what is the designation for low carbon steel GMAW electrodes?
• Low alloy electrodes are classified as having what minimum yield strength?
• What is a key characteristic of low hydrogen electrodes?
• What does stick welding on DCRP indicate about the polarity of the electrode?
• What alternate name is often given to Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)?
• ER70 S-6 is classified as a general type of what?
• What important information does a WPS include?
• What is the primary purpose of using ER70S-3 electrodes in welding?
• Which arc welding process is also referred to as TIG welding?
• Which AWS electrode specification applies to low alloy electrodes?
• Which weld type is defined by its need for more heat application?
• ER70S dash X can be used for which welding processes?
• What position corresponds to welding horizontally?
• In which positions can GMAW be performed?
• Which electrode can be used for both DC and AC applications?
• What type of weld is typically used in structural applications requiring high strength?
• What is one advantage of using low hydrogen electrodes?
• Which of the following metals is primarily associated with low alloy electrodes?
• In what positions can an E70T-6 be effectively used?
• Using an excessive arc length while arc welding will result in?
• What does the designation (C 8x20) represent?
• What is the welding progression for structural steel typically?
• What is one requirement for proper storage of welding rods?
• FCAW-GS uses which type of shielding gas?
• What term describes heat applied after a welding operation?
• If a rod is 80 KSI and above or has a suffix, what type of electrode is it?
• Using an SMAW rod with a position number 2 in the vertical position can cause which issue?
• CR70 S-3 is recommended for welding on what type of steel?
• At what temperature are low hydrogen rods typically stored?
• What does PJP stand for in welding terminology?
• Which welding process typically uses a flux-cored electrode?
• What is the consequence of exceeding exposure time for weld rods?
• In the context of LA City certification, what does FCAW-SS stand for?
• Base metals are also known as what?
• E70C-X identifies what type of core based on the 'C' in its designation?
• Which of the following is an acceptable fillet weld profile?
• What is the description of submerged arc welding (SAW)?
• What is the main gas used for MIG welding?
• In FCAW, there are two positions: 0 and 1. What number is absent?
• What is the main shielding gas for GMAW?
• Which of the following describes the 1G pipe position?
• What is the primary characteristic of low hydrogen electrodes?
• What does ASIC represent?
• Which number indicates that an electrode can be used in all positions and vertical down?
• What does the 'GS' in FCAW-GS represent?
• What is a standard schedule for pipe?
• What AWS electrode specification number represents NR 232?
• Which type of weld is characterized by a concave or flat profile?
• What does the electrode identification system E6013 primarily inform the welder about?
• What is the AWS specification number for FCAW, carbon steel electrodes?
• In welding, what does it mean if a weld is made in the vertical-up position?
• What does CJP stand for?
• What does the abbreviation SMAW stand for in welding?
• What is the primary focus of Chapter 1 in the D1.1 code?
• What does the 'X' in the electric identification ER70S-X indicate?
• What is the AWS specification number for GMAW carbon steel electrodes?
• How long can a 7018 rod be out of a sealed can?
• Oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen can all be hazardous to what?
• What type of joint might be used if welding in a vertical position?
• What is ASTM A36, A572, and A992 used for?
• What does the term 'porosity' refer to in welding?
• What type of power supply is commonly used for FCAW?
• Which type of weld discontinuity is typically acceptable in many welding processes?
• What type of welding is indicated by the term "flux-cored"?
• What mnemonic is suggested to remember electrodes that operate from 7 through 11?
• What does DCEP represent in the context of welding?
• For GMAW welding, which shielding gas is not commonly used?
• Under which code is GMAW welding on short-circuiting prohibited?
• Which electrode last numbers operate on all current types?
• Electrodes that operate with DCEN are numbered from?
• In the designation W or WF, what does it stand for?
• What is the electrode classification group that signifies deep penetrating rods?
• What positions are indicated by the number 1 in an electrode classification?
• What can cause undercut in a weld?
• What is the primary function of filler metals in welding?
• What factor is critical for maintaining the quality of welded joints?
• What does Chapter 8 focus on in the D1.1 code?
• What happens if the GMAW process is used with AC current?
• In what positions can GMAW be performed?
• What aspect of welding does Chapter 4 of the D1.1 focus on?
• What does the "8" in the designation E71T-8 indicate?
• Which welding method is used for welding sheet metal with a thin profile?
• What is the focus of Chapter 7 in the D1.1 code?
• Which of the following positions is not included in welding test positions?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding electrode penetration?
• What is the standard progression for welding in structural applications?
• Which of the following conditions could potentially lead to weld defects?
• ASTM 500 steel is primarily used to make what?
• Under which AWS electrode specification are low carbon electrodes covered?
• What does WPS stand for in welding terminology?
• How is pipe thickness typically measured?
• Which numbers are associated with low hydrogen electrodes?
• What is the minimum overlap required for a joint?
• Which of the following is a primary goal of following welding procedures?
• What letter represents the word "thickness" in the code book?
• What is the mixed gas composition for GMAW?
• Chapter 6 of the D1.1 code is concerned with which topic?
• What type of steel does ER70 S-3 prefer under clean welding conditions?
• If a groove weld has no size, what kind of penetration will it have?
• What is the maximum reinforcement allowed for all types of Groove welds?
• In the designation C, what does it refer to in structural terms?
• What type of steel is typically used for structural welding tests?
• What can GMAW be shielded with as a single gas?
• What type of welding technique is typically used with low hydrogen electrodes?
• What type of currents is GMAW performed with?
• What are the four modes of metal transfer in welding?
• When a project specifies the use of a code, what is true about the requirements of that code?
• Which welding process is known for utilizing a constant current type welding machine?
• What does DCEN mean in welding?
• What does DCEP stand for in welding terminology?
• What is a primary concern of Chapter 8 in the D1.1 code?
• Which electrode last number consistently operates on Direct Current Negative?
• Which electrode last numbers run on Direct Current Positive (DC+)?
• What is the significance of the number 70 in electrode designations like E70C-X?
• FCAW and GMAW are welding processes that operate on DC polarity and never on what?
• What are alternative names for the manual welding process in LA City certification?
• MIG welding on sheet metal is primarily performed using which transfer mode?
• What type of power supply is primarily used in the GMAW process?
• Which type of gas is used to minimize splatter in the welding process?
• In the electrode number, what does the second to last digit indicate about the position?
• Which welding technique often employs the use of DC positive polarity?
• Electrodes that end with numbers other than 0, 1, and 3 are recognized for having what type of penetration?
• What is the main factor that contributes to the quality of a weld?
• What is the best example of a shielding gas used in FCAW?
• Which two electrodes are most commonly used for GMAW?
• What does a lack of fusion imply regarding a weld?
• What is the term used in LA City terminology for flux cored arc welding?
• Which electrodes operate in DCEP?
• ER70 S-6 can be employed in which welding processes?
• In the FCAW electrode identification system, what does the letter "X" represent?
• What does the 'C' in the electrode designation E70C-X represent?
• What letter is represented by fillet welds?
• How many joint and test positions are commonly recognized in welding?
• What does the official AWS term for MIG welding refer to?
• Deep penetrating electrodes typically end in which numbers?
• What does it indicate if a weld has so many flaws that it will fail inspection?
• What does the designation (W 12x60) indicate?
• Which chapter in the D1.1 code addresses the design of weld connections?
• When are licensed welders required to carry their license?
• What is a common consequence of using improper electrode angles during welding?
• What does ASTM stand for?
• What last numbers of the electrodes can run on both Direct Current Positive (DC+) and Alternating Current (AC)?
• What does the last digit on the FCAW I.D system indicate?
• What is referred to as heat applied before a welding operation?
• What is the purpose of a backing bar in welding?
• Who has the authority to make changes to the weld specifications such as size and location?
• Which electrode classification group is used for sheet metal rods?
• What does DC stand for in welding terminology?
• When rods come out of the holding oven at 250 degrees, how long can they be exposed to air?
• The last digit of the electrode number reveals which characteristics?
• How can you remember the electrodes that operate in DCEP?
• A weld with minor problems that may still pass inspection is referred to as?
• According to the LA City standards, which gas is most commonly used for GMAW?
• Which type of current is not utilized in the GMAW process?
• What is the designation for DC positive electrodes in welding?
• What type of welding does the acronym FCAW refer to?
• When the weld must be removed and rewelded from the start, this indicates a lack of what?
• Which of the following is an electrode that operates on Direct Current Positive?
• What is the primary advantage of using FCAW over conventional welding methods?
• Which of the following is NOT a pre-qualified process under D1.1 code?
• What type of arc welding is known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW)?
• What do ASTM A53 Grade B and A106 Grade B typically represent?
• Wire feed speed in GMAW is primarily associated with what?
• What do you call an SMAW arc welding machine that has DC compatibility?
• What is the role of reactive gases in GMAW?
• Which polarity is suitable for use with an ER80S-3 electrode?
• What is a common application of flux cored arc welding?
• Low hydrogen electrodes typically end with which numbers?
• What is the minimum tensile strength required for low hydrogen rods?
• What type of wire is used in the GMAW process?
• What kind of electrode designation is typically used for welding clean steel?
• What is one key advantage of using CO2 as a shielding gas?
• Electrodes with a suffix typically signify what type of properties?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of FCAW-GS?
• What are slag inclusions in welding?
• The 31.1 code book covers metal thickness from what minimum to unlimited thickness?
• Which type of manipulation should be used when welding with electrodes 6010 and 6011?
• In the context of electrode identification, what is the significance of the last digit?
• For general purpose use, which of the following electrode designations is most appropriate?
• Temporary welds must follow the same requirements as what?
• What is the characteristic of down hand welding?
• Low alloy W and S beams are made out of which materials?
• How is the size of a groove weld determined?
• CO2 is low cost and deep penetrating; it causes more what?
• What should be done with electrodes that get wet?
• What does the electrode classification group F1 represent?
• What does S in the designation stand for in structural beams?
• Which 70 KSI electrode is known for being both iron powder and low hydrogen?
• In the D1.1 code, what is the subject of Chapter 3?
• Under what AWS specification are low-carbon FCAW electrodes covered?
• Which welding position describes a horizontal pipe with a vertical weld?
• What type of welding process is referred to as the manual process in LA City certification?
• What is the minimum size fillet weld requirement for cyclically loaded structures?
• With what polarity is the GMAW process typically welded?
• What does the abbreviation 'haz' refer to in the context of welding?
• Which of these is a disadvantage of FCAW?
• What are the shielding gas numbers used in electronic welding?
• Which welding process is primarily used for thicker materials in structural applications?
• What does the term 'in position' indicate in welding?
• What does the 'X' in E70C-X signify?
• If a groove weld has a stated size, what kind of penetration is typically expected?
• Which processes are considered pre-qualified under the D1.1 code?
• Which electrode designation is generally used for general purpose applications?
• SMAW welding on AC current will primarily eliminate which issue?
• Which chapter covers the practice of stud welding in the D1.1 code?
• In welding, what is the purpose of using filler materials?
• Which chapter of D1.1 deals with fabrication processes?
• What is the most common FCAW structural steel wire?
• Statically loaded structures typically carry which type of load?
• What numbering system is commonly used for steel covered electrodes?
• Which electrode classification group represents low hydrogen rods?
• Cyclically loaded structures are exposed to what type of stresses?
• What aspect of welding does the project engineer primarily manage?
• When adjusting the amperage, what else is typically adjusted?
• In FCAW, what is the primary purpose of using shielding gas?
• Which of the following is associated with general-purpose electrodes?
• What is the consequence of inadequate preparation of weld joints?
• In relation to pipe welding, what does the 6G position refer to?
• When FCAW welding, wire speed is most closely associated with what?