Chapter Questions
When did humans learn the art of welding?a. Early 1990sb. Around the birth of Christc. Between 3000 and 2000 b.c.d. Welding started between World Wars I and II
Name four metals that were used by early metalworkers.a. Copper, bronze, silver, goldb. Zinc, pewter, aluminum, leadc. Silver, mercury, vanadium, goldd. Cast iron, steel, brass, tin
Which metal was probably the first to be worked by early metalworkers?a. Pewterb. Goldc. Copperd. Tin
When was fusion welding, as we know it, first developed?a. In 1888 by a Russianb. In 1892 by C. L. Coffinc. In 1881 by Auguste de Meritensd. In 1930 by Hobart \& Devers
Electric arc welding using an electrode was developed around what period?a. 1880-1900b. 1930-1942c. 1750-1765d. 1950-1965
In what country was a patent first issued for electric arc welding?a. Franceb. Chinac. Russiad. United States
What invention gave the electric arc welding process its greatest boost?a. Covered electrodesb. Oxyacetylene gas mixturec. Workable electric generating devicesd. Both a and c
Oxyacetylene welding was developed around what period?a. 1720-1740b. 1890-1900c. 1930-1942d. 1950-1965
Using American Welding Society Standards, name four popular welding processes in use today.a. SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, ESWb. MCAW, CAW, EBW, OHW, LBW, ARTWc. SSW, ROW, FLB, AAWd. GLUEW, STKW, GASW, MIGW
When was a patent issued for the GTAW process?a. 1936b. 1942c. 1948d. 1965
When was a patent issued for the GMAW process?a. 1936b. 1942c. 1948d. 1965
What is welding?a. Hammering two pieces of metal together until they become oneb. Using rivets or screws to attach metalc. Bending and shaping metald. Joining together two pieces of metal by heating to a temperature high enough to cause softening or melting, with or without the application of pressure and with or without the use of filler metal
Welding is ______ and there are many jobs available for both men and women.a. Gender friendlyb. Nonskilledc. Easy learningd. Filler type
In electric arc welding, which of the following does the welder not have to regulate? a. Cruise controlb. Welding currentc. Electroded. Shielding gas
Even with the proper equipment, which of the following would be very difficult to weld?a. Aluminumb. Magnesiumc. Stainless steeld. All of these
Which of the following lists classifications of welding occupations?a. Combination welder, welder fitter, welding inspector, welding instructor, welding engineerb. Junk yard welder, wanna-be welder, art welder, stick welderc. Inside welder, outside welder, underwater welder, upside-down welderd. Flat welder, vertical welder, horizontal welder, overhead welder
Which of the following is not a welding occupation?a. Certified welding inspectorb. Pilot technicianc. Instructord. Technical editor
Welders are required to pass periodic qualification tests established by various ______. a. Code authoritiesb. Training agenciesc. Insurance companiesd. Both a and c
If you are a competent welder, you need to know ______ skills.a. Drawingb. Mathc. Layout skillsd. All of these
Job hazards can be minimized or eliminated by the use of ______. a. Protective clothingb. Face shieldsc. Adequate ventilationd. All of these
Which of the following is not a trade association related to the welding industry?a. AWSb. ASMEc. AUPSd. API
Establishing goals such as ______ will help secure your achievement as a skilled welder. a. Join a professional organizationb. Nonstop classroom workc. Friendly equipmentd. Trade vocation
Is welding a recent industrial process? Explain.
Name four metals that were used by early metalworkers. Which metal was the first to be worked?
When did the manufacture of steel begin?
In what country was the patent for electric arc welding first issued?
What invention gave electric arc welding its greatest boost?
Name four important welding processes.
Is it true that industry uses MIG/MAG welding only for special applications because of its instability? Explain.
Name 10 occupational classifications in the welding industry.
Name three welding occupations that require a college degree.
Which welding process contributed most to aluminum welding?