Welding MCQ Set 5

WELDING MCQ SET 5

Q1. The time during which current flows in resistance welding is called:

A) Heating time
B) Welding time
C) Squeeze time
D) Hold time

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Answer: B) Welding time
Explanation: It is the duration of current flow that produces heat for joining.

Q2. In gas welding, backfire occurs when:

A) The flame goes out suddenly
B) The flame enters the torch
C) Gas pressure is equal
D) Cylinder is full

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Answer: B) The flame enters the torch
Explanation: Backfire happens due to improper gas pressure or faulty torch operation.

Q3. The safety device used between gas cylinder and regulator is:

A) Flashback arrestor
B) Pressure gauge
C) Nozzle
D) Filter

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Answer: A) Flashback arrestor
Explanation: It prevents flame from flowing back into the gas cylinder, ensuring safety.

Q4. The color of oxygen cylinder is:

A) Blue
B) Black with white top
C) Red
D) Yellow

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Answer: B) Black with white top
Explanation: Standard color coding identifies gas type — oxygen is black with a white top.

Q5. The color of acetylene cylinder is:

A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Green

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 Answer: A) Red
Explanation: Acetylene cylinders are colored red for easy identification and safety.

Q6. In MIG welding, the electrode is:

A) Non-consumable
B) Consumable wire
C) Tungsten rod
D) Copper plate

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Answer: B) Consumable wire
Explanation: The wire electrode melts and acts as both filler and electrode in MIG welding.

Q7. The main advantage of MIG welding is:

A) Slow speed
B) No filler required
C) High deposition rate and clean weld
D) Low efficiency

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Answer: C) High deposition rate and clean weld
Explanation: MIG welding gives smooth welds, faster operation, and minimal cleaning.

Q8. TIG welding is most suitable for:

A) Thick mild steel
B) Stainless steel and aluminum
C) Cast iron
D) Brass

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Answer: B) Stainless steel and aluminum
Explanation: TIG gives high-quality welds on non-ferrous metals and thin sections.

Q9. The current used in TIG welding of aluminum is:

A) DCEN
B) DCEP
C) AC
D) DC only

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Answer: C) AC
Explanation: AC current helps in removing oxide film from aluminum during welding.

Q10. The main cause of undercut in welding is:

A) Excessive current or high speed
B) Low current
C) Low heat
D) Short arc length

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Answer: A) Excessive current or high speed
Explanation: Too much heat or fast travel speed erodes base metal edges, creating an undercut defect.