WELD 103 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
What is the correct procedure for switching on a three phase panel or box (welder
plug)? - Answers -Stand to the right of the box, look away and trip the switch with your
left hand
What is the number one rule when operating a drill press or any other machine with a
rotating spindle? - Answers -Remove your gloves, watch, jewelry, and any other loose
fitting clothing
What is the most difficult safety precaution to predict while cutting? - Answers -The
possibility that the part you are cutting (using any process) may have stored energy
What can cause tinnitus? - Answers -Long term exposure to loud noises
What is the most dangerous part of the welding process to the welder and bystanders? -
Answers -The ultra-violet light produced during the arc welding process
While welding within 35 ft of combustible material, what is required? - Answers -A
responsible person that is appointed fire watcher
What is the primary purpose of the copper coating on a carbon arc electrode? -
Answers -To increase electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reduce
accidental breakage
What should the shop air used for plasma cutting and carbon arc gouging be adjusted
to? - Answers -80 - 135 PSI
What is the advantage of carbon arc gouging over oxy-acetylene cutting? - Answers -
Carbon arc gouging does not rely on oxidization to produce a cut
What is dross? - Answers -Dross is the un-oxidized material that forms on the edge of a
plasma cut
What is plasma? - Answers -Plasma is the 4th state of matter
What is the maximum temperature a plasma arc can create at the workpiece? -
Answers -As high as 23,000 degrees F
What must happed to prevent slag inclusions - Answers -Slag must be removed
between passes
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
What is the correct procedure for switching on a three phase panel or box (welder
plug)? - Answers -Stand to the right of the box, look away and trip the switch with your
left hand
What is the number one rule when operating a drill press or any other machine with a
rotating spindle? - Answers -Remove your gloves, watch, jewelry, and any other loose
fitting clothing
What is the most difficult safety precaution to predict while cutting? - Answers -The
possibility that the part you are cutting (using any process) may have stored energy
What can cause tinnitus? - Answers -Long term exposure to loud noises
What is the most dangerous part of the welding process to the welder and bystanders? -
Answers -The ultra-violet light produced during the arc welding process
While welding within 35 ft of combustible material, what is required? - Answers -A
responsible person that is appointed fire watcher
What is the primary purpose of the copper coating on a carbon arc electrode? -
Answers -To increase electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reduce
accidental breakage
What should the shop air used for plasma cutting and carbon arc gouging be adjusted
to? - Answers -80 - 135 PSI
What is the advantage of carbon arc gouging over oxy-acetylene cutting? - Answers -
Carbon arc gouging does not rely on oxidization to produce a cut
What is dross? - Answers -Dross is the un-oxidized material that forms on the edge of a
plasma cut
What is plasma? - Answers -Plasma is the 4th state of matter
What is the maximum temperature a plasma arc can create at the workpiece? -
Answers -As high as 23,000 degrees F
What must happed to prevent slag inclusions - Answers -Slag must be removed
between passes
