WELD 103 FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
_____ provides a specific arc voltage for a given pre selected wire feed speed -
Answers -Constant voltage
The shape of the arc is affected by ________ - Answers -Thermal conductivity
What is the factor in the method of metal transfer from the electrode to the weld joint? -
Answers -Shielding gas
A larger electrode carries more _______ - Answers -Amperage
Wearing magnification even if you do not wear glasses is helpful to? - Answers -
increase ability to see weld pool
In GMAW, how can you reduce the heat transferred to the torch handle? - Answers -
Water cooled torches
Puddle fluidity is an effect of increasing ________ - Answers -Inductance
Wire drives provide a speed range of _____ - Answers -70 to 800 ipm
High electrode efficiency is which type of metal transfer? - Answers -Axial spray
Welding at a very high speed is which type of metal transfer? - Answers -Globular
High spatter levels is which type of metal transfer? - Answers -Short circuit arc
Short circuit transfer handles what well? - Answers -Poor fit up
The chemical that can improve wetting in limited amounts is called what? - Answers -
Sulfur
Filler rod in the AWS classification system ER70S-6is what letter? - Answers -R
Binary blend uses argon to promote what? - Answers -Arc starting on aluminum
Shielding gases can cause what effect? - Answers -Stabilizes the arc
Shielding gas is a protective gas to ______ - Answers -prevent contamination
Good sight lines change with ________ - Answers -the position of the weld coupon
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
_____ provides a specific arc voltage for a given pre selected wire feed speed -
Answers -Constant voltage
The shape of the arc is affected by ________ - Answers -Thermal conductivity
What is the factor in the method of metal transfer from the electrode to the weld joint? -
Answers -Shielding gas
A larger electrode carries more _______ - Answers -Amperage
Wearing magnification even if you do not wear glasses is helpful to? - Answers -
increase ability to see weld pool
In GMAW, how can you reduce the heat transferred to the torch handle? - Answers -
Water cooled torches
Puddle fluidity is an effect of increasing ________ - Answers -Inductance
Wire drives provide a speed range of _____ - Answers -70 to 800 ipm
High electrode efficiency is which type of metal transfer? - Answers -Axial spray
Welding at a very high speed is which type of metal transfer? - Answers -Globular
High spatter levels is which type of metal transfer? - Answers -Short circuit arc
Short circuit transfer handles what well? - Answers -Poor fit up
The chemical that can improve wetting in limited amounts is called what? - Answers -
Sulfur
Filler rod in the AWS classification system ER70S-6is what letter? - Answers -R
Binary blend uses argon to promote what? - Answers -Arc starting on aluminum
Shielding gases can cause what effect? - Answers -Stabilizes the arc
Shielding gas is a protective gas to ______ - Answers -prevent contamination
Good sight lines change with ________ - Answers -the position of the weld coupon
