CWB LEVEL 2 STUDY QUESTIONS
REV 1 2026 EXAMINATION TEST
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ In parallel electrical circuits, the voltage across each resistor is the
same since each path is connected to the same voltage source. Select the
correct statement.
A. in each parallel path the resistance must be equalized to create equal
voltage.
B. the current flowing in each parallel path must be the same as the
voltage.
C. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the resistance in
each path
D. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the capacitance
in each path Answer: C. the current flowing in each parallel path
depends on the resistance in each path
◉ Welding is a joining process that by definition requires: Answer: The
application of either heat or pressure
◉ The duty cycle of a welding power supply is based upon delivering its
rated output for a
given number of minutes. Which of the following statements is correct.
A. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for 6
minutes in a ten minute period
,B. a 300 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps in a
ten minute period
C. a 250 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 250 amps for
30 minutes separated by 10 minutes at rest
D. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 500 amps
maximum for 6 minutes in a ten minute period Answer: A. a 300
amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for 6 minutes
in a ten minute period
◉ Conventional transformer-rectifiers;
A. convert direct current into alternating current
B. convert alternating current into direct current
C. convert alternating current into pulsed current
D. convert direct current into pulsed current Answer: B. convert
alternating current into direct current
◉ A conventional diode placed in a circuit allows the passage of current
in one direction only. A silicon controlled rectifier(SCR) operates
slightly differently. How does it work?
A. an SCR conducts current in both directions until turned on and
current flow is then prevented
B. an SCR is non-conductive until turned onland then allows current to
flow in both directions
C. an SCR is non-conductive until turned on, allowing current to flow in
one direction only until the flow of current stops
D. an SCR is a unique rectifying device which allows only alternating
c1:1rrent to flow until turned off Answer: C. an SCR is non-conductive
,until turned on, allowing current to flow in one direction only until the
flow of current stops
◉ What is the term for voltage measured across the output terminals of a
welding
machine when no current is being drawn?
A. diode voltage
B. operating voltage
C. open circuit voltage
D. terminal voltage Answer: C. open circuit voltage
◉ A 60% duty cycle means that the power supply can deliver its rated
output for:
A 60% of the rated output only
B. 60% over the rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest
C. 6 minutes at rest followed by 4 minutes at rated output
D. 6 minutes at rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest Answer: D. 6
minutes at rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest
◉ The DC output of a single phase power supply can be "ripply" and
does not produce
the friendliest DC arc. How is this problem overcome?
A. single phase power supplies produce the smoothest DC of all
common machines
, B. a third transformer is added to the output circuit to filter out
instability
C. a capacitor or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
D. a 'dual' rectifier bridge is used to filter the transformer output
Answer: C. a capacitor or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
◉ One of the simplest ways of controlling the output of a welding
transformer is to change
the efficiency of coupling between the primary and secondary coils.
How can this be done?
A slide a piece of wood between the primary and the secondary coils
B. design the transformer with either a moving core or moving primary
coils
C. design the transformer with a number of taps to select different output
curves
D. use the timed firing of SCR's to control total conduction time
Answer: B. design the transformer with either a moving core or moving
primary coils
◉ When choosing between AC and DC output;
A. the process generally determines the type of current
B. high current output machines are always both AC/DC
C. DC is generally used for very high output applications
D. most supplies are equipped with constant voltage/constant current
options Answer: A. the process generally determines the type of current
REV 1 2026 EXAMINATION TEST
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ In parallel electrical circuits, the voltage across each resistor is the
same since each path is connected to the same voltage source. Select the
correct statement.
A. in each parallel path the resistance must be equalized to create equal
voltage.
B. the current flowing in each parallel path must be the same as the
voltage.
C. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the resistance in
each path
D. the current flowing in each parallel path depends on the capacitance
in each path Answer: C. the current flowing in each parallel path
depends on the resistance in each path
◉ Welding is a joining process that by definition requires: Answer: The
application of either heat or pressure
◉ The duty cycle of a welding power supply is based upon delivering its
rated output for a
given number of minutes. Which of the following statements is correct.
A. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for 6
minutes in a ten minute period
,B. a 300 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps in a
ten minute period
C. a 250 amp/30% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 250 amps for
30 minutes separated by 10 minutes at rest
D. a 300 amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 500 amps
maximum for 6 minutes in a ten minute period Answer: A. a 300
amp/60% duty cycle machine is rated to deliver 300 amps for 6 minutes
in a ten minute period
◉ Conventional transformer-rectifiers;
A. convert direct current into alternating current
B. convert alternating current into direct current
C. convert alternating current into pulsed current
D. convert direct current into pulsed current Answer: B. convert
alternating current into direct current
◉ A conventional diode placed in a circuit allows the passage of current
in one direction only. A silicon controlled rectifier(SCR) operates
slightly differently. How does it work?
A. an SCR conducts current in both directions until turned on and
current flow is then prevented
B. an SCR is non-conductive until turned onland then allows current to
flow in both directions
C. an SCR is non-conductive until turned on, allowing current to flow in
one direction only until the flow of current stops
D. an SCR is a unique rectifying device which allows only alternating
c1:1rrent to flow until turned off Answer: C. an SCR is non-conductive
,until turned on, allowing current to flow in one direction only until the
flow of current stops
◉ What is the term for voltage measured across the output terminals of a
welding
machine when no current is being drawn?
A. diode voltage
B. operating voltage
C. open circuit voltage
D. terminal voltage Answer: C. open circuit voltage
◉ A 60% duty cycle means that the power supply can deliver its rated
output for:
A 60% of the rated output only
B. 60% over the rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest
C. 6 minutes at rest followed by 4 minutes at rated output
D. 6 minutes at rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest Answer: D. 6
minutes at rated output followed by 4 minutes at rest
◉ The DC output of a single phase power supply can be "ripply" and
does not produce
the friendliest DC arc. How is this problem overcome?
A. single phase power supplies produce the smoothest DC of all
common machines
, B. a third transformer is added to the output circuit to filter out
instability
C. a capacitor or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
D. a 'dual' rectifier bridge is used to filter the transformer output
Answer: C. a capacitor or capacitor bank is added to the output circuit
◉ One of the simplest ways of controlling the output of a welding
transformer is to change
the efficiency of coupling between the primary and secondary coils.
How can this be done?
A slide a piece of wood between the primary and the secondary coils
B. design the transformer with either a moving core or moving primary
coils
C. design the transformer with a number of taps to select different output
curves
D. use the timed firing of SCR's to control total conduction time
Answer: B. design the transformer with either a moving core or moving
primary coils
◉ When choosing between AC and DC output;
A. the process generally determines the type of current
B. high current output machines are always both AC/DC
C. DC is generally used for very high output applications
D. most supplies are equipped with constant voltage/constant current
options Answer: A. the process generally determines the type of current
