CWB LEVEL 1 WELDING PROCESS AND
EQUIPMENT ACTUAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS| CURRENTLY
TESTING VERSION | ALREADY GRADED
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2026-2027
What process typically contains the highest level of weld metal hydrogen? (Multiple choice)
Question 17 options:
A) SAW
B) FCAW
C) GMAW
D) GTAW
B) FCAW
When an arc is formed between two electrodes: (Multiple choice)
Question 19 options:
A) electricity flows from the negative cathode to the positive anode.
B) electricity flows from the positive cathode to the negative anode.
C) electricity flows at random between the anode and the cathode.
D) electricity stops flowing once the arc is established.
A) electricity flows from the negative cathode to the positive anode.
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,The SAW fluxes that significantly influence the composition of the weld metal through
slag/metal reactions are called: (Multiple choice)
Question 20 options:
A) Fused.
B) Bonded.
C) Active.
D) Neutral.
C) Active.
The SAW fluxes are: (Multiple choice)
Question 21 options:
A) classified on their own. They have their own separate designation.
B) not classified. Only the wire is classified.
C) classified in conjunction with the welding wire forming an electrode/flux designation.
D) all classified with EM12K wire. The use of other wires would require companies to
perform testing to verify desired properties.
C) classified in conjunction with the welding wire forming an electrode/flux designation.
What is considered a limitation when using the SAW process? (Multiple choice)
Question 22 options:
A) Welds have deep penetration.
B) The deposition rates are high.
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,C) This process is not applicable for vertical and overhead welding.
D) No manual skill is required.
C) This process is not applicable for vertical and overhead welding.
The GTAW process was developed to weld more difficult materials, such as corrosion-
resistant alloys. (True/False)
true
Balled or rounded ends are often used for welding on materials that require a cleaning
action to remove a surface oxide layer (aluminum or magnesium). (True/False)
true
When grinding a GTAW electrode, the grinding marks should be parallel to the length of the
electrode. If the electrode is ground with the marks going circumferentially around the
diameter, the arc will be: (Multiple choice)
Question 29 options:
A) Inefficient.
B) Excessively hot.
C) Unstable.
D) Unaffected.
C) Unstable.
Self-shielded flux-cored wires are: (Multiple choice)
Question 34 options:
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, A) better able to tolerate air currents.
B) limited to use on sheet steel.
C) less productive than other flux-cored electrodes.
D) limited to less than 1.6 mm electrode diameters.
A) better able to tolerate air currents.
Which of the following is a CSA flux-cored wire classification? (Multiple choice)
Question 35 options:
A) E4310.
B) B-G 49A 3 C1 S6.
C) E4918-1-H8.
D) E491T-6M-H8.
D) E491T-6M-H8.
Carbon steel low-hydrogen electrodes in hermetically-sealed containers can be used:
(Multiple choice)
Question options:
A) After rebaking.
B) Immediately up to a period of 4 hours.
C) Immediately up to a period of 2 hours.
D) Immediately up to a period of 5 hours.
B) Immediately up to a period of 4 hours.
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EQUIPMENT ACTUAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS| CURRENTLY
TESTING VERSION | ALREADY GRADED
A+|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS
2026-2027
What process typically contains the highest level of weld metal hydrogen? (Multiple choice)
Question 17 options:
A) SAW
B) FCAW
C) GMAW
D) GTAW
B) FCAW
When an arc is formed between two electrodes: (Multiple choice)
Question 19 options:
A) electricity flows from the negative cathode to the positive anode.
B) electricity flows from the positive cathode to the negative anode.
C) electricity flows at random between the anode and the cathode.
D) electricity stops flowing once the arc is established.
A) electricity flows from the negative cathode to the positive anode.
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,The SAW fluxes that significantly influence the composition of the weld metal through
slag/metal reactions are called: (Multiple choice)
Question 20 options:
A) Fused.
B) Bonded.
C) Active.
D) Neutral.
C) Active.
The SAW fluxes are: (Multiple choice)
Question 21 options:
A) classified on their own. They have their own separate designation.
B) not classified. Only the wire is classified.
C) classified in conjunction with the welding wire forming an electrode/flux designation.
D) all classified with EM12K wire. The use of other wires would require companies to
perform testing to verify desired properties.
C) classified in conjunction with the welding wire forming an electrode/flux designation.
What is considered a limitation when using the SAW process? (Multiple choice)
Question 22 options:
A) Welds have deep penetration.
B) The deposition rates are high.
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,C) This process is not applicable for vertical and overhead welding.
D) No manual skill is required.
C) This process is not applicable for vertical and overhead welding.
The GTAW process was developed to weld more difficult materials, such as corrosion-
resistant alloys. (True/False)
true
Balled or rounded ends are often used for welding on materials that require a cleaning
action to remove a surface oxide layer (aluminum or magnesium). (True/False)
true
When grinding a GTAW electrode, the grinding marks should be parallel to the length of the
electrode. If the electrode is ground with the marks going circumferentially around the
diameter, the arc will be: (Multiple choice)
Question 29 options:
A) Inefficient.
B) Excessively hot.
C) Unstable.
D) Unaffected.
C) Unstable.
Self-shielded flux-cored wires are: (Multiple choice)
Question 34 options:
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, A) better able to tolerate air currents.
B) limited to use on sheet steel.
C) less productive than other flux-cored electrodes.
D) limited to less than 1.6 mm electrode diameters.
A) better able to tolerate air currents.
Which of the following is a CSA flux-cored wire classification? (Multiple choice)
Question 35 options:
A) E4310.
B) B-G 49A 3 C1 S6.
C) E4918-1-H8.
D) E491T-6M-H8.
D) E491T-6M-H8.
Carbon steel low-hydrogen electrodes in hermetically-sealed containers can be used:
(Multiple choice)
Question options:
A) After rebaking.
B) Immediately up to a period of 4 hours.
C) Immediately up to a period of 2 hours.
D) Immediately up to a period of 5 hours.
B) Immediately up to a period of 4 hours.
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