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Module 15 SMAW - Equipment and Setup
Test Questions And Answers 100% Pass.
Before disconnecting the welding machine, the ______________ _____________ supplying
electricity to your welding machine should be shut off. - Answer✔circuit breaker
When should you inspect your fall protection equipment? - Answer✔before each use
SMAW power supplies are designed to produce an output current that is nearly
______________. - Answer✔constant
Most engine-powered welding machines turn a generator that produces which kind of current? -
Answer✔DC
A step-down transformer converts a _______________ voltage to a _____________ voltage. -
Answer✔higher, lower
Which welding machines are smaller, lighter power sources that also offer a very smooth and
steady DC welding arc? (2 words) - Answer✔inverter-controlled
The capacity of an arc welding machine is determined by its rated amperage and _______
__________. - Answer✔duty cycle
This style of connector is a quick-disconnect style for welding leads. - Answer✔DINSE
When selecting a workpiece clamp, be sure that it is rated at least as high as the
______________ _______________ of the welding machine. - Answer✔rated capacity
Which type(s) of protection are required when chipping slag and other coatings from finished
welds? (2 words) - Answer✔eye protection
Weld slag _____________ and needle scalers are typically pneumatically
____________________ tools. - Answer✔chippers, powered
What material should be used to tie off cables when stringing welding cable overhead or between
floors? - Answer✔rope
Always avoid exposing a lead-acid battery to _____________ or _______. - Answer✔sparks,
arcs
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Module 15 SMAW - Equipment and Setup
Test Questions And Answers 100% Pass.
Before disconnecting the welding machine, the ______________ _____________ supplying
electricity to your welding machine should be shut off. - Answer✔circuit breaker
When should you inspect your fall protection equipment? - Answer✔before each use
SMAW power supplies are designed to produce an output current that is nearly
______________. - Answer✔constant
Most engine-powered welding machines turn a generator that produces which kind of current? -
Answer✔DC
A step-down transformer converts a _______________ voltage to a _____________ voltage. -
Answer✔higher, lower
Which welding machines are smaller, lighter power sources that also offer a very smooth and
steady DC welding arc? (2 words) - Answer✔inverter-controlled
The capacity of an arc welding machine is determined by its rated amperage and _______
__________. - Answer✔duty cycle
This style of connector is a quick-disconnect style for welding leads. - Answer✔DINSE
When selecting a workpiece clamp, be sure that it is rated at least as high as the
______________ _______________ of the welding machine. - Answer✔rated capacity
Which type(s) of protection are required when chipping slag and other coatings from finished
welds? (2 words) - Answer✔eye protection
Weld slag _____________ and needle scalers are typically pneumatically
____________________ tools. - Answer✔chippers, powered
What material should be used to tie off cables when stringing welding cable overhead or between
floors? - Answer✔rope
Always avoid exposing a lead-acid battery to _____________ or _______. - Answer✔sparks,
arcs
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