60 Important Electrical Welding MCQ Question and Answer | PDF Free Download

Electrical Welding MCQ Question and Answer PDF Free Download

1.For arc welding, current range is usually

  • A10 to 15 A
  • B30 to 40 A
  • C50 to 100 A
  • D100 to 350 A
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Correct Answer : (D)

100 to 350 A

Explanation:

2.Spot welding is used for

  • AThin metal sheets
  • BRough and irregular surface 
  • CCosting only
  • DThick sections 
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Correct Answer : (A)

Thin metal sheets

Explanation:

Spot welding is used for Thin metal sheets.

3.Galvanizing is a process of applying a layer of

  • AAluminium 
  • BLead
  • CCopper
  • DZinc 
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Correct Answer : (D)

Zinc 

Explanation:

Galvanizing is a process of applying a layer of Zinc.

4.A seamless pipe has 

  • ASteam welded joint
  • BSpot welded joint
  • CArc welded joint
  • DNo joint 
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Correct Answer : (D)

No joint 

Explanation:

A seamless pipe has No joint .

5.Motor-generator set for DC Arc welding has generator of 

  • ASeries type
  • BShunt type
  • CDifferentially compound type
  • DLevel compound type
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Correct Answer : (C)

Differentially compound type

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6.Plain and butt welding may be used on materials up to thickness of nearly 

  • A5 mm
  • B10 mm
  • C25 mm
  • D50 mm
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Correct Answer : (C)

25 mm

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7.In argon arc welding, argon is used as a 

  • AFlux
  • BSource of heat
  • CAgent for heat transfer
  • DShield to protect the work from oxidation
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Correct Answer : (D)

Shield to protect the work from oxidation

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8.During arc welding, as the thickness of the metal to be welded increases 

  • ACurrent should decrease, voltage should increase 
  • BCurrent should increase, voltage remaining the same
  • CCurrent should increase, voltage should decrease
  • DVoltage should increase, Current remaining the same
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Correct Answer : (B)

Current should increase, voltage remaining the same

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9.In DC arc welding

  • AElectrode is made positive and work piece negative 
  • BElectrode is made negative and work piece positive
  • CBoth Electrode as well as work piece are made positive
  • DBoth Electrode as well as work piece are made negative
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Correct Answer : (B)

Electrode is made negative and work piece positive

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10.The purpose of coating on arc welding electrodes is to

  • AStabilize the arc
  • BProvide a protecting atmosphere 
  • CProvide slag to protect the molten metal
  • DAll of the above
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Correct Answer : (D)

All of the above

Explanation:

The purpose of coating on arc welding electrodes is to 1. Stabilize the arc 2. Provide a protecting atmosphere 3. Provide slag to protect the molten metal.

11.50 percent duty cycle of a welding machine means

  • AMachine input is 50 percent of rated input
  • BMachine efficiency is 50 percent
  • CMachine works on 50 percent output
  • DMachine works for 5 minutes in a duration of 10 minutes
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Correct Answer : (D)

Machine works for 5 minutes in a duration of 10 minutes

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12.During carbon arc welding, if electrode is connected to positive

  • AArc will be dull
  • BArc will not strike
  • CMetal will not melt
  • DCarbon will have tendency to go into the weld joint
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Carbon will have tendency to go into the weld joint

Explanation:

During carbon arc welding, if electrode is connected to positive Carbon will have tendency to go into the weld joint.

13.In which of the following method of welding the molten metal is poured for joining the metals?

  • AThermit welding
  • BGas welding
  • CTIG welding
  • DArc welding
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Correct Answer : (A)

Thermit welding

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14.The electrode in atomic hydrogen welding is made of

  • ACarbon
  • BGraphite
  • CTungsten 
  • DTungsten 
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Correct Answer : (C)

Tungsten 

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15.The porosity of welded joint may be caused by

  • ALow welding current
  • BIncorrect size of electrode 
  • CPoor base metal
  • DAny of the above
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Correct Answer : (C)

Poor base metal

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16.In electrical resistance welding the greatest resistance is offered by which of the following?

  • AMetal surface
  • BContact point of electrode with metal top
  • CContact point of electrode with metal bottom
  • DContact layer of metals to be welded
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Correct Answer : (D)

Contact layer of metals to be welded

Explanation:

In electrical resistance welding the greatest resistance is offered by Contact layer of metals to be welded.

17.The tips of the electrodes, for spot welding, are made of

  • ACopper alloy or pure copper
  • BPorcelain
  • CMica
  • DCarbon
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Correct Answer : (A)

Copper alloy or pure copper

Explanation:

The tips of the electrodes, for spot welding, are made of Copper alloy or pure copper.

18.During spot welding the current flows for

  • AFraction of a minute to several minutes
  • BFraction of a seconds to several seconds
  • CFew milliseconds
  • DFew microseconds
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Correct Answer : (B)

Fraction of a seconds to several seconds

Explanation:

During spot welding the current flows for Fraction of a seconds to several seconds.

19.Which of the following is not a type of resistance welding?

  • AProjection welding
  • BSeam welding
  • CFlush welding
  • DCarbon arc welding
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Correct Answer : (D)

Carbon arc welding

Explanation:

Carbon arc welding is not a type of resistance welding.

20.The power factor of a spot welding machine is expected to be around 

  • AUnity
  • B0.8 lagging
  • C0.3 to 0.5 lagging
  • D0.8 leading
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Correct Answer : (C)

0.3 to 0.5 lagging

Explanation:

The power factor of a spot welding machine is expected to be around 0.3 to 0.5 lagging.