Welding Safety Test 2019-20

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Welding is the process of joining materials – usually metals or thermoplastics – by causing fusion, a method of metal-joining technique that involves melting the base metal. Must pass the test with a 80% or better to enter the shop.

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1.

Potential hazards relating to arc welding are
- A.
  
  Radiation
- B.
  
  Fumes
- C.
  
  Toxic gases
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

When using a fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire, it should be
- A.
  
  Pointed at the base of the fire
- B.
  
  Moved up and down to cool the flames
- C.
  
  Pointed at the top of the fire
- D.
  
  Held within six (6) inches of the flames
3.

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?
- A.
  
  Type A
- B.
  
  Type B
- C.
  
  TypeC
- D.
  
  Type D
4.

What are the initials of the federal organization created to insure safe and sanitary working conditions for employees?
- A.
  
  FAA
- B.
  
  IRS
- C.
  
  FDA
- D.
  
  OSHA
5.

The maximum safe working pressure for Acetylene is
- A.
  
  10 psi.
- B.
  
  15 psi.
- C.
  
  20 psi.
- D.
  
  32 psi.
6.

Vaporized metals, such as zinc, cadmium, lead, chromium and beryllium
- A.
  
  Are hazardous
- B.
  
  Can be ignored
- C.
  
  Are highly flammable
- D.
  
  May cause slag inclusions
7.

Fuel gas hoses are usually colored
- A.
  
  Green
- B.
  
  Red
- C.
  
  Blue
- D.
  
  Yellow
8.

One should never enter a welding shop without wearing
- A.
  
  Gloves
- B.
  
  Safety glasses
- C.
  
  A welding helmet
- D.
  
  Welding leathers
9.

What should one never use on gas cylinders, regulators, connections and hoses?
- A.
  
  Wrenches
- B.
  
  Teflon tape
- C.
  
  Leak detectors
- D.
  
  Oil
10.

One should never cut or weld directly against
- A.
  
  Cast iron
- B.
  
  Concrete
- C.
  
  A workbench
- D.
  
  A non-flammable surface
11.

One should never operate arc welding equipment while
- A.
  
  Standing on wet or damp floors
- B.
  
  In poorly lighted areas
- C.
  
  Someone is standing near by
- D.
  
  In a confined area with proper ventilation
12.

A burn that causes the skin to blister is referred to as a
- A.
  
  First degree burn
- B.
  
  Second degree burn
- C.
  
  Third degree burn
- D.
  
  Fourth degree burn
13.

Federal regulation requires that hazardous information about a product be provided to all users of that product. The form used to provide this information is called a(n)
- A.
  
  Information Form (IF)
- B.
  
  Hazardous Information Sheet (HIS)
- C.
  
  Occupational Safety and Hazard Form (OSHF)
- D.
  
  Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
14.

Which of the following is the only acceptable method for lighting oxyfuel torches?
- A.
  
  Matches
- B.
  
  Cigarette lighter
- C.
  
  Welding arc
- D.
  
  Striker
15.

Areas that have less than__________ cubic feet per welder, or that have ceilings less than 16 feet high, require forced ventilation.
- A.
  
  8,000
- B.
  
  4,000
- C.
  
  10,000
- D.
  
  12,000
16.

While welding, ventilation should be placed as close to the fume source as practical.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Long hair, loose-fitting clothes, and ties are personal safety hazards around rotating equipment.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

A butane or propane cigarette lighter is safe around welding equipment as long as it is kept in one's pocket.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

A fully charged oxygen cylinder contains approximately 225 psi at 70° F.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Safety glasses are not required when welding with the helmet down.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Skin contact with liquid oxygen can cause frostbite.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Gas cylinders must be chained or secured at all times.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Oxygen cylinders should never be stored with flammable gases such as acetylene cylinders.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

When not in use, an electrode holder, GTAW torch or MIG gun should not be placed in contact with a grounded metal surface.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

Acetylene cylinders should never be operated while lying on their side because acetone could be drawn into the valve, regulator and hoses.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False