Term
The vehicle frame and body are combined together as a unit in a
a. mono frame.
b. unitized body.
c. integral frame.
d. three-rail body. |
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If you do not have specialized measuring equipment determining frame misalignment, what
other method are you using if you transfer checkpoints to a level floor?
a. Plum.
b. Plum bob.
c. Bubble level.
d. String and pencil. |
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What auto body shape has the appearance of a curved surface?
a. Crown.
b. Round.
c. Bend.
d. Arc. |
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Lower door panels, hoods, and deck lids are examples of what auto body curved surface characteristic?
a. High crown.
b. Low crown.
c. High bend.
d. Low bend. |
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What type of auto body curved surface will not spring back once enough force pushes the body surface out of shape?
a. High crown.
b. Low crown.
c. High bend.
d. Low bend. |
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The auto body curved surface around the taillights and headlights is usually a
a. low bend.
b. low crown.
c. high crown.
d. reverse crown. |
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Term
Which is the heaviest and largest auto body repair hammer?
a. Bumping.
b. Dinging.
c. Picking.
d. Gouging. |
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Definition
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If you are repairing an auto body surface with concave damage, which of the following
hammers should you use to repair the area?
a. Flat face bumping hammer.
b. Crowned face bumping hammer.
c. An “S”-shaped bumping hammer.
d. An “R”-shaped bumping hammer. |
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Definition
| Crowned face bumping hammer. |
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What auto body repair hammer do you use for finish work?
a. Claw and pry.
b. Ball-peen.
c. Bumping.
d. Dinging. |
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Definition
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If you need to repair a panel that is hard to get to, which auto body repair hammer do you use?
a. Ball-peen.
b. Bumping.
c. Dinging.
d. Pick. |
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What auto body repair tool do you hold against the inside of the body panel to back up the blows of a hammer?
a. Dolly block.
b. Impact block.
c. Dinging hammer.
d. Bumping hammer. |
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How much heavier should a dolly block be than the hammer you are using for a body repair?
a. Two times the weight of the hammer.
b. Three times the weight of the hammer.
c. Four times the weight of the hammer.
d. Five times the weight of the hammer. |
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Definition
| Three times the weight of the hammer. |
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Term
What type of dolly block working face do you use if you want minimum metal stretching
and minimal lift of the damaged metal surface?
a. Contact crown.
b. Impact crown.
c. High crown.
d. Low crown. |
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Definition
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What type of dolly block working face do you use if you want increased metal stretching
and increased lift of the damaged metal surface?
a. Contact crown.
b. Impact crown.
c. High crown.
d. Low crown. |
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When making auto body repairs with a bumping spoon, where do you place the spoon in relationship to the metal surface?
a. On the other side of the metal surface from the hammer side.
b. Between the metal surface and the hammer.
c. To the right of the body panel damage.
d. To the left of the body panel damage. |
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Definition
| Between the metal surface and the hammer. |
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Term
What type of hammer do you use to strike a bumping spoon?
a. Ball-peen.
b. Bumping.
c. Dinging.
d. Pick. |
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Definition
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Which spoon would you use as a pry tool on a damaged vehicle panel?
a. Caulking.
b. Bumping.
c. Body.
d. Low. |
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The area of auto body metal that serves as a pivot for movement without breaking is called
a. an upset.
b. stretch.
c. a simple bend.
d. a displacement. |
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Term
After you inspect and analyze the body damage, your next step in metal straightening is to perform
a. cutting.
b. grinding.
c. bumping.
d. roughing. |
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During your auto body repairs, it is important to lower the raised metal first because it
a. increases the chances of buckling.
b. is the only surface you can get to first.
c. reduces the chances of shrinking and large bends of the metal.
d. reduces the chances of stretches and sharp bends of the metal. |
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Definition
| reduces the chances of stretches and sharp bends of the metal. |
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During your auto body repairs, it is important to lower the raised metal first because it
a. increases the chances of buckling.
b. is the only surface you can get to first.
c. reduces the chances of shrinking and large bends of the metal.
d. reduces the chances of stretches and sharp bends of the metal. |
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Definition
| reduces the chances of stretches and sharp bends of the metal. |
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The auto body repair process where you release a stretched area with a cross-peen hammer
and a specialized dolly is called
a. automatic stretching.
b. hand shrinking.
c. cold stretching.
d. cold shrinking. |
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If two opposite auto body diagonal measurements are not the same, you need to spread the body along the direction of the
a. left diagonal.
b. right diagonal.
c. longer diagonal.
d. shorter diagonal. |
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What auto body tool do you use to compare distances but not measure them?
a. Press.
b. Clamp.
c. Trammel.
d. Spreading rod. |
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Term
What could happen to the metal if you apply too much heat to an auto body panel during the welding process?
a. Weak spots.
b. Distortion.
c. Annealing.
d. Sparking. |
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Term
The first of the four steps to removing a fender is to remove the fender bolts from the
a. lower front fender skirt.
b. lower rear fender skirt.
c. hood hinge assembly .
d. radiator supports. |
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When removing the door skin for inner door repair, what needs to be done directly after removing the door from the vehicle?
a. Remove outer edges of the door.
b. Place the door in a holding unit.
c. Remove the hem flange.
d. Grind the inner panel. |
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Definition
| Place the door in a holding unit. |
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Term
Collision Estimating Guides list vehicle parts in what order?
a. Left side to right side, right side to left side.
b. Front to back, outside to inside.
c. Inside to outside, left to right side.
d. Right to left side, front to back. |
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Definition
| Front to back, outside to inside. |
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Term
What type of vehicle construction requires inspection of undamaged areas unrelated to the actual point of impact?
a. Frame.
b. Ladder.
c. Unibody.
d. Box beam. |
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When doing a damage report using the Collision Estimating Sequence what would you inspect after the windshield?
a. Sunroof.
b. Door glass.
c. Cowl and dash.
d. Back widow. |
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What precautions should be taken when storing a vehicle outside after performing an
accident estimate and awaiting a decision?
a. Prevent technicians from cannibalizing parts.
b. Prevent additional damage from the elements.
c. Prevent using organization from accessing vehicle.
d. Prevent personnel from touching vehicle until police investigate. |
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Definition
| Prevent additional damage from the elements. |
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Term
Where would you begin your damage report after the vehicle that was in a minor front-end
collision that crumpled the right front fender, the bumper, the suspension, and the grille?
a. Front suspension.
b. Front bumper.
c. Front fender.
d. Front grille. |
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Term
If you want to ensure a damaged metal surface can be properly filled and adhesion will take
place, then how many inches beyond the damaged areas should you clean?
a. 1.
b. 2.
c. 4.
d. 6. |
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Term
If you need to order abrasive discs for the circular disc grinder, consult the operators
instructions that come with the grinder and then
a. measure the thickness of the sander’s drive shaft for thickness.
b. measure across the disc to see what size you have.
c. decide what size you need depending upon the task.
d. pick any size because they are all interchangeable. |
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Definition
| measure across the disc to see what size you have. |
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Term
When you need to apply filler to a body component, then you will mix what two items?
a. Plastic base and adhesion promoter.
b. Resin base and a catalyst.
c. Resin and plastic powder.
d. Catalyst and plastic gel. |
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Definition
| Resin base and a catalyst. |
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Term
When you apply filler to a metal surface, you use what type of pressure?
a. Pressure from the weight of the tool.
b. Light hand pressure.
c. Firm hand pressure.
d. No pressure. |
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When you are preparing a fiberglass panel, how much of the total material thickness should
you bevel from both accessible sides of the panel?
a. 1/16.
b. 1/3.
c. 1/2.
d. 3/4. |
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Term
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practice system of marking plastic vehicle parts specifies a series of
a. numbers, 5.0 millimeters (mm) high, placed inside a football-shaped circle, which is stamped
onto the component part.
b. numbers, 3.0 mm high, placed inside a perfect circle, which is molded into the component part.
c. letters, 5.0 mm high, placed inside a football-shaped circle, which is stamped onto the
component part.
d. letters, 3.0 mm high, placed inside a football-shaped circle, which is molded into the
component part. |
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Definition
| letters, 5.0 mm high, placed inside a football-shaped circle, which is stamped onto the component part. |
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Term
Which type of plastic softens when heated, hardens as it cools, and can be heated/cooled repeatedly with the same result?
a. Composites.
b. Thermoplastics.
c. Thermosetting plastics.
d. Sheet-molded compounds (SMC). |
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Term
Which is the best way to match up the proper plastic welding rod material with the material being repaired?
a. Match the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) symbol.
b. Sand the material to see if it melts or smears.
c. Try several of the most sensible choices.
d. Perform a melt test. |
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Definition
| Match the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) symbol. |
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Term
During plastic welding, what percentage of the base material should the weld penetrate if using a single-V weld?
a. 25 percent.
b. 50 percent.
c. 75 percent.
d. 100 percent. |
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Term
Which composite plastic filler is used for repairing large gaps?
a. Cosmetic.
b. Structural.
c. One part.
d. Two part. |
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Term
Paint flexitive additives
a. can be used to reduce the gloss of the paint.
b. are usually used in primers and clear coats.
c. help speed up dry time between coats.
d. are used to help improve paint flow. |
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Definition
| are usually used in primers and clear coats. |
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Term
What is a disadvantage of low-volatile organic compound (VOC) paints?
a. Excess cost.
b. Availability.
c. Storage requirements.
d. Equipment requirements. |
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Definition
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Term
If the pressure switch malfunctions on the electric motor air compressor, excessive air pressure is relieved by the
a. manual pressure gauge valve.
b. manual shutoff valve.
c. safety valve.
d. quick valve. |
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Definition
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Term
What types of respirators must be fit tested?
a. Cartridge type only.
b. Air-supplied type only.
c. Any with a tight-fitting seal.
d. Only ones without a tight-fitting seal. |
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Definition
| Any with a tight-fitting seal. |
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Term
How do you control the width of the paint spray pattern on a spray gun?
a. Loosen the cap.
b. Adjust the nozzle.
c. Adjust the control screw.
d. Turn the transformer (regulator) one turn. |
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Definition
| Adjust the control screw. |
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Term
Which type of high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) paint system generates oil free, dry, air and high temperatures?
a. Air conversion unit.
b. Step-down unit.
c. Electrostatic.
d. Turbine. |
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Definition
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Term
Which type of high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) paint system uses standard shop
compressed air, and a special orifice to reduce air pressure in the air nozzle?
a. Air conversion unit.
b. Step down unit.
c. Electrostatic.
d. Turbine. |
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Definition
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Term
Before using a paint stripper to remove paint from a vehicle, you should consult with
a. Environmental or Bioenvironmental Engineering.
b. Vehicle Management Superintendent (VMS).
c. Vehicle Control Officer (VCO).
d. Vehicle Fleet Manager (VFM). |
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Definition
| Environmental or Bioenvironmental Engineering. |
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Term
Which type of sandpaper is used primarily with disc sanders on metal surfaces?
a. Aluminum oxide.
b. Zirconia alumina.
c. Silicon carbide.
d. Pumice. |
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Definition
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Term
Which type of sandpaper is good for use on paint finishes?
a. Aluminum oxide.
b. Zirconia alumina.
c. Silicon carbide.
d. Pumice. |
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Term
What type of automotive glass is used for windshields on a vehicle?
a. Plate.
b. Tempered.
c. Laminated.
d. Polypropylene. |
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Definition
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Term
If you notice a rainbow or colored spots on a windshield when sunlight strikes it from different angles, the problem is
a. a vertical crack.
b. a pin hole in glass.
c. decomposition of the plate glass.
d. decomposition of the plastic layer. |
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Definition
| decomposition of the plastic layer. |
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Term
The plastic layer inside the windshield allows the windshield to bend out of shape after breakage and still provide protection for the
a. dash board.
b. steering wheel.
c. vehicle occupants.
d. seat covers and carpeting. |
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Term
What device at the bottom of the door window on a vehicle provides support for raising and lowering the window in the door?
a. Groove.
b. Channel.
c. Gutter.
d. Tubing. |
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Definition
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Term
How should you install a channel to the window glass on a vehicle?
a. Install the channel to the vehicle and then the glass to the channel.
b. Install the glass in the vehicle and the channel to the vehicle.
c. Force the channel onto the glass.
d. Force the glass into the channel. |
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Definition
| Force the channel onto the glass. |
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Term
What substance should be used to clean the sheet-metal surface before replacing a body side molding?
a. Methyl-ethyl-ketone (MEK).
b. Isopropyl alcohol.
c. Lacquer thinner.
d. Plastic cleaner. |
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Definition
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Term
Regardless of the type of door hinge, what procedure is common to replacing both boltedand welded-door hinges?
a. Determine if the welds are “innies” or “outies.”
b. Marking/scribing the position of the old hinge.
c. Drive a chisel between the hinge and the pillar.
d. Remove the bolts on the door side of the lower hinge. |
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Definition
| Marking/scribing the position of the old hinge. |
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Term
Doors are removed from welded-on hinges by
a. drilling out the circular welds in the hinge.
b. drilling out the “innie” welds.
c. removing the hinge bolts.
d. removing the hinge pins. |
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Definition
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Term
What item can save much of the labor involved in hinge replacement?
a. Brads.
b. Springs.
c. Sockets.
d. Bushings. |
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Term
You should never weld on or near a gas-filled bumper energy-absorbing unit because the unit could
a. move into the retracting position.
b. decrease the gas pressure.
c. warp the bumper.
d. explode. |
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Term
During installation of a seat belt as part of an accident repair, what should you do with
respect to a damaged retractor mounting area?
a. Modify the retractor.
b. Return it to the original shape.
c. Mount retractor an alternate, nearby location.
d. Disregard, install, and torque to specifications. |
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Definition
| Return it to the original shape. |
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Term
What type of vehicle upholstery has minimal padding and a seat cover only?
a. Rigid.
b. Flexible.
c. Traditional.
d. Ergonomic. |
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Definition
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Term
What usually makes up a rigid seat foundation?
a. Foam or spring.
b. Wood or metal.
c. Rubber webbing.
d. No-sag springs. |
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Definition
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Term
When heat dissipates from the coolant to the atmosphere, then it must have reached which section of the radiator?
a. Tubular core.
b. Cast-iron tank.
c. Overflow tube.
d. Stamped-out tank. |
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Definition
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Term
If it was necessary to use a radiator at a lower height to accommodate a hood design, then which type of radiator would work best?
a. Up-flow radiator.
b. Down-flow radiator.
c. Cross-flow radiator.
d. Reverse-flow radiator. |
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Definition
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Term
What radiator core components help radiate heat away from the coolant flowing through the core tube?
a. Fins.
b. Tanks.
c. Plates.
d. Headers. |
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Definition
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Term
What does the second digit of a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) metal identification number indicate?
a. Brand of metal.
b. Kind of metal.
c. Process of how the metal is manufactured.
d. Percentage of predominant alloying agent. |
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Definition
| Percentage of predominant alloying agent. |
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Term
As a safety factor, acetylene cylinder valve fittings have
a. right-handed threads.
b. left-handed threads.
c. metric threads.
d. self-locking threads. |
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Definition
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Term
What should you use to check all fitting joints for leaks on oxyacetylene equipment?
a. Diesel fuel.
b. Soapy water.
c. Flame.
d. Oil. |
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Definition
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Term
What type of threads do the acetylene hose fittings have?
a. Left-handed.
b. Right-handed.
c. Self-tapping.
d. Metric. |
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Definition
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Term
When you change an oxyacetylene welding tip to a higher number tip, you increase the
a. temperature of the flame.
b. volume of the flame.
c. regulator pressure.
d. cylinder pressure. |
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Definition
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Term
How large of a diameter should you maintain the molten metal pool in oxyacetylene welding?
a. 3/16 to 3/8 inch.
b. 1/2 to 5/8 inch.
c. 3/4 to 7/8 inch.
d. 1 to 1 1/8 inch. |
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Definition
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Term
What technique of oxyacetylene welding would you use for welding heavy metals that require deep penetration?
a. Tilt.
b. Slant.
c. Weave.
d. Circular. |
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Definition
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Term
When brazing silver what kind of flame is used?
a. Strongly atomizing.
b. Strongly oxidizing.
c. Strongly reducing.
d. Neutral. |
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Definition
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Term
When a gas is superheated, it then breaks down into tiny molecules with an electrical charge
called plasma technically called
a. argon gas.
b. ionized gas.
c. hydrogen gas.
d. carbonized gas. |
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Definition
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Term
If you want to make thicker metal cuts with the plasma cutter, what variable must be adjusted?
a. Decrease the shielding gas.
b. Increase the amperage.
c. Decrease the voltage.
d. Increase the oxygen. |
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Definition
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Term
Which component of the plasma torch channels secondary gas or water?
a. Electrode.
b. Shield cup.
c. Gas swirler.
d. Cutting nozzle. |
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Definition
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Term
What is the minimum air pressure needed at the air connection to operate the plasma cutter?
a. 30 pounds per square inch (psi).
b. 45 psi.
c. 60 psi.
d. 75 psi. |
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Definition
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Term
What are the two consumables in the plasma cutter torch?
a. Electrode and shield cup.
b. Electrode and gas swirler.
c. Electrode and cutting nozzle.
d. Cutting nozzle and shield cup. |
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Definition
| Electrode and cutting nozzle. |
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Term
What is meant by the term overpowering the nozzle when using the plasma cutter?
a. Pushing down too hard on the nozzle.
b. Amperage level exceeds the rating.
c. Shielding gas pressure is too high.
d. Use of an improper electrode. |
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Definition
| Amperage level exceeds the rating. |
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Term
How long do you purge plasma gas from the lines after a part change?
a. 1 to 2 minutes.
b. 2 to 3 minutes.
c. 3 to 4 minutes.
d. 4 to 5 minutes. |
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Definition
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Term
If you are shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with an internal combustion engine-driven generator welder, what controls the demand of the generator?
a. Balancer.
b. Governor.
c. Transformer.
d. Control switch. |
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Definition
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Term
To alter the current setting on an alternating current (AC) arc welder containing a variable resister, use the
a. slip wheel.
b. hand wheel.
c. guide-wheel.
d. electrode-wheel. |
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Definition
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Term
What are the four general welding positions?
a. Horizontal, vertical, overhead, and fillet.
b. Horizontal, fillet, vertical, and overhead.
c. Flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
d. Overhead, flat, groove, and vertical. |
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Definition
| Flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. |
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Term
What should you do prior to applying a fillet weld on a tee joint?
a. Decrease welder amperage.
b. Apply acid to the root bead.
c. Allow the root bead to cool.
d. Remove the slag from the root bead. |
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Definition
| Remove the slag from the root bead. |
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Term
What maximum metal thickness can you successfully arc weld without preparing the edges?
a. 3/4 inch.
b. 1/2 inch.
c. 1/8 inch.
d. 1/32 inch. |
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Definition
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Term
What kind of edge preparation would you do for welding if you can prepare both metal plate edges that are 3/4 to 1 inch thick?
a. Double “U.”
b. Single “U.”
c. Double “V.”
d. Single “V.” |
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Definition
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Term
What characteristic is most noticeable when gas metal arc welding (GMAW) steel parts using 100 percent argon shielding gas?
a. Excessive HAZ size.
b. Insufficient penetration.
c. Higher heat conductivity.
d. Lower voltage requirement. |
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Definition
| Insufficient penetration. |
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Term
Which gas metal arc welding (GMAW) transfer method will not occur if carbon dioxide is used as the only shielding gas?
a. Globular.
b. Spray arc.
c. Short circuit.
d. Open circuit. |
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Definition
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Term
Excessive stick out can result in the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) discontinuity called
a. porosity.
b. cracking.
c. whiskers.
d. lack of penetration. |
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Definition
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Term
When gas metal arc welding (GMAW), excessive penetration can result in
a. porosity.
b. cracking.
c. whiskers.
d. lack of penetration. |
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Definition
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Term
When using the oxyacetylene torch to cut high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) materials, how
far from the final desired cut line should you stay to prevent weakness in the metal?
a. 1/2 inch.
b. 3/4 inch.
c. 1 inch.
d. 2 inches. |
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Definition
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Term
When cutting high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steel with an oxyacetylene torch, you should try to limit the torch time to
a. 1 minute.
b. 2 minutes.
c. 3 minutes.
d. 4 minutes. |
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Definition
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Term
At what angle should the tip of the gas metal arc welder be held at during continuous welding?
a. 5º to 15º.
b. 10º to 20º.
c. 15º to 25º.
d. 30º to 45º. |
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Definition
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Term
What type of current is generally used for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)?
a. Alternating current (AC).
b. AC reverse polarity.
c. Direct current (DC).
d. Direct current reverse polarity (DCRP). |
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Definition
| Alternating current (AC). |
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Term
What gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) torch component directs the flow of shielding gas onto the weld puddle?
a. Cap.
b. Collet.
c. Gas nozzle.
d. Gas orifice nut. |
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Definition
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Term
What quality of the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process cleans off the oxides that form on aluminum?
a. Reverse polarity of the direct current (DC) arc.
b. Reverse polarity of the alternating current (AC) arc.
c. Standard polarity of the AC arc.
d. Standard polarity of the DC arc. |
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Definition
| Reverse polarity of the alternating current (AC) arc. |
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Term
What contaminate, if left on aluminum, will cause poor mechanical and electrical qualities in a weld?
a. Soap.
b. Water.
c. Oil film.
d. Loose particles. |
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Definition
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Term
If you are going to weld with aluminum, your first step is to remove any oil, grease, and water vapor from the aluminum and then
a. cover the joint with brown craft paper to prevent dirt, grit, and air from getting into the joint.
b. remove surface oxides with a stainless steel wire brush or strong alkaline acid.
c. form, shear, saw, or machine aluminum and assemble the joint.
d. dry and wait for aluminum to reach room temperature. |
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Definition
| remove surface oxides with a stainless steel wire brush or strong alkaline acid. |
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