Los Angeles City Structural Welding Code – Steel (D1.1) Certification Practice Test

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• What does it mean if a weld must be completely removed and re-welded from the start?
• Common steel covered electrodes follow what kind of numbering system?
• How is flux cored arc welding referred to in LA City terminology?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical application for GMAW?
• What type of electrode is a 7018?
• What is the primary focus of the weld cleaning requirement established in D1.1?
• In stick welding on DCRP, the electrode is?
• What is a common reason for failure in GMAW?
• FCAW-GS and outer shield are the same as?
• Which of the following is an acceptable profile for a fillet weld?
• What is a common quality assurance measure taken after welding?
• Which harmful gases can adversely affect welds?
• What is a possible cause of porosity in welds?
• In the context of structural welding, what does the term "welding progression" indicate?
• Which gas mixture is commonly used to reduce splatter in the GMAW process?
• What should be done to electrodes that become wet?
• Under which AWS electrode specification is submerged arc welding primarily covered?
• Which polarity is commonly used with ER70S-6 electrodes?
• What numbers do shielding gases typically end with?
• CR70 S-3 is recommended for welding on which type of steel?
• In the context of the D1.1 code, which of the following is NOT listed as a pre-qualified process?
• What type of welding process does the LA City structural steel welding license refer to?
• Which electrode type is considered to have shallow penetration?
• Which of the following processes is typically used for vertical down welding?
• What polarity is predominantly used in the GMAW process?
• Which aspect of the GMAW technique greatly affects the bead appearance?
• The process characterized by no gas required and known as FCAW-SS is called?
• Which condition dictates how long rods can be exposed after coming out of a sealed container?
• What does 'S' stand for in beam specifications?
• Which numbers represent electrodes that operate in DCEN?
• Low-carbon FCAW electrodes are covered under what AWS specification?
• According to LA City, what is the most common gas used for GMAW?
• What is the term for the weld that extends around the joint?
• In the designation E70C-X, what does the "C" represent?
• Which of the following pipe positions involves a horizontal weld with the pipe at a vertical angle?
• What does FCAW stand for?
• If a project specifies the use of the code, how are the requirements of the code viewed?
• What is ASTM 500 specifically used to create?
• Cyclically loaded structures are primarily exposed to what kind of stresses?
• Using an SMAW rod with a position number 2 in the vertical position may cause what issue?
• The two FCAW positions are 0 and 1; there is no number _____.
• In welding, what is the primary purpose of using a shielding gas?
• What welding process requires the use of an electrode and produces an arc between the electrode and the base material?
• What is covered in Chapter 1 of the D1.1 certification?
• The 8 in the designation E71T-8 indicates?
• Chapter 8 of the D1.1 is centered around what topic?
• Who is authorized to make changes to weld specifications like size and location?
• What is the minimum overlap requirement for a joint?
• What does ASIC represent in the context of steel construction?
• For which processes can ER70S dash X electrodes be used?
• According to AWS specifications, what is the classification for low carbon steel GMAW electrodes?
• What letter is represented by fillet welds?
• What are the four joint and test positions used in welding?
• What is the main characteristic of low hydrogen electrodes?
• What does LCS stand for in relation to weld materials?
• Which welding process is often associated with high flexibility and ease of use in various positions?
• Which GMAW electrode can be used on DC negative?
• Which digit in the electrode identification number indicates the welding position?
• What does a welder certified in 3G and 4G positions signify?
• What is the definition of down hand welding?
• What does the notation (C 8X20) signify about a channel?
• What is a common name for the process characterized as stick welding?
• What does Chapter 7 in the D1.1 deal with?
• In FCAW welding, wire speed is most closely associated with which parameter?
• What is an SMAW arc welding machine with DC compatibility called?
• What is the tensile strength that low alloy rods typically start at?
• What is the term used for the method of welding that does not indicate a specific position?
• What type of certification is beneficial for a welder looking to diversify their skill set?
• What type of welding do the numbers in the AWS classification indicate?
• What is the maximum exposure time for 8018 rods out of a sealed can?
• Why is it important to know the different electrode classifications?
• Which of the following is a potential hazard associated with welding?
• What does ASTM stand for?
• PJP in welding terminology stands for?
• What does the last digit of an electrode number indicate?
• Which type of arc welding is known for using a non-consumable tungsten electrode?
• Low alloy W and S beams are primarily made from which standards?
• Which of the following is a key characteristic of a quality weld?
• What is a defining feature for electrodes that use the dragging manipulation technique?
• What is the recommended amount of shielding gas for FCAW welding?
• In FCAW-SS, what does the 'SS' stand for?
• What is the standard schedule designation for most pipes used in construction?
• What does a call out like (W 12X60) signify?
• In which positions can GMAW be performed?
• What is the specified welding process for scenarios where none is mentioned under the code?
• Temporary welds must adhere to the same requirements as which type of weld?
• Thick plate welded with the SMAW process should be welded using which type of electrical current?
• In FCAW-GS, what does the 'GS' stand for?
• Can all positions be completed without flux in welding?
• What is the common use for the ER70S-6 electrode?
• What type of power supplies are used for FCAW?
• What is the last number of the electrodes that run on DC positive?
• What phrase is used to remember electrodes that operate 7 through 11?
• Which welding process does not require shielding gas and relies on the flux in the wire for protection?
• What is the manipulation type for rods that end in numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8?
• What is a common reason for welds being rejected during inspection?
• What type of power supply is utilized in the GMAW process?
• What is the electrode designation that is commonly used for clean steel in GMAW?
• Which welding process typically requires the use of a short circuiting transfer mode?
• What does GTAW stand for in welding terminology?
• SMAW welding on AC current will eliminate which of the following issues?
• Which type of welding wire is primarily used in FCAW?
• What is the official AWS term for MIG welding?
• What characteristic of electrodes that operate on DCEN is true?
• A weld that has minor problems but can still pass inspection is referred to as?
• According to D1.1, what is a requirement for all welds?
• Which last number of electrodes operates on DC negative and AC?
• GMAW is commonly known by which of the following names?
• At what temperature should low hydrogen rods be stored in a holding oven?
• Low hydrogen electrodes are usually designated by which numbers?
• When are certified welders required to carry their licenses according to regulations?
• What does 'W' or 'WF' indicate in structural terms?
• In the electrode identification system, what does the E6013 indicate about the electrode?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of FCAW?
• CO2 is known for being low cost and deep penetrating but also causes more what?
• What letter symbolizes the word 'thickness' in the welding code book?
• What do the letters ESO signify in welding terminology?
• What does HAS stand for in welding contexts?
• Base metals are also known as what?
• GMAW is typically performed with what type of electrical currents?
• Chapter 4 of the D1.1 primarily addresses which topic?
• The AWS code book covers metal thickness from what minimum to what maximum?
• Heat applied after a welding operation is called?
• Which shielding gas is commonly used to protect steel welds?
• What are slag inclusions?
• The D1.1 code does not permit GMAW welding in which mode?
• What type of current type welding machines do SMAW and GTAW both use?
• In what positions can GMAW be welded?
• What type of penetration do rods that end with numbers other than 0, 1, and 3 have?
• What condition may cause a weld to fail inspection?
• What is a common term for the zone of material adjacent to a weld that experiences changes due to heat?
• What AWS electrode specification number represents NR 232?
• Which polarity provides optimal penetration and lower heat input in stick welding?
• What does proper welder training primarily ensure?
• What does DCEN mean?
• How long can rods that come out of a holding oven at 250 degrees be exposed before needing to be re-dried?
• What is the purpose of the electrode identification system in welding?
• What is the maximum reinforcement allowed for all types of GrooVe welds under the code?
• What type of gas protection is often compared to the cost of a Pepsi?
• What is the effect of a weld having excessive reinforcement?
• In welding terminology, which of the following refers specifically to the process of welding using a rod that melts and becomes part of the weld?
• In the FCAW electrode identification system, what does the "X" represent?
• What numbers do low hydrogen electrodes typically end in?
• The last digit on the FCAW I.D system indicates?
• For GMAW, which of the following characteristics is important for the welding wire?
• Which numbers of electrodes run on both DC positive and AC?
• What does the 'X' in the electrode identification ER70S-X signify?
• ER70S-6 filler material can be used for which of the following processes?
• What is the minimum tensile strength of low hydrogen rods?
• What type of polarity can be used with an ER80S-3 electrode?
• Which Lincoln Electric Company brand represents FCAW-SS?
• How many types of positions can be indicated in the FCAW electrode identification system?
• Which electrode classification group represents deep penetrating rods?
• Which symbol is commonly used to indicate additional information about electrodes?
• What does the term "porosity" refer to in welding?
• In welding, how is the size of a groove weld determined?
• What is the focus of Chapter 3 in the D1.1?
• If a rod is 80 KSI and above or has a suffix, it is classified as what type of electrode?
• What can cause undercut in a weld?
• Which electrode classification group represents low hydrogen rods?
• What is the AWS specification number for FCAW, carbon steel electrodes?
• What is the main gas used for MIG welding?
• In welding, an oscillating motion is primarily used with what type of electrodes?
• Which two electrodes are most commonly used for welding?
• In FCAW, what function does the flux serve?
• The welding progression for structural steel is primarily?
• Which weld position is characterized by the pipe being at a 45-degree angle?
• Submerged arc welding can only be performed in which position?
• Which manipulation type is recommended for welding with 6010 and 6011 electrodes?
• What is a mnemonic to remember electrodes operating on DCEP?
• Which of the following is considered a pipe position?
• What type of beam is denoted by (S 10X50)?
• What does DCEP stand for?
• Which gas can GMAW be shielded with as a single gas?
• What type of welding involves the use of tubular wire with flux inside?
• Using an extensive arc length when arc welding will lead to what issue?
• What does "in position" refer to in welding terms?
• How often should welds be inspected for quality control according to standard practices?
• How is pipe thickness generally measured?
• Deep penetrating electrodes typically end in which numbers?
• Which electrode designation is generally used for general purpose applications in welding?
• If a groove weld has no size, what kind of penetration will it have?
• In the GMAW process, which current is never utilized?
• If a groove weld has a specified size, what kind of penetration is it likely to achieve?
• Which factor can influence the remainder of the weld after inspections?
• What is the composition of a mixed gas for GMAW that consists of 75% blank and 25% blank?
• What is the last number of electrodes that operate on all currents?
• FCAW-GS uses what type of shielding gas?
• What is the minimum size requirement for a fillet weld in cyclically loaded structures?
• What does DCEP stand for in the context of welding?
• What is the electrode classification group that represents flat and 2F rods?
• MIG welding on sheet metal primarily uses which transfer mode?
• When adjusting the amperage, what else is simultaneously adjusted?
• What are the four modes of metal transfer in welding?
• What is the main gas used in GMAW?
• In the context of welding codes, what does the letter 'T' often refer to?
• What is the primary benefit of using CO2 as a shielding gas in GMAW?
• Which type of steel is used for structural welding tests?
• What is the primary advantage of using FCAW over traditional welding methods?
• What does the letter 'C' represent in steel terms?
• What describes the vertical up welding technique for structural steel?
• How long can 7018 rods be out of a sealed can?
• Which numbers represent electrodes that operate in DCEP?
• How many times per second does AC alternate between DC positive and DC negative?
• In what positions can an E70T-6 electrode be effectively used?
• Wire feed speed during GMAW welding is primarily associated with which parameter?
• What is the AWS specification number for GMAW carbon steel electrodes?
• In SMAW welding, which welding machine type is primarily used for DC compatibility?
• Which of the following welding positions is NOT possible according to the second to last digit of the electrode?
• Statically loaded structures are designed to carry what type of weight?
• Which Chapter in the D1.1 discusses the design of weld connections?
• If the workpiece is positive, what polarity is used?
• What does WPS stand for in the context of welding?
• Which of the following welding processes is referred to by the acronym SAW?
• Which electrode classification group is associated with sheet metal rods?
• What type of penetration is associated with 6013 electrodes?
• What does DC stand for?
• Which of the following details is typically included in a WPS?
• What are some possible causes of slag inclusions in welding?
• What brand name does Lincoln Electric Company assign to FCAW-GS?
• What is the primary characteristic of the parent metal?
• ER70 S-6 is considered what type of electrode?
• Which electrode specification covers low carbon electrodes?
• Which of the following is a name for the manual welding process used in LA City welding?
• Iron powder electrodes are identified by which of the following numbers?
• CJP in welding terminology means?
• The most common FCAW structural steel wire is?
• Which chapter focuses on inspection procedures in the D1.1?
• FCAW and GMAW are welding on DC polarity, but they are never used on which type of current?
• What main topic is covered in Chapter 5 of the D1.1?
• Which electrode designation is typically associated with clean steel applications?
• What is one of the characteristics indicated by the last digit of the electrode number?
• What is a common characteristic of low hydrogen rods regarding tensile strength?
• What does AC stand for?
• What material do ASTM A53 Grade B and A106 Grade B signify?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of acceptable fillet weld profiles?
• What type of polarity does DCEN refer to?
• What is the designation for low alloy electrodes under AWS specifications?
• Which type of electrodes are identified as low alloy?
• What are ASTM A36, A572, and A992 primarily utilized for?
• What does the 'C' in the electrode designation E70C-X stand for?
• Heat applied before a welding operation is referred to as?