Heat is created by chemical reaction in

a.
b.
c.
d.

Resistance welding
Oxy-acetylene welding
Tungsten arc welding
Thermit welding
(Ans:d)

The voltage used in resistance welding is generally kept

between

a.
b.
c.
d.

4-12 volts
12-20 volts
20-28 volts
28-36 volts
(Ans:a)

The heat generated (H) in resistance welding is expressed

by

a.
b.
c.
d.

I Rt
IR t
IRt
2IRT
2

(Ans:a)

The voltage needed in resistance welding does not depend

upon

a.
b.
c.
d.

Composition
Area
Thickness of weld
Length of weld
(Ans:d)

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for

resistance welding?

i.
ii.

The time for which current flows is very important

After switching off the current, the pressure is
maintained until the weld cools
iii.
Water is circulated through hollow electrodes to cool the
electrodes
a.
i & ii
b.
i & iii
c.
ii & iii
d.
i, ii & iii
(Ans:d)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In resistance welding, two electrodes are made of

Aluminium
Copper
Iron
Bronze

(Ans:b)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which of the following is not a resistance welding?

Spot welding
Butt welding
Pressure welding
Percussion welding

(Ans:c)

a.
b.
c.
d.

The resistance welding process suitable for welding

ferrous and non-ferrous metals upto 8mm thickness is

Spot welding
Projection welding
Butt welding
Pressure welding

(Ans:a)

In spot welding, for lap joint, the diameter of welded zone

(weld nugget) should be

a.
b.
c.
d.

4t+2.5mm
8t+2.5mm
12t+2.5mm
2t+2.5mm
Where t is thickness of sheet
(Ans:d)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In spot welding, the spacing between two spot welds is

4t
8t
12t
16t

(Ans:c)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In spot welding, the tip diameter of electrode is about

t
2t
2t
3t

(Ans:a)
Which of the following joint have high corrosion
resistance?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Welding joint
Riveted joint
Bolted joint
None of the above
(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which of the following ray is not produced during welding?

Gamma rays
Visible light rays
Infrared ray
Ultra violet rays

(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Single-V and single-U butt welds are used for sheets of

thickness

upto 10mm
5-15mm
10-20mm
15-25mm

(Ans:b)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Double-V and double-U butt welds are used for plates of

thickness

1-5mm
5-10mm
10-15mm
Over 15mm

(Ans:d)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which of the following types is not fillet weld?

butt joint
lap joint
T-joint
Corner joint

(Ans:a)

The metals having good weldability, in descending order

are

a.
b.
c.
d.

cast steel, iron, carbon steel, cast iron

carbon steel, iron, cast steel, cast iron
iron, carbon steel, cast steel, cast iron
cast iron, iron, carbon steel, cast steel
(Ans:a)

In fusion welding, penetration is the ratio of

a.
b.
c.
d.

width of the weld to its depth

length of the weld to its depth
depth of the weld to its width
depth of the weld to its length
(Ans:a)

Which of the following is an example of plastic welding?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Gas welding
Arc welding
Forge welding
Thermit welding
(Ans:c)

Which of the following is an example of fusion welding?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Arc welding
Forge welding
Resistance welding
Thermit welding with pressure
(Ans:a)

Which of the following welding process is used for welding

of sheet metals in automobile and air craft industries?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Shield metal arc welding

Gas tungsten arc welding
Thermit welding
Resistance welding
(Ans:d)

In which of the following process, heat is created by

blacksmith fire

a.
b.
c.
d.

Forge welding
Spot welding
Projection welding
Seam welding
(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In projection welding, the depth of projection is about

20%
40%
60%
80%

of
of
of
of

sheet
sheet
sheet
sheet

thickness
thickness
thickness
thickness

(Ans:c)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In which of the following resistance welding, a large

number of welds can be carried out simultaneously

spot welding
Projection welding
Seam welding
Percussion welding

(Ans:b)

a.

Which resistance welding process is used for making

continuous welds between two overlapping pieces of
sheet metals?

Projection welding

b.
c.
d.

Seam welding
Flash welding
Percussion welding
(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

The current is not passed continuously in

Projection welding
Seam welding
Flash welding
Percussion welding

(Ans:b)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In which of the following resistance welding process,

electrodes of two copper wheels are used

Projection welding
Seam welding
Flash welding
Percussion welding

(Ans:b)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Electric resistance welded (ERP) pipes are manufactures

by

Projection welding
Seam welding
Percussion welding
Flash welding

(Ans:b)

1.

Match the following

Seam welding
uniform cross section

1. rods and pipes of

2.

Butt welding
tips to tools
3.
Percussion welding

2. Welding satellite
3. ERW pipes welding

Which of the following is true?

a.
b.
c.
d.

1-3,
1-3,
1-2,
1-2,

2-2,
2-1,
2-3,
2-1,

3-1
3-2
3-1
3-3

(Ans:b)

In oxy-acetylene welding the flame temperature is

a.
b.
c.
d.

1600-1700C
2000-2100C
2500-2600C
3200-3300C
(Ans:d)

In oxy-acetylene welding colour of oxygen cylinder is

a.
b.
c.
d.

Red
Maroon
Black
Brown
(Ans:c)

In oxy-acetylene welding colour of oxygen cylinder is

a.
b.
c.
d.

Red
Maroon
Black
Brown
(Ans:b)

Acetylene can be prepared by the chemical reaction

between

a.
b.
c.
d.

Water and Calcium carbide

Water and Calcium carbonate
Hydrogen and Calcium carbide
Hydrogen and Calcium carbonate
(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which flame is suitable for welding of ferrous metals, Cu

and Al alloys?

Oxidising flame
Carburising flame
Neutral flame
None of the above

(Ans:c)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which flame is suitable for cutting operations?

Oxidising flame
Carburising flame
Neutral flame
None of the above

(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which flame is suitable for welding of non ferrous metals

(brasses and bronzes)?

Oxidising flame
Carburising flame
Neutral flame
None of the above

(Ans:a)

a.

Which flame is suitable for welding steel?

Oxidising flame

b.
c.
d.

Carburising flame
Neutral flame
None of the above
(Ans:b)

a.

Which of the following is not true for gas welding?

Heat effected zone and distortion are less as compare to

arc welding
b.
It is suitable for thin sheets
c.
It is slower than arc welding
d.
There are safety problems in storing and handling the
gases
(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

The temperature of arc in case of arc welding is

2000C
2600C
3000C
3600C

(Ans:d)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In arc welding, arc initiation voltage is of the order

20-60V
60-100V
100-140V
140-180V

(Ans:b)

a.
b.

A gap of _______ is maintained for producing sound weld

1mm
3mm

c.
d.

5mm
7mm
(Ans:b)

Which of the following welding process uses nonconsumable electrode?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG)

Shielded metal arc welding
CO shielded welding
Gas metal arc welding (MIG)
2

(Ans:a)

In arc welding, the three elements to be controlled to

obtain satisfactory welding operation are

a.
b.
c.
d.

Current,
Current,
Current,
Voltage,

voltage and speed of travel

voltage and arc length
arc length and speed of travel
arc length and speed of travel

(Ans:a)

In Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) the following polarity is

used

a.
b.
c.
d.

Direct current straight polarity (DCSP)

Direct current reverse polarity (DCRP)
Alternating Current high frequency (ACHF)
All of the above
(Ans:d)

a.
b.
c.

Which of the following gas mixtures is not used in Gas

tungsten arc welding (TIG)?

Argon-Helium
Argon-Nitrogen
Argon-Hydrogen

d.

Argon-Carbon dioxide
(Ans:b)

a.
b.
c.
d.

In Gas metal arc welding (MIG) which of the following

polarity is generally used

Direct current straight polarity (DCSP)

Direct current reverse polarity (DCRP)
Alternating Current high frequency (ACHF)
All of the above

(Ans:a)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which welding process is used to join two thick plates in

one single pass?

Oxy-acetylene welding
Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG)
Gas metal arc welding (MIG)
Electroslag welding

(Ans:d)

a.
b.
c.
d.

The following welding process is used to weld fastener to

plates without drilling or punching holes?

Electroslag welding
Oxy-acetylene welding
Butt welding
Stud welding

(Ans:d)

a.
b.

For underwater welding which of the following process is

not used?

Electroslag welding
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

c.
d.

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

Gas metal arc welding (MIG)
(Ans:a)

The following welding process has greater directional

stability due to passage of arc through copper orifice

a.
b.
c.
d.

Oxy-acetylene welding
Gas metal arc welding (MIG)
Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG)
Plasma arc welding
(Ans:d)

The process which employ an exothermal chemical

reaction to develop high temperature

a.
b.
c.
d.

Electroslag welding
Plasma arc welding
Thermit welding
Stud welding
(Ans:c)

During exothermal chemical reaction in Thermal welding,

the temperature is of the order of

a.
b.
c.
d.

2100C
2700C
3100C
3500C
(Ans:b)

Which process is used for repairing of tracks and spokes

of driving wheels?

a.

Electroslag welding

b.
c.
d.

Plasma arc welding

Thermit welding
Electron beam welding
(Ans:c)

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which process allows fusion welds of great depth with

minimum width?

Electron beam welding

Ultrasonic welding
Plasma arc welding
Friction welding

(Ans:a)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) on Soldering and Brazing

a.
b.
c.
d.

The filler metal used in brazing has melting point of above

200C
300C
420C
520C

(Ans:c)

The commonly used flux in brazing is

a.
b.
c.
d.

Borax
Rosin
Lead sulphide
Zinc chloride
(Ans:a)

Which of the following is function(s) of flux used in

brazing?

i.
ii.
iii.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Protect surface from oxidation

Reduce surface tension of filler
Assist its penetration
i only
ii only
i and ii
i, ii and iii
(Ans:d)

In soldering the melting point of filler metal is

a.
b.
c.
d.

below 420C
above 420C
below 520C
above 520C
(Ans:b)

a.
b.
c.
d.

The composition of soft solder is

lead-37%,
lead-50%,
lead-63%,
lead-70%,

tin-63%
tin-50%
tin-37%
tin-30%

(Ans:a)

The composition of electrician solder is

a.

lead-37%, tin-63%

b.
c.
d.

lead-50%, tin-50%
lead-63%, tin-37%
lead-70%, tin-30%
(Ans:d)

Which of the following is not true?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Soft solder lead-37%, tin-63%

Medium solder lead-50%, tin-50%
Electrician solder lead-64%, tin-36%
Plumbers solder lead-70%, tin-30%
(Ans:c)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) on Casting
Which of the following pattern is used to produce a
number of castings?
a. loose piece pattern
b. split pattern
c. gatted pattern
d. match plate pattern
(Ans:c)
The pattern used for mass production is
a. match plate pattern
b. split pattern
d. single plate pattern

c. skeleton pattern

(Ans:a)

The typical shrinkage allowances for casting materials in

mm/metre is as follows.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Grey cast iron

Aluminium
Bronze
Brass

1. 10.5 to 21
2. 7 to 10.5
3. 14
4. 18

The correct match is

a. 1-2, 2-4, 3-1, 1-3

b. 1-3, 2-4, 3-1, 4-2

c. 1-4, 2-2, 3-1, 4-3

d. 1-1, 2-4, 3-2, 4-3

(Ans:a)

In casting, the amount of draft (in mm per metre) on

exterior surfaces is about
a. 10-20
b. 20-30
c. 30-40
d. 40-50
(Ans:a)

The amount of draft required does not depends upon

a. shape and size of casting
b. moulding method
c. material of
pattern
d. method of production
(Ans:c)

Distortion allowance is not provided in the following shape

of casting.
a. U
b. T
c. C
d. O
(Ans:d)

The distortion in casting can not be prevented by

a. modification of casting design
b. providing distortion allowance
c. providing sufficient machining allowance to cover the distortion effect
d. providing proper shrinkage allowance

(Ans:d)

The machining allowance provided to ferrous castings for

making small and average sized casting is
a. 1.5mm
b. 3mm
c. 4.5mm
d. 6mm
(Ans:b)

1.
2.
3.
4.

During sand conditioning, the items added and their

qualities are given

Silica
Coal dust
Clay
Water
moulding sand

1. Helps in cooling the mould

2. Increase adhesiveness
3. Withstand high temperature
4. Impart necessary bond to the

The correct matching is

a. 1-2, 2-3, 3-1, 4-4
b. 1-3, 2-1, 3-2, 4-4
2
d. 1-2, 2-1, 3-3, 4-4

c. 1-3, 2-1, 3-4, 4-

(Ans:c)

The low permeability in sand can cause which of the

following defects in casting
a. Rough surface
b. Blow holes
c. hot tears
d. Drop
(Ans:b)