ASE Automotive Service Excellence 500 Sample Questions

samples:

Q. 240. Smaller diameter wire. Although the most common diameters of welding wire are ____” and ____”, a smaller diameter wire usually will make it easier to create a good weld.

a.      .035 to .045

b.      .025 to .045

c.       .015 to .035

d.      .045 to .025

Ans: A

Exp: Smaller diameter wire. Although the most common diameters of welding wire are .045” and .035”, a smaller diameter wire usually will make it easier to create a good weld.

Q. 241 This is a good recommendation for thinner materials; but be careful using this approach on thicker materials ______” because there may be a risk of lack of fusion.

a.      >3/16

b.      < 3/16

c.       > 3/15

d.      < 3/15

Ans: A

Exp: This is a good recommendation for thinner materials; but be careful using this approach on thicker materials >3/16” because there may be a risk of lack of fusion.

Q. 242. For most casual welders, a good rule of thumb to assure high quality welding is to change the tip after ever _____ lbs. of wire. Another point to remember about contact tips is that they should always be threaded completely into the gas diffuser and tightened prior to welding to give a smooth flow of welding current.

a.      200

b.      100

c.       400

d.      300

Ans: B

Exp: For most casual welders, a good rule of thumb to assure high quality welding is to change the tip after ever 100 lbs. of wire.