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OBJECTIVE : 5 MARKS 1. Which of the following is NOT true about step to be taken before starting welding A. B. C. D. Ensure electrode holder and work leads are in good condition Ensure other people are protected from flashes by closing curtain to welding bay or by erecting screens Ensure current is correctly set according to electrode selection Ensure other people are protected from flashes by closing curtain to welding bay or by erecting screen
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Oxy-acetylene welding is also referred to as A. B. C. D. Gas welding or torch welding Gas metal arc welding or just gas welding Gas flux cored arc welding Shielded metal arc welding or torch arc welding
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Backfire may be caused by the following factor EXCEPT. A. B. C. D. Touching the tip against the workpiece Slag inclusion Flame settings are too low Overheating the tip
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The selection of the correct size of welding electrode is determined by A. B. C. D. The arc length The weld pool size and penetration The current amperage The thickness and size of the metal
ESSAYS/STRUCTURE : 15 MARKS 1. 2. Name the THREE(3) basic types of flame in oxi-acetylene welding Neutral Carburizing Oxidising State the TWO(2) methods to starting the Arc Knocking/Tapping Scratching (3marks)
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