NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: in Constructing Variations to the Questions in This

question 73

Multiple Choice

NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: In constructing variations to the questions in this chapter, care should be taken in the selection of multiple choice responses. The responses used in the questions herein were carefully selected to avoid controversy. For instance in question 1 SMAW or FCAW were not used as responses because these processes are also widely used in plate girder manufacturing although the SAW process is the best selection for typifying this type of application. The text mentions only SAW for plate girder manufacturing and the other three choices offered in the quiz question 1 (RSW, RSEW, and TW) are clearly incorrect responses to this question. This caution is offered to avoid challenges by students who may be experienced welders and may question the correct answer to a multiple choice question if the responses are not carefully selected to avoid such controversy. The same caution is urged for other sample questions offered for this chapter.
-Which of the following types of welding employs an inert gas?

• A)SAW
• B)SMAW
• C)FCAW
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Constant Allowances

Fixed amounts or factors considered in calculations or processes, not subject to change based on conditions.

Normal Time

The standard duration that a task or activity is expected to take under normal circumstances.

Standard Time

The established duration that a given task should take to complete, often used in manufacturing and workforce management to optimize productivity.

Variable Allowance

An adjustment made to account for changes in work conditions that might affect the amount of effort or resources needed.