How Much Do You Know About Welding?
Written by Jennifer Sinclair
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If you have a passion for metal work, this is the quiz for you. No doubt you know some pretty serious facts about welding, but how deep does your knowledge really run? Take this quiz and find out if you are a master metal worker or a rookie.
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Question 1
What specialty in welding do you need to take a dive to be able to get?
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AUnderwater welding
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BSpace welding
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CSky welding
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DNASCAR welding
Underwater welding
If you are interested in doing underwater welding, you need to get a special certification from an underwater welding school. These schools focus on the diving part of the process. Welds are performed in hyperbaric chambers in pools and, eventually, in the ocean. If you are interested in being an underwater welder, you will be paid more than those who choose to stay on land.
Question 2
Blacksmiths used what tool to weld metal together?
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AHammer
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BKnife
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CWrench
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DScrewdriver
Hammer
During the Middle Ages, blacksmiths became a very important part of civilization. They fashioned everything from horse shoes to swords and armor. They fused the metal together the same way they bent it: through the use of fire and a hammer. They would heat the metal up to where it appeared on fire, and then they would use their hammer to bend it and weld it to other metal pieces.
Question 3
Welding is defined as the practice of doing what?
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ACreating molten lava
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BPermanently joining at least two pieces of metal
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CGluing plastic together
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DJoining wood pieces
Permanently joining at least two pieces of metal
Welding is the practice of joining two or more metal pieces together in a permanent fashion. The process involves the heating of the metal so it will be pliable while hot and permanently fuse when it's cool. While welding has evolved, the common practice dates back to the Bronze Age. Proof of welding is exhibited on the walls of the Great Pyramids.
Question 4
What is the most common method of welding?
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ASpace
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BSubmerged
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CUltrasonic
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DArc
Arc
The most commonly-used method in welding today is the arc method. Concentrating heat using an electric arc fuses metal together using a consumable electrode. You can use alternating currents as determined by what material you're welding. Stick and MIG welding are sub-types of arc welding.
Question 5
If you are a certified welder, you can work where?
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AOn an Oil Rig
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BAt NASA
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CIn a Factory
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DAll of these
All of these
Welders are needed in every facet of our lives. They are responsible for keeping pipelines flowing and oil rigs safe both on land and at sea. They build boats, cars and buildings. Welders have a hand in creating over half of all products in the United States. Think about all of the items around you that are made from metal and need to be welded.
Question 6
What seemingly unrelated industry is welding an integral part of advancing?
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ACleaning
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BEntertainment
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CLaw
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DMedicine
Medicine
The medical industry would not be able to make all the advances it has made through the years without the skilled work of welders. Think about all the intricate medical tools and machines doctors now utilize. Aside from helping make tools, welders also help create metal bone implants and joint replacement implements.
Question 7
Who created the world's largest welder?
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AOSHA
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BFAA
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CNASA
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DCIA
NASA
In 2014, NASA unveiled the world's largest welding machine. It was built to create the mega rocket, the world's most powerful rocket. The rocket, simply known as Space Launch System or SLS, is designed to take humans farther into space than ever before.
Question 8
What is the number one reason you should wear a welder's helmet?
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AUV exposure to the corneas
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BFlying metal and debris
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CFlume Plume
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DAll of these
All of these
Welding helmets have evolved slightly over the years, but their purpose has remained the same. This protective gear is the only comprehensive protection for your eyes and head. Flying metal or shards of metal can be propelled into your face, eyes, nose or mouth. Ultraviolet rays can also burn your corneas, creating temporary and even permanent damage and blindness. Keep it covered!
Question 9
The first plastic car was put together using what welding process?
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ASpace welding
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BUltrasonic welding
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CIce welding
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DFire welding
Ultrasonic welding
Plastic was welded together using ultrasonic friction. This is the process by which two materials are joined using friction caused by high-intensity acoustic sound waves. While plastic cars haven't caught on, this process of joining plastic has. The sounds cause the plastic to meld together and form an unbreakable bond.
Question 10
What is the smoke called that appears to rise from the site of a weld as the weld is performed?
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AFume Plume
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BWhite Smoke
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CFeather Tether
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DBlack Smoke
Fume Plume
A fume plume is the name of the chemical that rises as a weld is performed. It is a mixture of chemicals, and the welders should take every precaution necessary to avoid inhaling this. It is not only filled with a chemical smell but tiny metallic particles that can be inhaled and settle in the lungs. Always wear the proper protective gear.
Question 11
How much money can a welder make?
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AMore than Bill Gates
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BThe same as a lawyer
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CThey don't get paid
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DThe same as the President
The same as a lawyer
While there may be welders who get paid as much as the President, the most money you will make is equivalent to that of an attorney. Don't expect to make this right away, if at all. This type of salary is reserved for only the most elite welders. It is possible, though, so keep working hard!
Question 12
At what point in history did welding first begin?
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AStone Age
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BSilver Age
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CBronze Age
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DTechnological Age
Bronze Age
The earliest examples of welding date back over 2,000 years ago to the Bronze Age. One of the oldest examples found was a gold box with lap joints pressure-welded together. Obviously, modern-day welding as we know it wasn't invented fully until the 1800s.
Question 13
What country has an actual monument dedicated to welding?
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ARussia
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BThe United States
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CBrazil
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DCanada
Russia
As of the time of writing, Russia was the only country that had an actual monument featuring a welder. In 2012, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the country would be running a contest to crown the best welder, best electrician, best stone mason, best miner and best heavy vehicle driver. These kinds of contests were common in the Soviet era and are meant to instill a sense of pride in the working class.
Question 14
What is the most commonly found metal on Earth?
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AGold
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BAluminum
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CSilver
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DBronze
Aluminum
Aluminum is the most common metal on Earth. However, if you were to take into consideration the metal in the Earth's core, which of course can never be mined or harnessed, then iron is the most common metal on (or in) the Earth.
Question 15
What is the average annual salary of a welder?
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A$150,000 to $200,000
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B$15,000 to $20,000
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C$25,000 to $30,000
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D$35,000 to $43,000
$35,000 to $43,000
The median salary of a welder in the United States is $35,000 to $43,000 a year. This doesn’t account for overtime and specialty welders, such as those who work underwater or in dangerous situations. It is projected to be one of the fastest growing industries in the next few years. This is due in part to the large majority of current welders nearing retirement age.
Question 16
What is the current world record for the deepest underwater wet weld?
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A2,000 feet
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B20 feet
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C200 feet
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D2 feet
2,000 feet
In 2005, the United States Navy performed a record-setting wet weld performed at 2,000 feet below the surface. This is double the previous record set at 1,000 feet.
Question 17
What year was the first weld in space made?
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A1999
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B1949
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C1969
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D1929
1969
In 1969, Russian Cosmonauts attempted and made the first-known weld in space. These days, it is fairly common for astronauts to perform welding and other construction practices in space. The International Space Station (ISS) was pieced together in space, after all.
Question 18
In what city did welding innovator C.L. Coffin live?
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ALos Angeles, California
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BDetroit, Michigan
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CNew York, New York
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DPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Detroit, Michigan
In 1890, C.L. Coffin was awarded the first U.S. Patent for an ARC welder which utilized a metallic electrode. Mr. Coffin continued to innovate the welding industry throughout the rest of his life, improving processes and safety measures.
Question 19
What is the highest temperature a weld is performed at?
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A50 degrees
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B100 degrees
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C5,000 degrees
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D1,000 degrees
5,000 degrees
The highest recorded temperature of a weld was 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This type of temperature is usually achieved by a thermite reaction. Thermite is a metal powder used to increase the heat of material in order to melt metal. Aluminum is the most commonly used thermite as it is plentiful, cheap and does the job it needs to do.
Question 20
Lasers were developed in what country?
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ASoviet Union
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BGermany
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CFrance
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DUnited States
United States
The first laser was invented by Bell Telephone Laboratories to make sound travel faster. Lasers become important in a variety of fields due to the extreme concentration of heat they emit. As such, lasers can cut material with extreme precision. Laser welding is one of the newest styles of welding.
Question 21
About how many hours of work goes into getting a car on the NASCAR circuit eligible for a race?
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A25 hours
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B2 hours
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C250 hours
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D950 hours
950 hours
NASCAR has a strict set of rules and guidelines that must be followed for a car to even be allowed to compete. One such rule is a car must be fabricated and worked on for no less than 950 hours. If you break that down by 40-hour work weeks, that equals about 24 weeks of work.
Question 22
What is the term for the process by which two pieces of metal are welded together just by touching?
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AHot welding
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BCold welding
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CVolcanic welding
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DWater welding
Cold welding
The process by which two pieces of metal are bonded together by touch alone doesn't just happen here on Earth. It actually happens in space. The metal bonds the atoms together, forming connection that is just like that created by a weld.
Question 23
What is the current median age of a majority of welders?
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A55
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B25
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C75
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D35
55
With a huge sector of professional welders on the verge of retirement, the industry is going to need an influx of welders in the next decade plus. If you have ever considered trying something new that can actually make a difference across almost every field, it might be the time to start thinking about making a change.
Question 24
In what American City and State was the world's largest welding machine unveiled?
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ADetroit, Michigan
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BNew Orleans, Louisiana
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CSan Francisco, California
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DChicago, Illinois
New Orleans, Louisiana
When NASA revealed the largest welding machine ever built in 2014, it did so in the Big Easy. The assembly building is over 200 feet high and is intended to build the first deep-space rocket. The rocket is expected to be ready for its first test launch sometime in 2018. It won't be taking humans into space the first time but rather an experimental capsule.
Question 25
What company utilized the first robot?
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AFord
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BToyota
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CHonda
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DGeneral Motors
General Motors
Today, robotics is being touted for everything from flipping burgers to personal servitude; however, back in 1961, the very first robot was actually put into use. It was called Unimate and its sole purpose was to perform welds on the vehicle assembly line at the General Motors plant.
Question 26
What kind of education do you need to be a welder?
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ANone
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BAssociates Degree
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CHigh School Diploma
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DBachelor of Arts Degree
High School Diploma
Most companies require that employees have a high school diploma to become a welder. Depending on the employer, they either provide their own training and certification test or you may have to attend a vocational school and receive your training and certification that way. In any case you'll be making far more money in less time than your four-year college student counterparts.
Question 27
What percentage of the United States' gross national product is related to the welding industry?
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A50 percent
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B20 percent
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C30 percent
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D60 percent
50 percent
A recent study found that 50% of the United States' gross national product is related to welding in some way, shape or form. Just think about the number of items used in construction, transportation, etc. There are so many elements in each of these that contains some type of weld.
Question 28
When was the current world record set for deepest dry weld performed underwater?
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A2009
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B1979
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C1990
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D1999
1990
In 1990, the deepest dry weld was performed at a depth of 1,075 feet below sea level. It may seem incomprehensible to believe that a normal dry weld can be performed underwater. Any welding method can be employed underwater in sealed chambers to stay dry while the weld is being performed.
Question 29
What is the fastest a military warship was constructed in the United States?
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A35 days 10 hours 15 minutes
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B4 years 5 days 27 minutes
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C4 days 15 hours 27 minutes
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D27 days 15 hours 4 minutes
4 days 15 hours 27 minutes
Advancements in welding during World War II made it possible for the quicker construction of war ships. The S.S. Robert Peary was built in 1942 and only took 4 days, 15 hours and 27 minutes to complete. This record remains intact today.
Question 30
Welders are considered to be ________ - collar workers.
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AGreen
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BWhite
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CBlue
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DRed
Green
Welders used to be categorized as blue-collar workers, but these days, that is changing from blue to green. This is due in large part to the more environmentally proactive direction energy companies are going in. Welders are employed by energy companies on gas and oil pipelines, mines, oil rigs, and the like to help prevent environmental damage.
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Very informastial, I enjoy it
I should have been a welder... Perhaps if I could live my life over again, I would have been a welder. There has always been an underlying desire within me.