Welder ITI 100 MCQ Test | DGT CTS 2.0 Interview Questions

Welder ITI - 100 Technical MCQ

Welder Trade Interview and Technical Practice Test

Interview Questions based on Welder CTS 2.0 Syllabus
Reference: Government of India, DGT - Welder CTS 2.0, NSQF Level 2.5, Revised March 2023
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Source basis: Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Directorate General of Training, Competency Based Curriculum - Welder, Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS), NSQF Level 2.5, Version 2.0, revised March 2023. Technical questions only.

About this practice set

This page holds 100 multiple-choice questions for Welder ITI, written to follow the CTS 2.0 syllabus of the Directorate General of Training (DGT) where the source reference above applies. It suits ITI trainees preparing for the all India trade test, for campus or apprenticeship interviews and for quick revision before a viva. The quiz checks each answer and gives an explanation; the full answer key follows so the questions are also readable without running the quiz.

How to use this quiz

  1. Attempt the questions in one sitting without searching for answers.
  2. Read the explanation shown after each answer, even when you were right.
  3. Write down the questions you missed and the reason in your own words.
  4. Open the answer key below to revise those questions.
  5. Retake the quiz after a day or two and compare your score.

Sample of what is covered

  • In SMAW, what is established between the electrode and the workpiece?
  • What is a tack weld primarily used for?
  • What is polarity in arc welding?
  • What is inter-pass temperature?
  • What is a GTAW torch used for?
  • What is submerged arc welding (SAW)?
  • What is one common oxy-acetylene flame type covered in the syllabus?
  • What is the purpose of an anti-spatter spray?

Answer key with explanations (100 questions)

Q1. In SMAW, what is established between the electrode and the workpiece?

A. A gas flame

B. A mechanical contact

C. An electric arc ✓ Correct answer

D. A plasma jet only

Explanation: SMAW creates an electric arc between the electrode and the workpiece.
Q2. What does SMAW stand for?

A. Shielded Mechanical Arc Welding

B. Shielded Metal Arc Welding ✓ Correct answer

C. Submerged Metal Air Welding

D. Standard Metal Argon Welding

Explanation: SMAW is Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
Q3. Which welding process uses a continuously fed wire electrode and shielding gas?

A. OAW

B. GMAW ✓ Correct answer

C. SMAW

D. Brazing

Explanation: GMAW uses a continuously fed wire electrode with shielding gas.
Q4. Which process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode?

A. Resistance spot welding

B. GMAW

C. GTAW ✓ Correct answer

D. SMAW

Explanation: GTAW uses a tungsten electrode and is commonly known as TIG welding.
Q5. What is another common name for GTAW?

A. MAG welding

B. Stick welding

C. MIG welding

D. TIG welding ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: GTAW is commonly called Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding.
Q6. What is another common name for GMAW?

A. Stick welding

B. MIG/MAG welding ✓ Correct answer

C. Gas brazing

D. TIG welding

Explanation: GMAW is also referred to as MIG/MAG or CO2 welding depending on the shielding gas and setup.
Q7. Which process joins metals using resistance heat at the contact area between electrodes?

A. OAW

B. GTAW

C. SMAW

D. Resistance spot welding ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Resistance spot welding produces heat from electrical resistance at the contact area.
Q8. What is the primary purpose of shielding gas in GMAW/GTAW?

A. Cool the workpiece only

B. Protect the weld zone from atmospheric contamination ✓ Correct answer

C. Increase plate thickness

D. Remove all slag mechanically

Explanation: Shielding gas protects the molten weld pool from atmospheric contamination.
Q9. Which process in the syllabus is used for cutting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals with a plasma arc?

A. Brazing

B. Resistance welding

C. Plasma arc cutting ✓ Correct answer

D. SMAW

Explanation: The syllabus includes plasma arc cutting for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Q10. Which process uses oxygen and acetylene equipment for welding?

A. GTAW

B. Oxy-acetylene welding ✓ Correct answer

C. GMAW

D. Resistance spot welding

Explanation: Oxy-acetylene welding uses oxygen and acetylene gases with a torch.
Q11. What is the function of a welding electrode in SMAW?

A. It only supplies shielding gas

B. It only measures temperature

C. It clamps the workpiece

D. It carries current and provides filler metal ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The SMAW electrode carries current and its coating and core provide the welding consumable.
Q12. Why is edge preparation performed before welding?

A. To eliminate the need for inspection

B. To reduce electrical voltage to zero

C. To obtain suitable joint geometry and penetration ✓ Correct answer

D. To make the plate non-conductive

Explanation: Edge preparation provides the required joint geometry and supports proper penetration.
Q13. What is a tack weld primarily used for?

A. Holding parts in position before final welding ✓ Correct answer

B. Cooling the weld

C. Measuring current

D. Removing slag

Explanation: Tack welding temporarily holds the components in the required alignment.
Q14. Which joint has two plates meeting at an angle to form a T shape?

A. Butt joint

B. T-joint ✓ Correct answer

C. Lap joint

D. Edge joint

Explanation: A T-joint has one member meeting another approximately at 90 degrees.
Q15. Which joint places two plates approximately in the same plane and joins their edges?

A. Butt joint ✓ Correct answer

B. T-joint

C. Lap joint

D. Corner joint

Explanation: A butt joint joins members edge-to-edge.
Q16. Which joint overlaps one plate over another?

A. Edge joint

B. Lap joint ✓ Correct answer

C. Butt joint

D. T-joint

Explanation: A lap joint uses overlapping members.
Q17. What does 1F represent in common welding position notation?

A. Horizontal butt welding position

B. Overhead fillet welding position

C. Vertical fillet welding position

D. Flat fillet welding position ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: 1F denotes the flat fillet welding position.
Q18. What does 4F represent?

A. Vertical fillet welding position

B. Horizontal fillet welding position

C. Overhead fillet welding position ✓ Correct answer

D. Flat fillet welding position

Explanation: 4F is the overhead fillet welding position.
Q19. What does 1G represent in the syllabus welding-position notation?

A. Horizontal groove welding position

B. Flat groove/butt welding position ✓ Correct answer

C. Overhead groove welding position

D. Vertical groove welding position

Explanation: 1G is the flat groove/butt welding position.
Q20. Which welding position is represented by 3G?

A. Vertical groove welding position ✓ Correct answer

B. Flat groove welding position

C. Horizontal groove welding position

D. Overhead groove welding position

Explanation: 3G denotes the vertical groove welding position.
Q21. What is weld slope?

A. The diameter of the gas hose

B. The resistance of the arc

C. The width of the electrode coating

D. The inclination of the weld axis from the horizontal reference ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Weld slope describes the inclination of the weld axis relative to the reference plane.
Q22. What is weld rotation?

A. The rotation of a gas cylinder

B. The rotation speed of a grinding wheel

C. The angular orientation of the workpiece around the weld axis/reference ✓ Correct answer

D. The frequency of AC supply

Explanation: Weld rotation describes the angular orientation used in defining welding positions.
Q23. What is arc length?

A. The distance between the electrode tip and the workpiece/weld pool ✓ Correct answer

B. The width of the weld bead

C. The length of the gas hose

D. The length of the welding cable

Explanation: Arc length is the distance between the electrode and the workpiece/weld pool.
Q24. What can an incorrect arc length cause?

A. Weld quality problems and unstable welding conditions ✓ Correct answer

B. Automatic dimensional correction

C. Zero heat input

D. Permanent elimination of defects

Explanation: Arc length affects arc stability, heat input and weld appearance.
Q25. What is polarity in arc welding?

A. The angle of a pipe joint

B. The electrical connection arrangement of positive and negative terminals ✓ Correct answer

C. The type of filler rod

D. The gas-cylinder color

Explanation: Polarity defines how the positive and negative terminals are connected in a DC welding circuit.
Q26. Which is a major reason for cleaning the joint area before welding?

A. To remove contaminants that can affect weld quality ✓ Correct answer

B. To change the material into plastic

C. To eliminate the need for filler metal

D. To increase plate weight

Explanation: Surface contamination can cause weld defects, so proper cleaning is important.
Q27. What is a weld gauge used for?

A. Generating welding current

B. Producing shielding gas

C. Cutting cylinders

D. Checking weld dimensions/profile ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: A weld gauge is used to inspect weld dimensions and profile.
Q28. What is visual inspection of a weld intended to detect?

A. Internal defects that are always invisible

B. Gas-cylinder pressure only

C. Visible surface defects and weld appearance issues ✓ Correct answer

D. Electrical resistance of the shop

Explanation: Visual inspection checks the visible condition and surface quality of the weld.
Q29. Which defect is associated with excessive melting or a groove along the weld toe?

A. Crater only

B. Undercut ✓ Correct answer

C. Slag inclusion only

D. Porosity

Explanation: Undercut is a groove at the toe or edge of the weld caused by improper welding conditions.
Q30. What is porosity in a weld?

A. A welding position

B. Gas cavities or pores trapped in the solidified weld metal ✓ Correct answer

C. A type of electrode holder

D. A deliberate surface groove

Explanation: Porosity consists of gas cavities trapped in the weld metal.
Q31. What is slag inclusion?

A. Gas pressure inside a cylinder

B. Non-metallic material trapped in the weld metal ✓ Correct answer

C. A type of shielding gas

D. A pipe joint

Explanation: Slag inclusion occurs when slag becomes trapped in the weld.
Q32. What is distortion in welding?

A. A type of electrode coating

B. Unwanted deformation caused by uneven heating and cooling ✓ Correct answer

C. A welding gas

D. A weld gauge

Explanation: Uneven thermal expansion and contraction can deform the welded component.
Q33. Which is a method used to minimize welding distortion?

A. Ignore preheating requirements

B. Avoid joint fit-up

C. Always increase current to maximum

D. Control heat input and use suitable welding sequence ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Heat control, sequence and proper fit-up can reduce distortion.
Q34. What is arc blow?

A. A grinding-wheel failure

B. A gas leak from a cylinder

C. A type of weld joint

D. Deflection of the welding arc by magnetic effects ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Arc blow is unwanted arc deflection caused by magnetic fields.
Q35. Which is a method for controlling arc blow?

A. Adjust welding setup/polarity and work/earth connection as appropriate ✓ Correct answer

B. Use a damaged electrode

C. Remove the earth connection

D. Increase gas leakage

Explanation: The syllabus specifically covers causes and methods of controlling arc blow, including appropriate welding setup.
Q36. Why may preheating be used before welding some metals?

A. To make shielding gas unnecessary

B. To reduce the joint to zero thickness

C. To eliminate all inspection

D. To control cooling rate and reduce thermal problems ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Preheating can control thermal gradients and cooling behavior in weldable materials.
Q37. What is inter-pass temperature?

A. The temperature of the electrode oven only

B. The temperature of the work/joint between welding passes ✓ Correct answer

C. The room temperature only

D. The temperature of the gas cylinder

Explanation: Inter-pass temperature is monitored between successive weld passes.
Q38. What is post-weld heat treatment used for?

A. To increase gas pressure

B. To modify/control the metallurgical and stress condition after welding ✓ Correct answer

C. To clean a welding helmet

D. To sharpen a welding nozzle

Explanation: Post-weld heat treatment can control residual stresses and metallurgical condition.
Q39. Why are temperature-indicating crayons used?

A. To measure gas flow directly

B. To measure electrical current

C. To help check whether a surface reaches a specified temperature range ✓ Correct answer

D. To mark welding symbols only

Explanation: Temperature-indicating crayons are used to indicate whether a specified temperature has been reached.
Q40. What is the main function of electrode coating in SMAW?

A. It eliminates electrical current

B. It makes the electrode non-consumable

C. It acts only as a measuring scale

D. It provides shielding and helps form/protect the weld during welding ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The coating contributes shielding, slag formation and arc characteristics.
Q41. Why should electrodes be stored and baked as required?

A. To change them into tungsten

B. To remove the core wire

C. To increase their physical length

D. To control moisture pickup and maintain electrode performance ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Moisture pickup can adversely affect welding performance and weld quality; storage and baking are therefore important.
Q42. What can moisture pickup in electrodes contribute to?

A. Weld-quality problems such as hydrogen-related cracking risk ✓ Correct answer

B. Improved gas-cylinder pressure

C. Higher plate thickness

D. Automatic distortion correction

Explanation: Moisture in electrode coatings can contribute to hydrogen-related weld-quality problems.
Q43. What is weldability?

A. The size of a welding table

B. The ability of a gas cylinder to hold pressure

C. The ability of a material to be welded under suitable conditions to obtain an acceptable joint ✓ Correct answer

D. The hardness of an electrode holder

Explanation: Weldability describes how readily a material can be welded to obtain a sound joint under specified conditions.
Q44. Why is stainless steel weld decay important?

A. It is a gas-cylinder defect

B. It is a type of welding position

C. It is a weld-related corrosion/metallurgical issue that can affect stainless-steel joints ✓ Correct answer

D. It is a grinding-wheel specification

Explanation: The syllabus specifically includes stainless-steel types, weld decay and weldability.
Q45. Which material is specifically included for GTAW practice in the syllabus?

A. Glass

B. Wood

C. Concrete

D. Aluminium ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: GTAW practice includes aluminium and stainless steel.
Q46. Which gas is listed as a shielding gas for GTAW?

A. Acetylene

B. Hydrogen peroxide

C. Oxygen

D. Argon ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The syllabus covers argon and helium properties and uses for GTAW.
Q47. Which other gas is discussed for GTAW shielding?

A. Helium ✓ Correct answer

B. Oxygen

C. Acetylene

D. Chlorine

Explanation: The syllabus includes argon and helium as GTAW shielding gases.
Q48. What is the purpose of a tungsten electrode in GTAW?

A. To cut the workpiece mechanically

B. To supply acetylene

C. To act as a gas regulator

D. To establish and maintain the arc without being consumed like a filler wire ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: GTAW uses a tungsten electrode to establish the arc; filler metal, when needed, is supplied separately.
Q49. What is a GTAW torch used for?

A. Measuring weld size only

B. Generating compressed air

C. Holding the tungsten electrode and directing shielding gas/arc to the joint ✓ Correct answer

D. Storing electrodes

Explanation: The GTAW torch holds the tungsten electrode and directs shielding gas to the weld zone.
Q50. Why is a purge gas used for some GTAW joints?

A. To increase electrode moisture

B. To cool the gas cylinder

C. To protect the reverse/root side of the weld from atmospheric contamination ✓ Correct answer

D. To remove all current

Explanation: Purging protects the root side from contamination and oxidation when required.
Q51. What is the role of a filler rod in GTAW?

A. It generates shielding gas

B. It replaces the tungsten electrode

C. It supplies additional filler metal to the weld pool when required ✓ Correct answer

D. It controls cylinder pressure

Explanation: A GTAW filler rod supplies additional metal to build the weld when needed.
Q52. What is wire feed speed in GMAW?

A. The rate at which the electrode wire is fed toward the weld zone ✓ Correct answer

B. The speed of a grinding wheel

C. The speed of the cooling fan

D. The speed of the gas cylinder valve

Explanation: Wire feed speed is a key GMAW process variable controlling wire delivery.
Q53. Which machine characteristic is associated with GMAW in the syllabus?

A. No power source

B. Constant-voltage power source ✓ Correct answer

C. Constant-pressure gas cylinder only

D. Mechanical-only power source

Explanation: The job-role description states that GMAW uses a constant-voltage machine.
Q54. Which process variable is directly associated with GMAW wire feeding?

A. Bench height

B. Helmet size

C. Wire feed speed ✓ Correct answer

D. Cylinder paint color

Explanation: Wire feed speed is a major GMAW process variable.
Q55. Which shielding gas is commonly associated with the CO2 variant mentioned in the syllabus?

A. Carbon dioxide ✓ Correct answer

B. Oxygen

C. Acetylene

D. Nitrogen dioxide

Explanation: The syllabus refers to GMAW names including MIG/MAG/CO2 and discusses shielding gases.
Q56. What is dip transfer in GMAW?

A. A gas-cutting flame type

B. A mechanical pipe-cutting method

C. A GTAW electrode preparation method

D. A short-circuiting mode of metal transfer used for controlled transfer at suitable settings ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Dip/short-circuit transfer involves repeated contact/short-circuiting transfer of molten metal at suitable parameters.
Q57. What is a flux-cored arc welding wire?

A. A solid tungsten rod

B. A tubular wire containing flux materials inside ✓ Correct answer

C. A gas hose

D. A copper pipe

Explanation: Flux-cored wire is tubular and contains fluxing materials within the wire.
Q58. What is one purpose of a wire feeder in GMAW?

A. To generate oxygen

B. To feed electrode wire continuously to the torch ✓ Correct answer

C. To cool the welding table

D. To measure weld penetration

Explanation: The wire feeder supplies the continuously fed electrode wire to the torch.
Q59. What can excessive heat input contribute to?

A. No change in the workpiece

B. Automatic elimination of distortion

C. Greater thermal effects and possible distortion ✓ Correct answer

D. Zero penetration in every case

Explanation: Heat input affects thermal distribution, cooling and distortion.
Q60. How can heat input be controlled during welding?

A. Only by changing the workbench

B. Only by changing helmet color

C. By controlling relevant welding parameters and technique ✓ Correct answer

D. Only by changing cylinder labels

Explanation: Welding current/voltage, travel speed and technique influence heat input.
Q61. What is submerged arc welding (SAW)?

A. An arc welding process in which the arc is submerged under granular flux ✓ Correct answer

B. A gas welding process using acetylene

C. A resistance process using spot electrodes

D. A manual plastic joining process

Explanation: The syllabus covers submerged arc welding principles, equipment, advantages and limitations; the arc is under granular flux.
Q62. What is the function of a backing strip or backing bar?

A. To replace the electrode

B. To measure arc voltage

C. To supply shielding gas

D. To support/control the root of a weld as required ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Backing materials can support the root and help control penetration depending on the joint.
Q63. What is thermit welding based on?

A. A tungsten arc under argon only

B. Mechanical riveting

C. A chemical reaction that produces intense heat for joining ✓ Correct answer

D. Electrical resistance between two spot electrodes

Explanation: The syllabus includes thermit process principles, equipment and thermit mixtures.
Q64. What is arc gouging used for?

A. Measuring gas pressure

B. Removing metal to correct or modify a weld/joint area ✓ Correct answer

C. Checking cylinder color

D. Drying electrodes

Explanation: Arc gouging is included for rectifying weld joints by removing material.
Q65. Which test is a non-destructive testing method listed in the syllabus?

A. Nick-break test

B. Dye penetrant test ✓ Correct answer

C. Free bend test

D. Fillet fracture test

Explanation: Dye penetrant testing is listed under NDT methods.
Q66. Which test uses magnetic fields/particles to reveal suitable surface or near-surface discontinuities?

A. Magnetic particle test ✓ Correct answer

B. Free bend test

C. Fillet fracture test

D. Nick-break test

Explanation: Magnetic particle testing uses magnetic effects and particles to reveal relevant discontinuities.
Q67. Which listed test is destructive?

A. Dye penetrant test

B. Nick-break test ✓ Correct answer

C. Magnetic particle test

D. Visual inspection

Explanation: Nick-break testing involves breaking a specimen to examine the fracture and is destructive.
Q68. Which listed test is a bend test?

A. Visual inspection

B. Dye penetrant test

C. Free bend test ✓ Correct answer

D. Magnetic particle test

Explanation: Free bend testing evaluates a welded specimen by bending it.
Q69. What is a fillet fracture test used to evaluate?

A. Plasma cutting speed

B. The quality/condition of a fillet weld by fracturing the specimen ✓ Correct answer

C. Electrode moisture

D. Gas-cylinder pressure

Explanation: Fillet fracture testing is a destructive weld test included in the syllabus.
Q70. How are welding tests broadly classified in the syllabus?

A. Destructive and non-destructive testing ✓ Correct answer

B. Hot and cold testing only

C. Manual and automatic testing only

D. Gas and electrical testing only

Explanation: The syllabus explicitly includes classification of destructive and NDT methods.
Q71. What is oxy-acetylene cutting based on?

A. Using tungsten electrode shielding gas

B. Using only mechanical shearing

C. Using spot-welding electrodes

D. Heating the material with a gas flame and using oxygen for cutting action ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Oxy-acetylene cutting uses a gas flame and oxygen cutting action.
Q72. Which oxy-acetylene cutting operation is explicitly listed?

A. Gear hobbing

B. Thread cutting

C. Bevel cutting ✓ Correct answer

D. Milling

Explanation: The syllabus includes straight, bevel and circular cutting operations.
Q73. What is one common oxy-acetylene flame type covered in the syllabus?

A. Plasma-only flame

B. Neutral flame ✓ Correct answer

C. Square flame

D. Magnetic flame

Explanation: The syllabus covers types of oxy-acetylene flames and their uses, including the neutral flame.
Q74. What is the purpose of a flashback arrestor?

A. To help prevent flame/gas flashback from propagating through the gas system ✓ Correct answer

B. To increase electrode current

C. To hold a workpiece

D. To measure weld hardness

Explanation: Flashback arrestors are safety devices used in gas systems to reduce the risk of flashback propagation.
Q75. What is a gas regulator used for?

A. Generating electric current

B. Holding filler rods

C. Reducing and controlling gas pressure from the cylinder to the required working pressure ✓ Correct answer

D. Measuring weld size

Explanation: A regulator controls cylinder gas pressure to a suitable working pressure.
Q76. What is the difference between a welding blowpipe and a cutting blowpipe?

A. A cutting blowpipe has no gas connection

B. They are identical in every function

C. A welding blowpipe always uses electricity

D. A cutting blowpipe provides the arrangement needed for the oxygen cutting jet ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The syllabus distinguishes gas blowpipes and gas cutting blowpipes by their functions and operating arrangements.
Q77. What are rightward and leftward techniques related to?

A. Resistance spot welding parameters

B. GTAW tungsten grinding only

C. Plasma arc polarity only

D. Oxy-acetylene welding techniques ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The syllabus includes rightward and leftward gas welding techniques.
Q78. What is brazing?

A. Joining metals by heating and using a filler metal with suitable flux without melting the base metal as the primary joining mechanism ✓ Correct answer

B. Cutting metal with plasma

C. Joining by riveting only

D. Grinding two surfaces together

Explanation: Brazing uses heat to melt filler metal and join the parts; the base metal is not intended to melt as in fusion welding.
Q79. What is the function of flux in brazing?

A. To generate arc voltage

B. To cool the torch

C. To help clean/protect the joint surfaces and promote proper filler-metal flow ✓ Correct answer

D. To replace the filler metal

Explanation: Flux supports cleaning/protection of joint surfaces and promotes filler-metal flow.
Q80. Which metals are specifically included for brazing practice in the syllabus?

A. Only tungsten

B. Only cast iron

C. Only aluminium

D. Copper, MS and stainless steel ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The learning outcomes specify similar and dissimilar joining of copper, MS and SS by brazing.
Q81. What is silver brazing?

A. A type of SMAW electrode

B. Brazing that uses a silver-containing filler alloy ✓ Correct answer

C. A plasma cutting mode

D. A magnetic inspection method

Explanation: Silver brazing uses a silver-containing brazing filler alloy.
Q82. What is induction brazing based on?

A. Cold rolling

B. Mechanical pressure only

C. Heating produced by changing electromagnetic fields ✓ Correct answer

D. Heating only by an acetylene flame

Explanation: The syllabus includes induction brazing of copper tubes using induction heating.
Q83. What is the main purpose of an earth/work clamp in arc welding?

A. To hold the electrode coating

B. To supply shielding gas

C. To complete the welding electrical circuit through the workpiece ✓ Correct answer

D. To measure plate thickness

Explanation: The work/earth clamp provides the return electrical connection in the welding circuit.
Q84. Why is an electrode holder used in SMAW?

A. To measure gas pressure

B. To supply oxygen

C. To inspect porosity

D. To securely hold the electrode and conduct welding current ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The electrode holder grips the electrode and carries welding current.
Q85. What is the purpose of an anti-spatter spray?

A. To increase arc voltage

B. To create shielding gas

C. To reduce adhesion of welding spatter to suitable surrounding surfaces ✓ Correct answer

D. To dry electrodes

Explanation: Anti-spatter products help reduce spatter sticking to suitable surfaces.
Q86. What is a chipping hammer commonly used for in welding work?

A. Generating an arc

B. Controlling wire feed

C. Measuring gas flow

D. Removing slag from suitable weld surfaces ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: A chipping hammer is used to remove slag after suitable SMAW passes.
Q87. What is a wire brush commonly used for in welding work?

A. Setting gas pressure

B. Measuring current

C. Cleaning surfaces and removing loose residue/slag ✓ Correct answer

D. Changing polarity

Explanation: Wire brushes are used for cleaning weld and metal surfaces.
Q88. Why is an auto-darkening welding helmet used?

A. To protect the eyes/face from welding radiation and intense light while allowing a suitable viewing state ✓ Correct answer

B. To remove distortion

C. To regulate gas pressure

D. To increase welding current

Explanation: A welding helmet protects against intense light, radiation, sparks and spatter.
Q89. What is the purpose of electrode drying ovens?

A. To cool the weld pool

B. To increase cylinder pressure

C. To measure arc length

D. To control electrode moisture before use ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The tool list includes an electrode drying oven, supporting controlled electrode moisture.
Q90. What is hard facing?

A. Testing welds magnetically

B. Joining plastics only

C. Removing all surface material

D. Depositing a wear-resistant layer on a component surface ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The syllabus includes hard facing of alloy-steel components/MS rods using hard-facing electrodes.
Q91. Why is surface preparation important before hard facing?

A. It changes steel into aluminium

B. It eliminates the need for an electrode

C. It prevents all heat generation

D. It helps obtain proper bonding and weld quality ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The syllabus requires cleaning and preparation of the component before hard facing.
Q92. Which filler materials/processes are specified for cast-iron repair in the syllabus?

A. Only TIG with tungsten

B. Only spot welding

C. Only plasma cutting

D. OAW/SMAW with appropriate cast-iron or bronze filler/electrode options ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: The syllabus includes cast-iron repair by OAW and SMAW with suitable CI/bronze filler/electrode options.
Q93. What is weld inspection with a universal weld measuring gauge intended to check?

A. Cylinder gas purity only

B. Room temperature

C. Electrode chemical composition only

D. Weld dimensions/profile and related geometric features ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: A universal weld measuring gauge is used for dimensional/profile checks of welds.
Q94. What does WPS stand for in welding documentation?

A. Welding Pressure System

B. Welding Procedure Specification ✓ Correct answer

C. Workpiece Position Standard

D. Wire Protection Schedule

Explanation: WPS means Welding Procedure Specification.
Q95. What does PQR stand for?

A. Procedure Qualification Record ✓ Correct answer

B. Plate Quantity Report

C. Pressure Quality Regulation

D. Process Quick Reference

Explanation: PQR means Procedure Qualification Record.
Q96. Why is a WPS used?

A. To replace inspection

B. To specify the controlled welding procedure and parameters for a job ✓ Correct answer

C. To identify a worker's attendance

D. To measure gas-cylinder weight

Explanation: A WPS defines the welding procedure and relevant controlled variables.
Q97. What is the purpose of a PQR?

A. To store electrodes

B. To control helmet shade

C. To record qualification results supporting a welding procedure ✓ Correct answer

D. To measure plate thickness

Explanation: A PQR records results from procedure qualification testing.
Q98. Which drawing information is particularly relevant to a welder?

A. Only the color of the workshop wall

B. Only machine serial numbers

C. Only employee names

D. Joint type, weld symbol, dimensions and required fabrication details ✓ Correct answer

Explanation: Engineering drawings provide the information needed to interpret and execute the fabrication work.
Q99. Which organization is identified in the syllabus for welding symbols mentioned under the trade theory?

A. WHO and IMF

B. BIS and AWS ✓ Correct answer

C. ISO only

D. UNESCO only

Explanation: The syllabus specifically mentions weld symbols as per BIS and AWS.
Q100. What is the purpose of fit-up before welding?

A. To increase gas-cylinder pressure

B. To remove the need for tack welds in every case

C. To establish correct alignment, gap and joint geometry before welding ✓ Correct answer

D. To measure electrode moisture

Explanation: Correct fit-up establishes the required joint geometry and alignment.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Welder ITI quiz based on the official syllabus?

The questions follow the topics of the DGT CTS 2.0 curriculum for the trade. Always check the latest syllabus and your state or institute notices, because trade lists and weightage can change.

How many questions are there and how are they marked?

There are 100 multiple-choice questions with one correct option each. The quiz shows your score at the end; there is no negative marking on this practice page.

How can I use the explanations?

After each answer read the explanation, note the fact in your own words, and revisit the questions you missed in the answer key below. Repeating the set after a few days works better than reading it once.

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