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Key Facts: MMAW NC II Exam
₱2,697
Fee (SMAW NC II sched.)
TESDA Circular 072-2021
MEEMAW221
Qualification Code
TR 2021
Plate+Pipe
NC II Focus
MMAW NC II TR
Competency
Passing Standard
TESDA
TESDA MMAW (SMAW) NC II certifies stick welders for carbon steel plate and pipe. Official title amended to MMAW in 2021. Fee schedule lists ₱2,175 for SMAW NC II.
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1What does MMAW stand for in the TESDA Manual Metal Arc Welding NC II qualification?
A.Manual Metal Arc Welding
B.Metal MIG Arc Welding
C.Mechanized Metal Arc Welding
D.Multi-pass Metal Arc Welding
Explanation: Per the TESDA MMAW NC II Training Regulations (MEEMAW221, 2021), MMAW is the official process name and is also known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
2Which alternate name is explicitly recognized for MMAW in the TESDA NC II Training Regulations?
A.Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
B.Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
C.Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
D.Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
Explanation: The TR states that MMAW is also known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); both terms refer to stick welding with a flux-coated electrode.
3According to the MMAW NC II TR WPS range of variables, which plate welding positions are specified?
A.PF (3G) and PE (4G)
B.PA (1G) and PC (2G)
C.PH (5G) and H-LO45 (6G)
D.1F and 2F only
Explanation: For plate work the TR lists PF (3G) vertical and PE (4G) overhead as the required WPS positions; pipe positions are listed separately.
4Which pipe welding positions are listed in the MMAW NC II WPS requirements?
A.PA (1G), PC (2G), PH (5G), and H-LO45 (6G)
B.PF (3G) and PE (4G) only
C.1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F
D.Flat and horizontal fillet only
Explanation: The TR WPS range specifies pipe positions PA (1G), PC (2G), PH (5G), and H-LO45 (6G)—covering flat through inclined pipe.
5What plate thickness range is specified in the MMAW NC II WPS variables?
A.6 mm to 12 mm
B.3 mm to 6 mm
C.12 mm to 25 mm
D.1.6 mm to 3.2 mm
Explanation: The TR lists plate material thickness of 6–12 mm for WPS requirements in this qualification.
6Which welding electrodes are listed in the MMAW NC II training materials list?
A.E6011 and E7018 (3.2 mm)
B.E6013 and E308L (2.5 mm)
C.E7024 and E6010 (4.0 mm only)
D.E7016 and E309 (1.6 mm)
Explanation: The TR materials list specifies 10 kg of E6011 and 30 kg of E7018 electrodes at 3.2 mm for training and assessment activities.
7E7018 is classified as which type of electrode?
A.Low-hydrogen, iron powder in coating
B.Cellulose, deep-penetration rutile
C.Titania, all-position general purpose
D.Stainless steel austenitic
Explanation: E7018 is a low-hydrogen electrode; the '8' digit indicates low-hydrogen iron powder coating, suited for structural welds requiring reduced hydrogen cracking risk.
8Why must low-hydrogen electrodes such as E7018 be stored in an electrode oven after opening?
A.To prevent moisture absorption that can cause porosity and hydrogen cracking
B.To increase electrode diameter for thicker plate
C.To change the flux coating to cellulose type
D.To eliminate the need for post-weld heat treatment on all jobs
Explanation: Low-hydrogen electrodes are hygroscopic; the TR training facility list includes electrode ovens because moisture in the coating causes porosity and hydrogen-induced cracking.
9Which polarity designation means Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)?
A.Reverse polarity
B.Straight polarity
C.Alternating current only
D.No current flow
Explanation: In MMAW, DCEP (electrode positive) is commonly called reverse polarity and concentrates more heat in the electrode for deeper penetration on many steels.
10DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative) is also known as:
A.Straight polarity
B.Reverse polarity
C.Alternating polarity
D.Open-circuit polarity
Explanation: DCEN places more heat on the workpiece and is called straight polarity; DCEP is reverse polarity per standard MMAW terminology referenced in the TR.
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