Book excerpt: Comprehensive ASE A1-A8 exam questions. Covers the following: A1 Auto: Engine Repair; A2 Auto: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle; A3 Auto: Manual Drive Train & Axles; A4 Auto: Suspension & Steering; A5 Auto: Brakes; A6 Auto: Electrical/Electronic Systems; A7 Auto: Heating & Air Conditioning; A8 Auto: Engine Performance You have the Edge! You now have an "insiders view" of the Exam in every detail, in the exact Environment and patterns as test day! Gain Confidence and reduce study time. samples: Q. 240. Smaller diameter wire. Although the most common diameters of welding wire are ____” and ____”, a smaller diameter wire usually will make it easier to create a good weld. a. .035 to .045 b. .025 to .045 c. .015 to .035 d. .045 to .025 Ans: A Exp: Smaller diameter wire. Although the most common diameters of welding wire are .045” and .035”, a smaller diameter wire usually will make it easier to create a good weld. Q. 241 This is a good recommendation for thinner materials; but be careful using this approach on thicker materials ______” because there may be a risk of lack of fusion. a. >3/16 b. < 3/16 c. > 3/15 d. < 3/15 Ans: A Exp: This is a good recommendation for thinner materials; but be careful using this approach on thicker materials >3/16” because there may be a risk of lack of fusion. Q. 242. For most casual welders, a good rule of thumb to assure high quality welding is to change the tip after ever _____ lbs. of wire. Another point to remember about contact tips is that they should always be threaded completely into the gas diffuser and tightened prior to welding to give a smooth flow of welding current. a. 200 b. 100 c. 400 d. 300 Ans: B Exp: For most casual welders, a good rule of thumb to assure high quality welding is to change the tip after ever 100 lbs. of wire. Proudly Made in the USA. Your purchase supports over 100 America workers including writers, editors, managers, researchers, service reps, programmers, engineers, designers and technicians. 80% of your purchase made between November and Dec will be donated to find a cure.