__________ refers to the distance from the end of the electrode to the molten weld pool.

Regardless of which welding technique you adopt, _______________________ is the key to making consistent, high quality welds.

___________ has a longitudinal weld along its full length.

The root pass is the ________ weld pass to be made.

A(n) ________________________________ can be provided by any person who knows how to sound the alarm or use a fire extinguisher.

Slag inclusions will typically be located ___________ weld passes.

___________ is when one weld pass does not melt the surface of a previous weld pass.

Overlap is also referred to as ________________.

__________ is the term for when the metal is heated and cooled quickly.

The first pass made with the SMAW process is typically referred to as the _______ pass.