Question

question 13
the advantage(s) of the shielded metal arc welding (smaw) process is/are:
a low cost of equipment
b low cost of consumables
c ability to weld in various environments
d all of these responses are correct

Explanation:

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) has relatively simple equipment, so the cost of equipment is low.
• The electrodes (consumables) used in SMAW are not overly expensive.
• SMAW can be used in various environments like outdoors, in workshops etc. as it is not highly restricted by environmental factors compared to some other welding processes.

Answer:

D. All of these responses are correct