AG Mechanics CDE Practice Exam 2026 - Free AG Mechanics Practice Questions and Study Guide

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The metal to be joined or welded together is classified as the:

arc

base metal

The correct answer is "base metal" because in welding terminologies, the metal that is being joined or welded together is referred to as the base metal. It is the primary metal being worked on to create the weld joint.

The other options are incorrect:

- "Arc" refers to the electric arc that is created between the welding tool and the base metal during the welding process.

- "Puddle" is the pool of molten metal created by the heat of the welding process when the base metal melts but is not the classification of the metal being joined.

- "Welding rod" is the consumable electrode used to supply the filler metal into the weld joint but is not the classification of the metal being joined together.

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puddle

welding rod

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