Welding and Making Money Quiz

What is the main topic of the text?

• The history of welding

• The benefits of being a welder

• The process of hard-facing

• The importance of passing down welding skills

What is the main reason the author wants to teach welding skills?

• To inspire young people to become engineers

• To create the next seven wonders of the world

• To provide a job opportunity for those interested

• To make a lot of money

What is hard-facing?

• A technique to make welding easier

• A process of building up a wear plate

• A type of welding used on heavy equipment

• A method of welding without using filler metal

What is the advantage of hard-facing?

• It allows for faster welding

• It makes the welding process more entertaining

• It extends the lifespan of the welded piece

• It reduces the need for welding equipment

What is the average hourly rate a welder can charge?

• Less than $50

• $50 to $60

• $60 to $75

• More than $75

What other skills do the author's sons have?

• Mechanics and heavy equipment operation

• Engineering and construction

• Pyrotechnics and metalworking

• Design and fabrication

What is the author's opinion on being a welder?

• It is a tough and unfulfilling job

• It is a low-paying and boring job

• It is a skilled and rewarding job

• It is a dangerous and unstable job

What does the author believe is something to be proud of?

• Making a lot of money

• Having a high-paying job

• Having scars and marks from welding

• Being able to work long hours

What is the author's message to those interested in welding?

• Welding is a job for the weak-hearted

• Welding is a dying trade with no future

• Welding is a great opportunity for young people

• Welding is a skill that requires advanced education

What is the potential annual income for a skilled welder?

• Less than $50,000

• $50,000 to $75,000

• $75,000 to $100,000

• More than $100,000