Which term describes the stick welding process?

• A. ARC Welding
• B. MIG Welding
• C. Rigging
• D. Blueprint/Schematic

Answer: (A)

Arc welding is the term that describes the stick welding process. In stick welding, also known as shielded metal arc welding, you use a consumable electrode coated with flux. The welding machine creates an electric arc between the electrode and the workpiece, which melts both the electrode and a small amount of the base metal to form a weld pool. The flux coating burns and releases gases that shield the molten metal from the atmosphere, while also producing slag that protects and helps shape the weld as it cools. As you weld, the electrode is consumed and you periodically replace it, then you chip away the slag after the weld is complete. This approach is portable and doesn’t require a separate shielding gas supply, which is why it’s commonly associated with stick welding. The other options point to different concepts: MIG welding uses a continuous wire with shielding gas, rigging refers to lifting equipment, and blueprint/schematic is documentation.