FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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Filing or grinding a weld bead:

  1. Improves its appearance

  2. Increases its conductivity

  3. Reduces the strength of the joint

  4. Makes it waterproof

The correct answer is: Reduces the strength of the joint

Filing or grinding a weld bead can reduce the strength of the joint. This is because the process of filing or grinding removes material from the weld bead, potentially compromising the integrity of the joint. It is important to maintain the original weld material to ensure the structural strength of the joint. Therefore, reducing the material through filing or grinding can weaken the weld joint.