Title: 3.6 Through-Hole Soldering Quiz
Course: Electronics Assembly & Soldering (Sandbox) > Section: Module 3: Through-Hole Solder and Desolder Instructions

Q: In a good solder joint, the solder should attach to _____.
- the component lead
- the pad on the board
- the body of the component
- Both a and b
A: Both a and b

Q: Clinching the leads of a component means...
- to bend the leads so that the component will stay in place on the board.
- to tie the leads in a knot so they will not fall through the board.
- to flatten the end of the lead so it will not fall through the board.
- to hold the leads in a tight embrace.
A: to bend the leads so that the component will stay in place on the board.

Q: If a component's leads are too short to clinch, they can be held in place with _____.
- glue
- putty
- tape
- It is not permissible to place any foreign object on the board.
A: tape

Q: In general it is best to start soldering the __________ components first and then work your way up to the ___________ ones.
- delicate, sturdy
- larger, smaller
- smaller, larger
- sturdy, delicate
A: smaller, larger

Q: Just before you solder, apply a very small amount of solder to the top of the iron. This is called __________ the tip.
- smoothing
- wetting
- joining
- tinning
A: tinning

Q: If you see the area ___________ the pad starting to bubble, stop heating and remove the soldering iron, because you are overheating the board.
- under
- adjacent
- around
- opposite
A: under

Q: It should take about __________ to heat up the component and solder pad before you apply the solder.
- 1 second
- 2 seconds
- 3 seconds
- 4 seconds
A: 1 second

Q: After the lead and pad are heated, the solder should _______ _______ around the lead and pad.
- ooze quickly
- blob up
- dribble beads
- flow freely
A: flow freely

Q: Remove the solder __________ you remove the soldering iron from the completed joint.
- before
- after
A: before

Q: The completed solder joint should ideally cover the pad and...
- have concave sides, not unlike a Hershey's kiss.
- be round like a bead.
A: have concave sides, not unlike a Hershey's kiss.