Critique thread/question AWS D1.1 3g position?

Hey guys, Went to class yesterday and I was working on my AWS D1.1 specification in the 3g position. Was wondering If I could get some pointers or advice on making a better test coupon? Also if anyone out there knows.... what exactly does an AWS D1.1 Smaw test include. I read somewhere there was a written test for certification?!?!? I had never heard of that before. I'm not looking to take the test just trying to get some info regarding it, the more you know

Also.... I think I popped my cherry regarding being shocked while welding..... I had come back to my booth from dipping the metal i was welding on and I was going to grab the stinger. As soon as I grabbed the stinger I felt my hands lock up and this jolt went through my arms...

:laugh::laugh:

Anyways my electrodes used were 7018, 1/8 and I was running them at about 105-115 amps. This might be a tad bit long since the pics included were taken throughout the process of welding. I gapped the plate at about 1/4 of an inch and I grinded in between passes to make sure no slag was left behind. You guys have any tips on how to reduce undercut? I had quite a bit of undercut on my cap pass.