CSWIP 3.1 (WELDING INSPECTOR) MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1.

When H2 control is specified for a manual metal arc welding project, the electrode would normally be: a! "ellulose b! #ron o$ide c! %cid (d) Basic 2. &ou would with certainty recogni'e a hydrogen controlled flu$ co(ered electrode from its: a! "olour b! )ength c! *rade +ame (d) AWS / BS 3! C"d# L#$$#% ,. When manual metal arc welding is being carried out on an open construction site, which group of welders are the most li-ely to re.uire continuous monitoring/ a! "oncrete shuttering welding teams (&) Pi'# (#)di*+ $#a, c! 0later welders d! 0lant maintenance welders 1. &ou notice manual metal arc electrodes, stripped of flu$, are being used as filler wire for *#2 welding. &ou would object because: a! b! (c) d! 3. #t is too e$pensi(e *he wire would be too thicT-# (#)d ,#$a) c",'"si$i"* ,a. &# (%"*+ *he wire is too short

When open site wor-ing, serious porosity in metal arc welds is brought to your attention. What would you in(estigate: a! b! (c) d! 4lectrode type 0ower plant type E)#c$%"d# s$"%a+# 5ay temperature

6.

*he steel composition in a structural contract is changed form 7.138 carbon, 7.68 manganese to 7.28 carbon, 1.28 manganese. 9ight this influence the incidence of: a! 0orosity (&) C%ac/i*+ i* $-# (#)d a%#a c! :ndercut for fillet welds d! )ac- of root fusion defects

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<ne of the following alloys is non=magnetic. Which/

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a! b! c! d! @. (a) b! c! d!

18 "hromium 9olybdenum 128 "hromium %ustenitic >tainless >teel ?8 +ic-le >teel

When *#2 welding %ustenitic >tainless >teel pipe, %rgon gas ba-ing is called for. *his is to:

P%#0#*$ "1ida$i"* 0re(ent under bead crac-ing 0re(ent porosity "ontrol the penetration bead shape ?. 0re=heating a carbon steel manual metal arc welding is carried out to minimi'e the ris- of: a! b! (c) d! 17. >cattered porosity Worm hole porosity Pa%#*$ ,#$a) c%ac/i*+ )ac- of penetration

#n :A practice, B>1?? part 2 specifies that the drawing dimension .uoted for a fillet weld is the: (a) L#+ )#*+$b! %ctual throat thic-ness c! Weld length

11.

Cor open site manual metal arc welding the following e.uipment is a(ailable. Which would you choose for safe wor-ing/ a! >ingle operator transformer b! 9ulti operator transformer c! %" D 5" composite power unit (d) Di#s#) #*+i*# d%i0#* ,"$"% +#*#%a$"%

12.

#f >ubmerged arc welding is to be used to ma-e butt welds, which would you be most critical of/ a! b! c! d! *he root gap tolerance *he angle of preparation *he root face width *he gas cut finish

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5uring "<2 welding, the arc length is most li-ely to be affected by: a! b! c! d! *he wire diameter *he current return connection *he gas flow rate *he torch to wor- angle

11.

0reheating for arc welding applies to: a! %ssembly welding only

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b! %ssembly and tac- welding c! Eoints o(er 23mm thic- only d! "ruciform welds only 13. &ou see a welder using an o$y=acetylene flame with a long feathered inner cone. What would be the effect of this on a carbon steel/ (a) b! c! d! 16. T-# (#)d c"2)d &# -a%d a*d &%i$$)# *he weld metal could be too soft *here will be no effect on the weld *he weld will ha(e undercut

% welder .ualification test is to (erify: (a) b! c! d! S/i)) "3 $-# (#)d#% *he .uality of the materials *he non=destructi(e test procedures *he manufacturing method

1;.

% fabricating procedure calls for fillet welds to be blended in by grinding. *his is to influence: a! H % F crac-ing (&) 4a$i+2# )i3# c! Gesidual stress d! &ield strength

1@.

Bend test specimens ha(e been ta-en from a 23mm thic- carbon steel butt weld. Which would show lac- of inter=run fusion: (a) b! c! d! Sid# &#*d Goot bend Cace bend 2uided bend

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)amellar tearing has occurred in a steel fabrication. Before welding could it ha(e been found by: a! H=ray e$amination b! 5ye penetrant c! :ltrasonic inspection (d) I$ ("2)d *"$ -a0# &##* 3"2*d &. a*. i*s'#c$i"* ,#$-"d

27.

&ou are to o(ersee the arc welding of some machined fittings and find they are cadmium plated. Would you: a! b! (c) d! 0ermit it to proceed 0ermit it to proceed with fume e$traction S$"' $-# "'#%a$i"* a$ "*c# %d(ise the welder to drin- mil- and proceed

21.

*he unit of Eoules would be used to measure:

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a! *ensile strength (&) I,'ac$ #*#%+. c! Hardness d! 4lectrical resistance 22. >ubmerged arc welding is a process that generally gi(es: a! >lag free welds b! )ow penetration c! )ow dilution (d) Hi+- -#a$ i*'2$ 2,. Which of the following does not re.uire ba-ing or drying: (a) b! c! d! 21. E 515 4 ;71@ >ub are flu$ with Basicity #nde$ of 2 >ub are flu$ with Basicity #nde$ of ,

% welder and procedure re=.ualification would be re.uired: a! When the run out date of the procedure has been reached b! 4(ery &ear c! When changing from day to night shift wor(d) W-#* $-#%# is a c-a*+# i* a* #ss#*$ia) 0a%ia&)#

23.

*ensile strength can be increased in steel by: a! b! (c) d! %nnealing 2al(anising Addi$i"* "3 ca%&"* "asting

26.

Which of the following always occurs in the parent material: a! Hydrogen crac-s (&) La's a*d )a,i*a$i"*s c! "enter line crac-s d! 0orosity

2;.

*o pre(ent the hardening and crac-ing of High "arbon >teel plate when flame cutting it is ad(isable to: (a) b! c! d! P%#6-#a$ $-# ')a$# >oa- the plate in oil "ool the plate .uic-ly after cutting #ncrease the cutting <$ygen pressure

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Ge=crystalli'ation during annealing is used to ma-e steel: a! >ofter

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b! Harder c! *ougher d! >tronger 2?. &ou should always refer to a higher authority for guidance when: (a) b! c! d! ,7. C%ac/s a''#a% d2%i*+ (#)di*+ *he welder will not follow your instructions #nstructions are missing in the specification or contract documents %ll of the abo(e

>patter may be finely controlled during 9#2 D 9%2 welding by: a! b! c! d! %djusting the inductance control :sing "<2 gas #ncreasing the arc (oltage Welding with no gas

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Catigue testing is used to test welds: (a) b! c! d! U*d#% c.c)ic )"adi*+ :nder creep stress loading :nder impact loading :nder static loading

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%rgon I 28 <$ygen is used when welding: a! b! c! d! High carbon steels %ustenitic stainless steels %luminum 9artensite stainless steels

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#n B> 6,? and B>4n 1?? the first digits of the electrode classification indicate: (a) b! c! d! T#*si)# a*d .i#)d s$%#*+$*oughness 4lectrode coating 4lectrode efficiency

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"ellulosic coatings are generally used because of: a! *heir low hydrogen content (&) T-#i% -i+- '#*#$%a$i"* c-a%ac$#%is$ic c! *heir high strength weld deposit d! *heir high weld toughness (alues

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0orosity would mostly occur in which of the following: a! b! c! d! When 99% welding semi de=o$idi'ed steel When 9#2 D 9%2 welding fully de=o$idi'ed steel When welding *#2 welding non de=o$idi'ed steel When >ub %rc Welding semi -illed steel
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When welds ha(e a depth to width ration of higher than 2:1 it is possible that: (a) b! c! d! C#*$#%)i*# c%ac/s ,a. a''#a% *he fusion boundary will be outside the H%F *he H%F will be too narrow *he weld will be non magnetic

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<n which of the following would you not use 90# inspection/ a! % low carbon steel butt welded joint (&) A* A2s$#*i$ic S$ai*)#ss s$##) 3i))#$ (#)d#d T 7"i*$ c! % medium carbon steel fillet welded lap joint d! %ll of the abo(e

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#ncreasing the arc energy input of a welded joint will: a! b! (c) d! #ncrease the strength of the joint #ncrease the toughness of the joint I*c%#as# $-# +%ai* si8# "3 $-# (#)d a*d HA9 5ecrease the width of the H%F

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#n >ub %rc Welding, e$cessi(e flu$ melting will result from: (a) b! c! d! I*c%#asi*+ $-# a%c 0")$a+# 5ecreasing the arc (oltage #ncreasing the tra(el speed #ncreasing the wire feed speed

17.

*o B> 1?? part 2, which of the following is true for a welding symbol: a! b! c! d! *his or arrow side of the joint goes on top of the reference line *his or arrow side of the joint goes below the reference line *his or arrow side of the joint goes in the middle of the reference line %ll of the abo(e

11.

#nternal lac- of fusion defects can be normally found by using: a! b! (c) d! 0enetrant testing #mpact tests Sid# &#*d $#s$ Hardness test

12.

Which of the following steel structures has the highest hardness: (a) b! c! d! Ma%$#*si$# %ustenitic Cerritic %ll ha(e the same hardness

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%n #J# would be used in radiography to assess: (a) I,a+# :2a)i$.

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b! *ype of steel c! 5ensity of graph d! *ype of welding process used 11. 0oor penetration would be found in 9#2 D 9%2 welded steels when using: a! b! c! d! 13. %rgon I 278 "<2 "<2 0ure %rgon %rgon I 38 "<2

#n which of the following steels are you most li-ely to find H2 induced weld metal crac-ing after welding: a! b! c! d! )ow carbon steel High strength low alloy steel %ustenitic stainless steels 18 +ic-el steel

16.

>ilicon is added to electrode coating as: a! b! (c) d! % slipping agent % slag former A d#6"1ida*$ % colouring agent

1;.

*he main reason degreasing agents should always be dried from metals prior to welding, is because they are li-ely to: a! #ncrease the arc (oltage (&) P%"d2c# -a8a%d"2s 32,#s c! >low down the welding speed d! 0roduce lac- of fusion defects

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Which of the following processes would be most prone to lac- of fusion defects: a! b! (c) d! 0ulsed arc 9#2 >pray transfer 9#2 Di' $%a*s3#% MIG >ubmerged arc

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%djusting the inductance control in dip transfer 9#2 D 9%2 welding, will control: a! b! c! d! *he pulse rate *he gas flow rate *he amount of spatter *he arc (oltage

37.

Which of the following is an inspection point in >ub %rc Welding/ (a) 4)21 ,#s- si8# b! 2as type
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c! *ungsten si'e d! 2as flow rate 31. Why is Hot 0ass so called/ a! Because it is applied to a high amperage (&) B#ca2s# i$ is a'')i#d (-#* $-# %""$ is s$i)) -"$ c! Because it could cause hot shortness d! Because it heat treats the root 32. Which of the following is not inert gas/ a! b! (c) d! 3,. %rgon Henon Ca%&"* di"1id# Helium

Why is a welding arc shielded/ a! b! (c) d! *o eliminate hydrogen *o retard the cooling rate of the weld T" #)i,i*a$# $-# a$,"s'-#%# *o ensure ma$imum heat input

31.

Which welding process is considered to be the most (ersatile/ a! b! c! d! >%W *#2 9#2 D 9%2 99%

33.

*he H%F associated with a weld is: a! b! c! d! *he melted portion of the parent plate *he area immediately adjacent to the weld which has undergone a micro structural change *he weld area plus the parent plate which has undergone a micro structural change *he are in the weld region with the lowest tensile strength

36.

% crac- in a weld 'one: a! b! c! d! #s repairable %lways results in a cut out and complete re=weld #s acceptable up to 2mm in length 9ay be repaired or cut out depending on specification re.uirements

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#f the amperage is too low during the welding of a root bead, the possible result would be: a! b! c! d! )ac- of penetration )ac- of fusion *he free'ing of the electrode %ll of the abo(e

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0re=heating prior to welding: a! b! c! d! e! 9ust always be carried out +eed not be carried out if post heat treatment is to follow welding #s always carried out using gas flames %ll of the abo(e +one of the abo(e

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"old lap in another term for: a! b! c! d! )ac- of fusion )ow amperage :ndercut Hydrogen crac-ing

67.

When a medium to high carbon steel is .uenched: a! b! c! d! #t becomes malleable #ts hardness increases #t becomes ductile *he plasticity is increased

61.

*he *#2 welding process utili'es an electrode that is: a! b! c! d! "ellulosic +on consumable "onsumable +one of the abo(e

62.

%nother name for >uc-bac- in the root of a weld is: a! b! c! d! "onca(ity "on(e$ity )<G0 Goot undercut

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<ne of the ad(antages of a multi=pass 99% weld is that it generally produces a: a! b! c! d! High tensile strength High degree of ductility "oarse grain structure Cine grain structure

61.

% +ormalising heat treatment process is carried out by: a! Heating the metal just abo(e 637K" b! *a-ing the metal abo(e the re=crystalli'ation temperature and allowing to air cool c! *a-ing the metal abo(e the re=crystalli'ation temperature and allowing to furnace cool d! *a-ing the metal abo(e the re=crystalli'ation temperature and .uic-ly cooling by immersing

63.

*he e$tent of the changes in microstructure will depend on the following:

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9aterial composition Heat input *he rate of cooling %ll of the abo(e

*he British code for (isual inspection re.uirements is: a! b! c! d! B> 1@;2 B> 1?? B> 1@;7 +one of the abo(e

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% code of practice for (isual inspection should co(er the following: a! b! c! d! Before, 5uring and %fter welding acti(ities Before welding acti(ities only %fter welding acti(ities only +one of the abo(e

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#ncomplete root penetration in a butt joint could be caused by: a! b! c! d! 4$cessi(e root face width 4$cessi(e root gap si'e )ow current setting Both % L "

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#ncomplete root fusion would certainly be caused by: a! b! c! d! )inear misalignment #ncorrect tilt angle 5iffering root face widths %ll of the abo(e

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&ou notice a (ery yeed ripple shape. *his is most li-ely caused by: a! b! c! d! 0oor consumable choice Welding position 4$cessi(e tra(el speed +one of the abo(e

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*oe Blending is important as it may affect: a! b! c! d! *oughness Catigue life 0enetration %ll of the abo(e

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>lag inclusions may occur with: a! 9anual 9etal arc b! 9etal #nert 2as
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c! >ubmerged %rc Welding d! Both % L " ;,. :ndercut is caused by: a! b! c! d! ;1. 4$cessi(e amps 4$cessi(e (olts 4$cessi(e tra(el speed %ll of the abo(e

:ndercut is normally assessed by: a! b! c! d! #ts depth #ts length #ts blending %ll of the abo(e

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% welding procedure is useful to: a! b! c! d! 2i(e information to the welder 2i(e information to the inspector 2i(e "onfidence to a product %ll of the abo(e

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%n essential (ariable may: a! b! c! d! "hange the properties of the weld #nfluence the (isual acceptability Ge.uire re=appro(al of the weld procedure %ll of the abo(e

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% magnifying glass may be used during (isual inspection by typical magnification would be: a! b! c! d! :p to 37 M 2 N 2.3 M 37 N 177 M +one of the abo(e

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When (isually inspecting a fillet weld, it would normally be >i'ed by: a! b! c! d! *he leg lengths *he actual throat thic-ness *he design throat thic-ness Both % L "

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% planar defect is: a! b! c! d! #ncomplete fusion defects >lag inclusion #ncomplete penetration Both % L "

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0enetrant inspection and 90# are mainly used to: a! b! c! d! %id (isual inspection Because the application standard says so *o confirm Oisual uncertainties %ll of the abo(e

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5efects outside of the limits specified in a standard should always be: a! b! c! d! Gepaired Geported to a senior person Gadio graphed %ll of the abo(e

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9#2 welding tends to be susceptible to lac- of fusion problems. *his is because of: a! b! c! d! 0oor maintenance of e.uipment #ncorrect settings 0oor inter run cleaning %ll of the abo(e

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99% electrode can be grouped into three main types. *hese are: a! b! c! d! Basic, "ellulosic and Gutile +eutral, "ellulosic and Gutile Basic, "ellulosic and neutral +one of the abo(e

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*he main causes of porosity in welded joints are: a! b! c! d! 0oor access )oss of gas shield 5irty materials %ll of the abo(e

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"rac-s in welds may be due to: a! b! c! d! >olidification problems Hydrogen problems 4$cessi(e stresses %ll of the abo(e

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Welding a single O butt with laminations showing on the side wall may gi(e rise to: a! b! c! d! )amellar tearing >olidification crac-ing 9artensite :ndercut

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With reference to a root penetration bead, you could certainly assess: a! Goot fusion and penetration
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b! Goot conca(ity c! Burn through d! %ll of the abo(e @@. % fatigue failure is characteristic by the appearance of the fracture surface. #t would be: a! b! c! d! @?. Gough and torn "he(eron N li-e >mooth +one of the abo(e

>tray arcing may be regarded as a serious defect. *his is because: a! b! c! d! #t may reduce the thic-ness dimension of a component #t may cause li.uation crac-s #t may cause hard 'ones %ll of the abo(e

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<(erlap in welds could be influenced by: a! b! c! d! 0oor welding techni.ue Welding process Welding position %ll of the abo(e

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Clame cut preparation may, during welding, increase the li-elihood of: a! b! c! d! "rac-ing 9isalignment problems #nclusions %ll of the abo(e

?2.

9acroscopic e$amination re.uires any specimen to be inspected: a! b! c! d! <nce after welding *wice N once before and once after etching :sing a microscope +one of the abo(e

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Which of the following may be classed as a 9ore serious defect/ a! b! c! d! >lag inclusions Cusion defects #nter run! Cusion defects >urface! 0orosity

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% code of practice is: a! b! c! d! % standard for wor-manship only % set of rules for manufacturing a specific product )e(els of acceptability of a weldment +one of the abo(e
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9o(ement of the arc by magnetic forces in 99% welding is termed: a! b! c! d! %rc de(iation %rc misalignment %rc blow %rc eye

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% metallurgical problem most associated with >ubmerged %rc welding is: a! b! c! d! Hydrogen crac-ing in the H%F >olidification crac-ing in the weld metal Hydrogen crac-ing in the weld metal )amellar tearing in the weld metal

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<$y pressure and no''le si'e would influence what in flame cutting: a! b! c! d! *he temperature re.uired for cut initiation *he ability to cut >tainless steel *he depth of cut obtainable +one of the abo(e

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*he main usage of arc cutting D gouging processes is in: a! *he cutting of single be(el preparation b! *he remo(al of deposited welds c! *he cutting of single :=type preparation d! *he cutting D gouging of non=ferrous materials only Which of the following processes joints metals plastically: a! b! c! d! Criction welding Gesistance welding 0lasma welding %ll of the abo(e

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177. Which electrode classification would be rele(ant to %W> %3.1 D @1: a! b! c! d! 4 671, 4 31,, 4 ;71@ Cleet weld 3

171. Which of the following coatings associated with >to(e Welding/ a! b! c! d! Gutile "ellulosic Basic <$idi'ing

172. % common gas D mi$ture used in 9#2 welding nic-el alloys to combine good le(els of penetration with good arc stability would be:

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177 8 "<2 1778 %rgon @78 %rgon 278 "<2 ?@8 %rgon 28 <$ygen

17,. *he type of >%W flu$ is more resistant to moisture absorption: a! b! c! d! Cused %gglomerated Basic %ll of the abo(e the same resistance

171. *he flame temperature of o$y D acetylene mi$ture gas is gi(en as: a! b! c! d! ,277K " 2,77K " 3777K" +one of the abo(e

173. % large grain structure in steels said to produce: a! b! c! d! )ow ductility (alues )ow fracture toughness (alues High fracture toughness (alues High tensile strength

176. *he li-elihood of brittle fracture in steels will increase with: a! b! c! d! % large grain formation % reduction of in=ser(ice temperature to sub 'ero le(els Cerritic rather than austenitic steels %ll of the abo(e

17;. Gepair welding is often more difficult than production due to: a! b! c! d! *he material being ingrained with in=ser(ice contaminates Gestricted access within the repair area *he possible position of the weld repair %ny of the abo(e

17@. Hydrogen crac-ing in the weld metals is li-ely when welding: a! b! c! d! "arbon 9anganese steels >tainless steels 9icro alloyed steels H>)%! )ow carbon steels

17?. 4+ standard 2@@ would refer to which of the following: a! Welder appro(al testing b! Welding e.uipment c! Welding procedure appro(al
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d! "onsumables for >ubmerged arc welding 117. 0orosity is caused by: a! b! c! d! 4ntrapped slag in the solidifying weld 4ntrapped gas in the solidifying weld 4ntrapped metallic inclusions in the solidifying weld +one of the abo(e

111. #n a bend test, the face of the specimen is in tension and root is in compression, the type of test being carried out would be: a! b! c! d! % root bend test % side bend test % face bend test +one of the abo(e

112. :ltrasonic testing is of ad(antage in detecting which of the following weld imperfection o(er other +5* method: a! b! c! d! )ac- of side wall fusion >urface undercut #ncompletely filled groo(e <(erlap

11,. *he process of tempering is often carried out to regain toughness after which of the following processes: a! b! c! d! %nnealing +ormalising Hardening >tress relie(ing

111. *he presence of iron sulphide in the weld metal is most li-ely to produce which of the following upon contraction of the weld: a! b! c! d! >olidification crac-ing Hydrogen crac-ing #ntergranular corrosion >tress corrosion crac-ing

113. When (isually inspecting a completed single O butt cap you would certainly assess: a! b! c! d! "ap height *oe blend Weld width %, B L "

116. 2enerally the most suitable method of detecting lac- of side wall fusion would be: a! :* b! 90#
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c! G* d! 0* 11;. Hot shortness is a term used to indicate: a! b! c! d! )amellar tearing >olidification crac-ing Hydrogen crac-ing +one of the abo(e

11@. *he use of cobalt as an isotope would generally be used on: a! b! c! d! *hin material *ee joints 0late thic-ness greater than 23mm +one of the abo(e

11?. #n welding procedure terms, a change in essential (ariable means: a! b! c! d! Ge=.ualification of the weld procedure 0ossible changes in the weldPs micro structure 0ossible changes in the mechanical properties %ll of the abo(e

127. Weld symbols placed on a dotted line in accordance with #>< re.uirements means: a! b! c! d! Weld on %rrow side Weld on <ther side Weld on site Cull penetration

121. % welding inspectorPs main attribute includes: a! b! c! d! Anowledge and e$perience )iteracy Honesty and integrity %ll of the abo(e

122. *he correct term for a joint prepared on one component only is: a! b! c! d! % be(el butt % E butt % A butt %ll of the abo(e

12,. *he correct terminology in the preceding .uestion ;! is: a! b! c! d! = = = =

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121. *echnically, a code of practice is: a! b! c! d! % standard % >et of rules for the manufacture of a product Gelated to welder and weld procedure appro(al %ll of the abo(e

123. *he correct term for cap height is: a! b! c! d! Geinforcement "ap profile height 4$cess weld metal %ll of the abo(e

126. % tensile test will assess: a! b! c! d! #mpact (alues >tress >train Both B L "

12;. *he important point of high temperature steels is that: a! b! c! d! *hey can withstand creep failure *hey may suffer re=heat crac-ing problems *hey may suffer loss of toughness %ll of the abo(e

12@. %n austenitic stainless steel may suffer: a! b! c! d! Weld decay >ensitisation >olidification crac-ing %ll of the abo(e

12?. "arbon e.ui(alent (alues are useful to determine: a! b! c! d! Weldability aspects "rac- sensiti(ity aspects *ypical mechanical properties %ll of the abo(e

1,7. % basic electrode would normally: a! b! c! d! Ha(e superior mechanical properties Ge.uire ba-ing before use +ot be used on low carbon steels Both % L B

1,1. When referring to *#2 welding, the shielding gas could be: a! %rgon I Hydrogen
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b! %rgon I Helium c! %rgon I +itrogen d! %ll of the abo(e 1,2. When referring to 9#2 welding, the shielding gas could be: a! b! c! d! %rgon %rgon I 18 o$ygen %rgon I 278 "<2 +one of the abo(e

1,,. >ubmerged arc utili'es: a! b! c! d! 5eep penetration characteristic High deposition rates on 5" I Clat 0%! welding only +one of the abo(e

1,1. :ltrasonic would be preferred o(er radiography due to: a! b! c! d! %bility to find most defects )ower s-ill re.uirement %bility to detect lamination Both % L "

1,3. *he most serious defect types are: a! b! c! d! 0lanar "rac-s )ac- of fusion %ll of the abo(e

1,6. Which of the following discontinuities could be as a primary processing discontinuity often found in cast material/ a! b! c! d! Catigue crac>tress corrosion crac0orosity )ac- of penetration

1,;. Which of the following discontinuities could be classified as a ser(ice induced discontinuity/ a! b! c! d! Catigue crac0orosity 9achining tear )ap

1,@. Which of the following contamination could affect the sensiti(ity of penetrant/ a! %cid b! Water c! >alts
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d! %ll of the abo(e 1,?. Which of the following is a discontinuity that might be found in a forging/ a! b! c! d! >hrin-age crac-s )aps "old shuts #nsufficient penetration

117. *he prime purpose of the blac- light for fluorescent penetrant inspection: a! b! c! d! *o magnify indications *o ma-e the indications (isible *o de(elop indications *o speed up inspection

111. #n accordance with B> 31,3 which of the following is applicable for scale " with regards to hydrogen content per 177g of deposited weld metal/ a! b! c! d! Q 13 ml Q 13 ml R 23 ml Q 17 ml R 13 ml Q 3 ml R 17 ml

112. Which is the correct heat input if the amps are ,37, (olts ,2 and tra(el speed ,17 mm D s/ a! b! c! d! 2.16 -E D mm 7.7,6 -E D mm 2167 -E D mm ,6 -E D mm

11,. #n accordance with B> 31,3 what is the minimum distance the pre heat shall be applied from the joint preparation/ a! b! c! d! 177 mm 23 mm ;3 mm +ot specified

111. #n accordance with B> 31,3 what is the recommended minimum time allowed for the pre heat temperature to e.uali'e/ a! b! c! d! 2 9in for each 23 mm of parent material thic-ness 3 9in for each 23 mm of parent material thic-ness 2 9in for each 37 mm of parent material thic-ness 3 9in for each 37 mm of parent material thic-ness

113. Which of the following best describes the elastic limit/ a! *he resistance to fracture under impact loading b! *he ma$imum stress to which a material can be subjected without permanent deformation
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c! *he amount of stress at which point the material will continue to elongate without an increase in force applied d! *he ability of the material to stretch and become permanently deformed without brea-ing or crac-ing 116. #n accordance with B> 2?71 which of the following is classified as triple de=o$idi'ed filler wire/ a! b! c! d! % 1; wire % 1@ wire % 13 wire %ll of the abo(e

11;. #n B> 6,? an electrode classified as 431: a! b! c! d! Has an :*> (alue of 31,777 psi, minimum yield strength of ,,7 +Dmm Has an :*> (alue of 1,7 to 337 +Dmm, minimum yield strength of ,67 +Dmm Has an :*> (alue of 317 to 637 +Dmm, minimum yield strength of ,67 +Dmm Has an :*> (alue of 317 to 637 +Dmm, minimum yield strength of ,,7 +Dmm

11@. %n 4@7 electrode would normally be classified in which standard: a! b! c! d! B> 4+ 1?? B> 6,? %W> %3.3 %W> %3.1

11?. What is an acti(e flu$/ a! b! c! d! % material used to clean surfaces of the joint through continued chemical reaction % material used to protect the molten weld pool during welding % material used to aid fusion %ll of the abo(e

137. Which of the following is most li-ely to reduce the chances of arc blow/ a! b! c! d! % change from ac current to dc current % change from dc current to ac current % change from dc electrode I(e to de electrode N(e % change from dc electrode N(e to dc electrode I(e

131. #f a steel has a "e. 8 of 7.1@8: a! b! c! d! 0WH* would always be necessary #t will probably re.uire a pre=heat temperature abo(e ,77K" prior to welding #t will probably re.uire a pre=heat temperature abo(e 177K" prior to welding *he heat affected 'one will be (ery tough

132. When welding a double O butt joint with >%W process the presence of centerline porosity may be due to:

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a! b! c! d!

5amp flu$ "ontaminated joint preparation #ncorrect stic- out lengths %ll of the abo(e

13,. When considering the ad(antages of site G* o(er :* which of the following applies/ a! % permanent record produced, good for detecting defects which do not ha(e significant depth in relation to a$is of the H=ray beam and defect identification b! % permanent record produced, good for detecting all surface and sub=surface defects and assessing the through thic-ness depths of defects c! % permanent record produced, defect identification not so reliant on operator s-ill d! +o controlled areas re.uired on site, a permanent record produced and good for assessing the e$tent of pipe wall thic-ness reductions due to internal corrosion 131. When ac only is re.uired for welding, the power supply unit is almost always: a! b! c! d! % transformer, rectifier and a means to change the current % transformer, in(erter and a means to change the current % rectifier, alternator and a means to change the current % transformer or alternator and a means to change the current

133. *he H%F associated with a fusion weld on steel has up to how many separate regions of micro structure/ a! b! c! d! 1 6 1 2

136. *he possible effects of ha(ing a tra(el speed too fast: a! b! c! d! )ow toughness, slag inclusions and undercut High hardness, slag inclusions and a narrow thin weld bead High hardness, e$cessi(e deposition and cold laps )ow toughness, poor fusion and slag inclusions

13;. What fi(e parameters would be chec-ed when calibrating welding e.uipment for mechani'ed 9%2 welding/ a! b! c! d! Eoint set up, flu$ coating, polarity, tra(el speed and amps D (olts %mps D (olts, WC>, gas flow rate, polarity and tra(el speed %mps D (olts, WC>, wire diameter, polarity and tra(el speed 4lectrode stic- out, WC>, amps D (olts, polarity and wire diameter

13@. Which of the following statements is true when using a flat characteristic power source/ a! b! c! d! *he electrode is always dc N(e *he shielding is always pure argon *he wire feed speed remains constant *he electrode e$tension will ha(e no effect on weld .uality
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13?. Which of the following will (ary the most, when (arying the arc length/ a! b! c! d! Ooltage %mperage 0olarity +one of the abo(e

167. Which of the following statement is true/ a! *he core wire in a 99% electrode has a higher melting point than the flu$ b! 4lectrode dc I(e is used when welding with the 9#2 D 9%2 welding process c! *he H%F of a carbon manganese steel weld usually has a lower ultimate tensile strength than the weld d! %ll of the abo(e are true 161. % multi run 99% butt weld made on "D9n steel consists of 3 passes using 6mm electrodes. % 12 pass weld made on the same joint using 1mm electrodes on the same material will: a! b! c! d! Ha(e a lower heat input and a higher degree of grain refinement Ha(e a lower heat input and a coarser grain structure Ha(e a lower amount of distortion and a higher degree of grain refinement Ha(e a higher amount of distortion and a lower degree of grain refinement

162. *he main reason for using a bac- purge when welding 1@=@ stainless steel with the *#2 welding process is to: a! b! c! d! "ontrol the root penetration 0re(ent root bead porosity #mpro(e positional welding 0re(ent the formation of a dense o$ide layer on the root

16,. % typical minimum preheat temperature for an 99% weld made on steel with a carbon content of 7.2,8 and manganese content of 1.,8: a! b! c! d! 0reheat would not normally be re.uired )ess than 37Kc % minimum of 177Kc %bo(e 2@7Kc

161. Which is often the hardest part of a multi run weld made using 99%/ a! b! c! d! *he H%F of the root *he H%F of the cap *he root *he cap

163. *he H%F of fusion weld: a! :sually has the highest tensile strength b! "annot be a(oided c! #s usually martensite
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d! Both % L B e! %ll of the abo(e 166. Which of the following welding processes would you e$pect to use a collet: a! b! c! d! *#2 D *%2 9#2 D 9%2 99% %ll of the abo(e

16;. Which of the following may be used for the *#2 D *%2 welding of austenitic stainless steel/ a! b! c! d! )athanum electrode dc N(e "erium electrode dc N(e Firconium electrode ac *horium electrode dc N(e

16@. Which of the following standards is entitled electrode wire and flu$es for submerged arc welding process of carbon steel and medium tensile steel/ a! b! c! d! B> 6,? B> 2?71 B> 26,, B> 1163

16?. Which of the following processes use a constant characteristic/ a! b! c! d! >ub=arc R 1777 amps, 99%, 4lectro slag *#2 D *%2, >ub=arc Q 1777 amps, 4lectro slag >ub=arc R 1777 amps, 9#2 D 9%2, 4lectro slag 9#2 D 9%2, >ub=arc Q 1777 amps, 4lectro slag

1;7. What are the possible results of ha(ing a too lower heat input/ a! b! c! d! %n increase in hardness, lower yield strength and lac- of fusion % reduction in toughness, hydrogen entrapment and an increase in hardness 4ntrapped hydrogen, an increase in hardness and lac- of fusion 4ntrapped hydrogen, a reduction in carbon content and lac- of fusion

1;1. What -ind of steel is used for ma-ing filler rod/ a! Ailled steel b! Gimming steel c! "arbon steel 1;2. Which of the following is not related to weld/ a!

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b!

c!

1;,. Which of the following +5* method is not suitable to detect sub surface defect/ a! b! c! d! :* 0* G* 90#

1;1. >%W in single pass weld will gi(e: a! b! c! d! 0oor profile Burn rapidly 2ood penetration +one of the abo(e

1;3. #n >%W process if (oltage and current is increased and tra(el speed is decreased, what will be the effect in the profile/ a! Wider weld b! Higher weld reinforcement c! "onca(e weld surface 1;6. What change will occur on the H%F during heating of metal caused by welding/ a! "hange in tensile strength b! "hange in hardness c! "hange in grain crystal structure 1;;. What types of electrodes needs e$tra treatment/
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a! Basic b! Gutile c! "ellulosic 1;@. %pplying preheat when welding, carbon manganese steel is normally done to a(oid: a! b! c! d! >lag inclusions Hydrogen crac-ing )ac- of side wall fusion 0orosity

1;?. Which of the following mechanical properties of a weld in carbon manganese steel is not affected if the heat per unit length of weld is e$cessi(ely high/ a! b! c! d! 4longation *ensile strength Hardness *oughness

1@7. &ou obser(e centerline crac-ing in a weld that has been made at one of fi(e wor- station each ma-ing similar components. *he first action to ta-e is: a! b! c! d! #mpound all welding consumables Geport the occurrence to a higher authority >top all welding "all for full +5* chec-s

1@1. Which of the following defects is unli-ely to be found by (isual inspection/ a! b! c! d! )inear misalignment :ndercut <(erlap )inear slag inclusions

1@2. Which of the following welding processes uses a resisti(e heating system to achie(e weld metal deposition/ a! b! c! d! 99% >%W 4lectro slag welding Gesistance spot welding

1@,. What two functions in arc welding must be in e.uilibrium to enable a stable arc to be established/ a! b! c! d! %rc (oltage "urrent Wire D 4lectrode feed rate 9etal burn off rate

1@1. #n 99% welding, what parameter is used to control the penetration into the base material/
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a! b! c! d!

Ooltage Welding speed #ron powder in the coasting "urrent

1@3. #n the welding of a butt joint made from one side, which of the following controls the profile of the root bead/ a! b! c! d! Goot face Be(el angle Goot gap +one of the abo(e

1@6. What type of power source characteristic is re.uired for manual welding/ a! b! c! d! "onstant (oltage Clat characteristic 5rooping "haracteristic 9otor generator

1@;. Which of the following destructi(e test would indicate the toughness of weld metal and parent metal N H%F/ a! b! c! d! 9acro +ic- breaHardness "harpy (ee notch

1@@. 5egreasing components are essential for .uality welding but some agents may: a! b! c! d! "ause corrosion problems 2i(e off phosgene gas )ea(e residues %ll of the abo(e

1@?. Which of the following chemical elements has the greater effect on the hardenability of a steel plate/ a! b! c! d! 9olybdenum "hromium *itanium "arbon

1?7. #n 9#2 / "<2 welding which parameters gi(e the greatest control of weld appearance during dip transfer or short circuiting welding/ a! b! c! d! Wire stic- out length %mperage Wire feed speed #nductance

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1?1. #n 99% welding, the slag produced can be (aried to suit the welding position. Which type of slag would be re.uired for welding in the HO position/ a! b! c! d! Cluid Oiscous +one of the abo(e >emi fluid

1?2. *he weld metal deposit of 99% electrodes, achie(es its mechanical strength through: a! *he core wire b! *he flu$ coating c! #ron powders with the flu$ coating 1?,. What constituent is needed in a coating of an electrode to pre(ent the formation of porosity in welding of a rimming steel/ a! b! c! d! #ron powders "alcium fluoride >ilicon "alcium carbonate

1?1. Welds made with high heat inputs show a reduction in one of the following properties: a! b! c! d! 5uctility *oughness Catigue strength 9echanical strength

1?3. #n H=ray the .uality of radiographic negati(e is assessed by the: a! b! c! d! 5ensity of the film #J# #ndicator AO% a(ailable >tand N off distance

1?6. % steel described as J* will ha(e impro(ed tensile properties because it has: a! b! c! d! Had control of chemical composition Been heat treated Been .uality tested Been (acuum melted

1?;. Which one of the following type of steels would gi(e rise to the formation of porosity when autogenously welded with an arc process/ a! b! c! d! Cully -illed steel >emi -illed steel Gimming steel Cine grained steel

1?@. #n >%W, the use of e$cessi(ely high (oltage would result in:
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a! b! c! d!

#nsufficient flu$ melting 4$cessi(e flu$ melting >lag remo(al difficulties >patter

1??. *he use of cellulosic electrodes is often made when welding the root pass of pipes in the field. *his is because: a! b! c! d! H2 control is needed #ron powders in the electrode Higher arc (oltage can be obtained >horter arc length can be achie(ed

277. #n the welding of austenitic stainless steels, the electrode and the plate material can be purchased with low carbon contents. *he reason for this is to pre(ent: a! b! c! d! "rac-ing in the H%F *he formation of chromium carbides "rac-ing in the weld metal 5istortion

271. >ubmerged arc flu$es can be supplied in two forms. *hese are: a! b! c! d! >intered and agitated %gitated and fused "rushed and agglomerated Cused and agglomerated

272. #n a steel which has impro(ed creep properties at ele(ated temperature, which one of the following elements helps in this impro(ement/ a! b! c! d! *ungsten 9anganese 9olybdenum "arbon

27,. Welding a steel plate of a "4 of 7.13, would re.uire preheating to: a! b! c! d! 0re(ent the formation of sulphides 0re(ent hardening in the H%F 0re(ent the formation of carbides *o impro(e mechanical properties in the weld

271. Which one of the following processes uses the Aey holing system of fusion/ a! b! c! d! Criction welding 5iffusion welding 4lectron beam welding %utogenous *#2 welding

273. #n friction welding, is the metal at the interface in the:

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a! b! c! d!

)i.uid state >olid state 0lastic state 4lastic state

276. Welding procedures may re.uire welds to be deposited at a controlled rate heat input. High heat input would: a! b! c! d! Ha(e poor profile Ha(e larger grain si'e Ha(e high hardness in the H%F Ha(e low elongation properties

27;. B> 1?? part ## communicates by the use of symbols the type of joint preparation to be used. )isted below are four symbols. Which of these indicates the depth of penetration of the weld re.uired on the joint/ a!

b!
17 17

c!
17 17

d!

27@. #n accordance with B> 1?? what is the weld junction/ a! *he area containing H%F and weld metal b! *he weld metal and parent metal c! *he boundary between the fusion 'one and H%F
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d! *he part of the weld, which undergoes metallurgical change due to heat from welding 27?. Which of the following are essential factors for lamellar tearing/ a! High residual stresses, poor through thic-ness ductility, e$isting plate )aminations b! 0oor through thic-ness ductility, fusion face parallel with rolled direction of parent plate, most commonly occurs in but welds c! >tress, poor through thic-ness ductility, fusion face parallel with rolled direction of parent material d! *ensile stress, deo$idi'ed parent plate, poor through thic-ness ductility 217. #n gas welding, leftward welding is described in B> 1?? as: a! *he flame is described towards the welded part and filler material is directed toward un= welded part of the joint b! *he flame and filler material both directed towards welded part of the joint c! *he flame is directed towards the un=welded part and filler material is directed towards welded part of the joint d! *he flame and filler material is both directed towards un=welded part of the joint 211. Which of the following is not a fusion welding process: a! b! c! d! *hermit welding 4lectro slag welding )aser welding Criction welding

212. When considering the heat treatment process of tempering: a! *his is achie(ed by slowly heating the material to a temperature between 277Kc to 637Kc and slow cooling in air b! *his is achie(ed by heating the material to around 277Kc and soa-ing for appro$imately 17 N 12 hrs and cooling down in air c! Oery fast cooling form the austenite region d! %ll of the abo(e could gi(e a temper 21,. Which of the following are essential (ariables for 0WH*/ a! b! c! d! Heating rate *emperature attained "ooling rate %ll of the abo(e

211. 9ost metals e$pand when heated, the change in length is e$pressed as: a! b! c! d! *hermal conducti(ity 9odulus of elasticity "oefficient &ielding

213. #n *#2 welding the no''le is usually made:

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a! b! c! d!

"opper %luminum "eramic "opper D Finc

216. Which of the following is the odd out/ a! b! c! d! +eon Henon %rgon +itrogen

21;. *he welding arc could be characteri'ed as: a! % high current, low (oltage arc with a flow of electrons from cathode to anode b! % low current, high (oltage arc with a flow of electrons flowing from anode c! % medium current and medium (oltage with a flow of electrons and I(e ions flowing from anode to cathode d! % (oltage which always remains constant at a constant potential with a flow of electrons and N(e ions from cathode to anode 21@. Which of the following are considered to be H%F crac-s/ a! b! c! d! >olidification crac-s, lamellar tearing and reheat crac-s Geheat crac-s, li.uation crac-s and solidification crac-s H2 crac-s, solidification crac-s and li.uidation crac-s Geheat crac-s, li.uation crac-s and H2 crac-s

21?. Which of the following standards entitled Oisual inspection of fusion welded joints/ a! b! c! d! B> 1313 B> 32@? B> 31,3 B> 4+ 117

227. #n general it is not easy to mechanise the 99% welding process because: a! >hort electrode length, the control of the arc length and the process uses a flat characteristic b! >hort electrode length, the control of the arc length and flu$ co(erings c! *he control of the arc length, stop start problems and short electrode length d! Clu$ co(erings, short electrode lengths and relationship between amps and (olts 221. Which of the following statements is true/ a! b! c! d! <$ygen=fuel gas cutting is essentially an o$idi'ation thermal cutting process <$ygen=fuel gas cutting is essentially a melting process *he only fuel gas used is acetylene 0ropane is the preferred fuel gas in o$ygen=fuel gas cutting as it produces hotter flame

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222. Which of the following best describes a semi automatic welding process/ a! b! c! d! *he welder is responsible for the arc gap and tra(el speed *he welder is responsible for the tra(el speed only *he welding plant controls both tra(el speed and arc gap but under constant super(ision *he welding plant controls both tra(el speed and arc gap, no super(ision re.uired

22,. Which sub atomic particle has a I(e charge/ a! b! c! d! % proton % photon %n electron % neutron

221. Which material is the most susceptible to reheat crac-ing/ a! b! c! d! High carbon steel Ailled steel "reep resistant steels %ustenitic steels

223. *hree essential factors for producing fusion weld are melting, remo(al of surface o$ide from the joint surfaces and elimination of atmosphere from the region of the arc. +ame the fourth one: a! b! c! d! *he weld must be free from stress *he filler material must match that of the weld *he completed joint must at lease match the mechanical properties %n arc for a heat surface

226. Which arc welding process techni.ue is li-ely to be used to repair locali'ed porosity in a weld/ a! b! c! d! e! 99% N 02 position 9echanised arc welding >ub %rc %ll of the abo(e +one of the abo(e

22;. % welder .ualified in the 02 position would normally be .ualified for welding: a! b! c! d! %ll diameters of pipe Welding positions 0%, 02 and 0C #n position 02 only %ll pipe wall thic-ness

22@. +ame the fourth weld process crac- which has a totally different formation mechanism to H#"" H2 induced cold crac-!, solidification crac-ing and lamellar tearing: a! b! c! d! )i.uation crac-ing Geheat crac-ing "rater crac-ing Hot tearing
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22?. 0lanar defect are best described as: a! b! c! d! )inear from at least one direction Gounded indications )inear from at least one direction with (olume 9ay be classed as all of the abo(e

2,7. Which of the following welding processes is not classed as an arc welding process/ a! b! c! d! e! 4lectro slag welding *hermit welding 0lasma welding Both % and B %ll of the abo(e

2,1. Which of the following materials has the poorest weldability/ a! b! c! d! %ustenitic stainless steel 9artensitic stainless steel "arbon manganese steel H>)% steel

2,2. Which of the following in a fusion weld usually has the highest tensile strength/ a! b! c! d! Weld metal 0arent material H%F Cusion 'one

2,,. Which of the following is an alternati(e name for a crater crac-/ a! b! c! d! "old crac*earing >tar cracCatigue crac-

2,1. What action must the welding inspector re.uest if a lamination is found e$tending into the be(el face/ a! b! c! d! "ut bac- the material until a lamination free area is found %ccept the be(el unless the lamination e$ceeds 3mm 0lace a sealing run o(er the lamination and dress flush, then ma-e the weld as normal %ction to ta-e will depend on the agreed specification or welding engineerDclient if specification does not state the action!.

2,3. *he de(iation of the arc during arc welding due to e$ternal magnetic influences is -nown as: a! b! c! d! %rc stri-e %rc blow 0aramagnetic interference 5iamagnetic interference
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2,6. *he weldability of a material may be affected by: a! b! c! d! *emperature of the component *he "e. 8 of the material *he elements in the material %ll of the abo(e

2,;. Which of the following heat treatment processes would be used for grain refinement/ a! b! c! d! %nnealing +ormali'ing Juenching H2 release

2,@. % repair has been made using 99% on a double O butt weld on a 17 m diameter tan-. *he defect repaired was lac- of inter=penetration and it had been e$ca(ated with a disc grinder prior to repair. %fter repair it was determined that the wrong electrodes had been used. What action should the inspector ta-e: a! b! c! d! Ha(e the repair area ground and re=repair %ccept the wor- if the electrodes were the same flu$ type Heat treat the area "onsult the senior inspector or welding engineer if the specification or procedure does not co(er the course of action

2,?. Which one of the following statements is false/ a! >urface brea-ing defects are usually more detrimental to a weld in comparison with sub= surface defects b! *he H%FPs of a steel weld usually ha(e h higher tensile strength than the weld metal c! )ameller tearing may occur within the fusion 'one of large fillet welds d! 0WH* may stress relie(e 217. What is the possible cause of too mush restraint of the parent material during welding/ a! b! c! d! Gestraint is always desirable #t may lead to crac-ing, especially with small welds between large components #t will cause too much distortion #t will cause lamellar tearing if it is present on a corner joint

211. Cluctuating loads ie cyclic stresses below the u.t.s on a weld component may lead to: a! b! c! d! *ensile failure &ield failure Catigue failure >hear failure

212. Which of the following is a method to accurately measure the root radius of a charpy or i'od specimen/ a! :se a machine called a shadowgraph
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b! :se pyrometer c! :se a (ernier caliper d! :se a densitometer 21,. Which of the following statements is true/ a! b! c! d! Cillet welds are preferable to butt welds due to high strength Cillet welds are normally difficult to assess with +5* in comparison with butt welds Cillet welds are only made on steels %ll of the abo(e are true

211. Which of the following is not an inert gas at welding temperature/ a! b! c! d! %rgon +eon "arbon dio$ide Helium

213. Which arc welding process uses a non consumable electrode/ a! b! c! d! 9#2 *#2 >%W +one of the abo(e

216. Which of the following welding processes is not a fusion welding process/ a! b! c! d! 4lectro slag welding <$y=gas welding Corge welding *#2 welding

21;. Which of the following current types would be used for welding aluminum with the *#2 welding process/ a! b! c! d! %c 5c I(e electrode 5c N(e electrode %ll of the abo(e could be used successfully

21@. Which of the following statements is true/ a! b! c! d! 4lectrode dc I(e always produces a narrow deep weld pool *he word Gutile means calcium carbonate 0orosity is always repairable 5c electrode I(e is used for the 9%2 welding of steel

21?. What four criteria are necessary to produce H#""/ a! Hydrogen, moisture, martensite and heat b! Hydrogen, poor weld profile, temperature abo(e 277Kc and slow cooling c! % grain structure susceptible to crac-ing, stress, hydrogen and a temperature below 277Kc
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d! Weld defects, pearlite, hydrogen and a temperature abo(e the melting point for the material 237. How many temperature indicating crayons would be re.uired to ensure the preheat temperature was lying within a specified range/ a! b! c! d! 1 2 , %s many as possible

231. % carbon e.ui(alent of 7.1@8: a! b! c! d! #s hig for a "=9n steel and may re.uire a preheat temperature o(er 177Kc #s insignificant for a "=9n steel and preheat will not be re.uired #s calculated from the heat input formula #s not a consideration for determining preheat temperature

232. % martensite grain structure: a! b! c! d! #s always present in welds on steel #s brittle grain structure #s obtained when the preheat temperature e$ceeds 277Kc %ll of the abo(e

23,. Which of the following is not a type of crac-/ a! b! c! d! Cissure )amellar tear Cish eye Geheat crac-

231. What do you understand by the term minimum interpass temperature/ a! b! c! d! 9inimum post heat temperature 9inimum stress relief temperature *he lowest temperature to be used when normalising *he lowest temperature allowed during welding and between passes

233. Which of the following welding processes may be described as a low H2 process in comparison with 99% welding/ a! b! c! d! *#2 9#2 9%2 %ll of the abo(e

236. Which of the following standards is entitled imperfections in 9etallic fusion welds with e$planation: a! B> 4+ 23@1; b! B> 4+ 26327
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c! B> 4+ 2233, d! B> 4+ 21163 23;. Which of the following could cause root conca(ity/ a! b! c! d! 4$cessi(e bac- purge pressure and (ery high heat input 4$cessi(e bac- purge pressure and entrapped gas 4$cessi(e root grinding and a slow tra(el speed 4$cessi(e root grinding and e$cessi(e bac- pressure

23@. High 0hosphorous contents in carbon steels may cause: a! b! c! d! "old shortness Hot shortness %n increase in ductility %n increase in malleability

23?. #f arc stri-es are found on carbon steel " e. of .38!, what undesirable grain structure may be present/ a! b! c! d! 0erlite 9artensite Bainite %ll of the abo(e are undesirable grain structures in constructional steels

267. How do you con(ert psi to +Dmm2/ a! b! c! d! 5i(ide by 111.? 9ultify by 23.1 5i(ide by 11.; 9ultify by 11.;

261. How many 9pa are e.ual to 1 +Dmm2/ a! b! c! d! 111.? 23.1 11.; 1.

262. What is the :*> of a material/ a! b! c! d! *he proof stress *he ma$imum load a specimen can withstand *he limit of proportionality *he point of plastic deformation

26,. What is a charpy test used for/ a! b! c! d! *o measure the ductility of a material *o test the tensile strength of a material *o test the notch toughness of a material *o measure crac- propagation speed
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261. What is a Oic-ers 0yramidal #ndentor used for/ a! b! c! d! *o measure indentation toughness *o measure ductility *o measure hardness %ll of the abo(e

263. What is the main constituent of a rutitle electrode flu$/ a! b! c! d! "ellulosic *itanium dio$ide "alcium carbonate %sbestos

266. What does the ;7 represent on a 4 ;717 %W> classified electrode/ a! b! c! d! ;7 +Dmm2 minimum uts ;7 +Dmm2 minimum impact strength ;7,777 psi minimum uts ;7,777 psi minimum impact strength

26;. Basic coated electrodes pro(ided in standard pac-aging: a! b! c! d! %re deep penetrating electrodes >hould be heated prior to welding to obtain a low H2 content in the weld >hould be heated to totally eliminate H2 in the weld >hould not be preheated as this will detrimentally effect welding performance

26@. >odium silicate in an 99% electrode flu$: a! b! c! d! >tabili'es the arc Binds the ingredients of the flu$ Corms slag %ll of the abo(e

26?. Which electrodes are (ery susceptible to causing porosity in the deposited welds if long arc employed/ a! b! c! d! Basic "ellulosic Gutitle +one of the abobe

2;7. What is the purpose of a rectifier/ a! b! c! d! *o adjust the (oltage *o adjust the amperage *o co(ert ac to dc *o reduce the chance of arc stri-e

2;1. % welding process using e.uipment with a flat characteristic:

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a! Will re.uire a permanent or temporary bac-ing to be pre placed on the root side of the welds b! Has the ad(antage of being able to use any type or si'e of electrode c! #s li-ely to be using an electrode less than 2 mm dia. d! #s li-ely to be using an electrode more than 2 mm dia. 2;2. Which of the following best describes the duty of a welding inspector/ a! *o carry out inspection and +5* in order to find all weld flaws present b! *o attempt to ensure that all welding and any associated actions are carried out in accordance with agreed specification c! *o carry out welding inspection and radiography interpretation with agreed procedure for the wor- being underta-en d! *o ma-e sure that all the welds are defect free 2;,. Which of the following butt weld preparation is usually the most susceptible to lac- of side wall fusion during 99% welding/ a! b! c! d! % double sided : preparation % single O preparation % double sided O preparation #t is not possible to induce lac- of side wall fusion during 99% welding

2;1. What is the leg length of a fillet weld/ a! b! c! d! *he distance from the toe to the face *he distance from the root to the face center *he distance from the root to the toe *he distance from the toe to the toe

2;3. What is the throat thic-ness of a mitre fillet weld e.ual leg length/ a! b! c! d! *he distance from the toe to the face *he distance from the root to the face center *he distance from the root to the toe *he distance from the toe to the toe

2;6. Which of the following will (ary the most when (arying the arc length using the 99% process/ a! b! c! d! Ooltage %mperage 0olarity +one of the abo(e

2;;. What is a possible result if the amperage is too low during the welding of a root bead using an arc welding process with a consumable electrode/ a! #ncomplete root penetration b! )ac- of root fusion c! *he free'ing of the electrode to the wor- piece
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d! %ll of the abo(e 2;@. Why ha(e a high <"O with 99% welding/ a! b! c! d! *o initiate *o obtain penetration *o a(oid lac- of fusion 99% welding does not ha(e a high <"O

2;?. What is another term for suc- bac-/ a! b! c! d! "onca(e root 4longated porosity in the root )ac- of penetration % slag line abo(e the root pass

2@7. % center line crac- in a fillet weld: a! b! c! d! 9ay be repaired if the welding engineer for the client says so 9ay be related to a poor setup 9ay be related to the way the grains solidify %ll of the abo(e

2@1. What is lamellar tearing/ a! >train crac-ing at the edge of bend test specimen b! % type of crac- occurring in the parent material is associated with poor through thic-ness ductility especially when large fillet welds or tee butt joints are made on the material c! % type of crac- found in welds which ha(e undergone se(eral thermal cycles either during welding or 0WH* d! #t is another name for a plate lamination caused during plate or pipe manufacture 2@2. What is a crater pipe/ a! b! c! d! %nother term for conca(e root %nother term for a burn through % type of gas pore found in the weld crater % shrin-age defect which may be found in a weld center

2@,. Why is a weld procedure .ualification test necessary/ a! *o ensure the welder is able to ma-e sound welds meeting the re.uirements of the agreed welding procedure b! *o ensure the welder satisfies the +5* and mechanical re.uirements of the specification c! *o gi(e ma$imum confidence that the (ariables used for welding are compatible and will produce sound welds meeting the re.uirements of the agreed specification d! *o gi(e a guarantee that defect free welds are going to be produced 2@1. Which of the following is not specified on a typical written welding procedure/ a! *o ma-e sure the welder can weld b! *o ma-e sure the weld is able to withstand stress
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c! *o gi(e ma$imum confidence that the welder can produce welds to meet the re.uirements of the specifications s! d! *o ma-e sure the welder can produce a weld free from discontinuities 2@3. % welder .ualified in the 62 position would normally be .ualified for welding: a! b! c! d! %ll diameter pipes %ll metals #n all positions for the butt welds and fillet welds %ll of the abo(e

2@6. +on=planar defects associated with a weld: a! b! c! d! %re not significant 9ust be remo(ed %re not usually as significant as planar defects <nly e$it sub=suface

2@;. )amellar tearing: a! b! c! d! <nly occurs in the rolled direction of a parent material #s a H%F type of type of crac#s another term for a lamination %ll of the abo(e

2@@. "old lapping is another term for: a! b! c! d! )ac- of fusion at the toe of a weld )ow amperage :ndercut Hydrogen crac-ing

2@?. Which of the following sentences applies to the use of basic 99% electrodes/ a! b! c! d! *hey are used to deposit weld metal in the (ertical position only *hey are used where deep penetration is a primary re.uirement *hey are usually used to deposit weld metal of low hydrogen content Basic electrodes are chosen when ease of use is of importance

2?7. Which of the following would show as light indications on a radiograph/ a! b! c! d! >lag inclusions and copper inclusions *ungsten inclusions and e$cessi(e penetration "ap undercut and root piping 4$cessi(e cap height and incomplete penetration

2?1. Which of the following welding processes does not use a consumable electrode/ a! b! c! d! >%W 99% *#2 4>W
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2?2. *he hardest grain structure capable of being produced when welding "D9n steel is: a! b! c! d! Bainite %ustenite 0earlite 9artensite

2?,. *he presence of too much hydrogen when welding "D9n steels would be to cause the formation of: a! b! c! d! 0orosity )ac- of fusion "racundercut

2?1. What term applies if a carbon steel weldment is heated up to a temperature which creates austenitic grain growth and then is allowed to cool in air/ a! b! c! d! +ormali'ing %nnealing Juenching *empering

2?3. Why is stress relief 0WH*! some times carried out on weldments/ a! b! c! d! *o dissol(e entrapped hydrogen *o remo(e residual stresses *o fuse planar defects %ll of the abo(e

2?6. When welding a double O butt with the >%W process the presence of center line porosity may be due to: a! b! c! d! 5amp flu$ #ncomplete penetration "ontaminated weld preparation %tmospheric contamination

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