ASME IX PRACTICE QUESTIONS

(Closed Book)
1.

The purpose of the WPS and PQR is to determine that:

A.
B.
C.
D.

2.

Non-essential variables
Essential variables
Ranges of 1 & 2 above
All of the above

The PQR must list:

A.
B.
C.

4.

welder is qualified
base metals are strong enough
weldment has the desired properties
skill of the welder

The WPS lists:

A.
B.
C.
D.

3.

The
The
The
The

essential variables
qualification test & examination results
supplementary essential variables (when notch toughness is
required)

What is the earliest Edition of Section IX recognized by the current

edition?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1958
1992
1987
1962

5.

New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the _________

Edition and Addenda of Section IX.
A.
1962
B.
current
C.
1986
D.
1995

6.

Each ____________________ shall conduct the tests required

by Section IX to qualify the WPSs used during the construction,
alteration, or repair.

A.
B.
C.
D.
7.

The records of procedure, welder and welding operator qualification

must be available to the __________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

8.

Flat only
Flat and horizontal
Flat and vertical
None of the above

A welder qualifying by making a groove weld on pipe with an O.D.

of in the 5G position is qualified to weld groove welds in:
A.
B.
C.
D.

11.

Vertical
Flat & horizontal
Flat & overhead
Horizontal

A welder qualifying with plate fillet welds in the 3F and $f positions

is qualified to weld groove welds in plate in the _____________
positions.
A.
B.
C.
D.

10.

Manufacturer
Welder
Authorised Inspector
Foreman

A welder qualifying with a groove weld in plate in the 4G position is

qualified to weld groove welds in plate and pipe over 24O.D. in at
least the ________ positions.
A.
B.
C.
D.

9.

Welder or welding operator

Manufacturer or contractor
Inspector
All of the above

O.D. Pipe in the overhead position

6 O.D. Pipe in the vertical position
O.D. pipe in the horizontal position
None of the above

In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a welder to

make:
A.
B.

Stud welds
Overhand welds

C.
D.
12.

Charpy V-notch tests are performed to determine a weldments

A.
B.
C.
D.

13.

True
False

When a tensile specimen breaks in the base metal outside of the

weld or fusion line, the strength recorded may be at most ____
below the specified tensile and be accepted.
A.
B.
C.
D.

15.

Tensile strength
Ductility
Notch toughness
All of above

A welder making a groove weld using the SAW process on P1

materials may be qualified using radiography.
A.
B.

14.

Fillet welds
All of the above

3.5%
0.5%
5%
All of the above

Guided-bend specimens shall have no open defects in the weld

or heat effected zone exceeding __________ measured in any
direction on the convex surface of the specimen after bending.
A.
B.
C.
D.

1/16
3/32
1/8
None of the above

16. When using radiographs to

standards used are found in:
A.
B.
C.
D.
17.

ASME Section V
ASME Section IX
ASME Section VII
The referencing code

A WPS must describe:

qualify

welder,

the

acceptance

A.
B.
C.
D.
18.

A PQR must describe:

A.
B.
C.
D.

19.

Essential variables
Nonessential variables
Supplementary essential variable when required for notch
toughness
All of the above

Nonessential variables
Essential variables
Results of Welder Qualification tests
Project description & NDE methods

The _______ must certify the PQR as accurate.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Inspector
Manufacturer or contractor
Welder
All of the above

20. For the SMAW process ___________________ is an essential

variables for the WPS.
A.
B.
C.
D.
21.

For the SAW process ________________________ is an essential

variable for the WPS.
A.
B.
C.
D.

22.

Groove design
Post Weld Heat Treatment
Root spacing
Method of cleaning

Supplemental powdered filler metal (if used)

Filler metal diameter
Preheat maintenance
Addition or deletion of peening

The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welders

____________________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Knowledge of welding requirements

Ability to deposit sound weld metal
Mechanical ability to operate equipment
General attitude toward welding inspectors

23.

The record of a welders performance test is called a _______.

A.
B.
C.
D.

24.

If a welder qualified with the SMAW process on Jan. 1,1994 and last
welded with SMAW on March 15, 1994, would he still be qualified
on October 7, 1994?
A.
B.

25.

Yes
No.

A welder qualifying with a groove weld welded from both sides is

qualified to weld ________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

26.

PQR
WQR
WPS
WPQ

Without backing
With all base metals
With backing only
With P1 backing only

Immediate retests of welders qualifications coupons:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Must use the same method

May use any method
Are not allowed
Require Inspector approval

27. Welder performance qualification records must describe all the

___________ variables specified.
A.
B.
C.
D.
28.

Essential & nonessential

Nonessential
Essential
Brazing

A welder depositing 1/2" of weld metal with the SMAW process is

qualified to deposit up to ____________ of weld metal.
A.
B.
C.

8
Max to be welded
1

D.
29.

P numbers are used to designate groups of:

A.
B.
C.
D.

30.

P-1- P-11 to P-1 P 11

P-8 P8
P-21 P-25 TO P-21-P-25
P21 to P21 only

Welding electrodes are grouped in Section IX by:

A.
B.
C.
D.

32.

Electrodes
Flux
Base metals
Joints

A welder qualifying by welding P-No. 21 to P-No.21 is qualified to

weld:
A.
B.
C.
D.

31.

AWS class
ASME specification
SFA
F number

Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated

using:
A.
B.
C.
D.

P number
Welder I.D.
A number
Page number

33.For
welder
qualifications
with
the
SMAW
______________________ is an essential variable.
A.
B.
C.
D.
34.

Base metal thickness

Peening
P-number
Electrode diameter

Each welder must be assigned a(n):

A.
B.

P number
Unique identifier

process

C.
D.
35.

May a welder, qualified in the 2G position on inch thick plate,

weld a 1 inch outside diameter pipe, inch thick in the horizontal
position without re-qualification?
A.
B.
C.
D.

36.

B.
C.
D.

Yes
No
Not enough information provided
Yes, provided a backing strip is provided in the 2 weld.

May a welder who qualified using a double-groove weld, make a

single V-groove weld without backing?
A.
B.
C.
D.

39.

GMAW uses a continuously fed fillet metal and GTAW a

tungsten electrode
The SFA specification of the filler metal
The F-number of the filler metal
GTAW is run with gas; gas is optional with GMAW

A welder has been tested in the 6-G position, using as E-7018 F-4
electrode, on 6 Sch 160 (0.718 nom) SA 106B pipe. Is this welder
qualified to weld a 2 300# ANSI schedule 80 bore flange to a 2
Schedule 80 SA 106 B nozzle neck?
A.
B.
C.
D.

38.

Yes
No
Not enough information provided
Yes, provided pipe is carbon steel, P#1

What is the difference between gas metal arc-welding and gas

tungsten arc-welding processes?
A.

37.

Hood & gloves

Inspector

Yes
No
Not enough information provided
Yes, because backing is not an essential variable for a welder

May a GTAW welder be qualified by radiography, in lieu of bend

tests? The test coupon will be P-22 material and the production
welds will be P-22 also.
A.
Yes
B.
No

C.
D.
40.

Who is responsible for qualification of welding procedures, welders

and welding operators?
A.
B.
C.
D.

41.

Not enough information provided

Yes, provided the P-22 is welded with F-22 fillers

The
The
The
The

Inspector
A.I.
Shop Foreman
Manufacturer of Contractor

A welding electrode has the marking E-6010. The 1 marking

indicates:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Flat position only

Horizontal position only
All positions
Only good for heat treated welds

42. May a FCAW welder qualified using UT, be used to weld in

production?
A.
B.
C.
D.
43.

Yes, welder can be used

No welder cannot be used
Yes, if welder is using GMAW (Short Arc)
Yes, if welder is qualified with backing

A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in a WPS if

they are a nonessential variable.
True

44.

False (circle one)

What is the number of transverse guided bend tests required for

Performance Qualification in a 6G position?
A.
B.
C.
D.

45.

Or

2
4
6
3

What positions are necessary to qualify a welder for all position pipe
welding?
A.

3G and 4G

B.
C.
D.

2G and 5G
3G and 1G
4G and 5G

46. What ASME Code

requirements?
A.
B.
C.
D.
47.

electrode

storage

IX
VIII
B31.1
II Part C

Yes
No
Not enough information given
Yes, if properly heat treated

Yes
No
Not enough information given
Yes, provided bend tests are done

Three arc-welding processes are:

A.
B.
C.
D.

50.

welding

May a GMAW, short circuit transfer, welding procedure be qualified

using real-time ultrasonics?
A.
B.
C.
D.

49.

has

A repair organization has a WPS which states it is qualified for P-8

to P-8 material welded with E308, E308L, E309, E316, electrodes
(SMAW process). The PQR, supporting this WPS, states the weld
test coupons were SA-240 Type 304L material, welded with E308
electrodes. Is the WPS properly qualified for the base material
listed?
A.
B.
C.
D.

48.

ASME
ASME
ASME
ASME

Section

BMAW, SMAW, EFGAW

FCAW, SAW, ESW
SMAW, GTAW, PAW
PTAW, SLAW, PEAW

A welder was qualified with a P-1 test coupon using SMAW E

7018 electrodes. May the welder weld P-4 material using E8028
electrodes with backing in production? (Assume the P-4 procedure
using E8028 electrodes has been qualified)

A.
B.
C.
D.
51.

Is a welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section

IX still applicable?
A.
B.
C.
D.

52.

Yes
No, must be re-qualified
Is only applicable for 1965 pressure vessels
Cannot be used for new construction repairs only

What are the various positions in which a welder may qualify for
plate groove welds?
A.
B.
C.
D.

53.

Yes
No
Not enough information provided
None of the above

1G
3G
4G
All of the above

You are reviewing a WPQ (QW-484) for a welder testing in the 6G position, on SA-53 grade B pipe (TS-60,000 psi). The test results
indicate the following:
No.1
No.2
No.1
No.2

Tensile developed 51,000 psi, broke in the weld

Tensile developed 56,900 psi, broke in base metal
Transverse root bend satisfactory
Transverse face bend satisfactory

Will this test qualify the welder?

A.
B.
C.
D.
54.

Yes
No
Not enough information given
Tension test is acceptable but No.1 is unacceptable

What are the primary classifications of guided-bend tests permitted

by the Code?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Side and Transverse

Face and Root
Transverse and Longitudinal
Side and Face

55.

A welder qualified by welding in the 5G position is qualified for what

position on plate?
A.
B.
C.
D.

56.

Which of the following is a covered electrode?

A.
B.
C.
D.

57.

The WPS
The PQR
The WPQ
All of the above

In performance qualification of pipe welds to ASME Section IX,

which positions require more than two guided bend specimens for
qualification?
A.
B.
C.
D.

59.

E6010
E7018
E9028
All of the above

Applicable essential variables must be documented on which of the

following?
A.
B.
C.
D.

58.

F,H,OH
F,V,OH
V,OH,SP
H,V,OH

5G and 6G
2G and 4F
4G and 5G
None of the above

Name two defects that would cause visual rejection of a welders

test pipe or plate?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Porosity, underfill
Lack of penetration/fusion
Slag, overlap
Any of the above

60. A variable that, when changed will cause a change in the

mechanical properties of the weldment is called a:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Essential variable
Non-essential variable
Supplementary essential variable
All of the above

61. The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld

joints is a:
A.
B.
C.
D.
62.

Notch Toughness Test

Tension Test
Fillet Weld Test
Guided-Bend Test

The procedure qualification test is used to determine:

A.
B.
C.
D.

The skill of the welder

That the proposed production weldment is capable of having
the required properties
The corrosion-resistance of the proposed weldment
None of the above

63. A change in a supplementary essential variable requires requalification, when notch-toughness is a consideration.
True
64.

False

(circle one)

When using Macro-examination of fillet weld tests, the weld and the
HAZ must not reveal cracks when magnified at:
A.
B.
C.
D.

65.

or

5X
2X
10X
No magnification is required visual examination is required,
only

A non-essential variable may be changes without re-qualification

because:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Nobody cares about non-essential variables

The welder is allowed to change variables at his discretion
Non-essential variables do not affect the mechanical or notchtoughness properties
Non-essential variables cannot be changes without requalification

66. A WPS must only address essential

supplementary essential variables.
True

Or

and,

if

applicable,

False (circle one)

67. The data recorded on a PQR (non-editorial) may be changed

provided :
A.
B.

C.
D.
68.

Tension tests may be used in lieu of bend tests to qualify welders or

welding operators.
True

69.

Or

False (circle one)

Or

False (circle one)

Welders can be qualified by radiograph when using P 6X materials?

True

73.

Pass
Fail

The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a welder has the

skill necessary to make sound production welds.
True

72.

False (circle one)

Unless notch-toughness is a consideration, a qualification in any

position qualifies a welding procedure for all positions.
True

71.

or

A groove weld bend test reveals a linear indication on the face

of the bend surface that measures exactly 1/8 long. No other
indications are seen. Does this coupon pass or fail?
A.
B.

70.

The AI approves
The test data on a PQR is a record of what occurred and
should never be changed. Only editorial information can be
changed on a PQR.
The API 510 inspector approves
The date of the WPS is changed

Or

False (circle one)

It is permissible to sub-contract welding of coupons as well as other

work to prepare coupons.

True

Or

False (circle one)

74. Variable QW 402.4 for

_____________ variable.
A.
B.
C.
D.

SMAW

76.

procedure

qualification

is

an

Essential
Non-Essential
Supplemental essential
None of the above

Or

False (circle one)

Essential
Non-essential
Supplemental essential
None of the above

Or

False (circle one)

A qualification in a 4G position qualifies a welder for all groove weld

positions.
True

80.

SAW

The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a proposed

weldment to be used in construction is capable of providing the
required properties for the intended application.
True

79.

Welder variable QW-405.1 (for welder qualifying with the SMAW

process) is a __________ variable.
A.
B.
C.
D.

78.

is

Each manufacturer must certify the PQR (by signature) indicating

that the information given is true and correct.
True

77.

qualification

Essential
Non-essential
Supplemental essential
None of the above

75. Variable QW 404.24 for

______________variable.
A.
B.
C.
D.

procedure

Or

False (circle one)

A WPS must address all applicable non-essential variables.

True
81.

85.

Or

False (circle one)

1G
2G
5G
6G
All of the above

The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without requalification of a GMAW groove weld procedure is:
A.
500F
B.
1000F
C.
1250F
D.
1500F
E.
None of the above
A welder is qualified to weld all thick nesses of material when:
A.
B.
C.
D.

86.

False (circle one)

A welder qualified to weld in the 2G position on pipe would have

to be qualified in which of the additional positions to qualify for all
position groove welding on pipe?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

84.

Or

A welding procedure must be qualified with impact tests only when

required by the applicable construction code, such as ASME VIII
Div.1.
True

83.

False (circle one)

Groove weld coupons shall be tested by macro-examination when

qualifying a welding procedure.
True

82.

Or

The test is any thickness above 3/8 inch

The test thickness was inch
The test thickness was inch or over
The test pipe wall thickness was 5/8 inch and nominal pipe
size was over inches

What is the maximum defect permitted on the convex surface of a

welder qualification bend test after bending except for corner cracks
and corrosion resistant weld overlay?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
87.

What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the

welder to re-qualify in that process?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

88.

For heat treated metals

For quenched and tempered metals
For hardened and tempered metals
For annealed and tempered metals
When specified as required by the referencing Code Section

A welder qualified for SMAW using an E7018 electrode is also

qualified to weld with:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

90.

3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
As stated by the AI

Notch-toughness requirements are mandatory:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

89.

inch
1/8 inch
1/16 inch
3/16 inch
No defects are allowed

E7015
E6011
E6010
E7024
All of the above

Macro examination of an etched fillet weld section for performance

qualification is acceptable if the examination shows:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Complete fusion and freedom from cracks, excepting linear

indication not exceeding 1/32 inch at the root.
Concavity or convexity no greater than 1/16 inch
Not more than 1/8 difference in leg lengths
All of the above
Both B and C above

91.

Each manufacturer or contractor is responsible for the welding or

brazing done by his organization. Whenever these words are used
in Section IX, they shall include:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Designer or architect
Designer or installer
Architect or installer
Installer or assembler
Assembler or designer

92.For
P-11
materials,
weld
grooves
for
thick
nesses
________________ shall be prepared by thermal processes, when
such processes are to be employed during fabrication.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
93.

A SWPs may be used in lieu of a manufacturer qualified WPS when:

A.
B.
C.
D.

94.

Or

False (circle one)

Reduced-section tensile test specimens conforming to QW-462.1

(b) may be used on all thicknesses of pipe having an outside
diameter greater than:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

96.

Approved by the Inspectors Supervisor

Allowed by ASME V
One test coupon is tension tested per Article V
Compliance to Article V and Appendix E of ASME IX is shown

A change in a non-essential variable requires recertification of the

PQR
True

95.

Less than 5/8 inch

5/8 inch
1 inch
11/4 inches
None of the above

2 inches
21/2 inches
3 inches
31/2 inches
4 inches

Groove weld test may be used for qualification of welders. Which of

the following shall be used for evaluation?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
97.

Under which of the following conditions can a welder be qualified

during production work?
A.
B.
C.
D.

98.

Only bend tests

Only radiography
Both radiography and bend tests
Either bend tests or radiography
None of the above

A 6 length of the first production groove weld may be

qualified by radiography
A bend test coupon may be cut from the first 12 length of
weld
A macro examination may be taken from the first 3 of weld
length
None of the above

Two plate tensile test specimens have been tested and found to be
acceptable. The characteristics of each specimen are as follows:
Specimen 1: Width of 0.752; thickness of 0.875; ultimate tensile
value of 78.524 psi
Specimen 2: Width of 0.702; thickness of 0.852; ultimate tensile
value of 77,654 psi
What is the ultimate load for each specimen that was reported on
the laboratory report?
A.
B.
C.
D.

51,668 & 46,445

67,453 & 56,443
78,524 & 77,654
None of the above

99. Which of the following welding processes are currently not

permitted to be used with SWPs as referenced in Appendix E of
ASME IX?
A.
B.
C.
D.

GMAW
SAW
PAW
All of the above

ANSWER KEY
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. D
10.
11.

B
C

52. C
53. D
54. A
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D
D
A
B

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Pass
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