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ASME IX PRACTICE QUESTIONS


(Closed Book)
1.

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


A.
B.
C.
D.

2.

The WPS lists:


A.
B.
C.
D.

3.

B.
C.

essential variables; see QW-200.2(b), last


paragraph of QW-100.1
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.

5.

Non-essential variables
Essential variables
Ranges of 1 & 2 above
All of the above; see QW-200.1(b)

The PQR must list:


A.

4.

The welder is qualified


The base metals are strong enough
The weldment has the desired properties; see
4th paragraph of QW-100.1
The skill of the welder

1958
1992
1987
1962; see 3rd paragraph of QW-100.3

New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the _________


Edition and Addenda of Section IX.
A.
1962
B.
Current; see last paragraph of QW-100.3
C.
1986
D.
1995

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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.

Vertical
Flat & horizontal
Flat & overhead; see QW-461.9
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; see QW-200.1(e)
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; see 2nd paragraph
of QW-201
Inspector
All of the above

Flat only
Flat and horizontal
Flat and vertical
None of the above; see QW-461.9

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.

O.D. Pipe in the overhead position;


no see QW-452.3
6 O.D. Pipe in the vertical position; yes see
QW-461.9 and QW-452.3

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C.
D.
11.

In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a


welder to make:
A.
B.
C.
D.

12.

13.

Stud welds
Overhand welds
Fillet welds
See QW-303.1
All of the above

Charpy V-notch tests are performed to determine a weldments


A.
B.
C.

Tensile strength
Ductility
Notch toughness

D.

All of above

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


materials may be qualified using radiography.
A.

B.
14.

O.D. pipe in the horizontal position


The welder qualified in 5G position cannot weld in
horizontal position, see QW-461.9
None of the above

True
It is true, see QW-304 for the welder and QW-305
for the welding operator. The operator of SAW is
welding operator, he is not welder. SAW falls under
machine welding. See QW-492 also for the definition
of welding operator and machine welding.
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.

3.5%
0.5%
5%
Correct answer is 5%, see QW-153.1(d). The
question should read weld interface instead of fusion
line, see the definition of weld interface.

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D.
15.

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.
16.

C.
D.

D.

welder,

the

acceptance

ASME Section V
ASME Section IX
See QW-191
ASME Section VII
The referencing code

Essential variables
Nonessential variables
Supplementary essential variable when
required for notch toughness
All of the above
See QW-200.1(b)

A PQR must describe:


A.
B.
C.
D.

19.

qualify

A WPS must describe:


A.
B.
C.

18.

1/16
3/32
1/8
Correct answer is 1/8 (3mm), see QW-163, for
procedure and performance qualification same
criteria is of 3mm. For corrosion resistant weld
overlay cladding, see last sentence of 2nd paragraph
of QW-163.
None of the above

When using radiographs to


standards used are found in:
A.
B.

17.

All of the above

Nonessential variables
Essential variables
See last paragraph of QW-100.1
Results of Welder Qualification tests
Project description & NDE methods

The _______ must certify the PQR as accurate.

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A.
B.
C.
D.
20.

For the SMAW process ___________________ is an essential


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

21.

B.
C.
D.

Supplemental powdered filler metal (if used)


See QW-254, QW-404.24
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.

23.

Groove design
Post Weld Heat Treatment
PWHT is essential variable for all welding processes.
For SMAW see QW-253
Root spacing
Method of cleaning

For the SAW process ________________________ is an essential


variable for the WPS.
A.

22.

Inspector
Manufacturer or contractor
See 2nd paragraph of QW-202.2(b)
Welder
All of the above

Knowledge of welding requirements


Ability to deposit sound weld metal
See QW-100.2
Mechanical ability to operate equipment
General attitude toward welding inspectors

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


A.
B.
C.
D.

PQR
WQR
WPS
WPQ
Welder/welding operator performance qualification

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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.

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


qualified to weld ________________.
A.
B.
C.

D.
26.

Without backing
With all base metals
With backing only
Double sided weld is considered the weld with
backing, see QW-402.4. Backing is essential variable
for welder/welding operator, see QW-416.
With P1 backing only

Immediate retests of welders qualifications coupons:


A.
B.
C.
D.

27.

Yes
See QW-322.1(a)(1), his qualification expiry date
was July 1,1994. Since he has welded once in this
period from Jan 1, 1994 to July 1, 1994 so his expiry
extended to next 6 months, now his expiry date is
Jan 1, 1995. So he can weld with requalification on
October 7, 1994.
No.

Must use the same method


See QW-321
May use any method
Are not allowed
Require Inspector approval

Welder performance qualification records must describe all the


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

Essential & nonessential


Nonessential
Essential
See QW-300.1
Brazing

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28.

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


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

C.
D.
29.

P numbers are used to designate groups of:


A.
B.
C.
D.

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D.

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


P-8 P8
P-21 P-25 TO P-21-P-25
In current Code he can weld P21-P26 to P21-P26,
see QW-423
P21 to P21 only

Welding electrodes are grouped in Section IX by:


A.
B.
C.
D.

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Electrodes
Flux
Base metals
See 1st paragraph of QW-420
Joints

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


qualified to weld:
A.
B.
C.

31.

8
Max to be welded
He is qualified for unlimited weld metal thickness
provided he was qualified with 3 layers as a
minimum. See QW-452.1(b)
1

AWS class
ASME specification
SFA
F number
See 1st paragraph of QW-431

Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated


using:
A.
B.
C.

P number
Welder I.D.
A number

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D.
33.

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

34.

C.
D.

Base metal thickness


Peening
P-number
See QW-416
Electrode diameter

P number
Unique identifier
See QW-301.3
Hood & gloves
Inspector

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.

process

Each welder must be assigned a(n):


A.
B.

35.

See the title of QW-442


Page number

Yes
No
To weld 1 pipe, he must be qualified on a pipe 1 to
2.5, see QW-452.3.
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.

GMAW uses a continuously fed fillet metal and


GTAW a tungsten electrode
B.
The SFA specification of the filler metal
C.
The F-number of the filler metal
D.
GTAW is run with gas; gas is optional with
GMAW
D is the correct option

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37.

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
No unless he is qualified on a pipe from 1 to 2.5,
see QW-452.3
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.

Yes
No
Double sided weld is considered with backing,
backing is essential variable, so he cannot weld
unless he is requalified.
Not enough information provided
Yes, because backing is not an essential
variable for a welder

39.

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
See QW-304
B.
No
C.
Not enough information provided
D.
Yes, provided the P-22 is welded with F-22
fillers

40.

Who is responsible for qualification of welding procedures, welders


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

The
The
The
The
See

Inspector
A.I.
Shop Foreman
Manufacturer of Contractor
QW-103.1

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41.

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


indicates:
A.
B.
C.
D.

42.

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


production?
A.
B.
C.
D.

43.

Flat position only


Horizontal position only
All positions
Only good for heat treated welds

Yes, welder can be used


Yes, see QW-304.
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
Or
False (circle one)
False, he cannot deviate unless WPS is revised.

44.

What is the number of transverse guided bend tests required for


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

45.

2
See QW-452.1(a)
4
6
3

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

3G and 4G
2G and 5G
See QW-461.9
3G and 1G
4G and 5G

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46.

What ASME Code


requirements?
A.
B.
C.
D.

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C.
D.

electrode

storage

ASME IX
ASME VIII
ASME B31.1
ASME II Part C
Right option is II-C

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

Yes
No
Procedure (groove weld) can never be qualified using
NDE.
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.

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.

Section

BMAW, SMAW, EFGAW


FCAW, SAW, ESW
SMAW, GTAW, PAW
A is common that means Arc.
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)

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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
See QW-100.3
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
See QW-433
Not enough information provided
None of the above

1G
3G
4G
All of the above
See QW-461.3

You are reviewing a WPQ (QW-484) for a welder testing in the 6-G
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?

54.

A.
Yes
B.
No
He is qualified.
A.
Not enough information given
B.
Tension test is acceptable but No.1 is
unacceptable

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55.

What are the primary classifications of guided-bend tests permitted


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

56.

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


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

57.

E6010
E7018
E9028
All of the above

Applicable essential variables must be documented on which of the


following?
A.
B.
C.
D.

59.

F,H,OH
F,V,OH
See QW-461.9
V,OH,SP
H,V,OH

Which of the following is a covered electrode?


A.
B.
C.
D.

58.

Side and Transverse


Face and Root
Transverse and Longitudinal
See QW-161
Side and Face

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.

5G and 6G
See Note 1 to QW-452.1(a)
2G and 4F

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C.
D.
60.

Name two defects that would cause visual rejection of a welders


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

61.

B.
C.
D.

Essential variable
See QW-401.1
Non-essential variable
Supplementary essential variable
All of the above

The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld


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

63.

Porosity, underfill
Lack of penetration/fusion
See QW-194
Slag, overlap
Any of the above

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


mechanical properties of the weldment is called a:
A.

62.

4G and 5G
None of the above

Notch Toughness Test


Tension Test
See QW-150
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
See QW-200.1(a)
The corrosion-resistance of the proposed
weldment
None of the above

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64.

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


True
or
False
See QW-251.2

65.

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

66.

5X
2X
10X
See QW-196.1.1
No magnification is required visual
examination is required, only

A non-essential variable may be changes without requalification because:


A.
B.
C.
D.

67.

(circle one)

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 notch-toughness properties
See QW-401.4
Non-essential variables cannot be changes
without re-qualification

A WPS must only address essential and, if applicable,


supplementary essential variables.
True
Or
False (circle one)
False, WPS must show essential, non-essential and supplementary
essential variables when required, as a minimum, see QW-200.1(b)

68.

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


changed provided :
A.
B.

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.
See QW-200.2(c).

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C.
D.
69.

The API 510 inspector approves


The date of the WPS is changed

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


welding operators.
True
or
False (circle one)
False, see QW-452.1(a), Code never requires tension tests for
performance qualification

70.

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.

71.

Pass
Pass, see QW-163
Fail

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


position qualifies a welding procedure for all positions.
True
Or
False (circle one)
True, see QW-250

72.

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


skill necessary to make sound production welds.
True
False,

73.

Or

False (circle one)

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


True
Or
False (circle one)
False, see QW-304

74.

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


work to prepare coupons.
True
Or
False (circle one)
rd
False, see 3 para. Of QW-201

75.

Variable QW 402.4 for


_____________ variable.

SMAW

procedure

qualification

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A.
B.
C.
D.
76.

Variable QW 404.24 for


______________variable.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Essential
Non-essential
See QW-253
Supplemental essential
None of the above
SAW

procedure

qualification

is

an

Essential
See QW-254
Non-Essential
Supplemental essential
None of the above

Each manufacturer must certify the PQR (by signature) indicating


that the information given is true and correct.
True
Or
False (circle one)
nd
True, see 2 para. Of 200.2(b)

78.

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


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

79.

Essential
Non-essential
See QW-253
Supplemental essential
None of the above

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
Or
False (circle one)
True, see 2nd last paragraph of QW-100.1

80.

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


positions.

True
Or
False (circle one)
False, see QW-461.9
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81.

A WPS must address all applicable non-essential variables.


True
Or
False (circle one)
True, see QW-100.1, 3rd para.

82.

Groove weld coupons shall be tested by macro-examination when


qualifying a welding procedure.
True
Or
False (circle one)
False, four bend and two tensions tests are required, see QW-451

83.

A welding procedure must be qualified with impact tests only when


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

True
Or
False (circle one)
True, see QW-251.2
84. 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.
85.

1G
2G
5G
See QW-461.9
6G
All of the above

The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without requalification of a GMAW groove weld procedure is:
500F
1000F
See QW-255 and QW-406.1
C.
1250F
D.
1500F
E.
None of the above
A welder is qualified to weld all thick nesses of material when:
A.
B.

86.

A.
B.
C.

The
The
See
The

test is any thickness above 3/8 inch


test thickness was inch
QW-452.1(b)
test thickness was inch or over

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D.
87.

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.

88.

C.
D.
E.

3 months
6 months
See QW-322
9 months
12 months
As stated by the AI

Notch-toughness requirements are mandatory:


A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

90.

inch
1/8 inch
See QW-163
1/16 inch
3/16 inch
No defects are allowed

What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the


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

89.

The test pipe wall thickness was 5/8 inch and


nominal pipe size was over inches

For heat treated metals


For quenched and tempered metals
See last paragraph of QW-200.3
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.

E7015
E6011
E6010
E7024
All of the above

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E7018 is F-4; classifications given above have F-3


and F-1. Now as per QW-433, if welder is qualified
with F-4, he can weld with F-3, F-2 and F-1 without
requalification.
91.

Macro examination of an etched fillet weld section for performance


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

92.

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.

93.

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
See QW-184
Both B and C above

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

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.

Less than 5/8 inch


See QW-410.64
5/8 inch
1 inch
11/4 inches
None of the above

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94.

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


A.
B.
C.
D.

95.

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
See QW-100.1, 1st para.

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


PQR

True
Or
False (circle one)
False.
96. 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.
97.

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


the following shall be used for evaluation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

98.

2 inches
21/2 inches
3 inches
See QW-151.2
31/2 inches
4 inches

Only bend tests


Only radiography
Both radiography and bend tests
Either bend tests or radiography
See QW-304, QW-452.1(a)
None of the above

Under which of the following conditions can a welder be qualified


during production work?
A.
B.

A 6 length of the first production groove weld


may be qualified by radiography
See QW-304.1
A bend test coupon may be cut from the first
12 length of weld

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C.
D.
99.

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

100. 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

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ANSWER KEY
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. D
10.
11.
12.
13.

B
C
C
A

52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.

C
D
A
C
B
D
D
A
B
A
B
True
D

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51.

C
C
B
D
B
B
B
A
B
D
B
C
A
C
C
C
C
D
C
C
B
B
A
B
B
A
D
C
B
B
A
B
D
B
B
C
A
A

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66.
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95.
96.
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98.
99.

C
False
B
False
Pass
True
False
False
False
B
A
True
A
True
False
True
False
True
C
B
C
B
B
E
E
D
D
A
D
False
C
D
A
A
D

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