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EXERCISE QUESTIONS
CHAPTER # 1
1.1)If the specified root face for joint (A) in figure
1.2 is 1/8 in, what is the range of root face
permitted for this joint?
a) 1/12in to 3/16 in
b) 1/16 in to 3/16 in
c) 1/16 in to 1/8 in
d) 1/8 in to 3/16 in
1.1)If the specified root face for joint (A) in figure
1.2 is 1/8 in, what is the range of root face
permitted for this joint? -Answer
a) 1/12in to 3/16 in
b) 1/16 in to 3/16 in
c) 1/16 in to 1/8 in
d) 1/8 in to 3/16 in
 1.2)If the specified root opening for joint (B) in
the figure 1.2 is 3/16, what is the range
of root opening permitted for this joint?
a) 0 to 7/16 in
b) 1/16 to 3/8 in
c) 3/16 to 7/16 in
d) 1/8 to 7/16 in
 1.2)If the specified root opening for joint (B) in
the figure 1.2 is 3/16, what is the range
of root opening permitted for this joint? -
Answer
a) 0 to 7/16 in
b) 1/16 to 3/8 in
c) 3/16 to 7/16 in
d) 1/8 to 7/16 in
 1.3)Drawings and specifications should be
reviewed
a) Prior to welding
b) During welding
c) After welding
d) All of the above
 1.3)Drawings and specifications should be
reviewed -Answer
a) Prior to welding
b) During welding
c) After welding
d) All of the above
 1.4)Preheat temperature should be measured
a) 1 in from the end of the joint
b) The thickness of the joint but no less than 3 in
from the joint at the beginning of the joint
c) At 6 in intervals along the length of the joint
d) The thickness of the joint but no less than 3 in
from the joint along the entire length of the joint
 1.4)Preheat temperature should be measured -
Answer
a) 1 in from the end of the joint
b) The thickness of the joint but no less than 3 in
from the joint at the beginning of the joint
c) At 6 in intervals along the length of the joint
d) The thickness of the joint but no less than 3
in from the joint along the entire length of
the joint
 1.5)Hold points are

a) Established after fabrication is accomplished

b) Established by the fabrication department
c) Points where fabrication is put on hold
d) Points where an inspection and acceptance is
required prior to accomplishment for any
further fabrication
 1.5)Hold points are-Answer

a) Established after fabrication is accomplished

b) Established by the fabrication department
c) Points where fabrication is put on hold
d) Points where an inspection and acceptance
is required prior to accomplishment for any
further fabrication
 1.6)What discontinuities can be found by visual
inspection?
a) Undercut
b) Cracks
c) Underfill
d) All the above
 1.6)What discontinuities can be found by visual
inspection? -Answer

a) Undercut
b) Cracks
c) Underfill
d) All the above
EXERCISE QUESTIONS
CHAPTER # 2
 2.1)A discontinuity is :
a) always a defect
b) always a reject
c) always acceptable
d) Rejectable if it exceeds code limits
e) none of the above
 2.1)A discontinuity is :-Answer
a) Always a defect
b) Always a reject
c) Always acceptable
d) Rejectable if it exceeds code limits
e) None of the above
 2.2)Whether a particular weld discontinuity is
critical can be judged on the basis of
a) Whether it is surface or subsurface
b) Whether it is linear on non linear
c) Whether it has sharp end condition
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
 2.2)Whether a particular weld discontinuity is
critical can be judged on the basis of-
Answer
a) Whether it is surface or subsurface
b) Whether it is linear on non linear
c) Whether it has sharp end condition
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
 2.3)What discontinuity is considered to be most
serve
a) Porosity
b) Incomplete fusion
c) Slag inclusion
d) Crack
e) Arc strike
 2.3)What discontinuity is considered to be most
serve-Answer
a) Porosity
b) Incomplete fusion
c) Slag inclusion
d) Crack
e) Arc strike
 2.4)Which of the following discontinuities is less
likely to be found visually?
a) Toe crack
b) Undercut
c) Lamellar tear
d) Overlap
e) None of the above
 2.4)Which of the following discontinuities is less
likely to be found visually? -Answer
a) Toe crack
b) Undercut
c) Lamellar tear
d) Overlap
e) None of the above
 2.5)Underbead cracks can result from which of
the following welding practices?
a) Use of wet electrodes
b) Welding on contaminated steels
c) Welding over paint
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
 2.5)Underbead cracks can result from which of
the following welding practices? -Answer
a) Use of wet electrodes
b) Welding on contaminated steels
c) Welding over paint
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
 2.6)The weld discontinuity that results from
improper termination of the welding arc is
referred to as
a) Undercut
b) Overlap
c) Crater crack
d) Incomplete fusion
e) All of the above
 2.6)The weld discontinuity that results from
improper termination of the welding arc is
referred to as-Answer
a) Undercut
b) Overlap
c) Crater crack
d) Incomplete fusion
e) All of the above
 2.7)Of the following processes, which is unlikely
to have slag inclusion in a complete weld?
a) SMAW
b) PAW
c) FCAW
d) SAW
e) None of the above
 2.7)Of the following processes, which is unlikely
to have slag inclusion in a complete weld? -
Answer
a) SMAW
b) PAW
c) FCAW
d) SAW
e) None of the above
 2.8)The discontinuity that results from the
entrapment of gas within the weld cross
section is referred to as
a) Crack
b) Slag inclusion
c) Incomplete fusion
d) Porosity
e) None of the above
 2.8)The discontinuity that results from the
entrapment of gas within the weld cross
section is referred to as-Answer
a) Crack
b) Slag inclusion
c) Incomplete fusion
d) Porosity
e) None of the above
 2.9)What weld discontinuity results when the
welder travels too slowly, causing excess
weld metal to flow out of the joint and lay on
the base metal surface without fusing?
a) Undercut
b) Underfill
c) Overlap
d) Incomplete fusion
e) None of the above
 2.9)What weld discontinuity results when the
welder travels too slowly, causing excess
weld metal to flow out of the joint and lay on
the base metal surface without fusing? -
Answer
a) Undercut
b) Underfill
c) Overlap
d) Incomplete fusion
e) None of the above
 2.10)What weld metal discontinuity results
when the welder fails to completely fill the
weld groove?
a) Undercut
b) Underfill
c) Overlap
d) Incomplete fusion
e) None of the above
 2.10)What weld metal discontinuity results
when the welder fails to completely fill the
weld groove? -Answer
a) Undercut
b) Underfill
c) Overlap
d) Incomplete fusion
e) None of the above
 2.11)Excessive weld metal buildup on a groove
weld is referred to as:
a) Excessive convexity
b) Excess weld reinforcement
c) Overfill
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
 2.11)Excessive weld metal buildup on a groove
weld is referred to as:-Answer
a) Excessive convexity
b) Excess weld reinforcement
c) Overfill
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
 2.12)The weld discontinuity that results from the
initiation of the welding arc outside the weld
joint is referred to as:
a) Incomplete fusion
b) Undercut
c) Overlap
d) Arc strike
 2.12)The weld discontinuity that results from the
initiation of the welding arc outside the weld
joint is referred to as:-Answer
a) Incomplete fusion
b) Undercut
c) Overlap
d) Arc strike
 2.13)What weld discontinuity show up as a light
region on a radiograph?
a) Porosity
b) Tungsten inclusion
c) Slag inclusion
d) a and b above
e) b and c above
 2.13)What weld discontinuity show up as a light
region on a radiograph? -Answer
a) Porosity
b) Tungsten inclusion
c) Slag inclusion
d) a and b above
e) b and c above
 2.14)Which of the following is not a base metal
discontinuity resulting from improper
steelmaking practices?
a) Lamination
b) Lamellar tear
c) Sea
d) Pipe shrinkage
e) None of the above
 2.14)Which of the following is not a base metal
discontinuity resulting from improper
steelmaking practices? -Answer
a) Lamination
b) Lamellar tear
c) Sea
d) Pipe shrinkage
e) None of the above
EXERCISE QUESTIONS
CHAPTER # 3
 3.1)A welder is to be qualified for GMAW. In
what field of appendix II-A in the Part B
Book of Specifications will process
description of the welding method be found?
a) [2]
b) [3]
c) [4]
d) [5]
 3.1)A welder is to be qualified for GMAW. In
what field of appendix II-A in the Part B
Book of Specifications will process
description of the welding method be found?
-Answer
a) [2]
b) [3]
c) [4]
d) [5]
 3.2)For prequalified joint B-U2a, what is the
range of groove angles, as fitup with a 3/8 is
root opening?
a) 250 to 400
b) 300 to 400
c) 300 to 450
d) 250 to 350
e) None of the above
 3.2)For prequalified joint B-U2a, what is the
range of groove angles, as fitup with a 3/8 is
root opening? -Answer
a) 250 to 400
b) 300 to 400
c) 300 to 450
d) 250 to 350
e) None of the above
 3.3)What is the maximum allowable convexity
for a weld of 11/16 in actual face width?
a) 1/16 in
b) 1/8 in
c) 3/16 in
d) 1/4 in
 3.3)What is the maximum allowable convexity
for a weld of 11/16 in actual face width? -
Answer
a) 1/16 in
b) 1/8 in
c) 3/16 in
d) 1/4 in
 3.4)A welder has been qualified for groove
welding using a 2 in schedule 80 pipe test
coupon in the 2G position. Is the welder
qualified for the welding of 4 in schedule 80
pipe.
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but not in 5G or 6G positions
 3.4)A welder has been qualified for groove
welding using a 2 in schedule 80 pipe test
coupon in the 2G position. Is the welder
qualified for the welding of 4 in schedule 80
pipe. -Answer
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but not in 5G or 6G positions
 3.5)For the qualification of question 3.4 above,
could electrodes of classification E7028 be
used if the pipe conformed to API 5L Gr.
X52?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but not in 5G or 6G positions
 3.5)For the qualification of question 3.4 above,
could electrodes of classification E7028 be
used if the pipe conformed to API 5L Gr.
X52? -Answer
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but not in 5G or 6G positions
 3.6)For 1-1/2 in CJP groove welds in plates, of
ASTM A 572 Gr. 60,what preheat and
interpass temperature is required?
a) 1500F
b) 1750F
c) 2250F
d) 3000F
 3.6)For 1-1/2 in CJP groove welds in plates, of
ASTM A 572 Gr. 60,what preheat and
interpass temperature is required? -
Answer
a) 1500F
b) 1750F
c) 2250F
d) 3000F
 3.7)What is the F Number for ER 4043
electrode conforming to AWS Specification
A5.10?
a) F-6
b) F-21
c) F-23
d) F-22
 3.7)What is the F Number for ER 4043
electrode conforming to AWS Specification
A5.10? -Answer
a) F-6
b) F-21
c) F-23
d) F-22
 3.8)When the weld is parallel to the primary
stress the allowable undercut is
a) 1/16 in
b) 0.01 in
c) 1/32 in
d) Not allowed
 3.8)When the weld is parallel to the primary
stress the allowable undercut is-Answer
a) 1/16 in
b) 0.01 in
c) 1/32 in
d) Not allowed
 3.9)A welding procedure qualification test plate
was welded using an ER70S-6 electrode
conforming to AWS A5.18. Where would
AWS 5.18 appear on appendix I?
a) (5)
b) (6)
c) (7)
d) (2)
 3.9)A welding procedure qualification test plate
was welded using an ER70S-6 electrode
conforming to AWS A5.18. Where would
AWS 5.18 appear on appendix I? -
Answer
a) (5)
b) (6)
c) (7)
d) (2)
 3.10)What is the specified root opening for
prequalified joint B-U2a-GF using gas
shielded FCAW process.
a) 1/4 in
b) 3/8 in
c) 3/16 in
d) Not specified
 3.10)What is the specified root opening for
prequalified joint B-U2a-GF using gas
shielded FCAW process. -Answer
a) 1/4 in
b) 3/8 in
c) 3/16 in
d) Not specified
EXERCISE QUESTIONS
CHAPTER # 4
 4.1)What is the measurement of the cross-
hatch object in
a) 1-23/32 in
b) 1-23/64 in
c) 1-21/32 in
d) 1-21/64 in
 4.1)What is the measurement of the cross-
hatch object in-Answer
a) 1-23/32 in
b) 1-23/64 in
c) 1-21/32 in
d) 1-21/64 in
4.2)Convert the answer from question 4.1 to
millimeters using factor in text
Ans-42.06
 4.3)What is the measurement indicated on the
instrument in
a) 0.752 in
b) 0.762 in
c) 0.747 in
d) 0.672 in
 4.3)What is the measurement indicated on the
instrument in-Answer
a) 0.752 in
b) 0.762 in
c) 0.747 in
d) 0.672 in
4.4)Convert the answer from question 4.3 to
millimeters using factor in text
Ans-19.35
 4.5)What is the measurement indicated on the
instrument in figure EQ4.5?
a) 10.87
b) 15.78
c) 18.70
d) 78.70
 4.5)What is the measurement indicated on the
instrument in figure EQ4.5? -Answer
a) 10.87
b) 15.78
c) 18.70
d) 78.70
4.6)Convert the answer from question 4.5 to
inches using factor in text
Ans-0.736 in
 4.7)The width of a rectangular tensile specimen
is 0.762 in what is the metric equivalent?
a) 22.76 mm
b) 20.69 mm
c) 19.35 mm
d) 19.15 mm
 4.7)The width of a rectangular tensile specimen
is 0.762 in what is the metric equivalent? -
Answer
a) 22.76 mm
b) 20.69 mm
c) 19.35 mm
d) 19.15 mm
 4.8)The thickness of the specimen in question
4.7 is 18.70 mm. What is its inch equivalent?
a)0.778 in
b)0.887 in
c)0.966 in
d)0.736 in
 4.8)The thickness of the specimen in question
4.7 is 18.70 mm. What is its inch equivalent?
-Answer
a)0.778 in
b)0.887 in
c)0.966 in
d)0.736 in
 4.9)Using the required values from questions
4.7 and 4.8 calculate the area of the sample
in square inches and square millimeters.
a) 0.777 square inches and 501.294 square
millimeters.
b) 0.555 square inches and 358.062 square
millimeters.
c) 0.738 square inches and 476.131 square
millimeters.
d) 0.561 square inches and 361.845 square
millimeters.
 4.9)Using the required values from questions
4.7 and 4.8 calculate the area of the sample
in square inches and square millimeters. -
Answer
a) 0.777 square inches and 501.294 square
millimeters.
b) 0.555 square inches and 358.062 square
millimeters.
c) 0.738 square inches and 476.131 square
millimeters.
d) 0.561 square inches and 361.845 square
millimeters.
 4.10)If the tensile strength of the sample fails at
a load of 51 550 pounds, and using the
values from question 4.9, what is the
ultimate tensile strength? (Load divided by
the area)
a) 991 889 psi
b) 82 800 psi
c) 66 400 psi
d) 37 000 psi
 4.10)If the tensile strength of the sample fails at
a load of 51 550 pounds, and using the
values from question 4.9, what is the
ultimate tensile strength? (Load divided by
the area) -Answer
a) 991 889 psi
b) 82 800 psi
c) 66 400 psi
d) 37 000 psi