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The effective throat of a complete penetration The thickness of the thinner part joined
groove weld shall be

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When welding lengthwise connecting two round Flare V Groove weld
bars, the proper symbol would be

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Fillet welds may be used to connect skewed T 30°
joints provided the plates are set at an angle of
not less than

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The minimum thickness for a plug weld in 5/8"
material 1" thick shall be

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Welding shall not be done when: When ambient temperature is lower than 0°F or
Surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, or
high wind or When welders are exposed to in-
clement conditions.

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When ambient temperature is lower than 0°F or AWSA5.17 & A5.23
Surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, or
high wind or When welders are exposed to in-
clement conditions.

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When welding 5/16" plate in the field, a welder Structural
must be certified for

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Re-entrant copes shall have a minimum radius of: 1"

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Where tight fit of intermediate stiffeners is 1/16"
specified, it shall be defined as allowing a gap of
up to

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 Spatter is caused by Welding current too high or arc length too long

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In order to insure sound welds at the ends of a Extension bars & runoff plates
joint. The following shall be used

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In repairing cracks in a weld, remove the crack 2"
and sound weld metal how far beyond each end of
the crack

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The removal of slag from a deposited weld bead Mandatory
is:

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What electrodes have low hydrogen coating? Electrodes ending 5, 6, or 8.

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With which process would an ER70S-X electrode GMAW
be used

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Oven storage of low hydrogen electrodes is: To avoid damage by atmospheric moisture

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Welded joints not pre-qualified shall be: Qualified

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Welder certification may be waived by No one

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Peening is not permitted on Root and surface layers of welds
5.27

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The suggested minimum nominal thickness of 3/16
backing bars for SMAW process is

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 Pre-heat and interpass temperatures must be Prevent crack formation
sufficient to

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Low hydrogen electrodes exposed to the One time
atmosphere for longer periods then that
permitted by codes shall be £
redried no more than

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The minimum effective length of a fillet weld shall
Overall length of full size fillet including boxing
be:

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Caulking of welds; What is it and is it permitted
Caulking of welds is to plastically deform weld or
base metal surfaces to seal or obscure
discontinuities as undercut, piping porosity, pin
holes,
cracks, etc. Caulking is not permitted on most
metals.

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In gas metal arc welding the electrode is: Consumable

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The effective area of a fillet weld is: The effective weld length X the effective throat.

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The minimum length of an intermittent fillet weld 1 1/2"
shall be:

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The 'U' in joint designation TC-U9a refers to: Metal thickness, U = Unlimited

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Arc strikes outside the area of permanent welds Avoided
should be:

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Base metal specification may be found in: ASTM
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Information regarding back gouging of roots in a Note 4
single bevel groove weld without backing is found
in footnote
section:

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What is the required root opening for the SMA 0 to 1/8"
welded CJP single-U-groove weld:

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When spacers are used in the double-bevel groove
Spacer removed by gouging to sound metal be-
weld, the weld is not to be complete until: fore welding second side.

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The size of the spacer for double-V groove weld 1/8" X 3/8"
using a 30° bevel and welded in the overhead
position shall be:

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What is the required root opening for a single-V- 1/2"
groove weld to a back-up strip welded in the
vertical position
at 20° angle:

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A single J-groove weld preparation in the 45°
horizontal position shall be made with SMAW &
groove angle of:

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What is the root opening for a partial joint 1/8"
penetration square groove weld butt joint of
material 1/4" thick:

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A break in the arrow shaft in the symbol in the Which plate to chamfer
single bevel groove weld indicates:

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What is the maximum base metal thickness in a U = Unlimited
single bevel groove weld:
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What is the included angle of preparation for the 20°
double-V-groove weld. Using a spacer and a 1/2"
root

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In an E70 1 8 electrode, what does the E designate Electrode

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Before welding a joint, the surfaces to be welded Scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, etc.
shall be free of what?

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If a welder is qualified by testing in 3/8 inch thick NO
tubular structural steel in the 6-GR position CJP
using a
E701 8 electrode, is the welder qualified to weld a
PJP on 1 inch thick Structural Steel plate in the
vertical down
position?

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It is usually good practice to oscillate which of the E6010 & E6011
mild steel SMAW electrodes

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The E7024 electrode may be used in what Flat and horizontal
positions?

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Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron Electrodes with last digit "4"
powder covering?

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Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron Electrodes with last digit "8"
powder and low-hydrogen covering?

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Which welding process would an E7018 electrode SMAW
be used with?
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Which welding process would an E70T-X FCAW
electrode be used with?

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Single bevel groove, with 45° angle and backing, 1/4"
the root opening must be what?

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The maximum size of a fillet weld in the flat 3/8"
position, and in one pass shall be how much?

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Continuous solid wire electrode ( E70S-X ) used GMAW
in semi-automatic welding would be used in
which process?

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Members distorted by welding may be Q&T1100°F, Other 1200°F
straightened by application of limited amounts of
localized heat. The
temperature of heated areas as measured by
approved methods shall not exceed how much for
Quenched and
tempered ( Q. & T.) steel nor how much for other
steels.?

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What is the minimum thickness of material to be 0.05"
used for weld washers?

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When parts are to be fillet welded, in a lap joint 3/16" Max
of material under 3" thick the allowable
separation of faying
surfaces shall not exceed how much?

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The maximum size electrode allowed for the root 5/32"
pass of an overhead fillet weld is what diameter?

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 What is the maximum permitted carbon 0.65 %
equivalent for reinforcing steel that may be
welded without prior qualification
tests?

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The first 7 in the E71T-7 designates what? The tensile strength in 10,000's of psi

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The last digit "7" in E7027 designates what?Type of flux coating on electrode - Iron powder /
Iron oxide; & type of current used - AC or
DCEN.

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When welding a flat fillet root pass, the largest 3/16"
allowable electrode is what diameter?

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The "S" in E70S-3 designates what? GMAW - Solid wire electrode

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The digit "1" in E7018 indicates that welding is to All positions
be in what positions?

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Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron SMAW mild steel electrodes where last digit is
powder and iron oxide covering? "7", ie. E6027

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The E6011 electrode will give more penetration E6010only
than all other SMAW electrodes except what?

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The "60" in E6011 indicates what 60,000 psi Tensile strength

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The effective throat thickness of a fillet weld is The root to the face
computed by measuring the shortest distance
between what two
points?
{AW
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Low hydrogen shielded metal arc electrodes shall 4 hours
be protected from moisture. The E70XX low
hydrogen electrodes
shall be returned to an oven within what period of
time?

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In butt weld root pass in the horizontal 5/16"
position,the thickness of weld metal that may be
built up behind the ad-
vancing arc shall be how large?

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Between "Structural Welding Code - Steel" Dl.l 0.055 = approx. 1/16 inch.
and "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel"
D1.3, there is M
a metal thickness overlap of the minimum for Dl.l
and the maximum for D1.3. How much overlap of
metal
thickness is there?

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Even if prior qualification is made, what is the 0.75%
maximum permitted carbon equivalent for
reinforcing steel that
is to be welded?

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In which positions is 1/2" the maximum size Vertical
allowed for a fillet weld made in one pass?

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Using DC straight polarity, the electrode is Negative
which; . . . . positive, negative or neutral

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The minimum preheat and interpass temperature 225°F
for ASTM A572 grade 60 structural steel 2" thick
welded with ™
SMAW process is how much?
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The minimum preheat and interpass temperature 32°F
for structural steel 1/2" welded with the SMAW
process and
an electrode other than Low Hydrogen is how
much?

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The largest electrode permitted when welding in 5/16"
the flat position is what diameter

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E7018 electrodes are used with what type of AC & DCEP
welding current

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Should back-up strips or bars be removed from No; Not mandatory but permissible
all welds? Explain

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Shielded metal arc electrodes with low hydrogen 2 hours
covering shall be kept dry in storage ovens. Low
hydrogen
electrodes of the E80XX series when taken from
the oven shall be used within what period of time?

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Except for root pass, the largest electrode 1/4
permitted for out of position welding is what
diameter

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Reverse polarity means that the electrode is Positive
which; .. . positive, negative or netural ?

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What does "CJP" in the tail specifications part of Complete Joint Penetration
a weld symbol mean?

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What kind of metal is classified as 6061-T6? Aluminum
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Safety precautions shall conform to the latest ANSI/AWSZ49.1
edition of what specification published by the
American Welding
Society?

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If the tensile strength of a single pass weld made 60,000 psi
with an E6010 electrode is 60,000 p.s.i. what
would the tensile
strength of a six pass weld be?

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The amount of lap required for a fillet welded lap 1 inch
joint shall be at least five times the thickness of
the thinner
plate not less than how much?

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Backing strips are used to prevent melting Metal, weld metal, carbon,flux, gas, glass tape,
through roots of grooves welds by using what for etc.
backing material?

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The minimum angle of the plates in a skewed T 30°
joint, to be welded with fillet weld, shall not be
less than how
many degrees to be considered as effective in
transmitting applied force?

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The minimum thickness of a plug or slot weld in 3/8"
3/8" plate is how much?

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The largest size of crater permitted and left at the No crater of any size is allowed
end of a weld is how much?

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A fillet weld when measured for size shall be Leg length of the largest inscribed isosceles rt.
measured how? triangle
Term Definition
what are the education and experience CWI: 5 years experience, or 3 years & a technical
requirements for a CWI? CAWI? degree; CAWI: 2 years experience, or 6 months &
a technical degree

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welding inspectors can be categorized how? 1) code or governing body; 2) purchaser's,
customer's, or owner's (QA); 3) fabricator's,
manufacturer's, or contractor's (QC); 4)
architect's or engineer's

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what document(s) cover(s) safety in welding and ANSI Z49.1
cutting?

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which is most general of the following terms: standard
code, standard, specification?

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ASME B31.1 & B31.3 cover what subjects? B31.1 covers pressure vessels and power piping,
B31.3 covers chemical process piping

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Interpass temperatures are measured what 1"
distance from the joint?

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What topics are covered by ASME Boiler and V covers nondestructive examination; VIII covers
Pressure Vessel Code sections V, VIII, & IX?
Unfired Pressure Vessels, and IX covers Welding
and Brazing Qualifications

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In structural applications, when the metal AWS D1.3 - sheet metal
thickness is less than 1/8", what AWS code
applies?

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Fillet welds may be measured using a tolerance of -1/32"
:____

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 is the name of the document that prescribes the WPS - Welding Procedure Specification
details of how a weld must be performed.

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When it is impractical for the welding inspector t random-partial
witness all tests and observe all welds during
production, what kind of inspection results?

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the welding inspector is responsible for judging a written document
acceptability of a product in accord with what?

Term Definition
which code choices are available for taking AWSAWS D1.1; API 1104; AWS D1.2 (structural
QC1 CWI/CAWI exams? aluminum); AWS D1.5 (Bridge); AWS D15.1
(Railroad); ASME VII & IX; ASME IX, B31.1, &
B31.3

Term Definition
AWS D1.1 specifies that nondestructive testing SNT-TC-1a
must be performed by an individual qualified in
accordance with what document?

Term Definition
ASME B31.1 & B31.3 cover what subjects? B31.1 covers pressure vessels and power piping,
B31.3 covers chemical process piping

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Interpass temperatures are measured what 1"
distance from the joint?

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welding symbols are defined in what publication? AWS A2.4

Term Definition
What topics are covered by ASME Boiler and V covers nondestructive examination; VIII covers
Pressure Vessel Code sections V, VIII, & IX?
Unfired Pressure Vessels, and IX covers Welding
and Brazing Qualifications

Term Definition
AWS D1.3 - sheet metal
 In structural applications, when the metal
thickness is less than 1/8", what AWS code
applies?

Term Definition
which code choices are available for taking AWSAWS D1.1; API 1104; AWS D1.2 (structural
QC1 CWI/CAWI exams? aluminum); AWS D1.5 (Bridge); AWS D15.1
(Railroad); ASME VII & IX; ASME IX, B31.1, &
B31.3

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for fillet welds on material greater than 1" thick 1/16", no exceptions
or greater, what is the allowable undercut? Are
there exceptions?

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in cases of dispute over welding terms, what AWS A3.0
document prevails?

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the standard describing the requirements for API 1104
welding cross-country pipeline is:

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acetylene becomes unstable above what pressure? 15psi

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safety training is mandated under the provisions OSHA
of what agency?

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Name the ending numbers in the classification E- 70X5, 70X6, 70X8
70XX for low hydrogen SMAW electrodes

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Name the position numbers in the classification701X
of is all positions, 702X is flat and horizontal
E-70XX SMAW electrodes only

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T or F: according to AWS D1.1, steel backing on TRUE
groove welds must be continuous.
Term Definition
At what level are currents considered "primary 6mA
shock currents" and hence dangerous?

Term Definition
what is the most common ASTM structural steel? A-36, 36ksi (36,000 psi), and 58ksi
What is its minimum yield strength? What is its
minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS)?

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AWS D1.1 states that all surfaces to be welded
thick scale, slag, moisture, rust, grease, and other
and surfaces adjacent must be free from what foreign material. Paint & mill scale (not loose or
elements? thick) are acceptable

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what is the numerical designation for the AWS A5.1
filler metal specification "Carbon Steel Covered
Arc Welding Electrodes"?

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what is the numerical designation for the AWS A5.5
filler metal specification "Low Alloy Steel
Covered Arc Welding Electrodes"?

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The American Welding Society certifies welding AWS QC1
inspectors according to what document?

Term Definition
what topics do the sections of AWS D1.1 cover?
1) General Requirements; 2) Design of Welded
Connections; 3) Prequalification of WPSs;
4)Qualification; 5) Fabrication; 6) Inspection; 7)
Stud Welding; 8) Strengthening and Repair of
Existing Structures

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what are the two kinds of welding inspectors
Fabrication/Erection (QC), and Verification (QA)
defined by the AWS D1.1? What are their roles?

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 "Authorized Inspector" is a term associated with an "Authorized Inspector" is one who has
what? By what organization are they certified?
bottom-line QC responsibility; they are certified
by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Inspectors

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How often are new editions of the AWS AD1.1 every 2 years
published?

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what does the "Code of Ethics" of the AWS QC1 public safety
consider to be the most important obligation of a
welding inspector

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what is a MTR? Material Test Report

Term Definition
For material less than 1" thick what is the1/32" exception: up to 1/16" for any accumulated
maximum allowable undercut in a fillet weld? length up to 2" in 12"
Are there exceptions?

Term Definition
the term "Contract Documents" refers to what?
1) all applicable codes; 2) the (structural) plans;
3) the specifications

Term Definition
what is a specification? a document that describes the requirements for a
particular object or component

Term Definition
what is a weld discontinuity? an interruption in the typical structure of the
material

Term Definition
what is a weld defect? a discontinuity or discontinuities that render a
product unacceptable

Term Definition
what is an RFI? Request For Information
Term Definition
the maximum atmospheric exposure time allowed 4 hours
by AWS D1.1 for E-7018 electrodes is what?

Term Definition
According to AWS D1.1, the separation between 1/16"
faying surfaces of butt joints landing on a backing
bar cannot exceed what amount?

Term Definition
what is the national organization for concrete and ASCET
soils technicians?

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under the provisions of AWS D1.1, who is the contractor
ultimately and legally responsible for assuring
that the welders are certified?

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most often, preheat and interpass temperaturestemperature-indicating crayons (also contact
are measured using what? pyrometer)

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when the base metal must be preheated prior to 3" (or thickness of material, whichever is
welding, AWS D1.1 specifies that the arts must be greater))
heated to the required minimum for at least how
far in all directions prior to welding?

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ASTM is an abbreviation for what? American Society for Testing and Materials

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once removed from their original containers, 250°F
AWS D1.1 requires that low-hydrogen electrodes
be maintained in electrode ovens at what
minimum temperature?

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What is an ITL? Independent Testing Laboratory

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A CWI or CAWI must have passed what eye20/40 with or without correction and Jaeger J-2
test(s)? at 12" near vision acuity (color test may be
required by employer, but is not required by
AWS)