AWS D1.

1:2015 Code Exam Short Test #2

Circle the best correct answer.

1. what plate repair is required when a 3/4" long laminar discontinuity is

discovered in an oxygen-cut edge?

a) Remove and reweld

b) Grind to determine depth and reweld if deeper than 1/8 inch
c) Grind to determine depth and reweld
d) Inspect with ultrasonic testing, remove and reweld if deeper than 1/8 inch
e) None, need not be explored '

2. Which of the following SMAW electrodes is not included in the F2 group?

a) E6012
b) E6010
c) E6013
d) E6014
e) None of the above

3. Which groove weld position has an axis of inclination of 10 degrees and a

rotation of face of 90 degrees?

a) Flat
b) Horizontal
c) Vertical
d) Overhead
e) None of the above

4. For the prequalified joint B-L2c-S, what is the maximum of root face dimension
permitted as fitup for base metal thickness of 1-1/4"?

a) 0 to 1/8"
b) 1/4"maximum
c) 1/2" maximum
d) 9/16"maximum
e) 5/8" maximum

5. Which of the following statements is not true?

a) For buildings, steel backing need not be removed

b) For tubular structures, steel backings must be removed
c) For bridges, steel backings transverse to the direction of computed stress must be removed
d) For bridges, steel backings parallel to the direction of computed stress need not be removed
e) None of the above

Circle the best correct answer.

6. persons performing nondestructive testing shall be qualified in accordance with:

a) AWS D1.1
b) API 1104
c) ASME Section IX
d) ASME Section V
e) ASNT SNT-TC-1A

7. What is the minimum preheat and interpass temperature for welding 1/2" thick
ASTM A500 Grade A when the base metal temperature is less than 32°F?

a) None
b) 150°F
c) 70° F
d) 225°F
e) 300°F

8. For GMAW, which is not considered to be an essential variable for procedure

qualification?

a) A change in the number of electrodes used

b) A change from a single shielding gas to a mixture
c) A change of 5% above the mean amperage for each diameter used
d) A change in the position of welding
e) A change in the type of groove

9. For pre-qualified joint TC-U8a-GF, what is the permissible range for the root
opening, as detailed?

a) 0 to 1/8"
b) 0 to 3/16"
c) 0 to 1/4"
d) 1/16" to 1/8"
e) 1/16" to 3/16"

10. For GMAW and FCAW, the shielding gases or mixture used conforms to the
dew point requirements of:

a) Shall always be -400 F or lower

b) Shall always be -40° C or lower
c) Shall always be field mixed
d) Shall conform to the requirements of AWS A5.32
e) Shall conform to the requirements of AWS A5.30
Short Exam #2 Reference
1. e Repair, of plate, 5.14.5.2, table 5.4 pg 180
2. b Electrodes, table 4.13 pg 138
3. b Position of welding, 4.3.4, fig 4.1 pg 140
4. d Prequalified joint details, fig 3.3 pg 84
5. b Backing, removal of, 5.9.1.5 pg 169
6. e NOT, personnel qualification, 6.14.6.1 pg 196
7. c Preheat, table 3.3 pg 57 see fn a
8. c Essential variables, table 4.5 (12) pg 124
9. b Prequalified joint details, fig 3.3 pg 91
10.d Dewpoint or Shielding gas, 5.3.1.3 pg 165