EXAM 3 VERSION A 18 AUGUST 2014 GENERAL

1. According to BSEN 22553, what is meant by a longer straight line beyond the symbol on the left hand of the weld symbol?
a) Narrow root gap.
b) Broad root face.
c) Narrow root face.
d) Broad root gap.

2. What units are used for the measure of tensile strength?

a) PSI.
b) Joules.
c) KJ/MM
d) MPA

3. In order to calculate arc energy it is necessary to know:

a) Current, voltage and travel speed.
b) Current and voltage.
c) Current, voltage and weave width.
d) Wire speed, voltage and burn off rate.

4. Which of the following welding position would normally give the lowest heat input during MMA welding.
a) PA
b) PF
c) PG
d) PB

5. Which of the following is a typical heat input value for a MMA weld run?
a) 46KJ/mm
b) 1.2KJ/mm
c) 3.5KJ/mm
d) 1.2/mm

6. Which of the following statements about lamellar tearing is correct?

a) Good tough thickness ductility.
b) A smooth appearance.
c) It is a stepped like appearance.
d) A straight line.

7. What does the term ‘back skip’ refer to during welding.

a) The number of welds.
b) A Weld run sequence.
c) The use of Ultrasonic Testing.
d) The amount of unwelded area on a weld symbol.

8. Which of the following is a Radiographic Technique.

a) DWSI
b) DWIS
c) SWSI
d) SISW

9. Which of the following method would be allowed for PWHT?

a) Electric resistance mat
b) Gas fired furnace.
c) Induction heating.
d) All of the above.

10. Which source is suitable for welding aluminium?

a) MMA
b) MAG
c) SAW
d) MIG

11. For cross country pipelines, which type of MMA electrode requires the use of a hot pass technique to reduce the risk of cracking by
which of the following gases?
a) Oxygen.
b) Hydrogen.
c) Helium.
d) Carbon Monoxide
 EXAM 3 VERSION A 18 AUGUST 2014 GENERAL

12. A weld joint that is to be subjected to ultrasonic testing usually requires:

a) Penetrant.
b) White paint.
c) Couplant
d) Developer.

13. Which of the following imperfection type is not usually associated with TIG:
a) Slag inclusion.
b) Porosity.
c) Pipe.
d) Tungsten Inclusion.

14. Which shielding gas is suitable for GMAW of 20mm thick low carbon steel
a) Ar 98% + O2 2%
b) Ar 80% + CO2 20%
c) Ar / He 75% + 25%
d) OV 100%

15. Which of the following statement is correct when referring to fully austenitic stainless steel.
a) It is Magnetic.
b) It distorts very little.
c) It is BCC.
d) It distorts a lot.

16. When all weld imperfection have been located it is mandatory that:
a) Weld is rejected.
b) Report to higher authority and assessed against the standard.
c) Check the welder ID.
d) Check WPS.

17. Which of the following is considered to be magnetic?

a) Carbon steel.
b) Copper.
c) Austenitic Stainless Steel.
d) Aluminium.

18. When TIG welding some materials, pipe bores must be purged with an inert gas, before and during welding. The reason for this is to:
a) Prevent coking and oxidation of the root bead.
b) Root cavity.
c) Moisture pick up.
d) To prevent burn through.

19. Which of the following is NOT classed as a weld with baking?

a) Single V weld with a back purge.
b) Double V weld with a back gouged root.
c) Single V weld with a removable backing strip.
d) Single V with a permanent backing strip.

20. For some welding application, the weave width of weld beads is restricted. This is because wide weave width may give:
a) Poor mechanical properties.
b) Low heat input.
c) Good mechanical properties.
d) HAZ cracking.

21. Centreline crack in butt weld, made using high current MIG/MAG welding, may NOT result from:
a) Weld Ratio 3 : 1
b) Weld Ratio 4 : 1
c) Weld Ratio 2 : 1
d) Weld Ratio 1 : 2

22. The term ‘ transition temperature’ is associated with:

a) Tensile testing
b) Fillet Fracture testing.
c) Power source characteristic.
d) Impact testing.
 EXAM 3 VERSION A 18 AUGUST 2014 GENERAL

23. The use of a degreasing solvent, for cleaning a joint prior to penetrant testing is to:
a) Ensure the penetrant will flow into the defect.
b) Improve the appearance of the weld.
c) Remove the excess penetrant.
d) Remove paint.

24. An austenitic stainless steel, such as 316l has:

a) Low Chromium content.
b) Low coefficient of thermal expansion.
c) Low Nickel content.
d) Low carbon content.

25. The main purpose of preheating steel is to;

a) Prevent excessive distortion.
b) Prevent hydrogen cracking.
c) Remove paint.
d) Dispel moisture.

26. The fusion line is also refer to as:

a) Weld zone.
b) Weld boundary
c) Heat Affected Zone.
d) Weld metal zone

27 . Which of the following is not an essential variable for welding procedure qualification?
a) Welding process.
b) Material type.
c) PWHT
d) Included angle.

28. For Submerge Arc Welding, increase the arc voltage will give a:
a) Narrower weld bead and deeper penetration.
b) Wider weld bead and less penetration.
c) Narrower weld bead and penetration.
d) Wider weld bead and more penetration.

29. What temperature would you expect a welder’s quiver to be and how are electrode usually allowed to be stored in them?
0
a) 70 – 75 C manufacturer recommendation.
0
b) 350 C for 1 hour.
0
c) 120 C for 1 hour.
0
d) 350 – 450 C for 5 hours

30. Which of the following may increase the risk of HAZ Cracking when welding thick section carbon manganese steels.
a) A slow cooling rate.
b) Low moisture in the electrode cover.
c) Contamination in the weld area.
d) High heat input.