GENERAL MULTI-CHOICE -3

1. Which of the following types of imperfection is generally considered to be serious?

A) Surface breaking planar
B) Root concavity
C) Buried planar
D) Surface breaking non-planar

2. _____________________ shock is very hazardous because it is must greater than the

_____________________ of the welding equipment. (select from A to D to complete the
blanks)
A) Secondary voltage, primary voltage
B) Primary voltage, secondary voltage
C) Secondary amperage, primary amperage
D) Primary amperage, secondary amperage
3. During PWHT it is important to control the rate of heating and cooling in order to
A) Control the grain size
B) Allow time for the hydrogen to escape
C) Ensure the surface layers do not overheat
D) Minimize the risk of distortion
4. A typical bevel angle used for MMA welding of 15mm thick steel plate is –
A) 350
B) 1200
C) 600
D) 900
5. In a Martensitic grain structure which of the following mechanical properties would be
more likely to increase?
A) Ductility
B) Hardness
C) Softness
D) Toughness

6. Can plate laminations be found using visual inspection methods?

A) Only in austenitic stainless steel
B) Yes with the right lighting conditions on the plate face
C) Only in the unrolled condition
D) Only when viewed in cross section

7. A short transverse tensile test (through thickness) will give:

A) The tensile strength of the weld
B) Indication of susceptibility to lamellar tearning
C) The stress/stain characteristics of the weld
D) Indication of susceptibility to hydrogen cracking
8. Which of the following cannot be detected by penetrant testing?
A) Surface breaking planar flaws
B) Undercut
C) Buried planar flaws
D) Non-planar surface breaking flaws
9. A small diameter (<150mm) pipeline is to be laid across country. Which of the following
methods would normally be used to detect internal volumetric defects within the welds?
A) Eddy current testing
B) Radiography
C) Hydrostatic testing
D) Liquid penetrant inspection
10. The stresses that remain after welding are called?
A) Post stresses
B) Relieving stresses
C) After welding stresses
D) Residual stresses
11. Sequence welding is referred to with reference to which of the following?
A) Distortion
B) Residual stress
C) Fatigue life
D) Not associated with any of the above
12. Plasma cutting can be applied to:
A) Aluminium alloys only
B) Carbon steels only
C) Austenitic stainless steels only
D) It can cut most materials
13. Weldments in carbon-manganese steels, made using a heat input higher than the
maximum specified by the WPS, may show:
A) Higher integrity
B) Lower distortion
C) Lower toughness
D) Higher hardness
14. Which welding parameter normally has the greatest influence on heat input?
A) Travel speed
B) Current
C) Polarity
D) Voltage
15. What level of diffusible hydrogen, per 100/gr of deposited weld metal, is classed as a low
hydrogen electrode when using manual metal arc (MMA/SMAW) welding
consumables?
A) >90ml
B) <15ml
C) >35 but less than <60
D) It depend on the heat input
16. Which of the following shielding gases cannot produce a spray transfer?
A) Argon
B) Argon & Helium
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Nitrogen
17. Arc strikes are often prohibited on fabrications because they:
A) Arc unsightly
B) Arc indicative of high arc volts
C) May cause problems with subsequent coatings
D) May give rise to cracking
18. When all weld imperfections have been located, it is mandatory that:
A) They are repaired
B) The weld is rejected
C) The welder’s qualification certificates are reviewed
D) Imperfections are assessed against code requirements
19. Which of the following welding processes would you expect to give the highest heat input
when using typical parameters?
A) Shielded metal arc welding
B) Manual metal arc welding
C) Submerged arc welding
D) Tungsten inert gas welding
20. Which polarity is normally used for TIG welding of stainless steel?
A) AC
B) DC electrode negative
C) DC electrode positive
D) It would make little difference which were used
21. Which of the following is NOT an essential variable for welding procedure qualification
in accordance with BS EN ISO 15614?
A) Welding process
B) Material type
C) Welding position
D) PWHT
22. In MIG/MAG solid wire welding uses which polarity
A) DC+ve
B) AC-ve
C) DC-ve
D) AC+ve
23. When measuring arc voltage, where should the measuring instrument be connected?
A) Across the terminals on the power source
B) Across the arc and as near as practical to the arc
C) Across the power source positive terminal and earth cable
D) It does not matter – anywhere in the circuit

24. The number 111 is shown at the tail-end of a weld symbol reference line. According to
BS EN ISO 22553. What does this number indicate?
A) The welding process
B) The type electrode
C) The welding position
D) The WPS number
25. Which of the following standards relates to welding procedure approval?
A) BS EN ISO 2560
B) BS EN 288 / (ISO) 15614
C) BS EN 22553
D) BS EN 287

26. A fillet weld has a design throat thickness of 8mm. What is the minimum leg length that
is required?
A) 5.6mm
B) 11.2mm
C) 11.8mm
D) It cannot be determined from the information given
27. Which of the following heating methods would NOT be allowed for PWHT?
A) Electrical resistance mats
B) Hand held gas torch
C) Gas fired furnace
D) Induction heating

28. An electrode is classified to BS EN ISO 2560 as E 35 3B. What does the “B” mean?
A) Manufactured to a British standard
B) Can only be used in the “B” position
C) The covering is a low hydrogen type
D) To be used only for lower grade work

29. Which of the following MMA electrode types is generally ONLY suitable for welding in
the PA and PB positions?
A) Basic
B) Cellulosic
C) Rutile
D) Iron powder

30. A typical baking temperature for basic electrodes is:

A) 1200C
B) 3500C
C) 5000C
D) 2000C