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A vessel shell weld is being C

radiographed using a hole-
type IQI. The radiographer has
access to the inside of the
vessel. The weld thickness is
2.00". What size of hole-type
IQI should be used?
a) 25
b) 30
c) 35.
d) 40.
The radiographer is going to B

radiograph an entire vessel
circumferential weld with just
one exposure. The
radiographer will place the RT
source on the vessel axis and
wrap 15 RT film completely
around the vessel. What is the
minimum number if IQIs that
can be used during this single
exposure?
a) 1
b) 3.
c) 15
d) 45

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When must a shim be placed B

under a hole-type
penetrameter?
a) when the area of interest is
darker
b) When the area of interest is
lighter by more than 15%. c)
when the area of interest is
lighter
d) when the area of interest is
lighter by more than 15%
Densitometers that are used to D

measure film density must be
calibrated:
a) to company standards
b) bi-annually
c) according to ASTM E-114-86
d) Using a step wedge film that
is calibrated to a national
standard.
A 6 NPS pipe is radiographed B

using the double-wall
technique. What is the minimum
number of exposures required
to completely radiograph the
weld?
a) 2
b) 3.
c) 4
d) 6

When radiographing a flat A

plate, location markers should
be placed:
a) On the source side.
b) on the film side
c) on either side
d) every 6"
During calibration, an AC A
electromagnetic yoke shall
have a lifting power of:
a) 10lb.
b) 20 lb.
c) 30 lb.
d) 40 lb.
When radiographing a 1" thick A

weld, the maximum Geometric
Unsharpness allowed on the
film is:
a) 0.020".
b) 0.070".
c) 2.0
d) 4.0
What ASTM wire-set IQI should C

be used when performing
radiography of a 2.25" thick
weld? The examiner has access
to both sides of the part:
a) A
b) B
c) C.
d) D

When developing a PT C
procedure, the temperature
must be qualified if the surface
temperature exceeds:
a) 70°F
b) 100°F
c) 125°F
d) 212° F
If the density of the IQI in a C

radiograph is 3.2, what is the
minimum acceptable density in
the "area of interest"?
a) 2.00
b) 2.24
c) 2.72
d) 3.68
e) 4.00
f) 4.16
When using fluorescent D

penetrants, the examiner's eyes
must be adjusted to the dark.
Prior to the examination, the
examiner shall be in a
darkened area for at least:
a) 1 minute
b) 2 minutes
c) 4 minutes
d) 5 minutes.
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When performing radiography, B

double-wall viewing is limited
to pipe sizes less than or equal
to:
a) 2" O.D
b) 3-1/2" O.D
c) 6" O.D
d) 12" O.D
If the density of the IQI in a D

radiograph is 2.8, what is the
maximum acceptable density in
the "area of interest"?
a) 2.00
b) 2.38
c)3.22
d) 3.64
e) 4.00
A 3/8" thick weld will be C

radiographed. The RT examiner
does NOT have access to both
sides. What size of hole-type
IQI should be selected?
a) 5
b) 6
c) #12 hole-type IQI
d) 15
e) 17

Magnetic particle examination D

with dry particles is limited to
what temperature?
a) 125°F
b) 250°F
c) 600° F
d) Per Manufacturer's
recommendations
Prior to performing a MT D
examination using fluorescent
particles, the examiner shall be
in a darkened area for a
minimum of:
A) 1 minute
B) 2 minutes
C) 4 minutes
D) 5 minutes

During radiography, whenever B

a shim is placed under a hole-
type IQI:
A) At least 2 sides of the IQI
image should be visible in the
RT.
B) At least 3 sides of the IQI
RT.
C) At least 2 sides of the shim
RT
D) At least 3 sides of the shim
RT
E) All 4 sides of the IQI image
should be visible in the RT
When performing a liquid B

penetrant examination on a
steel weld, the minimum dwell
time for the penetrant shall be:
A) 1 minute
B) 5 minutes.
C) 10 minutes
D) 15 minutes

After a dwell time for a D

penetrant examine is
completed, the final evaluation
should be completed with:
A) 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 60 minutes.
E) 24 hours
When performing a magnetic A

particle examination, the
surface to be examined should
be clean. The area that shall be
clean includes the surface to
be examined and the adjacent:
A) 1 inch
B) 2"
C) 3"
D) 6"
Densitometers used for weld C

quality radiography should be
calibrated every:
A) week
B) month
C) Quarter.
D) year

When using a black light during C

a MT exam, the black light
intensity should be verified:
A) every 1 hour
B) every 8 hours
C) Prior to use
D) weekly
E) monthly
When performing thickness D

readings using UT, during
calibration the technician must
use a reference block:
A) of the same material that will
be examined
B) having the same velocity as
the material that will be
examined
C) having a known velocity
D) Having a known velocity or
be of the same material that
will be examined.
A source-side wire-type IQI is B

used on a component that is
0.625" thick. To be acceptable
RT, what is the minimum
number of wires that must be
visible in the RT?
A) 3 wires
B) 4 wires.
C) 5 wires
D) 6 wires

High temperature UT thickness B

readings have an apparent
thickness that is:
A) Too thick by about 0.5% for
every 100°F
B) Too thick by about 1.0% for
every 100°F.
C) Too thick by about 1.5% for
every 100°F
D) Too thick by about 2.0% for
every 100°F
E) Too thin by about 0.5% for
every 100°F
F) Too thin by about 1.0 % for
every 100°F
G) Too thin by about 1.5% for
every 100°F
H) Too thin by about 2.0 % for
every 100°F
What is the specified size of A

the lead letter "B" that is used
to determine back-scattered
radiation during a radiograph
examination?
A) 0.50" height and 1/16" thick.
B) 0.75" height and 1/16" thick
C) 0.50" height and 1/8" thick
D) 0.75" height and 1/8" thick

A magnetic particle D
examination is performed using
a black light. The minimum
allowed light intensity for the
black light is:
A) 50 foot-candles
B) 100 foot-candles
C) 500 micro-watt / cm2
D) 1000 micro-watt/cm2.
When using Section V to select C

an IQI, the chart's wall
thickness to is based on the :
A) minimum required thickness
B) nominal thickness
C) Nominal thickness plus
estimated weld cap height.
D) nominal thickness plus
actual weld cap height
(measurements are required)
During calibration, a DC D
electromagnetic yoke shall
have a lifting power of :
A) 10 lb.
B) 20 lb.
C) 30 lb.
D) 40 lb.

Magnetic yokes used in MT A

examinations should be
calibrated
A) Prior to use.
B) weekly
C) quarterly
D) yearly
When performing a visual B

exam, the light intensity on the
component being examined
must be at least:
A) 50 foot-candles
B) 100 foot-candles.
C) 200 watts
D) 400 watts
A pressure test is being D

conducted at 400 psig. When
selecting a pressure gauge, the
maximum allowed pressure
range on the gauge is:
A) 0-600 psig
B) 0-800 psig
C) 0-1200 psig
D) 0-1600 psig
Pressure gauges used for a B

leak test should be
recalibrated every:
A) month
B) Year.
C) 5 years
D) 10 years

A pressure test is being C

conducted at 600 psig. When
selecting a pressure gauge, the
preferred pressure range on
the gauge is:
A) 0-600 psig.
B) 0-900 psig.
C) 0-1200 psig.
D) 0-1800 psig.
E) 0-2400 psig
During eye examinations, A

examiner must be capable of
reading standard:
A) J-1 letters
B) J-2 letters
C) J-3 letters
D) J-4 letters
When possible, IQI's should be C

placed on:
A) the film side
B) the film
C) The source side.
D) a shim
Each electro-magnetic yoke A

should be calibrated:
A) After a repair.
B) monthly
C) quarterly
D) annually

An "F" on the radiograph D

indicates:
A) a location marker
B) backscatter radiation is
present
C) fast film speed
D) The IQI is placed on film
side.
When reviewing a radiograph D

that was made using a gamma
ray source, the maximum
allowed darkness at the IQI is:
A) 1.3
B) 1.8
C) 2.0
D) 4.0
When using a wire IQI, the IQI D

should be placed:
A) beside the weld with the
wires parallel to the weld
B) beside the weld with the
wires perpendicular to the
weld
C) on the weld with the wires
parallel to the weld
D) On the weld with the wires
perpendicular to the weld.

Radiography backscatter is C
defined as radiation that
scatters:
A) before reaching the weld
B) when striking the weld
C) Off objects behind the film
and bounces through the back
of the film.
D) off objects behind the film,
resulting in large areas needing
to be roped off.
A hole-type IQI: A
A) Can be placed on the weld
or near the weld.
B) should always be placed on
the weld
C) should always be placed
near the weld
D) should always be
manufactured to ASME SE-1079
When using a shim under the B

hole-type IQI, the shim should
be:
A) made of the same material
as the IQI
B) Made of material with a
density similar to the IQI.
C) the same thickness as the
IQI
D) the same width and length
as the IQI

When doing a UT scan for wall B

thickness, the maximum
scanning speed must be:
A) qualified
B) Stated in the procedure. C)
less than 6 inches per second
D) less than 10 inches per
second
An 8 NPS pipe weld is being C

RTed. The radiographer does
NOT have access to the inside
of the pipe. How many
exposures are required in
order to RT 100% of the weld?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
A 2 NPS pipe weld is being B

RTed. The radiographer does
NOT have access to the inside
of the pipe. How many
exposures are required in
order to RT 100% of the weld?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

What is an indication of A
backscatter on a radiograph?
A) A faint light "B"
B) a very light "B"
C) a faint dark "B"
D) either a faint light or dark "B"
Which hole in a hole-type IQI B

must be visible when
evaluating a weld quality
radiograph?
A) 1T
B) 2T
C) 3T
D) 4T
When performing radiography A

on a cylindrical component,
when is a film-side IQI used?
A) When there is no access to
the inside of the component.
B) when the weld cap exceeds
1/8"
C) Whenever the RT technician
finds it beneficial (it's an
optional placement location)
D) Whenever it can be used,
since it is the preferred
location for the IQI

How can the film density in a E

radiograph be determined?
A) only with a light meter
B) only with a densitometer
C) only with a step-wedge
comparison film
D) with either a light meter or a
densitometer
E) With either a step-wedge
comparison film or a
densitometer
A PT procedure must be D
qualified when the temperature
of the components is outside
the standard temperature
range of:
A) 0-100°F
B) 25-125°F.
C) 25-250°F
D) 40 - 125°F
E) 50 - 250°F
A MT examination is performed A
using a permanent magnet. The
strength of the magnet should
be checked?
A) Daily. T-762(a)
B) weekly
C) quarterly
D) annually

Visible light meters used in D

support of NDE examinations
should be calibrated:
A) daily
B) weekly
C) quarterly
D) Annually
When performing either a PT or C

MT examination in visible light
(not a black-light examination),
the light intensity in the area of
interest must be at least:
A) 25 foot-candles
B) 50 foot-candles
C) 100 foot-candles
D) 500 foot-candles
E) 1000 foot-candles
With special equipment, digital A

UT readings can be taken on
components at temperatures
up to a maximum of:
A) 1000°F
B) 1250°F
C) 1500°F
D) 1750°F
E) 1337°F

When reviewing a radiograph C

that was made using a gamma
ray source, the minimum
darkness allowed at the IQI is:
A) 1.3
B) 1.8
C) 2.0
D) 4.0
When evaluating a radiograph, A

the film density in the weld
should be within:
A) -15% to +30% of the IQI
B) -12.5% to + 50% of the IQI
C) + or -12.5% of the IQI
D) + or -15% of the IQI
E) + or - 30 % of the IQI
F) + or - 50% of the IQI
During a visual examination, C

the eye of the examiner must
be within what distance of the
component being examined?
A) 6"
B) 12"
C) 24"
D) 36"
Personnel performing visual C

examinations should have their
eyes tested every:
A) quarter
B) 6 months
C) Year
D) three years
When VT is performed, the B

inspectors eye should be at
angle not less than:
A) 15 degrees
B) 30 degrees
C) 45 degrees
D) 60 degrees
A WPS is a record pf the: D

A) welder qualification
B) field welds performed
C) weld procedure
qualification tests
D) "recipe" of the weld.
Describe the 3G test position. Vertical Groove Plate. Fig. QW-461.3

(Position, weld type &
component)
A welder's qualification expires, B

when the welder has:
A) Not welded using the
welding procedure within 6
months
B) Not welded using the
welding process within 6
months.
C) Not welded within 3 months
D) any welds that fail to meet
the acceptance standards of
the Primary Code

When qualifying a weld D

procedure, essential welding
variables must be recorded:
A) only on the PQR
B) only on the WPS
C) only on the WPQ
D) On both PQR and WPS.
When qualifying a weld B

procedure, non-essential
welding variables must be
recorded:
A) only on the PQR
B) Only on the WPS.
C) Only on the WPQ
D) On both the PQR and the
WPS
The welder must follow which C

variables on the WPS?
A) only the non-essential
variables
B) only the essential variables
C) Both the essential & non-
essential variables.
D) none of the variables. All
variables are optional for a
qualified welder

When discussing welding A

variables, the meaning of
"Non-essential" is that it is NOT
essential:
A) To requalify the WPS when
changing this variable on the
WPS.
B) to develop new test
specimens when changing this
variable on the PQR
C) for the welder to follow
D) to fill out these datafields on
the WPS
A welder CANNOT be qualified B

by RT when using the:
A) GMAW ( pulse-arc mode)
process.
B) GMAW (short-circuit mode)
process.
C) GTAW process
D) SMAW process
A welder is qualified by B
radiography of the first
production weld. What length
of weld must be
radiographed?
A) 3"
B) 6".
C) 12"
D) 24"
E) 36"

A PQR coupon using SMAW is C

1.25" thick. What is the
maximum thickness that is
qualified on the associated
WPS?
A) 1.25"
B) 2.00"
C) 2.50".
D) 8.00
Which of the following is an A

essential variable when
qualifying a SMAW weld
procedure?
A) P-number
B) root spacing
C) welding position
D) length of time of any PWHT

A welder who is ...

qualified for uphill
welding is found in the
field welding downhill.
The welder is using a
WPS for downhill
welding. What is an
appropriate response?
DISCUSSION
QUESTION! A welder is
welding outside of the
range of his WPQ
a) Have the welder start
welding uphill (100%
wrong - the existing
welds that were made
by a non-qualified
welder)
b) Reject the existing
weld (Correct answer
for National Exam! Best
answer with given data,
but what if the welder
made 100 such welds?)
c) have the welder
requalified going
downhill (possible real-
world response if the
welder had made many
welds)
d) Do nothing since
welding progression is
not an essential variable
(100% wrong)
- Primary Code - All
welds must be made
with a qualified welder!
And qualifications never

"go backwards" (to prior
welds made). See API
577 Annex B for some
options.
A welder is qualifying on the E

SMAW process and welding a
0.375" thick carbon steel
component. The welder may
be qualified only by:
A) bend tests from a test
coupon
B) bend tests or tension tests
from a test coupon
C) bend tests or RT of a test
coupon
D) bend tests or UT of a test
coupon
E) Bend tests or RT of a test
coupon, or RT of 1st production
weld. QW-300.1. NOTE: Can't
use UT since component is less
½" thick.
F) bend tests or RT/UT of a test
weld
G) tension tests or RT of a test
weld
H) tension tests or RT / UT of a
test coupon, or RT of 1st
production weld.

A qualified SMAW welder is C

found welding a 1" plate using a
SMAW weld procedure that
only allows a maximum plate
thickness of 0.750". what is an
appropriate response?
DISCUSSION QUESTION!
Welder is welding outside of
the range of the WPS
a) Have the welder start using
an appropriate procedure.
(100% wrong - the existing
welds that were made without
a procedure)
b) Reject the weld (Correct
answer for National Exam! Best
answer with given data, but
what if the welder made 100
such welds)
c) Requalify the WPS (possible
real-world response if the
welder had made many welds)
d) Do nothing since the welder
is a qualified welder. (100%
wrong)
- PRIMARY CODE - All welds
must be made with a qualified
procedure! And qualifications
never "go backwards" (to prior
welds made). See API 577
Annex B for some options.
Describe the 4F test position. Overhead Fillet Plate: Fig.QW-461.5

(Position, weld type &
component)
The WPS must: B

A) be signed by the owner of
the procedure
B) Reference the supporting
PQR.
C) be completed using the
same forms in ASME Section IX
D) be filled out by a welding
engineer
How many bend tests are C

needed to qualify a WPS?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4.
D) 6
During welder qualification, list Cracks, Lack of Fusion, Lack of Penetration. QW-
the three weld discontinuities 191.1.2.2(a)(1)
that are ALWAYS rejectable.

When qualifying a WPS, C

Supplementary Essential
variables should:
A) always be treated as
Essential variables
B) always be treated as Non-
essential variables
C) Be treated as Essential
variables if impact testing of
the weld is required. QG-
101&102
D) Be treated as Essential
variables if tension testing of
the weld is required.
E) be treated as Non-essential
variables if UT testing of the
weld is required
A welder successfully B
completed a 5G pipe coupon.
In order to be qualified for all
groove weld positions, this
welder must also successfully
complete a:
A) 1G pipe coupon
B) 2G pipe coupon.
C) 3 G pipe coupon
D) 4 G pipe coupon

When can UT NOT be used to D

qualify a welder?
A) UT can never be used to
qualify a welder
B) GMAW short-circuit transfer
mode
C) wall thickness of component
exceeds ½"
D) Wall thickness of
component is less than ½".
During the examination of a C

bend test, a tear is found in the
corner. Which of the following
is correct?
A) the bend test is rejectable.
B) the bend test is rejectable if
the tear exceeds 1/8"
C) The bend test is rejectable if
the tear is the result of a
welding problem, i.e.slag.
D) tears in corners are never
rejectable
A welding operator is qualified D

by UT of the first production
weld. What length of weld
must be examined by UT?
A) 6"
B) 12"
C) 24"
D) 36".
E) welding Operators cannot
be qualified by UT

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ASME SECTION V & IX Study Questions

A vessel shell weld is being C

The radiographer is going to B

ASME SECTION V & IX Study Questions

When must a shim be placed B

Densitometers that are used to D

A 6 NPS pipe is radiographed B

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When radiographing a flat A

When radiographing a 1" thick A

What ASTM wire-set IQI should C

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If the density of the IQI in a C

When using fluorescent D

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ASME SECTION V & IX Study Questions

When performing radiography, B

If the density of the IQI in a D

A 3/8" thick weld will be C

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Magnetic particle examination D

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During radiography, whenever B

When performing a liquid B

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After a dwell time for a D

When performing a magnetic A

Densitometers used for weld C

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When using a black light during C

When performing thickness D

A source-side wire-type IQI is B

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High temperature UT thickness B

What is the specified size of A

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When using Section V to select C

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Magnetic yokes used in MT A

When performing a visual B

A pressure test is being D

Pressure gauges used for a B

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A pressure test is being C

During eye examinations, A

When possible, IQI's should be C

Each electro-magnetic yoke A

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An "F" on the radiograph D

When reviewing a radiograph D

When using a wire IQI, the IQI D

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When using a shim under the B

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When doing a UT scan for wall B

An 8 NPS pipe weld is being C

A 2 NPS pipe weld is being B

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Which hole in a hole-type IQI B

When performing radiography A

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How can the film density in a E