GENERAL MULTI CHOICE-1

1. A code gives the acceptance standard for excess weld metal ‘h’ as h ≤
1mm +0. 1b. max. 5mm; where ‘b’ is the width of the weld cap. For which
of the following situations is the excess weld metal acceptable?
a. b = 15; h =3.0
b. b = 20; h =3.0
c. b = 28; h = 4.0
d. b = 40; h = 5.4
2. A fatigue fracture can be identified (from examination of the fracture
faces) by:
a. The presence of beach marks
b. The presence of plastic deformation
c. Being rough and torn
d. Being flat and rough

3. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation, produced during welding, may:

a. Make arc striking easier
b. Be used for weld testing
c. Increase the welding speed
d. Cause skin burns

4. A typical temperature for stress relieving carbon-manganese steel

weldments is:
a. 580-620°C
b. 5000-6200°C
c. 75-80°C
d. 1500-1800°C

5. A typical temperature for normalizing carbon-manganese steels:

a. Approximately 200°C
b. Approximately 600°C
c. Approximately 900°C
d. Approximately 1200°C

6. The typical included angle used for MMA welding of a 15MM thick steel
single V butt joint is most likely to be:
a. 35°
b. 120°
c. 70°
d. 90°
7 Which of the following alloying elements is used to improve the
toughness of steel?

a. Manganese b. Sulphur c. Carbon d. Chromium

8 A steel designated as ‘Z’ quality will have:

a. Through-thickness ductility values > 20%
b. Through-thickness ductility values < 20%
c. Been specially heat treated
d. Zirconium added to improve weld ability

9 A transverse tensile test peace from a weld joint will give the:
a. Tensile strength of the weld
b. Tensile strength of the joint
c. Stress/strain characteristics of the weld
d. Stress/strain characteristics of the joint

10 Which NDT method is associated with burmah Castrol strips?

a. Radiographic testing
b. Helium leak testing
c. Magnetic particle testing
d. Ultrasonic testing

11 The penetrating power of an X-ray set is expressed in:

a. Curies
b. KV
c. IQI values
d. The number after the isotope type

12 The directions of shrinkage in a welded joint are:

a. Transverse and diagonal
b. Transverse, short transverse and conical
c. Transverse, short transverse and longitudinal
d. Angular, diagonal and transgranular

13 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
14 Standard oxly-fuel gas cutting equipment can be applied to:
a. Aluminum alloys
b. Carbon steels
c. Austenitic stainless steels
d. Copper

15 Weldments in carbon-manganese steels, made by low heat input welding

may show
a. greater ductility
 b. higher distortion
c. higher dilution
d. higher hardness

16 Using a stabilized stainless steel will reduce the risk of:

a. Excessive distortion
b. Weld decay
c. Formation of iron-sulphides
d. Sour service cracking

17 In the MAG welding process which gas type gives good penetration but an
unstable arc high levels of spatter?
a. Pure carbon dioxide
b. Pure argon
c. Argon +5-20% carbon dioxide
d. Argon +1-2% oxygen or carbon dioxide

18 A MMA electrode which is classified as an E7024 (according to AWS) is a:

a. basic type
b. Cellulosic type
c. Rutile type
d. Thick coated iron powder

19 Which type of submerged arc flux can be described as sharp?

a. Agglomerated
b. Fused
c. Basic
d. Neutral

20 . An electrode is classified to BS EN ISO 2560as E35 3 B. what does 35

signify?
A) 350N/mm² yield strength
B) 35 joules @ +30°C
C) 35 N/mm² tensile strength
D) 35ksi tensile strength

21 .A large diameter pipe with a thickness of 10mm is to be used for a cross-

country pipeline. Which electrode type could be used to combine high
welding speed and deep penetration?
a. Basic-covered
b. Cellulosic covered
c. Rutile covered
d. Iron powder loaded

22 Burn through may occur because the:

 a. Current is too high
b. Root gap is too high
c. Travel speed is too fast
d. Current is to low

23 Which of the following imperfection types is NOT usually associated with

TIG welding?
a. Lack of root fusion
b. Tungsten inclusions
c. Cater pipe
d. Spatters

24 .What is the abbreviation for a welding procedure specified that has being
written for the purpose of qualifying a welding procedure Test weld?
a. WPS
b. PWPS
c. sWPS
d. pWPT

25 which polarity is normally used for GTAW welding of aluminum?

a. AC
b. DC electrode negative
c. DC electrode positive
d. It would make little difference which was used

26 .When MIG/MAG welding, wire feed speed is proportional to:

a. Travel speed
b. Welding current
c. Arc length
d. Inductance

27 .The output characteristics of a typical MAG set is:

a. Constant voltage
b. Constant current
c. Dropping
d. Raising

28 .Which of the following Is NOT a fusion welding process?

a. Friction welding
b. Gas tungsten welding
c. Resistance welding
d. Laser welding

29 .Which of the following standards is concerned with welder approval?

a. BS EN ISO 2560
b. BS EN 15614
c. BS EN ISO 22553
 d. BS EN 287

30 .A drawing with symbols to BS EN 22553 will show a 5mm leg filet by

which of the following
a.a5 b. t5 c. z5 d. 5z