API 510 : questions API 577 -02-

01. The A-number grouping in ASME Section IX, Table QW-442 is based on the:

A) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal and the base metal
B) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal
C) Tensile strength of filler metal and base metal
D) Chemical composition of the base metal

02. Welder performance qualification expires if a welding process is not used during a:

A) 3-month period
B) Six-month period
C) Nine-month period
D) Twelve-month period

03. Undercut (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):

A) Proper heat input & proper welding technique

B) Reduce travel speed and control arc length
C) Proper heat input & proper joint design
D) Reduce travel speed
04. Magnetic particle examination is effective in:
A) Locating surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials
B) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials
C) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic and paramagnetic materials
D) None of these are correct

05. For added sensitivity, which of the following PT techniques may be used to detect fine linear type
indications?
A) Fluorescent penetrant (Used in exams in darkened areas with filtered black light)
B) Color Contrast Solvent Removable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
C) Color Contrast Post emulsifiable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
D) Color Contrast Water washable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)

06.   Deposited weld metal on the face of a weld preparation or surface that will be part of a welded joint is
referred to as:

A) Cladding
B) Weld build-up
C) Buttering
D) Fusion line
07. Supplemental Essential variables must be addressed on the WPS when

A)  multiple welding processes will be used.

B)  impact testing is required or specified.

C) welder requires further instruction.

D) base metal is greater than 0.5 inches (12.7mm).

08. Inspection tasks typically associated with hot tapping or welding on in-service equipment should include

A) ferrite testing
B) hardness testing
C) positive metal identification (PMI)
D) verification of process flammability

09. In typical refinery service, PWHT of 2.25 Cr – 1 Mo steel is generally required if hardness values in base
metal and HAZ is

A) Higher than 241 Brinell

B) Lower than 241 Brinell
C) Higher than 225 Brinell
D) Lower than 225 Brinell

10. The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces.

A) 5-20%
B) Arc blow
C) castings
D) toughness