1. The purpose of the WPS ASME SECTION IX PRACTICE QUESTIONS ALLQUESTIONS ARE CLOSED BOOK \d POR is to determine that A the welder is qualified B the base metals are strong enough C. the weldment has the desired properties D. the skil of the welder The WPS lists: ‘A. nonessential variables B. essential voriables C. ranges for 1 & 2 above 0. allof the above ‘The PQR must ist. ~_ A essential variables B. qualification test & examination resuits CC. supplementary essential variables (when notch toughness is required) , D. all of the above What is the earliest Exition of Section IX recognized by the current edition? A 1988 8 1982 C1987 DB. 1962 . New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the Ezition and Addenda of Section IX A962 B. current C1988 D. 1995 Each shall conduct the tests required by Section IX to qualify the WPS's used during the construction, alteration, or repair. ‘A. Welder or welding operator 8, Manufacturer or contractor ©. inspector D. Allof the above ‘The records of procedure, welder and welding operator qualification must be avalible to the A Manufacturer 8. Welder CC. Autnonzed Inspector . Foreman A welder quaittying win 2 groove weld in in 2G pesition is qualified to weld groove welds, In plate and pipe over 24°O D. in at least ? f A. Vertical 8. Flat & horizontal C. Fiat & overhead D. Horizontal88, What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the welder to requalify in thet process? ‘A. 3 months B. 6 months ¢ $months D. 12 months E. As stated by the Al 89, Noteh-toughness requirements are mandatory A. For heat treated metals B. For quenched anc tempered metals C. For hardened and tempered metals, . For annealed and tempered metals E. When specified as required by the referencing Code section G 90. A welder qualified for SMAW using an E7518 electrode is also qualified to weld with: A. E7018 & B. E6011 = Cc. E6010 > D. E7024 ' &. Allof the above 91. Macro examination of an etched filet weld section for peniormance qualification is acceptable it the examination shows: ‘A. Complete fusion and freedom from cracks, excepting near indications not exceeding 1/32 inch at the root. B. Concavity or convexily no greater than 1/16 inch - C. Net more than 1/8 inch difference in leg lengths D. Allof the above Both B and C above 92. Each manufacturer or contractor is responsible for the welding or brazing done by his organization, Whenever these words are used in Section IX, they shall inckude: A. Designer or architect, B. Designer or installer C. Architect or installer D. Installer or assembler E. Assembler or designer G3) For P11 materials. weld grooves for inicknesses, shal be prepared by thermal processes, when such processes are © be empicyed dung fabrication A. Less than 5/8 inch 8 $/8inch ©. 1 Inch D. 1-1/4 inches E. None of ne above 94) A stud weleing procedure must te requalifiec if tnere is a deviation of plus or minus, ~" seconds in the are timing. A ot 8 05 C16 D. 140 & 120 25. A change in a non-essential variable requires re-cerification of the POR.10. 13, 14. 16. ‘Awelcer qualifying wit plate filet welds in the SF ard 4F positions is qualified to weld groove welds in plate in the positions. A Flat only B Flat and horizontal CC. Flat and vertical DB. None of the above A. welder qualifying by making 2 groave weld cn pipe with an 0.0. of 3/4” in tne SGiposition is qualified to weld groove welds in: A. 1/2" O.D, Pipe in the overhead position B. 6" O.D. Pipe in the vertical position C. 314" 0D. pipe in the horizontal position D. None of the above In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a welder to make: A. Stud welds B. Overhand welds C. Filet welds D.Allof the above (Charpy V-noteh tests are performed to determine a weldment’s, : A. Tensie strength 8, Ductity C. Noteh toughness , D. Allof above ‘welder making a groove wald using the SAVY process on P1 materials may be qualified using radiography. A True 6. False When a tensile specimen breaks in the base metal outside of the weld or fusion line, the strength recorded may be at mcst ___ below the specified iensile and be accepted. A3.5% 8.5% C5 0. Allof the above Guidod-bend specimens shall have no open dafacts in the weld or nest effectad zone exceeding ‘measured in any direction on the convex surface of the specimen alter Bending, aaNet 8 9/32" C18" D. None of the above When using radiographs to qualily weiders, the acceptance standards used are fcund in A. ASME Section V 3. ASME Section IX C. ASME Section Vill D. The referencing coce17. 18. 19, 20, 24 2, 23, AWS must describe: A. Essential variables B. Nonessential variables C. Supplementary essential variables when required for notch toughness © Allof the above APQR must describe A. Nonessential variables 8. Essential variables . Results of Welder Qualifcation tests D. Project descnption & NOE methods The must certify he POR as accurate, A. Inspector . Manufacturer or contractor C. Welder D.Allof the above For the SMAW process. is an essential variable for the WPS A. Groove design B. Post Weld Heat Treatment . Root spacing ©. Method of cleaning For the SAW process san essential variable for the WES. A. Supplemental powdered filer metal (if used) 8, Filler metal diameter C. Preheat maintenance 1. Addition or deletion of psening ‘The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welder's A. Knowledge of walding requirements B. Abilty to deposit sound weld metal . mechanical ablity to operate equipment D. General attitude toward welding inspectors ‘The record of a welders performance test is called 2 A.POR 8. WOR C.WPS 0. wea Ita welder qualified with the SMAW process on Jan. 1, 1886 and last welded with SMAW on March 18, 1894, would he stil be quailfied on Cctober 7. 19847 A.weldar qualifying with a groove weld welded ‘rom both sides is qualified to weld A. Without backing With ali pase matals C. With backing only ©. With 21 backing ony‘A Must use the same method 8. May use any method C. Are not allowed D. Require Inspector approval 27. Welder perférmance quaification records must describe all the vanabies spectied, A. Essential & nonessential 8. Nonessential C. Essential D. Brazing 28. Awelder depositing 1/2" of weld metal with the SMAW process is qualified to deposit up to of weld metal, Ag B. Max to be welded 29. “P" numbers are used to designate groups of Electrodes Fixx Base metals Joints. oom» 30. A welder quailying by welding P-No. 21 to P-No. 21 is qualified to weld A Pet = Pet] to Pat = Patt 5 Pa=PS - + © P.21-P.25t0 P.21-P-25 D. P21 to P21 only 31, Welding electrodes are grouped in Section IX by A. AWS class B. ASME specification C.SFA D."E" number 32. Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated using AP" number B. Welder 0. C."A" number D. page rumber 33. For welder qualification with the SMAW process is an essential variabia. A. Base metal thickness E. Peening C. P-number D. Electrode diameter 34. Each welder must be assigned a(n) A. P number B. Unique identifier CC. Hood & gloves35, a7, 38. 39. 40, May a weaider. qualfiec in te 2G/nosttion on 1/4"inch thick pate, wald a “jnch outsce diameter ioe, va.ncn tek in ne arzontl postion wiindu: requaiicaton? A Yes 5 No C. Not encugh information provided D. Yes, provided pipe is carton steel, P#t What is the basic cifference between gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten are welding processes? + A. How they are produced ~ B. The SFA specification of the filer metal C. The F# ofthe filer metal ©. GTAW is run with cas; gas is optional with GMAW Awelder hes been tested in the €-G position, using an £-7018 F- electrode, on 3':sch 180 (.718" nom) SA 1058 pipe. Is this welder qualified to weld a 2" 300# ANSI schedule €0 bore flange = toa 2" schedule 80 SA 106 6 nozzle neck? A Yes B. No C. Not enough information provided ©. Yes, provided a backing strip is provided In the 2° weld. May a welder who Is qualified using 2 doubie-groove weld, make a single V-groove wad without backing? A. Yes 8. No CC. Not enough information provided D. Yes, because backing is not an essential variable for a welder May 2 GTAW welder be qualifed by radiography, in lieu of bend tasts? The test coupon wi P.22 matorial and the production welds will be 2-22 also. A. Yes B. No C. Not enough information provided D. Yes, provided the P-22 is welded with F-22 fillers Who is responsible for qualification of welding crocedures, welders and welding operators? A. The inspector 8. The Al. ©. The Shop Foreman . The Manufacturer of Contracior A welding electrode has the marking E-6010. The “1” marking indicates: 3t position only Horizontal position only All positions: Only gooe for heat treated welds vom» J2y 3 FCAW welder qualified using UT. be usec to weld in production? A, Yes, welder can be used B. No welder cannot be used C: Yes, if welder is using GMAW (Shor Arc) Yes, it wederis quaified with Dacking ‘440. Miwelder may deviate from the parameters specified in a WPS if they are a_ nonessential variable (Tre or False) 44. A repair organization has 2 WPS which stetes it is qualified for P-8 to P-8 material welded with either £308, £308L. £309, £316, electrodes (SMAVV process). ‘The PGR, supporting ins WPS, states the weld test ccuporss were Sa-240 Type 304L matenal, welded wiin €308 electoces. Is the WPS properly quaiffed for ine base material istad? A. Yes B No ©. Net enough infomation given ©. Yea, if property heat treated 48. What positions are necessary to qualify a welder for all position pipe welding? A 3Gand4¢ B. 2G and 5G ©. 8Gand 1G D. 4G and 5 48. What ASME Code Section has welding electrode storage requirements? A. ASMEIX 5. ASME VII C. ASME 831.1 D. ASMEN Parc 47. What are ihe number of transvarse guided bend tests required for Performance Qualification in a 8G position? pom» 48, May a GMAW, shor circuit ransfar, welding procedure be qualified using realime ultasoniss? A Yes : B No ©. Not encugh information given D. Yes, proviced bend tests are done 49. Three arc welding processes are: A BMAW. SMAW, EFGAW B. FCAW, SAW. ESW. C. SMAW, GTAW, PAW: D PTAW, SLAW, PEAW. 50. You 2re raviewing 2 WPO (QW-484) for a weer testing In tne 8-G position: on S4-53 grade B pipe '$-0,000 psi]. The te results indicate the fel wing Tensile developed 51,000 psi, broke in the wae Tensile developed 56,900 asi, broke in base metal Transverse root bend satistactory Transverse face bend satisfactoryWill these test qualify ne welder? Yes No . Not enough information given Tension test is acceptable but #1 is unacceptable gomPr 51. Is a welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section Ix stil applicable? A Yes . No, must be requalfied C. Is only applicable for 1965 pressure vessels D. Cannot be used for new construction - repairs only 52. A nonessential variable must be documented on: A. The WPO =. 8. The POR C. The WPS D. Allof the above 53. What are the various positions in which a welder may qualify for plate groove welds? AMG B 3G c 4c D. Allofthe above 54,_.A welder was qualified with @ P-1 test coupon using “MAW E7018 electrodes. May the welder ‘welt P-4 material using E807 electrodes with backing n production? (Assume the P-4 procedure © . using £8028 electrodes has been qualified.) A Yes B No C. Not enough information provided D. None of the atove 55. What are the primary classifications of guided-bend tests permitted by the Code? ‘A. Side end Transverse B. Face and Root C. Transverse and Longitudinal D. Side and Face 56. A wel Jer qualified by welding in the SG position is qualified for what position on plate? ‘A F.HLOH BL FLV.OH C. V, OH. SP ©. HV, OH A 5 c. £9028 D. Alllof the above58. Applicable essential varztles must be documented on which of the felloaing? ‘A. The WPS 8 ThePaR ©, The WrQ D. Allofthe above 59. +In performance quaiffcation of ripe welds to ASME Section IX. which positions require more than two guided bend soecimens for qualification? A. 8Gand 8G 8. 2G and 4F C. 4G and 5G 4. None of the above 60. Name two defects that would cause visual rejection of a welder's test pipe or plate? A. Poresity, underfil B. Lack of penetrationsfusion C. Slag, ovariap D. Any of the above 61. A variable that, when changed will cause a change in the mechenical properties of the weldment is called a: A. Essential variable B. Non-essential variable C. Supplementary essentel variable D. Allof the above 62. The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld joints is a: A. Noten Toughness Test 8. Tension Test C. Filet Weld Test 0. Guided-Bend Test 63. The procedure qualification test is usad to determine: A. The skill of the welder B. That the proposed production weldment is capable cf having the required properties C. The corrosion -resisiance of the proposed weldment 1. None of the above 84, A change in a supplementary essential variable requires requalifcation, when notch- toughness: is a consideration. True or False (circle one) ts, the weld and the HAZ must not re ‘When using Macro-examination of filet when magnified at: 8x 2x 10 No magnification is required - visual! examination is required, only coun63, 70. nm 73 74, 75, A non-essential variable may be chenged without re-qualification because: ‘A, Nobody cares about non-essential variables: 5. The welder is allowed io change veriables at his discretion GC. Non-essentia! variables do net affect the mechanical or notch-toughness properties 1D. Non-essential variables cant be changed without re-cualification ‘The gata recorded on 2 PGR (ncn-editorial) may be changed provided A. The Al approves B. The test data cn a POR is a record of what occurred and should never be chang! Oniy esitenal information can De changed on a POR. C. The API 510 inspector approves: ©. The date of the WPS is cnanged A.WPS must cnly address essential and, if applicable, supplementary essential varables. True or False (circle one) Tension tests may be used in lou of bend tasts to qualify welders or welding oparators, True or False (circle one) A groove weld bend test reveels a linear indication on the face of the bend surface that measures exactly 1/8" long, No other indications are seen. Oces this coupon pass cr fai? a > fae 5B Fal Unless notch-toughness Is a consideration, a qualification in any position qualifies 2 welding procedure for all positions True or False (circle ona) ‘The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a welder has the skill necessary to make sound production welds. Tre or False [circleone) Welders can be quelified by radiograph when using P 6X materials? True or False [circle one) Itis permissible to sub-contract welding of coucons as well as cther werk to prepare coupons, True Or False (circle one) Variable QW 402.4 for SMAW procedure qualification is a variable A. Essential B. Non-essential C.. Suppiemental essential D. None of the above Variable QW 404.24 for SAW procedure quailicaton is an variable A. Essential B. Non-essential C. Supplements! essential ©. None of the above Each manufacturer must cartty the POR (by signature) indicating that the information given is tue and correct.78. Welder variatle QW- 405.1 (for welders qualifying with the SMAW process) is @ variable. A. Esseniial B. Non-essential C. Supplemental essertial D. None ot fhe above The purpese of a WPS and POR is to determine if 3 proposed weldment to be used in construction is capable of providing the required properties for the intended application. True or False (circle one) 80. A qualification in @ 4G positon quali True or False (circle one) @ welder for all groove weld positions. 81. AWPS must address all applicable non-essential variables. True or False (citce one) 82. Groove weld coupons shal be tested by macro-exemination when quaifying a welding procedure True or False (circe one) 82 welding procedure must be qualified with impact tests only when required by the applicable ‘construction code, such as ASME Vill Div. 4 True or False (circle one] 84, A welder qualified to weld in the 2G pesition on pipe would have to be qualified in which of the additional positions to qualify for al positen groove welding on pipe? A 1G B. 2G c. 5G 0. 6G E Allof the above 65. The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without requalifcation of a GMAW groove weld procedure is: SorF 00°F 25 a50°F None of the above moom> 6. Awelder is qualified to weld all thicknesses of material when: ‘A, The test is any thicknass above 3/8 inch . The test thickness was % inch é C, The teet thickness was 3/4 inch or over D. The test pipe wal thickness was 5/8 inch and nominal pipe size was over E. None of the above inches 67. What is the maximum defect permitted on the convex surlace of a welder qualification bent test Rer bending , exceat for corner cracks and corrosicn resistant weld cveriay? A. td inch 8. 1/8 inch C. 1/6 inch D. 3/6 inchgoows0000 BER BePosiee soe neneeseESeReus'Saasaace PODHOH>HVOCOPOH>O00O00000F0OH0m> aaB0B00>000 31 A 00 54.4 55.C 56.8 57.0 58°D ie 58. A bo- B ic 8 c B 8 E E D 5 A D Fal c 5 A