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API 577 Questions
API 577 Questions
1. The ability of a metal to absorb toughness 5. Corrective action for a non- the nature of the non-
energy and deform plastically before conformance will depend upon? conformance and its
fracturing, is known as; impact on the
- the nature of the non- properties of the
- ductility conformance and its impact on the weldment
- plasticity properties of the weldment
- yield strength - size of discontinuity causing the
- toughness non-conformance
- potential consequence of the non-
2. All of the following are advantages deposition rates are
conformance
of the SMAW welding process, higher than GMAW
- probability of the non-
except: process
conformance causing weld to fail
- Equipment is relatively simple, 6. During the calibration of the UT within 25 deg F of the
inexpensive, and portable instrument prior to performing UT on part to be examined
- Process is suitable for most of the a hot material, the calibration block
commonly used metals and alloys should be at what temperature?
- deposition rates are higher than
GMAW process - Ambient Temperature
- Process can be used in areas of - no less than 70 deg F
limited access - above 32 deg F
- within 25 deg F of the part to be
3. All of the following statements about Radiography can be
examined
a welder performance qualification is used to qualify a
not correct? welder, regardless 7. During UT examination of a weld, Each pass should
of the welding how much overlap is required from overlap the previous
- Welder performance qualification process one pass to the next pass of the pass by 10% of the
establishes the welder's ability to transducer? dimension of the
deposit sound weld metal transducer
- Radiography can be used to qualify - 1/4 inch
a welder, regardless of the welding - Each pass should overlap the
process previous pass by 10% of the
- Welder can be qualified by dimension of the transducer
radiographing the test coupon or - 1/2 inch
production weld - No overlap is required
- ...
8. Eddy Current testing can be used to; All of the above
4. A calibration block that is used to All of the above
calibrate an UT instrument should; - Sort Materials
- Determine coating thickness
- be a from a piece of material of the - Locate surface discontinuities
same diameter, thickness, composition - All of the above
and heat treatment as the part to be
9. Electrodes and welding rods are F numbers
examined and same heat
assigned ________________ to reduce the
- have the same surface finish as the
number of welding procedures and
part to be examined
performance qualifications.
- have known reflectors
- All of the above
- A numbers
- P numbers
- S numbers
- F numbers
10. Electrodes or fluxes that have discarded and not 15. Hot tap and in-service Low hydrogen consumables
become wet should be; used for any welding operations should be
welding performed with only....
- discarded and not used for any
welding - High hydrogen consumables
- heated in electrical ovens for 2 - No hydrogen consumables
hours at 250 deg F (121 deg C) - Low hydrogen consumables
- used only after thorough drying for - Low chloride consumables
controlled times and temperatures
16. How close should the hole As close as possible
- used only for applications where
type IQI for a radiograph be without interfering with the
moisture in the flux is not a factor
placed to a weld? image of the weld
11. An ellipse type radiographic <= 3 1/2" OD
exposure technique can be used for - Within a 1/4"
what pipe diameters? - As close as possible without
interfering with the image of
- >= 2 7/8" OD the weld
- >= 2" OD - Within a 1/8"
- >= 3 1/2" OD - Within a 1/16"
- <= 3 1/2" OD
17. How does ASME Section IX ASME B31.3 allows a
12. The external surface of a weld is WFMT technique and ASME B31.3 differ, with manufacturer to use another
suspected of suffering fatigue with the yolk placed respect to qualification of manufacturer's welding
cracking. What MT technique should perpendicular to the welding procedures? procedures and ASME
be used? weld Section IX doesn't
- ASME Section IX allows
- Dry particle technique with the welding procedures to be
yolk placed parallel to the weld qualified by others
- WFMT technique with the yolk - ASME B31.3 allows welding
placed perpendicular to the weld procedures to be qualified by
- WFMT technique with the yolk others
placed parallel to the weld - ASME Section IX requires
- WFMT technique with the yolk each manufacturer to develop
placed parallel and perpendicular to welding procedures
the weld - ASME B31.3 allows a
manufacturer to use another
13. Globular transfer is a mode of what GMAW
manufacturer's welding
type of welding process?
procedures and ASME
Section IX doesn't
- FCAW
- GMAW 18. How is a densitometer Using a step tablet or a step
- SMAW calibrated wedge calibration film with
- GTAW a calibration that is
- Using a film strip traceable to a national
14. The grain size of a casting can be Either A or C
- A step tablet with a standard
kept small by;
calibration that is traceable to
a national standard
- Maximizing the rate of cooling
- A step wedge calibration
- Slowly cooling the casting
film with a calibration that is
- Minimizing heat input
traceable to a national
- Either A or C
standard
- Using a step tablet or a step
wedge calibration film with a
calibration that is traceable to
a national standard
19. How is shielding of the weld pool By 24. A magnetic particle examination was Laminations
accomplished when welding with SMAW decomposition performed on a Sch 160 A106B NPS 6 closure
process? of the weld. Which of the following discontinuities
electrode would be detected?
- Purge Gas covering
- Shielding Gas - Internal undercut
- By decomposition of the electrode - Burn-Through area
covering - Laminations
- By blanket of granular flux - ...
20. How often should the UT instrument be Prior to 25. Metals that have high electrical conductivity, high
calibrated? performing the have ______________ thermal conductivity.
examination
- Every 6 months and after - low
- Every 90 days completion of - lower
- Prior to performing the examination and an examination - high
after completion of an examination - None of the above
- At the beginning of each shift or after
26. Metals that have low thermal conductivity less
shutting down the instrument for more
require ____________________ heat to melt.
than 1 hour
21. Improper heat treatment will most likely High residual - less
result in; stress - more
- significantly more
- Low residual stress - None of the above
- Lack of penetration
27. NDE personnel are to be Certified in ASNT SNT-
- High residual stress
accordance with? TC-1A or
- Weld shrinkage
ANSL/ASNT
22. In a certain arc welding process that uses GTAW - ANSI CP-189 CP-189
an arc between a tungsten electrode and - ASME Section V
the weld pool, and shielding is obtained - ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ASME/ASNT CP-189
from a gas mixture. Both pressure and - ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ANSL/ASNT CP-189
filler metal may or may not be used. This
28. Per ASME Section IX, which of the following Non-
process is called:
does not need to be recorded on the PQR? Essential
variables
- FCAW
- Essential variables
- GMAW
- Non-Essential variables
- GTAW
- Coupon test results
- ...
- Manufacturer's certification (signature), that
23. An inspector must be capable of reading Standard j-1 verifies accuracy of the WPS
____________________ letters to be qualified to letters on
29. Personnel "shall" have a annual vision test to j-1, ...
perform visual inspections? jaeger chart
assure natural or corrective near distance
for near-vision
acuity. They must be able to read the _______
- Standard j-1 letters on jaeger chart for
letters on the standard ____________ or
far-vision
equivalent near vision test.
- Standard j-1 letters on jaeger chart for
near-vision
- j-1, Yager test
- Standard j-1 letters on yaeger chart for
- l-1, jaeger test
near vision
- H-1, jaeger test
- Standard j-1 letters on jaeger chart for
- j-1, ...
far-vision
30. Personnel "shall" have a vision test Annually 36. To minimize burn through, the first weld 1/4 in.,3/32 in.
performed..... pass to equipment or piping less than or smaller.
________________ thick should be made with
- Every 6 months ________________________ diameter welding
- Every 90 days electrode to limit heat input.
- Annually
- Bi-annually - 1/2 in.,3/16 in. or smaller.
- 1/4 in.,3/32 in. or smaller.
31. A qualified welding procedure WPS and PQR
- 1/4 in., 3/16 in or smaller.
includes;
- ...
- WPS 37. Visual inspection of a piping weld requires 100 foot
- WPQ a minimum light intensity of; candles
- PQR
- WPS and PQR - 1000 μW/cm2
- 100 foot candles
32. RT can be used to detect? Volumetric
- 1000 foot candles
Indications
- 100 μW/cm2
- Non-volumetric indications
- Overlap 38. A welder's qualification expires if; the welder
- Laminations hasn't welded
- Volumetric Indications - the welder has not welded in the last 3 using the
months process for
33. Side-wall lack of fusion is caused by GMAW-S and UT
- the welder has not used the procedure longer than 6
_____________ welding process and can
within the last 5 months months
be detected by _____________ ?
- the welder hasn't welded using the
process for longer than 6 months
- GTAW and RT
- if more than 3 welds consecutive welds
- FCAW and UT
are rejected
- GMAW-S and UT
- All of the above 39. Welders who qualify with one filler metal F number
are qualified to weld with all filler metals
34. Tasks that a welding inspector should task prior to
having the same:
perform; welding, during
welding and upon
- A number
- task prior to welding, during completion of
- F number
welding and upon completion of welding
- P number
welding
- S number
- QC and QA activities
- review of welding procedures and 40. Welding is most similar to; a casting
welder qualifications
- Approve repair procedures - a forging
- a casting
35. That is the maximum electrode size 3/32"
- a extrusion
that should be used when welding a
- heat treatment
root pass for a 24" pipe that is less
than 1/4" thick? 41. Welds are ________________ dense than less
wrought steel?
- 3/16"
- 3/32" - less
- 5/32" - more
- 1/8" - significantly more
- None of the above
42. What advantage does FCAW More tolerant of stronger air 46. What can be used to measure and Densitometer or
have over GMAW? currents estimate the density of a radiographic Step wedge
film? calibration film
- Backing material is not
required - A Densitometer
- Equipment less complex - Radiographs with a density range
and more potable from 1.8 to 4.0 as verified by a
- More tolerant of stronger calibrated densitometer
air currents - Step wedge calibration film
- Slag removal is not required - Densitometer or Step wedge
between weld passes calibration film
43. What advantage does SAW Higher deposition rates 47. What does the first 2 "XX's" in the Minimum tensile
have over all other arc electrode designation EXXX8 strength of the
welding processes? designate? deposited weld
metal
- Higher deposition rates - Yield strength of deposited weld
- Slag removal is not required metal
between passes - Minimum tensile strength of the
- Less tolerant of strong air deposited weld metal
currents - Welding position in which the
- Lower shielding gas rates electrode is capable of welding
- Type f coating and current
44. What are the primary Burn-through and/or
concerns with welding on cracking 48. What does the first two digits for a tensile strength of
piping while it is in service? SMAW electrode represent? the electrode