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
become wet should be;
- discarded and not used for any
welding
- heated in electrical ovens for 2
hours at 250 deg F (121 deg C)
- used only after thorough drying for
controlled times and temperatures
- used only for applications where
moisture in the flux is not a factor
11. An ellipse type radiographic
exposure technique can be used for
what pipe diameters?
- >= 2 7/8" OD
- >= 2" OD
- >= 3 1/2" OD
- <= 3 1/2" OD
12. The external surface of a weld is
suspected of suffering fatigue
cracking. What MT technique should
be used?
- Dry particle technique with the
yolk placed parallel to the weld
- WFMT technique with the yolk
placed perpendicular to the weld
- WFMT technique with the yolk
placed parallel to the weld
- WFMT technique with the yolk
placed parallel and perpendicular to
the weld
13. Globular transfer is a mode of what
type of welding process?
- FCAW
- GMAW
- SMAW
- GTAW
14. The grain size of a casting can be
kept small by;
- Maximizing the rate of cooling
- Slowly cooling the casting
- Minimizing heat input
- Either A or C
discarded and not 15. Hot tap and in-service Low hydrogen consumables
used for any welding operations should be
welding performed with only....
- High hydrogen consumables
- No hydrogen consumables
- Low hydrogen consumables
- Low chloride consumables
16. How close should the hole As close as possible
type IQI for a radiograph be without interfering with the
placed to a weld? image of the weld
<= 3 1/2" OD
- Within a 1/4"
- As close as possible without
interfering with the image of
the weld
- Within a 1/8"
- Within a 1/16"
17. How does ASME Section IX ASME B31.3 allows a
WFMT technique and ASME B31.3 differ, with manufacturer to use another
with the yolk placed respect to qualification of manufacturer's welding
perpendicular to the welding procedures? procedures and ASME
weld Section IX doesn't
- ASME Section IX allows
welding procedures to be
qualified by others
- ASME B31.3 allows welding
procedures to be qualified by
others
- ASME Section IX requires
each manufacturer to develop
welding procedures
- ASME B31.3 allows a
manufacturer to use another
GMAW
manufacturer's welding
procedures and ASME
Section IX doesn't
18. How is a densitometer Using a step tablet or a step
calibrated wedge calibration film with
a calibration that is
- Using a film strip traceable to a national
Either A or C
- A step tablet with a standard
calibration that is traceable to
a national standard
- A step wedge calibration
film with a calibration that is
traceable to a national
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
have over GMAW?
- Backing material is not
required
- Equipment less complex
and more potable
- More tolerant of stronger
air currents
- Slag removal is not required
between weld passes
43. What advantage does SAW
have over all other arc
welding processes?
- Higher deposition rates
- Slag removal is not required
between passes
- Less tolerant of strong air
currents
- Lower shielding gas rates
44. What are the primary
concerns with welding on
piping while it is in service?
- Burn through area
- Cracking
- Incomplete fusion
- Burn-through and/or
cracking
45. What are two ways shielding
can be accomplished with the
FCAW process?
- By decomposition of the
coating on the electrode
- From gas that evolves from
the flux contained in the
electrode
- Externally supplied gas
- Externally supplied gas and
from gas that evolves from
the flux contained in the
electrode
More tolerant of stronger air
currents
Higher deposition rates
Burn-through and/or
cracking
Externally supplied gas and
from gas that evolves from
the flux contained in the
electrode
46. What can be used to measure and Densitometer or
estimate the density of a radiographic Step wedge
film? calibration film
- A Densitometer
- Radiographs with a density range
from 1.8 to 4.0 as verified by a
calibrated densitometer
- Step wedge calibration film
- Densitometer or Step wedge
calibration film
47. What does the first 2 "XX's" in the Minimum tensile
electrode designation EXXX8 strength of the
designate? deposited weld
metal
- Yield strength of deposited weld
metal
- Minimum tensile strength of the
deposited weld metal
- Welding position in which the
electrode is capable of welding
- Type f coating and current
48. What does the first two digits for a tensile strength of
SMAW electrode represent? the electrode
- welding positions an electrode can
be used
- tensile strength of the electrode
- yield strength of the electrode
- flux characteristics of the electrode
49. What does the "S" in GMAW-S stand Short Circuiting
for? mode
- Shielded Gas mode
- Spray Transfer Mode
- Short Circuiting mode
- Solid wire
50. What does the "S" mean in the Solid wire
electrode identification system for
GMAW and GTAW welding processes?
- Sulfur
- Solid wire
- Solid Flux
- Strength
51. What does the "XX" mean in the electrode Strength 56. What is determined by a Soundness and Ductility
identification system for GMAW or GTAW bend test?
welding processes?
- Toughness
- Strength - Ultimate Strength
- Electrode wire - Soundness and Ductility
- Chemical Composition - Hardness
- Solid wire
57. What is determined by an Toughness
52. What exposure technique(s) does the ... impact test (notch toughness
following represent?<br>A. Gamma-ray test ) ?
source on OD of 6 NPS pipe and film on OD
of pipe directly across from the source.<br>B. - Toughness
Gamma-ray source at the center of the ID of - Ultimate Strength
a 8 NPS pipe and film is wrapped around the - Soundness and Ductility
OD of the pipe. - Hardness
58. What is determined by a Ultimate Strength
- Double-wall viewing
tension test?
- Double-wall exposure
- ...
- Toughness
- ...
- Ultimate Strength
53. What format must be used for the WPQ Format is - Soundness and Ductility
form? not fixed - Hardness
provided it
59. What is shear wave UT used Discontinuities in welds
- Must match the form format as indicated in addresses
to detect?
ASME Section IX all the
- Must match the form format shown in ASME required
- Thickness of a component
B31.3 items
- Soundness of a component
- Must match the form format shown in API
- Discontinuities in welds
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- Laminations in a component
- Format is not fixed provided it addresses
all the required items 60. What is the definition of a An imperfection of a type
defect. or magnitude exceeding the
54. What inspection method would likely be Leak Test
acceptable criteria
unable to detect incomplete fusion?
- An imperfection of a type
or magnitude exceeding the
- Leak Test
acceptable criteria
- Magnetic Particle
- An imperfection that is with
- Visual Testing
the acceptance criteria
- Ultrasonics
- Any imperfection found
55. What is a limitation that is unique to the SAW Limited to acceptable or reject able
process? shop - A change in a piping system
applications from its original design
- Welding arc must be protected from drafts and flat
61. What is the maximum 900 deg F
- Equipment is complex and less portable position
temperature for the ACFM
than SMAW process
method?
- Deposition rates are significantly higher
than those obtained by SMAW process
- 150 deg F
- Limited to shop applications and flat
- 300 deg F
position
- 900 deg F
- 600 deg F
62. What is the most common display A-Scan 68. What should be done if welding Discarded
type for an UT instrument? consumables become wet?

- C-Scan - Dry in a separate special ovens

- A-Scan - Discarded
- B-Scan - Use only on P-1 though-P-11 base
- D-Scan metals
- Use only low alloy steels.
63. What is the most extensively used VT
NDE method for the inspection of 69. What should be done with consumable Recondition them
welds electrodes that become slightly damp? in a by baking in
a separate ovens
- RT - Discard them
- MT - Store them separately from other
- UT electrodes
- VT - Store them in warm dry place
- Recondition them in a by baking in a
64. What is the temperature limit for the 125 deg F
separate ovens
standard PT penetrant system?
70. What should be done with electrodes Discard them
- 150 deg F or fluxes that become wet?
- 300 deg F
- 125 deg F - Discard them
- 100 deg F - Store them separately from other
electrodes
65. What mechanical properties can be Ultimate tensile
- Store them in warm dry place
determined from a tensile test? strength and yield
- Recondition them in a by baking in a
strength
separate ovens
- Ultimate tensile strength and yield
strength 71. What size electrode should be used for 3/32" diameter
- Toughness welding in-service piping with a or less
- Ductility remaining thickness of less than 1/4"?
- Percent elongation
- 3/16" diameter or less
66. What must be addressed on a welder Essential variables
- 3/32" diameter or less
performance qualification?
- 5/32" diameter or less
- 1/16" diameter or less
- Non-essential variables
- Essential variables 72. What type of current and polarity is DCEN
- Supplementary Essential variables typically used for GTAW process?
- Type of grounding used
- ACEP
67. What should be done if welding Dry in a separate
- DCEN
consumables become slightly damp? special oven.
- ACEN
- DCEP
- Use only on low alloy steels
- Discard 73. What type of defect can be caused by Arc Blow
- Dry in a separate special oven. a residual magnetic field?
- Use with in 12 hours
- Arc Burn
- Arc Blow
- Porosity
- Crater Cracks
74. What type of defect does GMAW-S have a Lack of 80. When making radiographic exposures using an 2
higher potential of causing than other modes of sidewall ellipse technique, what is the minimum number of
the GMAW process? fusion exposures required to assure complete coverage
of the weld?
- Porosity
- Lack of penetration - 3
- Lack of sidewall fusion - 1
- Lack of attention - 2
- ...
75. What type of surface prep is required before Minimal
performing ACFM examinations? surface 81. When making radiographic exposures using a 3
prep superimposed technique, what is the minimum
- Grinding number of exposures required to assure complete
- Sandblasting coverage of the weld?
- Minimal surface prep
- Polished Surface - 3
- 1
76. What type of welding electrode should only be E7015,
- 2
used when welding on in-service piping or E7018
- ...
performing hot tap operations? and
E7016. 82. When performing UT examinations, what is the 25
- Cellulose electrodes. permitted temperature variance between the deg F
- High hydrogen electrodes. calibration block and the part to be examined?
- E7016, E7018 and E7010.
- E7015, E7018 and E7016. - 150 deg F
- 125 deg F
77. What types of discontinuities is UT capable of All of
- 100 deg F
detecting? the
- 25 deg F
above
- Surface discontinuities 83. When using SMAW welding process, deposition All of
- Sub-surface discontinuities rates are lower than which of the following the
- Laminations processes? above
- All of the above
- SAW
78. When a welder passes a performance GTAW
- GMAW
qualification for the GTAW welding process, what
- FCAW
welding processes is the welder qualified for?
- All of the above
- All welding processes 84. When welding a hot-tap the flow-rate of the 1.3 to
- GTAW process fluid should be maintained between? 4.0
- GTAW and GMAW ft/sec
- ... - 1 to 3 ft/sec
- 1.3 to 4.0 ft/sec
79. When evaluating a discontinuity with Ultrasonics, 6 dB
- 1.8 to 4.0 ft/sec
what technique is commonly used to determine drop
- 2.0 to 4.0 ft/sec
the length of a reflector?
85. When welding on in-service piping the flow rate 1.3-
- A-Scan of a liquid or gas in the pipe should be between.... 4.0 ft
- 6 dB drop per
- Straight beam - 1.2-4.0 ft per sec sec
- Shear-wave - 1.3-4.0 ft per sec
- 1.3-4.1 per sec
- 1.5-4.0 ft per sec
86. Which covered electrodes are particularly Low-hydrogen 91. Which of the following A manual process using
susceptible to moisture pickup? covered definitions best describes the a consumable metal
electrodes SMAW welding process? electrode covered with
- Stainless Steel covered electrodes flux
- Carbon Steel covered electrodes - An automatic welding process
- Low Chrome covered electrodes using a tungsten electrode, gas
- Low-hydrogen covered electrodes shielding, and a consumable filler
metal
87. Which electrodes should be used for hot- Low-hydrogen
- A manual process using a
taps and in-service welding? electrodes
consumable metal electrode and
gas shielding
- Cellulosic type electrodes
- A manual process using a
- Low-Carbon electrodes
consumable metal electrode
- Low-hydrogen electrodes
covered with flux
- High-Carbon electrodes
- ...
88. Which of the following can be detected by All of the
92. Which of the following describes Blanket of granular flux
the ACFM examination method? above
how shielding is accomplished covering the arc and
with the SAW process? molten metal
- Surface crack in A304L Stainless steel
material
- Externally supplied gas
- Surface crack in A106 material that is
- Decomposition of the coated
covered 16 mil paint coating
electrode
- Surface crack in A106 bare material
- Blanket of granular flux
- All of the above
covering the arc and molten
89. Which of the following can be detected by Surface crack metal
the PT examination method? in A304L - Flux from the coated electrode
Stainless steel
93. Which of the following describes Arc is created between a
- Surface crack in A304L Stainless steel material
how the arc is created by the continuous tubular filler
material
FCAW process? metal electrode and
- Sub-surface crack in A106 material that is
weld pool
covered 16 mil paint coating
- Arc is created between a
- Sub-surface crack in A106 bare material
continuous tubular filler metal
- All of the above
electrode and weld pool
90. Which of the following could be used by All of the - Arc created between a coated
the inspector to verify an alloy material above consumable electrode and weld
meets the requirements of the pool
specification? - Arc created between
consumable electrode and weld
- Material Test Report pool
- Identification stampings or markings on - Arc created between non-
the component consumable electrode and weld
- PMI pool
- All of the above
94. Which of the following describes
how the arc is created by the
GMAW process?
- Arc is created between a
continuous filler metal
electrode and weld pool
- Arc created between a non-
coated consumable electrode
and weld pool
- Arc created between flux core
consumable electrode and weld
pool
- Arc created between a non
consumable electrode and the
weld pool
95. Which of the following describes
how the arc is created by the
GTAW process?
- Arc is created between a
coated consumable electrode
and weld pool
- Arc created between a non-
coated consumable electrode
and weld pool
- Arc created between flux core
consumable electrode and weld
pool
- Arc created between non-
consumable electrode and weld
pool
96. Which of the following describes
what base metal A-Number
assignments are based upon?
- A-Numbers are based on a
base metals with comparable
compositions
- A-Numbers are based on the
comparable weldability of base
metals
- A-Numbers are based on base
metals chemical composition
- None of the Above
Arc is created between a 97.
continuous filler metal
electrode and weld pool
98.
Arc created between
non-consumable
electrode and weld pool
99.
None of the Above
100.
Which of the following describes F-Numbers are based
what F-Number assignments are on filler metals
based upon? usability
characteristics
- F-Numbers are based on filler
metals with comparable
compositions
- F-Numbers are based on filler
metals with comparable weldability
- F-Numbers are based on filler
metals usability characteristics
- F-Numbers are based on filler
metals with comparable mechanical
Which of the following describes Base metal, generally
where a lamination could be found? near mid-thickness of
section
- Weld Metal Zone
- HAZ
- Weld metal zone, near the
surface of the weld
- Base metal, generally near mid-
thickness of section
Which of the following describes ...
why AWS Classifications are
assigned to electrodes and welding
rods?
- To group filler metals based on
usability characteristics and
mechanical properties
- To group filler metals with
comparable weldability
- To reduce the number of welding
procedure and performance
qualifications required
- ...
Which of the following describes to reduce the number
why base metals are assigned P- of welding procedure
Numbers? qualifications
required
- to group base metals with
comparable compositions
- to group base metals with
comparable weldability
- to reduce the number of welding
procedure qualifications required
- to group base metals with
comparable mechanical properties
101. Which of the following describes
why filler metals are assigned F-
Numbers?
- To group filler metals based on
usability characteristics
- To group filler metals with
comparable weldability
- To reduce the number of
welding procedure and
performance qualifications
required
- To group filler metals with
comparable mechanical
properties
102. Which of the following electrode
designations can be a filler metal
for either GTAW or GMAW
welding process?
- E6010
- E70T-1
- EX71T-1
- ER70S-2
103. Which of the following indicates
how long a pressure test should
be held?
- Minimum of 1 hour
- Long enough for a thorough
inspection to be completed to
identify any potential leaks
- Typically at least 30 minutes
- ... [30 minutes or long enough
for a thorough inspection to be
completed to ...]
104. Which of the following is a
defect?
- A discontinuity that does not
exceed acceptance standards
- An artifact
- Excessive backscatter
- A discontinuity that renders the
part unable to meet acceptance
standards
To reduce the number 105.
of welding procedure
and performance
qualifications required
106.
ER70S-2
... [30 minutes or long
enough for a thorough
inspection to be
completed to ...] 107.
108.
A discontinuity that
renders the part unable
to meet acceptance
standards
Which of the following is a Low deposition rate and
limitation of the SMAW slag removal requires many
process? stops/starts
- Low deposition rate and
slag removal requires many
stops/starts
- Difficult to shield from
drafts
- Low tolerance of
contaminants on base metal
- Equipment is expensive and
not very potable
Which of the following is an Weld made without filler
autogenous weld? metal
- Weld made with GTAW
process with ER70S-2 filler
metal
- Weld made with SMAW
process with E7018-1 filler
metal
- Weld made without filler
metal
- Weld made with GMAW
process with ER80S-2 filler
metal
Which of the following is an Penetrameter
IQI?
- Pit Gauge
- Pie Gauge
- Gauss meter
- Penetrameter
Which of the following is Mechanical working of
considered peening? metals using impact blows
- Metal particles expelled
during fusion welding
- Process of removing slag
from a weld surface
- Mechanical working of
metals using impact blows
- None of the above
109. Which of the following is not
a function of the electrode
covering?
- Prevents excessive grain
growth
- Enhances mechanical
properties
- Shielding by decomposition
of the electrode covering
- Increases the grain size of
the weld metal
110. Which of the following is not
a limitation for the FCAW
process?
- Welding arc must be
protected from drafts
- Equipment is complex and
less portable than SMAW
process
- Deposition rates are
significantly higher than
those obtained by SMAW
process
- Can only use solid wire
111. Which of the following is not
a limitation of the GTAW
process?
- Weld is more susceptible to
lack of adequate fusion
- Difficult to shield the weld
zone properly in drafty
conditions
- Low tolerance for
contaminants of filler metal
or base metal
- Low deposition rates
112. Which of the following is not
an advantage of the GTAW
process?
- Deposition rates are higher
than other arc welding
processes
- Little post-weld cleaning is
required
- Can be used with or without
filler metal
- Allows for excellent control
of root pass weld penetration
Increases the grain size of 113.
the weld metal
114.
Deposition rates are
significantly higher than
those obtained by SMAW
process
115.
Weld is more susceptible to
lack of adequate fusion
116.
Deposition rates are higher
than other arc welding
processes
Which of the following is not PAW
considered to be a basic arc
welding process?
- PAW
- GMAW
- FCAW
- SW
Which of the following is not Deposition rates are
limitations for the GMAW process significantly higher
that limit its use for field welding than those obtained by
applications? SMAW process
- Welding arc must be protected
from drafts
- Equipment is complex and less
portable than SMAW process
- Deposition rates are
significantly higher than those
obtained by SMAW process
- Cannot he used to make root
pass
Which of the following is not used AWS Classification
as a means to reduce the number
of welding procedure
qualifications?
- A-Number
- P-Number
- AWS Classification
- F-Number
Which of the following is the Measure of a materials
definition of the hardness of a resistance to plastic
material? deformation
- Measure of a materials
resistance to plastic deformation
- Measure of a materials ultimate
stress
- Measure of a materials ultimate
yield
- None of the above
117. Which of the following is the Portion of the base metal 122. Which of the following RT exposure techniques Single-
HAZ of a weld? whose mechanical should be used whenever possible? wall
properties or microstructure exposure
- The protrusion of weld have been altered by the - Single-wall exposure
metal beyond the weld toe heat of welding or thermal - Double-wall exposure
- The protrusion of weld cutting - There is no advantage for either exposure
metal beyond the weld root technique
- Portion of the base metal - Should use whichever exposure technique is
whose mechanical properties the most cost effective
or microstructure have been
123. Which of the following welding processes can GMAW
altered by the heat of
be used to weld most commercial metals and
welding or thermal cutting
alloys?
- Portion of the welding
within 1" of the toe of the
- SMAW
weld
- GMAW
118. Which of the following is the SMAW - GTAW
most widely used arc welding - FCAW
process?
124. Which of the following welding processes can GTAW
be used to weld without the addition of filler
- SAW
metal?
- SMAW
- GTAW
- SAW
- GMAW
- GMAW
119. Which of the following is HAZ and Welding interface - GTAW
where a weld root crack - PAW
could be located?
125. Which of the following would not be ACFM
appropriate for measuring skin temperature of
- Root
hot spots of in-service piping systems?
- HAZ
- Welding Interface
- ACFM
- HAZ and Welding interface
- Temperature indicating crayons
120. Which of the following NDE Ultrasonic - infrared temperature measuring instruments
methods is most likely to - contact pyrometer
detect a subsurface flaw in a
126. Which two welding processes uses a welding GTAW
pressure vessel?
electrode designated by "ERXXS-S? and
GMAW
- Ultrasonic
- GTAW and SMAW
- Magnetic particle
- GTAW and GMAW
- Dye-penetrant
- GMAW and FCAW
- Eddy-current
- GTAW and GMAW-S
121. Which of the following NDE Ultrasonic (UT)
127. Which welding process has a low tolerance for GTAW
methods is most likely to
contaminants on filler and base metals?
detect deep subsurface
flaws?
- GMAW
- GTAW
- Ultrasonic (UT)
- SMAW
- Magnetic particle (MT)
- FCAW
- Liquid Penetrant (PT)
- Eddy Current (EC)
128. Who is responsible for qualifying a
welder?
- Owner/User
- Authorized inspector
- The Jurisdiction
- Contractor or manufacturer
129. Who must supervise and control the
welding of the WPQ coupon?
- Employer of the welder being
qualified
- Welding supervisor
- Responsibility of supervising the
welding of the coupon can be
delegated to the testing lab
- Authorized Inspector or Engineer
130. Why is high alloy materials welded
with a shielding gases that is either
inert or mixture of inert and reactive
gases (i.e. typically 75% argon & 25%
carbon dioxide)
- To promote arc stability
- Minimize the formation of oxides
that could effect the corrosion
resistance of the weld
- Minimizing heat input
- Argon can increase the production
speed of the welding process
131. Why is moisture a concern with low-
hydrogen electrodes?
- Moisture causes covered electrodes
to become unstable
- Moisture can become a source of
hydrogen
- Both A and B
- Since covered electrodes have
special moisture resistant coverings,
moisture is not a concern for covered
electrodes
Contractor or 132. Why is SMAW less sensitive Covered electrode
manufacturer to wind/drafts than other provides shielding gas and
welding processes? slag that protects molten
metal from wind/drafts
- Shielding gas is a barrier to
wind/drafts
- Arc and molten metal are
shielded by a blanket of
Employer of the
granular flux
welder being
- Covered electrode provides
qualified
shielding gas and slag that
protects molten metal from
wind/drafts
- None of the above
133. Why should low-hydrogen To prevent absorption of
electrodes be stored away hydrogen from the high
from electrodes with higher hydrogen electrodes
hydrogen content?
Minimize the
formation of
- To prevent cross-
oxides that could
contamination of low-
effect the
hydrogen electrodes
corrosion
- To prevent absorption of
resistance of the
moisture from high hydrogen
weld
electrodes
- To prevent absorption of
hydrogen from the high
hydrogen electrodes
- May cause cross-
contamination of alloying
elements
Both A and B
134. The WPS and PQR are used to if a weldment has the
determine: required properties for the
intended application
- If the welder is able to
deposit sound weld metal.
- If the welder is able to
operate welding equipment
- the welder's ability to
produce welds that are
radiographically free of
defects
- if a weldment has the
required properties for the
intended application