1. Who should have access to the WPS?

a) NDT operators b) Inspectors only c) Welders only d) Welders and inspectors

2.How do we determine what the correct weld preparation (root gap, root face, included angle) should be?
a) By consulting the WPSs b) The fabrication drawing will give all the information
c) The welder will decide d) The inspector will recommend what is suitable

3.How are the lengths of tack welds during assembly and fit up determined?
a) By the welders as they have extensive knowledge
b) The fabrication specification will give minimum tack length requirements
c) The fabrication drawing will give all the information
d) Any length of tack weld will do for assembly

4.Is it always necessary to preheat the base material before welding?

a) Not on a sunny day b) Only in accordance with the WPS
c) If the equipment is available it must be used d) If using cellulosic rods these will provide enough hea

5.Which of the following would not be required to be checked before welding?

a) The welding consumables b) The weld root gap
c) PWHT temperature range d) The weld preparation

6. Which standard is used for the basic requirements for visual inspection?
a) BS EN 970 b) API 1104 c) BS EN 7079 d) BS EN 4515
7. Basic electrodes are often sold vacuum packed. The reason is:
a) They have been packed at the manufacturers at a hydrogen level less than 5ml per 100g of weld metal depo
b) They are mass produced which makes these electrodes cheap
c) They require less baking time after removal from the packet.
d) They are formulated that once open they will pick up no more moisture

8.Is it permissible to allow welding to be carried out in bad weather?

a) Never
b) Yes as long as there is an adequate protection from the poor weather conditions
c) Yes as long as basic low hydrogen welding electrodes are used
d) Yes as long as the welder is prepared to work in the rain

9.Who has the responsibility of ensuring the welder is using the consumables during fabrication?
a) The welder and the welding Inspector b) Store man and the welder
c) Welding Engineer d) The Q/A department

10.When would you measure the interpass temperature?

a) The highest temperature recorded in the welded joint immediately prior to depositing the next run
b) Immediately prior to commencing the first pass
c) When the welding is complete
d) Only required if the heat input is lower than that specified in WPS

11.During root welding, which of the following would be the main cause of Burn Through?
a) The current is too high b) The root gap is too small in accordance with WPS
c) Preheat not used d) Root face is too large
12. You notice the welders are adjusting the current on the welding set, is this allowable?
a) Never b) The welder has the final say on voltage and current
c) Only if the current is within the range recorded on the WPS
d) As long as the welder has approval from the welding foreman

13.What course of action should be taken upon finding a welder using incorrect welding consumables?
a) Report the incident and record all relevant information
b) Allow welding to proceed if the workmanship is good
c) None if the tensile strength of the consumable is the same as the approved one
d) Change the electrode for the correct type and continue welding

14. Why is the OCV capped at this voltage setting?

a) To save electricity b) To prevent exploding of the consumable
c) Allow smooth transition into welding voltage range d) To reduce the risk of fatality

15.What information should be recorded as a minimum, on a completed production weld?

a) Size and type of electrode used b) Welding supervisor's name
c) Welder's identification, date and weld number d) Welding inspectors name

16.What is meant by the term PWHT?

a) Pipe weld heat treatment b) Pre weld heat treatment
c) Post weld hydrogen tearing d) Post weld heat treatment

17.Why would visual inspection of the excess weld metal at the bottom of a cross country pipeline
be important?
a) It is the most difficult area to weld b) It is the dirtiest part of the pipe as it is near the ground
c) Welders always forget to weld the bottom d) It is the most difficult area to radiograph
18.Who has the final responsibility of sentencing and accepting a weld on completion?
a) The contractor's inspector b) Site manager
c) The welder d) The client's inspector or certifying authority

19. Who should select the specific welds for NDT, to cover the 10% contractual percentage required
by the specification/Code?
a) Anyone can select the welds as its just a random choices
b) The welder as he knows which welds are likely to produce the least defects
c) This will be referenced in the inspection and test plan
d) Nobody, as welding is always carried out to a high standard the use of percentage NDT is of no real value

20.In a welding procedure transverse joint tensile test the following observations were made.
The specimen CSA was recorded as 25mm x 12mm and the maximum load applied was recorded as 150kN.
What is the UTS?
a) 50kN/mm2 b) 5500N/mm2 c) 500N/mm2 d) 50N/mm2

21.In a transverse weld tensile test, if the break was in the weld metal, the sample would be:
a) Rejected b) Retested
c) Acceptable if the UTS is equal to or greater than the specified UTS of the plate
d) Acceptable if the UTS is between 80-90% of the specified UTS of the plate

22.In an all weld tensile test, the original specimen gauge length was 50 mm, and after the test the increased
gauge length was 60 mm, what is the elongation percentage?

a) %A is 50 b) % A is 20 c) % A is 29 d) % A is 36
23. When examining a completed bend test, the angle of the bend was found to be 175°.
The testing specification calls for the sample to have been formed through 180°.
a) The bends should be considered as failed b) They should be bent to 180° then re-examined.
c) They should be acceptable as the reduction in angle is due to material spring back.
d) They should be rejected as the angle is not close enough to be acceptable

24.Charpy testing is carried out on a welding procedure test plate because?

a) It gives an indication of the through thickness ductility (in the Z direction).
b) The impact test results can be used to verify that the material has not been adversely affected by the heat
of the welding
c) It give an indication of the materials elongation properties
d) It gives a quick indication of the weld quality for welder qualification tests.

25.A butt weld has been made by MMA in a 50mm thick impact tested steel plate.
The welding electrode used was a basic type, 5mm diameter. The measured welding parameters for one
of the runs was 220 amps, 21 volts, using DC+ve polarity, and a ROL of 270mm per min.
What would be the arc energy?
a) Insufficient information given to calculate the arc energy. b)1.54kJ/mm
c) 1.026kJ/mm d) 2.82kJ/mm

26.When using DC+ve polarity, what is the typical OCV?

a) 20V b) 50V c) 90V d) 240V

27.When MMA welding what will be the effect on the weld if the power source was changed from
DC+ve to AC?
a) None b) It would have been easier for the welder to strike the arc.
c) It would slightly increase the depth of penetration d) It would slightly decrease the depth of penetration
28.Charpy impact tests showing a flat but rough surface after the completed test, this would indicate
which type of failure?
a) Fatigue b) Ductile c) Fatigue to ductile d) Brittle

29. What would the effect be if the polarity were changed from DC+ve to DC-ve?
a) None b) Greater deposition rate c) Greater penetration d) Less deposition rate

30.Would you consider using a 5mm electrode for vertical up root runs in a 6G (HL045) fixed position pipe?
a) Yes, it is compatible b) Yes but this would depend upon the welder skill
c) No, it is not the most suitable electrode coating type
d) No, the electrode should have been smaller in diameter.

31.Which of the following processes uses a flat characteristic?

a) MAG (GMAW) b) MMA (SMAW) c) TIG (GTAW) d) SAW using greater than 1000 amps

32.When welding medium carbon steel plates over 90mm in thickness would the basic electrodes
require any pre-treatment before use?
a) None if they were in a vacuum pack b) None if they were used In a factory
c) Heat to 500 C for 2 hours if used outside d) Baked at 150°C for 4 hours prior to use

33.Inspection for hydrogen cracking is often specified to be done between 48 to 72hrs after completion
of the weld, this is because?
a) The stress level will have reduced by then
b) It is the maximum time it takes for all the H2 to diffuse out of the weld
c) Usually after 48hrs such cracking is unlikely to occur
d) It is to ensure the weld has properly cooled down to ambient temperature
34.Which of the following defects are not associated with the MMA (SMAW) welding process?
a) Isolated pores b) Lack of fusion c) Undercut d) Tungsten inclusions

35.Hydrogen cracking is considered a cold crack as it will not form till the weldment cools to below
a) 500°C b) 300°C c) 300°F d) 730°C

36. At what level is H2 considered to be more critical in cracking?

a) Less than 5ml per 100g of weld metal deposited
b) Between 5 and 10ml per 100g of weld metal deposited
c) Between10 and 15ml per 100g of weld metal deposited
d) Over 15ml per 100g of weld metal deposited

37.Which of the following electrode types would produce the highest levels of hydrogen?
a) Basic electrode when baked correctly
b) Cellulose in a sealed tin c) Rutile d) Heavy rutile

38.Assuming the same materials and welding procedure were used, which of the following situations
would require the highest preheat?
a) Butt weld in 30mm plate b) Tee joint butt welded in 20mm plate
c) Tee joint fillet welded in 20mm plate d). Cruciform joint in 20mm plate

39.In general terms which of the following would require the highest preheat if all other factors were
the same as per ISO BS EN 1011?
a) MMA weld with cellulosic electrodes b) MMA weld with rutile electrodes
c) MMA weld with basic electrodes d) MAG weld with solid wire.

40.Which of the following microstructures is critical to the likely formation of hydrogen cracks?
a) Austenite b) Ferrite c) Pearlite d) Martensite