QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY CANDIDATES F

THE POSITION OF
WELDING/PLANT & EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR in
Aramco
1. A welder has been qualified in ‘3G’ position as per
ASME Sec IX. He is qualified to weld in
a) 1G, 3G, 1F,2F & 3F only.
b) 1G, 2G, 3G, 1F, 2F, 3F only.
c) He is qualified to groove welds 1G, 2G & 3G, but
not qualified to do fillet welds 1F, 2F and 3F.
d) He is qualified only for 3G and 3F.
e) He is qualified to weld only in 3G.
2. Generally Hydro test pressure is decided based on
a) Design pressure.
b) Maximum intended working pressure.
c) Working pressure.
d) a or b.
e) None of the above.
3. Fillet weld leg length is 10 mm. Its throat length is
a) 10 mm.
b) 14.14 mm.
c) 17.32 mm.
d) 20 mm.
4. The main difference between SS 304 L material and SS
316L material is
a) Titanium presence.
b) Columbium/Niobium presence.
c) Molybdenum presence.
d) a & b.
e) b & c.
5. Which of the following electrodes requires drying in
storage oven maintained above 1200C.
a) E 6010.
b) E 7010.
c) E 6013.
d) E 6011.
e) None of the above.
 6. Lap joint flanges are used to avoid.
a) Butt weld.
b) Edge weld.
c) Dissimilar metal weld.
d) All of the above.
e) A & b.
7. Which of the following statements must be false.
a) All the ‘ASME’ materials can be ‘ASTM’ material.
b) All the ‘ASTM’ materials can be ‘ASME’ material.
c) Al the ‘ASTM’ materials cannot be ‘ASME material.
d) a & b.
e) a & c.
8. Which of the following will be the initial (first) weld.
a) Back weld.
b) Backing weld.
c) Filet weld in a partial groove.
d) Cap pass.
e) Annealing pass.
9. A welding procedure (WPS) has been qualified using
plate of 12 mm TK PQR (procedure qualification record)
as per ASME Sec-IX. This PQR.
a) Cannot support above 24” dia and 16 mm thick
pipe WPS.
b) Cannot support below 24” dia and 16 mm thick
pipe WPS.
c) Cannot support below 6” dia and 6 mm thick pipe
WPS.
d) Can support/Qualify all the above cases.
e) b & c.
10. ‘ERW’ pipe is not possible in.
a) ASTM 106.
b) ASTM 249.
c) API 5L Gn 60.
d) All of the above.
e) a & b.
11. The main difference between SS 304 material and SS
309 material is
a) Chromium Nickel Content.
b) Molybdenum Content.
c) Ferrite Content,
d) a & b.
e) b & c.
12. AWS certified welding inspector can perform
a) MT
b) PT
c) VT
d) All of the above.
e) None of the above.
13. charge in Non essential variable in a qualified welding
procedure (WPS)
a) Does not require requalification for both ASME Sec-
IX and API 1104.
b) Requires requalification for both ASME Sec IX and
API 1104.
c) API 1104 does not require requalification.
d) ASME Sec IX does not require requalification but API
1104 requires requalification.
14. The most suitable term for heating weldments
immediately after welding to provide controlled rate of
cooling is called.
a) Progressive aging.
b) Post heating.
c) Post weld heat treatment.
d) Pre heating.
15. If a job is to be inspected as per AWS D1.1 and if the
intermittent (stretch) fillet weld size (not leg length)
mentioned as 50 C100), it should be
a) 50 mm fillet weld length with 100 mm gap between
two welds.
b) 100 mm fillet weld length with 50 mm gap between
two welds.
c) 50 mm fillet weld length with 50 mm gap between
the two welds.
 d) Non of the above.
16. Which of the following standards is meant for flanges.
a) ASME B 16.47.
b) ASME B 16.5.
c) ASME B16.1.
d) All of the above.
17. Increase in carbon content more than 0.35 in a
material.
a) Increase brittleness.
b) Increase ductility.
c) Decrease weld ability.
d) All of the above.
e) a & c.
18. The packing of a valve stem is to be loose when
performing Valve Seat test
a) True
b) False
19. Magnetic particle inspection methods are recognized as
superior to liquid penetrate method when
a) Inspecting corroded surfaces.
b) The surface is anodized.
c) The parts are painted.
d) A and C above
e) If the parts are dia magnetic.
20. Hydro test pressure for an equipment or pipe line is
a) Given as minimum.
b) Given as maximum.
c) Between maximum and minimum.
d) Given as particular pressure value.
21. In a low carbon steel radiograph, if a defect forms less
density image than sound metal, it can be
a) Slag.
b) Tunston inclusion.
c) Copper inclusion.
d) Either a or c.
e) Either b or c.
22. Conversion for ‘PSI’ (Pounds per square inch) to bar is
a) Divide ‘PSI’ by 14.5
 b) Divide ‘PSI’ by 14.88
c) Multiply “PSI’ by 6.89427
d) Divide ‘PSI’ by 6.89427

23. Which of the following is not a discontinuity to rolled

products.
a) Seams.
b) Laminations.
c) Cold Shuts.
d) Cracks.
e) ‘a’ and ‘d’
24. Generally bolt tightening torque for pipeline flange to
flange is mentioned as
a) Minimum torque
b) Maximum torque
c) Between minimum and maximum range.
d) Particular torque valve is given.
25. ISO 9002 Quality system – Model for quality assurance
in production and installation.
a) True
b) False because it does not cover final inspection
c) False because it does not cover
design/development.
d) False because ISO-9002 is quality plan & auditor.
e) False because it is not quality assurance model.
26. FCAW is
a) Flex – Cored ARC welding.
b) Full Cored alloy Welding.
c) Filler Core alloy Welding.
d) None of the above.
27. Electrodes, filler wires and fluxes generally conform to
a) ASME Section IX.
b) ASME Section II C
c) ASME Section III NC
d) ASME Section VIII.
e) None of the above.
28. All WPS & PQR conform to
a) ASME Section II.
 b) ASME Section III.
c) ASME Section VIII.
d) ASME Section IX.
e) None of the above.
29. NDT is performed in accordance to
a) ASME Section IX.
b) ASME Section V.
c) ASME Section III.
d) (b) and (c).
e) None of the above.
30. AWS A2.4 standard refers to .
a) Standard welding terms & definitions.
b) Standard welding symbols.
c) Welding for tanks & pressure vessels.
d) NDT requirements.
31. Prior to use all SMAW low hydrogen electrodes, should
be dried (if not already supplied dired) at 260-430oC for
a) 1 hour.
b) ½ hour.
c) 2 hour.
d) 2-1/2 hours.
32. All low hydrogen SMAW electrodes after drying shall be
stored continuously in over at
a) 100oC.
b) 120oC
c) 65oC
d) None of above.
33. The gas used in welding as Backing gas is:
a) CO2
c) Argon.
d) Oxygen.
e) Hydrogen.
34. Flex is:
a) A fusible mineral material which is melted by the
welding arc.
b) A non-fusible mineral material which is melted by
the welding arc.
 c) A fusible non-mineral material which is melted by
the welding arc.

35. A lap – joint is.

a) Joint b/w two overlapping members.
b) Joint b/w two non-overlapping members.
c) Joint b/w two perpendicular members.
36. Plug weld is:
a) Welding a plug on pipe in order to make a tee joint.
b) A circular weld made through a hole in one member
of a lap or tee joint, joining that member to the
other.
c) Welding a member in such a way so as to plug a
hole.
37. Seal weld is:
a) A weld primarily designed to provide lightness
against leak.
b) Weld used to repair Leaks.
c) A weld b/w two overlapping members.
d) A weld b/w two members at 90o.
38. Slag in welding process is:
a) Form of flux.
b) A material used to increase the flow ability.
c) An inclusions of nonmetallic nature entrapped in
weld metal.
39. A examination of the weld by ----------------------- may be
substituted for mechanical testing for performance
qualification of:
a) Visual inspection.
b) Chemical analysis.
c) Spectrosocopy.
d) Radiography.
40. Peel tests are used to determine the quality of:
a) Weld.
b) Base metal.
c) Bond.
d) Flux.
41. In order to pass the tension test, the weld specimen
shall have a tensile strength that is not less than;
a) The specified minimum tensile strength of the base
metal in annealed condition.
b) The specified minimum tensile strength of the base
metal at room temperature.
c) The specified minimum tensile strength of 100oF.
42. In the process of stud welding;
a) A Stud is welded to a work piece.
b) A stud is welded to another stud.
c) A stud is welded b/w two members.
43. A seam weld is obtained when,
a) A Continuous weld is made on the edge of the
metal.
b) A continuous weld made b/w two metals at 900.
c) A continuous weld made b/w or upon two
overlapping members.
44. A Butt joint is a weld b/w two members at;
a) 900 is each others.
b) 600 is each others.
c) 1000 is each others.
d) 1800 is each others.
45. A contact tube is a device which;
a) Transfers flux to weld area.
b) Removes flux from the weld area.
c) Delivers gas to the weld area.
d) Transfers current to a continuous electrode.
46. DWBJ stands for;
a) Directly welded butt joint.
b) Double welded Butt joint.
c) Dual welded Butt joint.
47. Fusion process is defined as;
a) The melting of two metals into one.
b) The melting together of filler metal and base metal,
or base metal only.
c) None of above.
48. A filler metal is;
 a) A metal used to increase fluidity.
b) A metal added to increase weld strength.
c) A metal added in making a weld.
49. In a lap joint, if T= thickness of plates then the overlap
should be equal to;
a) 2T
b) 3T
c) 4T
d) 5T
50. In brazing process the filler metal should have a
melting point above;
a) 600oF.
b) 700oF.
c) 900oF.
d) 800oF.
51. Soldering is the process of joining two metal pieces by
a molten alloy of ;
a) Tin and Zinc.
b) Brass and Aluminum.
c) Tin and lead.
d) Copper and gold.
52. In brazing the points of joining materials are ---------------
-------- than soldering;
a) Stronger.
b) Weaker
c) Same
d) Thinner.
53. High temperature brazing is done in the range of ;
a) 750oC 15 1000oC.
b) 650oC 15 900oC.
c) 500oC 15 700oC.
54. Low temperature brazing is done in the range of ;
a) 350oC 15 800oC.
b) 500oC 15 750oC.
c) 650oC 15 900oC.
55. High temperature brazing done with material i.e.;
a) Tin
 b) Granulated brass
c) Copper
56. Low temperature brazing is done with material i.e. ;
a) Aluminum
b) Gold.
c) Silver alloys.
57. The process of joining metals while in a molten state
without hammering or other process is called.
a) Forging welding.
b) Brazing welding
c) Fusion welding.
58. In oxyacetylene process of welding the cut out V shape,
is filled with;
a) Carbon rod
b) Similar metal rod
c) Electrode.
59. Atomic hydrogen welding is a combination of;
a) Forging & oxyacetylene welding
b) Arc & Gas welding.
c) Percussion & resistance welding.
60. When hydrogen is forced through arc due to intensive
heat, its molecules break up into atoms to form what is
to known as ;
a) Atomic Hydrogen.
b) Gas Porosity
c) Blow holes.
61. When atomic hydrogen goes out of the arc the atom
combine again to form;
a) Molecules.
b) Gas flame.
c) High intensity heat.
62. Chemical action obtained by igniting a mixture of
aluminum powder and iron coke is called as;
a) Percussion welding.
b) Thermit welding.
c) Metallic Arc welding
63. How may elements comprise the signature of a single
point-culling tool?
 a) Ten elements.
b) Seven elements
c) Fire elements.
64. The GTAW Process shall be used for all passes for Butt
welds in nozzles less than.
a) 1 – inch.
b) 1 – centimeter.
c) None of above
Nominal diameter.
65. Weld overlays and welding of integral cladding shall
confirm to
a) SAES - W – 015.
b) SAES- W – 014.
c) SAES- W – 016
66. Strip welding shall confirm to
a) SAES – W – 015.
b) SAES – W – 010
c) SAES – W – 020.
67. The back purge shall be sufficient to reduce the oxygen
level below;
a) 3 %
b) 2 %
c) 1 %
68. Seal welding of threaded connections shall cover all
exposed threads and shall have a smooth contour
between the
a) Two surfaces.
b) Three surfaces.
c) Four surfaces
69. On each side of the weld preheat temperature shall be
established over a minimum distance of
a) 100 – mm
b) 90 – mm
c) 75 – mm
70. Post weld treatment (PWHT) shall be in accordance
with,
a) ASME sec – IIC
b) ASME – sec – VIII.
 c) ASME – sec IX
71. The actual temperature range for the soak period, as
recorded by thermocouple pales, shall not have a
spread of more than,
a) 40oC
b) 35oC
c) 32oC
72. Stainless steel & Non-Ferrous electrodes shall be dried
prior to use at
a) 120oC – 250oC
b) 125oC – 260oC
c) 130oC – 270oC
For 2 hours minimum
73. For austenitic stainless steel use of nitrogen as a
backing gas is
a) Prohibited.
b) Use full.
c) None above.
74. Use of sealing compounded tapes on joints of seal
welding are;
a) Use full.
b) Prohibited.
c) None of above.
75. If a weld joint is wet or moistures on surface or
condensation, it shall be dried by heating for a distance
of
a) 100 mm
b) 150 mm
c) 200 mm
From the weld joint
76. The minimum post weld heat treatment (PWHT) soak
time shall be;
a) 1 – hour
b) 2 – hours
c) 3 – hours
77. The actual temperature range for the soak period, as
recorded by thermocouples, shall not have a spread of
 more than;
a) 40oC
b) 35oC
c) 32oC
78. If the vessel is PWHTed final for service than welding is
a) Permitted
b) Not permitted
c) None of above
79. For welding power supplies shall be calibrated in
accordance with
a) SAES – 014
b) SAES – 323
c) BS – 7570
80. Automatic welding with addition of filler metal is
a) Permitted
b) Not permitted
c) None o above
81. All penetration containing welds shall be made with;
a) Single passes.
b) A multiple passes.
c) Triple passes.
82. The weld joints shall be completed within;
a) 36 – hours.
b) 24 – hours.
c) 40 – hours.
83. For the carrier pipes all welds from road, rail road &
airport crossing shall be
a) 90 – meter.
b) 60 – meters.
c) 30 – meters.
84. All welds shall be visually checked prior to other;
a) NDT.
b) Atomic hydrogen test.
c) Die Penetrate Test.
d) None of above
85. Working clearance all around the pipe shall not be less
than;
a) 500 mm
 b) 400 mm
c) 600 mm
Note
1. A person who scores less than 50% shall be rejected.
2. A person who scores more than 75% will definitely be
suitable for INSPECTION.