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Qt-I or Ihe following, which' is considered an imporwm dUly l1f rhe: ",,<:l;1ing illspeclOr?
fl. it b II welding ihSpeGlOr's respo:~~ibility IIIjll~lgc: the qllality of lhe produ(;t in relntihn to sOllie ronn o{ ""d'te
Il~nspecificllt:()n ,. ~, ~
b. il i:i a welding inspeclor's respollsihilily 10 monitor welding operations' "v~~ f
II1spcc[Qr must be able tn inlCljWCLIhe specification (J:"
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d,
a wddlng
all of the abave I .
relillirr:ments

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1':. nOlle of the above

(if Ih..: follQl.ving. which is not considerell all illlponant attlilmlc of fl welding inspector'? i! /.'
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a. wcldiug experience- - - ...- ~ ~ - V

b. itlSPCCI~OIl expe.rience- 'r/ \ '1't-t.~~ /. .....\ .- /.,
c. prot(;S,IOllill HllIlllde fl ~.w""(1 , ~ \ -r?n. '6. \X,- V
(I. chghw.,:ling cxperience. ,--;/;,." oJ)/ w ~
c. ability ((> hI: [raira~(1 ~ <f. f

Ql-3 \VhiLiOCUlllCnl descdbes !~it~ il'llpOrlanl rCillurcmcnls of the A~VS Certified \Velding ImpCCI'lf prog)'<!ln?

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iI. AWS flU
h. AWS AS.!
c. i'.\VS Qel /
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c. nvre of Ihe above . (~~., '1: \ ' . ~-:-..
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Ql··1 As a \H~.dlllg \lISPt~C((lf. Illllst yOll know heM Ii.• wcld~ c.._/ ~ //
...--- ,1. yes, ;lcconling 10 AWS D 1.1 rtuJ\U?..) IJ'I ~
b. )'C5, accor.HnglO /·.WS QCl
e. yes. if insl,ccling highway bridges.
d. no. aceo,ding 10 AWS DL I
e. uN mandatory; according to AWS QC I
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Whil:I, (,f Ihe following are-imporlnlln)lhical rcqlliremell£s for lhe welding il.speeto(! .,.--
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integrily
profession:ll
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abililY ,~-;,,;:> , • V
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f.¥i VfKP.¥~'-J~: ~;;l~:;~~~I:~:~~:~5=~lellts-rCgardlllgan mspeClIOIlforpmanal exposure'. --o~· ff3

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. 'y q1,,6 Of I~o~e alldbutes consu!crcd.to> be: im ortant ill l':.~w,~;jing inspector, which' is probahly mnst ilillucmi"l- :~l'
~. ~ . ~i:;lillinglhe.c0$P)lraiill~aOd.re5pec ()i'''-'Lherswil.h~UQrrr.II~y'~(,.k? ,.,j;",." ••",
~) n. abiliw II) he Irninc;ll' ~ • ,', i\,,?' -d;j 9· ".
t/) ..,. ~ ~lY)[~sdannl ~Hli(u~C': (J • ., • \ V l.
, ,{ ....-,""".:;.. ":ii!il)' c.omplele:ll.ud. UUlI111aUYlnspeCl1;m (eeo~ds
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~?/ ' d. goo,l pl,ysical condiliolU' .
-r ,'''y' ~. nhility III illlcrpret drawings all(j;~f:cdfi(;a!iong .. \. rJ
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Q1-1 1'hl\ welding inspector is. likely 10;wlJ:tk;.in r.:hich of Ilie following inJuslrks?
iI. shipb~lihliug ~\iJ\.. .~ \~
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e. ,.11 ijf Ihe above
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" QI-8 According 10 ille requir~menls of II~e AWS CWT program. what is the necessary visual aCUity of a weldine
inspector?' /-
a. 20/20 natuml vision
b. 20/20corrected ~isjon
c. 20/40 nmur1\1vision'
d. 20/'10 coo'ected vision
t:!l"20/40 naluraL orCOITectedvision

Ql-9' Which of Ihe following could be considered esser,tial knowledg~ for a welding, inspecwr'?
a. !lOmleslructive testing
b~ weiding symbols. ~
c. welding processes ~/
iL destruc[i~e.t~stjllg
e. all of the above

Ql·10- When iI ;:tel(1 re'lUires~llle 10 some deficiency, to wholllshouid yOllr inspection report b~ direCll:l~?
a. to Ihe welder whose mark ii'.on Ihe welU .'
b. 10 another weld::.-. belter lrained·, .-.
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d, to II,e welding engineer '-.(.. 1'-1'., ~ V""

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--J Ql-l1 Whitt profession'!l alt~ibllte~ are: most he~pflll i~lperforming: inspection duties?
" a. being informed, tmpal1lal, and consl~tenlln yonr deCISionS ,r
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fl'ientls~~~~~elders and snperi()r~~;.j'
tl~ll1g" Fonner weldef.----J.:,~
being a umi:'uniol'l employee-./:l'~_>~(
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a. weldingengineef'
b. wehling, foremau'"
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Ql-l~ With whom majt the welding inspeclor commilnicate during the j.'1:rforrnauce'of his or her inspection respon,ibililit:s .-

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c. welders
d.. inspection'snpervisor
c. allO~ t1~e~bove; ~...' ,

Q,l-l}, \~h~~~O~I~rne~ll·?~~.lles the prop~rlemunology

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for use Ily thr;CWI? V:' ,
b: AWS A3.0 ' ,
" / ,.. AVIS DI.l .. (/
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e. none of the ahove ''''i ,~
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Q~.lf Witluelillril to d~ and s~s, the C\VI must:
I 'V" a. -1iefamiliau witlvengineering 4rawings and. allIe to !Indersta'ld specifications
',,';; ,_ b:,./.rnemo02.e: the:con',ent, U,,,su
-". 1 r ,c:~ memorize: !hosellortions of these documents applicable 10 a particular job
.J ',.(i d. all of the'above' \i J •

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Responsibililies·

IlIh'odlll: don· 12

J !lspeetior! H.c.sl'Oi!~ihilities Before' Welding: : 12

W¢ll.ling lIl5r~ctol' Rcspcmsibililics During Welding~ ' : : : : :..; :: 18

Welding Inspec/or nt~SI;on5ibilities A(tet: Wtldiilg : : 20

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RCyjeW,-Chtlpter- 2'-W h'!ing Inspect~JTneSpon5i~iI1ty, '" : , 24
 Review-Chapter 2-- Welding_ Inspectm" Responsibility
Q2-1 Which of the-following i~'an acceptable way to correct ~ error-on an inspecdon repon?
a. draw II Iin~ through -the incorrect portion of the ropere .
b. erase the incorrect word or words
c. throwaway the repon
d. line out the: error, make- the correction', and initial and date the correction-
e. none of Iheabove-~. \f'
. Q2-2 What recordsshould_YOll keep'as-a CWI?- ... /t~
/a:-'t:opies of reports: of all inspe~!ionsyoU:(lerform'
b. copies of reports relevant-loyour areas_of responsibiljty (material test reports, welder qualification paper-
work, proce~ure-quaiificlltion paperwork~ etc.) eventhougk you dido't prepare them .
c. copies of sales literature describing welding equipment /'
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rej;cts occurring, what acdon would be appropdate/ ~
tor yOll as the tnspector?
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a. tell the welder what)!ou want 6'" , \t' -\
b. bdng the problem to the attention of production personnel in:order for corrective action to be taken, if possi-
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-0, .' c/ simply continue, to accepror reject the' welds according to,specified criteria (no more action is appropriate
l< p.9 for inspectors)
, .-;r.r d. all of the above
, "-,f-.-! '\ e. none of the above

t~\t·.. Q2-+ ~ specification- for a weld joint' that must be immediately accepted or rejected lacks delailed information auou [
,~ that particular joint: Who should rule OIF the meaning and intent or the-specificatiun'?
V 1\. the Jesigner- .
b. the weldirig.engineer ..
c. Ihe projecl.engineet or: quality assurance petsonnel (if their approval is, requirecl by contract)
d. you. as the CWI
e. none of th~'above

Q2-S How can yOIl identify andndividunllow-hydrpgent:lectrode thata.weldeds already consuming to make a welcl?
a. read theclassification:uumbe~ paintedo~ th~ covering. near the: stub end of the-electrode
b. ask the weldercwhat.ltis: .
c. ask the welding.forelIilln,
d. look at the: completed weld-and identify the rype: of electrode- by the visual appearance of. the weld deposit
e. look on the: drawing or specification to' determine: what type of electrode is required for that weld

Q2·6' How should lowchydrogen electrodes be:stored before lIse?

a. in their original. unopened, containers:
b. in ovens held at a temperature: that ensilres the maintenance of their low. moisfure content
c. .in 1001 room cribs. properly{1ao~~ ready fat' quiet distribution- "_
d. a or b ahove- \~ •.cJ:.J ) -'-,- ,
e. ~Il of the above:"
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x:~-a. within tolerances specjfied on drawings orsp~cifications
f( '~b. groove welds should have'min~mal root openings to reduce di~tortion
) ,,') J c. root openings greater than lI8 In. to ensure complete penetrallon
'V d. fillet welds should haveroot openings so that the n:su1ting ~e1d's effective throat.will b~ greater
e. none of the above

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Which wel~ers are allowed to work on a "code" Job'/~' ~ :,t '-
a. ollly Ihose wilh certification papers from fanner jobs
b. only thosc lested by Ihe fabricator (or thispailicula:r job
c. only those qualitied in accordance wilh job specifications
d. only those you have reqllalified for lhisjob
e. all of the above

How should low-hydrogeneleclrodes out of Iheir original COOl;,uncrsbe stored?

a. in their original resealed containers
b. invented electric storage ovens
c. ',in:open 1001crib shelves
d. indl\dividual welders' electrode pouches
e. none of lhe above

Q2·1O'1I0w can a CWI verify that lhe specified material is llsed on Ihe job?
ui for cocle jobs. each piece of m~teri~1 must be C?rre.~~.!~~~~a~~~e~."Yjlh..its
ideniity
b. perfoml a quick carbon analysIs wllh a fieidtesl kil~:: -:SfP \,
c. malerial must be scrapped if no identifici\tion is evident i ",) ~\
d. once the materialleu~e\,t,~~stor~ge area. Ihe CWI~\IOngeih~ 10 verify it
e. noneOftheabOVe(>,,'~ ~)) it'
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Q2~ll If a mil! rroduct has imperfi:ciiO~S;ICh as splirs, !e~
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or surrace irregularities.
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what . action should you as the in·
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u.. rejen ;;ny imperfect materials ~ !J

b. j.mS"" whether or not the imperfeclions meet acceptance crilC:ria according to applicabh.: joh :ipedflC;Hio(;s
c;, ignore the irregularities,. if not in the immediate vicinilY of Ihe weld joint
d..
e.,
wait until ille welder finishes the weld 1.0 see if any cracking occurs. before making any judgmenc
nOlle of lheabove
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QI-l2 Which of the following is a welding inspe,:tor's responsiLiliry ~00 welding? 't,//~/I
a. check joint lit
b. check preh~a( temperature
c. check: interpass temperature
do. 11 and b above
e;. band c above 's \'
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Q2-l3 ~ l/4 in) fillet weill is specified on the drawing. When the (\\11 inspects the weld, it is measured to be-2!t~n:..
Wlllltshouid be done?
a. reject the weld for being' oversize
b. accept the weld if ~ weld s~ tolerances are specified
G, lis\<.for an eng'ineering review of t,he design
d.. band C above: C~ f I
e: none of the above-

"l Q2~ lit Fillet welds may he measured using a tolerance of;
} a. +-1/16 in. ~
b. +1132 in.
c. -1116 in.

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Q3- J The welding inspector is exposed to which of the following safety hazards?
a. radiation .
b. falling objects
c. electrical shock
d. eye hazards
e. all of Ihe above

Q3-2 A document Ihat covers safety in.welding and qUlting is:

a. AWS DI.I
b. API 1104
c. ANSI 249.\
d. ASME Section IX
'. e. ASME B31.l
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Eye hazards found in welding operation~include:

a. grinding duS! . /
b. weld spauer /
c. radiation /
d. smoke anel fumes ./
e. alllhe above
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Q3-4 In ijvoidingfumes during welding/the most important factor is:
a. the lype of base metal . /
b. the posicion of lhe welder's l1ead
c. the type of welding prcces¥
d. Ihe position of the weldin$ machine .
e. lhe lype of filler metal /
Q3·5 Acelylene becomes unstablr s.bove what pressure?
a. 5 psi /
b. JO psi I
c.15psi /
d. 25 psi /
l~. none of lhe abtoe
Q3-6 Electric cu~ents abo e approximately 6 milliamperes (mA) are considered:
a. second.lfy curr nts. ... . .... ..... ..
b. primary curre.jls
c. harmful /
d. band c abOy'
e. not harmfl!
Q3-7 When operalilg gas cylinders. Ihecylindervalve.should. be opened:
a. aU the wf4Yon the acetylene cylinder:
b. one [lIq{ on an ollygen cylindeI:'
c. one [lI~ or less on an:acetylene;crlinder,. aU the wayan 'h ••oxygen cylinder
d. whatter is convenient .
e. \lone of the above
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Q3-a· Proper ~allllling of compressed gas cylinders; includes:

a. opt welding on cylinders . .
b. ~ot including the cylinders iQdle ground or electrical cirdlit
c. /securing them properly ,
d.j identifying lhe gas prior to use
e/ all of the above
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Q3-9 The most Important componenl ;'
a. safety rules / 9
b. safety procedures , \.
c. management support j

d. welding helmet
e. protective equipment /
Q3~lO Safety tmining is mandated under provisi9~s of:
a. AWS Safe Practices /
b. OSHA \
c. ASMF. code J
d.. AWS Welding Handbook, Volum 2
e. Ilone'of!he abpve

Q3-11 Protective equipmem suitable for ey protection from welding radiation' includes:
a. weld!ng helmelS with· filter len
b, clem-safe[y glasses ' ~
c. safe[¥,;\loggles with fiher pla(es
d.. rrote~t1ve screens' /
e. all or'lhe above I
Q3·11. Suitable clo;hing materials fo/welding and CUlling are:
u. 65% cOllon. 35'k Po,yesir
b. wool 4
. c.. chemically treated cotyln "-
d. lJ il.lld c above ,I

e. noneol"- t he above / I
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4-Standanls,.Induding
.• 'Irements can be found. in all \JLil
Codes and specifiC~~jons
v.hi.c.h of thefollOWillg~7 ,-P j
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standards
specifications
lext books
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Of the following d~~~~ents. which may be,considered a 'sland

[\\ a. codes (,J I" ":> /'-'\ \ I') \
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d.
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aandbabove ../' ~
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e. all of the above
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The ty pe 0f doc I!lIlent that has legal status is:

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iI. code
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b. srandard
c. specification
d. bOlh a and b above
e. all of the above

[It (/ Q'H l"hat tYi'~ of document that d::~clibe5 the' requirement; for ;Gilrticlllar r componeOi is rererreci to .i£:

"--- a. ceode X--'

b. standard j(
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d.
specification -"':~
a anel b above X
....\. band G above

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-" .--/ considered us more S:::!fiC lypes of this ClasSifiC. ation ..:
a_ corles'
b: standards Ufl L""'~\
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c." specificatiolls . .... . '. .. . X'
d_ drawings ~
e_ none of the above

The code that covers the welding of steeLstructure~ds:

11_ ~SME Section IX
b. ASME B31.1
c. APII104 .
d. AWS Dl.l
e:. none of the above'

The co~e Ihat covers the design and fabrication of uufiredprcssurc vessels is:
. a. ASME Section IX
b. ASlvfE Se9tion VIII . l
c. ASME Seqion III I 1\
d. API 1104 l
e. AWS Dl.I

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ll. AVIS DLX
b. AWS DI4X
c. AWS A5.X
d. ASTM A 53
e. ASTMA 36

The standard describing the requirements for welding of cross-country pipelines is:
a.. AVIS DI.I .
be. ASME Section VB!
c. ASME SectioQ IX.
4. APl'll04
e. none of the above
 Review-Chapter 5-· -Weld JointGeometry and Welding:Terminology:
QS-l Which of Ihe. following is not considered a tYI)eof joint'!
a_ butt
b_ T
c_ fillet
d_ comer
e. edge

C\ QS-l The lype of joint formed1when the two:pieces to be joined· are-aligned in parallel planes and their edges overlap is
called:
a· comer
b. T
c. edge
d. lap
e. bUll

That ponion of the joint where the two pieces to be joined. come' closest togelher: is referred to as the:
a. bevel .- --- ..-..--.- ,
b. joint roOI
c. groove angle ..'

d. 1'001 face;

e. both b and d

[I) a single- V-groove weld.lhe-sloped surfaces II.gainsl which the weld metal is applied are called:
a. root fnce-.
b. joint root
c. groOV.t face
d. groove angle
e. bevel angle'

,\' Q5-5 The ty\)C of weld produced hy .filling an elongated hole in an: overlapping member, fusing It to the member he-
nemli is called a:
11. plug weld
b. spm weld .
.' -..••..c. seam weld
d. slot weleL
e. ooile of the above

The lype of. wcldhaving a generally lriangulatcross section and which is applied to either a T-. comer, or lap
joiOl is calle-da:
a. flange weld
b. flare weld
c. fillet weld.
d. slot weld.
e. spot weld.
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y ~S-T The type of weld used to build up thinned surfaces, provide a layer- of corrosion protection, provide a layer of
abrasion-resislant ma!erial. etc. is referred to as a:
a. edge weld
b. flare weld
c. flange weld.
d. slot weld
1;. surfacing weld
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QS-22 The Iype of wtlt! shown in Figure. t is a: /

a. dUllblt-beve!-groovc· ~
b. single-bevel-groove
c. dOlllJle.-V·groo'lc
,L sinr,le· V-Ilwove
e, nOlle'; of ahe above

(15.13 TIle weld reinforcemelH height shown in Figme I is labeled:

a_I ~
k "2
c. 3
lL 6
e_ J
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\ ' 45'2~!}The ·....eld We shown in Figure I is labeled:

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IL 6
e.. 7

Q5·15 Number 6 Showll·jn Figure I is the: ~ ..

ll. weld 1'001·
h: filSioll' face
c. groove rac~
d. \Veld illlcrfaccc
e. i.leplit of fll,ioll

Q5.1ii· NUlTlber·.5 dween arrows shown in f'igure I is the:

u. weld roOt'
h. fusion filce
l;mo\'l~ face'
wel,1 inlerface
deplh of fusion

QS.2T Numher '\ 51\own ill figure I is Ihe:

<1.. weld size
h. joint pcnclrmion,·
c. nelllal Ihroat
d.' IheorCliGallltroat
e. a and II ahove'

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 Q5-28 Tile \Veld face shown in Figure 1.is labeled:
a. 7 .
h. 8
c. 6
d. II
e. 10

Q5-29 The weld rOOlshown in figure 1 is labeled: ~.-'".

a. 6 ....,.,.,.
b. 4
c. 5
d. 9
e. ]

Q5-30' TIle welds shown in, figure 2 are:

a. concave filIets"
b. conical fillets
c. convex fillets
d. T-fillets
e. filler of fish·

Q5-31 The- actuaL throat shown- in' Figure 2 is labeled:

;lL, ~.i -2;'-f

d, 10
e. 9

Q5~32 The weld!ge'shown in' Figure 2 is labeled:

a. II
b. 8
c. 10
d. T
e. bOlh a and £1

Q5-33 Number 6'show~· iil' Figure 1. is t~e:

a. 'weld root,
11: fusion:;face:-
c. groove-face.
£1.. weld interfacee'
e. depth, of fusioO't

Q5-3'f Number 9 shown in: Figure' 2' is the:

a. weld roo I
b. fusion fal,:e-
c. groove: face::
,d. weld interface·
e. deptlrof fusiotl

Q5-35 Number 2, shown in Figure: 2 is lhe:

a. weld root
b. fusion face- V
c. groove face
/c.!: weld interface
e. depth of fusion
 - ~~---------------~--.-------
. ,r.::~
QS-36- Number.1 shown in Figure 2 is the: .
. D. weld root /
b. fusion face t/
c. groove face
d.' weld interface
e. depth of fusion

QS-3T Number 2 shown in Figure 2 is the:

a. weld size
~ effective throat
~/ actual throat
d.. theoretical throat
e~ a and b above

Q5-38 Number'3 shown in Figure 2 is the:

a. weld size
b. effective throat
c. actual throat
d. theoretical throat
e. a and b above

Q~-39' Number 10 show'n in Figure 2 is the:

n. weld size and leg size
b. weld size
c. leg
d. theoretical throat
e. acwal thmat

Q5~40>The groove angle shown in Figure 3 is labeled:

a. •
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4-
e: 5

Q5'4~ The: bevel angle shown in Figure 3 is labeled: /. o·

a. I /'
.' b. 2
c. 3
d. 4-
e. 5

I
I
L--
Q5-,.2 Number 3 shown in Figure 3 is Ihe:
a. groove angle
b. bevel angle
c. groove fnee
d. fusion face
e. bOlhe and d above

Q5-f3: Numher, 6 shown in Figure 3 is the;

a. groove face , /
b: fusion face V
c. bevel face'
d. rool face
e. bevel

Q5-++ Number 5 showl\'iii Figure: 3 is Ihe;

n.. rush>il face .
b; groove face
c. root opening
d. root face
e._ weld roar· .•

Q5.'15 The weirl ~es shown- in figure 4 are: labeled~ _

a_ 8 and"l. . /.-'
b~ 9-and7 -~ ,-"
c. Tnnd4
d~ I and 6,
e_ 3 and 9'

Q5-4o.The w~!droOI shown in Figure-4· is labeled: "

" a_ I, /'
b. 2 -
c~ ).
d. 7
eo. a and c above:

Q5-4-7' The weld shown in' Figure 4- includes a:·

• a. backing, weld. '
b. back weld
c. double-V-groove.
d. double-bevel-groove
e. none of the above-
 ---........:1··...'":·'.·.····.··

Q5··••8· The weld size shown in Figure 4 is labeled:

a. 9
b. 8
c:. 7
d. 2
e. none of the above

Q5-49"Thc weld toe shown in Figure-4 is labeled:

a. I
b.' 2
c. 3
d. 6
e. 7

QS-50 Number 6 shown in Figure 4 is the:

a. weld root
b. fllsidn face
c. groove face
d. weld interface
e. depth of fusion

Q5-51 Number] shown in Figure +IS the:

a. weld root
b. fusion face
c. groove face
d. weld imerface
e. depth of fUSIOn

QS-52 Number 4 (between arrows) shown in Figure' oJ is the:

1\. weld roOl
b. f\isiui1 face I //'/

c. grcove face L,./"

d. weld interface
e. dcpl~ :)1' fusion .

Q5-53 Number 2 shown in Figure 4-is· the::-

8- root surface
be fusion face
c. weld face
d_. weld interface
e. depth of fusion
Q5-S'f;The bevel angle shown in figure 5 is labeled:
a_ I
b. 2
c_ 3
d. 4
e._ bodr c and d above

Q5-55 The joint rool shown in' Figure 5 is I;belcd,

a_ I
be 2
c. 3
d. 4·
c. none of the !\bove

Q5-56·The groove face shown in Figure5 is labeled:

ac I
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. both c and d above
Q5-5T Th€i]~showfl in Figure- 5 is labeled:
3. I -
b. 2
c_ 3
d. 4-.
c. none of the above
 -,."".,
;..

Q5-58 The weld face shown in Figure 6 is labeled:

'!. I
b. 4
c. 7
d. 3
e. 2

Q5-59' The weld root shown in Figure 6 is labeled:

a. 6 .
b. 4
c. 5
d. 9
e. 10

QS-60" The welds s"hown in Figure 6 are:

a. concave fillets
b. conical fillets
c. convex fillets
d. T- fillets
e. fillets of fish

Q5·61 The actual throat shown in. Fi"gure6 is labeled;

a. 9
b. 10
c. 3
q. 2
e. 5

Q5-62 The weld to~ shown in Figure 6 is labeled:

a. I
b. 8
c. 10
d. 7
e. both a and d. above

Q5-63 Number 6 shown in Figure 6isthe:

a. weld root
p. fu-sion face
c. groove face
d. weld interface-
e. depth of fusion'

Q5 "6+ Number 8 shown in Figure 6is the:

0

a. weld root
b. fusion face
c. groove face"
d. weld interface-
e~ depth of fusio~

Q5~65 Number 2 shown in Figure 6:is the:.

a. weld size
.-h. leg size
c. leg and weld size
d. theoretical throat
e. actual throat
 (
CHAPTER o-WELD'NG
.----c¥=--~-----
AND NONDESTRUCT'VE EXAM/NAllON SYMBOLO (\ L1

.Review-·Chapter 6--Welding and Nondestructive EXHmination Symbols

;\Q6-1 111e pJimary elemen! of :my welding symbol is referred [0 as the: .
a. [ail
b. arrow
c. ret .•••
rence line
d. arrow side.
c. 'veld symbol

.ll1fonnaiion appearing above the reference line refers to lhe:

a. lIear side
b. arrow side
c. rar side
• d. other side
e. none of the above

Q6-3 The graphical representation of the type of weld is called the:

a. t"il
b. welding symbol
r- c. weld symbol
d. arrow
,. e. none of the above .,

~~Q4-,~)Which of the symbols below represents the weld shown?

, --.~

I
~.~- ~-)
I-c-J" J U=J
.~

[.r.. j
'«CIJ
v

[: !
' KQ6-5 When a weld symbol is centcrect. on' the-refercnce line. this indicates:
'. a. that tile welder can put the weld on either side
. . .Jl b. that there is no side significance
i!iY c, that the designer doesn't know where the weld should go
~ d.' that the welder should weld in whatever position the weld is in
I"
I~ ,B '- e. none of the above

11" ,y.,bol below ,,"pi'" "'bin 'ypeof w,'"

~ / 7C
\ _ a.
b.
flare- V-groove
fla/e-bevet-groove
edge-flange
comer-flange
none of [he above
 CHAPTER 6-WElDING
---rr
AND NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION SYMBOLS

K~6-7
/'

x
In the symbol below. Ihe 118dimension refers 10 wha£'?

/ a. groove angle
b. rool face
c. deplh of preparation.
d. weld size
1- e. root opening -

;J Q6-8 In Ihe symbol below. the 3/4 dimension refers to what?

t~~

/314(7/8) K
a. weld size
b. effective Iln'oal
f c. .depth of preparation
d. fcot opening
e. none of the above

~tj If 'ppl;oo '0' I ;•. 'bk' w,ld. ,"",mb.1 "'low "'pre"." ~h" ,>,poofw,'d1

, ~. full penetration double-bevel-groove weld

b. full p~PetrationdOl~ble- V-groove weld. . ';1,..
c. partial 'penetration double-bevel-groove weld

·'
d. partial penetration double-V-groove weld
e. none of the above

X Q6-l0 Dimensions app.earing to the left of the weld symbol generally re~er to the:
a. weld length <
, b. weld size/~epth of preparation
c. root opening
_ d. radius
e. none of the above
..
.

Q6-11 A triangular-shapecl weld symbol represents what type-of weld?

• a. bevel-groove
b. flare-groove
c. flange-groove
d. V-groove
• e. none of the above
f:~'; CHAPTER6-WELDING A"lD NONOESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION SYMBOLS

a. slaggered intenniuent fillet weld

(b. chain intenninent tillet weld
c. segmented fillet weld
d. inlermiuent fillet weld
e. none of the above

Q6-13 Dimensions appearing co the right of the weld symbol generally reft:r to the: /'
• a. weld size ~
b. rool opening
c. depth of preparation
• d. weld' length/pitch
"'-' e. none of the above )01
~'.iX{Q6-'At
1\1<.1 "'-"'"
A weld symbolized by a rec~ngular
a. plug weld .
box that conlllins a dimension represents a:
. ~
/'

; b.
c
slot weld
plug weld ill beveled hole
0

I • • tl.
. e 1
panially ftUed plug weld
plug welG ,n hele having dimension shown

.J)( ;
,... v<
o' /.~ Q6-15 The
a.
required spot wt:ld size can be shown as'
a dimension te, the light of the symbo: .
• b. a dimension 0; the required nugget diamete~
c. a value for the req aired shear strength
d. bmh a and boalove
• e. bolll band cab/lye

Y Q. 6-16 A number appe~ng co the right of the spot weid symbol refers to~
V\;o a. spot weld size 0 ,~

• b. spot we I£!length ~
.". c. number of spots required
\1 •
d. pitch distance between adjacent spots
t};J e. none of the aboye

~ ~ Q6.11 In "" ,ymhot "'tnw, Ib' ,ymhol ,bnwn on th, n,h" ,Id' ".""nu,

~I: '/ ?<

back weld
lll~cking weld
melt-through weld
both a and b above
e.. both band c abov~
 '" /
·v'

/
/
'/
single-bevel-groove weld
sing!e- V-groove weld
backing weld
back weld
band c above

x
a. square groove
b. skewed groove
c. sloped groove
, d. sca~f
e. 1100'':of Ihe above

K
Q6-20' The part of the weldin~ symbol which can be used
\, olherwise is referred 10 as:
10 cOllvey any additional infomll,,::m which canllOl be shown
.
a. the weld symbol
b. the arrow
c. the reference line
t d. Iht r.'lil
e. I.one 'If rhe above

3. gas metal arc spot weld

b. resistance spot weld
II c. gas tungsten arc seam weld
d. resistance seam weld
e. 1I0ne of the above

I
J _
 • a. magnetic particle testing
b. eddy curreM testing
c. radiographic teSting .
d. penetrant testing
G e. none of the above

Q6-23 A nllmber in parentheses JUSt outside a test symbol represents:

• a. Ihe length of weld to be tested
b. the extent of testing
oc. the number of tes[S to perform
. d. the type of test to perform
e. none onhe above

Q6·24 A nllmbo::rro the right of a nondestmctive examination symbol refers to the:

a. nUII~berof tests to perform
• b. the length of weld to bt: tested ~.
c. the applic;,ble quality Jrandard
• d. lhe test procedure to LIse
e~ none of the above

I . Q6-25 Which of the symbols represellls tLe weld shown below'! .~ ..

Iy. ~
... LKJ 'f, rJ ·

f\
~·:li~
~t'rof.
LaJY*<.0<~x- J*-. ~:.i., ..
,!
f
,~i1 CD CD CD CD
a. h.

•
e. none of the above
 CHAPTER 6-WELDING AND NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION SYMBOLS r'

Q6-28 'Vhich of the symbols r-'presenls the weld shown below'?

)( LIJ~~~ ~
CD CD o=J CD
 "
~ ,,

cb
1"
e. none
•b.
ot the above" "
'
"J
••

?~

~ .. .

<
'

I( I(
i: /--:+)
I ·:l~·}

I
LlJ d.

:1
',·~~l. QIl-31 Which of lhe symbols :'epresenrs lhe weld shown below?
l,~
t
~. F~
l~ ~~
;;7,"
)1 i

I.-----,I~~
I_"=====:
?_. ',I ~ ~ ,I
t.' o b. c. €)
t.
 CHAPTER 6-WELDING AND NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION SYMBOLS f~;-'

X. ~'.32{" of 'h' ,ymbo', "P""""'h' w,1d,how. ""ow,

x
.
-_.,
gp m'J-
L...
•.

"',-:
.•
·1

~{~,:
'0 ..•.
:'f\' -, I
J
.!.",
.j
t ••.

",--.J

~H\~
\.., Q6-3' Wh,,' of 'h' w"., " ''I''''''''. by 'h' ,ymho' ,h~. b"ow'

/
-;I
.....

§ @
..
 ~"",

~
~j .
I~J'~
~~'6)' ~ ~.,.

:
~.
1.-'.
";'
."

. <'\.

(!)lnsutficle~.~~t~=~ .•
etaill~9
...,.........•....• ~~

-----------:-------_._.-
 /rf7-
§-; ~7 :::II

E:=d ~C:;~J'----(
e b.

y Q6-39 Which of .Ihe welds is represented by lhe symbol shown b~lo\V'~

.,/\ " / It' ::: V"/

. 'E~
8f~~~rE_-
@ (1) c. d.

® ~2"Cb ·0 "'·0
(;)
e b.

~) none of the qbove

i
I
j/

Q6-41 What is the weld length?

/ a.
b
It.>
1/4 in.
3/8 in.
3 in.
~ lOin.
e. none of llie above

Q6-42 What is tile pilCh distance?

a. 1/4 in.
b. 3/8 in.
3in.
10 in.
~.'
none of lhe above

. Q6-43 What is the size of the arrow side weld? /"

Q 1/4 Ill. 0/'

(!) 3/8 in.

c. 3 in.
d. 10 in.
e. jl"ne of the above

Q(j-44~la[ is rhe size of the o~ side weld?

a. 1/4 in.
Ii 3/3 in.
· 3 ill. .

q. 10 in.
e. none of the above

Q6-45 What does Ihe symbol represent?

a. fillet welds on both sides
b. intermittent fillet welds
.~. chain intermittent fillet welds
· staggered intermittent fillet welds
· none of the above
Q6-46 Whal is II~".pilCh diStance?
a. I in.
b. 1/2 in.
G) 45 in.
(];)6in.
e. none)f lhe above

Q6-47 What is Ihe angle of the countersink?

a. 10
(I?) 1/20
@45°
d. 60
e. none l'.' the above

Q6-'1a What is lhe depth of filling?

a. I in.
G;;) 1/2 in.
(!) 45 in.
d. 6 in.
e. none of the above

Q6-49 Whal i~Ihe weld size?

to I in.
@ 1/2 in.
c. 45 in.
d'- 6 in.
e. none of the above

Q6-S0 What weld is represented by the symbol'?

a_ arrow side slot weld
b. other side slot weld
G) arrow side plug weld
@ other side plug weld
e. a or c above
 '"" 1/4 (3/8) JL::
"'v/ 1/2(9I1p}~--_.- __
-_
._-,.,
\/

Q6-51 What is Ihearrow side depth of preparation?

a.. 1/4 in.
b. 3/8 in.
~ 112 in.
(]) 9/16 in.
e. 15/16 in.

Q6-52 What is the other side depth of preparation?

l--<O 1/4 in. {/"'.
Qlb 3/8 in. ~
c. 1/2 in.
d. 9/16 in.
e. 15/16 in.

Q6-53 What i~the (.ther ~ide weld size'?

a. 1/4 in. .
@ 3/8 in .
.~ 112 in .
.~ 9/J6in.
e. 15/16 in.

Q6-S:' What is the arrow side weld size?

a. 1/4 in.
b. 3/8 in.
c. 1/2 in.
Q) 9/16 in.
G} 15/16 in.

Q6·55 What is the total weld size?

a. 1/4 in.
b. 3/8 in.
1/2 iti.
m
~
c.
9/16 in.
15116 in.
1
:::"
(:,:,•.:~t

..;

The use of preheal will lend to:

r u.
b.
result in a ~ heal-affected zone
produce a lower heat-affected zone hardness
.# c. sl;:lw down the cooling rate

t: d.
e.
reduce the tendency of producing martensite in Ihe heat-affet:led zone
all of the above

Which of lhe (allowing changes will warrant the addilion of or increase in the required preheat?

·t"· a. decreased cMbon equivalent

b. increased carbon equivalent
c. increased base metallhickness
d. bOlh a and c above
\i
\ • e. boch band c above

Q7-10 What heat treatment -is characterized by holding lhe parr at the ausrenilizing temperature for some time and Ihen
I,: slow cooling in the furnace?
T a.
b.
normalizing
quenching
~

J c: annealing
d. tempering
e. srress relief

Q7-11 What heat trealment is characterized by holdillg the parr Btthe ausre-nitizing temperature for some time and then
slow cooling in slill air?
•. a. normalizing
b. quenching
c. annealing
d. tempenng , \

L,::::::":,,' '120\
!
,
Q1-12
-""u:n dc:cre.ases the cooling
b.
c.
d.
iup."
rate Ilnd ~ncr~~~c:~the likelikood
decreases the coolipg rate aod decreases lhe JikelihooJ
increases rhe cooling rate and j"r.reases the Iikeliliuod
increases the cooling rate aid decreases the likelihood
of cracking
of cracking
of c:'acking
of cracking
problems
pmblems
prublems
problems
1

e.~~~~~_
Q7·13 Increasing preheal:
a. decreases'the cooling rater and increases Ihe likelihood of cracking problems
b. decreases lhe cooling rale llU4decreases the Iikelibood of cracking problems
c. increases the coaling rate and increases the likelihood of cracking problems
d. increases the cooling ratc and decreases the likelihood of cr~cking problems
e. none of the above
Q7-11 Increasing lhe carbon content:
lI. decreases the likelihood of cracking problems
b. increases the Iikeliqood ofcracking problems
c. has ~olhjng to do with dJe.likelihood of cracking problems
d. all of lhe above
~. none of lhe above ;;,'-:
Q7-1S Whicl\ of the following generally ~ws quenching?
a. annealing .
b. nonnalizing
c. quenching
d. tempering
e. stress relief
 -_·_-~----------.lT~'1
Q7-16 Which of lhe following can be accomplished using eilher Iheffilal or mechanical lechniques'!
a. annealing .'
b. nuffillllizing . \
c. quenching
d. tempering
r e. .. Slress relie f

QT-.7 Which of Ihe following results in lhe softesl slruclure for sleel?
f a. anneali.ng
b. normalizing
c. quenching
d. lempering
e. slress relief fI, f':' r r:::
Q1-1.....
~ for a sleel
. .
haVIng, lhl(,:fpllowmg
.. 0
COm?o.SlIlon: 0.11 c~bon.
lY
0.6.5 mang~nese. 0.13
l:V
chromium.
Q/
O.J 9 nj(,:kel. 0.005
,:;:):opper~nd O'0tbrnolY6d~um .. wh~~s us c~on eqUI~enl uSing Ihe following formula'!

CE = %C t- (%Mn) .•..(%~i) t- (%~) + (%Cul + (~Mo)

6 15 5 14 4
a. 0.15
b. 0.23
.. c. 0.28
d. 0.31
e. (\·n

Q7-19 for a sled having Ihe fullowing composition: 0.16 carbon. 0.85 mung ·,nese. C"~5 chromium. 0.05 nickel. 0.055
copper. anG 'l·lI m'llybd,:nLJn., whal is ils carbon equivalent :Jsin!J,lhe followil~~ formula'!

CE = %C t- (%Mnl + (%Ni) .•..(o/CCr) t- (%Cul + (,:",:\'102

6 15 5 13 4-
a. 0.13
b. 0.31
c. 0.34
d. 0.41
. e. 0,46 \ .
:1 \}4' .. ,.•.

u I (11') _ Amperage x Voltage x 60

"eal nput 10. -. •.
Travel Speed (m.lmlO.) - .. _~
", ·t~
Q7-l0 TIle FCAW process ,is being ulilized 10 weld a I in. Ihick SII1lCIUralsteel member 10 a building column. The weld-
ing is being done with a 3/32 in. diameler self-sbielded eleclrode with a .150 minimum preheal and imerpass tem-
0

peracure. The welding parameters are adjusted 10 30 volts. 250 amperes and 12 in.lmin. Whal is the heal inpu(~
a. 315 J/in .
• b. 31 500 J/in ..
c. 375 kllm
d. bolh a and b above
e. both b anq c above

Q7-21 GMAW (short circuiling) welds are produced!at 18 volls. 100 amperes and 22 in.lmin. Whal is the heUl inplll'~
,a. 238 J1in.
b. 7333 I1in.
, c. 4909 J/in. _ ,,------7
d. 30 J/in. ~_~
e. none of lhe above
 ReVj~w-Chapter .8-Destructive Tes mg
Which property cannOI be determined from a tensile lest?
~&.l
l\. ultimate tensile strength
b. percent elongation
c. percen! reductiOn of area
d. impact strength
e. yi~ld strength

The
W
property that describes the ability ofa metal to resist some.applied load is:
a. strength
b. toughness
c. hardness
d. ductility
e. none ·of lhe above

.~-3
I \
I
I ~._~
\ ~
\ e. both band c above
11Je point at which a metal's behavior changes from elastic to plastic (onset of pennanentdeformation) is referred 10 as:
a. yield strenglh
b. ultimate tensile strength
c. modulus of elasli,:ily
d. Young's modulus
none of lhe above
WhiCh of the following is(Vl expression for a metal's ductility'?
'1. percent elongation
I}. percen! reduction Ji area
c. proponionallimit
d. bOlh II and b above

. ~5 Wl lat is the percenl elongation of

_. it specimen whose original gauge lengl'J 1/'.15 2 in. 'lfid final gauge length was 2.5 in.'"!
~a-; . 30£7,
9/b. d

~5~ .\).'1/., .

I \ c. 50Ck-
d. 40""
".~;)
. ,.. .
.~•./~ .

~. /lone of the above

Tpe propeny of metals thaI descrlbestheir resistance to indentation is called:
a. Slre/lgth
p. toughness
c. liard ness
d. dUClility
e. pone of the above <.h "
1~7 The !ype of testing thllt is used routinely for lhe qualification o! ~eidi!l& procedures and ~
a. tensil~ strength
p. hardness ~/
is:'
~/

c. soundness c/
1 d.impact strength. . /,/

1 ~.8
e. all orlhe l\bove
Of Ihe following, which propenies can be detennined as a result of ~ Jesting?
V

i
l/C/
a. ultimate tensile strength '
b.
c.
d.
ductility
percent elongalion
yield strangth
~
.- /
1
;J \

e. all of the above ~

V/.. 1-

157
 The family of hardness rests lhal uses bOlh a ITlhlOrand major load is called:
a. Brindl'
b. Vickers
c. Rockwell
d. Knoop
e. none of Ihe above

Q8-l0 Which of Ihe following tests are referred 10 as microhardness lests?

9- a. Rockwell
\ b. Vickers
c. Knoop
d. borh a and b above
': e. bOlh band c above ~ ~).

L.: . 8·H Whallype of leSI _1~~Sa weightedl.'~~~UllllJll/!.!!t strike.s a not_~.I~ Ie!! specimen?
. a. Brinelllesl
.d b. fali~lIc lesl

~~~ c.
d.
4'
tenSIle lest
crack o~ening displacement
Charpy Impacllesl ..
(COD) 'f . c-~\
\. " \

. ; ~'12j>f Ib' fOllOW;O"wb;'b ;, ~of Ib~m •• , m<"O"'b1~f' ~f • .;".1·_-------

:.:.. --~-:::~~:::s;" ..q~ ~ ~V

~. >.
. .
..
c.
d.
sOIl~dness."
lens IOn
0') -f' ~
X.
e. none of lht'. above

~~\.. ~~-13 \-"hich o~ Ihe following i~ \!5L"cQnsidercd a sOJlndness leSI?

.." /' a. tenSIle

~ \~: ~~I~~I
bber~~k
• d. rool bend
e. pick-break

11'1~'~ Q8-11The Iype. of lesling used 10 evaluliteUle type of microsrruclUrc pre~enl in II mClal is clllled:

~ ( ~ :::::.. "l
)'1
:1
~'. :~~;~;;~:~PhiC .
e: /lone of Ihe above

f':": ~·is A 50 Ib can of welding eleclro~es weighs approximalely how manY~kg? ~ ~:!" j
y-:2&/' .8. 227 kg . /'
- b. 2.3 kg . . ~ V .
c. 22.7 kg
I ..

_ d. 23 000 I::g
e. none uf Ihe above
.
~:» ~

-Ill Which IWOmel~1properties are ~ir_~c;lyrelaled\for many steels?

Y \
Iii
a. impacl sltenglh and faligue strength
b. Jellsile slreuglh and duclility
c. tensile strenglh and hardness
d. !Ollgh!leSSand fatigue str<:~glh
~. none of Ihe above
,
-
 ...~ ~ha\i~jt~:jre feed spc;ed that is measured atI75i.~:':~:,1.?

/" b. 74 mOlls . . .
c.' 7.4 mmls
d. bOlh a and b above
e. both band c above •

~ The property of metals that'describes their ability to carry some type of load is:
/" a. strength . _
/ . b. toughness
t c. hardness
d. ductility
e. none of the above

~~l9. For less ductile meUlls. which method is used to determine the yield strenglh'!
.,.;" ~ll. drop of beam
. .//"/' ~ b. offset technique ~ /
c: c. stress-straw curve ~/
d. abmpt yielding t/ .
~. 'none oflhe above . .

Af: -20Tilt
a.
b.
c.
d.
ability of a mew I to absorb energy is called:
strength
duclililY
hardnes5
ionghness
. e. lIone of the above

-21 A weld join! is measured and found to be 345 mm long. flow long is that joint in terms of inches?
a. 135,8 in. /
j).. 13.58 in. V
c. 8760 in.
d. 876 in.
e. flone ohhe. above ••• A

~
2 Which OIlile following tests is used to verify the soundness of a weld'!
a. nick break . .,-/\ - (J.A ~ opj
.•• .
lr, ...•••
1 ~;
b. fillet break !J v.
c. bend test. .) \;) \ ~ j.J
d. radiographic te,st /-

~)
;;7 -~
'//
e. all of the above

Wuh lhe SAW process we achieve a deposition rale of 19.7 k~l.: How many Ibth is this?
a. 43·j Ibth
,-h. 43.34 Ilith
.-.S"
//
/"

~ c. 87.51b/h L/"
I J,I d. 89 Ib/ll
! e. Iione of the above I

..14 Ultimale tensile strength can be determined lJsing which of the following tests'!
8. tensile ..
b. bend ' L,....:.--
/ c. Charpy ~ /'
d. nick break .~ /
e. nil·duclility drop-weight J

I
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 . - .._---_ .. _._._--------------------- _.
__.-y
tf.
.~

-
/4 .' 5 Calcll'jillion of percent elongation is detennined aflg measuring the change in:
a. percent reduction of area
b. deplh of indelJlatioll .
.
.
.

c. diameter of indentation
d. .cross-seclional area ••
r e.. length belweell gauge. mar"s .

{j \Villi the G.MA~ process we lIse a Wtre feed speed of 170 mn.l/s. How ~any in.lmin. is this?
. . a. 40.16 ill/mm. ,_.----.- /
I ,...~ /' b. 53.7 in Imin. c..,./'

-i:"-d
Lf V C. 401 6 in.lmin.
d. 537 ill.lmlll. .
e. none of the above .

1Willi the GTAW process, flow rates al'e measured al 22 !Jrnin. How many ft3/h is this?
'/ a. 10.4 ((l/h
~\~ ./ b I 39 ftJ/I /
II~(»/ r/'·-46.6ftl /l: V
d. 83.2 fl3/h . ...
,',J-l
~ e. noneoflheabove ~'f.
It~~ ~ Calcuhllion of tcn5ile slrength is accomplished by dividing lhe lensile load by:

I:.........
/' a. cross-seclional area ~ .
b. percent elodllga.lion f ~~ /"
C. percent re UCllOIl0 area ~/
d. 6a!lge lenglh
e. 1l'1Ileof lhe above

!) The mewl pi-opcny describing its freedom from impelieclions is:

't. rensile strenglh
~ b.sonndness .
c impact strengrh .,...y'':..
..~. toughness v. , • / '" \ _ ,

e. . ductility . ~ L'\0 .' ,) 0- , G~

\) f'"
·30 Ifamclalcxhibirsagrel\tdealo
'(; fl' ~(
eongallonplioriota
. JI·e.-
lngwhenatenste
'1 1 d' I' 'J ' 'd\ I I' I
oa ls-applec tS,sal 1,0 lil\'e IIgl:
B. t~nsile strenglh I
lJ. hardness i
c. impact strr.ngdl'
d. loughf!ess ~
e. ductility¥..

3~ A s~dmen approximately 2 in. long with a V-notch machined in the cenrer of on~ of its sides is used for which /'
of Ihe following leSlS? v'
/ . a. tensile
b. ·pH-ductiliIY drop-weighl ~-
c. Charpy ~ ~
d. bel1d
e. IIlC~ break

2 WhiCh.of the follo~ing rropert!es can be delermi,n~ from .a ten;i1e test?

a. ultimate lensile strength. ~teld strength, ducuhty
/ b. yield strength, ductililY. toughness './
<:, ductiiity anI y ~
Ii. toughness on Iy
e. all of the ahove
Review-Chapter 9-Welding Procedure and WeideI;'Qualification
Q9-1 Who is noemary responsible for the qualification of welding procedures and welders'?
a. wel,ler
b. archilect
c. welder's employer
d. independent test lab
e. code body
vf~
Which of the following destnlctive tesling methods may be used for procedilre qualification testing'?
a. tensile
b. nick-break
c. Charpy
d. bend
e. all of lhe above

Q9-3 What is lhe pipe welding posilion in which the pipe remains fixed with ils axis horizonlal. and the welder must
weld around the joint'?
iI.- IG 9
b. 1G "-
c. 5G
d. 6G
e. 6GR

Q9-~ What is the pipe welding posi:io!l in which the axis of lhe pipe lies fix",d at a 45° angle'?
a. lei
b. 2C
c. :'iG
d. c'J
e. ncrae of lhe above

What is the necessary pipe posilion lest for welders who are lrying to qual! fy w weld T-, Y-, and KCLnnecliens?
a. lG
b. 2G
c. 5(; \

d. 6G \ 1;';; ~\
e. 6GR )J ~'
/ ~ ~-'\
With regard co procedure and welder qualification, what is the Oloft important responsibility of the welding
inspector?
a. watching the welding qualification test
r \~~ \$ V
b.' idenlifying samples
1
I "'-.

c. cUlt.ing test ~pecimens " >< ~

d. testing speCImens , ~
e. monitoring production welding

Q9-7 for most codes. if a welder continues to use a particular procedure. how long does his· qualification remain in
effect?
a. indefinitely
b. 6 months
c. 1 year \
d. 3 years
e. until he produces a rejectable weld
 a.V'";

Q9-8 Wh~l dOClInlllOl dc;scribes

a. ASME
b. .-\SME
c. ASME
d ... -\SME
Seclion
Section
Seclion IX
Section Xl
III
n. Part
lhe requiremel1l~

.\
of ·.c·eider qllalilicalion in accordance

,
r Wilh AS\1E~

e. ASME SeCtion V

Q9-9 QualilicatiDn ID weld cross-counlry pipelines is :lorrnally done in accordance with:

a. ASME Section III
b. AWS Dl.l ~.
c. AWS D14.3
d. API 1104 (' ~.\
c. API 650 ~_
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')iHAPTER I.-WELDING. BRAZING.ANDCUTTINGPROCESSES rn(}~

Review-Chapter to-Welding, Brazing, and CuttingProcesses

QIO-l. Of the f.,lIowi\lg. which is not it necessary requirement for a welding process?
a. source of energy / -
-.- b_ electricity
c. means of shielding molten metal
u. !Jase rOiHerial ~
e. none of the above

. QIO-2 Which of Ihe following are functions of the flux coaling of a SMAW electrode? \
/ /.-/'
/
a. insulating
b. alloying
c. [koxidation
d shielding
• e. all of lhe above

In the AWS system of SMAW electrode designations. lhe n~ to the last number refers to:
a. IIsabilily
b. electrode coating
~ c. [lositioll
d. strengrh
e. llon\:Df the above

/QI0.-'1. Which of the following is an incorrecl Slalemen! about a SMAW eleclrode designated as an E7024?
/" ' il.It IS a low-hydrogen type.
b. The .veld deposit'ha£ a minimum tensile menglh of 70000 pSI.
C. It is suitable for IIse in the flat and horizc'llal filiet positions 'Hlly.
d. all of fhe above
e. none of the above
/
Which ':f (h: following is not an essential pun of a ::ypical SI"lAW ~yslem?
a. C·JnU3nt CUITentpower supply
I\ /A._--')

b wife feeder
;. covered eleclrodt<
[i. elecn'ode lead
c. work lead
Shielding of lhe molten metal ill GMAW is accomplished through tl~euse of:
.\. granular flux
h. sing
c. f\lel gas and oxygen y
d. bOlh a and b above
c. inert and reactive gases

~QI0-7 Which of Ihe following is not considered a type of metal lransfer for GMA W?
a. short circuiting -
b. spray
c. globular
• d. drop tel.
t. pulsed arc
J
Which of the following types of melal rransfer in GMAW is cOllsidcred to be the lOWest e~ergy. llnd Iherefore
prone to incomplele fusioll?
, u. short circuiting
b. spray
c. glohular
d. droplet
e. pulsed arc
 a. SMAW
b, GMAVJ
c. fCAW
d. SAW
1:. E3\V
'"

\ /'
"./
/
QlO-IO Whi-:h of [be following is not considered on arc welding proce~s?
a. SMAV-'
b. GMAW
;1 1

c. FCAW

I • d.ESW
e(noneof;he above
I ;'
QIO-If In
a.
Ihe CleCI\llde designation system fo:FCAW. the second numberrefers
strenglh
10:
j
;./
b. position
c. chemical composition
d. usabililY
e. none of the above
\
.•..t, / QIO-U Which of the following is not always an essential element of a FCAW system?
) /-""
! "/ a.. constant voltage power supply
b. tubular eleclrode
, c. wire feeder
: .. f d. shielding gas
\ •! . e. work (ground) lead

QlO-13 Whal aspect of [he GTAW and PAW processes is 9ifferent from the other arc welding processes?

1\'/ i /'
t a. nonconsumable electrode
b. power supply
-

c. shielding
d. all of Ihe above
e. none'of the above
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Q10-H Shielding for the GT.-\W and PAW processes is accomplished through the use of:
. a, /?ranular nux .
/' b, slag
••c, inert gas .
d, reactive gas
e. none of the abO\'c

Q10-lS A green slripe on a lungsten electrode designates:

.••a, pure tungsten
b. 1% thoriated tungsten
c. 2% thoriated tungsten
d. zirconated tuogsli:o
e. none of the abon:

' QI0-16 When welding aluminum with the GTAW process. what type of welding current is most commonly USed?,.r
n. dcep , \ l

/ b. dcen , /!/J
••c. ac / '
d. both a and b abo\'(:
e. both band c abo\'e ./
QlO-P SAW and ESW are ;imilar in that: I if)

/ a, both are arc welding processes

b, both use shielding gases
• c. both use a gr"'luiar llux
IjA
d. both a and b abo\'c
e ooth (; and c abl)\ e

/ "
,H,ELDING GAS
REGULArOR' (OP·~:ON"1.1

1!~'
'

EI.ECTRODE SUPPLY
0s:
J
,
I
.'
"
I
I
SHIEI.D''IG
GAS SUI'~:lLY
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•••••
:
I
:
I'
(OPTION_q
WEI.D'tlG GLIN '"
I I
I I
I I
~_/ I I
I ,
I I
WELo'NGGUN I ,
, I
(NO GAS SH Lo)
I I
I I
I ,

t __ J

CD WOAK~EAD G:> SHIELDING GAS FROM CYLINDER

® GUN SWITCH CIACUT @ WELDING CONTACTOR CONTROL

CD SHIELDING GAS TO GUN (1) POWER CASLE

o CABLE ASSEMBLY I G) PfllMAFlY INPUT POWER

a. SMAW
b. ESW
c. FCAW
d. SAW
e. PAW

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 QIO-I'J Soliuific:llion <:rad:ing uw: III imprnper widlh-Io-ueplh ralio'oi lh~ weld nuggel muy be a problem with which

/ weldin;; process'!
a.OfW
h. SW
* 1:. SAW
<.I.all of the above
e. none of Ihe ubove

QIO-20 A welding process done e~senlially jn the /lal pas ilion wilh welding progressing from Ihe bOllom 10 lOp of the

/ weld joinl positioned vel1icalLy identifies:

a. GMAW
b. SAW
Co J;,UI
d. bOlh a and b above
e. bOlh band c above

Wh ieh of the follow in!!- ure nOI

!
.. both GTA
.•......l;ommQ[l to Wand P,'\'W·)
,I. nonconsumable tungsten ~Ieclrode"---
_-------.....
.

/~
I b. copper cons1ricling noule
~. ,hi(~Jdi;gg~~~
nUlz}t:
d. ext;rnaJly-applieJ liller mellli.
1;. none of Ihe abo\ e

Q J II-.?:? WkH I,:, h:liljue IS emplllyeJ ,vith P..\ W to produce full pencl.-a!i,)Ij weld~'?
a. s:; ir!~.er beads ..-'.
h. ·.'Ie,,··c b~ads
al: keyhole
d. b~cksler'
e. none of lhe abov.;

1/ Q 1O-:l3 Whal welding process produces

along the join!'?
a. SAW
w.:lds In lilt. tlat po~ition. in a single pass. with the progression \'ellicully III ,vale /)
r
/

IT b. ESW
~~i c. FCAW
d. bOlh a alld b above
e. bOlh band c above

QII)-24 Which of the following is not an ad\'antage of lhe ESW process?

il. high deposition rate
• b. eilse of selllp ..
c. capable of joining Ihick sections
d. no tendency for angular ~istortion
e. none of Ihe above

/ QIO-25 Which welding process is considered 10 be n chemiGal welding process?

a. SMA\V
b. ESW
c. SAW
Id. OAW
e. HOlle of tht: ubo\'e
 •••••••••• 101.·
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Q I 0·26 Which ~ wdding procc.,,, provide:. an efficient means of joining 311,1Chmenl:, 10 some planar surface?
a.OAW
tI b. 5W
c. GMAW
d. GT:\'H
e. SMAW

QIOc27 Brazing differs from welding in thai:

/ •
tb.
a. no tiller metal
an oKyfuel name
,~. lhe base metal is not melted.
d. all "f lhe above
c. nOl}f of the above
is used.
is used.

QIO -2"o'F iif.

~'''ll:lfOlcl0ry resu lb'
IS. a ruze JOint should have:
If
//
/
a. '1\ large surface urea. /f
b. a ~mall gap betWeen pieces to Il~ join~d ..
c: a prccbe bevel.
\I'd. both it and b above
1:. both band C above

/ QIO-" Whi;;h of Ihe following i, ~()!-an ad\'anlage of brazing':

a. ease of joining thick ,eclions
b. abilily 10 join dissimilar mewls -
c. ability 10 join thin sections •
,.I. :'0111 a ami b abO\'e
e. t·olh b ilnd I: abov·~
\
Q 1£:-30 Of [he following metals. "hkh S'l!l!!ill he i'll'ecljvcly clllusjrgOfC:j
~. Iligh-carbon steei
b. low-carbon ~teel
'•. medium-carbon sleel
t J. slainless steel
c. none of the above

Which of lhefollowing gases clln be used 10 perfurm OFC?

a. MAPP .
~-rf(ipane
c. ilcctylene
d. nalural
e. al\ of the above
Q 10-32 Whicla of the following cu[(ing processes CliO be lIsed to cut any metal':'
a.OFC
b. CAC-A
c. PAC
. d. both a and b above
• e. bOlh band c above

Ql0-33 The width of a cut is technically referred to as the:

a. g:lfl
L. dross
jI c .. kerf
d. drag
e. none of ,he above

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 ...••...._-- 'JIJIREGUICE
MID CON7':'C,
DIRECTION
TUBE
OF TRAVEL

a. G.\I.-\W
b. P.-\\\.
c. GT.-\ \\.
d. TlG
e. c.-\ \\.

\#.':/
.,.

Ii

a. G:'dA\V
b SAW
c. GT.-\\\"
d. SW
e. SMAW

QI0-39 SM,\W designates which process'?

:/ a. stick metal arc welding :=

b. shielded melal arc welding';
c. submerged arc welding
d. seam metal arc welding
e. ShOll circuiting metal arc welding
 //"--\
r)
!p
/
(Q IO •. SW de~ignalC:' which process'?
\... /. a. stud welding
b. stud a'rt-weluing
c. ~ubmcrgc:u welding

'i.
• d. Slick welding
e. submerged arc welding

QJO--Il SAW designuleli which process?

a. stud welding
• b. slUd arc welding
c. submerged welding
d. Slick welding
te. submerged arc welding
Q10--J2 FCAW designates which process?
_a. Ilux cored arc welding
b. nux centered arc welding
c. furnace comrolled arc welding
d. fliclion arc welding
• e. flow arc welding

./ QlO-·n GivlAW designates which process? .-

. a. gas machine arc welding ../
• b. gas method arc welding
.:. gas >nalerial arc welding
• d. gas "If~lal arc welding
e ~r.:-.l'fal material arc welding

"QlO--H GTA'iv de,.ignates which process'! ~/

/'" .a. gas lllngslen arc welding
/ b. general lUngsler\ arc welding
c. globular lransfer arc welding
• d. gas torch arc welding
e. none of ihe above
QIO-..JS PAW designates which process?

/ • a. plasma ;.Ircwelding
b. pressure arc welding
c. plate arc welding
• d. percussion arc welding
e. none of lhe above
~
QlO---l6 Which of lhe following could result in the creation of porosity in lhe~ of ~aluminum structural ~'"
members for an aircraft application? / I
a. insufficient cleaning of the weld joinl Vi.
b. contaminated filler metal-
c. leak in the shiel.<!inggas_~~
d. presence of drafts during the welding operation
, J~- e. al,loftheabove ~~\~ • .
'~Ql~'F ~70S-6 electrode can be lIsed with which of th~ processes?
() ~ a. GTAW,)
b. GMAW
c. PAW
.1. all of lhe above
e. none of the above
 Q 111-,111:\ granular /lux I' ,I chllmc(eri~lic uf which uf Ih.: rllllllwlng'~
, .1. ES\I;
b SAW
/ c. SM;\",'
-,d. bOlh il and b

':,,\,"/'
c. bOlh b iind c

~
.. Q10--t9 Which uf Ihe classifications Iisred below produces Ihe "t~nfest weld metal'?
a. ER70S-6 •__ .-.~- t•.•
··/
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b. E]OT-5
c. E70lli
d. FlA::-EM 13K
e. Ill) difference

Q 10-5/1 Which proces~; is classified as a chemical welding melhod?

/ a, GTAW
b. GM,\W
c. ES\V
d. p:\.\V
e. O/-\\V

Which .;ulting methous use declricit}"?

a. PAC
b, CAC--\
c,OAC
d, a ill1d b ahon:
e. b ami L a[H)\';;

/QIO-52 A lubul.lr eJe:'lrolk i~a ,ignili'~ant characlerislic of which process'!

a. SA\-\'
b. ESW
c. FCAW
d. SMA 1,\
e. GMAW

QIO-53 Which arc welding proces>; is u~ed very effecrively for Ihe welding of various (yp~,~_.of illluchmenls (0 suduces

/ of plates
a. SMAW'
b. GMAW
and stnJctural members'!

c. FC/\W
d. S\V
e..; 9~
QIO-54 ~im! shoes-"'~'"'-is u term associalcd with which process'!

'-/
i
l
----_ .._.--_
a. SAW
b.CiIAW
c. ESW
... ,_.---. --,

I j
d. reAVY
e. GMAW .
(' Q lO-;~)Shofl circuiling metal tmnsfer is i\ mode of operation for:
.~a.GTAW .
b. FCAW
/
• c. SMAW
d. none of Ihe above
e. all of {he above
 r'
The neeu lor c~.::
ii,S.\;I,\W ~ hU.!2!.!lg O\~ ( .
for some lypt:s of liS liller melal )'):1 Jls~J(jvamagt:
~
of which procesiLw
.,__ . ~l.'·~
.........-

h. FCl \V ./'/
c. 5.'" W l.../' \.:
tI, all oj' lhe ahove
....... ). C. il aod b

.' 1l~.5J Which process IIses a ~'~~Dn$.Ject.rode?

-;;- a. S.vlA\V cY~~
b. GMAW
c. GTAW /
d. CAC..\, ?;~.
e. PAC
'''~''''''''
__
...•..... ---... " .'
.

.58E~J,;!l.:Tjis illl eleclrode designalion for which of those processes lisled bel?w'?

~. GT-\W~/~,;
b,. PA\V '.I ,
c. G.\l.-\\\" I" .
GI I <r .•..•..

~'..'....
/.
fi\ ~-'"
.--:,: _,J. a and b above
.::. b .lfld Labove:-"/
/
W\ r J

g g
r "\ .., .11l'5~ ?'.·.lhe .. fOIJ.I.JWin , which braZ ..in. ... p..r?c.,es.s is preferred when [he pallS [0 be ~razed can be ~s~~~-,-e.e!with lhe
. 1· \.() _~lIc~~n'::lJl preplaced ne:lr or.I.!.Vhe.J~~Il.~·.'
?', a. lorch ~.~.J
-7 ' i b. indlKtion ~/L
/' "", ./ c. fllrna.:..:
; -', d. Jillll'.i,'n
e. n<lnc 0f the aho~'':: r
F7P6-1:\11~;s allller mew! deslgOlllion for:
a. S\·I.-\W
b. GM.-\\V
c. t:C ;\\1'-
d. SA\'v'
e. P.-\\V

The abilil~ [0 perform keyhole welding is a primary advanlage of:

a. GT.-\ \\'
b. PAW
c. S:V1A\V
d. fCAv-.:
c. SAW

Which gases can be us.::d for OFW'!

a. :V1APP
b. acel~ lene
c. natural gas
d. propane
e. all of lhe above I .

../10.63 W.hich gases below can be used for Tar

~ u ace[ylene
b. oxygen
c. nalllral gas
d. propane
e. all of (he above

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 CHAPTER IO-WELDING. BRAZING. AND CUTTING PROCESSES

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~~
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~

, 10.6;V A ferru Ie is an item lIsed for shielding in which proecss helll\\"~

.// ~:.~~~~.':
e. PAC'
~ ~ '. d. SV(
e. Hi "

J2f ~hen GTAW is ust;d. whut Iype of current results in the greatc:sl amount of penetration'?
a. dcen
b. (kep
c. ac
d. hwac
c:. no dilfc:rence

lQ'~6' A conslricling nozzle is one of the components for which welding process?
a. Pi\W '.
b. GTAW
~~ c. SAW .
ti /
d. GMAW
e. SW

.0.67 What gasc:s can be used for GMAW'?

a. carbon dio.~ide
. b. argon
/ c. 75'1- argun-25% carbon dioxide
d. 989, argun-2% ox~'gen
e. all)f the above

QlO.68 The process which can be used dther with or without an external shielding gas is:
a. GMAW
b. SMAW
c. FCAW
/

I d.
e.
GTAW
PAW

Which of Ihe welding processes below is generally considered to provide Ihe highest deposition rate'?
a. SAW ~ • /'
b. ESW .••.
' l.../
c. fCAW
Q. SMAW
e. GMAW
When welding carbon steel with the OAW,process. the torch should bendjusled to provide:
a. an oxidizing flame
b. a carburizing flame
c. a rl~utral flame ~ >v:-o
d. II Ilealrngnn~e
e. none of Ihe above

Gf the following, which of Ihe processes make use of water-injected larches to minimize the effect of irregular
kerf?
a. PAC
b. CAe-A
c. GTAW
d. a and b above
e. band c above
 CHAPTER 1O-WEL01NG BRAZING. AND CUITING PROCESSES

Q 10-72 The ll~e of a con~lrkling orilicc. i~ lhe dislinguishing fealure llf whit:h ill' lhe following'.'

I /
// :::~~:~
c. FCAW
d·PAW
.I I
e .. noneoI11Ca)OVe , .".~~
n...
'.'.. •.•..•••
/

II. /0-73 Which of lhe fonowing processes l{ilize u llllX

:t.SMAW
b. SAW
10 provi(le_nece~sll~Ls~ielclin~?

c. GMAW
d. a and b above
e. all of lhe above
 R,~vieW----Chapter ll-\Veld and Base :Met.alDiscontinuities
Qll-' A ,Iisconlinuity is:
a. always n defect
b. always a reject
c. always accepmble
d. rejectable if il exceed's :0de Iimirs
e. none of lhe above

Of t.he following,. which is commonly caused by lhe p.i~~~~e

subjected 10 applied stress'~
or h¥~rogen in a--crack susceptible microstructure
-',..-_._..- .. ~__
a.
b.
c.
lamellar learing
delamination
porosity
-"fJz
d delayed crackin~
e. none of lhe above

Ql1-3 Porosity. occurring in the·f0r.:n of large cylindrical pores is called:

a. clusrererl porosity ...
b. linear scallered porosir:.
c. unifoffilly scattered por.jiity
d. elongated porosity
e. r.one of Ihe above

Q11-4 Wl,ich of the following discor.tinllities is least likely to be derecced visually?

a. loe crack
b. undercut
c. lamellar cear
{
d. overlap
c. none of lhe above
Qll-S l.lnderbead cracks can rcslll! rrGm which of Ihe following welding practices?
a. IIse of wet eleCirode~
h. welding on contamiliilr;:a sceels
,. welding over paim
d. all of Ihe above
e. none of the above
Q11-6 The weld discontinuity char results from improper remiinacion of the welding arc is referred co as:
a. undercul
b. overlap ?
c. craIeI' crack \
d. incomplele fusion
e. all of the above
UI hich of Ihe following processes may result in the presence of slag)inclusions in the compleled weld?
MAW r !l ~ .-/"""
~W ll~ ~
FCAW- K.~
SAW: V"
none of
Ihe above
QIl-8 That discontinuity Ihal Tcsuhs from the ~n1rau.mem of gas within the weld cross s~clion is referred (0 as:
a. crack
b" slag inclusion (
c. incomplele fusion
d. poroSily
e. none of lhe above

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r
QI1-,!~ Whal base melal disconlinuily, localed allhe weld loe, is <;aused bY.lh.e v.:e1der traveling 100 rapidly'?
a. underfill .
b. undercul
c. incomplcle fusion V'/
d. overlap
e.
~.
none of Ihe above

Qll-10 Whal weld discominuilY resullS when the welder Iravelsloo slowly, ~hich causes excess weld metal 10 pour OUI
of the joinr and lay on the base melal surface without fusing? (
a. undercut
b. underfill
c. overlap
d. incomplere fusion
e. none of Ihe above

Qll-ll What weld metal disconlinuity results when the welder fails 10 complelely /illlhe weld groove'?
n. underfill ~
b. undercut \
c. overlap
d. incomplele fusion
e. nOlle of Ihe above

Ql1-12 Excessive welJ mewl buildup on E groove weld is refF.rred 10 ll:i:

ll. excess conve:<iIY
b. e~cess weld reillforcemellt
.:. overfill
d. all of lhe above
e. none of the above

Ql1-l3 The weld discontinuity thal results from Ihe inilialion of th~ welding arc OlliSide tli~ weiLlJoinl is refen'ed 10 as:
a. incomplete fusion
b. IlnderCUl
overlap
(
scrlllch stan
arc srrike

Q11-14 Of the following, which weld discontinuity shows up as a light region on a radiograph?
a. porosity \
b. incomplete joint penetration
c. a and h above
d. lungsten inclusion
e. none of Ihe above

Whal base meta! discontinuiry results from improper steelmaking praCtice and is associaled with the
a. lamination - _ ..... _._- '''-'- - I
b. delamination .
c. seam
d. crack
e. none of Ihe above
Qll-16 What disconlinuit¥ is shown by;:; 12b?
ii. longitudinal
ern.:\.;
b Imnwerse crack
•. face cnlck
II. loe crack
e. roOI crack
Qll-17 Whardiscontil1uil}' is shown by ~ll'?
a. lamina lion
b. base metal c:ack
c. lamellar tear
d. seam
e. lap
QU-18 Whar discominuity is shown by I: I :?g'?
a. loe crack
b. incomplete fusion
c. root crack
d. lamellar lear
e. underbead crack
Qll-l9 What discontinuity is shown b~'#'5?
a. undercut
b. underfill
c, overlap
d. incomplete fusion
e. loe crack
Ql1-20 What discontinuity is shawn by #IO?
a. lamination
b. seam
c. delamination
d. base metal crack
e. incomplete fusion
 Rcyiew,-Chapter 12-Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Processes
Which of the following NDE melllOds do 1100llsually require eleclricilY?
a. ~y currenl
b. v'sible dye ~cne[rant
- . :;/
~/
c. visual
d. a and b above
e. b anJ c above

Q 12-2 Which of the following NDE melhods is limited to the detection of surface discoOlinuities?
a. visual _.<"t--
b. penetrant
c. magnelic panicle fJ
- d. all of the above ,
c. none of the above

Q 12-3 To be most effecti ,'e. visual inspection should be performed:

a. before welding.
b. during welding.
c. afler welding.
> d. all of the ubove
e. none of the abo~r:

Ql1-" The time during which the pencrrant remains on the surface of the pan to allow it to be drawn into any discl)llli.
nuilies is called:
a. ';Uiliug lime.
b. pr.nclrating lime:
c. soak [ilTJ\~.
- d. dwell time. \
c. H:Jne of lhe above U r~
WLich type of magnetizing CUtTent provides the beSt comlJinulion of penetrability and pGnll.:1c mLlbilitY'l
iI. AC ••
b. DC
• c. half-wilve rectified DC
d. band c alJove
e. all of the above

QU-6 What NDE method will most .!!.kelr reveal subsurface porosity?
a. PT
b. MT
• c. RT
d. lIT
e. all of the above
Which of the following statements is correct for a radiographic test?
a. A reduction in 'thickness will produce a Ught image on the film.
b. A low-density discontinuity will produce a light image on the film.
- c. A high-density disconlinuiry will produce n light image on the film_
d. a and b above ,
e. band c above \ .•~
Wllic~ of the following discontinuities is rarely detected using RT?
a. crack
b. incomplete fusion
c. undercut
• d. laJ1]inalion
- e. none of lhe above

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 Q12-9 What device is used during radiography to indicate Ihe acquired sensi(ivity of a radiograph?
a. rate meter
b. dosirnt:lcr ?
c. lead Screen \
.• d. penelrarnelef
e. none of (he above

Q12-10 Which nondestnlclive exuminalion method ulilizes SOund energy as a probing mcdiLlm'~
a.VT ~
~~ ~
(c. UT ~
d. PT
e. ET

~:
a. setup
--
Q 12-11 The process whereby the ullrasonic indicalions are related 10 p.hysical distanc~~'\ in ales! slandard is refen-ed to

,b. calibration '{"

,"_-'
(;. slandardizUlion
d. synchronization

(3
e. none of the above •
~/ C-l>..b')
Ql2-] A test probe containing an alleonating currenl coil is used for which NDE method'!
a. RT •.
b. lJT f'
c. ET \
• d. MTI
v' e. bOlh c and d above

.~ - .~:
~i . -
Q1?-13 CllanOes in electrical conducti\itv can be measured using "':hich i'IDE method?
0-
c. MT t/ ~
d. UT t.,../"

~!t
\

Q12-14 Which of the following NDE methods are suililbte for detecling surface cn:<:ks"!
a. RT
b. VT
c. ET·
d. PT·
e. all of the above

Q12-15 What NDE method Is mostlikcly to reveal illtemallamillalions in a rolled plate?

a. RT
,b. UT
c. ET
ct. MT
e. none of lhe above

12, -1,,6 PT is limited to Ihe detection 'of those discontinuities Ihat nre:
- <;> a."nenr lhe leSt~urface
~ ,,- ( ..
?-</. I b. open 10 the test object surtace .
• v c. clean and open to the test object surface

d.a~the above
e. pone of the above
 Visible dye penelraOl indicalions:
a. must be observed under a black light
b. don'l have III be observed under a blnck lighl. but are more 5ensiiiv~ if they an~
c. r.i;lslb;;Observe<! under u/lril\' iokl light •
d. 01,151be observed under while light
e. none of Ihe above

Penelrant Clln lJe applied by:

a. lH1Jshing
b. spraying
c. dipping
d. llll of Ihe auove
e. nan" of Ihe above

rl-19 fluorescent ocnelfilntS arc eenerallv more", ~ensili\'e than _~

visible dye penelrnllls becau~e// '\

7....
•Cl

a·/ ;"'/'l ~ _
n. Iheycanllowili.tosmullercrack~~>
~
·'L·~\ C>,.~ . \
b. Iluoreseenl indicmions are be1ter seen by lhe human e:ye: ~ //
c. Ihe:y are subject 10 grefter capillary aClion {/ .
d. a and c abo\'c 'r' '- ~ ~
e:. band c abo\'"c ~ j

--.~/
Which of Ihe fOllOv.i.ngcause: decrease:d sensilivilY ill;;/r? // ./

7
a. too heavy applic~lioll of the developer" ,,/ V
b. oily or greasy lest objeel y
c. improper penetEuu removal
J. all of Ihe above c..---"

b. are porous .; .".

'.
"~<. ~././
c. are ferroma!!lletic V •••
l

d. are 1l0npOrO~ls </"

~
e. have subsurface discontinuilies
 tiT i' ~''': ",'""'i" '" <1'0" "'""m'""",,, ,~~~A~~~'22"UC~~~
¥.iN:;":SSES
a

II
WHIlHl -.)
b Wilhlll
perpendlcular!<J
•• 5" of p;lralkllO
c perpf1Hhrul,:Il0 lhe :;ount! \\a\c~
pam IIt: II {) IIle
e none Df lhe above
, suun d wa\l~S
lhe sound wave,
ll,t': ~nHnd Wil~'es

/
.'.
I j
I~!
\

0"1'\
r-1
._J--~---" ~
~/. .,
", ~_y.> Qj
_,,/
../"I"

__ ~
.-_..

..
V . f"
""",p+
./~
~P-16 UT uses frequencies; ...__ ,,_.~.
.if'> a. below Ihe range of human hearing ~:.
b. wilhin the range of human hearing •.•••...../
c. above Ihe range of human hearing V .
d. beside lhe range of human hearing V
e. non/: of Ihe above

In UT iht: horizolllal axis of llle CRT screen !lives informnlion aboul:

il.Ihe db.lance tl.,lesound has Ira-:elc~l Ihe. p.afl '~ ,._.
b. the amount 01' soul~d energy retleC[c(~. ('..~) J _--;_ .._._~
?~""~ j
c.
d.
Il~e IYP~ o~ dlsconllnuHY. ~
dlsconllnuHy Oflcmilllon F)'~'-'-
\ (:::.::;
»<" 1
e. disconlinuity callsc '< .' ~" .•..1 \
\ ~
:,)~'\ ~ ~
Q.11-28 RT shows arens of lowf.[ densily as:
·a. dark regions on Ihe film
b. light regIOns on Ihe film
c. iigh: or dark [q~i()ns nn lhe film
J. all of the nb()vc
t01'lv---
·212<l!t p:r shows ar,:.::; ,11' I~:;:: thickness as:
a dark rcg:nns on Ihe lil'll . ~. ~
(). lighl legions on (he film ~
c. light or dark regions on the 111m _ '\ '..'),::>
d. all of lhe above ~ ~ i e-J \.5.--
e. none of the above t ():.

J.ll-36 in ,how' "'~ "fi"'"'''d'',"'mi,,iO,,_c----~----''X -

: ·a. dark regions on lhe tilm ""
b. light r~giolls on the tilm '~
c. light or dark regions on the film ~
d. all of Ihe above
e. none of lhe above V~
./ /

)12-31 Tungsten inclusions generally appear in RT as;

f 3. dark regions on lhe lilm
. b. 1i2hl regions on lhe tilm
c. liihl or dark regi~ns on lhe film
d. al\ of lhe above
e. none of the above

212-32 Cracks generally appear in RT liS:

,a. dark lintS on Ihe film
b. ligtll lines nn (he film
c. Iighl or dark lines on lhe film
d. al! of 111<~aIHl\'t:
e. none of the above
I,:' GIIAPTt:fl 12-tlONOESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NOEl PROCESSES

Q 12-33 Weld reinforcemem generally appears as:

il. dark regions on lhe Ii1m

h. lighl regions on lhe film

c. Iighl or dark regions on Ihe 111m
d. all of the above
e. none orltle above

Porosily generally appears in RT as:

a. dark regions on llle 111m
b. IiglH regions on the film
c. lighl or dark regions on Ihe film
d. all of lhe above
e. none of lhe above
~r)
Q12-35 Shallow surfllce cracks can besl be detecled in type 308 slainless steel by:
a. UT •.. \; •.•_\
b. MT ._ ~..J \.
c. RT ;.J~~. ~:.1
d. PT ~':t
e. all of ihe above

Q12-36 Underbt::ad cracks can beSI be delecled by:

a. ET
b. MT .\(
c. U-:- ~
..
d. PT "-
e. all Il[ Ihe above

Poroslly in ESW can best be delected by:

\ I:'" '
a. I1T 1'/~)~' . /.-
b.MT" ~.
c. RT ./.
d.PT" ~~ •.
e. ..11 of the above (.,/"

Q12-38 The vertical axis of the VT CRT screen represents:

a. distance
b.. lime
c. reOeclor size
d. none of lhe above
e. all of lhe above

Q12-40 What NDE methodes) often rely on the appliculion of a hydrost~tic pressure 10 a vessel?
----~\ !

ac-pres5ure tesls,
b. leak tests
\
I
,-.,~, c.praof leSts
a:-i1iiof Ihe above
e. none of the ilbove
 CHAPTER 12-NONOESTAUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NOEl PROCESSES

Q 12-·n What [cSt below is applied to determine the metallurgical effects of welding on austenitic stainless steels?
a. RT-j
b. PRT
c. fenile lest
U. UT '-.
e. f'f "

Q12-~2 AppHq~[ion of a vacuum bo.'( 10 the inside surface of a steel slOrage lank is one form of which [est'?
~~- . -
fi.PRT V
c. LT . /'
d. all Of the above V ._
t. none of [he above ~

Ql !-H FN is a unit of measurement with which lest?

~RT ---
b. PRT
c. ferrite ItSt
u. UT
e. PT

Q :'~'+lNDE personnel arc normally qualified in accordance wilh:

a. ASME Seclion V
b.AWSDI.I
c. ANSI S!'IT-TC-IA
U. I\S1\T S;'T '1';:::-i r\
e. AS;vIE SN·:· i C'-1.'\

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 ANNEX

Answer Key-
Ri.eview Ques.tions
for Chapters 1-13

Chapter 1 ~9:~

Chapter 2 293

Chapter 3 ?98

Chapler 4 : , : 298

Cha pte r 5 : :::: :::::: : : : : 298

Chapter 6 299

Chap ler 7 : : : 199

Chapter 8 : 299

Cljap Ier 9 : 299

Chapler lO ; : 199

Chapler 11 : 300

Chnp~er 12 ;: ~ ~ 300

Chllpter 13 ~ : : 300

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; ~', ,', ,
": ~ -lI: - • - ~ .,

}f

Q12·1 Once ins ections are completedt what important aspect of the inspector's j~b mw- .
be acco plished? '. '
a. tell the f reman that the weld is acceptable
b. tell the s pervisor that the inspection is complete
c. fill out a inspection report detailing his findings
d. all of the above
e. none of t e above

Q12·2 Which 0 the following is not normally required of inspection reports?

a. inspeeto 's signature
b. an indie ion of only those parts which were acceptable ~
c. they sho ld be clear and concise '
d. -,they 6ho Id be filled out in ink
e. none of t e above
I
,- " \ft) \
Q12-3 '\Vhat aut orship is attached,to inspection report forms?
a. the inspe tor's signature 0~
b. the \veld -r's signature ~
c. the weldi g supervisor's signature
d. Forms ar anonymously presented. '-
e. Forms ar not sig!led. ~V'
~'y\~~-
Q12-4 What ha dy report forms are ayailable from AWS?
a. Appendi E of A\VS DI.!
b. Appendi I of AWS DI.I
c. Appendi 0 of AY.lS D1.1
d. A\VS QC 1
e. ASME N 1 Form

.:. : .- ~>,:":.
" . -,-
" ~ ~.' •• 0 •• / -::.'.
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;j
ft

Q12~5 'You have m de a nun~e.dccJmistake on a report form. How should it be corrected?

tr-£, a. An experie .ced'"jnsp·e-;to~\viIruse a pencil so such enOl'S can be erased and
~ corrected.
'c
'.l. b. As an inspe tor-in-training, such errors need not be corrected.
t~'
J
c; To keep th report legal and'-credible, the error should be crossed out and the
correc~ion a ded adjacent to the error and noted complete with initials and date of .
.
.~~~
: correction .
d. ,The report ust be completely ~written.
e. none of the bove - .

Q12-6 How are err rs in writing corrected in written reports?

~.
~. a. crossed out
f;.
b. erased with nink eraser
. ~
:..• c. entire page ust be rewritten
..

d. crossed out, orrected, initialed and ,dated

e. none of the ave

Q12-7 \Vho is auth rized to sign off ASM~ data report forms?
the authorize inspector who performed inspection
an authorize keeper of the code stamp'
;nofficer or anage~of the compapy ~
any of the ab ve \ '. t/{r \
both a and b bove./~' " ' V\· sl) ,
. U U Y
~" Q12-8 How are opi ions on workmanship or sti.ggestion};for repair usually reported?
.f »~Comments a writteriIil'cnan~:on the work. '
:. :~;;;:: b. by ~structur d r~s 7~
0 ~_

:.: ~ c. Provisions fo such comments are contained in structured reports.

d. Inspectors ar @bi.ddenlto~e~Sll. Ch. comments'. '
e.· none of the a ove-~~,~p,~ "\:'0\
V~q~\ "':'J,
.~I· (5 p~