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72 Multiple choice questions

1. Which welding process is most widely used

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A.
No answer given

B.
SMAW

C. Visual

D. discard

E. Overlap or Undercut

2. MT-Flux direction to best see a discontinuity

A.
No answer given

B. Charpy Impact test

C. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

D. tendency to be sluggish

E.
perpendicular to discontinuity

3. Pressure test typical holding time

A.
No answer given

B.
at least 30 minutes

C. material is brittle

D. warm holding ovens

E. Charpy Impact test

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4. What determines which IQI should be used

A.
No answer given

B. Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

C. base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

D.
thickness of base metal plus reinforcement

E. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

5. maximum rod size to use when hot tapping material less than 1/4" thick

A.
No answer given

B. 100 ft-candles

C.
3/32" diameter

D. 1.3-4.0 ft/sec

E. 5-20%

6. What does "s" mean in electrode designation of GMAW/GTAW

A.
No answer given

B.
solid wire

C. Visual

D. Overlap or Undercut

E. GMAW-spray transfer mode

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7. Advantages of GMAW

A.
No answer given

1. Produces high quality welds

2. Little postweld cleaning
3. Excellent control of root pass
B. 4. With or without filler metal

1. Metallurgical benefits from flux

2. Slag that supports and shapes weld
3. Higher deposition
C. 4. Shielding produces at surface of weld

D.
1. Only consumable electrode process that can be used to weld commercial metals or alloys
2. Deposition rates are higher
3. Minimal postweld cleaning is required

1. High metal deposition rates

E. 2. Produces repeatable high quality welds for large weldments and repetitive short welds

8. Limitations of GMAW

A.
No answer given

B.
1. More complex costly and less portable
2. Welding arc needs to be protected from drafts
3. GMAW-S the weld is more susceptible to lack of adequate fusion

1. Only consumable electrode process that can be used to weld commercial metals or alloys
2. Deposition rates are higher
C. 3. Minimal postweld cleaning is required

1. Power supply of providing higher amperage

2. Weld is not visible during the process
3. More costly
D. 4. Process is limited to shop applications and flat position

1. Not recommended for pressure containing welds

2. More complex costly and less portable
3. Generates large volume of welding fumes
E. 4. Slay should be removed between passes

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9. How best to find side wall lack of fusion

A.
No answer given

B. discard

C. material is brittle

D.
UT

E. Overlap or Undercut

10. Where are some electrodes stored

A.
No answer given

B. tendency to be sluggish

C. low hydrogen electrodes

D.
warm holding ovens

E. material is brittle

11. Undercut

A.
No answer given

B.
A groove melted into the base metal adjacent to the weld toe or weld root and left I filled by weld metal

C.
A discontinuity or discontinuities that by nature or accumulated effect render a part or product unable to meet minimum
applicable acceptance standards or specifications. The term designated reject ability

D.
Arc between covered electrode and weld pool. Heat of arc comes from tip of a consumable covered electrode. Shielding
comes from decomposition of the electrode coating

E.
A material or device placed against the backside of the joint, or at both sides of a weld in welding, to support and retain molten
weld metal

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12. Primary reason for PWHT

A.
No answer given

B. low hydrogen electrodes

C.
relieve residual stress

D. perpendicular across weld

E. at least 30 minutes

13. Backing

A.
No answer given

B.
An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical, metallurgical, or physical
characteristics. A discontinuity is not necessarily a defect

C.
A material or device placed against the backside of the joint, or at both sides of a weld in welding, to support and retain
molten weld metal

D. Analysis of chemical composition of the weld

E. Entrapped foreign solid material, such as slag, flux, tungsten, or oxide

14. How many welds does API 577 require to be radiographed?

A.
No answer given

B. separate from other electrodes

C.
Zero. (The number of welds to RT is established by the primary code)

D. reduce the number of welding qualification procedures required

E. A fusion made without filler metal

15. Differences in welding nickel alloys

A.
No answer given

B. perpendicular across weld

C. welder recertification

D. relieve residual stress

E.
tendency to be sluggish

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16. Define toughness

A.
No answer given

B.
Arc between covered electrode and weld pool. Heat of arc comes from tip of a consumable covered electrode. Shielding
comes from decomposition of the electrode coating

C. The distance from the top of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool

D.
ability of material to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing

E. Essential, non essential, and supplemental when impact testing is required

17. Advantages of GTAW

A.
No answer given

1. Power supply of providing higher amperage

2. Weld is not visible during the process
3. More costly
B. 4. Process is limited to shop applications and flat position

1. shielding gas
2. prevent excessive grain growth
3. slag blanket to protect weld
C. 4. sometimes provide alloy elements

D.
1. Produces high quality welds
2. Little postweld cleaning
3. Excellent control of root pass
4. With or without filler metal

1. Not recommended for pressure containing welds

2. More complex costly and less portable
3. Generates large volume of welding fumes
E. 4. Slay should be removed between passes

18. Visual exam distance

A.
No answer given

B. 100 ft-candles

C. 30 degrees

D. 3/32" diameter

E.
6-24 inches

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19. weld metal is most similar to that of

A.
No answer given

B.
castings

C. tendency to be sluggish

D. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

E. tensile strength

20. Per Sec 9, who supervises the testing of a PQR coupon?

A.
No answer given

B. reduce the number of welding qualification procedures required

C. A fusion made without filler metal

D. hydrogen cracking or a loss of ductility and toughness

E.
Manufacturer or contractor (the owner of the procedure)

21. What do low toughness test values indicate

A.
No answer given

B. tensile strength

C. Overlap or Undercut

D.
material is brittle

E. warm holding ovens

22. what is the heat affected zone (HAZ)

A.
No answer given

B. Visual

C.
portion of base metal that has not been melted but whose mechanical properties or microstructures has been altered

D. usability characteristics

E. thickness of base metal plus reinforcement

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23. What are welding materials

A.
No answer given

B.
base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

C. the amount of martensite formed during heating and cooling

D. thickness of base metal plus reinforcement

E. Analysis of chemical composition of the weld

24. Typical RT sources

A.
No answer given

B. perpendicular across weld

C. essential, non essential are optional

D. GMAW-spray transfer mode

E.
Iridium 192 and Cobalt 60

25. Limitations of SMAW

A.
No answer given

B.
1. Lower deposition rates
2. Slag must be removed from deposited weld passes

1. Simple inexpensive and portable

2. Process can be used in areas of limited access
3. Less sensitive to wind and draft
C. 4. Suitable for most common metals and alloys

1. High metal deposition rates

D. 2. Produces repeatable high quality welds for large weldments and repetitive short welds

1. Metallurgical benefits from flux

2. Slag that supports and shapes weld
3. Higher deposition
E. 4. Shielding produces at surface of weld

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26. Hardenability is related to

A.
No answer given

B. base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

C. thickness of base metal plus reinforcement

D.
the amount of martensite formed during heating and cooling

E. Essential, non essential, and supplemental when impact testing is required

27. Basic functions of the SMAW electrode coating

A.
No answer given

1. Only consumable electrode process that can be used to weld commercial metals or alloys
2. Deposition rates are higher
B. 3. Minimal postweld cleaning is required

1. Produces high quality welds

2. Little postweld cleaning
3. Excellent control of root pass
C. 4. With or without filler metal

1. Lower deposition rates

D. 2. Slag must be removed from deposited weld passes

E.
1. shielding gas
2. prevent excessive grain growth
3. slag blanket to protect weld
4. sometimes provide alloy elements

28. Iridium 192 use on wall thicknesses

A.
No answer given

B. 1.5-7.0 inches

C.
0.25-3.0 inches

D. 1.3-4.0 ft/sec

E. 6-24 inches

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29. Cobalt 60 use on what wall thicknesses

A.
No answer given

B.
1.5-7.0 inches

C. 1.3-4.0 ft/sec

D. 0.25-3.0 inches

E. 6-24 inches

30. UT calibration block temp

A.
No answer given

B. Iridium 192 and Cobalt 60

C.
+or- 25F of part to be examined

D. Analysis of chemical composition of the weld

E. separate from other electrodes

31. Defect

A.
No answer given

B.
A discontinuity or discontinuities that by nature or accumulated effect render a part or product unable to meet minimum
applicable acceptance standards or specifications. The term designated reject ability

C. The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces

D. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

E. A fusion made without filler metal

32. Low hydrogen electrode storage?

A.
No answer given

B. Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

C. +or- 25F of part to be examined

D. usability characteristics

E.
separate from other electrodes

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33. Limitations of GTAW

A.
No answer given

1. More complex costly and less portable

2. Welding arc needs to be protected from drafts
B. 3. GMAW-S the weld is more susceptible to lack of adequate fusion

1. Lower deposition rates

C. 2. Slag must be removed from deposited weld passes

D.
1. Lower deposition rates
2. Has a low tolerance for contamination on filler or base metals
3. Difficult to shield weld zone properly if drafty

1. Power supply of providing higher amperage

2. Weld is not visible during the process
3. More costly
E. 4. Process is limited to shop applications and flat position

34. Needed light intensity

A.
No answer given

B. 3/32" diameter

1. Lower deposition rates

C. 2. Slag must be removed from deposited weld passes

D.
100 ft-candles

E. 0.25-3.0 inches

35. What is the A-number

A.
No answer given

B.
Analysis of chemical composition of the weld

C. base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

D. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

E. reduce the number of welding qualification procedures required

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36. Inclusion

A.
No answer given

B.
Entrapped foreign solid material, such as slag, flux, tungsten, or oxide

C.
A material or device placed against the backside of the joint, or at both sides of a weld in welding, to support and retain molten
weld metal

D. Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

E. The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces

37. Product flow rate in piping during hot tapping

A.
No answer given

1. Only consumable electrode process that can be used to weld commercial metals or alloys
2. Deposition rates are higher
B. 3. Minimal postweld cleaning is required

C. 0.25-3.0 inches

D. 1.5-7.0 inches

E.
1.3-4.0 ft/sec

38. What is the qualification limits for a welder who qualifies using an electrode from a specific F-Number family?

A.
No answer given

B. usability characteristics

C. Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

D. Visual

E.
Qualified for all electrodes that are the same F-number. With carbon steel... also qualifies for other F-numbers

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39. visual exam minimum angle

A.
No answer given

1. Produces high quality welds

2. Little postweld cleaning
3. Excellent control of root pass
B. 4. With or without filler metal

C.
30 degrees

1. Lower deposition rates

D. 2. Slag must be removed from deposited weld passes

1. Lower deposition rates

2. Has a low tolerance for contamination on filler or base metals
E. 3. Difficult to shield weld zone properly if drafty

40. Examples of low hydrogen electrodes

A.
No answer given

B.
E7016, E7018, E7048

C. at least 30 minutes

D. Charpy Impact test

E. Overlap or Undercut

41. What is the purpose of P numbers?

A.
No answer given

B. base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

C. Zero. (The number of welds to RT is established by the primary code)

D.
reduce the number of welding qualification procedures required

E. Qualified for all electrodes that are the same F-number. With carbon steel... also qualifies for other F-numbers

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42. One of most common test for toughness

A.
No answer given

B. E7016, E7018, E7048

C. welder recertification

D.
Charpy Impact test

E. material is brittle

43. What is the most extensively used NDE method for welds?

A.
No answer given

B. tensile strength

C. usability characteristics

D. solid wire

E.
Visual

44. Limitations of SAW

A.
No answer given

B.
1. Power supply of providing higher amperage
2. Weld is not visible during the process
3. More costly
4. Process is limited to shop applications and flat position

1. Not recommended for pressure containing welds

2. More complex costly and less portable
3. Generates large volume of welding fumes
C. 4. Slay should be removed between passes

1. More complex costly and less portable

2. Welding arc needs to be protected from drafts
D. 3. GMAW-S the weld is more susceptible to lack of adequate fusion

1. Lower deposition rates

E. 2. Slag must be removed from deposited weld passes

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45. When PT ing on SS watch out for

A.
No answer given

B. usability characteristics

C.
Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

D. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

E. thickness of base metal plus reinforcement

46. Change in WPQ essential variable requires:

A.
No answer given

B. material is brittle

C. E7016, E7018, E7048

D. GMAW-spray transfer mode

E.
welder recertification

47. result of MT residual magnetism

A.
No answer given

B. Overlap or Undercut

C.
deflect arc (Arc blow)

D. material is brittle

E. at least 30 minutes

48. Autogenous Weld (one without filler metal)

A.
No answer given

B. discard

C. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

D.
A fusion made without filler metal

E. Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

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49. UT calibration

A.
No answer given

B.
before and after exam

C. Overlap or Undercut

D. E7016, E7018, E7048

E. essential, non essential are optional

50. Arc Length

A.
No answer given

B.
A discontinuity or discontinuities that by nature or accumulated effect render a part or product unable to meet minimum
applicable acceptance standards or specifications. The term designated reject ability

C.
The distance from the top of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool

D. base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

E. ability of material to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing

51. Corrective action of non-conformance

A.
No answer given

B.
Action is based on nature of non-conformance

C. thickness of base metal plus reinforcement

D. Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

E. portion of base metal that has not been melted but whose mechanical properties or microstructures has been altered

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52. Describe the SMAW process

A.
No answer given

B.
Arc between covered electrode and weld pool. Heat of arc comes from tip of a consumable covered electrode. Shielding
comes from decomposition of the electrode coating

C.
An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical, metallurgical, or physical
characteristics. A discontinuity is not necessarily a defect

D. warm holding ovens

E. ability of material to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing

53. Advantages of FCAW

A.
No answer given

1. More complex costly and less portable

2. Welding arc needs to be protected from drafts
B. 3. GMAW-S the weld is more susceptible to lack of adequate fusion

C.
1. Metallurgical benefits from flux
2. Slag that supports and shapes weld
3. Higher deposition
4. Shielding produces at surface of weld

1. Lower deposition rates

2. Has a low tolerance for contamination on filler or base metals
D. 3. Difficult to shield weld zone properly if drafty

1. High metal deposition rates

E. 2. Produces repeatable high quality welds for large weldments and repetitive short welds

54. Arc Blow

A.
No answer given

B.
The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces

C. base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

D. the amount of martensite formed during heating and cooling

E. Entrapped foreign solid material, such as slag, flux, tungsten, or oxide

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55. Advantages of SAW

A.
No answer given

1. Power supply of providing higher amperage

2. Weld is not visible during the process
3. More costly
B. 4. Process is limited to shop applications and flat position

1. Lower deposition rates

2. Has a low tolerance for contamination on filler or base metals
C. 3. Difficult to shield weld zone properly if drafty

D.
1. High metal deposition rates
2. Produces repeatable high quality welds for large weldments and repetitive short welds

1. More complex costly and less portable

2. Welding arc needs to be protected from drafts
E. 3. GMAW-S the weld is more susceptible to lack of adequate fusion

56. For CS, the HAZ is parent metal not melted but exceeded what temperature

A.
No answer given

B. 1.5-7.0 inches

C.
1350F

D. 3/32" diameter

E. 5-20%

57. Austenitic welds required how much delta ferrite to resist cracking

A.
No answer given

B.
5-20%

C. 3/32" diameter

D. 1.5-7.0 inches

E. 0.25-3.0 inches

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58. Rod type to use when hot tapping

A.
No answer given

B. E7016, E7018, E7048

C. welder recertification

D. relieve residual stress

E.
low hydrogen electrodes

59. Variables on PQR

A.
No answer given

B. perpendicular across weld

C. Iridium 192 and Cobalt 60

D. Chlorine, flourine, sulfur, and halogens

E.
essential, non essential are optional

60. Which GMAW transfer mode is "fast-freezing and tends to have lack of fusion"

A.
No answer given

B.
GMAW-short circuit mode

C. material is brittle

D. usability characteristics

E. welder recertification

61. Discontinuity

A.
No answer given

B. The distance from the top of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool

C. before and after exam

D.
An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical, metallurgical, or
physical characteristics. A discontinuity is not necessarily a defect

E. A groove melted into the base metal adjacent to the weld toe or weld root and left I filled by weld metal

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62. Which process uses a directed stream of discrete drops

A.
No answer given

B. Overlap or Undercut

C.
GMAW-spray transfer mode

D. solid wire

E. usability characteristics

63. what to do with wet fluxes or electrodes

A.
No answer given

B. welder recertification

C. solid wire

D. Jominy bar

E.
discard

64. Which discontinuity is at the toe of a weld

A.
No answer given

B. welder recertification

C.
Overlap or Undercut

D. GMAW-short circuit mode

E. warm holding ovens

65. Significant amounts of martensite in the HAZ can lead to

A.
No answer given

B. Zero. (The number of welds to RT is established by the primary code)

C. reduce the number of welding qualification procedures required

D.
hydrogen cracking or a loss of ductility and toughness

E. Action is based on nature of non-conformance

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66. Advantages of SMAW

A.
No answer given

B.
1. Simple inexpensive and portable
2. Process can be used in areas of limited access
3. Less sensitive to wind and draft
4. Suitable for most common metals and alloys

1. shielding gas
2. prevent excessive grain growth
3. slag blanket to protect weld
C. 4. sometimes provide alloy elements

1. Only consumable electrode process that can be used to weld commercial metals or alloys
2. Deposition rates are higher
D. 3. Minimal postweld cleaning is required

1. Produces high quality welds

2. Little postweld cleaning
3. Excellent control of root pass
E. 4. With or without filler metal

67. Test for hardenability

A.
No answer given

B. warm holding ovens

C.
Jominy bar

D. discard

E. +or- 25F of part to be examined

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68. Limitations of FCAW

A.
No answer given

1. Lower deposition rates

2. Has a low tolerance for contamination on filler or base metals
B. 3. Difficult to shield weld zone properly if drafty

1. Only consumable electrode process that can be used to weld commercial metals or alloys
2. Deposition rates are higher
C. 3. Minimal postweld cleaning is required

1. More complex costly and less portable

2. Welding arc needs to be protected from drafts
D. 3. GMAW-S the weld is more susceptible to lack of adequate fusion

E.
1. Not recommended for pressure containing welds
2. More complex costly and less portable
3. Generates large volume of welding fumes
4. Slay should be removed between passes

69. what is the basis for F-numbers

A.
No answer given

B.
usability characteristics

C. Analysis of chemical composition of the weld

D. separate from other electrodes

E. tensile strength

70. What do the first two digits mean in designation of a SMAW electrode?

A.
No answer given

B.
tensile strength

C. Charpy Impact test

D. GMAW-spray transfer mode

E. thickness of base metal plus reinforcement

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71. Placement of wire IQI

A.
No answer given

B.
perpendicular across weld

C. tendency to be sluggish

D. perpendicular to discontinuity

E. usability characteristics

72. Variables required on WPS

A.
No answer given

B.
Essential, non essential, and supplemental when impact testing is required

C. separate from other electrodes

D. The distance from the top of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool

E. base metal, filler metal, fluxes and gases

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