MULTICHOICE QUESTION

Technology -3

1. A weld joint between dissimilar material types is known as

a) Homogenous weld

b) Mismatch weld

c) Transition weld

d) Compound weld

2. A transverse tensile test, from a Weld Procedure Approval Record (WPAR) test
plate, is used to measure

a) the tensile strength of the weld

b) the tensile strength of the joint

c) the stress/strain characteristics of the weld

d) the stress/strain characteristics of the joint

3. The Main objective of a fillet fracture test is to:

a) Estimate the fracture toughness

b) Access the root for penetration / fusion

c) Estimate resistance to fatigue failure

d) Assess the micro structure of the weld metal

4. How long is the period of time before prolongation is required for a welder
qualification to EN standards.?

a) 2 years b) 6 month c) 10 years d) Indefinitely

5. MMA Electrode with part of covering missing will

a) Have a lower arc voltage

b) Give more undercut

c) Have an unstable arc

d) Increase the depth of penetration

6. Which type of electrode the SMAW/ MMA electrode would normally give the highest
level of penetration

a) Cellulose

b) Iron powder

c) Basic

d) rutile

7. Which of the following statements is correct ?

a) AC only can be used for MMA welding.

b) DC can only be used for TIG welding.

c) DC can only be used for SAW welding.

d) AC & DC can be used for MMA welding.

8. In GTAW which tungsten is most commonly used for welding stainless steel ?
a) Thoriated

b) Zirconiated

c) Carbonated

d) Austenite

9. Pure Argon is used with the MIG process to weld which material ?
a) Stainless steel

b) Steels

c) All materials

d) Aluminium

10. In MIG/MAG (GMAW) Welding. Which parameter can be used to help to reduce the
level of spatter?

a) Voltage

b) Gas flow rate

c) Inductance

d) Polarity
11. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation produced during arc welding may cause
a) Make arc striking easier

b) Set for testing welding

c) Increase the welding speeds

d) Skin burns

12. Centreline crack in butt welds made using high current MIG/MAG were result from:
a) The Welds being too deep compared with their width

b) The Chilling Effect of too high a gas flow

c) The copper coating of the filler wire

d) Flux contamination

13. Carbon equivalent values (CEV) are used to :

a) Estimate HAZ toughness

b) Assess the lamellar tearing

c) Determine the need for PWHT

d) Determine the preheat to be used

14. Which of the following statements about lamellar tearing is correct ?

a) They are caused by the removal of strong back

b) They are located in the centre of the weld metal

c) They are formed during steel manufacturing

d) They are formed during of immediately after welding

15. Which welding process is often associated with solidification cracking.?

a) FCAW

b) SAW

c) TIG

d) MMA
16. When calculating fillet weld strength, which dimension is usually used?
a) Design throat

b) Excessive weld metal

c) Leg length

d) All of the above

17. In GMAW (MIG/MAG) welding which mode of metal transfer uses frequencies in
cycle time?

a) Pulse transfer

b) Spray transfer

c) Dip transfer

d) Globular transfer

18. The term MMA is often used when the welder controls:
a) Wire speed

b) Arc length

c) Transfer mode

d) Burn off rate

19. What do the first two (2) numbers on a MMA electrode represents to EN classification
?

a) Tensile strength

b) Impact value

c) Recovery rate

d) Welding position

20. If preheating is decreased, which of the following would be most greatly affected?
a) Tensile strength

b) Distortion

c) Hardness

d) Toughness
21. Which standards is used for European welding procedure qualification ?
a) EN 22553

b) EN 15614

c) EN 499

d) EN 287

22. Sequential welding is referred to with reference to which of the following?

a) Fatigue life

b) Residual stress

c) Distortion

d) Not associated with any of the above

23. Which MMA electrode is commonly used for vertical down welding?
a) Low hydrogen

b) Basic

c) Cellulosic

d) Rutile

24. Which of the following may increase the risk of HAZ cracking when welding thick
section carbon manganese steel?

a) Slow cooling after welding

b) Low moisture content in the electrode covering

c) Use of steel grade with a low CEV

d) Use low heat input

25. According to AWS 5.1 what type of covering does on EN6013 electrode have?
a) Fused

b) Rutile

c) Cellulosic

d) Basic
26. The main reason for qualifying welding procedure is?
a) Allow welder to practice before production welding starts

b) Check the weld ability of the test piece

c) Show that the joint properties satisfy the specification

d) Show that the fabricator has good control of welding

27. MMA electrode showing a light coating of rust on the core wire, should?
a) Be cleaned with a solvent

b) Re hacked according to manufacture instruction

c) Have all rust removed by wire wool before use

d) Be quarantined for further inspection

28. The main purpose of a SLOPE IN control in TIG welding is to ?

a) Avoid the risk of start porosity

b) Reduced risk of tungsten inclusion

c) Allow more time for the filler wire to melt

d) Stabilize the arc

29. During PWHT it is important to control the rate of heating & cooling in order to?
a) Control the grain size of the weld

b) Allow time for the hydrogen to escape

c) Ensure the surface layers do not over heat

d) To minimise the risk of distortion

30. Overlap at the toe in a butt weld made by Mag welding may be caused by?
a) The shielding gas flow rate being too low

b) The torch angle being incorrect

c) The root gap being too small

d) Use of DC+ve polarity

31. Arc strike may cause?
a) Cracking

b) Hard spot

c) Material thickness to be less than the minimum allowed

d) All of the above

32. The recommended position for checking preheat temperatutre and pre heat
maintenance temperature on the butt weld above 50mm thick is?

a) 75mm from the bevel edge

b) Within the grove midway between root and surface

c) As close as practical to the heater

d) 150mm from the centre of the joint of the on the both side

33. For MMA welding arc voltage controlled by?

a) The open circuit voltage control

b) Arc length

c) The power source giving out a constant voltage

d) The electrode polarity

34. Which of the statement is correct?

a) AC and DC can be used for MMA welding

b) AC and DC can be used for TIG welding

c) AC and DC can be used for SAW

d) All of the above

35. When doing visual inspection which of the following is not required?
a) Access to be relevant WPS’S

b) Access to all relevant standards

c) Adequate lighting

d) Access to welding procedure qualification

36. A drawing with the symbols to BS EN 22553 will show a 7 mm leg length fillet weld
by?

a) Z 7

b) S 7

c) A 7

d) 7 Z

37. MIG/MAG welding has a tendency to give lack of side wall fusion when.?
a) Dip transfer conditions are used.

b) Globular transfer is used.

c) Pulsed current is used.

d) Spray transfer conditions are used.

38. In GMAW process spatter can be controlled by.?

a) Slop in device

b) Slope out device

c) Hf start

d) Inductance

39. Which type of MMA electrode give the deepest penetration.?

a) High iron power

b) Rutile

c) cellulosic

d) Basic

40. What does the term “high frequency” mean when referring to TIG welding.?
a) A high integrity weld is easily achievable.

b) The power source gives a high duty cycle.

c) A high voltage spark is used to initiate the arc.

d) The output from the power source is high.

41. Which of the following type of destructive test is sometimes used for welder
qualification testing.?

a) a hardness test.

b) A fracture test.

c) A Charpy v-notch test.

d) A CTOD test.

42. The term probe relates to which of the following NDT processes.
a) Radiography

b) Magnetic particle

c) Ultrasonic

d) Fluorescent particles

43. A MMM electrode that is classified as a E6013 (according to AWS 5.1) is a

a) Basic type

b) Cellulosic

c) Rutile

d) Thick quoted type

44. Which polarity is normally used for TIG welding of aluminium.?

a) AC

b) DC electrode – ve.

c) DC electrode +ve.

d) It would make little difference which where used.

45. A code give the acceptance standard for excess weld metal “h” as h ≤ 1mm + 0.1b,
max. 5mm, where “b” is the width of the weld cap. For which of the following
situations is the excess weld metal acceptable?

a) b = 15 h = 3.0

b) b = 22 h = 3.0

c) b = 28  h = 4.0

d) b = 40    h = 5.4
46. A fillet weld has a design throat thickness 8mm.what is the minimum leg length
required.?

a) 5.6

b) 11.2

c) 11.8

d) It cannot be determine from the information given.

47. The number 111 is shown at the tail-end of a weld symbol reference line. According
to BS EN ISO 22553 what does the number indicates.

a) the welding process

b) the type of electrode

c) the welding position

d) the WPS number

48. Which of the following standard is considered with welder approval

a) BS EN 499

b) BS EN 288

c) BS EN 22553

d) EN ISO 9606

49. A long centre line crack has detected in is SMAW bead. This may due to;
a) The use of manganese filler wire

b) The Use of damp flux

c) The weld bead is deep and narrow

d) All of the above

50. A steel designated as Z quality will have;

a) Through thickness, ductility will use <20%

b) Through thickness, ductility will use >20%

c) Being specially heat treatment

d) Zirconium added to improve weld ability.

51. The penetrating power of an X-ray set is expressed in;
a) Curies

b) KeV

c) IQI values

d) The number after the isotopes type

52. .The included angle used for MMA welding of 15mm thick steel single V butt joint is
most like to be;

a) 35º

b) 120º

c) 70º

d) 90º

53. Which of the following is not a fusion welding process;

a) Friction welding

b) Gas tungsten arc welding

c) Resistance welding

d) Arc welding

54. A typical backing temperature for basic low hydrogen electrode is;
a) 120º

b) 350º

c) 500º

d) 200º

55. Burn through may occurred because;

a) The current is to high

b) The root gap is too small

c) The root face is too small

d) Both A and C
56. Weldments in carbon manganese steel made by low heat input welding may show;
a) Greater ductility

b) Higher distortion

c) Higher dilution

d) Higher hardness

57. When measuring arc voltage where should measuring instrument be connected;
a) Across the terminal of the power source

b) Across the arc and as near a practical to the arc

c) Across the power source positive terminal and earth cable.

d) It is not a matter any in the subject.

58. A drawing with the symbols to BS EN 22553 will show a 5 mm leg length fillet weld
by?

a) a5

b) t5

c) z5

d) 5z

59. Using a stabilized stainless steel will reduce the risk of ;

a) Excessive distortion

b) Weld decay

c) Formation of iron sulphide.

d) Source service cracking

60. Standard oxy fuel gas cutting equipment can be applied to;
a) Aluminum

b) Carbon steel

c) Austenitic stainless steel.

d) All of the above.