A welding procedure is being qualified for the welding of A709 grade 36 plates for

cyclically loaded structures. Assuming this structure was for the construction of
high way bridge. The welding process is SMAW, and the welding configuration is a
single V-groove weld with a steel backing. The thickness of the test plate is 15.9
inches. The plate is welded in the vertical position.
a. What is the required electrode classification for this qualification?
E70XX
ER70S-X
E6XT-X
a and b
What is the required preheat and interpass temperature for this Procedure?
225 F minimum to 107C maximum
300 F minimum to 150C maximum
150 F minimum to 107C maximum
225 F minimum to 107C minimum
None of the above
For what thickness will this Procedure be qualified if the required tests are
successfully passed?
Unlimited
1/8 to 2T inches
1/8 to unlimited
Both a and b
Both b and c
Assuming ASTM A514 and A517 was qualified replacing A709 grade 36 steel.
What shall be the required visual inspection criteria to be performed on the
completed weld?
The visual inspection shall be performed not less than 48 hours after
completion of the weld, in order to check for the susceptibility of
these steels to underbead (delayed) cracking
The visual inspection shall be performed not less than 48 hours after
completion of the weld, in order to permit any weld porosity present
at the time of welding to clear up
The visual inspection shall be performed in less than 48 hours after
completion of the weld, because during these period the weld is said
to be solidified

The visual inspection shall be performed not less than 48 hours after
completion of the weld, in order to provide time for the quality
personnel to leave the area for X-ray personnel
None of the above
If the welder who performs this procedure qualification test is also qualified, in
what position that individual qualified for production welding?
F,OH groove in plate
F,H,OH fillet in plate
F fillet in pipe
None of the above
All of the above
What test specimens are required for this qualification test?
2 reduced section tensiles, 2root bends, 2 face bends
2 reduced section tensiles, 4 side bends
2 reduced section tensiles, 2root bends, 2 face bends, 2 macro etch
specimens
2 reduced section tensiles, 2root bends, 2 face bends, 4 side bends
None of the above
What F number(s) apply to the proper filler metal for this qualification?
1 and 6
2 and 6
1 and 4
4 only
1 only
In the welding procedure qualification above, what is the required and
acceptable NDT method to be used to verify the soundness of the weld?
VT
UT only
RT only
RT or UT
None of the above
If this same welding procedure is qualified on 16 inches schedule 160 pipe, for
what range of diameters and wall thicknesses is this procedure considered
qualified?
Diameter 16 and over; wall thickness from 3/8 to unlimited
Diameter 16 and over; wall thickness over 3/8
Diameter 16 and over; wall thickness unlimited

Diameter 16 and over; wall thickness from 1/8 to 1/2

None of the above

Use the information below to answer question 11 20

The Senior Welding Engineer of PEAM integrated welding academy limited has
specified a welding procedure specification for her new structural project. The
procedure is being qualified for the welding of ASTM A36 steel plate. This
procedure was used to qualified individual welder, using SMAW process. The
welding engineer also specified B-U2 single V-groove weld configuration with a
steel backing, 1/8 root opening, 1/8 root face, 60 degree groove angle. Assuming
each individual welder was tested on 25.4mm thickness test plate at 3G position.
For what thickness is this qualification valid
Unlimited
Also qualifies for welding fillet welds on material of unlimited thickness
a&b
5/16 to
None of the above
What test specimens are required
2 side bends tests
1 face bend and 1 root bend
1 T-joint break
2 side bends and 2 root bends
None of the above
Of the following, which electrode classification is considered to be best suited
for this qualification
E7018
E7028

E6010
a&c
None of the above
Assuming the same welder had an existing qualification on 2 inch schedule 80
pipe. The pipe materials are API 5L Grades X42 and X52; SMAW welding
process in horizontal fixed (5G) position.
For what range of diameters is this qualification valid
4 or smaller
4 or larger
through 4
Test diameter and below
All diameters
What test specimens are required in question 13 above
2 face bends and 2 root bends
1 face bend and 1 root bend
2 face bends, 2root bends and 2 reduced section tensiles

2 side bends and 2 reduced section tensiles

4 side bends
What is required preheat and interpass temperature for this joint (in question
13 above)
What F-number(s) apply to the proper filler metal for this qualification(in
question 13 above)

What will be the required filler specification for this qualification (in question
13 above)

If the welder who performs this qualification test passed, in what positions is
that individual qualified for production welding

Where should the designation E8015-X be place on procedure

qualification record
Line 1
Line 2
Line 13
Line 24
None of the above

Where should the designation FCAW be place on procedure

qualification record
Line 5
Line 20
Line 35
Line 2
None of the above

The designer has specified the joint B-U2a-GF for the welding
of two structural members. If the specified groove angel is 30
degree, and the root opening is 3/16 for the initial groove
preparation. What is the range of groove angle permitted as
fit up for this joint
(25 to 40) degree
(15 to 35) degree
1/16 in to 3/16 in
1/16 in to 1/8 in
None of the above

The designer has specified the joint B-U2-GF for the welding
of two structural members. If the specified range of root face
as (0 to 1/8 in) for the initial groove preparation of (0 to 1/8

in). What is the range of root face permitted as detail for this
joint
0 to 3/16 in
1/16 in to 3/16 in

1/16 in to 1/8 in
1/8 in to 3/16 in

The designer has specified the joint B-U2a-GF for the welding
of two structural members. What is the specified root opening
for prequalified joint, using the gas shielded FCAW process
in
3/8 in
3/16
Not specified

The designer has specified the joint B-U2a-GF for the welding
of two structural members. What is the acceptable welding
processes for the joint
FCAW
PAW
EBW
GTAW
None of the above

Prepared by UDEH Anthony, Director PEAM Int. Welding Academy

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