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When hydrogen control' is specified for a manual metal arc welding project the electrode
would normally be:
a.
Cellulosic
b.
Iron oxide
c.
Acid
d.
Basic
You would certainly recognise a hydrogen controlled flux covered electrode from its:
a.
Colour
b.
Length
c.
Trade name
d.
BS639/AWS code letter
When manual metal arc welding is being carried out on an open construction site, which
group of welders are most likely to require continuous monitoring?
a.
Concrete shuttering welding teams
b.
Pipe welding teams
c.
Plater welders
d
Plant maintenance welders
You notice manual metal arc electrodes, stripped of flux, are being used as filler wire for
TIG welding. You would object because:
a.
It is too expensive
b.
The wire would be too thick
c.
The metal composition may be wrong
d
The wire is too short
When open site working, serious porosity in metal arc welds is brought to your attention.
What would you investigate?
a.
Electrode type
b.
Power plant type
c.
Electrode storage
d.
Day temperature
The steel composition in a structural contract is changed from 0.15% carbon 0.6%
manganese, to 0.2% carbon 1.2% manganese. This might influence the incidence of:
a.
Porosity
b.
Cracking in the weld area
c.
Undercut for fillet welds
d.
Lack of fusion defects
One of the following alloys is non-magnetic- which?
a.
4.0% chromium molybdenum
b.
12.0% chromium
c.
Austenitic stainless steel
d.
9.0% nickel steel
When TIG welding austenitic stainless steel pipe, argon gas backing is called for. This is
to:
a.
Prevent oxidation
b.
Prevent underbead cracking
c.
Prevent porosity
d.
Control the penetration bead shape
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Pre-beating a carbon steel manual metal arc welding is carried out to minimise the risk
of:
a
Scattered porosity
b.
Worm hole porosity
c.
Parent metal cracking
d.
Lack of penetration
10.
In UK practice, BS499 specifies that the drawing dimension quoted for a fillet weld is the:
a.
Leg length
b.
Throat thickness
c.
Weld width
d.
Actual throat thickness
For open site manual metal welding the following equipment is available. Which would
11.
you choose for safe site working?
a.
Single operator transformer
b.
Multi operator transformers
c.
AC/DC composite power unit
d.
Diesel engine driven motor generator
12. Hsubmerged arc welding is used to make butt welds. which would you be most critical of?
a.
The root gap tolerance
b.
The angle of preparation
c.
The root face width
d.
The gas cut finish
During C02 welding, the arc length is most likely to be affected by:
13.
a.
The wire diameter
b.
The current return connections
c.
The gas flow rate
d.
The torch to work angle
Preheating for arc welding applies to:
a.
Assembly welding only
b./
Assembly and tack welding
c.
Joints over 25 mm thick only
d.
Cruciform welds only
Which one of the following statements is correct?
15.
a.
Preheating increases hardness
b.
Preheating increases cooling c,
Preheating increases dilution
d.
Preheating increases shrinkage stress
You see a welder using an oxy-acetylene flame with a long feathered inner cone.What
!6.
would be the effect of this on a carbon steel?
a.
The weld would be hard and brittle
b.
The weld could be too soft
c.
There will be no effect on the weld
d.
The weld will have undercut
I 7.
A welder qualification test is to verify:
a.
The skill of the welder
b.
The quality of the materials
c.
The non-destructive test procedures
d.
The manufacturing methods
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18.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
A fabricating procedure calls for fillet welds to be 'blended in' by grinding. This
influences:
a.
HAZ. cracking
b.
Fatigue life
c.
Residual stress
d.
Yield strength
Bend test specimens have been taken from a 25 mm thick carbon steel butt weld.Which
would show lack of inter-run fusion?
a.
Sidebend
b.
Rootbend
c.
Face bend
d.
Guided bend
Lamellar tearing has occurred in a steel fabrication.BEFORE welding could it have been
found by:
a.
X-ray examination
b.
Dye penetrant
c.
Ultrasonic examination
4. It would not have been found by any inspection method
Yon are to oversee the arc welding of some machine fittings and find that they are
cadmium plated. Would you:
a.
Permit it to proceed
b.
Permit it to proceed with fume extraction
c.
Stop the operation at once
d.
Advise the welder to drink milk and proceed
One of the reasons for excluding hydrogen from the weld metal is to prevent the weld
from:
a.
Cracking
b.
Cooling slowly
c.
Cooling quickly
d.
Expanding
When a metal regains its original shape when a stress acting upon it is removed, the metal
is said to have:
a.
Ductility
b.
Plasticity
c.
Malleability
d.
Elasticity
Proof stress is used when non-ferrous metals are undergoing tensile tests to determine the
equivalent:
a.
Tenacity
b.
Elasticity
c.
Yield strength
d.
Tensile strength
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25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
To test a component for vibrational loading, a suitable mechanical test would be:
a.
Impact
b.
Tensile
c.
Compressive
d.
Fatigue
The main reason for pre-beating medium and high carbon steels before cutting by oxy
fnel gas technique is to:
a.
Improve the quality of the cut
b.
Increase the cutting speed
c.
Refine the grain structure
d.
Prevent hardening and cracking
One purpose of a microscopic examination of a weld is to establish the:
a.
Strength of the weld
b.
Number of alloying elements
c.
Grain size
d.
Number of runs used
The predominant structure of an byper-eutectoid steel that has been quenched at above
its upper critical point will be:
a.
Austenite
b.
Martensite
c.
Troostite
e.
Sorbite
When weld metal refinement takes place in a multi-run deposit, it is known by the term:
a.
Weld annealing
b.
Weld refining
c.
Weld normalising
d.
Weld recrystallisation
One advantage of metal gas arc shielded welding is:
a.
Can be used in draughty locations without protection
b.
Produces a deposit low in hydrogen content
c.
Any welding position can be welded with spray transfer
d.
Fine spatter at nozzle restricting gas flow
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BS499 communicates by tbe use of symbols tbe type of joint preparation to be used.
Wbicb of tbe following symbols indicates tbe deptb of weld penetration required on tbe
joint?
a
b.
c.
'\.
!Ov
'\.
wV
d.
2.
Wbicb of tbe following symbols would indicate tbat a weld bas to be finished on tbe
'otber' side of tbe weld?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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1\
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3.
4.
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The use of flux with gas shielded metal arc welding allows:
a.
Sheet metal to be welded
b.
A stable arc when using high current densities
c.
Aluminium to be welded
d.
Less dilution oftbe weld by the parent metal
In MMA welding what parameter is used for control of penetration into tbe base
material?
a.
Voltage
b.
Welding speed
c.
Iron powders in tbe coating
d.
Current
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101
In the welding of a butt joint from one side, the profile of the root bead is controlled by:
a.
Root face
b.
Bevel angle
c.
Rootgap
d.
All of the above
6.
7.
9.
10.
11.
12.
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13.
14.
Welds made with high heat inputs show a reduction in which ofthe following properties?
a.
Ductility
b.
Toughness
c.
Fatigue strength
d.
Mechanical strength
In the welding of austenitic pipework the bore is usually purged with argon to:
a.
Prevent formation of porosity in the weld
b.
Prevent bum-through in the root run
c.
Prevent oxidation of the root bead
d.
Eliminate the formation of hydrogen
In X-ray work the quality of the radiographic image is assessed by the:
a.
Density of the film
b.
IQI indicator
c.
KVA available
d.
Stand-off distance
A steel described as QT will have improved tensile properties because it has:
a.
Had control of chemical composition
b.
Been heat-treated
c.
Been quality tested
d.
Been vacuum melted
Wbich one of the following types of steel would give rise to the formation of porosity when
autogenously welded with an arc process?
a.
Fully killed steel
b.
Semi killed steel
c.
Rimming steel
d.
Fine grained steel
In submerged arc welding the use of excessively high voltage would result in:
a.
Insufficient flux melting
b.
Excessive t1ux melting
c.
Slag removal difficulties
d.
Spatter
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Cellulosic electrodes are often used when welding the root pass of pipes in the field
because:
a.
Hydrogen control is needed
b.
There are iron powders in the electrode
c.
Higher arc voltage can be obtained
d.
Shorter arc length can be obtained
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21.
22.
23.
In the welding of austenitic stainless steels, the electrode and plate material can be
In a steel tba_t bas improved creep properties at elevated temperatures, which one of tbe
following elements helps in this improvement?
a.
Tungsten
b.
Manganese
c.
Molybdenum
d.
Carbon
24.
Welding a steel plate with a CE of 0.45 would require preheating to:
a.
Prevent the fonnation of sulphides
b.
Prevent hardening in the HAZ
c.
Prevent the fonnation of carbides
d.
To improve mechanical properties in the weld
25.
Which of the following processes uses the 'keyholing' system of fusion?
a.
Friction welding
b.
Diffusion bonding
c.
Electron beam welding
d.
Autogenous TIG welding
26.
In friction welding the metal at the interface is in the:
a.
Liquid state
b.
Solid state
c.
Plastic state
d
Elastic state
() Welding procedures may require welds to be deposited at a controlled rate of heat input.
High beat inputs would:
a.
Have poor profile
b.
Have larger grain size
c.
Have high hardness in the HAZ
d.
Have low elongation properties
28.
In a tensile test a brittle material would be indicated if the fracture surface:
a.
Shows a reduction in size
b.
Is flat and featureless
c.
Breaks in the parent material
d.
Breaks at 45 to the load
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29.
30.
What destructive test would be required to ascertain the likelihood of cracking in the heat
affected zone of a weld?
a.
Nick break
b.
Side bend test
c.
Charpy impact test
d.
Macro test
In submerged arc welding excessive arc voltage may cause:
a.
Excessive penetration
b.
Change in weld metal composition
c.
Narrow weld width
d.
Excessive bead profile
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2.
4.
5.
8.
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106
II.
12.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
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20.
21.
22.
23.
26.
MMA electrodes can be grouped into three main types. These are:
Basic, cellulosic and rutile
a.
b.
Neutral, cellulosic and rutile
c.
Basic, cellulosic and neutral
d.
None of the above
The main cause of porosity in welded joints is:
a.
Poor access
b.
Loss of gas shield
c.
'Dirty' materials
d.
All the above
Cracks in welds may be due to:
a.
Solidification problems
b.
Hydrogen problems
c.
Excessive stresses
d.
All the above
A weave technique may give rise to:
a.
Better profiles
b.
Improved toe blending
c.
Improved ripple shape
d.
All the above
With reference to a root penetration bead you would certainly assess:
a.
Root fusion and penetration
b.
Root concavity
c.
Burnthrough
d.
All the above
In a fatigue failure the appearance of the fracture surface is characteristic. It would be:
a.
Rough and tom
b.
'Chevron'-like
c.
Smooth
d.
None of the above
Stray arcing may be regarded as a serious defect because:
a.
It may reduce the thickness dimension of a component
b.
It may cause loquation cracks
c.
It may cause hard zones
d.
All the above
Overlap in welds could be influenced by:
a.
Poor welding technique
b.
Welding process
c.
Welding position
d.
All the above
Flame cut preparations may, during welding, increase the likelihood of:
a.
Cracking
b.
Misalignment problems
c.
Inclusions
e.
All the above
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4.
5.
7.
8.
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9.
Which
a.
b.
c.
d.
b.
13.
16.
17.
23ooc
c.
soooc
d.
None of the above
A large grain structure in steels. is said to produce:
a
Low ductility values
b.
Low fracture toughness values
c.
High fracture value values
d.
High tensile strength
The likelihood of brittle fracture in steels will increase with:
a
A large grain formation
b.
A reduction of in-service temperature to sub zero temperatures
c.
Ferritic rather than austenitic steels
d.
All the above
Repair welding is often more difficult than production welding due to:
a.
The material being ingrained with in-service contaminants
b.
Restricted access within the repair area
c.
The possible position of the weld repair
d.
All the above
Hydrogen cracking in the weld metal is likely when welding:
a.
Carbon manganese steels
b.
Stainless steels
c.
Micro alloyed steels (HSLA)
d.
Low carbon steels
EN 288 standard would refer to which of the following:
a.
Welder approval testing
b.
Welding equipment,
c.
Welding procedure approval
d.
Consumables for welding
Porosity is caused by:
a.
Entrapped slag in the solidifYing weld
b.
Entrapped gas in the solidifYing weld
c.
Entrapped metallic inclusions in the solidifYing weld
g.
None of the above
In a bend test the face of the specimen is in tension and the root is in compression. What
type of test is being carried out?
a.
A root bend test
b.
A side bend test
c.
A face bend test
d.
None of the above
18.
11
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Ultr
ason
ic
testi
ng
19.
20.
22.
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26.
27.
A surface breaking crack will be detected during a magnetic particle inspection if it is:
a.
At right angles to the lines of flux
b.
Parallel to the lines of flux
c.
At 25 to the lines of flux
d.
All the above
The advantage of ultrasonic non-destructive testing for the examination of weldments is:
a.
It can be used to locate flaws
b.
It can be used to size flaws
c.
It bas a high sensitivity to planar flaws
d.
All the above
Under normal contract conditions weld procedure approval tests for pipework are:
a.
Mandatory
b.
Dependant on site and weather conditions
c.
Dependant upon the contractor's confidence in his procedures
d.
Only required when MMA welding is used
Hydrogen controlled electrodes were developed principally for:
a.
The prevention of porosity
b.
The prevention of cracking
c.
The enhancement of arc voltage
d.
Their ease of arc starting
28.
29.
30.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Generally the most suitable method of detecting lack of sidewall fusion would be:
a.
Ultrasonics.
b.
MPI.
c.
Radiography.
d.
Penetrant inspection.
Hot shortness is a term used to indicate:
a.
Lamellar tearing.
b.
Solidification cracking.
c.
Hydrogen cracking.
d.
None of the above.
Cobalt as an isotope would generally be used on:
a.
Thin material.
b.
Tee joints.
c.
Plate thicknesses greater than 25 mm.
d.
All the above.
In welding procedure terms, a change in essential variable means:
a.
Re-qualification of the weld procedure.
b.
Possible changes in the weld's microstructure.
c.
Possible changes in the mechanical properties.
d.
All the above.
Weld symbols placed on a dotted line in accordance with ISO requirements means:
a.
Weld on 'arrow' side.
b.
Weld on 'other' side.
c.
Weld on site.
d.
Full penetration required.
A welding inspector's main attributes include:
a.
Knowledge and experience.
b.
Literacy.
c.
Honesty and integrity.
d.
All the above.
Technically, a code of practice is:
a.
A standard.
b.
A 'set of rules' for the manufacture of a product.
c.
Related to welder and weld procedure approval.
d.
All the above.
Tbe correct term for 'cap height' is:
a.
Reinforcement.
b.
Cap profile height.
c.
Excess weld metal.
f
All the above.
A tensile test will assess:
a.
Impact values.
b.
Stress.
c.
Strain.
d.
Both band c.
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12.
13.
15.
17.
18.
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24.
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27.
29.
What is the maximum hardness usually recommended for the heat-affected zone of a
medium strength ferritic steel weld?
a.
lOODPHv.
b.
350 DPHv.
c.
500DPHv.
J.--_ 750 DP Hv.
QV What effect does mid thickness laminations in steel plate normally have when they
are located within a weld beat affected zone?
a
Cause lamellar tearing.
b.
Fuse together to form a bond.
c.
Affect the weld metal composition.
d.
Cause internal tearing on a micro scale.
The permanent backing material for MMA welding of low carbon steel should be made
from:
a.
Copper.
b.
Low carbon steel.
c.
QT steel.
d.
Cast iron.
The overall length of a pipeline can be affected by:
a.
Transverse shrinkage.
b.
Longitudinal shrinkage.
c.
Angular shrinkage.
d.
Circumferential shrinkage.
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3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The weld dimension used to indicate the minimum strength of a fillet weld is:
a.
Leg length.
b.
Throat thickness.
c.
Width of bead.
d.
Length of weld element
An electroslag weld requires what heat treatment to improve the grain structure?
a. Annealing.
b.
Stress relieving.
c.
Normalising.
d.
Quench and tempering.
The most common type of failure associated with sharp fillets, notches and undercut is:
a.
Crystallisation.
b.
Fatigue.
c.
Corrosion.
d.
Brittle fracture.
Weld decay in stainless steels can be avoided by:
a.
Stress relieving.
b.
Slow cooling after welding.
c.
Addition of more manganese to the steeL
d.
Addition of titanium to the steeL
An eutectoid mixture in steel is:
a.
A mixture of ferrite and austenite.
b.
A mixture comprising a substitutinal solid solution.
c.
Called pearlite.
d.
Called Iedeburite.
Low alloy steels having a higb carbon equivalent before welding will require:
a.
A reduction in carbon content
b.
High pre-heat temperatures.
c.
Low pre-heat temperatures.
d.
No pre-heating.
The electrodes for welding low alloy steels should be:
a.
Used with a low current value.
b.
One size larger than for general purpose electrodes.
c.
Used for welding in the flat position only.
d.
Heated in a drying oven before use.
The purpose of pre-beating low alloy steel pipes before electric arc welding is to:
a.
Refine grain structure.
b.
Relieve internal stress.
c.
Retard rapid cooling.
d.
Regulate excessive expansion.
Welder qualification tests are designed to:
a.
Test the correctness of the welding procedure.
b.
Test the welder's skilL
c.
Prove the weldability of the parent materiaL
d.
All the above.
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10.
II.
12.
&
15.
16.
17.
In positional MMA welding on pipework, welders are having difficulty in obtaining good
capping profiles when welding in the overhead position. Would you:
a.
Advise them to increase the current.
b.
Advise them to increase the voltage.
c.
Ask for a new welding team.
d.
Suggest the use of a smaller diameter electrode.
Yon have a macro section of a 'T' butt joint that shows a step-like defect lying outside the
visible HAZ. What would this defect possibly signify?
a.
HAZ cracking.
b.
Toe cracking.
c.
Lamination.
d.
Lamellar tearing.
Which electrode deposits weld metal with the greatest ductility and resistance to
cracking?
a.
Rutile.
b.
Cellulosic.
c.
13asic.
d.
Oxidising.
Which one of the following is not helpful in minimising angular distortion during
welding?
a.
Use of double 'V' weld prep using balanced welding technique.
b.
Pre-setting of work piece.
c.
Applying post weld heat soak.
d.
Changing from a single 'V' prep for thick material.
Argon purging on the root side is necessary in the TIG welding of stainless steel to:
a.
Obtain full penetration.
b.
Obtain full fusion.
c.
Avoid porosity in the root.
d
Obtain a satisfactory weld surface finish.
Which of the following can arise from copper inclusions in a mild steel weld?
a.
Weld metal cracks.
b.
HAZ cracks.
c.
Lack of fusion.
d.
Porosity.
Stress relief is not helpful in which of the following cases?
a.
In improving resistance to stress corrosion.
b.
In improving dimensional stability after machining.
c.
In lowering the peak residual stresses.
d.
In softening the metal.
Stray arc strikes are undesirable since they:
a.
Leave a poor surface finish.
b.
Cause weld metal cracking.
c.
Reduce corrosion resistance.
d.
Cause local hardening and cracking in the parent material.
18.
20.
21.
23.
24.
25.
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Chromium, when added to steel as an alloying elemen,t, has the effect of making the alloy
more:
a.
Ductile.
b.
Plastic.
c.
Hardenable.
d.
Malleable.
When depositing weld metal, fusion will take place at the sides of the joint resulting in an
admixture between weld metal and parent metal. This alloying effect is known as:
a.
Diffusion.
b.
Absorption.
c.
Dilution.
d.
Migration.
Percentage elongation of a metal undergoing a tensile test is a measure of:
a.
Elasticity.
b.
Plasticity.
c.
Ductility.
d.
Malleability.
When a longitudinal load is put on a lap joint, the stress set up is normally:
a.
Shear stress.
b.
Tensile stress.
c.
Compressive stress.
d.
Residual stress.
When a metal is subjected to a fluctuating load, a condition of cyclic stressing can be set
up, which eventually can result in structural breakdown known as:
a.
Tensile failure.
b.
Fatigue failure.
c.
Yield failure.
d.
Shear failure.
What happens to the mechanical properties of steel if the carbon content is increased to
0.5%?
a.
The material becomes softer.
b.
Malleability is increased.
c.
The tensile strength is increased_
d.
Ductility is increased.
Columnar growth takes place when a metal is:
a.
. Cold.
b.
Losing heat.
c.
Being heated.
d.
Being rolled_
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If a low carbon steel pipe has to carry a liquid, care must be taken when making the butt
welds to ensure penetration is not excessive because it:
a.
Reduces the flow rate of the liquid.
b.
May increase the rate of corrosion.
c.
Can contaminate the liquid.
d.
May cause excessive pipe wear.
27.
When a steel suffers hot shortness, it is mostly due to the presence of:
a.
Sulphur.
b.
Phosphorous.
c.
Silicon.
d.
Manganese.
When a steel is heated to above its upper critical temperature, the structure produced is:
a.
Martensite.
b.
Austenite.
c.
Pearlite.
d.
Sorbite.
The type of crystal normally found in a single run arc weld in the as welded condition is:
a.
Equi-axed.
b.
Polycrystalline.
c.
Dendritic.
d.
Columnar.
The first sub-zone in the heat affected zone of the parent metal nearest the weld deposit
will consist of:
a.
Large crystal grains.
b.
Small crystal grains.
c.
Elongated crystal grains.
d_
Distorted crystal grains.
28.
29.
30.
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3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The second run in a three run butt weld using the stovepipe technique is known as the:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Filling run.
Hotpass.
Intermediate run.
Sealing run.
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The main reason why all adhering scale should be removed when the pipe end
preparation is made by oxy-gas cutting is?
a.
Oxidisation of the weld metal is minimised.
b.
The speed of welding is increased.
c.
Pipe bore alignment is made easier.
d.
Reduction of the weld deposit is prevented.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
When manual metal arc welding low carbon steel, which electrode covering will give the
greatest degree of penetration?
a.
Iron powder.
b.
Rutile.
c.
Cellulosic.
d.
Low hydrogen.
When tungsten arc gas shielded welding stainless steel, which one of the following should
be used?
a.
Alternator.
b.
A C. transformer.
c.
D. C. generator.
d.
Constant potential rectifier.
Which gas shroud should be used when TIG arc gas shielded welding aluminium alloys?
a.
Nitrogen.
b.
Carbon dioxide.
c.
Argon/carbon dioxide mixture.
d.
Argon.
The most common type of defect found in a structure when it is undergoing service is:
a.
Fatigue cracking.
b.
Crystallisation.
c.
Weld decay.
d.
Stress fracture.
In the examination of a welded aluminium joint, macro etching may reveal:
a.
Lack of inter-run penetration.
b.
Carbon pick-up.
c.
Weld decay.
d.
Micro cracks.
MMA welds made with damaged electrode coatings are subject to:
a.
Porosity.
b.
Undercut
c.
Excessive penetration.
d.
Excessive bead height.
Which physical test is more likely to reveal HAZ embrittlement?
a.
Transverse tensile.
b.
All weld tensile.
c.
Root bend.
d.
Charpy impact.
124
26.
27.
28.
29.
Which ofthe following destructive tests is not normally required for welder approval?
a.
Bend tests.
b.
Macro examination.
c.
Impact tests.
d.
Fracture tests.
Too large a diameter of filler rod should not be used to make a welded joint because:
a.
Excess reinforcement profile will be difficult to obtain.
b.
The included bevel angle will have to be reduced.
c.
Root fusion may be difficult to obtain.
d.
The gap setting will have to be changed.
12
8
125
PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
1.
2.
.>.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
.
_
of a material.
H0v1.d jll.o.-V'
_
_
carbon.
11.
Alloying is used to
12.
13.
14.
An alloy that contains a high percentage of chromium and nickel would have resistance
to
_
15.
16.
17.
The tough laminated structure that is formed on slow cooling of ferrite and iron carbide
(cementite) is called
_
18.
19.
After quenching, the structure may be improved by reheating to 200-300C. This is called
20.
in hardness and a
, while a small
125
127
PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
1. Tensile Strength.
5.Brittleness.
9. 0.2%
13. Smallerffhinner.
16.Martensite.
19.Tempering.
2. Ductility.
6. Elasticity.
10. Cracking.
14. Corrosion.
17.Pearlite.
3. Toughness.
7. Increase.
II. Increase.
15.Increase....Decrease
18. Cooling....Carbon.
20. Hardness..!..Toughness.
4. Hardness.
8. Ductility.
12. Impurities.
126
ANSWERS
PAPER ONE
1. d
2.
8.
15.
22.
29.
a
c
a
b
PAPER TWO
1. b
8. d
15. c
22. d
29. d
6.
10. a
17. a
24. c
11. d
18. b
25. d
12. a
19. a
26. d
13. b
20. d
27. c
14. b
21. c
28. b
3.
10.
17.
24.
b
d
b
b
4.
11.
18.
25.
d
b
c
c
5.
12.
19.
26.
c
b
b
c
6.
13.
20.
27.
c
c
c
b
7.
14.
21.
28.
d
b
b
b
3.
10.
17.
24.
d
d
b
c
4.
11.
18.
25.
d
d
d
d
5.
12.
19.
26.
d
d
6.
13.
20.
27.
b
d
d
7.
14.
21.
28.
b
d
d
b
.J.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
16.
23.
30.
c
a
2.
9.
16.
23.
30.
d
b
d
b
4.
d
d
d
b
PAPER FOUR
1. c
2.
b
c
c
a
5. . c
.).
PAPER THREE
1. d
2.
8. d
9.
15. d
16.
22. d
23.
29.. c
30.
8.
15.
22.
29.
7.
9. a
16. b
-.J. d
30. b
10. a
17. c
24. b
11. b
18. a
25. c
12. d
19. c
26. c
13. d
20. a
27. a
14. c
21. c
28. d
PAPER FIVE
1. a
8. c
15. a
22. a
28. a
2. b
9. d
16. a
-.J. b
29. b
3.
10.
17.
24.
30.
c
d
d
b
b
4.
11.
18.
25.
d
d
d
a
5.
12.
19.
26.
b
d
d
b
6.
13.
20.
27.
d
d
7. b
14. d
21. b
PAPER SIX
1. b
2.
.>.
4.
5.
6.
8. ca
22.
15. a
9.-.J. b
b
10. d
24. c
17. d
11. d
25. b
18. a
3.
10.
17.
24.
4.
11.
18.
25.
,16.
29. d
30.
PAPER SEVEN
7
1. c
8. b
9.
15. b
16.
22. a
-.>.
29. a
30.
c
b
7.
12. c
26. a
13. c
27. a
14. c
28. b
19. c
20. c
21. c
5.
12.
19.
26.
6.
13.
20.
17
7.
14.
21.
28.
a
d
b
a
a
b
a
a
c
a
c
d
a
d
c
d
c
c
d
b
c
c
a
d
dt
']-
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 1
(Rev. 1)
Which mechanical test can be used to measure the toughness of weld metal, HAZ and parent material ?
macro
B
C
nick break
hardness
Charpy impact
Dv
2.
Which is the best destructive test for showing lack of side-wall fusion in a 25mm thick butt weld?
A
BV"'"
C
D
3.
4.
5.
A
Bv
C
For full penetration single-sided butt joints, root bead penetration and profile are mainly influenced by ......
c
vD
B
7.
A fabrication procedure calls for the toes of all welds to be "blended in" by grinding.
The most likely reason for doing this is to .......
6.
nick break
side bend
Charpy impact
a face bend test
depth
length
sharpness/profile/blend
all of the above
When visually inspecting the root bead of a single-vee-butt weld it should be checked for ..........
A/
B
tungsten inclusions
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 1
(Rev. 1)
9.
leg length
weld profile C
weld width
throat thickness
The European Standard for NDE of fusion Welds by Visual Examination is ........ .
A
B
C
Dv'
EN 288
EN 499
EN 287
EN970
10. Visual inspection of a fabricated item, for a high integrity application, should cover inspection activities ........ .
A
B
C
D
Bc
nv""'
both A and C
1'2. Incomplete root fusion in a single-vee butt weld may be caused by ....... .
A
linear misalignment
cnv
13. When visually inspecting the face of a finished weld it should be assessed for .........
A
B
C
toe blend
inter-run blend
all of the above
DV
B
C/
D
II'./"
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 1
(Rev. I)
entrapped slag
entrapped gas
lack of inter-run fusion
all of the above
C
D
linear porosity
root concavity
18. For fillet welds, it is normal practice in the UK & USA to measure .......
A
Bv"'
C
D
throat thicknesses
leg lengths
penetration depths
bothA&C
19. In a bend test, when the face of the specimen is in tension and root is in compression, the test is called .........
A
B
c/
D
a root bend
a side bend
a face bend
a longitudinal bend
20. Heavy porosity on the-surface of some MMA welds made on a construction site is most likely to be caused by .....
A
B
C \...-""'
D
n/
excessive amps
excessive volts
excessive travel speed
all of the above
23. Which group of welders is most likely to require continuous monitoring by a welding inspector?
A
B '- .P
C
D
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 1
(Rev. 1)
Dv
25. A typical included angle for MMA welding of a full penetration pipe butt joint is ......
A
BV"'
35
70
90
dependent on the pipe diameter
26. A fillet weld has an actual throat thickness of 8mm and a leg length of 7mm. What is the excess weld metal ?
A
B
cv
D
2.lmm
1.8mm
3.lmm
1.4mm
28. If a Welding Inspector detects a type of imperfection not allowed by the Application Standard he must always.....
A V"
B
c4/f
29. BS EN 970 allows the use of a magnifying glass for visual inspection but recommends that the magnification is ....
A
BV'
C
D
x2
x2 to x5
x5toxl0
not greater than x20
30. The majority of welder qualification tests are carried out using an unbacked joint. This is because .........
A
B
Dv
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 2
(Rev. I)
Deflection of the arc by magnetic forces, that can make welding difficult to control, is commonly known as ......
A
arc initiation
arc misalignment
c/
D
2.
3.
E 38 3 R
BV
C
E6013
E7018-G
E 51 33 B
Which of type of electrode is used for "stove-pipe welding" for overland pipelines construction ?
B
C
D
B./
C
D
You notice that MMA electrodes, with the flux covering remoYed, are being used as filler rods for TIG welding.
This should not be allowed because ........
A
B
cV
D
7.
A WPS may specify a maximum width for individual weld beads (the 'weave' width) when welding C-Mn sreels
because if this is exceeded it will cause .....
A
6.
rutile
cellulosic
high recovery rutile
all of the above
The three main types of MMA electrodes used for welding C & C-Mn steels are ........
AV
5.
arc constriction
A
B v'
C
D
4.
arc blow
it is wasteful
the rod diameter be too large
the weld metal composition may be wrong
the rod is too short
For TIG welding, what benefit does a current slope-out device have?
A-/
B
C
D
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 2
(Rev. I)
Which type of power source characteristic is normally used for manual welding?
A
B
Cv'
D
9.
constant voltage
flat characteristic
constant current
a motor generator
arc voltage
nv
welding speed
current
10. Pipe bores of some materials must be purged with Argon before and during TIG welding in order to ......
A
B
cv
prevent burn-tlnough
prevent oxidation of the root bead
eliminate moisture pick-up in the root bead
11. The chemical composition of the weld metal deposited by a C-Mn steel electrode is usually controlled by .....
12. Silicon is added to steel) and the covering ofMMA electrodes, in order to give .........
AV
deoxidation
impro\e strength
improYe toughness
;:: f
N\ '(1
$. '-<fY'
?
reduce porosity
Dv
14. According to AWS 2.4 a weld symbol for the 'other' side is placed ........
A
B
CV
D
15. When low hydrogen MMA electrodes are specified for what type of covering will they have ?
cellulosic
rutile
acid
basic
"""'"
"'4
1\.\ = '1"'--e:;
,<.{ """"""i
Welding
Inspection:
Multi-Choice
Questions
Paper 2
(Rev. I)
AV
-----
v_
-.
/------'0-------
cv
------ ------
1\
_v
'--.._/
----
LM._j
--.
D/
Joules
2
N/mm
2
J/mm
kJ/mm
19. Which one of the following elements is added to steel to give resistance to creep at elevated service
temperatures?
A
Nickel
B
Manganese
cv"
Molybdenum D
Aluminium
20. Nick break and fillet fracture tests are used for
A
B
C
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 2
(Rev. 1)
AV
B
C
D
18%Cr,8%Ni
13% Cr
9%Cr,l Mo
9%Ni
excessive current
c
D/
A
B
Dv
24. An arc strike (stray flash) on a steel component is regarded by some codes as unacceptable because ......
A
cDv
C
D
the fracture surface is flat and featureless but has a rough surface
fracture occmTed in the weld metal
the fracture face shows beach marks
Bv
cv
D
27. What does the number 141 refer to on this drawing symbol ?
A
BV
/------{!;------<
141
28. The polarity used for TIG welding of all materials, except aluminium and magnesium, is .........
A
B
C
D
DC negative
DC positive
AC
any polarity can be used
Welding Inspection:
Paper 2
Multi-Choice Questions
(Rev. 1)
cv
0 000 0 000 0
150 to 200C
200 to 250C
300 to 350C
400 to 450C
30. If welding travel speed is doubled, but the current and voltage remain the same, the heat input will
A../
B
C
D
be reduced by 50%
be increased by a factor of two
be about the same
be reduced by approximately 25%
00000
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 3
neutral
B-./' agglomerated
cr;t'
D
2.
A large grain size, in the HAZ of a C-Mn steel weld joint, may have .....
A
low ductility
high toughness
high tensile strength
Bv
D
3.
c
Dv
cv
D
yield strength
elastic modulus
co-efficient of electrical conductivity
Which of the following is a suitable shielding gas for FCAW of stainless steels?
A
BV
C
D
100% Argon
70% Argon+ 30% He
Argon+ 5% Hydrogen
Argon+ 20% C02
8.
7.
C-Mn steels
The property of a material that has the greatest influence on welding distortion is the.....
Bv/
6.
5.
low toughness
4.
fused
they are all about the same
solidification cracking
hydrogen cracking
lamellar tearing
weld decay
BV
c
overlap
(Rev. 1)
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 3
(Rev. 1)
Which of the following procedures would be expected to produce the least distortion in 15nnn straight butt weld?
A
B
C
TIG weld
MMAweld
MMAweld
SAWweld
n/
100% CO,
I 00% Argon
80% Argon + 20% C02
98% Argon + 2% 02
11. Which of the following is associated with SAW more often than it is with MMA welds is ?
A./
B
C
D
12. EN ISO 5817 (Level C) specifies that the limit for the diameter (D) of a single pore in a weld is: D :$ 0.3s, but max.4mm where s =material thickness.
For which of the following situations is the pore acceptable?
A
VC
D
13. To measure arc voltage accurately it is recommended that the voltmeter should be cmmected .......
as near as practical to the arc
across the power source terminals prior to arc initiation
across the power source terminals during the welding operation
all of the above are suitable
14. Lamellar tearing has occurred in a steel fabrication. What technique could have been used to find it before the
weld was made ?
A
B
DV
X-ray examination
liquid penetrant examination
ultrasonic examination
it could not have been found by any inspection method.
15. Pre-heating a low alloy steel prior to welding is done to minimise the risk of ........
sv
c
porosity
excessive distortion
HAZ cracking
lack of fusion
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 3
(Rev. 1)
A
B
C
D......-
600 to 650C
1000 to 1100C
700 to 800C
880 to 920C
17. For GMAW the bum-off rate of the wire is directly related to .........
AV
B
C
D
18. For MMA welding of a 60mm wall nozzle to a lOOmm wall vessel shell, pre-heat temperature should be checked.
A..._/'
B
C
D
19. A crack rwming along the centreline of a weld bead could be caused by .........
A
n/
20. In order to improve resistance to service failure caused by cyclic loading, it is good practice to .......
A
B
C
The use of low carbon austenitic stainless steels and stabalised stainless steels will minimise the risk of .......
A
B
C
D
HAZ cracking
weld decay
weld metal cracking
distortion
22. Which type of SAW flux is susceptible to breaking down into fine particles during circulation?
G),/
B
C
D
fused
neutral
alloyed
agglomerated
23. The maximum hardness in the HAZ of a steel will increase if the .......
A
Bv
CEV is increased
all of the above
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 3
(Rev. I)
cV"
D
b 10
b 20
b35
b 45
measured excess
measured excess
measured excess
measured excess
weld
weld
weld
weld
25. A carbon manganese steel is being welded by MMA and the electrode run-out-lengths that have been used are
much shorter than specified by the WPS. This deviation may give ......
A
B
cv
26. The first procedure that is prepared for a Weld Procedure Qualification test weld is a ........
AV
B
C
D
pWPS
WPS
WPQR
WPAR
27. Transfer of material identification by hard stamping is sometimes not allowed for high integrity applications
because ..... .
it is too slow
A
B
C
D
DV
29. Which of the following would be considered to be high Heat Input welding?
A
B
C
Dv
550J/mm
55 J/mm
5.5 J/mm
5.0kJ/mm
30. Initiation of a TIG arc by using a High Frequency spark may not be allowed because ..........
A\/""'
B
C
D
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 4
(Rev. I)
Which of these drawing symbols sho\\S weld penetration depth in accordance with BS EN 22553?
j/'---\lOss-t------
/-- - ------
------- ------
2.
4.
CV
D
A
B
time
type of isotope
sourcc-to-fllm distance
source strength
Which element has the greatest effect on the HAZ hardness of a carbon-manganese steel ?
A
B
Molybdenum
Chromium
o/
Titanium
Carbon
Pre-heating a steel plate \dth a carbon equivalent value (CEV) of0.48 may be required in order to ........
A
BV
D
6.
c
5.
lOs
B\/"
Multi-Choice Questions
Welding Inspection:
Paper 4
(Rev. I)
In friction welding, the metal at the interface when the joining occurs is described as being in the ...
A
cv
G
9.
liquid state
inter-critical state
plastic state
elastic state
Which of the following cutting methods is suitable for cutting stainless steel?
AV
plasma
oxy-acetylene
C
D
oxy-propane
10. Which of the following would be classed as the most serious type of defect?
A
cv
D
11. Ultrasonic testing has an advantage over other NDT methods for the detection of ........
Av
B
Exceeding the maximum inter-pass temperature specified for a C-Mn steel weld joint, may give
A B
CV"'
D
excessive porosity
bum through
lower toughness
all of the above
13. MIG/MAG welding has a tendency to give lack of sidewall fusion when ........
A
B
DV
14. The temperature range over which a steel goes from having high toughness to low toughness is called ....
A
ov-
the
the
the
the
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 4
(Rev. I)
llV'"
16. Changing an essential variable (beyond the allowed limits) for a qualified welding procedure ........
may change the mechanical properties of the joint
may adversely affect the quality of the weld
will require a new welding procedure to be approved
all of the above
17. With reference to the various grades of stainless steels, which of the following statements is true ?
A
DV
18. Which of the following AWS A5.1 electrodes has a rutile covering .........
A
E 6010
E
E 7016
7018
oJ
\l)li....-::r RuJ..ilc 2
lo 11 --7 (e\\v._\,o S1
I:)) Ib c7 i$ovn' <
E6013V
3
1
01 I
S b
1
19. Welds made with very high heat input will show a reduction in
C
D
tensile ductility
notch toughness
fatigue strength
creep resistance
During PWHT of a complex fabrication, it is heated to the soak temperature at a much higher rate than
specified by the procedure. This may .........
A
B
C
D
21. When MAG welding in dip transfer mode (short-circuiting mode) spatter can be reduced by ...........
AV
B
C
D
using inductance
using 100% C02
using Ar + 30%He
increasing the stick-out length
22. Repair welding ofin-servic.e plant and equipment may be more difficult than making repairs during initial
fabrication because
A
B
o./
Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 4
(Rev. 1)
cv
D'l?'
'"10-t aml'Yl
A
B'" -"'
C
D
by using a densitometer
by using an image quality indicator ( IQI )
from the kV A used
from stand-off used
25. A transverse tensile test, from a Weld Procedure Approval Record (WPAR) test plate, is used to measure
A
26. The highest and lowest heat input positions are considered to be ...
A
B
C
DV
PB highest; PA lowest
PE highest; PC lowest
PD highest; PB lowest
PF highest; PG lowest
Quhat type of covering will an electrode have that is suitable for welding 60mm C-Mn steel and can give good
rutile
basic
cellulosic
28. The dip transfer mode (or short-circuiting mode) of metal transfer used for MIG/MAG welding is
characterised by
A
sv-'"'
D
29. Carbon equivalent values (CEV) are used to determine the how to avoid the risk of ........
A
B
cv
D
hydrogen cracking
lamellar tearing
solidification cracking
weld decay
30. When 2 different material types are welded together, the joint is referred to as ........
AV
B
a composite joint
a transition joint
an autogenous weld
all of the above
WIS 5 M1
Rev. 03/03
WELDING INSPECTION
TRAINING ONLY
MULTl CHOICE PAPER 1
Name:
Date:
1.
2.
3.
When "hydrogen control" is specified for a manual metal arc welding project
the electrode would normally be:
(a)
Cellulosic
(b)
Iron oxide
(c)
Acid
(d)
Basic
Colour
(b)
Length
(c)
Trade Name
(d)
When manual metal arc welding is being carried out on an open construction
site, which group of welders are the most likely to require continuous
monitoring?
(a)
(b)
(c)
Plater welders
(d)
Page 1 of 8
Rev. 03/03
WIS 5M1
4.
5.
6.
7.
You notice manual metal arc electrodes, stripped of flux, are being used as
filler wire, for TIG welding. You would object because :
(a)
It is too expensive
(b)
(c)
(d)
When open site working, serious porosity in metal arc welds is brought to
your attention. What would you investigate ?
(a)
Electrode type
(b)
(c)
Electrode storage
(d)
Day temperature
Porosity
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
12.0% Chromium
(c)
(d)
Page 2 of8
WIS 5 M1
8.
9.
10.
11.
Rev. 03/03
When TIG welding Austenitic stainless steel pipe, Argon gas backing is called
for. This is to :
(a)
Prevent oxidation
(b)
(c)
Prevent porosity
(d)
Scattered porosity
(b)
(c)
(d)
Lack of penetration
Leg length
(b)
(c)
Weld width
(d)
Depth of penetration
For open site manual metal welding the following equipment is available.
Which would you choose for safe working?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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The flux being used for a SAW application has been described as sharp or
flaky. What type of flux would you expect this to be:
(a)
Basic
(b)
Acid I,
/
13.
14.
15.
(c)
Fused
(d)
Alkaline
'
During C02 welding, the arc length is most likely to be affected by:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
You see a welder using an Oxy-acetylene flame with a long feathered inner
cone. What would be the effect of this on a carbon steel.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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19.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
Remove undercut
(d)
Bend test specimens have been taken from a 25mm thick,carbon steel butt
weld. Which would show lack of inter-run fusion:
(a)
Side bend
(b)
Root bend
(c)
Face bend
(d)
Guided bend
X-ray examination
(b)
Dye penetrant
(c)
Ultrasonic inspection
(d)
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21.
22.
23.
You are to oversee the arc welding of some machined fittings and find they
are cadmium plated. Would you:
(a)
Permit it to proceed
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The throat dimension, measurable from the surface, of a mitre fillet weld
having equal 20mm leg lengths will be:
(a)
25mm
(b)
17mm
(c)
14mm
(d)
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GTAW/
(b)
MM,A :>cc!'
(c)
SMAW
(d)
GMAW
A typical included angle for MMA welding 15mmt carbon steel, single V butt
joints would be:
(a)
35
(b)
30
(c)
70
(d)
26.
27.
A pipeline girth weld has been made in the 5G position. In which region would
you expect to find the highest heat input?
(a)
PA
(b)
Flat
(c)
PB
(d)
PF
What is the main reason for grinding flush single V butt welds, when
specified?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Overlap
(b)
(c)
(d)
Spheroidal graphite
(b)
Lack of penetration
(c)
Lamination
(d)
Slag inclusion
.J
What is a typical diameter range for basic electrodes for all positional MMA
Welding
(a)
2.5- 8mm
(b)
0.8 -1.2mm
(c)
3.25- 4mm
(d)
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Date:
Name:
2.
3.
Arc deviation
(b)
Arc misalignment
(c)
Arc blow
(d)
Arc eye
(b)
(c)
(d)
Oxy pressure and nozzle size would influence what in flame cutting:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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5.
6.
7.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Friction welding
(b)
Resistance welding
(c)
Plasma welding
(d)
E6013
(b)
E5133
(c)
E 433N;R
(d)
E22553
Rutile
(b)
Cellulosic
(c)
Fused
(d)
Pipelex
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(a)
100% C02
(b)
100% argon
(c)
(d)
10.
(a)
Fused
(b)
Agglomerated
(c)
Basic
(d)
11.
(a)
3200C
(b)
2300C
(c)
5000
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
Stainless steels
(c)
(d)
(b)
Welding equipment
(c)
(d)
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18.
19.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
Surface undercut
(c)
(d)
Overlap
The process of tempering is often carried out to regain toughness after which of
the following processes:
(a)
Annealing
(b)
Normalising
(c)
Hardening
(d)
Stress relieving
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20.
21.
22.
The presence of iron sulphide in the weld metal is most likely to produce which
of the following upon contraction of the weld:
(a)
Solidification cracking
(b)
Hydrogen cracking
(c)
lntergranular corrosion
(d)
WPS
(b)
WPRT
(c)
WPSut.
(d)
Constant current
(c)
Constant voltage
(d)
23.
Flat
Either b or c
Which of the following materials is most likely to require the highest levels of
cleaning immediately prior to welding:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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24.
25.
What is the maximum allowable HI/LO for 8mm material if the code states the
following"Linear misalignment is permissible if the maximum dimension does
not exceed 10% oft up to a maximum of 2mm"
(a)
2mm
(b)
8.8mm
(c)
0.8mm
(d)
When visually inspecting the root of a pipe weld, in a single V butt, with the cap
ground flush. You have identified root concavity, which has a depth of 0.5 mm
.The application standard you are using contains the following statement:
"Root concavity shall be acceptable provided the density of the radiographic
image does not exceed that of the parent material"
Which of the following is correct:
26.
(a)
(b)
(c)
It should be rejected
(d)
Which of the following statements is correct regarding gas welding low carbon
steel:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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The code you are using gives the following formula for the
maximum penetration allowance:
h
28.
29.
(a)
h = 0.5mm
b = 5.0mm
(b)
h = 4.6mm
b = 6.0mm
(c)
h = 3.8mm
b= 4.0mm
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
30.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Gas pores
(b)
Slag inclusions
(c)
Tungsten inclusions
(d)
Undercut
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Date:
Name:
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3.
BS EN 4872
(b)
BS EN 499
(c)
BS EN 287
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Both A & C
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5.
Linear misalignment
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following tests would you normally expect a test house to use for
the assessment of HAZ hardness, for procedure approval in the UK:
(a)
Rockwell
(b)
CTOD
(c)
Brinell
(d)
6.
7.
Vickers
(b)
(c)
(d)
Both b and c
Toughness
(b)
Fatigue life
(c)
Penetration
(d)
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9.
10.
11.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Both A & C
Excessive amps
(b)
Excessive volts
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
WPAR
(c)
(d)
WQT
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14.
15.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Weld samples prepared for micro examination would typically require a finish to
which of the following levels:
(a)
1200 grit
(b)
500 grit
(c)
3000 grit
(d)
3 micron
(b)
(c)
(d)
Both A & C
A lamination
(b)
(c)
Slag inclusion
(d)
Both a and b
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17.
18.
19.
Penetrant inspection and magnetic particle inspection are mainly used to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Repaired
(b)
(c)
Radiographed
(d)
When MIG welding aluminium alloy in the overhead position which current type
would normally be expected to be used:
(a)
AC
(b)
DC negative
(c)
Drooping
(d)
DC positive
Manual metal arc electrodes can be grouped into three main types. These are:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
21.
22.
23.
Solidification problems
(b)
Hydrogen problems
(c)
Excessive stresses
(d)
Welding a single V butt with laminations showing on the sidewall may give rise
to:
(a)
Lamellar tearing
(b)
Solidification cracking
(c)
Martensite
(d)
Undercut
(b)
Toe blend
(c)
Overlap
(d)
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25.
26.
27.
A welded product has failed in service. This has been confirmed as being
caused by material overload due to a design fault. What would you expect the
appearance of the fracture surface to be?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Overlap in welds is :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(a)
(b)
(c)
Using a microscope
(d)
By penetrant inspection
(c)
(d)
30.
Slag inclusions
Porosity
(b)
(c)
(d)
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WELDING INSPECTION
TRAINING ONLY
MULTI CHOICE PAPER 4
20 questions total
Date:
Name:
Which of the following would be a typical MAG, individual pass, heat input
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
3.
4.
1.2 j/mm
65 kj/mm
6.5 kj/mm
1.2 kj/mm
Eddy current
Radiography
Ultrasonic testing.
Magnetic particle inspection
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6.
7.
B.
The welder
The voltage control on the power source
The power source giving out a constant voltage
The electrode polarity
Lack of penetration
Root concavity
Underfill
Incomplete root penetration
A typical temperature specifically for hydrogen removal for a carbon manganese weldment is:
(a) 150C
(b) 600C
(c) 350C
(d) goo0c
9.
A typical angle of bevel used for MAG welding 12mm carbon steel could be:
(a) 120
(b) 35
(c) 70
(d) goo
10.
Arc length
Open circuit voltage
Amperage
Root gap
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11.
12.
(a)
a.
(b)
b.
(c)
c.
(d)
13.
d.
Which of the following radioactive terms do we not normally associate with NOT
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
14.
Gamma
Cobalt 60
Thorium
Iridium 192
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Fused
Agglomerated
Acid
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15.
During visual inspection of a fillet weld with even leg lengths of 15mm and a
throat measurement of 9mm . A cross section is not available. The weld
profile is:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
16.
17.
20.
Current
Travel speed
Arc length
lnterpass temperature
You are the only welding inspector overseeing 4 welding stations, producing
circumferential single V butt welds on a pipeline. For which of the following
stages would you consider your closest scrutiny to be required?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
19.
Which of the following parameters presents the welding inspector with the
greatest difficulty to monitor during fully manual welding operations?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
18.
Concave
Convex
Mitre
Not able to be determined
Which of the following tests would you normally not expect to be performed
during a welder approval test?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Bend
Nick break
Macro
Tensile