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THE WELDING INSTITUTE
Welding Inspection, Steels WIS 5
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Multi Choice Question Paper ( MSR WI 1)

Name : STEVEN GERRARD
Answer all questions
1.
Which of the following butt-weld preparations is usually the most susceptible to lack of
sidewall fusion during the manual Metal arc process ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
What is the leg length of a fil

a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
The distance from the toe to face

The distance from the root to face center
The distance from the root to the toe
The distance from toe to toe
Lap joints contain :

a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
The distance from the toe to face

The distance from the root to face center
The distance from the root to the toe
The distance from toe to toe
What is the throat thickness of a fillet weld ( equal leg lengths )

a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
A double-U butt
A single-V butt
A double-V butt
It is not normally a defect associated with the MMA welding process
Fillet welds
Corner joints
Butt-welds
Single-bevel butts
A duty not normally undertaken by a welding inspector is to :

a.
b.
c.
d.
Check the condition of the parent material

Check the condition of the consumables
Measure residual stress
Check calibration certificates
WIS 5 Qu paper MSR - WI 1

H. Muhammad Razali Karnen
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6.
Under most conditions, which of the following welding positions will deposit the most weld
metal.
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
What meant by the term crater pipe :

a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
Leg length
Throat thickness
Weld thickness
All of the above
A crater crack may also be termed :

a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
The area containing the HAZ and the weld metal

The weld metal and parent metal
The boundary between the fusion zone and the HAZ
The part of the weld, which has undergone metallurgical changes due to the heat from
welding
the strength of a fillet weld is primary controlled by :

a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
Another term for concave root

Another term given for a burn through
A type of gas pore, found in the weld crater
A shrinkage defect, found in the weld crater
What is meant by the term weld junction ?

a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
Vertical down
Overhead
Horizontal-vertical
Flat ( down hand )
Cold crack
Tearing
Fatigue crack
Star crack
Which of the following welding processes / technique is likely to be used for the repair
welding of localised porosity in a butt weld ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
MMA, PG position
Mechanised MAG
Submerged arc
All of the above
None of the above

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12.
Which of the following welds would be considered in a situation where two plates are to be
joined that overlap ( assume no external assess )
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
A fillet weld
A single-bevel butt weld
A plug weld
A single-U butt weld
In the MMA welding process, which of the following is most likely to be caused by a welder
with a poor technique
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
Root concavity is caused by :

a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
Excessive back purge pressure and entrapped gas

Excessive back purge pressure and very high heat inputs
Excessive root grinding and a slow travel speed
Excessive root grinding and excessive back purge pressure
When inspecting a critical component, the toes of a weld must be :

a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
Deep weld craters / crater cracks

Copper inclusions
Hydrogen cracks
All of the above
Always ground flush

Must always overlap at least 1.5 mm onto the parent material
Must always be inspected using a crack detection method ( MPI, DPI )
None of the above can be selected specification requirements unknown
When carrying out visual inspection, the specification makes no mention of the requirements
for visual inspection, in this situation what should you do ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
Carry out normal visual inspection

Seek advice from higher authority
Carry out no visual inspection
Re-write the requirements of the specification
Under most circumstances, which of the following do you consider to be duties of a welding
inspector
a.
b.
c.
d.
18.
The supervision of welders

Procedure writing
Qualifying welders
All of the above
Which of the following is most likely to cause a burn through

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a.
b.
c.
d.
19.
Root gap too small

Travel speed too fast
Root face too small
all of the above
In an arc welding process, which of the following is the correct term used for the amount of
weld metal deposited per minutes ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
Filling rate
Deposition rate
Weld deposition
Weld duty cycle
What is the term given for the area of a welded joint just outside the weld metal that has
undergone microstructural changes ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
21.
When carrying out visual inspection, which defect (s) is likely to be missed ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
22.
Lack of fusion at the toe of a weld

Lack of fusion between weld metal and weld metal
Undercut at the toe of a weld
Both a and b
Incomplete root penetration is most likely due to :

a.
b.
c.
d.
24.
Linear misalignment
Cap undercut
Porosity
Lack of fusion ( inter run )
Cold lapping is another term for :

a.
b.
c.
d.
23.
Heat affected zone

The weld zone
Fusion zone
All of the above terms may be used
Welding speed too slow

Welding current too high
Root gap too small
Electrode diameter too small
Crater cracks are caused mainly by :

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a.
b.
c.
d.
25.
Excessively fast welding speeds

Improper electrode angle
Hot shrinkage
Improper joint design
On a single-V butt weld, the distance through the center of the weld from root to face is
called :
a.
b.
c.
d.
26.
The throat thickness of a inch fillet weld is ?

a.
b.
c.
d.
27.
27.5 mm
24 mm
13.5 mm
12.5 mm
The need for pre-heat for steel will increase if :

a.
b.
c.
d.
28.
Reinforcement
Penetration
Throat thickness
None of the above
The material thickness reduces

Faster welding speeds
The use of a larger welding electrode
All of the above
Which of the following butt weld preparations is most likely to be considered for welding the
welding of welding of a 6 mm thick plate ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
29.
A welding inspectors main attributes include :

a.
b.
c.
d.
30.
Double-V butt
Asymmetrical double-V butt
Single-U butt
Single-V butt
Knowledge
Honesty and integrity
Good communicator
All of the above
A code of practice for visual inspection should cover :

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a.
b.
c.
d.
Before, during and after welding

Before welding activities only
After welding activities only
None of the above

Multi Choice Question Paper ( MSR WI 2)
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Name :
1.
Defects outside the permissible limits of the applicable specification should be :

a. The decision is up to the welding inspector
b. Repaired
c. Always double checked using NDT
d. All of the above
2.
Flux cored wires may be advantages over solid wires because :

a. Higher deposition
b. Lower hydrogen contents in the deposited welds
c. Easy addition of alloying elements
d. Both a and c
e. All of the above
3.
Movement of the arc by magnetic forces in an arc welding process is termed :

a. Arc deviation
b. Arc misalignment
c. Arc blow
d. Stray arc
4.
A crack type most associated with the submerged arc welding process is :
a. Hydrogen cracking in the HAZ
b. Solidification cracking
c. Lamellar tearing
d. Fatigue cracking
5.
Which of the following processes joins metals plastically

a. Friction welding
b. Resistance welding
c. Arc welding
d. Plasma welding
e. All of the above
6.
What type of power source characteristic is required for a manual process ?

a. Constant voltage
b. Flat characteristic
c. Drooping characteristic
d. None of the above
7.
Which of the following electrodes and current types may be used for the TIG welding of
nickel and its alloys ?
a. Cerium electrode, DC ve
b. Zirconium electrode, AC
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c. Thorium electrode, DC +ve
d. All of the above may be used
8.
What are the possible results of having a heat input to low ?

a. An increase in hardness, lower yield strength and lack of fusion
b. A reduction in toughness, hydrogen entrapment and an increase in hardness
c. Entrapped hydrogen, an increase in hardness and lack of fusion
d. Entrapped hydrogen, a reduction in carbon content and lack of fusion
9.
The main reason for using a back purge when welding 18-8 stainless steel with the TIG
welding process is to :
a. Improve positional welding
b. Prevent the possibility of porosity
c. Prevent excessive root penetration
d. Prevent the formation of a dense oxide layer forming in the root
10.
The possible effects of having a travel speed too fast :

a. Low toughness, slag inclusions and cap undercut
b. High hardness, slag inclusions and a narrow thin weld bead
c. High hardness, excessive deposition and cold laps
d. Low toughness, poor fusion and slag inclusions
11.
If arc blow exists when welding with the MMA welding process, this can be best reduced or
eliminated by :
a. A change from AC to DC current
b. A change from DC to AC current
c. A change from DC +ve to DC ve
d. A change from DC ve to DC +ve
12.
When welding a double-V butt weld with the submerged arc welding process the presence of
center line porosity may be due to :
a. Damp flux
b. Contamination on the weld preparations
c. Incorrect flux depth
d. All of the above
13.
The inclusion of an inductance in the welding circuit when using MIG / MAG welding
process is to :
a. Control the rate of spatter in the dip transfer mode
b. It enable the welder to weld in position with the spray transfer mode
c. It allows for thicker filler wires to be used ( 2.6-3.6mm diameter )
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d. It allows full control over droplet size in the spray transfer mode
14.
An undesirable property of aluminium oxide residue, when welding is that it :

a. Decrease weld pool fluidity
b. Requires more heat to melt it when compared to aluminium
c. Causes the welder to travel to quickly
d. The presence of the oxide makes aluminium impossible to weld
15.
When welding with the MIG welding process using pure argon as the shielding gas on carbon
steel, which of the following problems are likely to occur ?
a. Copper inclusions and excessive cap heights
b. Excessive root penetration and porosity
c. Slag inclusions and crater pipe
d. Lack of fusion and poor cap profiles
16.
When considering the tungsten arc welding process what is the purpose of the down-slope
(slope-out) control ?
a. Ensure good penetration
b. To prevent arc striking on the parent material
c. To help prevent the formation of crater pipe and possible cracking
d. To help prevent tungsten inclusions during welding
17.
When considering thermal cutting local hardening can be reduced by :

a. Increasing the cutting speed
b. The use of propane as a fuel gas
c. Pre heating the material to be cut
d. All of the above
18.
In a semi-automatic welding process, which of the following shielding gas / gas mixtures
would normally give the deepest penetration on steel ?
a. 100% argon
b. 100% CO2
c. 75% argon + 25% CO2
d. All of the above would give the same depthin penetration
19.
In a MMA welding process, which of the following statements are false ?

a. An arc gap, which remains almost constant even if as usual the welder varies the position
of the electrode
b. A voltage which remains almost constant even if as usual the welder, varies the arc gap
c. A current, which remains almost constant even if as usual the welder, varies the arc gap
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d. a and b
e. All of the above
20.
21.
When considering the MIG / MAG welding process which of the following metal transfer
modes would be the best suited to the welding of thick plates over 25 mm, flat welding
position
a. Dip transfer
b. Pulse transfer
c. Spray transfer
d. Globular transfer
Which of the following current types would you expect to be used for the welding of
aluminium with the TIG welding process ?
a. DC ve
b. DC +ve
c. AC
d. All of the above
22.
Which of the following statements is false ?

a. In the MMA welding process electrode DC + produces a deep narrow weld pool, which is
fast freezing
b. DC electrode positive is used for the MAG welding of steel plate
c. In the MAG welding process the wire feed speed remains constant during the welding
operation
d. All of the above
23.
When considering hydrogen, which of the following welding process would produce the
lowest levels in the completed weld ( under controlled conditions )
a. MMA
b. SAW
c. TIG
d. FCAW
24.
Pre heat prior to the welding of a carbon steel butt weld :

a. Must always be carried out
b. Is always carried out using a gas flame
c. Need not be carried out if post weld heat treatment is to follow
25.
In steel the element with the greatest effect on hardness is :

a. Chromium
b. Manganese
c. Carbon
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d. Nickel
26.
For a given voltage and current setting on a MMA welding plant, when the arc length is
shortened, which of the following will be most affected
a. The current will increase
b. The current will decrease
c. The voltage will decrease
d. The voltage will increase
27.
Which of the following best describes a semi-automatic welding process ?

a. The welder is responsible for the maintaining the arc gap and travel speed
b. The welder is responsible for travel speed only; arc gap is kept constant by the welding
plant
c. Both travel speed and arc gap is controlled by the welding plant
d. All of the above
28.
What is purpose of a rectifier in a welding sets electrical circuit ?

a. To keep the arc stable when using low current settings
b. To convert AC current to DC current
c. To convert DC current to AC current
d. To initiate the arc at start up
29.
When calibrating a mechanized MAG welding plant, which of the following applies ( WFS =
Wire Fide Speed ) ?
a. Check WFS, current, volts and wire diameter
b. Check WFS, joint set-up, gas flow rate and WFS
c. Check Gas flow rate, stick out length, WFS and current
d. All of the above
30.
The main usage of the arc air process is :

a. The cutting of a weld preparation
b. The removal of defective welds
c. For the cutting of no-ferrous materials only
d. For the cutting of ferrous materials only

Multi Choice Question Paper ( MSR WI 3 )
Name : H. Muhammad Razali Karnen
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1.
The likelihood of a brittle fracture in steels will increase with :

a. The formation of a fine grain structure
b. A reduction in-service temperature to sub-zero conditions
c. A slow cooling rate
d. All of the above
2.
Hydrogen cracking in HAZ is most likely to occur when welding :

a. Carbon manganese steels
b. Austenitic stainless steel
c. Micro alloyed steel ( HSLA )
d. Low carbon steel
3.
Preheating for arc welding applies to :

a. Assembly and tack welding only
b. Joint over 25 mm thick only
c. Assembly welding only
d. When using the MMA welding process only
e. Both a and b
4.
Which of the following destructive tests would indicate the toughness value of the weld
metal/parent metal and HAZ ?
a. Macro
b. Nick break
c. Tensile
d. Charpy Vee notch
5.
What constituent is needed in a coating of an electrode to prevent the formation of porosity

when welding rimming steel ?
a. Iron powder
b. Potassium silicate
c. Silicon
d. Calcium carbonate
6.
Welds made with high heat inputs show a reduction in one of following properties ?
a. Ductility
b. Toughness
c. Elongation
d. Penetration
7.
Which of the following steel types would give ride to the formation of porosity when
autogenously welded with an arc welding process
a. Fully killed steel
b. Semi killed steel
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c. Rimming steel
d. Balanced steel
8.
Which of the following elements, which may be added t steel, has the greatest affect on creep
strength
a. Tungsten
b. Manganese
c. Carbon
d. Molybdenum
9.
The HAZ associated with a fusion weld

a. Can not be avoided
b. Usually has the highest tensile strength
c. Is usually martensitic
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
10.
What four criteria are necessary to produce hydrogen induced cold cracking ?
a. Hydrogen, moisture, martensitic grain structure and heat
b. Hydrogen, poor weld profiles, temperatures above 200C and a slow cooling rate
c. Hydrogen, a grain structure susceptible to cracking, stress and a temperature below 200C
d. Hydrogen, existing weld defects, stress and a grain structure susceptible to cracking
11.
A carbon equivalent ( CE ) of 0.5% :

a. Is high for carbon manganese steel and may require a preheat over 100C
b. Is generally significant for carbon for manganese steels and is certainly not to be taken
into consideration for preheat temperatures
c. Is high for carbon manganese steels and may require a preheat temperature over 300C as
to avoid cracking
d. Is calculated from the heat input formula
12.
In a martensitic grain structure what would you expect to increase ?

a. Ductility
b. Hardness
c. Toughness
d. All of the above
13.
What do you understand by the term minimum interpass temperature ?

a. Minimum post weld heat treatment applied to a weld
b. Minimum stress relief temperature
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c. The lowest temperature to be used during preheat
d. The lowest temperature allowed during welding and between weld passes
14.
Which of the following heat treatments on steel cools down in air from the austenite region ?
a. Normalising
b. Annealing
c. Tempering
d. Stress relieving
15.
What is the purpose of microscopic examination of a weld ?

a. To determine the number and type of defects present
b. To determine the grain size
c. To determine the strength of the weld
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
16.
Which of the following units could a tensile specimen be measured in ?

a. Pounds per square inch
b. Newton per square inches
c. Joules
d. Both a and b
17.
Assuming that the welding process, material thickness, carbon equivalent and the welding
parameters to be the same, which of the following joint types would normally require the
highest preheat temperature
a. Edge joint
b. Lap joint
c. Butt joint ( single-V )
d. Tee joint ( fillet welded )
18.
Austenitic stainless steels are more susceptible to distortion when compared to ferritic steels
this is because :
a. High coefficient, low thermal conductivity
b. High coefficient, high thermal conductivity
c. Low coefficient, high thermal conductivity
d. Low coefficient, low thermal conductivity
19.
Which of the following will most likely require the preheat temperature to be increased ?
a. An increase in travel speed
b. A reduction in material thickness
c. An increase in electrode diameter
Which of the following properties may be applicable to a carbon steel weld ( CE 0.48 )
welded without preheat ?
20.

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a.
b.
c.
d.
Narrow heat affected zone and hardness value in excess of 400 HV

Broad heat affected zone and hardness values in excess of 400 HV
A very tough and narrow heat affected zone
Narrow heat affected zone and low hardness values
21.
Which of the following materials is considered to be the easiest to weld ?

a. Mild steel
b. Medium carbon steels
c. Martensitic stainless steel
d. Forging steel
22.
Which of the following NDT methods would be best suited for the detection of surface
breaking defects on an austenitic stainless steel pipe
a. MPI
b. UT
c. DPI
d. All of the above can be used
23.
Which of the following butt weld preparations would be considered for a mechanised
welding process
a. Single-V butt, root gap 2.5 mm ( welded from on side only )
b. Double-V butt-welded both sides, root gap 2.0 mm
c. Single-U butt with backing
d. None of the above can be used for mechanized welding
24.
Which is the correct heat input for the following parameters, amps 350, volts 32 and the
travel speed 310 mm / minute ( MMA welding process )
a. 2.16 kJ/mm
b. 0.036 kJ/mm
c. 2160 kJ/mm
d. 3.6 kJ/mm
25.
Assuming thet the applicable specification makes no mention of arc strikes, what would you
expect to do as a welding inspector if arc strikes were found on a component made of a high
tensile strength material
a. Have the welder re-qualified
b. Ignore them
c. Have the area checked for possible cracking
d. Cut out the entire weld where the arc strikes exist

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26.
A multi-pass MMA butt weld made on carbon steel consists of 5 passes deposited using a
6mm diameter electrode. A 12-pass weld made on the same joint deposited using a 4mm
diameter electrode on the same material will have :
a. A lower heat input and a higher degree of grain refinement
b. A lower heat input and a coarse grain structure
c. A lower amount of distortion and a higher degree of grain refinement
d. A higher amount of distortion and a lower degree of grain refinement
27.
What is the purpose of a tensile test ?

a. To measure ultimate tensile strength
b. To measure the elongation of a material
c. To measure the yield strength of a material
d. All of the above
28.
Which of the following mechanical tests can be used to give a quantitative measurement of
weld zone ductility ?
a. Tensile test
b. Bend test
c. Charpy V notch test
d. All of the above
29.
Which of the following are reasons for applying preheat ?

a. The removal of residual stress
b. To aid slow cooling and reduce the carbon content
c. To reduce the chance of a brittle grain structure and to reduce the chance of hydrogen
entrapment
d. Increase the ultimate tensile strength values and increase overall weldability
30.
Which of the following are true with regards to a charpy test

a. Its a static test used to determine a materials notch toughness in the weld region
b. Its dynamic test used to determine a materials notch toughness in the weld region
c. Its a destructive test to give a measurement of through thickness ductility

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Multi Choice Question Paper ( MSR WI 4 )
Name :
1.
Degreasing components are essential for quality welding but when welded some agent may :
a.
Cause corrosion problems
b.
Leave residues
c.
Give off toxic above
d.
All of the above
2.
Cellulose electrodes are often used for the deposition of a root pass on pipes welded in the
field. This is because ?
a. Hydrogen control is required
b. The high deposition rate due to the iron powder content
c. The hydrogen gas produced in the flux increases the arc voltage
d. All of the above
3.
In the welding of austenitic stainless steels, the electrode and plate materials are often
specified to be low carbon content. The reason for this :
a. To prevent the formation of cracks in the HAZ
b. To prevent the formation of chromium carbides
c. To prevent cracking in the weld
d. Minimise distortion
4.
With regards to a welding procedure, an essential variable may :

a. Change the properties of the weld
b. Influence the visual acceptance
c. Require re-approval of a weld procedure
d. All of the above
5.
Which of the following NDT methods can only detect surface breaking defects ?
a. MPI
b. DPI
c. UT
d. RT
e. Both a and b
6.
Which of the following defects would show up as light indications on a radiograph ?

a. Slag inclusions and copper inclusion
b. Tungsten inclusions and excessive root penetration
c. Cap undercut and root piping
d. Excessive cap height and incomplete root penetration
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7.
Which of the following may be added to an electrodes flux to act as a stabilizer ?

a. Sodium silicate
b. Silicon
c. Manganese
d. Titanium dioxide
8.
Lamellar tearing is best prevented by :

a. The use of plate materials containing low levels of impurities
b. The use of buttering runs
c. Post weld stress relief
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
9.
When considering radiography using X-ray, which of the following techniques is most likely
to be used for a pipe to pipe weld ( circumferential seam ), 610mm diameter with no internal
access ?
a. SWSI
b. DWSI
c. DWDI
d. SWSI-panoramic
10.
A balanced welding technique for example back step welding is most often used for :
a. Controlling lamellar tearing
b. Increasing weld toughness
c. Reducing weld zone hardness
d. Reducing distortion
11.
Basic coated electrodes have which of the following properties

a. High mechanical properties may be used to produce welds of high deposition rates and to
produce welds of low hydrogen content
b. Friable slag, high mechanical strength, and to produce welds of a low hydrogen content
c. Low hydrogen content welds, good stop / start properties and high strength
d. Low carbon content welds, friable slag and high strength
12.
On a radiograph, the most likely appearance of lack of root fusion on a single-V butt weld is :
a. A dark straight line with a light root
b. A dark root with straight edges
c. A dark uneven line following the edge of the root
d. None of the above lack of root fusion can not be seen on a radiograph
13.
Which of the following applies to the heat treatment process of tempering

a. It is always carried out at a temperature above upper critical limit
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14.
b. It is carried out to increase the strength and toughness of weldments

c. Tempering is generally carried out before quench hardening
Which of the following is applicable to a plate lamination
a. They are best detected by radiography
b. They are mainly caused by hydrogen entrapment
c. They originate in the parent material
d. They are caused
15.
Which of the following NDT methods would be latest effective on an austenitic stainless steel
butt weld
a. UT
b. RT
c. DPI
d. MPI
16.
The hardest part of multi-pass welded joint, assuming no post weld heat treatment has have
taken place is :
a. The HAZ of the cap
b. He HAZ of the root
c. The root
d. The cap
17.
Is it permissible to allow a multi-pass butt weld to cool down between weld passes ?
a. It should be up to the welding inspector
b. No the weld must be kept hot at all times
c. It depends on the welder
d. It depends on the specification requirements
18.
A tee joint on a support bracket is to be welded both sides using a 5 mm leg length fillet weld,
each weld is to be intermittent 50 mm in total length, the gap between each weld is to be 25
mm. Which of the following is the correct symbol in accordance with ISO 2553 ?
a. .
b. .
c. .
d. .
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19.
The usual method of assessing the sensitivity and density of a radiograph is by means of :
a. Densitometer and dosimeter
b. Penetrameter and a densitometer
c. IQI and a dosimeter
d. IQI and a fluxmeter
20.
In the submerged arc welding process, the use of excessive high voltages would result in ?
a. Insufficient flux melting
b. Excessive flux melting
c. Slag removal difficulties
d. Excessive spatter
21.
Welding a steel plate with a CE of 0.45 would require preheating to ?

a. Prevent the formation of sulphides
b. Prevent hardening in the HAZ
c. Prevent the formation of carbides
d. To reduce the amount of current required
22.
Which of the following welding process uses a resistive heating system to achieve weld metal
deposition ?
a. MMA
b. Resistant spot welding
c. Electro-slag
d. Friction welding
23.
What does the 70 represent on an E70 10 AWS A5.1 classified electrode ?

a. 70 N/mm2 minimum UTS
b. 70 joules minimum impact strength
c. 70,000 p.s.i Minimum yield strength
d. 70,000 psi minimum UTS
24.
Hot cracking in steel weldments occurs :

a. Along the fusion line
b. In the last metal to solidify
c. Weld center line
d. In areas of the lowest dilution
25.
Cellulose electrodes have which of the following properties ?

a. Viscous slag, large volumes of shielding gas and UTS values above 90,000 psi
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b. Large volumes of shielding gas, high spatter contents and hydrogen levels < 15 ml per
100g of weld metal deposited
c. Large volumes of shielding gas, hydrogen contents > 15 ml per 100g of weld metal
deposited and should be never baked
d. High spatter contents, high deposition and large volumes of gas shield
26.
From the following electrode coding in BS EN 499, E50 3 1Ni B 140 0 1 H5 , what does the
3 represent
a. A minimum charpy value of a 30 joules
b. A minimum impact value of 47 Joules
c. A minimum impact temperature of -30C at a given Joule value
27.
Which of the following is applicable to electrode efficiency ?

a. The mass of metal deposited as a percentage of the mass of core wire melted
b. Iron powder electrodes have efficiencies above 100%
c. Electrodes of high efficiencies tend to produce welds of a smooth flat profile
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
28.
A Fatigue cracks fracture surface is :

a. Rough randomly tom
b. Smooth
c. Step like appearance
d. Bright crystalline
29.
E6013 electrode would most probably used for welding :

a. Low pressure pipework
b. High-pressure pipework
c. Vertical down welding on storage tanks
d. In a situation where low hydrogen welds are specified
30.
Which element in steel if present in significant amounts may lead to hot shortness ?
a. Phosphorus
b. Manganese
c. Silicon
d. Sulphur

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Assessment Question Paper ( MSR AWI 1 05 )
Name :
1.
What is the Arc energy of the following welding process welding process parameters ?
Amps 140, Volts 21, Travel speed 250 mm / min
a.
0.7 KJ/mm
b.
0.6 KJ/mm
c.
0.01 KJ/mm
d.
0.7 J/mm
2.
What is the effect of tempering after quenching

a. Toughness and strength are increased
b. Toughness and strength are reduced
c. Toughness reduced and strength increased
d. Toughness increased and strength reduced
e. Toughness increased and hardness increased
3.
What is the ratio between the leg length and the design throat thickness on a mitre fillet weld
with equal leg length
a. 1 to 1
b. 2 to 1
c. 1.414 to 1
d. All of the above it depends upon the leg length size
8.
An MMA electrode classified as E7018 is :

a. A basic low hydrogen electrode containing iron powder
b. A rutile electrode containing iron powder
c. A cellulose electrode suitable for welding in all positions
d. A basic electrode depositing weld metal with yield strength of a least 70,000 psi
e. Both a and d
9.
The number 135 is placed at the end of the reference line on a weld symbol
According ISO 2553 what does this number indicate ?
a. The welding process is stated as MMA
b. The welding process is stated as TIG
c. The welding process is stated as SAW
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d. NDT is to be carried out after welding
e. None of the above
10.
Which of the following is the most likely to be considered an essential variable

for a welder qualification test
a. Change from an electrode classified to BS EN 499 as an E46 3 INI B to an electrode
classified to AWS A5.1 as an E7018
b. A change of pipe wall thickness by at least 15 mm
c. A change in pre-heat temperature from 50C to 100C
d. A change from PC welding position to PA welding position
e. All of the above
11.
What would be a typical appearance of a ductile fracture surface ?

a. Rough randomly torn and a reduction in area
b. Smooth fracture surface displaying beach marks
c. Step like appearance
d. Bright crystalline fracture with very little reduction in area
e. Both a and b
16.
Which of the following is most likely to increase the chance of solidification cracking ?
a. Reduction in sulphur content of the parent material
b. Increased restraint on the joint during welding
c. Increase in weld hydrogen content from 15 ml/100 g to 25 ml/100 g
d. Poor through thickness ductility in the materials being welded
e. Both a and b
17.
What is the effect of full annealing compared to normalizing ?

a. A reduction in grain size
b. An increase in grain size
c. An increase in toughness
d. The grain size will not be affected
e. None of the above
18.
Which of the following elements may cause cold shortness

a. Sulphur
b. Phosphorous
c. Manganese
d. Silicon

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19.
When considering the advantages of site radiography over ultrasonic inspection which of the
following applies
a. A permanent record produced good for detecting lack of sidewall fusion in a single U butt
weld and defect identification
b. A permanent record produced, good for the detection of all surface and sub-surface defect
and assessing the through thickness depths of defects
c. Permanent record produced, good for defect identification and not as reliant upon surface
preparation
d. No controlled areas required on site, a permanent record produced and good for assessing
pipe wall thickness reductions due to internal corrosion
e. Both a and c
24.
A tee joint on a support bracket is to be welded both sides using a 5 mm leg length fillet
welds, each weld is to be intermittent 50 mm in length, and the gap between each weld is to
be 25 mm. In accordance with EN 22553 which of the following symbols give the correct
representation ?
a. .
b. .
c. .
d. .
25.
Austenitic stainless steel can be identified by :

a. Very shiny appearance
b. Lack of magnetic attraction
c. Its extreme hardness
26.
Ultrasonic testing is preferable to radiographic testing due to :

a. Its ability to detect all defect
b. Lower amount of operator skill required
c. Its ability to detect laminations
d. Its ability to detect both sub-surface and surface defects in Austenitic stainless steel

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Multi Choice Question Paper ( MSR WI 1)

What is the leg length of a fil

The distance from the toe to face

Lap joints contain :

The distance from the toe to face

What is the throat thickness of a fillet weld ( equal leg lengths )

A duty not normally undertaken by a welding inspector is to :

Check the condition of the parent material

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What meant by the term crater pipe :

A crater crack may also be termed :

The area containing the HAZ and the weld metal

the strength of a fillet weld is primary controlled by :

Another term for concave root

What is meant by the term weld junction ?

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Root concavity is caused by :

Excessive back purge pressure and entrapped gas

When inspecting a critical component, the toes of a weld must be :

Deep weld craters / crater cracks

Always ground flush

Carry out normal visual inspection

The supervision of welders

Which of the following is most likely to cause a burn through

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Root gap too small

Lack of fusion at the toe of a weld

Incomplete root penetration is most likely due to :

Cold lapping is another term for :

Heat affected zone

Welding speed too slow

Crater cracks are caused mainly by :

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Excessively fast welding speeds

The throat thickness of a inch fillet weld is ?

The need for pre-heat for steel will increase if :

The material thickness reduces

A welding inspectors main attributes include :

A code of practice for visual inspection should cover :

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Before, during and after welding

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Defects outside the permissible limits of the applicable specification should be :

Flux cored wires may be advantages over solid wires because :

Movement of the arc by magnetic forces in an arc welding process is termed :

Which of the following processes joins metals plastically

What type of power source characteristic is required for a manual process ?

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What are the possible results of having a heat input to low ?

The possible effects of having a travel speed too fast :

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An undesirable property of aluminium oxide residue, when welding is that it :

When considering thermal cutting local hardening can be reduced by :

In a MMA welding process, which of the following statements are false ?

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Which of the following statements is false ?

Pre heat prior to the welding of a carbon steel butt weld :

In steel the element with the greatest effect on hardness is :