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The effective throat of a complete penetration groove weld The thickness of the thinner part joined
shall be

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When welding lengthwise connecting two round bars, the Flare V Groove weld
proper symbol would be

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Fillet welds may be used to connect skewed T joints provided 30

the plates are set at an angle of not less than

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The minimum thickness for a plug weld in material 1" thick 5/8"
shall be

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Welding shall not be done when: When ambient temperature is lower than 0F or
Surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, or
high wind or When welders are exposed to in-
clement conditions.

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When ambient temperature is lower than 0F or AWSA5.17 & A5.23

Surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, or
high wind or When welders are exposed to in-
clement conditions.

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When welding 5/16" plate in the field, a welder must be Structural

certified for

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Re-entrant copes shall have a minimum radius of: 1"

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Where tight fit of intermediate stiffeners is specified, it shall 1/16"

be defined as allowing a gap of up to

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Spatter is caused by Welding current too high or arc length too long

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In order to insure sound welds at the ends of a joint. The Extension bars & runoff plates
following shall be used

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In repairing cracks in a weld, remove the crack and sound weld 2"
metal how far beyond each end of the crack

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The removal of slag from a deposited weld bead is: Mandatory

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What electrodes have low hydrogen coating? Electrodes ending 5, 6, or 8.

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With which process would an ER70S-X electrode be used GMAW

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Oven storage of low hydrogen electrodes is: To avoid damage by atmospheric moisture

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Welded joints not pre-qualified shall be: Qualified

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Welder certification may be waived by No one

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Peening is not permitted on Root and surface layers of welds

5.27

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The suggested minimum nominal thickness of backing bars for mar-16

SMAW process is

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Pre-heat and interpass temperatures must be sufficient to Prevent crack formation

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Low hydrogen electrodes exposed to the atmosphere for One time

longer periods then that permitted by codes shall be

redried no more than

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The minimum effective length of a fillet weld shall be: Overall length of full size fillet including boxing

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Caulking of welds; What is it and is it permitted Caulking of welds is to plastically deform weld or base metal
surfaces to seal or obscure discontinuities as undercut, piping
porosity, pin holes,
cracks, etc. Caulking is not permitted on most
metals.

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In gas metal arc welding the electrode is: Consumable

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The effective area of a fillet weld is: The effective weld length X the effective throat.

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The minimum length of an intermittent fillet weld shall be: 1 1/2"

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The 'U' in joint designation TC-U9a refers to: Metal thickness, U = Unlimited

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Arc strikes outside the area of permanent welds should be: Avoided
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Base metal specification may be found in: ASTM

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Information regarding back gouging of roots in a single bevel Note 4

groove weld without backing is found in footnote
section:

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What is the required root opening for the SMA welded CJP 0 to 1/8"
single-U-groove weld:

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When spacers are used in the double-bevel groove weld, the Spacer removed by gouging to sound metal be-fore welding
weld is not to be complete until: second side.

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The size of the spacer for double-V groove weld using a 30 1/8" X 3/8"
bevel and welded in the overhead position shall be:

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What is the required root opening for a single-V-groove weld 1/2"

to a back-up strip welded in the vertical position
at 20 angle:

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A single J-groove weld preparation in the horizontal position 45

shall be made with SMAW & groove angle of:

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What is the root opening for a partial joint penetration square 1/8"
groove weld butt joint of material 1/4" thick:

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A break in the arrow shaft in the symbol in the single bevel Which plate to chamfer
groove weld indicates:

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What is the maximum base metal thickness in a single bevel U = Unlimited

groove weld:

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What is the included angle of preparation for the double-V- 20

groove weld. Using a spacer and a 1/2" root

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In an E70 1 8 electrode, what does the E designate Electrode

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Before welding a joint, the surfaces to be welded shall be free Scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, etc.
of what?
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If a welder is qualified by testing in 3/8 inch thick tubular NO

structural steel in the 6-GR position CJP using a
E701 8 electrode, is the welder qualified to weld a PJP on 1
inch thick Structural Steel plate in the vertical down

position?

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It is usually good practice to oscillate which of the mild steel E6010 & E6011
SMAW electrodes

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The E7024 electrode may be used in what positions? Flat and horizontal

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Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron powder covering? Electrodes with last digit "4"

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Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron powder and low- Electrodes with last digit "8"
hydrogen covering?

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Which welding process would an E7018 electrode be used SMAW

with?

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Which welding process would an E70T-X electrode be used FCAW

with?

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Single bevel groove, with 45 angle and backing, the root 1/4"
opening must be what?

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The maximum size of a fillet weld in the flat position, and in 3/8"
one pass shall be how much?

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Continuous solid wire electrode ( E70S-X ) used in semi- GMAW

automatic welding would be used in which process?

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Members distorted by welding may be straightened by

application of limited amounts of localized heat. The
temperature of heated areas as measured by approved
Q&T1100F, Other 1200F
methods shall not exceed how much for Quenched and
tempered ( Q. & T.) steel nor how much for other steels.?

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What is the minimum thickness of material to be used for weld 0.05"

washers?
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When parts are to be fillet welded, in a lap joint of material 3/16" Max
under 3" thick the allowable separation of faying

surfaces shall not exceed how much?

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The maximum size electrode allowed for the root pass of an 5/32"
overhead fillet weld is what diameter?

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What is the maximum permitted carbon equivalent for 0.65%

reinforcing steel that may be welded without prior
qualification
tests?

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The first 7 in the E71T-7 designates what? The tensile strength in 10,000's of psi

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The last digit "7" in E7027 designates what? Type of flux coating on electrode - Iron powder /
Iron oxide; & type of current used - AC or
DCEN.

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When welding a flat fillet root pass, the largest allowable 3/16"
electrode is what diameter?

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The "S" in E70S-3 designates what? GMAW - Solid wire electrode

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The digit "1" in E7018 indicates that welding is to be in what All positions
positions?

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Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron powder and iron SMAW mild steel electrodes where last digit is
oxide covering?
"7", ie. E6027

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The E6011 electrode will give more penetration than all other E6010only
SMAW electrodes except what?

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The "60" in E6011 indicates what 60,000 psi Tensile strength

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The effective throat thickness of a fillet weld is computed by The root to the face
measuring the shortest distance between what two

points?
{AW
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Low hydrogen shielded metal arc electrodes shall be protected 4 hours

from moisture. The E70XX low hydrogen electrodes

shall be returned to an oven within what period of time?

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In butt weld root pass in the horizontal position,the thickness 5/16"

of weld metal that may be built up behind the ad-

vancing arc shall be how large?

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Between "Structural Welding Code - Steel" Dl.l and "Structural 0.055 = approx. 1/16 inch.
Welding Code - Sheet Steel" D1.3, there is M

a metal thickness overlap of the minimum for Dl.l and the

maximum for D1.3. How much overlap of metal
thickness is there?

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Even if prior qualification is made, what is the maximum 0.75%

permitted carbon equivalent for reinforcing steel that

is to be welded?

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In which positions is 1/2" the maximum size allowed for a fillet Vertical
weld made in one pass?

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Using DC straight polarity, the electrode is which; . . . . Negative

positive, negative or neutral

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The minimum preheat and interpass temperature for ASTM 225F

A572 grade 60 structural steel 2" thick welded with

SMAW process is how much?

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The minimum preheat and interpass temperature for 32F

structural steel 1/2" welded with the SMAW process and

an electrode other than Low Hydrogen is how much?

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The largest electrode permitted when welding in the flat 5/16"

position is what diameter

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E7018 electrodes are used with what type of welding current AC & DCEP
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Should back-up strips or bars be removed from all welds? No; Not mandatory but permissible
Explain

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Shielded metal arc electrodes with low hydrogen covering 2 hours

shall be kept dry in storage ovens. Low hydrogen

electrodes of the E80XX series when taken from the oven shall
be used within what period of time?

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Except for root pass, the largest electrode permitted for out of 01-abr
position welding is what diameter

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Reverse polarity means that the electrode is which; .. . Positive

positive, negative or netural ?

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What does "CJP" in the tail specifications part of a weld Complete Joint Penetration
symbol mean?

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What kind of metal is classified as 6061-T6? Aluminum

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Safety precautions shall conform to the latest edition of what ANSI/AWSZ49.1

specification published by the American Welding
Society?

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If the tensile strength of a single pass weld made with an 60,000 psi
E6010 electrode is 60,000 p.s.i. what would the tensile

strength of a six pass weld be?

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The amount of lap required for a fillet welded lap joint shall be 1 inch
at least five times the thickness of the thinner
plate not less than how much?

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Backing strips are used to prevent melting through roots of Metal, weld metal, carbon,flux, gas, glass tape, etc.
grooves welds by using what for backing material?

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The minimum angle of the plates in a skewed T joint, to be 30

welded with fillet weld, shall not be less than how
many degrees to be considered as effective in transmitting
applied force?

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The minimum thickness of a plug or slot weld in 3/8" plate is 3/8"

how much?
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The largest size of crater permitted and left at the end of a No crater of any size is allowed
weld is how much?

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A fillet weld when measured for size shall be measured how? Leg length of the largest inscribed isosceles rt.

triangle

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what are the education and experience requirements for a CWI: 5 years experience, or 3 years & a technical degree;
CWI? CAWI? CAWI: 2 years experience, or 6 months & a technical degree

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welding inspectors can be categorized how? 1) code or governing body; 2) purchaser's, customer's, or
owner's (QA); 3) fabricator's, manufacturer's, or contractor's
(QC); 4) architect's or engineer's

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what document(s) cover(s) safety in welding and cutting? ANSI Z49.1

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which is most general of the following terms: code, standard, standard

specification?

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ASME B31.1 & B31.3 cover what subjects? B31.1 covers pressure vessels and power piping, B31.3 covers
chemical process piping

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Interpass temperatures are measured what distance from the 1"

joint?

Term Definition

What topics are covered by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel V covers nondestructive examination; VIII covers Unfired
Code sections V, VIII, & IX? Pressure Vessels, and IX covers Welding and Brazing
Qualifications

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In structural applications, when the metal thickness is less AWS D1.3 - sheet metal
than 1/8", what AWS code applies?

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Fillet welds may be measured using a tolerance of :____ -1/32"

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is the name of the document that prescribes the details of how WPS - Welding Procedure Specification
a weld must be performed.

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When it is impractical for the welding inspector t witness all random-partial

tests and observe all welds during production, what kind of
inspection results?
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the welding inspector is responsible for judging acceptability a written document

of a product in accord with what?

Term Definition

which code choices are available for taking AWS QC1 AWS D1.1; API 1104; AWS D1.2 (structural aluminum); AWS
CWI/CAWI exams? D1.5 (Bridge); AWS D15.1 (Railroad); ASME VII & IX; ASME IX,
B31.1, & B31.3

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AWS D1.1 specifies that nondestructive testing must be SNT-TC-1a

performed by an individual qualified in accordance with what
document?

Term Definition

ASME B31.1 & B31.3 cover what subjects? B31.1 covers pressure vessels and power piping, B31.3 covers
chemical process piping

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Interpass temperatures are measured what distance from the 1"

joint?

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welding symbols are defined in what publication? AWS A2.4

Term Definition

What topics are covered by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel V covers nondestructive examination; VIII covers Unfired
Code sections V, VIII, & IX? Pressure Vessels, and IX covers Welding and Brazing
Qualifications

Term Definition

In structural applications, when the metal thickness is less AWS D1.3 - sheet metal
than 1/8", what AWS code applies?

Term Definition

which code choices are available for taking AWS QC1 AWS D1.1; API 1104; AWS D1.2 (structural aluminum); AWS
CWI/CAWI exams? D1.5 (Bridge); AWS D15.1 (Railroad); ASME VII & IX; ASME IX,
B31.1, & B31.3

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for fillet welds on material greater than 1" thick or greater, 1/16", no exceptions
what is the allowable undercut? Are there exceptions?

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in cases of dispute over welding terms, what document AWS A3.0

prevails?

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the standard describing the requirements for welding cross- API 1104
country pipeline is:

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acetylene becomes unstable above what pressure? 15psi

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safety training is mandated under the provisions of what OSHA

agency?

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Name the ending numbers in the classification E-70XX for low 70X5, 70X6, 70X8
hydrogen SMAW electrodes

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Name the position numbers in the classification of E-70XX 701X is all positions, 702X is flat and horizontal only
SMAW electrodes

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T or F: according to AWS D1.1, steel backing on groove welds TRUE

must be continuous.

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At what level are currents considered "primary shock currents" 6mA

and hence dangerous?

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what is the most common ASTM structural steel? What is its A-36, 36ksi (36,000 psi), and 58ksi
minimum yield strength? What is its minimum Ultimate
Tensile Strength (UTS)?

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AWS D1.1 states that all surfaces to be welded and surfaces thick scale, slag, moisture, rust, grease, and other foreign
adjacent must be free from what elements? material. Paint & mill scale (not loose or thick) are acceptable

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what is the numerical designation for the AWS filler metal A5.1
specification "Carbon Steel Covered Arc Welding Electrodes"?

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what is the numerical designation for the AWS filler metal A5.5
specification "Low Alloy Steel Covered Arc Welding
Electrodes"?

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The American Welding Society certifies welding inspectors AWS QC1

according to what document?

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what topics do the sections of AWS D1.1 cover? 1) General Requirements; 2) Design of Welded Connections; 3)
Prequalification of WPSs; 4)Qualification; 5) Fabrication; 6)
Inspection; 7) Stud Welding; 8) Strengthening and Repair of
Existing Structures

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what are the two kinds of welding inspectors defined by the Fabrication/Erection (QC), and Verification (QA)
AWS D1.1? What are their roles?
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"Authorized Inspector" is a term associated with what? By an "Authorized Inspector" is one who has bottom-line QC
what organization are they certified? responsibility; they are certified by the National Board of
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

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How often are new editions of the AWS AD1.1 published? every 2 years

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what does the "Code of Ethics" of the AWS QC1 consider to be public safety
the most important obligation of a welding inspector

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what is a MTR? Material Test Report

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For material less than 1" thick what is the maximum allowable 1/32" exception: up to 1/16" for any accumulated length up to
undercut in a fillet weld? Are there exceptions? 2" in 12"

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the term "Contract Documents" refers to what? 1) all applicable codes; 2) the (structural) plans; 3) the
specifications

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what is a specification? a document that describes the requirements for a particular

object or component

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what is a weld discontinuity? an interruption in the typical structure of the material

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what is a weld defect? a discontinuity or discontinuities that render a product

unacceptable

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what is an RFI? Request For Information

Term Definition

the maximum atmospheric exposure time allowed by AWS 4 hours

D1.1 for E-7018 electrodes is what?

Term Definition

According to AWS D1.1, the separation between faying 1/16"

surfaces of butt joints landing on a backing bar cannot exceed
what amount?

Term Definition

what is the national organization for concrete and soils ASCET

technicians?

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under the provisions of AWS D1.1, who is ultimately and the contractor
legally responsible for assuring that the welders are certified?
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most often, preheat and interpass temperatures are measured temperature-indicating crayons (also contact pyrometer)
using what?

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when the base metal must be preheated prior to welding, AWS 3" (or thickness of material, whichever is greater))
D1.1 specifies that the arts must be heated to the required
minimum for at least how far in all directions prior to welding?

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ASTM is an abbreviation for what? American Society for Testing and Materials

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once removed from their original containers, AWS D1.1 250F

requires that low-hydrogen electrodes be maintained in
electrode ovens at what minimum temperature?

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What is an ITL? Independent Testing Laboratory

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A CWI or CAWI must have passed what eye test(s)? 20/40 with or without correction and Jaeger J-2 at 12" near
vision acuity (color test may be required by employer, but is
not required by AWS)