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Welding Inspection and Metallurgy Exam Questions and Answers

Question 1

At any time during the welding inspection, if defects are identified:

Options:

A.

They should be corrected before welding proceeds further.

B.

The inspector should seek engineering input on whether the defect is actually acceptable.

C.

The inspector should determine whether the weld may be acceptable for the intended service.

D.

The inspector should examine all welds produced by the same welder.

Question 2

Stud arc welding is a specialized process predominantly limited to welding:

Options:

A.

Non-load-bearing welds.

B.

Insulation and refractory pins.

C.

Flat position welds.

D.

Non-pressure-containing welds.

Question 3

When welding using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, which of the following best describes the appearance of excessive penetration on a radiograph?

Options:

A.

A lighter density in the center of the width of the weld image, either extended along the weld or in isolated circular drops.

B.

An irregular darker density near the center of the width of the weld image along the edge of the root pass image.

C.

An abrupt density change across the width of the weld image with a straight longitudinal darker density line at the center of the width of the weld image along the edge of the density change.

D.

A localized darker density with fuzzy edges in the center of the width of the weld image.

Question 4

Which of the following is a hazard associated with in-service welding on a carbon steel pipe containing chlorine?

Options:

A.

Explosion or unstable reaction with the addition of localized heat.

B.

Exothermic decomposition or explosion.

C.

Carbon steel will burn in the presence of chlorine and high heat.

D.

Hydrogen released during welding process can initiate hydrogen-assisted cracking.

Question 5

To avoid burn through during in-service welding on thinner wall equipment, it is generally recommended to:

Options:

A.

Use larger diameter electrodes.

B.

Minimize weaving the bead.

C.

Maximize weaving the bead.

D.

Use high heat input.

Question 6

The WPS gives the welder specific guidelines to:

Options:

A.

Set the machine amperage, voltage, and travel speed.

B.

Confirm the project heat input is followed during welding.

C.

Successfully complete production welds.

D.

Make imperfection/defect-free welds.

Question 7

Refer to the following diagram:

as

Item#1 represents:

Options:

A.

root opening.

B.

root weld size.

C.

groove weld size.

D.

root face.

Question 8

Refer to the following diagram:

as

Item#4 represents:

Options:

A.

bevel face.

B.

bevel angle.

C.

groove angle.

D.

groove face.

Question 9

What GMAW welding process uses carbon dioxide as the shielding gas, and is limited to the flat and horizontal position?

Options:

A.

Spray transfer

B.

Pulsed transfer

C.

Globular transfer

D.

Short circuiting transfer

Question 10

What is the major cause of lack of fusion in all welding processes involving carbon steel?

Options:

A.

Inadequate preheat

B.

Improper welding speed

C.

Improper heat input and improper welding technique

D.

Not using a low hydrogen electrode or improper shielding

Question 11

What is(are) the most appropriate action(s) to prepare an in-service carbon steel piping system that has been in caustic service for welding?

Options:

A.

Neutralize and clean the surface within 6 in. (150 mm) of weld bevels

B.

Steam out the piping system and dry

C.

Verify with pH paper that any surface liquid is “basic"

D.

Grind the surfaces near the bevel to remove contaminants

Question 12

In alloy steel, a high hardness measurement could indicate:

Options:

A.

A correlation to a low tensile strength.

B.

The presence of untempered martensite.

C.

The Brinell test device was struck too hard with the hammer.

D.

The presence of tempered martensite.

Question 13

Hardness testing of production welds and the HAZ requires test areas to be:

Options:

A.

Ground to a smooth contour.

B.

Cleaned down to the bare metal.

C.

Cleaned to remove surface scale and flux.

D.

Clean, flat area or even flush with the base metal.

Question 14

Rules for qualifying welding operators using radiography on a production weld require what minimum weld length to be examined?

Options:

A.

6 in. (150 mm)

B.

12 in. (300 mm)

C.

24 in.(600 mm)

D.

36 in. (900 mm)

Question 15

The carbon equivalent formula indicates:

Options:

A.

Whether postweld heat treatment (PWHT) will be needed.

B.

Whether preheat will be needed.

C.

The theoretical carbon content of a steel.

D.

The weldability of a steel, based on carbon content.

Question 16

What is the minimum liquid level that should be maintained above the area that is to be hot tapped on a storage tank or vessel?

Options:

A.

1 ft. (300 mm)

B.

2 ft. (600 mm)

C.

3 ft. (900 mm)

D.

4 ft. (1200 mm)

Question 17

If a test specimen from a welded coupon should fail during PQR mechanical tests:

Options:

A.

Three out of four of the required test specimens must pass.

B.

The test coupon fails and a new coupon is required.

C.

Two additional test specimens from the coupon must be tested and pass.

D.

The WPS fails.

Question 18

For SMAW welding, the last number of the electrode identification identifies:

Options:

A.

Chemical composition.

B.

Electrode operating characteristics.

C.

Welding position.

D.

Coating operating characteristics.

Question 19

Codes/standards sometimes specify impact testing of weldments at minimum design metal temperatures to:

Options:

A.

Assure that the welded material has sufficient yield strength to avoid brittle fracture.

B.

Assure that the welded material has sufficient ductility to assist brittle fracture.

C.

Assure that the welded material has sufficient toughness to resist brittle fracture.

D.

Assure that the welded material has sufficient tensile strength to avoid failure at design loads.

Question 20

As a result of welding, metals with a high coefficient of thermal expansion are:

Options:

A.

More susceptible to distortion during welding.

B.

Less susceptible to cracking during welding.

C.

More susceptible to brittle fracture.

D.

Less susceptible to brittle fracture.

Question 21

Which of the following can result from residual magnetism left in a partially completed weld?

Options:

A.

Excessive distortion

B.

Tendency of weld pool to be sluggish

C.

Deflection of the weld arc

D.

Solidification cracking

Question 22

Remote examination of welds may use aids such as telescopes, borescopes, fiberscopes, cameras, or other suitable instruments provided they have:

Options:

A.

Good perception and the inspection would be approximately equal to a direct visual exam.

B.

Sensitivity to find possible defects that a direct visual exam would produce.

C.

A resolution at least equivalent to that which is attained by direct visual examination.

D.

A greater acuity than the eye and the inspection would be better than a direct visual.

Question 23

API Recommended Practice 2201 primarily covers the:

Options:

A.

WPS/PQR aspects of in-service welding.

B.

Technical aspects of hot tapping.

C.

Safety aspects of in-service welding.

D.

Weldability aspects of in-service welding.

Question 24

Which of the following has the lowest range of welding currents and electrode diameters associated with the GMAW process?

Options:

A.

Short circuiting transfer

B.

Pulsed droplet transfer

C.

Globular transfer

D.

Spray transfer

Question 25

A root opening of a groove weld is:

Options:

A.

The surface of a joint member included in the groove.

B.

A separation at the joint root between the work pieces.

C.

The beveled surface of the joint members.

D.

That portion of the groove face adjacent to the joint root.

Question 26

To reduce exposure to moisture of low-hydrogen electrodes after they have been removed from the manufacturer’s packaging, they should be stored:

Options:

A.

Under low humidity conditions.

B.

In warm holding ovens.

C.

In sealed plastic containers.

D.

In tightly sealed ovens.

Question 27

Base metals are assigned P-numbers by the ASME Code, Section IX to reduce the number of:

Options:

A.

Required welding procedure specifications.

B.

Required welding procedure qualifications.

C.

Required procedure and performance qualifications.

D.

Required mechanical tests.

Question 28

API Recommended Practice 577 provides:

Options:

A.

A definition of welds that should be inspected in refinery and chemical plant equipment.

B.

A definition of specific techniques and practices that should be used for welding inspection.

C.

Guidance on the extent and scope of inspection required for specific types of welds.

D.

Guidance on welding inspection during the fabrication and repairing of refinery equipment and piping.

Question 29

Which of the following is a practical solution that could prevent or reduce lack of fusion in carbon steel during the weld process?

Options:

A.

Reduce travel speed

B.

Provide proper heat input

C.

Avoid excessive weaving

D.

Use proper joint design

Question 30

In hardness testing of carbon steel weldment specimens, there is an approximate relationship between hardness and:

Options:

A.

Toughness

B.

Tensile strength

C.

Ductility

D.

Yield strength

Question 31

A-number groupings are based upon the:

Options:

A.

Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal.

B.

Comparable base metal ultimate strength values.

C.

Weldability characteristics of the metal.

D.

Type and strength of base metal.

Question 32

For hot tap and in-service welding, above what carbon equivalent limit is it recommended to use extra low hydrogen electrodes to weld carbon steels?

Options:

A.

0.30%

B.

0.35%

C.

0.42%

D.

0.48%

Question 33

Heating a round bar to an elevated temperature and then quenching one end is a test method to determine:

Options:

A.

Hardenability.

B.

Temper embrittlement.

C.

Heat treatability.

D.

Thermal conductivity.

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