01.

For a SMAW welding electrode marked E-7018, the meaning of the number 1 and the meaning of the
number 8 respectively in 7018 is:

A) 1 = certified as moisture free (low hydrogen) and 8 = coating operating characteristics

B) 1 = certified as moisture free (low hydrogen) and 8 = coating chemical composition
C) 1 = position of welding recommended and 8 = coating operating characteristics
D) 1 = position of welding recommended and 8 = coating chemical composition

Answer: C (API 577, Appendix A & Figure A-7)

02. Which of the following is considered a physical property of a metal?

A) Ductility B) Hardness
C) Density D) Toughness

Answer: C … (API 577, 10.3, 2nd Para)  Physical properties can be measured without force
… Melting temp, thermal/electrical conductivity, coefficient of thermal expansion & density
… Inspectors should know 4 mechanical properties (strength/ductility/toughness/hardness)

03. Direct visual examination is conducted when access is sufficient to place the eye:

A) Within 6 in–24 in (150–600 mm) of exam surface & at an angle not less than 20ᴼ to surface
B) Within 6 in–12 in (150–300 mm) of exam surface & at an angle not less than 20ᴼ to surface
C) Within 12in-24 in (300-600 mm) of exam surface & at an angle not less than 20ᴼ to surface
D) None of these is correct

Answer: D … Ref: API 577, Sect. 9.3.2.3  … Answer = 6 – 24 inches & 30ᴼ to surface

04. P-Number assignments are based on all of the following comparable base metal characteristics except:

A) Weldability B) Composition
C) Welding Process types D) Mechanical properties

Answer: C … Ref: API 577, Section 7.2  Materials  P-Numbers

05. When reviewing RT film, a darkened perfectly straight line can be seen in the very center of the root
pass (lightest area). The length of the line is about 75mm long. It is most likely:
A) Crack B) Incomplete fusion
C) Internal root undercut D) Incomplete penetration

Answer: D (API 577 Illustration for IP, Note 2)

06. The purpose of the PQR is to establish the:

A) Properties of a weldment
B) Suitability of the weldment
C) Record for weldment construction
D) None of these are correct per API 577

Answer: A … Ref: API 577, Sect. 6.1  Procedures  General

07. ASME Section IX requires “WHO” to develop welding procedures?

A) Each owner/user Engineering Organization

B) Each owner/user of the equipment
C) Each manufacturer & contractor
D) Each Inspection Organization

Answer: C … Ref: API 577, Sect. 6.2  Procedures  WPS Section

08. A completed WPS for a given welding process (assume it is SMAW) shall address:

A) All essential variables

B) All essential and nonessential variables
C) All essential variables (Including supplemental essential variables if notch toughness is reqd)
D) All essential & nonessential variables (supp. essential variables only if notch toughness reqd)

Answer: D … Ref: API 577, Sect. 6.2  Procedures  WPS Section

09. The PQR shall record all of the following items except:

A) Manufacturer’s certification of accuracy in the qualification of a WPS

B) The nonessential variables used to weld a test coupon
C) The essential variables used to weld a test coupon
D) Coupon test results

Answer: B … Ref: API 577, Sect. 6.3  Procedures  PQR Section

10. F-number groupings are based essentially on their usability characteristics, which fundamentally
determine:

A) The chemical composition of the electrode only

B) The chemical composition of the electrode and the weldability
C) The ability of welders to make satisfactory welds using similar composition filler metals
D) The ability of welders to make satisfactory welds using a given process and given filler metal

Answer: D … Ref: API 577, Section 7.3  Materials  F-Numbers

11. The A-number grouping in ASME Section IX, Table QW-442 is based on the:

A) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal and the base metal
B) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal
C) Tensile strength of filler metal and base metal
D) Chemical composition of the base metal

Answer: B … Ref: API 577, Section 7.5  Materials  A-Numbers

12. Welder performance qualification expires if a welding process is not used during a:
A) 3-month period
B) Six-month period
C) Nine-month period
D) Twelve-month period

Answer: B … Ref: API 577, Section 8.2  Welder Qualification  WPQ

13. Undercut (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):

A) Proper heat input & proper welding technique

B) Reduce travel speed and control arc length
C) Proper heat input & proper joint design
D) Reduce travel speed

Answer: D … Ref: API 577, Section 9.1  NDE  Discontinuities (Table 6)

14. Magnetic particle examination is effective in:

A) Locating surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials
B) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials
C) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic and paramagnetic materials
D) None of these are correct

Answer: B … Ref: API 577, Sect. 9.4.1  NDE  MT  General

15. For added sensitivity, which of the following PT techniques may be used to detect fine linear type
indications?
A) Fluorescent penetrant (Used in exams in darkened areas with filtered black light)
B) Color Contrast Solvent Removable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
C) Color Contrast Post emulsifiable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
D) Color Contrast Water washable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)

Answer: A … Ref: API 577, Sect. 9.6.1  NDE  Liquid PT Techniques