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1. On inspecting a completed 150mm OD pipe some small smooth, shallow areas of undercut have
been found < 0.25 mm deep. The welder says he can quickly put this right by depositing a thin
narrow bead along the undercut. In this situation would you?
A) Agree to go ahead with no preheat as the weld is so small
B) Only allow the welder to cosmetically blend out the undercut providing the wall
thickness remains within the specification tolerancestick
C) Agree to go ahead with a preheat 500C above original
D) Cut out the joint and re-weld
2. You have noticed several times that a certain welders he is having he’s welds rejected due to poor
cap profile, what course of action would you take
A) None
B) None as long as they pass the radiography
C) Dismiss the welder
D) Suggest a period of retraining followed by requalification test
3. During post weld treatment what is the sequence for the PWHT chart?
A) Restricted heating rate, soak time, unregistered cooling rate
B) Unrestricted heating rate, restricted heating rate, soak time, restricted cooling rate,
unrestricted cooling rate
C) Unrestricted heating rate, soak time, restricted cooling rate
D) Restricted heating rate, Unrestricted heating rate, soak time, restricted cooling rate,
unrestricted cooling rate
4. You findout that contractor as carried out radiography as the 10% contractual percentage required
by the specification/code. The specification also insists that an additional 2 welds are
radiographed for every weld that has failed. One of the pipe spools had an unacceptable defect
which a contractor has ignored and radiographed another weld in its place which is acceptable,
what would out coarse of action be?
A) As long as the other radiographed butt weld is acceptable its OK as the 10% contractual
percentage required by the specification/code has been satisfied
B) This is usual practice as 10% NDT is not really important
C) Review the original failed weld and insists they have the additional two welds
radiographed
D) Review the original failed weld and have it repaired, radiograph then I would insists that
they have an additional two welds radiographed
5. How are the lengths of tack welds during assembly and fit up determined?
A) By the welder as they have extensive knowledge
B) As the welding specification will give minimum tack length requirement
C) As the welding drawing will give the information
D) As the specification weld do
6. Is it always necessary to preheat the base material before welding?
A) Not on a sunny day
B) Only in accordance with the WPS
C) If the equipment is available it must be used
D) If using cellulosic rods these will provide enough heat
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7. What does the term WPS mean?

A) Weld productivity specification
B) Weld production scheme
C) Welding procedure specifications
D) Work productivity standard
8. Who determines what the correct weld preparation (root gap, root face, included angle)
A) The welding engineer
B) The welding supervisor
C) The welder will decide
D) The inspector will recommend what is suitable
9. How is preheat for tack welds during assembly and fit up determined?
A) By the welders as they have extensive knowledge
B) The fabrication specification/WPS will give the requirements
C) The fabrication drawing will give all the information
D) Any temperature will do as it is only a tack weld
10. Which of the following would not be required to be checked before welding?
A) The welding consumables
B) The welder qualification
C) Calibration of the welding equipment
D) The workshop humidity
11. Is it permissible to allow a trainee welder to carry out production welding
A) Never
B) Yes as long as the supervisor is happy with hi workmanship standard
C) Yeas as long as he has the approved qualification to cover the intended scope of work
D) Yeas as long as no NDT is required on the finished weld
12. Who has the responsibility of ensuring the welder is using the correct polarity during welding?
A) The welder and the welding inspector
B) Store man and the welder
C) Welding engineer
D) The Q/A department
13. When would you measure the minimum preheat temperature?
A) On completion of each pass
B) Immediately prior to commencing the first pass and subsequent passes
C) When the welding is complete
D) Minimum preheat temperature measurement is only required if the heat input is lower than
that specified in WPS
14. During root welding, which of the following would be the main cause of excess penetration?
A) The root gap is too small in accordance with WPS
B) Preheat not used
C) The current is too high
D) Root face is too large
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15. Inspection for hydrogen cracking is often specified to be done between 48 to 72 hrs after
complete the weld, this is because?
A) The stress level will have reduced by then
B) It is the maximum time it takes for all the H2 to diffuse out of the weld
C) Usually after 48hrs such cracking is unlikely to occur
D) It is to ensure the weld has properly cooled down to ambient temperature
16. At what level is H2 considered to be more critical in cracking?
A) Less than 5ml per 100g of weld metal deposited
B) Between 5 and 10ml per 100g of weld metal deposited
C) Between 10 and 15ml per 100g of weld metal deposited
D) Over 15ml per 100g of weld metal deposited
17. Which of the following electrode types would produce the highest levels of hydrogen?
A) Basic electrode when baked correctly
B) Cellulose in a sealed tin
C) Rutile
D) Heavy rutile
18. In general terms which of the following would require the highest preheat if all other factors were
the same as per ISO BS EN 1011?
A) MMA weld with cellulosic electrodes
B) MMA weld with rutile electrodes
C) MMA weld with basic electrodes
D) MAG weld with solid wire
19. Which of the following microstructures is critical to the likely formation of hydrogen cracks?
A) Austenite
B) Ferrite
C) Pearlite
D) Martensite
20. Prior to commencing production welding using the MAG (GMAW) you notice the earth clamp is
in a very poor condition,what would you do?
a.Nothing
b.Insist the welder have it replaced before commencing welding
c.It will not affect the welding so wait until it eventually melts off then have it replaced
d.It will be OK for welding but ensure that nobody touches it because they may get burnt
21. Lamellar tearing can be detected by which of the following NDE methods?
A) Radiography
B) Ultrasonic
C) Eddy current
D) MPI using AC
22. In a welding procedure transverse joint tensile test the following observations were made that
specimen CSA was recorded as 25mm x 12mm and the maximum load applied was recorded as
150kN. What is the UTS?
A) 50kN/mm2
B) 5500N/mm2
C) 500N/mm2
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D) 50N/mm2

23. In an all weld tensile test, the original specimen gauge length was 50mm, and after the test the
increased gauge length was 60mm, what is the elongation percentage?
A) %A is 50
B) %A is 20
C) %A is 29
D) %A is 36
24. Some codes require the excess weld metal (weld cap) on cross weld joint tensile specimens to be
removed this is because:
A) Flushed caps will always break in the weld metal area
B) This is to remove any porosity in the excess weld metal (weld cap)
C) It is easier to calculate the cross sectional areas of the joint when flushed
D) Flushed caps have fewer stress raisers and therefore give a more accurate result
25. In welder qualification testing of 20mm plates, why are side bends used instead of root and face
be
A) They are easier to produce
B) The testing equipment cannot handle thick root/face bends
C) Root defect are not important for welder qualification
D) They give more accurate indications

26 Mechanical tests are divided in to two areas, identify these from the list below:
a) Destructive and non destructive tests
b) Qualitative and quantitative
c) Visual and mechanical.
d) Qualitative and visual
27 When examining a completed bend test, the angle of the bend was found to be 175 0. The
specification calls for the sample to have been formed through 180 0
A) The bends should be considered as failed
B) They should be bend to 1800 then re-examined
C) They should be acceptable as the reduction in angle is due to material spring back
D) They should be rejected as the angle is not close enough to be acceptable
28 Charpy testing is carried out on a welding procedure test plate because?
A) It gives an indication of the through thickness ductility (in the Z direction)
B) The impact test results can be used to verify that the material has not been adversely affected
by the heat of the welding
C) It give an indication of the materials elongation properties
D) It gives a quick indication of the weld quality for welder qualification tests
29 In a transverse WELD tensile test, if the break was in the Parent material, the sample would be:
A) Rejected
B) Acceptable if the UTS is equal to or greater than the specified UTS of the plate
C) Retested
D) Acceptable if the UTS is between 80-90% of the specified UTS of the plate
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30 Root and face bends from an 8mm thick butt weld require testing. The specimens are cut to
20mm wide. The code calls for a 4t bend. Which one of the following former should be selected
for the
A) 80mm radius
B) 80mm diameter
C) 32mm radius
D) 32mm diameter
31 With which of the following NDE processes is it possible to detect both surface and slight sub-…
defects up to 2mm below the surface
A) Visual
B) Dye penetrant
C) Magnetic particle using DC
D) Magnetic particle using AC
32 With the DPI method of inspection, after the contact time has elapsed the dye should remove
A) Spraying the surface with the remover till all dye has gone then wipe with a clean cloth
B) Spraying with the developer then wiping with a cloth
C) Wipe clean, using a lint free cloth soaked in a solvent remover
D) It doesn’t matter how it is done as long as all traces of dye are removed
33 Which of the following commonly used radioactive isotopes has the longest half life?
A) Iridium 192
B) Cobalt 60
C) Thullum 170
D) Ytterbium 169
34 Which is the greatest disadvantage of radiographic inspection?
A) Its ability to size defects accurately
B) The physical size of the equipment
C) They skill level of the operators
D) The harmful effects of ionizing radiation
35 A butt Weld has been made by MMA in a 50mm thick impact tested steel plate. The welding
was a basic types, 5mm diameter. The measured welding parameters for one of the weld runs 220
amps 21 volts, using DC+ve polarity, and a ROL of 270mm per min. What would be the are
sufficient information given to calculate the arc energy
A) Insufficient information given to calculate the arc energy
B) 1.54 kJ/mm
C) 1.026 kJ/mm
D) 2.82 kJ/mm
36 Using DC+ve polarity, what is the typical OCV?
A) 40 V
B) 90 V
C) 140 V
D) 240 V
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37 When MMA welding what will be the effect on the weld if the power source was changed from
DC+ve to AC?
a) None
b) It would have been easier for the welder to strike the arc.
c) It would slightly increase the depth of penetration
d) It would slightly decrease the depth of penetration
38 What would the effect be if the polarity were changed from DC+ve to DC-ve?
A) None
B) Greater Deposition rate
C) Greater Penetration
D) Less deposition rate
39 Would you consider using a 5mm electrode for vertical up root runs in a 6G (HL045) fixed
position pipe?
A) Yes, it is compatible
B) Yes but this would depend upon the welder skill
C) No, it is not the most suitable electrode coating type
D) No, the electrode should have been smaller in diameter
40 When welding medium carbon steel plates over 90mm in thickness would require any pre-
treatment before use?
A) None if they were in a vacuum pack
B) None if they were used in a factory
C) Heat to 5000C for 2 hours if used outside
D) Baked at 1500C for 4 hours prior to use
41 Which of the following defect are not associated with the MMA (SMAW) welding process……
A) Isolated pores
B) Lack of fusion
C) Undercut
D) Tungsten inclusions
42 Slag lines found in MMA welds are usually associated with:
A) The voltage being too low
B) The open circuit current being too high
C) Improper cleaning between weld runs
D) Low open circuit voltage
43 A butt weld has been made by MMA in a 50mm thick impact tested steel plate. The weld used
was a basic type, 5mm diameter. The measured welding parameters for one of the ..amps, 24
volts, using DC+ve polarity, and a ROL of 180mm per min. What would be the
A) Insufficient information give to calculate the arc energy
B) 1.9kJ/mm
C) 1.87kJ/mm
D) 2.0kJ/mm
44 What is a typical ARC voltage setting when welding with the TIG (GTAW) process?
A) 18.20V B) 24-26V
C) 10-12V D) 70-90V
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45 When MMA welding what will be the effect on the weld if the electrode was changed from
DC+ve to AC
A) None
B) Lower deposition rate
C) It would be less penetration or a slight increase in deposition rate
D) The arc would become unstable
46 What is the mode of metal transfer for the TIG (GTAW) welding process?
A) Spray transfer
B) Globular transfer
C) Dip transfer
D) None of the above
47 Which of the following processes uses a flat characteristic?
A) MAG (GMAW)
B) Oxy-fuel gas welding
C) Resistance spot welding
D) SAW using more than 1000 amps
48 When welding medium carbon steel plates over 100mm in thickness would basic electrodes
require are pre-treatment before use?
A) None if they were in a vacuum pack opened 8 hours prior to use
B) None if they were in a sealed vacuum pack prior to use
C) Heat to 5000C for 2 hours if used outside
D) Baked at 1500C for 4 hours prior to use
49 A document that is established by consensus and approved by a recognized body and process, for
common and repeated use, guidelines, rules, characteristics for activities or their results, aimed at
the achievement of the optimum degree of order in a given context is called
A) Normative document
B) Regulation
C) Specification
D) Standard
50 Which of the following processes is most prone to solidification cracks?
A) MMA with basic coated electrodes
B) MMA with rutile coated electrodes
C) TIG
D) SAW

51 Which of the following could be used to minimize the occurrence of solidification cracks in steels
welds?
A) Increase sulphur levels to a minimum of 0.5%
B) Reduce the dilution into the base metal
C) Increase carbon content in the weld metal
D) Reduce the manganese content in the weld metal
52 In a heavy plate fabrication where S is residual @0.3%, which may cause problems in the welded
joint, additions of Mn may be added to prevent
A) Laminations in the plate through thickness
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B) Stress corrosion cracks

C) Manganese sulphides (MnS)
D) Solidification cracking
53 Preheats are used on steel joints of high hardenability mainly to:
A) Slow the cooling rate of the steel
B) Remove surface moisture from the joint
C) Reduce the formation of surface oxides
D) Increase the diffusion rate of hydrogen into the HAZ.
54 Sensitization is a term applied to the formation of which intermetallic compound at the grain
boundaries In the HAZ of austenitic stainless steels?
A) Chromium carbide
B) Titanium carbide
C) Niobium carbide
D) Molybdenum carbide
55 Weld decay occurs in which of the following steel types:
A) Carbon/manganese
B) Low alloy
C) Any stainless steels
D) Austenitic stainless steels
56 Weld decay is caused by the formation of a compound with carbon. The other element Is
A) Manganese
B) Sulphur
C) Chromium
D) Nickel
57 According to EN 22553, if the symbol is on the identification line, where does the …………
A) On both sides
B) On the arrow side
C) Opposite arrow side
D) It does not matter
58 According to AWS 2.4, where does the symbol go for welding on the arrow side?
A) Below solid line
B) Above solid line
C) Depends on the joint
D) Always weld where the arrow is pointing
59 Asymmetrical weld symbols to EN22553 are:
A) The same both sides of the arrow
B) Different each side of the arrow
C) Show fillet welds only
D) Show butt welds only