QB # PART-A MODEL-01 Mod

2 Which of the symbols as listed in the sketch, is used it indicate a field weld ? 4
a. 1 4
b. 2 4
c. 3 4
d. 4 4
e. field welds are not shown on the drawing 4
3 Sensitization of stainless steel primarily refers to its loss of………. 8
a. Strength 8
b. Toughness 8
c. Ductility 8
d. Corrosion resistance 8
e. Impact resistance 8
4 The base metal next to weld that is heated to a high temp causes change in microstructure 8
a. tempered zone 8
b. heat-affected zone 8
c. untemperedzone 8
d. base material 8
e. All of the above 8
8 Which of the following is not a S.S classification 8
a. martensite 8
b. austenite 8
c. pearlite 8
d. duplex 8
e. magnetic 8
9 The term "caulk weld"; according to A3.0, it is a standard term that is refering to a 3
a. a weld covered by caulking putty 3
b. putty weld 3
c. a and / or b 3
d. seal-weld 3
e. slugged weld 3
11 The above symbols indicate…. 4
a. double–flare–V-groove weld, ultrasonic test either side in field 4
b. double–flare–bevel-groove weld, ultrasonic test both sides in field 4
c. double–bevel-groove weld, ultrasonic test either side in field 4
d. double-V-groove weld, ultrasonic test either side in field 4
e. None of the above 4
12 Visible solvent removal penetrant, excess penetrant removal should be 10
a. Flooding the solvent on the surface 10
b. Grinding & wire brush removal 10
c. Dampen a lint free cloth solvent and one direction of wiping 10
d. a&b 10
e. a&c 10
13 Metallographic examination is to detect the following.. 10
a. Number of weld passes 10
b. Depth of weld penetration 10
c. Distribution on non metallic inclusion 10
d. All of the above 10
e. a&b 10
14 The most extremely used weld inspection method is 10
a. UT 10
b. RT 10
c. MT 10
d. VT 10
e. PT 10
15 The following are proper means of correcting records. 1
a. Complete white out incorrect entry, re-enter, initial and date 1
b. Complete black out incorrect entry, re-enter, initial and date 1
c. Line out incorrect entry with a single line, correct, date and initial 1
d. All of the above 1
16 Advantages of the GTAW…………. 3
a. no spatter 3
b. high quality weld deposits 3
c. autogenously weld 3
d. to weld almost dissimilar metals 3
 e. None of the above 3
17 Brazed joints can be destructively tested by which of the following testing methods 6
a. metallographic 6
b. peel 6
c. tension 6
d. All of the above 6
e. None of the above 6
19 An UT of a plate shows a trace on the CRT with peaks as shown above. If the sweep is 10
from left to right, the peak at (2) may indicate… 10
a. a flaw at the surface 10
b. a flaw near the centre 10
c. a reflection from the back 10
d. a flaw at the back 10
e. there is no flaw indicated on the trace 10
20 Which of the following are sometimes used to control distortion in a weldment ? 8
a. peening 8
b. preheating 8
c. fixtures and stress relief 8
d. back step welding 8
e. All of the above 8
21 The following shielding gases may be used for GMAW ? 3
a. carbon dioxide 3
b. helium 3
c. argon 3
d. All of the above 3
e. b&c 3
24 Hardness of the base metals can be affected by which of the following conditions? 6
a. heat treatment 6
b. cold working of the metal 6
c. composition of the base and weld metal 6
d. metallugical effects of the welding process 6
e. All of the above 6
25 In braze welding, flux may be applied by which of the following methods? 3
a. using filler rod pre –coated with flux 3
b. introducing flux through the oxy fuel gas flame 3
c. Brushing the flux on the joint prior to brazing 3
d. All of the above 3
e. A or C above 3
27 CWI covers which of the following areas? 1
a. base metal composition 1
b. specify welding procedures 1
c. radiographic examination 1
d. compute allowable stress 1
e. None of the above 1
30 Why should interpass cleaning verified ? 10
a. avoid subsequent incomplete fusion 10
b. avoid porosity 10
c. avoid welding over crack 10
d. ensure slag removal 10
e. All of the above 10
33 Figure no 1. above is said to be welded in the 5
a. flat position 5
b. horizontal position 5
c. vertical position 5
d. over head position 5
e. None of the above 5
35 Figure no 3. above is said to be welded in the 5
a. flat position 5
b. horizontal position 5
c. vertical position 5
d. over head position 5
e. None of the above 5
36 Intermittent fillet weld show? 4
a. 10 4
b. 1 4
 c. 3 4
d. 9 4
e. 6 4
37 Oxyacetylene welding of 16 gauge steel requires absorptive eye protection of 2
a. shade #4 or 5 2
b. the same absorptive lens as required for submerged arc welding 2
c. shade #6 or 8 2
d. shade #10 or 12 2
e. just safely glasses 2
38 The symbol shown requires 10
a. penetrant testing on the other side of part 10
b. proof testing on the other side of the part 10
c. penetrant testing on the arrow side of the part 10
d. proof testing on the arrow side of the part 10
e. penetrant and radiographic testing from the other side 10
39 Hardness test method(s) for metal include(s) 6
a. Rockwell 6
b. Knoop 6
c. Vickers 6
d. Brinell 6
e. All of the above 6
40 Best described by weld reinforcement ? 4
a. crown of the fillet weld 4
b. excess weld metal require to fill the weld groove 4
c. material require to fill it up 4
d. penetration of the weld metal into the weld. 4
e. All of the above 4
41 Incomplete fusion can be caused by 9
a. proper joint design 9
b. insufficient heat input 9
c. molten metal flooding ahead the arc 9
d. All of the above 9
e. b&c 9
45 The symbol represented by 4
a. spot weld with a penetration of 2.5% 4
b. GTAW spot weld with a dia.25 at the faying interface 4
c. Arc spot weldwith a dia .25 at the faying interface 4
d. Resistance spot weld with a nuggets’ dia of 0.25 4
e. Plug weld with dia of .25” made with GTAW 4
49 What is the correct term of # 4 4
a. depth of penetration 4
b. depth of fusion 4
c. fusion face 4
d. weld interface 4
e. heat – affected zone 4
52 Recommended method for preventing cracking in the weld of low alloy steels : 9
a. using minimum required preheat and interpass temp. 9
b. using grades with low carbon and low alloy content. 9
c. Controlling of hydrogen content during welding 9
d. a&b 9
e. All of the above 9
53 The symbol represented by 4
a. plug weldwith ½” overlap 4
b. plug weld with ½” fill depth 4
c. plug weld with ½”weld size 4
d. spot weld with ½” nugget 4
e. slot weldwith ½” weld size 4
54 FCAW electrode classification uses the letter “T” 3
a. Tungsten 3
b. Tubular 3
c. Tantalum 3
d. Thorium 3
e. Titanium 3
58 In Radiography testing, the placement of the IQI for least favourable geometry. 10
a. film side of the object 10
 b. source side of the object 10
c. between the operator and the radiation side 10
d. at the window of the X-ray tube. 10
e. between intensifying screen and the films. 10
59 For good strength & impact properties FCAW electrode will contain which element? 3
a. silicon 3
b. carbon 3
c. copper 3
d. nickel 3
e. sulphur 3
60 In the symbol – number 3 shows 4
a. double V groove weld with 3mm root face 4
b. double V groove weld with a depth of bevel 3 on the other side 4
c. double bevel groove weld with 3mm depth of bevel on the other side 4
d. double V groove weld with 3mm root opening 4
e. Double bevel groove weld with 3 mm root opening 4
61 A CWI records may be used 1
a. to help recall and verify past decisions 1
b. used to verify man-hour records for the shop 1
c. for packing slips for shipping 1
d. used to verify the payment to work invoices 1
e. All of the above 1
66 The sensitivity of Magnetic Particle Inspection to flaws 1/4" or more below surface is 10
a. Generally much less 10
b. Approximately equal 10
c. Nearly equal if the flaws are fine non-metallic strings 10
d. Nearly equal if the internal and external flaws have equal widths 10
e. Greater if the flaws are located near the welds axis and AC current is used 10
67 Before commences of groove weld fit-up, the following variables, an Inspector to check : 10
a. Root face dimensions 10
b. Angular alignment 10
c. Root opening 10
d. All the above 10
e. a & b Only 10
70 A welding inspector should……… 1
a. Make sure records meet the specified requirements. 1
b. Make sure records are available when needed 1
c. Make sure records are in as much details are necessary 1
d. All of the above 1
e. A & b above 1
71 Plasma arc cutting (PAC) is better suited than oxy fuel gas cutting (OFC) for cutting 3
a. ferrous steel metal 3
b. non ferrous metals (ie. aluminium, brass etc..) 3
c. any metals with a thickness over 5 inches 3
d. stainless steel sheet and plate 3
e. a, b and d above 3
72 An advantage of UT over RT 10
a. No Calibration blocks 10
b. Less skilled for interpretation 10
c. High sensitivity for porosity 10
d. Permanent record 10
e. Only one surface – access sufficient. 10
77 Reverse polarity is a non standard term for …….. 3
a. direct current electrode negative 3
b. direct current electrode positive 3
c. direct current straight polarity 3
d. direct current reverse polarity 3
e. None of the above 3
82 GTAW and GMAW the welding are must protected from which of the following factors 3
a. air drafts 3
b. welding operator 3
c. cold temp 3
d. humidity 3
e. spatter 3
83 A welder performing SMAW with too high travel speed can 9
 a. decrease penetration 9
b. cause under cutting at the edges of the weld 9
c. cause difficulty in slag removal 9
d. All of the above 9
e. a&b 9
84 When other variables held constant, increasing the high arc voltage, during FCAW will 3
a. Excessive spatter 3
b. Increased gas consumption 3
c. Excessive liner wear 3
d. Welding fatigue 3
e. Narrow weld beads 3
86 The most accurate regarding the selection of a filler metal of GTAW application 3
a. GTAW electrodes are not consumed in the GTAW process 3
b. AWS not specified the selection of filler metal in GTAW 3
c. To match the properties of the base metal in the welded condition 3
d. Reaction between filler metal and shielding gas is very important 3
e. Tungsten in GTAW process filler materials do not clean like other process 3
87 The following activities may be encountered in the welding inspection process. 10
a. Verification of manufactures approved Q.A.P. 10
b. Verification of approval of welding procedures. 10
c. Verification of approved procedure for qualifying welders. 10
d. All of the above. 10
e. B & C of the above. 10
88 Which of the following variation on the FCAW process is most suitable for field 3
a. Autogenously 3
b. Self – Shielded 3
c. Bare wire 3
d. Covered Electrode 3
e. Gas-Shielded 3
89 Typically used radiographic sources in the weld inspection . 10
a. Cobalt 60 10
b. Iridium 192 10
c. X-ray 10
d. All of the above 10
e. B & C of the above 10
91 The carbon equivalent unit is employed to predict the tendency to form which of the following 8
a. lammelar pearlite 8
b. upper bainite 8
c. martensite 8
d. austenite 8
e. acicular ferrite 8
92 In a weld joint the faying surface is describe as.. 3
a. The surface of the joint which will be ground upon completion of welding. 3
b. The face-side of a weldment 3
c. The surface of a weldment which will come in contact with any other surface 3
d. B & C above 3
e. The mating surface of a member that is in contact with or in close proximity to 3
e. another member to which it is to be joined 3
93 Which of the discontinuities is not commonly detected by RT. 9
a. Undercut 9
b. Porosity 9
c. Lamination 9
d. Slag 9
e. Incomplete fusion 9
94 Which of the following is not a cause of delayed cracking? 9
a. Pre heating 9
b. Residual stress 9
c. Susceptible micro 9
d. Hydrogen 9
e. Low temp 9
95 Gas metal arc welding(GMAW) is suitable for what metals ? 3
a. carbon steel 3
b. stainless steel 3
c. aluminium 3
d. All of the above 3
 e. A and B above 3
96 All around the joint is shown at a number 4
a. 3 4
b. 4 4
c. 9 4
d. 8 4
e. 1 4
98 In SMAW, correct arc length is essential for good performance. Arc length varies according to. 3
a. electrode classification 3
b. electrode diameter 3
c. welding position 3
d. All of the above 3
e. a and b above 3
99 The following properties are NOT important when selecting a filler metal for GMAW 3
a. ductility 3
b. toughness 3
c. chemistry 3
d. strength 3
e. conductivity 3
100 In Process weld Examination,the important is 10
a. Verify slag removal 10
b. Detect incomplete fusion 10
c. Verify the applicable procedure 10
d. All of the above 10
e. None of the above 10
106 How is ductility of a metal expressed and what destructive is used 6
a. percent elongation using a tensile test 6
b. percent reduction of area using a bent test 6
c. Joules of notch toughness using a drop weight tear test. 6
d. Any of the above 6
e. a or b 6
107 GTAW can be used to weld most metals, which of the following is most useful 3
a. cast iron 3
b. reinforcing rod 3
c. heavy steel plate 3
d. thin gauge aluminium 3
e. galvanized parts 3
113 Which of the following slows the rate of cooling in a weld bead 8
a. increasing the travel speed 8
b. increasing the amperage and travel speed proportionally 8
c. decreasing the heat input 8
d. preheating the weld 8
e. Reducing the electrode size 8
115 What is meant by “buttering a groove face? 4
a. form of surfacing in which one or more layers of weld metal is (are) deposited 4
a. on the surface(s) of the joint(s) to be subsequently welded 4
b. A surfacing variation to achieve required dimensions 4
c. A surfacing variation to achieve metallurgical characteristics such as cor.resistance 4
d. the condition which results in metal melt through 4
e. None of the above 4
116 What does the symbol shows above? 4
a. X- radiation 4
b. Laser radiation 4
c. Neutron radiation source 4
d. Radiation direction 4
e. Gamma radiation 4
117 A welder may be required to retest because 5
a. he or she fails their initial welding test 5
b. in case there is a change in an essential variable 5
c. his or her ability to deposit sound weld metal is questioned 5
d. All of the above 5
e. b & c above 5
118 In the figure, letter G-shows 4
a. gas backing 4
b. gouge 4
 c. groove weld 4
d. grinding in one direction 4
e. grind flush 4
125 What is the NDT symbol in the sketch refers to : 10
a. PT on arrow side ,UT & RT either side 10
b. PT on arrow side , UT & RT on both side 10
c. Proof test arrow side, RT & UT either side 10
d. PT other side , UT & RTboth side 10
e. PT other side , UT &RT either side 10
126 In a weldment, no discontinuity indications found by PT method. What does that indicate? 10
a. There are no flaws 10
b. The discontinuities are all on the surface 10
c. The discontinuity sizes are too small for PT Sensitivity. 10
d. The discontinuity are not exposed to the surface 10
e. None of the above 10
128 When compared to OFC, the following of the plasma arc cutting process 3
a. a lower quality cut surface 3
b. takes more time to start up 3
c. wider kerfs 3
d. longer cutting time 3
e. a wider heat affected zone 3
129 The deposition rate is the weight of weld metal that can be deposited in which of following? 3
a. One day of average welding 3
b. One hour of continuous welding 3
c. Three feet deposited weld 3
d. Arc per minute 3
e. % of the original weight of the electrode 3
130 What aspects of fabrication can be checked through visual inspection during welding 10
a. Sequence of weld passes 10
b. Interpass cleaning 10
c. Proper preheat and interpass temp 10
d. All of the above 10
e. A&B 10
133 When other variables are constant, increased current in FCAW will do which of following? 3
a. increase penetration 3
b. increase electrode deposition rate 3
c. produce convex weld beads with poor appearance 3
d. All of the above 3
e. a&b 3
136 Incomplete fusion can be caused by 3
a. insufficient root opening 3
b. excessive travel speed 3
c. excessive electrode diameter 3
d. All of the above 3
e. a& c above 3
139 Liquid penetration inspection is used for detecting… 10
a. Weld undercut 10
b. Excessive weld reinforcement 10
c. Weld discontinuities open to the surface 10
d. Short fillet weld leg size 10
e. Depth of weld penetration 10
140 A stress relief heat treatment (approximately 1150ºF on carbon steel) is intended to 8
a. change the microstructure of the weld 8
b. increase the tensile strength of the weld 8
c. reduce the residual weld stress across the weld 8
d. increase the impact strength of the weld 8
e. Provide the method of over heating for the removal of gas pockets trapped in the weld 8
141 The liquid penetrant applied to the surface of a test specimen… 10
a. Flows into discontinuities upon application of developer 10
b. Is absorbed by discontinuities 10
c. Is drawn into a discontinuity by capillary action 10
d. Run in to discontinuities by gravity. 10
e. penetrates the surface by chemical action. 10
145 A welding inspector must be ethical in order to … 1
a. insure that the employer receives fair value for inspection fees 1
 b. render impartial decisions 1
c. reject every weld the first time in inspection 1
d. safeguard the public’s health and well-being 1
e. b and d above 1
148 Welding test position are typically designated with a number followed by a letter for 5
examples, 2G, for what does the letter G stand? 5
a. A groove weld 5
b. The gas used by the welder 5
c. The gauge of the workpiece 5
d. The materials class being welded 5
e. The G1 code to which the weld will be judged 5
151 Usually in which of the form the filler metals for manual GTAW are used? 3
a. Cut lengths (rods) usually 0.91 meters (36 inches) long 3
b. Large wire spools (30 lbs) 3
c. 12 inch (0.3 meters) coated electrodes 3
d. Coils of tubular electrode 3
e. 3/16 inch diameter electrodes 3
153 The expected capabilities of welding inspector to become a CWI is/are the following 5
a. Verify welding procedure qualification compliance 5
b. Verify weld stress analysis compliance 5
c. Verify welder qualification compliance 5
d. All of the above 5
e. Only (a) and (c) 5
155 Which of the following fundamentals should be more familiar and understood by a CWI? 1
a. Thermal cutting 1
b. Brazing 1
c. Mechanical cutting 1
d. SMAW 1
e. All of the above 1
179 The hardness of a ferrous material…. 6
a. Is the ability to withstand a sudden blow 6
b. Is the ability to withstand indentation 6
c. Cannot estimated by a bent test 6
d. Has no useful purpose to the inspector. 6
e. Can be measured by the load test. 6
188 Which of the following SMAW covered electrode holder is sized or rated? 2
a. The welder's hand size 2
b. The power polarity 2
c. The metal thickness 2
d. The maximum current 2
e. The electrode size 2
190 Responsibility of welding inspector to public is 1
a. welding inspector does not have any responsibility to public. 1
b. they should report any condition that can result in safety hazard. 1
c. inspectors should only do all welding jobs as he is AWS qualified. 1
d. public openion if expressed should be based on facts inspectors management believe 1
e. None of the above 1
224 A thermal treatment that follows quenching and restores the metals ductility is reffered to as: 8
a. stress relief. 8
b. tempering. 8
c. hardening. 8
d. normalizing. 8
e. postheat. 8
226 Which of the following metal cannot be efficiently cut with OFC? 3
226 a. high-carbon steel. 3
226 b. low-carbon steel. 3
226 c. stainless steel. 3
226 d. cast iron. 3
230 Which of the following are common case of undercut when using SMAW? 3
230 a. weld current too high. 3
230 b. improper electrode manipulation. 3
230 c. welding electrode too large. 3
230 d. improper electrode angle. 3
230 e. All of the above 3
271 The first operation required by the symbol in fig.3 is 4
271 a. ultrasonic inspection of the basemetal. 4
271 b. visual inspection of joint penetration. 4
271 c. welding a V-groove from the other side of the joint. 4
271 d. welding a backing a weld from the arrow side of the joint. 4
276 The portion of the groove face within the joint root is called : 4
276 a. weld interface. 4
276 b. faying surface. 4
276 c. groove weld edge. 4
276 d. root face. 4
276 e. groove angle. 4
352 A groove weld with melt through is shown at number 4
352 a. 2 4
352 b. 7 4
352 c. 6 4
352 d. 3 4
352 e. 10 4
360 Classified as brazing of metal joining process is identified by which of the following? 3
360 a. filler metal must be non-ferrous. 3
360 b. filler metal in atmosphere oxidizing. 3
360 c. filler metal must melt above 840°F. 3
360 d. filler metal and base metal should melt. 3
360 e. none of the above. 3
362 Which of the following is/are used to perform MT ? 10
362 a. colored ferro-magnetic oxide powders. 10
362 b. AC and DC articulated leg yokes. 10
362 c. DC coils 10
362 d. All the above 10
362 e. only a and b of the above. 10
363 Where are the weld size requirements typically found ? 9
363 a. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) 9
363 b. welder performance qualification Record. 9
363 c. welding procedure specification. 9
363 d. drawing (print) 9
363 e. material test report. 9
368 Incomplete fusion can be caused by: 9
368 a. molten metal flooding ahead of the arc. 9
368 b. insufficient heat input. 9
368 c. proper joint design. 9
368 d. any of the above. 9
368 e. a and b. 9
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