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1.0 Which of the following butt welds would be considered the most difficult to weld?
a. Double V butt welded both sides
b. Single V butt
c. Single U butt with backing
d. Assymetrical double V butt welded both sides
2.0 When welding low carbon steels with the GMAW process on dip transfer, one purpose of the inductance control
a. Spatter
b. Lack of fusion
c. Porosity
d. Cold lap
3.0 Lamellar tearing has occurred in steel fabrication. Before welding could it have been detected by:
a. Radiography
b. Dye penetrant inspection
c. It would not have found by any inspection method
d. Ultrasonic testing
4.0 A common gas/gas mixture used for MIG welding nickel alloys to combine good levels of penetration with good a
a. 100% C02
b. 100% Argon
c. 80% Argon + 20 C02
d. 98% Argon + 2 O2
5.0 How many temperature indicating crayons would be required to ensure that a pre-heat temperature was within a
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. As many as possible
7.0 What would be a typical diameter range for basic electrodes for all positional MMA welding?
a. 2.5 - 8 mm
b. 0.8 - 1.2 mm
c. 2.5 - 4 mm
d. Size does not matter
8.0 Which of the following will be the most affected when varying the arc length using the MMA welding process?
a. Voltage
b. Amperage
c. Polarity
d. Travel speed
9.0 Which of the following parameters presents the greatest difficulty when monitoring MMA welding:
a. Current
b. Travel speed
c. Arc length
d. Interpass temperature
12.0 Shinkage that takes place in line (parallel) to the weld line of the joint is termed?
a. Transverse
b. Hoop
c. Longitudinal
d. Bowing
13.0 Which of the following BSEN standards provides guidance on the visual examination of fusion welds?
a. BS EN 910
b. BS EN 719
c. BS EN 970
d. BS EN 499
17.0 According to BS EN 22553 the number 111 at the end of the dual weld symbol reference line would indicate?
a. The welding procedure number
b. The welding process is manual metal arc welding
c. The welding process is TIG
d. The type of welding electrode
20.0 When referring to fully austenitic stainless steels which one of the following statements would be correct?
a. It is magnetic under certain conditions
b. It has a poor toughness at low temperatures
c. It has a low coefficient of thermal expansion and a high coefficient of thermal conductivity
d. It has a high coefficient of thermal expansion and a low coefficient of thermal conductivity
22.0 A Constant Voltage output characteristic would be required for which of the following welding process?
a. MMA / SMAW
b. TIG / GTAW
c. MIG / MAG / GMAW
d. TAGS
23.0 According to AWS 2.4 a weld symbol shown below the reference line would indicate;
a. A weld made on the other side of the joint
b. A weld made on the root side of the joint
c. A weld made on the arrow side of the joint
d. None of above; the symbol should be on the dashed line
24.0 Which of the following may increase the risk of HAZ cracking when welding thick section carbon manganese
a. Low moisture content in the electrode covering
b. Slow cooling after welding
c. Use of low heat input
d. Use of a steel with low Ceq%
26.0 Which of the following hardness tests would be used by a test house to assess hardness for welding procedure a
a. Brinell
b. Rockwell
c. Vickers
d. Ecotip
27.0 The pressure of iron sulphide in weld metal is most likely to produce which of the following crack mechanism as t
a. Hydrogen cracking
b. Solidification cracking
c. Lamellar tearing
d. Re heat cracking
33.0 Which of the following best describes the duty of a welding inspector?
a. To carry out inspection and NDT in order to find weld defects.
b. To attempt to ensure that all welding and any associated actions are carried out in accordance with agreed
c. To carry out welding inspection and radiographic interpretation in accordance with the agreed procedures fo
d. To ensure that all welds which undergo inspection are free of defects.
a. BS EN 4872
b. BS EN 499
c. BS EN 287
d. BS EN 719
36.0 Which of the following mechanical test(s) gives a quantitative measurement of ductility?
a. Tensile test
b. Bend test
c. Charpy test
d. Nick break test
39.0 Ultra sonic testing is of advantage in detecting which of the following weld imperfections over other NDT methods
a. Lack of side wall fusion
b. Surface undercut
c. Incomplete filled groove
d. Cold lap
41.0 Which of the following butt weld preparations is usually susceptible to lack of side wall fusion during manual meta
a. A double U butt weld.
b. A single V butt weld.
c. A double V butt weld.
d. Lack of side wall fusion is not a problem with MMA welding
42.0 For a given voltage and current setting on a constant output power source, when the arc length is shortened:
a. The current will decrease the voltage will increase
b. The travel speed will increase the current will decrease
c. The current will increase the voltage will decrease
d. The current will increase the travel speed will decrease
46.0 Which of the following is true for none planar defects found in a weld?
a. They are always acceptable
b. If found breaking the surface, removable of the entire weld is necessary
c. They are not usually as significant as planar defects
d. They can only be detected by radiography
48.0 The use of a degreasing solvent, for cleaning the joint prior to welding, may be classed as an unsafe practice be
a. The welds may contain porosity
b. Harmful fumes may be given off
c. Traces from the solvent may cause irregular arcing
d. Its use could lead to cracking in the HAZ
49.0 When visually inspecting the root of a single V butt weld with the external excess weld metal removed, root conc
Root concavity shall be acceptable provided that the density of the radiographic images does not exceed that of
Which if the following would be correct?
a. The must be radiographed
b. Sentencing of the radiograph could only be carried out by a qualified radiograph interpreter.
c. The weld is acceptable, there is no radiograph to view
d. The weld should be rejected
50.0 Which of the following welding processes uses a constant voltage output characteristic:
a. Sub-arc<1000amps, MMA, electroslag
b. TIG, sub-arc>1000amps, electroslag
c. Sub-arc<1000amps, MIG/MAG, electroslag
d. MIG/MAG, sub-arc>1000amps, electroslag
53.0 The presence of iron sulphide in the weld metal is most likely to produce which of the following crack mechanism
a. Hydrogen Induced Cold Cracking
b. Re - heat cracking
c. Lammellar tearing
d. Solidification cracking
55.0 The area of joining between parent metal and weld metal is termed
a. The fusion zone
b. The HAZ
c. The weld zone
d. The parent material
56.0 According to AWS A5.1 which of the following MMA/SMAW electrodes would be classified as rutile?
a. E 6010
b. E 7018
c. E 6013
d. E 9011
58.0 When hydrogen control is specified for MMA welding, what type of electrode would normally be used?
a. Cellulosic
b. Rutile
c. Acidic
d. Basic
59.0 MMA electrodes that show a light coating of rust on the core wire, should;
a. Be re-baked according to the manufacturer's instructions
b. Be cleaned with solvent
c. Have all rust removed by abrasives before use
d. Be quarantined for further inspection
60.0 For cross-country pipelines, which type of MMA electrode would require the deposition of hot pass technique to r
a. Basic
b. Iron powder
c. Cellulose
d. Rutile
61.0 A welder qualified in the PG position, to ISO 6947, would normally be qualified for welding;
a. All Pipe diameters
b. All welding positions
c. PG only
d. Any pipe/ plate thickness
62.0 Which of the following defects is most likely to be caused by poor welding technique when using the MMA proce
a. Hydrogen Induced Cold Cracking
b. Crater cracks
c. Plate laminations
d. Copper inclusions
65.0 When MIG welding aluminum alloys in the overhead position which current type would normally be used?
a. A.C.
b. D.C. negative
c. D.C. positive
d. Drooping
67.0 Which of the following would be considered to be the duty of a welding inspector?
a. Supervision of welders
b. Writing procedures
c. Witness welder qualification test
d. All of the above
68.0 Is it permissible to allow a single V butt weld to cool down between passes?
a. It depends on the welder
b. It depends on the specification/procedure
c. It depends on the welding inspector
d. No, all welds should be completed before being allowed to cool
69.0 The output characteristic for a TIG/MMA power source would be?
a. Constant current
b. Constant polarity
c. Constant voltage
d. Constant pulsing
70.0 Under most conditions which of the following welding positions will deposit the most weld metal?
a. PG
b. HL045
c. PF
d. PA
72.0 How would a fillet weld with a leg length 7mm be indicate to BS EN 22553?
a. z7
b. a7
c. s7
d. 7z
74.0 What is the possible result if the amperage is too low during the welding of the root pass using the MMA welding
a. Incomplete root penetration
b. Lack of root fusion
c. Electrode sticking/stumble
d. All of the above
75.0 A typical arc energy value for a MAGS weld run would be?
a. 1.2 kJ/mm
b. 12 kJ
c. 1.2 J/mm
d. 120 kJ/mm
76.0 Which of the following standards gives guidance for the production of a WPQT?
a. BS EN 22553
b. BS EN 499
c. BS EN 15614
d. BS EN 287
77.0 An inverter.......:
a. Changes ac to dc
b. Changes dc to ac at a higher frequency
c. Changes mains ac to ac suitable for welding
d. Changes welding polarity
79.0 What is the maximum allowable HI/LO for 8 mm thick material if the following is applied; Linear misalignment is p
a. 0.8 mm
b. 2 mm
c. 8.8 mm
d. It can not be sentenced as an other side is shown by the symbol
82.0 Why is the arc shielded when using an arc welding process?
a. To eliminate hydrogen from the region of the arc
b. To retard the cooling rate of the weld
c. To exclude the atmosphere from the region of the arc
d. All of the above
84.0 According to BS EN 22553, what would an elongated Z through the dual reference line on the right hand side of
a. Throat thickness
b. The weld toes must be dressed
c. Leg length
d. Intermittent welds that are staggered.
85.0 What action should the welding inspector take if arc strikes are found adjacent to the weld on a high tensile stren
a. Have the weld and adjacent parent material removed
b. Report the presence of arc strikes.
c. Accept the weld
d. Have the welder re-qualified
86.0 A fillet weld has a design throat thickness of 6mm. What is the minimum leg length required?
a. 4.2mm
b. 8.5mm
c. 8.2mm
d. It is impossible to determine the size from the information given
87.0 Which of the following radioactive isotopes is most commonly used for the gamma radiography of welds?
a. Thorium 90
b. Cobalt 60
c. Iridium 192
d. Ytterbium 169
88.0 During MIG/MAG welding the arc length is most likely to be affected by:
a. The wire diameter
b. The current return connections
c. The gas flow rate
d. The torch to work angle
89.0 What is the throat thickness of a mitre fillet weld equal leg lengths?
a. The distance from the toe to the face.
b. The distance from the root to the face center.
c. The distance from the root to the toe.
d. The distance from the toe to toe.
90.0 Which of the following would not be classed as a weld with backing?
a. A single-V weld with a removable backing strip
b. A single-V weld with a back purge
c. A single-V weld with a permanent backing strip
d. A double-V weld with a back gouged root
91.0 An electrode identified as E 6013 would be classified to which of the following standards/
a. BSEN 499
b. AWS A5.5
c. BSEN 440
d. AWS A5.1
92.0 What is the ratio between the leg length and the throat thickness on a mitre fillet weld with equal lengths?
a. 1:01
b. 2:01
c. 1.414: 1
d. Depends on the fillet weld dimensions and joint fit up.
96.0 When monitoring welding current using a tongue test ammeter it is essential that it is placed around the welding
a. As close as practical to the arc
b. At a portion that depends on the welding process
c. As close as practical to the power source
d. At a position convenient to the welder.
99.0 Which of the following radioactive terms is not associated with NDT?
a. Gamma
b. Cobalt 60
c. Thorium
d. Iridium 192
101.0 Which of the following would be typical arc energy for a single pass MAG weld?
a. 1.2 J/mm
b. 0.12 kJ/mm
c. 12 kJ/mm
d. 1.2 kJ/mm
102.0 According to BSEN 22553 the letter a preceding the symbol for a fillet weld would indicate that what?
a. Leg Length
b. Nominal depth of penetration
c. Design throat thickness
d. All of the above
103.0 Defects out side the limits specified by the standard should always be:
a. Reported to a senior person
b. Repaired as soon as possible
c. Radiographed when practicable
d. All of the above
104.0 In arc welding processes, excess weld metal profile is most affected by:
a. Arc Length
b. Open circuit voltage
c. Amperage
d. Root gap
105.0 Which of the following type of bend test would best show lack of inter run fusion on a 25 mm thick carbon steel b
a. Root bend
b. Face bend
c. Side bend
d. 5 D bend
106.0 Which of the following mechanical properties of a weld made on C-Mn steel is most affected, if the heat input pe
a. Tensile strength
b. Toughness
c. Ductility
d. Elongation
107.0 The main reason for using back purge welding 18-8 stainless steel with the TIG welding process is to
a. Control root penetration
b. Prevent root bead porosity
c. Improve positional welding
d. Prevent oxidation of the weld root
108.0 Welding a single V butt weld with laminations in the side wall may cause :
a. Lamellar tearing
b. Solidification cracking
c. Matensite
d. Undercut
112.0 Which of the following welding processes would give the highest heat input when using typical parameters?
a. Manual metal arc welding
b. Shielded metal arc welding
c. Submerged arc welding
d. Tungsten inert gas welding
114.0 A short transverse tensile test (STRA test) will give what?
a. The stress/strain characteristics of the joint
b. The tensile strength of the weld
c. An indication of susceptibility to hydrogen cracking
d. An indication of the material susceptibility to lamellar tearing
116.0 The leg length of a mitre fillet weld with an 8 mm throat thickness will be:
a. 11.5 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 12 mm
d. 10.5 mm
121.0 Which submerged arc welding flux may be described as powdery or ball like?
a. Basic
b. Fused
c. Agglomerated
d. Acidic
124.0 Which of the following is the correct heat input for a MAG weld if the values recorded were; 280 Amps, 26 volts,
a. 1.4 kJ/mm
b. 1.12 kJ/mm
c. 11 kJ/mm
d. 1.12 J/mm
126.0 In UK, practice, BS EN 22553 specifies that the minimum drawing dimension for a fillet weld is the :
a. Leg Length
b. Actual throat thickness
c. Weld Width
d. Depth of penetration
129.0 Pre-heating prior to welding on high tensile strength materials applies to which of the following?
a. Only on joints over 25mm thickness
b. Production welding and tack welding
c. Production welding only
d. Pre-heat is not required if PWHT is to be carried out
130.0 Which of the following gas mixtures would you expect to use to give good weld profile and penetration when MAG
a. 100% Argon
b. 80% Argon + 20% C02
c. 98% Helium + 2% C02
d. 100% C02
135.0 Which of the following defects would not normally be detected by radiography?
a. 2 mm by 4 mm long centerline crack in the weld root
b. 200 mm long lamination
c. 10 mm deep lack of side wall fusion
d. A 1.5 mm diameter gas pore
137.0 Which of the following MMA electrode types would be associated with the stove welding technique?
a. Cellulosic
b. Rutile
c. Agglomerated
d. Basic
138.0 Which welding process would not be suitable for welding carbon steel?
a. MMA
b. MIG
c. SAW
d. TIG
139.0 A metallurgical problem most associated with submerged arc welding is:
a. Hydrogen cracking in the HAZ
b. Solidification cracking in the weld metal
c. Lamellar tearing in the weld metal
d. Hydrogen cracking in the weld metal
141.0 Which of the following would relate to the term planar defect?
a. A lamination
b. A serious defect which could lead to failure of the product
c. An elongated slag inclusion
d. Both A & B
142.0 Manual metal are electrodes can be grouped into three main types. What are they?
a. Fused, cellulosic & basic
b. Neutral, Cellulosic & basic
c. Agglomerated, Cellulosic & Rutile
d. Rutile, basic & Cellulosic
143.0 Which of the following are correct dimensions for the vee notch in a charpy specimen?
a. Depth 2.5mm, included angle 40°, root radius 0.25mm
b. Depth 2mm, included angle 45°, root radius 0.25mm
c. Depth 2mm, included angle 22.5°, root radius 0.35mm
d. Depth 2.5mm, included angle 22.5°, root radius 0.20mm
144.0 What would be a typical welding defect associated with the TIG welding process?
a. Slag inclusions
b. Tungsten inclusions
c. Hydrogen cracking
d. Solidification cracking
145.0 In which of the following positions would you expect to find the highest heat input on a pipe butt weld made with
a. PA
b. PB
c. PF
d. PG
146.0 In a martensitic grain structure which of the following mechanical properties would be more likely to increase?
a. Ductility
b. Hardness
c. Toughness
d. All of the above
147.0 According to BSEN 22553 a weld on the other side is shown by the symbol?
a. On the dashed identification line
b. Below the reference line
c. On the solid line
d. Above the reference line
148.0 A submerged arc flux described as flacky or sharp would be classed as?
a. Agglomerated
b. Fused
c. Basic
d. Acidic
149.0 A flux for SAW is described as sharp of glassy in appearance. What type of flux could this be?
a. Basic
b. Fused
c. Acidic
d. Alkaline
150.0 A fillet weld with equal leg lengths of 15mm and a throat thickness measurement of 9 mm would have what type
a. Concave
b. Convex
c. Mitre
d. None of the above
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