CSWIP 3.

1 Welding Inspection

Day 2 Questions

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 Question 1.

Which process uses the terms drag and kerf ?

a. SMAW / MMA.

b. GTAW

c. GMAW.

d. Oxy Fuel.
 Question 2.

Which gas is added to Argon to improve weldability when using

TIG?

a. Carbon dioxide.

b. Helium.

c. Hydrogen.

d. Oxygen.
 Question 3.

What is the Heat Affected Zone ?

a. The melted part of the plate/pipe material.

b. The area immediately adjacent to the weld which has
undergone micro structural change.

c. The weld area plus parent material which has undergone

micro structural change.

d. The area of weld zone with the lowest tensile strength.

 Question 4.

All materials arriving on site should be inspected for ?

a. Size.

b. Condition.
c. Type / Specification.

d. All of the above.

 Question 5.

Which of the following statements is true when using a flat output

characteristic power source?

a. The electrode is always DC -ve.

b. The shielding gas is always pure argon.

c. The wire feed speed remains constant.

d. The electrode extension will not affect weld quality .

 Question 6.

An alteration of an essential variable on a WPQR may:

a. Change the properties of the weld.

b. May affect visual acceptance.

c. Require re-approval.

d. All of the above.

 Question 7.

The ease in which materials can be welded together is?

a. Welding

b. Weldability

c. Lamellar

d. Bonded
 Question 8.

Deviation of the arc by magnetic forces is termed?

a. Arc movement.

b. Arc eye.

c. Arc strike.

d. Arc blow.
 Question 9.

Defects out side the limits specified by the specification/standard

should always be:

a. Reported to senior personnel.

b. Repaired as soon as possible.

c. Radiographed as soon as possible.

d. All of the above.

 Question 10.

The presence of non-metallic inclusions, poor through thickness

ductility and tensile stress could cause which of the following
crack mechanisms?

a. Hydrogen induced cold cracking.

b. Lamellar tearing.

c. Weld decay.

d. Solidification cracking.
 Question 11.

Ultrasonic testing is of advantage in detecting which of the

following weld imperfections over other NDT methods:

a. Surface undercut.
b. Slag inclusions.
c. Cold lap.

d. Lack of side wall fusion.

 Question 12.

Which of the following is true for non planar defects found in a

weld?

a. They are always acceptable.

b. If they break the surface removal of the entire weld is

necessary.

c. They are not usually as significant as planar defects.

d. They will only be detected by radiography.

 Question 13.

Which of the following defects would not normally be detected by

radiography?

a. 2mm by 4mm long centreline crack in the weld root

b. 200mm long lamination.

c. 10mm deep lack of side wall fusion.

d. A 1.5mm dia gas pore.

 Question 14.

The BSEN code for welder approval is:

a. BSEN 4872.

b. BSEN 499.

c. BSEN 287.
d. BSEN 719.
 Question 15.

Incomplete root penetration in a butt weld could be caused by:

a. Excessive root face width

b. Excessive root gap .

c. Low current setting.

d. Both a & c.
 Question 16.

A welder qualification test is used to verify:

a. The compatibility between between material & consumable.

b. The skill of the welder.

c. The manufacturing process.

d. The NDT procedures.

 Question 17.

The leg length of a mitre fillet weld with an 8mm design throat
thickness will be:

a. 11.2mm.

b. 10mm.

c. 12mm.

d. 10.5mm.
 Question 18.

The term duty cycle refers to what?

a. A shift pattern for inspection staff.

b. A safety rating of welding equipment .

c. A safety rating for protective equipment.

d. A rating for component life cycle.

 Question 19.

MIG/MAG welding using dip transfer mode may be susceptible to:

a. Solidification cracking.

b. Slag inclusions.

c. Lack of side wall fusion.

d. Hydrogen cracking .
 Question 20.

All linear dimensions on a welding symbol according to

BS EN 22553 are shown as?

a. Right of the symbol.

b. Left of the symbol.

c. Above the symbol.

d. None of the above.

 Question 21.

During TIG welding the arc voltage is controlled by:

a. The flat output characteristic of the power source.

b. The welder.

c. The polarity of the electrode.

d. The constant voltage control.

 Question 22.

Which welding process uses a vertex angle?

a. GMAW

b. TIG

c. SAW

d. SMAW / MMA
 Question 23.

Which of the following variables would present the greatest

difficulty when monitoring MMA welding :

a. Welding current.

b. Travel speed.

c. Interpass temperature.

d. Arc voltage .
 Question 24.

Which NDT method uses shear waves?

a. RT.

b. PT.

c. UT.

d. MT.
 Question 25.

Which gas is not normally used in TIG welding ?

a. Argon

b. Helium

c. Hydrogen

d. Carbon Dioxide
 Question 26.

Fillet weld, nick break, bend testing, are which type of test?

a. Runs of weld metal deposited

b. They are quantitative tests

c. They are qualitative tests

d. Fillet welds are not usually tested

 Question 27.

The three main types of MMA electrodes used for welding carbon
and carbon manganese steels are

a. basic, cellulosic, and rutile

b. neutral, cellulosic, and rutile

c. basic, cellulosic, and neutral

d. rutile, low hydrogen, and basic

 Question 28.

The main reason for using a back purge when welding austenitic
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.

 Question 29.

Laps in plate are caused by which of the following ?

a. Rolling.

b. Welding.

c. Cutting.
d. Burning.
 Question 30.

When welding low carbon steels with the MAGS(GMAW) process

on dip transfer, one purpose of inductance control is to reduce:

a. Lack of fusion.

b. Porosity.

c. Cold lap.

d. Spatter.
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspection

Day 2 Answers

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 Question 1.

Which process uses the terms drag and kerf ?

a. SMAW / MMA.

b. GTAW

c. GMAW.

d. Oxy Fuel.

Answer d
 Question 2.

Which gas is added to Argon to improve weldability when using

TIG?

a. Carbon dioxide.

b. Helium.

c. Hydrogen.

d. Oxygen.
Answer C
 Question 3.

What is the Heat Affected Zone ?

a. The melted part of the plate/pipe material.

b. The area immediately adjacent to the weld which has
undergone micro structural change.

c. The weld area plus parent material which has

undergone micro structural change.

d. The area of weld zone with the lowest tensile strength.

Answer b
 Question 4.

All materials arriving on site should be checked for ?

a. Size.
b. Condition.

c. Type / Specification.

d. All of the above.

Answer d
 Question 5.

Which of the following statements is true when using a flat output

characteristic power source?

a. The electrode is always DC -ve.

b. The shielding gas is always pure argon.

c. The wire feed speed remains constant.

d. The electrode extension will not affect weld quality .

Answer c
 Question 6.

An alteration of an essential variable on a WPQR may:

a. Change the properties of the weld.

b. Affect visual acceptance.

c. Require re-approval.

d. All of the above.

Answer d
 Question 7.

The ease in which materials can be welded is?

a. Welding

b. Weldability

c. Lamellar

d. Bonded

Answer b
 Question 8.

Deviation of the arc by magnetic forces is termed?

a. Arc movement.

b. Arc eye.

c. Arc strike.

d. Arc blow.

Answer d
 Question 9.

Defects out side the limits specified by the specification/standard

should always be:

a. Reported to senior personnel.

b. Repaired as soon as possible.

c. Radiographed when practicable.

d. All of the above.

Answer a
 Question 10.

The presence of non-metallic inclusions, poor through thickness

ductility and tensile stress could cause which of the following
crack mechanisms?

a. Hydrogen induced cold cracking.

b. Lamellar tearing.
c. Weld decay.
d. Solidification cracking.

Answer b
 Question 11.

Ultrasonic testing is of advantage in detecting which of the

following weld imperfections over other NDT methods:

a. Surface undercut.
b. Slag inclusions.

c. Cold lap.
d. Lack of side wall fusion.

Answer d
 Question 12.

Which of the following is true for non planar defects found in a

weld?

a. They are always acceptable.

b. If they break the surface removal of the entire weld is

necessary.
c. They are not usually as significant as planar defects.

d. They will only be detected by radiography.

Answer c
 Question 13.

Which of the following defects would not normally be detected by

radiography?

a. 2mm by 4mm long centreline crack in the weld root

b. 200mm long lamination.

c. 10mm deep lack of side wall fusion.

d. A 1.5mm dia gas pore.

Answer b
 Question 14.

The BSEN code for welder approval is:

a. BSEN 4872.
b. BSEN 499.
c. BSEN 287.
d. BSEN 719.

Answer c
 Question 15.

Incomplete root penetration in a butt weld could be caused by:

a. Excessive root face width

b. Excessive root gap .

c. Low current setting.

d. Both a & c.

Answer d
 Question 16.

A welder qualification test is used to verify:

a. The compatibility between between material & consumable.

b. The skill of the welder.

c. The manufacturing process.

d. The NDT procedures.

Answer b
 Question 17.

The leg length of a mitre fillet weld with an 8mm throat thickness
will be:

a. 11.2mm.

b. 10mm.
c. 12mm.

d. 10.5mm.

Answer a
 Question 18.

The term duty cycle refers to what?

a. A shift pattern for inspection staff.

b. A safety rating of welding equipment .

c. A safety rating for protective equipment.

d. A rating for component life cycle.

Answer b
 Question 19.

MIG/MAG welding using dip transfer mode may be susceptible to:

a. Solidification cracking.

b. Slag inclusions.

c. Lack of side wall fusion.

d. Hydrogen cracking .

Answer c
 Question 20.

All linear dimensions on a welding symbol according to

BS EN 22553 are shown as?

a. Right of the symbol. 3 X 25 (50)

b. Left of the symbol.

c. Above the symbol.

d. None of the above.

Answer a
 Question 21.

During TIG welding the arc voltage is controlled by:

a. The flat output characteristic of the power source.

b. The welder.
c. The polarity of the electrode.

d. The constant voltage control.

Answer b
 Question 22.

Which welding process uses a vertex angle?

a. GMAW

b. TIG

c. SAW

d. SMAW / MMA
Answer b
 Question 23.

Which of the following variables would present the greatest

difficulty when monitoring MMA welding :

a. Welding current.

b. Travel speed.

c. Interpass temperature.

d. Arc voltage .

Answer d
 Question 24.

Which NDT method uses shear waves?

a. RT.

b. PT.

c. UT.

d. MT.

Answer C
 Question 25.

Which gas is not normally used in TIG welding ?

a. Argon

b. Helium

c. Hydrogen

d. Carbon Dioxide

Answer d
 Question 26.

Fillet weld, nick break, bend testing, are usually used to measure?

a. Runs of weld metal deposited

b. They are quantitative tests

c. They are qualitative tests

d. Fillet welds are not usually tested

Answer c
 Question 27.

The three main types of MMA electrodes used for welding carbon
and carbon manganese steels are

a. basic, cellulosic, and rutile

b. neutral, cellulosic, and rutile

c. basic, cellulosic, and neutral

d. rutile, low hydrogen, and basic

Answer a
 Question 28.

The main reason for using a back purge when welding austenitic
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.

Answer d
 Question 29.

Laps in plate are caused by which of the following ?

a. Rolling.

b. Welding.

c. Cutting.

d. Burning.

Answer a
 Question 30.

When welding low carbon steels with the MAGS(GMAW) process

on dip transfer, one purpose of inductance control is to reduce:

a. Lack of fusion.

b. Porosity.

c. Cold lap.

d. Spatter.

Answer d