CSWIP 3.

1 Welding Inspection

Day 3 Questions

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 Question 1.

A macro section would not show ?

a. The weld metal microstructure

b. Overlap

c. Lack of sidewall fusion

d. Slag
 Question 2.

Which of the following is not a fusion welding process?

a. Electro-slag welding.
b. Oxy-gas welding.

c. Forge welding.

d. TIG welding.
 Question 3.

Which of the following statements is true for MIG / MAG ?

a. Electrode dc- is used most of the time.

b. Porosity is always repaired.

c. 100% argon is used for MAG welding carbon steels.

d. DC electrode+ is used for MIG/ MAG welding steel.

 Question 4.

An SMAW welding power source requires what type of static

characteristic ?

a. Constant voltage.

b. Flat.

c. Constant current.

d. Constant polarity.
 Question 5.

When TIG welding the methods of arc initiation could be ?

a. Lift arc.

b. High frequency.

c. Constant frequency.

d. Both A and B are correct .

 Question 6.

In an MMA welding process, excess weld pentration is most

affected by:

a. Arc length.
b. Open circuit voltage.
c. Voltage.

d. Root gap.
 Question 7.

Which of the following welding processes requires a constant

voltage ?

a.GTAW, SMAW, SAW>1000A, GMAW.

b. MIG/MAG, SAW< 1000A,

c. SMAW, TIG, SAW>1000A.

d. Electroslag, MIG/MAG, SAW>1000A.

 Question 8.

Fillet welds require that the minimum drawing dimension for a

fillet weld is the:

a. Actual throat thickness.

b. Weld width.

c. Depth of penetration.

d. Leg length.
 Question 9.

When a steel will not return to its original dimensions due to yield
this is expressed as?

a. Plastically deformed.

b. Elastically deformed.

c Normally deformed

d. All of the above.

 Question 10.

According to BSEN 22553 a weld on the other side is shown by

the symbol:

a. Below the reference line.

b. On the dashed identification line.

c. On the solid line.

d. Above the reference line.

 Question 11.

Which of the following hardness tests would be used by a test

house to assess hardness for welding procedure approval ?

a. Brinell.

b. Vickers.
c. Eqoutip.

d. All of the above.

 Question 12.

According to BSEN 22553 the letter “a” preceding the dimension

and symbol for a fillet weld would indicate what?

a. Leg length.

b. Nominal depth of penetration.

c. Design throat thickness.

d. All of the above.
 Question 13.

Which of the following are the correct dimensions for the vee
notch in a charpy impact 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 1.5mm, included angle 20°, root radius 0.25mm.

 Question 14.

Which of the following best describes the elastic limit ?

a. The resistance to fracture under impact loading.

b. The maximum stress a material can be subjected to

without permanent deformation.

c. The maximum stress at which a material fails.

d. The ability of a material to stretch and become

permanently deformed without fracture.
 Question 15.

The term back step welding refers to what?

a. Welding position.

b. Welding schedule.

c. Weld deposition rate.

d. Weld run sequence to avoid distortion.

 Question 16.

The stresses that remain after welding are?

a. Post stress

b. Relieving stresses.

c. Residual stresses

d. Before welding stress

 Question 17.

Which of the following would be considered to be the duty of a

welding inspector?

a. Witness welder qualification tests.

b. Supervision of welders.

c. Writing welding procedures.

d. All of the above.

 Question 18.

Which of the following gas mixtures could be used when welding

stainless steel with Mig / Mag?

a. 100% argon.

b. 80% argon + 20% Co2.

c. 98% Argon+2% Oxygen

d. 100%Co2.
 Question 19.

When monitoring welding voltage using a tongue test ammeter it

is essential that it is placed around the welding cable……………..

a. As close as practical to the arc.

b. Depending on welding process.

c. As close as practical to the power source.

d. Convenient to the welder .

 Question 20.

Which area of a fusion weld usually has the hardest region?

a. Weld metal.

b. Parent metal.

c. Heat affected zone.

d. Fusion zone.
 Question 21.

What is one of the purposes of using AC when TIG welding

process is?

a. Will help remove refractory oxides.

b. Will improve penetration.

c. Will reduce slag.

d. All of the above.

 Question 22.

Inductance in the welding circuit of MIG/MAG welding:

a. Controls rate of current rise.

b. Enables the welder to weld using spray transfer

c. Establishes the arc voltage.

d. Allows control over metal droplet size.

 Question 23.

Which of the following mechanical test(s) can give a quantitative

measurement of ductility?

a. Tensile test.

b. Charpy impact test.

c. Bend test.

d. All of the above .

 Question 24.

Hydrogen cracks could be caused by which of the following?:

a. Wrong electrode choice

b. Not baking certain electrodes.

c. Not controlling electrodes correctly .

d. All of the above.

 Question 25.

Apart from carbon, which other element present in steels has the
greatest effect on hardness/weldability?

a. Molybdenum.

b. Manganese.
c. Aluminium.

d. Chromium.
 Question 26.

When welding rimming steel (non-deoxidised) with autogenous

TIG, which of the following defects could be created?

a. Lack of fusion.

b. Tungsten inclusions.

c. Porosity.

d. Excessive spatter.
 Question 27.

What does WPQR relate to?

a. Welder performance qualification record.

b. Welding procedure qualification record.

c. Welding production quality record.

d. Welding procedure quality record.

 Question 28.

What is a purpose of the copper coating on a steel MIG/ Mag wire

a. To increase weld width.

b. To improve penetration.

c. To reduce wear on the contact tube.

d. All of the above.

 Question 29.

Oxy / Acetylene carburizing flame is used for?

a. Stainless steel welding

b. Hard facing welding

c. Bronze welding

d. None of the above

 Question 30.

Which of the following units could a tensile test be measured in?

a. Pounds per square inch(PSI).

b. Joules.

c. BHN 200

d. All of the above.

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspection

Day 3 Answers

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 Question 1.

A macro section would not show ?

a. The weld metal microstructure

b. Overlap

c. Lack of sidewall fusion

d. Slag
Answer a
 Question 2.

Which of the following is not a fusion welding process?

a. Electro-slag welding.
b. Oxy-gas welding. Forge welding is made
by pressure
c. Forge welding.

d. TIG welding.

Answer c
 Question 3.

Which of the following statements is true ?

a. Electrode dc- is used most of the time.

b. Porosity is always repaired.

c. 100% argon is used for MAG welding carbon steels.

d. DC electrode+ is used for MAG welding steel.

Answer d
 Question 4.

An SMAW welding power source requires what type of static

characteristic ?

a. Constant voltage.
b. Flat.

c. Constant current.

d. Constant polarity.

Answer c
 Question 5.

When TIG welding the methods of arc initiation could be ?

a. Lift arc.

b. High frequency.

c. Constant frequency.

d. Both A and B are correct .

D
 Question 6.

In an MMA welding process, excess weld penetration is most

affected by:

a. Arc length.
b. Open circuit voltage.

c. Voltage.

d. Root gap.

Answer d
 Question 7.

Which of the following welding processes requires a constant

voltage ?

a.GTAW, SMAW, SAW>1000A, GMAW.

b. MIG/MAG, SAW< 1000A,

c. SMAW, TIG, SAW>1000A.

d. Electroslag, MIG/MAG, SAW>1000A.

Answer b
 Question 8.

UK practice requires that the minimum drawing dimension for a

fillet weld is the:

a. Actual throat thickness.

b. Weld width.
c. Depth of penetration.

d. Leg length.

Answer d
 Question 9.

When a steel will not return to its original dimensions due to yield
this is expressed as?

a. Plastically deformed.

b. Elastically deformed.

c Normally deformed

d. All of the above.

Answer a
 Question 10.

According to BSEN 22553 a weld on the other side is shown by

the symbol:

a. Below the reference line.

b. On the dashed identification line.

c. On the solid line.

d. Above the reference line.

Answer b
 Question 11.

Which of the following hardness tests would be used by a test

house to assess hardness for welding procedure approval ?

a. Brinell.
b. Vickers.
c. Eqoutip.
d. All of the above.

Answer b
 Question 12.

According to BSEN 22553 the letter “a” preceding the dimension

and symbol for a fillet weld would indicate what?

a. Leg length.
b. Nominal depth of penetration.

c. Design throat thickness.

d. All of the above.

Answer c
 Question 13.

Which of the following are the correct dimensions for the vee
notch in a charpy impact 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 1.5mm, included angle 20°, root radius 0.25mm.

Answer b
 Question 14.

Which of the following best describes the elastic limit ?

a. The resistance to fracture under impact loading.

b. The maximum stress a material can be subjected to
without permanent deformation.

c. The maximum stress at which a material fails.

d. The ability of a material to stretch and become

permanently deformed without fracture.
Answer b
 Question 15.

The term back step welding refers to what?

a. Welding position.

b. Welding schedule.
c. Weld deposition rate.

d. Weld run sequence to reduce distortion.

Answer d
 Question 16.

The stresses that remain after welding are?

a. Post stress

b. Relieving stresses.

c. Residual stresses

d. Before welding stress

Answer c
 Question 17.

Which of the following would be considered to be the duty of a

welding inspector?

a. Witness welder qualification tests.

b. Supervision of welders.
c. Writing welding procedures.

d. All of the above.

Answer a
 Question 18.

Which of the following gas mixtures could be used when welding

stainless steel with Mig / Mag?

a. 100% argon.

b. 80% argon + 20% Co2.

c. 98% Argon+2% Oxygen

d. 100%Co2.

Answer c
 Question 19.

When monitoring welding voltage using a tongue test ammeter it is

essential that it is placed around the welding cable……………..

a. As close as practical to the arc.

b. Depending on welding process.

c. As close as practical to the power source.

d. Convenient to the welder .

Answer a
 Question 20.

Which area of a fusion weld usually has the hardest region?

a. Weld metal.
b. Parent metal.

c. Heat affected zone.

d. Fusion zone.

Answer c
 Question 21.

What is one of the purposes of using AC when TIG welding

process ?

a. Will help remove refractory oxides.

b. Will improve penetration.

c. Will reduce slag.

d. All of the above.

Answer a
 Question 22.

Inductance in the welding circuit of MIG/MAG welding:

a. Controls rate of current rise.

b. Enables the welder to weld using spray transfer

c. Establishes the arc voltage.

d. Allows control over metal droplet size.

Answer a
 Question 23.

Which of the following mechanical test(s) can give a quantitative

measurement of ductility?

a. Tensile test.

b. Charpy impact test.

c. Bend test.

d. All of the above .

Answer a
 Question 24.

Hydrogen cracks could be caused by which of the following?:

a. Wrong electrode choice

b. Not baking certain electrodes.

c. Not controlling electrodes correctly .

d. All of the above.

Answer d
 Question 25.

Apart from carbon, which other element present in steels has the
greatest effect on hardness/weldability?

a. Molybdenum.

b. Manganese.

c. Aluminium.

d. Chromium.

Answer b
 Question 26.

When welding rimming steel(non-deoxidised) with autogenous

TIG, which of the following could apply?

a. Lack of fusion.

b. Tungsten inclusions.

c. Porosity.

d. Excessive spatter.

Answer c
 Question 27.

What does WPQR relate to?

a. Welder performance qualification record.

b. Welding procedure qualification record.

c. Welding production quality record.

d. Welding procedure quality record.

Answer b
 Question 28.

What is a purpose of the copper coating on a steel MIG/ Mag wire

a. To increase weld width.

b. To improve penetration.

c. To reduce wear on the contact tube.

d. All of the above.

Answer c
 Question 29.

Acetylene carburizing flame is used for?

a. Stainless steel welding

b. Hard facing welding

c. Bronze welding

d. None of the above

Answer b
 Question 30.

Which of the following units could a tensile test be measured in?

a. Pounds per square inch(PSI).

b. Joules.

c. BHN 200

d. All of the above.

Answer a