This document contains 30 multiple choice questions related to welding processes and qualifications. The questions cover topics such as weld imperfections, welding sequences, shielding gases, heat treatments, material properties, inspection methods, welding variables and their effects, and welder qualification testing. Correct answers are required to demonstrate knowledge of how to properly set up, control variables for, inspect, qualify, and test different welding processes.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions related to welding processes and qualifications. The questions cover topics such as weld imperfections, welding sequences, shielding gases, heat treatments, material properties, inspection methods, welding variables and their effects, and welder qualification testing. Correct answers are required to demonstrate knowledge of how to properly set up, control variables for, inspect, qualify, and test different welding processes.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions related to welding processes and qualifications. The questions cover topics such as weld imperfections, welding sequences, shielding gases, heat treatments, material properties, inspection methods, welding variables and their effects, and welder qualification testing. Correct answers are required to demonstrate knowledge of how to properly set up, control variables for, inspect, qualify, and test different welding processes.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions related to welding processes and qualifications. The questions cover topics such as weld imperfections, welding sequences, shielding gases, heat treatments, material properties, inspection methods, welding variables and their effects, and welder qualification testing. Correct answers are required to demonstrate knowledge of how to properly set up, control variables for, inspect, qualify, and test different welding processes.
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GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following statements about lamellar tearing is correct ?
a.weld run sequence
b. They are located in the center of the weld metal c. They are formed during steel manufacture d. They are formed during or immediately after welding 2.What does the term back-step refer to during welding
a. A QA term referring to inspection points
b. Use of step wedges to open up the joint faces c. Use of step wedges for radiography d. A weld run sequences 3.The most important factor in the safe operation of welding equipment a.low welding current b.low OCV c.a relatively low voltage d.DC rather than AC 4.Which of the following welding process would not be suitable for welding carbon steels ? a. MAG b.MIG c. TIG d. SAW 5.For cross country pipelines ,which type of MMA electrode requires the use of a hot pass technique to reduce the risk of cracking ? a. Iron powder b .Basic c. Cellulosic d. Rutile
6.A weld joint that is to be subjected to ultrasonic testig usually requires ?
a. Removal of all excess weld metal
b. Penetrant testing first c. Densitometer caliberation d. Some surface preparation
7.Which shielding gas is commonly used for GMAW of a 20 mm thick low carbon steel? a. Argon +1% oxygen b. Argon + 30% Helium c.100 % carbon dioxide d.100 % argon
8.Why PWHT is used
(a)shear stress (b)residual stress
(c)compressive stress
(d)tensile stress
9.Which of the following statements is not correct when referring to fully austenitic stainless steels ? a. It can be susceptibility to solidification cracking b. stainless steel tooling should be used where possible c. it has a low coefficient of thermal expansion d. It has non magnetic 10.When all weld imperfections have been located, it mandatory that “ a. They are repaired b. the weld is rejected c. The welders qualification certificates are review d. Imperfections are assessed against code requirements 11.Which of the following is nonmagnetic? a. 5% chromium 1 % molybdenum steel b. 12 % chromium steel c. Austentic stainless steel d.9% Nickel steel 12.For some welding applications ,the weave width of the weld beads is restricted ,This is because wide weave widths may give ? a. poor profile b. magnetic arc blow c. HAZ cracking d. High heat input 13. Centerline cracking of butt welds ,made using high current MIG/MAG welding ,may result from a. The welds being too deep compared with their width b. High level of stress act in the transverse direction of the steel c. Copper coated filer wires d. none of the above 14.The term “transition temperature” is associated with: a. Tensile testing b. Fillet fracture testing c. Impact toughness testing d. The electrical characteristic of a power source 15.the use of degreasing solvent , for cleaning a joint prior to welding , may be an unsafe practice because : a. harmful fumes maybe given off b. The welds may contain porosity c. Traces of the solvent will cause irregular d, It may cause HAZ cracking 16. An austenitic stainless steel , such as 316L has a. very high tensile strength b. Good toughness at low temperatures c. A high coefficient of thermal conductivity d. Susceptibility to arc blow 17. An electrode is classified to BS EN ISO 2560 as E35 3B.What does B mean? a.manufacture to a British standard b.can only be used in B position c.the covering is a low hydrogen type d.to be used only for lower grade work 18.Which of the following is NOT an essential variable for WPQ a. Welding process b. Material type c. Bevel angle d. PWHT 19.For submerged Arc welding ,increasing the arc voltage will give “ a. A narrow weld bead b. A wider weld bead c. more spatter d. high penetration 20. What level of diffusible hydrogen per 100 gram of deposited weld metal, is classed as low hydrogen electrode when using MMA welding consumable a.>80ml b.<15ml c.between 35-50ml d.it depends on heat input
21.For MMA welding arc voltage is controlled by
a. The open circuit voltage control b. Arc length c. The power source giving out a constant voltage d. The electrode polarity 22. Which of the statements is correct? a. AC and DC can be used for MMA welding b. AC and DC can be used for TIG welding c. AC and DC can be used for SAW d. All of the above 23. When doing visual inspection which of the following is not required? a. Access to the relevant WP’s b .Access to all relevant standards c. Adequate lighting d .Access to welding procedure qualification records 24.Which factor will prevent lack of root penetration? a.electrode angle b.minimum misalignment at the root c.switch to a vertical up procedure d.a large root face 25.As the output energy of an X-ray set is increased a. The greater the penetrating power b. the higher the image quality c. the higher the cure minutes d. The linger the wave length 26.Which type of MMA electrode gives the deepest penetration? a. High iron powder b. Routile c. Cellulosic d. Basic 27. What does the term ‘high frequency’ mean when referring to TIG welding a. A high integrity weld is easily achievable b. The power source gives a high duty cycle c, increase the welding speed d.Cause skin burns 28. Which of the following types destructive test is sometimes used for welder qualification testing? a. A hardeness test b. A fracture test c. A charpy V- notch test d. A C TOD test 29.A cruciform joint 15mm thick will have acompined thickness of a.15mm b.30mm c.45mm d.60mm 30. The main reason for qualifying welding procedure is : a. Allow welder to practice before production welding starts b. Check whether the NDT acceptance standard can be met c. Show that the joint properties satisfy the specification d. Show that the fabricator has good control of welding
