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Undercut (Per API 577, Table 6) Can Be Corrected by (Practical Solution Column)

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions and answers from API 577 regarding welding standards and qualifications. Key topics covered include A-number groupings based on chemical composition, welder performance qualification expiration periods, techniques for correcting undercut, magnetic particle examination effectiveness, penetrant techniques for fine indications, buttering as deposited weld metal on joint faces, supplemental essential variables addressed in WPS, typical inspection tasks for hot tapping, and PWHT hardness thresholds for 2.25 Cr-1 Mo steel.

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Undercut (Per API 577, Table 6) Can Be Corrected by (Practical Solution Column)

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions and answers from API 577 regarding welding standards and qualifications. Key topics covered include A-number groupings based on chemical composition, welder performance qualification expiration periods, techniques for correcting undercut, magnetic particle examination effectiveness, penetrant techniques for fine indications, buttering as deposited weld metal on joint faces, supplemental essential variables addressed in WPS, typical inspection tasks for hot tapping, and PWHT hardness thresholds for 2.25 Cr-1 Mo steel.

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01.

The A-number grouping in ASME Section IX, Table QW-442 is based on the:

A) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal and the base metal
B) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal
C) Tensile strength of filler metal and base metal
D) Chemical composition of the base metal

Answer: B … Ref: API 577, Section 7.5  Materials  A-Numbers

02. Welder performance qualification expires if a welding process is not used during a:

A) 3-month period
B) Six-month period
C) Nine-month period
D) Twelve-month period

Answer: B … Ref: API 577, Section 8.2  Welder Qualification  WPQ

03. Undercut (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):

A) Proper heat input & proper welding technique


B) Reduce travel speed and control arc length
C) Proper heat input & proper joint design
D) Reduce travel speed

Answer: D … Ref: API 577, Section 9.1  NDE  Discontinuities (Table 6)

04. Magnetic particle examination is effective in:


A) Locating surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials
B) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials
C) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic and paramagnetic materials
D) None of these are correct

Answer: B … Ref: API 577, Sect. 9.4.1  NDE  MT  General

05. For added sensitivity, which of the following PT techniques may be used to detect fine linear type
indications?
A) Fluorescent penetrant (Used in exams in darkened areas with filtered black light)
B) Color Contrast Solvent Removable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
C) Color Contrast Post emulsifiable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
D) Color Contrast Water washable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)

Answer: A … Ref: API 577, Sect. 9.6.1  NDE  Liquid PT Techniques


06.   Deposited weld metal on the face of a weld preparation or surface that will be part of a welded joint is
referred to as:

A) Cladding
B) Weld build-up
C) Buttering
D) Fusion line

07. Supplemental Essential variables must be addressed on the WPS when

A)  multiple welding processes will be used.

B)  impact testing is required or specified.

C) welder requires further instruction.

D) base metal is greater than 0.5 inches (12.7mm).

Ansewrs B) ….API577 sect. 6.2 --- WPS

08.Inspection tasks typically associated with hot tapping or welding on in-service equipment should include

A) ferrite testing
B) hardness testing
C) positive metal identification (PMI)
D) verification of process flammability

Ansewrs C) ….API 577 sect. 11.2.5 --- Inspection

09-In typical refinery service, PWHT of 2.25 Cr – 1 Mo steel is generally required if hardness values in base
metal and HAZ is

A) Higher than 241 Brinell


B) Lower than 241 Brinell
C) Higher than 225 Brinell
D) Lower than 225 Brinell

Ansewrs A) ….API 577 sect. 10.7 hardening --- Table 11.

10. The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces.

A) 5-20%
B) Arc blow
C) castings
D) toughness

Ansewrs B) ….API 577 sect. 3.1.4 definition

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