GENERAL EXERCISE QUESTIONS

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1. What does the term ‘position welding’ mean?

A. Welding with an all position welding electrode only
B. Welding is carried out with pipe assembly rotated
C. Applies when welding is done with a semiautomatic process
D. Welding is carried out with pipe assembly stationary
E. Welding done without a welding procedure

2. Shielding gases used to shield the arc, should never be:

A. An inert type gas
B. Gas mixtures
C. Field intermixed
D. Kept in containers in which they are supplied
E. Both A and B above

3. Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding can be found in what
Specification?
A. AWS A3.0
B. AWS A5.20
C. API 5L
D. ASTM E 164
E. All of the above

4. Filler metals that are coated shall be protected from:

A. Dust
B. Strong magnetic fields
C. Excessive ultraviolet rays
D. Excessive moisture
E. None of the above

5. What topics does API 1104 cover?

Gas welding of butt welds
A. Arc welding of fillet and socket welds
B. Welding carbon and low-alloy steels
C. Welding petroleum pipelines
D. All of the above

6. Which nondestructive testing method is specified in API 1104?

A. Nick-break test
B. Bend test for butt welds only
C. Radiographic examination
D. Metallurgical evaluation
E. All of the above

7.- Which welding process is specifically mentioned for used with this Code?
A. Flash butt
B. Submerged Arc
C. Oxyacetylene
D. Gas Metal Arc
E. All of the above

8. It is stated in 1.1 Scope that SI units are acceptable to use with this Code.
A. True
B. False

9. Which of the referenced codes is published by a foreign society?

A. ASTM E 164
B. API Spec 5L
C. AWS A5.28
D. BSI BS 7448
E. None of the above

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10. Which organization publishes most of the inspection codes cited in API 1104?
A. API
B. ASNT
C. ASTM
D. AWS
E. NACE

11. Which organization publishes most of the filler metal specifications for this code?
A. AWS
B. ASNT
C. ASTM
D. BSI
E. NACE

12. Which organization publishes a document on personnel certification used by this code?
A. API
B. ASNT
C. AWS
D. BSI
E. NACE

13. The term that best describes an acceptable weld flaw is:
A. Defect
B. Imperfection
C. Indication
D. Concavity
E. Ridge

14. API 1104 uses the definitions of welding terms published by witch organization?
A. API
B. ASNT
C. AWS
D. BSI
E. NACE

15. What process uses equipment that controls only the filler metal feed?
A. Roll welding
B. Submerged arc welding
C. Gas tungsten arc welding
D. Semiautomatic welding
E. Root bead welding

16. The process where the pipe remains stationary during welding is called:
A.Automatic welding
B.Position welding
C. Roll welding
D. Roll bead welding
E.Semiautomatic welding

17. API 1104 applies to pipe welding that conforms to which specifications?
A. AWS 5.28
B. BSI BS 7448
C. API Specification 5L
D. Applicable ASTM
E. Both C&D

18. Once opened, where shall SMAW filler metals ending with numbers 5, 6, 8 be stored?
A. In ambient air
B. Electrode oven
C. Shipping container
D. Old refrigerator with 200 watt ligth bulb
E. Special plastic bags

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19. What determines the tip size for gas welding equipment?
A. A manufacturer instructions
B. Trial and error
C. Welding procedure
D. Engineering drawing
E. Pressure of the gas

20. Coated filler metals and fluxes are sensitive to:

A. Ambient humidity
B. Overheating
C. Hidrogen craking
D. Inert gases
E. Active gases

21. API 1104 has grouped base material into three distinct groups. In group ‘b’ the specified
minimum yield strength is:
A. Less than or equal to 42,000 (290 Mpa) pounds per square inch
B. Greater than 42,000 PSI (290 Mpa) but less than 65,000 PSI (448 Mpa)
C. Greater than 42,000 PSI (290 Mpa) but less than 68,000 PSI (469 Mpa)
D. Greater than 289.58 Mpa but less than 448.16 Mpa
E. Both B and D

22. When conducting a procedure qualification on materials with outside diameters

greater than 135 mm, the number of tensile test(s) required is/are?
A. Two
B. One
C. None are required
D. Four
E. None of the above

23. When preparing a tensile specimen for testing:

A. A notch approximately 1/8” shall be cut into each of the weld
B. The specimen must be machined
C. May the oxygen cut with no further preparation provided sides all parallel and
smooth
D. Weld reinforcement should not be removed on either side
E. Both C&D

24. AWS Specification A5.1 and A5.5 are used for welding:
A. Using the SMAW process
B. Pipe in 2G position only
C. Root pass welding only
D. Electrodes in groups 1-2-3
E. Both A and D above

25. When performing a nick-break test, the exposed area of fracture shall show complete
penetration and fusion. The greatest dimension of any gas pocket shall not exceed?
A. 1/16” wide
B. 2% of the exposed surface area
C. 5/8” wide
D. 1/ 2” wide
E. Both A & B are correct

26. API1 1104 groups base metals into three groups based on their minimum yield
Strength. Which of the following is defined Group A?
A. Less than 42,000 psi
B. Less than or equal to 42,000 psi
C. Greater than 65,000 psi
D. Greater than 42,000 psi and less than 65000 psi
E. Greater than 85,000 psi

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27. For metals with specified minimum yield strengths greater than 42000 psi, what is
the minimum number of tensile test required?
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Four
E. More than four

28. When preparing a tensile specimen for testing:

A. Cut a 1/8-in. notch into each side of the weld
B. Machine or grind all reinforcements smooth
C. Cut a transverse notch into the weld
D. Weld reinforcement should not be removed on either side
E. Bend the specimen in a guided bend jig

29. AWS Specification A 5.20 is used for welding:

A. Pipe in both uphill and downhill positions
B. Pipe in 2G position only
C. Root pass welding only
D. Electrodes in group 3
E. Both A and B above are correct

30. When performing a nick-break test, the exposed area of fracture shall be at least how
wide?
A. 1/ 2 in.
B. 3/ 4 in.
C. 5/ 8 in.
D. 1-1/ 2 in.
E. A dimension is not specified

31. When automatic or semiautomatic welding is used, filler wire protruding into
the inside of the pipe:
A. Is not permitted
B. Length of protrusion shall not exceed 1/16”
C. Length of protrusion shall not exceed 0.79 mm
D. Shall be kept to a minimum
E. Both B and C above

32. For welder qualification on pipe greater than 4 ½” in diameter, but less than or equal
to 12-3/4” in diameter, the number of destructive test specimens required are?
A. 4
B. 6
C. Same as procedure qualification
D. 16
E. Depends on the wall thickness of the pipe

33. In branch-on-pipe connection qualification, the finished weld:

A. Shall exhibit a neat, uniform appearance

B. Shall exhibit no burn-trough
C. No nick-break test is required
D. Shall not contain any burn-through exceeding ¼”
E. Both A and D above

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Exercice questions – API Standard 1104 Section # 6

Qualification of welders

34.- A welder shall be requalified whenever which of the following occurs?

A. A change from vertical uphill to vertical downhill
B. A change of filler metal classification from group 1 to group 3
C. A change from one process to another
D. When all of the above change at the same time
E. All of the above

35.- Which of the following is not specified as a requirement for visual weld inspection?
A. Free from cracks
B. Inadequate penetration
C. Free of burn-through
D. Filler wire protrudes less than 1/8 in. into inside of pipe
E. Neat appearance

36.- For multiple qualification, a welder shall be required to perform ( select two) :
A. Make a butt weld in the fixed position
B. Prepare a full-sized branch-on-pipe connection
C. Joint pipes creater than 4.5-in OD
D. Demonstrate non-destructive testing skills
E. Both A&B

37.- For position welding, the maximum reinforcement permitted is:

A. No more than the thickness of the pipe
B. Depends on the amount of pipe offset
C. 1/16” maximum
D. 1/16” minimum
E. Up to the welders’ discretion

38.- When pipe is welded above ground, the working clearance around the pipe should not be
less than?
A. 450 mm
B. 400 mm
C. 18 inches
D. 16 inches
E. B and D above

39.- Which of the following are acceptable means for welders to identify their work?
A. Stencilling their identification symbol adjacent to the weld
B. Recording their identification symbol on a weld “ map”
C. Writing their identification symbol adjacent to the weld using a permanent
marker
D. Recording their identification on a traveler
E. Any of the above methods as prescribed by the owner or owner’s
representative

Exercise Questions- API Standard 1104 Section # 7

Design and Preparation of a Joint for Production Welding

40.- Who shall decide when weather conditions are suitable for welding?
A.The project engineer
B.The company
C. The supervisor of welding
D. The contractor
E.The quality assurance head

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41.- How many root-bend specimens are required for 8-in. OD pipe with wall thicknesses <
12.7 mm according to data in Table 3?
A. None
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4

42.- What is the total number of test specimens required for 8-in. OD pipe with wall thicknesses
< 12.7 mm according to data in Table 3?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6

43.- Pipe ends of the same thickness should not be offset by more than:
A. 1/16 in.
B. 1/32 in.
C. 1/8 in.
D. 1/4 in.
E. No offset is permitted

44.- Who determines the type of inspection to be done ?

A. The welder
B. The inspector
C. The QC Manager
D. The owner/company
E. None of the above

45.- Which of the following destructive or non-destructive testing methods may not be
used?
A. Visual inspection
B. Radiographic inspection
C. Trepanning
D. Penetrant Testing
E. Bend specimens

46.- Nondestructive testing personnel, other than visual inspection personnel, shall be
Qualified in accordance with which of the following?
A. ASNT SNT-TC-1A
B. ASME Section V
C. ASTM 265E
D. ACCP
E. A & D above

47.- How often must Level III nondestructive testing personnel be re-certified?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
E. Every five years

Exercise Questions- API Standard 1104 Section # 8

Inspection and Testing of Production Welds

48.- Who determines the frequency of inspections?

A. The welder
B. The chief inspector
C. The quality assurance head
D. The company
E. The contractor

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49.- Documentation of inspection personnel qualifications shall include?
A. Education and Experience
B. Training
C.Results of an oral exam
D.All of the above
E. Only A&B

50.- Level II and IIINDT personnel shall be certified to:

A. Any recognized national certification program acceptable to the company
B. ASNT – SNT – TC – 1A
C. Any pertinent AWS program
D. The contractor’s in-house certification program
E. Both A&B are acceptable

51.- How often shall levels I and II NDT personnel be recertified?

A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. At least every 3 years
D. At the chief inspector’s option
E. As specified in the contract

52.- The maximum width of an isolated slag inclusion in a weld on a pipe whose
outside diameter is 6.625” is:
A. 1/16 inch.
B. 1/8 inch.
C. 1/2 inch
D. 1.59 mm
E. Both B and D above

53.- The maximum length of a crater crack is:

A. 1/8 inch.
B. 5/32 inch.
C. No cracks are allowed
D. 1/2 the width of the bead
E. Craters in welds cannot crack

54.- When using ultrasonic testing, linear indications buried within the weld are unacceptable if
they:
A. Exceed 2 inches in total length in a continuous 12-inch length of weld
B. Exceed 5/32 inch
C. Exceed 8 percent of the weld length
D. Exceed 6 percent of the weld length
E. Both A and C above

55.- When inspecting a pipe weld you measure some undercut at the face of the weld. The
undercut mechanically measures 1/64 inch deep and approximately 6 inches long. The
undercut is:
A. Not acceptable
B. Must first be checked against radiograph measurements
C. Unacceptable because it exceeds 2 inches
D. I Acceptable
E. Undercut cannot be produced on face side of weld

56.- Linear indications are those indications whose:

A. Length is more than three times its width
B. Length is equal to its width
C. Length is more than four times its width
D. Width is equal to its length
E. Length is less than its width

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 Exercise Questions – API Standard 1104 Section # 9
Acceptance Standards for Nondestructive Testing

57.- Incomplete fusion is a defect when the length of an individual indication exceeds:
A. 1/8 in.
B. 25% of wall thickness
C.1/4 in.
D.1.0 in.
E. No incomplete fusion is permitted

58.- Porosity is:

A. Evidence of gas trapped in the cooling metal
B. Displays spherical indications
C.Cause for reject if a single pore is larger than 1/8 in.
D.Of the types P, CP, HB
E. All of the above

59.- Which of the following apply to an ESI?

A. A nonmetallic solid trapped in the weld metal
B. Broken slag lines
C. An indication usually found at the fusion zone
D. An irregularly shaped inclusion
E. All of the above

60.- What condition causes the weld pool (puddle) to be blown into the pipe?
A. Rapid uphill vertical welding
B. Nonmetallic solids in the base metal
C. Excessive travel speed
D. Burn-through
E. Excessive pipe wall thickness

61.- Which of the following apply to star cracks?

A. Caused by vibrations during welding
B. Caused by metal contractions during solidification
C. Caused by inclusions
D. Generally weaken the weld excessively
E. Are usually ground out and repaired

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62.- Defects other than cracks require which of the following?

A. Prior company authorization if the defect is in the cover pass.
B. No authorization regardless of location.
C.No authorization if the defect is in the cover pass.
D.Prior company authorization if the defect is in the root pass.
E. C and D above

63.- Cracked welds may be repaired provided which of the following criteria are met?
A. The length of the crack is less than eight (8) percent of the weld length
B. The weld is made by qualified welder
C.A complete repair procedure has been developed and documented
D.All of the above
E. B and C above

Exercise Questions- API Standard 1104 Section # 10

Repair and removal of defects

64.- Upon visual detection of a weld defect, what should the inspector do?
A. Send it to production for repair
B. Have it removed from the line-unless permitted by 9.3.10
C.Submit it for additional nondestructive testing
D.A&C above
E. Send it to the company representative

65.- Repaired welds should:

A. Meet the standards of acceptability of section 9
B. Be examined by the company representative
C.Be submitted for radiographic inspection
D.Ground smooth with a minimum of metal removal
E. Be reinspected by a level III inspector

66.- Which of the following are required in a weld repair procedure?

A. Method of defect removal
B. Preheat requirements
C.Specification information contained in 5.3.2
D.Welding process or processes
E. All of the above are required

67.- A radiographic test method using gamma radiation is being used to test a weld. When
wire type penetrameters are used, the image of the essential diameter shall be:
A. The thickness of the penetrameter
B. 2T hole
C.Clear across the entire area of interest
D.1T hole
E. Wire type pentrameters are no permitted in API 1104

68.- Who shall interpret the radiographic film of production welds?

A. Level I
B. Level I or Level II
C.The inspector
D.Level II or Level III
E. THE CWI

69.- Defect other than cracks may be repaired:

A. With prior company authorization if the defect is in the root
B. With prior company authorization if the defect is in the filler beads
C.With prior company authorization if the defect is in the cover pass
D.Without using a qualified welding repair procedure
E. A and B above

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70.- The abbreviation DWE/SWV stands for?
A. Double-wall exposure for single-wall viewing
B. Double-wall exposure for double-wall viewing
C.Double-wall exposure for single-wall viewing
D.Double-wall exposure on shielded Weld V Grooves
E. Double-weld exposure for single welded viewing

Exercise Questions – API Standard 1104 Section # 11

Procedures for Nondestructive Testing

71.- Ultrasonic testing personnel Level III:

A. Are permitted to calibrate equipment
B. Are permitted to interpret test result
C.May be required to demonstrate skills for the company representative
D.Shall develop the application technique and approve testing procedure
E. All of the above

72.- In table 6, the penetrameter to use to test pipe with a 0.432-in. wall thickness is identified
by what number?
A. 5
B. 10
C.11
D.15
E. 17

73.- In table 6, the essential wire penetrameter diameter to use for a pipe wall thickness of
0.55 in. is:
A. 0.008 in.
B. 0.010 in.
C.0.013 in.
D.0.016 in.
E. 0.020 in.

74.- What conditions must be considered when using ultrasonic testing on in-service welds?
A. The equipment is difficult to operate
B. Operators require considerable experience
C.Results are nonuniform from unit to unit
D.Surface imperfections can interfere with its use
E. Surfaces must be coated prior to testing

75.- In automating welding, the travel speed :

A. Is recorded in millimetres only
B. Need not be addressed if current and volts are recorded
C. Is recorded in inches only
D. Must be recorded for each pass
E. Both A and C above

76.- Of the following, which is not considered an essential variable?

A. Wall thickness
B. Direction of welding
C. Cleaning
D. Welding Process
E. Pipe diameter

Exercice Questions – API Standard 1104 Section # 12

Automatic Welding With Filler Metal Additions

77.- For automatic pipe welding, a lineup clamp

A. Must be used
B. Must be of the internal type
C. Must be of the external type
D. Is optional, as required
E. Must be specified in the procedure

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78.- Which of the following is not an essential variable?
A. Pipe wall thickness
B. Direction of welding
C. Postweld cleaning
D. Welding process
E. Pipe diameter

79.- Radiographic testing shall be in accordance with:

A. Section 6.4
B. Section 11.1
C. Section 13.9
D. Section 9.3.10

80.- When evaluating a nick break specimen that was performed on a flash butt weld, the
maximum size inclusion allowed is:
A. ½ inch in length
B. 1/32 inch in depth
C. ½ inch in width
D. 1/8 inch in length and width
E. Both A and C above

81.- Procedure qualification test for a flash butt weld are being performed on a pipe that
has an outside diameter of 20 inches. What is the total number of specimens that
will be tested?
A. 16
B. 24
C. 40
D. 32
E. 28

82.- In flash butt welding all of the following are essential variables except:
A. Welding position
B. Axial speed tolerances
C. Pipe material
D. Pipe wall thickness
E. Filler metal

83.- A single ISI in a flash butt weld shall not exceed:

A. 3/8 inch in length
B. ½ inch
C. 1/8 inch in length
D. 1/16 inch in length
E. No ISI is allowed

84.- When nondestructive testing is being performed on a flash butt weld:

A. It must be performed when wells is still hot
B. After flash is removed
C. Before heat treatment is complete
D. After post heat treatment is performed
E. Both B and D above

Exercice Questions – API Standard 1104 Section #13

Automatic Welding Without Filler Metal Additions

85.- Table 7 requires how many test specimens for qualifying flash weld procedures?
A. 24 total for 19-in OD pipe
B. 32 total for 29-in OD pipe
C. 40 total for 32-in OD pipe
D. 4 tensile strength specimens required for all sizes
E. All of the above

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86.- Which of the following is not an essential variable for flash butt welds?
A. Welding position
B. Axial speed tolerances
C. Pipe material
D. Pipe wall thickness
E. Filler metal

87.- As a minimum al completed flash butt welds shall:

A. Be heated above the Ac3 temperature
B. Use controlled cooling
C. Use strip recorder to document heat treating
D. Be heat treated again if out of spec
E. All of the above

88.- Which of the following methods is not specified in flash butt repair procedures:
A. Grinding
B. Chipping
C. Gouging
D. Surface etching
E. Cleaning

89.- When should NDT be performed on a flash butt weld?

A. Immediately after welding
B. After flash removal and heat treatment
C. Before final heat treatment
D. After final heat treatment
E. Not specified

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 Answers to API Standard 1104 SECTION
Excersie Questions

Section 1 Section 5 Section 9 Section 13

5.- E 26.- B 57 .- D 87.- E
6- C 27.- B 58.- E 88.- E
7- E 28.- D 59.- E 89.- E
8- A 29.- C 60.- D 90.- D
30.- B 61.- B 91.- B

Section 2 Section 6 Section 10

9.- D 34.- E 64.- B
10.- B 35.- D 65.- A
11.- A 36 .- A,B 66.- E
12.- B

Section 3 Section 7 Section 11

13.- B 40.- B 72.- E
14.- C 41.- C 73.- E
15.- D 42.- E 74.- B
16.- B 43.- C 75.- D
76.- D

Section 4 Section 8 Section 12

17.- E 48.- D 79.- E
18.- B 49.- D 80.- C
19.- C 50.- E 81.- B
20.- A 51.- C

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 Answers to API Standard 1104 CODE CLINIC MODULE
Questions

Module 1 Module 4 Module 7 Module 10

1.- D 37.- C 62.- E 81.- D
2.- C 38.- E 63.- D 82.- B
3.- B 39.- E 83.- E
4.- D 84.- C
85.- E

Module 2 Module 5 Module 8

21.- E 44.- D 67.- C
22.- A 45.- C 68.- D
23.- E 46.- E 69.- C
24.- E 47.- E 70.- B
25.- E 71.- A

Module 3 Module 6 Module 9

31.- D 52.- B 77.- D
32.- B 53.- B 78.- C
33.- E 54.- E 3.- B
55.- D
56.- A

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