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MULTICHOICE PAPER ONE

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When hydrogen control' is specified for a manual metal arc welding project the electrode
would normally be:
a.
Cellulosic
b.
Iron oxide
c.
Acid
d.
Basic
You would certainly recognise a hydrogen controlled flux covered electrode from its:
a.
Colour
b.
Length
c.
Trade name
d.
BS639/AWS code letter
When manual metal arc welding is being carried out on an open construction site, which
group of welders are most likely to require continuous monitoring?
a.
Concrete shuttering welding teams
b.
Pipe welding teams
c.
Plater welders
d
Plant maintenance welders
You notice manual metal arc electrodes, stripped of flux, are being used as filler wire for
TIG welding. You would object because:
a.
It is too expensive
b.
The wire would be too thick
c.
The metal composition may be wrong
d
The wire is too short
When open site working, serious porosity in metal arc welds is brought to your attention.
What would you investigate?
a.
Electrode type
b.
Power plant type
c.
Electrode storage
d.
Day temperature
The steel composition in a structural contract is changed from 0.15% carbon 0.6%
manganese, to 0.2% carbon 1.2% manganese. This might influence the incidence of:
a.
Porosity
b.
Cracking in the weld area
c.
Undercut for fillet welds
d.
Lack of fusion defects
One of the following alloys is non-magnetic- which?
a.
4.0% chromium molybdenum
b.
12.0% chromium
c.
Austenitic stainless steel
d.
9.0% nickel steel
When TIG welding austenitic stainless steel pipe, argon gas backing is called for. This is
to:
a.
Prevent oxidation
b.
Prevent underbead cracking
c.
Prevent porosity
d.
Control the penetration bead shape
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Pre-beating a carbon steel manual metal arc welding is carried out to minimise the risk
of:
a
Scattered porosity
b.
Worm hole porosity
c.
Parent metal cracking
d.
Lack of penetration
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In UK practice, BS499 specifies that the drawing dimension quoted for a fillet weld is the:
a.
Leg length
b.
Throat thickness
c.
Weld width
d.
Actual throat thickness
For open site manual metal welding the following equipment is available. Which would
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you choose for safe site working?
a.
Single operator transformer
b.
Multi operator transformers
c.
AC/DC composite power unit
d.
Diesel engine driven motor generator
12. Hsubmerged arc welding is used to make butt welds. which would you be most critical of?
a.
The root gap tolerance
b.
The angle of preparation
c.
The root face width
d.
The gas cut finish
During C02 welding, the arc length is most likely to be affected by:
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a.
The wire diameter
b.
The current return connections
c.
The gas flow rate
d.
The torch to work angle
Preheating for arc welding applies to:
a.
Assembly welding only
b./
Assembly and tack welding
c.
Joints over 25 mm thick only
d.
Cruciform welds only
Which one of the following statements is correct?
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a.
Preheating increases hardness
b.
Preheating increases cooling c,
Preheating increases dilution
d.
Preheating increases shrinkage stress
You see a welder using an oxy-acetylene flame with a long feathered inner cone.What
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would be the effect of this on a carbon steel?
a.
The weld would be hard and brittle
b.
The weld could be too soft
c.
There will be no effect on the weld
d.
The weld will have undercut
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A welder qualification test is to verify:
a.
The skill of the welder
b.
The quality of the materials
c.
The non-destructive test procedures
d.
The manufacturing methods
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A fabricating procedure calls for fillet welds to be 'blended in' by grinding. This
influences:
a.
HAZ. cracking
b.
Fatigue life
c.
Residual stress
d.
Yield strength
Bend test specimens have been taken from a 25 mm thick carbon steel butt weld.Which
would show lack of inter-run fusion?
a.
Sidebend
b.
Rootbend
c.
Face bend
d.
Guided bend
Lamellar tearing has occurred in a steel fabrication.BEFORE welding could it have been
found by:
a.
X-ray examination
b.
Dye penetrant
c.
Ultrasonic examination
4. It would not have been found by any inspection method
Yon are to oversee the arc welding of some machine fittings and find that they are
cadmium plated. Would you:
a.
Permit it to proceed
b.
Permit it to proceed with fume extraction
c.
Stop the operation at once
d.
Advise the welder to drink milk and proceed
One of the reasons for excluding hydrogen from the weld metal is to prevent the weld
from:
a.
Cracking
b.
Cooling slowly
c.
Cooling quickly
d.
Expanding
When a metal regains its original shape when a stress acting upon it is removed, the metal
is said to have:
a.
Ductility
b.
Plasticity
c.
Malleability
d.
Elasticity
Proof stress is used when non-ferrous metals are undergoing tensile tests to determine the
equivalent:
a.
Tenacity
b.
Elasticity
c.
Yield strength
d.
Tensile strength
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To test a component for vibrational loading, a suitable mechanical test would be:
a.
Impact
b.
Tensile
c.
Compressive
d.
Fatigue
The main reason for pre-beating medium and high carbon steels before cutting by oxy
fnel gas technique is to:
a.
Improve the quality of the cut
b.
Increase the cutting speed
c.
Refine the grain structure
d.
Prevent hardening and cracking
One purpose of a microscopic examination of a weld is to establish the:
a.
Strength of the weld
b.
Number of alloying elements
c.
Grain size
d.
Number of runs used
The predominant structure of an byper-eutectoid steel that has been quenched at above
its upper critical point will be:
a.
Austenite
b.
Martensite
c.
Troostite
e.
Sorbite
When weld metal refinement takes place in a multi-run deposit, it is known by the term:
a.
Weld annealing
b.
Weld refining
c.
Weld normalising
d.
Weld recrystallisation
One advantage of metal gas arc shielded welding is:
a.
Can be used in draughty locations without protection
b.
Produces a deposit low in hydrogen content
c.
Any welding position can be welded with spray transfer
d.
Fine spatter at nozzle restricting gas flow
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MULTICHOICEPAPER TWO
BS499 communicates by tbe use of symbols tbe type of joint preparation to be used.
Wbicb of tbe following symbols indicates tbe deptb of weld penetration required on tbe
joint?
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c.
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Wbicb of tbe following symbols would indicate tbat a weld bas to be finished on tbe
'otber' side of tbe weld?
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b.
c.
d.
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The use of flux with gas shielded metal arc welding allows:
a.
Sheet metal to be welded
b.
A stable arc when using high current densities
c.
Aluminium to be welded
d.
Less dilution oftbe weld by the parent metal
In MMA welding what parameter is used for control of penetration into tbe base
material?
a.
Voltage
b.
Welding speed
c.
Iron powders in tbe coating
d.
Current
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In the welding of a butt joint from one side, the profile of the root bead is controlled by:
a.
Root face
b.
Bevel angle
c.
Rootgap
d.
All of the above
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What type of power characteristic is required for manual welding?

a.
Constant voltage
b.
Flat characteristic
c.
Drooping characteristic
d.
DC generator
Which of the following tests would indicate the toughness of weld metal/parent metal HAZ?
a.
Macro
b.
Nick break
c.
Hardness
d.
Charpy vee notch
Degreasing components is essential for quality welding but some agents may:
a.
Cause corrosion problems
b.
Give off phosgene gas
c.
Leave residues
d.
All the above
Which of the following elements has the greater effect on the hardenability of a steel
plate?
a.
Molybdenum
b.
Chromium
c.
Titanium
d.
Carbon
In MAG/C02 welding which parameter gives the greatest control of weld appearance
during dip transfer or short-circuiting welding?
a.
Wire stick-out length
b.
Amperage
c.
Wire feed speed
d.
Inductance
In MMA welding, the slags produced can be varied to suit the welding position. Which
type of slag would be required for welding in the HV position?
a.
Fluid
b.
Viscous
c.
Semi t1uid
d.
None of the above
The weld metal deposit of MMA electrodes achieves its mechanical strength through:
a.
The core wire
b.
The flux coating
c.
Iron powders with the flux coating
d.
None of the above
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Wbat constituent is needed in the coating of an electrode to prevent tbe formation of

porosity in the welding of a rimming steel?
a.
Iron powders
b.
Calcium fluoride
c.
Silicon
e.
Calcium carbonate
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Welds made with high heat inputs show a reduction in which ofthe following properties?
a.
Ductility
b.
Toughness
c.
Fatigue strength
d.
Mechanical strength
In the welding of austenitic pipework the bore is usually purged with argon to:
a.
Prevent formation of porosity in the weld
b.
Prevent bum-through in the root run
c.
Prevent oxidation of the root bead
d.
Eliminate the formation of hydrogen
In X-ray work the quality of the radiographic image is assessed by the:
a.
Density of the film
b.
IQI indicator
c.
KVA available
d.
Stand-off distance
A steel described as QT will have improved tensile properties because it has:
a.
Had control of chemical composition
b.
Been heat-treated
c.
Been quality tested
d.
Been vacuum melted
Wbich one of the following types of steel would give rise to the formation of porosity when
autogenously welded with an arc process?
a.
Fully killed steel
b.
Semi killed steel
c.
Rimming steel
d.
Fine grained steel
In submerged arc welding the use of excessively high voltage would result in:
a.
Insufficient flux melting
b.
Excessive t1ux melting
c.
Slag removal difficulties
d.
Spatter
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Cellulosic electrodes are often used when welding the root pass of pipes in the field
because:
a.
Hydrogen control is needed
b.
There are iron powders in the electrode
c.
Higher arc voltage can be obtained
d.
Shorter arc length can be obtained
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In the welding of austenitic stainless steels, the electrode and plate material can be
purchased with low carbon contents.The reason for this is to prevent:

a
Cracking in the heat affected zone
b.
The fonnation of chromium carbides
c.
Cracking in the weld metal
d.
Distortion
Submerged arc fluxes can be supplied in two forms.These are:
a.
Sintered and agitated
b.
Agitated and fused
c.
Sintered and agglomerated
d.
Fused and agglomerated
In a steel tba_t bas improved creep properties at elevated temperatures, which one of tbe
following elements helps in this improvement?
a.
Tungsten
b.
Manganese
c.
Molybdenum
d.
Carbon
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Welding a steel plate with a CE of 0.45 would require preheating to:
a.
Prevent the fonnation of sulphides
b.
Prevent hardening in the HAZ
c.
Prevent the fonnation of carbides
d.
To improve mechanical properties in the weld
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Which of the following processes uses the 'keyholing' system of fusion?
a.
Friction welding
b.
Diffusion bonding
c.
Electron beam welding
d.
Autogenous TIG welding
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In friction welding the metal at the interface is in the:
a.
Liquid state
b.
Solid state
c.
Plastic state
d
Elastic state
() Welding procedures may require welds to be deposited at a controlled rate of heat input.
High beat inputs would:
a.
Have poor profile
b.
Have larger grain size
c.
Have high hardness in the HAZ
d.
Have low elongation properties
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In a tensile test a brittle material would be indicated if the fracture surface:
a.
Shows a reduction in size
b.
Is flat and featureless
c.
Breaks in the parent material
d.
Breaks at 45 to the load
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What destructive test would be required to ascertain the likelihood of cracking in the heat
affected zone of a weld?
a.
Nick break
b.
Side bend test
c.
Charpy impact test
d.
Macro test
In submerged arc welding excessive arc voltage may cause:
a.
Excessive penetration
b.
Change in weld metal composition
c.
Narrow weld width
d.
Excessive bead profile
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MULTICHOICE PAPER THREE

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The British code for visual inspection requirements is:

a.
BS 4872
b.
BS499
c.
BS4870
d.
None of the above
A code of practice for visual inspection should include the following:
a.
Before, during and after welding activities
b.
Before welding activities only
c.
After welding activities only
d.
None of the above
Incomplete root penetration in a butt joint could be caused by:
a.
Excessive root face width
b.
Excessive root gap size
c.
Low current setting
d.
Both A and C
Incomplete root fusion would certainly be caused by:
a.
Linear misalignment
b.
Incorrect tilt angle
c.
Differing root face widths
d.
All of the above
Wben visually inspecting a completed single vee butt weld cap, you would certainly
assess:
a.
Cap height
b.
Toe blend
c.
Weld width
d.
All the above
You notice a very 'veed' ripple shape. This is most likely caused by:
a.
Poor consumable choice
b.
Welding position
c.
Excessive travel speed
d.
All the above
Toe blending is important as it may affect:
a.
Corrosion
b.
Fatigue lite
c.
Overlap type defects
d.
All the above
Slag inclusions would occur with:
a.
Manual metal arc
b.
Metal inert gas
c.
Submerged arc welding
d.
Both A and C
Undercut is principally caused by:
a.
Excessive amps
b.
Excessive volts
c.
d.
All the above
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Undercut is normally assessed by:

a.
Its depth
b.
Its length
c.
It's blending
d
All the above
A welding procedure is useful to:
a.
Give information to the welder
b.
Give information to the in;;pector
c.
Give confidence to a product
d.
All the above
An essential variable may:
a.
Change the properties of a weld
b.
Influence the visual acceptability
c.
Require re-approval of a weld procedure
d.
All the above
A magnifying glass may be used during visual inspection, but BS 5289 states that its
magnification should be:
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Up to 50
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b.
2 to2.5 0
c.
5to 100
d.
None of the above
When visually inspecting a fillet weld it would normally be sized by:
a.
The leg lengths
b.
The actual throat thickness
c.
The design throat thickness
d.
Both A and C
A planar defect is:
a.
Incomplete fusion defects
b.
Slag inclusion
c.
Incomplete penetration
d.
Both A and C
Penetrant inspection and magnetic particle inspection are mainly used
a.
To aid visual inspection
b.
Because the application says so
c.
To confirm visual uncertainties
d.
All the above
Defects outside the limits specified in a standard should always be:
a.
Repaired
b.
Reported to 'a senior person'
c.
Assessed along with other defects
d.
All the above
MIG welding tends to be susceptible to lack of fusion problems. This is because of:
a.
Poor maintenance of equipment
b.
Incorrect settings
c.
Poor inter-run cleaning
d.
All the above
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MMA electrodes can be grouped into three main types. These are:
Basic, cellulosic and rutile
a.
b.
Neutral, cellulosic and rutile
c.
Basic, cellulosic and neutral
d.
None of the above
The main cause of porosity in welded joints is:
a.
Poor access
b.
Loss of gas shield
c.
'Dirty' materials
d.
All the above
Cracks in welds may be due to:
a.
Solidification problems
b.
Hydrogen problems
c.
Excessive stresses
d.
All the above
A weave technique may give rise to:
a.
Better profiles
b.
Improved toe blending
c.
Improved ripple shape
d.
All the above
With reference to a root penetration bead you would certainly assess:
a.
Root fusion and penetration
b.
Root concavity
c.
Burnthrough
d.
All the above
In a fatigue failure the appearance of the fracture surface is characteristic. It would be:
a.
Rough and tom
b.
'Chevron'-like
c.
Smooth
d.
None of the above
Stray arcing may be regarded as a serious defect because:
a.
It may reduce the thickness dimension of a component
b.
It may cause loquation cracks
c.
It may cause hard zones
d.
All the above
Overlap in welds could be influenced by:
a.
Poor welding technique
b.
Welding process
c.
Welding position
d.
All the above
Flame cut preparations may, during welding, increase the likelihood of:
a.
Cracking
b.
Misalignment problems
c.
Inclusions
e.
All the above
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Macroscopic examination requires any specimen to be inspected:

a.
Once, after etching
b.
Twice, before and after etching
c.
Using a microscope
d.
None of the above
Which of the following may be classed as a more serious defect:
a.
Slag inclusions
b.
Fusion defects (inter-run)
c.
Fusion defects (surface)
d.
Porosity
A code of practice is:
a.
A standard for workmanship only .
b.
A set of rules for manufacturing a specific product
c.
Levels of acceptability of a weldment
d.
None of the above
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MULTICHOICE PAPER FOUR

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Movement of the arc in MMA welding by magnetic forces is called:

a.
Aic deviation
b.
Arc misalignment
c.
Arc blow
d.
Arc eye
A metallurgical problem most associated with submerged arc welding is:
a.
Hydrogen cracking in the HAZ
b.
Solidification cracking in the weld metal
c.
Hydrogen cracking in the weld metal
d.
Lamellar tearing in the weld metal
Oxy pressure and nozzle size in flame cutting would influence:
a.
The temperature required for cut initiation
b.
The ability to cut stainless steels
c.
The depth of the cut obtainable
d.
None of the above
The main usage of arc cuttingfgouging processes is:
a.
The cutting of single bevel preparations
b.
The removal of deposited welds
c.
The cutting of single U type preparations
f.
The cutting/gouging of non-ferrous materials only
Which of the following processes joins metals plastically?
a.
Friction welding
b.
Resistance welding
c.
Plasma welding
d.
All the above
Wbich electrode classification would be relevant to AWS AS.I-81?
a.
E 6013
b.
E 5133
c.
E 7018 -G
d.
Fleetweld 5
Which of the following coatings is associated with stove welding?
a.
Rutile
b.
Cellulosic
c.
Basic
d.
Oxidising
A common gas mixture used in MIG welding nickel alloys, to combine good levels of
penetration with good arc stability would be:
a.
100% C02
b.
100% argon
c.
80% argon and 20% C02
d.
98% argon and 2% oxygen
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Which
a.
b.
c.
d.
type of SAW flux is more resistant to moisture absorption?

Fused
Agglomerated
Basic
All the above have the same resistance
()/The flame temperature of oxy/acetylene mixture gas is given as:

a.
3200C
b.
13.
16.
17.
23ooc
c.
soooc
d.
None of the above
A large grain structure in steels. is said to produce:
a
Low ductility values
b.
Low fracture toughness values
c.
High fracture value values
d.
High tensile strength
The likelihood of brittle fracture in steels will increase with:
a
A large grain formation
b.
A reduction of in-service temperature to sub zero temperatures
c.
Ferritic rather than austenitic steels
d.
All the above
Repair welding is often more difficult than production welding due to:
a.
The material being ingrained with in-service contaminants
b.
Restricted access within the repair area
c.
The possible position of the weld repair
d.
All the above
Hydrogen cracking in the weld metal is likely when welding:
a.
Carbon manganese steels
b.
Stainless steels
c.
Micro alloyed steels (HSLA)
d.
Low carbon steels
EN 288 standard would refer to which of the following:
a.
Welder approval testing
b.
Welding equipment,
c.
Welding procedure approval
d.
Consumables for welding
Porosity is caused by:
a.
Entrapped slag in the solidifYing weld
b.
Entrapped gas in the solidifYing weld
c.
Entrapped metallic inclusions in the solidifYing weld
g.
None of the above
In a bend test the face of the specimen is in tension and the root is in compression. What
type of test is being carried out?
a.
A root bend test
b.
A side bend test
c.
A face bend test
d.
None of the above
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Ultr
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20.
22.
is more advantageous in detecting which of the following weld imperfections, over

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other NDT methods?
a.
Lack of sidewall fusion
b.
Surface undercut
c.
Incompletely filled groove
d.
Overlap
Tempering is often carried out to regain toughness after which of the following processes?
a.
Annealing
b.
Normalising c.
Hardening
d.
Stress relieving
The presence of iron sulphide in the weld metal is most likely to produce which of the
following upon contraction ofthe weld?
a.
Solidification cracking
b.
Hydrogen cracking
c.
lntergranular corrosion
d.
Stress corrosion cracking
Austenitic stainless steel electrodes are generally smaller in length than mild steel
electrodes because:
a.
High amperage is used
b.
Shelflife will be decreased
c.
Their electrical conductivity is less than that of steel
d.
They are more expensive
The voltage necessary to maintain an arc during metal arc welding is termed:
a.
Mains supply voltage
b.
Arc current
c.
Arc voltage
d.
Open circuit voltage
When MMA welding low carbon steel which electrode will give the greatest deposition
rate?
a.
Hydrogen controlled
b.
Cellulosic
c.
Rutile
d.
Iron powder
Inherent rectification of the electrical output is produced in the arc when TIG welding
using:
a.
AC with a suppressor
b.
AC without a suppressor c.
DC with reverse polarity d.
DC with straight polarity
Gamma rays and X-rays are part of a family of waves called:
a.
Acoustic waves
b.
Light waves
c.
Electromagnetic waves
d.
Transverse waves
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A measure of the accuracy of a radiograph as an NDT tool is given by its:

a.
Intensity
b.
Density
c.
Sensitivity
d.
Exposure
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A surface breaking crack will be detected during a magnetic particle inspection if it is:
a.
At right angles to the lines of flux
b.
Parallel to the lines of flux
c.
At 25 to the lines of flux
d.
All the above
The advantage of ultrasonic non-destructive testing for the examination of weldments is:
a.
It can be used to locate flaws
b.
It can be used to size flaws
c.
It bas a high sensitivity to planar flaws
d.
All the above
Under normal contract conditions weld procedure approval tests for pipework are:
a.
Mandatory
b.
Dependant on site and weather conditions
c.
Dependant upon the contractor's confidence in his procedures
d.
Only required when MMA welding is used
Hydrogen controlled electrodes were developed principally for:
a.
The prevention of porosity
b.
The prevention of cracking
c.
The enhancement of arc voltage
d.
Their ease of arc starting
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MULTICHOICE PAPER FIVE

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9.
Generally the most suitable method of detecting lack of sidewall fusion would be:
a.
Ultrasonics.
b.
MPI.
c.
Radiography.
d.
Penetrant inspection.
Hot shortness is a term used to indicate:
a.
Lamellar tearing.
b.
Solidification cracking.
c.
Hydrogen cracking.
d.
None of the above.
Cobalt as an isotope would generally be used on:
a.
Thin material.
b.
Tee joints.
c.
Plate thicknesses greater than 25 mm.
d.
All the above.
In welding procedure terms, a change in essential variable means:
a.
Re-qualification of the weld procedure.
b.
Possible changes in the weld's microstructure.
c.
Possible changes in the mechanical properties.
d.
All the above.
Weld symbols placed on a dotted line in accordance with ISO requirements means:
a.
Weld on 'arrow' side.
b.
Weld on 'other' side.
c.
Weld on site.
d.
Full penetration required.
A welding inspector's main attributes include:
a.
Knowledge and experience.
b.
Literacy.
c.
Honesty and integrity.
d.
All the above.
Technically, a code of practice is:
a.
A standard.
b.
A 'set of rules' for the manufacture of a product.
c.
Related to welder and weld procedure approval.
d.
All the above.
Tbe correct term for 'cap height' is:
a.
Reinforcement.
b.
Cap profile height.
c.
Excess weld metal.
f
All the above.
A tensile test will assess:
a.
Impact values.
b.
Stress.
c.
Strain.
d.
Both band c.
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12.
13.
15.
17.
18.
The important point of bigb temperature steels is that:

a
They can withstand creepfailure.
b.
They may suffer re-heat cracking problems.
c.
They may suffer loss of toughness.
d.
All the above.
An austenitic stainless steel may suffer:
a.
Weld decay.
b.
Sensitisation.
c.
Solidification cracking.
d.
All the above.
Carbon equivalent values are useful to determine:
a.
Weldability aspects.
b.
Crack sensitivity aspects.
c.
Typical mechanical properties.
d.
All the above.
A basic electrode would normally:
a.
Have superior mechanical properties.
b.
Require baking before use.
c.
Not be used on low carbon steels.
d.
Both a and b.
When referring to TIG welding, the shielding gas could be:
a.
Argon and hydrogen.
b.
Argon and helium.
c.
Argon and nitrogen.
d.
All the above.
When referring to MIG welding, the shielding gas would be:
a.
Argon.
b.
Argon+ 1% oxygen.
c.
Argon + 20% carbon dioxide.
d.
None of the above.
Submerged arc utilises:
a.
Deep penetration characteristic.
b.
High deposition rates on DC+.
c.
Flat (PA) welding only.
d.
None of the above.
Ultrasonics would be preferred over radiography due to:
a.
Ability to find most defects.
b.
Lower skill requirement
c.
Ability to detect laminations.
d.
Both a and c.
The most serious defect types are:
a.
Planar.
b.
Cracks.
c.
Lack of fusion.
d.
All the above.
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19.
@.
24.
MMA welding of low alloy steels is more likely to be performed with:

a.
Rutile electrodes.
b.
Cellulosic electrodes.
c.
Iron powder electrodes.
d.
Basic hydrogen controlled electrodes.
Which of the following defects is more common to welds deposited by C02 welding than
welds deposited by MMA?
a.
Slag inclusions.
b.
Excess penetration.
c.
Lack of sidewall fusi9n.
d.
Tungsten inclusious.
Which defect would you expect to get in TIG welds in non-deoxidised steel?
a.
Undercut
b.
Porosity.
c.
Tungsten inclusions.
d.
Linear misaligmnent.
Which of the following can arise from copper inclusions in a fe rritic steel
.
weld?
a.
Weld metal cracks.
b.
HAZ cracks.
c.
Lamellar tearing.
d.
Porosity.
Which of the following is likely to give the highest impact strength in ferritic weld metal?
a.
Cellulosic electrodes.
b.
Submerged arc with acid flux.
c.
Spray transfer C02 welding.
d.
Basic coated MMA electrodes.
You suspect that ferritic steel plates contain cracks in the prepared edges.What NDT
method would you use to check this?
a.
Radiography.
b.
Magnetic particle inspection.
c.
Penetrant iuspection.
d.
Ultrasonic flaw detection.
Which of the following defects would you not expect to find by visual inspection of welds?
a.
Linear slag inclusions.
b.
Undercut.
c.
Overlap.
d.
Linear misaligmnent.
Stress relieving is not helpful in which of the following cases?
a.
Improving resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
b.
Improving dimensional stability after machining.
c.
Lowering the peak residual stress.
d.
Softening the steeL
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27.
29.
What is the maximum hardness usually recommended for the heat-affected zone of a
medium strength ferritic steel weld?
a.
lOODPHv.
b.
350 DPHv.
c.
500DPHv.
J.--_ 750 DP Hv.
QV What effect does mid thickness laminations in steel plate normally have when they
are located within a weld beat affected zone?
a
Cause lamellar tearing.
b.
Fuse together to form a bond.
c.
Affect the weld metal composition.
d.
Cause internal tearing on a micro scale.
The permanent backing material for MMA welding of low carbon steel should be made
from:
a.
Copper.
b.
Low carbon steel.
c.
QT steel.
d.
Cast iron.
The overall length of a pipeline can be affected by:
a.
Transverse shrinkage.
b.
Longitudinal shrinkage.
c.
Angular shrinkage.
d.
Circumferential shrinkage.
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117
MULTICHOICE PAPER SIX
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The weld dimension used to indicate the minimum strength of a fillet weld is:
a.
Leg length.
b.
Throat thickness.
c.
Width of bead.
d.
Length of weld element
An electroslag weld requires what heat treatment to improve the grain structure?
a. Annealing.
b.
Stress relieving.
c.
Normalising.
d.
Quench and tempering.
The most common type of failure associated with sharp fillets, notches and undercut is:
a.
Crystallisation.
b.
Fatigue.
c.
Corrosion.
d.
Brittle fracture.
Weld decay in stainless steels can be avoided by:
a.
Stress relieving.
b.
Slow cooling after welding.
c.
Addition of more manganese to the steeL
d.
Addition of titanium to the steeL
An eutectoid mixture in steel is:
a.
A mixture of ferrite and austenite.
b.
A mixture comprising a substitutinal solid solution.
c.
Called pearlite.
d.
Called Iedeburite.
Low alloy steels having a higb carbon equivalent before welding will require:
a.
A reduction in carbon content
b.
High pre-heat temperatures.
c.
Low pre-heat temperatures.
d.
No pre-heating.
The electrodes for welding low alloy steels should be:
a.
Used with a low current value.
b.
One size larger than for general purpose electrodes.
c.
Used for welding in the flat position only.
d.
Heated in a drying oven before use.
The purpose of pre-beating low alloy steel pipes before electric arc welding is to:
a.
Refine grain structure.
b.
Relieve internal stress.
c.
Retard rapid cooling.
d.
Regulate excessive expansion.
Welder qualification tests are designed to:
a.
Test the correctness of the welding procedure.
b.
Test the welder's skilL
c.
Prove the weldability of the parent materiaL
d.
All the above.
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118
10.
II.
12.
&
15.
16.
17.
In positional MMA welding on pipework, welders are having difficulty in obtaining good
capping profiles when welding in the overhead position. Would you:
a.
Advise them to increase the current.
b.
Advise them to increase the voltage.
c.
Ask for a new welding team.
d.
Suggest the use of a smaller diameter electrode.
Yon have a macro section of a 'T' butt joint that shows a step-like defect lying outside the
visible HAZ. What would this defect possibly signify?
a.
HAZ cracking.
b.
Toe cracking.
c.
Lamination.
d.
Lamellar tearing.
Which electrode deposits weld metal with the greatest ductility and resistance to
cracking?
a.
Rutile.
b.
Cellulosic.
c.
13asic.
d.
Oxidising.
Which one of the following is not helpful in minimising angular distortion during
welding?
a.
Use of double 'V' weld prep using balanced welding technique.
b.
Pre-setting of work piece.
c.
Applying post weld heat soak.
d.
Changing from a single 'V' prep for thick material.
Argon purging on the root side is necessary in the TIG welding of stainless steel to:
a.
Obtain full penetration.
b.
Obtain full fusion.
c.
Avoid porosity in the root.
d
Obtain a satisfactory weld surface finish.
Which of the following can arise from copper inclusions in a mild steel weld?
a.
Weld metal cracks.
b.
HAZ cracks.
c.
Lack of fusion.
d.
Porosity.
Stress relief is not helpful in which of the following cases?
a.
In improving resistance to stress corrosion.
b.
In improving dimensional stability after machining.
c.
In lowering the peak residual stresses.
d.
In softening the metal.
Stray arc strikes are undesirable since they:
a.
Leave a poor surface finish.
b.
Cause weld metal cracking.
c.
Reduce corrosion resistance.
d.
Cause local hardening and cracking in the parent material.
18.
20.
21.
23.
24.
25.
Cold cracking is most likely to occur in a weldment if:

a.
The rate of cooling is too fast
b.
The rate of cooling is too slow.
c.
It lacks ductility at high temperatures.
d.
Impurities are present at its grain boundaries.
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Chromium, when added to steel as an alloying elemen,t, has the effect of making the alloy
more:
a.
Ductile.
b.
Plastic.
c.
Hardenable.
d.
Malleable.
When depositing weld metal, fusion will take place at the sides of the joint resulting in an
admixture between weld metal and parent metal. This alloying effect is known as:
a.
Diffusion.
b.
Absorption.
c.
Dilution.
d.
Migration.
Percentage elongation of a metal undergoing a tensile test is a measure of:
a.
Elasticity.
b.
Plasticity.
c.
Ductility.
d.
Malleability.
When a longitudinal load is put on a lap joint, the stress set up is normally:
a.
Shear stress.
b.
Tensile stress.
c.
Compressive stress.
d.
Residual stress.
When a metal is subjected to a fluctuating load, a condition of cyclic stressing can be set
up, which eventually can result in structural breakdown known as:
a.
Tensile failure.
b.
Fatigue failure.
c.
Yield failure.
d.
Shear failure.
What happens to the mechanical properties of steel if the carbon content is increased to
0.5%?
a.
The material becomes softer.
b.
Malleability is increased.
c.
The tensile strength is increased_
d.
Ductility is increased.
Columnar growth takes place when a metal is:
a.
. Cold.
b.
Losing heat.
c.
Being heated.
d.
Being rolled_
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120
If a low carbon steel pipe has to carry a liquid, care must be taken when making the butt
welds to ensure penetration is not excessive because it:
a.
Reduces the flow rate of the liquid.
b.
May increase the rate of corrosion.
c.
Can contaminate the liquid.
d.
May cause excessive pipe wear.
27.
When a steel suffers hot shortness, it is mostly due to the presence of:
a.
Sulphur.
b.
Phosphorous.
c.
Silicon.
d.
Manganese.
When a steel is heated to above its upper critical temperature, the structure produced is:
a.
Martensite.
b.
Austenite.
c.
Pearlite.
d.
Sorbite.
The type of crystal normally found in a single run arc weld in the as welded condition is:
a.
Equi-axed.
b.
Polycrystalline.
c.
Dendritic.
d.
Columnar.
The first sub-zone in the heat affected zone of the parent metal nearest the weld deposit
will consist of:
a.
Large crystal grains.
b.
Small crystal grains.
c.
Elongated crystal grains.
d_
Distorted crystal grains.
28.
29.
30.
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MULTICHOICE PAPER SEVEN

I.
2.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Pipe welding codes are set up by:

a.
Welding operators.
b.
State governments.
c.
Associations, societies, insurance companies, manufacturers and the military.
d.
Construction unions.
The different grain structure between the weld deposit and the base metal can be
determined by:
a.
A face bend test.
b.
A root bend test.
c.
A hardness test.
d.
An etching test.
A root bend test is used to test the amount of weld:
a.
Ductility.
b.
Elongation.
c.
Hardness.
d.
Penetration.
What would be observed if a fillet weld were sectioned and macro-etched?
a.
The grain of the other beads is coarser than the final bead.
b.
The penetration and fusion into the root is very deep.
c.
Each bead appears to be distinctly separated from the adjoining beads.
d.
The grain structure remains the same in all passes.
What is the most common cause of failure in root bend tests?
a.
Too high a current setting.
b.
Too long a pause in the down cycle of the weave.
c.
Lack of fusion and penetration.
d.
Too high a travel speed.
The purpose of a nick break specimen is to provide a test for:
a.
Tensile strength and fracture appearance.
b.
Ductility and fracture appearance.
c.
Elongation and fracture appearance.
d.
Soundness and fracture appearance.
Which organisation publishes the most commonly used code for boiler and pressure vessel
welding?
a.
American Welding Society.
b.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
c.
American Petroleum Institute.
d.
American National Standards Institute.
A low hydrogen electrode, according to BS 639, would contain:
a.
No hydrogen.
b.
Less than 15 ml of hydrogen per I 00 grams of deposited weld metal.
c.
Between 15 ml and 25 ml of hydrogen per I 00 grams of deposited weld metal.
d.
Less than 25 ml of hydrogen per I 00 grams of deposited weld metal.
The second run in a three run butt weld using the stovepipe technique is known as the:
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122
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
You could determine that an electrode is cellulosic by its:

a.
BS 639 coding.
b.
Colour.
c.
Trade name.
d.
BS 499 coding.
Which type of electrode coating gives the most voluminous gas shield?
a
Rutile.
b.
Basic.
c.
Oxidising.
d.
Cellulosic.
Which of the following steels is likely to be more susceptible to hydrogen cracking?
a.
Carbon equivalent ofless than 0.25 %.
b.
Carbon equivalent of0.35%.
c.
Carbon equivalent of0.38%.
d.
Carbon equivalent of 0.43%.
Preheating and interpass heating are used primarily for:
a.
Aiding fusion.
b.
Reducing hydrogen content of weld preparation prior to welding.
c.
Ensure a fine grain size.
d.
Slow down the cooling rate after welding.
Submerged arc welds made with re-cycled flux are liable to:
a.
Porosity.
b.
Course grain size.
c.
Undercut
d.
Incomplete penetration.
Incomplete penetration in a single 'V' butt joint could be caused by:
a.
Too large a root gap.
b.
Too small a root gap.
c.
Too high a heat input
d.
Too small a root face.
In submerged arc welding, which of the following width to depth ratios would be likely to
result in solidification cracking?
a.
1 :3.
b.
3: I.
C.
2: J.
d.
I :I.
You are responsible for controlling welding on site. A large incidence of porosity has been
reported in recent welding. Would you investigate?
a.
The electrode type.
b.
Power source.
c.
Electrode storage.
d.
Day temperature.
IL
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Filling run.
Hotpass.
Intermediate run.
Sealing run.
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The main reason why all adhering scale should be removed when the pipe end
preparation is made by oxy-gas cutting is?
a.
Oxidisation of the weld metal is minimised.
b.
The speed of welding is increased.
c.
Pipe bore alignment is made easier.
d.
Reduction of the weld deposit is prevented.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
When manual metal arc welding low carbon steel, which electrode covering will give the
greatest degree of penetration?
a.
Iron powder.
b.
Rutile.
c.
Cellulosic.
d.
Low hydrogen.
When tungsten arc gas shielded welding stainless steel, which one of the following should
be used?
a.
Alternator.
b.
A C. transformer.
c.
D. C. generator.
d.
Constant potential rectifier.
Which gas shroud should be used when TIG arc gas shielded welding aluminium alloys?
a.
Nitrogen.
b.
Carbon dioxide.
c.
Argon/carbon dioxide mixture.
d.
Argon.
The most common type of defect found in a structure when it is undergoing service is:
a.
Fatigue cracking.
b.
Crystallisation.
c.
Weld decay.
d.
Stress fracture.
In the examination of a welded aluminium joint, macro etching may reveal:
a.
Lack of inter-run penetration.
b.
Carbon pick-up.
c.
Weld decay.
d.
Micro cracks.
MMA welds made with damaged electrode coatings are subject to:
a.
Porosity.
b.
Undercut
c.
Excessive penetration.
d.
Excessive bead height.
Which physical test is more likely to reveal HAZ embrittlement?
a.
Transverse tensile.
b.
All weld tensile.
c.
Root bend.
d.
Charpy impact.
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26.
27.
28.
29.
Which ofthe following destructive tests is not normally required for welder approval?
a.
Bend tests.
b.
Macro examination.
c.
Impact tests.
d.
Fracture tests.
Too large a diameter of filler rod should not be used to make a welded joint because:
a.
Excess reinforcement profile will be difficult to obtain.
b.
The included bevel angle will have to be reduced.
c.
Root fusion may be difficult to obtain.
d.
The gap setting will have to be changed.
H pipe bores are not matched correctly it can result in:

a.
Lack of root penetration.
b.
Incorrect gap setting.
c.
Excessive root faces.
d.
Overheating during welding.
A correctly made tack weld should slope from the middle to the ends in order to:
a.
Aid better penetration at the join-up.
b.
Prevent porosity at the join-up.
c.
Reduce the electrode size required.
d.
Reduce the overall consumable consumption.
Two low carbon steel pipes, 150mm diameter and 6mm wall thickness, are to be butt
welded using the TIG process. To ensure a full strength joint, which of the following
preps is most suitable?
a.
Open single bevel.
b.
Open single Vee.
c.
Open square preparation.
d.
Closed square preparation.
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PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
1.
The ability of a material to withstand a load pulling it apart is called its
2.
The ability of a material to be stretched out without breaking is called
.>.
An Izod impact machine is used to give indication of the
4.
The ability to withstand indentation is called
5.
Lack of ductility is called
6.
The property of a metal to return to its original shape is called
7.
Increase in carbon content causes an
8.
When carbon percentage increases, there is a decrease in
9.
Low carbon steel contains less than
.
_
of a material.
H0v1.d jll.o.-V'
_
_
in strength and hardness.

_
carbon.
I 0. Low ductility in a weld metal could result in
11.
Alloying is used to
12.
Sulphur and phosphorus are not alloying elements; they are
13.
Alloying allows designers to use
14.
An alloy that contains a high percentage of chromium and nickel would have resistance
to
_
15.
Quenching a carbon or low alloy steel will result in an

in ductility.
16.
The hard constituent that results when steel is quenched is called
17.
The tough laminated structure that is formed on slow cooling of ferrite and iron carbide
(cementite) is called
_
18.
The amount of martensite formed depends on the speed of

of
_
19.
After quenching, the structure may be improved by reheating to 200-300C. This is called
20.
mechanical and physical properties of a steel.

_
sections and still have the same strength.
Small percentages of chromium will increase the strength and

percentage of nickel will increase
_
in hardness and a
and the percentage
, while a small
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127
PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
1. Tensile Strength.
5.Brittleness.
9. 0.2%
13. Smallerffhinner.
16.Martensite.
19.Tempering.
2. Ductility.
6. Elasticity.
10. Cracking.
14. Corrosion.
17.Pearlite.
3. Toughness.
7. Increase.
II. Increase.
15.Increase....Decrease
18. Cooling....Carbon.
20. Hardness..!..Toughness.
4. Hardness.
8. Ductility.
12. Impurities.
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ANSWERS
PAPER ONE
1. d
2.
8.
15.
22.
29.
a
c
a
b
PAPER TWO
1. b
8. d
15. c
22. d
29. d
6.
10. a
17. a
24. c
11. d
18. b
25. d
12. a
19. a
26. d
13. b
20. d
27. c
14. b
21. c
28. b
3.
10.
17.
24.
b
d
b
b
4.
11.
18.
25.
d
b
c
c
5.
12.
19.
26.
c
b
b
c
6.
13.
20.
27.
c
c
c
b
7.
14.
21.
28.
d
b
b
b
3.
10.
17.
24.
d
d
b
c
4.
11.
18.
25.
d
d
d
d
5.
12.
19.
26.
d
d
6.
13.
20.
27.
b
d
d
7.
14.
21.
28.
b
d
d
b
.J.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
16.
23.
30.
c
a
2.
9.
16.
23.
30.
d
b
d
b
4.
d
d
d
b
PAPER FOUR
1. c
2.
b
c
c
a
5. . c
.).
PAPER THREE
1. d
2.
8. d
9.
15. d
16.
22. d
23.
29.. c
30.
8.
15.
22.
29.
7.
9. a
16. b
-.J. d
30. b
10. a
17. c
24. b
11. b
18. a
25. c
12. d
19. c
26. c
13. d
20. a
27. a
14. c
21. c
28. d
PAPER FIVE
1. a
8. c
15. a
22. a
28. a
2. b
9. d
16. a
-.J. b
29. b
3.
10.
17.
24.
30.
c
d
d
b
b
4.
11.
18.
25.
d
d
d
a
5.
12.
19.
26.
b
d
d
b
6.
13.
20.
27.
d
d
7. b
14. d
21. b
PAPER SIX
1. b
2.
.>.
4.
5.
6.
8. ca
22.
15. a
9.-.J. b
b
10. d
24. c
17. d
11. d
25. b
18. a
3.
10.
17.
24.
4.
11.
18.
25.
,16.
29. d
30.
PAPER SEVEN
7
1. c
8. b
9.
15. b
16.
22. a
-.>.
29. a
30.
c
b
7.
12. c
26. a
13. c
27. a
14. c
28. b
19. c
20. c
21. c
5.
12.
19.
26.
6.
13.
20.
17
7.
14.
21.
28.
a
d
b
a
a
b
a
a
c
a
c
d
a
d
c
d
c
c
d
b
c
c
a
d
dt
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Welding Inspection:
Multi-Choice Questions
Paper 1
(Rev. 1)
Please return this paper unmarked

1.
Which mechanical test can be used to measure the toughness of weld metal, HAZ and parent material ?
macro
B
C
nick break
hardness
Charpy impact
Dv
2.
Which is the best destructive test for showing lack of side-wall fusion in a 25mm thick butt weld?
A
BV"'"
C
D
3.
The principle purpose of a welder qualification test is ..........

Av'
B
C
D
4.
5.
A
Bv
C
make the weld suitable for liquid (dye) penetrant inspection

improve the fatigue life
reduce residual stresses
improve the general appearance of the welds
For full penetration single-sided butt joints, root bead penetration and profile are mainly influenced by ......
c
vD
B
root face bevel
angle root gap

included angle
Undercut may need to be assessed according to ...........

A
B
C
DV
7.
to test the skill of the welder

to assess the weldability of the materials
to decide which NDT methods to use
to give the welder practice before doing production welding
A fabrication procedure calls for the toes of all welds to be "blended in" by grinding.
The most likely reason for doing this is to .......
6.
nick break
side bend
Charpy impact
a face bend test
depth
length
sharpness/profile/blend
all of the above
When visually inspecting the root bead of a single-vee-butt weld it should be checked for ..........
A/
B
lack of root penetration

HAZ hardness
tungsten inclusions
all of the above
TWI North, Middlesbrough
Welding Inspection:
Paper 1
(Rev. 1)

8.
The strength of a fillet weld is determined by

A
B
[)v"
9.
leg length
weld profile C
weld width
throat thickness
The European Standard for NDE of fusion Welds by Visual Examination is ........ .
A
B
C
Dv'
EN 288
EN 499
EN 287
EN970
10. Visual inspection of a fabricated item, for a high integrity application, should cover inspection activities ........ .
A
B
C
D
before, during and after welding

before welding only
after welding only
during welding and after welding only
11. Incomplete root penetration in a single-vee-butt joint may be caused by ..

A
Bc
nv""'
an excessive root face

an excessive root gap
the current setting being too low
both A and C
1'2. Incomplete root fusion in a single-vee butt weld may be caused by ....... .
A
linear misalignment
the root gap being too large
cnv
root faces being too small
all of the above
13. When visually inspecting the face of a finished weld it should be assessed for .........
A
maximum excess weld metal height
B
C
toe blend
inter-run blend
all of the above
DV
14. A burn-through may occur if .......

A
the current is too low
B
C/
D
the root face is too large

the root gap is too large
all of the above
15. A Code of Practice is .......
II'./"
a standard for workn1anship quality only
a set of rules for manufacturing a specific product
a specification for the finished product

all of the above
Welding Inspection:
Paper 1
(Rev. I)

16. A solid inclusion in a weld may be .......
A\/"
B
C
D
entrapped slag
entrapped gas
lack of inter-run fusion
all of the above
17. Which of the following is a planar imperfection ?

A
B
C
D
a lack of sidewall fusion

a slag inclusion
linear porosity
root concavity
18. For fillet welds, it is normal practice in the UK & USA to measure .......
A
Bv"'
C
D
throat thicknesses
leg lengths
penetration depths
bothA&C
19. In a bend test, when the face of the specimen is in tension and root is in compression, the test is called .........
A
B
c/
D
a root bend
a side bend
a face bend
a longitudinal bend
20. Heavy porosity on the-surface of some MMA welds made on a construction site is most likely to be caused by .....
A
B
C \...-""'
D
use of the wrong class of electrodes

the use of excessive current
moisture pick-up in the electrode covering
a bad batch of electrodes
21. Slag inclusions may be present in .......

A
manual metal arc welds
metal inert gas welds

submerged arc welds
both A and C
n/
22. The main cause of undercut is .......

A
B
C
DV
excessive amps
excessive volts
excessive travel speed
all of the above
23. Which group of welders is most likely to require continuous monitoring by a welding inspector?
A
B '- .P
C
D
concrete shuttering welders

overland pipeline welders
tack welders
maintenance welders
Welding Inspection:
Paper 1
(Rev. 1)

24. Which of the following fillet welds is the strongest (assuming they are made using the same material, and WPS)?
A
B
Dv
8 nm1 actual throat

7 nun leg + 2 mm excess weld metal
mitre fillet with lOmm leg
concave fillet with llmm leg ':/ 7
25. A typical included angle for MMA welding of a full penetration pipe butt joint is ......
A
BV"'
35
70
90
dependent on the pipe diameter
26. A fillet weld has an actual throat thickness of 8mm and a leg length of 7mm. What is the excess weld metal ?
A
B
cv
D
2.lmm
1.8mm
3.lmm
1.4mm
27. The fusion boundary of a fillet weld is ........

the
the
the
the
boundary between the weld metal and HAZ

boundary between individual weld runs
depth of root penetration
boundary between the HAZ and parent material
28. If a Welding Inspector detects a type of imperfection not allowed by the Application Standard he must always.....
A V"
B
c4/f
request further NDE

reject the weld
prepare a concession request
only reject the weld if he considers it to be harmful
29. BS EN 970 allows the use of a magnifying glass for visual inspection but recommends that the magnification is ....
A
BV'
C
D
x2
x2 to x5
x5toxl0
not greater than x20
30. The majority of welder qualification tests are carried out using an unbacked joint. This is because .........
A
B
it is quicker, and cheaper, if back-gouging is not required

if the welding process is not TIG, back purging is not required
Dv
all welder qualification tests are done on small diameter pipe

it requires more skill and increases the welder's qualification range
Welding Inspection:
Paper 2
(Rev. I)

1.
Deflection of the arc by magnetic forces, that can make welding difficult to control, is commonly known as ......
A
arc initiation
arc misalignment
c/
D
2.
3.
E 38 3 R
BV
C
E6013
E7018-G
E 51 33 B
Which of type of electrode is used for "stove-pipe welding" for overland pipelines construction ?
B
C
D
B./
C
D
lack of inter-run fusion

a reduction in HAZ toughness
lack of sidewall fusion
all of the above
You notice that MMA electrodes, with the flux covering remoYed, are being used as filler rods for TIG welding.
This should not be allowed because ........
A
B
cV
D
7.
basic, cellulosic and rutile

neutral, cellulosic and rutile
basic, cellulosic and neutral
rutile, lmv hydrogen and basic
A WPS may specify a maximum width for individual weld beads (the 'weave' width) when welding C-Mn sreels
because if this is exceeded it will cause .....
A
6.
rutile
cellulosic
high recovery rutile
all of the above
The three main types of MMA electrodes used for welding C & C-Mn steels are ........
AV
5.
arc constriction
Which of the following electrodes is classified to BS EN 499?
A
B v'
C
D
4.
arc blow
it is wasteful
the rod diameter be too large
the weld metal composition may be wrong
the rod is too short
For TIG welding, what benefit does a current slope-out device have?
A-/
B
C
D
it reduces Tungsten spatter

it reduces the risk of crater cracking
it reduces the risk of arc strikes
it reduces the interpass temperature
Welding Inspection:
Paper 2
(Rev. I)

8.
Which type of power source characteristic is normally used for manual welding?
A
B
Cv'
D
9.
constant voltage
flat characteristic
constant current
a motor generator
In MMA welding, penetration is principally controlled by ........

A
B
arc voltage
nv
ferro-silicon in the electrode coating
welding speed
current
10. Pipe bores of some materials must be purged with Argon before and during TIG welding in order to ......
A
B
cv
prevent linear porosity
prevent burn-tlnough
prevent oxidation of the root bead
eliminate moisture pick-up in the root bead
11. The chemical composition of the weld metal deposited by a C-Mn steel electrode is usually controlled by .....
A.,# the core wire composition
B'v"" additions in the flux coating

c
iron powder in the flux coating
dilution from the base material
12. Silicon is added to steel) and the covering ofMMA electrodes, in order to give .........
AV
deoxidation
impro\e strength
improYe toughness
more resistance to hydrogen cracking
;:: f
N\ '(1
$. '-<fY'
?
reduce porosity
give controlled root penetration
avoids the need for a back purge

all of the above
Dv
14. According to AWS 2.4 a weld symbol for the 'other' side is placed ........
A
B
CV
D
above the dashed line

below the dashed line
above the solid line
below the solid line
15. When low hydrogen MMA electrodes are specified for what type of covering will they have ?
cellulosic
rutile
acid
basic
"""'"
"'4
1\.\ = '1"'--e:;
13. A fusible insert for TIG welding helps to ...........

A
,<.{ """"""i
Welding
Inspection:
Multi-Choice
Questions
Paper 2
(Rev. I)

16. A hydrogen controlled MMA electrode can always be recognised by the ........
AV
EN code letter (or AWS code

number) B
electrode length
C
Trade Name
D
colour of the covering
17. According to BS EN 22553 which of the following symbols means that the weld toes must be smoothly
blended on the 'other side'?
-----
v_
-.
/------'0-------
cv
------ ------
1\
_v
'--.._/
----
LM._j
--.
18. Which of the following units is used to express Heat Input?

A
D/
Joules
2
N/mm
2
J/mm
kJ/mm
19. Which one of the following elements is added to steel to give resistance to creep at elevated service
temperatures?
A
Nickel
B
Manganese
cv"
Molybdenum D
Aluminium
20. Nick break and fillet fracture tests are used for
A
B
C
assessing weld quality

assessing weld metal ductlity
assessing weld metal toughness
all of the above
Welding Inspection:
Paper 2
(Rev. 1)

21. Which of the following steels is non-magnetic?
AV
B
C
D
18%Cr,8%Ni
13% Cr
9%Cr,l Mo
9%Ni
22. Weld spatter during MMA welding is most likely to be caused by

A
excessive current
c
D/
incorrect baking and storage of electrodes

a bad batch of electrodes
all of the above
23. A qualified Welding Procedure Specification is used to .........
A
B
give instruction to the welder
Dv
give information to the welding inspector

give confidence that welds will have the specified properties
all of the above
24. An arc strike (stray flash) on a steel component is regarded by some codes as unacceptable because ......
A
it will cause copper contamination
it may cause hard spots
cDv
it may give cracking

of both B & C
25. In a transverse tensile test, brittleness would be indicated if .........

A
there is a reduction in cross-section at the position of fracture
C
D
the fracture surface is flat and featureless but has a rough surface
fracture occmTed in the weld metal
the fracture face shows beach marks
Bv
26. The surface of a fatigue fracture will ........

A
cv
D
be rough and tom

have sharp chevron markings
be smooth
have shear lips
27. What does the number 141 refer to on this drawing symbol ?
A
BV
/------{!;------<
the WPS Number

the welding process
a filler material
the acceptance standard
141
28. The polarity used for TIG welding of all materials, except aluminium and magnesium, is .........
A
B
C
D
DC negative
DC positive
AC
any polarity can be used
Welding Inspection:
Paper 2
(Rev. 1)

29. A typical temperature range for baking low hydrogen electrodes is
A
B
cv
0 000 0 000 0
150 to 200C
200 to 250C
300 to 350C
400 to 450C
30. If welding travel speed is doubled, but the current and voltage remain the same, the heat input will
A../
B
C
D
be reduced by 50%
be increased by a factor of two
be about the same
be reduced by approximately 25%
00000
Welding Inspection:
Paper 3

1.
Which type of submerged arc welding flux is susceptible to moisture pick-up?

A
neutral
B-./' agglomerated
cr;t'
D
2.
A large grain size, in the HAZ of a C-Mn steel weld joint, may have .....
A
low ductility
high toughness
high tensile strength
Bv
D
3.
c
Dv
cv
D
yield strength
co-efficient of thermal expansion
elastic modulus
co-efficient of electrical conductivity
Which of the following is a suitable shielding gas for FCAW of stainless steels?
A
BV
C
D
100% Argon
70% Argon+ 30% He
Argon+ 5% Hydrogen
Argon+ 20% C02
The presence of iron sulphides in a weld bead may cause ........

A../
B
C
D
8.
austenitic stainless steels

low alloy steels for elevated temp. service
low carbon steels for cryogenic service
7.
C-Mn steels
The property of a material that has the greatest influence on welding distortion is the.....
Bv/
6.
the tensile strength of the welded joint

the level of residual stress in butt joints
the fracture toughness of the HAZ
the through thickness ductility of a steel plate (the 'Z' direction)
The risk of hydrogen cracking is higher when MMA welding of ...... .

A
B
5.
low toughness
ASTRA test is used to measure ........

A
4.
fused
they are all about the same
solidification cracking
hydrogen cracking
lamellar tearing
weld decay
A macro section is particularly good for showing ........ .
the HAZ microstructure
the weld metal microstructure

all of the above
BV
c
overlap
(Rev. 1)
Welding Inspection:
Paper 3
(Rev. 1)

9.
Which of the following procedures would be expected to produce the least distortion in 15nnn straight butt weld?
A
B
C
TIG weld
MMAweld
MMAweld
SAWweld
n/
single sided, multi-pass
single sided, multi-pass

double sided, multi-pass
1 pass per side
10. A suitable gas /gas mixture, for GMAW of aluminium is ......

A
B
100% CO,
I 00% Argon
80% Argon + 20% C02
98% Argon + 2% 02
11. Which of the following is associated with SAW more often than it is with MMA welds is ?
A./
B
C
D
hydrogen cracking in the HAZ

solidification cracking in the weld metal
re-heat cracking during PWHT
lamellar tearing
12. EN ISO 5817 (Level C) specifies that the limit for the diameter (D) of a single pore in a weld is: D :$ 0.3s, but max.4mm where s =material thickness.
For which of the following situations is the pore acceptable?
A
VC
D
'=- s = 20mm, measured pore diameter= S.Onun

.-:;' s 15mm, measured pore diameter4.5mm
:; s10mm, measured pore diameter3.0mm
3 s10mm,measuredporediameter 3.5mm
13. To measure arc voltage accurately it is recommended that the voltmeter should be cmmected .......
as near as practical to the arc
across the power source terminals prior to arc initiation
across the power source terminals during the welding operation
all of the above are suitable
14. Lamellar tearing has occurred in a steel fabrication. What technique could have been used to find it before the
weld was made ?
A
B
DV
X-ray examination
liquid penetrant examination
ultrasonic examination
it could not have been found by any inspection method.
15. Pre-heating a low alloy steel prior to welding is done to minimise the risk of ........
sv
c
porosity
excessive distortion
HAZ cracking
lack of fusion
Welding Inspection:
Paper 3
(Rev. 1)

16. Typical temperatures used for normalising a C-Mn steel plate are .....
A
B
C
D......-
600 to 650C
1000 to 1100C
700 to 800C
880 to 920C
17. For GMAW the bum-off rate of the wire is directly related to .........
AV
B
C
D
the stick-out length

wire feed speed
the arc voltage
the travel speed
18. For MMA welding of a 60mm wall nozzle to a lOOmm wall vessel shell, pre-heat temperature should be checked.
A..._/'
B
C
D
before welding starts/re-starts

on the shell and the nozzle
at points at least 75mm from the joint edge
all of the above
19. A crack rwming along the centreline of a weld bead could be caused by .........
A
n/
use of damp flux

lack of preheat
arc voltage being too high
weld bead being too deep and very narrow
20. In order to improve resistance to service failure caused by cyclic loading, it is good practice to .......
A
B
C
use low heat input welding

use steel with a low CEV
ensure there are no features that give high stress concentration
all of the above
The use of low carbon austenitic stainless steels and stabalised stainless steels will minimise the risk of .......
A
B
C
D
HAZ cracking
weld decay
weld metal cracking
distortion
22. Which type of SAW flux is susceptible to breaking down into fine particles during circulation?
G),/
B
C
D
fused
neutral
alloyed
agglomerated
23. The maximum hardness in the HAZ of a steel will increase if the .......
A
heat input is increased
joint thickness is decreased
Bv
CEV is increased
all of the above
Welding Inspection:
Paper 3
(Rev. I)

24. BS EN ISO 5817 (Level B) specifies the limit for Excess Weld Metal (h) on a butt weld as: h lmm + O.lb, but max. 5mm, b weld width.
In which of the following situations is the measured Excess Weld Metal acceptable.
A
B
cV"
D
b 10
b 20
b35
b 45
measured excess
measured excess
measured excess
measured excess
weld
weld
weld
weld
metal= 2.5mrn )....

metal= 3.5nml 3
metal= 4.5mm ..! ..; ;:
metal= 5.5mm
25. A carbon manganese steel is being welded by MMA and the electrode run-out-lengths that have been used are
much shorter than specified by the WPS. This deviation may give ......
A
B
an increased risk of hydrogen cracking

an increased risk of solidification cracking
lower values of HAZ touglmess

higher values of HAZ hardness
cv
26. The first procedure that is prepared for a Weld Procedure Qualification test weld is a ........
AV
B
C
D
pWPS
WPS
WPQR
WPAR
27. Transfer of material identification by hard stamping is sometimes not allowed for high integrity applications
because ..... .
it is too slow
A
B
C
D
it can be a safety hazard

it may be damaging to the material
all of the above
28. When welding thin plate, distortion can be minimised by ......

A
B
DV
using back-step welding
minimising weld volume

using bridge tacks
all of the above
29. Which of the following would be considered to be high Heat Input welding?
A
B
C
Dv
550J/mm
55 J/mm
5.5 J/mm
5.0kJ/mm
30. Initiation of a TIG arc by using a High Frequency spark may not be allowed because ..........
A\/""'
B
C
D
it often causes tungsten inclusions

it can damage electronic equipment
it is an electrical safety hazard
it often causes stop/start porosity
Welding Inspection:
Paper 4
(Rev. I)
Which of these drawing symbols sho\\S weld penetration depth in accordance with BS EN 22553?
j/'---\lOss-t------
/-- - ------
------- ------
2.
4.
\Neider approval testing

/' welding equipment calibration
CV
D
consumables for submerged arc welding
A
B
time
type of isotope
sourcc-to-fllm distance
source strength
Which element has the greatest effect on the HAZ hardness of a carbon-manganese steel ?
A
B
Molybdenum
Chromium
o/
Titanium
Carbon
Pre-heating a steel plate \dth a carbon equivalent value (CEV) of0.48 may be required in order to ........
A
driYe out moisture from the plate
preYent excessive hardening in the 1-IAZ

preYent the formation of carbides
improve the mechanical properties or the weld metal
BV
D
6.
welding procedure approval
What determines the penetrating power of Gamma rays ?
c
5.
---- _L:A- ---
BS EN 288 is a specification for.......

A
B
lOs
A welder approval certificate should be withdrawn if .........

A
B\/"
he has not done any welding for a period of 4 months

he has been absent from work for a period of 7 months
the repair rate for his welds exceeds 1%
all of the above
TWI North. Middlesbrough
Welding Inspection:
Paper 4
(Rev. I)

7.
In friction welding, the metal at the interface when the joining occurs is described as being in the ...
A
cv
G
9.
liquid state
inter-critical state
plastic state
elastic state
A penetrameter is used to measure .........

A
B
the size of a discontinuity in a weld joint

the density of a radiographic film
the degree of film contrast
the quality of the radiographic technique
Which of the following cutting methods is suitable for cutting stainless steel?
AV
plasma
oxy-acetylene
C
D
oxy-propane
all of the above
10. Which of the following would be classed as the most serious type of defect?
A
cv
D
a buried linear slag inclusion

buried lack of inter-run fusion
surface breaking lack of sidewall fusion
surface porosity
11. Ultrasonic testing has an advantage over other NDT methods for the detection of ........
Av
B
lack of side wall fusion

root undercut
incompletely filled groove
root concavity
Exceeding the maximum inter-pass temperature specified for a C-Mn steel weld joint, may give
A B
CV"'
D
excessive porosity
bum through
lower toughness
all of the above
13. MIG/MAG welding has a tendency to give lack of sidewall fusion when ........
A
B
DV
spray transfer conditions are used

1OO%C02 shielding gas is used
pulsed current is used
dip transfer conditions are used
14. The temperature range over which a steel goes from having high toughness to low toughness is called ....
A
ov-
the
the
the
the
critical transformation temperature

ductility dip temperature
bi-modal temperature
transition temperature
Welding Inspection:
Paper 4
(Rev. I)

15. For SAW, what is the effect of raising arc voltage but keeping with all other parameters the same?
A
llV'"
the weld bead width will increase

the depth of penetration will increase
the weld bead width will decrease
the depth of penetration will decrease
16. Changing an essential variable (beyond the allowed limits) for a qualified welding procedure ........
may change the mechanical properties of the joint
may adversely affect the quality of the weld
will require a new welding procedure to be approved
all of the above
17. With reference to the various grades of stainless steels, which of the following statements is true ?
A
DV
they are all non-magnetic

they all require 100% Ar for GMAW
they all have very high thermal conductivity
only certain grades can be used for service at very low temperatures
18. Which of the following AWS A5.1 electrodes has a rutile covering .........
A
E 6010
E
E 7016
7018
oJ
\l)li....-::r RuJ..ilc 2
lo 11 --7 (e\\v._\,o S1
I:)) Ib c7 i$ovn' <
E6013V
3
1
01 I
S b
1
19. Welds made with very high heat input will show a reduction in
C
D
tensile ductility
notch toughness
fatigue strength
creep resistance
During PWHT of a complex fabrication, it is heated to the soak temperature at a much higher rate than
specified by the procedure. This may .........
A
B
C
D
cause excessive oxidation

not allow sufficient time to relieve stresses
introduce excessive compressive stresses
cause distortion
21. When MAG welding in dip transfer mode (short-circuiting mode) spatter can be reduced by ...........
AV
B
C
D
using inductance
using 100% C02
using Ar + 30%He
increasing the stick-out length
22. Repair welding ofin-servic.e plant and equipment may be more difficult than making repairs during initial
fabrication because
A
B
o./
the material may be contaminated

of restricted access to repair area
positional welding may be needed
of any of the above
Welding Inspection:
Paper 4
(Rev. 1)

23. For gamma radiography of a steel weld at 40mm thick, the recommended isotope is
A
cv
D'l?'
Thulium 170 :=.

1-wwn
Ytterbium 169-:= I '2.mt'Yl
Iridium 192
_ 1 0_ .:=rS:mm
Cobalt 60 _ 1.
r
--
'"10-t aml'Yl
24. The sensitivity of a radiograph is assessed .......
A
B'" -"'
C
D
by using a densitometer
by using an image quality indicator ( IQI )
from the kV A used
from stand-off used
25. A transverse tensile test, from a Weld Procedure Approval Record (WPAR) test plate, is used to measure
A
the tensile strength of the weld

the tensile strength of the joint
the stress/strain characteristics of the weld
the stress/strain characteristics of the joint
26. The highest and lowest heat input positions are considered to be ...
A
B
C
DV
PB highest; PA lowest
PE highest; PC lowest
PD highest; PB lowest
PF highest; PG lowest
Quhat type of covering will an electrode have that is suitable for welding 60mm C-Mn steel and can give good
eld metal toughness at -50C? .......

A
B
rutile
basic
cellulosic
choice will depend on the welding position
28. The dip transfer mode (or short-circuiting mode) of metal transfer used for MIG/MAG welding is
characterised by
A
giving deep penetration
being suitable for positional welding

giving low spatter
all of the above
sv-'"'
D
29. Carbon equivalent values (CEV) are used to determine the how to avoid the risk of ........
A
B
cv
D
hydrogen cracking
lamellar tearing
solidification cracking
weld decay
30. When 2 different material types are welded together, the joint is referred to as ........
AV
B
a composite joint
a transition joint
an autogenous weld
all of the above
WIS 5 M1
Rev. 03/03
WELDING INSPECTION
TRAINING ONLY
MULTl CHOICE PAPER 1
Name:
Date:
Answer all questions. (ONLY ONE ANSWER PER QUESTION)
1.
2.
3.
When "hydrogen control" is specified for a manual metal arc welding project
the electrode would normally be:
(a)
Cellulosic
(b)
Iron oxide
(c)
Acid
(d)
Basic
You would with certainty recognise a hydrogen controlled flux covered

electrode from its :
(a)
Colour
(b)
Length
(c)
Trade Name
(d)
AWS/BS639 Code Letter
When manual metal arc welding is being carried out on an open construction
site, which group of welders are the most likely to require continuous
monitoring?
(a)
Concrete shuttering welding teams
(b)
Pipe welding team
(c)
Plater welders
(d)
Plant maintenance welders
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WIS 5M1
4.
5.
6.
7.
You notice manual metal arc electrodes, stripped of flux, are being used as
filler wire, for TIG welding. You would object because :
(a)
It is too expensive
(b)
The wire would be too thick
(c)
The weld metal composition may be wrong
(d)
The wire is too short
When open site working, serious porosity in metal arc welds is brought to
your attention. What would you investigate ?
(a)
Electrode type
(b)
Power plant type
(c)
Electrode storage
(d)
Day temperature
The steel composition in a structural contract is changed from 0.15% carbon,

0.6% manganese, to 0.2% carbon, 1.2% manganese. Might this influence
the incidence of:
(a)
Porosity
(b)
Cracking in the weld area
(c)
Undercut for fillet welds
(d)
Lack of root fusion defects
One of the following alloys is non-magnetic. Which?

(a)
4.0% Chromium molybdenum
(b)
12.0% Chromium
(c)
Austenitic Stainless Steel
(d)
9.0% Nickel Steel
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WIS 5 M1
8.
9.
10.
11.
Rev. 03/03
When TIG welding Austenitic stainless steel pipe, Argon gas backing is called
for. This is to :
(a)
Prevent oxidation
(b)
Prevent underbead cracking
(c)
Prevent porosity
(d)
Control the penetration bead shape
Pre-heating a Carbon steel manual metal arc welding is carried out to

minimise the risk of:
(a)
Scattered porosity
(b)
Worm hole porosity
(c)
Parent metal cracking
(d)
Lack of penetration
In UK practice, BS499 Part 2 specifies that the minimum drawing dimension

quoted for a fillet weld is the :
(a)
Leg length
(b)
Actual throat thickness
(c)
Weld width
(d)
Depth of penetration
For open site manual metal welding the following equipment is available.
Which would you choose for safe working?
(a)
Single operator transformer
(b)
Multi operator transformers
(c)
AC/DC composite power unit
(d)
Diesel engine driven motor generator
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WIS 5M1
12.
The flux being used for a SAW application has been described as sharp or
flaky. What type of flux would you expect this to be:
(a)
Basic
(b)
Acid I,
/
13.
14.
15.
(c)
Fused
(d)
Alkaline
'
During C02 welding, the arc length is most likely to be affected by:
(a)
The wire diameter
(b)
The current return connections
(c)
The gas flow rate
(d)
The torch to work angle
Preheating for arc welding applies to:

(a)
Assembly welding only
(b)
Assembly and tack welding
(c)
Joints over 25mm thick only
(d)
Cruciform welds only
You see a welder using an Oxy-acetylene flame with a long feathered inner
cone. What would be the effect of this on a carbon steel.
(a)
The weld could be hard and brittle
(b)
The weld metal could be too soft
(c)
There will be no effect on the weld
(d)
The weld will have undercut
WIS 5M1
16.
17.
18.
19.
Rev. 03103
A welder qualification test is to verify:

(a)
The skill of the welder
(b)
The quality of the materials
(c)
The non-destructive test procedures
(d)
The manufacturing methods
A fabricating procedure calls for fillet welds to be "blended in" by grinding.

This is to:
(a)
Remove Hydrogen cracking
(b)
Improve fatigue life
(c)
Remove undercut
(d)
Improve yield strength
Bend test specimens have been taken from a 25mm thick,carbon steel butt
weld. Which would show lack of inter-run fusion:
(a)
Side bend
(b)
Root bend
(c)
Face bend
(d)
Guided bend
Lamellar tearing has occurred in a steel fabrication. Before welding could it

have been detected by:
(a)
X-ray examination
(b)
Dye penetrant
(c)
Ultrasonic inspection
(d)
It would not have been found by any inspection method
Rev. 03/03
WISS M1
20.
21.
22.
23.
You are to oversee the arc welding of some machined fittings and find they
are cadmium plated. Would you:
(a)
Permit it to proceed
(b)
Permit it to proceed with fume extraction
(c)
Stop the operation at once
(d)
Advise the welder to drink milk and proceed
What is the leg length of a fillet weld?

(a)
The distance from the weld face to the penetration
(b)
The distance between the two toes
(c)
The distance from the original root to the toe
(d)
The distance from penetration to the weld toe
The term duty cycle normally refers to:

(a)
The shift pattern of inspection staff
(b)
A monthly occurrence involving outage time
(c)
Output capability of a welding plant
(d)
Component life expectancy
The throat dimension, measurable from the surface, of a mitre fillet weld
having equal 20mm leg lengths will be:
(a)
25mm
(b)
17mm
(c)
14mm
(d)
It cannot be determined form the information provided
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WIS 5M1
24.
25.
Which of the following abbreviations is "the odd one out"?

(a)
GTAW/
(b)
MM,A :>cc!'
(c)
SMAW
(d)
GMAW
A typical included angle for MMA welding 15mmt carbon steel, single V butt
joints would be:
(a)
35
(b)
30
(c)
70
(d)
26.
27.
A pipeline girth weld has been made in the 5G position. In which region would
you expect to find the highest heat input?
(a)
PA
(b)
Flat
(c)
PB
(d)
PF
What is the main reason for grinding flush single V butt welds, when
specified?
(a)
To reduce component weight
(b)
To remove all defects in the cap region
(c)
To reduce the risk of Hydrogen cracking
(d)
To reduce the likelihood of fatigue failure
Rev. 03103
WIS 5M1
28.
29.
Plug welds are normally used to weld plates that:

(a)
Overlap
(b)
Have holes through both plates
(c)
Are to be 100% watertight
(d)
Have "P" shaped lifting lugs attached
Which of the following is a non planar defect:

(a)
Spheroidal graphite
(b)
Lack of penetration
(c)
Lamination
(d)
Slag inclusion
.J
What is a typical diameter range for basic electrodes for all positional MMA
Welding
(a)
2.5- 8mm
(b)
0.8 -1.2mm
(c)
3.25- 4mm
(d)
Size really does not mater
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WIS 5M2
Rev03/03
WELDING INSPECTION
TRAINING ONLY
Date:
Name:
Answer all questions.

1.
2.
3.
Movement of the arc by magnetic forces in MMA welding is termed:

(a)
Arc deviation
(b)
Arc misalignment
(c)
Arc blow
(d)
Arc eye
A metallurgical problem most associated with submerged arc welding is:

(a)
Hydrogen cracking in the HAZ
(b)
Solidification cracking in the weld metal
(c)
Hydrogen cracking in the weld metal
(d)
Lamellar tearing in the weld metal
Oxy pressure and nozzle size would influence what in flame cutting:
(a)
The temperature required for cut initiation
(b)
The ability to cut stainless steels
(c)
The depth of cut obtainable
(d)
None of the above
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WIS 5M2
4.
5.
6.
7.
The main usage of arc cutting/gouging processes is in:

(a)
The cutting of single bevel preparations
(b)
The removal of deposited welds
(c)
The cutting of single U-type preparations
(d)
The cutting/gouging of non-ferrous materials only
Which of the following processes is not a fusion welding process:

(a)
Friction welding
(b)
Resistance welding
(c)
Plasma welding
(d)
All of the above
Which electrode classification would be relevant to AWS A5.1-81:

(a)
E6013
(b)
E5133
(c)
E 433N;R
(d)
E22553
Which of the following MMA electrode coatings is associated with "Stove"

welding:
(a)
Rutile
(b)
Cellulosic
(c)
Fused
(d)
Pipelex
WIS5 M 2
8.
9.
Rev03/03
A common gas/mixture used in MIG welding nickel alloys to combine good

levels of penetration with good arc stability would be:
(a)
100% C02
(b)
100% argon
(c)
80% argon 20% C02
(d)
98% argon 2% oxygen
The type of SAW flux is more resistant to moisture absorption is:
10.
(a)
Fused
(b)
Agglomerated
(c)
Basic
(d)
All of about the same resistance
The flame temperature of oxygen/acetylene gas mixture is given as:
11.
(a)
3200C
(b)
2300C
(c)
5000
(d)
None of the above
A large grain structure in steels is said to produce:

(a)
Low ductility values
(b)
Low fracture toughness values
(c)
High fracture toughness values
(d)
High tensile strength
WIS5 M 2
12.
Rev03/03
The likelihood of brittle fracture in steels will increase with:

(a)
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A large grain formation
13.
14.
15.
(b)
A reduction of in-service temperature to sub zero levels
(c)
Ferritic rather than austenitic steels
(d)
All of the above
Repair welding is often more difficult than production due to:

(a)
The material being ingrained with in-service contaminates
(b)
Restricted access within the repair area
(c)
The possible position of the weld repair
(d)
Any of the above
Hydrogen cracking is most likely when welding:

(a)
Carbon manganese steels
(b)
Stainless steels
(c)
Micro alloyed steels (HSLA)
(d)
Low carbon steels
EN standard 288 would refer to which of the following:

(a)
Welder approval testing
(b)
Welding equipment
(c)
Welding procedure approval
(d)
Weld symbols on drawings
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WIS 5M2
16.
17.
18.
19.
RevOJ/03
Porosity is caused by:

(a)
Entrapped slag in the solidifying weld
(b)
Entrapped gas in the solidifying weld
(c)
Entrapped metallic inclusions in the solidifying weld
(d)
None of the above
In a bend test, the face of the specimen is in tension and root is in

compression; the type of test being carried out would be:
(a)
A root bend test
(b)
A side bend test
(c)
A face bend test
(d)
None of the above
Ultrasonic testing is of advantage in detecting which of the following weld

imperfections over other NOT methods:
(a)
Lack of side wall fusion
(b)
Surface undercut
(c)
Incompletely filled groove
(d)
Overlap
The process of tempering is often carried out to regain toughness after which of
the following processes:
(a)
Annealing
(b)
Normalising
(c)
Hardening
(d)
Stress relieving
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WIS SM 2
20.
21.
22.
The presence of iron sulphide in the weld metal is most likely to produce which
of the following upon contraction of the weld:
(a)
(b)
Hydrogen cracking
(c)
lntergranular corrosion
(d)
Stress corrosion cracking
A welding procedure that has yet to undergo testing is referred to as:

(a)
WPS
(b)
WPRT
(c)
WPSut.
(d)
None of the above
SMAW welding equipment is said to have an output characteristic that is:

(a)
(b)
Constant current
(c)
Constant voltage
(d)
23.
Flat
Either b or c
Which of the following materials is most likely to require the highest levels of
cleaning immediately prior to welding:
(a)
Low carbon steel
(b)
Carbon manganese steel
(c)
Austenitic stainless steel
(d)
All about the same
Rev03/03
WIS 5M2
24.
25.
What is the maximum allowable HI/LO for 8mm material if the code states the
following"Linear misalignment is permissible if the maximum dimension does
not exceed 10% oft up to a maximum of 2mm"
(a)
2mm
(b)
8.8mm
(c)
0.8mm
(d)
I could not sentence this defect as an incorrect term

has been used
When visually inspecting the root of a pipe weld, in a single V butt, with the cap
ground flush. You have identified root concavity, which has a depth of 0.5 mm
.The application standard you are using contains the following statement:
"Root concavity shall be acceptable provided the density of the radiographic
image does not exceed that of the parent material"
Which of the following is correct:
26.
(a)
You must have the pipe radiographed
(b)
Sentencing may only be performed by a qualified

radiographic interpreter
(c)
It should be rejected
(d)
You should accept, as there is no radiograph to view
Which of the following statements is correct regarding gas welding low carbon
steel:
(a)
It will give a low heat input
(b)
Acetylene or propane are normally used as fuel gasses
(c)
A low skill level is required to produce sound welds
(d)
It may be used for autogenous welding
WIS5 M 2
27.
The code you are using gives the following formula for the
maximum penetration allowance:
h
1mm + 0.6 b up to a maximum of 4mm
(Where "h" is the penetration height and "b" is the penetration

width)
Which of the following root heights is acceptable?
28.
29.
(a)
h = 0.5mm
b = 5.0mm
(b)
h = 4.6mm
b = 6.0mm
(c)
h = 3.8mm
b= 4.0mm
(d)
None of the above
Which of the following statements is correct:

(a)
Copper inclusions are usually grouped with slag and other

Solid inclusions for sentencing purposes
(b)
Undercut lengths at both weld toes in the same longitudinal

Location are added together for sentencing purposes
(c)
A measurement for maximum penetration height is always

specified in Application standards
(d)
None of the above
According to BS 499 a weld on the "other side" is shown by a

symbol: (a)
30.
On the dotted line
(b)
Below the reference line
(c)
On the solid line
(d)
Above the reference line
What defect would appear as "bright white specks" on a

radiograph? (a)
Gas pores
(b)
Slag inclusions
(c)
Tungsten inclusions
(d)
Undercut
Rev03/03
WIS5 M3
Rev. 03/03
WELDING INSPECTION
TRAINING ONLY
Date:
Name:

1.
2.
3.
The BS EN code for welder approvals is:

(a)
BS EN 4872
(b)
BS EN 499
(c)
BS EN 287
(d)
None of the above
A Code of Practice for Visual Inspection should cover the following:

(a)
Before, during and after welding activities
(b)
Before welding activities only
(c)
After welding activities only
(d)
None of the above
Incomplete root penetration in a butt joint could be caused by:

(a)
Excessive root face width
(b)
Excessive root gap size
(c)
Low current setting
(d)
Both A & C
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WIS 5M3
4.
5.
Incomplete root fusion would certainly be caused by:

(a)
Linear misalignment
(b)
Incorrect tilt angle
(c)
Differing root face widths
(d)
All of the above
Which of the following tests would you normally expect a test house to use for
the assessment of HAZ hardness, for procedure approval in the UK:
(a)
Rockwell
(b)
CTOD
(c)
Brinell
(d)
6.
7.
Vickers
You notice a very "veed" ripple shape. This may indicate:

(a)
Poor consumable choice
(b)
The use of a fully automated welding process
(c)
(d)
Both b and c
"Toe Blending" is important as it may affect:

(a)
Toughness
(b)
Fatigue life
(c)
Penetration
(d)
All of the above
Rev. 03/03
WIS 5M3
8.
9.
10.
11.
Slag inclusions may occur with:

(a)
Manual Metal arc
(b)
Metal Inert gas
(c)
Submerged arc welding
(d)
Both A & C
Undercut may be caused by:

(a)
Excessive amps
(b)
Excessive volts
(c)
poor weaving technique in vertical position with MMA
(d)
All of the above
Which of the following materials would be considered to represent the greatest

problem from a weldability aspect when using SMAW:
(a)
Carbon Manganese with CE of 0.28
(b)
Free machining steel
(c)
Carbon Manganese with CE of 0.45
(d)
Low carbon steel
The abbreviation PQR is otherwise known as:

(a)
Provisional Qualification Record
(b)
WPAR
(c)
Personnel Qualification Record
(d)
WQT
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WIS 5M3
12.
13.
14.
15.
An alteration of an essential variable may:

(a)
Change the properties of the weld
(b)
Influence the visual acceptability
(c)
Require re-approval of a weld procedure
(d)
All of the above
Weld samples prepared for micro examination would typically require a finish to
which of the following levels:
(a)
1200 grit
(b)
500 grit
(c)
3000 grit
(d)
3 micron
When visually inspecting a fillet weld, it would normally be "sized" by:

(a)
The leg lengths
(b)
The actual throat thickness
(c)
The design throat thickness
(d)
Both A & C
Which of the following relate to the term "planar defect":

(a)
A lamination
(b)
A serious defect likely to lead to failure of the product
(c)
Slag inclusion
(d)
Both a and b
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WIS 5M3
16.
17.
18.
19.
Penetrant inspection and magnetic particle inspection are mainly used to:
(a)
Aid visual inspection
(b)
Because the application standard says so
(c)
To confirm "visual uncertancies"
(d)
All of the above
Defects outside of the limits specified in a standard should always be:

(a)
Repaired
(b)
Reported to "a senior person"
(c)
Radiographed
(d)
All of the above
When MIG welding aluminium alloy in the overhead position which current type
would normally be expected to be used:
(a)
AC
(b)
DC negative
(c)
Drooping
(d)
DC positive
Manual metal arc electrodes can be grouped into three main types. These are:
(a)
Basic, cellulosic and rutile
(b)
Neutral, cellulosic and rutile
(c)
Basic, cellulosic and neutral
(d)
Fused, agglomerated and basic
Rev. 03/03
WIS5 M3
20.
Which of the following defects would normally be considered to be not

detectable by Radiography:
(a)
2 mm deep/4mm long centreline cracking in weld root
(b)
200 mm long Lamination
(c)
10 mm deep lack of sidewall fusion on a single U butt
(d)
21.
22.
23.
Gas poor 1.5mm 0
Cracks in welds may be due to:

(a)
Solidification problems
(b)
Hydrogen problems
(c)
Excessive stresses
(d)
All of the above
Welding a single V butt with laminations showing on the sidewall may give rise
to:
(a)
Lamellar tearing
(b)
(c)
Martensite
(d)
Undercut
With reference to a root penetration bead, you could certainly assess:

(a)
Root fusion and penetration
(b)
Toe blend
(c)
Overlap
(d)
All of the above
Rev. 03/03
WIS 5M3
24.
25.
26.
27.
A welded product has failed in service. This has been confirmed as being
caused by material overload due to a design fault. What would you expect the
appearance of the fracture surface to be?
(a)
Rough and torn
(b)
Flat and crystalline
(c)
Flat and very smooth
(d)
Showing beach marks
"Stray arcing" may be regarded as a serious defect. This is because:

(a)
It may reduce the thickness dimension of a component
(b)
It may cause liquation cracks
(c)
It may cause hard zones
(d)
All of the above
Overlap in welds is :
(a)
A non planar defect
(b)
Where the 2 plates to be joined are overlapping
(c)
Lack of fusion defect found in the root or cap region
(d)
Another name for linear misalignment
Flame cut edges would normally be required to be ground back to a distance

specified in a procedure because:
(a)
If the HAZ is left on the prep it may result in weld decay

In service
(b)
The HAZ would have become sensitised
(c)
There is a strong potential for hardening in this region
(d)
To reduce weight loading on the completed structure
WIS 5M3
28.
M
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acroscopic examination requires any specimen to be inspected:
29.
(a)
Once, after etching
(b)
During preparation and after etching
(c)
Using a microscope
(d)
By penetrant inspection
Which of the following may be classed as a "more serious defect":

(a)
(b)
Fusion defects (interun)
(c)
Fusion defects (surface)
(d)
30.
Slag inclusions
Porosity
A code of practice is:

(a)
A standard for workmanship only
(b)
A set of rules for manufacturing a specific product
(c)
Levels of acceptability of a weldment
(d)
None of the above
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WIS 5 M4
WELDING INSPECTION
TRAINING ONLY
MULTI CHOICE PAPER 4
20 questions total
Date:
Name:

1.
Which of the following would be a typical MAG, individual pass, heat input
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
The term "Skip" refers to what in welding/fabrication terms ?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3.
A production scheduling term

A secure location for quarantined goods
An Australian marsupial
A run sequence
A prod may be used for which NOT process

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
4.
1.2 j/mm
65 kj/mm
6.5 kj/mm
1.2 kj/mm
Eddy current
Radiography
Ultrasonic testing.
Magnetic particle inspection
Which of the following is a typical electrode classified as E7016 according to

AWS5.1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Iron powder electrodes

Rutile electrode
Cellulosic electrode
Basic electrode
WIS5 M4
5.
During TIG welding the arc voltage is controlled by:

a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
Which one of the following statements is correct:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
7.
SMAW may use either AC or DC

GTAW may use either AC or DC
SAW may use both AC and DC
All of the above
Suckback is a commonly slang term used to describe:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
B.
The welder
The voltage control on the power source
The power source giving out a constant voltage
The electrode polarity
Lack of penetration
Root concavity
Underfill
Incomplete root penetration
A typical temperature specifically for hydrogen removal for a carbon manganese weldment is:
(a) 150C
(b) 600C
(c) 350C
(d) goo0c
9.
A typical angle of bevel used for MAG welding 12mm carbon steel could be:
(a) 120
(b) 35
(c) 70
(d) goo
10.
In arc welding processes, excess weld metal profile is mostly

affected by:
(a).
(b).
(c).
(d).
Arc length
Open circuit voltage
Amperage
Root gap
WIS 5 M4
11.
"Autogenous welding" basically means:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
12.
According to ISO 2553 which of the following

symbols represents a permanent backing strip:-
(a)
a.
(b)
b.
(c)
c.
(d)
13.
None of the above
d.
Which of the following radioactive terms do we not normally associate with NOT
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
14.
Fully automated process

Fusion welding
Fully mechanised process
Welding without filler wire
Gamma
Cobalt 60
Thorium
Iridium 192
Which submerged arc flux may be described as "powdery" or "ball like"?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Basic
Fused
Agglomerated
Acid
WlS 5 M4
15.
During visual inspection of a fillet weld with even leg lengths of 15mm and a
throat measurement of 9mm . A cross section is not available. The weld
profile is:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
16.
Which of these statements relating to carbon steels is false :

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
17.
Completion of capping run

Cleaning of completed weld
Radiography
Root pass deposition
Which of the following processes would be potentially most capable of

producing weldments that are low in H2
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
20.
Current
Travel speed
Arc length
lnterpass temperature
You are the only welding inspector overseeing 4 welding stations, producing
circumferential single V butt welds on a pipeline. For which of the following
stages would you consider your closest scrutiny to be required?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
19.
High heat input results in high hardness

High heat input may result in large grains
Loss of toughness may result from weaving
Toughness may be restored by normalising
Which of the following parameters presents the welding inspector with the
greatest difficulty to monitor during fully manual welding operations?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
18.
Concave
Convex
Mitre
Not able to be determined
MMA using basic type electrodes

SAW using correctly treated flux
Electron Beam
MIG
Which of the following tests would you normally not expect to be performed
during a welder approval test?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Bend
Nick break
Macro
Tensile

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MULTICHOICE PAPER ONE

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What type of power characteristic is required for manual welding?

Wbat constituent is needed in the coating of an electrode to prevent tbe formation of

purchased with low carbon contents.The reason for this is to prevent:

MULTICHOICE PAPER THREE

The British code for visual inspection requirements is:

Undercut is normally assessed by:

Macroscopic examination requires any specimen to be inspected:

MULTICHOICE PAPER FOUR

Movement of the arc in MMA welding by magnetic forces is called:

type of SAW flux is more resistant to moisture absorption?

()/The flame temperature of oxy/acetylene mixture gas is given as:

is more advantageous in detecting which of the following weld imperfections, over

A measure of the accuracy of a radiograph as an NDT tool is given by its:

MULTICHOICE PAPER FIVE

The important point of bigb temperature steels is that:

MMA welding of low alloy steels is more likely to be performed with:

MULTICHOICE PAPER SIX

Cold cracking is most likely to occur in a weldment if:

MULTICHOICE PAPER SEVEN

Pipe welding codes are set up by:

You could determine that an electrode is cellulosic by its:

H pipe bores are not matched correctly it can result in:

The ability of a material to withstand a load pulling it apart is called its

The ability of a material to be stretched out without breaking is called

An Izod impact machine is used to give indication of the

The ability to withstand indentation is called

Lack of ductility is called

The property of a metal to return to its original shape is called

Increase in carbon content causes an

When carbon percentage increases, there is a decrease in

Low carbon steel contains less than

in strength and hardness.

I 0. Low ductility in a weld metal could result in

Sulphur and phosphorus are not alloying elements; they are

Alloying allows designers to use

Quenching a carbon or low alloy steel will result in an

The hard constituent that results when steel is quenched is called

The amount of martensite formed depends on the speed of

mechanical and physical properties of a steel.

sections and still have the same strength.

Small percentages of chromium will increase the strength and

and the percentage

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The principle purpose of a welder qualification test is ..........

make the weld suitable for liquid (dye) penetrant inspection

improve the general appearance of the welds

root face bevel

angle root gap

Undercut may need to be assessed according to ...........

to test the skill of the welder

lack of root penetration

all of the above

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The strength of a fillet weld is determined by

before, during and after welding

11. Incomplete root penetration in a single-vee-butt joint may be caused by ..

an excessive root face

the root gap being too large

root faces being too small