AWS D1.

1:2015 Code Exam Short Test #4

Circle the best correct answer.

1. The radius of an effective weld size of a flare V-groove weld with SAW is:

a) 1/16"
b) 5/16"
c) 1/8"
d) 1/2"
e) 3/16"

2. The minimum length of an intermittent fillet weld shall be:

a) 1"
b) 1/2"
c) 1-1/2"
d) 2"
e) 3/4"

3. In pre-qualified joint B-U3c-S, the grooves will be of unequal depth, what is the depth of the
shallower groove?

a) Grove depth is unlimited

b) Groove depth shall be 3/16"
c) Groove depth is not important
d) Groove depth shall be no less than 1/4 of the thickness of the thinner part joined
e) None of the above

4. Reentrant corners of cut material shall be formed to provide a gradual transition with a radius of not
less than:

a) .1"
b) 10"
c) 1-1/2"
d) 1/2"
e) 1"

5. The maximum misalignment in a butt joint will be no more than:

a) 0"
b) 1/8"
c) 1/4"
d) 1/16"
e) None of the above
Circle the best correct answer.

6. For a 42" girder the maximum allowable variation from specified depth measured at the web
centerline is:

a) 3/16"
b) 1/8"
c) 5/16"
d) 1/32"
e) 3/32"

7. For procedure qualification using a 3/8 inch thick plate test coupon, what test
specimens are required for a complete joint penetration groove weld?

a) 1 tensile, 2 face bends, 2 root bends

b) 2 tensiles, 1 face bend, 1 root bend
c) 2 tensiles, 4 side bends
d) 2 tensiles, 2 face bends, 2 root bends
e) None of the above

8. Upon finding a crack in a weld the procedure for repair is:

a) Grind out and re-weld

b) Turn up heat and re-weld
c) Gouge out crack and re-weld
d)Crack and sound metal 2" beyond each end shall be removed and re-welded
e) Either (a) or (c)

9. Peening may be used as a means of stress control provided that:

a) Peening is done on all welds of that joint

b) Peening is done on only the root bead
c) Peening is done on only the surface layer
d) Peening is not permissible
e) Peening is used on intermediate layers only

10. Acceptable criteria for A514 and A517 steels shall be based on visual inspection performed not less
than:

a) 48 hours after completion of the weld

b) Upon completion of the weld
c) 24 hours after completion of the welds
d) No time designation
e) (b) and/or (d)
Short Exam #4 Reference
1. d Effective weld size or Flare-groove weld, 2.4.1.4, table 2.1 pg 16
2. c Intermittent welds, 2.4.2.4 pg 7
3. d Prequalified joint details, fig 3.3 see note h pg 86
4. e Reentrant corners, 5.15 pg 172
5. b Misalignment, 5.21.3 pg 174
6. a Girders, depth, 5.22.9 pg 176
7. d Test specimens. table 4.2 pg 121
8. d Repair, of cracks, 5.25.1.4 pg 178
9. e Peening, acceptable peening, 5.26 pg 178
10.a Visual inspection or Delayed inspection, table 6.1 pg 209