WISS CSWIP General Multiple Choice Exam 3 Version A 18 August 2014________________________

EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

Answer to be indicated on the candidate template sheet under the heading of GENERAL THEORY.
Candidates must not mark this sheet; failure to follow these instructions could lead to this part of the
examination being void.

1. According to BS EN22553, what is meant by a longer straight line extending beyond the symbol
on the left hand of the weld symbols?
a. Narrow root gap.
b. Broad root face.
c. Narrow root face.
d. Broad root gap.

2. What units are used for the measure of tensile strength?

a. PSI
b. Joules.
c. KJ/MM.
d. MPA.

3. In order to calculate arc energy it is necessary to know:

a. Current, voltage and travel speed. (C10)
b. Current and voltage.
c. Current, voltage and weave width.
d. Wire feed speed, voltage and burn off times.

4. Which of the following welding position would normally give the lowest heat input during MMA
welding?
a. PA
b. PF
c. PG
d. PB

5. Which of the following is a typical heat input value for MMA weld run?
a. 4Kj/mm
b. 1.4Kj/mm
c. 3.5Kj/mm
d. 1.2Kj/mm

6. Which of the following statements about lamellar tearing is correct?

a. Good trough thickness ductility.
b. A smooth penetration.
c. It is a stepped like appearance. (C3)
d. A straight line.
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7. What does the term ‘back skip’ refer to during welding?

a. The number of welds.
b. A weld runs sequence.
c. The use of ultrasonic testing.
d. The amount of unwanted area on a weld symbol.

8. Which of the following is a radiographic technique?

a. DWDI
b. DWIS
c. SUSI
d. SISW

9. Which of the following methods would be allowed for PWHT?

a. Electrical resistance mats
b. Gas fried Furnace
c. Induction heating
d. All of the above.

10. Which process is suitable for welding aluminum

a. MMA.
b. MAG.
c. SAW.
d. MIG

11. For cross-country pipeline, which types of MMA electrode require the use of a root-pass
technique to reduce the risk of cracking cause by which of the following states?
a. Oxygen.
b. Hydrogen.
c. Helium.
d. Carbon monoxide.

12. A weld joint that is to be subjected to ultrasonic testing usually requires:

a. Penetrant.
b. White paint.
c. Coolant.
d. Developer.

13. Which of the following imperfection types is not usually associated with TIG welding?
a. Slag inclusion.
b. Porosity.
c. Pipe
d. Tungsten inclusion.
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14. Which shielding gas is suitable for GMAW of 20mm thick low carbon steel?
a. Ar 98% + O2 2%
b. Ar 80% + CO2 20%
c. Ar/he 75%/25%
d. OX 100%

15. Which of the following statement is correct when referring to fully austenitic stainless steels?
a. It is magnetic.
b. It disturbs very little.
c. It is BCC.
d. It distorts a lot.

16. When all weld imperfections have been located, it is mandatory that:
a. Weld is rejected.
b. Report to higher authority and assessed against standard.
c. Check the welder ID.
d. Check the WPS.

17. Which of the following is considered to be magnetic?

a. Carbon steel.
b. Copper.
c. Austenitic stainless steel.
d. Aluminum.

18. When TIG welding some materials, pipe bores must be purged with an inert gas and during
welding. The reason for this is to:
a. Prevent coking and oxidization of the root bead.
b. Root cavity.
c. Moisture pick up.
d. To prevent burn through.

19. Which of the following is not classed as a weld with backing?

a. Single V weld with a back gauge.
b. Single V weld with a back gauged root
c. Single V weld with removable backing strips.
d. Single V weld with permanent backing strips.

20. For some welding applications. The weave of weld beads is restricted. This is because wide
weave widths may give:
a. Poor mechanical properties.
b. Low heat input.
c. Good mechanical properties.
d. HAZ cracking.
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21. The centerline cracks in butt welds, made using high current MIG/MAG welding, may not get
result from:
a. Weld ratio 3:1
b. Weld ratio 4:1
c. Weld ratio 2:1
d. Weld ratio 1:2

22. The term ‘transition temperature’ is associated with:

a. Tensile testing.
b. Fillet fracture testing.
c. Power source characteristics.
d. Impact testing.

23. The use of a degreasing solvent, for cleaning a joint prior to penetrant testing is to:
a. Ensure the penetrant will flow into the defect.
b. Improve the appearance of the weld.
c. Remove the excess penetrant.
d. Remove the paint.

24. An austenitic stainless steel, such as 316L has:

a. Low chromium content.
b. Low coefficient of thermal expansion.
c. Low nickel content.
d. Low carbon content.

25. The main purpose of preheating steels is to:

a. Prevent excessive distortion.
b. Prevent hydrogen cracking.
c. Remove paint.
d. Dispel moisture.

26. The ‘fusion line’ is also referred to as:

a. Weld zone.
b. Weld boundary.
c. Heat affected zone.
d. Weld metal zone.

27. Which of the following is not an essential variable for welding procedure qualification?
a. Welding process.
b. Material type.
c. PWHT.
d. Included angle.
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28. For submerged arc welding, increasing the arc voltage will give a:
a. Narrower weld bead and deeper penetration.
b. Wider weld bead and less penetration.
c. Narrower weld bead and penetration.
d. Wider weld bead and more penetration.

29. What temperature would you expect a welder’s quiver to be and how are electrodes usually
allowed to be stored in them?
a. 70-75°C manufacturer’s recommendations.
b. 350°C for 1hour.
c. 120°C for 1 hour.
d. 350-450°C for 5hours.

30. Which of the following may increase the risk of HAZ cracking when welding thick section of
carbon manganese steels?
a. A slow cooling rate.
b. Low moisture in the electrode cover.
c. Contamination in the weld area.
d. High heat input.