CWI Part B Practical Examination

CWI Part B
Practical Examination
1.

If all of the simulated porosity (drilled holes only, each hole assumed to be 3/64
inch in diameter) included in segment 2 of the simulated fillet weld specimen F1
was spread out and randomly distributed in a 12 inch length of this weld (no
additional porosity present), the weld would be:
(A) unacceptable because the sum of the porosity exceeds the acceptable
porosity allowed per inch.
(B) unacceptable because of the porosity.
(C) acceptable with the porosity so described.
(D) acceptable because the individual pores are too small to consider, when it
is randomly distributed.
(E) unacceptable because the porosity is linear.

2.

If all of the simulated porosity (drilled holes only, each hole assumed to be 3/64
inch in diameter) included in segment 2 of the simulated fillet weld specimen F1
was clustered in less than 1/2 inch of this weld (no additional porosity present),
the weld would be:
(A) acceptable because the individual pores are too small to consider.
(B) unacceptable because of the porosity.
(C) unacceptable because the sum of porosity exceeds the acceptable porosity
allowed per inch.
(D) acceptable with the porosity so described.
(E) unacceptable because the porosity is linear.

3.

If all of the simulated porosity (drilled holes only) included in segments 1 (1/16
inch and 1/32 inch holes), 3 (1/32 inch diameter holes), and 4 (1/16 inch
diameter holes) of simulated fillet weld specimen F1 were spread out and
randomly distributed in a 12 inch length of this weld(no additional porosity
present), the weld would be:
(A) acceptable with the porosity so described.
(B) unacceptable because the individual pores in segment 1 are unacceptable.
(C) acceptable because the porosity of segment 2 and 3 are too small to be
considered.
(D) acceptable because the porosity of segment 3 is too small to be
considered.
(E) unacceptable because the porosity exceeds the acceptable limits.

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4.

If all of the porosity (drilled holes only) included in segments 2 (3/64 inch in
diameter holes), and 3 (1/32 inch diameter holes), of the simulated fillet weld
specimen F1 were clustered in 1 inch of this weld(no additional porosity
present), the weld would be:
(A) acceptable with the porosity so described.
(B) acceptable because the individual pores are too small to consider.
(C) unacceptable because the porosity so described.
(D) unacceptable because the number of pores exceeds the allowable limit.
(E) unacceptable because the porosity is linear.

5.

If the entire simulated fillet weld specimen F1 was specified to have a fillet size
of 7/16 inch (Note: ignore porosity and all other discontinuities), the weld would
be:
(A) acceptable because the weld has the proper amount of face
reinforcement.
(B) unacceptable because the undersize.
(C) acceptable because an underrun of 1/8 inch is allowed.
(D) unacceptable because no underrun is allowed.
(E) unacceptable because underrun of 1/16 inch is acceptable.

6.

If the entire simulated fillet weld specimen F1 was specified to have a 3/8 inch
size and was welded transverse to the primary stress of the member (ignore all
porosity), the weld would be:
(A) acceptable because it has at least 3/8 inch fillet weld for the complete
length.
(B) unacceptable because the undercut exceeds 0.010 inch; (Note 1/64 inch =
0.016 inch).
(C) unacceptable because the porosity exceeds the allowable.
(D) acceptable because the undercut does not exceed 1/32 inch.
(E) unacceptable because the weld is larger than specified.

7.

If the simulated fillet weld on specimen F1 was welded on ASTM A517 base
metal, the weld:
(A) shall be visually inspected immediately after the weld is completed.
(B) shall be visually inspected immediately after the completed weld has
cooled to the ambient temperature.
(C) shall be visually inspected not more than 48 hours after the completion of
the weld.
(D) shall have final visual inspection not less than 24 hours after the
completion of the weld and the weld is cooled to ambient.
(E) shall have final visual inspection not less than 48 hours after the
completion of the weld and the removal of preheat.

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8.

Evaluating only the simulated bend specimens marked A (a root bend) and B (a
face bend) that were made from a limited thickness welder qualification test,
the welder:
(A) is qualified because the discontinuity is less than the allowable criteria.
(B) is not qualified because the discontinuity exceeds the allowable criteria.
(C) is qualified because the sum of discontinuities is less than the allowable
criteria.
(D) is not qualified because the sum of discontinuities of both bend A and
bend B exceeds the allowable criteria.
(E) is qualified because the discontinuities is less than 1/8 inch deep.

9.

The discontinuity on the welder qualification bend specimen D is not caused by

incomplete fusion or slag. The inspector shall:
(A) not qualify the welder because the discontinuity does not meet the
allowable criteria.
(B) qualify the welder because the discontinuity is less than 1/4 inch total
length.
(C) qualify the welder because bend D was disregarded and another bend
specimen (specimen marked C-- also a root bend) was cut from the
original weldment and was bent in place of "D".
(D) Qualify the welder because the discontinuity was caused by a grinding
defect.
(E) None of the above.

10. On the simulated groove weld specimen (G1, G2, G3, or G4), which selection
below is closest to the maximum measureable undercut?
(A) 1/64 inch
(B) 1/32 inch
(C) 3/64 inch
(D) 1/16inch
(E) There is no measurable undercut only underfill.

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11. On the simulated groove weld specimen (G1, G2, G3, or G4), which selection
below is closest to the maximum measureable underfill?
(A) There is no underfill only undercut.
(B) 1/64 inch
(C) 1/32 inch
(D) 3/64 inch
(E) 1/16 inch
12. On the simulated groove weld specimen (G1, G2, G3, or G4), what is/are the
discontinuity(ies) located approximately 2-3/8 inches from the right end?
(A) arc strike
(B) Spatter
(C) excess reinforcement
(D) arc strike and undercut
(E) none of the above
13. You are inspecting the welding on a job where the welders are using SMAW with
a low hydrogen electrode on A516 Grade 70 steel. As you review the Welding
Procedure Qualification Test Record (PQR), which of the following should appear
on line 6 of the PQR (use line 6 of Appendix 1 in the Book of Specifications)?
(A) A5.5
(B) E7014
(C) E7015
(D) E7024
(E) A5.1
14. What shall be completed prior to performing a visual inspection of a weld?
(A) remove slag and clean weld bead.
(B) measure the undercut at the toe of the weld.
(C) check the weld profile and effective throat of the weld.
(D) measure the size of the weld
(E) perform any desired NDE tests.
15. On the simulated groove weld specimen (G1, G2, G3, or G4), the weld was made
parallel to the primary stress. The weld is:
(A) acceptable because the primary stress is parallel to the weld and therefore
the weld carries very little of the applied load.
(B) unacceptable because the discontinuity is underfill and not undercut.
(C) unacceptable because the undercut is over 0.010 inch deep.
(D) Unacceptable because the undercut is over 1/32 inch deep.
(E) acceptable once the spatter is removed.

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16. A welder performance qualification test record (Appendix II-B) is reviewing as

part of a CWI's work in preparation for welding of a structural steel job requiring
compliance to the Part B-Examination Book of Specifications. Which of the
following is the best statement concerning the results of the review?
(A) The welding process is not a "Manual" processes.
(B) The Electrode is not a group F4 or an A5.18 electrode/filler.
(C) The electrode is not an all position electrode and therefore cannot be used
in the 3G position.
(D) The thickness range qualified is incorrectly listed for unlimited thickness.
(E) Answers (A) and (B) are correct thus making the welder performance
qualification record (WPQR) incorrect.
17. You inspect a fillet weld on 2-1/2 inch thick plate. The 1-3/4 inch leg size meets
the weld size specified on the drawing; however, the weld appears to have
excessing convexity. What is the maximum convexity that this weld can have?
(A) A maximum of 3/16 inch convexity is allowable for this size weld.
(B) A maximum of 1/8 inch convexity is allowable for this size weld.
(C) A maximum of 5/16 inch convexity is allowable for this size weld.
(D) Only concavity is limited by the Book of Specifications because it would
reduce the throat size of the weld.
(E) Convexity is not limited by the weld profile acceptance criteria when the
weld transitions smoothly into the base plate.
18. On the simulated groove weld specimen (G1, G2, G3, or G4), there are at least 2
discontinuities located between 7/8 inch and 1-1/2 inches from the right end of
the weld. What are the discontinuities and is the weld acceptable or
unacceptable?
(A) Undercut and excess convexity; the weld is unacceptable.
(B) Underfill and insufficient weld size; the weld is unacceptable.
(C) Excess reinforcement and undercut; the weld is unacceptable.
(D) Arc strike and spatter; the weld is acceptable.
(E) Underfill and undercut; the weld is unacceptable.
19. On the simulated groove weld specimen (G1, G2, G3, or G4), the weld is parallel
to the direction of the primary stress the part. Starting from the left end of the
weld, examine only the first 2-1/4 inches of the weld. Which of the following
statements is true for this area and weld orientation?
(A) The weld is acceptable.
(B) The undercaut is greater than the allowed.
(C) The weld underfill is greater than the allowed.
(D) The reinforcement height is greater than that allowed.
(E) The weld is unacceptable because of the arc strikes.

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20. With the even numbered side of the simulatd T-joint weld spcimen (F2, F4, F6 or
F8) facing you, measure 3 inches from the right end of the joint. What is the fillet
weldsize at that point if no underrun is allowed?
(A) 1/8 inch
(B) 1/4 inch
(C) 5/16 inch
(D) 3/8 inch
(E) 1/2 inch
21. A welder was qualified usng the SMAW welding process on 3-inchSchedule 40
ASTM A106 Grade B open root pipe in the 6G position. Is the welder qualified to
weld a 5-inch Schedule 80 ASTM A106 Grade B open root pipe in the 2G position
using the same electrodes?
(A) Not qualified; the welder is qualified for the pipe size but not qualified for
the 2G position.
(B) Qualified; the welder is quaified for all positions because of the 6G test
and qualified for any pipe size over 3-inches in diameter.
(C) Not qualifed; the welder id qualified for all positions but not qualified for
pipe sizes that are over 4-inches in diameter.
(D) Qualified; the welder is quailfied for all positions and for unlimited wall
thickness, with or without backing.
(E) Not quailfied; the welder is quailfied only for the position and the
diameter used for the specifiec qualification test.
22. A welder was qualified on 6-inchSchedule 120 ASTM A53 Grade B pipe with a
60" open root joint in the 6GR position. Is the welder qualified to weld 10-gauge
(0.135-inch thick) ASTM A524 Grade II sheet in the 1G position?
(A) The welder is not qualified for a material less than 3/16-inch thick.
(B) The welder is qualified for sheet and plate in the 1G position and for
thickness of 1/8 inch and over.
(C) The welder is qualified because both A53 and A524 are Group I steel.
(D) The welder is not qualified because an open root 60" joint on 10 gauge is
too thin to prepare.
(E) The welder id not qualified because the welder is only qualified for pipe
and tube in the 6GR position.

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23. On a review of a completed Procedure Qualifcation Test Record (using the

format of Appendix I)line 1 lists ASTM A709 Grade 36 as the base metal;line 24
lists 62;645 psi; and line 25 lists 63,793 psi. Ist this procedure qualified or
unqualified?
(A) Unqualified because the A709 Grdae 36 base metal requires special
procedures to match the notch toughness of the base metal.
(B) Qualifed because the tensile strength is within the range listed for A709
Grade 36.
(C) Qualified because the inspector can't see the rest of the Procedure
Qualification Test rRecored.
(D) Qualified because the yeild strength is above that listed for A709 Grade 36.
(E) Unqualified because the tensile strength did not meet the required
minimum strength for A709 Grade 36.
24. With the odd numbered side of the simulated T-joint fillet weld specimen(F3, F5,
F7, or F9) facing you, measure 5-1/2 inches from the left end. Which selection is
closest to the size(s) of the legs of the weld fillet?
(A) 1/2 inch x 5/8 inch
(B) 5/16 inch x 3/8 inch
(C) 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch
(D) 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch
(E) 5/16 inch x 5/16 inch
25

With the odd numbered side of the simulated T-joint fillet weld specimen(F3, F5,
F7, or F9) facing you, measure from the left end of the weld between 3/4 inch
and 1-1/4 inch. The weld in this area is:
(A) Unacceptable because of excess undercut.
(B) Unacceptable because of excess overlap.
(C) Unacceptable because of excess convextity.
(D) Unacceptable because of excess concavity.
(E) Acceptable in this location, no rejectable defects are visible.

26. Using the simulated bend specimen, if segment B was removed from an 8 inch
diameter Schedule 40 ASTM A53 Grdae B pipe, the bend specimen is:
(A) Acceptable because the two discontinuties at the toe of the weld on the
face bend are too small (under 1/8 inch) to reject the weld.
(B) Acceptable because there is no corner crack.
(C) Acceptable because the bend is approximately 180O.
(D) Acceptable because (A), (B) and (C) are true.
(E) Unacceptable for other reasons.

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27. With the even numbered side of the simulated T-joint fillet weld specimen (F2,
F4, F6, or F8) facing you, measure the weld size. The weld symbol for this weld
specifies a 5/16-inch fillet weld which runs parallel to the primary stress. Which
of the following statements is true for this weld and orientation?
(A) The weld is acceptable.
(B) The weld is unacceptable because it has excess convexity.
(C) The weld is unacceptable because the undercut is too deep.
(D) The weld is unacceptable because it is undersized.
(E) The weld is unacceptable because it has unacceptable undercut and is
under size.
28. On the odd numbered side of the simulated T-joint fillet weld specimen(F3, F5,
F7, or F9) facing you, the welding direction(s) of travel (weld progression) is
indicated by the bead appearance of the simulated fillet weld. What was (were)
the weling direction(s).
(A) It was welded left to right for the complete weld.
(B) It was welded right to left for the complete weld.
(C) It was welded in both directions, first it was welded left to right to the
crater and then right to left to the crater where the weld was ended
without filling the crater.
(D) It was welded in both directions, first it was welded right to left to the
crater and then left to right to the crater where the weld was ended
without filling the crater.
(E) None of the above because it is impossible to tell the direct of welding
from the simulated specimen.
29. With the odd numbered side of the simulated T-joint fillet weld specimen(F3, F5,
F7, or F9) facing you, measure from 4 to 4-3/4 inches from the left end. What
discontiuities exist in that area?
(A) undercut
(B) porosity and overlab
(C) concavity
(D) convexity
(E) overlab and convexity
30. With the even numbered side of the simulated T-joint fillet weld specimen (F2,
F4, F6, or F8) facing you, and measured from the left end, what discontinuity(ies)
exist(s) between 1-3/4 inch and 2-3/4 inches in the weld or adjacent base metal
that would make the weld unacceptble?
(A) arc strike and undercut
(B) arc strike
(C) spatter and undercut
(D) undercut

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(E)

no discontinuity is present in the specified area.

31. If there is weld spatter present at the termnation point (crater) of the last weld
pass on the odd numbered side of the smulated T-joint fillet SMAW specimen
(F3 ,F5, F7, or F9) facing you, what is the most likely cause?
(A) Using an arc voltage aaand weld current that are too low.
(B) A long arc, which made the arc unstable redulting in arc blow.
(C) Not enough preheat for the ambient temperature.
(D) The wrong flux on a low hydrogen electrode.
(E) There is no spatter in this area of the weld.
32.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

Inspecting the odd numbered side of the simulated horizontal position

fillet weld specimen (F3, F5, F7, or F9) facing you, what would you expect
to be entered on the lines 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 and 13 respectively of the Welding
Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) (Appendix I)?
Line 3: semi-automatic
line 4: 2F
line 5: A5.20
Line 6: E71T-1
line 10: single pass line 13: NA
Line 3: manual
line 4: vertical
line 5: A5.20
Line 6: E71T-1
line 10: single pass line 13: down
Line 3: semi-automatic
line 4: horizontal
line 5: A5.20
Line 6: E71T-1
line 10: multiple arc line 13: NA
Line 3: manual
line 4: horizontal
line 5: A5.20
Line 6: E71T-1
line 10: multiple arc line 13: NA
Line 3: semi-automatic
line 4: 2F
line 5: A5.20
Line 6: E71T-1
line 10: multiple pass line 13: NA

33. A sigle V-groove weld joint procedure is to be qualified using 3/8-inch thick
ASTM A570 Grade 45 plate. Which of the following tests are required to be
listed on the Procedure Qualfication Test Record per Appendix XIII?
(A) ultrasonic or radiographic, 2 face bends, 2 root bends, 2 reduced section
tension
(B) visual plus ultrasonic or radiographic, 2 face bends, 2 root bends, 2
reduced section tension
(C) visual plus ultrasonic or radiographic, 2 reduced section tension, 2 face
bends, 2 root bends, 4 side bends
(D) ASTM A570 Grade 45 is a prequalified material and therfore no PQR or
WPS is required
(E) None of the above
34. With the even numbered side of the simulated T-joint fillet weld specimen (F2,
F4, F6, or F8) facing you, measure the weld size. The fillet weld on this specimen
was underrun by the welder. In accordance with Part B Examination Book of

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Specfications, what is the maximum weld size this weld meets?

(A) 3/16 inch
(B) 1/4 inch
(C) 5/16 inch
(D) 3/8 inch
(E) uwwnmeasureable because of the undercut
35. On the even numbered side of the silmultated T-joint weld specimen (F2, F4, F6
or F8) facing you, the maximum undercut measures:
(A) 1/64 inch or less
(B) 1/32 inch
(C) 3/64 inch
(D) 5/64 inch
(E) Greater than 5/64 inch
Please refer to the photographs included in the test kit when answering questions 36
through 41.
36. What NDE method is being shwon in photograph A?
(A) water washable, fluorescent liquid penetratnt testing
(B) Post emulsifiable, fluorescent liquid penetratnt testing
(C) Solvent removable, fluorescent liquid penetratnt testing
(D) water washable, visible liquid penetratnt testing
(E) Solvent removable, visible liquid penetratnt testing
37. What magnetic particle indication is shown in photograph C?
(A) incomplete fusion
(B) lamellar tearing at the toe of the face reinforcement
(C) elongated linear porosity
(D) cracter crack
(E) incompelete penetration on the root pass.
38. What type of transducer is being used in the ultrasonic test illustrated in
photograph D?
(A) straight beam
(B) angle beam
(C) c-scan
(D) shear beam
(E) cannot be determined
39. What discontinuity is revealed by the liquid penetratnt indication shown in
photograph B?

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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

longitudinal toe crack

transverse throat crack
longitudinal crack
longitudinal linear porosity
transverse crack

40. What indication would most liklely be detected with the yoke positioned as
shown in the photogragh G?
(A) transverse indications
(B) longitudinal indications
(C) rounded indications
(D) non relevant indications
(E) subsurface indications
41. What type of transducer is bing used in the ultrasonic test illustraded in
photograph E?
(A) straight beam
(B) angle beam
(C) c-scan
(D) shear beam
(E) cannot be determined
42. Examine the simulated unbroken reduced section tension specimen, assume
that it is broken from a welding procedure qualification test, and assume that it
fractured at 25,500 pounds of load. What should you enter in line 24 of
Appendix I (select the closest answer)?
(A) 54,370 psi
(B) 61,740 psi
(C) 79,930 psi
(D) 87,930 psi
(E) 118,600 psi
43. Using the simulated reduced section tension test spceimen that has been taken
from a welding procedure qualfication test that was welded on ASTM A572
Grade 65 with FCAW E81T1-Ni. Assume that the tensile specimen fractures at an
ultimate load of 26,750 pounds. Will the tensile strength of the specimen qualfy
the welding procedure specfication?
(A) No, the fracture load was less than the calculated UTS.
(B) No, the fracture load as too high.
(C) Yes, frcature occurred above the UTS.
(D) No, fracture occurred below the specified minimum UTS.

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(E)

No, yield strength is lower than UTS.

44. On a weld requiring surafce finishing by grinding, grinding marks shall:

(A) be finished in any direction
(B) be finidhed transverse to the direction of primarry stress.
(C) be finished parallel to the direction of primarry stress if over 125 micro
inches.
(D) not exceed a roughness value of 250 micro nches
(E) meet the requirement of both (C) and (D) above.
45. What is the minimum preheat temperature for API 5LX Grade X42, when the
base metal is 5/8 inch thick and the mase metal temperature is 28 oF? (Hint: see
footnote.)
(A) None
(B) 50oF
(C) 70oF
(D) 150oF
(E) 225oF
46. For the joint designation B-U2-S, what is the mnimum permissible root opening
as fit-up?
(A) 3/16 inch
(B) 1/4 inch
(C) 3/8 inch
(D) 9/16 nch
(E) 5/8 inch