Welding Inspector Responsibility

Q2 Question A B C D E Asnwer
Which of the following is an acceptable way a. draw a line through b. erase the c. throw away the d. line out the e. none of the
to correct an error on an inspection report? the incorrect portion incorrect word or report error, make the above
Q2-1 of the report words correction, and
initial and date the
correction
What records should you keep as a CWI? a. copies of reports of b. copies of c. copies of sales d. a and b above e. all of the
all inspections you reports relevant to literature describing above
perform your areas of welding equipment
responsibility
(material test
reports, welder
qualification
Q2-2 paper-work,
procedure
qualification
paperwork, etc.)
even though you
didn't prepare
them
When a particular type of weld is a. tell the welder what b. bring the c. simply continue to d. all of the above e. none of the
consistently marginal, with rejects occurring, you want problem to the accept or reject the above
what action would be appropriate for you as attention of welds according to
the inspector? production specified criteria (no
Q2-3 personnel in order more action is
for corrective appropriate for
action to be taken, inspectors)
if possible
A specification for a weld joint that must be a. the designer b. the welding c. the project d. you, as the CWI e. none of the
immediately accepted or rejected lacks engineer engineer or quality above
Q2-4 detailed information about that particular assurance personnel
joint. Who should rule on the meaning and (if their approval is
intent of the specification? required by contract)
How can you identify an individual low- a. read the b. ask the welder c. ask the welding d. look at the e. look on the
Q2-5 hydrogen electrode that a welder is already classification numbers what it is foreman completed weld drawing or
 consuming to make a weld? painted on the and identify the specification to
covering near the stub type of electrode determine what
end of the electrode by the visual type of electrode
appearance of the is required for
weld deposit that weld
How should low-hydrogen electrodes be a. in their original b. in ovens held at c. in tool room cribs, d. a or b above e. all of the
stored before use? unopened containers a temperature that properly labeled, above
ensures the ready for quick
Q2-6 maintenance of distribution
their low moisture
content
What joint fit should you insist on? a. within tolerances b. groove welds c. root openings d. fillet welds e. none of the
specified on drawings should have greater than 1/8 in. should have root above
or specifications minimal root to ensure complete openings so that
Q2-7 openings to reduce penetration the resulting
distortion weld's effective
throat will be
greater
Which welders are allowed to work on a a. only those with b. only those c. only those d. only those you e. all of the
"code" job? certification papers tested by the qualified in have requalified above
Q2-8 from former jobs fabricator for this accordance with job for this job
particular job specifications
How should low-hydrogen electrodes out of a. in their original b. in vented c. in open tool crib d. in individual e. none of the
Q2-9 their original containers be stored? resealed containers electric storage shelves welders' electrode above
ovens pouches
How can a CWI verify that the specified a. for code jobs, each b. perform a quick c. material must be d. once the e. none of the
material is used on the job? piece of material must carbon analysis scrapped if no material leaves the above
Q2- be correctly marked with a field test kit identification is storage area. the
10 with its identity evident CWI no longer
has to verify it
If a mill product has imperfections such as a. reject any imperfect b. judge whether c. ignore the d. wait until the e. none of the
splits, tears, or surface irregularities, what materials or not the irregularities, if not welder finishes the above
action should you as the inspector take? imperfections in the immediate weld to see if any
Q2- meet acceptance vicinity of the weld cracking occurs,
11 criteria according joint before making any
to applicable job judgment
specifications
Q2- Which of the following is a welding a. check joint fit b. check preheat c. check interpass d. a and b above e. b and c above
inspector's responsibility prior to welding? temperature temperature
12
A 1/4 in. fillet weld is specified on the a. reject the weld for b. accept the weld c. ask for an d. b and c above e. none of the
Q2- drawing. When the CWI inspects the weld, it being oversize if no weld size engineering review above
13 is measured to be 3/8 in. What should be tolerances are of the design
done? specified
Q2- Fillet welds may be measured using a a. +1/16 in. b. +1/32 in. c. -1/16 in. d. -1/32 in. e. no tolerance
tolerance of:
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The Welding Inspector

Q1 Question A B C D E Answer
Of the following, which is considered an a. it is a welding b. it is the welding c. a welding d. all of the above e. none of the
important duty of the welding instructor? inspector's inspector's inspector must be above
responsibility to judge responsibility to able to interpret the
Q1-1 the quality of the monitor welding specification
product in relation to operations requirements
some form of writiten
specification
Of the following, which is not considered an a. welding experience b. inspection c. professional d. engineering, e. ability to be
Q1-2 important attribute of a welding inspector? experience attitude experience trained
What document describes the important a. AWSD1.1 b. AWSA5.1 c. AWS QC1 d. AWS D14.1 e. none of the
Q1-3 requirements of the AWS Certified Welding above
Inspector program?
As a welding inspector, must you know how a. yes, according to b. yes, according e. yes, if inspecting d. no, according to e. not mandatory,
Q1-4 to weld? AWS D 1.1 to AWS QC1 highway bridges AWS Dl. 1 according to
AWS QC1
Which of the following are important ethical a. integrity b. professional c. good physical d. volunteering e. all of the above
requirements for the welding inspector? ability condition public statements
Q1-5 regarding an
inspection for
personal exposure
Of those attributes considered to be a. ability to be trained b. professional c. ability to complete d. good physical e. ability to
Q1-6 important in the welding inspector, which is attitude and maintain condition interpret draw
probably most influential in their gaining the inspection records ings and
 cooperation and respect of others with specifications
whom they work?
The welding inspector is likely to work in a. shipbuilding b. automotive c. bridge d. pressure vessel e. all of the above
Q1-7 which of the follow ing industries? construction construction
According to the requirements of the AWS a. 20/20 natural vision b. 20/20 corrected c. 20/40 natural d. 20/40 corrected e. 20/40 natural
Q1-8 CWI program, what is the necessary visual vision vision vision or corrected
acuity of a welding inspector? vision
Which of the following could be considered a. nondestructive b. welding symbol c. welding processes d. destructive e. all of the above
Q1-9 essential knowledge for a welding inspector? testing testing
When a weld requires repair due to some a. to the welder whose b. to another c. to the project d. to the welding e. to the welding
Q1- deficiency, to whom should your inspection mark is on the weld welder, better engineer engineer foreman or
10 report be directed? trained supervisor
What professional attributes are most helpful a. being informed, b. being close c. being a former d. being a non- e. being a
in performing inspection duties? impartial, and friends with welder union employee nondestructive
Q1- consistent in your welders and examination
11 decisions superiors technician (NDE)
as well as a CWI
With whom may the welding inspector a. welding engineer b. welding c. welders d. inspection e. all of the above
Q1- communicate during the performance of his foreman supervisor
12 or her inspection responsibilities?
Q1- What document defines the proper a. AWS QC1 b. AWS A3.0 c. AWSD1.1 d. AWSA5.1 e. none of the
terminology for use by the CWI? above
13
With regard to drawings and specifications, a. be familiar with b. memori/e the c. memorize those d. all of the above e. none of the
the CWI must: engineering drawings content portions of these above
Q1- and able to understand documents
14 specifications applicable to a
particular job

Safety
Q3 Question A B C D E Answer
The welding inspector is exposed to which a. radiation b. falling objects c. electrical shock d. eye hazards e. all of the above
Q3-1 of the following safety hazards?
A document that covers safety in welding d. ASME Section
Q3-2 and cutting is:
a. AWSD1.1 b. API 1104 c. ANSIZ49.1
IX
e. ASME B31.1
 Eye hazards found in welding operations a. grinding dust b. weld spatter c. radiation d. smoke and e. all the above
Q3-3 include: fumes
In avoiding fumes during welding, the most a. the type of base b. the position of c. the type of d. the position of e. the type of filler
Q3-4 important factor is: metal the welder's head welding process the welding metal
machine
Acetylene becomes unstable above what a. 5 psi b. 10 psi c. 15 psi d. 25 psi e. none of the
Q3-5 pressure? above
Electric currents above approximately 6 a. secondary currents b. primary currents c. harmful d. b and c above e. not harmful
Q3-6 milliamperes (mA) are considered:
When operating gas cylinders, the cylinder a. all the way on the b. one turn on an c. one turn or less on d. whatever is e. none of the
valve should be opened: acetylene cylinder oxygen cylinder an acetylene convenient above
Q3-7 cylinder, all the way
on the oxygen
cylinder
Proper handling of compressed gas cylinders a. not welding on b. not including c. securing them d. identifying the e. all of the above
includes: cylinders the cylinders in the properly gas prior to use
Q3-8 ground or
electrical circuit
The most important component of an a. safety rules b. safety c. management d. welding e. protective
Q3-9 effective safety and health program is: procedures support helmet equipment
Safety training is mandated under provisions a. AWS Safe Practices b. OSHA c. ASME code d. AWS Welding e. none of the
Q3- of: Handbook, above
10 Volume 2
Q3- Protective equipment suitable for eye a. welding helmets b. clear safety c. safety goggles d. protective e. all of the above
protection from welding radiation includes: with filter lens glasses with filter plates screens
11
Q3- Suitable clothing materials for welding and a. 65% cotton, 35% b. wool c. chemically treated d. b and c above e. none of the
cutting are: polyester cotton above
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Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Terminology

Q5 Question A B C D E Answer
Which of the following is not considered a a. butt b. T c. fillet d. comer e. edge
Q5-1 type of joint?
 The type of joint formed when the two
Q5-2 pieces to be joined are aligned in parallel a. corner b. T c. edge d. lap e. butt
planes and their edges overlap is called:
That portion of the joint where the two a. bevel b. joint root c. groove angle d. root face e. both b and d
Q5-3 pieces to be joined come closest together is
referred to as the:
In a single-V-groove weld, the sloped a. root face b. joint root c. groove face d. groove angle e. bevel angle
Q5-4 surfaces against which the weld metal is
applied are called:
The type of weld produced by filling an a. plug weld b. spot weld c. seam weld d. slot weld e. none of the
Q5-5 elongated hole in an overlapping member, above
fusing it to the member beneath is called a:
The type of weld having a generally a. flange weld b. flare weld c. fillet weld d. slot weld e. spot weld
Q5-6 triangular cross section and which is applied
to either a T-, comer, or lap joint is called a:
The type of weld used to build up thinned a. edge weld b. flare weld c. flange weld d. slot weld e. surfacing weld
surfaces, provide a layer of corrosion
Q5-7 protection, provide a layer of abrasion-
resistant material, etc. is referred to as a:
The type of weld applied to the opposite side a. melt-through weld b. backing weld c. back weld d. root weld e. none of the
of a joint before a single-V-groove weld is above
Q5-8 completed on the near side of a joint is
called a:
In a completed groove weld, the surface of a. crown b. weld c. weld face d. root e. none of the
Q5-9 the weld on the side from which the welding reinforcement above
was done is called the:
In a completed weld, the junction between
c. weld
Q5-10 the weld face and the base metal is called a. root b. weld edge
reinforcement
d. leg e. weld toe
the:
The height of the weld above the base metal a. crown b. buildup c. face d. weld e. none of the
Q5-11 in a groove weld is called the: reinforcement above
In a fillet weld, the leg and size are the same
Q5-12 for what type of configuration?
a. equal leg b. concave c. convex d. unequal leg e. oversize

When looking at the cross section of a a. depth of fusion b. depth of c. root penetration d. joint penetration e. effective throat
Q5-13 completed groove weld, the difference penetration
 between the fusion face and the weld
interface is called the:
For a concave fillet weld, which throat a. theoretical and b. actual and c. theoretical and d. all of the above e. none of the
Q5-14 dimensions are the same? effective effective actual above
In a partial penetration single-V-groove a. joint penetration b. effective throat c. root penetration d. depth of fusion e. weld interface
Q5-15 weld, the dimension measured from the joint
root to the weld root is called the:
The size of a spot weld is determined by its: a. depth of fusion b. spot diameter c. depth of d. thickness e. none of the
Q5-16 penetration above
In the performance of a vertical position a. stringer bead b. stagger bead c. weave bead d. unacceptable e. none of the
Q5-17 weld, the type of weld progression having a technique technique technique above
side-to-side motion is called:
The technique used to control distortion of a a. backstepping b. boxing c. staggering d. cascading e. blocking
long joint where individual passes are
Q5-18 applied in a direction opposite the general
progression of welding in the joint is called:
A technique used in a multiple layer weld a. block sequence b. box sequence c. cascade sequence d. backstep e. stagger
Q5-19 deposit where each successive layer is sequence sequence
longer than the previous one is called:
Questions Q5-20 through Q5-27 refer
to fig.1

Q5.F1

Q5-20 The weld face shown in Figure 1 is labeled: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 6 e. 7

Q5-21 The weld root shown in Figure 1 is labeled: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 6 e. 7

The type of weld shown in Figure 1 is a: a. double-bevel-groove b. single-bevel- c. double-V-groove d. single-V-groove e. none of the
Q5-22 groove above
The weld reinforcement height shown in
Q5-23 Figure 1 is labeled:
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 6 e. 7
Q5-24 The weld toe shown in Figure 1 is labeled: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 6 e. 7

Q5-25 Number 6 shown in Figure 1 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion
Number 5 (between arrows) shown in Figure a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion
Q5-26 1 is the:
Number 4 shown in Figure 1 is the: a. weld size b. joint penetration c. actual throat d. theoretical e. a and b above
Q5-27 throat
Questions Q5-28 through Q5-39 refer
to fig.2

Fig.2

Q5-28 The weld face shown in Figure 2 is labeled: a. 7 b. 8 c. 6 d. 11 e. 10

Q5-29 The weld root shown in Figure 2 is labeled: a. 6 b. 4 c. 5 d. 9 e. 3

Q5-30 The welds shown in Figure 2 are: a. concave fillets b. conical fillets c. convex fillets d. T-fillets e. fillet of fish
The actual throat shown in Figure 2 is a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 10 e. 9
Q5-31 labeled:

Q5-32 The weld toe shown in Figure 2 is labeled: a. 11 b. 8 c. 10 d. 7 e. both a and d

Q5-33 Number 6 shown in Figure 2 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion

Q5-34 Number 9 shown in Figure 2 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion

Q5-35 Number 5 shown in Figure 2 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion

Q5-36 Number 4 shown in Figure 2 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion
 Number 2 shown in Figure 2 is the: a. weld size b. effective throat c. actual throat d. theoretical e. a and b above
Q5-37 throat
Number 3 shown in Figure 2 is the: a. weld size b. effective throat c. actual throat d. theoretical e. a and b above
Q5-38 throat
Number 10 shown in Figure 2 is the: a. weld size and leg b. weld size c. leg d. theoretical e. actual throat
Q5-39 size throat
Questions Q5-40 through Q5-44 refer
to fig.3

Fig.3

The groove angle shown in Figure 3 is a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

Q5-40 labeled:
The bevel angle shown in Figure 3 is a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5
Q5-41 labeled:
Number 3 shown in Figure 3 is the: a. groove angle b. bevel angle c. groove face d. fusion face e. both c and d
Q5-42 above

Q5-43 Number 6 shown in Figure 3 is the: a. groove face b. fusion face c. bevel face d. root face e. bevel

Q5-44 Number 5 shown in Figure 3 is the: a. fusion face b. groove face c. root opening d. root face e. weld root

Questions Q5-45 through Q5-53 refer

to fig.4

Fig.4
 The weld faces shown in Figure 4 are a. 8 and 2 b. 9 and 7 c. 7 and 4 d. 1 and 6 e. 3 and 9
Q5-45 labeled:

Q5-46 The weld root shown in Figure 4 is labeled: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 7 e. a and c above

The weld shown in Figure 4 includes a: a. backing weld b. back weld c. double-V-groove d. double-bevel- e. none of the
Q5-47 groove above
e. none of the
Q5-48 The weld size shown in Figure 4 is labeled: a. 9 b. 8 c. 7 d. 2
above

Q5-49 The weld toe shown in Figure 4 is labeled: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 6 e. 7

Q5-50 Number 6 shown in Figure 4 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion

Q5-51 Number 5 shown in Figure 4 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion

Number 4 (between arrows) shown in Figure a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion
Q5-52 4 is the

Q5-53 Number 2 shown in Figure 4 is the: a. root surface b. fusion face c. weld face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion

Questions Q5-54 through Q5-57 refer

to fig.5

Fig.5

The bevel angle shown in Figure 5 is a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. both c and d

Q5-54 labeled: above
The joint root shown in Figure 5 is labeled: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. none of the
Q5-55 above
The groove face shown in Figure 5 is a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. both c and d
Q5-56 labeled: above
The root face shown in Figure 5 is labeled: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. none of the
Q5-57 above
Fig.6

Q5-58 The weld face shown in Figure 6 is labeled: a. 1 b. 4 c. 7 d. 3 e. 2

Q5-59 The weld root shown in Figure 6 is labeled: a. 6 b. 4 c. 5 d. 9 e. 10

Q5-60 The welds shown in Figure 6 are: a. concave fillets b. conical fillets c. convex fillets d. T-fillets e. fillets of fish

The actual throat shown in Figure 6 is a. 9 b. 10 c. 3 d. 2 e. 5

Q5-61 labeled:
e. both a and d
Q5-62 The weld toe shown in Figure 6 is labeled: a. 1 b. 8 c. 10 d. 7
above

Q5-63 Number 6 shown in Figure 6 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion

Q5-64 Number 8 shown in Figure 6 is the: a. weld root b. fusion face c. groove face d. weld interface e. depth of fusion
d. theoretical
Q5-65 Number 2 shown in Figure 6 is the: a. weld size b. leg size c. leg and weld size
throat
e. actual throat

Standards, Including Codes and Specifications

Q4 Question A B C D E Answer
Job quality requirements can be found in all but which of a. codes b. standards c. specifications d. text books e. a and b
Q4-1 the following? only
Of the following documents, which may be considered a a. codes b. specifications c. recommended d. a and b above e. all of the
Q4-2 "standard"? practices above
The type of document that has legal status is: d. both a and b e. all of the
Q4-3 a. code b. standard c. specification
above above
 That type of document that describes the requirements a. code b. standard c. specification d. a and b above e. b and c
Q4-4 for a particular object or component is referred to as: above
Of the following types of documents, which is the more a. codes b. standards c. specifications d. drawings e. none of
Q4-5 general type? (In fact, the other documents could be the above
considered as more specific types of this classification.)
The code that covers the welding of steel structures is: a. ASME Section b. ASME B31.1 c. API 1104 d. AWS Dl.l e. none of
Q4-6 IX the above
The code that covers the design and fabrication of a. ASME Section b. ASME Section c. ASME Section d. API 1104 e. AWS Dl.l
Q4-7 unfired pressure vessels is: IX VIII III
The specification covering the requirements for welding a. AWS D 1 .X b. AWS D14.X c. AWS A5.X d. ASTM A 53 e. ASTM A
Q4-8 electrodes are designated as: 36
The standard describing the requirements for welding of a. AWSD1.1 b. ASME Section c. ASME Section d. API 1104 e. none of
Q4-9 cross-country pipelines is: VIII IX the above

Inspection Reports
Q13 Question A B C D E Answer
Once inspections are completed, what important aspect a. tell the foreman b. tell the c. fill out an d. all of the above e. none of
Q13- of the inspector's job must be accomplished? that the weld is supervisor that the inspection report the above
1 acceptable inspection is detailing his
complete findings
Which of the following is not normally required of a. inspector's b. an indication of c. they should be d. they should be e. none of
Q13- inspection reports? signature only those parts clear and concise filled out in ink the above
2 which were
acceptable
What authorship is attached to inspection report forms? a. the inspector's b. the welder's c. the welding d. Forms are e. Forms are
Q13- signature signature supervisor's anonymously not signed.
3 signature presented.
Q13- What handy report forms are available from AWS? a. Annex Eof b. c. Annex Oof d. AWS QC 1 e. ASMEN-
AWS D 1.1 AnnexIofAWSDI.l AWS Dl.l lForm
4
You have made a numerical mistake on a report form. a. An experienced b. As an inspector- c. To keep the d. The report must e. none of
How should it be corrected? inspector will use in-training, such report legal and be completely the above
Q13- a pencil so such errors need not be credible, the error rewritten.
5 errors can be corrected. should be crossed
erased and out and the
 corrected. correction added
adjacent to the
error and noted
complete with
initials and date of
correction.
How are errors in writing corrected in written reports? a. crossed out b. erased with an c. entire page must d. crossed out, e. none of
Q13- ink eraser be rewritten corrected, the above
6 initialed, and dated
Who is authorized to sign off ASME data report forms? a. the authorized b. an authorized c. an officer or d. any of the above e. both a
Q13- inspector who keeper of the code manager of the and b above
7 performed stamp company
inspection
How are opinions on workmanship or suggestions for a. Comments are b. by unstructured c. Provisions for d. Inspectors are e. none of
Q13- repair usually reported? written in chalk on reports. such comments are forbidden to offer the above.
8 the work. contained in such comments.
structured reports.

POWER SOURCE PRINCIPLES

No. Question A B C D Answer
A. alternator,
B. tachometer, C. transformer, D. none of the
75 Identify three arc-welding power supplies generator,
generator, rectifier rectifier, generator above
tachometer
Direction of current flow (polarity) can be A. a DC power C. all welding D. an AC power
76 chosen when using source
B. a transformer
power sources source
Arc welding with alternating current, will B. magnetic arc
77 eliminate
A. air pollution
blow
C. spatter D. voltage loss

Which is the most commonly used power B. DC constant- C. an engine D. DC constant-

78 source for GMAW welding
A. AC transformer
current rectifier driven generator voltage rectifier
How is amperage controlled on a GMAW D. wire feed
79 welding machine
A. gas flow B. gun trigger C. stick-out
setting
80 What type of welding current is most efficient A. ACHF B. AC C. DCRP D. DCSP
 for GMAW
In direct current (DC) welding, the elctrons' in A. from negative to B. from negative C. from positive D. from positive
81 the welding circuit always travel negative to positive to positive to negative

WELDING TERMS / SYMBOLS / BLUEPRINT READING

No. Question A B C D Answer

23 The cross section shape of a fillet weld is A. nugget B. round C. square D. triangular
On what kind of joint are the surfaces of
24 the joint members in the same plane with A. butt B. corner C. lap D. tee
their edges meeting
Referring to the symbol below, which
one of the following letters is the
reference line

25 A. A B. B C. C D. D

26 Referring to the symbol below, what A. Convex B. concave C. flat D. fillet

 type of finish contour is needed

The leg size of the other side fillet weld

is

27 A. 10” B. 2” C. 5/16” D. 1/4”

A fillet weld on the other side is

indicated by which one of the following
letters

28 A. A. B. B. C. C. D. D.

Referring to the symbol below, the circle

at the break in the arrow signifies
D. fillet weld on
29 A. fillet weld B. weld all around C. pipe weld
tubing

Referring to the symbol below, what is

30 the significance of the 3/16" dimension? A. size of leg B. length of leg C. root opening D. extent of weld
 Welds extending completely around a D. square above the
31 joint are shown by a / an
A. circle B. flag C. inverted triangle
symbol
The standardized AWS welding symbols
32 on a drawing would usually tell a welder A. size of the weld B. kind of metal C. type of electrode D. position of weld
which of the following
The spacing between increments for an
33 intermittent weld is termed the
A. fillet B. pitch C. jog D. lag

On a standard print, the term scale refers A. type of material B. type of layout C. ratio of drawing D. none of the
34 to to be used tool size to scale above
Where is the title block located on a
35 standard print
A. top left B. bottom right C. top right D. center

A groove melted into the base metal

36 adjacent to the toe or root of a weld and A. slag inclusion B. undercut C. cold lap D. stress crack
left unfilled by weld metal is

SAFETY
No. Question A B C D Answer
What is the effect of mixing oil and A. an oxidizing B. equal oxygen and D. regulators will
55 compressed oxygen flame acetylene pressure
C. explosion or fire
not squeak
The threads on an oxygen-adjusting A. be costed with B. be coated with C. be oiled
56 screw should nozzle dip talcum powder occasionally
D. never be oiled

When moving a compressed gas A. to prevent D. because the

B. to prevent damage C. to prevent
57 cylinder, a steel safety cap should be in damage to the flow
to the threads damage to the valve
valves are very
place meter expensive
When arc welding between 100 and 200 D. either dark
58 amps, which filter lens is generally used
A. No. 4 B. No. 6 C. No. 10
green or black
 When arc welding, protective clothing
59 should be worn by welders to protect A. heat B. arc rays C. spatter D. all of the above
them from
Watching the arc with unprotected eyes
60 is likely to cause a condition known as
A. arc flash B. hot flash C. red eye D. blindness

D. reduce
An oxygen cylinder valve should be A. equalize the B. insure a full flow C. prevent leakage
61 opened all the way to acetylene pressure of oxygen around the valve
condensation in
the regulator
Acetylene becomes dangerous if used D. the oxygen
62 beyond
A. 15 psi B. 5 psi C. 3 psi
working pressure
C. crack the
A. be sure the B. check to see D. clean the cover
Before connecting a regulator to a cylinder valve to
63 cylinder
cylinder valves are whether there is a gas
blow out dirt from
glass over the
closed tightly leakage gauges
the outlet nozzle
A. allow the gas to C. fully release the
flow rapidly from pressure-adjusting D. turn the
B. be sure the threads
64 To prevent damage to a regulator the cylinder to the
are free of dust
screw before adjusting screw
working pressure opening the cylinder very slowly
gauge valve
When opening an acetylene cylinder, the A. at a high rate of B. more than one and C. more than five D. less than five
65 valve should NEVER be opened speed one-half turns turns turns
D. packed with a
To ensure safety in storing acetylene, the A. equipped with a B. filled with a C. made of seamless porous material
66 cylinder is special nozzle limited amount of gas steel saturated with
acetone
Oxygen pressure in a cylinder varies due
C. quick-action
67 to temperature. For safety, each cylinder A. safety nozzle B. protector cap
valve
D. burst disk
is equipped with a/an
C. when chipping
68 Safety glasses should be worn A. when grinding B. when welding
slag
D. at all times
 The proper type of fire extinguisher to
69 use on an electrical fire is
A. Type A B. Type B C. Type C D. Type D

The minimum recommended distance

that oxygen cylinders should be stored
70 from flammable
A. 5 B. 10 C. 16 D. 20
materials is ______ feet
Welding machines are rated according to D. ampere rating
71 the
A. voltage output B. watts per hour C. duty cycle
input
Arc welding helmets and shielding lens D. ultra-violet or
72 protect face and eyes from rays
A. argon B. white light C. laser
infrared
A. act as s safety
A cover lens is used in a welding helmet B. aid vision when C. retard ultra-violet D. protect the
73 to
lens when grinding
welding rays filter lens
metal
The only lubricant to use on an oxygen B. silicon base
74 or acetylene regulator is
A. light oil
lubricant
C. vacuum grease D. none at all

Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification

Q9 Question A B C D E Answer
Who is normally responsible for the qualification a. welder b. architect c. welder's d. independent test e. code body
Q9-1 of welding procedures and welders? employer lab
Which of the following destructive testing a. tensile b. nick-break c. Charpy d. bend e. all of the
Q9-2 methods may be used for procedure qualification above
testing?
What is the pipe welding position in which the a. 1G b. 2G c. 5G d. 6G e. 6GR
Q93- pipe remains fixed with its axis horizontal, and
the welder must weld around the joint?
What is the pipe welding position in which the a. 1G b. 2G c. 5G d. 6G e. none of the
Q9-4 axis of the pipe lies fixed at a 45° angle? above
What is the necessary pipe position test for a. 1G b. 2G c. 5G d. 6G e. 6GR
Q9-5 welders who are trying to qualify to weld T-, Y-,
and K-connections?
 With regard to procedure and welder a. watching the b. identifying c. cutting test d. testing specimens e. monitoring
Q9-6 qualification, what is the most important welding samples specimens production
responsibility of the welding inspector? qualification test welding
For most codes, if a welder continues to use a a. indefinitely b. 6 months c. 1 year d. 3 years e. until he
Q9-7 particular procedure, how long does his produces a
qualification remain in effect? rejectable weld
What document describes the requirements of a. ASME Section b. ASME Section II, c. ASME Section d. ASME Section XI e. ASME Section
Q9-8 welder qualification in accordance with ASME? III Part A IX V
Qualification to weld cross-country pipelines is a. ASME Section b. AWSD1.1 c. AWS D14.3 d. API 1104 e. API 650
Q9-9 normally done in accordance with: III

Welding and Nondestructive Examination Symbols

Q6 Question A B C D E Answer
The primary element of any welding symbol is referred to as the: a. tail b. arrow c. reference line d. arrow side e. weld
Q6-1 symbol
Information appearing above the reference line refers to the: a. near side b. arrow side c. far side d. other side e. none of
Q6-2 the above
The graphical representation of the type of weld is called the: a. tail b. welding c. weld symbol d. arrow e. none of
Q6-3 symbol the above
Which of the symbols below represents the weld shown?

Q6-4

e. none of the above

Q6-5 When a weld symbol is centered on the reference line, this indicates: a. that the b. that there is c. that the d. that the e. none of
 welder can no side designer doesn't welder should the above
put the weld significance know where the weld in
on either weld should go whatever
side position the
weld is in
The symbol below depicts what type of weld? a. flare-V- b. flare-bevel- c. edge-flange d. comer- e. none of
groove groove flange the above
Q6-6

In the symbol below, the 1/8 dimension refers to what? a. groove b. root face c. depth of d. weld size e. root
angle preparation opening
Q6-7

In the symbol below, the 3/4 dimension refers to what? a. weld size b. effective c. depth of d. root e. none of
throat preparation opening the above

Q6-8

If applied to a 1 in. thick weld, the symbol below represents what type of a. full b. full c. partial d. partial e. none of
weld? penetration penetration penetration penetration the above
double- double-V- double-bevel- double-V-
bevel-groove groove weld groove weld groove weld
Q6-9 weld

Dimensions appearing to the left of the weld symbol generally refer to a. weld b. weld c. root opening d. radius e. none of
Q6- the: length size/depth of the above
10 preparation
Q6- A triangular-shaped weld symbol represents what type of weld? a. bevel- b. flare- c. flange-groove d. V-groove e. none of
groove groove the above
11
 The symbol below represents what type of weld? a. staggered b. chain c. segmented d. intermittent e. none of
intermittent intermittent fillet weld fillet weld the above
fillet weld fillet weld
Q6-
12

Q6- Dimensions appearing to the right of the weld symbol generally refer to a. weld size b. root c. depth of d. weld e. none of
the: opening preparation length/pitch the above
13
A weld symbolized by a rectangular box that contains a dimension a. plug weld b. slot weld c. plug weld in d. partially e. plug weld
represents a: beveled hole filled plug in hole
Q6- weld having
14 dimension
shown
The required spot weld size can be shown as: a. a b. a c. a value for the d. both a and e. both b
dimension to dimension of required shear b above and c above
Q6- the right of the required strength
15 the symbol nugget
diameter
A number appearing to the right of the spot weld symbol refers to: a. spot weld b. spot weld c. number of d. pitch e. none of
Q6- size length spots required distance the above
16 between
adjacent spots
In the symbol below, the symbol shown on the other side represents: a. back weld b. backing c. melt-through d. both a and e. both b
weld weld b above and c above
Q6-
17

The symbol below shows the use of what type of weld? a. single- b. single-V- c. backing weld d. back weld e. b and c
bevel-groove groove weld above
Q6- weld
18
 The symbol below shows what type of groove configuration? a. square b. skewed c. sloped groove d. scarf e. none of
groove groove the above
Q6-
19

Q6- The part of the welding symbol which can be used to convey any a. the weld b. the arrow c. the reference d. the tail e. none of
additional information which cannot be shown otherwise is referred to as: symbol line the above
20
The symbol below shows what type of weld? a. gas metal b. resistance c. gas tungsten d. resistance e. none of
arc spot weld spot weld arc seam weld seam weld the above
Q6-
21

What nondestructive examination method is to be applied to the arrow a. magnetic b. eddy c. radiographic d. penetrant e. none of
side? particle current testing testing testing the above
testing
Q6-
22

A number in parentheses just outside a test symbol represents: a. the length b. the extent c. the number of d. the type of e. none of
Q6- of weld to be of testing tests to perform test to the above
23 tested perform
A number to the right of a nondestructive examination symbol refers to a. number of b. the length c. the applicable d. the test e. none of
Q6- the: tests to of weld to be quality standard procedure to the above
24 perform tested use
Q6- Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?
25
 e. none of the above

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Q6-
26

e. none of the above

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Q6-
27

e. none of the above

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Q6-
28

e. none of the above

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Q6-
29

e. none of the above

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Q6-
30

e. none of the above

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Q6-
31

e. none of the above

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Q6-
32

Which of the symbols represents the weld shown below?

Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

Q6-
33

e. none of the above

 Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

Q6-
34

e. none of the above

Q6-35 Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

Q6-
35

e. none of the above

Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

Q6-
36

e. none of the above

Q6-
37 Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

e. insufficient reference or detailing

Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

Q6-
38

e. none of the above

Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

Q6-
39

e. none of the above

 Which of the welds is represented by the symbol shown below?

Q6-
40

e. none of the above

Questions Q6-41 through Q6-45 refer to fig.1

Q6-
F1

Q6- What is the weld length? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 3 in. d. 10 in. e. none of
the above
41
Q6- What is the pitch distance? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 3 in. d. 10 in. e. none of
the above
42
Q6- What is the size of the arrow side weld? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 3 in. d. 10 in. e. none of
the above
43
Q6- What is the size of the other side weld? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 3 in. d. 10 in. e. none of
the above
44
What does the symbol represent? a. fillet b. intermittent c. chain d. staggered e. none of
Q6- welds on fillet welds intermittent fillet intermittent the above
45 both sides welds fillet welds
Q6- Questions Q6-46 through Q6-50 refer to fig.2
F2
Q6- What is the pitch distance? a. 1 in. b. 1/2 in. c. 45 in. d. 6 in. e. none of
the above
46
Q6- What is the angle of the countersink? a. 1° b. 1/2° c. 45° d. 6° e. none of
the above
47
Q6- What is the depth of filling? a. 1 in. b. 1/2 in. c. 45 in. d. 6 in. e. none of
the above
48
Q6- What is the weld size? a. 1 in b. 1/2 in c. 45 in d. 6 in e. none of
the above
49
Q6- What weld is represented by the symbol? a. arrow side b. other side c. arrow side d. other side e. a or c
slot weld slot weld plug weld plug weld above
50
Questions Q6-51 through Q6-55 refer to fig.3
Q6-
F3

Q6- What is the arrow side depth of preparation? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 1/2 in. d. 9/16 in. e. 15/16 in.
51
Q6- What is the other side depth of preparation? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 1/2 in. d. 9/16 in. e. 15/16 in.
52
Q6- What is the other side weld size? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 1/2 in. d. 9/16 in. e. 15/16 in.
53
Q6- What is the arrow side weld size? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 1/2 in. d. 9/16 in. e. 15/16 in.
54
Q6- What is the total weld size? a. 1/4 in. b. 3/8 in. c. 1/2 in. d. 9/16 in. e. 15/16 in.
55

KNOWLEDGE OF WELDING CONSUMABLES

No. Question A B C D Answer
A. they provide C. they have
B. high current may
Coated electrodes are superior to bare maximum improved arc D. all of the
47 electrodes because protection for the
be used to increase
structuring above
the deposit rate
weld metal characteristics
D. A.W.S.
The size of a coated electrode is
48 determined by the
A. overall diameter B. ampere setting C. core diameter classification of
electrodes
A. minimum
The number 60 of a 6010 electrode welded tensile
49 indicates the electrode's strength in
B. position C. type of coating D. polarity
thousandths of PSI
The number 1 of a 6010 electrode
50 indicates its
A. tensile strength B. position C. type of coating D. polarity

Which of the following processes does A. electrode slag B. gas metal arc C. gas tungsten arc D. submerged arc
51 not involve a consumable electrode welding welding welding welding
Which electrode is considered non
52 consumable
A. copper B. steel C. chromium D. tungsten

The primary function of shielding gas in B. deoxidize the

53 GTAW is to
A. shield the weld
weld
C. preheat the weld D. cool the weld

Argon and helium gases are considered

54 to be
A. reactive B. inert C. reducing D. oxidizing