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EXECISE QUESTIONS – MODULE #1

1.1 If the specified range of root faces for joint (A) in

Figure 1.2 is 1/8 in., what is the range of root face
permitted for this joint?
a. 0 to 3/16in.
b. 1/16 in. to 3/16 in.
c. 1/16 in. to 1/8 in.
d. 1/8 in. to 3/16 in.

1.2 If the specified range of root opening for joint (B) in

Figure 1.2 is 3/16 in., what is the range of root
opening permitted for this joint?
a. 0 to 7/16in.
b. 1/16 in. to 3/8 in.
c. 3/16 in. to 7/16 in.
d. 1/8 in. to 7/16 in.

1.3 Drawings and specifications should be reviewed

a. Prior to welding
b. During welding
c. After welding
d. At any convenient time

1.4 Preheat temperature should be measured

a. 1 in. from the end of the joint
b. The thickness of the joint but no less than 3 in. from the joint at the
beginning of the joint
c. At 6 in. intervals along the length of the joint
d. The thickness of the joint but no less than 3 in. from the joint along the entire
length of the joint

1.5 Hold points are

a. Established after fabrication is accomplished
b. Established by the fabrication is put on hold
c. Points where fabrication is put on hold
d. Points where an inspection and acceptance is required prior to
accomplishment of any further fabrication

1.6 What discontinuities can be found by visual inspection?

a. Undercut
b. Cracks
c. Underfill
d. All the above

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EXECISE QUESTIONS – MODULE #2

2.1 A discontinuity is:

a. Always a defect
b. Always a reject
c. Always acceptable
d. Rejectable if it exceeds code limits
e. None of the above

2.2 Whether a particular weld discontinuity is critical can be judged on the basis of:
a. Whether it is surface or subsurface
b. Whether it is linear or nonlinear
c. Whether it has a sharp end condition
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

2.3 What discontinuity is generally considered to be the most severe?

a. Porosity
b. Incomplete fusion
c. Slag inclusion
d. Crack
e. Arc strike

2.4 Which of the following discontinuities is less likely to be found visually?

a. Toe crack
b. Undercut
c. Lamellar tear
d. Overlap
e. None the above

2.5 Underbead cracks can result from which of the following welding practices?
a. Use of wet electrodes
b. Welding on contaminated steels
c. Welding over paint
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

2.6 The weld discontinuity that results from improper termination of the welding arc
is referred to as:
a. Undercut
b. Overlap
c. Crater crack
d. Incomplete fusion
e. All of the above

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2.7 Of the following processes, which is unlikely to have slag inclusions in a
completed weld?
a. SMAW
b. PAW
c. FCAW
d. SAW
e. None of the above

2.8 The discontinuity that results from the entrapment of gas within the weld cross
section is referred to as:
a. Crack
b. Slag inclusion
c. Incomplete fusion
d. Porosity
e. None of the above

2.9 What weld discontinuity results when the welder travels too slowly, causing
excess weld metal to flow out of the joint and lay on the base metal surface
without fusing?
a. Undercut
b. Underfill
c. Overlap
d. Incomplete fusion
e. None of the above

2.10 What weld metal discontinuity results when the welder fails to completely fill the
weld groove?
a. Underfill
b. Undercut
c. Overlap
d. Incomplete fusion
e. None of the above

2.11 Excessive weld metal buildup on a rove weld is referred to as:

a. Excess convexity
b. Excess weld reinforcement
c. Overfill
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

2.12 The weld discontinuity that results from the initiation of the welding are outside
the weld joints is referred to as:
a. Incomplete fusion
b. Undercut
c. Overlap
d. Scratch start
e. Arc strike

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2.13 What weld discontinuity shows up as a light region on a radiograph?
a. Porosity
b. Tungsten inclusion
c. Slag inclusion
d. A and B above
e. B and C above

2.14 Which of the following is not a base metal discontinuity resulting from improper
steelmaking practices?
a. Lamination
b. Lamellar tear
c. Seam
d. Pipe shrinkage
e. None of the above

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EXECISE QUESTIONS – MODULE #3

3.1 A welder is to be qualified for GMAW. In what field of Appendix II-A in the part
B Book of Specifications will process description of the welding method be
found?
a. [2]
b. [3]
c. [4]
d. [5]

3.2 For prequalified joint B-U2a, what is the range of groove angles, as fitup with a
3/8 in. root opening?
a. 25° to 40°
b. 30° to 40°
c. 30° to 45°
d. 25° to 35°
e. None of the above

3.3 What is the maximum allowable convexity for a weld of 11/16 in. actual face
width?
a. 1/16 in
b. 1/8 in
c. 3/16 in
d. 1/4 in

3.4 A welder has been qualified for groove welding using a 12 in. schedule 80 pipe
test coupon in the 2G position. Is the welder qualified for the welding of 4 in.
schedule 80 pipe?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Yes, but not in 5G or 6G position

3.5 For the qualification of question 3.4 above, could electrodes of classification
E7028 be used if the pipe conformed to API 5L Gr. X52?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Yes, but not in 5G or 6G position

3.6 For 1-1/2 in. CJP groove welds in plates, of ASTM A 572 Gr. 60, what preheat
and interpass temperature is required?
a. 150 °F
b. 175 °F
c. 225 °F
d. 300 °F

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3.7 What is the F Number for ER 4043 electrode conforming to AWS Specification
A-5.10?
a. F-6
b. F-21
c. F-23
d. F-22

3.8 When the weld is parallel to the primary stress the allowable undercut is
a. 1/16 in
b. 0.01 in
c. 1/32 in
d. Not allowed

3.9 A Welding Procedure Qualification test plate was weld using an ER70S-6
electrode conforming to AWS A5.18. Where would this information appear on
Appendix I?
a. (5)
b. (6)
c. (7)
d. (2)

3.10 What is the specified Root Opening for Prequalified joint B-U2a-GF using the gas
shielded FCAW process?
a. 1/4 in
b. 3/8 in
c. 3/16 in
d. Not specified

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EXECISE QUESTIONS – MODULE #4

4.1 What is the measurement of the cross-hatch in Figure EQ4.1?

a. 1-23/32 in
b. 1-23/64 in
c. 1-21/32 in
d. 1-21/64 in

4.2 Convert the answer from 4.1 to millimeters using factor in text____________

4.3 What is the measurement indicated on the instrument in Figure EQ4.3?

a. 0.752 in
b. 0.762 in
c. 0.747 in
d. 0.672 in

4.4 Convert the answer from EQ4.3 to millimeters using factor in text____________

4.5 What is the measurement indicated on the instrument in Figure EQ4.5?

a. 10.87
b. 15.78
c. 18.70
d. 78.70

4.6 Convert the answer from 4.5 to inches using factor in text____________

4.7 The width of a rectangular tensile specimen is 0.762in. What is its metric
equivalent?
a. 22.76 mm
b. 20.69 mm
c. 19.35 mm
d. 19.15 mm

4.8 The thickness of the specimen in 4.7 is 18.70 mm. What is its inch equivalent?
a. 0.778 in
b. 0.887 in
c. 0.966 in
d. 0.736 in

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4.9 Using the required values from question 4.7 and 4.8 calculate the area of the
sample in square inches and square millimeters.
a. 0.777 square inches and 501.294 millimeters
b. 0.555 square inches and 358.062 millimeters
c. 0.738 square inches and 476.131 millimeters
d. 0.561 square inches and 361.845 millimeters

4.10 If the tensile strength of the sample fails at a load of 51.550 pounds, and using the
values from question 4.9, what is its ultimate tensile strength? (Load divided by
the area).
a. 91.889 psi
b. 82.800 psi
c. 66.400psi
d. 37.000 psi

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EXECISE QUESTIONS – MODULE #5

5.1 What is the NDT employed in Figure EQ5.1?

a. UT
b. RT
c. MT
d. PT
e. None of the above

5.2 What is the NDT employed in Figure EQ5.2?

a. UT
b. RT
c. MT
d. PT
e. None of the above

Figure EQ5.1 Figure EQ5.2

5.3 What defect is observed in the figure EQ5.3?

a. Crack
b. Longitudinal crack
c. Transversal crack
d. Lack of fusion
e. None of the above
Figure EQ5.3
5.4 What indication is observed in the figure EQ5.4?
a. Porosity
b. Elongated porosity
c. Aligned porosity
d. Lack of fusion
e. None of the above

Figure EQ5.4
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5.5 What indication is observed in the figure EQ5.5?
a. Porosity
b. Elongated porosity
c. Aligned porosity
d. Lack of fusion
e. None of the above

Figure EQ5.5

5.6 A welder is to be qualified for SMAW. What bend test is acceptable for
APPENDIX VIII of figure EQ5.6?

a. A,B,C,D
b. A
c. A,B,C
d. B,C,D
e. C,D,E

Figure EQ5.6
5.7 The sample of figure EQ5.7 is evaluate conform the requirements of APPENDIX
VII is acceptable?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Only a part

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Figure EQ5.7
5.8 The sample of figure EQ5.8 is evaluate conform the requirements of APPENDIX
VII is acceptable?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Only a part

Figure EQ5.8

5.9 The sample of figure EQ5.7 is evaluate conform the requirements of APPENDIX
VII only 4.5 to 5.5 in. is acceptable?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Only a part

5.10The sample of figure EQ5.8 is evaluate conform the requirements of APPENDIX

VII only 4.5 to 5.5 in. is acceptable?
d. Yes
e. No
f. Only a part

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 Key answer 4.1 C
4.2 42.06mm
4.3 B
4.4 19.35mm
1.1 B 4.5 C
1.2 D 4.6 0.736”
1.3 D 4.7 C
1.4 D 4.8 D
1.5 D 4.9 D
1.6 D 4.10 A

2.1 D 5.1 D
2.2 D 5.2 C
2.3 D 5.3 C
2.4 C 5.4 C
2.5 D 5.5 B
2.6 C 5.6 B
2.7 B 5.7 B
2.8 D 5.8 B
2.9 C 5.9 A
2.10 A 5.10 B
2.11 B
2.12 C
2.13 B
2.14 B

3.1 C
3.2 A
3.3 B
3.4 C
3.5 C
3.6 A
3.7 C
3.8 C
3.9 A
3.10 C