ALL QUESTIONS ARE CLOSED BOOK

1.

The purpose of the WPS and PQR is to determine that:

A.
the welder is qualified
B.
the base metals are strong enough
C.
the weldment has the desired properties
D.
the skill of the welder

2.

The WPS lists :

A.
nonessential variables.
B.
Essential variables
C.
Ranges of 1 & 2 above
D.
Ali of the above

3.

The PQR must list :

A.
essential variables
B.
qualification test & examination results
C.
supplementary essential variables ( when notch toughness is required )

4.

What is the earliest Edition of Section IX recognized by the current edition ?

A.
1958

B.
C.
D.

1992
1987
1962

5.

New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the ----Edition and Addenda of Section
IX.

A.

1962

B.

current

c.

1986
1995

D.

6.

Each
shall conduct the tests required by Section IX to qualify
the WPS's used during the construction, alteration, or repair.
A.
Welder or welding operator
B.
Manufacturer or contractor
C.
Inspector
D.
Ali of the above

7.

The records of procedure, welder and welding operator qualification must be available to the

A.
B.
C.
D.

Manufacturer
Welder
Authorised Inspector
Foreman

8.

A welder qualifying with a groove weld in plate in the 40 position is qualified to weld groove
welds in plate and pipe over 24"0.D. in at least the
positions.
A.
Vertical
B.
Flat & horizontal
C.
Flat & overhead
D.
Horizontal

9.

A welder qualifying with plate fillet welds in the 3F and $fpositions is qualified to weld groove
welds in plate in the
positions.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Flatonly
Flat and horizontal
Flat and vertical
None of the above

10.

A welder qualifying by making a groove weld on pipe with an O.D. of%" in the 5G position is
qualified to weld groove welds in :
A.
W' O.D. Pipe in the overhead position
B.
6" O.D. Pipe in the vertical position
C.
%" O.D. pipe in the horizontal position
D.
None of the above

11.

In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a welder to make :

A.
Stud welds
B.
Overhand welds
C.
Pillet welds
D.
Ali of the above

12.

Charpy V-notch tests are performed to determine a weldment's

A.
Tensile strength
B.
Ductility
C.
Notch toughness
D.
Ali ofabove

13.

A welder making a groove weld using the SAW process on Pl materials may be qualified using
radiography.

A.
B.

True
False

14.

When a tensile specimen breaks in the base metal outside of the weld or fusion line, the strength
recorded may be at most
below the specified tensile and be accepted.
A.
3.5%
B.
0.5%
C. 5%
D.
Ali of the above

15.

Guided-bend specimens shall have no open defects in the weld or heat effected zone exceeding
measured in any direction on the convex surface of the specimen after bending.
A.
1/16"
B.
3/32"
c. 1/8"
D.
None of the above

16.

When using radiographs to qualify welder, the acceptance standards used are found in
A.
ASME Section V
B.
ASME Section IX
C.
ASME Section VII
D.
The referencing code

17.

A WPS must describe :

A.
Essential variables
B.
Nonessential variables
C.
Supplementary essential variable when required for notch toughness
D.
Ali of the above

18.

A PQR must describe

A.
Nonessential variables
B.
Essential variables
C.
Results ofWelder Qualification tests
D.
Project description & NDE methods

19.

The
A.
B.
C.
D.

20.

For the SMAW process

A.
Groove design
B.
Post Weld Heat Treatment
C.
Root spacing
D.
Method of cleaning

21.

For the SAW process

is an essential variable for the WPS.
A.
Supplemental powdered tiller metal (if used)
B.
Piller metal diameter
C.
Preheat maintenance
D.
Addition or deletion of peening

22.

The basic purpose oftesting a welder is to establish the welder's

must certify the PQR as accurate.

Inspector
Manufacturer or contractor
Welder
Ali of the above

is an essential variables for the WPS.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Knowledge of welding requirements

Ability to deposit sound weld metal
Mechanical ability to operate equipment
General attitude toward welding inspectors

23.

The record of a welder's performance test is called a

A.
PQR
B.
WQR
C.
WPS
D.
WPQ

24.

Ifa welder qualified with the SMAW process on Jan. 1,1994 and lastwelded with SMAW on
March 15, 1994, would he still be qualified on October 7, 1994?
A.
Yes
B.
No.

25.

A welder qualifying with a groove weld welded from both sides is qualified to weld

A.
B.
C.

Without back:ing
With al! base metals
With back:ing only

D.

With Pl backing only

26.

Immediate retests ofwelders' qualifications coupons

A.
Must use the saine method
B.
May use any method
C.
Are not allowed
D.
Require Inspector approval

27.

Welder performance qualification records must describe al! the

A.
Essential & nonessential
B.
Nonessential
C.
Essential
D.
Brazing

28.

A welder depositing 1/2" ofweldmetal with the SMAW process is qualified to depositup to
of weld metal.
A.
8"
B.
Max to be welded
C.
1"
D.
,,

29.

"P" numbers are used to designate groups of :

A.
Electrodes
B.
Flux
C.
Base metals
D.
Joints

30.

A welder qualifying by welding P-No. 21 to P-No.21 is qualified to weld:

A.
P-l-P-11 toP-l-P-11
B.
P-8-P8
C.
P-21 -P-25 TO P-21-P-25
D.
P21 to P21 only

31.

Welding electrodes are grouped in Section IX by :

A.
AWSclass
B.
ASME specification
C.
SFA
D.
"F" number

32.

Ferrous weld metal chernical composition may be designated using :

A.
"P" number
B.
Welder l.D.
C.
"A" number
D.
Page number

33.

For welder qualifications with the SMAW process ---------is an essential

variable.
A.
Base metal thickness
B.
Peening
C.
P-number
D.
Electrode diruneter

variables specified.

34.

Each welder must be assigned a(n):

A.
Pnumber
B.
Unique identifier
C.
Hood & gloves
D.
Inspector

35.

May a welder, qualified in the 2G position on'!. inch thick plate, weld a 1 inch outside diameter
pipe, '!.inch thick in the horizontal position without re-qualification?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information provided
D.
Yes, provided pipe is carbon steel, P#1

36.

What is the difference between gas metal arc-welding and gas tungsten arc-welding processes?
A.
GMAW uses a continuously fed fillet metal and GTAW a tungsten electrode
B.
The SFA specification of the filler metal
C.
The F-number of the filler metal
D.
GTAW is run with gas; gas is optional with GMAW

37.

A welder has been tested in the 6-G position, using as E-7018 F-4 electrode, on 6" Sch 160 (0.718"
nom) SA 106B pipe. Is this welder qualified to weld a 2" 300# ANSI schedule 80 bore flange to a
2" Schedule 80 SA 106 B nozzle neck?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information provided
D.
Yes, provided a backing strip is provided in the 2" weld.

38.

May a welder who qualified using a double-groove weld, make a single V-groove weld without
backing?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information provided
D.
Yes, because backing is not an essential variable for a welder

39.

May a GTAW welderbe qualified byradiography, in lieu ofbend tests? The test coupon will be P22 material and the production welds will be P-22 also.
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information provided
D.
Yes, provided the P-22 is welded with F-22 fillers

40.

Who is responsible for qualification ofwelding procedures, welders and welding operators?
A.
The Inspector
B.
TheA.I
C.
The Shop Foreman
D.
The Manufacturer of Contractor

41.

A welding electrode has the marking E-6010. The "l"marking indicates:

A.
Flat position only
B.
Horizontal position only
C.
Ail positions
D.
Only good for heat treated welds

42.

May a FCAW welder qualified using UT, be used to weld in production?

A.
Yes, welder can be used
B.
No welder cannot be used
C.
Yes, ifwelder is using GMAW (Short Arc)
D.
Yes, if welder is qualified with backing

43.

A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in a WPS ifthey are a nonessential variable.
True
Or
False (circle one)

44.

What are the number of transverse guided bend tests required for Performance Qualification in a
6G position?
A.
2
B.4

c.
D.

6
3

45.

What positions are necessary to qualify a welder for ail position pipe welding?
A.
3Gand4G
B.
2Gand5G
C.
3G and lG
D.
4Gand5G

46.

What ASME Code Section has welding electrode storage requirements?

A.
ASMEIX
B.
ASME VIII
C.
ASME B31.1
D.
ASME II Part C

47.

A repair organization has a WPS which states it is qualified for P-8 to P-8 material welded with
either E308, E308L, E309, E316, electrodes (SMAW process). The PQR, supporting this WPS,
states the weld test coupons were SA-240 Type 304L material, welded with E308 electrodes. Is the
WPS properly qualified for the base material listed?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information given
D.
Yes, if properly heat treated

48.

May a GMAW, short circuit transfer, welding procedure be qualified using real-time ultrasonics ?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information given
D.
Yes, provided bend tests are done

49.

Three arc-welding processes are :

A.
BMAW, SMAW,EFGAW
B.
FCAW, SAW, ESW
C.
SMAW,GTAW,PAW
D.
PTAW, SLAW, PEAW

50.

A welder was qualified with a P-1 test coupon using SMAW E 7018 electrodes. May the welder
weld P-4 material using E8028 electrodes with backing in production? (Assume the P-4 procedure
using E8028 electrodes has been qualified)
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information provided
D.
None of the above

51.

Is a welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section IX still applicable?
A.
Yes
B.
No, must be re-qualified
C.
Is only applicable for 1965 pressure vessels
Cannot be used for new construction -repairs only

52.

Will these test qualify the welder?

A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Not enough information given
D.
Tension test is acceptable but No. l is unacceptable
D.

53.

What are the various positions in which a welder may qualify for plate groove welds?
A.
lG
B.
3G
C.
4G
D.
Ail of the above

54.

You are reviewing a WPQ (QW-484) for a welder testing in the 6-G position, on SA-53 grade B
pipe (TS-60,000 psi). The test results indicate the following :
No. l
Tensile developed 51,000 psi, broke in the weld
No.2
Tensile developed 56,900 psi, broke in base metal
No. l
Transverse root bend satisfactory
No.2
Transverse face bend satisfactory

55.

What are the primary classifications of guided-bend tests permitted by the Code?
A.
Side and Transverse
B.
Face and Root
C.
Transverse and Longitudinal
D.
Side and Face

56.

A welder qualified by welding in the 5G position is qualified for what position on plate?
A.
F,H,OH

B.
C.
D.

F,V,OH
V,OH,SP
H,V,OH

57.

Which of the following is a covered electrode?

A.
E6010
B.
E7018
C.
E9028
D.
Ail of the above

58.

Applicable essential variables must be documented on which of the following?

A.
TheWPS
B.
ThePQR
C.
D.

TheWPQ
Ali of the above

59.

In performance qualification of pipe welds to ASME Section IX, which positions require more than
two guided bend specimens for qualification?
A.
5Gand6G
B.
2Gand4F
C.
4Gand5G
D.
None of the above

60.

Name
A.
B.
C.
D.

61.

A variable that, when changed will cause a change in the mechanical properties of the weldment is
called a:
A.
Essential variable
B.
Non-essential variable
C.
Supplementary essential variable
D.
Ali of the above

62.

The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld joints is a:

A.
Notch Toughness Test
B.
Tension Test
C.
Fillet Weld Test
D.
Guided-Bend Test

63.

The procedure qualification test is used to determine:

A.
The skill of the welder
B.
That the proposed production weldment is capable ofhaving the required properties
C.
The corrosion-resistance of the proposed weldment
D.
None of the above

64.

A change in a supplementary essential variable requires ra-qualification, when notch-toughness is a

consideration.
True
Or
False (circle one)

65.

When using Macro-examination of fillet weld tests, the weld and the HAZ must not reveal cracks
when maguified at:
A.
5X
B.
2X
C.
lOX
D.
No magnification is required-visual examination is required, only

66.

A non-essential variable may be changes without ra-qualification because:

A.
Nobody cares about non-essential variables
B.
The welder is allowed to change variables at bis discretion
C.
Non-essential variables do not affect the mechanical or notch-toughness properties
D.
Non-essential variables cannot be changes without re-qualification

two defects that would cause visual rejection of a welder's test pipe or plate?
Porosity, underfill
Lack of penetration/fusion
Slag, overlap
Any of the above

67.

A WPS must only address essential and, if applicable, supplementary essential variables.

True

Or

False

(circle one)

68.

The data recorded on a PQR (non-editorial) may be changed provided :

A.
The AI approves
B.
The test data on a PQR is a record ofwhat occurred and should never be changed. Only
editorial information can be changed on a PQR.
C.
The API 510 inspector approves
D.
The date of the WPS is changed

69.

Tension tests may be used in lieu ofbend tests to qualify welders or welding operators.
True
Or
False (circle one)

70.

A groove weld bend test reveals a linear indication on the face of the bend surface that measures
exactly 1/8" long. No other indications are seen. Does this coupon pass or fail?
A.
Pass
B.
Fail

71.

Unless notch-toughness is a consideration, a qualification in any position qualifies a welding

procedure for al! positions.
True
Or
False (circle one)

72.

The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a welder has the skill necessary to make sound
production welds.
True
Or
False (circle one)

73.

Welders can be qualified by radiograph when using P 6X materials?

True
Or
False (circle one)

74.

lt is permissible to sub-contract welding of coupons as well as other work to prepare coupons.

True
Or
False (circle one)

75.

Variable QW 402.4 for SMAW procedure qualification is a

A.
Essential
B.
Non-essential
C.
Supplemental essential
D.
None of the above

76.

Variable QW 404.24 for SAW procedure qualification is an

A.
Essnetial
B.
Non-Essential
C.
Supplemental essential
D.
None of the above

77.

Each manufacturer must certify the PQR (by signature) indicating that the information given is true
and correct.
True
Or
False (circle one)

78.

Welder variable QW-405.1 (for welder qualifying with the SMAW process) is a
variable.
A.
Essential
B.
Non-essential
C.
Supplemental essential
D.
None of the above

variable.

variable.

79.

The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to detennine if a proposed weldment to be used in construction is
capable of providing the required properties for the intended application.
True
Or
False (circle one)

80.

A qualification in a 40 position qualifies a welder for ail groove weld positions.

True
Or
False (circle one)

81.

A WPS must address ail applicable non-essential variables.

True
Or
False (circle one)

82.

Groove weld coupons shall be tested by macro-examination when qualifying a welding procedure.
True
Or
False (circle one)

83.

A welding procedure must be qualified with impact tests only when required by the applicable
construction code, such as ASME VIII Div.l.
True
Or
False (circle one)

84.

A welder qualified to weld in the 20 position on pipe would have to be qualified in which of the
additional positions to qualify for ail position groove welding on pipe?
A.
10
B.
20
C.
50
D.
60
E.
Ali of the above

85.

The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without re-qualification of a OMAW groove
weld procedure is:
A.
50"F
B.
lOO"F
C.
125"F
D.
150"F
E.
None of the above

86.

A welder is qualified to weld ail thick nesses of material when :

A.
The test is any thickness above 3/8 inch
B.
The test thickness was Y,inch
C.
The test thickness was % inch or over
D.
The test pipe wall thickness was 5/8 inch and nominal pipe size was over Y, inches

87.

What is the maximum defect permitted on the convex surface of a welder qualification bend test
after bending except for corner cracks and corrosion resistant weld overlay?
A.
Y.inch
B.
1/8 inch
C.
1/16 inch
D.
3/16 inch
E.
No defects are allowed

88.

What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the welder to re-qualify in that
process?
A.
3 months
B.
6months
C.
9months

D.
E.

12months
As stated by the AI

89.

Notch-toughness requirements are mandatory:

A.
For heat treated metals
B.
For quenched and tempered metals
C.
For hardened and tempered metals
D.
For annealed and ternpered metals
E.
When specified as required by the referencing Code Section

90.

A welder qualified for SMAW using an E7018 electrode is also qualified to weld with:
A.
E7015
B.
E6011
C.
E6010
D.
E7024
E.
Ali of the above

91.

Macro examination of an etched fillet weld section for performance qualification is acceptable if
the examination shows:
A.
Complete fusion and freedom from cracks, excepting linear indication not exceeding 1/32
inch at the root.
B.
Concavity or convexity no greater than 1/16 inch
C.
Not more than 1/8" difference in leg lengths
D.
Ali of the above
E.
Both B and C above

92.

Each manufacturer or contractor is responsible for the welding or brazing done by his organization.
Whenever these words are used in Section IX, they shall include :
A.
Designer or architect
B.
Designer or installer
C.
Architect or installer
D.
Installer or assembler
E.
Assembler or designer

93.

For P-11 materials, weld grooves for thick nesses

shall be prepared by thermal
processes, when such processes are to be employed during fabrication.
A.
Less than 5/8 inch
B.
5/8 inch
C.
linch
D.
1114 inches
E.
None of the above

94.

A SWPs may be used in lieu of a manufacturer qualified WPS when:

A.
approved by the Inspector's Supervisor
B.
allowed by ASME V
C.
one test coupon is tension tested per Article V
D.
compliance to Article V and Appendix E of ASME IX is shown

95.

A change in a non-essential variable requires re-certification of the PQR

True
Or
False (circle one)

96.

Reduced-section tensile test specimens conforming to QW-462.1 (b) may be used on ail
thicknesses of pipe having an outside diameter greater than:
A.
2 inches
B.
2112 inches
c. 3 inches
D.
31/2 inches
E.
4 inches

97.

Groove weld test may be used for qualification ofwelders. Which of the following shall be used
for evaluation?
A.
Only bend tests
B.
Only radiography
C.
Both radiography and bend tests
D.
Either bend tests or radiography
E.
None of the above

98.

Under which of the following conditions can a welder be qualified during production work?
A.
A 6" length of the first production groove weld may be qualified by radiography
B.
A bend test coupon may be eut from the first 12" length ofweld
C.
A macro examination may be taken from the first 3" ofweld length
D.
None of the above

99.

Two plate tensile test specimens have been tested and found to be acceptable. The characteristics of
each specimen are as follows :
Specimen 1: Width of0.752"; thickness of0.875"; ultimate tensile value of78.524 psi
Specimen 2: Width of0.702"; thickness of0.852"; ultimate tensile value of77,654 psi

What is the ultimate Joad for each specimen that was reported on the laboratory report?
A.
51,668 & 46,445
B.
67,453 & 56,443
c. 78,524 & 77,654
D.
None of the above

100.

Which of the following welding processes are currently !lQ! permitted to be used with SWPs as
referenced inAppendix E of ASME IX?
A.
GMAW
B.
SAW
C.
PAW
D.
Ali of the above

ANSWER KEY FOR PRACTICE WELDING QUESTIONS :

1. c
2. D
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. c
8. c
9. D
10. B
11. c
12. c
13.A
14. c
15. c
16. B
17.D
18. B
19. B
20.B
21. A
22.B
23.D
24.B
25. c
26.A
27.C
28. c
29.C
30. c
31. D
32. c
33. c
34.B
35.B
36.A
37.B
38.B
39.A
40.D
41. c
42.B
43.B
44.A
45.B
46.D
47.B
48.B
49.C
50.A
51. A

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c
D
A

c
B
D
D
A
B
A
B
B
True
D

c
B
False
False
Pass
True
False
False
False
B
A
True
A
True
False
True
False
True

c
B

c
B
B
E
E
D
D
A
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False

c
D
A
A
D