2. CSWIP 3.2 - Appendix

CSWIP 3.
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Appendix 1
Homework
Senior Welding Inspection: Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 1
Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
1 Which is the best destructive test for showing lack of sidewall fusion in a 25mm
thickness butt weld?
a Nick break.
b Side bend.
c Charpy impact.
d Face bend test.
2 Which of the following would be cause for rejection by most fabrication standards
when inspecting fillet welds with undercut, a small amount of?
a Depth.
b Length.
c Width.
d Sharpness.
3 The European Standard for NDE of fusion welds by visual examination is:
a BS EN ISO 15614.
b BS EN ISO 2560.
c BS EN 287.
d BS EN ISO 17637.
4 When visually inspecting the face of a finished weld which of the following flaws
would be considered the most serious:
a Excess weld metal height.

b Start porosity.
c Spatter.
d Arc strikes.
5 Which of the following is a planar imperfection?
a Lack of sidewall fusion.

b Slag inclusion.
c Linear porosity.
d Root concavity.
6 A fillet weld has an actual throat thickness of 8mm and a leg length of 7mm, what
is the excess weld metal?
a 2.1mm.
b 1.8mm.
c 3.1mm.
d 1.4mm.
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7 BS EN ISO 17637 allows the use of a magnifying glass for visual inspection, but
recommends that the magnification is:
a x2.
b x2 to x5.
c x5 to x10.
d Not greater than x20.
8 A WPS may specify a maximum width for individual weld beads (weave width)
when welding C-Mn steels. If the width is exceeded it may cause:
a Lack of inter-run fusion.

b A reduction in HAZ toughness.
c Lack of sidewall fusion.
d Too low a deposition rate.
9 In TIG welding a current slope-out device reduces:
a Tungsten spatter.
b Risk of crater cracking.
c Risk of arc strikes.
d Interpass temperature.
10 Pipe bores of some materials must be purged with argon before and during TIG
welding to:
a Prevent linear porosity.

b Prevent burn-through.
c Prevent oxidation of the root bead.
d Eliminate moisture pick-up in the root bead.
11 According to AWS A2.4 a weld symbol for the other side is placed:
a Above the dashed line.

b Below the dashed line.
c Above the solid line.
d Below the solid line.
12 Which of the following elements is added to steel to give resistance to creep at

elevated service temperatures?
a Nickel.
b Manganese.
c Molybdenum.
d Aluminium.
13 Compound welds:
a Always contain full penetration butt welds.

b Joints which have combinations of welds made by different welding
processes.
c Combinations between two different weld types.
d All of the above.
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14 Welding inspectors:
a Normally supervise welders.

b Are normally requested to write welding procedures.
c Are sometimes requested to qualify welders.
d All of the above.
15 In an arc welding process, which of the following is the correct term used for the
amount of weld metal deposited per minute?
a Filling rate.
b Deposition rate.
c Weld deposition.
d Weld duty cycle.
16 The throat thickness of 19mm fillet weld is?
a 27.5mm.
b 24mm.
c 13.3mm.
d 12.5mm.
17 Pre-heat for steel will increase if:
a The material thickness reduces.

b Faster welding speeds.
c The use of a larger welding electrode.
d A reduction in carbon content in the parent material.
18 What is the maximum allowable linear misalignment for 8mm material if the code
states the following, ‘Linear misalignment is permissible if the maximum dimension
does not exceed 10% of t up to a maximum of 2mm’?
a 0.8mm.
b 2mm.
c 8mm.
d None of the above, insufficient information provided.
19 BS EN ISO 17637:
a The minimum light illumination required for visual inspection is 350 Lux.
b The minimum light illumination required for visual inspection is 500 Lux.
c The minimum light illumination required for visual inspection is 600 Lux at
not less than 30°.
d Doesn’t specify any viewing conditions for visual inspection.
20 Which of the following electrodes and current types may be used for the TIG
welding of nickel and its alloys?
a Cerium electrode, DC –ve.

b Zirconium electrode, AC.
c Thorium electrode, DC +ve.
d All of the above may be used.
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21 When considering the MIG/MAG welding process which of the following metal
transfer modes would be the most suited to the welding of thick plates over 25mm
in PA.
a Dip transfer.
b Pulse transfer.
c Spray transfer.
d Globular transfer.
22 When considering hydrogen, which of the following welding processes would

produce the lowest levels in the completed weld? (under controlled conditions)
a MMA.
b SAW.
c TIG.
d FCAW.
23 In steel the element with the greatest effect on hardness is:
a Chromium.
b Manganese.
c Carbon.
d Nickel.
24 Brittle fractures:
a The susceptibility in steels will increase with the formation of a fine grain
structure.
b The susceptibility in steels will increase with a reduction in the in-service
temperature to sub-zero conditions.
c The susceptibility in steels will increase with a slow cooling rate.
d All of the above.
25 Which of the following steels is considered non-magnetic?
a 18%Cr, 8%Ni.
b 2.25Cr 1Mo.
c 9%Cr,1Mo.
d 9%Ni.
26 In a transverse tensile test brittleness would be indicated if:
a There is a reduction in cross-section at the position of fracture.

b The fracture surface is flat and featureless but has a rough surface.
c Fracture occurred in the weld metal.
d The fracture face shows beach marks.
27 A STRA test is used to measure the:
a Tensile strength of the welded joint.

b Level of residual stress in butt joints.
c Fracture toughness of the HAZ.
d Through-thickness ductility of a steel plate (the Z direction).
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28 A macrosection is particularly good for showing:
a The weld metal HAZ microstructure.

b Overlap.
c Joint hardness.
d Spatter.
29 A suitable gas/gas mixture for GMAW of aluminium is:
a 100%CO2.
b 100% Argon.
c 80% argon + 20% CO2.
d 98% argon + 2% O2.
30 A crack running along the centreline of a weld bead could be caused by:
a Use of damp flux.

b Lack of preheat.
c Arc voltage too high.
d Weld bead too deep and very narrow.
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Senior Welding Inspector: Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 2
Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
1 The maximum hardness in the HAZ of a steel will increase if:
a Heat input is increased.

b CEV is increased.
c Joint thickness is decreased.
d Basic electrodes are used.
2 Initiation of a TIG arc using a high frequency spark may not be allowed because it:
a Often causes tungsten inclusions.

b Can damage electronic equipment.
c Is an electrical safety hazard.
d Often causes stop/start porosity.
3 In friction welding, the metal at the interface when the joining occurs is described
as being in the:
a Liquid state.
b Intercritical state.
c Plastic state.
d Elastic state.
4 What four criteria are necessary to produce hydrogen induced cold cracking?
a Hydrogen, moisture, martensitic grain structure and heat.

b Hydrogen, poor weld profiles, temperatures above 200oC and a slow cooling
rate.
c Hydrogen, a grain structure susceptible to cracking, stress and a temperature
below 300oC.
d Hydrogen, existing weld defects, stress and a grain structure susceptible to
cracking.
5 Austenitic stainless steels are more susceptible to distortion when compared to

ferritic steels this is because:
a High coefficient of thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity.

b High coefficient of thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity.
c Low coefficient of thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity.
d Low coefficient thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity.
6 Transverse tensile test:
a Is used to measure the ultimate tensile strength of the joint.

b Is used to measure the elongation of a material.
c Is used to measure the yield strength of a material.
d All of the above.
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7 In the welding of austenitic stainless steels, the electrode and plate materials are
often specified to be low carbon content. The reason for this:
a To prevent the formation of cracks in the HAZ.

b To prevent the formation of chromium carbides.
c To prevent cracking in the weld.
d Minimise distortion.
8 Essential variable:
a In a WPS may change the properties of the weld.

b In a WPS may influence the visual acceptance.
c In a WPS may require re-approval of a weld procedure.
d All of the above.
9 In an all weld metal tensile test, the original test specimens gauge length is 50mm.
After testing the gauge length increased to 72mm, what is the elongation
percentage?
a 44%.
b 144%.
c 69.4%.
d 2.27%.
10 Which of the following will vary the most when varying the arc length using the
MMA welding process?
a Voltage.
b Amperage.
c Polarity.
d Both a and b.
11 An undesirable property of aluminium oxide residue is that it:
a Creates problems when welding in position (vertical, horizontal, overhead).

b Requires more heat to melt it when compared with aluminium.
c Increases weld pool fluidity.
d Decreases weld pool fluidity.
12 A welder qualified in the PG position would normally be qualified for welding:
a All diameters of pipe.

b Welding positions PA, PC, PG, and PF.
c In position PG only.
d All pipe wall thickness.
13 A fabrication calls for the toes to be blended in by grinding.The most likely reason
for this is to…
a Make the weld suitable for liquid (dye) penetrant inspection

b Improve the fatigue life
c reduce residual stresses
d improvethe general appearance of the welds
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14 A carbon equivalent of 0.48%:
a Is high for carbon steel and may require a preheat temperature over 100oC.
b Is insignificant for carbon steel and preheat will not be required.
c Is calculated from the heat-input formula.
d Is not a consideration for determining preheating temperatures.
15 Which of the following statements is true?
a The core wire of an MMA electrode always contains alloying elements.

b Basic electrodes are preferred when welding is carried out in situations where
porosity free welds are specified.
c Rutile electrodes always contain a large proportion of iron powder.
d Cellulose electrodes may deposit in excess of 90ml of hydrogen per 100g of
weld metal.
16 Preheat:
a Must always be carried out on steels.

b Need not be carried out if post weld heat is to follow.
c Is always carried out using gas flames.
d None of the above.
17 Which element has the greatest effect on general corrosion resistance?
a Manganese.
b Chromium.
c Carbon.
d Nickel.
18 Which of the following is the correct arc energy if the amps are 350, volts 32 and
travel speed 310 mm/minute.
a 2.16 kJ/mm.
b 0.036 kJ/mm.
c 2.61 kJ/mm.
d 0.36 kJ/mm.
19 Which of the following mechanical test(s) can give a quantitative measurement of

ductility?
a Tensile test.
b Bend test
c Nick break test.
d Both a and b.
20 Which of the following are applicable to fatigue cracking?
a A rough randomly torn fracture surface, an initiation point and beach marks.
b A smooth fracture surface, an initiation point and beach marks.
c Beach marks, step like appearance and a secondary mode of failure.
d All of the above.
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21 Which of the following weld symbols in accordance with BS EN ISO 2553 represents
a fillet weld made on the other side?
a b
c d
22 What is a lap in steel?
a A fold occurring in the steel during forming or rolling.

b A sub-surface lamination, which may affect the strength of the steel.
c A type of crack occurring in the parent material.
d A non-metallic inclusion.
23 In accordance with BS EN ISO 2553 which of the following symbol best represents
a double J butt weld?
a b
c d
24 Which of the following welding symbols would indicate the depth of penetration in
accordance with BS EN ISO 2553?
a b s10
c z10 d 10s
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25 How can you tell the difference between an EN/ISO weld symbol and an AWS weld
symbol?
a The EN/ISO weld symbol will always have the arrow side weld at the top of
the reference line.
b The EN/ISO symbol has the welds elementary symbol placed on the indication
line lying above or below the solid reference line to indicate a weld on the
other side.
c The EN/ISO symbol has a fillet weld leg length identified by the letter ‘a’.
d The EN/ISO symbol has a fillet weld throat thickness identified by the letter
‘z’.
26 What would the number 141 placed at the end of the reference line indicate on a
welding symbol in accordance with BS EN ISO 2553?
a NDT requirements.
b SAW welding process.
c MMA welding process.
d TIG welding process.
27 What would the number 136 placed at the end of the reference line indicate on a
welding symbol in accordance with BS EN ISO 2553?
a MMA welding process.

b MIG welding process.
c FCAW welding process.
d MAG welding process.
28 What is meant by the term normative document?
a General term used to cover standards, specifications etc.

b A legal document, the requirements of which must be carried out.
c A document approved by a recognised body through consensus.
d A written description of all essential parameters for a given process.
29 In the AWS standard for welding symbols which of the following is true.
a The elementary welding symbol is always place below the reference line to
indicate a site weld.
b The elementary welding symbol is always placed above the reference line to
indicate a weld made on the arrow side.
c The elementary welding symbol can be placed above or below the reference
line to indicate a weld made on the other side.
d The elementary welding symbol is always placed below the reference line to
indicate a weld made on the arrow side.
30 Impact test:
a Is a destructive test used to measure weld zone hardness.

b Is a mechanical test used to determine a welds resistance to creep.
c Is a dynamic test, which is used to give a measure of notch toughness.
d All of the above.
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Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
1 If arc strikes are found on carbon steel (carbon equivalent of 0.5%), what
undesirable grain structure may be present?
a Perlite.
b Martensite.
c Ferrite.
d All of the above are undesirable grain structures in constructional steels.
2 Which of the following units is used to express the energy absorbed by a charpy
specimen?
a Joules.
b Newton’s.
c Mega Pascal’s.
d Both a and c.
3 What does the 70 represent on an E7010 AWS A5.1 classified electrode?
a 70 N/mm2 minimum UTS.

b 70N/mm2 minimum impact strength.
c 70,000 p.s.i. minimum UTS.
d 70,000 p.s.i. minimum yield strength.
4 A multi-run MMA butt weld made on low alloy steel consists of 5 passes using a
6mm diameter electrode, a 12 pass weld made on the same joint using a 4mm
diameter electrode on the same material will:
a Have a lower heat input and a higher degree of grain refinement.

b Have a lower heat input and a coarse grain structure.
c Have a lower amount of distortion and a higher degree of grain refinement.
d Have a higher amount of distortion and a lower degree of grain refinement.
5 Which of the following would you expect of a martensitic grain structure?
a An increase in toughness and a reduction in hardness.

b An increase in hardness and a reduction in ductility.
c An increase in ductility and a reduction in toughness.
d An increase in malleability and an increase in hardness.
6 Which of the following would reduce the chances of arc blow?
a A change from AC current to DC current.

b A change from DC current to AC current.
c A change from DC electrode +ve to DC electrode –ve.
d A change from DC electrode –ve to DC electrode +ve.
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7 Which of the following mechanical properties of a weld made on C-Mn steel is most
affected if the heat input per unit length is excessively high?
a Tensile strength.
b Ductility.
c Toughness.
d Elongation.
8 Which of the following tests would you not expect to be carried out on a welder
qualification test?
a Radiography.
b Tensile test.
c Macro.
d Bend test.
9 Which two aspects of radiographic images are normally measured?
a Density and contrast.

b Sensitivity and definition.
c Density and sensitivity.
d Contrast and definition.
10 What are the units used when measuring light intensities for viewing test
specimens using MPI or DPI testing?
a Tesla.
b Lux.
c Hertz.
d Gray.
11 If it was a requirement to radiograph a 10mm thick steel weldment, which of the

following isotopes would be the most suited with regards to application and
quality?
a Se 75.
b Tm 170.
c Yb 169
d Co 60.
12 When carrying out inspection on a Double V butt weld (35° bevel angle), which of
the following NDT methods would be the most suited for the detection of lack of
sidewall fusion in the root region?
a Ultrasonic Inspection.
b Radiographic Inspection.
c Magnetic Particle Inspection.
d Dye Penetrant Inspection.
13 Which NDT method would you associate with prods?
a Radiographic Inspection.
b Magnetic Particle Inspection.
c Ultrasonic Inspection.
d Dye Penetrant Inspection..
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14 When conducting DPI, which of the following are critical considerations?
a Thickness of component being tested.

b Weld preparation details.
c Components test temperature.
d All of the above.
15 Which material would be the least effective for DPI?
a Carbon Manganese steels.

b 316L steel.
c Cast Iron.
d Both a and c.
16 Why might Iron powder be used when conducting MPI?
a If the component being tested is too large for regular inks to be used.
b During the inspection of components underwater.
c During the inspection of hot components.
d Iron powder is preferred over regular MPI inks due to the higher sensitivity
achieved and ease of application.
17 During MPI inspection using contrast inks, what is the minimum light intensity
requirements in accordance with the EN standards?
a The same as that required for visual inspection.

b 350 lux minimum, 500 lux recommended.
c 500 lux.
d Not specified, it’s left to the decision of the NDT technician.
18 A major disadvantage of MPI is:
a It can only be used on material over 3mm thickness.

b It can only detect surface defects.
c It can only be used on ferrous materials.
d Both b and c.
19 What is the main purpose of an IQI when used in Radiography?
a To measure defect sensitivity.

b To assess the smallest defect which can be detected.
c To measure Radiographic sensitivity.
d All of the above.
20 Back step welding is used to reduce:
a Distortion.
b Stress corrosion cracking.
c Fatigue failure.
d Solidification cracking.
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21 Which of the following materials will show the greatest amount of distortion,
assuming heat inputs, material thickness etc. are the same?
a High tensile strength C/Mn steel.

b Mild steel.
c 316L steel.
d QT steel.
22 HICC may occur due to which of the following?
a Damp electrodes.
b Lack of preheat.
c The presence of sulphur.
d Both a and b.
23 The likelihood of hydrogen cracking in a carbon steel weld can be reduced by:
a The use of E6010 or E6011 electrodes.

b Keeping preheat to a minimum.
c The maintenance of minimum heat inputs.
d None of the above.
24 Distortion can be reduced by:
a The use of a large bevel angle.

b The use of basic coated electrodes.
c The use of small diameter electrodes, maximise the number of weld passes.
d The use of large diameter electrodes, minimise the number of weld passes.
25 A duty not normally undertaken by a Senior Welding Inspector:
a Check incoming materials.

b Check and monitor consumable handling and storage.
c Check calibration certificates.
d Measure and monitor residual stress.
26 The inclusion of the inductance in the welding circuit when using the MIG/MAG
welding process is to:
a Control the rate of spatter in the dip transfer mode.

b Control the rate of spatter in the spray transfer mode.
c It enables the welder to weld in position at higher current values.
d Both a and b.
27 What is ‘weld decay’?
a A localised reduction in chromium content caused by sulphur and chromium

combining in SS.
b A localised reduction in chromium content caused by iron and chromium
combining in SS.
c A localised reduction in chromium content caused by carbon and chromium
combining in SS.
d A reduction in tensile strength of a material operating at elevated
temperatures under a constant load, which generally leads to a failure of the
component in SS.
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28 What are the possible effects of having the heat input too low during welding?
a Low toughness, entrapped hydrogen and low hardness.

b High hardness, lack of fusion and entrapped hydrogen.
c Entrapped hydrogen, low toughness and high ductility.
d Lack of fusion, low toughness and a reduction in ductility.
29 Which of the following Isotopes may be used for a 25mm thick steel pipe to pipe
weld DWSI (in accordance to BS EN ISO 17636-1)?
a Ir 192.
b Co 60.
c Se 75.
d Yb 169.
30 During a the welding of a test piece for the purpose of approving a WPS the
following parameters have been recorded: Amps 300, Volts 32, ROL 210mm, time
1 minute. What is the arc energy value?
a 4.1 KJ/mm.
b 7.38 KJ/mm.
c 6.4 KJ/mm.
d 2.74 KJ/mm.
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Paper 4
Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
1 Which of the following materials cannot be tested using MT?
a Cobalt.
b Nickel.
c Carbon steel.
d Brass.
2 Suspending magnetic particles in a liquid has the advantage of:
a Making the same amount of detection media go further.

b Improving particle mobility.
c Preventing corrosion.
d Improving contrast.
3 Magnetic particles for use in magnetic ink are generally made from:
a Iron oxide.
b Ferrous sulphate.
c Aluminium oxide.
d A special high nickel alloy
4 Maximum sensitivity in MT is achieved when the:
a Flaw is at right angles to the direction of the current.

b Flaw is parallel to the magnetic flux.
c Flaw is at right angles to the magnetic flux.
d Current is at right angles to the magnetic flux.
5 When MPI is performed with fluorescent ink, the maximum level of white light
illumination that must be present at the area under inspection is:
a 50 lux.
b 500 lux
c 2000 microwatts per square millimetre.
d 20 lux.
6 Which of the following statements about the use of permanent magnets for MT is
true?
a They require no power supply.

b They are ideal for use with dry magnetic particles.
c They provide excellent sensitivity for surface breaking defects.
d They give the clearest indications of discontinuities lying parallel to a line
joining the magnet poles.
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7 The region in the neighbourhood of a permanent magnet or current carrying device
in which magnetic forces exist is called a:
a Magnetic circuit.
b Magnetic field.
c Leakage field.
d Magnetic pole.
8 The general name given to a simple device used in MPI to indicate field strength
and direction is:
a Flux indicator.
b Gauss meter.
c Magnetometer.
d Dynamometer.
9 The flash point of a solvent is:
a The temperature above which there is a danger of spontaneous combustion

of the solvent vapour.
b It's boiling point.
c The temperature below which there is a danger of spontaneous combustion of
the solvent vapour.
d The temperature above which the solvent becomes soluble in water.
10 The temperature above which a ferromagnetic material becomes nonmagnetic is

called the:
a Breaking point.
b Curie point.
c Sharp point.
d Turning point.
Penetrant Testing (PT)
11 A disadvantage of penetrant flaw detection is that:
a It can only detect surface breaking discontinuities.

b It cannot be used on fine cracks such as fatigue cracks.
c Parts cannot be re-tested.
d It cannot be used on non-ferrous materials.
12 An advantage of penetrant flaw detection is that:
a It can be used on non-ferromagnetic materials.

b Fluorescent penetrant can be used for on-site testing of large parts.
c The temperature of the part need not be considered.
d Painted parts can be rapidly tested.
13 European national codes and standards do not normally permit the penetrant
method to be used outside what temperature range?
a 10-55 C.
b 15-50 C.
c 10-50 C.
d 5-60 C.
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14 An advantage of colour contrast penetrants over fluorescent penetrants is that
they:
a Are more sensitive because the indications are easier to see.

b Do not require special removers.
c Are more suitable for smooth surfaces.
d Do not require an electrical power supply.
15 Typically, when fluorescent penetrants are used:
a The inspector should allow a few minutes before starting inspection to allow
night vision to develop.
b The quantity of white light in the inspection booth should be limited to around
20lux.
c Removal of excess penetrant is monitored under UV-A light.
d All of the above.
16 Which of the following discontinuities would be impossible to detect using the

penetrant method?
a Forging laps.
b Grinding cracks.
c Non-metallic internal inclusions.
d Crater cracks.
17 When selecting which penetrant system to employ which of the following factors
must be considered?
a Component surface finish.

b The sensitivity required.
c The compatibility of the penetrant with the material under inspection.
d All of the above must be considered.
18 Which of the following statements concerning liquid penetrant testing is correct?
a Fluorescent penetrants will produce red against white discontinuity

indications.
b Non-fluorescent penetrants require the use of black lights.
c Yellow-green fluorescent indications glow in the dark for easy viewing and
interpretation.
d Fluorescent penetrants produce yellow green visible light under UV-A
illumination.
19 Development time is influenced by the:
a Type of penetrant used.

b Type of developer used.
c Temperature of the material being tested.
d All of the above.
20 Factors that affect the rate of penetration include:
a Surface temperature.
b Surface condition & cleanliness.
c Viscosity.
d All of the above.
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Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
21 The process of comparing an instrument or device with a standard is called:
a Angulation.
b Calibration.
c Attenuation.
d Correlation.
22 The piezoelectric material in a probe, which vibrates to produce ultrasonic waves, is

called a:
a Backing material.
b Lucite wedge.
c Transducer element or crystal.
d Couplant.
23 Moving a probe over a test surface either manually or automatically is referred to

as:
a Scanning.
b Attenuation.
c Angulating.
d Resonating.
24 The purpose of a couplant is to:
a Filter undesirable reflections from the specimen.

b Tune transducer to the correct operating frequency.
c Reduce attenuation within the specimen.
d Transmit ultrasonic waves from the transducer to the specimen.
25 A couplant can be:
a Water.
b Oil.
c Gylcerin
d Any of the above.
26 The primary purpose of reference blocks is:
a To aid the operator in obtaining maximum back reflection.

b To obtain the greatest sensitivity possible from an instrument.
c To obtain a common reproducible reference standard.
d None of the above is correct.
27 The gradual loss of energy as ultrasonic vibrations travel through a material is

referred to as:
a Attention.
b Attendance.
c Attemperation.
d Attenuation.
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28 Any condition that causes reflection of ultrasound in pulse echo testing can be
referred to as:
a A dispenser.
b A discontinuity.
c An attenuator.
d A refractor.
29 If the cap of a single V (60° included angle) full penetration butt-weld is ground
flush 0 degree compression probe is useful for:
a Detecting lack of side wall fusion.

b Detecting lack of root fusion.
c Assessing excess penetration.
d All of the above.
30 Welds in austenitic stainless steel:
a Are easily tested by ultrasonic methods.

b Are difficult to test by ultrasonic methods due to the coarse grain structure of
the weld deposit.
c Are difficult to test by ultrasonic methods due to the highly attenuating
parent material.
d Both b and c are correct.
Radiographic Testing (RT)
31 The two factors that most affect the sensitivity of a radiograph are:
a Density and unsharpness.

b Latitude and grain size.
c Density and latitude.
d Contrast and definition.
32 The instrument used to measure film density is called:
a A densitometer.
b A photometer.
c A radiometer.
d A proportional counter.
33 Compared with conventional ultrasonic testing one advantage of film radiography

is:
a It's cheaper.
b A permanent record is directly produced.
c Lack of fusion is easily detected.
d All of the above are significant advantages.
34 Which of the following weld defects is most reliably detected by radiography?
a Porosity.
b Lack of inter-run fusion.
c Lack of root fusion.
d Heat affected zone crack.
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35 Which of the following weld defects is least reliably detected by radiography?
a Porosity.
b Slag inclusion.
c Lack of penetration.
d Heat affected zone crack.
36 Radiography is a reliable method for the detection of:
a Volumetric flaws.
b Planar flaws.
c Both volumetric and planar flaws.
d Laminations in rolled steel products.
37 DWDI radiography is usually limited to girth welds in pipe with an outside diameter
of (consider EN ISO standard):
a 75mm or less.
b 80mm or less.
c 85mm or less.
d 100mm or less.
38 Radiography is best suited for:

a Cruciform joints.
b Dissimilar welds.
c T butt welds.
d Set through joints
39 The correct terminology for the image that forms on a radiographic film during
exposure to radiation is:
a Ghost image.
b Latent image.
c Patent image.
d Spitting image.
40 If detected by radiography undercut appears as:
a A very thin, continuous or intermittent, straight dark line running parallel with
the edge of the weld cap.
b A broad straight edged image towards the centre of the weld image.
c A dark line of variable width, continuous or intermittent, between the weld &
parent material & following the contour of the edge of the weld cap or root.
d A dark irregular image, within the weld image, continuous or intermittent, of
variable width and film density running essentially parallel to the weld axis
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Appendix 2
Training Reports
CSWIP 3.2 TRAINING REPORT MT 01
INSPECTION COMPANY: TWI NDT REPORT NUMBER: 01 PROJECT NUMBER: 1970
CLIENT: Tramcar WELD NUMBER: 48
SPECIFICATION: TWI NDT specification WELD DETAILS: Single V butt weld weld number
TECHNIQUE 132/T SURFACE CONDITION: As welded

PROCEDURE NUMBER: 132 WELDING PROCESS: 111
DATE OF EXAMINATION: 4.8.15 SCOPE OF INSPECTION: 100% of weld and HAZ
LOCATION: Prenton Park workshop PROCESS STAGE: After PWHT
MATERIAL:ASTM 182 LIFT TEST COMPLETED: YES @ 5.4 KG
CONSUMABLES MANUFACTURER TYPE BATCH NUMBERS
Solvent based ink Magnaflux 7HF 120514
Contrast Paint Magnaflux WCP‐2 150415
Solvent Remover Magnaflux SKC‐S 140905
TESTING TECHNIQUE: AC Yoke
TEMPERATURE:Ambient
LIGHT LEVELS: >350Lux at test surface
TEST SENSITIVITY: 3 indications, Burmah castrol strip
CURRENT TYPE: DC
POLE SPACING: 50 mm
TEST RESULTS:
No defects detected
No reportable indications detected
ACTION:
No further actions
OPERATORS NAME: S Jones REPORT DATE: 4.8.15
OPERATORS SIGNATURE: SJones OPERATORS QUALIFICATION: CSWIP Level 2 MPI
SJ Training MT01
CSWIP 3.2 TRAINING REPORT PT 01
INSPECTION COMPANY: TWI NDT REPORT NUMBER: 0011 PROJECT NUMBER: 1970
CLIENT: Tramcar WELD NUMBER: 69
SPECIFICATION: CSWIP WELD DETAILS: Single V Butt joint weld
TECHNIQUE 132/PT SURFACE CONDITION: As welded
PROCEDURE NUMBER: 132 WELDING PROCESS: 141
DATE OF EXAMINATION: 8.4.15 SCOPE OF INSPECTION: 100%
LOCATION: Prenton Park workshop PROCESS STAGE: Completed
MATERIAL:316 SS VIEWING CONDITIONS: >500Lux
CONSUMABLES MANUFACTURER TYPE BATCH NUMBERS
Solvent Remover Magnaflux 7HF 120514
Penetrant Magnaflux SKL‐SP2 150415
Developer Magnaflow SKC‐S 140905
APPLICATION: Brush
DWELL TIME: 20 minutes
DEVELOPMENT TIME: 10 minutes
TEST TEMPERATURE: 5‐10 oC
TEST RESULTS
ACTIONS
SIGNATURE: D Pennar REPORT DATE: 8.4.15
NAME: Dye Pennar QUALIFICATION: CSWIP LT2 PT (ISO 9712)
SJ Training PT1
CSWIP 3.2 TTRAINING REPORT RT 01
DATE OF INSPECTION: 4.8.15 INSPECTION COMPANY: TWI NDT
REPORT NUMBER: 1970 CLIENT: Tramcar
WELDING PROCESS: MMA 111 WELD REFERENCE: 47
JOINT GEOMETRY SURFACE CONDITION: As welded MMA 111
TEST PROCEDURE: 131
STAGE OF TEST: After PWHT
25mm
2.5mm SCOPE OF INSPECTION: 100%
MATERIAL: C‐Mn
Source Strength: 60 Ci FFD/SFD: 150 mm
‐ Bevel Angle 30o + 5o, ‐ 0o
‐ Root Gap 2.5mm. KV's: N/A mA's: N/A
‐ Plate thickness 30 mm
Screen type: Pb Exposure: 4Ci mins
‐Weld Length
Focal Spot: Source Size: 2x2
FILM TYPE: AGFA D4 IQI TYPE: Fe

DEVELOPMENT: 4 mins @ 20oC manual FIXING CONDITIONS 6 mins @ 20oC
RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE: SWSI ISOTOPE TYPE: Ir 192
TEST RESULTS
FILM ID SEN % DENSITY COMMENTS ACTION
1‐2 2% 2‐3 No defects observed Accept
5‐6 2% 2‐3 lack of root penetration Reject
TEST LIMITATIONS:
TEST OPERATOR: Sjones REPORT DATE: 4.8.15
SIGNATURE: S Jones OPERATORS QUALIFICATION: CSWIP L2 RT (EN ISO9712)
SJ Training RT01
CSWIP TRAINING REPORT UT01
INSPECTION COMPANY: TWI NDT CLIENT: Tramcar

PROJECT NUMBER: 267 REPORT NUMBER:256 WELD NUMBER:24
PROJECT LOCATION: Prenton Workshop DATE OF INSPECTION: 4.8.15
JOINT GEOMETRY SCOPE OF INSPECTION: 100%
MATERIAL: Aluminium 5083
DIMENSIONS: 700mm L FORM:Plate
25mm
2mm SURFACE CONDITION: As welded
WPS: 0069 GTAW TEMPERATURE :Ambient
TEST PROCEDURE: 14
− Root Gap 2mm. DETECTION UNIT: KSM SERIAL NUMBER:6754
− Root to be inspected by MT before commencment
COUPLANT: Sonagel
of next weld pass
CALIBRATION BLOCKS: V1,V2
PROBES SIZE SENSITIVITY SCANNING
BWE 80% F.S.H At test
5 MHz 0O Compression 10mm Twin Crystal At test sensitivity
depth
O
4 MHz 45 Shear 10mm Single Crystal 80% F.S.H 1.5mm Hole At test sensitivity
O
O
TEST RESULTS: BS EN ISO 17640:2010
1. Crack like indication detected with 60o shear wave scanning in root location.
2. Slag inclusions detected with 45o shear wave scanning
ACCEPTANCE:TWI NDT SPECIFICATION

Not accptabe
NAME: M Rogers
SIGNATURE:
LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION: CSWIP L2 UT EN ISO 9712 REPORT DATE: 4.8.15
SJ training UT01
Senior Welding Inspector: Training Reports Questions
Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
MT01 Questions
1 The lift test stated in MT01
a Is not required if test sensitivity is recorded

b Complies with specification and is common practice
c Lift testing is for permanent magnets only
d Does not comply with the specification
2 Do you consider the scanning pattern shown to be
a Correct and fully compliant with the procedure

b Missing the dimensions for each span of the yoke conducted
c Incorrect and not compliant with the specification
d This type of scanning is only applicable to AC
3 In relation to the light levels reported on MT01, is it stated correctly and which is the
correct statement?
a Yes, as so long as you have valid eye test and have completed competency
checks
b Yes, it states a minimum of 350 Lux but recommends 500 Lux
c No, 350 Lux is for black light not white light
d No, 500 Lux is the minimum permitted light intensity
4 Which of the following statements is correct?
a Pole spacing is 300mm minimum

b Pole spacing is 300mm maximum
c Pole spacing is 150mm maximum
d Pole spacing depends on the power of the Yoke
5 Which of the following statements is correct?

a AC Yokes only shall be reported
b DC yokes shall be used in all situations
c According to the TWI specification DC shall be used on raw materials but
not welds
d Permanent magnets shall be used on live plant and AC on non-live plant
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PT01 Questions
6 In accordance with the TWI specification, at which of the following temperatures is

penetrant inspection permissible
a Between 1°C and10°C

b Between 5°C and 10°C
c Between 5°C and 50°C
d d. Between 25°C and 40°C
7 Do you consider the development time stated in PT01 as
a Acceptable to the TWI specification as no maximum is stated

b Not acceptable to the TWI specification
c A suitable period as to compliment the dwell time
d All options are incorrect
8 In accordance with the TWI Specification is the material type stated on PT01
acceptable
a Yes it is acceptable
b No, only non-ferrous based materials can be inspected by DPI
c It is not specified in the TWI Specification regarding this material so I would
accept
d No, Duplex and aluminum are acceptable but the material stated is
unacceptable
9 In accordance with TWI Specification are the viewing conditions acceptable as stated
in PT01
a Acceptable if used for the TAM calibration

b Yes the conditions are acceptable
c No the conditions are not acceptable
d Acceptable when doing fluorescent
10 In accordance with the TWI Specification are the consumable manufacturers

acceptable to the TWI specification
a Yes, they are acceptable

b No, they are not acceptable
c The developer and penetrant only are acceptable to the specification
d The developer and remover only are acceptable to the specification
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RT01 Questions
11 On Radiographic Inspection report RT 01, is the operator’s qualification acceptable to

the TWI specification?
a Yes
b No
c This acceptable if the qualification to ISO 17636 has been verified
d This is not acceptable because the level 2 is only a minimum
12 Is the material stated on RT 01?
a Not permissible in the TWI specification

b Not possible to radiograph due to its permeability
c Not possible to radiograph due to its high density
d Well suited to radiography and is acceptable to the TWI specification
13 Is the scope of inspection reported on RT 01 acceptable to the TWI specification?
a If that’s all that’s accessible then yes

b No
c The specification only calls for 10% radiography on project 7690
14 In relation to the fixing conditions stated on RT 01
a The time and temperatures stated are correct

b The time is ok but the temperature is too high
c The temperature is ok but the time is too long
15 In relation to the Development stated on RT 01
a The time and temperatures stated are correct

b The time is ok but the temperature is too low
c The temperature is ok but the time is too long
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UT01 Questions
16 Do the calibration blocks shown on UT 01 comply with the requirements of the TWI
specification?
a The calibration blocks stated are specification compliant

b The blocks do not matter providing a resolution check is completed
c The calibration blocks stated are not specification compliant
d ONLY if a cross checker is present at calibration shall the specification allow
the use of the V1,V2 blocks stated
o
17 Is it possible to use the 60 shear probe as reported in UT 01 to scan for the
reported defect 1?
a No
b Yes
c Only the crack like indication ,would be discovered
d It is possible if you scan at 40 o to the probe angle itself
18 According to the TWI specification, Is the material stated on report UT 01 acceptable

for ultrasonic examination
a Yes it is acceptable to the specification with no special requirements.

b There is no mention of Aluminum in the specification
c Yes, ultrasonic testing is often used on Aluminum welds
d If the attenuation check is done then this material can be inspected by UT
with company approval
19 In relation to the joint geometry stated on report UT 01
a A 6 dB drop should be referenced here

b The report should state the bevel angle/included angle
c There would be sufficient information to conduct ultrasonic testing
successfully
d A trained operator would know his beam path
20 How many probes would be used on a 25mm single V butt weld in accordance with
the TWI specification?
a Only a zero degree would be required for this joint

b 4 probes would be required
c 3 probes would be required
d All options are feasible if you have access to both sides of the joint
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Appendix 3
Training Drawing
Drawing one CSWIP 3.2 weld symbols training
Nozzles 50mm dia with 10mm

Nozzle 600mm with 40mm
flanges
flange.
Nozzle 450 dia with
3
20mm flange.
5
4
8
2000mm dia
7
6
10,000
Appendix 4
Specification Questions
Senior Welding Inspector: Specification Questions
Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
1. The symbols s and ≤ refer to :-
a) Plate thickness and arrow side

b) Nominal throat thickness and less than
c) Nominal butt weld thickness and less than and equal to
d) Single sided and vee butt weld with reinforcement removed
2. In the case of a ferrous double sided butt weld, which inspection methods should
be employed before the second side is welded.
a) Dye penetrant and MPI

b) Visual only under magnification of x5
c) Visual and dye penetrant
d) Visual and MPI
3. What would be the largest leg length dimensions and the smallest throat dimension
of a fillet weld deposited on 12mm thick plates.
a) 12mm leg length, 8.4mm throat

b) 15mm leg length, 10.5mm throat
c) 14mm leg length, 9.8mm throat
d) 15mm leg length, 8.4mm throat
4. An arc strike has been removed by grinding and the inspection has proven
acceptable. The thickness of the joint is 25mm and the removal depth 1mm deep.
Is this acceptable?
a) There is no problem with 1mm as 2mm is acceptable

b) This is not acceptable as no reduction in thickness is allowed
c) Not acceptable as 0.5mm is the maximum reduction in thickness
d) As long as the inspection proved acceptable this would be allowable
5. Continuous Sub arc welding is being conducted on the manufacture of large I

beams 15m in length. After completion of each I beam, the re cycled flux
approximately 5kg in weight has another 5kg of new flux added before the
operation continues again. Is this allowable?
a) No only new flux can be used

b) This is not required as the system has a filtration system built in
c) This combination of mixing new and used is adequate
d) It depends if the operation is hydrogen controlled or not
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6. Ultrasonic testing of a circumferential pipe butt weld 200mm diameter and 25mm
thick, has detected lack of fusion 180mm in length. The contractor has a repair
procedure and wants to carry out a repair. What would be your course of action?
a) If it’s a first repair and the procedure is being followed, this would be allowable
b) If a qualified inspector witnessed the repair this would be allowable
c) You should not allow this to happen until you witness a repeat of the NDT
d) You should insist on a complete cut out
7. The following parameters were used on a 10mm thick austinetic stainless steel butt
weld using the TIG process, 12 volts, 180 amps and a travel speed of 40mm per
minute. Witnessing this operation, what would be your course of action?
a) The heat input is too high so stop the operation

b) The heat input is too low so stop the operation
c) As long as the welding procedure is adhered to, continue the operation
d) No options are correct
8. A procedure was conducted in the PF position with MMA in 15mm thick C Mn steel.
The following tests were conducted, hardness, macro, side bends, tensile, and
impacts. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) The procedure can be used in any position

b) The procedure can only be used in the original test position
c) The procedure can be used in the PA, PB, PC and PF positions
d) The procedure can be used in the PC, PF and PD positions
9. A quenched and tempered steel has to undergo Post Weld Heat Treatment. Which
of the following is correct?
a) Heating rate controlled from 320°c, soak temperature 590°c, cooling rate
controlled to 320°c and thermocouples removed at 110°c
b) Heating rate controlled from 300°c, soak temperature 580°c, cooling rate
controlled to 300°c and thermocouples removed below 110°c
c) Heating rate controlled from 220°c, soak temperature 450°c, cooling rate
controlled to 220°c and removal of thermocouples at this point
d) Heating rate controlled to a soak temperature of 700°c, cooling rate
controlled to ambient at which point thermocouples removed.
10. A quenched and tempered steel 40mm thick requires pre heating at a temperature
of 100°c and a controlled interpass temperature of 100°c. the SAW process id
being used. The heat input must be controlled. Which of the following conforms?
a) 28 volts, 450 amps, travel speed 650mm per min

b) 32 volts, 650 amps, travel speed 400mm per min
c) 32 volts, 620 amps, travel speed 350 mm per min
d) 32 volts, 750 amps, travel speed 800 mm per min
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2 – Senior Welding Inspector

Training and Examination Services

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Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………

a Excess weld metal height.

5 Which of the following is a planar imperfection?

a Lack of sidewall fusion.

a Lack of inter-run fusion.

9 In TIG welding a current slope-out device reduces:

a Prevent linear porosity.

a Above the dashed line.

12 Which of the following elements is added to steel to give resistance to creep at

a Always contain full penetration butt welds.

a Normally supervise welders.

16 The throat thickness of 19mm fillet weld is?

17 Pre-heat for steel will increase if:

a The material thickness reduces.

a Cerium electrode, DC –ve.

22 When considering hydrogen, which of the following welding processes would

23 In steel the element with the greatest effect on hardness is:

25 Which of the following steels is considered non-magnetic?

26 In a transverse tensile test brittleness would be indicated if:

a There is a reduction in cross-section at the position of fracture.

27 A STRA test is used to measure the:

a Tensile strength of the welded joint.

a The weld metal HAZ microstructure.

29 A suitable gas/gas mixture for GMAW of aluminium is:

a Use of damp flux.

Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………

1 The maximum hardness in the HAZ of a steel will increase if:

a Heat input is increased.

a Often causes tungsten inclusions.

a Hydrogen, moisture, martensitic grain structure and heat.

5 Austenitic stainless steels are more susceptible to distortion when compared to

a High coefficient of thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity.

6 Transverse tensile test:

a Is used to measure the ultimate tensile strength of the joint.

a To prevent the formation of cracks in the HAZ.

a In a WPS may change the properties of the weld.

11 An undesirable property of aluminium oxide residue is that it:

a Creates problems when welding in position (vertical, horizontal, overhead).

12 A welder qualified in the PG position would normally be qualified for welding:

a All diameters of pipe.

a Make the weld suitable for liquid (dye) penetrant inspection

15 Which of the following statements is true?

a The core wire of an MMA electrode always contains alloying elements.

a Must always be carried out on steels.

17 Which element has the greatest effect on general corrosion resistance?

19 Which of the following mechanical test(s) can give a quantitative measurement of

20 Which of the following are applicable to fatigue cracking?

22 What is a lap in steel?

a A fold occurring in the steel during forming or rolling.

a MMA welding process.

28 What is meant by the term normative document?

a General term used to cover standards, specifications etc.

a Is a destructive test used to measure weld zone hardness.

Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………

3 What does the 70 represent on an E7010 AWS A5.1 classified electrode?

a 70 N/mm2 minimum UTS.