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ASME IX PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Closed Book) 1.
The purpose of the WPS and PQR is to determine that: A. B. C. D.
2.
The WPS lists: A. B. C. D.
3.
B. C.
essential variables; see QW-200.2(b), last paragraph of QW-100.1 qualification test & examination results supplementary essential variables (when notch toughness is required)
What is the earliest Edition of Section IX recognized by the current edition? A. B. C. D.
5.
Non-essential variables Essential variables Ranges of 1 & 2 above All of the above; see QW-200.1(b)
The PQR must list: A.
4.
The welder is qualified The base metals are strong enough The weldment has the desired properties; see 4th paragraph of QW-100.1 The skill of the welder
1958 1992 1987 1962; see 3rd paragraph of QW-100.3
New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the _________ Edition and Addenda of Section IX. A. 1962 B. Current; see last paragraph of QW-100.3 C. 1986 D. 1995
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Each ____________________ shall conduct the tests required by Section IX to qualify the WPS’s used during the construction, alteration, or repair. A. B. C. D.
7.
The records of procedure, welder and welding operator qualification must be available to the __________. A. B. C. D.
8.
Vertical Flat & horizontal Flat & overhead; see QW-461.9 Horizontal
A welder qualifying with plate fillet welds in the 3F and $f positions is qualified to weld groove welds in plate in the _____________ positions. A. B. C. D.
10.
Manufacturer Welder Authorised Inspector; see QW-200.1(e) Foreman
A welder qualifying with a groove weld in plate in the 4G position is qualified to weld groove welds in plate and pipe over 24”O.D. in at least the ________ positions. A. B. C. D.
9.
Welder or welding operator Manufacturer or contractor; see 2nd paragraph of QW-201 Inspector All of the above
Flat only Flat and horizontal Flat and vertical None of the above; see QW-461.9
A welder qualifying by making a groove weld on pipe with an O.D. of ¾” in the 5G position is qualified to weld groove welds in: A. B.
½” O.D. Pipe in the overhead position; no see QW-452.3 6” O.D. Pipe in the vertical position; yes see QW-461.9 and QW-452.3
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C. D. 11.
In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a welder to make: A. B. C. D.
12.
13.
Stud welds Overhand welds Fillet welds See QW-303.1 All of the above
Charpy V-notch tests are performed to determine a weldment’s A. B. C.
Tensile strength Ductility Notch toughness
D.
All of above
A welder making a groove weld using the SAW process on P1 materials may be qualified using radiography. A.
B. 14.
¾” O.D. pipe in the horizontal position The welder qualified in 5G position cannot weld in horizontal position, see QW-461.9 None of the above
True It is true, see QW-304 for the welder and QW-305 for the welding operator. The operator of SAW is welding operator, he is not welder. SAW falls under machine welding. See QW-492 also for the definition of welding operator and machine welding. False
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. B. C.
3.5% 0.5% 5% Correct answer is 5%, see QW-153.1(d). The question should read weld interface instead of fusion line, see the definition of weld interface.
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D. 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. B. C.
D. 16.
C. D.
D.
welder,
the
acceptance
ASME Section V ASME Section IX See QW-191 ASME Section VII The referencing code
Essential variables Nonessential variables Supplementary essential variable when required for notch toughness All of the above See QW-200.1(b)
A PQR must describe: A. B. C. D.
19.
qualify
A WPS must describe: A. B. C.
18.
1/16” 3/32” 1/8” Correct answer is 1/8” (3mm), see QW-163, for procedure and performance qualification same criteria is of 3mm. For corrosion resistant weld overlay cladding, see last sentence of 2nd paragraph of QW-163. None of the above
When using radiographs to standards used are found in: A. B.
17.
All of the above
Nonessential variables Essential variables See last paragraph of QW-100.1 Results of Welder Qualification tests Project description & NDE methods
The _______ must certify the PQR as accurate.
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A. B. C. D. 20.
For the SMAW process ___________________ is an essential variables for the WPS. A. B. C. D.
21.
B. C. D.
Supplemental powdered filler metal (if used) See QW-254, QW-404.24 Filler metal diameter Preheat maintenance Addition or deletion of peening
The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welder’s ____________________________. A. B. C. D.
23.
Groove design Post Weld Heat Treatment PWHT is essential variable for all welding processes. For SMAW see QW-253 Root spacing Method of cleaning
For the SAW process ________________________ is an essential variable for the WPS. A.
22.
Inspector Manufacturer or contractor See 2nd paragraph of QW-202.2(b) Welder All of the above
Knowledge of welding requirements Ability to deposit sound weld metal See QW-100.2 Mechanical ability to operate equipment General attitude toward welding inspectors
The record of a welder’s performance test is called a _______. A. B. C. D.
PQR WQR WPS WPQ Welder/welding operator performance qualification
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24.
If a welder qualified with the SMAW process on Jan. 1,1994 and last welded with SMAW on March 15, 1994, would he still be qualified on October 7, 1994? A.
B. 25.
A welder qualifying with a groove weld welded from both sides is qualified to weld ________________. A. B. C.
D. 26.
Without backing With all base metals With backing only Double sided weld is considered the weld with backing, see QW-402.4. Backing is essential variable for welder/welding operator, see QW-416. With P1 backing only
Immediate retests of welders’ qualifications coupons: A. B. C. D.
27.
Yes See QW-322.1(a)(1), his qualification expiry date was July 1,1994. Since he has welded once in this period from Jan 1, 1994 to July 1, 1994 so his expiry extended to next 6 months, now his expiry date is Jan 1, 1995. So he can weld with requalification on October 7, 1994. No.
Must use the same method See QW-321 May use any method Are not allowed Require Inspector approval
Welder performance qualification records must describe all the ___________ variables specified. A. B. C. D.
Essential & nonessential Nonessential Essential See QW-300.1 Brazing
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28.
A welder depositing 1/2" of weld metal with the SMAW process is qualified to deposit up to ____________ of weld metal. A. B.
C. D. 29.
“P” numbers are used to designate groups of: A. B. C. D.
30.
D.
P-1- P-11 to P-1 – P –11 P-8 – P8 P-21 – P-25 TO P-21-P-25 In current Code he can weld P21-P26 to P21-P26, see QW-423 P21 to P21 only
Welding electrodes are grouped in Section IX by: A. B. C. D.
32.
Electrodes Flux Base metals See 1st paragraph of QW-420 Joints
A welder qualifying by welding P-No. 21 to P-No.21 is qualified to weld: A. B. C.
31.
8” Max to be welded He is qualified for unlimited weld metal thickness provided he was qualified with 3 layers as a minimum. See QW-452.1(b) 1” ½”
AWS class ASME specification SFA “F” number See 1st paragraph of QW-431
Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated using: A. B. C.
“P” number Welder I.D. “A” number
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D. 33.
For welder qualifications with the SMAW ______________________ is an essential variable. A. B. C. D.
34.
C. D.
Base metal thickness Peening P-number See QW-416 Electrode diameter
P number Unique identifier See QW-301.3 Hood & gloves Inspector
May a welder, qualified in the 2G position on ¼ inch thick plate, weld a 1 inch outside diameter pipe, ¼ inch thick in the horizontal position without re-qualification? A. B. C. D.
36.
process
Each welder must be assigned a(n): A. B.
35.
See the title of QW-442 Page number
Yes No To weld 1” pipe, he must be qualified on a pipe 1” to 2.5”, see QW-452.3. Not enough information provided Yes, provided pipe is carbon steel, P#1
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 D is the correct option
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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. B. C. D.
38.
Yes No No unless he is qualified on a pipe from 1” to 2.5”, see QW-452.3 Not enough information provided Yes, provided a backing strip is provided in the 2” weld.
May a welder who qualified using a double-groove weld, make a single V-groove weld without backing? A. B.
C. D.
Yes No Double sided weld is considered with backing, backing is essential variable, so he cannot weld unless he is requalified. Not enough information provided Yes, because backing is not an essential variable for a welder
39.
May a GTAW welder be qualified by radiography, in lieu of bend tests? The test coupon will be P-22 material and the production welds will be P-22 also. A. Yes See QW-304 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 of welding procedures, welders and welding operators? A. B. C. D.
The The The The See
Inspector A.I. Shop Foreman Manufacturer of Contractor QW-103.1
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41.
A welding electrode has the marking E-6010. The “1” marking indicates: A. B. C. D.
42.
May a FCAW welder qualified using UT, be used to weld in production? A. B. C. D.
43.
Flat position only Horizontal position only All positions Only good for heat treated welds
Yes, welder can be used Yes, see QW-304. No welder cannot be used Yes, if welder is using GMAW (Short Arc) Yes, if welder is qualified with backing
A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in a WPS if they are a nonessential variable. True Or False (circle one) False, he cannot deviate unless WPS is revised.
44.
What is the number of transverse guided bend tests required for Performance Qualification in a 6G position? A. B. C. D.
45.
2 See QW-452.1(a) 4 6 3
What positions are necessary to qualify a welder for all position pipe welding? A. B. C. D.
3G and 4G 2G and 5G See QW-461.9 3G and 1G 4G and 5G
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What ASME Code requirements? A. B. C. D.
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C. D.
electrode
storage
ASME IX ASME VIII ASME B31.1 ASME II Part C Right option is II-C
Yes No Not enough information given Yes, if properly heat treated
Yes No Procedure (groove weld) can never be qualified using NDE. Not enough information given Yes, provided bend tests are done
Three arc-welding processes are: A. B. C. D.
50.
welding
May a GMAW, short circuit transfer, welding procedure be qualified using real-time ultrasonics? A. B.
49.
has
A repair organization has a WPS which states it is qualified for P-8 to P-8 material welded with 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. B. C. D.
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Section
BMAW, SMAW, EFGAW FCAW, SAW, ESW SMAW, GTAW, PAW A is common that means Arc. PTAW, SLAW, PEAW
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)
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A. B. C. D. 51.
Is a welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section IX still applicable? A. B. C. D.
52.
Yes See QW-100.3 No, must be re-qualified Is only applicable for 1965 pressure vessels Cannot be used for new construction – repairs only
What are the various positions in which a welder may qualify for plate groove welds? A. B. C. D.
53.
Yes No See QW-433 Not enough information provided None of the above
1G 3G 4G All of the above See QW-461.3
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.1 No.2 No.1 No.2
Tensile developed 51,000 psi, broke in the weld Tensile developed 56,900 psi, broke in base metal Transverse root bend satisfactory Transverse face bend satisfactory
Will this test qualify the welder?
54.
A. Yes B. No He is qualified. A. Not enough information given B. Tension test is acceptable but No.1 is unacceptable
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55.
What are the primary classifications of guided-bend tests permitted by the Code? A. B. C. D.
56.
A welder qualified by welding in the 5G position is qualified for what position on plate? A. B. C. D.
57.
E6010 E7018 E9028 All of the above
Applicable essential variables must be documented on which of the following? A. B. C. D.
59.
F,H,OH F,V,OH See QW-461.9 V,OH,SP H,V,OH
Which of the following is a covered electrode? A. B. C. D.
58.
Side and Transverse Face and Root Transverse and Longitudinal See QW-161 Side and Face
The WPS The PQR The WPQ All of the above
In performance qualification of pipe welds to ASME Section IX, which positions require more than two guided bend specimens for qualification? A. B.
5G and 6G See Note 1 to QW-452.1(a) 2G and 4F
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Name two defects that would cause visual rejection of a welder’s test pipe or plate? A. B. C. D.
61.
B. C. D.
Essential variable See QW-401.1 Non-essential variable Supplementary essential variable All of the above
The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld joints is a: A. B. C. D.
63.
Porosity, underfill Lack of penetration/fusion See QW-194 Slag, overlap Any of the above
A variable that, when changed will cause a change in the mechanical properties of the weldment is called a: A.
62.
4G and 5G None of the above
Notch Toughness Test Tension Test See QW-150 Fillet Weld Test Guided-Bend Test
The procedure qualification test is used to determine: A. B. C. D.
The skill of the welder That the proposed production weldment is capable of having the required properties See QW-200.1(a) The corrosion-resistance of the proposed weldment None of the above
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64.
A change in a supplementary essential variable requires requalification, when notch-toughness is a consideration. True or False See QW-251.2
65.
When using Macro-examination of fillet weld tests, the weld and the HAZ must not reveal cracks when magnified at: A. B. C. D.
66.
5X 2X 10X See QW-196.1.1 No magnification is required – visual examination is required, only
A non-essential variable may be changes without requalification because: A. B. C. D.
67.
(circle one)
Nobody cares about non-essential variables The welder is allowed to change variables at his discretion Non-essential variables do not affect the mechanical or notch-toughness properties See QW-401.4 Non-essential variables cannot be changes without re-qualification
A WPS must only address essential and, if applicable, supplementary essential variables. True Or False (circle one) False, WPS must show essential, non-essential and supplementary essential variables when required, as a minimum, see QW-200.1(b)
68.
The data recorded on a PQR (non-editorial) may be changed provided : A. B.
The AI approves The test data on a PQR is a record of what occurred and should never be changed. Only editorial information can be changed on a PQR. See QW-200.2(c).
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C. D. 69.
The API 510 inspector approves The date of the WPS is changed
Tension tests may be used in lieu of bend tests to qualify welders or welding operators. True or False (circle one) False, see QW-452.1(a), Code never requires tension tests for performance qualification
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. B.
71.
Pass Pass, see QW-163 Fail
Unless notch-toughness is a consideration, a qualification in any position qualifies a welding procedure for all positions. True Or False (circle one) True, see QW-250
72.
The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a welder has the skill necessary to make sound production welds. True False,
73.
Or
False (circle one)
Welders can be qualified by radiograph when using P 6X materials? True Or False (circle one) False, see QW-304
74.
It is permissible to sub-contract welding of coupons as well as other work to prepare coupons. True Or False (circle one) rd False, see 3 para. Of QW-201
75.
Variable QW 402.4 for _____________ variable.
SMAW
procedure
qualification
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Variable QW 404.24 for ______________variable. A. B. C. D.
77.
Essential Non-essential See QW-253 Supplemental essential None of the above SAW
procedure
qualification
is
an
Essential See QW-254 Non-Essential Supplemental essential None of the above
Each manufacturer must certify the PQR (by signature) indicating that the information given is true and correct. True Or False (circle one) nd True, see 2 para. Of 200.2(b)
78.
Welder variable QW-405.1 (for welder qualifying with the SMAW process) is a __________ variable. A. B. C. D.
79.
Essential Non-essential See QW-253 Supplemental essential None of the above
The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine 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) True, see 2nd last paragraph of QW-100.1
80.
A qualification in a 4G position qualifies a welder for all groove weld positions.
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A WPS must address all applicable non-essential variables. True Or False (circle one) True, see QW-100.1, 3rd para.
82.
Groove weld coupons shall be tested by macro-examination when qualifying a welding procedure. True Or False (circle one) False, four bend and two tensions tests are required, see QW-451
83.
A welding procedure must be qualified with impact tests only when required by the applicable construction code, such as ASME VIII Div.1.
True Or False (circle one) True, see QW-251.2 84. A welder qualified to weld in the 2G position on pipe would have to be qualified in which of the additional positions to qualify for all position groove welding on pipe? A. B. C. D. E. 85.
1G 2G 5G See QW-461.9 6G All of the above
The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without requalification of a GMAW groove weld procedure is: 500F 1000F See QW-255 and QW-406.1 C. 1250F D. 1500F E. None of the above A welder is qualified to weld all thick nesses of material when: A. B.
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A. B. C.
The The See The
test is any thickness above 3/8 inch test thickness was ½ inch QW-452.1(b) test thickness was ¾ inch or over
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D. 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. B. C. D. E.
88.
C. D. E.
3 months 6 months See QW-322 9 months 12 months As stated by the AI
Notch-toughness requirements are mandatory: A. B. C. D. E.
90.
¼ inch 1/8 inch See QW-163 1/16 inch 3/16 inch No defects are allowed
What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the welder to re-qualify in that process? A. B.
89.
The test pipe wall thickness was 5/8 inch and nominal pipe size was over ½ inches
For heat treated metals For quenched and tempered metals See last paragraph of QW-200.3 For hardened and tempered metals For annealed and tempered metals When specified as required by the referencing Code Section
A welder qualified for SMAW using an E7018 electrode is also qualified to weld with: A. B. C. D. E.
E7015 E6011 E6010 E7024 All of the above
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E7018 is F-4; classifications given above have F-3 and F-1. Now as per QW-433, if welder is qualified with F-4, he can weld with F-3, F-2 and F-1 without requalification. 91.
Macro examination of an etched fillet weld section for performance qualification is acceptable if the examination shows: A. B. C. D. E.
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. B. C. D. E.
93.
Complete fusion and freedom from cracks, excepting linear indication not exceeding 1/32 inch at the root. Concavity or convexity no greater than 1/16 inch Not more than 1/8” difference in leg lengths All of the above See QW-184 Both B and C above
Designer or architect Designer or installer Architect or installer Installer or assembler Assembler or designer
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. B. C. D. E.
Less than 5/8 inch See QW-410.64 5/8 inch 1 inch 11/4 inches None of the above
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A SWPs may be used in lieu of a manufacturer qualified WPS when: A. B. C. D.
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Approved by the Inspector’s Supervisor Allowed by ASME V One test coupon is tension tested per Article V Compliance to Article V and Appendix E of ASME IX is shown See QW-100.1, 1st para.
A change in a non-essential variable requires recertification of the PQR
True Or False (circle one) False. 96. Reduced-section tensile test specimens conforming to QW-462.1 (b) may be used on all thicknesses of pipe having an outside diameter greater than: A. B. C. D. E. 97.
Groove weld test may be used for qualification of welders. Which of the following shall be used for evaluation? A. B. C. D. E.
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2 inches 21/2 inches 3 inches See QW-151.2 31/2 inches 4 inches
Only bend tests Only radiography Both radiography and bend tests Either bend tests or radiography See QW-304, QW-452.1(a) None of the above
Under which of the following conditions can a welder be qualified during production work? A. B.
A 6” length of the first production groove weld may be qualified by radiography See QW-304.1 A bend test coupon may be cut from the first 12” length of weld
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A macro examination may be taken from the first 3” of weld length None of the above
Two plate tensile test specimens have been tested and found to be acceptable. The characteristics of each specimen are as follows: Specimen 1: Width of 0.752”; thickness of 0.875”; ultimate tensile value of 78.524 psi Specimen 2: Width of 0.702”; thickness of 0.852”; ultimate tensile value of 77,654 psi What is the ultimate load for each specimen that was reported on the laboratory report? A. B. C. D.
51,668 & 46,445 67,453 & 56,443 78,524 & 77,654 None of the above
100. Which of the following welding processes are currently not permitted to be used with SWPs as referenced in Appendix E of ASME IX? A. B. C. D.
GMAW SAW PAW All of the above
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ANSWER KEY 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. 11. 12. 13.
B C C A
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C D A C B D D A B A B True D
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C C B D B B B A B D B C A C C C C D C C B B A B B A D C B B A B D B B C A A
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C False B 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 D False C D A A D
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