GENERAL-2

1. Which of the following type of imperfection is generally

considered to be serious?
A) Surface breaking planar
B) Root concavity
C) Buried planar
D) Surface breaking non planer
2. __________ shock is very hazardous because it is much greater
than the
_ __________ of the welding equipment
A. Secondary voltage, primary voltage
B. Primary voltage, secondary voltage
C. Secondary amperage, primary amperage
D. Primary amperage, secondary amperage
3. During PWHT it is important to control the rate of heating and
cooling in order to
A) Control the grain size
B) Not over heat allow time for the hydrogen to escape
C) Ensure the surface layer do
D) Minimalize the risk of distortion
4. A typical bevel angle use for MMA welding of 15mm thick steel
plate is
A) 35*
B) 120*
c) 60*
d) 90*
5. In martensitic grain structure which of the following mechanical
property would be more likely to increase
A) Ductility
B) Hardness
C) Softness
D) Toughness
6. Can plate lamination be found using visual inspection method?

A. only in austenitic stainless steel

B. yes with the right lighting condition on the plate face
C. only in the unrolled condition
D. only when viewed in cross section
7. A short transverse tensile test (through thickness) will give
A. the tensile strength of the weld
B. induction of susceptibility to laminar tearing
C. the stress strain characteristics of the weld
D. indication of susceptibility to hydrogen cracking
8. Which of the following cannot be deserted by penetrant
testing?
A. surface breaking planer flaws
B. undercut
C. buried planer flaws
D. non-planer surface breaking flaws
9. A diameter (< 150) pipe line to be lid across country, which of
the following methods would normally be used to detect internal
volumetric defect with in the weld?
A. Eddy current testing
B. radiography
C. hydrostatic testing
D. liquid penetrant test
10. The stress that remain after welding called
A. post stress
B. relieving stress
C. after welding stress
D. Residual stress
11. Sequence welding is referred to with reference to which of the
following
A. distortion
B. residual stress
C. fatigue life

D. not associated with any of above

12 plasma cutting is applied to
A. aluminum alloys only
B. carbon steel only
C. austenitic stainless steel only
D. it can cut most materials
13. Weldments carbon manganese steels, made using a heat
input higher than the maximum specified the WPS, may show
A. higher integrity
B. lower destruction
C. lower toughness
D. higher hardness
14 which welding parameter normally has the greatest influence
on het in put
A. travel speed
B. current
C. polarity
D. voltage
15 What level of diffusible hydrogen, per 100gm of deposited
weld metal, is classed as low hydrogen electrode when using
manual arc (MMA/SMAW) welding consumables?
A. >90ml
B. <15ml
C. >35 but less than <60
D. it depend on the heat input
16 which of the following shielding gases cannot produce spray
transfer?
A. Argon
B. Argon & helium
C. carbon dioxide
D. nitrogen
17 arc strikes are often prohibited on fabrication because they
A. arc unsightly

B. arc indicative of high volts

C. may cause problem with subsequent coting
D. may give rise to cracking
18 when all weld imperfection have been located, it is mandatory
that
A. they are repaired
B. the weld is rejected
C. the welders qualification certificate are reviewed
D. imperfection are assessed against code requirements
19 which of the following welding processes would you expect to
give the highest heat input when using typical parameters
A. shielded metal arc welding
B. manual metal arc welding
C. submerged arc welding
D. tungsten inert gas welding
20 which polarity is normally used for TIG welding of stainless
steel
A. AC
B. DC electrode negative
C. DC electrode positive
D. it would make little difference which were using
21. Which of the following is not an essential variable for welding
procedure qualification in accordance with BS EN ISO 15614?
A. welding process
B. material type
C. welding position
D.PWHT
22. MIG MAG solid wire welding uses which polarity
A .DC +ve
B. AC ve
C. DC ve
D. AC +ve
23. When measuring arc voltage where the measuring instrument
should be connected

A. across the terminal on the power source

B. across the arc and as near as practical to arc
C. across the power source positive terminal and earth cable
D. it does not mater anywhere in the circuit
24. The number 111 is shown at the tail-end of a weld symbol
reference line. According to BS EN ISO 22553 what does the
number indicates
A. the welding process
B. the type of electrode
C. the welding position
D. the WPS number
25. Which of the following standards relates to welding procedure
approval?
A. BS EN ISO 2560
B.BS EN 288(ISO) 15614
C. BS EN 22553
D. BS EN 287
26. A fillet weld has a design throat thickness of 8mm.what is the
minimum leg length that is required
A. 5.6mm
B.11.2mm
C. 11.8mm
D. it cannot be determined from the information given
27. Which of the following heating method would not be allowed
for PWHT?
A. electrical resistance mats
B. hand hold gas torch
C. gas fired furnace
D. induction heating
28. An electrode is classified to be BS EN ISO 2560 as E 35 3B.
What does the B mean?
A. manufactured to a British standard
B. can only be used in the B position

C. the covering is a low hydrogen type

D. to be used only for lower grade work
29. Which of the following MMA electrode type is generally only
suitable for welding in the PA and PB POSITIONS?
A. basic
B. cellulosic
C. rutile
D. iron powder
30. A typical backing temperature for basic electrode is
A. 120*
B. 350*
C. 500*
D. 200*