Cards

Term

Definition

The effective throat of a complete penetration

groove weld shall be

Term

The thickness of the thinner part joined

Definition

When welding lengthwise connecting two round

bars, the proper symbol would be

Term

Definition

Fillet welds may be used to connect skewed T

joints provided the plates are set at an angle of
not less than

Term

Term

5/8"

Definition

Welding shall not be done when:

When ambient temperature is lower than 0F or

Surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, or
high wind or When welders are exposed to inclement conditions.

Definition

When ambient temperature is lower than 0F or

Surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, or
high wind or When welders are exposed to inclement conditions.

Term

AWSA5.17 & A5.23

Definition

When welding 5/16" plate in the field, a welder

must be certified for

Term

30

Definition

The minimum thickness for a plug weld in

material 1" thick shall be

Term

Flare V Groove weld

Structural

Definition

Re-entrant copes shall have a minimum radius of:

1"

Term

Definition

Where tight fit of intermediate stiffeners is

specified, it shall be defined as allowing a gap of
up to

Term

Definition

Spatter is caused by

Term

1/16"

Welding current too high or arc length too long

Definition

In order to insure sound welds at the ends of a

joint. The following shall be used

Term

Extension bars & runoff plates

Definition

In repairing cracks in a weld, remove the crack

and sound weld metal how far beyond each end of
the crack

Term

Definition

The removal of slag from a deposited weld bead

is:

Term

Mandatory

Definition

What electrodes have low hydrogen coating?

Term

Electrodes ending 5, 6, or 8.

Definition

With which process would an ER70S-X electrode

be used

Term

GMAW

Definition

Oven storage of low hydrogen electrodes is:

Term

2"

To avoid damage by atmospheric moisture

Definition

Welded joints not pre-qualified shall be:

Qualified

Term

Definition

Welder certification may be waived by

Term

No one

Definition

Peening is not permitted on

Term

Root and surface layers of welds

5.27

Definition

The suggested minimum nominal thickness of

backing bars for SMAW process is

Term

Definition

Pre-heat and interpass temperatures must be

sufficient to

Term

Prevent crack formation

Definition

Low hydrogen electrodes exposed to the

atmosphere for longer periods then that
permitted by codes shall be
redried no more than

Term

3/16

One time

Definition

The minimum effective length of a fillet weld shall

Overall length of full size fillet including boxing
be:

Term

Definition

Caulking of welds; What is it and is it permitted

Caulking of welds is to plastically deform weld or
base metal surfaces to seal or obscure
discontinuities as undercut, piping porosity, pin
holes,
cracks, etc. Caulking is not permitted on most
metals.

Term

Definition

In gas metal arc welding the electrode is:

Term

Definition

Consumable

The effective area of a fillet weld is:

Term

The effective weld length X the effective throat.

Definition

The minimum length of an intermittent fillet weld

shall be:

Term

Definition

The 'U' in joint designation TC-U9a refers to:

Term

Note 4

Definition

What is the required root opening for the SMA

welded CJP single-U-groove weld:

Term

ASTM

Definition

Information regarding back gouging of roots in a

single bevel groove weld without backing is found
in footnote
section:

Term

Avoided

Definition

Base metal specification may be found in:

Term

Metal thickness, U = Unlimited

Definition

Arc strikes outside the area of permanent welds

should be:

Term

1 1/2"

0 to 1/8"

Definition

When spacers are used in the double-bevel groove

Spacer removed by gouging to sound metal beweld, the weld is not to be complete until:
fore welding second side.

Term

Definition

The size of the spacer for double-V groove weld

using a 30 bevel and welded in the overhead
position shall be:

Term

Definition

1/8" X 3/8"

What is the required root opening for a single-Vgroove weld to a back-up strip welded in the
vertical position
at 20 angle:

Term

1/2"

Definition

A single J-groove weld preparation in the

horizontal position shall be made with SMAW &
groove angle of:

Term

45

Definition

What is the root opening for a partial joint

penetration square groove weld butt joint of
material 1/4" thick:

Term

1/8"

Definition

A break in the arrow shaft in the symbol in the

single bevel groove weld indicates:

Term

Which plate to chamfer

Definition

What is the maximum base metal thickness in a

single bevel groove weld:

Term

U = Unlimited

Definition

What is the included angle of preparation for the

double-V-groove weld. Using a spacer and a 1/2"
root

Term

20

Definition

In an E70 1 8 electrode, what does the E designate

Term

Definition

Before welding a joint, the surfaces to be welded

shall be free of what?

Term

Electrode

Scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, etc.

Definition

NO

If a welder is qualified by testing in 3/8 inch thick

tubular structural steel in the 6-GR position CJP
using a
E701 8 electrode, is the welder qualified to weld a
PJP on 1 inch thick Structural Steel plate in the
vertical down
position?

Term

Definition

It is usually good practice to oscillate which of the

mild steel SMAW electrodes

Term

Definition

The E7024 electrode may be used in what

positions?

Term

FCAW

Definition

Single bevel groove, with 45 angle and backing,

the root opening must be what?

Term

SMAW

Definition

Which welding process would an E70T-X

electrode be used with?

Term

Electrodes with last digit "8"

Definition

Which welding process would an E7018 electrode

be used with?

Term

Electrodes with last digit "4"

Definition

Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron

powder and low-hydrogen covering?

Term

Flat and horizontal

Definition

Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron

powder covering?

Term

E6010 & E6011

Definition

1/4"

The maximum size of a fillet weld in the flat

position, and in one pass shall be how much?

Term

Definition

Continuous solid wire electrode ( E70S-X ) used

in semi-automatic welding would be used in
which process?

Term

3/16" Max

Definition

The maximum size electrode allowed for the root

pass of an overhead fillet weld is what diameter?

Term

0.05"

Definition

When parts are to be fillet welded, in a lap joint

of material under 3" thick the allowable
separation of faying
surfaces shall not exceed how much?

Term

Q&T1100F, Other 1200F

Definition

What is the minimum thickness of material to be

used for weld washers?

Term

GMAW

Definition

Members distorted by welding may be

straightened by application of limited amounts of
localized heat. The
temperature of heated areas as measured by
approved methods shall not exceed how much for
Quenched and
tempered ( Q. & T.) steel nor how much for other
steels.?

Term

3/8"

5/32"

Definition

What is the maximum permitted carbon

equivalent for reinforcing steel that may be
welded without prior qualification
tests?

0.65 %

Term

Definition

The first 7 in the E71T-7 designates what?

Term

The tensile strength in 10,000's of psi

Definition

The last digit "7" in E7027 designates what?Type of flux coating on electrode - Iron powder /
Iron oxide; & type of current used - AC or
DCEN.

Term

Definition

When welding a flat fillet root pass, the largest

allowable electrode is what diameter?

Term

3/16"

Definition

The "S" in E70S-3 designates what?

Term

GMAW - Solid wire electrode

Definition

The digit "1" in E7018 indicates that welding is to

be in what positions?

Term

All positions

Definition

Which of the SMAW electrodes has an iron SMAW mild steel electrodes where last digit is
powder and iron oxide covering?
"7", ie. E6027

Term

Definition

The E6011 electrode will give more penetration

than all other SMAW electrodes except what?

Term

Definition

The "60" in E6011 indicates what

Term

E6010only

60,000 psi Tensile strength

Definition

The effective throat thickness of a fillet weld is

computed by measuring the shortest distance
between what two
points?
{AW

The root to the face

Term

Definition

Low hydrogen shielded metal arc electrodes shall

be protected from moisture. The E70XX low
hydrogen electrodes
shall be returned to an oven within what period of
time?

Term

Definition

In butt weld root pass in the horizontal

position,the thickness of weld metal that may be
built up behind the advancing arc shall be how large?

Term

Vertical

Definition

Using DC straight polarity, the electrode is

which; . . . . positive, negative or neutral

Term

0.75%

Definition

In which positions is 1/2" the maximum size

allowed for a fillet weld made in one pass?

Term

0.055 = approx. 1/16 inch.

Definition

Even if prior qualification is made, what is the

maximum permitted carbon equivalent for
reinforcing steel that
is to be welded?

Term

5/16"

Definition

Between "Structural Welding Code - Steel" Dl.l

and "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel"
D1.3, there is M
a metal thickness overlap of the minimum for Dl.l
and the maximum for D1.3. How much overlap of
metal
thickness is there?

Term

4 hours

Negative

Definition

225F

The minimum preheat and interpass temperature

for ASTM A572 grade 60 structural steel 2" thick
welded with
SMAW process is how much?

Term

Definition

The minimum preheat and interpass temperature

for structural steel 1/2" welded with the SMAW
process and
an electrode other than Low Hydrogen is how
much?

Term

Definition

The largest electrode permitted when welding in

the flat position is what diameter

Term

2 hours

Definition

Except for root pass, the largest electrode

permitted for out of position welding is what
diameter

Term

No; Not mandatory but permissible

Definition

Shielded metal arc electrodes with low hydrogen

covering shall be kept dry in storage ovens. Low
hydrogen
electrodes of the E80XX series when taken from
the oven shall be used within what period of time?

Term

AC & DCEP

Definition

Should back-up strips or bars be removed from

all welds? Explain

Term

5/16"

Definition

E7018 electrodes are used with what type of

welding current

Term

32F

1/4

Definition

Positive

Reverse polarity means that the electrode is

which; .. . positive, negative or netural ?

Term

Definition

What does "CJP" in the tail specifications part of

a weld symbol mean?

Term

Definition

What kind of metal is classified as 6061-T6?

Term

60,000 psi

Definition

The amount of lap required for a fillet welded lap

joint shall be at least five times the thickness of
the thinner
plate not less than how much?

Term

ANSI/AWSZ49.1

Definition

If the tensile strength of a single pass weld made

with an E6010 electrode is 60,000 p.s.i. what
would the tensile
strength of a six pass weld be?

Term

Aluminum

Definition

Safety precautions shall conform to the latest

edition of what specification published by the
American Welding
Society?

Term

Complete Joint Penetration

1 inch

Definition

Backing strips are used to prevent melting Metal, weld metal, carbon,flux, gas, glass tape,
through roots of grooves welds by using what for
etc.
backing material?

Term

Definition

The minimum angle of the plates in a skewed T

joint, to be welded with fillet weld, shall not be
less than how

30

many degrees to be considered as effective in

transmitting applied force?

Term

Definition

The minimum thickness of a plug or slot weld in

3/8" plate is how much?

Term

Definition

The largest size of crater permitted and left at the

end of a weld is how much?

Term

3/8"

No crater of any size is allowed

Definition

A fillet weld when measured for size shall be Leg length of the largest inscribed isosceles rt.
measured how?
triangle

Term

Definition

what are the education and experience CWI: 5 years experience, or 3 years & a technical
requirements for a CWI? CAWI?
degree; CAWI: 2 years experience, or 6 months &
a technical degree

Term

Definition

welding inspectors can be categorized how?

Term

1) code or governing body; 2) purchaser's,

customer's, or owner's (QA); 3) fabricator's,
manufacturer's, or contractor's (QC); 4)
architect's or engineer's

Definition

what document(s) cover(s) safety in welding and

cutting?

Term

Definition

which is most general of the following terms:

code, standard, specification?

Term

ANSI Z49.1

standard

Definition

ASME B31.1 & B31.3 cover what subjects? B31.1 covers pressure vessels and power piping,
B31.3 covers chemical process piping

Term

Definition

Interpass temperatures are measured what

distance from the joint?

Term

1"

Definition

What topics are covered by ASME Boiler and

V covers nondestructive examination; VIII covers
Pressure Vessel Code sections V, VIII, & IX?
Unfired Pressure Vessels, and IX covers Welding
and Brazing Qualifications

Term

Definition

In structural applications, when the metal

thickness is less than 1/8", what AWS code
applies?

Term

Definition

Fillet welds may be measured using a tolerance of

:____

Term

AWS D1.3 - sheet metal

-1/32"

Definition

is the name of the document that prescribes the WPS - Welding Procedure Specification
details of how a weld must be performed.

Term

Definition

When it is impractical for the welding inspector t

witness all tests and observe all welds during
production, what kind of inspection results?

Term

Definition

the welding inspector is responsible for judging

acceptability of a product in accord with what?

Term

random-partial

a written document

Definition

which code choices are available for taking AWSAWS D1.1; API 1104; AWS D1.2 (structural
QC1 CWI/CAWI exams?
aluminum); AWS D1.5 (Bridge); AWS D15.1
(Railroad); ASME VII & IX; ASME IX, B31.1, &
B31.3

Term

Definition

AWS D1.1 specifies that nondestructive testing

must be performed by an individual qualified in
accordance with what document?

Term

SNT-TC-1a

Definition

ASME B31.1 & B31.3 cover what subjects? B31.1 covers pressure vessels and power piping,
B31.3 covers chemical process piping

Term

Definition

Interpass temperatures are measured what

distance from the joint?

Term

Definition

welding symbols are defined in what publication?

Term

1"

AWS A2.4

Definition

What topics are covered by ASME Boiler and

V covers nondestructive examination; VIII covers
Pressure Vessel Code sections V, VIII, & IX?
Unfired Pressure Vessels, and IX covers Welding
and Brazing Qualifications

Term

Definition

In structural applications, when the metal

thickness is less than 1/8", what AWS code
applies?

Term

AWS D1.3 - sheet metal

Definition

which code choices are available for taking AWSAWS D1.1; API 1104; AWS D1.2 (structural
QC1 CWI/CAWI exams?
aluminum); AWS D1.5 (Bridge); AWS D15.1
(Railroad); ASME VII & IX; ASME IX, B31.1, &
B31.3

Term

Definition

for fillet welds on material greater than 1" thick

or greater, what is the allowable undercut? Are
there exceptions?

1/16", no exceptions

Term

Definition

in cases of dispute over welding terms, what

document prevails?

Term

Definition

the standard describing the requirements for

welding cross-country pipeline is:

Term

OSHA

Definition

Name the ending numbers in the classification E70XX for low hydrogen SMAW electrodes

Term

15psi

Definition

safety training is mandated under the provisions

of what agency?

Term

API 1104

Definition

acetylene becomes unstable above what pressure?

Term

AWS A3.0

70X5, 70X6, 70X8

Definition

Name the position numbers in the classification701X

of is all positions, 702X is flat and horizontal
E-70XX SMAW electrodes
only

Term

Definition

T or F: according to AWS D1.1, steel backing on

groove welds must be continuous.

Term

Definition

At what level are currents considered "primary

shock currents" and hence dangerous?

Term

TRUE

6mA

Definition

what is the most common ASTM structural steel?

What is its minimum yield strength? What is its
minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS)?

A-36, 36ksi (36,000 psi), and 58ksi

Term

Definition

AWS D1.1 states that all surfaces to be welded

thick scale, slag, moisture, rust, grease, and other
and surfaces adjacent must be free from what
foreign material. Paint & mill scale (not loose or
elements?
thick) are acceptable

Term

Definition

what is the numerical designation for the AWS

filler metal specification "Carbon Steel Covered
Arc Welding Electrodes"?

Term

Definition

what is the numerical designation for the AWS

filler metal specification "Low Alloy Steel
Covered Arc Welding Electrodes"?

Term

A5.5

Definition

The American Welding Society certifies welding

inspectors according to what document?

Term

A5.1

AWS QC1

Definition

what topics do the sections of AWS D1.1 cover?

1) General Requirements; 2) Design of Welded
Connections; 3) Prequalification of WPSs;
4)Qualification; 5) Fabrication; 6) Inspection; 7)
Stud Welding; 8) Strengthening and Repair of
Existing Structures

Term

Definition

what are the two kinds of welding inspectors

Fabrication/Erection (QC), and Verification (QA)
defined by the AWS D1.1? What are their roles?

Term

Definition

"Authorized Inspector" is a term associated with an "Authorized Inspector" is one who has
what? By what organization are they certified?
bottom-line QC responsibility; they are certified
by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Inspectors

Term

Definition

How often are new editions of the AWS AD1.1

published?

Term

every 2 years

Definition

what does the "Code of Ethics" of the AWS QC1

consider to be the most important obligation of a
welding inspector

Term

public safety

Definition

what is a MTR?

Term

Material Test Report

Definition

For material less than 1" thick what is the1/32" exception: up to 1/16" for any accumulated
maximum allowable undercut in a fillet weld?
length up to 2" in 12"
Are there exceptions?

Term

Definition

the term "Contract Documents" refers to what?

1) all applicable codes; 2) the (structural) plans;
3) the specifications

Term

Definition

what is a specification?

Term

a document that describes the requirements for a

particular object or component

Definition

what is a weld discontinuity?

Term

an interruption in the typical structure of the

material

Definition

what is a weld defect?

Term

a discontinuity or discontinuities that render a

product unacceptable

Definition

what is an RFI?

Term

Request For Information

Definition

the maximum atmospheric exposure time allowed

by AWS D1.1 for E-7018 electrodes is what?

Term

4 hours

Definition

According to AWS D1.1, the separation between

faying surfaces of butt joints landing on a backing
bar cannot exceed what amount?

Term

1/16"

Definition

what is the national organization for concrete and

soils technicians?

Term

ASCET

Definition

under the provisions of AWS D1.1, who is

ultimately and legally responsible for assuring
that the welders are certified?

Term

the contractor

Definition

most often, preheat and interpass temperaturestemperature-indicating crayons (also contact

are measured using what?
pyrometer)

Term

Definition

when the base metal must be preheated prior to 3" (or thickness of material, whichever is
welding, AWS D1.1 specifies that the arts must be
greater))
heated to the required minimum for at least how
far in all directions prior to welding?

Term

Definition

ASTM is an abbreviation for what?

Term

American Society for Testing and Materials

Definition

once removed from their original containers,

AWS D1.1 requires that low-hydrogen electrodes
be maintained in electrode ovens at what
minimum temperature?

Term

Definition

250F

What is an ITL?

Term

Independent Testing Laboratory

Definition

A CWI or CAWI must have passed what eye20/40 with or without correction and Jaeger J-2
test(s)?
at 12" near vision acuity (color test may be
required by employer, but is not required by
AWS)