15.

In pulse echo contact method which disply of UT results is recommended when reflecting
surface is rough.
a.

CRT display

b.

Direct Digital display

c.

Any of a or b are OK

d.

UT is prohibited when reflecting surface is rough

Ans. a.. Ref. ASME V . Art. 23. 8.8

API 570 CERTIFICATION PREPARATORY COURSE

Practice Questions. ( Closed Book )

ASME Sec. IX
1.

Essential variable on a welding procedure specification are :(a) those in which a change, as described in the specific variables,
is considered to affect the mechanical properties of the
weldment;

(b) those in which a change, as described in the specific variables, is considered not to affect
the mechanical properties of the weldment;
(c) . both (a) and (b) above are essential variables
(d) They are applicable only if Impact testing of weld is specified.
ANS : (c)

REF : Section IX, QW 251.2

2. The Heat Affected Zone is :(a) that portion of the base metal which has not been melted;
(b) whose mechanical properties or micro structures have been altered by the
heat of welding;
(c) is least likely to contain discontinuities;
(d) both (a) and (b) above.
ANS : (d)

REF : Section IX, QW-492

3. A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in WPS if they are nonessential variables
:(a) Provided the change is documented on revised WPS;
(b) Provided the supporting PQR is also revised;

(c) No;
(d) Nonessential variables only apply to PQRs
Ans. a REF : Section IX, QW-200.1
1. A welder is a qualified welder but gives consistently defective weld. What will be your
action as a Quality Control Manager?
Cut his salary to compensate your cost.
Remove him from your company
Discontinue him from the job and retrain and re-qualify him as per code requirements.
d.

Do not worry as anyway he is only going to repair his work.

Ans c.

REF : Section IX, QW-322

5. Tensile test was carried out for qualifying a welding procedure (PQR). The specified minimum
tensile strength of the base metal is 70,000 psi. If the test specimen breaks in parent
metal (outside weld and fusion zone) and the tensile strength calculated is 68,000 psi.
a.

the test is acceptable

b.

the test is rejected

c.

the test is void and fresh test plate should be welded.

d.

none of the above

Ans a.

REF : Section IX, QW-151.1

6. A weld procedure is qualified in 1G position. This procedure can be used for welding in
_______ positions
a.

1G

b.

2G

c.

4G

d.

all of the above

Ans d.

REF : Section IX, QW- 203

7. Guided bend test are used to determine the

a.

ultimate tensile strength of the weld joint

b.

degree of soundness of fillet welds

c.

notch toughness of weldment

d.

degree of soundness and ductility of groove weld joints

Ans d.

8.

REF : Section IX, QW- 141

When radiographic testing is used in place of bend tests in welders performance

qualification on groove welds on plate, the minimum length of spot to be exposed is :
6
12
15
d.

Radiography can not be used for welder qualification

Ans a.

REF : Section IX, QW- 302.2

9. When a tensile specimen breaks in the base metal outside of the weld or
fusion line, the strength recorded may be at most ____ below the specified
tensile and be accepted.
A.

3.5%

B.

0.5%

C.

5%

D.

All of the above

Ans C.

REF : Section IX, QW- 153

10. The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welders

a. Knowledge of welding requirements
b. Ability to deposit sound weld metal

c..

Mechanical ability to operate equipment

d.. General attitude toward welding inspectors

Ans b.

REF : Section IX, QW- 100.2

11. What is the number of transverse guided bend tests required for
Performance Qualification in a 6G position?
a. 2
Ans c.

b. 3

c. 4

d. 6

REF : Section IX, QW- 302.3

12. The procedure qualification test is used to determine:

a. The skill of the welder
b. That the proposed production weldment is capable of
having the required properties
c..The corrosion-resistance of the proposed weldment
d.. None of the above
Ans b.

REF : Section IX, QW- 100.1

1. What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the

welder to re-qualify in that process?
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 12 months

Ans b.

REF : Section IX, QW- 322.1

2. Groove weld test may be used for qualification of welders. Which

of the following shall be used for evaluation?
a. Only bend tests
b. Only radiography
c. Both radiography and bend tests
d. Either bend tests or radiography
Ans d.

REF : Section IX, QW- 300.1

3. Under which of the following conditions can a welder be qualified during

production work?
a. A 6 length of the first production groove weld may be qualified
by radiography
b..A bend test coupon may be cut from the first 12 length of weld
c. .A macro examination may be taken from the first 3 of weld
length
d. None of the above