DISCLAIMER The American Welding Society, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the information contained in this publication. An independent, substantiating investigation should be made prior to reliance on or use of such information. International Standard Book Number: Copyright © 1995 by American Welding Society, Miami, Florida Second Edition 1995 All right reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means. electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retcieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in the United States of AmericaAl F2 F3 Fa S Fe Walding Inspection Techactogy Sample CW Fundamentals Examination Which of the following metals cannot be efficiently cut with OFC? high-carbon steel low-carbon steel stainless steel cast iron cand d above paoge Electrical conductivity of a part is the primary requirement for which NDT method? a. ET b. UT c. PT 4a. RT ~ €. none of the above The melting point of carbon steel is approximately? 22500 F 23750 F 27800 F 30059 F 33339 F see ge Decibel is a term associated with which NDT method? UT RT MT PT panes ET Which type of GMAW metal transfer results in the least amount of penetration? a. globular b, short circuiting c. spray pulsed spray €. globular spray Which of the following gases is not commonly used as a shielding gus for GTAW? a. argon b. carbon dioxide . helium: i. argon/helium mone of the aboveWelding Inspection Technology Sample CW! Fundamentals Examination FT FB Fg F1o FA ‘After a rejected weld has been repaired, reinspected and found to be acceptable, the welding inspector should: change the original inspection report to indicate te puit’s acceptance * mark directly on the part fill out a second inspection report tell the foreman to have the part moved to its next operation none of the above paoop When a meta! is alloyed, the atoms of the alloy are incorporated into the original metat lattice structure by? 2. inclusion substitutionally interstitially aor b above borc above papa shim IQI is used in which NDT method? UT A a b. EF ce RT 4. MT e,. PT Which of the following is not used as a semiautomatic process? a. GMAW b. FCAW c. OAW d. SAW €. cand d above The performance of which of the following test methods is least affected by high part temperatures? a. ET RT PT oT fone of the above seesAz FS. FAs FAS AIG FAT. page Welding Inspection Technol Sample CWI Fundamestals Examination Crater cracks are most often the result of? a, improper techaique improper filler metal improper base metal all of the above none of the above paoe The tail of a welding symbol can be used for? denoting welding process requirements b. denoting welding procedure requirements denoting welding electrode requirements Genoting welding specification requirements ail of the above. pao During tempering, as the temperature increases, which of the following are correct? hardness increases, hardness decreases elongation decreases aand c above band ¢ above sees In GMAW, the distance from the end of the contact tube to the arc is? are length electrode extension * stickout aand b above band ¢ above ‘Of the following which is not a type of metal transfer in GMAW? spray ~~ short circuiting globular pulsed arc open circuiting paoge Ultraviolet light is used with which NDT method? \T PT MT sand b above band c shove peogeaiding inspection Technology ample CWI Fundamentals Examination 18 49 Feo Fat F22 F23 The technique which does not aid in reducing residual stress is? a. pening b. vibrawry stress relief ¢. thermal stress relief @. external restraint e. preheating : Which of the following may be detected with VT? a. large surface crack b. undercut c. overlap d. underfiil ¢. all of the above Part dimensions can be determined using which of the following? a. MT b UT c. EF d. aandc above fe. bandc above Of the following tests which are used for actual determination of a material's toughness? a. charpy test bo OMT ¢. chemical analysis, d. all of the above €. none of the above Of the following elements, w a. zirconium b. thorium cc, columbium d. aand b above band c above are alloyed with pure tungsten to produce GTAW electrodes? For single bevel-groove weld symibols, the lis reference line is always Urawn oa which fon the right on the left on cither side, depending on company policy on the si does not matter of the weld symbol running perpendicular to: the Le’ oe le in which the straight sie netuully appears in the joint eaeFed F25, F26 F27 F28 Fag Welding Inspactian Techno! Sample CW! Fundamentals Exarniation When welding mediurn carbon steel using the FCAW process, the heat-affected zone hardness will increase when? a. the weld is allowed to cool slowly b. the base metal is thin c. the weld current is decreased 4. the travel speed is increased e. preheat is used Of the following, which is not a cause of undercutting when using SMAW? a. weld current too high b. travel speed too slow c. welding electrode too large ¢. improper electrode manipulation €._ use of electrode in a position other than that for which it was cesigned NDT technicians are usually qualified in accordance with the requirements of? AWS DIL API 1104 SNTTCIA ASME Section VIII ASME Section [X peor Which factor listed betow has the least effect on the amount of residual stress and distortion th results from welding? a. heat input _ b. phase changes c, welding position 4G. tensile strength e. coefficient of thermal expansion Capillary action plays a role in which NDT method? a ET 3345 sfaweldecis continually timing out rejectable work, the welding inspector shoule? a. inspect his work more critically ask that the welder be fired require that the welder be requalitied instcuct the welder in the proper techniques b ¢ 4 e. ask that the welder use another process 5Welding Inspection Teehnalngy ‘Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination F30 Fat F32 F33, F34 F35, Which of the following tests can be used to judge weld soundness? a. nick break side bend face bend radiography all of the above sang ‘Are blow can be caused by? magnetic field distortion improper ground location welding at the end of a joint welding in comers all of the above peacee Shielding gases used for GMAW include? a. carbon dioxide argon helium oxygen all of the above sees Developing is one of the steps in which NDT method? a. UT b. RT c. PT d. aand b above e. bande above Which discontinuity below will provide the sharpest MT indication? surface porosity surface crack subsurface porosity subsurface crack indications will be identical for all of the above goose In SMAW, an increase in arc length results in? a. increased current; increased voltage increased voltage decreased voltage b. decreased curre c. increased curret d. decreased curre none of the aboveF36 F37 Fa8 F39 Fad Fat ‘Welding Inspection Techanlogy ‘Sampie CW! Fundamentals Examination Weld inspection reports should always? a. be competed in ink b. be done in pencil so mistakes can be easily corrected ¢. be maintained only if the weld is rejectable d. filled out by a clerk so that everything is readable €. include the welder's identification : The ability to be cyclically loaded without failing is related to which of the following properties of a metal? a. hardness b. toughness ¢. tensile strength d. fatigue strength e. ductility In GMAW, the type of metal transfer requiring a special power supply is? a. spray b. globular ©. pulsed are gd. shon circuiting ©. none of the above Which of the following is truly a volumetric test method? a. RT b. UT c. ET d. MT €. none of the above Use of preheat will result in? 2. a faster cooling rae and wider heat-affected zone b. a faster cooling rate and narrower heat-affected zone c. a slower cooling raie and wider heat-affected zone a. a slower cooling rate and narrower heat-affected zone &. none of the above Which of the following mettwods is wuss likely to use a cathode ray tube for the presentation of flaws? a RT b ET © UT d. aand babove €. band c aboveielding insoactlon Technology gmple CW! Fundamentals Examination 42 “43 44 aS Fag Fay For plain carbon steeis, how are hardness and tensile strength related? a increase hardness; decrease tensile strength b. increase hardness, increase tensile strength c. decrease hardness; increase tensile strength d, aand ¢ above e. hardness and strength are not related : In GMAW, the welding variable controlled by the wire feed speed is? a. arc length voltage current stickout none of the above pangs ‘The welding variables that affect heat input are? a. voltage and current b. current and travel speed cc. voltage, current and travel speed d. travel speed, preheat temperature and voliage ¢. voltage, current and preheat temperature ‘As temperature increases? a. tensile strength increases b. tensile strength decreases ¢. ductility increases d. aandb above e. band ¢ above Which of the following provides the best protection from radiation? a, lead shielding b.. steal shielding c. concrete shielding d. copper shielding. €, maximize distance from radiation > Welding inspection should be performed? a, before welding begins b. during welding ¢. after welding is completed d. all of the above ce, only when there is a problem Rae52 53 Walding Inspection Technolngy ‘Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination If the weld symbo! straddles the reference ling, it means? a. weld both sides first weld other side first weld has no side significance none of the above ’ gang Which of the following are considered to be arc welding processes? TCAB, AAW. OAW FCAW, GTAW, PAW FSW, LBW, FW PW, CAB, RSW all of the above gaoge An E7016 SMAW electrode exhibits which of the following characteristics? a. low hydrogen; AC only: iron powder b. low hydrogen; AC and DCEP ¢. low hydrogen; AC and DCEP; iron powder , rutile; DCEP e. mutile: DCEP; iron powder Piezoelectricity is a material property used by which NDT method? a. UT b. ET c RT d. aand b above e. band c above A thermal treatment that follows quenching and restores some of the metal's ductility is referred to as? a. stress relief b. tempering c. hardening d, normalizing e. postheat Which of these methods is most often used to reduce the high residual stress created by welding? a. prebending b. shot blasting &. quenching rapidly atier welding postwold heat tresting €. none of the above‘elding Inspection Technology ample CWI Fundamentals Examination 54 55. 56 57 38 The physical principle that permits the migration of liquid penetrants into very fine surface discontinuities is? a, magnetic permeability b, optical fluorescence ¢. capillary action 4. emulsification : € none of the ahove The process whereby a large gap is filled with braze material without the help of capillary action is? a. torch brazing bare brazing braze welding dip brazing flow brazing so Which of the following contains ferrous base metal specifications in their entirety? AWS DIL ASME Section II, Part C AWS AS,1 ASME Section IX ASME Section II, Part A , oe sen Which of the following is not considered to be a satisfactory method of magnetization when conducting a magnetic particle test to a specification? a. AC coil AC yoke DC coil DC prod residual magnetism Advantages of MT include? a. the detection of surface flaws. b. both AC and DC methods : ¢. the detection of surface flaws tightly closed by carbon, slag or contaminants, a. the fact that itis faster than PT s. all of the above 10F59 F60 Fot F62 F63 F64 Welding Inspection Technology Sample CW! Fandamentals Examination In general, an increase in the carbon equivalent of a carbon steel will result in an increase a. ductility b. hardness ¢. strength d, aand b above e. band ¢ above . 8? ‘A welding process commonly used to join light gage stainless steel tubing for critical applications is: a. SMAW b. GMAW c. GTAW 4. OFW e. none of the above The fuel gas commonly used for OFW is? a. acetylene b. propane €. natural gas d. methane €. all of the above Which of the following can result when hydrogen is introduced into the molten weld pool? a. porosity b. weld crackin; ¢. delayed cracking d, all of the above enone of the above Entrapped slag can result when using? a SMAW b SAW c. FCAW d. BSW €. all of the above The material property that best describes its ability to withstand a static Tout is a. hardness b. toughness Je strength gue strength €. none of the ubove n{elding Inspection Technology ample CW! Fundainentals Examination 65 66 *07 FOB Feo F70 The presence of paint on the surface of a part will most greatly affect the results of which NDE method? a PT b ORT c MT d._ all of the above : fe. none of the above If no information appears to the left of a groove weld symbol, this means? a, no weld is required on that side b, the weld is to be full penetration €. the weld 1s to be continuous for the entire length of the joint d. no weld joint preparation is required €. none of the above ° Which of the following is not normally detected using KT? a: lamination b. porosity ¢. incomplete fusion at bevel angle d. crack ©. aand c above Dwell time is a term associated with which NDT method? a. MT. PT RT ET none of the above pass “The materia! property expressed in terms of an endurance limit is? fatigue strength toughness tensile strength ductility hardness sao ge Fracture toughness results witl often be expressed in terms of? a breaking energy b. tensile strength ©. percent elongation a. endurance limit © none of the aboveIing Inspection Technology nple CW! Fundamentals Examination 7 "9 30 Ei 82 Of the following discontinuities, which is least likely (o be the result of an improper welding technique? a. porosity lamination undercut crack none of the above pang Which of the fotiowing is considered to be an advantage of VT? a, discontinuities can be located and noted when they occur it is capable of detecting subsurface discontinuities it can be done very economically aandc above none of the above Which of the following is not a welding inspector's responsibility to the public? a. undertaking only those assignments for which he is qualified b. being objective and factual in the performance of his duties ©. signing only for inspections that he has personally performed ud. reporting all nonconformities to the news media . none of the above Which of the following cannot be done in the overhead position? a SAW ESW GTAW all of the above e, wand b above pes No information appearing to the right of a groove weld symbol means? a. the weld is to be full penetration b. no weld is required on that side c. the Weld is to be continyous for the entire juint length 4d. no weld joint preparation is required e. none of the above The welding process that typically uses a tubular electrode is? a, SMAW b. GMAW c. FCAW SAW ESW 145 a7 Welding inspection Tacheolagy Sampie £W! Fundamentals Examination ‘The property relating to a metal’s resistance to indentation is? a. tensile strength b. ductility c, hardness 4, toughness e. fatigue strength . ET is the abbreviation for? a. eddy current testing environmental testing ¢. emissive testing d. aand b above e. bande above Filler metal specifications are found in their entizety in which of the following documents? a. AWS AS.1 through AS.30 b. ASME Section 11, Pant C c. AWS A3.0 4. aand b above 2. bande above The flux covering on an SMAW electrode provides which of the following? a. gas shielding for the molten pool b. are stabilization ©. alloying 4, deoxidation ©. all of the above ‘When a weld joint preparation is found to be defective, the inspector should? a. allow welding to proceed if he feeis that the welder can produce a satisfactory weld should instruct the welder in how to overcome the problem report the deficiency to the proper supervisory personnel require that the party be disusseanbled and properly assembled. none of the above seo The orientation of the probing energy source with respect to thal of a flaw is considered to be a significant variable for which NDT method? a. RT UT ET MT al of the above aes 15‘elding Inspection Technology ample CWI Fundamentals Examination 89 90 82 #93, Fog Information that appears to the left of the weld symbol refers to? a. the weld length b. the weld throat size c. the electrode size d. the number of passes required e. none of the above Which process uses a granular flux? a. SAW b. GTAW c. ESW 4, aand b above e. aand ¢ above Of those microstructural constituents listed below, the hardest is? a. martensite b. ferrite ¢. bainite d. austenite e. pearlite In radiography, the image on the film of a completely through-cracked weld will? a. appear as a well-defined, low density, lightly shaded, sharp line b. appear as a well-defined, high density, darkly shaded, sharp line ©. appear as a row of low density light spots or dots d, appear as a row of high density dark spots or dots, €. none of the above A material's ductility is commonly expressed in terms of? a, percent elongation b. percent reduction of area c. tensile strength d. aand b above . €. band c above Who is responsible for the qualification of welding procedures? a. independent test kab b. fabricator ¢. welding inspector ud. architect engineer 695 96 O7 Fog Welding Inspection Technology Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination What MT technigue could be used for the discovery of Jongitudinal flaws? head shot circular magnetization longitudinal magnetization a and b above band c above > panes Which code gives prequalified status to certain weld joint configurations? ‘API 1104 AWS DILI ASME Section IX ANSI B31..1 none of the above paoge Information that appears to the right of the weld symbol refers to the? a. process to be used b. type of electrode to be used ¢. length of weld required 4. size of weld required e. required joint configuration When a clerical mistake is made while completirig an inspection report, the inspector should? a, erase the error and fill in the correct information b. cross out the error and supply the proper information ¢. line out the error with a single line, supply the proper information, and initial and date the occurrence in ink i. attach a note to the report explaining the reason for the change ¢. none of the above The rapid quenching of high carbon steel from the austenitizing range will result in the formation of? pearlite martensite cementite ferrite austenite pence "4 jlding Inspection Technology imple CWI Fundamentals Examination 100 101 402 F103 F104 When an austenitized carbon steel is cooled to room temperature. an increase in the cooling rate will result in? a. an increase iut tardness and a decrease in ductility b. an increase in tensile strength and a decrease in hardaess c. adecrease in tensile strength and an increase in hardness d. an increase in ductility and a decrease in hardness 2. a decrease in hardness and an inceease in ductility The surface finish of the part affects the test results for which of the following? a. tensile strength b. fatigue strength c. impact strength 4. all of the above ¢. aandc above The heat treatment in which a carbon stee!’s temperature is raised to the austembzng range, held for a prescribed time and then allowed to cool to room temperature while remaining in the furnace is referred to as? a. stress relief b. annealing ¢, normalizing d, tempering fe. austenitizing In which direction does a rolled plate of carbon steel exhibit its least amount of duculity? a, parallel to the rolling direction b._ transverse to the rolling direction cc. in the through thickness direction 4. aand b above e. bandc above When a weld has been rejected by a qualified NDT technician, the welding inspector should? a. review the test results and maintain the test record b. ceinspect to verify the defect c. accept the weld if its visual appearance is in compliance with the applicable code or specification Gd. require anutler inspection by a third party accept the weld since it is in a low stress region 8F105 F106 F107 F108 F109 Ft Welding Inspection Technalogy ‘Sample CW! Fundamentals Examination Equal thicknesses of steel, cast iron, aluminum, lead and copper are radiographed using the same exposure conditions. Which material will result in the darkest radiograph? a. lead b. steel ¢. aluminum d. copper : cast iron ‘The welding process that uses a nonconsumable electrode is? a. GMAW b. SAW. c. GTAW d. FCAW e. SMAW “The heat treatment in which the metal's temperature is raised to che wustenitizing range, held for 1 prescribed time and then aliowed to cool to room temperature in still air is referred to as? austenitizing normalizing annealing quenching tempering, pange In a guided hend test, the bend radius is? a. always S” b._as specified in the appropriate code or specification 05" 4. 0.65" fe, none of the above An E71T-1 electrode designation is for which welding process? a. PAW bv. FCAW c. SMAW d. GMAW ©. none of the above The welding inspector must be capable of? a. welding performing NDT performing chemical anatysis supervising welding none of the above 19 2set4ng Inspection Technology jamaie CWI Fundamentals Examination Faq FAIZ F113 FIs FAIS ‘A break in the arrow fine has what significance? a. Welding must first be done on the arrow side b. Welding must first be done oa the other side c. Welding must be done alternately on both the arrow and the other sides d. The broken arrow fine segment points to that member which receives some preparation e. none of the above : ‘Weis discovered that a GMAW mild steel weld was produced with a shielding gas containing excess moisture. To determine the extent of the surface and subsurface porosity that resulted, which NDT method would be most effective? a MT b. RT «VT 4, PT e EB Which weldiag process always progresses in the vertical direction with welding occurring in the flat position? a. ESW b. SAW c. SMAW d. FCAW e. OFW The heat treatment for carbon sieels in which the metal’s temperature is raised to just below the lower transformation temperature and held for a prescribed time before allowing it to cool to room temperature is referred to as? a. tempering b. austenitizing cc. stress relieving ¢. normalizing e. preheating The position on a metal’s stress-strain curve referring to its change in behavior from elastic to plastic is the? a. yield point b. modulus of elasticity c. endurance limit d._ transformation temperature e. Young's modulus 207 19 (20 124 Welding Inspection Technotogy ‘Sample CW! Fundamentals Examination Low-hydrogen electrodes can be properly stored where? in a natural gas oven in an electric oven ina vented electric oven * in a vented gas oven none of the above : peoge All welding symbol information referring to the arrow side of the joint is found? a. in the tail b. above the reference line c. below the reference line d. where the inspector decides fe. none of the above The masking of a rejectable weld should? a. beclear and understandable to all involved b, be made with a steel impression stamp cc. note the proper repair procedure dd. always be in red ¢. always include the welder's identification MT cannot be used effectively 10 inspect? austenitic stainless steel welds on carbon steel austenitic stainless steel welds on stainless stee! carbon steel welds on carbon steel aand b above band c above gaoge ‘Of the welding processes listed below, the one most commonly having the highest deposition rate is? a. ESW b. FCAW c. SAW d, SMAW e. GMAW ‘The use of preheat on u medians carbua steel will? reduce distortion reduce the possibility of hydrogen cracking result in the formation of martensite sand b above band c above ve eae awelding Inspection Technology ‘Sample CW! Fundamerfals Examination F122 F123 F124 FA25 F126 Fray The tensile test can be used to provide values for which of the following? a. yield point b. ultimate tensile strength c. modulus of elasticity dg. elastic limit €. all of the above . Which of the following is not an acceptable method for control of raw materials? a. color coding alpha-numeric coding chronological arrangement location segregation bar coding seeg ‘The welding inspector's duties should include? a, the acceptance/reyection of welds b._ the verification of a weld filler metal type c. the development of weld repair procedures d. aand b above , band c above All welding symbols require which of the following basic elements in their construction? a. reference line, arrow and tail b. ceference line and arrow * cc. reference line, arrow, weld symbol 4. reference line, arrow, weld symbol. dimensions and supplementary data €, reference line only “The throat size of the weld represented in Figure 1? a. is not important SMAW » . cannot be determined directly from the symbol >” ¢, can be determined from the symbol 4. all of the above Figure + @. none of the above Welding symbol information provided in Figure | requires? a field welding b, weld-all-around a fillet weld the use of shielded metal are welding all of the above 22428 F129 F130 FA31 Fiaz Welding tnspection Technology ‘Sampie CWI Fundamentals Examination ‘A SMAW weld was produced in which the welder failed to properly clean between passes in a multipass weld. Which nondestructive test would best reveal the flaws that may be present in the completed weld? a RT b VT c. MT da PT e. ET SMAW can be used in which type of application? semiautomatic machine manual all of the above RESTACTION ING none of the above gaogs TEST WELD What position is depicted in Figure 2? 6G 455° 3G oF 6GR none of the above “ goog Figure 2 Using the appropriate conversion factor provided in the chart on pages 42-43, determine the approximate diameter in decimals of an inch for an electrode that measures |? mm? 0.087244 in 422in 0.472 in 0.047 in none of the above eaege Underbead cracking is primarily caused by? a source of hydrogen . restraint excessive preheat all of the above none of the above oe > ee atlding Inspection Technology imple CW! Fundamentals Examination 133 134 135 136° 137 Which of the following are correct statements about brazing? a, The base metal is not melted b, The filler metal melts at a temperature below $00 degsees F ¢. Itcan be done in an inert gas atmosphere a. It relies on capillary action e. a,c,and d above . Which welding process uses a constant current power source? a. GMAW b. SMAW c. GTAW d. aand b above e. bandc above The first operation required by the symbol in Figure 3 is? UT ultrasonic inspection of the base metal Vr visual inspection of joint preparation welding a V-groove from the other-side of the joint. welding a backing weld from the arrow-side of the joint. NN back gouging and back welding from the arrow-side of the joint. peoge Figure 3 For Figuce 3, ultrasonic inspection is to be performed? a. on the back weld only b. onthe entire length of the weld on 10% of the weld length from the artow side band d above. pap Which of the following discontinuities are associated with shrinkage stresses in the through thickness direction of thick plate? crater cracks lamellar tears toe cracks root cracks. none of the above paore 24F138 F139 Fido F141 Welding inspection Techaciogy Sampta CW! Fundamentats Examination Which of the welding techniques below describes a welding process in which the arc and filler metal feeding is machine operated while the joint travel speed and guidance are the responsibility of the welder? a. semiautomatic b. manual ¢, machine d. automatic fe. none of the above The welding symbol shown in Figure 4 depicts? a. abacking Weld other-side followed by a v-groove weld arrow-side A b, avegroove weld arrow-side followed by a beck weld other-side N cc. av-groove weld arrow-side with melt-through \/ d. abevel groove weld made one-half the way around the diameter of a Figure 4 i e pegroove weld arrow-side with the root finished to a convex contour Which of the following symbols correctly describes the joint configuration shown in Figure 5? a. TAB (1/4) - 6 (174) b. V4ns 74 (7718) c TAG (1/8) TA e, none of the above ‘The width of the cut produced during a cutting process is referred to as? root opening, het bevel bevel angle chamfer seose 28yatsng Inspection Technology Sample GW! Fundamentals Examination 1a? #143 Flas Fas, FAB For the 2G position in pipe welding? a. the axis of the pipe is vertical and the plane of the weld is horizontal b. the axis of the pipe is horizontal and she ple of the weld is vertical cc. the pipe is not fixed 4. the axis of the pipe and the plane of the weld are at 45 degree angles with the vertical plane e. none of the above : During operation, the heat for electrosiag welding is provided by? a. the are the electrical resistance heating of the granular flux the consumable guide tube aand b above band c above paos Using the appropriate conversion factor provided in the chart on pages 42-43, determine the approximate cubic feet per hour (cfh} for a flow rate uf 22.0 liters per minute. a, 466 ch b. 46.6cfh c. 10.38 cfh 4. 103.8 cfh . none of the above Ic is suspected that a GMAW weld was produced in an area where there was an excessive draft. Which nondestructive test would best reveal the intemal discontinuities which may have resulted? a, PT b. MT. c, RT a. UT e, mone of the above The size of the arrow side weld in Figure 6 is? a. Vd inch b. 5/16 inch ec. Linch d. 2inches ¢. none of the above ‘The length of the other side weld in Figure 6 is? Linch 6 inches 2inches 4 inches continuous down the fength of the juint pence 6F148 F149 F150 FASt F152 F153 Wolding Insp2ction Technoiogy Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination ‘The pitch of the other side weld in Figure 6 is? a. V4 inch b. 4 inches ¢. $116 inch d Linch ¢, 2inches : The process to be used in welding according to Figure 6 is? the inspector's choice the fabricator's choice not stated band c above aand b above epange In order to feam the exact location of a subsurface flaw in three directions, the best NDE. method would be? a. RT MT PT ur ET The phrase, "that surface of a member included in the groove” best describes? a. root opening b. groove angle <. weld imerface d. groove face €. none of the above Crater cracks can be the result of? a. poor welding technique restraint 6 Conact Tupe Narie c. shrinkage 4. underfill of crater evece usin ¢, all of the above Say Makes Pox frm Hope Granular Flpe Saket igure 7 depicts which welding process? a SAW b. SMAW € ©. PAW Soltiee oren we use Meta a. GMAW ‘Wo Wiat Wes Met Pan ec. FCAW Dvectan of Faves ————— Figura 7 2”F154 FSS F156 FIs? Fi58 Welding inspection Technology ‘Sample CW! Fundamentals Examination ‘The boundaries indicated by "A" in Figure 8 are? 2. fusion line depth of fusion weld interface fusion face none of the above The dimension "D" in Figure 8 is referred to as? a. fusion face fusion zone depth of fusion weld interface fusion line pang The weld interface in Figure $ is indicated by? WAM “Be “cH “De none of the above capes Figure 8 Using the appropriate conversion factor provided in the chart on pages 42-43, determine the approximate degrees celsius for a preheat temperature of 225 degrees F? a. 225 degrees C 107 degrees C 437 degrees C a and b above. band c above. pane Which of the following welds is not considered applicable for an edge joint? V-groove plug edge-flange U-groove I-groove acge 28FI59 F160 F161 F162 F163 Fi64 Welding inspection Techasiogy Sample CWI Fundamentais Examinatiog The dimension "A" in Figure 9 refers to? root penetration weld penetration depth of fusion joint penetration none of the above eaogp The dimension "C" in Figure 9 identifies: joint penetration and weld size weld size and root penetration depth of fusion partial joint penetration incomplete joint penetration pangs The dimension "B" in Figure 9 is referred to as? a, joint penetration root penetration root reinforcement aand b above band ¢ above pangs Which of the following is not a type of welded joint? a. lap dT ¢. fillet dd. but e. edge When using SMAW, wet electrodes will most likely cause? a. undercut overlap vunderfilt porosity all of the above sang Which of the following is considered to be a weld in a carbon steel butt joint? a, copper backing bar ceramic backing ‘lux backing. backing weld all of the above coeplable way to provide backing for a V-groove 29falding inspaciien Technslogy ample OW) Fandamantais Examination 485 A welder deposits an average of (2.0 pounds of weld mete] per hour. Using the appropriate conversion factor provided in the chart on pages 42-43, determine the approximare kilograms of weld metal that will be deposited in 6.00 hours of continuous welding? i a, 5A5 kg 1 b. 32.7 kg | c. 5.438 kg . ' U. 26.46 kg ©. 32.69kg FI66 A single-wire, submerged arc welding machine is operating a1 32.0 volts, 600 amps and is ! teaveling at 8.00 inches per minute. Using the formula provided, what is the heat input for this : situation? | Volt X Amperage X60. _ | Travel Speed (in/min) ~ : a, 2,400 J/in b. 1,152,000 Jéin ce 144X105 Vin dé. 110,000 Jin e, 14.400 Sin F167 [fan MT indication is noted at the toe of a fillet weld that exhibits an excessively convex pro! ‘what is the appropriate action? a. ignore it, since it iy # uomielevant indication b. reject the weld €. correct the excess convexity and retest d. accept the weld e. none of the above F158 The pipe welding test position in which the pipe is horizontal and rotated so that welding takes place at or near the top is designated as? 2 2G b 2F © iF 4.3G ec IG F169 The most efficient NDE method for discovery of undercut on the face of & weld is? a VT b RT UT i a MT e. PT 2070 1 , 172 473 FAS V'siding Inspection Technology Sompie Cw Fundamentals Examination ‘The design sirength of a fillet weld is always based on the throat dimension because? it has a columnar microstructure, which is more prone to cracking it is the shortest failuze path through the weld it is the location of most defects the desiga calculations cannot be checked it is a theory of failure that cannot be supported by ectual laboratory testing eeoeE ‘Are strikes are discontinuities most commonly associated with? a. ESW >. SAW c. SMAW d, aand b above ¢. band c above Double-groove joints always require? a. backgouging special welding processes high deposition rate processes weld to be deposited from both sides of the joint ‘a spacer to hold critical root openings ugcTACeE COVERING, pao What welding process is depicted in Figure cone we 10? patina amosnene a. FCAW weerece wera ao sus b. GMAW suns su0 see? c. SMAW we sexsi 3. SAW ce. ESW est wore Light-colored areas within the weld zone in a Figore 10 radiograph could represent? a. porosity b. ungsten inclusions c. melt-through d. aand b above fe, band c above A single-groove joint always requir a. special welding processes b, back gouging a backing bar Ro root opening, e. none of the abov. an\elding Inspection Technology ample CWI Fundamentals Examination 7176 FATT F178 FA79 F180 Fit The substance used in UT (o aid in the transmission of sound from the search unit to the workpiece and back is called? solvent attenuation couplant cable transducer paoge Using the appropriate conversion factor from the chart on pages 42-43, determine the approximate kilogram weight of a 30 pound roll of welding wire. a 136 kg b. 66 kg, 14 kg 66.15 ke, 13.64 kg pao ‘The junction of the weld face with the exterior surface of the base metat is referred to as the? face root leg toe edge eaoee Internal plate !aminations are best revealed using? a UT b, RT c MT 4. PT e. ET Porosity in GMAW can be caused by? a. drafts b. contamination c, too little shielding gas flow 4. {00 much shielding gas flow ¢. allef the above ‘The overhead fillet position is designated as? SF 4 c. OF i. OF IF 22F182 F183 F184 F185 F186 F187 Welding Inspection Tachurat ‘Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination ‘The radiograph in Figure 11 shows? a. cracks incomplete fusion ¢. incomplete joint penetration d,_ slag inclusions e. none of the above The welding process depicted in Figure 12 is? sexo 2. GMAW fi fugeroce b. SAW rere c. SMAW a d. GTAW cour 07 e. PAW eas som TH swictseva casi Nonconscan TUNGSTEN. electmcce The radiograph in Figure 13 shows? user asra. slag inclusions tungsten inclusions porosity wien bac incomplete fusion Figure 12 none of the above peoge How many micrometers are in one meter? ha atiteeanen diated a. 1,000,000 1,000 100 Figure 13, 1,000,000,000 none of the above paog In a groove-weld cross section, the ‘line’ separating weld metal from base metal is called? a. the fusion face the depth of fusion the depth of penetzation the weld interface none of the above peace In the radiograph in Figure 14, the arrows point to? a, transverse cracks b. aerater crack ¢. a longitudinal erack un underbead crack Figure 14 none of the above ee 33Welding inspection Technology ‘Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination F188 F189 F190 FA9t F1s2 F193 Incomplete fusion can be caused by? a. porosity weld join comauiuation undercut poor fitup band d above saog In pipe groove welding, the 45 degzee fixed position is designated as? a IG 2G QF 5G 6G. pang Using the appropriate conversion factor provided in the char on pages 42-43. determine the approximate feed speed in inches per minute for a wire fed at a speed of 120 mavs. a. 28.3 ipm 283 ipm 283.44 ipm 5.076 ipm none of the above pans The defect noted in the radiograph in Figure 15 is? a. incomplete penetration a crack incomplete fusion porosity none of the above Figura 15 peas The "A* dimension in Figure 16 is referred to as? the throat the size the leg, a and b above band ¢ above eeoge a Figure 16 points to? the root penetration the weld penetration the weld root the joint root Figure 16 ‘none of the above eesee 4F194 FASS F196 FI97 F198 F199 ‘The dimension "C" in Fig. 16 shows? a. the theoretical throat b. the actual throat cc. the effective throat . ES d. aandb above ¢, band above 'Walsiag Inspoction Teen: Sumale Cufi Fundamentals Exam) ‘aolagy ination ‘The dimension "D" in Figure 16 is called? a. the theoretical throat b. the effective throat cc. the actual throat d. aand b above e. band c above The dimension "E” in Figure 16 refers to? a. the actual throat b. the effective throat ¢. the theoretical throat d._ leg and weld size . concavity ‘One common cause of centerline weld cracks is? the use of preheat b. ahighly restrained weld joint c. using the wrong polarity d._ stress relief heat treatment ¢. the presence of incomplete sidewall fusion c. Figure 16 Using the appropriate conversion factor from the chart on pages 42-43, determine the approximate pounds per square in (psi) for a tensile strength of 198 MPs. a, 2.87 X 103 pst b. «. e Which NDT method wilt best reveal subsurface porosity? ve eee a. 2.87 X 10" psi 4,136 psi aand b above band ¢ above RT PT Mr UT none of the above 35Jeiding inspection Technotogy ‘ample CWI Fundamentals Examination 7200 F201 F202 F203 F204 F205 |A PT indication of a subsurface discontinuity will appear how as compared to & surface discontinuity? a. intermittent b, sharper c. less distinct d. PT cannot detect a subsurface flaw ' e. none of the above Using the conversion factors provided in the chart on pages 42-43, determine the cortect answer(s) for a tensile strength of 65,000 psi a. 448,000 Pa . 448 X 108 Pa 448 MPa aand b above band c above e soe ‘An MT indication of a subsurface discontinuity 1" below the surface will appear how 3s ‘compared to a surface discontinuity” a, intermittent b. sharper c. less distinct dd. MT cannot detect a subsurface flaw 1" below the surface e. none of the above Which of the following conditions can cause slag inclusions ina weld? a, poor welder technique b. careful interpass cleaning ¢. insufficient preheat d. aand b above e. band ¢ above To be most effective, visual inspection must be conducted? before welding. during welding el Y yA after welding all of the above SN band c above BO oe eH ‘The dimension “B" in Figure 17 is? a. the weld leg b. the weld size c. point of tangency d, wand ¢ above e, gand b above c Figure 17 36Wealding Inspection Tach sample Ov Fantomantls tania F206 ‘The dimension "A" in Figure 17 is the? a, convexity b. concavity, c. face reinforcement d. aandc above : e. band c above F207 The dimension “C” in Figure 17 is? a. the actual throat b. the effective throat ce. the theoretical throat c. d. aand b above Figure 17 fe. bandc above F208 The dimension “D’ a, the actual throat . the effective throat c. the theoretical throat 4. aandb above e. bandc above Figure 17 is? F209 The letter “F” in Figure 17 is? a. the joint penetration b. the weld penetration cc. the weld root the joint root e. none of the above F210 A discontinuity is? a, always rejectable. b, sometimes rejectable. c. always a defect. 4. sometimes a defect. €. band d above F211 What weld discontinuity is shown by the xrrow in the radiograph in Figure 18? a. erack incomplete joint penetration ¢, burn through 4G. ollow bead Figure 18 i 2. tungsten inclusion = 37 a NTFWelding Inspection Technology Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination F212 F213 Fa14 F215. F216 An oxygen regulator js set for 40.0 psi. Usi con pages 42-43, determine pascal equivalent? a. 2758 Pa b, 275.8 kPa c, 2.76 X 105 Pa 4 e the appropriate conversion factor from the chart |. 276 kPa cand d ahove Which of the following discontinuities can be caused by poor welding technique? a. incomplete fusion b. porosity ¢. undercut d. overlap e, all of the above Using the appropriate conversion tactor trom the chart on pages 42-43, determine which impact strength corresponds to 80 joules? a, 2.03 ft-lbf b. 6.2 ft-lbf c. 203 felbf 4. 62 fi-lbf e. none of the above Which of the following discontinuities is seldom discovered ducing VT? a. crack b. incomptete penetration c. surface porosity d. tungsten inclusion €. none of the above Which discontinuity eccurs in the heat-affected zone and can result from excess moisture in the weld zone? a. throat erack crater crack underbead crack porosity centerline crack peg 38‘walding lea zetion 7a M1 Fundamsatats © Samal A megapascal is equal to? 1,000 Pa 1,000,000 Pa 1,000 kPa and b above band c above Which of the conditions below can cause porosity in a weld? welder technique damp electrodes oily base metal rainy weather all of the above Which of the following discontinuities is not associated with GTAW? lack of fusion slag inclusions tungsten inclusions porosity undercut Using the appropriate conversion factor from the chart on pages 42-43, convert a travel speed of 21 ipm to mms. 8.883 mm/s 8.9 mm/s 0.08883 mvs 0.889 mvs none of the above 217 a vB ¢ d e "218 a b. ¢ d e F219 a b : c. | 4. i e | F220 | a. | b. c 4 e. Feet a b. c a. Using the appropriate conversion factor from the chart on pages 12-43, convert the ultimate tensile strength in MPa of a tensile specimen having a cross section of exactly 0.300 square inches which broke at a tensile load of exactly 24,600 pound Load (pounds) ; rea of Bpecimen {square ian) ~ Tensile Strength (psi) 565 Pa 505 MPa 5.65 Pa 365.39 MPa none of the above 39 ttYelding Inspection Technology sample CW! Fundamentals Examination F222 F223 F224 F225 F226 F227 Which of the following discontinuities are not associated with GMAW? a, slag inclusions b. porosity ¢c. tungsten inclusions d. aand b above e. aand ¢ above : Using the appropriate conversion factor from the chart on pages 42-43, convert a heat input of exactly 40,000 Jin to J/m. a. 187.5 /m b. 1,575 Vm 1,574,800 Iém d, 157.5 kim e, 1.575 X 108 Im NDT technicians are certified in accordance with? a, AWS DL b. API I1OS ce. SNT-TC-AA d. ASME Section VI e, ASME Section IX If a welder is continually turning out rejectable work, the welding inspector should? a. inspect his work more critically ask that the welder be terminated require requalification Instruct the welder in proper techniques ask that the welder use another process pees “The welding are may produce toxic breathing conditions when the walding atmosphere contains vapors of? a. chlorinated hydrocarbons b, trichloroethylene ¢, metal oxides 4. perchloroethylene ©. all of the above The CAWI? xu. is responsible for determination of a weldment’s conformance fo acceptable standards b, inspects weldments only under the direction of ¢ CWL naot inspect critical weldments performs inspections the sume asa CW e. all of the above 40Welding inspaction Tachratogy ‘Sample CWI Fundamentals Examination F228 The surface between two pieces to be joined that lie in parallel planes is called? a, weld imerface b. faying surface cc. weld edge d, groove face e. none of the above ‘ F229 Hydrogen in the molten weld metal can cause? a. undercut b. cracking ¢. incomplete penetration d. porosity e. bandd above | F230 Where should the preheat temperature be measured? a. in the weld groove b. 6 inches from the edge of the weld groove ¢. where the are will be initiated d e . 2-3 inches from the edge of the weld groove preheat temperature should nut be sneasuredConversion Fazisrs far Gammon Welding Terms Property” area dimensions (BMY eee current density (mm) deposition rate’ (om) electrical resistivity... 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