PART A

FUNDAMENTALS
1. Gas metal arc welding using short-circuiting transfer produces...
a. Excellent fusion
b.Deep penetration
c.Greater melt off rate
d. .(a) and (b) above
e.None of the above

2. What Welding symbol above represents the following Weld joint?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
3. The most extensively used weld inspection method is
a. UT
b. RT
c. MT
d. VT
e. PT
4. What Shade filter plate (or eye protection) is needed when observing submerged arc
welding at 1,000 Amps?
a. No.14 Filter
b. No.12 Filter
c. No 10. Filter
d. No .4 .Filter
e. Clear safety goggles of safety glasses.

5. Which of the following process can be used to join quenched and tempered steels?
a.
SMAW
b. SAW
c.
GMAW
d. All of the above
e.
B and c above

6. The figure above illustrates

a. Bend specimen
b. Tensile specimen
c. Impact specimen
d. Macro specimen
e. Drop weight specimen

7. The sketch above shows

a. shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
b.Flux core arc welding(FCAW)
c.Electro slag welding(ESW)
d.Gas tungsten arc welding(GTAW)
e.Stud arc welding(SAW)

8. A specification uses the term Caulk weld; according to A3.0, standard welding terms
and definitions, it is a non standard term that is referring to a
a. Putty weld
b.seal weld
c.slugged weld
d.a weld covered with caulking putty
e.(a) and /or (d)\
9. For heat treatable low alloy steels, the minimum preheat and interpass temperature
required cracking depends on
a. Available hydrogen during welding
b. condition of heat treatment
c. Its carbon and alloy content
d. all of the above
e. letters (b) and (c) above
10. Which welding symbol above represents the weld joint?
a.1
b.2
c.3
d.4
e.5
11. The above symbol indicates
a. Double-flare-v-groove weld, ultrasonic test either side in field
b.Double-flare-bevel-groove weld, ultrasonic test both sides in field
c. .Double-bevel-groove weld, ultrasonic test either side in field
d.Double-V-groove weld, ultrasonic test either Side in field
e.none of the above

For question 12 through 16 study the illustration below.

12.For the fillet weld above :Dimension #1 designates the
a.theoretical throat
b.effective throat
c.actual throat
d.convexity
e.size of weld
13.Dimension #2 designates the
a.convexity
b.size of weld
c. .theoretical throat
d. actual throat
e. effective throat
14. Dimension #3 designates the
a. effective throat
b. convexity
c.Penetration
d.theoretical throat
e. actual throat
15. Dimension #4 designates the
a.Penetration
b.Overlap
c.undercut
d. convexity
e.concavity
16. Dimension #5 designates the
a. size of weld
b.Overlap
c.undercut
d. convexity
e.concavity

17.The sketch above shows

a.Air carbon arc cutting(CAC-A)
b.oxyfuel gas cutting(OFC)
c.Gas tungsten arc cutting(GTAW)
d.Mechanical cutting
e.Plasma arc cutting(PAC)

18.The test which uses the specimen illustrated above is

a.All-weld metal tensile
b.Macrotech
c.impact
d.Bend
e.None of the above
19.Back step sequence welding is often used
a. for ease of operation
b. for tacking the welded metal
c. to speed up welding
d .to reduce distortion
e. to prevent crater cracks
20.A 45 degree angle is about
a. 78.5 rad
b.7.875 rad
c.1.745 rad
d.0.7875 rad
e.0.07875 rad

21. 3.384 millimeter per second equals how many inches per minute ?
a.7
b.7.5
c.8
d.8.5
e.9
22.

523.65 MPa equals how many pounds per square inch?

a.75000
b.75250
c.75500
d.75750
e.76000

23. 600 degree F rounds to

a.1112 c
b.1022 c
c.340 c
d.333 c
e.316 c
24. 50 pounds force is
a.122.3 N
b.222.5 N
c.322.4 N
d.344.5 N
e.0.22 N
25. 2.5 KLps equals how many newtons?
a.11050
b.11100
c.11125
d.11150
e.11175
26. 15 pounds mass equals how many kilograms?
a.5.81
b.6
c.6.5
d.6.81
e.7.1

27. A standard all weld metal tensile specimen is shown above.the ultimate strength
(UTS) of this specimen may be determined as follows:

Assuming the specimen fails at an ultimate load of 12000 pounds,what is the

approximate tensile strength of MPa?
a.42100 MPa
b.4210 MPa
c.421 MPa
d.42.1 MPa
e.4.21 MPa
STUDY THE BELOW ILLUSTRATION METHODS OF MAGNETIC PARTICLE
INSPECTION WITH DIRECT CURRENT
28 .If the prods shown in method #2are placed on the face (axis ) of a groove weld ,which
of the flaws would cause the clearest indication?
a.transverse surface crack
b.lack of fusion on the root
c.A plate lamination
d.A longitudinal surface crack
e.Tungsten inclusion

29.which of the above symbols as listed in the curret A2.4 ,standard symbols for
welding.,brazing, and nondestructive examination ,is used to indicate field weld?
a.1
b.2
c.3
d.4
e.Field welds are not shown on the drawings.
30.Sensitization of stainless steel primarily refers to its loss of
a.Strength
b.Toughness
c.Ductility
d.Corrosion resistance
e.Impact resistance.
31.The base metal next to the weld that has been heated to a sufficiently high temperature
to cause a change in microstructure is the
a.Tempered Zone
b.Heat-affected zone
c.Untempered zone
d.Pearlite area
e.Base plate
32.Electrical hazards are
a.Present in electric arc welders
b.Present in secondary leads
c.minimized by proper equipment installation
d.more severe in the presence of water or moisture
e.all of the above
33.Inspection records should
a.Be in as much as detail as necessary
b.Include explanation of repairs
c.State how the work stayed within prescribed tolerances
d.All of the above
e. B and C above

34.Incomplete fusion can be caused by

a.Molten metal flooding ahead of the arc
b.Insufficient heat input
c.Proper joint design
d.Any of the above
e. A and B above

35.what welding symbol above represents the following weld joint?

a.1
b.2
c.3
d.4
e.5
36.Brazed joints can be destructively tested by which of the following testing methods?
a.Metallographic
b.Peel
c.Tension
d.All of the above
e.None of the above
37.A CWI shall have the responsibility of verifying documentation of the following
a.records of welder qualifications
b.records of tacker qualifications
c.records of Welding operator qualifications
.
d.records of Welding Procedure qualifications
e.all of the above

STUDY THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW

38.An ultrasonic test of a plate shows a trace on the CRT with peaks as shown above,if
the sweep is from left to right ,the peak at (2) may indicate
a. A flaw at the surface
b. A flaw near the center
c. A reflection from the back
d. A flaws at the back
e.there is no flaw indicated on the trace
39.which of the following sometimes used to control distortion in a weldment?
a.Peening
b.Preheating
c.Fixtures and stress relief
d.Backstep welding
e.All of the above
40.An unbroken tensile specimen has a thickness of .59 inch and a width of .73
inch.What is the cross sectional area in square inches?
a..39
b. .40
c..41
d..43
e..44
41.Overexposure to X-rays or gamma rays may cause damage to human
a.sexual organs
b.blood tissue
c.skin
d.internal organs
e.all of the above
FOR QUESTIONS 42 THROUGH 46
The weld in the butt joint above
42 .No.1 indicates the
a.Beads
b.weld root
c.weld toe
d.face reinforcement
e.weld face

43. No.2 indicates the

a.Beads
b.weld root
c.weld toe
d.face reinforcement
e.weld face
44. No.3indicates the
a.Beads
b.weld root
c.weld toe
d.face reinforcement
e.weld face
45. No.4 indicates the
a.Beads
b.weld root
c.weld toe
d.face reinforcement
e.weld face
46. No.5 indicates the
a.beads
b.weld root
c.weld toe
d.face reinforcement
e.weld face
STUDY THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW
47.The sketch above shows a test procedure for
a. shielded metal arc welding(SMAW)
b.Gas metal arc welding(GMAW)
c.Electro slag welding(ESW)
d.Gas tungsten arc welding(GTAW)
e.Stud welding(SW)

STUDY THE DESIRED WELD & SYMBOLS BELOW

48.Identify the correct welding symbol for the desired weld

a.A
b.B
c.C
d.D
e.E
49.when welds are going to be hidden or inaccessible for inspection in a finished
weldment or structure,they should be inspected
a.by borescopic methods to provide access to the hidden welds
b.after postweld treatment of the completed weldment of structure
c.before start of the welding
d.during the progress of assembly as welds are completed
e.after completion of the work
50.The symbol above shows the configuration of
a.U-groove weld
b.bevel-groove weld
c.J-Groove weld
d.fillet weld
e.flare-V-Groove weld
51.Hardness of the base metals can be affected by which of the following conditions?
a.heat treatment
b.cold,working of the metal
c.composition of the base and weld metal
d.metllugical effects of welding process
e.ll of the above

52.In braze welding,flux may be applied by which of the following methods?

a.using filler rod pre-coated with fills
b.introducing flux through oxyfuel gas flame
c.brushing the flux on the joint prior to brazing
d.all of the above
e.A or C above
53 .Pick the welding process beat illustrated by the above sketch
a. shielded metal arc welding(SMAW)
b.Gas metal arc welding(GMAW)
c.Gas tungsten arc welding(GTAW)
d.Submerged arc welding(SAW)
e.Plasma arc cutting(PAW)
54.which of the following may an inspector use to perform visual inspection?
a.magnifier
b.micrometer
c.fillet weld gauge
d.all of the above
e.B and C above
55.The welding inspector must verify that
a. all records are completed by the time hardware is shipped even though they may
not have been completed at the end of operations
b. records of qualifications,certification,fabrication and testing are completed and
that they meet appropriate code and/or specification requirements
specified for
the job
c. all the general points are covered in inspection records,since detail is never
allowed in such reports
d. the hardware was completed and that the shop promises to complete the records
before shipment.
e. that the quality manual meets the appropriate quality system national or
international standard for welding such as ISO 9000 or GS 9000
FOR QUESTIONS 56 THROUGH 59 CONSIDER THE WELDING SYMBOLS
BELOW

56.A weld which extends all around the joint is shown at number

a.9
b.4
c.7
d.3
e.8
57.An intermittent fillet is shown as number
a.1
b.9
c.4
d.7
e.6
58.A plug weld indicating depth of fill is shown as number
a.6
b.3
c.7
d.5
e.8
59.A groove weld with melt-through is shown at number
a.2
b.7
c.6
d.3
e.10
FOR QUESTIONS 60 TO 62 STUDY THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW:
60.The profile of the fillet weld above shows a flaw at no.1 is known as
a.a wagon track
b.a toe crack
c.underlap
d.undercut
e.underbead cracking
61. The fillet weld above shows a flaw at No.2 is known as
a.overlap
b.a toe crack
c.overfill
d.undercut
e.toe lamination

62. The fillet weld above shows a defect at No.3 is known as

a.macrofissure
b.incomplete fusion
c.piping porosity
d.undercut
e.an underbead crack
63. A CWI shall be familiar with and understand the fundamentals of
a.SMAW
b.FCAW
c.GMAW
d.GTAW
e.all of the above
64. A single wiresubmereged arc welding machine is operated at 60 inches per minute.
What is the heat energy input of.
Heat input (joules per inch)= amps x voltsx 60
Travel speed
a. 2,400 joules per inch
b. 1,152,000 joules per inch
c. 1,44,000 joules per inch
d. 110,000 joules per inch
e. 14,400 jolus per inch
65. The rate of cooling in a weld bead is slowed by
a. Decreasing the heat input per inch of weld
b. Preheating the weldment
c. Reducing the electrode size
d. Increasing the travel speed
e. Increasing the ampearage and travel speed proportionally
66. The fillet weldbreak test is used to evaluvate the
a. Quality of the fractured weld metal
b. Compressing strength of the weld joint
c. Ductility of weld metal
d. Welds resistance to lamellar tearing
e. Impact strength of the weld joint
67. Depending on the cause , slag entrapment may be corrected by
a. Changing the electrode or flux
b. Through slag removal between the passes
c. Proper positioning of the joint
d. All of the above
e. B and C of above

68. Inspection report should be ..

a. Clearly written
b. Contain all required information
c. Readily accessible
d. All of the above
e. A and B of Above
For questions 69 to 71, Study the illustration given below
69. The weld in the figure No 1 above is said to be welden in the :
a. Flat position
b. Horizontal position
c. Vertical position
d. Overhead position
e. None of the above
70. The weld in the figure No 2: above is said to be welded in the
a. Flat position
b. Horizontal position
c. Vertical position
d. Overhead position
e. None of the above
71. The weld in the figure No 3: above is said to be welded in the
a. Flat position
b. Horizontal position
c. Vertical position
d. Overhead position
e. None of the above