Radiographic Interpretation

1. Proper interpretation of a radiograph requires that the film interpreter has an

understanding of:
a. Film speed
b. Configuration and manufacturing variables
c. Exposure time
d. All of the above
2. Which of the discontinuities listed below would not be classified as a welding
discontinuity?
a. Lack of fusion
b. Incomplete penetration
c. Slag inclusion
d. Cold shut
3. Generally speaking, rounded or spherical voids resulting from trapped gas during
the welding process would be identified as:
a. Slag inclusion
b. Wagon tracks
c. Porosity
d. Tungsten inclusion
4. Non-adhesion between successive passes or along the edge of a weld
preparation is called:
a. Lack of fusion
b. Incomplete penetration
c. Cracks
d. Root concavity
5. Localized contraction of cast metal as it solidifiers and cools may result in:
a. Gas voids
b. Cold shuts
c. Shrinkage
d. cracks
6. Dark irregular images of varying length, density and width on a radiograph of a
submerged arc welded joint would probably be the result of:
a. lack of fusion
b. trapped slag
c. incomplete penetration
d. hot tears
7. An area of non-fusion at the root area of a weld, which normally occurs when
there is a problem with heat input, improper joint design, poor fit-up, or improper
electrode selection, is generally referred to as:
a. lack of fusion
b. wagon tracks
c. slag lines
d. incomplete penetration
8. A very light (almost white) indication detected in a piping joint that was welded
using the tungsten inert gas process would probably be:
a. Crater pits
b. Porosity
 c. Weld spatter
d. Tungsten inclusion
9. Porosity in a weld may not be critical. Which of the following porosity conditions
is not normally considered detrimental to welds?
a. It is present in large quantities
b. It is randomly dispersed and less than 1/64 inch diameter
c. It contains sharp tails
d. It is aligned in short distances
10.All welding processes have three common variables. Which of the following is not
one of those variables?
a. Source of heat
b. Source of shielding
c. Size of electrodes
d. Source of chemical elements
11._____________________ and reinforcement requirements are important in
determining if the proper penetrameter were used.
a. Surface finish
b. Welding
c. Thickness
d. Heat treatment
12.One of the factors that affects the solidification of cast material is the:
a. Temperature of the cover gas
b. Material composition
c. Elasticity
d. Root opening
13._______________________ in all forms are considered the most detrimental because
their sharp extremities act as stress concentrators.
a. Slag inclusions
b. Tungsten inclusions
c. Oxides
d. Cracks
14.The ____________________ will normally provide the film interpreter with some
indication of what types of discontinuities would be expected.
a. Thickness
b. Welding process
c. Type of components
d. Preheat temperature
Ans: 1 b 2 d 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 b 7 d 8 d 9 b 10 c 11 c 12 a
13 d 14 - b