1. Q: – Is it permissible to allow welding to be carried out in bad weather?

1.    Never
2.    Yes as long as there is adequate protection from the poor weather conditions
3.    Yes as long as basic low hydrogen welding electrodes are used
4.    Yes as long as the welder is prepared to work in the rain
2. Q: – Who has the responsibility of ensuring the welder is using the correc
1.    The Q/A department
2.    Storeman and the welder
3.    Welding engineer
4.    The welder and the welding inspector
3. Q: – When would you measure the interposes temperature?
1.    The highest temperature recorded in the welded joint immediately prior to depos
2.    Immediately prior to commencing the first pass
3.    When the welding is complete
4.    Only required if the heat input is lower than that specified in WPS
4. Q: – During root welding, which of the following would be the main cause
1.    The current is too high =-O
2.    The root gap is too small in accordance with WPS
3.    Preheat not used
4.    Root face is too large
5. Q: – You notice the welders are adjusting the current on the welding set,
1.    Never
2.    The welder has the final say on voltage and current
3.    Only if the current is within the range on the WPS =-O
4.    As long as the welder has approved from the welding foreman
6. Q: – What course of action should be taken upon the finding a welder usi
1.    Report the incident and record all relevant information =-O
2.    Allow welding to proceed if the workmanship is good
3.    This will be referenced in inspection and test plan
4.    Change the electrode for the correct type and continue welding
7. Q: – What is the maximum OCV allowable to initiate an arc when using AC
1.    1000V
2.    50
3.    90V =-O
4.    70v
8. Q: – OCV of DC-
1.    50v =-O
2.    90v
3.    30v
4.    70v
9. Q: – The welders have increased the electrode sickout length of the SAW
1.    No effect
2.    The weld width would be narrower
3.    Penetration will be increased
 4.    The deposition rate would be greater=-O
10. Q: – Why is the OCV capped at a certain level?
1.    Save electricity
2.    Reduce the risk of  fatality=-O
3.    To prevent exploding of the consumable
4.    Allow smooth transition into welding voltage range
11. Q: – When would you measure the maximum interposes temperature?
1.    Immediately after completion of the each pass
2.    Immediately prior to commencing the next pass=-O
3.    When the welding is finally complete
4.    Maximum interposes temperature  measurement is not an essential requirement
12. Q: – The welders have increased the voltage on the SAW set. What woul
1.    No effect
2.    The weld width would be narrower
3.    Penetration will be increased
4.    The weld width would be wider.=-O
13. Q: – You notice that a welder is using an unapproved WPS for production
1.    Have the tacks removed and MPI the weld preparation for cracking =-O
2.    Nothing as it is only tack welds and they will probably be removed anyway
3.    Nothing as long as the WPS covered the material type, wall thickness, and diame
4.    Give him he correct approved one and allow him to continue as long as the weld
14. Q: – You notice that the welders are adjusting the current on the weldin
1.    Never
2.    The welder has he final say on voltage and current
3.    Only if the current is within the range recorded on the WPS=-O
4.    As long as the welder has approved from the welding foreman
15. Q: – During root welding, which of the following would be the main caus
1.    Current too high=-O
2.    Root gap too small in accordance with WPS
3.    Preheat not used
4.    Root face too large
1. Q: – Who should have access to the WPS?
1.    Welding engineer
2.    Inspectors only
3.    Welders only
4.    Welders and inspectors
2. Q: – How do we determine what the correct weld preparation (root gap, roo
1.    By consulting the WPSs
2.    The fabrication specification will give all the information
3.    The welder will decide
4.    The inspector will recommend what is suitable
3. Q: – During assembly how are the lengths of tack welds and fit up determi
1.    By the welders as they have extensive knowledge
2.    The fabrication specification will give minimum tack length requirements
3.    The fabrication drawing will give all the information
4.    Any length of tack weld will do for assembly
4. Q: – Is it always necessary to preheat the base material before welding?
1.    Not on a sunny day
2.    Only in accordance with the WPS
3.    If the equipment is available it must be used
4.    If using cellulosic rods these will provide enough heat.
5. Q:- Which of the following would not be required to be checked before weld
1.    The welding consumables
2.    Bevel angle
3.    PWHT temperature rangerange
4.    The weld preparation
Q:- What does the term WPS mean?
1.    Weld procedure speculation
2.    Weld production scheme
3.    Welding procedure specifications
4.    Work productivity standard
Q: – Which standard is used for the basic requirements for visual inspection?
1.    BS EN 970/17637
2.    API 1104
3.    BS EN 7079
4.    BS EN 4515
Q: – Who is responsible for site safety?
1.    Site engineer
2.    Welding supervisor
3.    An approved inspector
4.    Everyone
Q:- How do we determine what the correct weld preparations(root gap, root f
1.    By consulting the WPSs=-O
2.    The fabrication drawing will give all the information
3.    The welder will decide
4.    Welders and inspectors will decide
Q: – Voltage and amperage meters have been removed from MIG/MAG (G
invalid, the equipment should be:
1.    Quarantined=-O
2.    Only used for tack welds
3.    Only used if validated
4.    Monitored closely by the welding inspector for amperage and voltage
Q: – Which of the following information should the welding inspector enter
point of breaking the vacuum?
1.    Welder’s name
2.    Weld ID number
3.    Air humidity content
4.    Time and date of opening =-O
Q: – Who should have access to the WPQRs?
1.    NDT operators
2.    Inspectors only
3.    Welders only
4.    Welding engineer=-O
Q: – A maximum interposes temperature is generally given to control?
1.    High HAZ hardness=-O
2.    Low HAZ toughness
3.    Lack of inter-run fusion
4.    Excess levels of penetration
Q: – Why is it sometimes necessary to preheat the basic material before weld
1.    Remove oil and grease
2.    Remove moisture from the inside of the material
3.    Prevent the possible  risk of cracking=-O
4.    Not required if using cellulosic electrodes, as these will provide enough heat
Q: – Which BS EN standard is used for welding symbols on drawings?
1.    BS EN 970
2.    BS EN 287
3.    BS EN 22553=-O
4.    BS EN 4515
Q: – What does the term WPQR mean?
1.    Weld productivity quality review
2.    Weld production quality requirements
3.    Welding procedure qualification record=-O =-O
4.    Work production quantity review
Q: – The WPS calls for a root gap to be between 2 and 3mm, the actually m
action would you take?
1.    Accept it as its only 1 mm
2.    Reject it=-O
3.    The welder will decide if it fails it will be his problem
4.    The welder insists he can weld the butt joint easily so let him go ahead.
Q: – Which of the following welds may be made in an open corner joint?
1.    Plug weld
2.    Butt weld
3.    Fillet weld=-O
4.    Any of the above
Q: – Reference to any inspection hold point during manufacture will be conta
1.    Quality manual
2.    QA procedures
3.    Quality plan=-O
4.    Standards
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at action would you take?