API 577 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which of the following statements is correct? - Answer-API 577 provides guidance to the API authorized inspector on welding inspection. The actual throat of a weld is best described as: - Answer-The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld. The term "arc blow" refers to which of the following? - Answer-The deflection of the arc due to magnetic forces. An autogenous weld is a weld that is best described by which of the following? - Answer-A weld made without filler metal. In welding, a discontinuity is defined as: - Answer-An interuption of the typical structure of a material. The heat affected zone of a weld is best described by which of the following? - Answer-That portion of the base metal whose mechanical properties or microstructure have been altered by the heat of welding or thermal cutting Welding inspection includes which of the following? - Answer-Visual and nondestructive examination of the welds, Review of specifications, welding procedures, and welder qualifications, Review of joint designs and cleaning procedures. Which of the following tasks are not normally performed by the inspector prior to welding? - Answer-Check the appearance and size of welds. . Who is responsible for the "quality craftsmanship" of weldments? - Answer-The welder. During welding operations, the inspector should: - Answer-Confirm welding parameters and techniques are supported by the WPS and WPQ, Complete physical checks, visual examinations, and in process NDE, Establish a quality control and quality assurance umbrella with the welding organization. Following the completion of welding, and before the completed welds are placed in service, the inspector should: - Answer-a. Verify post weld acceptance and that NDE was performed at the selected locations, Verify that post weld heat treatments and pressure testing were performed, if required, and that the results were acceptable, Audit the inspection files to identify inaccuracies and incomplete information If at any time during welding inspection the inspector discover defects or non