AWS-CWI Part B Test 4 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The aggregate length of indications of IP exceeds 8% of the weld length in
any weld less than 12 inches in length
when does the calculation of heat input or an alternative become mandatory, when qualifying a
WPS? - CORRECT ANSWER - When fracture toughness applications are specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes end returns and
excludes undersize portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Removed and may be repaired by
welding after PT or MT inspection.
True or False: Weld sizes, length, and locations of welds may conform to the requirements. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Undercut depth shall not exceed 10% of the base metal thickness or 1/32 inch,
whichever is less.
What is the abbreviation for accumulation of imperfections? - CORRECT ANSWER - AI
, What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? - CORRECT
ANSWER - High-low
If a J-groove weld was welded to another J-groove weld as a single sided joint, what type of joint
design is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - A single sided U-groove joint design.
Visual inspection for cracks in welds and base metal and other discontinuities aided by
_________________, ___________________, and _________________ as may be found
helpful or necessary. - CORRECT ANSWER - Light, Magnifier, Mirror
What is the minimum size fillet weld that can be acceptable when the welding symbol specifies
the weld to be 1/2" in size and 3" long? Use Structural Criteria: - CORRECT ANSWER -
3/8"
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded non-tubular connections
and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections? - CORRECT ANSWER - All craters in
continuous fillet welds shall be filled to provided the specified weld size.
All weld repairs of depth exceeding 1 inch or 20% of the sections thickness, whichever is lesser,
shall be inspected by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Radiography and
Dye Penetrant testing or
Magnetic Particle testing
Base metal should be free of arc strikes. True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the abbreviation for procedure qualification record? - CORRECT ANSWER -
PQR
According to Clause 4 (Pressure Piping), surfaces for welding shall be clean and free from: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rust
Oil
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The aggregate length of indications of IP exceeds 8% of the weld length in
any weld less than 12 inches in length
when does the calculation of heat input or an alternative become mandatory, when qualifying a
WPS? - CORRECT ANSWER - When fracture toughness applications are specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes end returns and
excludes undersize portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Removed and may be repaired by
welding after PT or MT inspection.
True or False: Weld sizes, length, and locations of welds may conform to the requirements. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Undercut depth shall not exceed 10% of the base metal thickness or 1/32 inch,
whichever is less.
What is the abbreviation for accumulation of imperfections? - CORRECT ANSWER - AI
, What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? - CORRECT
ANSWER - High-low
If a J-groove weld was welded to another J-groove weld as a single sided joint, what type of joint
design is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - A single sided U-groove joint design.
Visual inspection for cracks in welds and base metal and other discontinuities aided by
_________________, ___________________, and _________________ as may be found
helpful or necessary. - CORRECT ANSWER - Light, Magnifier, Mirror
What is the minimum size fillet weld that can be acceptable when the welding symbol specifies
the weld to be 1/2" in size and 3" long? Use Structural Criteria: - CORRECT ANSWER -
3/8"
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded non-tubular connections
and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections? - CORRECT ANSWER - All craters in
continuous fillet welds shall be filled to provided the specified weld size.
All weld repairs of depth exceeding 1 inch or 20% of the sections thickness, whichever is lesser,
shall be inspected by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Radiography and
Dye Penetrant testing or
Magnetic Particle testing
Base metal should be free of arc strikes. True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the abbreviation for procedure qualification record? - CORRECT ANSWER -
PQR
According to Clause 4 (Pressure Piping), surfaces for welding shall be clean and free from: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rust
Oil
