AWS-CWI Part B Test 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
There is a weld that was bent outside the bend radius of the shoe and no fracture on the bend.
what should be done when this is noted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cut another specimen
from the original specimen and bend it.
All structural steel fillet welds that has a "W" (width) of 1" or greater shall have no convexitity
greater than __________? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to mechanical bending? -
CORRECT ANSWER - It shall be removed flush with the surface of the specimen.
which of the following conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a
defect? - CORRECT ANSWER - The length of an individual indication of IP exceeds 1
inch.
A welder was qualified in the 3G position, is he qualified to make a weld in the overhead
position? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, he is only qualified for the vertical, horizontal, and
flat positions
Cracked welds shall be cut out unless the repair is authorized by the company. when a crack
repair is authorized for pipeline: - CORRECT ANSWER - A double repair of a crack is not
permitted
what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? - CORRECT ANSWER - ID
What is the abbreviation for leak testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - LT
, If a procedure qualification record is qualified on a plate test in the 3G position, does it qualify a
welding procedure specification in all positions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, being as
position is not listed as a procedure qualification variable on table 8.
Arc burns on the parent metal shall not exceed ________ in length? - CORRECT
ANSWER - never accepted, regardless of their length
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Crown surface.
When more than one welder is welding on the same test piece for qualification, failure of any
portion of a single test weldment for performance qualification constitutes failure for what. -
CORRECT ANSWER - All processes used in the test, All welders in the test.
True or False: the number of filler and finish beads should allow the completed weld
substitutionally uniform cross section around the circumference of the pipe? - CORRECT
ANSWER - True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in the base metal or
fusion zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for welding
operators and tack welders? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Arc burn
What is the abbreviation for welder qualification test record? - CORRECT ANSWER -
WQTR
True or False: according to Clause 3 (Pipeline), cluster porosity shall be considered a defect if
the diameter of the cluster exceeds 1/2 inch? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
There is a weld that was bent outside the bend radius of the shoe and no fracture on the bend.
what should be done when this is noted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cut another specimen
from the original specimen and bend it.
All structural steel fillet welds that has a "W" (width) of 1" or greater shall have no convexitity
greater than __________? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to mechanical bending? -
CORRECT ANSWER - It shall be removed flush with the surface of the specimen.
which of the following conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a
defect? - CORRECT ANSWER - The length of an individual indication of IP exceeds 1
inch.
A welder was qualified in the 3G position, is he qualified to make a weld in the overhead
position? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, he is only qualified for the vertical, horizontal, and
flat positions
Cracked welds shall be cut out unless the repair is authorized by the company. when a crack
repair is authorized for pipeline: - CORRECT ANSWER - A double repair of a crack is not
permitted
what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? - CORRECT ANSWER - ID
What is the abbreviation for leak testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - LT
, If a procedure qualification record is qualified on a plate test in the 3G position, does it qualify a
welding procedure specification in all positions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, being as
position is not listed as a procedure qualification variable on table 8.
Arc burns on the parent metal shall not exceed ________ in length? - CORRECT
ANSWER - never accepted, regardless of their length
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Crown surface.
When more than one welder is welding on the same test piece for qualification, failure of any
portion of a single test weldment for performance qualification constitutes failure for what. -
CORRECT ANSWER - All processes used in the test, All welders in the test.
True or False: the number of filler and finish beads should allow the completed weld
substitutionally uniform cross section around the circumference of the pipe? - CORRECT
ANSWER - True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in the base metal or
fusion zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for welding
operators and tack welders? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Arc burn
What is the abbreviation for welder qualification test record? - CORRECT ANSWER -
WQTR
True or False: according to Clause 3 (Pipeline), cluster porosity shall be considered a defect if
the diameter of the cluster exceeds 1/2 inch? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
