AWS-CWI Part B Test 1 Questions and
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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? - ✔✔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 __________? - ✔✔3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to mechanical
bending? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔A double repair of a crack is not permitted
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, what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? - ✔✔ID
What is the abbreviation for leak testing? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔never accepted,
regardless of their length
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in the base
metal or fusion zone? - ✔✔5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for welding
operators and tack welders? - ✔✔False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? - ✔✔Arc burn
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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? - ✔✔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 __________? - ✔✔3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to mechanical
bending? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔A double repair of a crack is not permitted
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, what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? - ✔✔ID
What is the abbreviation for leak testing? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔never accepted,
regardless of their length
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in the base
metal or fusion zone? - ✔✔5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for welding
operators and tack welders? - ✔✔False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? - ✔✔Arc burn
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