INSPECTOR (2) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Incorrect heat input control when welding stainless steels can result in:
A) lack of diffusion.
B) heat tinting.
C) increased penetration.
D) decreased penetration. - ANSWER B
Three key items for the welding inspector to verify before welding are:
A) correct design drawing, correct standards, and correct materials.
B) approved technical standards, correct materials, and correct standards.
C) correct materials, qualified welders, and approved welding procedures.
D) condition of equipment, adequate supply of electrodes, and qualified welders.
E) alternate electrodes, safety equipment, and approved welding procedures. -
ANSWER C
During post weld heat treatment an inspector may be required to monitor certain items.
This could include:
A) heating and cooling rates.
B) minimum temperature difference between thermocouples.
C) calibrations of the torch assemblies used.
D) confirmation of mechanical temperature results. - ANSWER A
During welding, the inspector may be called upon to check:
A) that Post Weld Heat Treatment has been completed.
B) that the welding parameters conform to the approved procedures.
C) the completion of the Inspection Test Plan (ITP).
D) that all weldments have been completed. - ANSWER B
When non-destructive examination such as UT is specified, is visual inspection still
required?
A) Only if detailed in the contract
B) Only upon request of the fabricator
C) Yes, visual inspection should be included
D) Not for any pressure equipment - ANSWER C
, ASME Section VIII does not oversee the qualification of welding consumables.
(True/False) - ANSWER TRUE
What does soaking refer to?
A) The cooling rate after heat treatment
B) The temperature holding time during PWHT
C) A form of quenching
D) The post weld cleaning process - ANSWER B
What action should be taken in the event of a nonconformance?
A) The design engineer will be informed immediately.
B) There will be procedures for dispositioning a nonconformance.
C) The part will be repaired before a nonconformance is reported.
D) The part will be scrapped before a nonconformance is generated.
E) The inspector will contact the client immediately. - ANSWER B
What is the function of interim inspection reports?
A) They are of little value as a means of quality control
B) To provide engineering and production personnel with information of which they
might not otherwise be aware.
C) To avoid quality problems in the early stages of production
D) To enable rectification by design or production changes in the early stage of a project
E) Both (b) and (d). - ANSWER B
The CSA W47.1 system for welding procedures consist of two components:
A) A specific WPS and welder qualification
B) A general WPDS and PQR
C) A general WPS and supporting WPDS
D) Weld process information and a specific Welder Position Data Sheet - ANSWER C
What do the letters WPS stand for?
A) Welding Procedure Specification
B) Welding Procedure Standard
C) Welding Process Specification
D) Welding Parameter Sheet - ANSWER A
How would an inspector confirm a welder is qualified under CSA W47.1?
A) The fabricator provides a list of qualified welders.
B) Qualified welders are issued an identification card.
C) Welder qualification is not verifiable under the terms of CSA W47.1.
D) Welders are issued a "welder number" that can be used for verification - ANSWER B