What conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? - AN-
SWER 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 qualify-
ing a WPS? - ANSWER When fracture toughness applications are specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - ANSWER Includes end returns and excludes under-
size portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. - ANSWER
Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - 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. -
ANSWER False
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - 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? - ANSWER AI
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, What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? - AN-
SWER 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? - 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. - ANSWER Light, Magnifier, Mirror
What is the minimum size fillet weld that can be acceptable when the welding symbol speci-
fies the weld to be 1/2" in size and 3" long? Use Structural Criteria: - ANSWER 3/8"
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded non-tubular connec-
tions and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections? - 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: - ANSWER Radiography and
Dye Penetrant testing or
Magnetic Particle testing
Base metal should be free of arc strikes. True or False - ANSWER False
What is the abbreviation for procedure qualification record? - ANSWER PQR
According to Clause 4 (Pressure Piping), surfaces for welding shall be clean and free from: -
ANSWER Rust
Oil
Paint
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SWER 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 qualify-
ing a WPS? - ANSWER When fracture toughness applications are specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - ANSWER Includes end returns and excludes under-
size portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. - ANSWER
Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - 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. -
ANSWER False
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - 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? - ANSWER AI
1
, What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? - AN-
SWER 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? - 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. - ANSWER Light, Magnifier, Mirror
What is the minimum size fillet weld that can be acceptable when the welding symbol speci-
fies the weld to be 1/2" in size and 3" long? Use Structural Criteria: - ANSWER 3/8"
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded non-tubular connec-
tions and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections? - 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: - ANSWER Radiography and
Dye Penetrant testing or
Magnetic Particle testing
Base metal should be free of arc strikes. True or False - ANSWER False
What is the abbreviation for procedure qualification record? - ANSWER PQR
According to Clause 4 (Pressure Piping), surfaces for welding shall be clean and free from: -
ANSWER Rust
Oil
Paint
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