AWS-CWI Part B Test 4 Questions and
Answers
what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? -
Correct Answers -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 Answers -When fracture toughness applications are
specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - Correct Answers -Includes end returns and
excludes undersize portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. - Correct
Answers -Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - Correct Answers -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 Answers -False
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - Correct Answers -
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 Answers -AI
What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? - Correct
Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -Light, Magnifier, Mirror
Answers
what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? -
Correct Answers -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 Answers -When fracture toughness applications are
specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - Correct Answers -Includes end returns and
excludes undersize portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. - Correct
Answers -Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - Correct Answers -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 Answers -False
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - Correct Answers -
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 Answers -AI
What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? - Correct
Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -Light, Magnifier, Mirror
