AWS-CWI Part B Test 5 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What information needs to be included when writing the WPS? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Whether base metal is plate or pipe
A change in a procedure qualification variable beyond the limits shown in the PQR data matrix
shall require what? - CORRECT ANSWER - A new or revised WPS and a new PQR
What is the abbreviation for cross sectional area? - CORRECT ANSWER - CSA
A welder qualified over 2-7/8" outside diameter is qualified to weld _______________? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2-7/8" minimum
What is the difference between Yield Point and Maximum Load at Failure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yield point is used for: Yield Strength calculations.
Yield point is where permanent deformation begins.
Maximum load at failure is used for Tensile Strength calculations.
When welding with electrodes found in A5.1, which welding process may be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SMAW
One of the tacks has cracked on a pressure piping weld, what should be done before welding
commences? - CORRECT ANSWER - It shall be removed and rewelded.
What is the maximum weld thickness qualified for a procedure if the test weldment receives a
post weld heat treatment exceeding the lower transformation temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1.1 times the weld metal of the test weldment.
, How far should a fillet weld be wrapped around a corner on a cyclically loaded connection, if the
fillet weld specified was required to be 1/4"? - CORRECT ANSWER - From 1/2" to 1 inch
Discontinuities that are unacceptable to pressure piping are _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cracks, undercut that is greater than 1/32" in depth, lack of fusion, and an
incomplete penetration.
The documentation on a Welder Performance Qualification Test Record should include: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Identify the WPS used.
For Pipeline applications, second repair in a previously repaired area of a completed weld:
typically referred to as a "repair of a repair" or a "re-repair" is called a _________________? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Double repair.
What is a limit of acceptability and repair of visually cut surface discontinuities? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Any discontinuity over 1 inch in length with depth over 1/4 inch shall be
referred to the engineer for disposition
What should be done if you receive structural steel from the mill that has a discontinuity of over
an inch in length with a maximum depth of 1/8"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Need not be
repaired, but the depth should be explored.
For Pipeline applications, during welding or after the weld has been completed, the removal of
an imperfection that requires grinding and/or welding that is performed prior to visual or
nondestructive testing of a completed weld is called _________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rework.
A _____________________ size "in name only" used for identification purposes. This
_____________________ may not correspond to an actual measured size, but would represent a
range of sizes falling within standardized tolerances. - CORRECT ANSWER - Nominal
size
What is the abbreviation for Charpy V-notch testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - CVN
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What information needs to be included when writing the WPS? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Whether base metal is plate or pipe
A change in a procedure qualification variable beyond the limits shown in the PQR data matrix
shall require what? - CORRECT ANSWER - A new or revised WPS and a new PQR
What is the abbreviation for cross sectional area? - CORRECT ANSWER - CSA
A welder qualified over 2-7/8" outside diameter is qualified to weld _______________? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2-7/8" minimum
What is the difference between Yield Point and Maximum Load at Failure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yield point is used for: Yield Strength calculations.
Yield point is where permanent deformation begins.
Maximum load at failure is used for Tensile Strength calculations.
When welding with electrodes found in A5.1, which welding process may be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SMAW
One of the tacks has cracked on a pressure piping weld, what should be done before welding
commences? - CORRECT ANSWER - It shall be removed and rewelded.
What is the maximum weld thickness qualified for a procedure if the test weldment receives a
post weld heat treatment exceeding the lower transformation temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1.1 times the weld metal of the test weldment.
, How far should a fillet weld be wrapped around a corner on a cyclically loaded connection, if the
fillet weld specified was required to be 1/4"? - CORRECT ANSWER - From 1/2" to 1 inch
Discontinuities that are unacceptable to pressure piping are _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cracks, undercut that is greater than 1/32" in depth, lack of fusion, and an
incomplete penetration.
The documentation on a Welder Performance Qualification Test Record should include: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Identify the WPS used.
For Pipeline applications, second repair in a previously repaired area of a completed weld:
typically referred to as a "repair of a repair" or a "re-repair" is called a _________________? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Double repair.
What is a limit of acceptability and repair of visually cut surface discontinuities? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Any discontinuity over 1 inch in length with depth over 1/4 inch shall be
referred to the engineer for disposition
What should be done if you receive structural steel from the mill that has a discontinuity of over
an inch in length with a maximum depth of 1/8"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Need not be
repaired, but the depth should be explored.
For Pipeline applications, during welding or after the weld has been completed, the removal of
an imperfection that requires grinding and/or welding that is performed prior to visual or
nondestructive testing of a completed weld is called _________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rework.
A _____________________ size "in name only" used for identification purposes. This
_____________________ may not correspond to an actual measured size, but would represent a
range of sizes falling within standardized tolerances. - CORRECT ANSWER - Nominal
size
What is the abbreviation for Charpy V-notch testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - CVN
