AWS-CWI Part B Test 4 Questions and
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what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔When fracture toughness applications are specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - ✔✔Includes end returns and excludes undersize
portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. -
✔✔Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - ✔✔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. - ✔✔False
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, For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - ✔✔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? - ✔✔AI
What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔Light, Magnifier, Mirror
What is the minimum size fillet weld that can be acceptable when the welding symbol
specifies the weld to be 1/2" in size and 3" long? Use Structural Criteria: - ✔✔3/8"
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded non-tubular
connections and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔Radiography and
Dye Penetrant testing or
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what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔When fracture toughness applications are specified.
The length of a fillet weld includes: - ✔✔Includes end returns and excludes undersize
portions of starts and stops
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________. -
✔✔Outside surface of the joint only.
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall be
__________________. - ✔✔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. - ✔✔False
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, For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments: - ✔✔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? - ✔✔AI
What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline applications? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔Light, Magnifier, Mirror
What is the minimum size fillet weld that can be acceptable when the welding symbol
specifies the weld to be 1/2" in size and 3" long? Use Structural Criteria: - ✔✔3/8"
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded non-tubular
connections and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔Radiography and
Dye Penetrant testing or
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