AWS-CWI Part B Test 5 Questions and
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What information needs to be included when writing the WPS? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A new or revised WPS and a new PQR
What is the abbreviation for cross sectional area? - ✔✔CSA
A welder qualified over 2-7/8" outside diameter is qualified to weld _______________? -
✔✔2-7/8" minimum
What is the difference between Yield Point and Maximum Load at Failure? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔SMAW
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, One of the tacks has cracked on a pressure piping weld, what should be done before
welding commences? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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"? - ✔✔From 1/2" to 1 inch
Discontinuities that are unacceptable to pressure piping are _________________. -
✔✔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:
- ✔✔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
_________________? - ✔✔Double repair.
What is a limit of acceptability and repair of visually cut surface discontinuities? -
✔✔Any discontinuity over 1 inch in length with depth over 1/4 inch shall be referred to
the engineer for disposition
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What information needs to be included when writing the WPS? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A new or revised WPS and a new PQR
What is the abbreviation for cross sectional area? - ✔✔CSA
A welder qualified over 2-7/8" outside diameter is qualified to weld _______________? -
✔✔2-7/8" minimum
What is the difference between Yield Point and Maximum Load at Failure? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔SMAW
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, One of the tacks has cracked on a pressure piping weld, what should be done before
welding commences? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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"? - ✔✔From 1/2" to 1 inch
Discontinuities that are unacceptable to pressure piping are _________________. -
✔✔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:
- ✔✔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
_________________? - ✔✔Double repair.
What is a limit of acceptability and repair of visually cut surface discontinuities? -
✔✔Any discontinuity over 1 inch in length with depth over 1/4 inch shall be referred to
the engineer for disposition
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