AWS-CWI PART B TEST 1 (AWS-CWI PART B, BOOK OF SPECIFICATIONS) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS GRADED A+
There is a weld that was bent outside the bend radius of the shoe and no fracture on the bend. what
should be done when this is noted? - (ANSWER)Cut another specimen from the original specimen and
bend it.
All structural steel fillet welds that has a "W" (width) of 1" or greater shall have no convexitity greater
than __________? - (ANSWER)3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to mechanical bending? -
(ANSWER)It shall be removed flush with the surface of the specimen.
which of the following conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? -
(ANSWER)The length of an individual indication of IP exceeds 1 inch.
A welder was qualified in the 3G position, is he qualified to make a weld in the overhead position? -
(ANSWER)No, he is only qualified for the vertical, horizontal, and flat positions
Cracked welds shall be cut out unless the repair is authorized by the company. when a crack repair is
authorized for pipeline: - (ANSWER)A double repair of a crack is not permitted
what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? - (ANSWER)ID
What is the abbreviation for leak testing? - (ANSWER)LT
If a procedure qualification record is qualified on a plate test in the 3G position, does it qualify a welding
procedure specification in all positions? - (ANSWER)Yes, being as position is not listed as a procedure
qualification variable on table 8.
Arc burns on the parent metal shall not exceed ________ in length? - (ANSWER)never accepted,
regardless of their length
, AWS-CWI PART B TEST 1 (AWS-CWI PART B, BOOK OF SPECIFICATIONS) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? - (ANSWER)Crown surface.
When more than one welder is welding on the same test piece for qualification, failure of any portion of
a single test weldment for performance qualification constitutes failure for what. - (ANSWER)All
processes used in the test, All welders in the test.
True or False: the number of filler and finish beads should allow the completed weld substitutionally
uniform cross section around the circumference of the pipe? - (ANSWER)True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in the base metal or fusion
zone? - (ANSWER)5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for welding operators and
tack welders? - (ANSWER)False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? - (ANSWER)Arc burn
What is the abbreviation for welder qualification test record? - (ANSWER)WQTR
True or False: according to Clause 3 (Pipeline), cluster porosity shall be considered a defect if the
diameter of the cluster exceeds 1/2 inch? - (ANSWER)True
What statements is correct for base materials used in structural applications? - (ANSWER)the depth of a
mill induced discontinuity is the depth measured from the cut surface.
A pipeline bend specimen is tested on piping of a 6" nominal that is 3/16" thick. There is a fracture on
one of the bend specimens that is 1/8" in length. does this specimen pass or fail? - (ANSWER)Fails
What is the abbreviation for penetrant testing? - (ANSWER)PT.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
There is a weld that was bent outside the bend radius of the shoe and no fracture on the bend. what
should be done when this is noted? - (ANSWER)Cut another specimen from the original specimen and
bend it.
All structural steel fillet welds that has a "W" (width) of 1" or greater shall have no convexitity greater
than __________? - (ANSWER)3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to mechanical bending? -
(ANSWER)It shall be removed flush with the surface of the specimen.
which of the following conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a defect? -
(ANSWER)The length of an individual indication of IP exceeds 1 inch.
A welder was qualified in the 3G position, is he qualified to make a weld in the overhead position? -
(ANSWER)No, he is only qualified for the vertical, horizontal, and flat positions
Cracked welds shall be cut out unless the repair is authorized by the company. when a crack repair is
authorized for pipeline: - (ANSWER)A double repair of a crack is not permitted
what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? - (ANSWER)ID
What is the abbreviation for leak testing? - (ANSWER)LT
If a procedure qualification record is qualified on a plate test in the 3G position, does it qualify a welding
procedure specification in all positions? - (ANSWER)Yes, being as position is not listed as a procedure
qualification variable on table 8.
Arc burns on the parent metal shall not exceed ________ in length? - (ANSWER)never accepted,
regardless of their length
, AWS-CWI PART B TEST 1 (AWS-CWI PART B, BOOK OF SPECIFICATIONS) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? - (ANSWER)Crown surface.
When more than one welder is welding on the same test piece for qualification, failure of any portion of
a single test weldment for performance qualification constitutes failure for what. - (ANSWER)All
processes used in the test, All welders in the test.
True or False: the number of filler and finish beads should allow the completed weld substitutionally
uniform cross section around the circumference of the pipe? - (ANSWER)True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in the base metal or fusion
zone? - (ANSWER)5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for welding operators and
tack welders? - (ANSWER)False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? - (ANSWER)Arc burn
What is the abbreviation for welder qualification test record? - (ANSWER)WQTR
True or False: according to Clause 3 (Pipeline), cluster porosity shall be considered a defect if the
diameter of the cluster exceeds 1/2 inch? - (ANSWER)True
What statements is correct for base materials used in structural applications? - (ANSWER)the depth of a
mill induced discontinuity is the depth measured from the cut surface.
A pipeline bend specimen is tested on piping of a 6" nominal that is 3/16" thick. There is a fracture on
one of the bend specimens that is 1/8" in length. does this specimen pass or fail? - (ANSWER)Fails
What is the abbreviation for penetrant testing? - (ANSWER)PT.
