ICC S1C Structural Steel &
Bolting Exam Test Bank 2027 |
Welding & Bolting Inspection
Practice Questions, Steel
Construction Codes &
Certification Prep
A welding operator successfully completed performance qualification using
multiple SAW electrodes. Can he weld using a single SAW electrode? - ANSWER-
Yes, that does not warrant requalification
What is the minimum length of a fillet weld? - ANSWER-4 times the nominal size
of the fillet
Does the 5G welding position rotate during welding? - ANSWER-No
When using an FCAW reinforcing steel WPS, a requalification.
% increase in amperage requires WPS requalification. - ANSWER-More than 10%
,What's the acceptance criteria for a bend test on a stud during stud base
qualification? - ANSWER-Fracture can't occur in the weld or HAZ.
A fillet weld in a tubular connection is specified to measure 1/4-inch in size and 10
inches in length. What is the minimum allowable fillet weld size? - ANSWER-5/32-
inch for a 1 inch length.
What does HAZ stand for? - ANSWER-Heat affected zone.
A fillet weld in a tubular connection is specified to measure 7/8-inch in size and 5
inches in length. What is the minimum allowable fillet weld size? - ANSWER-3/4-
inch for a 1/2-inch length.
A welder's PQR tests successfully pass for a flare-V-groove weld using sheet to
sheet steel in the overhead position. What positions is the welder qualified to
weld in? - ANSWER-Flat, horizontal, overhead
Special inspection tasks and frequencies are found in which publication? -
ANSWER-AISC 360
A 1 inch thick test plate is welded with ESW using a CJP groove welds for WPS
qualification and meets acceptance criteria. What plate thickness range is
qualified? - ANSWER-1/2 inch to 1.1 inches
, The D1.1 code is intended for which of the following types of steel? - ANSWER-
Low Alloy
According to AISC, the Inspector must document acceptance or rejection of how
many welded connections in a structure? - ANSWER-Each One
A welder successfully welds a WPQR pipe test specimen for production CJP
Groove Butt Joints using a 6 inch test pipe with 3/8" thick walls. What is the
minimum plate thickness qualified? - ANSWER-1/8-inch
What is the maximum fillet weld size along the edge in a lap joint when the base
metal is 1/4-inch thick? - ANSWER-3/16-inch
A welder was qualified using a backing bar for a CJP groove weld on his WPQR
test? Is he qualified to weld a CJP groove weld joint that does not have backing
but does have a qualified WPS? - ANSWER-No, omitting backing is an essential
variable that requires him to requalify if changed.
EOR stands for: - ANSWER-Engineer of Record
Name a prequalified welding process? - ANSWER-SAW
Studs less than
in diameter can be furnished without flux. - ANSWER-5/16-inch
Bolting Exam Test Bank 2027 |
Welding & Bolting Inspection
Practice Questions, Steel
Construction Codes &
Certification Prep
A welding operator successfully completed performance qualification using
multiple SAW electrodes. Can he weld using a single SAW electrode? - ANSWER-
Yes, that does not warrant requalification
What is the minimum length of a fillet weld? - ANSWER-4 times the nominal size
of the fillet
Does the 5G welding position rotate during welding? - ANSWER-No
When using an FCAW reinforcing steel WPS, a requalification.
% increase in amperage requires WPS requalification. - ANSWER-More than 10%
,What's the acceptance criteria for a bend test on a stud during stud base
qualification? - ANSWER-Fracture can't occur in the weld or HAZ.
A fillet weld in a tubular connection is specified to measure 1/4-inch in size and 10
inches in length. What is the minimum allowable fillet weld size? - ANSWER-5/32-
inch for a 1 inch length.
What does HAZ stand for? - ANSWER-Heat affected zone.
A fillet weld in a tubular connection is specified to measure 7/8-inch in size and 5
inches in length. What is the minimum allowable fillet weld size? - ANSWER-3/4-
inch for a 1/2-inch length.
A welder's PQR tests successfully pass for a flare-V-groove weld using sheet to
sheet steel in the overhead position. What positions is the welder qualified to
weld in? - ANSWER-Flat, horizontal, overhead
Special inspection tasks and frequencies are found in which publication? -
ANSWER-AISC 360
A 1 inch thick test plate is welded with ESW using a CJP groove welds for WPS
qualification and meets acceptance criteria. What plate thickness range is
qualified? - ANSWER-1/2 inch to 1.1 inches
, The D1.1 code is intended for which of the following types of steel? - ANSWER-
Low Alloy
According to AISC, the Inspector must document acceptance or rejection of how
many welded connections in a structure? - ANSWER-Each One
A welder successfully welds a WPQR pipe test specimen for production CJP
Groove Butt Joints using a 6 inch test pipe with 3/8" thick walls. What is the
minimum plate thickness qualified? - ANSWER-1/8-inch
What is the maximum fillet weld size along the edge in a lap joint when the base
metal is 1/4-inch thick? - ANSWER-3/16-inch
A welder was qualified using a backing bar for a CJP groove weld on his WPQR
test? Is he qualified to weld a CJP groove weld joint that does not have backing
but does have a qualified WPS? - ANSWER-No, omitting backing is an essential
variable that requires him to requalify if changed.
EOR stands for: - ANSWER-Engineer of Record
Name a prequalified welding process? - ANSWER-SAW
Studs less than
in diameter can be furnished without flux. - ANSWER-5/16-inch
