INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
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1.
The primary purpose of structural welding special inspection is to:
A. Ensure welding complies with approved codes and plans
B. Approve contractor pricing
C. Design weld joints
D. Select welding machines
Answer: A
Ensures structural weld compliance.
2.
The main code governing structural steel welding is:
A. AWS D1.1
B. ACI 318
C. NEC
D. IPC
Answer: A
Structural welding standard.
3.
Special welding inspection is required by:
A. Florida Building Code and project specifications
B. Contractor preference
C. Supplier policy
D. Zoning rules
Answer: A
Code-required inspection.
,4.
A special welding inspector is responsible for:
A. Observing and verifying welding quality and compliance
B. Performing all welding work
C. Designing steel members
D. Approving contractor bids
Answer: A
Inspection role only.
5.
A fillet weld is:
A. A triangular weld joining two surfaces at an angle
B. A bolt type
C. A pipe clamp
D. A coating method
Answer: A
Common structural weld.
6.
A groove weld is:
A. A weld made in a prepared joint between members
B. A surface paint
C. A bolt connection
D. A splice plate
Answer: A
Structural penetration weld.
7.
A full penetration weld means:
A. Weld penetrates through entire joint thickness
B. Partial surface weld
C. Tack weld only
, D. Bolt connection
Answer: A
Complete structural fusion.
8.
A tack weld is used to:
A. Hold parts in position before final welding
B. Finish structural joints
C. Replace bolts
D. Strengthen concrete
Answer: A
Temporary holding weld.
9.
Common weld defect is:
A. Porosity
B. Smooth bead
C. Proper fusion
D. Correct size
Answer: A
Gas pockets in weld.
10.
Undercutting occurs when:
A. Base metal is melted away along weld edge
B. Weld is too large
C. Bolt is loose
D. Steel is painted
Answer: A
Weld defect.
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