AWS-CWI PART B TEST 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a
defect?
Answer:
The aggregate length of indications of IP exceeds 8% of the weld length in any
weld less than 12 inches in length
Question:
when does the calculation of heat input or an alternative become mandatory,
when qualifying a WPS?
Answer:
When fracture toughness applications are specified.
Question:
The length of a fillet weld includes:
Answer:
Includes end returns and excludes undersize portions of starts and stops
Question:
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________.
Answer:
Outside surface of the joint only.
Question:
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall
be __________________.
Answer:
Removed and may be re-paired by welding after PT or MT inspection.
Question:
True or False: Weld sizes, length, and locations of welds may conform to the
requirements.
Answer:
False
Question:
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments:
Answer:
Undercut depth shall not exceed 10% of the base metal thickness or 1/32 inch,
whichever is less.
Question:
What is the abbreviation for accumulation of imperfections?
Answer:
AI
, Question:
What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline
applications?
Answer:
High-low
Question:
If a J-groove weld was welded to another J-groove weld as a single sided joint,
what type of joint design is this?
Answer:
A single sided U-groove joint design.
Question:
Visual inspection for cracks in welds and base metal and other discontinuities
aided by _________________, ___________________, and _________________ as may be
found helpful or necessary.
Answer:
Light, Magnifier, Mirror
Question:
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:
Answer:
3/8"
Question:
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded
non-tubular connections and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections?
Answer:
All craters in continuous fillet welds shall be filled to provided the specified
weld size.
Question:
All weld repairs of depth exceeding 1 inch or 20% of the sections thickness,
whichever is lesser, shall be inspected by:
Answer:
Radiography and Dye Penetrant testing or Magnetic Particle testing
Question:
Base metal should be free of arc strikes. True or False
Answer:
False
Question:
What is the abbreviation for procedure qualification record?
Answer:
PQR
Question:
According to Clause 4 (Pressure Piping), surfaces for welding shall be clean
and free from:
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
what conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be considered a
defect?
Answer:
The aggregate length of indications of IP exceeds 8% of the weld length in any
weld less than 12 inches in length
Question:
when does the calculation of heat input or an alternative become mandatory,
when qualifying a WPS?
Answer:
When fracture toughness applications are specified.
Question:
The length of a fillet weld includes:
Answer:
Includes end returns and excludes undersize portions of starts and stops
Question:
For single welded butt joints, reinforcement limits shall apply to __________.
Answer:
Outside surface of the joint only.
Question:
According to the Pressure Piping clause, undercut that is 3/32 inch deep shall
be __________________.
Answer:
Removed and may be re-paired by welding after PT or MT inspection.
Question:
True or False: Weld sizes, length, and locations of welds may conform to the
requirements.
Answer:
False
Question:
For visual examination of standard test plate and pipe weldments:
Answer:
Undercut depth shall not exceed 10% of the base metal thickness or 1/32 inch,
whichever is less.
Question:
What is the abbreviation for accumulation of imperfections?
Answer:
AI
, Question:
What is the preferred term for "internal misallignment" in pipeline
applications?
Answer:
High-low
Question:
If a J-groove weld was welded to another J-groove weld as a single sided joint,
what type of joint design is this?
Answer:
A single sided U-groove joint design.
Question:
Visual inspection for cracks in welds and base metal and other discontinuities
aided by _________________, ___________________, and _________________ as may be
found helpful or necessary.
Answer:
Light, Magnifier, Mirror
Question:
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:
Answer:
3/8"
Question:
What is not common visual inspection criteria for both statically loaded
non-tubular connections and cyclically loaded non-tubular connections?
Answer:
All craters in continuous fillet welds shall be filled to provided the specified
weld size.
Question:
All weld repairs of depth exceeding 1 inch or 20% of the sections thickness,
whichever is lesser, shall be inspected by:
Answer:
Radiography and Dye Penetrant testing or Magnetic Particle testing
Question:
Base metal should be free of arc strikes. True or False
Answer:
False
Question:
What is the abbreviation for procedure qualification record?
Answer:
PQR
Question:
According to Clause 4 (Pressure Piping), surfaces for welding shall be clean
and free from:
