API 577 NEW EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER API 577 is a guide for the API
authorized inspector on welding inspection.
The following is the best description of a weld actual throat: - ANSWER The shortest
distance between weld root and the face of a fillet weld.
Which of the following is defined as "arc blow"? - ANSWER Deflection of the arc by
magnetic forces.
An autogenous weld is a weld that is best described by which of the following? -
ANSWER A weld made without filler metal.
In welding, a discontinuity is defined as: - ANSWER An interuption of the typical
structure of a material.
Which of the following describes the heat affected zone of a weld? - ANSWER That
portion of the base metal whose mechanical properties or microstructure have been
altered by the heat of welding or thermal cutting
Welding inspection shall include which of the following? - ANSWER Visual and
nondestructive examination of the welds, Review of specifications, welding procedures,
and welder qualifications, Review of joint designs and cleaning procedures.
None of the following is typically done by the inspector before welding. - ANSWER
Inspect weld appearance and size.
, . By whom can a weldment be said to have "quality craftsmanship"? - ANSWER The
Welder.
The inspector shall, during welding operations: - ANSWER Confirm that the welding
parameters and techniques are backed by WPS and WPQ; Conduct physical checks,
visual examinations, and process NDEs; Provide an umbrella of quality control and
quality assurance with the welding organization.
After welding is complete, and before the finished welds are put into service, the
inspector should: - ANSWER a. Verify post weld acceptance and that NDE was
performed at the selected locations, Verify that post weld heat treatments and pressure
testing were performed, if required, and that the results were acceptable, Audit the
inspection files to identify inaccuracies and incomplete information
If at any time during welding inspection the inspector find defects or nonconformances,
he/she should: - ANSWER The defects or nonconformances are to be brought to the
attention of those responsible or corrected before the work proceeds further.
If ASME Section V, Article 1 is specified by the referenceing code, NDE personnel: -
ANSWER Shall be qualified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189.
API 577 requires that the inspectors are aware of the welding hazards and take action
to avoid injury when performing inspection activities. As a minimum the inspector shall: -
ANSWER Follow all site safety rules and regulations.
API 577 describes all except which of the following welding processes? - ANSWER
Electro Slag Welding.
Which of the following weld processes utilizes a flux coated electrode? - ANSWER
SMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a non consumable electrode? - ANSWER
GMAW.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER API 577 is a guide for the API
authorized inspector on welding inspection.
The following is the best description of a weld actual throat: - ANSWER The shortest
distance between weld root and the face of a fillet weld.
Which of the following is defined as "arc blow"? - ANSWER Deflection of the arc by
magnetic forces.
An autogenous weld is a weld that is best described by which of the following? -
ANSWER A weld made without filler metal.
In welding, a discontinuity is defined as: - ANSWER An interuption of the typical
structure of a material.
Which of the following describes the heat affected zone of a weld? - ANSWER That
portion of the base metal whose mechanical properties or microstructure have been
altered by the heat of welding or thermal cutting
Welding inspection shall include which of the following? - ANSWER Visual and
nondestructive examination of the welds, Review of specifications, welding procedures,
and welder qualifications, Review of joint designs and cleaning procedures.
None of the following is typically done by the inspector before welding. - ANSWER
Inspect weld appearance and size.
, . By whom can a weldment be said to have "quality craftsmanship"? - ANSWER The
Welder.
The inspector shall, during welding operations: - ANSWER Confirm that the welding
parameters and techniques are backed by WPS and WPQ; Conduct physical checks,
visual examinations, and process NDEs; Provide an umbrella of quality control and
quality assurance with the welding organization.
After welding is complete, and before the finished welds are put into service, the
inspector should: - ANSWER a. Verify post weld acceptance and that NDE was
performed at the selected locations, Verify that post weld heat treatments and pressure
testing were performed, if required, and that the results were acceptable, Audit the
inspection files to identify inaccuracies and incomplete information
If at any time during welding inspection the inspector find defects or nonconformances,
he/she should: - ANSWER The defects or nonconformances are to be brought to the
attention of those responsible or corrected before the work proceeds further.
If ASME Section V, Article 1 is specified by the referenceing code, NDE personnel: -
ANSWER Shall be qualified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189.
API 577 requires that the inspectors are aware of the welding hazards and take action
to avoid injury when performing inspection activities. As a minimum the inspector shall: -
ANSWER Follow all site safety rules and regulations.
API 577 describes all except which of the following welding processes? - ANSWER
Electro Slag Welding.
Which of the following weld processes utilizes a flux coated electrode? - ANSWER
SMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a non consumable electrode? - ANSWER
GMAW.
