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API 577 Modified Exam Questions And
Improved Answers
Which of the following statements is correct? - answers✔✔API 577 provides guidance to the
API authorized inspector on welding inspection.
The actual throat of a weld is best described as: - answers✔✔The shortest distance between
the weld root and the face of a fillet weld.
The term "arc blow" refers to which of the following? - answers✔✔The deflection of the arc
due to magnetic forces.
An autogenous weld is a weld that is best described by which of the following? -
answers✔✔A weld made without filler metal.
In welding, a discontinuity is defined as: - answers✔✔An interuption of the typical structure
of a material.
The heat affected zone of a weld is best described by which of the following? -
answers✔✔That portion of the base metal whose mechanical properties or microstructure
have been altered by the heat of welding or thermal cutting
Welding inspection includes which of the following? - answers✔✔Visual and nondestructive
examination of the welds, Review of specifications, welding procedures, and welder
qualifications, Review of joint designs and cleaning procedures.
Which of the following tasks are not normally performed by the inspector prior to welding? -
answers✔✔Check the appearance and size of welds.
. Who is responsible for the "quality craftsmanship" of weldments? - answers✔✔The welder.
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During welding operations, the inspector should: - answers✔✔Confirm welding parameters
and techniques are supported by the WPS and WPQ, Complete physical checks, visual
examinations, and in process NDE, Establish a quality control and quality assurance umbrella
with the welding organization.
Following the completion of welding, and before the completed welds are placed in service,
the inspector should: - answers✔✔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 discover defects or nonconformances,
he/she should: - answers✔✔The defects or nonconformances should 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: -
answers✔✔Shall be qualified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-
189.
API 577 requires that inspectors should be aware of the hazards associated with welding and
take steps to avoid injury while performing inspection tasks. As a minimum, the inspector
should: - answers✔✔Follow all site safety rules and regulations.
API 577 describes all but which of the following welding processes? - answers✔✔Electro
Slag Welding.
Which of the following weld processes uses a flux coated electrode? - answers✔✔SMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a non consumable electrode? -
answers✔✔GMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a flux filled tubular electrode? -
answers✔✔FCAW.
12/11/2024 4:30PM
API 577 Modified Exam Questions And
Improved Answers
Which of the following statements is correct? - answers✔✔API 577 provides guidance to the
API authorized inspector on welding inspection.
The actual throat of a weld is best described as: - answers✔✔The shortest distance between
the weld root and the face of a fillet weld.
The term "arc blow" refers to which of the following? - answers✔✔The deflection of the arc
due to magnetic forces.
An autogenous weld is a weld that is best described by which of the following? -
answers✔✔A weld made without filler metal.
In welding, a discontinuity is defined as: - answers✔✔An interuption of the typical structure
of a material.
The heat affected zone of a weld is best described by which of the following? -
answers✔✔That portion of the base metal whose mechanical properties or microstructure
have been altered by the heat of welding or thermal cutting
Welding inspection includes which of the following? - answers✔✔Visual and nondestructive
examination of the welds, Review of specifications, welding procedures, and welder
qualifications, Review of joint designs and cleaning procedures.
Which of the following tasks are not normally performed by the inspector prior to welding? -
answers✔✔Check the appearance and size of welds.
. Who is responsible for the "quality craftsmanship" of weldments? - answers✔✔The welder.
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12/11/2024 4:30PM
During welding operations, the inspector should: - answers✔✔Confirm welding parameters
and techniques are supported by the WPS and WPQ, Complete physical checks, visual
examinations, and in process NDE, Establish a quality control and quality assurance umbrella
with the welding organization.
Following the completion of welding, and before the completed welds are placed in service,
the inspector should: - answers✔✔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 discover defects or nonconformances,
he/she should: - answers✔✔The defects or nonconformances should 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: -
answers✔✔Shall be qualified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-
189.
API 577 requires that inspectors should be aware of the hazards associated with welding and
take steps to avoid injury while performing inspection tasks. As a minimum, the inspector
should: - answers✔✔Follow all site safety rules and regulations.
API 577 describes all but which of the following welding processes? - answers✔✔Electro
Slag Welding.
Which of the following weld processes uses a flux coated electrode? - answers✔✔SMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a non consumable electrode? -
answers✔✔GMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a flux filled tubular electrode? -
answers✔✔FCAW.
