A welder qualified by welding in the 5G position is qualified for what position on plate?

A. F, H, OH B. F, V, OH C. V, OH, SP D. H, V, OH

Which of the following is a covered electrode?

A. E6010 B. E 7018 C. E9028 D. All of the above

Applicable essential variables must be documented on which of the following?

A. The WPS B. The PQR C. The WPQ D. All of the above

In performance qualification of pipe welds to ASME Section IX, which positions require more than two guided bend specimens for qualification?

A. 5G and 6G B. 2G and 4F C. 4G and 5G None of the above

Name two defects that would cause visual rejection of a welder's test pipe or plate?

A. Porosity, underfill B. Lack of penetration/fusion C. Slag, overlap D. Any of the above

A variable that, when changed will cause a change in the mechanical properties of the weldment is called a:

A. Essential variable B. Non-essential variable C. Supplementary essential variable D. All of the above

The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld joints is a:

A. Notch Toughness Test B. Tension Test C. Fillet Weld Test D. Guided-Bend Test

The procedure qualification test is used to determine:

A. The skill of the welder B. That the proposed production weldment is capable of having the required properties C. The corrosion -resistance of the proposed weldment D. None of the above

When using Macro-examination of fillet weld tests, the weld and the HAZ must not reveal cracks when magnified at:

A. 5X B. 2X C. 10X D. No magnification is required - visual examination is required, only.

A non-essential variable may be changed without re-qualification because:

A. Nobody cares about non-essential variables B. The welder is allowed to change variables at his discretion C. Non-essential variables do not affect the mechanical or notch-toughness properties D. Non-essential variables cannot be changed without re-qualification

The data recorded on a PQR (non-editorial) may be changed provided:

A. The Al approves B. The test data on a PQR is a record of what occurred and should never be changed. Only editorial information can be changed on a PQR. C. The API 51 O Inspector approves D. The date of the WPS is changed

Variable QW 402.4 for SMAW procedure qualification is a variable

A. Essential B. Non-essential C. Supplemental essential D. None of the above

Variable QW 404.24 for SAW procedure qualification is an ____variable

A. Essential B. Non-essential C. Supplemental essential D. None of the above

Welder variable QW- 405.1 (for welders qualifying with the SMAW process) is a ____variable.

A. Essential B. Non-essential C. Supplemental essential D. None of the above

A welder qualified to weld in the 2G position on pipe would have to be qualified in which of the additional positions to qualify for all position groove welding on pipe?

A. 1G B. 2G C. 5G D. 6G E All of the above

The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without requalification of a GMAW groove weld procedure is:

A. 50°F B. 100°F C. 125F D. 150°F E. None of the above

A welder is qualified to weld all thicknesses of material when

A. The test is any thickness above 3/8 inch B. The test thickness was ½ inch C. The test thickness was 3/4 inch or over D. The test pipe wall thickness was 5/8 inch and nominal pipe size was over½ inches E. None of the above

What is the maximum defect permitted on the convex surface of a welder qualification bend test after bending , except for corner cracks and corrosion resistant weld overlay?

A. 1/4 inch B. 1/8 inch C. 1/16 inch D. 3/16 inch E. No defects are allowed

What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the welder to requalify in that process?

A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 9 months D. 12 months E. As stated by the Al

Notch-toughness requirements are mandatory

A. For heat treated metals B. For quenched and tempered metals C. For hardened and tempered metals D. For annealed and tempered metals E. When specified as required by the referencing Code section

A welder qualified for SMAW using an E7018 electrode is also qualified to weld with:

A. E7015 B. E6011 C. E6010 D. E7024 E. All of the above

Macro examination of an etched fillet weld section for performance qualification is acceptable if the examination shows:

A. Complete fusion and freedom from cracks, excepting linear indications not exceeding 1/32 inch at the root. B. Concavity or convexity no greater than 1/16 inch C. Not more than 1/8 inch difference in leg lengths D. All of the above E. Both Band C above

Each manufacturer or contractor is responsible for the welding or brazing done by his organization. Whenever these words are used in Section IX, they shall include:

A. Designer or architect B. Designer or installer C. Architect or installer D. Installer or assembler E. Assembler or designer

For P-11 materials, weld grooves for thicknesses shall be prepared by thermal processes, when such processes are to be employed during fabrication.

A. Less than 5/8 inch B. 5/8 inch C. 1inch D. 1-1/4 inches E. None of the above

A stud welding procedure must be requalified if there is a deviation of plus or minus ____ seconds in the arc timing.

A. 0.01 B. 0.05 C. 1/5 D. 1/10 E. 1/20

Reduced-section tensile test specimens conforming to QW-462.1 (b) may be used on all thicknesses of pipe having an outside diameter greater than:

A. 2 inches B. 2-1/2 inches C. 3 inches D. 3-1/2 inches E. 4 inches

Groove weld tests may be used for qualification of welders. Which of the following shall be used for evaluation?

A. Only bend tests B. Only radiography C. Both radiography and bend tests D. Either bend tests or radiography E. None of the above

Under which of the following conditions can a welder be qualified during production work?

A. A 6" length of the first production groove weld may be qualified by radiography B. A bend test coupon may be cut from the first 12" length of weld C. A macro examination may be taken from the first 3" of weld length D. None of the above

ASME Section IX MCQ (Section 9) with answers Part-2