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The purpose of the WPS and PQR is to determine that:
A. the welder is qualified
B. the base metals are strong enough
C. the weldment has the desired properties
D. the skill of the welder C
The WPS lists:
A. nonessential variables
B. essential variables
C. ranges for 1 & 2 above
D. all of the above D
The PQR must list:
A. essential variables
B. qualification test & examination results
C. supplementary essential variables (when notch toughness is required)
D. all of the above D
May a welder who qualified in the 2G position on 1/4 inch thick plate, weld a 1 inch outside
diameter groove weld in pipe, 1/4 inch thick in the horizontal position without requalification?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. Yes, provided pipe is carbon steel, P#1 B
What is the basic difference between gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding
processes?
A. GMAW uses a continuously fed filler metal and GTAW a tungsten electrode
B. The SFA specification of the filler metal
C. The F# of the filler metal
D. GTAW is run with gas; gas is optional with GMAW A
A welder has been tested in the 6-G position, using an E-7018 F-4 electrode, on 6" sch 160
(.718" nom) SA 106B pipe. Is this welder qualified to weld a 2" 300# ANSI schedule 80 bore
flange to a 2" schedule 80 SA 106 B nozzle neck?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. Yes, provided a backing strip is provided in the 2" weld. B
May a welder who is qualified using a double-groove weld, make a single V-groove weld
without backing?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. Yes, because backing is not an essential variable for a welder B
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, May a GTAW welder be qualified by radiography, in lieu of bend tests?
The test coupon will be P-22 material and the production welds will be P-22 also.
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. Yes, provided the P-22 is welded with F-22 fillers A
Who is responsible for qualification of welding procedures, welders and welding operators?
A. The Inspector
B. The A.I.
C. The Shop Foreman
D. The Manufacturer of Contractor D
A welding electrode has the marking E-6010. The "1" marking indicates:
A. Flat position only
B. Horizontal position only
C. All positions
D. Only good for heat treated welds C
May a FCAW welder, qualified using UT, be used to weld in production?
A. Yes, welder can be used
B. No welder cannot be used
C. Yes, if welder is using GMAW (Short Arc)
D. Yes, if welder is qualified with backing B
A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in a WPS if they are a (True or False)
nonessential variable.
A. True
B. False B
A repair organization has a WPS which states it is qualified for P-8 to P-8 material welded with
either E308, E308L, E309, E316, electrodes (SMAW process). The PQR, supporting this WPS,
states the weld test coupons were SA-240 Type 304L material, welded with E308 electrodes. Is
the WPS properly qualified for the base material listed?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information given
D. Yes, if properly heat treated A
What positions are necessary to qualify a welder for all position pipe welding?
A. 3G and 4G
B. 2G and 5G
C. 3G and 1G
D. 4G and 5G B
What ASME Code Section has welding electrode storage requirements?
A. ASME IX
B. ASME VIII
C. ASME B31.1
D. ASME II Part C D
What are the number of transverse guided bend tests required for Performance Qualification in a
6G position?
A. 2
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