API 577 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following should be assessed as part of the welding quality control?
A. Welder performance in a qualified laboratory.
B. Welding equipment manufacturer is recognized by the Code of construction.
C. Welding symbols and weld sizes. - Answers - C. Welding symbols and weld sizes. *
4.2.1.1 (a)
Before welding starts the inspector should review______________________.
A. AWS D1.1
B. Codes and Standards
C. Welder's work histories - Answers - B. Codes and Standards * 4.2.1
List the four potential inspector actions associated with tasks prior to welding.
A._________________________________________________
B._________________________________________________
C._________________________________________________
D._________________________________________________ - Answers - a. Identify
and clarify missing details and information. *4.2.1.2 (a)
b. Identify and clarify missing weld sizes, dimensions, tests, and any additional
requirements. *4.2.1.2 (b)
c. Identify and clarify inconsistencies with standards, codes and specification
requirements. *4.2.1.2 (c)
d. Highlight potential weld problems not addressed in the design. *4.2.1.2 (d)
As part of a welding review the inspector must determine the competency of the welding
organization and the competency of the ___________________.
A. design engineer
B. welding foreman
C. inspection organization - Answers - C. inspection organization * 4.2.2.1 (a)
Name three items that the inspector must assure are in order before accepting NDE
procedures.
A.___________________________________________________________
B.___________________________________________________________
C.___________________________________________________________ - Answers
- a. NDE examiners are properly certified for the NDE technique (see 4.6) *4.2.4.1 (a)
b. NDE procedures are current and accurate. *4.2.4.1 (b)
c. Calibration of NDE equipment is current. *4.2.4.1 (c)
, As regards storage ovens for welding consumables the inspector should confirm that
the ovens have ______________________________.
A. current calibration stickers
B. a window for viewing the contents of the oven.
C. automatic heat controls - Answers - C. automatic heat controls *4.2.5.1 (c)
List the four issues that must be addressed when reviewing proposed heat treatment
and pressure tests.
A. ___________________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________________
D. ___________________________________________________________ -
Answers - a. Heat treatment procedure is available and appropriate (see 10.6).
*4.2.6.1 (a)
b. Pressure testing procedures are available and detail test requirements. *4.2.6.1 (b)
c. PWHT equipment calibration is current. *4.2.6.1 (c)
d. Pressure testing equipment and gauges calibrated and meet appropriate test
requirements. *4.2.6.1 (d)
All filler metals, base materials, and backing rings materials should be properly marked
and identified. What additional step might be required to insure proper materials? -
Answers - if required, perform PMI to verify the material composition. *4.2.7
Preheat is often applied prior to welding; sometimes it may also be needed
for_____________.
A. bending pipe
B. thermal cutting
C. popping off scale in single vee welds - Answers - B. thermal cutting *4.2.8.1 (b)
One item often forgotten during the review of welding consumables is looking for the
_______________.
A. name of the manufacturer of the consumable on the Welding Procedure
B. type of water cooling used for a GTAW torch
C. gas composition and purity requirements - Answers - C. gas composition and purity
requirements *4.2.10.1 (g)
. Normally quality assurance and quality control measures include such things as welder
responsibility, welder qualification, and the welder understanding the requirements of
the WPS and inspection hold points. What else might be required to help the welder
perform the weld? - Answers - Special training and mock-up weldments performed if
required. *4.3.1.1 (d)
Which of the following should be assessed as part of the welding quality control?
A. Welder performance in a qualified laboratory.
B. Welding equipment manufacturer is recognized by the Code of construction.
C. Welding symbols and weld sizes. - Answers - C. Welding symbols and weld sizes. *
4.2.1.1 (a)
Before welding starts the inspector should review______________________.
A. AWS D1.1
B. Codes and Standards
C. Welder's work histories - Answers - B. Codes and Standards * 4.2.1
List the four potential inspector actions associated with tasks prior to welding.
A._________________________________________________
B._________________________________________________
C._________________________________________________
D._________________________________________________ - Answers - a. Identify
and clarify missing details and information. *4.2.1.2 (a)
b. Identify and clarify missing weld sizes, dimensions, tests, and any additional
requirements. *4.2.1.2 (b)
c. Identify and clarify inconsistencies with standards, codes and specification
requirements. *4.2.1.2 (c)
d. Highlight potential weld problems not addressed in the design. *4.2.1.2 (d)
As part of a welding review the inspector must determine the competency of the welding
organization and the competency of the ___________________.
A. design engineer
B. welding foreman
C. inspection organization - Answers - C. inspection organization * 4.2.2.1 (a)
Name three items that the inspector must assure are in order before accepting NDE
procedures.
A.___________________________________________________________
B.___________________________________________________________
C.___________________________________________________________ - Answers
- a. NDE examiners are properly certified for the NDE technique (see 4.6) *4.2.4.1 (a)
b. NDE procedures are current and accurate. *4.2.4.1 (b)
c. Calibration of NDE equipment is current. *4.2.4.1 (c)
, As regards storage ovens for welding consumables the inspector should confirm that
the ovens have ______________________________.
A. current calibration stickers
B. a window for viewing the contents of the oven.
C. automatic heat controls - Answers - C. automatic heat controls *4.2.5.1 (c)
List the four issues that must be addressed when reviewing proposed heat treatment
and pressure tests.
A. ___________________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________________
D. ___________________________________________________________ -
Answers - a. Heat treatment procedure is available and appropriate (see 10.6).
*4.2.6.1 (a)
b. Pressure testing procedures are available and detail test requirements. *4.2.6.1 (b)
c. PWHT equipment calibration is current. *4.2.6.1 (c)
d. Pressure testing equipment and gauges calibrated and meet appropriate test
requirements. *4.2.6.1 (d)
All filler metals, base materials, and backing rings materials should be properly marked
and identified. What additional step might be required to insure proper materials? -
Answers - if required, perform PMI to verify the material composition. *4.2.7
Preheat is often applied prior to welding; sometimes it may also be needed
for_____________.
A. bending pipe
B. thermal cutting
C. popping off scale in single vee welds - Answers - B. thermal cutting *4.2.8.1 (b)
One item often forgotten during the review of welding consumables is looking for the
_______________.
A. name of the manufacturer of the consumable on the Welding Procedure
B. type of water cooling used for a GTAW torch
C. gas composition and purity requirements - Answers - C. gas composition and purity
requirements *4.2.10.1 (g)
. Normally quality assurance and quality control measures include such things as welder
responsibility, welder qualification, and the welder understanding the requirements of
the WPS and inspection hold points. What else might be required to help the welder
perform the weld? - Answers - Special training and mock-up weldments performed if
required. *4.3.1.1 (d)
