AWS-CWI PART B TEST 1 (AWS-CWI PART B, BOOK OF
SPECIFICATIONS) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADED A+
There is a weld that was bent outside the bend radius of the shoe and no
fracture on the bend. what should be done when this is noted? Answer - Cut
another specimen from the original specimen and bend it.
All structural steel fillet welds that has a "W" (width) of 1" or greater shall have
no convexitity greater than __________? Answer - 3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to
mechanical bending? Answer - It shall be removed flush with the surface of
the specimen.
which of the following conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be
considered a defect? Answer - The length of an individual indication of IP
exceeds 1 inch.
A welder was qualified in the 3G position, is he qualified to make a weld in the
overhead position? Answer - No, he is only qualified for the vertical,
horizontal, and flat positions
Cracked welds shall be cut out unless the repair is authorized by the company.
when a crack repair is authorized for pipeline: Answer - A double repair of a
crack is not permitted
what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? Answer - ID
, What is the abbreviation for leak testing? Answer - LT
If a procedure qualification record is qualified on a plate test in the 3G position,
does it qualify a welding procedure specification in all positions? Answer - Yes,
being as position is not listed as a procedure qualification variable on table 8.
Arc burns on the parent metal shall not exceed ________ in length? Answer -
never accepted, regardless of their length
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? Answer -
Crown surface.
When more than one welder is welding on the same test piece for
qualification, failure of any portion of a single test weldment for performance
qualification constitutes failure for what. Answer - All processes used in the
test, All welders in the test.
True or False: the number of filler and finish beads should allow the completed
weld substitutionally uniform cross section around the circumference of the
pipe? Answer - True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in
the base metal or fusion zone? Answer - 5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for
welding operators and tack welders? Answer - False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? Answer -
Arc burn
SPECIFICATIONS) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADED A+
There is a weld that was bent outside the bend radius of the shoe and no
fracture on the bend. what should be done when this is noted? Answer - Cut
another specimen from the original specimen and bend it.
All structural steel fillet welds that has a "W" (width) of 1" or greater shall have
no convexitity greater than __________? Answer - 3/16"
How should the weld reinforcement and backing be prepared prior to
mechanical bending? Answer - It shall be removed flush with the surface of
the specimen.
which of the following conditions shall cause inadequate penetration (IP) to be
considered a defect? Answer - The length of an individual indication of IP
exceeds 1 inch.
A welder was qualified in the 3G position, is he qualified to make a weld in the
overhead position? Answer - No, he is only qualified for the vertical,
horizontal, and flat positions
Cracked welds shall be cut out unless the repair is authorized by the company.
when a crack repair is authorized for pipeline: Answer - A double repair of a
crack is not permitted
what is the abbreviation for inside diameter? Answer - ID
, What is the abbreviation for leak testing? Answer - LT
If a procedure qualification record is qualified on a plate test in the 3G position,
does it qualify a welding procedure specification in all positions? Answer - Yes,
being as position is not listed as a procedure qualification variable on table 8.
Arc burns on the parent metal shall not exceed ________ in length? Answer -
never accepted, regardless of their length
What is an alternate term for weld face in the pipeline application? Answer -
Crown surface.
When more than one welder is welding on the same test piece for
qualification, failure of any portion of a single test weldment for performance
qualification constitutes failure for what. Answer - All processes used in the
test, All welders in the test.
True or False: the number of filler and finish beads should allow the completed
weld substitutionally uniform cross section around the circumference of the
pipe? Answer - True.
How much undertolerance are you allowed if the tensile specimen breaks in
the base metal or fusion zone? Answer - 5%
True or False: The AWS Part B Book of Specifications contains requirements for
welding operators and tack welders? Answer - False
What is the preferred term for "arc strike" in pipeline applications? Answer -
Arc burn
