Question 33

The welding procedure specification (choose all that apply):

Possible choices:
provides direction for welder.
depicts joint design.
depicts code requirements.
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keeps a record of test results.

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The welding procedure specification WPS is intended to provide direction for
welder and depict the joint design and welding materials, parameters, and technique
and code requirements. The procedure qualification record PQR is a record of test
results for welds made in accordance with WPS.

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Question 34
Procedure qualification record:

Possible choices:
requires destructive testing
does not require destructive testing
prohibits destructive testing
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ANSWER:
Procedure qualification record PQR is a record of test results for welds made in
accordance with WPS. Destructive testing is required for PQR.

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Question 35
AWS D1.1:

Possible choices:
requires nondestructive testing for procedure qualification and so does ASME
Section IX.
requires nondestructive testing for procedure qualification but ASME Section IX
does not.
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ANSWER:
AWS D1.1 requires nondestructive testing for procedure qualification but ASME
Section IX does not.

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Question 36
WQTR is the acceptable alternative to PQR.

Possible choices:
True
False
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ANSWER:
False. Welder qualification test record WQTR have test results for proving that a
welder is qualified to weld to a certain WPS. Tests may include guided bends,
breaking of fillet welds, and macroetching...etc.

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Question 37
The AWS D1.1 code qualification is for carbon and low-alloy metals with a
minimum thickness of how many inches?

Possible choices:
1/2
1/3
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ANSWER:
The AWS D1.1 code qualification is for carbon and low-alloy metals with a
minimum thickness of 1/8 in and a maximum yield of 100 KSI.

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Question 38
Section 3 of the AWS D1.1 prequalification lists materials from 30 KSI to _____
KSI as Group I.

Possible choices:
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ANSWER:
The AWS D1.1 code qualification is for carbon and low-alloy metals. The
prequalification Section 3 lists materials for prequalifying WPS. Group I lists
lowest-yield-strength materials from 30 KSI to 46 KSI.

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Question 39
AWS D1.3 does not cover cold formed members regardless of thickness.

Possible choices:
True
False
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ANSWER:
False. AWS D1.3 Structural Steel Welding Code is the Structural Welding Code for
Sheet Steel. It covers the arc welding of structural steel sheet/strip steels, which
includes cold formed members equal to or less than 3/16 inch in nominal
thickness.

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Question 40
On drawings, what symbol primarily indicates the desired type of weld?

Possible choices:
weld symbols
field symbols
control symbols
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supplementary symbols
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ANSWER:
A weld symbol typically indicates the desired type of weld while a welding symbol
is a method that represents the weld symbol on drawings.

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Question 41
A welding symbol may consist of which of the following elements (choose all that
apply):

Possible choices:
reference line
arrow
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basic weld symbols

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dimensions
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tail
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ANSWER:
A welding symbol may consists of these elements: reference line, arrow, basic weld
symbols, dimensions, supplementary symbols, finish symbols, tail, and specification,
process...etc. NOT welder qualification.

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Question 42
With a protective welding helmet, the filter glass should be marked to show
(choose all that apply):

Possible choices:
manufacturer
shade number
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letter “H’
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letter “T”
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ANSWER:
With a protective welding helmet, a cover plate should be placed outside the filter
glass and the filter glass must be marked to show the manufacturer, the shade
number, and the letter “H’ meaning it has been treated for impact resistance.

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Question 43
A proper welding helmet would be in what color?

Possible choices:
red
yellow
dark blue
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dull black
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color does not matter

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ANSWER:
A welding helmet is generally made of pressed fiber insulating material. In order to
minimize reflection and glare, the color is usually dull black.

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Question 44
Woolen clothing is generally more preferable than cotton:

Possible choices:
as wool is not easily burned by weld spatter.
as wool can maintain body temperature more sufficiently
as wool does not conduct electricity
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as wool is totally gap-less

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ANSWER:
Welders should wear work clothes without openings or gaps. Woolen clothing is
preferable over cotton as wool is not easily burned by weld spatter.

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Question 45
For Fillet welding symbols, there is an arrow that connects the welding symbol
reference line to one side of the joint. This side:

Possible choices:
has no local significance at all.
always represents the arrow side of the joint.
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always represents the other side of the joint.

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ANSWER:
For Fillet, Groove, Flange, Flash, and Upset welding symbols, there is an arrow
that connects the welding symbol reference line to one side of the joint. This side
always represents the arrow side of the joint.

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Question 46
The ______ of a welding symbol is often used to designate the welding and cutting
processes.

Possible choices:
arrow head
tail
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leader line
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reference line
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ANSWER:
The tail of a welding symbol is often used to designate the welding and cutting
processes as well as other information, including the welding specifications and
procedures, or other supplementary information.

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Question 47
A carburizing flame will result in chemical change in steel but not iron.

Possible choices:
True
False
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ANSWER:
False. A neutral flame in most cases will have no chemical effect on the metal being
welded while a carburizing flame will produce iron carbide and result in chemical
change in steel and iron.

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Question 48
When the weld symbol is placed __________ the reference line, it means the weld
must be performed on the arrow side of the joint.

Possible choices:
above
below
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ANSWER:
When the weld symbol is placed below the reference line, it means the weld must
be performed on the arrow side of the joint.

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Question 49
Most of the time the weld diameter is located to the ________ of the weld symbol.

Possible choices:
left
right
top
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bottom
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ANSWER:
Most of the time the weld diameter is located to the left of the weld symbol while
the length is located to the right.

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Question 50
A flagpole at the intersection of the reference line and the leader line means:

Possible choices:
the work should be done on site
the work should be done in the shop
the work may be done without supervision
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the work should be done under supervision

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ANSWER:
A flagpole at the intersection of the reference line and the leader line indicates a
field weld, meaning the work should be done on site not in the shop.

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Question 51
Local ventilation should be capable of producing a rate of air flow that is sufficient
to maintain a velocity away from the welder of at least how many ft per minute?

Possible choices:
50
80
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120
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ANSWER:
Local ventilation should be capable of producing a rate of air flow that is sufficient
to maintain a velocity away from the welder of at least 100 ft (30 m) per minute.

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