AWS D1.

1: 2015 Exam #2

Full Length Exam

AWS D1.1: 2015
Structural Welding Code - Steel
January 2017
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INSTRUCTIONS

1) Determine a time and location to take this exam. It is vitally important to simulate
exam conditions, so you will need an area that is quiet and where you will not be
disturbed for a minimum of two hours. It is sometimes difficult to accomplish this at
home, so Madskills suggests using your local library.
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may high-light, underline, tab, or clip your book anyway you choose, but you are NOT
allowed to make notes during the exam.
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example, after 15 minutes, you should have completed 7 questions, after 30 minutes
you should have completed 14 questions, etc. You will have two hours to complete 50
questions. At the pace in the example above, you will finish your exam with 13 minutes
left. This will give you time to go back to complete those that you may have skipped.
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or if you have specific questions about any questions, mark the questions with a star or
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which question you were on at the 2 hour time limit. Keep going until you finish all 50
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1. A 24 inch schedule 80 pipe is being used during fabrication. No two girth welds shall be located closer
than:
A. 14 times the pipe wall thickness
B. 2 times the pipe diameter
C. 4 feet
D. 1 pipe diameter
E. 5 feet

2. Stud material shall be:

A. Semi-killed
B. Killed aluminum
C. Silicon deoxidation
D. All of the above
E. A and C only

3. When selecting the correct IQI to be used in the area being radiographed:
A. Steel backing shall be considered part of the weld
B. Steel backing shall be considered part of the weld reinforcement
C. Steel shims shall not be permitted
D. Steel backing shall not be considered part of the weld or weld reinforcement
E. Steel backing shall be considered part of the weld when using wire type IQI’s only

4. Shielding gas or gas mixtures used for shielding shall conform to the requirements of:
A. AWS A5.32
B. AWS A5.18
C. AWS A5.1
D. AWS A5.28
E. AWS A5.36

5. When a WPS has been qualified for a CJP groove weld and is applied to a PJP groove weld, how many
macroetch cross sections are required?
A. One full macro
B. Three cross section
C. Two partial macros
D. None if tensile and bends were used to qualify the procedure
E. None, PJP qroove welds are prohibited

6. Termination of fillet welds near edges subject to tension shall be:

A. Less than the size of the weld from the start of the extension
B. One half the size of the weld from the start of the extension
C. Less than 1 ½ inches from the start of the extension
D. The weld size or larger from the start of the extension
E. Two times the size of the weld from the end of the extension
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7. Shelf bars may be left in place:
A. Only for statically loaded structures
B. Only for cyclically loaded structures
C. Only when the shelf bar is transverse to the direction of computed stress
D. Shelf bars shall never be left in place
E. Only when ASTM A109 T3 material is being used

8. The film density in the area of interest when single film viewing is used for radiographs made with a
gamma-ray source is:
A. 1.8 minimum
B. 1.8 maximum
C. 2.0 minimum
D. 2.0 maximum
E. 2.6 minimum

9. When using radiography to qualify a welder on 3 inch schedule 60 pipe in the 5G welding position:
A. A minimum of one-half the perimeter shall be examined
B. A maximum of one-half the perimeter shall be examined
C. Radiography is prohibited for welder qualification on pipe or tubing less than 4 inches
D. Shall be evaluated in the selected area only
E. Shall be 100% RT

10. When stud welding is being performed and the temperature of the base metal is below 320 F:
A. Base metal shall be preheated to 700F
B. One additional stud out of 100 shall be tested at approximately 150
C. Two additional studs out of 100 shall be tested at approximately 300
D. Another stud welding procedure shall be qualified
E. Welding shall not be done when the base metal temperature is below 320 F

11. Base metal to be repaired and surfaces of existing base metal in contact with new base metal shall be
cleaned of all foreign matter for at least:
A. Twice the thickness of the base material
B. One inch from the root of the weld
C. Two inches from the root of the weld
D. Three inches from the root of the weld
E. Three times the size of the weld

12. If a specification indicates that CVN testing shall be performed at 320F and a 10 mm x 6.7 mm sub-size
coupon is used used on ½ inch material and the width of the specimen across the notch measures 3/8
inch, the actual test temperature would be:
A. 100F
B. 320F
C. 220F
D. 120
E. 00C
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13. The maximum size single-pass fillet weld using GMAW for filler metals in Group II material is:
A. 3/16 inch
B. ¼ inch
C. 5/16 inch
D. ¼ inch for downhill
E. 3/8 for uphill only

14. For pipe multi pass fillet welds, the number of root Macroetch test performed for 8 inch schedule 80
pipe welded in the 4F position is:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. None of the above

15. E10013 electrode has an elongation of:

A. 13 percent
B. 14 percent
C. 16 percent
D. 18 percent
E. 20 percent

16. Radiographic film shall have how much film beyond the projected edge of the weld?
A. 1 inch minimum
B. ½ inch minimum
C. Equal to the width of the film
D. Equal to the base metal thickness being radiographed
E. ASTM requires ½ the film width

17. When welding with E7018M electrodes, or electrodes with the optional H4R designator, on A 517
steel, the electrode:
A. Shall be used only with backing
B. May be used without backing
C. Shall be 5/32 inch or larger
D. Shall be < 5/32 inch
E. Shall be baked for four hours before use

18. Roots of groove welds may be backed by:

A. Copper or glass tape
B. Flux or ceramic
C. Iron powder
D. Either A, B, or C above
E. Backing welds only

19. The minimum center-to center spacing of lines of slot welds in a longitudinal direction shall be:
A. Two times the width of the slot
B. Two times the length of the slot
C. Four times the width of the slot
D. Six times the width of the slot
E. Six times the length of the slot
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20. For transversely loaded butt joints:
A. End damns shall be used
B. Shall have all tack welds inside the groove
C. Shall have cascading tack welds
D. Shall be terminated inside the finished joint
E. None of the above

21. For tack welder qualification, the fracture surface of the tack weld shall show complete fusion to the
root and no inclusion or porosity larger than:
A. 1/32 inch
B. 1/16 inch
C. 3/32 inch
D. ¼ inch
E. No inclusion or porosity is allowed

22. The electrode used when welding 3 inch thick ASTM A514 base metal to 3 inch ASTM A514 base
material using Metal Cored welding process is:
A. ER110S-1
B. ER 100S-1
C. E11XT5-K3C
D. E100C-K3
E. AWS A5.23

23. The minimum individual absorbed energy in welds between base metals with SMYS of 50 ksi or less is:
A. 20 ft-lbf
B. 15 ft-lbf
C. 40 ft-lbf
D. 20 ft-lbf @ -400F
E. 20 ft-lbf @ -400C

24. A welder qualified on a groove weld using ½ inch thick material in the 1G test position, is qualified to
weld:
A. Groove welds from 1/8 inch think material to unlimited thickness
B. Groove welds in the Flat and Horizontal positions
C. Fillet welds in all positions
D. Slot welds from 1/8 inch thick to 1 inch thick material in the Flat position
E. Plug welds from 1/8 inch thick to 1 inch thick material in the Flat and Horizontal positions

25. No welding shall be performed when the temperature of the base metal at the point of welding is
below:
A. 320F
B. 320C
C. 00F
D. -200C
E. Both C and D above

26. For welded sections with a plate thickness of 2 ½ inches in which the curved surface of the access hole
is thermally cut:
A. Preheat extending 3 inches from the area where the curve is to be cut shall be applied
B. Minimum 1500F preheat shall be applied
C. Preheat is applied prior to thermal cutting
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B above
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27. The minimum clearance between flange and base plate or seat over 75% of the projected area of the
web is:
A. 1/32 inch
B. 1/16 inch
C. 0.010 inch
D. 3/32 inch
E. There is no minimum, only maximum

28. If the curved transition portion of weld access holes and beam copes are formed by predrilled or sawed
holes are to be galvanized, they:
A. Shall not exceed 250 microinches
B. Shall not exceed 125 microinches
C. Surface finish shall be between 125 and 500 microinches
D. Shall be ground to bright metal
E. Need not be ground

29. For Radiographic Testing, fluorescent screens:

A. Shall be used on DWE/SWV only
B. Shall be used on DWE/DWV only
C. Shall meet the requirements of ASTM E709
D. Shall be prohibited
E. Shall be used for gamma-ray source only

30. The minimum overlap in lap joints of telescoping tubes shall be:
A. 5 times the thickness of the thinner tube
B. 1 ½ times the thickness of the thicker ube
C. 4 times the thickness of the thinner tube
D. Not less than I inch
E. Both A and D above

31. Tack welds on T-, Y-, and K- connections shall be made by:
A. Only by a qualified welding operator
B. A qualified tack welder
C. A welder fully qualified for the process and position
D. Any welder or fitter, no qualification is necessary
E. Both B and C above

32. The maximum diameter of piping porosity in a PJP groove weld for a cyclically loaded nontubular
connection is:
A. 1/32 inch
B. 3/32 inch
C. Cyclically loaded connection shall have no piping porosity
D. 3/8 inch
E. 0.01 inch

33. Computer enhancement of recording images:

A. Is prohibited
B. Shall be clearly marked that enhancement was used
C. Is permitted with TOFD only
D. Is permitted with use of ionizing radiation only
E. Shall be used on all photographic movie film
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34. The initial closing pass in a tubular structure CJP groove weld, made from one side only, which serves
as a backing for subsequent welding, but is not considered as part of the theoretical weld is referred to as:
A. Backing
B. Backing pass
C. Backing weld
D. Backup weld
E. Back weld

35. For nontubular prequalified skewed T-Joint the minimum dihedral angle is:
A. 300
B. 450
C. 250
D. There is no minimum
E. The obtuse side of the skewed T-joint shall be greater than 1000

36. When RT is used in lieu of bend test for welding operator qualification:
A. Exclude 1 inch at each end of the weld from evaluation
B. Exclude 1 ½ inches at each end of the test plate from evaluation
C. Visual inspection is not necessary
D. Only UT can be used in lieu of bend test
E. None of the above

37. A WPS was qualified on a PJP groove weld on 3/8 inch thick plate in the vertical position. All of the
following are true except:
A. The procedure is good for a thickness range from 1/8 inch to ¾ inch
B. Two root and two face bends are required
C. The maximum size fillet weld qualified is 3/8 inch
D. The WPS is good for vertical welding only
E. The final weld shall be visually inspected

38. In order to qualify fatigue categories X1 and K1, all welds where peening has been applied:
A. Is prohibited
B. Is prohibited only if peening is used to smooth the transition between the weld and base
metal
C. Shall receive MT for surface and near-surface discontinuities
D. Peening shall be used on intermediate weld layers only
E. Shall receive appropriate NDT

39. Base metal to be repaired and surfaces of existing base metal in contact with new base metal shall be
cleaned of dirt, rust and other foreign matter for at least:
A. One inch from the root of the weld
B. Two inches from the root of the weld
C. Three inches from the weld area
D. The thickness of the base metal
E. Twice the thickness of the base metal
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40. When Ultrasonic Testing is performed on a cyclically loaded nontubular connection in tension, all Class
A discontinuities:
A. Are acceptable regardless of length
B. Are acceptable only if it is < ¾ inch
C. Are acceptable only if it is < 2inches
D. Are acceptable only if it is < 1 ½ inch
E. Are not acceptable regardless of length

41. When a fillet weld is applied over a CJP groove weld in a butt joint of unequal thickness for the purpose
of contouring the weld face in a statically loaded application:
A. The size of the fillet weld need not be more than 5/16 inch
B. The size of the fillet weld shall not exceed 3/16 inch
C. The size of the filet weld shall not exceed 1/4 inch
D. The size of the filet weld shall not exceed 20% of the thinnest member
E. Fillet welds deposited in this manner are prohibited

42. When using a Prequalified Submerged Arc Welding procedure; a change in lateral spacing of arcs:
A. Spacing of arcs is not a WPS Variable
B. Can not change more than 10% or 1/8 inch whichever is greater
C. Can not have an increase or decrease > 100
D. Can not have an increase or decrease > 150
E. Can not change more than 10% or 1/8 inch whichever is less

43. When localized heat is used to straighten members distorted by welding that are not quenched and
tempered steels, the temperature shall not exceed:
A. The lower critical temperature
B. 11000F
C. 12000F
D. The A3 line
E. The Acm line

44. When calibrating for ultrasonic testing:

A. A Corner Reflector shall be used
B. A corner reflector shall be use for Resolution only
C. The use of RC resolution reference block shall be used
D. Minimum internal reflections from the search unit shall be verified
E. The use of a Corner Reflector is prohibited

45. For prequalified GTAW process, which is the matching filler material specification is used for welding
ASTM A1018 HSLAS-F Grade 50 base metal?
A. A 5.5
B. A5.29
C. A5.12
D. ER70S-2
E. None of the above
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46. 3 ½ inch thick plate is being joined by fillet welds. If a 5/16 inch root opening remains, it may be
backed with:
A. flux, glass tape or iron powder
B. Welds made with a low-hydrogen process
C. Root opening is unacceptable
D. Non-Ferris material only
E. A and B above

47. Overlap in all Statically Loaded Nontubular Connections:

A. Shall be kept to a minimum
B. Shall not exceed 3/8 inch in any 4 inches of weld
C. Is acceptable only in the root area
D. Is acceptable only with welds deposited using FCAW-G
E. Is unacceptable

48. Prequalified GMAW welds may be made in the root of fillet welds, followed by SAW using either
parallel or multiple electrodes, provided the spacing between the GMAW arc and the following SAW arc:
A. Does not exceed 3 inches
B. Does not exceed 15 inches
C. The above scenario is not allowed as prequalified
D. All arcs shall be equally spaced
E. There is no minimum or maximum spacing

49. Commercially available steel backing for pipe and tubing is acceptable:
A. Provided the pipe or tubing is > 6 inches
B. Provided the pipe or tubing is > 24 inches
C. Provided the pipe or tubing is ≥ 24 inches
D. Provided there is no evidence of melting on the exposed interior surface
E. Both C and D above

50. When MT is used, the procedure and technique shall be in conformance with:
A. Part F of Clause 6
B. ASTM E165
C. ASME Section 5
D. ASTM E709
E. ASTM E94
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