TECHNOLOGY

1.What is meant by operating factor in welding?

a.the safety value given as the % of time a conductor can carry a current

b.the specific current at 60% and 100% in a given time that is 350A,60% and 300 A ,100%

c.the rate of weld progression

d.the arc time in hours divided by the total hours worked or the welding process is operated

2.Surface breaking soldification cracks can be detected by

a.RT

b.UT

c.VT

d.all of the above

3. In the MMA process the effect of polarity on welding may be described as

a.electrode positive results in an increase in the depth of the weld penetration

b.electrode negative results in decreased depth of weld penetration

c.electrode negative causes heat build up on the electrode, increasing the electrode melting rate

d.all of the above

4.Submerged arc welding is noted for its ability to employ high welding currents owing to the
properties as functions of flux.Generally what polarity is used upto about 1000A?

a.AC

b.DC-

c.DC+ and DC-

d.DC+

5.What is the significance of OCV in MMA welding using a transformer?

a.there is no significance

b.it helps in arc initiation

c.it decides the current

d.it decides the depth of penetration

6.Regarding the operating factors for MMA and MIG/MAG which one is correct?

a.MMA has a low O/F of approximately 30%

b.manual semi automatic MIG/MAG O/f is approximately 60%

c.fully automated MIG/MAG O/F is in the region of 90%

d.all of the above

7.X-rays used in the industrial radiography of welds generally

a.30kev upto 20Mev

b.300kv upto 400kv

c.3Mev upto 20 Mev

d.3 kv upto 20kv

8.In which method may the grain size be an important factor?

a.PT

b.MT

c.UT

d.RT

9.Which statement below best describes lateral expansion with respects to the increase in width
of the back of the specimen behind the notch in an impact toughness test?

a.non lateral expansion ductile fracture

b.the larger the value the less tough the specimen

c.the larger the value the tougher the specimen

d.high lateral expansion brittle fracture

10.In mechanical testing the term necking is used when

a.the elastic region is reached

b.when the pendulam strikes the sample

c.when the cross sectional area is reduced

d.when 180 degree is reached

11.Magnetic particle testing is applicable only to ferromagnetic materials which are at a
temperature below the

a.curie point about 950 degree celsius

b.curie point about 650 degree celsius

c.curie point about 150 degree celsius

d.curie point about 450 degree celsius

12.A welders qualification begins from the date of welding of the test piece.The European
standard allows a qualification certificate to remain valid for a period of two years,,provided that

a.the welding co-ordinator or other responsible person can perform that the welder has been
working with in the initial range of qualification

b.working with in the initial qualification range is confirmed every six months

c.both a and b

d.since they have passed the performance test ,their certificate will be valid for 2 years and no
more assessment is required

13.A homogeneous welded joint is a

a.welded joint in which the weld metal and parent material have no significant differences in
mechanical properties and or chemical composition

b.welded joint in which the weld metal and parent metal have significant differences in
mechanical properties and or chemical composition

c.welded joint in which the parent material have significant differences in mechanical properties
and or chemical compositon

d.welded joint made with out filler wire

14.The similarities between BS EN 22553 and AWS 2.4 in depicting welding symbols are

a.both have the same rule for depicting weld all around

b.both have the same rule for depicting the other side

c.both have the same rule depicting welding processes

d.both have the same rule for depicting sequence of operations

15.The welding superintendent before welding has asked for UT examination (Longitudinal
wave) on a pipe 100mm each side of the intended weld ,what is the most reason for this?

a.to check the grain structure of the base material

b.to check for any slag in the base material

c.to check the material has not been process hardened

d.to check for any laminations in the base material

16.With respect to preheat and interpass temperature ,which of the following is true?

a.preheat is higher than the interpass temperature

b.interpass temperature is higher than the preheat temperature

c.inter pass temperature is always minimum

d.preheat temperature is always maximum

17.Which test from below measures the material property known as fracture toughness?

a.CTOD

b.fillet weld fracture test

c.impact test

d.nick break test

18.Usually liquid penetrant testing is applicable at a temperature range of approximately

a.0-100 degree

b.-5-90 degree

c.-20-60 degree

d.5-60 degree

19.After welding is completed the inspector would assess which of the following

a.weld contour

b.weld width

c.weld profile

d.all of the above

20.Who or what determines the necessity of a post weld heattreatment?

a.senior welding inspector and WPS

b.welding inspector and WPQR

c.welding supervisor and PQT

d.welding engineer and requirements

21.On inspecting a completed 150mm OD pipe weld some small smooth,shallow areas of
undercut have been found <0.25mm deep .The welder says he can quickly put this right by
depositing a thin narrow bead along the undercut.In this situation would you ?

a.agree to go ahead with no preheat as the weld is so small

b.only allow the welder to cosmetically blend out the undercut providing the wall thickness
remains with in the specification tolerances

c.agree to go ahead with a preheat 50 degree above orginal

d.cut out the joint and reweld

22.Before welding components the welders qualifications need to be checked ,do those welders
that are going to welding temporary handling attachments also need to have taken performance
qualification test?

a.no,if they will be removed

b.yes,even if they will be removed

c.it depends on the material

d.only those who will work on pressure parts need to take the test

23.Before welding and during welding in the cleaning stage which statements from below would
you consider are correct?

a.only stainless steel brushes and tools shall be used on stainless steels

b.only stainless steel brushes and tools shall be used on nickel and non ferrous materials

c.grinding disc containing sulphur shall not be used on stainless steels

d.all of the above

24.Before welding components the welders qualifications need to be checked ,does a tack
welder also need to do a performance qualification test

a.yes

b.no

c.only piping tack welders shall take the test

d.only those who will working pressure parts need to take the test
25.Of the following heat treatments which will be the most effective in reducing the chances of
HIC

a.stress relieving after 6 days

b.post heating and stress relieving after one day

c.post heating and immediate stress relieving

d.post heating

26.HIC is usually delayed because

a.there is a specific time gap between the completion of welding and cracking

b.the diffusion of hydrogen atoms takes time to build pressure which leads to cracking

c.formation of new phases takes time

d.the strength of the weld metal changes with time

27.GTAW water cooled torches should be used when the amperage exceeds

a.50 A

b.100 A

c.150 A

d.200 A

28.Bend tests are used for which of the following ?

a.to check the tensile strength and fusion

b.to check yield strength and fusion

c.to check ductility and fusion

d.to check yield strength and ductility

29.The test method for assessing resistance to brittle fracture ,by measuring the energy to
initiate and propogate a crack from a sharp notch in a standard sized specimen is called

a.an impact toughness test

b.a transverse tensile test

c.a hardness test

d.an all weld tensile test

30.By which of the following welding processes can autogeneous welding not be achieved?

a.TIG

b.plasma

c.oxy fuel gas welding

d.SAW

31.Which statement from below is not true concerning fracture test?

a.it is a test method that can be used for welder qualification testing

b.it is a test method that can be used for welding procedure qualification

c.the quality /soundness of a fillet weld can be assessed

d.this method can be specified by application standards as an alternative to macroscopic

examination

32.To prevent excess weld metal in SMAW/SAW the polarity used should be

a.DCEP

b.DCEN

c.AC

d.polarity doesnt have any effect

33.Generally in brazing the melting point of the filler metal is above -----

But always below the melting temperature of the parent material

a.350degree

b.550 degree

c.450 degree

d.250 degree

34.What is a duty cycle?

a.a productivity value given as the % of time a conductor can carry a current

b.a safety value given as the % of time a conductor can carry a current

c.a quality value given as the % of time a conductor can carry a current

d.the percentage of arc time in a given time span

35.During welding you observe that the welder is weaving excessively is high.what mechanical
property is most likely to deteriorate because of this—

a.percentage of elongation

b.impact properties

c.chemical composition

d.all of the above

36.What is a hot pass?

a.the pass made before root pass

b.the pass made with higher preheat

c.the pass made in the final layers

d.the pass made immediately after the root pass

37.A number of changes and deviations have happened during the fabrication of a
component,how will they be indicated to every one for future referance?

a.by verbal communication

b.by written communication

c.by incorporating them in the asbuilt drawings

d.no need to mention these changes to every one as they are insignificant

38.One way to reduce the chance of hydrogen cracking is by

a.using an E7018 on a short arc length

b.using an E6010 electrode

c.using an E7018 on a long arc length

39.In which material from below will hydrogen cracking not happen?

a.carbon steel

b.carbon manganese steel

c.ferritic steel

d.nickel alloys

40.Which grain structure from below is most susceptible to hydrogen cracking?

a.ferrite

b.bainite

c.martensite

d.pearlite

41.The width to depth ratio of the weld bead generally naturally higher in which of the following
welding processes?

a.plasma

b.electron beam welding

c.MMA

d.GTAW

42.The welding technique in which the electrode points to the opposite direction of the welding
is called

a.forehand technique

b.back hand technique

c.back step sequence

d.push technique

43.Productivity in the GTAW process can be increased by

a.hybrid welding

b.using CO2 –Ar mixtures

c.hot wire additions

d.all of the above

44.One of the duties of the visual /welding inspector is to carry out materials inspection .Looking
at the below where /when may the inspector be required to carry out materials inspection

a.at the plate/pipe mill

b.during fabrication/construction of the material

c.after installation of material,usually during a planned maintenance programme,outage or shut

down

d.all of the above

45.Which statement from below is not true concerning weld decay?

a.it is also known as intergranular corrossion

b.it causes transverse cracking in the weld hAZ

c.it may occur in austenitic stainless steel

d.it is also known as knife line attack

46.Which of the following is true?

a.if run outlength reduces heat input decreases

b.if run out length increases heat input increases

c.if weaving is reduced heatinput increases

d.none of the above

47.In TIG (pulsed)welding which parameters can be adjusted?

a.pulse peak current

b.pulse frequency

c.pulse duration

d.all of the above

48.The melting rate of the wire in the GMAW/FCAW process depends on

a.voltage per unit length

b.shielding gas flow rate

c.current density

d.ampere per unit length of the wire

49.Ductile brittle transformation temperature of a wlded specimen is affected by

a.material composition

b.welding heat input

c.pre and post weld heat treatments

d.all of the above

50.A double wall single image technique is generally used on pipes

a.to inspect both walls on the same film

b.when the pipe diameter is over 100mm

c.to save time on pipe diameters less than 100mm

d.when a SWSI is required

51.In SAW normally DCEP is used .when DCEN preferred?

a.for positional welding

b.for welding thicker plates

c.for fully automated welding

d.for surfacing applications

52.In GMAW if any internal inclusions most likely it will be

a.slag inclusion

b.tungsten inclusion

c.copper inclusion

d.silica inclusion

53.In plain carbon steels which of the following has the greatest effect on the material hardness

a.carbon

b.molybdenum

c.silicon

d.mangenese

54.In MMA when the arclength is increased which of the following is true?

a.the arc voltage increases

b.the level of spatter increases

c.it can lead to porosity

d.all of the above

55.In order to reduce the chances of HIC in low alloy steels it is reccomended practise to ?

a.chill the weld metal by air blast

b.use 6010 electrodes

c.welding with a maximum preheat of 10 degree

d.post heat the weld

56.Weld decay is also known as

a.galvanic corrossion

b.galvanic corrossion

c.inter granular erosion

d.inter granular corrossion

57.When a PWHT is conducted after welding which of the following aspects require monitoring?

a.heating rate

b.soaking time and temperature

c.cooling rate

d.all of the above

58.The advantage of MPT over DPT are

a.inspection of the component is generally quicker

b.it is suitable for all materials

c.electrical power is never necessary

d.demagnetisation is not required

59.With regards to lamellar tearing ,a buttering layer will

a.improve ductility

b.disperse heat

c.improve toughness

d.improve hardness

60.Hydrogen cracking is most likely to be found in which welding process?

a.MAG

b.MMA
c.MIG

d.TIG