API 570 PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Closed Book)
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The The pur purpo pose se of the the WPS WPS and and PQR PQR is to dete determ rmin ine e tha that: t: A. B. C. D.
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Non-essential variables Essential va variables Ranges of 1 & 2 above All of the above
The PQR must list: A. B. C.
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welder is qualified ba base me metals are st strong en enough we weldm ldment ent ha has the the desi desire red d pr propert pertie ies s skill of the welder
The WPS lists: A. B. C. D.
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The The The The The
essential va variables qual qualif ific icat atio ion n test test & exam examin inat atio ion n resu result lts s supp supple leme ment ntar ary y ess essen enti tial al vari variab able les s (whe (when n not notch ch toug toughn hnes ess s iis s required)
What What is the the ear earli lies estt Edit Editio ion n of Sect Sectio ion n IX reco recogn gniz ized ed by by the the cur curre rent nt edition? A. B. C. D.
1958 1992 1987 1962
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New New Weldi Welding ng Proc Proced edur ure e Speci Specifi fica cati tion ons s must must meet meet the the _____ _______ ____ __ Edition and Addenda of Section IX. A. 1962 B. current C. 1986 D. 1995
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Each Each ____ ______ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ __ shal shalll co cond nduc uctt the the test tests s requ requir ired ed by Sect Sectio ion n IX to qual qualif ify y the the WPS’ WPS’s s used used duri during ng the the cons constr truct uctio ion, n, alteration, or repair. A.
Welder or welding operator
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B. C. D. 7.
The The reco record rds s of pro proce cedu dure re,, welde welderr and and weldi welding ng ope opera rato torr qual qualif ific icat atio ion n must be available to the __________. __________. A. B. C. D.
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Flat only Flat and horizontal Flat and vertical None of the above
A weld welder er qual qualify ifyin ing g by maki making ng a groo groove ve wel weld d on pipe pipe with with an O.D. O.D. of ¾” in the 5G position is qualified to weld groove welds in: A. B. C. D.
11. 11.
Vertical Flat & horizontal Flat & overhead Horizontal
A wel welde derr qual qualif ifyi ying ng wit with h plat plate e fille fillett welds welds in the the 3F 3F and and $f $f posit positio ions ns is qualified to weld groove welds in plate in the _____________ positions. A. B. C. D.
10. 10.
Manufacturer Welder Authorised Inspector Foreman
A wel welde derr qual qualif ifyi ying ng with with a groo groove ve weld weld in in pla plate te in the the 4G 4G pos posit itio ion n is is qualified to weld groove welds in plate and pipe over 24”O.D. in at least the ________ positions. A. B. C. D.
9.
Manufacturer or or co contractor Inspector All of the above
½” O.D O.D.. P Pip ipe e in in the the overh verhea ead d pos posit itio ion n 6” O.D .D.. Pipe ipe in the the vertic rtica al po positi sition on ¾” O.D O.D.. pip pipe e in in the the hori horizo zont nta al po positi sitio on None of the above
In gener general, al, qual qualific ificati ation on on groo groove ve weld welds s also also qualif qualifies ies a weld welder er to make: A. B. C.
Stud welds Overhand welds Fillet welds
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B. C. D. 7.
The The reco record rds s of pro proce cedu dure re,, welde welderr and and weldi welding ng ope opera rato torr qual qualif ific icat atio ion n must be available to the __________. __________. A. B. C. D.
8.
Flat only Flat and horizontal Flat and vertical None of the above
A weld welder er qual qualify ifyin ing g by maki making ng a groo groove ve wel weld d on pipe pipe with with an O.D. O.D. of ¾” in the 5G position is qualified to weld groove welds in: A. B. C. D.
11. 11.
Vertical Flat & horizontal Flat & overhead Horizontal
A wel welde derr qual qualif ifyi ying ng wit with h plat plate e fille fillett welds welds in the the 3F 3F and and $f $f posit positio ions ns is qualified to weld groove welds in plate in the _____________ positions. A. B. C. D.
10. 10.
Manufacturer Welder Authorised Inspector Foreman
A wel welde derr qual qualif ifyi ying ng with with a groo groove ve weld weld in in pla plate te in the the 4G 4G pos posit itio ion n is is qualified to weld groove welds in plate and pipe over 24”O.D. in at least the ________ positions. A. B. C. D.
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Manufacturer or or co contractor Inspector All of the above
½” O.D O.D.. P Pip ipe e in in the the overh verhea ead d pos posit itio ion n 6” O.D .D.. Pipe ipe in the the vertic rtica al po positi sition on ¾” O.D O.D.. pip pipe e in in the the hori horizo zont nta al po positi sitio on None of the above
In gener general, al, qual qualific ificati ation on on groo groove ve weld welds s also also qualif qualifies ies a weld welder er to make: A. B. C.
Stud welds Overhand welds Fillet welds
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D. 12. 12.
Charpy Charpy V-notc V-notch h tests tests are are perfo perform rmed ed to dete determi rmine ne a weld weldme ment’ nt’s s A. B. C. D.
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1/16” 3/32” 1/8” None of the above
When using radiographs to standards used are found in: A. B. C. D.
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3.5% 0.5% 5% All of the above
Guide Guided-b d-ben end d specim specimen ens s shall shall have have no ope open n defec defects ts in the the weld weld or heat heat effe effect cted ed zo zone ne exce exceed edin ing g ____ _____ _____ _____ _ me meas asur ured ed in any any direction on the convex surface of the specimen after bending. A. B. C. D.
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True False
When When a tens tensil ile e specim specimen en brea breaks ks in the the base base metal metal outs outsid ide e of the the weld or fusion line, the strength recorded may be at most ____ below the specified tensile and be accepted. A. B. C. D.
15. 15.
Tensile strength Ductility Notch toughness All of above
A welde lder making ing a groo groov ve weld usin using g the SAW SAW pro process cess on P1 materials may be qualified using radiography. A. B.
14. 14.
All of the above
qualify
welder,
the
acceptance
ASME Section V ASME Section IX ASME Section VII The referencing code
A WPS must describ cribe e: A.
Essential va variables
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B. C. D. 18.
A PQR must describe: A. B. C. D.
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Groove design Post Weld Heat Treatment Root spacing Method of cleaning
For the SAW process ________________________ is an essential variable for the WPS. A. B. C. D.
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Inspector Manufacturer or contractor Welder All of the above
For the SMAW process ___________________ is an essential variables for the WPS. A. B. C. D.
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Nonessential variables Essential variables Results of Welder Qualification tests Project description & NDE methods
The _______ must certify the PQR as accurate. A. B. C. D.
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Nonessential variables Supplementary essential variable when required for notch toughness All of the above
Supplemental powdered filler metal (if used) Filler metal diameter Preheat maintenance Addition or deletion of peening
The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welder’s ____________________________. A. B. C. D.
Knowledge of welding requirements Ability to deposit sound weld metal Mechanical ability to operate equipment General attitude toward welding inspectors
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23.
The record of a welder’s performance test is called a _______. A. B. C. D.
24.
If a welder qualified with the SMAW process on Jan. 1,1994 and last welded with SMAW on March 15, 1994, would he still be qualified on October 7, 1994? A. B.
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Must use the same method May use any method Are not allowed Require Inspector approval
Welder performance qualification records must describe all the ___________ variables specified. A. B. C. D.
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Without backing With all base metals With backing only With P1 backing only
Immediate retests of welders’ qualifications coupons: A. B. C. D.
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Yes No.
A welder qualifying with a groove weld welded from both sides is qualified to weld ________________. A. B. C. D.
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PQR WQR WPS WPQ
Essential & nonessential Nonessential Essential Brazing
A welder depositing 1/2" of weld metal with the SMAW process is qualified to deposit up to ____________ of weld metal. A. B. C. D.
8” Max to be welded 1” ½”
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“P” numbers are used to designate groups of: A. B. C. D.
30.
A welder qualifying by welding P-No. 21 to P-No.21 is qualified to weld: A. B. C. D.
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“P” number Welder I.D. “A” number Page number
For welder qualifications with the SMAW ______________________ is an essential variable. A. B. C. D.
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AWS class ASME specification SFA “F” number
Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated using: A. B. C. D.
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P-1- P-11 to P-1 – P –11 P-8 – P8 P-21 – P-25 TO P-21-P-25 P21 to P21 only
Welding electrodes are grouped in Section IX by: A. B. C. D.
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Electrodes Flux Base metals Joints
process
Base metal thickness Peening P-number Electrode diameter
Each welder must be assigned a(n): A. B. C.
P number Unique identifier Hood & gloves
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D. 35.
May a welder, qualified in the 2G position on ¼ inch thick plate, weld a 1 inch outside diameter pipe, ¼ inch thick in the horizontal position without re-qualification? A. B. C. D.
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B. C. D.
Yes No Not enough information provided Yes, provided a backing strip is provided in the 2” weld.
May a welder who qualified using a double-groove weld, make a single V-groove weld without backing? A. B. C. D.
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GMAW uses a continuously fed fillet metal and GTAW a tungsten electrode The SFA specification of the filler metal The F-number of the filler metal GTAW is run with gas; gas is optional with GMAW
A welder has been tested in the 6-G position, using as E-7018 F-4 electrode, on 6” Sch 160 (0.718” nom) SA 106B pipe. Is this welder qualified to weld a 2” 300# ANSI schedule 80 bore flange to a 2” Schedule 80 SA 106 B nozzle neck? A. B. C. D.
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Yes No Not enough information provided Yes, provided pipe is carbon steel, P#1
What is the difference between gas metal arc-welding and gas tungsten arc-welding processes? A.
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Inspector
Yes No Not enough information provided Yes, because backing is not an essential variable for a welder
May a GTAW welder be qualified by radiography, in lieu of bend tests? The test coupon will be P-22 material and the production welds will be P-22 also. A. Yes B. No C. Not enough information provided
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D. 40.
Who is responsible for qualification of welding procedures, welders and welding operators? A. B. C. D.
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Flat position only Horizontal position only All positions Only good for heat treated welds
Yes, welder can be used No welder cannot be used Yes, if welder is using GMAW (Short Arc) Yes, if welder is qualified with backing
A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in a WPS if they are a nonessential variable. True
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Or
False (circle one)
What is the number of transverse guided bend tests required for Performance Qualification in a 6G position? A. B. C. D.
45.
Inspector A.I. Shop Foreman Manufacturer of Contractor
May a FCAW welder qualified using UT, be used to weld in production? A. B. C. D.
43.
The The The The
A welding electrode has the marking E-6010. The “1” marking indicates: A. B. C. D.
42.
Yes, provided the P-22 is welded with F-22 fillers
2 4 6 3
What positions are necessary to qualify a welder for all position pipe welding? A. B.
3G and 4G 2G and 5G
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C. D. 46.
What ASME Code requirements? A. B. C. D.
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welding
electrode
storage
IX VIII B31.1 II Part C
Yes No Not enough information given Yes, if properly heat treated
Yes No Not enough information given Yes, provided bend tests are done
Three arc-welding processes are: A. B. C. D.
50.
has
May a GMAW, short circuit transfer, welding procedure be qualified using real-time ultrasonics? A. B. C. D.
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ASME ASME ASME ASME
Section
A repair organization has a WPS which states it is qualified for P-8 to P-8 material welded with E308, E308L, E309, E316, electrodes (SMAW process). The PQR, supporting this WPS, states the weld test coupons were SA-240 Type 304L material, welded with E308 electrodes. Is the WPS properly qualified for the base material listed? A. B. C. D.
48.
3G and 1G 4G and 5G
BMAW, SMAW, EFGAW FCAW, SAW, ESW SMAW, GTAW, PAW PTAW, SLAW, PEAW
A welder was qualified with a P-1 test coupon using SMAW E 7018 electrodes. May the welder weld P-4 material using E8028 electrodes with backing in production? (Assume the P-4 procedure using E8028 electrodes has been qualified) A.
Yes
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B. C. D. 51.
Is a welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section IX still applicable? A. B. C. D.
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Yes No, must be re-qualified Is only applicable for 1965 pressure vessels Cannot be used for new construction – repairs only
What are the various positions in which a welder may qualify for plate groove welds? A. B. C. D.
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No Not enough information provided None of the above
1G 3G 4G All of the above
You are reviewing a WPQ (QW-484) for a welder testing in the 6-G position, on SA-53 grade B pipe (TS-60,000 psi). The test results indicate the following: No.1 No.2 No.1 No.2
Tensile developed 51,000 psi, broke in the weld Tensile developed 56,900 psi, broke in base metal Transverse root bend satisfactory Transverse face bend satisfactory
Will this test qualify the welder? A. B. C. D. 54.
Yes No Not enough information given Tension test is acceptable but No.1 is unacceptable
What are the primary classifications of guided-bend tests permitted by the Code? A. B. C. D.
Side and Transverse Face and Root Transverse and Longitudinal Side and Face
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A welder qualified by welding in the 5G position is qualified for what position on plate? A. B. C. D.
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Which of the following is a covered electrode? A. B. C. D.
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5G and 6G 2G and 4F 4G and 5G None of the above
Name two defects that would cause visual rejection of a welder’s test pipe or plate? A. B. C. D.
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The WPS The PQR The WPQ All of the above
In performance qualification of pipe welds to ASME Section IX, which positions require more than two guided bend specimens for qualification? A. B. C. D.
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E6010 E7018 E9028 All of the above
Applicable essential variables must be documented on which of the following? A. B. C. D.
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F,H,OH F,V,OH V,OH,SP H,V,OH
Porosity, underfill Lack of penetration/fusion Slag, overlap Any of the above
A variable that, when changed will cause a change in the mechanical properties of the weldment is called a: A.
Essential variable
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B. C. D. 61.
The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld joints is a: A. B. C. D.
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C. D.
or
False
(circle one)
When using Macro-examination of fillet weld tests, the weld and the HAZ must not reveal cracks when magnified at: A. B. C. D.
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The skill of the welder That the proposed production weldment is capable of having the required properties The corrosion-resistance of the proposed weldment None of the above
A change in a supplementary essential variable requires requalification, when notch-toughness is a consideration. True
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Notch Toughness Test Tension Test Fillet Weld Test Guided-Bend Test
The procedure qualification test is used to determine: A. B.
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Non-essential variable Supplementary essential variable All of the above
5X 2X 10X No magnification is required – visual examination is required, only
A non-essential variable may be changes without re-qualification because: A. B. C. D.
Nobody cares about non-essential variables The welder is allowed to change variables at his discretion Non-essential variables do not affect the mechanical or notchtoughness properties Non-essential variables cannot be changes without requalification
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66.
A WPS must only address essential supplementary essential variables. True
67.
C. D.
False (circle one)
Pass Fail
Or
False (circle one)
Or
False (circle one)
Welders can be qualified by radiograph when using P 6X materials? True
73.
or
The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a welder has the skill necessary to make sound production welds. True
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The AI approves The test data on a PQR is a record of what occurred and should never be changed. Only editorial information can be changed on a PQR. The API 510 inspector approves The date of the WPS is changed
Unless notch-toughness is a consideration, a qualification in any position qualifies a welding procedure for all positions. True
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False (circle one)
A groove weld bend test reveals a linear indication on the face of the bend surface that measures exactly 1/8” long. No other indications are seen. Does this coupon pass or fail? A. B.
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applicable,
Tension tests may be used in lieu of bend tests to qualify welders or welding operators. True
69.
if
The data recorded on a PQR (non-editorial) may be changed provided : A. B.
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Or
and,
Or
False (circle one)
It is permissible to sub-contract welding of coupons as well as other work to prepare coupons.
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True 74.
a
Essential Non-essential Supplemental essential None of the above SAW
procedure
qualification
is
an
Essential Non-Essential Supplemental essential None of the above
Or
False (circle one)
Essential Non-essential Supplemental essential None of the above
Or
False (circle one)
A qualification in a 4G position qualifies a welder for all groove weld positions. True
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is
The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a proposed weldment to be used in construction is capable of providing the required properties for the intended application. True
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qualification
Welder variable QW-405.1 (for welder qualifying with the SMAW process) is a __________ variable. A. B. C. D.
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procedure
Each manufacturer must certify the PQR (by signature) indicating that the information given is true and correct. True
77.
SMAW
Variable QW 404.24 for ______________variable. A. B. C. D.
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False (circle one)
Variable QW 402.4 for _____________ variable. A. B. C. D.
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Or
Or
False (circle one)
A WPS must address all applicable non-essential variables.
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True 81.
85.
Or
False (circle one)
1G 2G 5G 6G All of the above
The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without requalification of a GMAW groove weld procedure is: A. 500F B. 1000F C. 1250F D. 1500F E. None of the above A welder is qualified to weld all thick nesses of material when: A. B. C. D.
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False (circle one)
A welder qualified to weld in the 2G position on pipe would have to be qualified in which of the additional positions to qualify for all position groove welding on pipe? A. B. C. D. E.
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Or
A welding procedure must be qualified with impact tests only when required by the applicable construction code, such as ASME VIII Div.1. True
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False (circle one)
Groove weld coupons shall be tested by macro-examination when qualifying a welding procedure. True
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Or
The test is any thickness above 3/8 inch The test thickness was ½ inch The test thickness was ¾ inch or over The test pipe wall thickness was 5/8 inch and nominal pipe size was over ½ inches
What is the maximum defect permitted on the convex surface of a welder qualification bend test after bending except for corner cracks and corrosion resistant weld overlay? A.
¼ inch
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B. C. D. E. 87.
What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires the welder to re-qualify in that process? A. B. C. D. E.
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E7015 E6011 E6010 E7024 All of the above
Macro examination of an etched fillet weld section for performance qualification is acceptable if the examination shows: A. B. C. D. E.
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For heat treated metals For quenched and tempered metals For hardened and tempered metals For annealed and tempered metals When specified as required by the referencing Code Section
A welder qualified for SMAW using an E7018 electrode is also qualified to weld with: A. B. C. D. E.
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3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months As stated by the AI
Notch-toughness requirements are mandatory: A. B. C. D. E.
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1/8 inch 1/16 inch 3/16 inch No defects are allowed
Complete fusion and freedom from cracks, excepting linear indication not exceeding 1/32 inch at the root. Concavity or convexity no greater than 1/16 inch Not more than 1/8” difference in leg lengths All of the above Both B and C above
Each manufacturer or contractor is responsible for the welding or brazing done by his organization. Whenever these words are used in Section IX, they shall include:
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A. B. C. D. E. 92.
For P-11 materials, weld grooves for thick nesses ________________ shall be prepared by thermal processes, when such processes are to be employed during fabrication. A. B. C. D. E.
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Or
False (circle one)
Reduced-section tensile test specimens conforming to QW-462.1 (b) may be used on all thicknesses of pipe having an outside diameter greater than: A. B. C. D. E.
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Approved by the Inspector’s Supervisor Allowed by ASME V One test coupon is tension tested per Article V Compliance to Article V and Appendix E of ASME IX is shown
A change in a non-essential variable requires recertification of the PQR True
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Less than 5/8 inch 5/8 inch 1 inch 11/4 inches None of the above
A SWPs may be used in lieu of a manufacturer qualified WPS when: A. B. C. D.
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Designer or architect Designer or installer Architect or installer Installer or assembler Assembler or designer
2 inches 21/2 inches 3 inches 31/2 inches 4 inches
Groove weld test may be used for qualification of welders. Which of the following shall be used for evaluation? A. B.
Only bend tests Only radiography
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C. D. E. 97.
Under which of the following conditions can a welder be qualified during production work? A. B. C. D.
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Both radiography and bend tests Either bend tests or radiography None of the above
A 6” length of the first production groove weld may be qualified by radiography A bend test coupon may be cut from the first 12” length of weld A macro examination may be taken from the first 3” of weld length None of the above
Two plate tensile test specimens have been tested and found to be acceptable. The characteristics of each specimen are as follows: Specimen 1: Width of 0.752”; thickness of 0.875”; ultimate tensile value of 78.524 psi Specimen 2: Width of 0.702”; thickness of 0.852”; ultimate tensile value of 77,654 psi What is the ultimate load for each specimen that was reported on the laboratory report? A. B. C. D.
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51,668 & 46,445 67,453 & 56,443 78,524 & 77,654 None of the above
Which of the following welding processes are currently not permitted to be used with SWPs as referenced in Appendix E of ASME IX? A. B. C. D.
GMAW SAW PAW All of the above
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ANSWER KEY
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
B C C A C
52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
C D A C B D D A B A B True D C
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15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51.
C B D B B B A B D B C A C C C C D C C B B A B B A D C B B A B D B B C A A
66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99.
False B False Pass True False False False B A True A True False True False True C B C B B E E D D A D False C D A A D
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BASIC PIPING INSPECTION TERMINOLOGY & RP 574 Practice Questions
1.
In the Barlow formula for determining pipe thickness, the term S stands for: a. b. c. d.
Internal design gage pressure of the pipe in psi. Pressure design strength for internal pressure, in inches Allowable unit stress at the design temperature, in psi Maximum strain at the average operating tenperature, in psi
2.
At low pressures and temperatures, the thickness determined by the Barlow formula may be so small that the pipe would have _______ structural strength.
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a. b. c. d. 3.
A seamless NPS 12, A-106 Grade A pipe operators at 300 degrees F and 941 psi. The allowable stress is 16000 psi. Using the Barlow Equation, determine the thickness required for these conditions. a. b. c. d.
4.
0.295” 0.195” 0.277” 0.706”
A seamless NPS 8, A-53 Grade B pipe operators at 700 degrees F and 700 psi. The allowable stress is 16500 psi. The pipe has been in service for 6 years. The original wall thickness of the pipe was 0.375”. The pipe wall now measures 0.30”. Considering no structural requirements, estimate how long the piping can continue to operate and not be below the minimum thickness. a. b. c. d.
6.
0.375” 0.750” 0.353” 0.706”
A seamless NPS6, A-106 Grade A pipe operators at 300 degrees F and 941 psi. The allowable stress is 16000 psi. The owner-user specified that the pipe must have 0.1” allowed for corrosion allowance. Using the Barlow Equation, determine the thickness required for these conditions: a. b. c. d.
5.
Adequate Insufficient Ample Good
4.68 years 9.8 years 0 years; pipe now below minimum 10.42 years
An Inspector finds a thin area in the body of a NPS 8 (8.625” O.D.) 600# gate valve. The valve’s body is made from ASTM A216 WCB material. The system operates at 700 psi and 750 degrees F. Using a corrosion allowance of 0.125”, what thickness must be present in order to continue to safely operate? Round to nearest hundredth. a.
0.48”
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b. c. d. 7.
If corrosion or erosion is anticipated for a valve, what should be done prior to installing the valve? a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
b. c. d.
Original date of installation, the specifications and strength levels of the materials used. Original vessel hydrotest pressures and conditions that the tests were performed under Original thickness measurements and the locations and dates of all subsequent readings Calculated retirement thick nesses
Accurate records of a piping system make possible an evaluation of __________ on any piping, valve or fitting: a. b. c. d.
10.
Severance thickness determinations should be made when the valves are installed so that the fretting rate and metal ruination can be determined Retirement thickness measurements should be made after installation so that the fatigue rate and metal loss can be determined Reference thickness measurements should be made when the valves are installed so that the corrosion rate and metal loss can be determined Retina measurements of the macula should be made when the iris’ are installed so the optical rate and losses of perception can be determined
Which of the items listed below would NOT normally be contained in inspection records or piping? a.
9.
0.38” 0.51” 0.43”
Computerisation Security and continuity Cost and competency Service life
You are working as an inspector. While reviewing a tabulation of thickness data on a section of piping in non-corrosive or very low corrosive service, you find the initial thickness reading of an inspection point to be 0.432” and marked nominal on a NPS 6 pipe. At the next inspection 12 months later you find a reading by ultrasonics of 0.378”
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at the same point. Twelve months later UT readings were taken and the thickness at the point was still 0.378”. What would this mean to you? a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
12.
You are working as an inspector. While reviewing a tabulation of thickness data on a section of piping, you find the letter “C” marked under a column headed by the word METHOD. What does the “C” indicate? a. b.
The inspection temperature of the pipe was COLD. The thickness measurement was made by an inspector with the I.D. OF “C”
c. d.
The thickness measurement was taken with calipers. The thickness measurement was CONFIRMED by a second party.
Which of the following is not an important function of an accurate sketch? a. b. c. d.
13.
No measurement was taken originally, the nominal thickness was listed and the piping probably had an under-tolerance of 12.5”. There was an error made by the inspector at the installation or the inspector who UT’d the piping at the next inspection made an error. The UT machine that the inspector used during the 12 month inspection after installation was defective and not reading correctly. The pipe contractor or the installer put the wrong schedule piping in service.
Assist in determining future locations that urgently require examinations Identifying systems and circuits in terms of location, size, materials etc. Serve as field data sheets None of the above
As soon as possible after completing an inspection, the Inspector should: a. b. c.
Review the inspection records and schedule the next inspection Always require a hydrotest Sign all RT records
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d. 14.
The Wenner 4-Pin methods, the soil bar, and the soil box do not represent methods of determining: a. b. c. d.
15.
2298 3500 6000 8000
ohm/cm ohm/cm ohm/cm ohm/cm
Which of the following is not a consideration when using a soil bar? a. b. c. d.
17.
Holidays Pipe-to-soil potentials Cathodic protection acceptability All of the above
The total resistivity for a Wenner 4-Pin test that utilizes pins spaced 2 feet apart and a 6 “R” factor is: a. b. c. d.
16.
Notify the Piping Engineer, so he can wake up and go home
Using a standard prod bar Avoiding the addition of water Applying pressure on the soil bar after injection None of the above
Which of the following is a consideration when using a soil box: a. b. c. d.
Depth of Pins less than 4% of spacing Ensuring the soil has dried out before testing Avoiding contamination of the sample during handling and storage All of the above
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ANSWER KEY
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ASME B 16.5 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
1.
The maximum depth and radial projection of an imperfection (deeper than the bottom of the serration) on a NPS 14 raised face flange is: a. b. c. d.
2.
On an NPS 24, 600 Class flange, the thickness of the flange (minimum) is: a. b. c. d.
3.
0.31” 0.018” 0.18” 0.25”
4 ½” 3.00” 6.0” 4.0”
The allowable pressure (in psig) on a 1000F, Class 150 8” flange made from A-182 Grade F2 material is:
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a. b. c. d. 4.
If a Class 1500 flange is to be made from A-182 F347 stainless steel and will be used at 280 psig with a carbon content of 0.09%, at what maximum temperature can this flange be used? a. b. c. d.
5.
170 290 300 400
10000F 13000F 11800F 20000F
What is the minimum wall thickness of a Class 900 fitting that is NPS 16? a. 1.56” b. 2.6” c. 3.2” d. 4.1”
6.
What is the rated working pressure of a flanged fitting that is a 400 Class with a material stress value of 16,200 psi? a. b. c. d.
7.
What is the minimum wall thickness of a NPS 5 Class 1500 fitting? a. b. c. d.
8.
1000 psig 1500 psig 800 psig 740 psig
0.091” 0.91” 1.00” 1.15”
What is the maximum system hydrostatic test pressure required for a Class 300 flange that is made from Group 1.10 material? a. b. c. d.
1125 psig 450 psig 1000 psig None of the above
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9.
A local area has been thinned on the wall thickness of a flanged fitting. The fitting is NPS 8 Class 400, and the local area has been thinned to 0.400”. Is this corrosion acceptable per ASME B 16.5? a. b. c. d.
10.
In question No.9, what is the maximum circular area of sub-minimum thickness allowed, in square inches? a. b. c. d.
11.
3.0” 2.70” 8.0” 3.70”
What is the maximum system hydrostatic test pressure required for a Class 600 flange in a flanged joint made from Group 3.5 material? a. b. c. d.
13.
2.75 0.74 1.85 0.431
From problem No.9 and No.10 above, if two areas of sub-minimum thickness are observed on the fitting, what is the minimum distance between the edges of these circles? a. b. c. d.
12.
Yes No Cannot be calculated from information given Wall thicknesses may not be less than that shown in B16.5
2250 psi 1500 psi 1000 psi None of the above
A local area has been thinned on the wall of a flanged fitting. The fitting is NPS 12 Class 900, and the local area has been thinned to 0.945”. What is the minimum acceptable thickness for this thinned area per ASME B 16.5? a. b. c. d.
0.9375” 1.250” 1.750” Cannot be calculated from information given
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14.
From the information in Question No.13, what is the maximum circular area of sub-minimum thickness allowed in square inches? 1. 2. 3. 4.
15.
Using the information in questions No.13, 14 , if two areas of subminimum thickness are observed on the fitting, what is the minimum distance between the edges of these circles? a. b. c. d.
16.
3.0” 2.70” 6.52” 4.70”
What would be the calculated thickness of a new NPS 14 flanged fitting with a 900 psi class designation? a. b. c. d.
17.
2.75” 1.33” 1.85” 0.431”
0.830” 1.28” 1.112” None of the above
A NPS flanged fitting is operating at a temperature of 6500F and has a pressure class rating of 600 psi. Using a stress value of 17,400 psi, what would be the maximum permitted rated working pressure? a. b. c. d.
2000 1193 1175 1500
psi psi psi psi
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