Senior Welding Inspector: Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 2
Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
1 The maximum hardness in the HAZ of a steel will increase if:
a Heat input is increased.
a CEV is increased.
b Joint thickness is decreased.
c Basic electrodes are used.
2 Initiation of a TIG arc using a high frequency spark may not be allowed because it:
a Often causes tungsten inclusions.
b Can damage electronic equipment.
c Is an electrical safety hazard.
d Often causes stop/start porosity.
3 In friction welding, the metal at the interface when the joining occurs is described
as being in the:
a Liquid state.
b Intercritical state.
c Plastic state.
d Elastic state.
4 What four criteria are necessary to produce hydrogen induced cold cracking?
a Hydrogen, moisture, martensitic grain structure and heat.
b Hydrogen, poor weld profiles, temperatures above 200 oC and a slow cooling
rate.
c Hydrogen, a grain structure susceptible to cracking, stress and a temperature
below 300oC.
d Hydrogen, existing weld defects, stress and a grain structure susceptible to
cracking.
5 Austenitic stainless steels are more susceptible to distortion when compared to
ferritic steels this is because:
a High coefficient of thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity.
b High coefficient of thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity.
c Low coefficient of thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity.
d Low coefficient thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity.
6 Transverse tensile test:
a Is used to measure the ultimate tensile strength of the joint.
b Is used to measure the elongation of a material.
c Is used to measure the yield strength of a material.
d All of the above.
7 In the welding of austenitic stainless steels, the electrode and plate materials are
often specified to be low carbon content. The reason for this:
a To prevent the formation of cracks in the HAZ.
b To prevent the formation of chromium carbides.
c To prevent cracking in the weld.
d Minimise distortion.
8 Essential variable:
a In a WPS may change the properties of the weld.
b In a WPS may influence the visual acceptance.
c In a WPS may require re-approval of a weld procedure.
d All of the above.
9 In an all weld metal tensile test, the original test specimens gauge length is 50mm.
After testing the gauge length increased to 72mm, what is the elongation
percentage?
a 44%.
b 144%.
c 69.4%.
d 2.27%.
10 Which of the following will vary the most when varying the arc length using the
MMA welding process?
a Voltage.
b Amperage.
c Polarity.
d Both a and b.
11 An undesirable property of aluminium oxide residue is that it:
a Creates problems when welding in position (vertical, horizontal, overhead).
b Requires more heat to melt it when compared with aluminium.
c Creates problems when welding in position (vertical, horizontal, overhead).
d Decreases weld pool fluidity.
12 A welder qualified in the PG position would normally be qualified for welding:
a All diameters of pipe.
b Welding positions PA, PC, PG, and PF.
c In position PG only.
d All pipe wall thickness.
13 A fabrication calls for the toes to be blended in by grinding.The most likely reason
for this is to…
a Make the weld suitable for liquid (dye) penetrant inspection
b Improve the fatigue life
c reduce residual stresses
d improve the general appearance of the welds
14 A carbon equivalent of 0.48%:
a Is high for carbon steel and may require a preheat temperature over 100oC.
b Is insignificant for carbon steel and preheat will not be required.
c Is calculated from the heat-input formula.
d Is not a consideration for determining preheating temperatures.
15 Which of the following statements is true?
a The core wire of an MMA electrode has a higher melting point than the flux.
b Basic electrodes are preferred when welding is carried out in situations where
porosity free welds are specified.
c Rutile electrodes always contain a large proportion of iron powder.
d Cellulose electrodes may deposit in excess of 90ml of hydrogen per 100g of
weld metal.
16 Preheat:
a Must always be carried out on steels.
b Need not be carried out if post weld heat is to follow.
c Is always carried out using gas flames.
d None of the above.
17 Which element has the greatest effect on corrosion resistance?
a Manganese.
b Chromium.
c Carbon.
d Nickel.
18 Which of the following is the correct heat input if the amps are 350, volts 32 and
travel speed 310 mm/minute.
a 2.16 kJ/mm.
b 0.036 kJ/mm.
c 2.61 kJ/mm.
d 0.36 kJ/mm.
19 Which of the following mechanical test(s) can give a quantitative measurement of
ductility?
a Tensile test.
b Bend test
c Nick break test.
d Both a and b.
20 Which of the following are applicable to fatigue cracking?
a A rough randomly torn fracture surface, an initiation point and beach marks.
b A smooth fracture surface, an initiation point and beach marks.
c Beach marks, step like appearance and a secondary mode of failure.
d All of the above.
21 Which of the following weld symbols in accordance with ISO EN 2553 represents a
fillet weld made on the other side?
a b
c d
22 What is a lap in steel?
a A fold occurring in the steel during forming or rolling.
b A sub-surface lamination, which may affect the strength of the steel.
c A type of crack occurring in the parent material.
d A non-metallic inclusion.
23 In accordance with ISO EN 2553 which of the following symbol best represents a
double J butt weld?
a b
c d
24 Which of the following welding symbols would indicate the depth of penetration in
accordance with ISO EN 2553?
a b s10
c z10 d 10s
25 How can you tell the difference between an EN/ISO weld symbol and an AWS weld
symbol?
a The EN/ISO weld symbol will always have the arrow side weld at the top of
the reference line.
b The EN/ISO symbol has the welds elementary symbol placed on the indication
line lying above or below the solid reference line to indicate a weld on the
other side.
c The EN/ISO symbol has a fillet weld leg length identified by the letter ‘a’.
d The EN/ISO symbol has a fillet weld throat thickness identified by the letter
‘z’.
26 What would the number 141 placed at the end of the reference line indicate on a
welding symbol in accordance with ISO EN 2553?
a NDT requirements.
b SAW welding process.
c MMA welding process.
d TIG welding process.
27 What would the number 136 placed at the end of the reference line indicate on a
welding symbol in accordance with ISO EN 2553?
a MMA welding process.
b MIG welding process.
c FCAW welding process.
d MAG welding process.
28 What is meant by the term normative document?
a General term used to cover standards, specifications etc.
b A legal document, the requirements of which must be carried out.
c A document approved by a recognised body through consensus.
d A written description of all essential parameters for a given process.
29 In the AWS standard for welding symbols which of the following is true.
a The elementary welding symbol is always place below the reference line to
indicate a site weld.
b The elementary welding symbol is always placed above the reference line to
indicate a weld made on the arrow side.
c The elementary welding symbol can be placed above or below the reference
line to indicate a weld made on the other side.
d The elementary welding symbol is always placed below the reference line to
indicate a weld made on the arrow side.
30 Impact test:
a Is a destructive test used to measure weld zone hardness.
b Is a mechanical test used to determine a welds resistance to creep.
c Is a dynamic test, which is used to give a measure of notch toughness.
d All of the above.
