ASME IX

Sample Questions for API Exam

1. The purpose of the WPS and PQR is to determine that :
A. the welder is qualified
B. the base metals are strong enough
C. the weldment has the desired properties
D. the skill of the welder

2. The WPS lists :

A. nonessential variables.
B. Essential variables
C. Ranges of 1 & 2 above
D. All of the above

3. The PQR must list :

A. essential variables
B. qualification test & examination results
C. supplementary essential variables ( when notch toughness is required )

4. What is the earliest Edition of Section IX recognized by the current edition ?

A. 1958
B. 1992
C. 1987
D. 1962

5. New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the ___ Edition and Addenda of Section IX.
A. 1962
B. current
C. 1986
D. 1995

6. Each ___________ shall conduct the tests required by Section IX to qualify the WPS's used during the
construction, alteration, or repair.
A. Welder or welding operator
B. Manufacturer or contractor
C. Inspector
D. All of the above

7. The records of procedure, welder and welding operator qualification must be available to the

A. Manufacturer
B. Welder
C. Authorised Inspector
D. Foreman
 8. A welder qualifying with a groove weld in plate in the 4G position is qualified to weld groove welds in plate and
pipe over 24"O.D. in at least the ___ positions.
A. Vertical
B. Flat & horizontal
C. Flat & overhead
D. Horizontal

9. A welder qualifying with plate fillet welds in the 3F and Sf positions is qualified to weld groove welds in plate in
the _____ positions.
A. Flat only
B. Flat and horizontal
C. Flat and vertical
D. None of the above

10. A welder qualifying by making a groove weld on pipe with an O.D. of¾" in the SG position is qualified to weld
groove welds in:
A. ½" O.D. Pipe in the overhead position
B. 6" O.D. Pipe in the vertical position
C. ¾" O.D. pipe in the horizontal position
D. None of the above

11. In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a welder to make:

A. Stud welds
B. Overhand welds
C. Fillet welds
D. All of the above

12. Charpy V-notch tests are performed to determine a weldment's

A. Tensile strength
B. Ductility
C. Notch toughness
D. All of above

13. A welder making a groove weld using the SAW process on P1 materials may be qualified using radiography.
A. True
B. False
14. When a tensile specimen breaks in the base metal outside of the weld or fusion line, the strength recorded may be
at most_ below the specified tensile and be accepted.
A. 3.5%
B. 0.5%
C. 5%
D. All of the above

15. Guided-bend specimens shall have no open defects in the weld or heat effected zone exceeding ____ measured in
any direction on the convex surface of the specimen after bending.
A. 1/16"
B. 3/32"
C. 1/8"
D. None of the above

16. When using radiographs to qualify welder, the acceptance standards used are found in
A. ASME Section V
B. ASME Section IX
C. ASME Section VII
D. The referencing code

17. A WPS must describe:

A. Essential variables
B. Nonessential variables
C. Supplementary essential variable when required for notch toughness
D. All of the above

18. A PQR must describe

A. Nonessential variables
B. Essential variables
C. Results of Welder Qualification tests
D. Project description & NOE methods

19. The ___ must certify the PQR as accurate.

A. Inspector
B. Manufacturer or contractor
C. Welder
D. All of the above
20. For the SMAW process _______ is an essential variables for the WPS.
A. Groove design
B. Post Weld Heat Treatment
C. Root spacing
D. Method of cleaning

21. For the SAW process _________ is an essential variable for the WPS.
A. Supplemental powdered filler metal (if used)
B. Filler metal diameter
C. Preheat maintenance
D. Addition or deletion of peening

22. The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welder's __________
A. Knowledge of welding requirements
B. Ability to deposit sound weld metal
C. Mechanical ability to operate equipment
D. General attitude toward welding inspectors

23. The record of a welder's performance test is called a _______

A. PQR
B. WQR
C. WPS
D. WPQ

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. Yes
B. No.

25. A welder qualifying with a groove weld welded from both sides is qualified to weld _____
A. Without backing
B. With all base metals
C. With backing only
D. With P1 backing only

26. Immediate retests of welders' qualifications coupons

A. Must use the same method
B. May use any method
C. Are not allowed
D. Require Inspector approval
27. Welder performance qualification records must describe all the ____ variables specified.
A. Essential & nonessential
B. Nonessential
C. Essential
D. Brazing

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28. A welder depositing 1/2 of weld metal with the SMAW process is qualified to deposit up to ____ of weld
metal.
A. 8"
B. Max to be welded
C. 1"
D. ½"

29. "P" numbers are used to designate groups of:

A. Electrodes
B. Flux
C. Base metals
D. Joints

30. A welder qualifying by welding P-No. 21 to P-No.21 is qualified to weld:

A. P-1- P-11 to P-1 - P -11
B. P-8 - PS
C. P-21 - P-25 TO P-21-P-25
D. P21 to P21 only

31. Welding electrodes are grouped in Section IX by:

A. AWS class
B. ASME specification
C. SFA
D. ''F'' number

32. Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated using:

A. "P" number
B. Welder I.D.
C. "A" number
D. Page number
33. For welder qualifications with the SMAW process ________ is an essential variable.
A. Base metal thickness
B. Peening
C. P-number
D. Electrode diameter

34. Each welder must be assigned a(n):

A. P number
B. Unique identifier
C. Hood & gloves
D. Inspector

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. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. Yes, provided pipe is carbon steel, P#1

36. What is the difference between gas metal arc-welding and gas tungsten arc-welding processes?
A. GMAW uses a continuously fed fillet metal and GTAW a tungsten electrode
B. The SFA specification of the filler metal
C. The F-number of the filler metal
D. GTAW is run with gas; gas is optional with GMAW

37. 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 1068 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. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. Yes, provided a backing strip is provided in the 2" weld.

38. May a welder who qualified using a double-groove weld, make a single V-groove weld without backing?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. Yes, because backing is not an essential variable for a Welder
39. 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
D. Yes, provided the P-22 is welded with F-22 fillers

40. Who is responsible for qualification of welding procedures, welders and welding operators?
A. The Inspector
B. The A.I
C. The Shop Foreman
D. The Manufacturer of Contractor

41. A welding electrode has the marking E-6010. The "1" marking indicates :
A. Flat position only
B. Horizontal position only
C. All positions
D. Only good for heat treated welds

42. May a FCAW welder qualified using UT, be used to weld in production?
A. Yes, welder can be used
B. No welder cannot be used
C. Yes, if welder is using GMAW (Short Arc)
D. Yes, if welder is qualified with backing

43. A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in a WPS if they are a nonessential variable. True Or
False (circle one)

44. What are the number of transverse guided bend tests required for Performance Qualification in a 6G position?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 3
45. What positions are necessary to qualify a welder for all positions in pipe welding?
A. 3G and 4G
B. 2G and 5G
C. 3G and 1G
D. 4G and 5G
46. What ASME Code Section has welding electrode storage requirements?
A. ASME IX
B. ASME VIII
C. ASME 831.1
D. ASME II Part C

47. A repair organization has a WPS which states it is qualified for P-8 to P-8 material welded with either 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. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information given
D. Yes, if properly heat treated

48. May a GMAW, short circuit transfer, welding procedure be qualified using real-time ultrasonics ?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not enough information given
D. Yes, provided bend tests are done

49. Three arc-welding processes are:

A. BMAW, SMAW, EFGAW
B. FCAW, SAW, ESW
C. SMAW, GTAW, PAW
D. PTAW, SLAW, PEAW

50. 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
B. No
C. Not enough information provided
D. None of the above

51. Is a welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section IX still applicable?
A. Yes
B. No, must be re-qualified
C. Is only applicable for 1965 pressure vessels
D. Cannot be used for new construction - repairs only
52. What are the various positions in which a welder may qualify for plate qroove welds?
A. 1G
B. 3G
C. 4G
D. All of the above
 ANSWER KEY FOR PRACTICE WELDING QUESTIONS

1. C 39. A
40. D
2. D 41. C
3. D 42. B
43. B
4. D 44. A
5. B 45. B
6. B
7. C 46. D
8. C 47. B
9. D 48. B
10.B 49. C
11.C 50. A
12.C
13.A 51. A
14.C 52. C
15.C
16.B
17.D
18.B
19.B
20.B
21.A
22.B
23.D
24.B
25.C
26.A
27.C
28.C
29.C
30.C
31.D
32.C
33.C
34.B
35.B
36.A
37.B
38.B