ASME PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

Compiled by
KG.Pandithan, IWE,
Advisor & International Welding Engineer,
RIBO INDUSTRY P LTD.
 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.Nonssential 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 SectionIX.
A.1962
B.current
C.1986
D.19956
• 6.Each ____________________ shall conduct the tests required by Section IX to qualify the WPS’s used during the constructio
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 qualificationmust 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 isqualified 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 $f 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. of ¾” in the 5G position is qualified to weld groove weld
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 P1materials 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 standardsused 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 notchtoughness
• 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 & NDE 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 essentialvariables 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 essentialvariable 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 October7, 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
• 28.A welder depositing 1/2" of weld metal with the SMAW process isqualified
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 – P8
• 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 diamete
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, welda 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-4electrode , on
6” Sch 160 (0.718” nom) SA 106B pipe. Is this welder qualifiedto weld a 2” 300#
ANSI schedule 80 bore flange to a 2” Schedule 80 SA 106 Bnozzle 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 weldswill 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, weldersand
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 E6010. The “1” markingindicates:
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 inproduction
• 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 theyare a
nonessential variable
• TrueOrFalse (circle one)
• 44.What is 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 position 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 IXB.ASME VIIIC.ASME B31.1D.ASME II Part C
47.A repair organization has a WPS which states it is qualified for P-8 toP-
8 material welded with E308, E308L, E309, E316, electrodes (SMAWprocess).
The PQR, supporting this WPS, states the weld test coupons wereSA-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
7018electrodes. 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 SectionIX 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 groove welds?
A.1G B.3G C.4G D.All of the above
53.You are reviewing a WPQ (QW-484) for a welder testing in the 6-
Gposition, on SA-53 grade B pipe (TS-60,000 psi). The test results
indicate
thefollowing:No.1 Tensile developed 51,000 psi, broke in the weldNo
2Tensile developed 56,900 psi, broke in base metalNo.1Transverse
root bend satisfactoryNo.2Transverse face bend satisfactory Will this
test qualify the welder? A.Yes B.No
C.Not enough information given D.Tension test is acceptable but No.1
is unacceptable
54.What are the primary classifications of guided-bend tests
permitted by the Code? A.Side and Transverse B.Face and Root
C.Transverse and Longitudinal D.Side and Face
• 55.A welder qualified by welding in the 5G position is qualified for
what position on plate?
• A.F,H,OH B.F,V,OH C.V,OH,SP D.H,V,OH
• 56.Which of the following is a covered electrode?
• A.E6010 B.E7018 C.E9028 D.All of the above
• 57.Applicable essential variables must be documented on which of the
following?
• A.The WPS B.The PQR C.The WPQ D.All of the above .
• 58.In performance qualification of pipe welds to ASME Section IX,
which positions require more than two guided bend specimens for
qualification?
• A.5G and 6G B.2G and 4F C.4G and 5G D.None of the above.
• 59.Name two defects that would cause visual rejection of a
welder’s testpipe or plate?
A.Porosity, underfill B.Lack of penetration/fusion C.Slag, overlap
D.Any of the above .
60.A variable that, when changed will cause a change in the mechanical
properties of the weldment is called a:
A.Essential variable B.Non-essential variable
• C.Supplementary essential variable D.All of the above
• 61.The test that determines the ultimate strength of groove-weld
joints is
• A.Notch Toughness Test B.Tension Test C.Fillet Weld Test D.Guided-
Bend Test.
• 62.The procedure qualification test is used to determine:
• A.The skill of the welder B.That the proposed production weldment
is capable of having the required properties C.The corrosion-
resistance of the proposed weldment D.None of the above.
• 63.A change in a supplementary essential variable requires re-
qualification, when notch-toughness is a consideration.
• Trueor False (circle one)
• 64.When using Macro-examination of fillet weld tests, the weld
and theHAZ must not reveal cracks when magnified at:
• A.5X B.2X C.10X D.No magnification is required – visual examination
is required,only
• 65.A non-essential variable may be changes without re-
qualification because:
• A.Nobody cares about non-essential variables B.The welder is
allowed to change variables at his discretion C.Non-essential
variables do not affect the mechanical or notch-toughness
properties D.Non-essential variables cannot be changes
without re-qualification
• 66.A WPS must only address essential and, if applicable,
supplementaryessential variables.
• TrueOr False (circle one)
• 67.The data recorded on a PQR (non-editorial) may be changed provided
:A.The AI approves B.The test data on a PQR is a record of what occurred
and shouldnever be changed. Only editorial information can be changedon a
PQR. C.The API 510 inspector approves D.The date of the WPS is changed
• 68.Tension tests may be used in lieu of bend tests to qualify welders
orwelding operators.
• True or False (circle one)
• 69.A groove weld bend test reveals a linear indication on the face of thebend
surface that measures exactly 1/8” long. No other indications are seen.Does
this coupon pass or fail? A.Pass B.Fail
• 70.Unless notch-oughness is a consideration, a qualification in anyposition
qualifies a welding procedure for all positions.
• True Or False (circle one)
• 71.The purpose of a WPS and PQR is to determine if a welder has the skill
necessary to make sound production welds.
• True Or False (circle one)
• 72.Welders can be qualified by radiograph when using P 6X materials?
TrueOr False (circle one)
• 73.IS It permissible to sub-contract welding of coupons as well as other work
to prepare coupons .?
Tru e Or False (circle on e)
• 74.Variable QW 402.4 for SMAW procedure qualification is a ____________
_ variable.
• A.EssentialB.Non-essentialC.Supplemental essentialD.None of the above
• 75.Variable QW 404.24 for SAW procedure qualification is an ___________
___variable.
• A.EssentialB.Non-EssentialC.Supplemental essentialD.None of the above
• 76.Each manufacturer must cerrtify the PQR (by signature) indicating
• that the information given is true and Correct.TrueOr False (circle one)
• 77.Welder variable QW-405.1
(for welder qualifying with the SMAWprocess) is a __________
variable.A.EssentialB.Non-essentialC.Supplemental
essentialD.None of the above
• 78.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.TrueOr False (circle one)

• 79.A qualification in a 4G position qualifies a welder for all

groove weldpositions.TrueOr False (circle one)
• 80.A WPS must address all applicable non-essential variables
• TrueOr False (circle one)
• 81.Groove weld coupons shall be tested by macro-
examination whenqualifying a welding
procedure.TrueOr False (circle one)
• 82.A welding procedure must be qualified with impact tests only
whenrequired by the applicable construction code, such as ASME VIII
Div.1.TrueOr False (circle one)
• 83.A welder qualified to weld in the 2G position on pipe would have
tobe qualified in which of the additional positions to qualify for all
positiongroove welding on pipe?A.1GB.2GC.5GD.6GE.All of the above
• 84.The maximum preheat temperature decrease allowed without re-
qualification of a GMAW groove weld procedure is:
• A.500F,B.1000F,C.1250F,D.1500F, E.None of the above
• 85.A welder is qualified to weld all thick nesses of material when:
• A.The test is any thickness above 3/8 inchB.The test thickness was
½ inchC.The test thickness was ¾ inch or overD.The test pipe wall
thickness was 5/8 inch and nominal pipe sizewas over ½ inches
• 86.What is the maximum defect permitted on the convex surface of
awelder qualification bend test after bending except for corner cracks
andcorrosion resistant weld overlay?A.¼ inch B.1/8 inch, C.1/16 inch
D.3/16 inch E.No defects are allowed
• 87.What period of inactivity from a given welding process requires
thewelder to re-qualify in that process?
• A.3 monthsB.6 monthsC.9 monthsD.12 monthsE.As stated by the AI
88.Notch-toughness requirements are mandatory
• :A.For heat treated metalsB.For quenched and tempered
metalsC.For hardened and tempered
metalsD.For annealed and tempered metalsE.When specified as req
uired by the referencing Code Section
• 89.A welder qualified for SMAW using an E7018 electrode is alsoq
ualified to weld with:A.E7015 B.E6011
• C.E6010 D.E7024 E.All of the above
• 90.Macro examination of an etched fillet weld section for
performancequalification is acceptable if the examination
shows:A.Complete fusion and freedom from cracks, excepting
linearindication not exceeding 1/32 inch at the root.
• B.Concavity or convexity no greater than 1/16 inch
• C.Not more than 1/8” difference in leg lengths
• D.All of the above
• E.Both B and C above
• 91.Each manufacturer or contractor is responsible for the welding
orbrazing done by his organization. Whenever these words are used in
SectionIX, they shall include:
• A.Designer or architect B.Designer or installer C.Architect or installer
D.Installer or assembler E.Assembler or designer
• 92.For P-11 materials, weld grooves for thick nesses
________________shall be prepared by thermal processes, when such pr
ocesses are to beemployed during fabrication.
• A.Less than 5/8 inch B.5/8 inch C.1 inch D.11/4 inches E.None of the above
• 93.A SWPs may be used in lieu of a manufacturer qualified WPS when:
• A.Approved by the Inspector’s Supervisor
• B.Allowed by ASME V
• C.One test coupon is tension tested per Article V
• D.Compliance to Article V and Appendix E of ASME IX is shown
• 94.A change in a non-essential variable requires recertification of
thePQR TrueOr False (circle one)
• 95.Reduced-section tensile test specimens conforming to QW-462.1
(b)may be used on all thicknesses of pipe having an outside diameter
greaterthan: A.2 inches B.21/2 inches C.3 inches D.31/2 inchesE.4 inches
• 96.Groove weld test may be used for
qualification of welders.
• Which of the following shall be used for evaluation?
• A.Only bend tests B.Only radiography C.Both
radiography and bend tests. D.Either bend tests or
radiography E.None of the above
• 97.Under which of the following conditions can a welder
be qualifiedduring production work?
• A.A 6” length of the first production groove weld
may be qualifiedby radiography
• B.A bend test coupon may be cut from the first
12” length of weld
• C.A macro examination may be taken from the first 3” of
weldlength
• D.None of the above
• 98.Which of the following welding processes are currently
not permittedto be used with SWPs as referenced in
Appendix E of ASME IX?
• A.GMAW B.SAW C.PAW D.All of the above
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