ASME IX Quiz 1

What is normally the max. weld metal thickness qualified for welder qualification when during qualification test, thickness of coupon used is 15 mm and 8 layers of welds are deposited in single process?

• unlimited

• 30 mm

• 2t

• thickness is not an essential variable for welder qualification

When procedure qualification does not require the________, supplementary essential
variables are not applicable.

• Addition of toughness testing

• Addition of ductility testing

• Addition of hardness testing

• Addition of creep testing

The _______ is a record of variables recorded during the welding of the test coupons.

• WPS

• PQR

• WQT

• WPQ

According to QW-251, essential variables are those in which a change, as described
in the specific variables, is considered to affect the ____

• Chemical properties of the weld

• Mechanical properties of the weld

• Electrical properties of the weld

• Welder performance

When a WPS is to be prepared by an organization, which of the following must be
addressed?

• Essential variables

• Non-essential variables

• Supplementary essential variables

• All of the above

In volumetric NDE, the minimum length of coupon(s) to be examined shall be_____

• 5 in.

• 3 in.

• 6 in.

• 4 in.

The section/paragraph in ASME IX used for visual examination before cutting of bend specimen is the_____

• QW-194

• QW-191

• QW-192

• QW-193

If a production weld is selected for welder performance qualification and it does not meet
the examination standards, if the welder has failed the test and has not met the required
standard, then the product will be ______

• Examined and repaired by a qualified welder

• Thoroughly check the process

• Carefully see the fault

• Production weld wasted

For pipe(s) welded in the 5G, 6G, or special positions, the entire production weld ______
made by the welding operator shall be examined.

• area

• circle

• circumference

• quality

Which of the following is plate position 3G____

• Plate in a horizontal plane with the weld metal deposited from above

• Plate in a vertical plane with the axis of the weld horizontal.

• Plate in a vertical plane with the axis of the weld vertical

• Plate in a horizontal plane with the weld metal deposited from underneath