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API 577 Scope
Who should be consulted on any critical, specialized, or complex welding issues?

A) API Authorized Welding Inspector

B) National Board Authorized Inspector

C) Welding Inspector

D) Welding Engineer

API 577 intends that welds selected for inspection, and the appropriate inspection techniques, should be determined by (who):

A) Welding inspectors, engineers, or other responsible personnel using applicable codes/STDs

B) Welding inspectors or other responsible personnel using applicable codes/STDs

C) Welding inspectors using applicable codes/STDs

D) None of the above are correct

Which of the following codes and standards of API are covered in API 577 to aid inspectors in fulfilling their role of implementing API codes and standard requirements?

A) API 510, API 570, and API STD 653

B) API 510, API 570, API STD 653, and API RP 582

C) API 510, API 570, API STD 653, API RP 582, and API 578

D) API 510, API 570, API STD 653, API RP 582, API 578, and API 580

Which of the following items of knowledge are not covered in API 577 to aid inspectors in fulfilling their role in implementing API codes and standards?

A) Common welding processes/welding procedures

B) Metallurgical effects from welding

C) Welder qualifications

D) Welding techniques

API 577 is a recommended practice that covers which of the following:

A) Welding inspection for fabrication/repair of Oil & Gas industry pressure equipment

B) Welding inspection for fabrication/repair of refinery/chem. plant equipment and piping

C) Welding inspection for all activities performed on Oil & Gas industry pressure equipment

D) Welding inspection for all activities performed on refinery/chem. plant equipment and piping

API 577 is a recommended practice that specifically provides guidance for who?

A) All users of the API 577 document

B) Both Welding Engineers/Inspectors

C) API-authorized inspectors only

D) AWS Welding Inspectors only

API 577 Codes/STDs
Which of these statements are correct regarding all codes and standards referenced by API 577? (All codes and standards are …)

A) Subject to periodic revision, and the most recent revision available should be used

B) Subject to periodic revision, and the revision used in construction should be used

C) Subject to periodic revision and the most recent revision available shall be used

D) Subject to periodic revision and the revision used in construction shall be used

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the detailed requirements for Hot Tapping or welding on In-Service Piping?

A) API Publication 2201

B) API Publication 2207

C) API Publication 2217A

D) API 582

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the detailed requirements for preparing tank bottoms for hot work?

A) API Publication 2201

B) API Publication 2207

C) API Publication 2217A

D) API 582

10.

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the detailed guidelines for work in inert confined spaces in the Petroleum Industry?

A) API Publication 2201

B) API Publication 2207

C) API Publication 2217A

D) API 582

11.

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers supplementary welding guidelines for the Chemical, Oil & Gas Industries?

A) API Publication 2201

B) API Publication 2207

C) API Publication 2217A

D) API 582

12.

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the Inspection of Pressure Vessels?

A) API 510

B) API 572

C) API 574

D) NB 23

13.

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers Inspection Practices for piping system components?

A) API 570

B) API 572

C) API 574

D) API 575

14.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Maintenance, Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration requirements for Pressure Vessels?

A) API 510

B) API 570

C) API 572

D) NB 23

15.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems?

A) API 510

B) API 570

C) API 572

D) API 574

16.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Material Verification Program for New & Existing Alloy Piping Systems?

A) API 572

B) API 574

C) API 575

D) API 578

17.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Process Piping?

A) ASME B31.1

B) ASME B31.3

C) ASME B31.4

D) API 570

18.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Power Piping?

A) ASME B31.1

B) ASME B31.3

C) ASME B31.4

D) API 570

19.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings?

A) ASME B16.5

B) ASME B16.9

C) ASME B16.34

D) None of these are correct

20.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt-welding Fittings?

A) ASME B16.5

B) ASME B16.9

C) ASME B16.34

D) None of these are correct

21.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers flanged, threaded, and welding-end valves?

A) ASME B16.5

B) ASME B16.9

C) ASME B16.34

D) None of these are correct

22.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the specifications for Welding rods, Electrodes, & Filler metals?

A) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part A

B) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part B

C) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part C

D) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part D

23.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the specifications and properties for Materials?

A) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part A

B) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part B

C) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part C

D) ASME B&PVC Section II, Part D

24.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers these respective items (Nondestructive Examination, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, & Qualification Standards for Welding Procedures, Welders, and Welding Operators)?

A) ASME B&PVC Section V, Section VIII, & Section IX respectively

B) ASME B&PVC Section IX, Section VIII, & Section V respectively

C) ASME B&PVC Section VIII, Section V, & Section IX respectively

D) ASME B&PVC Section II Part B, Section II Part C, and Section II, Part D respectively

25.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the recommended practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing?

A) ASNT Central Certification Program

B) SNT-TC-1A

C) CP-189

D) None of these

26.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive testing personnel?

A) ASNT Central Certification Program

B) SNT-TC-1A

C) CP-189

D) None of these

27.

Definition Questions
The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld:

A) Theoretical throat

B) Fillet weld size

C) Effective throat

D) Actual throat

28.

A carbon arc-cutting process variation that removes molten metal with a jet of air:

A) Air carbon arc cutting

B) Carbon arc gouging

C) AC carbon arc cutting

D) DC carbon arc cutting

29.

The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces.

A) Arc fluctuation

B) Arc length

C) Arc blow

D) Arc short circuiting

30.

The distance from the tip of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool is:

A) Arc fluctuation

B) Arc length

C) Arc blow

D) Arc short circuiting

31.

A discontinuity resulting from an arc, consisting of any localized remelted metal, heat-affected metal, or change in the surface profile of any metal object is called:

A) Arc fluctuation

B) Arc length

C) Arc blow

D) Arc strike

32.

A group of welding processes produces the coalescence of workpieces by heating them with an arc. The processes are used with or without the application of pressure and with or without filler metal. This is called:

A) Arc welding

B) Arc gouging

C) Arc blow

D) Stud welding

33.

A fusion weld made without filler metal is called:

A) Arc weld

B) Thermite weld

C) Autogenous weld

D) Stud weld

34.

The removal of weld metal and base metal from the weld root side of a welded joint to facilitate complete fusion and complete joint penetration upon subsequent welding from that side is called:

A) Air carbon arc cutting

B) Back gouging

C) Carbon arc gouging

D) Carbon arc cutting

35.

A material or device placed against the backside of the joint, or at both sides of a weld in welding, to support and retain molten weld metal.

A) Insert

B) Insert strip

C) Consumable insert

D) Backing

36.

The metal or alloy that is welded or cut.

A) Base metal

B) Oxidized surface

C) Carburized surface

D) None of these are correct

37.

The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the member is called:

A) Bevel face

B) Chamfer’s face

C) Bevel angle

D) Groove angle

38.

A non-standard term for excessive visible root reinforcement in a joint welded from one side or a hole through the root bead. Also, a common term used to reflect the act of penetrating a thin component with the welding arc while hot tap welding or in-service welding is called:

A) Excessive Penetration

B) Burn-Through

C) Excessive Root Reinforcement

D) None of these are correct

39.

An arc welding power source with a volt-ampere relationship yielding a small welding current change from a large arc voltage change is called:

A) Direct current electrode negative

B) Direct current electrode positive

C) Constant voltage power supply

D) Constant current power supply

40.

An arc welding power source with a volt-ampere relationship yielding a large welding current change from a small voltage change is called:

A) Constant voltage power supply

B) Constant current power supply

C) Direct current electrode negative

D) Direct current electrode positive

41.

A fracture-type discontinuity characterized by a sharp tip and high ratio of length and width to opening displacement is called:

A) Hot cracking

B) Longitudinal cracking

C) Crack

D) Lamellar tear

42.

A discontinuity or discontinuities that by nature or accumulated effect render a part or product unable to meet minimum applicable acceptance standards or specifications, and the term designates reject ability … This is called a:

A) Rejectable discontinuity

B) Defect

C) Recordable indication

D) Reportable indication

43.

The arrangement of direct current arc welding leads in which the electrode is the negative pole and workpiece is the positive pole of the welding arc … is called:

A) Reverse Polarity

B) Positive polarity

C) Direct current electrode positive

D) Direct current electrode negative

44.

The arrangement of direct current arc welding leads in which the electrode is the positive pole and the workpiece is the negative pole of the welding arc … is called:

A) Direct current electrode positive

B) Direct current electrode negative

C) Straight Polarity

D) Positive polarity

45.

An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical, metallurgical, or physical characteristics is not necessarily a defect.

A) Recordable indication

B) Reportable indication

C) Discontinuity

D) Linear or rounded discontinuity

46.

The change in shape or dimensions, temporary or permanent, of a part as a result of heating or welding is called:

A) Deflection

B) Distortion

C) Beyond yield stress (yielded)

D) Annealed

47.

API 577 Welding Inspection
Welding inspection is a critical part of an overall:

A) Weld inspection plan

B) Weld quality assurance program

C) Quality assurance plan

D) Inspection Program

48.

Welding Inspection includes much more than just the non-destructive examination of the completed weld. Many other issues are important & include all of these below except:

A) Review of specs & welding procedures

B) Review of joint design

C) Review of cleaning procedures

D) Review of Material Verification Program

49.

Welding inspection activities can be separated into three stages corresponding to the welding work process and include all of the following:

A) Prior to welding

B) During welding

C) During audits after weld inspections

D) Upon completion of welding

50.

What is the most important stage of welding to assure that welding problems are avoided and changes and corrections necessary are made?

A) In the planning and preparation stage before any welding on the job begins

B) Just immediately before the planned start of welding on a new job

C) During the welding of initial production joints

D) Either during welding or immediately after

51.

Prior to welding, a review of drawings, standards, codes, and specifications is done to:

A) Understand the requirements for the welding and identify any inconsistencies

B) Ensure that the welder understands the specification and is qualified

C) Ensure that the drawings meet the specifications

D) None of these are correct per API 577

52.

Which of the following are NOT Quality Control items to assess prior to welding?

A) Welding symbols, weld sizes, weld joint designs, & weld dimensions are clearly specified

B) Weld maps identify welding procedure specification (WPS) used for specific weld joints

C) Dimensions are detailed and any potential for distortion has been addressed

D) Welding consumables specified are the ones being used in the welding

53.

Which of the following are NOT Quality Control items to assess prior to welding?

A) Proper handling of consumables, if any, has been identified

B) Weather protection and wind break requirements have been defined

C) Mechanical properties are identified & required testing has been performed

D) Base material requirements have been specified (regarding impact-tested materials)

54.

Which of the following are NOT Quality Control items to assess prior to welding?

A) Pressure testing requirements, if any, clearly specified

B) Inspection hold-points/NDE requirements met by Contractor

C) Preheat requirements and acceptable preheat methods defined

D) Post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) requirements and acceptable PWHT methods defined

55.

Which of the following are NOT potential inspector actions to be taken regarding Quality Control item assessment prior to welding?

A) Identify and clarify missing details in progress reports

B) Highlight potential weld problems not addressed in the design

C) Identify and clarify inconsistencies with standards, codes & specification requirements

D) Identify and clarify missing weld sizes, dimensions, tests & any additional requirements

56.

Inspectors shall review requirements for the weldment with the personnel involved with executing the work (prior to work) and this can include all of the following entities except:

A) Design Engineer

B) Welding engineer

C) Welding organization

D) Project Management organization

57.

Inspectors shall review requirements for the weldments (prior to work) and this can include all of the following QC items to assess except:

A) Competency of inspection organization to supervise work process

B) Competency of welding organization to perform welding activities per Codes/STDs/Specs

C) Roles/responsibilities of engineers/welding org & inspectors is defined/appropriate for work

D) Independence of inspection organization from production organization is clear/demonstrated

58.

Inspectors reviewing requirements for the weldments (prior to work) and finding that Potential Inspector action is required regarding QC items should take action as follows:

A) Make a log entry on the matter and await welding results

B) Document the deficiencies thoroughly and await welding results

C) Highlight deficiencies and concerns with the organizations to appropriate personnel

D) Highlight deficiencies/concerns to the appropriate personnel and demand corrective actions

59.

Inspectors shall review welding procedures (WPS) & qualification records (WPQs)prior to work to assure that:

A) All procedures & qualification records are completed

B) All procedures & qualification records are completed and acceptable for work

C) All procedures & qualification records are completed and signed by the Engineer

D) None of the above are correct

60.

Inspectors reviewing welding procedures & qualification records (prior to work) should assess all of the following Quality Control items except:

A) Welder performance qualifications (WPQ) meet the requirements for the PQR

B) Welder performance qualifications (WPQ) meet the requirements for the WPS

C) WPS are properly qualified/meet applicable codes, STDs & specs for work

D) Procedure qualification records (PQR) are properly performed & support WPS

61.

Inspectors reviewing welding procedures & qualification records (prior to work) and finding that Potential Inspector action is required regarding QC items should take all of the following actions EXCEPT:

A) Obtain acceptable WPS(s) and PQR(s) for the work

B) Qualify WPS(s) where required and witness qualification effort

C) Qualify or re-qualify welders as required & witness a percentage of welder qualifications

D) Qualify WPQs where required and any PQRs needed & witness a % of welder qualifications

62.

API 577 Welding Processes
The inspector should understand the basic arc welding processes most frequently used in the fabrication and repair of refinery and chemical process equipment. These processes include all of the following:

A) Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

B) Submerged arc welding (SAW) and Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

C) Cored flux arc welding (CFAW)

D) Stud arc welding (SW)

63.

Which of these statements regarding SMAW is False?

A) SMAW uses arc heat (coming from the tip of the consumable-covered electrode) to melt the base metal

B) SMAW shielding is provided from the decomposition of the electrode covering

C) SMAW is the most widely used of the various arc welding processes

D) SMAW uses an arc between a bare electrode and the weld pool

64.

Which of these statements regarding SMAW is False?

A) SMAW uses either ac or dc, depending on the welding power supply & electrode selected

B) SMAW power supply that is preferred is the CV or constant-voltage power supply

C) SMAW is performed without the application of pressure

D) SMAW is always a manual welding process

65.

Depending on the type of SMAW electrode being used, the covering performs all of the following functions EXCEPT:

A) Establishes the mechanical properties and characteristics of the electrode

B) Provides slag blanket to protect hot weld metal from air & enhances mechanical properties

C) Provides a means of adding alloying elements to change weld metal mechanical properties

D) Provides gas to shield arc/prevent excessive atmospheric contamination of molten filler metal

66.

Some commonly accepted advantages of the SMAW process include all of these:

A) Equipment is relatively simple/inexpensive/portable & can be used in areas of limited access

B) SMAW process is less sensitive to wind and draft than other welding processes

C) SMAW process is suitable for most of the commonly used metals and alloys

D) SMAW process allows for excellent control of root pass penetration

67.

Limitations associated with the SMAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) Slag must be removed before depositing a weld bead adjacent to a previously deposited bead

B) Slag must be removed before depositing a weld bead onto a previously deposited weld bead

C) Deposition rates are lower than for all other processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW)

D) Slag must be removed at stops and starts

68.

Which of these statements regarding GTAW is False?

A) GTAW DCEN welding offers the advantages of deeper penetration and faster welding speeds

B) GTAW uses an arc between a consumable tungsten electrode and the weld pool

C) GTAW is used with a shielding gas & without the application of pressure

D) GTAW can be used with or without the addition of filler metal

69.

Some commonly accepted advantages of the GTAW process include all of these except:

A) Can be used with or without filler metal, dependent on the application

B) Allows for excellent control of root pass weld penetration

C) Produces high-purity welds, generally free from defects

D) No post-weld cleaning is required

70.

Limitations associated with the GTAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) The welding equipment is more complex, more costly, and less portable than that for SMAW

B) Deposition rates = lower than rates possible with consumable electrode arc welding processes

C) GTAW has a low tolerance for contaminants on filler or base metals

D) Difficult to shield the weld zone properly in drafty environments

71.

Which of these statements regarding GMAW is False?

A) GMAW uses shielding from externally supplied gas without the application of pressure

B) GMAW uses an arc between continuous filler metal electrode and the weld pool

C) GMAW uses a CC power supply & either short-circuiting/globular/spray method

D) GMAW may be operated in the semiautomatic, machine, or automatic modes only

72.

Qualified welding procedures detail the steps necessary to make a specific weld and generally consist of all of the following:

A) Details of weld mechanical properties

B) Welding process variables

C) Details of the weld joint

D) A written description

73.

As a minimum, welding procedures qualified to ASME Sect IX are required by all of the following examples where Codes are employed except:)

A) Construction codes used in the fabrication of new equipment & piping (refinery, chemical plant)

B) Construction codes used in the fabrication of new equipment & piping (water treatment plants)

C) API 510 inspection code (repair welding)

D) API 570 inspection code (repair welding

74.

Regarding ASME Code requirements, the WPS provides direction to:

A) The Inspector overseeing the production of welding

B) The Engineer overseeing the production welding

C) The welder while making production welds

D) None of these

75.

The PQR is all of the following except:

A) Record of welding data used to weld a test coupon

B) Record of welding variables used to weld a test coupon

C) Record of test results used to qualify the welding procedure

D) Record of the welding parameters to be used in the production welds

76.

The purpose of the PQR is to establish the:

A) Properties of the weldment

B) Suitability of the weldment

C) Record for weldment construction

D) None of these are correct per API 577

77.

The purpose of the WPQ is to:

A) Establish the welder is capable of welding

B) Establish the welder is capable of making a quality weld

C) Establish the welder is capable of making a quality weld using the WPS

D) Establish the welder is capable of making a quality weld using the WPS & the PQR

78.

ASME Section IX requires “WHO” to develop welding procedures.

A) Each owner/user Engineering Organization

B) Each owner/user of the equipment

C) Each manufacturer & contractor

D) Each Inspection Organization

79.

Completed WPS for a welding process addresses:

A) All essential variables in a given WPS for a given process

B) All essential and nonessential variables in a given WPS for a given process

C) All essential variables (Including supplemental essential variables if notch toughness is reqd)

D) All essential & nonessential variables (supp. essential variables only if notch toughness reqd)

80.

Essential variables affect the mechanical properties of the weld. If they are changed beyond what the reference code paragraph allows for the process, the WPS:

A) May be used at the Inspector’s discretion

B) Must be re-qualified (new PQR employed)

C) May be used as the mechanical properties of the weld will not be affected

D) May either be re-qualified (new PQR employed) or used at the Inspector’s discretion

81.

When nonessential variables are changed on the WPS, what must be done?

A) May be used at the Inspector’s discretion

B) Must be re-qualified (new PQR employed)

C) May be changed of the WPS and then used

D) May either be re-qualified (new PQR employed) or used at the Inspector’s discretion

82.

API 577 Welding Materials
Base metals are assigned P-numbers in ASME Section IX to:

A) Reduce the number of welding procedure qualifications required

B) Reduce the number of welding procedure specifications required

C) Reduce the number of welder performance qualifications required

D) Reduce the number of welding procedures and performance qualifications

83.

For ferrous base metals having specified impact test requirements, what types of numbers are assigned by ASME IX Code?

A) P-numbers are assigned only

B) S-Numbers are assigned as a subgroup of the P-Numbers

C) Group numbers within P-numbers are assigned (P-No 1, Group 1, 2, 3, etc)

D) Group numbers within P-numbers are assigned (P-No 1, Group A, B, C, etc)

84.

P-Number assignments are based on all of the following comparable base metal characteristics except:

A) Composition

B) Weldability

C) Mechanical properties

D) Welding Process types

85.

Electrodes and welding rods are assigned F-numbers to:

A) Reduce only the number of welder performance qualifications required

B) Reduce the number of welding procedures and performance qualifications

C) Reduce the number of welding procedure qualifications required

D) Reduce the number of welding procedure specifications required

86.

F-number groupings are based essentially on their usability characteristics, which fundamentally determine:

A) The chemical composition of the electrode only

B) The chemical composition of the electrode and the weldability

C) The ability of welders to make satisfactory welds using similar composition filler metals

D) The ability of welders to make satisfactory welds using a given process and given filler metal

87.

Regarding F-Numbers, those welders qualified using a single filler metal (assume E-7018 Electrode having F-4 designation without backing) are qualified to weld with:

A) All electrodes having any F-number designation

B) All electrodes having the same F-4 designation only

C) All electrodes having F-4 designation and all F-1, F-2, & F-3 electrodes

D) All electrodes having F-4 designation and all F-1, F-2, & F-3 electrodes (with backing limits)

88.

An AWS classification number identifies:

A) All consumables listed within ASME IX

B) Specific consumables listed within ASME IX

C) Electrodes and welding rods specified in ASME II, Section C

D) None of these

89.

Steel & Steel alloy filler metals are grouped in ASME IX according to A-numbers:

A) Reduce the number of welding procedure qualifications required

B) Reduce the number of welding procedure specifications required

C) Reduce the number of welder performance qualifications required

D) Reduce the number of welding procedures and performance qualifications

90.

The A-number grouping in ASME Section IX, Table QW-442 is based on the:

A) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal and the base metal

B) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal

C) Tensile strength of filler metal and base metal

D) Chemical composition of the base metal

91.

Which of these statements are false regarding consumable storage and handling?

A) Covered electrodes exposed to moisture become unstable due to moisture pickup by coatings

B) Moisture is a hydrogen source & open consumables should be stored in warm holding ovens

C) Low-hydrogen electrodes should be stored together with other types of electrodes in ovens

D) Low-hydrogen & stainless steel electrodes are particularly susceptible to moisture pickup

92.

API 577 Welder Qualification
Welder performance qualification is to establish:

A) Welder’s ability to deposit sound weld metal

B) Welder’s general level of welding skills

C) Welder’s general welding abilities

D) None of these are correct

93.

The welder qualification is limited by the:

A) Process variables

B) Welding position and diameter

C) Essential variables are given for each process

D) None of these are correct

94.

A welder may be qualified by all of the following methods except:

A) Initial production welding only

B) Bend tests of a test coupon only

C) Radiography of a test coupon only

D) Tensile tests of the test coupon only

95.

The performance qualification test coupon is to be welded according to the qualified WPS, and the welding is to be supervised and controlled by:

A) Owner/user of the facility

B) The employer of the welder

C) The manufacturer or fabricator

D) None of these are correct per API 577

96.

A change in any essential variable listed for the welding process requires the welder to re-qualify for that process. QW-352 through QW-357 in ASME Section IX, list the essential variables and referencing code paragraphs for different welding processes. The variable groups addressed include which of the following:

A) Joints, base & filler metals, positions, gas, and electrical characteristics

B) Joints, base & filler metals, positions, diameters, gas, and electrical characteristics

C) Joints, base & filler metals, positions, diameters, thickness, gas, and electrical characteristics

D) None of the above is correct per ASME IX

97.

If the radiographic exam is used for qualification of a welder or welding operator, the minimum length of coupon to be examined is any of the following items EXCEPT:

A) 3 feet (0.91 meters) for welding operators (ASME IX Rule)

B) 6 inches (152.4 mm) minimum in any case (ASME IX Rule)

C) The entire circumference for their first three production joints (ASME B31.3 Case)

D) The entire weld circumference for pipe coupons (Typically Size 2 NPS & Size 8 NPS used)

98.

Welder performance qualification expires if a welding process is not used during a:

A) 3-month period

B) Six-month period

C) Nine-month period

D) Twelve-month period

99.

Welder’s qualification can be revoked if:

A) There is reason to question their ability to make welds (NDE results indicate repairs, etc)

B) They violate their WPS more than once (including high repair rates)

C) They violate their WPS repeatedly (including high repair rates)

D) None of the above is correct per API 577

100.

What document can be used to verify welder’s qualifications are current?

A) Welder WPS log

B) Quality Control log

C) Welder Performance Qualification Report

D) Welder’s log or Continuity report (ASME IX QW-484, NMA B).

101.

Prior to any welding, inspectors should review the welders’ WPQ to:

A) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position & process

B) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position, thickness and process

C) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position, diameter and thickness

D) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position/diam./thickness/process

102.

API 577 NDE
Lack of fusion (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):

A) Proper heat input & proper welding technique

B) Reduce travel speed and control arc length

C) Proper heat input & proper joint design

D) None of these are correct

103.

Undercut (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):

A) Proper heat input & proper welding technique

B) Reduce travel speed and control arc length

C) Proper heat input & proper joint design

D) Reduce travel speed

104.

Incomplete penetration (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Sol. Col):

A) Proper heat input & proper welding technique

B) Reduce travel speed and control arc length

C) Proper heat input & proper joint design

D) None of these are correct

105.

During welding inspection, the inspector may need to verify the conformance of the base material and filler metal chemistries with the selected or specified alloyed materials. This may include reviewing all of the following EXCEPT:

A) Reviewing stamps or markings on the components

B) Performing visual material checks

C) The certified mill test report

D) Requiring PMI testing

106.

It is the responsibility of the owner/user to establish a written material verification program indicating the extent and type of PMI to be conducted. Guidelines for material control and verification are outlined in:

A) API RP 572

B) API RP 574

C) API RP 577

D) API RP 578

107.

Standards (ASME Section V Article 9) specify lighting levels of (how much) foot candles (lux) at the examination surface.

A) 1000-foot candles (10000 lux)

B) 100-foot candles (1000 lux)

C) 10-foot candles (100 lux)

D) None of these is correct

108.

Direct visual examination is conducted when access is sufficient to place the eye:

A) Within 6 in–24 in (150–600 mm) of the exam surface & at an angle not less than 20ᴼ to surface

B) Within 6 in–12 in (150–300 mm) of the exam surface & at an angle not less than 20ᴼ to surface

C) Within 12in-24 in (300-600 mm) of the exam surface & at an angle not less than 20ᴼ to surface

D) None of these is correct

109.

Magnetic particle examination is effective in:

A) Locating surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials

B) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic materials

C) Locating surface or near surface discontinuities of ferromagnetic and paramagnetic materials

D) None of these are correct

110.

Which of the following statements is false regarding proper MT practice?

A) Particles used during the exam can be either dry or wet

B) Best results are achieved when the lines of flux are perpendicular to the discontinuity

C) If the exam is performed with black light, the color of the particles should contrast with the exam surface.

D) Two inspections are performed, one parallel to the weld & one across (perpendicular to the weld)

111.

A limitation of PT is that standard penetrant systems are limited to a maximum of:

A) 125°F (52°C)

B) 120°F (49°C)

C) 150°F (65°C)

D) None of these are correct, because the limit can be exceeded

112.

Which of these statements are NOT true regarding techniques used in the PT exams?

A) Liquid in any discontinuity bleeds out to stain the powder coating

B) Test surface is cleaned & coated with a liquid that seeks surface-connected discontinuities

C) After the excess surface liquid is removed, a solvent-based developer is normally crushed and applied

D) The greater the bleed-out to surface opening ratio, the greater the volume of the discontinuity

113.

API 577 Metallurgy
The welding process is similar to::

A) Making a forging in a foundry

B) Making a casting in a foundry

C) Making a rolled wrought pipe

D) None of these are correct

114.

The welding process is similar to::

A) Making a forging in a foundry

B) Making a casting in a foundry

C) Making a rolled wrought pipe

D) None of these are correct

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API 577 Scope
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API 577 Welding Inspection
API 577 Welding Processes
API 577 Welding Materials
API 577 Welder Qualification
API 577 NDE
API 577 Metallurgy
Structure Of Wrought Mat’ls
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Material Test Reports
Weldability Of Steels
Metallurgy And Weldability
Weldability Testing
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Austenitic Stainless Steels
Nickel Alloys
Refinery & Petrochem Plant Welding Issues
Hot Tapping And In-service Welding
Electrode Considerations
Flow Rates
Other Considerations
Inspection
Lack Of Fusion With Gmaw-s Welding Process
Appendix A—Terminology and Symbols
A.1 Weld Joint Types
A.2 Weld Symbols
A.3 Weld Joint Nomenclature
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API 577 Scope Who should be consulted on any critical, specialized, or complex welding issues?

API 577 intends that welds selected for inspection, and the appropriate inspection techniques, should be determined by (who):

Which of the following codes and standards of API are covered in API 577 to aid inspectors in fulfilling their role of implementing API codes and standard requirements?

Which of the following items of knowledge are not covered in API 577 to aid inspectors in fulfilling their role in implementing API codes and standards?

API 577 is a recommended practice that covers which of the following:

API 577 is a recommended practice that specifically provides guidance for who?

API 577 Codes/STDs Which of these statements are correct regarding all codes and standards referenced by API 577? (All codes and standards are …)

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the detailed requirements for Hot Tapping or welding on In-Service Piping?

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the detailed requirements for preparing tank bottoms for hot work?

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the detailed guidelines for work in inert confined spaces in the Petroleum Industry?

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers supplementary welding guidelines for the Chemical, Oil & Gas Industries?

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers the Inspection of Pressure Vessels?

Which of the following referenced in API 577 covers Inspection Practices for piping system components?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Maintenance, Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration requirements for Pressure Vessels?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Material Verification Program for New & Existing Alloy Piping Systems?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Process Piping?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Power Piping?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt-welding Fittings?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers flanged, threaded, and welding-end valves?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the specifications for Welding rods, Electrodes, & Filler metals?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the specifications and properties for Materials?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers these respective items (Nondestructive Examination, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, & Qualification Standards for Welding Procedures, Welders, and Welding Operators)?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the recommended practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing?

Which of the following documents referenced in API 577 covers the standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive testing personnel?

Definition Questions The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld:

A carbon arc-cutting process variation that removes molten metal with a jet of air:

The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces.

The distance from the tip of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool is:

A discontinuity resulting from an arc, consisting of any localized remelted metal, heat-affected metal, or change in the surface profile of any metal object is called:

A group of welding processes produces the coalescence of workpieces by heating them with an arc. The processes are used with or without the application of pressure and with or without filler metal. This is called:

A fusion weld made without filler metal is called:

The removal of weld metal and base metal from the weld root side of a welded joint to facilitate complete fusion and complete joint penetration upon subsequent welding from that side is called:

A material or device placed against the backside of the joint, or at both sides of a weld in welding, to support and retain molten weld metal.

The metal or alloy that is welded or cut.

The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the member is called:

A non-standard term for excessive visible root reinforcement in a joint welded from one side or a hole through the root bead. Also, a common term used to reflect the act of penetrating a thin component with the welding arc while hot tap welding or in-service welding is called:

An arc welding power source with a volt-ampere relationship yielding a small welding current change from a large arc voltage change is called:

An arc welding power source with a volt-ampere relationship yielding a large welding current change from a small voltage change is called:

A fracture-type discontinuity characterized by a sharp tip and high ratio of length and width to opening displacement is called:

A discontinuity or discontinuities that by nature or accumulated effect render a part or product unable to meet minimum applicable acceptance standards or specifications, and the term designates reject ability … This is called a:

The arrangement of direct current arc welding leads in which the electrode is the negative pole and workpiece is the positive pole of the welding arc … is called:

The arrangement of direct current arc welding leads in which the electrode is the positive pole and the workpiece is the negative pole of the welding arc … is called:

An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical, metallurgical, or physical characteristics is not necessarily a defect.

The change in shape or dimensions, temporary or permanent, of a part as a result of heating or welding is called:

API 577 Welding Inspection Welding inspection is a critical part of an overall:

Welding Inspection includes much more than just the non-destructive examination of the completed weld. Many other issues are important & include all of these below except:

Welding inspection activities can be separated into three stages corresponding to the welding work process and include all of the following:

What is the most important stage of welding to assure that welding problems are avoided and changes and corrections necessary are made?

Prior to welding, a review of drawings, standards, codes, and specifications is done to:

Which of the following are NOT Quality Control items to assess prior to welding?

Which of the following are NOT Quality Control items to assess prior to welding?

Which of the following are NOT Quality Control items to assess prior to welding?

Which of the following are NOT potential inspector actions to be taken regarding Quality Control item assessment prior to welding?

Inspectors shall review requirements for the weldment with the personnel involved with executing the work (prior to work) and this can include all of the following entities except:

Inspectors shall review requirements for the weldments (prior to work) and this can include all of the following QC items to assess except:

Inspectors reviewing requirements for the weldments (prior to work) and finding that Potential Inspector action is required regarding QC items should take action as follows:

Inspectors shall review welding procedures (WPS) & qualification records (WPQs)prior to work to assure that:

Inspectors reviewing welding procedures & qualification records (prior to work) should assess all of the following Quality Control items except:

Inspectors reviewing welding procedures & qualification records (prior to work) and finding that Potential Inspector action is required regarding QC items should take all of the following actions EXCEPT:

API 577 Welding Processes The inspector should understand the basic arc welding processes most frequently used in the fabrication and repair of refinery and chemical process equipment. These processes include all of the following:

Which of these statements regarding SMAW is False?

Which of these statements regarding SMAW is False?

Depending on the type of SMAW electrode being used, the covering performs all of the following functions EXCEPT:

Some commonly accepted advantages of the SMAW process include all of these:

Limitations associated with the SMAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of these statements regarding GTAW is False?

Some commonly accepted advantages of the GTAW process include all of these except:

Limitations associated with the GTAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of these statements regarding GMAW is False?

Qualified welding procedures detail the steps necessary to make a specific weld and generally consist of all of the following:

As a minimum, welding procedures qualified to ASME Sect IX are required by all of the following examples where Codes are employed except:)

Regarding ASME Code requirements, the WPS provides direction to:

The PQR is all of the following except:

The purpose of the PQR is to establish the:

The purpose of the WPQ is to:

ASME Section IX requires “WHO” to develop welding procedures.

Completed WPS for a welding process addresses:

Essential variables affect the mechanical properties of the weld. If they are changed beyond what the reference code paragraph allows for the process, the WPS:

API 577 Scope
Who should be consulted on any critical, specialized, or complex welding issues?

API 577 Codes/STDs
Which of these statements are correct regarding all codes and standards referenced by API 577? (All codes and standards are …)

Definition Questions
The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld:

API 577 Welding Inspection
Welding inspection is a critical part of an overall:

API 577 Welding Processes
The inspector should understand the basic arc welding processes most frequently used in the fabrication and repair of refinery and chemical process equipment. These processes include all of the following:

API 577 Welding Materials
Base metals are assigned P-numbers in ASME Section IX to:

API 577 Welder Qualification
Welder performance qualification is to establish:

API 577 NDE
Lack of fusion (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):

API 577 Metallurgy
The welding process is similar to::