Question 1

What is unique about being employed at a new job as a welder?

Accepted Answer

Unlike some other jobs, being employed as a welder often requires passing a welding skills test to ensure your proficiency in the specific types of welding needed for the position.

Question 2

The shortened term ____ is the most common term used by industry to denote a WPS.

Accepted Answer

Welding procedures (WPS) are the most commonly used term in the industry to denote the document that outlines the specific welding procedures and techniques to be used for a particular welding application.

Question 3

The welder's qualification is normally considered effective ____.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

If the machine being used for the weld does not have an amp meter, a meter must be attached to the welding lead, within ____ ft. of the electrode holder, to get the reading of the amount of current in amps used to make the weld.

Accepted Answer

According to the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code, if the welding machine does not have an amp meter, a meter must be attached to the welding lead within two feet of the electrode holder to get an accurate reading of the amount of current in amps used to make the weld.

Question 5

____ are those in which a change is considered to affect the mechanical properties of the weldment to the point of requiring requalification of the procedure.

Accepted Answer

Essential variables are those that are considered critical to the quality of the weld, and any change to them may impact the mechanical properties of the weldment to the point where the welding procedure must be requalified. Nonessential variables do not have this level of impact and therefore do not require requalification. Code parameters and WPS parameters are more generic terms that may include both essential and nonessential variables.

Question 6

The ____ by the specimen's original area converts the ultimate total load for the specimen to the pounds per square inch (psi) that was required to break the material.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) maximum load divided by the specimen's original area. This calculation gives the ultimate strength of the material in pounds per square inch (psi), indicating the maximum stress the material could withstand before failure.

Question 7

What might happen if you do not have the most recent version of a code?

Accepted Answer

Codes can change from time to time, and not having the current code may mean that the welding test you take will not be approved in the new version. It is essential to have the most recent version of a code to ensure compliance and safety in welding practices.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of welding codes and specifications?

Accepted Answer

Welding codes and specifications are not solely determined by the welder; they are meant to be followed as guidelines for specific applications and must be qualified through testing. The codes and specifications do not guarantee that the product need not be inspected or tested. Additionally, a welding code and a welding specification are not the same thing; a code is a general standard, but a specification provides specific details for a particular project or application.

Question 9

Which of the following is a consequence of choosing the wrong code or standard for a job?

Accepted Answer

Choosing the wrong code or standard can result in using materials, equipment or methods that are more expensive than necessary, resulting in higher fabrication costs.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about qualifying the WPS?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true about...

Question 11

If a welder is not engaged in the specific process of welding for which he or she is qualified for a period exceeding ____, the welder must requalify.

Accepted Answer

According to most welding codes and standards, if a welder has not performed the specific welding process for which they are qualified for a period exceeding six months, they must requalify to ensure their skills remain current.

Question 12

The ____, Structural Welding Code Steel , allows some prequalified weld joints for specific processes (SMAW, SAW, FCAW, and GMAW).

Accepted Answer

The Structural Welding Code Steel, AWS D1.1, allows for prequalified weld joints for specific processes. The other codes listed (AWS B1, API Standard 1104, ASME Section IX) are not specific to structural welding or do not cover prequalified weld joints for specific processes.

Question 13

A(n) ____ may require that a specific code or standard be followed, whereas in ____, the code used is considered to be the standard for the industry and has been in use a long time.

Accepted Answer

Local, state, or federal government may require a specific code or standard to be followed, whereas in standard industrial practices, the code used is considered to be the standard for the industry and has been in use a long time.

Question 14

____ is a specific grouping number for several classifications of electrodes having similar composition and welding characteristics.

Accepted Answer

F-number is used to specify the filler metal usability characteristics for welding. A-number is used to specify the welder’s qualification. Classification number and filler metal specification number are also used in welding, but they do not specifically group electrodes based on composition and welding characteristics.

Question 15

On a welding job, every person has a(n)____ that is used on the time card and paycheck.

Accepted Answer

An identification number is typically used on time cards and paychecks to identify an employee for payroll purposes. This is applicable in all industries, including welding jobs. Laboratory test number, P-number, and A- number are specific to the welding industry for different purposes such as identifying welding procedures, material specifications, and welder qualifications.

Question 16

____ is the classification of weld metal analysis.

Accepted Answer

A-number is used in the classification of weld metal analysis, specifically referring to the chemical composition of the weld metal.

Question 17

Who should supervise the testing of your weld?

Accepted Answer

The individual or group that witnessed the welder taking the test should also supervise the testing of the weld to ensure consistency and integrity in the evaluation process.

Question 18

____ is the ASTM specification for the type and grade of material, including the P-number.

Accepted Answer

The base metal specification includes the type and grade of material, including the P-number. The other options refer to specifications for specific welding materials or components.

Question 19

A qualified WPS is usable for ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A qualified WPS is usable for ____.
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Question 20

In a PQR, flow rate should be recorded in ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a PQR, flow rate should be...

Quiz 24: Welding Codes and Standards