Question 1

Eddy current can be used to measure the:

Options :

A : Thickness of parent metal below alloy metal claddings.

B : Thickness of surface coatings or cladding thickness.

C : Extent of bonding of coatings or claddings.

D : Holidays in coatings or claddings.

Answer: B

Question 2

A four-digit designation for a SMAW electrode under AWS classification uses the third digit to define the:

Options :

A : Coating characteristics.

B : Chemical composition.

C : Strength of the filler metal.

D : Welding position.

Answer: D

Question 3

A-number groupings are based upon the:

Options :

A : Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal.

B : Comparable base metal ultimate strength values.

C : Weldability characteristics of the metal.

D : Type and strength of base metal.

Answer: A

Question 4

What is the purpose of the IQI?

Options :

A : Determining that the required sensitivity of the radiograph is achieved

B : Marking the radiographs with a definite identifying characteristic

C : Ascertaining how much radiation the source has penetrated the material

D : Establishing the depth that the radiation source penetrates

Answer: A

Question 5

When verifying that the filler metal selection is appropriate for the base metal being welded, an inspector should consider:

Options :

A : Chemical composition.

B : Tensile strength to be higher than the base metal.

C : Acceptability of physical properties.

D : Need for postweld heat treatment (PWHT).

Answer: A

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