Codes, Standards and Specification Flashcards

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Which American code is considered to be comparable to CSA W59 Welded Steel Construction? (Multiple choice)
Question 1 options:

A) AWS D1.1

B) AWS D1.2

C) AWS D1.5

D) AWS D1.6

A

A) AWS D1.1

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Which ASME code section discusses specifications for welding rods, electrodes, and filler metals? (Multiple choice)
Question 2 options:

A) ASME Section II

B) ASME Section V

C) ASME Section VIII

D) ASME Section IX

A

A) ASME Section II

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Which piping code discusses refrigeration piping and heat transfer components? (Multiple choice)
Question 3 options:

A) B31.1

B) B31.3

C) B31.5

D) B31.9

A

C) B31.5

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Which standards writing body in Canada governs the welding of steel structures fabricated for Canada? (Multiple choice)
Question 4 options:

A) The AWS.

B) The CSA.

C) The CWB.

D) The ASME.

A

B) The CSA.

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What type of variable is considered when testing a welding procedure for notch toughness? (Multiple choice)
Question 5 options:

A) An essential variable.

B) A supplementary essential variable.

C) A secondary essential variable.

D) A non-essential variable.

A

B) A supplementary essential variable.

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Which organization is required to improve welding and joining through the transfer of knowledge? (Multiple choice)
Question 6 options:

A) The Canadian Standards Association.

B) The Canadian Welding Bureau.

C) The Canadian General Standards Board.

D) The Standards Council of Canada.

A

B) The Canadian Welding Bureau.

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Who is responsible for establishing rules of safety covering inspection and testing of pressure equipment for the ASME? (Multiple choice)
Question 7 options:

A) The ASME technical design survey.

B) The American Society for Non-Destructive Testing.

C) The ASME BPVC Board committee.

D) The ASME technical association for NDE.

A

C) The ASME BPVC Board committee.

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Which entity governs the qualification and registration of boilers and pressure vessels in Canada? (Multiple choice)
Question 8 options:

A) The Canada Energy Regulator.

B) Each province’s or territory’s municipal jurisdiction having authority.

C) Each provincial or territorial regulatory body.

D) The Canadian Standards Association B51.

A

NOT B

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CSA W47.1 allows a means for acceptance of electrodes not covered by CSA W48. (True/False)
Question 9 options:
True
False

A

True

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Which type of material applies under CSA W59.2? (Multiple choice)
Question 10 options:

A) Mild steel.

B) Stainless steel.

C) Aluminum.

D) All non ferrous materials.

A

C) Aluminum.

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In CSA W47.1, how many years of welding related experience is an engineer required to have? (Multiple choice)
Question 11 options:

A) 3 years.

B) 4 years.

C) 5 years.

D) 6 years.

A

C) 5 years.

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CSA W47.1 applies to the: (Multiple choice)
Question 12 options:

A) certification of companies for the welding of pressure equipment.

B) certification of companies for fusion welding of aluminum.

C) certification of companies for fusion welding of steel.

D) certification of companies for fusion welding of power piping.

A

C) certification of companies for fusion welding of steel.

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Which code stipulates the requirement of an operational control procedure? (Multiple choice)
Question 13 options:

A) CSA W47.1

B) CSA W47.2

C) CSA W59

D) CSA W59.2

A

B) CSA W47.2

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Who is responsible for the authorization of a WPDS? (Multiple choice)
Question 14 options:

A) An engineer and client service representative.

B) A CWB and client’s representative.

C) The company’s designated engineer and the CWB.

D) The company’s designated supervisor and client services representative.

A

C) The company’s designated engineer and the CWB.

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Who administers the CSA standards for welding in Canada? (Multiple choice)
Question 16 options:

A) NEB

B) SCC

C) CGSB

D) CWB

A
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Which Canadian standard applies to the certification of welding inspectors? (Multiple choice)
Question 15 options:

A) CSA W178.2

B) CSA S16

C) CSA W117.1

D) CSA W178.1

A

A) CSA W178.2

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How many years of welding related experience shall a designated welding supervisor be required to have? (Multiple choice)
Question 17 options:

A) Two years, unless a reduction is claimed as expressed in the standard.

B) Three years, unless a reduction is claimed as expressed in the standard.

C) Four years, unless a reduction is claimed as expressed in the standard.

D) Five years, unless a reduction is claimed as expressed in the standard.

A

D) Five years, unless a reduction is claimed as expressed in the standard.

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Which standard gives requirements for variations in dimensions and mass in structural steels? (Multiple choice)
Question 18 options:

A) CSA G40.20/G40.21

B) CSA G40.17

C) CSA S473

D) CSA W59

A

A) CSA G40.20/G40.21

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The responsibility for the purpose of fostering standardization, advancement of the economy and international cooperation in the field of standards falls to: (Multiple choice)
Question 19 options:

A) the Canadian Standards Association.

B) the Canadian General Standards Board.

C) the Standards Council of Canada.

D) the individual provincial and territorial governments.

A

C) the Standards Council of Canada.

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How was the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) established? (Multiple choice)
Question 23 options:

A) Through a judiciary vote.

B) Through a provincial and territorial vote.

C) By an act of Parliament.

D) By a committee’s power of attorney vote.

A

C) By an act of Parliament.

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It is important to note that methods and technical requirements may differ significantly in standards from different origins. (True/False)
Question 20 options:
True
False

A

True

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What entity is created to be responsible for the prevention of overlap and duplication of standards? (Multiple choice)
Question 21 options:

A) A territorial body.

B) A federal body.

C) A national body.

D) Provincial governmental bodies.

A

C) A national body.

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What can be considered as some of the functions of the standards? (Multiple choice)
Question 22 options:

A) Educate and simplify.

B) Conserve and certify.

C) Protect and facilitate.

D) All of the above.

A

D) All of the above.

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Which code of construction covers the repair and alteration of heat transfer components? (Multiple choice)
Question 24 options:

A) ASME B31.1

B) ASME B31.3

C) ASME B31.5

D) ASME B31.9

A

C) ASME B31.5

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Which code of construction is referenced for piping systems found in chemical plants and petroleum refineries? (Multiple choice)
Question 25 options:

A) ASME B31.1

B) ASME B31.3

C) ASME B31.5

D) ASME B31.9

A

B) ASME B31.3

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Which American code works in conjunction with ASME B31.1? (Multiple choice)
Question 26 options:

A) ASME Section I

B) ASME Section VIII

C) ASME B31.5

D) ASME B31.9

A

A) ASME Section I

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Who is responsible for governing the pipeline sector in Canada? (Multiple choice)
Question 27 options:

A) The National Energy Board.

B) The Canada Energy Regulator.

C) The Oil and Gas Commission.

D) The Canadian General Standards Board.

A

B) The Canada Energy Regulator.

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CSA Z662 requires the approval of welding procedure specifications by: (Multiple choice)
Question 28 options:

A) The Canada Energy Regulator.

B) The company.

C) The National Energy Board.

D) The jurisdictional authority.

A

B) The company.

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The AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel: (Multiple choice)
Question 29 options:

A) is identical in coverage to the CSA W47.1 standard.

B) includes welding procedure and performance qualification requirements.

C) has a separate section for re-bar.

D) has additional provisions for the welding of aluminum.

A

B) includes welding procedure and performance qualification requirements.

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Similarities in CSA and AWS performance qualification requirements are that: (Multiple choice)
Question 30 options:

A) third party involvement is required with AWS and CSA performance testing.

B) qualification expires every two years.

C) requirements for the qualification of welders and welding procedures are defined.

D) qualification is transferable.

A

C) requirements for the qualification of welders and welding procedures are defined.

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CSA B51 and ASME BPVC require that the fabricator use either WPSs or PQRs. (True/False)
Question 31 options:
True
False

A

False

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What is the first step in the preparation of a WPS? (Multiple choice)
Question 32 options:

A) Qualify the welding personnel for use on the procedure.

B) Calibrate the welding equipment used for establishing the WPS.

C) Select the variables to be used for welding.

D) Inform the jurisdictional authority of your intensions.

A

C) Select the variables to be used for welding.

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How many divisions are covered in ASME BPVC-VIII? (Multiple choice)
Question 33 options:

A) Division 1

B) Divisions 1 and 2

C) Divisions 1, 2, and 3

D) Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 4

A

C) Divisions 1, 2, and 3

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When a SWPS is mentioned in a code of construction in which the requirements of ASME section IX are specified, ASME section IX takes precedence. (True/False)
Question 34 options:
True
False

A

False

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How many parts is ASME Section IX divided into? (Multiple choice)
Question 35 options:

A) Two parts: welding and brazing.

B) Three parts: fusion welding, resistance welding, and brazing.

C) Four parts: general requirements, welding , brazing, and plastic fusing.

D) Five parts: general requirements, fusion welding, resistance welding, brazing, and plastic fusing.

A

C) Four parts: general requirements, welding , brazing, and plastic fusing.

32
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Power and process piping are covered in a single code. (True/False)
Question 1 options:
True
False

A

False

33
Q

The CWB is a standards writing body. (True/False)
Question 2 options:
True
False

A

False

34
Q

Which organization works with the pipeline industry? (Multiple choice)
Question 4 options:

A) The Canada Energy Regulator.

B) The National Energy Sector.

C) The Canadian General Standards Board.

D) The Standards Council of Canada.

A

A) The Canada Energy Regulator.

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Which American code defines standard welding terms and definitions? (Multiple choice)
Question 3 options:

A) AWS A2.4

B) ASTM A3.0

C) AWS A3.0

D) AWS A5

A

C) AWS A3.0

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Who is responsible for establishing rules of safety covering design and fabrication for ASME pressure equipment? (Multiple choice)
Question 5 options:

A) The ASME technical design survey.

B) The ASME design administration.

C) The ASME BPVC Board committee.

D) The ASME technical association.

A

C) The ASME BPVC Board committee.

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Which ASME code section discusses qualification of welding personnel and welding procedure specifications? (Multiple choice)
Question 6 options:

A) ASME Section I

B) ASME Section V

C) ASME Section VIII

D) ASME Section IX

A

D) ASME Section IX

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Depending on the application, AWS D1.5 and D1.1 are referenced together. (True/False)
Question 7 options:
True
False

A

True

38
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Differences between CSA and AWS requirements are that: (Multiple choice)
Question 10 options:

A) filler metal and base metal groupings for welder qualifications are not required for AWS but are required for CSA.

B) qualified welding procedures are not required for AWS but are required for CSA.

C) requirements for qualified engineers for CSA are not required for AWS.

D) prequalified welding procedures are available in CSA, however AWS requires all procedures to undergo qualification.

A

C) requirements for qualified engineers for CSA are not required for AWS.

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CSA W59 considers a structure cyclic when there is relevance to the rate of application of a load. (True/False)
Question 11 options:
True
False

A

True

38
Q

Which code qualifies welders and welding procedures for the series of piping codes? (Multiple choice)
Question 8 options:

A) ASME B31.1

B) ASME B31.3

C) ASME Section VIII

D) ASME Section IX

A

D) ASME Section IX

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How long are welder qualifications under AWS D1.1 considered to be valid? (Multiple choice)
Question 9 options:

A) Qualification does not expire.

B) Qualification expires every two years.

C) Qualification only expires if the welding personnel have not welded within a six-month period.

D) Confirmed every six months with re-test every three years.

A

A) Qualification does not expire.

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How many years must a certified level 1 inspector operate before attempting to obtain certification as a level 2? (Multiple choice)
Question 14 options:

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

A

B) 2

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Which standard/code allows the use of prequalified joints? (Multiple choice)
Question 12 options:

A) ASME Section 2 part B

B) AWS D1.2

C) CSA W47.1/W59

D) CSA W47.2/W59.2

A

C) CSA W47.1/W59

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In the general structure of standards for welded fabrication, what is qualification generally referring to? (Multiple choice)
Question 13 options:

A) Processes used in fabrication.

B) Welding procedures only.

C) Welding personnel only.

D) Welding personnel and procedures.

A

D) Welding personnel and procedures.

42
Q

Which company division requires a full-time engineer on staff? (Multiple choice)
Question 15 options:

A) Division 1.

B) Division 2.

C) Division 3.

D) All divisions.

A

A) Division 1.

43
Q

Which Canadian standard covers the certification of electrodes? (Multiple choice)
Question 16 options:

A) CSA B51

B) CSA W48

C) CSA W47.1

D) CSA W186

A

B) CSA W48

44
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Which standard covers the certification of welding inspection organizations in Canada? (Multiple choice)
Question 17 options:

A) CSA W118.2

B) CGSB 1542

C) CSA W186

D) CSA W178.1

A

D) CSA W178.1

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According to CSA W47.1, what type of documentation is welding personnel issued when qualification is achieved on a standard test assembly? (Multiple choice)
Question 18 options:

A) A welding procedure qualification record.

B) A welding procedure specification card.

C) A transferable qualification card.

D) A non-transferable qualification card.

A

C) A transferable qualification card.

46
Q

An impact test is considered to be a type of: (Multiple choice)
Question 19 options:

A) Soundness test.

B) Essential variable test.

C) Mechanical test.

D) Nick break test.

A

C) Mechanical test.

47
Q

The standard that covers the general requirements for hollow sections, sheet, cold formed channels and other structural quality steel in Canada is: (Multiple choice)
Question 20 options:

A) ASTM A500

B) CCIIW

C) CSA W117.1

D) CSA G40.20/G40.21

A

D) CSA G40.20/G40.21

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Q

What is the CSA mark considered to be? (Multiple choice)
Question 21 options:

A) A measure of authority.

B) A mark of quality and safety.

C) A standard of governing law.

D) A performance guideline.

A

B) A mark of quality and safety.

49
Q

The terms code, standard, and specification have the same meaning. (True/False)

A

False

50
Q

In Canada, a company will be certified under CSA W59 and fabricate under the guidance of CSA W47.1. (True/False)
Question 23 options:
True
False

A

False

51
Q

What is a standard? (Multiple choice)
Question 24 options:

A) A set of detailed requirements demanded by buyer for a product or service.

B) A document containing elements by which a product can be judged.

C) A document stating certification requirements.

D) A universal guideline for fabrication

A

B) A document containing elements by which a product can be judged.

52
Q

Which of the following code/standard covers the design of steel structures? (Multiple choice)
Question 25 options:

A) CSA S16

B) CSA W59

C) CSA B51

D) CSA Z662

A

A) CSA S16

53
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Which code of construction does CSA B52 work in conjunction with? (Multiple choice)
Question 26 options:

A) ASME B31.1

B) ASME B31.3

C) ASME B31.5

D) ASME B31.9

A

C) ASME B31.5

54
Q

Welding personnel are to be qualified to ASME section IX under normal fluid service acceptance criteria of ASME B31.3. (True/False)
Question 27 options:
True
False

A

True

54
Q

ASME B31.3 covers design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of piping. (True/False)
Question 28 options:
True
False

A

True

55
Q

What are cat. D and cat. M recognized as in ASME B31.3? (Multiple choice)
Question 29 options:

A) A design erection specification category.

B) A type of fluid service.

C) A certification category.

D) A sub-clause for material qualification.

A

B) A type of fluid service.

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Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that the owner’s quality system is implemented? (Multiple choice)
Question 30 options:

A) The owner.

B) The owner’s inspector.

C) The contractor.

D) The contractor’s inspector.

A

B) The owner’s inspector.

56
Q

Where can procedure qualification variable requirements for each material joining process in ASME Section IX be found? (Multiple choice)
Question 32 options:

A) Articles I, XI, XXI

B) Articles II, XII, XXII

C) Articles III, XIII, XXIII

D) Articles IV, XIV, XXIV

A

B) Articles II, XII, XXII

56
Q

What does Subsection B specifically cover in ASME Section VIII? (Multiple choice)
Question 34 options:

A) General requirements applicable to pressure vessels and vessel parts.

B) Carbon steel, non ferrous, and high alloy materials.

C) Methods of fabrication: welded, forged, and brazed requirements.

D) Clad and lined materials, and ductile cast irons.

A

C) Methods of fabrication: welded, forged, and brazed requirements.

57
Q

Where can performance qualification variable requirements for each material joining process in ASME Section IX be found?

Question 31 options:

A) Articles I, XI, XXI

B) Articles II, XII, XXII

C) Articles III, XIII, XXIII

D) Articles IV, XIV, XXIV

A

D) Articles IV, XIV, XXIV

57
Q

A recording of a completed weld test assembly identifying all essential variables is called a: (Multiple choice)
Question 1 options:

A) WPDS

B) PQR

C) WPQR

D) WPS

A

B) PQR

57
Q

According to CSA B51, which code is designated for welding? (Multiple choice)
Question 35 options:

A) CSA Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.

B) AWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification.

C) ASME BPVC-IX.

D) American Petroleum Institute (API) 650.

A

C) ASME BPVC-IX.

58
Q

A WPDS can be considered qualified based on: (Multiple choice)
Question 2 options:

A) joint geometry and parameters recorded on a qualification record.

B) a recorded procedure qualification test.

C) a procedure qualification test conducted in accordance with CSA W59.

D) a successful procedure qualification test recorded on a PQR.

A

D) a successful procedure qualification test recorded on a PQR.

58
Q

In Canada, who performs shop inspections of pressure vessels? (Multiple choice)
Question 33 options:

A) An inspector certified to CSA W178.2.

B) An inspector qualified by CSWIP in the jurisdiction of employment.

C) An AWS certified QCI inspector in jurisdiction of employment.

D) An inspector employed by the regulatory body in the province of fabrication.

A

D) An inspector employed by the regulatory body in the province of fabrication.

59
Q

Which code of construction covers the repair and alteration of piping systems found in multi-unit residential buildings? (Multiple choice)
Question 11 options:

A) ASME B31.1

B) ASME B31.3

C) ASME B31.5

D) ASME B31.9

A

D) ASME B31.9

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Q

Where does ASME B31.1 Boiler External Piping terminate in relation to the boiler? (Multiple choice)
Question 12 options:

A) The first circumferential joint.

B) The face of the first flange.

C) The first threaded joint.

D) All of the above.

A

A) The first circumferential joint.

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Q

Most standards are generated by voluntary efforts of government, industry, consumers, etc. In Canada, which national body coordinates this effort? (Multiple choice)
Question 31 options:

A) The Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

B) The American Bureau of Standards (ABS).

C) The Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

D) The Federal Department of Standards (FDS).

A

C) The Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

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Q

In the standards, the term “qualification” refers to: (Multiple choice)
Question 32 options:

A) Design acceptance.

B) Engineering protocols.

C) Welding personnel and procedures.

D) All of the above.

A

C) Welding personnel and procedures.