Joint Design and Preparation Flashcards
Two common faults with T-joints are: (Multiple choice)
Question 1 options:
A) Overlap, convex weld bead profile.
B) Undercut, concave weld bead profile
C) Lack of fusion, unequal leg lengths
D) Excessive spatter, porosity.
B) Undercut, concave weld bead profile
The five basic types of joints are: (Multiple choice)
Question 2 options:
A) Groove, fillet, plug and slot, surfacing, and edge.
B) Edge, lap, butt, T, and corner.
C) Groove, T, plug and slot, surfacing, and edge.
D) Flange, branch, groove, T, and corner.
B) Edge, lap, butt, T, and corner.
T-joints are prone to distortion, though this can be minimized by: (Multiple choice)
Question 3 options:
A) the use a single bevel edge preparation.
B) the use of a double bevel edge preparation.
C) tack welding at both ends and on both sides.
D) tack welding at both ends only.
C) tack welding at both ends and on both sides.
Intermittent fillet welds are mostly used on lap and T-joints and sometimes used on: (Multiple choice)
Question 4 options:
A) Corner joints.
B) Edge joints.
C) Square butt joints.
D) Flanged butt joints.
C) Square butt joints.
Fillet welds are used to make: (Multiple choice)
Question 6 options:
A) Butt, corner, and edge joints.
B) Groove, T, and edge joints.
C) Flange, plug, and lap joints.
D) Lap, T, and corner joints.
D) Lap, T, and corner joints.
What is a surfacing weld? (Multiple choice)
Question 9 options:
A) A weld that penetrates into the surface of a joint.
B) A weld that finishes flush with the joint surface.
C) A weld that penetrates through the inner joint surfaces.
D) A weld that is applied to a surface, not making a joint.
D) A weld that is applied to a surface, not making a joint.
For equal leg convex fillet welds, the measured leg size is the fillet weld size. (True/False)
Question 10 options:
True
False
True
The term “Cladding” refers to: (Multiple choice)
Question 11 options:
A) Creating buildup intended to provide a buffer or transition for another surface weld.
B) Creating a hard or tough surface to control wear.
C) To change dimensions such as thickness.
D) Creating a corrosion-resistant or heat-resistant layer.
D) Creating a corrosion-resistant or heat-resistant layer.
Lap joints and T-joints must be supported in an angled position to obtain a true flat position. (True/False)
Question 12 options:
True
False
True
The _______ position is used to weld from the upper side of the joint, with the workpiece positioned so that the weld joint and face are horizontal to the ground. (Multiple choice)
Question 13 options:
A) vertical
B) overhead
C) horizontal
D) flat
D) flat
Vertical welding is considered the most difficult to master because gravity can cause the weld puddle to drip and solidify as “grapes” or “icicles.” (True/False)
Question 14 options:
True
False
False
The welding positions required to weld a pipe fixed at a 45-degree incline are: (Multiple choice)
Question 15 options:
A) Flat, vertical, and overhead.
B) Flat, horizontal, and vertical
C) Horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
D) Flat and horizontal.
C) Horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
4G is a groove weld in the overhead position. (True/False)
True
The inclination of axis for overhead groove welds is: (Multiple choice)
Question 16 options:
A) 0-15 degrees.
B) 0-80 degrees.
C) 15-80 degrees.
D) 80-90 degrees
B) 0-80 degrees.
When a prequalified joint is specified to AWS D1.1: (Multiple choice)
Question 18 options:
A) welding procedure data sheets are not required and mechanical testing is also not required.
B) welding procedure data sheets are required; however, mechanical testing is not required.
C) it is acceptable in accordance to CSA W59, as all prequalified joints are universal.
D) both welding procedure data sheets and mechanical testing are required.
B) welding procedure data sheets are required; however, mechanical testing is not required.
One reason for following the rule of “minimum weld metal” is to: (Multiple choice)
Question 19 options:
A) reduce joint preparation time.
B) increase the heat input.
C) reduce stresses and distortion.
D) prequalfy the joints.
C) reduce stresses and distortion.
There are different types of plasma torches. What type of operation is used for cutting?
A) Transferred arc.
B) Non-transferred arc.
C) High pressure arc.
D) High volume arc.
A) Transferred arc.
In addition to fast and accurate cuts, the advantage of water jet cutting includes: (Multiple choice)
Question 21 options:
A) No heat affect, no dross, and most metals and non-metals can be cut.
B) Minimal heat affect, no dross, and most metals can be cut.
C) No heat affect, no dross, low initial cost, and most metals and non-metals can be cut.
D) No heat affect, quiet operation, portability, and most metals can be cut.
A) No heat affect, no dross, and most metals and non-metals can be cut.