M8: WELDER QUALIFICATION (WPQ)

Question 1

Q8-1 Who is normally responsible for the qualification of welding procedures and welders?

a. welder
b. architect
c. welder’s employer
d. independent test lab
e. Code body

Answer 1

Q8-1 Who is normally responsible for the qualification of welding procedures and welders?

C

Question 2

Q8-2 Which the following destructive testing methods may be used for procedure qualification testing?

a. tensile
b. nick-break
c. charily
d. bend
e. all of the above

Answer 2

Q8-2 Which the following destructive testing methods may be used for procedure qualification testing?

E

Question 3

Q8-3 What is the pipe welding position where the pipe remains fixed with it axis horizontal, so the welder must weld around the joint?

a. 1G
b. 2G
c. 5G
d. 6G
e. 6GR

Answer 3

Q8-3 What is the pipe welding position where the pipe remains fixed with it axis horizontal, so the welder must weld around the joint?

C

Question 4

Q8-4 What is the pipe welding position where the axis of the pipe lies firmed at a 45 degree angle?

a. 1G
b. 2G
c. 5G
d. 6G
e. none of the above

Answer 4

Q8-4 What is the pipe welding position where the axis of the pipe lies firmed at a 45 degree angle?

D

Question 5

Q8-5 What is the necessary pipe position test for welders who are trying to qualify to weld T-, K-, and Y- connections?

a. 1 G
b. 2G
c. 5G
d. 6G
e. 6GR

Answer 5

Q8-5 What is the necessary pipe position test for welders who are trying to qualify to weld T-, K-, and Y- connections?

E

Question 6

Q8-6 With relation to procedure and welder qualification, what is the most important part for the welding inspector?

a. watching the welding qualification test
b. identifying samples
c. cutting test specimens
d. testing specimens
e. monitoring production welding

Answer 6

Q8-6 With relation to procedure and welder qualification, what is the most important part for the welding inspector?

E

Question 7

Q8-7 For most codes, if a welder continues to use a particular procedure, how long does his qualification remain in effect?

a. indefinitely
b. 6 months
c. 1 year
d. 3 years
e. until he produces a rejectable weld

Answer 7

Q8-7 For most codes, if a welder continues to use a particular procedure, how long does his qualification remain in effect?

A

Question 8

Q8-8 What document describes the requirements of welder qualification in accordance with ASME?

a. ASME Section III
b. ASME Section II, Part A
c. ASME Section IX
d. ASME Section XI
e. ASME Section V

Answer 8

Q8-8 What document describes the requirements of welder qualification in accordance with ASME?

C

Question 9

Q8-9 Qualification to weld cross country pipelines is normally done in accordance with:

a. ASME Section III
b. AWS D1.1
c. AWS D 14.3
d. API 1104
e. API 650

Answer 9

Q8-9 Qualification to weld cross country pipelines is normally done in accordance with:

?

Question 10

Key:

Answer 10

1c
2e
3c
4d
5e
6e
7a
8c