Welding Symbols Flashcards

1
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What is represented by the use of a filled (black) semi-circle appearing on a reference line? (Multiple choice)

A) A convex weld surface.

B) Melt-through.

C) A back weld.

D) A backing bar.

A

B) Melt-through.

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Where on a welding symbol will you find the length of an intermittent fillet weld? (Multiple choice)

A) At the left of the weld symbol.

B) In the tail of the reference line.

C) After the pitch measurement.

d) On the right side of the weld symbol.

A

d) On the right side of the weld symbol.

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Groove weld size and effective throat size for a partial joint penetration groove weld must be included in a welding symbol. (True/False)

A

True

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What type of weld joint is used in joining two solid round bars, filled flush on both sides down their length?

A) A flare V-groove weld.

B) A double bevel groove weld.

C) A flare bevel groove weld

D) A double flare V-groove weld

A

D) A double flare V-groove weld

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When is a back weld applied? (Multiple choice)

A) After the groove weld in the symbol has been applied.

B) Prior to the completion of a groove weld.

C) When there is limited access to the back side of the joint.

D) When a partial joint penetration groove weld is required.

A

A) After the groove weld in the symbol has been applied.

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How would an actual throat be defined in a fillet weld with a flat profile? (Multiple choice)

A) The depth of penetration beyond the root.

B) The length of the smallest leg.

C) The cross-sectional area.

D) The shortest distance measured from the root of the weld to its face.

A

D) The shortest distance measured from the root of the weld to its face.

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Which measurement is found on the reference line for a surfacing weld? (Multiple choice)

A) The length.

B) The width.

C) The height.

D) The area of surface covered.

A

C) The height.

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When a joint is made using a backing bar which is to be removed, how is this noted? (Multiple choice)

A) With an “R” In the tail of the welding symbol.

B) With an “R” on the top surface of a weld symbol.

C) With an “R” inside the weld symbol.

D) With an “R” at the right side of the weld symbol.

A

C) With an “R” inside the weld symbol.

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Where would the length of a test section be indicated? (Multiple choice)

A) To the left of the symbol.

B) To the right of the symbol.

C) Above the symbol.

D) In the tail of the symbol.

A

B) To the right of the symbol.

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10
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When should an NDT designation be centered on the reference line? (Multiple choice)

A) When the same NDT is to be performed on both sides of the weldment.

B) When there is no side significance.

C) When the NDT is to be performed in the center of the weldment.

D) When the direction of the NDT source is not important

A

B) When there is no side significance.

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A welding symbol reference line can have multiple arrows. (True/False)

A

True

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Where would the welding process be indicated on a welding symbol? (Multiple choice)

A) To the left of the weld symbol.

B) Above or below the weld symbol.

C) In the tail of the welding symbol.

D) Inside the weld symbol.

A

C) In the tail of the welding symbol.

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13
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The tail of a welding symbol is optional. (True/False)

A

True

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14
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Arrow side significance will have the weld symbol on the top of the reference line. (True/False)

A

False

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A plug weld is a weld made in an elongated circular hole in one member of a joint fusing that member to another member. (True/False)

A

False

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16
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What information can a weld symbol NOT provide? (Multiple choice)

A) Joint preparation and geometry.

B) Weld size and length.

C) Bolt hole locations.

D) Weld penetration and fusion.

A

C) Bolt hole locations.

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17
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What type of symbol is used to express that a weld is to be completed in the field? (Multiple choice)

A) A secondary welding symbol.

B) A welding symbol.

C) A basic welding symbol.

D) A supplementary symbol.

A

D) A supplementary symbol.

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18
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Where is a percentage of NDE requested? (Multiple choice)

A) To the left of a NDE symbol.

B) To the left of an NDE designation.

C) To the right of an NDE designation.

D) Above the NDE designation.

A

C) To the right of an NDE designation.

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19
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How is a request of test all around in the field indicated on a reference line? (Multiple choice)

A) With a statement indicating test all around in the field is located in the tail of a reference line.

B) With a field weld symbol connected to the reference and arrow line intersect with test all around indicated in the tail.

C) With a test all around symbol centered where the reference and arrow line intersect with the test in field flag attached to the all around symbol.

D) With a test all around symbol centered where the reference and arrow line intersect with the test in field flag attached to reference and arrow intersect.

A

D) With a test all around symbol centred where the reference and arrow line intersect with the test in field flag attached to reference and arrow intersect.

20
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What type of weld is represented by the figure appearing on the reference line? (2 45 degree lines coming off a dashed line)

A

A scarf

21
Q

A weld symbol for a fillet weld has the vertical line to the left of the symbol. (True/False)

A

True

22
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What are the three key elements of a welding symbol? (Multiple choice)

A) Geometry, preparation, fit up.

B) Arrow side, other side, both side significance.

C) Weld symbol, welding symbol, supplementary weld symbol.

D) Arrow, reference line, tail.

A

D) Arrow, reference line, tail.

23
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What are multiple reference lines used for with a welding symbol? (Multiple choice)

A) A sequence of operation starting closest to the arrow working away from the arrow.

B) A sequence of operation starting with the weld symbol on arrow side significant.

C) A sequence of operation starting furthest from the arrow working toward the arrow.

D) A sequence of operation that must start with arrow side, working toward other side.

A

A) A sequence of operation starting closest to the arrow working away from the arrow.

24
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Arrow side/other side significance will depend on the direction of the arrow. (True/False)

A

False

25
Q

A staggered intermittent fillet weld has arrow side significance. (True/False)

True
False
A

False

26
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Where is the size of the root opening of a weld joint shown? (Multiple choice)

A) In the tail of the welding symbol.

B) On the top surface of the weld symbol.

C) Inside the weld symbol.

D) On the right side of the weld symbol.

A

C) Inside the weld symbol.

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Where is the fillet weld’s size shown? (Multiple choice)

A) On the right of the fillet weld symbol.

B) At the left of the fillet weld symbol.

C) After the effective throat size.

D) Inside the tail of the welding symbol.

A

B) At the left of the fillet weld symbol.

28
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Groove weld size will always exceed the effective throat size for a partial joint penetration groove weld. (True/False)

A

False

29
Q

Where is the depth of filling indicated on a welding symbol for a plug weld? (Multiple choice)

A) Left of the weld symbol.

B) Below the weld symbol.

C) On the right side of the weld symbol.

D) Inside the weld symbol.

A

D) Inside the weld symbol.

30
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When using a combination of weld symbols, the order of progression starts closest to the reference line? (True/False)

A

True

31
Q

When multiple NDE tests are required, where can the test quantity be found? (Multiple choice)

A) To the left of the symbol.

B) To the right of the symbol.

C) Above or below the symbol.

D) In the tail of the symbol.

A

C) Above or below the symbol.

32
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What is the pitch of a fillet weld? (Multiple choice)

A) It is the overall distance of a fillet weld.

B) It is the centre-to-centre distance between fillet welds.

C) It is the centre to edge distance of two intermittent fillet welds.

D) It is the edge-to-edge distance of staggered fillet welds.

A

B) It is the centre-to-centre distance between fillet welds.

33
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What does a broken arrow on a welding symbol indicate? (Multiple choice)

A) A work around, no significance to any meaning.

B) The joint member to be left for free movement.

C) The joint member to be secured prior to welding.

D) The joint member that is to be prepared.

A

D) The joint member that is to be prepared.

34
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When the same examination type is to be performed on both sides of the joint, the letter designation is only required on one of the sides. (True/False)
Question 2 options:
True
False

A

False

35
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Multiple types of NDE can be identified on one symbol on any side or in the centre of a reference line symbol. (True/False)
Question 4 options:
True
False

A

True

36
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What does the dashed line represent in ISO 2553 symbolic representation? (Multiple choice)
Question 9 options:

A) The same side of the joint weld preparation as where the broken arrowhead is pointing.

B) The other side of the joint, away from where the arrowhead is pointing.

C) The same side of the joint as where the arrowhead is pointing.

D) The other side of the joint from where the arrowhead is pointing.

A

D) The other side of the joint from where the arrowhead is pointing.

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The weld all-around symbol is a supplementary symbol which circles the weld symbol on the reference line (True/False)
Question 11 options:
True
False

A

False

38
Q

A weld symbol provides the necessary information to complete the joint preparation. (True/False)
Question 15 options:
True
False

A

False

39
Q

What is the sequence of operations when using multiple reference lines? (Multiple choice)
Question 17 options:

A) Always start with arrow side significant weld symbols.

B) Always start at the top reference line and work down.

C) Always start with the groove weld symbols, followed by fillet welds.

D) Always start with the reference line closest to the arrow.

A

D) Always start with the reference line closest to the arrow.

40
Q

What type of weld joint is used in joining a solid round bar to plate, filled flush on both sides down its length? (Multiple choice)
Question 24 options:

A) A flare V-groove weld.

B) A double bevel groove weld.

C) A flare bevel groove weld.

D) A double flare bevel groove weld.

A

D) A double flare bevel groove weld.

41
Q

When is a backing weld applied? (Multiple choice)
Question 25 options:

A) After all initial welding is completed.

B) Prior to the completion of a groove weld.

C) When there is no access to the other side of the joint.

D) When a double-sided groove weld is required.
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A

B) Prior to the completion of a groove weld.

42
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How is the strength of a fillet weld found? (Multiple choice)
Question 14 options:

A) It is the length of the fillet weld’s leg.

B) It is the calculated area of the fillet weld.

C) It is the effective throat thickness of the fillet weld.

D) It is the fillet weld face, including convexity.

A

C) It is the effective throat thickness of the fillet weld.

43
Q

Where is the size of the root opening of a weld joint shown? (Multiple choice)
Question 15 options:

A) In the tail of the welding symbol.

B) On the top surface of the weld symbol.

C) Inside the weld symbol.

D) On the right side of the weld symbol.

A

C) Inside the weld symbol.

44
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ISO 2553 System A symbolic representation consists of one solid and one dashed reference line in parallel. (True/False)
Question 19 options:
True
False

A

True

45
Q

How many joints can be found in a cruciform weldment? (Multiple choice)
Question 22 options:

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

A

B) Two

46
Q

What is the meaning of a black flag at the intersect of the reference line and the arrow line orientated on the top side of a welding symbol? (Multiple choice)
Question 21 options:

A) Inspection required in the field.

B) Fillet weld to be completed in the field.

C) Field weld on the other side of the joint.

D) Weld to be completed in the field.

A

Weld to be completed in the field.