Question 1

​If the contact tube tip melts, the copper from the tip might enter the weld pool and make a _____________________ in the weld.

Accepted Answer

​very brittle defect

Question 2

​It is faster to make the root weld using the downhill technique if ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​you can see all of the joint so you can follow it 
B)  ​the root opening is narrow so the weld has something to support it 
C)  ​The voltage is lowered by 5 to 10 volts 
D)  ​the root opening is uniform and not too wide or narrow 
A)  ​you can see all of the joint so you can follow it 
B)  ​the root opening is narrow so the weld has something to support it 
C)  ​The voltage is lowered by 5 to 10 volts 
D)  ​the root opening is uniform and not too wide or narrow D

Question 3

​What can be done to protect the contact tube tip from damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Use a high temperature insulating tape to protect the tip. 
B)  ​Use a slightly larger size contact tube tip for the wire size. 
C)  ​Spray the contact tube with WD-40 so the wire will feed smoother. 
D)  ​Recess it inside of the nozzle. 
A)  ​Use a high temperature insulating tape to protect the tip. 
B)  ​Use a slightly larger size contact tube tip for the wire size. 
C)  ​Spray the contact tube with WD-40 so the wire will feed smoother. 
D)  ​Recess it inside of the nozzle. D

Question 4

​The cover pass cannot be any wider than ____ wider than the groove being welded.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​1/8 in.(3 mm) 
A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​1/8 in.(3 mm)

Question 5

​For a visual inspection of a pipe weld, what is the acceptable discontinuity for incomplete fusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​None allowed 
A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​None allowed

Question 6

​Which tool might be used when assembling a joint for a code quality weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​high-low gauge 
B)  ​micrometer 
C)  ​vernier caliper 
D)  ​outside and inside calipers 
A)  ​high-low gauge 
B)  ​micrometer 
C)  ​vernier caliper 
D)  ​outside and inside calipers

Question 7

​As the 1G weld passes over the top of the pipe and starts downhill, change to a slight ________ angle that will increase to approximately a _______ angle.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​forehand, 30° 
B)  ​backhand, 45° 
C)  ​perpendicular, 90° 
D)  ​right, 90° 
A)  ​forehand, 30° 
B)  ​backhand, 45° 
C)  ​perpendicular, 90° 
D)  ​right, 90°

Question 8

​Describe how the end of a pipe is to be prepared for welding.

Accepted Answer

​The ends of pipe are beveled to between

Question 9

​What should the gun angle and travel direction be for making a 1G weld from the 1:30 to 10:30 positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​A 45°forehand angle in the direction of travel. 
B)  ​A 14° to 20° forehand angle in the direction of travel. 
C)  ​A 30° to 90° backhand angle in the direction of travel. 
D)  ​A 60° backhand angle in the opposite direction of travel. 
A)  ​A 45°forehand angle in the direction of travel. 
B)  ​A 14° to 20° forehand angle in the direction of travel. 
C)  ​A 30° to 90° backhand angle in the direction of travel. 
D)  ​A 60° backhand angle in the opposite direction of travel.

Question 10

​Why is the root pass weld started on top of a tack weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​To eliminate the potential lack of fusion. 
B)  ​To prevent porosity caused by the lack of shielding gas at the instant the weld starts. 
C)  ​So the arc light will show the root opening and make it easier to get aligned with the root opening as the weld moves off of the tack weld. 
D)  ​The root pass can be started anywhere it is comfortable for the welder to begin welding. 
A)  ​To eliminate the potential lack of fusion. 
B)  ​To prevent porosity caused by the lack of shielding gas at the instant the weld starts. 
C)  ​So the arc light will show the root opening and make it easier to get aligned with the root opening as the weld moves off of the tack weld. 
D)  ​The root pass can be started anywhere it is comfortable for the welder to begin welding.

Question 11

​For a visual inspection of a pipe weld, what is the acceptable discontinuity for cracks?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​None allowed 
A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​None allowed

Question 12

​The maximum diameter of any single porosity shall not exceed ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​1/8 in.(3 mm) 
A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​1/8 in.(3 mm)

Question 13

​Unless a backing ring is used, most root passes are made with the _____ process.

Accepted Answer

​
GMA
GMAW

Question 14

​Which of the following is not an application for a pipe socket?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​bicycle frame 
B)  ​power plant 
C)  ​industrial hydraulics 
D)  ​chemical plant 
A)  ​bicycle frame 
B)  ​power plant 
C)  ​industrial hydraulics 
D)  ​chemical plant

Question 15

​How should the weld progress if the root opening is wider than normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​downhill 
B)  ​From the 9:00 to the 6:00 o'clock downhill and from the 9:00 to the 12:00 o'clock position uphill. 
C)  ​uphill 
D)  ​From the 9:00 to the 6:00 o'clock uphill and from the 9:00 to the 12:00 o'clock position downhill. 
A)  ​downhill 
B)  ​From the 9:00 to the 6:00 o'clock downhill and from the 9:00 to the 12:00 o'clock position uphill. 
C)  ​uphill 
D)  ​From the 9:00 to the 6:00 o'clock uphill and from the 9:00 to the 12:00 o'clock position downhill.

Question 16

​The root pass welds must start and end on the ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The root pass welds must start and...

Question 17

​Why are the ends of tack welds ground to a featheredge?

Accepted Answer

​So that the root we

Question 18

​Filler passes only need to have complete fusion to the previous weld and do not need to have ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Filler passes only need to have complete...

Question 19

​According to the API code, the maximum offset for pipes of the same nominal diameter is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​1/8 in.(3 mm) 
A)  ​1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​3/32 in.(2.4 mm) 
D)  ​1/8 in.(3 mm)

Question 20

​The hot pass can be made ________________; however, it is more difficult to keep good fusion using the ____________technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​uphill, downhill 
B)  ​downhill, uphill 
C)  ​uphill or downhill, uphill 
D)  ​uphill or downhill, downhill 
A)  ​uphill, downhill 
B)  ​downhill, uphill 
C)  ​uphill or downhill, uphill 
D)  ​uphill or downhill, downhill

Exam 14: Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding of Pipe

​If the contact tube tip melts, the copper from the tip might enter the weld pool and make a _____________________ in the weld.

​It is faster to make the root weld using the downhill technique if ______________________.

​What can be done to protect the contact tube tip from damage?

​The cover pass cannot be any wider than ____ wider than the groove being welded.

​For a visual inspection of a pipe weld, what is the acceptable discontinuity for incomplete fusion?

​Which tool might be used when assembling a joint for a code quality weld?

​As the 1G weld passes over the top of the pipe and starts downhill, change to a slight ________ angle that will increase to approximately a _______ angle.

​Describe how the end of a pipe is to be prepared for welding.

​What should the gun angle and travel direction be for making a 1G weld from the 1:30 to 10:30 positions?

​Why is the root pass weld started on top of a tack weld?

​For a visual inspection of a pipe weld, what is the acceptable discontinuity for cracks?

​The maximum diameter of any single porosity shall not exceed ______________.

​Unless a backing ring is used, most root passes are made with the _____ process.

​Which of the following is not an application for a pipe socket?

​How should the weld progress if the root opening is wider than normal?

​The root pass welds must start and end on the ______________.

​Why are the ends of tack welds ground to a featheredge?

​Filler passes only need to have complete fusion to the previous weld and do not need to have ________.

​According to the API code, the maximum offset for pipes of the same nominal diameter is ____.

​The hot pass can be made ________________; however, it is more difficult to keep good fusion using the ____________technique.

Introduction to Welding

Safety in Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Pipe

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Flame Cutting

Plasma Arc Cutting

Related Cutting Processes

Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Flux Cored Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, Operation, and Filler Metals

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Plate

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Pipe

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Plate and Pipe Aws Sense Certification

Shop Math and Weld Cost

Reading Technical Drawings

Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols

Fabricating Techniques and Practices

Welding Codes and Standards

Testing and Inspection of Welds

Welding Metallurgy

Weldability of Metals

Filler Metal Selection

Welding Automation and Robotics

Other Welding Processes

Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Oxyacetylene Welding

Brazing, Braze Welding, and Soldering

Filters

If the contact tube tip melts, the copper from the tip might enter the weld pool and make a _____________________ in the weld.

It is faster to make the root weld using the downhill technique if ______________________.

What can be done to protect the contact tube tip from damage?

The cover pass cannot be any wider than ____ wider than the groove being welded.

For a visual inspection of a pipe weld, what is the acceptable discontinuity for incomplete fusion?

Which tool might be used when assembling a joint for a code quality weld?

As the 1G weld passes over the top of the pipe and starts downhill, change to a slight __ angle that will increase to approximately a _ angle.

Describe how the end of a pipe is to be prepared for welding.

What should the gun angle and travel direction be for making a 1G weld from the 1:30 to 10:30 positions?

Why is the root pass weld started on top of a tack weld?

For a visual inspection of a pipe weld, what is the acceptable discontinuity for cracks?

The maximum diameter of any single porosity shall not exceed ______________.

Unless a backing ring is used, most root passes are made with the _____ process.

Which of the following is not an application for a pipe socket?

How should the weld progress if the root opening is wider than normal?

The root pass welds must start and end on the ______________.

Why are the ends of tack welds ground to a featheredge?

Filler passes only need to have complete fusion to the previous weld and do not need to have ________.

According to the API code, the maximum offset for pipes of the same nominal diameter is ____.

The hot pass can be made ____; however, it is more difficult to keep good fusion using the technique.