Question 1

​What should be done if there is undercut along the top toe of a fillet weld when using the spray transfer method?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Decrease the work angle to direct more metal onto that side. 
B)  ​Change to a leading angle. 
C)  ​Change to a trailing angle. 
D)  ​Use a perpendicular travel angle to make the weld pool more fluid so it will fill the undercut. 
A)  ​Decrease the work angle to direct more metal onto that side. 
B)  ​Change to a leading angle. 
C)  ​Change to a trailing angle. 
D)  ​Use a perpendicular travel angle to make the weld pool more fluid so it will fill the undercut.

Question 2

​A small weld coupon may become too hot to allow you to make a good weld, so be sure to give the coupon time to ___________________.

Accepted Answer

​cool betw

Question 3

​Why is it important to clean the outside and inside surface of the pipe next to the groove?

Accepted Answer

​This cleaning is re

Question 4

​Undercut shall not exceed the lesser of ______% of the base metal thickness or ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10%, 1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​5%, 1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​8%, 3/64 in.(1.2 mm) 
D)  ​3%, 1/64 in.(0.4 mm) 
A)  ​10%, 1/32 in.(0.8 mm) 
B)  ​5%, 1/16 in.(1.6 mm) 
C)  ​8%, 3/64 in.(1.2 mm) 
D)  ​3%, 1/64 in.(0.4 mm)

Question 5

​It is important that tack welds be made _____________________________ so that they do not become weld defects in the finished weld.

Accepted Answer

​with the same weldi

Question 6

​Any part of the root face that has undercut or trapped slag or any area with more than ____ buildup can be ground down.

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 7

​What type of grinding disk must be used to feather the edge of tack welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​A standard grinding stone as long as the root opening has not decreased due to the tack weld shrinkage. 
B)  ​A thin grinding disk. 
C)  ​A new disk so it can reach all the way down into the groove. 
D)  ​A cupped disk so it is easier to work around the curve of the pipe. 
A)  ​A standard grinding stone as long as the root opening has not decreased due to the tack weld shrinkage. 
B)  ​A thin grinding disk. 
C)  ​A new disk so it can reach all the way down into the groove. 
D)  ​A cupped disk so it is easier to work around the curve of the pipe.

Question 8

​The maximum reinforcement of the cover pass 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 9

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

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 10

​Arc strikes outside of the weld groove are _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​potential defects. 
B)  ​easy to grind off if needed. 
C)  ​usually small and are no problem. 
D)  ​can be left if they are less than 1 in.(25 mm) from the groove. 
A)  ​potential defects. 
B)  ​easy to grind off if needed. 
C)  ​usually small and are no problem. 
D)  ​can be left if they are less than 1 in.(25 mm) from the groove.

Question 11

​The frequency of porosity shall not exceed one in each _________ of weld length.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​4 in (100 mm) 
B)  ​3 in (75 mm) 
C)  ​2 in (50 mm) 
D)  ​1 in (25 mm) 
A)  ​4 in (100 mm) 
B)  ​3 in (75 mm) 
C)  ​2 in (50 mm) 
D)  ​1 in (25 mm)

Question 12

​What is the advantage of the fast freeze flux of some FCA welding electrodes?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It allows a larger weld bead in all positions to fill the joint faster. 
B)  ​The freezing effect cools the weld off faster so the weld is not as hot. 
C)  ​When the flux freezes fast, it is easier to remove since it is cold. 
D)  ​There is less flux and that is why it cools so quickly. 
A)  ​It allows a larger weld bead in all positions to fill the joint faster. 
B)  ​The freezing effect cools the weld off faster so the weld is not as hot. 
C)  ​When the flux freezes fast, it is easier to remove since it is cold. 
D)  ​There is less flux and that is why it cools so quickly.

Question 13

​When using the spray metal transfer method, what can happen if the tip gets too close to the work?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The wire may arc out and cause a lot of spatter to be thrown from the weld. 
B)  ​The shorter stickout will cause the weld to get hotter due to the reduced resistance in the shorter wire and the weld will become wider and more fluid. 
C)  ​The tip may be melted. 
D)  ​A flood of sparks as the weld pool is overheated will erupt. 
A)  ​The wire may arc out and cause a lot of spatter to be thrown from the weld. 
B)  ​The shorter stickout will cause the weld to get hotter due to the reduced resistance in the shorter wire and the weld will become wider and more fluid. 
C)  ​The tip may be melted. 
D)  ​A flood of sparks as the weld pool is overheated will erupt.

Question 14

​What is another name for the cover pass?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​top 
B)  ​finish 
C)  ​cap 
D)  ​fillup 
A)  ​top 
B)  ​finish 
C)  ​cap 
D)  ​fillup

Question 15

​Which step is critical when making a code quality weld?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cleaning 
B)  ​tack welding 
C)  ​fitting 
D)  ​All of the above 
A)  ​cleaning 
B)  ​tack welding 
C)  ​fitting 
D)  ​All of the above

Question 16

​The ends of the tack welds must be ground to a ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The ends of the tack welds must...

Question 17

​What determines the size, number, and location of tack welds on a pipe joint?

Accepted Answer

​The number and size of tack welds will

Question 18

​How is the root pass made on pipe?

Accepted Answer

​The root pass is made as a stringer bea

Question 19

​What is the purpose of the filler passes?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They add the bulk of the weld metal to the groove. 
B)  ​They are used to push any lack of root fusion or lack of 100% penetration. 
C)  ​They are used to remove any small trapped pieces of slag or lack of side wall fusion. 
D)  ​They are used to cover up any problems in the hot pass. 
A)  ​They add the bulk of the weld metal to the groove. 
B)  ​They are used to push any lack of root fusion or lack of 100% penetration. 
C)  ​They are used to remove any small trapped pieces of slag or lack of side wall fusion. 
D)  ​They are used to cover up any problems in the hot pass.

Question 20

​How many tack welds are needed to hold a pipe joint in alignment for welding?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​4, one at the 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00 o'clock positions. 
B)  ​5 to 6 
C)  ​It depends on the size of the tack welds. 
D)  ​The number will vary depending on the pipe's diameter. 
A)  ​4, one at the 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00 o'clock positions. 
B)  ​5 to 6 
C)  ​It depends on the size of the tack welds. 
D)  ​The number will vary depending on the pipe's diameter.

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

​What should be done if there is undercut along the top toe of a fillet weld when using the spray transfer method?

​A small weld coupon may become too hot to allow you to make a good weld, so be sure to give the coupon time to ___________________.

​Why is it important to clean the outside and inside surface of the pipe next to the groove?

​Undercut shall not exceed the lesser of ______% of the base metal thickness or ____________.

​It is important that tack welds be made _____________________________ so that they do not become weld defects in the finished weld.

​Any part of the root face that has undercut or trapped slag or any area with more than ____ buildup can be ground down.

​What type of grinding disk must be used to feather the edge of tack welds?

​The maximum reinforcement of the cover pass is ____________.

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

​Arc strikes outside of the weld groove are _____________.

​The frequency of porosity shall not exceed one in each _________ of weld length.

​What is the advantage of the fast freeze flux of some FCA welding electrodes?

​When using the spray metal transfer method, what can happen if the tip gets too close to the work?

​What is another name for the cover pass?

​Which step is critical when making a code quality weld?

​The ends of the tack welds must be ground to a ___________.

​What determines the size, number, and location of tack welds on a pipe joint?

​How is the root pass made on pipe?

​What is the purpose of the filler passes?

​How many tack welds are needed to hold a pipe joint in alignment for welding?

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

What should be done if there is undercut along the top toe of a fillet weld when using the spray transfer method?

A small weld coupon may become too hot to allow you to make a good weld, so be sure to give the coupon time to ___________________.

Why is it important to clean the outside and inside surface of the pipe next to the groove?

Undercut shall not exceed the lesser of % of the base metal thickness or ______.

It is important that tack welds be made _____________________________ so that they do not become weld defects in the finished weld.

Any part of the root face that has undercut or trapped slag or any area with more than ____ buildup can be ground down.

What type of grinding disk must be used to feather the edge of tack welds?

The maximum reinforcement of the cover pass is ____________.

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

Arc strikes outside of the weld groove are _____________.

The frequency of porosity shall not exceed one in each _________ of weld length.

What is the advantage of the fast freeze flux of some FCA welding electrodes?

When using the spray metal transfer method, what can happen if the tip gets too close to the work?

What is another name for the cover pass?

Which step is critical when making a code quality weld?

The ends of the tack welds must be ground to a ___________.

What determines the size, number, and location of tack welds on a pipe joint?

How is the root pass made on pipe?

What is the purpose of the filler passes?

How many tack welds are needed to hold a pipe joint in alignment for welding?