CSWIP 3.
1 Homework : Leading Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 2
Name: ……………………………….…………………………. Date: ……………………
1 The maximum hardness in the HAZ of a steel will increase if:
a Heat input is increased.
B CEV is increased.
c Joint thickness is decreased.
d Basic electrodes are used.
1a With reference to the previous question, what else can also cause this condition?
a. Low heat input
b. Slow travel speed
c. High pre heat temperatures
d. High amperages
2 Initiation of a TIG arc using a high frequency spark may not be allowed because it:
a Often causes tungsten inclusions.
a Can damage electronic equipment.
b Is an electrical safety hazard.
c Often causes stop/start porosity.
2a With reference to the previous question, what does this function help with?
a. Cathodic cleaning
b. Penetration
c. Arc initiation
d. Crater filling
3 In friction welding, the metal at the interface when the joining occurs is described as
being in the:
a Liquid state.
b Intercritical state.
c Plastic state.
d Elastic state.
3a With reference to the previous question, what is the advantage of this welding
Process?
a. High deposition rate
b. Improved properties
c. Highly transportable
d. Bulk pack wire feed systems can be used
4 What four criteria are necessary to produce hydrogen induced cold cracking?
a Hydrogen, moisture, martensitic grain structure and heat.
b Hydrogen, poor weld profiles, temperatures above 200 oC and a slow cooling rate.
c Hydrogen, a grain structure susceptible to cracking, stress and a
temperature below 300oC.
d Hydrogen, existing weld defects, stress and a grain structure susceptible to
cracking.
4a With reference to the previous question, why is temperature important in this
Cracking mechanism?
a. At low temperatures the hydrogen is less mobile
b. At high temperatures the hydrogen is less mobile
c. At low temperatures grain growth occurs
d. At high temperatures more hydrogen is absorbed
5 Austenitic stainless steels are more susceptible to distortion when compared to ferritic
steels this is because:
a High coefficient of thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity.
b High coefficient of thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity.
c Low coefficient of thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity.
d Low coefficient thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity.
5a With reference to the previous question and the correct answer, do these features
make it more susceptible to hydrogen cracking?
a. It depends on the welding process
b. It does not harden on cooling therefore, no.
c. It depends on the CEV value
d. Pre heating will be critical to avoid hydrogen cracking
6 All weld tensile test:
a Is used to measure the ultimate tensile strength.
b Is used to measure the elongation of the sample.
c Is used to measure the yield strength of a sample.
d All of the above.
6a With reference to the previous question, what is the UTS of a material?
a. The maximum load applied
b. The point of failure
c. The proof stress of the material
d. Where permanent deformation has occurred
7 In the welding of austenitic stainless steels, the consumables and plate materials are
often specified to be low carbon content. The reason for this:
a To prevent the formation of cracks in the HAZ.
b To prevent the formation of chromium carbides.
c To prevent cracking in the weld.
d Minimise distortion.
7a With reference to the previous question, what is this type of mechanism know as?
a. Creep
b. Weld decay
c. Solidification cracking
d. Crevice corrosion
8 Essential variable:
a In a WPS may change the properties of the weld.
b In a WPS may influence the visual acceptance.
c In a WPS may require re-approval of a weld procedure.
d All of the above.
8a With reference to the previous question and the correct answer, which of the
following is not an essential variable?
a. Heat input
b. Current type
c. Cleaning method
d. Mode of metal transfer
9 In an all weld metal tensile test, the original test specimens gauge length is 50mm. After
testing the gauge length increased to 72mm, what is the elongation percentage?
a 44%.
b 144%.
c 69.4%.
d 2.27%.
9a With reference to the previous question, what is exactly being measured here?
a. Ultimate tensile strength
b. Yield strength
c. Ductility
d. Toughness
10 Which of the following will vary the most when varying the arc length using the MMA
welding process?
a Voltage.
b Amperage.
c Polarity.
d Both a and b.
10a With reference to the previous question and the correct answer, what is the
electrical characteristic referred to as for this process?
a. Flat characteristic
b. Constant voltage
c. Constant current
d. Variable amperage
11 An undesirable property of aluminium oxide residue is that it:
a Creates problems when welding in position (vertical, horizontal, overhead).
b It melts at a higher point than the aluminium
c Forms a slag
d Decreases weld pool fluidity.
11a With reference to the previous question and the correct answer, how can this
issue be overcome using the TIG process?
a. Use alternating current
b. Use Direct current negative polarity
c. Use Direct current positive polarity
d. All options can be used for this purpose
12 A welder qualified in the PG position would normally be qualified for welding:
a All diameters of pipe.
b Welding positions PA, PC, PG, and PF.
c In position PG only.
d All pipe wall thickness.
12a With reference to the previous question and the correct answer, why would this be
the case?
a. With certain diameter of pipes all diameters are approved
b. The arc characteristics and technique are unique to this welding
position
c. Pipe thickness are not covered with approval ranges
d. Certain welding positions are very similar
13 A fabrication calls for the toes to be blended in by grinding. The most likely reason for
this is to…
a Make the weld suitable for liquid (dye) penetrant inspection
b Improve the fatigue life
c Reduce residual stresses
d Improve the general appearance of the welds
13a With reference to the previous question and the correct answer, this will reduce?
a. Internal stresses
b. Stress raisers
c. Longitudinal stresses
d. Tensile stresses
14 A carbon equivalent of 0.48%:
a Is high for carbon steel and may require a preheat temperature over
100oC.
b Is insignificant for carbon steel and preheat will not be required.
c Is calculated from the heat-input formula.
d Is not a consideration for determining preheating temperatures.
14a With reference to the previous question, what could happen if pre heat was
required but was not carried out?
a. Possibility of martensite being formed
b. Possibility of hydrogen being formed
c. Possibility of solidification cracking
d. Possibility of lamellar tearing
15 Which of the following statements is true?
a The core wire of an MMA electrode has a lower melting point than the flux.
b Basic electrodes are preferred when welding is carried out in situations where
porosity free welds are specified.
c Rutile electrodes always contain a large proportion of iron powder.
d Cellulose electrodes may deposit in excess of 90ml of hydrogen per 100g
of weld metal.
15a With reference to the previous question and the correct answer, what’s unique
about these electrodes?
a. They are not hygroscopic
b. They have a high recovery rate
c. They have a stronger arc force
d. The core is made from a high grade steel
Drag and drop
There could be more than one answer to the question
16. What precautions can be taken to avoid hydrogen cracking?
Pre set joint, peen the weld after completion, ensure good fit up, avoid poor weld
profiles, use a weave technique, ensure workshop temperature is above 20°c.
17. What level of hydrogen in ml is considered as a good precaution against HICC?
5ml, 8ml, 10ml, 12ml, 15ml, 20ml.
18. Which of the following welding processes would be less likely to produce HICC?
SAW, MAG, MMA, FCAW, MIG, TIG.
19. What information would be required to determine the pre heat level?
Joint type, shielding gas type, polarity used, CE value, welding position, welding
process, heat input, electrode size.
20. Which of the following MMA electrode types would be most suitable to avoid the risk
of HICC?
E6010, E7018, E6011, E8018, E6012, E6013.
21. Which of the following could be used to prevent solidification cracking?
Use a low dilution welding process, Pre heat, add manganese to filler material,
PWHT, use a low hydrogen process, depth to width ratio above 2:1.
22. Which of the following are not solidification cracking preventative measures?
Minimise stress, pre set joint, use low sulphur content material, use stringer beads,
use a short arc length, clean joint of contaminants.
23. Which of the following is not something used to avoid Lamellar tearing.
Avoid restraint, use a forged tee section, use a temper bead technique, butter weld
faces, change joint design, minimise stress and restraint.
24. Lamellar tearing is more likely in which of the following?
5mm thick tee joint, 10mm thick double vee butt joint, 10mm double U butt, 50mm
thick tee butt joint, 60mm thick double vee butt joint, 100mm thick tee butt joint.
25. Which of the following is not connected with weld decay?
Chromium carbide, sensitisation, iron sulphides, stabilised, manganese sulphide, iron
carbide, chevron, inter granular corrosion.
26. For a stainless steel to be classed as low carbon, what percentage carbon does it have
to be below?
1%, 0.9%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.8%, 0.7%, 0.6%.
Fill the blank
Add the missing word from the options given
27. Using the radiographic NDT method of inspection using the double wall double image exposure,
both the film and source goes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Inside, outside, both sides, all around
28. A welder qualification certificate _ _ _ _ _ _ _ record the tests conducted on the specimen.
Does not, does, occasionally, in certain circumstances
29. Carbon arc gouging can cut _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Only stainless steel and aluminium, only carbon steel and stainless steel, only non ferrous materials,
ferrous and non ferrous materials
30. On a CMn steel butt weld _ __ _ _ _ _ _ will require a decrease in pre heat temperature.
Increasing weld speed, increasing gas flow rate, increasing heat input, decreasing heat input
31. On a CMn steel butt weld, changing from a stringer to a weave technique will require_ _ _ _ _ .
More pre heat, less pre heat, more amperage, a change in polarity
32. Changing the joint configuration from a tee fillet to a butt joint will require _ _ _ _ _ _ .
More pre heat, a change in polarity, less pre heat, an increase in welding speed
33. To prevent solidification cracking _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ form between the grains to maintain cohesion.
Iron sulphides, manganese sulphides, magnesium sulphides, aluminium sulphides
34. To measure a materials susceptibility to Lamellar tearing, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is measure after a STRA
test.
UTS, yield, reduction in area, proof stress
35. In a stabilised stainless steel the element _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ helps prevent chromium carbides forming
which leads to weld decay.
Chromium, carbon, titanium, nickel
36. Pre heat on a CMn steel repair would normally need to be _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Higher than the original weld, lower than the original weld, not required, the same as the original weld