AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Practice Exam

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• Which welding process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode?
• Stinger lead is the slang term for which formal term?
• Which term describes the shape, dimensions and configuration of a joint?
• Which acronym corresponds to the Department of Transportation?
• Electrodes (Besides low hydrogen electrodes) could be damaged if placed in an ______.
• An unstable constituent of iron formed without diffusion by rapid quenching from austenite above the A3 line is called what?
• NEMA refers to which organization?
• Which property is opposite brittleness?
• Which plate is used to permit OFC cutting on stainless plate?
• Which welding process uses a consumable electrode and is shielded by a flux?
• A heat treatment designed to place metal in its softest, lowest-strength condition.
• The GMAW process can be used either semi-automatically or __________.
• What is the term for the shape of the edge of the joint member?
• Which element acts as a sulfur scavenger and is typically added to steel up to about 1.5% to improve strength and hardenability?
• Which term refers to applying a protective zinc coating to steel?
• Carbide precipitation is associated with which metallurgical condition?
• Which term describes the protective layer around the SMAW electrode?
• An opening, usually small that aids in controlling or constricting the flow of materials.
• EWZr consists of Zirconia in what percentage range?
• Which property describes the ability of a material to deform plastically without cracking?
• Which abbreviation is Gas Metal Arc Welding?
• What is the maximum load carrying capacity of a material called?
• What type of radiation is emitted from a radioisotope such as Iridium-192?
• Which specification number corresponds to corrosion-resisting chromium and chromium-nickel steel bare and composite metal cored and stranded arc welding electrodes and welding rods?
• The hyphenated suffix in an electrode designation conveys which information?
• A corner joint where the butting member has a flanged edge shape at the joint is known as which?
• Which term refers to the protective atmosphere around the weld to prevent contamination?
• Which term specifies all required alloy types, grades, and sizes for base and filler metals in fabrication?
• Which property describes the ability to resist indentation?
• In GTAW with DCEP, what is the heat balance between the work end and the electrode end?
• ASME is the acronym for which organization?
• BCC can exist in some cases to over _______degrees F.
• Which term refers to a single atom, such as a lone hydrogen atom, in contrast to its diatomic molecular form?
• The distance the weld metal extends into the joint root is known as which term?
• Body Centered Tetragonal is abbreviated as which structure?
• Which of the following is the unit for electrical resistance?
• What term denotes the maximum stress at which no failure will occur regardless of the number of cycles?
• ________ have the greatest internal energy, longest atomic spacing and are unstructured.
• The interface between weld metal and base metal in a fusion weld, between base metals in a solid state weld without filler metal, or between filler metal and base metal in a solid state weld with filler metal.
• Moisture, oil, rust, and grease all contain which element?
• In rolled metal, which direction is commonly associated with the best properties for design?
• In the Classification System for Flux-Electrode Combination, the second digit refers to heat treatment. If the digit is 'A', what condition does it indicate?
• In the AWS designation system, what does the numeric part in R-45 or R-60 denote?
• What is the psi range for a compressed gas stored energy?
• High restraint in welding tends to increase what in the weld?
• Which document defines the AWS standard for certifying welding inspectors?
• The gaseous form of a substance is called what?
• Which AWS document covers the Nondestructive Examination of Welds?
• Which term denotes a post-weld thermal treatment?
• Which term denotes the distance the weld metal extends from the face into the joint, not counting reinforcement?
• Which element is added in low-alloy steels to increase toughness and hardenability, and is used in amounts up to 35% in high-alloy and stainless steels?
• A fillet weld with a concave face can be described by which term?
• A weld made in a groove between the work pieces is called what?
• Which abbreviation correctly matches Shielded Metal Arc Welding?
• Which term describes entrapped foreign solid material such as slag, flux, tungsten, or oxides in a weld?
• What does DCEP stand for in DC welding polarity?
• Or stress raiser; A surface notch or geometry which multiplies the applied stress to increase the actual stress in a component.
• Which electrode types do not require external shielding gas?
• Which abbreviation corresponds to OxyFuel Welding?
• Which organization is responsible for standardization in materials testing and specifications?
• Which iron phase forms on cooling and has a very fine microstructure difficult to resolve under optical microscopy?
• What is the term for a groove weld where the mating members have one single-J or double-J and one square edge preparation?
• In heat treatment, what term describes very rapid cooling from elevated temperatures?
• Which heat treatment is used to harden the surface of steel by introducing nitrogen?
• The device consisting of seven wires placed directly on a weld transverse to the weld axis to determine test resolution sensitivity for RT testing is called?
• HAZ stands for what in welding terminology?
• In the SMAW electrode identification system, the letter 'E' refers to what?
• Capillary Action refers to the force by which a liquid, in contact with a solid, is drawn into the spaces between closely fitted surfaces of a brazed or soldered joint.
• Aluminum added to steel acts as a deoxidizer and grain refiner to improve which property?
• Which letter denotes the Postweld Heat Treated condition?
• The family of hardness tests which utilizes both a minor and a major load is called:
• Which organization publishes the welding standards such as D1.1 and B5.11?
• Which organization publishes the recommended practice for NDT personnel qualification and certification?
• Which term describes a surfacing variation used to reduce wear?
• Which function of SMAW electrode coatings directly protects the weld pool from atmospheric contamination?
• Which agency covers the transport of materials at the federal or state level?
• For a cutting tip with 8 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• In the classification system, which letter denotes the As-welded condition?
• In welding geometry, Drag refers to what?
• Which endurance-related property is defined as the maximum stress for infinite life in some metals?
• The width of a cut produced during a cutting process.
• Which specification number is used for magnesium-alloy welding rods and bare electrodes?
• ____ cell is described as a cube with an atom at each of its 8 corners and one atom at the center of each of the 6 faces of the cube.
• Which term describes joining materials without melting the base metal, using a filler metal with a melting point below 840 degrees Fahrenheit?
• What is the lamellar structure composed of ferrite and cementite called?
• Which coating function involves insulation to slow cooling and protect the weld?
• What term describes elements or compounds that preferentially combine with oxygen to keep it from reacting with heated base or weld metal?
• The Rockwell hardness test scale that uses a 1/16" steel ball indenter and a 100 kg load is:
• AWS stands for which organization?
• Stud Welding (SW) is a ____ step welding cycle.
• A type of groove weld in which the mating members of the joint have single bevel or double bevel edge shapes, and the groove faces of the joint are opposed to each other.
• What term defines the long-term exposure limit for workers?
• The permissible variation from straightness is known as which term?
• Movement of atoms within a solution, whether its a solid, liquid, or gas.
• Which specification number is used for zirconium and zirconium alloy bare welding rods and electrodes?
• The Charpy V-notch test primarily assesses which property of a material?
• Which testing would be used to detect corrosion in a metal sample?
• In GMAW, shielding gases can be of which two broad categories?
• If electrons flow from work to electrode, the electrode becomes which charge?
• Which sequence deposits separated lengths first and then completes the cross-section?
• Which gas is not flammable but supports combustion and is stored under very high pressure in cylinders?
• What term identifies the work piece that spans the joint in a spliced arrangement?
• A weld made at the back of a single groove welded joint after the completion of the groove weld.
• Which term is used to describe a layered, plate-like microstructure?
• Which term best describes a weld defect where fusion fails to occur between the weld metal and the fusion faces?
• Which crystal structure is described by a hexagonal prism with two hexagons forming the top and bottom?
• Pounds per Square Inch is abbreviated as which term?
• Which NDT method would you use to reveal internal discontinuities using high-energy radiation to produce an image?
• In the electrode identification system, which number designates the flat or horizontal position?
• For a cutting tip with 3 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• Which organization is associated with the SNT-TC-1A document?
• Which document specifies safety practices for welding and cutting operations?
• Which specification number is used for aluminum and aluminum alloy welding rods and bare electrodes?
• The crystal structure associated with close packing in some metals is known as which term?
• Freedom from discontinuities is defined as which property?
• What are the small induced currents in conductive materials caused by the proximity of a current carrying coil called?
• A carbon content of about 0.92% places a steel in which category?
• Which element is added to steel in very small amounts as a deoxidizer and also acts as a grain refiner for improved impact toughness?
• Which electrical term describes a current that changes direction periodically, typically with a frequency of 60 hertz?
• A steel alloy with more than 0.8% carbon is called what?
• If the cutting tip has 9 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• A joint member that is prevented, by the other member, from movement in one direction perpendicular to its thickness dimension.
• Bend testing, Nick-break, Fillet break are types of which tests?
• Which heat treatment reduces the strength and hardness of quenched steels and restores ductility?
• What term describes how hard a machine will work?
• The ability of a metal to change its shape without fracturing is called its:
• In GMAW electrode designation, the number after the hyphen refers to the electrode's ______.
• If the cutting tip has 13 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• Which term describes a material that hinders oxide formation and facilitates removal of oxides on molten metal surfaces?
• What term refers to the general undesired release of materials?
• PAW and GTAW are described as being very what?
• Intergranular corrosion attack caused by sensitization of stainless steels is abbreviated as what?
• Which type of materials and restraint will result in faster cooling rates, decreased distortion, and increased residual stress?
• Specification number for 'Iron & Steel Gas-Welding Rods' is which?
• A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence in which weld passes are made in overlapping layers.
• What process describes the movement of atoms within a solid, liquid, or gas?
• Ferrous materials are characterized by being primarily what?
• In spray transfer mode, the shielding gas composition is typically:
• Which heat treatment is generally performed after quenching to reduce residual stresses and increase toughness?
• Stress remaining immediately after a welding or forming operation is known as what?
• Which polarity concentrates more heat at the electrode end?
• Which term refers to a separation at the joint root between the work pieces?
• Which case hardening process diffuses carbon into a ferrous alloy by heating it in contact with a carbon-containing material?
• A butt joint where at least one member has a flanged edge shape at the joint is known as which?
• Coalescence is the joining together of two or more materials.
• The amount of variation permitted from the design size of a part is called what?
• Which organization is a marine classification society commonly referenced in codes?
• In FCAW electrode identification, the second digit indicates permissible welding positions; which description is accurate?
• Which term describes the maximum long-term exposure level for workers?
• In penetrant testing, what is the name of the action where the developer draws penetrant out of a discontinuity and reveals an indication after application?
• Which weld process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode?
• Which term is a shorthand for identifying materials by a combination of letters and numbers?
• ______ is the rock in which we find metal.
• Which inert gas is lighter than air?
• The acronym CAWI stands for which credential?
• Which term is described as the basic tools of a welding inspector?
• This type of testing evaluates metals in corrosive environments.
• Which letter denotes electrode classification after the hyphen?
• The strength level at which permanent deformation begins is best described as which property?
• In ESW, while weld progression may be upward, the welding position is considered which?
• The Charpy V-notch test is commonly described as measuring toughness at a given temperature.
• These variables, if changed beyond certain limits, require a new welding procedure to be prepared and qualified.
• OxyFuel Welding is abbreviated as?
• Which heat treatment reduces the strength and hardness of as-quenched steels and restores ductility and toughness?
• Which term describes a welding procedure that creates a hole completely through the workpiece with molten metal flowing behind a keyhole to form a weld?
• Which organization does the acronym ASTM stand for?
• Which term describes the shape of the edge of the joint member?
• Which term describes a localized coalescence of metals or non metals produced by heating to welding temperature, with or without the application of pressure, or by the application of pressure alone, with or without filler metals?
• A longitudinal sequence in which weld passes are made in the direction opposite to the progression of welding.
• As metal temperatures fall, which property decreases?
• What is the specification number for titanium and titanium alloy bare welding rods and electrodes?
• In welding, every process requires a source of energy and a second essential source. What is the second source?
• The exposed surface of a weld on the side from which the welding was done.
• Which term is the standard unit for expressing electrical current in welding practice?
• In penetrant testing, what is the term for the time allowed for penetrant to enter surface discontinuities?
• A number to the right of a nondestructive examination symbol refers to the:
• In GMAW, increasing arc length results in what effect on heat input?
• ABS stands for which organization?
• In the electrode identification system, the prefix ER designates which two items?
• According to the source, AWS has how many codes?
• The size of a convex fillet weld is defined as which dimension?
• Product Form, Heat Number, Chemistry, Mechanical Properties are all items that must be on a Material Test Report. Which document is this?
• In welding, the term applied to the direction of vertical welding, uphill, or downhill.
• Which term describes a surfacing variation that deposits surfacing metal on one or more surfaces to provide metallurgically compatible weld metal for the subsequent completion of the weld?
• In FCAW, the digit after the hyphen in the electrode identification system refers to grouping based on several factors: chemical composition, type of current, polarity, and need for which of the following?
• Which plate is used as the carbon steel plate placed over austenitic stainless steel plate to permit cutting by the OFC method?
• In welding lenses, higher numbers indicate what?
• Which API standard governs welding of pipelines and related facilities?
• Which term refers to a formal listing of all required dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications for a part?
• Faying Surface is best described as?
• What is the standard unit for measuring the strength of an electric current?
• An iron-soluble element added in amounts up to 1.5% to increase strength and hardenability; steels usually contain at least 0.30% ________ because it acts as a sulfur scavenger.
• Face-Centered Cubic is commonly called ______ ______.
• ASTM stands for which organization?
• EWTh-1 consists of Thoria in what percentage range?
• An alpha/numeric following an item which usually changes or modifies its meaning is called what?
• The gaseous form of a substance is called what?
• Which term denotes the type of radiation emitted from isotopes such as Iridium-192?
• An FCC solid solution of carbon in iron; also named austenite.
• The offset method is used to determine which material property?
• IIW stands for which organization?
• The abbreviation AWS corresponds to which organization?
• What is the radius used to form the shape of a J or U groove weld?
• Vickers and Knoop are both referred to as _______________ tests.
• What does the abbreviation CAC-A represent in welding processes?
• An angular edge shape.
• What is the shortest distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld?
• In SMAW, which polarity makes the electrode hotter and is better for out-of-position welding?
• The weld configuration formed when a round bar is placed against a flat surface is called?
• Radiation emitted from an electrical device is known as which of the following?
• Which inert gas is heavier than air?
• BCC + higher temperatures = _________.
• Which AWS specification covers welding of railroad cars and locomotives?
• In directional properties of a rolled metal, which rolling direction typically exhibits the best combination of strength and ductility?
• Which unit is used in the United States for pressure?
• Carburizing is the effect of adding carbon into the surfaces of hot metals by a solid solution mechanism; may occur during CAC-A.
• What is the SI unit for pressure?
• In nondestructive testing, which method is abbreviated VT?
• Which lattice type has atoms at the corners and centers of faces?
• Which type of groove weld involves mating pieces with square-edged edges?
• Which term is used to describe the light emitted by a material under ultraviolet illumination?
• Which coating function is associated with ionizing to stabilize the arc?
• Which term is used for a fillet weld with a convex face?
• Radiographic Testing is abbreviated as?
• Which specification number designates mild steel electrodes for gas metal arc welding?
• Which term describes the process of joining two or more pieces by using a filler metal that melts at a lower temperature than the base metal?
• Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes is defined by which document?
• In the SMAW electrode identification system; the last digits refer to the usability of the __.
• In a cutting tip with 6 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• In ultrasonic testing (UT), which term refers to the signal displayed on the CRT when the transducer is in contact with air?
• Flux main purpose
• In Rockwell hardness testing, which statement is true?
• _____ cell is a hexagonal prism which appears as 2 hexagons forming the top and bottom of the prism.
• If the cutting tip has 12 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• DCEN produces which penetration characteristics?
• A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld metal extends completely through the joint thickness.
• Which heat treatment involves holding the part at the austenitizing temperature for some time and then slow cooling in the furnace?
• Iron carbide Fe3C is known as which compound?
• Sound frequencies greater than the range of normal hearing are called what?
• A BCC solid solution of carbon in gamma iron; also named alpha iron
• What term refers to the shape and dimensions of a joint in cross section prior to welding?
• In heat transfer, which mechanism describes the transmission of heat from one particle to another by direct contact?
• If the second digit is 0 in FCAW electrode identification, the electrode is suitable for which welding positions?
• ANSI stands for
• Which crystal structure is represented by a body-centered cubic configuration?
• Increasing the heat input, ___________ both the cooling rate and the likelihood of cracking.
• What is the name of a groove weld where mating members can consist of one half-round, round or flanged edge shape, combined with one square edge shape?
• Which AWS document would you consult for the Radiographic Interpreters qualification?
• In NDT, RT stands for which inspection method?
• The acronym IIW represents which organization?
• The acronym NIOSH refers to which U.S. health and safety institute?
• What is the name of the groove weld where mating members consist of two half-round, or two round edge shapes?
• Which term describes a stainless steel phase that contributes to high-temperature resistance to cracking?
• The exposed surface of a weld opposite the side from which welding was done is called what?
• In GMAW, a welder will adjust __________ at the power source.
• An edge joint where at least one member has a flanged edge shape at the joint is known as which?
• In OAW the AWS designations for steel; 'R' stands for _______.
• Which metals are cited as commonly exhibiting BCC structure?
• And alpha/numeric added at the beginning of an item to modify its meaning?
• The mechanism by which two metal edges are joined by melting and flowing together without filler metal is called what welding process?
• The ability of a material to absorb energy is known as what property?
• In GTAW with DCEN, what is the heat balance between the work end and the electrode end?
• Which statement correctly lists the GMAW metal transfer modes?
• ASTM stands for which organization?
• What is the term for a joint between the edges of two or more parallel or nearly parallel members?
• The tensile strength of a metal is its ability to resist applied forces that cause it to:
• Which acronym denotes a formal description of the properties and requirements for a product or process, often including material grades and tolerances?
• In nondestructive testing, which method shows improved particle mobility when using alternating current rather than direct current?
• What is the metric unit for heat?
• Which is the slang term for the Workpiece Connection?
• Which shielding gas is probably most widely used for welding steel due to low cost and ready availability?
• In metals, what term describes a change in the atomic structure?
• The secondary application of an inert gas or unreactive atmosphere to protect the backside of a weld during welding is called what?
• How many metal transfer modes are listed for GMAW?
• Which term describes a weld in an edge joint that fuses the full thickness of the members?
• Which term denotes a small opening that controls or constricts the flow of materials?
• In FCAW electrode identification, the number that refers to Flat and horizontal fillet positions only is:
• Which grade uses Zirconia content 0.15-0.40%?
• What term describes a groove melted into the base metal adjacent to the weld toe or weld root and left unfilled by weld metal?
• Which property describes the ability of a material to return to its original shape after unloading?
• Which lap joint form features a flanged edge shape with no edge weld?
• ________ is the only fuel gas capable of producing enough heat to weld effectively.
• Which element dissolves in iron and is commonly used as a deoxidizer, with weld metal typically containing about 0.50% as a deoxidizer?
• In GTAW, the presence of Thoria or Zirconia improves which characteristics?
• Cavities formed by gas entrapment during solidification are called what?
• Which term describes intergranular hot cracking caused by iron sulfide at elevated temperatures?
• In welding electrical terms, which option describes Alternating Current, where the polarity alternates at 60 cycles per second?
• In the Classification System for Flux-Electrode Combination, what does the letter 'F' designate?
• What does PAW stand for in welding processes?
• Which term describes the resistance to fracture when a surface notch is present?
• Which term describes a material or device placed against the back side of the joint to support and retain molten weld metal in ESW and electrogas welding?
• Which joint is formed by the edges of two or more parallel or nearly parallel members?
• In OAW AWS designations for steel; R-45 or R-60 for example; 45 & 60 refer to the required minimum tensile strength. True or False?
• In heat transfer, which mechanism involves heat transfer by the mass movement of heated particles?
• Which shielding gases are inert?
• Which pairing correctly matches a slang term to its formal term?
• After the minimum tensile strength, the next digit refers to what?
• In SAW, which polarity can be used besides AC and DCEP?
• Which inert gas is most widely used as a shielding gas and is heavier than air?
• Iron, carbon steels, chromium, molybdenum, and tungsten are all common ___ metals.
• What is a plug filled with a material that has a very low melting point, used as a heat/pressure relief device?
• What is the term for the numerical identifier assigned to each heat of steel by the manufacturer?
• In SMAW, which electrode component provides shielding from atmosphere, deoxidation, alloying, ionizing, and insulation?
• In the flux-electrode classification, the number/letter combination following the hyphen refers to the classification of the electrode. Which single-letter designation is used?
• In FCAW; Cracking can be caused by excessive joint restraint, improper electrode, or insufficient deoxidizers.
• Which current is commonly used for GTAW and is best for aluminum welding?
• In FCAW, the electrode identification system; which types require external shielding gas?
• Which of the following is NOT a GMAW metal transfer mode?
• SAE stands for which organization?
• If the cutting tip has 15 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• ASME stands for which professional organization?
• A steel having a rim, or surface zone having a shallow depth, of extremely low carbon content.
• NDI stands for which term?
• In a DC welding setup, electrons flow from the workpiece to the electrode. True or False?
• Which term refers to the component placed between splice member and another member to balance thickness differences in a butt joint?
• Increasing the carbon equivalent ____________ the likelihood of cracking problems.
• What term describes a thermal treatment applied to a joint prior to welding?
• In SMAW, which coating function includes deoxidation to eliminate oxygen?
• The channel in the surface of a work piece or an opening between 2 joint members that provides space to contain a weld.
• What method is not acceptable for determining yield point?
• What CE indicates the highest probability of underbead cracking?
• What does DCEP stand for in GMAW terminology?
• Which term categorize steels and iron-based alloys?
• Which term describes the distance that fusion penetrates into the base metal from the surface melted?
• A group of short, vertical lines representing a body of information is called what?
• In alloying, the separation, or non-homogeneity, of two or more elements or phases is called what?
• A combined longitudinal and buildup sequence wherein weld beads are deposited in overlapping layers is called?
• Which term refers to the classification of joints based on five basic configurations?
• What form is designed to ensure that all safety precautions have been considered prior to any operation involving open flames or high heat?
• Which element, when added up to 9% in low-alloy steels, increases high-temperature oxidation resistance and hardenability and forms carbides?
• CTOD is primarily used to measure what?
• Which acronym represents American Petroleum Institute?
• In penetrant testing, the observed surface indication after the developer is commonly referred to as what?
• Which statement best describes the two-phase constituents that make up pearlite?
• DCEP will preferentially heat the ______ more. Also enhanced cleaning action.
• Electrodes carry welding __________.
• DCEP produces which penetration characteristics?
• What term refers to the total included angle of the groove between work pieces when both edges are prepared at an angle?
• Which term is a synonym for a discontinuity in NDT terminology?
• Helps eliminate hydrogen in welding rods prior to testing.
• Which defect is a groove melted into the base metal adjacent to the weld toe or root and left unfilled by weld metal?
• Which term describes the ends of a magnet where one is the north pole and the other is the south pole?
• In the electrode designation ER70S-2, the -2 indicates the electrode's chemistry. Which option best describes this purpose?
• In GTAW, the electrode used is typically which material?
• In electrical welding terminology, what does DC stand for?
• ________ cell is described as a cube with an atom at each of its 8 corners and a single atom centered in the cell.
• Which term describes the portion of the groove face within the joint root?
• A weld made before the primary weld.
• In ultrasonic testing, what is the liquid used between the transducer and the test surface to improve contact?
• Which acronym stands for a document that records the successful completion of a welding operator's qualification?
• In nondestructive examination notation, what does NDE stand for?
• Electron flow is from the (-) negative pole to the (+) positive pole.
• NEMA is known for establishing standards in which field?
• A weld resulting from a single welding pass is called what?
• ACGIH stands for which organization?
• GTAW is commonly used for welding which type of materials?
• Which AWS document defines Standard Welding Terms and Definitions?
• In a standard interpretation, information appearing above the reference line indicates which side of the part?
• A type of weld bead made with side-to-side motions.
• The alloying type where atoms occupy spaces between the atoms of the parent metal is called which?
• A nonmetallic product resulting from the mutual dissolution of flux and nonmetallic impurities in some welding and brazing processes.
• Eddy Current Testing is abbreviated as?
• In GTAW electrode identification system, 'W' designates which element?
• ____________ materials and low restraint will result in slower cooling rates, increased distortion, and decreased residual stress.
• Which butt joint form has a flanged edge shape at the joint?
• Which corner joint form has the butting member with a flanged edge shape at the joint?
• MSDS stands for which document?
• Which is the slang term for the Electrode Lead?
• The GTAW process uses a shielding gas that is inert, and the tungsten electrode is nonconsumable. Which option correctly reflects this pairing?
• A list of materials required for fabrication of a component. The list will specify all required alloy types, grades, sizes, etc. for both base and filler metals.
• Which weld is applied to a surface to obtain desired properties or dimensions rather than to join pieces?
• Current x Voltage x 60 / Travel Speed (IPM) = Joules/Inch. This formula is used to find what?
• What does the abbreviation OFC stand for in welding processes?
• In metals, a type of stainless steel containing approximately 50% ferrite and 50% austenite.
• The distance that fusion extends into the base metal or previous bead from the surface melted during welding is known as what?
• Which set lists the three types of stress that occur in metals?
• What term describes the graphic detail of a component showing its geometry and size, with tolerances?
• A type of groove weld where mating members have single bevel or double bevel edge shapes; the groove faces are opposed to each other is called a:
• What is the term for the polarity ends of a magnet, specifically the north and south ends?
• _________ is the ability of a metal to stretch and become permanently deformed without breaking or cracking.
• Which term refers to a legally binding document adopted by a government body?
• In the SMAW electrode identification system, the first digits refer to what?
• Which term describes the exposed surface of a weld on the welding side?
• Which is the slang term for the Workpiece Lead?
• Ductility values are expressed in:
• Layered, or plate-like microstructure is described by which term?
• If BCC structure is heated to high temperature, what structure does it transition to?
• Which strength describes a metal's resistance to fatigue under cyclic loading?
• Which term describes a material that can burn readily?
• Usually only small amounts are present in rolled steel when used as a deoxidizer. _________ dissolves in iron and tends to strengthen it. Weld metal usually contains approximately 0.50% of this element as a deoxidizer.
• A joint that is formed by aligning members so their edges lie approximately in the same plane.
• Which element is an undesirable impurity and, when present in amounts exceeding 0.5%, tends to cause brittleness and reduce weldability?
• Which safety role is most often used for vessel entry safety?
• Which term describes a weld made in a circular hole in one member of a joint fusing that member to another member?
• Ultrasonic Testing is abbreviated as?
• What is the electrode in a welding circuit most accurately defined as?
• Which element is a strong carbide former and is usually present in alloy steels in amounts less than 1%, added to increase hardenability and elevated temperature strength?
• Spectrographic and XRF are both types of __ testing.
• A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld metal does not extend completely through the joint thickness is called what?
• ASME corresponds to which organization?
• Which shielding gases are reactive?
• Which acronym refers to the record of a welder's qualification test results?
• A weld produced without the addition of filler metal is known as
• Which term describes the deflection of a welding arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces?
• Which term describes a groove weld with beveled edges and one square edge?
• Which term describes the attribute of a materials control system that allows tracing any part or material used in fabrication back to the source and certifying documents?
• Loss of consciousness due to too little or too much carbon dioxide in the blood is called:
• True or False: The order of heat from hottest to least hot among GMAW transfer modes is Spray, Globular, Pulsed Arc, Short Circuiting.
• Any material that can easily catch fire is called:
• Which term describes a surface notch or geometry that increases stress concentration in a component?
• Which term denotes the continuation of a fillet weld around a corner as an extension of the principal weld?
• Which two micro-hardness tests are Vickers and Knoop?
• In the electrode identification system, the number 2 designates which welding position?
• NDE stands for which term?
• Brittleness is opposite of ductility.
• Which GMAW metal transfer mode is considered the hottest?
• Normally which polarity is used in GMAW?
• What does UNS stand for?
• What is the heat treatment that places metal in its softest condition?
• What general term refers to the unexpected and undesired release of materials?
• What term describes a device designed to relieve heat or pressure with a low-melting-point material?
• In the Classification System for Flux-Electrode Combination, after 'F', the next number designates the minimum tensile strength of the weld deposit in what value (in pounds per square inch)?
• What is the special type of atomic bonding holding metal atoms together called?
• What is the maximum thickness PAW can weld in a single pass using the keyhole technique?
• Protecting from contamination.
• What is DCEP short for?
• Which lattice type has a cube with eight corners and a center atom?
• The Carbon Equivalent is a calculated value used to aid in determining the required preheat temperature.
• Which term refers to a surface coating applied to improve corrosion resistance?
• NACE stands for which organization?
• What is the specification number for composite surfacing welding rods and electrodes?
• A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence for a continuous multiple pass weld in which separated increments are completely or partially welded before intervening increments are welded.
• Spray transfer mode in GMAW requires at least what percentage argon?
• What effect does increasing carbon content have on cracking problems?
• The type of strength which is related to metal's behavior when the load is applied in a cyclic manner is:
• PAW uses what technique to produce full penetration welds up to 0.5 inch thick in a single pass?
• In the electrode identification system, the letter S implies a ________ wire electrode.
• The maximum distance from the face of a convex fillet weld perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes is called what?
• What does ESW stand for in welding terminology?
• In radiography, film density relates to what property of the film?
• A steel alloy with less than 0.8% carbon is called what?
• In fillet weld geometry, the distance from the root perpendicular to the hypotenuse is called what?
• Which document outlines the certification program for NDT technicians?
• Which electrode types require external shielding gas?
• Which inert gas is lighter than air and often used to fill balloons?
• Which heat treatment introduces nitrogen into the surface of a ferrous material at elevated temperatures in the presence of ammonia or nitrogen?
• Brazing is defined as joining materials without melting the base metal using a filler metal with a melting point above 840 degrees F.
• Which weld type is used to deposit material on a surface to improve wear resistance rather than joining parts?
• Who governs the design of compressed gas cylinders?
• The surface of a joint member included in the groove, the angular distance between the surface of the base metal to the root edge including any root face, is called what?
• Which class of materials is composed primarily of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen?
• Increasing the Carbon content _________ the likelihood of cracking problems.
• If a cutting tip has 2 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• Which heat-treatment mechanism relies on the formation of a precipitate during the heat treating cycle to increase strength and hardness?
• Short Arc Length = ________ Heat.
• Which term defines the dimension used to specify the size of a fillet weld?
• Which term describes the portion of a joint where the members come closest to each other?
• ABS stands for which organization?
• Electrons flowing from electrode to work makes the electrode what?
• EWTh-2 is used extensively for welding ______ materials.
• What weld discontinuity occurs when fusion did not occur between weld metal and fusion faces or adjoining weld beads?
• In GTAW; The tungsten electrode is ________.
• Which carburizing method uses a solid carbon-containing material around the metal?
• What is the term for the preparation of the edges of the joint members by cutting, cleaning, plating, or other means?
• In GTAW color code system: EWP = Pure Tungsten, what color is associated?
• Is the statement "Electrons flowing from ELECTRODE -> WORK is DCSP/DCEN" true or false?
• Which term is defined as something established for use as a rule or basis of comparison in measuring capacity or quality?
• The perpendicular distance from the base metal surface to the root edge or the beginning of the root face is called what?
• Which term describes a lamellar structure formed by alternating ferrite and cementite?
• Which term describes the bead or deposit that forms when extra metal extends beyond the required joint fill?
• What is the nonmetallic by-product formed from flux and impurities in welding and brazing?
• Electrodes ending in 5, 6, or 8 designate as low hydrogen types.
• Which term refers to the points, shown in cross section, at which the root surface intersects the base metal surfaces?
• Which AWS code is associated with seismic structural welding?
• Which term refers to an interruption of a material's typical structure that may not be a defect?
• AC produces which penetration?
• Which specification number is used for zirconium and zirconium alloy bare welding rods and electrodes?
• During ESW, the molten metal is supported on the other 2 sides by ____________(3 words).
• Which term describes the material's ability to absorb energy?
• Which term is defined as a root face of zero width?
• Most common current used for GTAW
• An alloy of iron and carbon with other elements added for increased strength.
• If a cutting tip has 1 orifice, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• What does CDA stand for?
• Which value corresponds to the 20 ft-lbs threshold in the impact-strength designation?
• Which microstructural phase is produced by rapid cooling from the austenitic range?
• If the cutting tip has 7 orifices, how many preheat flame inner cones will appear?
• For a cutting tip with 10 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• Refers to alloys other than the iron based alloys.
• In the electrode identification system, what number designates downhill progression?
• A joint between two members aligned approximately in the same plane.
• Which is the slang term for the Electrode Holder?
• In FCAW; Uses both DCEP & DCEN currents, depending on _________ type being used.
• In tensile testing, marks along the gauge length used to measure elongation are called?
• What is the meaning of the digit that indicates welding position in the SMAW electrode designation?
• What is the specification number for copper and copper alloy bare welding rods and electrodes?
• Which statement correctly describes shielding gas options for GTAW?
• What is the distance from the joint root to the toe of the fillet weld called?
• Which term refers to the mating surface of a member that is in contact with or in close proximity to another member to which it is to be joined?
• The first two or three digits in the SMAW electrode code refer to minimum tensile strength.
• In GTAW filler metal rod specifications, which length is standard?
• What term refers to the junction of members or the edges of members that are to be joined or have been joined?
• Which acronym stands for the Unified Numbering System?
• The Charpy V-notch test results indicate the energy absorbed to cause fracture at a given temperature; the results are reported in which unit?
• Which term describes a joint root condition in a groove weld where incomplete joint penetration exists as designed?
• What is the name of the process that coats steel with a thin layer of zinc for corrosion protection?
• Which expansion is commonly abbreviated as MTR in material documentation?
• In GTAW; EWTh-2 type is used extensively for welding ______ materials.
• A procedure that produces a hole completely through the workpiece. As the weld progresses, molten metal flows in behind the keyhole to form a weld.
• Which term describes a single atom in contrast to the molecular form?
• What is the distance from the tip of the welding electrode to the weld pool?
• An intermittent weld on both sides of a joint in which the weld increments on one side are approximately opposite those on the other side.
• What does NACE stand for?
• Which term is a short combination of letters and numbers used to identify a material type, grade, etc.?
• Which organization is primarily concerned with safe exposure levels to hazardous materials?
• As metal temperatures rise, which property increases?
• A single level of weld within a multiple pass weld. A weld layer may consist of a single bead or multiple beads.
• Causes of Tungsten Inclusion include which of the following?
• Which NDE method uses a developer to reveal surface discontinuities after applying penetrant?
• What is the natural compound known as rust?
• Which element added to low-alloy steels up to 9% increases high-temperature oxidation resistance and hardenability and forms carbides?
• What is defined as a group of short, vertical lines representing a body of information?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of a SMAW electrode coating?
• Increasing preheat, ___________ both the cooling rate and the likelihood of cracking problems.
• The maximum distance from the face of a concave fillet weld perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes.
• In GTAW, which part is heated more when using DCEN polarity?
• Which acronym stands for Nondestructive Inspection?
• When the edges of 2 pieces of metal are heated until they flow together, the process is called _______ welding.
• Which standard addresses practice for occupational and educational eye and protection?
• In welding terminology, the term 'Ground' is slang for which formal term?
• In low-alloy steels, it is added in amounts up to 9% to increase high-temperature oxidation resistance, hardenability and elevated temperature strength. It forms carbides and increased amounts tend to reduce weldability. What element is this?
• A surfacing variation in which surfacing material is deposited to reduce wear is called what?
• A joint between two overlapping members in parallel planes is called?
• CTOD stands for what in toughness testing?
• Carbon Dioxide shielding gas is commonly used for low cost and greater penetration. True or False?
• A defect described as an Open Gas Pocket is also known as what?
• Which term refers to iron-based metals that can be magnetized?
• Stainless steels are alloys containing a minimum percentage of chromium selected for corrosion resistance. Which term describes this material family?
• Which acronym corresponds to the Copper Development Association?
• In electronics, what device is a Cathode Ray Tube used to display electrical signals?
• The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a member as an extension of the principle weld.
• What term describes the individual unit formed on solidification, separated from others by grain boundaries?
• Aluminum, copper, and austenitic stainless steels are all common ___ metals.
• Which of the following options correctly identifies the expanded form of NIOSH?
• Ferrite is also called which term?
• What is the heat-treatment process that relieves residual stress by heating, holding at temperature, and cooling according to a prescribed cycle?
• What term describes weld reinforcement on the side of the joint from which welding was done?
• DOT is the acronym for which department?
• Which statement best describes acetylene's hazard characteristics?
• In arc welding, the term that denotes the distance from the electrode tip to the weld pool is called
• Which term describes a surfacing practice used specifically to deposit material to ensure compatibility with subsequent weld metal?
• Which term describes a joint member that is free to move in any direction perpendicular to its thickness dimension?
• Discontinuity is defined as?
• Which inert shielding gas is lighter than air?
• In GTAW color code system: EWZr = 0.15 to 0.40% Zirconia, what color is associated?
• In GTAW color code system: EWTh-3 = 0.35 to 0.55% Thoria, what color is associated?
• What is the heat treatment in which steel is heated into the austenite range and cooled in still air?
• In GTAW; Can use DCEP, DCEN, or ___?
• Which property describes the ability of a metal to absorb an impact load when notches are present on the surface?
• What term describes very cold service, usually well below zero degrees Fahrenheit?
• Which specification number corresponds to mild steel electrodes for shielded metal arc welding?
• Which term identifies the surface of a member that lies in contact with its mating member at the joint?
• In welding terminology, the region of the weld that is affected by heat but does not melt is called what?
• In magnetic particle testing, what term refers to the conductive test electrodes used to induce magnetism in a part?
• In FCAW, the electrode identification system; which types require no external shielding gas?
• If a cutting tip has 2 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• Welder or Welding Operator Performance Qualification Record is abbreviated as?
• What property describes a substance that emits light when exposed to radiant energy such as ultraviolet light?
• How many different types of PAW torches are mentioned?
• A form of a T-joint in which the butting member has a flanged edge shape at the joint, and an edge weld is not applicable is called which?
• Which term describes the strengthening process that occurs through the formation of precipitates in alloys?
• A weld joint classification based on the five basic joint configurations is known as which term?
• The slang term 'Stinger' refers to which formal term?
• In SAW, which polarity is not listed among the allowed options?
• The temperature at which any moisture present will condense.
• Which AWS document corresponds to the Visual Examination of Welds?
• Which element tends to cause brittleness when present in excess of 0.04%?
• In the electrode identification system, the two numbers after ER refer to the electrode's deposited ______ tensile strength in thousands of psi.
• Which set lists the three types of steels produced?
• Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection is described by which standard?
• Which process reduces hydrogen content in welding rods prior to testing?
• In FCAW; Porosity can be caused by low gas flow, high gas flow, excessive wind drafts, contaminated gas, contaminated base metal, contaminated filler wire, insufficient flux in core, excessive voltage, excess electrode stick out, insufficient electrode stick out or excessive travel speed.
• During GTAW with AC current, how is heat distributed between the work end and the electrode end?
• Which condition tends to slow cooling and increase distortion but decrease residual stress?
• Which element is described as a stabilizer (Nb)?
• Which nondestructive testing method is used to view internal features using radiography?
• In GTAW color code system: EWTh-2 = 1.7 to 2.2% Thoria, what color is associated?
• Which lattice type is hexagonal close-packed in structure?
• Current used in GTAW that is great for aluminum and high frequency.
• What term describes penetrant remaining on the surface after capillary action draws it into a discontinuity during penetrant testing?
• In FCAW electrode identification, the number that refers to all positions is:
• In the electrode designation, what property is indicated by the two digits immediately after ER?
• What term describes the cloud of minute particles arising from molten metal during welding?
• An example of a nil-ductility test is:
• Which document is a certificate that confirms material properties and conformance is met?
• What is the name for an intermittent weld on both sides with alternating increments?
• What is the specification number for copper and copper alloy bare welding rods and electrodes?
• A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing material usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance.
• A body of laws arranged systematically for easy reference is known as?
• Core wires for 6010, 6011, and 6013 are all the same.
• Which process typically exhibits the highest deposition rate?
• If the cutting tip has 5 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• Rapid cooling of a steel from the austenitic range results in a hard, brittle structure called?
• In order from hottest to least hot is Spray, Globular, Pulsed Arc and Short Circuiting. True or False?
• In penetrant testing, what is the dry powder or fine absorbent particles applied to the surface to magnify penetrant presence?
• What storage practice helps maintain low moisture content for low hydrogen electrodes?
• NDT stands for which term?
• Which metals are listed as common FCC metals?
• In SMAW, which polarity makes the work piece hotter?
• Body Centered Tetragonal is abbreviated as which of the following?
• In GTAW, which tungsten is utilized extensively for aluminum because it forms a smooth ball on the end when heated?
• What are marks placed on a tensile specimen to calculate elongation called?
• In GTAW; Shielding is provided by ______ gas.
• ASTM is best described as the organization that publishes standards for materials testing and specifications.
• Which acronym stands for the international body that standardizes products and systems?
• Very slow cooling of steel may result in a lamellar microstructure called?
• Weld reinforcement opposite the side from which welding was done is called what?
• What is the term for the smoke-like cloud containing minute solid particles arising from molten metal?
• Which weld bead is made without weaving motions?
• What is the term for a weld in an edge joint, a flanged butt joint, or a flanged corner joint in which the full thickness of the members are fused?
• In GTAW color code system: EWTh-1 = 0.8 to 1.2% Thoria, what color is associated?
• In directional properties, which rolling direction exhibits 10-30% less strength and 20-50% less ductility?
• A single progression of welding along a joint. The result of a pass is a weld bead or layer.
• If the cutting tip has 4 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• Liquid Penetrant Testing is abbreviated as?
• Which microstructure forms in steel by a transformation that yields a fine mixture and is intermediate between pearlite and martensite?
• What term describes a substance with metallic properties composed of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal?
• CWI stands for which welding credential?
• Which particle travels from the negative to the positive pole?
• In the Classification System for Flux-Electrode Combination, the second digit 'P' denotes which condition (three words)?
• Which specification number applies to magnesium-alloy welding rods and bare electrodes?
• What term describes equipment geometry that can pinch parts of the body, especially hands or feet, while working on the equipment?
• The amount of electron flow is measured as what?
• Which weld is formed by fusing through an elongated hole in one member?
• Which term describes a metal structure with approximately equal ferrite and austenite phases?
• What is the biggest difference between PAW and GTAW?
• A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld metal does not extend through the joint thickness.
• Which organization is responsible for standardization in materials testing and specifications?
• The size of a convex fillet weld is defined as the:
• Which term is a detailed description of the parts of a whole, including size, quality, performance, terms?
• A specification written by a company primarily for internal use.
• Which term describes a substance formed by combining two or more elements, with at least one metal?
• If electrons flow from work to electrode, the electrode is what charge?
• Occupational Safety and Health Act is commonly associated with which agency/act?
• The slang term 'Ground clamp' refers to which formal term?
• Which term describes a company-specific standard document used internally?
• Filler Metal refers to?
• The property that enables a body deformed by stress to regain its original shape and dimensions is called its:
• What material or device placed against the back side of the joint or at both sides of a weld to support and retain molten weld metal in ESW and electrogas welding?
• Which joint is located approximately at right angles to each other in the form of an 'L'?
• A blow-hole is the same thing as _____ ___ _______.
• Which term refers to the humidity-related condensation point?
• Which weld is formed by fusing through an elongated hole in one member of a joint?
• Which weld is commonly formed between overlapping members and has a circular cross-section?
• Which element, when added in small amounts as a deoxidizer, tends to strengthen iron and is associated with weld metal containing about 0.50%?
• Which organization acronym corresponds to the American Petroleum Institute?
• What is the most important alloying element in steel that increases hardness and tensile strength as well as the response to heat treatment when added in increased amounts?
• Which NDT method uses high-frequency sound waves to probe interior features and detect flaws?
• Plasma Arc Cutting is abbreviated as?
• Which term describes the presence of internal stresses after metalworking?
• An alloy of iron and carbon, with other elements added for increased strength.
• A form of a lap joint in which at least one member has a flanged edge shape and edge weld is not applicable is called which?
• Which process involves severe mechanical deformation of a metal?
• If the cutting tip has 7 orifices, how many preheat inner cones will appear?
• The distance from the beginning of the joint root perpendicular to the hypotenuse of the largest right triangle inscribed within the cross section of a fillet weld, with root opening assumed zero, is called what?
• Which process is not considered to be an arc welding process?
• PAW torches are described as two types: Transferred and Nonstransferred.
• What is the name of a groove weld in which mating members can consist of two half-round, or two round, or two flanged edge shapes?
• What is the distance the weld metal extends into the joint root?
• What describes the direction of current flow in a DC circuit?
• Which acronym stands for Nondestructive Testing?
• Welding Procedure Specification is abbreviated as what?
• Which specification number corresponds to nickel and nickel alloy bare welding and electrodes?
• Which term refers to metal particles expelled during fusion welding that do not form part of the weld?
• Which polarity is designated by DCEN in welding?
• API stands for which organization?
• In ESW, the welding position is considered ________.
• Magnetic Particle Testing is abbreviated as?
• PQR stands for which document?
• A type of groove weld in which the mating members of the joint have one single-bevel or double-bevel edge and one square edge preparation.
• During manufacturing, what term describes a predefined stage where production is paused for an interim inspection?
• Which term describes the weld penetration that extends through the joint thickness?
• Which property is usually stated in PSI and is calculated by dividing the maximum load by the cross-sectional area?
• After quenching, which heat treatment is generally applied next?
• ANSI stands for which organization?
• Which term describes materials added to metal to reduce oxygen content during welding?
• A combined longitudinal and buildup sequence for a continuous multiple pass weld where separated lengths are completely or partially built up in cross-section before intervening lengths are deposited is called?
• In welding safety, who is trained and designated to stand by and watch for safety hazards and to call for help if needed, most often used for vessel entry safety?
• Which fuel gas is highly unstable above 15 psi and can explode at about 32 psi, often dissolved in acetone?
• A BCC solid solution of carbon in iron, stable at room temperature; also called Ferrite.
• Which term describes a property of some materials that allows conversion between mechanical energy and electrical energy?
• A welding technique wherein the welding torch is directed toward the progress of welding is called?
• Which term describes the groove that provides space to contain the weld in the joint?
• In the Classification System for Flux-Electrode Combination, the number before the hyphen corresponds to the lowest temperature at which the weld metal will exhibit at least how many ft-lbs of impact strength?
• In FCAW; Incomplete Fusion can be caused by improper manipulation, improper parameters or improper joint design.
• In FCAW electrode identification, the 2nd number refers to the permissible welding positions. Which numbers are used? ______ OR ______.
• PAW is limited to what value, according to the material?
• ABS is the abbreviation for which organization?
• Which NDT method uses magnetic particles to reveal surface and near-surface defects?
• Which term describes the surface of the base metal that will be melted during welding or the area melted as determined on the cross section?
• Which term refers to a legal document adopted by a city, state, or nation?
• What is the specification number for surfacing welding rods and electrodes?
• Which term describes the order of making welds in a weldment?
• The digit after the hyphen in the FCAW electrode identification system encodes grouping based on chemical composition, type of current, polarity, and shielding gas. Which item is NOT one of these encoding factors?
• The temperature rise that can occur when some gases at high pressure are released suddenly is called:
• A surfacing variation that deposits surfacing material usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance.
• BCC is commonly called__________.
• What phase of stainless steel alloys resists cracking at high temperatures?
• What is the minimum distance, minus any convexity, between the weld root and the face of a fillet weld called?
• What does AISI stand for?
• Which term describes the interface between weld metal and base metal in a fusion weld?
• EWTh-3 consists of Thoria in what percentage range?
• Which crystal structure is commonly used to describe steel at standard conditions (alpha iron)?
• The radius used to form the shape of a J or U groove weld is known as what?
• What is the acronym for the seven-wire device used to determine radiographic test resolution and sensitivity?
• The abbreviation HCP stands for which crystal structure description?
• What is the term for the shaded lens used in welding that protects the eyes from radiation and heat?
• Which weld is described as a continuous weld between overlapping members where coalescence may begin on the faying surfaces or on the outer surface of one member?
• API stands for which organization?
• Which two micro-hardness tests are commonly used?
• 1 Kip equals ______ pounds.
• Which term describes the metal or alloy added to form the joint?
• In steel, the alloy with a carbon content of exactly .8%
• Dimensions appearing to the right of the plug weld symbol generally refer to the:
• In a spliced butt joint, what is the metal plate inserted between the splice member and thinner joint member to accommodate dissimilar thickness?
• Which statement best describes eddy currents?
• Which heat treatment is intended to relieve stresses and soften the metal by diffusion at elevated temperature and slow cooling?
• Which term describes the weld root penetration condition where weld metal does not extend completely through the joint thickness?
• Which term is defined as a short combination of letters and numbers used to identify a material type, grade, etc.?
• Which gas does not combine chemically with other materials?
• The AWS Filler Metal Specifications A5.1 - A5.36 is the correct document.
• In the Classification System for Flux-Electrode Combination, after the minimum tensile strength, the second letter represents which two-word category?
• Which AWS guide covers the Visual Examination of Welds?
• Which term refers to weld reinforcement on the opposite side from which welding was performed?
• Which AWS document specifies the Qualification of Radiographic Interpreters?
• Intergranular corrosion attack caused by sensitization of stainless steels is abbreviated as what?
• In FCAW electrode identification, the 3rd digit is a 'T'. What does this 'T' refer to?
• What current level is commonly felt as a mild tingle on skin contact?
• In the electrode identification system, which number designates all positions?
• In nondestructive testing, density of metals is defined as what?
• In metals, the individual crystals formed on solidification
• In groove weld terminology, which term describes the portion of the groove face that lies within the joint root?
• A joint between two overlapping members in parallel planes is called?
• What unit represents resistance to electron flow?
• Which weld is a triangular cross-section joining two surfaces approximately at right angles to each other in a lap, T, or corner joint?
• That portion of a joint where the members approach closest to each other is called what?
• What term describes an ionized gas stream in welding?
• Which term describes a steel with a rimmed surface zone of extremely low carbon content?
• The relationship between the weld pool, joint, joint members, and the welding heat source during welding is referred to as which term?
• Which option correctly lists the three types of stress that occur in metals?
• Which specification number is associated with composite surfacing welding rods and electrodes?
• SAE stands for which organization?
• In crystallography, which structure has a cube with an atom at each corner and one atom at the center?
• Which statement is true about the range A5.1 - A5.36?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three transverse bend tests?
• In the Material Test Report, which item lists the chemical composition of the material?
• In the electrode identification system, what number is retired and no longer used to designate a position?
• A form of one of the five basic joint types in which at least one of the joint members has a flanged edge shape at the weld joint is called which?
• Low alloy steels are always:
• Which term refers to a material group including alloys not based on iron?
• In an effective safety and health program, which element is most important?
• Which term describes a groove weld associated with brazing in which the mating members have single-bevel edge shapes and the groove faces are parallel?
• ASNT stands for which organization?
• Vickers and Knoop hardness tests are classified as which type of hardness tests?
• Which term describes a group of chemically bonded atoms?
• Which weld process joins a metal stud to a work piece using arc, resistance, or friction processes with or without shielding gas?
• Low hydrogen type electrodes need to maintain ______ moisture content.
• Which term describes a reverse-direction weld pass sequence in a long weld?
• The metal property most affected by surface condition is:
• Face Centered Cubic
• Which document provides evidence of material properties and conformance typically accompanying a batch of material?
• The two most common shielding gases used for GTAW are which?
• What term describes the distance the weld metal extends from the weld face into a joint, exclusive of weld reinforcement?
• EWTh-2 consists of Thoria in what percentage range?
• In nondestructive testing (NDT), what is a synonym for a discontinuity?
• What term denotes electrical pressure?
• What term denotes a quantity or constant whose value varies with the circumstances of its application?
• Which term refers to the weld feature that extends the surface area on the welded side to improve weld strength and is located on the face of the weld from which welding was performed?
• What term refers to a weld made before the primary weld?
• The surface of the base metal that will be melted during welding or the area of base metal melted as determined on the cross section of a weld is called what?
• The melting together of filler metal and base metal, or of base metal only, to produce a weld is called what?
• Weld metal in excess of the quantity required to fill a joint.
• Which term refers to a fillet weld that has a convex face?
• In fabrication welding, the remaining piece of material after a portion has been removed for use is called what?
• Which term refers to a resistance-weld process that produces a weld by the heat obtained from the resistance to the flow of the welding current, with welds localized at projections?
• What is the full name represented by the acronym ISO?
• What term describes the rapid temperature rise when gases at high pressure are released suddenly?
• When looking at the cross section of a completed groove weld, the difference between the fusion face and the weld interface is called the:
• In GMAW, a welder will adjust __________ at the wire feeder.
• Which weld serves to increase surface hardness or wear resistance by depositing material rather than joining pieces?
• Which welding process uses a continuous wire electrode and shielding gas?
• A Specific prearranged step in fabrication where work is stopped to permit an interim inspection.
• A fillet weld having a concave face.
• A Code is a document adopted by a city, municipality, state or a nation and having legal status.
• QC1 stands for which AWS standard?
• A gas that will chemically combine with other materials.
• Which joint form is located approximately at right angles to the members and forms a 'T'?
• In a groove weld, which term describes the edge at the root when it has zero width?
• Which coating function involves alloying to pull out undesirables?
• A number assigned to each heat of steel by the manufacturing source.
• How long are GTAW filler metal rods?
• Which term describes the junction of the weld face and the base metal?
• What is the thermal treatment given to a weldment after welding is completed?
• Gamma Iron is another name for which crystal structure?
• A tensile test specimen must meet the minimum tensile requirements of the:
• The AWS code-Steel used in the U.S. for the construction of bridges is which?
• Which term best describes the relationship of the weld pool, joint, joint members, and the heat source during welding?
• In directional properties, which rolling direction shows lower strength and ductility?
• Which item is NOT listed as a required entry on a Material Test Report?
• Which term defines the surface that must be in contact with or near another member to complete a joint?
• SCWI stands for which designation?
• Iron carbide Fe3C is known as which compound?
• Which term denotes the groove face area inside the joint root?
• Zinc, cadmium, and magnesium are all common ___ metals.
• Which term describes the progression or advancement of a weld bead in vertical welding?
• Which item is a person whose primary duty is to observe for fires and alert workers if a fire occurs?
• Which gas is the only fuel gas capable of producing enough heat to weld effectively?
• Which weld is described as having a cross-section approximately circular?
• In radiographic testing, low film density corresponds to which appearance on the film?
• Which joint type forms when two members meet approximately at a right angle, creating a T shape?
• All welding processes must have what element?
• The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the member.
• Designation for a thousand pounds per square inch.
• Carbon Steel is described as a mixture of iron and small amounts of carbon.
• The AWS standard for Welding Terms and Definitions is identified by which document code?