General Question paper 1

1. A code gives the acceptance standard for excess weld metal h as h<1mm
+0, 1b, max.5mm; where b is the width of the weld cap. For which of the
following situation is the excess weld metal acceptable?
A .b=15h=3.0
B. b=20h=3.0
C. b=28h=4.0
D. b=40h=5.4
2. A fatigue fracture can be identified (from examination of the fracture faces )
by
A. the presences of beach marks
B. the presences of plastics deformation
C. being rough and torn
D. being flat and rough
3. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation, produced during welding, may
A. make arc striking easier
B. used for weld testing
C. increase the welding speed
D. cause skin burns
4. A typical temperature for stress relieving carbon manganese steel metal is
A.580-620*c
B. 5000-6200*c
C. 75-80*c
D. 1500-1800*c
5. A typical temperature for normalizing carbon manganese steel
A. approximately 200*c
B. approximately 600*c
C. approximately 900*c
D. approximately 1200*
6. The typically included angle used for
MMA welding of a 15mm thick
steel single V butt joint is most likely to be
A. 35*
B. 120*
C. 70*
D. 90*

7. Which of the following alloying elements is used to improve the toughness of

steel?
A. manganese
B. sulphur
C. carbon
D. chromium
8. A steel designated as Z quality will have
A. through thickness ductility values >20%
B. through thickness ductility values <20%
C. been specially heat treated
D. zirconium added to improve weld ability
9. A transverse tensile test peace from a weld joint will give the
A. tensile strength of the weld
B. tensile strength of the joint
C. stress strain characteristics of the weld
D. stress strain characteristics of the joint
10. Which NDT method is associated with burmah Castrol Strips?
A. radiographic testing
B. helium leak testing
C. magnetic particle testing
D. ultrasonic testing
11. The penetrating power of an x-ray set is expressed in
A. curies
B. KV
C. IQI values
D. the number after the isotopes type
12. The direction of shrinkage in a welded joint are
A. transverse and diagonal
B. transverse, short transverse and conical
C. transverse, short transverse and longitudinal
D. angular, diagonal and Trans granular

13. Sequence welding is referred to with reference to which of the following?

A. Distortion
B .Residual stress
C .Fatigue life
D. Not associated with any of the above.
14. Standard Oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment can be applied to
a. Aluminum alloy
b. Carbon steel
c. Austenitic Stainless steel
d. Copper
15. Weld ments in carbon manganese steel, made by low heat input welding may
show
A. Greater ductility
B. Higher distortion
C .Higher dilution
D. Higher hardness
16. Using stabilized stainless steel will reduce the risk of
A. Excessive distortion
B. Weld decay
C .Formation of Iron supplied
D. Sour service cracking
17. In the MAG Welding process which gas type gives good penetration but an
unstable arc and high level of spatters?
A. Pure carbon dioxide
B .Pure Argon
C .Argon + 5% - 20% Carbon dioxide
D. Argon + 1% - 2% Oxygen or Carbon dioxide
18. A MMA electrode which is classified as an E7024 (according to AWS) is
A. basic type
B. Cellulosic type
C .Rutile type
D. Thick coated IRON powder

19. Which type of submerged arc flux can be described as sharp?

A. Agglomerated
B. Fused
C. Basic
D .Neutral
20. An electrode is classified to BS EN ISO 2560 as E35 3 B what does 35
Signifies?
A. 350 N/mm^2 yield strength
B. 35 Joules at +30 degree C
C. 35 N/mm^2 tensile strength
D. 35 ksi tensile strength
21. A large diameter pipe which thickness of 10mm to be used for a cross
country pipe line. Which electrode type could be used to combine high
welding speed and deep penetration?
A. Basic covered
B. Cellulosic Covered
C. Rutile covered
D .Iron powder loaded
22. Burn through may occur because
A. current is too high
B. root gap is too high
C. travel speed is too fast
D. current is too low
23 .Which of the following imperfection type NOT is usually associated with
TIG welding
A. Lack root fusion
B. Tungsten inclusion
C. Crater pipe
D. Spatters

24. Which is the abbreviation for a welding procedure qualified that as being
written for the procedure specification of qualifying welder procedure test
weld?
A.WPS
B.PWPS
C.SWPS
D.PWPT
25. Which polarity normally used for GTAW welding of Aluminum?
A. AC
B. DC Electrode ve
C .DC Electrode +ve
D. It would make little difference which was used
26. When MIG/MAG welding wire feed speed is proportional to
A. Travel speed
B. Welding current
C .Arc length
D. Inductance
27. Output characteristic of typical MAG set is
A. Constant Voltage
B. Constant current
C. Dropping
D. Raising
28. Which of the following is NOT a fusion welding process?
A. Friction weld
B. Gas tungsten weld
C. Resistance weld
D. Laser welding
29. Which of the following standards is concerned with welder approval?
A. BS EN ISO 2560
B. BS EN 15614
C. BS EN ISO 22553
D. BS EN 287
30. A drawing with symbols to BS EN 22553 will show a 5mm leg fillet by
which the following
A.a5
B. t5 C. z5 D. 5z