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MODULE 8
1.

As a metal is heated :

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2.

The state of matter which exhibits the least amount of energy is :

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

3.

Atomic alloying
Substitutional alloying
Space alloying
Interstitial alloying
None of the above

Rapid quenching of a steel from the austenitic range results in a hard, brittle structure known as:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

7.

Vibratory stress relief

External restraint
Thermal stress relief
Peening
Annealing

The type of alloying in which the alloy atoms are located in the spaces between the atoms of the
parent metal is referred to as:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

6.

Porosity
Incomplete fusion
Distortion
Slag inclusions
None of the above

Which of the following is not a method used to eliminate or reduce residual stresses ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

5.

Solid
Liquid
Gas
Quasi - liquid
None of the above

A problem occurring in weldments caused by the nonuniform heating produced by the welding
operation is:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
4.

Energy is added to the structure

The atoms move further apart
The atoms vibrate more vigorously
The metal expands
All of the above

Pearlite
Carbide
Cementite
Ironite
Martensite

Very slow cooling of steel may result in the production of a soft, ductile microstructure which as a
lamellar appearance when viewed under high magnification. This structure is referred to as:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Martensite
Pearlite
Bainite
Ferrite
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8.

E.
Cementite
When rapid cooling produces a martensitic structure, what sub-critical heat treatment may be
applied to improve the ductility of the steel ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

9.

It is determined that a welding procedure is creating an excessive heat input. Which of the changes
listed below would result in a reduction of the heat input ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

10.

Normalizing
Quenching
Annealing
Tempering
Stress relief

What heat treatment is characterized by holding the part at the austenitizing temperature for some
time and then cooling in still air ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

14.

Decreased carbon equivalent

Increased carbon equivalent
Increased base metal thickness
A and C above
B and C above

What heat treatment is characterized by holding the part at the austenitizing temperature for some
time and then slow cooling in the furnace ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

13.

Result in a wider heat-affected zone

Produce a lower heat-affected zone hardness
Slow down the cooling rate
Reduce the tendency to produce martensite in the heat-affected zone
All of the above

Which of the following changes will warrant an addition or increase in the required preheat ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

12.

Decrease current
Decrease voltage
Increase travel speed
Change from weave to stringer bead technique
All of the above

The use of preheat will tend to :

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

11.

Quenching
Tempering
Annealing
Normalizing
None of the above

Normalizing
Quenching
Annealing
Tempering
Stress relief

Steel heated above the lower transformation temperature (A1) will change microstructural
alignment. This temperature is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

1333 F
933 F
1560 F
3600 C
None of the above
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15.

Atoms in the solid (frozen) state:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

16.

What is the heat input for a molten weld pool at 5 ipm travel speed, 25 volts, and 100 amperes ?
( Refer given page for formula )
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

17.

BCT
FCC
BCC
All of the above
HCP

Which of the following usually follows quenching?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

21.

Decarburization
Pack carburizing
Precipitation hardening
Quenching
None of the above

Steel exists in which of the following crystal structures?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

20.

Peening
Substitutionally
Automatically
Solidification
Diffusion

The process where carbon is added to the surface of a steel to harden it is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

19.

300 J/in.
300,000 J/in.
30,000 J/in.
3.633 J/in.
none of the above

One way that atoms are added to a pure metal to from an alloy is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

18.

Have a specific home position

Have no distinct structure
Are essentially fixed in a definite structured position
A and C above
None of the above

Tempering
Stress relieving
Normalizing
Annealing
None of the above

Which of the following can be accomplished using either thermal or mechanical techniques ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Annealing
Tempering
Quenching
Stress relieving
None of the above

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22.

Which of the following results in the softest condition for carbon steel ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

23.

Annealing
Quenching
Stress relieiving
Tempering
Normalizing

For a steel having a chemistry of: 0.16% carbon, 0.84% manganese, 0.09% nickel, 0.25%
chromium, 0.052% copper and 0.40% molybdenum. What is its Carbon equivalent?
(CE = %C + %Mn + %Ni + %Cr + %Cu + %Mo)
6
15
5
13
4
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

24.

Stainless steel is defined as having at least what percent chromium?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

25.

True
False

The process whereby nitrogen is dissolved into the surface of carbon steel is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

30.

True
False

Metals can dissolve into other when both are in the solid form.
A.
B.

29.

True
False

Hydrogen can diffuse into a solid metal at room temperature.

A.
B.

28.

Solution annealing, water quenching

Using stabilized grades containing titanium or niobium (columbium)
Using the low carbon grades of stainless steels
All of the above
Using high carbon stainless steels

Metals must be molten for diffusion to occur.

A.
B.

27.

7%
12%
15%
20%
30%

Sensitization, or carbide precipitation, of austenitic stainless steel can be reduced by which the
following methods?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

26.

0.23
0.34
0.37
0.41
0.46

Sensitization
Nitrogen removal
Carburizing
Nitriding
None of the above

Welding metallurgy is concerned with the changes in the metals during welding.
A.

True
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B.

False

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