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AWS Welder Qualification & Procedure Testing Flashcards

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  1. Under AWS D1.1, if a welder fails a groove weld qualification test, what is the minimum waiting period before retesting?

    Answer: No waiting period; immediate retest is allowed

    AWS D1.1 does not mandate a waiting period; the welder may retest immediately, but additional practice or training is advisable.

  2. When qualifying a WPS by prequalified status under AWS D1.1, what documentation is still required?

    Answer: A completed WPS document listing all essential variables

    Prequalified WPSs do not require a PQR, but a written WPS document covering all essential variables must still be prepared and maintained.

  3. A welder qualified on 3/8-inch plate in the 3G position is also qualified to weld on which of the following?

    Answer: Flat and horizontal groove welds on plate of unlimited thickness

    AWS D1.1 qualification in 3G (vertical) covers flat and horizontal groove welds on plate with no upper thickness limit beyond 2T.

  4. Which destructive test is used to evaluate root and face bend ductility in a groove weld procedure qualification test?

    Answer: Guided bend test

    The guided bend test bends weld specimens over a specified die radius to reveal lack of fusion, cracks, or porosity in root and face zones.

  5. According to AWS B2.1, a change from SMAW to GMAW on a previously qualified WPS is considered a:

    Answer: Essential variable change requiring requalification

    Changing the welding process is an essential variable under AWS B2.1 and requires requalification of the WPS.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)?

    Answer: To document actual variables used and test results during procedure qualification

    A PQR documents the actual conditions used during the test weld and the mechanical test results that support the written WPS.

  7. Under AWS D1.1, the maximum allowable convexity for a fillet weld with a 1/2-inch leg size is:

    Answer: 1/8 inch

    AWS D1.1 Table 6.1 limits fillet weld convexity to 1/8 inch for leg sizes of 1/4 inch through 1/2 inch.