AWS Welding Inspection, Testing & Quality Control

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of visual weld inspection?

Accepted Answer

Detect surface defects

Answer

Determine material hardness

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Identify internal flaws

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Assess tensile strength

Question 2

Which method is considered a non-destructive testing (NDT) technique?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasonic test

Answer

Guided bend test

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Tensile pull test

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Fracture test

Question 3

What type of weld defect is characterized by a crack in the weld or base metal?

Accepted Answer

Crack

Answer

Porosity

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Undercut

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Overlap

Question 4

Which welding standard outlines quality requirements for steel structures?

Accepted Answer

AWS D1.1

Answer

API 1104

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ASME Section IX

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ASTM A36

Question 5

What is the main advantage of using radiographic testing (RT)?

Accepted Answer

Detects internal defects

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Requires no specialized equipment

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Only inspects surface finish

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Confirms proper electrode use

Question 6

What does porosity in a weld typically result from?

Accepted Answer

Gas entrapment

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Incorrect joint fit-up

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Excessive weld size

Answer

Low base metal strength