CSWIP 3.1 Certification Exam Prep Test

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1.

During inspection of a fillet weld you notice slag in the toes of the weld. What action will you take?
- A.
  
  As a fillet weld does not need to be strong, slag will not be a problem
- B.
  
  Measure slag, if it is less than 3mm it will not be a problem
- C.
  
  Have the welder to remove the slag in as this could mask any discontinuity
- D.
  
  Tell the welder to leave the slag in as it will add strength to the fillet weld
2.

Which is the most accurate method of ensuring that the correct preheat is applied
- A.
  
  Measure it with heat sensitive crayon (tempil stick)
- B.
  
  Using calibrated digital thermometer
- C.
  
  Using heat treatment equipment with thermocouples attached and a chart recorder
- D.
  
  Temperature measuring paint
3.

For which of the following types of NDT does the term prod related?
- A.
  
  Ultrasonic testing
- B.
  
  Radiography testing
- C.
  
  Penetrant testing
- D.
  
  Magnetic particle testing
4.

During root weld which of the following would be main cause lack of root penetration?
- A.
  
  The root gap is too large in accordance with wps
- B.
  
  Preheat was not used
- C.
  
  The current is too low
- D.
  
  Root face is too small
5.

A weld all around symbol is not required when:
- A.
  
  Indicating circumferential joint
- B.
  
  Indicating a pipe to pipe butt weld
- C.
  
  Indicating a nozzle to shell weld
- D.
  
  All of the answers indicated
6.

What are the three metal transfer modes when using MIG/MAG (GMAW):
- A.
  
  Dip, drop, drag
- B.
  
  Trailing, vertical, leading
- C.
  
  Pulse, dip, flood
- D.
  
  Dip, spray, pulse
7.

Which of these statements is true concerning lamellar tearing?
- A.
  
  As material gets thicker the ductility decreases
- B.
  
  As material gets thicker the resistance to lamellar tearing improves
- C.
  
  As material gets thicker the ductility improves
- D.
  
  Thick material don't suffer from lamellar tearing
8.

The similarities between EN ISO 22553 and AWS A2.4 in depicting welding symbols are:
- A.
  
  Both have the same rule for depicting "weld all around"
- B.
  
  Both have the same rule for depicting "other side"
- C.
  
  Both have the same rule for depicting "sequence of operations"
- D.
  
  Both have the same method
9.

When would you measure the minimum preheat temperature?
- A.
  
  On completion of each pass
- B.
  
  Immediately prior to commencing the first pass and subsequent passes
- C.
  
  When the welding is completed
- D.
  
  Minimum preheat temperature measurement is only required if the heat input lower than the specified in WPS
10.

A typical temperature for stress relieving carbon steel is:
- A.
  
  100^oC
- B.
  
  200^oC
- C.
  
  600^oC
- D.
  
  900^oC
11.

When examining a completed macro test, the recorded hardness figures were 5HV points over the maximum permitted. what would your course of action be?
- A.
  
  Apply for concession
- B.
  
  Reject the whole procedure
- C.
  
  Request a retest
- D.
  
  Accept it is as only just over the permitted value
12.

What does the term of wps mean?
- A.
  
  Weld productivity specifications
- B.
  
  Weld production scheme
- C.
  
  Welding production specification
- D.
  
  Work productivity standard
13.

Due to the high heating effect in the electrode when TIG welding with AC it is usual that a tungsten electrode used for AC welding is?
- A.
  
  Ground to a fine vertex angle of >30^o before welding
- B.
  
  Use straight from packet without any grinding
- C.
  
  Lightly ground to a slight chamfer (corners only removed)
- D.
  
  Use without grinding and baked at 300^oC for an hour before use
14.

Usually liquid penetrant is applicable at temperature range of approximately?
- A.
  
  0^oC - 100^oC
- B.
  
  -5^oC - 90^oC
- C.
  
  -20^oC - 60^oC
- D.
  
  5^oC - 60^oC
15.

What heat treatment is used to create a high strength but brittle microstructure?
- A.
  
  Quenching hardening
- B.
  
  Normalizing
- C.
  
  Annealing
- D.
  
  Stress relieving
16.

In the GMAW process the use of pulsed current usually result in between?
- A.
  
  Globular transfer and dip transfer
- B.
  
  Spray and globular transfer
- C.
  
  Spray and dip transfer
- D.
  
  None of the answer given are correct
17.

According to AWS A2.4, where does the symbol go for welding on the arrow side?
- A.
  
  Below solid line
- B.
  
  Above solid line
- C.
  
  Depend on the joint
- D.
  
  Answer weld where the arrow is pointing
18.

Which of the following defect are the most difficult to size correctly when ultrasonically testing a weld?
- A.
  
  Isolated pore > 3mm diameter
- B.
  
  Clustered porosity
- C.
  
  Slag
- D.
  
  Lack of root penetration
19.

Slag line found in MMA welds are usually associated with:
- A.
  
  The voltage being too low
- B.
  
  The open circuit current being too high
- C.
  
  Improper cleaning between weld runs
- D.
  
  Low open circuit voltage
20.

At what level is H₂ considered to be more critical in cracking?
- A.
  
  Less than 5ml/100gr of weld metal deposited
- B.
  
  Between 5ml/100gr and 10ml/100gr of weld metal deposited
- C.
  
  Between 5ml/100gr and 15ml/100gr of weld metal deposited
- D.
  
  Over 15ml/100gr of weld metal deposited
21.

In SAW at higher currents or in the case of multiple electrode system, AC is often preferred to:
- A.
  
  Avoid the problem of lack of fusion
- B.
  
  Avoid the problem of excess of penetration
- C.
  
  Avoid the problem of arc blow
- D.
  
  Avoid the problem of dilution
22.

At what level is the hardness value a problem when trying to minimize the risk of HAZ cracking?
- A.
  
  270 to 290 HV
- B.
  
  300 to 350 HV
- C.
  
  100 to 150 HV
- D.
  
  160 to 200 HV
23.

A transverse tensile test was carried out on a welding procedure. The cross sectional area was 30mm wide and 15mm thick. The maximum load applied was 170kN. What is the ultimate tensile strength value?
- A.
  
  377 kN/mm²
- B.
  
  377 N/mm²
- C.
  
  300 N/mm²
- D.
  
  600 N/mm²
24.

The correct joint preparation is very important since it decides of the volume of weld metal. To be use high volume of weld metal deposited can?
- A.
  
  Increased residual stress
- B.
  
  Be useful since joint will have better strength
- C.
  
  Give a longer service life
- D.
  
  Give superior corrosion resistance
25.

Which of the following types of imperfection is generally considered to be the most serious?
- A.
  
  Surface breaking planar
- B.
  
  Root concavity
- C.
  
  Buried planar
- D.
  
  Surface breaking non planar