Inspection & Quality Control Flashcards
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A quality inspector witnesses a crew member backfilling a conduit trench without the required 4 inches of sand bedding beneath the conduit. The correct response is to:
Answer: Stop the work, issue a non-conformance, and require the trench to be excavated to the correct depth
Failing to install required bedding material is a specification non-conformance that must be corrected before backfilling continues, as it cannot be remedied after the fact without re-excavation.
What is the purpose of a pre-construction quality meeting (kick-off meeting) on an AEP capital project?
Answer: To align the contractor, inspector, and project team on quality requirements, inspection hold points, and documentation expectations
A pre-construction quality meeting ensures all parties understand the project's quality plan, inspection checkpoints, and documentation requirements before work begins, preventing misunderstandings.
During a conductor stringing operation, the inspector notices the conductor is touching a tree limb that could cause abrasion damage. The inspector should:
Answer: Stop the stringing operation and have the obstruction cleared before continuing
Contact with obstructions during conductor stringing can damage the conductor's outer strands and must be corrected immediately to prevent a defective installation.
When inspecting a concrete pad for a transformer installation, which condition would cause a rejection?
Answer: Cracks wider than 0.01 inches crossing the anchor bolt pattern
Cracks crossing the anchor bolt pattern on a transformer pad compromise the structural integrity of the foundation and could lead to equipment movement or failure.
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'witness point' in a quality inspection plan, compared to a 'hold point'?
Answer: A witness point notifies the inspector to attend, but work may continue if the inspector does not show up
Unlike a hold point, a witness point requires the contractor to notify the inspector, but work can proceed if the inspector chooses not to attend or is unavailable.
A lineman installs a new deadend assembly using compression fittings. The inspector's primary quality verification step is to:
Answer: Check that the compression marks or die index marks are present and correctly positioned on each fitting
Die index marks or compression marks confirm that the correct die was used and that the fitting received the proper number of compressions, which is the critical quality indicator for compression fittings.
What is the consequence of failing to maintain a proper chain of custody for material samples sent to a laboratory for testing on an AEP project?
Answer: The test results may be invalidated and cannot be used to demonstrate specification compliance
A broken chain of custody means the integrity of the sample cannot be guaranteed, rendering the test results inadmissible as proof of material compliance.