AWS AWS Welder Qualification & Procedure Testing

Question 1

A Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) test demonstrates that the welder:

Accepted Answer

Can produce a sound weld following a qualified WPS

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Understands all welding codes

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Has designed the welding procedure

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Can perform welding inspection

Question 2

What welding position is considered most difficult and generally qualifies a welder for all positions when passed?

Accepted Answer

6G (pipe inclined 45°)

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1G (flat)

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2G (horizontal)

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3G (vertical)

Question 3

A welder's AWS D1.1 qualification for a specific process may expire if the welder:

Accepted Answer

Has not used that process for more than 6 months

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Changes employers

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Transfers to a different project

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Changes to a different filler metal brand

Question 4

What is the difference between a supplementary essential variable and an essential variable in AWS procedures?

Accepted Answer

Supplementary essential variables apply only when notch-toughness requirements are specified

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There is no difference

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Essential variables apply only to SMAW

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Supplementary essential variables are used for cosmetic welds only

Question 5

In AWS welder qualification, position designations 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G refer to:

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Groove weld positions in plate

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Pipe positions

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Fillet weld positions

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Tack weld positions

Question 6

Welder qualification records may transfer to a new employer under AWS D1.1 if:

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The new employer accepts documented evidence of prior qualification testing

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OSHA approves the transfer

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The union authorizes the transfer

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The welder retests on arrival