AWS AWS Certification & Qualification

Question 1

What AWS document governs the qualification of welders and welding procedures for structural steel?

Accepted Answer

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel

Answer

AWS A5.1

Answer

AWS B2.1

Answer

ASME Section IX

Question 2

A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) documents:

Accepted Answer

The specific variables and parameters to be used when making a production weld

Answer

The welder's personal qualifications and certifications

Answer

The inspection results of a completed weldment

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The material certifications of the base metal

Question 3

What is a 'Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)'?

Accepted Answer

A record of the actual welding variables and test results used to support and qualify a WPS

Answer

A welder's personal performance history document

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A government-issued welding license

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A purchase order for welding filler metals

Question 4

Under AWS D1.1, a welder's qualification test is considered to cover which type of position if the test is performed in the 3G position?

Accepted Answer

Flat, horizontal, and vertical

Answer

Flat only

Answer

Flat and horizontal

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All positions including overhead

Question 5

The term 'essential variable' in a welding procedure means:

Accepted Answer

A variable whose change requires re-qualification of the WPS by testing

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A variable that may be changed without requiring requalification

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A variable related only to welder skill

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A variable that only applies to SMAW processes

Question 6

How long is a welder's AWS D1.1 qualification typically considered to remain in effect?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely, provided the welder uses the process at least once every 6 months

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years with annual renewal