AWS AWS Welder Qualification & Procedure Testing 4

Question 1

Under AWS D1.1, if a welder fails a groove weld qualification test, what is the minimum waiting period before retesting?

Accepted Answer

No waiting period; immediate retest is allowed

Answer

AWS D1.1 does not mandate a waiting period; the welder may retest immediately, but additional practice or training is advisable.

Question 2

When qualifying a WPS by prequalified status under AWS D1.1, what documentation is still required?

Accepted Answer

A completed WPS document listing all essential variables

Answer

Prequalified WPSs do not require a PQR, but a written WPS document covering all essential variables must still be prepared and maintained.

Question 3

A welder qualified on 3/8-inch plate in the 3G position is also qualified to weld on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Flat and horizontal groove welds on plate of unlimited thickness

Answer

AWS D1.1 qualification in 3G (vertical) covers flat and horizontal groove welds on plate with no upper thickness limit beyond 2T.

Question 4

Which destructive test is used to evaluate root and face bend ductility in a groove weld procedure qualification test?

Accepted Answer

Guided bend test

Answer

The guided bend test bends weld specimens over a specified die radius to reveal lack of fusion, cracks, or porosity in root and face zones.

Question 5

According to AWS B2.1, a change from SMAW to GMAW on a previously qualified WPS is considered a:

Accepted Answer

Essential variable change requiring requalification

Answer

Changing the welding process is an essential variable under AWS B2.1 and requires requalification of the WPS.

AWS Practice Test