CCI Steel Construction & Welding Inspection

Question 1

According to AWS D1.1, which welding position is defined as the weld axis being horizontal and the weld face being in the vertical plane?

Accepted Answer

2G – Horizontal

Answer

1G – Flat

Answer

3G – Vertical

Answer

4G – Overhead

Question 2

What is the minimum preheat temperature typically required for ASTM A36 steel with a thickness greater than 1.5 inches prior to welding?

Accepted Answer

150°F (65°C)

Answer

50°F (10°C)

Answer

225°F (107°C)

Answer

300°F (149°C)

Question 3

Which ASTM specification covers high-strength low-alloy structural steel shapes, plates, and bars intended for welded, bolted, and riveted construction?

Accepted Answer

ASTM A572

Answer

ASTM A36

Answer

ASTM A992

Answer

ASTM A307

Question 4

During visual inspection of a completed weld, an inspector finds a surface crack parallel to the weld axis. This defect is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal crack

Answer

Crater crack

Answer

Transverse crack

Answer

Underbead crack

Question 5

What does the term 'complete joint penetration' (CJP) weld mean in structural steel fabrication?

Accepted Answer

Weld metal penetrates the full thickness of the joint

Answer

Weld metal fills the joint to the top of the base metal

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Weld metal occupies 75% or more of the joint depth

Answer

Weld metal bonds both the root and face of the joint

Question 6

Which standard governs the installation and inspection of high-strength structural bolts in steel construction?

Accepted Answer

RCSC Specification

Answer

AISC 360

Answer

AWS D1.1

Answer

ASTM F3125

Question 7

When inspecting a snug-tight bolted connection, an inspector verifies that the bolts have been tightened to at least:

Accepted Answer

The condition achieved with full effort of an ironworker using a spud wrench

Answer

10% of minimum pretension

Answer

50 ft-lb of torque regardless of bolt diameter

Answer

The proof load specified in ASTM F3125