CCI Steel Construction & Welding Inspection 2

Question 1

An inspector observes an underfilled groove weld where the weld metal surface is below the surrounding base metal surface. This condition is called:

Accepted Answer

Underfill

Answer

Undercut

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Overlap

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Porosity

Question 2

What is the maximum permissible undercut depth for statically loaded non-tubular connections per AWS D1.1?

Accepted Answer

1/16 inch (1.6 mm)

Answer

1/64 inch (0.4 mm)

Answer

1/32 inch (0.8 mm)

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3/32 inch (2.4 mm)

Question 3

Which non-destructive testing method uses high-frequency sound waves to detect internal weld discontinuities?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasonic testing (UT)

Answer

Magnetic particle testing (MT)

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Liquid penetrant testing (PT)

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Radiographic testing (RT)

Question 4

For a pretensioned high-strength bolt connection, the turn-of-nut method requires bolts to be rotated beyond the snug-tight condition by how much for bolts with L/D ≤ 4 and both faces perpendicular to the bolt axis?

Accepted Answer

1/2 turn

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1/4 turn

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1/3 turn

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2/3 turn

Question 5

ASTM A325 and A490 high-strength bolts have been superseded by which ASTM standard?

Accepted Answer

ASTM F3125

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ASTM F436

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ASTM F1554

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ASTM A563

Question 6

During steel erection inspection, an inspector notes that a column base plate has a gap on one side. Which document governs the tolerances for base plate bearing?

Accepted Answer

AISC Code of Standard Practice

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ACI 318

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AWS D1.1

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OSHA 1926 Subpart R

Question 7

What type of weld is specified when the design intent is to transfer shear parallel to the longitudinal axis of the weld, such as connecting a beam flange to a web?

Accepted Answer

Fillet weld

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Groove weld

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Plug weld

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Slot weld