CCI Steel Construction & Welding Inspection 3

Question 1

An inspector is verifying the size of a fillet weld. Which tool is specifically designed for this measurement?

Accepted Answer

Weld gauge (fillet weld gauge)

Answer

Micrometer

Answer

Feeler gauge

Answer

Dial caliper

Question 2

Which of the following discontinuities in a weld is considered a linear planar defect most critical to structural performance?

Accepted Answer

Lack of fusion

Answer

Porosity

Answer

Slag inclusion

Answer

Overlap

Question 3

What is the effective throat of a 3/8-inch fillet weld made using the standard 45° fillet geometry?

Accepted Answer

0.265 inch

Answer

0.250 inch

Answer

0.375 inch

Answer

0.530 inch

Question 4

According to AISC 360, which connection type requires that the bolt holes be aligned and the bolts installed in a specific sequence to ensure proper load distribution in slip-critical connections?

Accepted Answer

Slip-critical connection

Answer

Bearing-type connection

Answer

Snug-tight connection

Answer

Finger-tight connection

Question 5

When inspecting structural steel mill certifications (MTRs), which property confirms that the steel will absorb sufficient energy before fracturing in cold temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Charpy V-notch impact value

Answer

Yield strength

Answer

Tensile strength

Answer

Elongation percentage

Question 6

During inspection of anchor rod installation, an inspector finds that the rods are not within the specified location tolerance. Which standard provides the permissible tolerances for anchor rod setting?

Accepted Answer

ACI 117

Answer

ASTM F1554

Answer

AISC Code of Standard Practice

Answer

AWS D1.1

Question 7

A construction inspector observes excessive weld spatter on the base metal adjacent to a structural weld. The inspector's primary concern should be that spatter may indicate:

Accepted Answer

Improper welding parameters or technique

Answer

Inadequate filler metal volume

Answer

Insufficient preheat temperature of filler metal

Answer

Excessive joint gap beyond weld material capacity