CWI WPS and PQR Qualification 2

Question 1

Under ASME Section IX, a change in base metal P-Number from P-1 to P-3 is considered what type of variable for a groove weld WPS?

Accepted Answer

Essential variable

Answer

Nonessential variable

Answer

Supplementary essential variable

Answer

Administrative variable

Question 2

In ASME Section IX, filler metals are grouped into F-Numbers primarily to reduce the number of:

Accepted Answer

PQRs required for similar materials

Answer

Welding positions that must be qualified

Answer

Preheat requirements

Answer

Essential variables that must be tracked

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT recorded on a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)?

Accepted Answer

Welder's name and identification

Answer

Actual amperage used during qualification weld

Answer

Actual travel speed during qualification weld

Answer

Type and polarity of current

Question 4

Under AWS D1.1, a WPS must be qualified by test or may be prequalified. Which joint configuration is typically NOT eligible for prequalified status?

Accepted Answer

Partial joint penetration groove weld with electroslag welding

Answer

Single-bevel groove weld

Answer

Complete joint penetration T-joint

Answer

Double-bevel groove weld with backing

Question 5

Under ASME Section IX, the A-Number in a WPS refers to the classification of:

Accepted Answer

Deposited weld metal chemical composition

Answer

Base metal alloy group

Answer

Filler metal usability

Answer

Electrode coating type

Question 6

When a WPS lists a range of heat input, what is the inspector's responsibility during production welding?

Accepted Answer

Calculate heat input from voltage, amperage, and travel speed and verify it falls within the WPS range

Answer

Verify only the amperage setting matches the WPS

Answer

Accept the welder's verbal confirmation that heat input is controlled

Answer

Record heat input only if directed by the engineer

Question 7

Under ASME Section IX QW-451, a groove weld PQR performed on base metal 1 inch thick qualifies a WPS for production welds up to what maximum thickness?

Accepted Answer

2 inches

Answer

1 inch

Answer

1.5 inches

Answer

8 inches