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Question 1

What is the maximum temperature at which ACFM may be used?

A300F (150C)

B500F (260C)

C900F (480C)

D1000F (540C)

Answer : B

Question 2

Which of the following can result from residual magnetism left in a partially completed weld?

AExcessive distortion

BTendency of weld pool to be sluggish

CDeflection of the weld arc

DSolidification cracking

Answer : C

Question 3

Which of the following is an important aspect of a qualified WPS?

AWelder qualification

BMaintaining project schedule

CWelding program effectiveness

DFabrication quality control

Answer : D

Question 4

For carbon steels, the HAZ includes those regions heated to a temperature greater than:

A1050F (556C)

B1150F (621C)

C1250F (677C)

D1350F (730C)

Answer : B

Question 5

What is the major cause of lack of fusion in all welding processes involving carbon steel?

AInadequate preheat

BImproper welding speed

CImproper heat input and improper welding technique

DNot using a low hydrogen electrode or improper shielding

Answer : C

Question 6

Base metals are assigned P-numbers by the ASME Code, Section IX to reduce the number of:

ARequired welding procedure specifications.

BRequired welding procedure qualifications.

CRequired procedure and performance qualifications.

DRequired mechanical tests.

Answer : C

Question 7

Which of the following is a practical solution to eliminate or reduce porosity when welding carbon steel?

AReduce travel speed

BProper shielding

CLower heat input

DArc length control

Answer : B

API Welding Inspection and Metallurgy API-577 Exam Practice Test