API-577 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Refer to the following diagram:

Item#1 represents:

Aroot opening.

Broot weld size.

Cgroove weld size.

Droot face.

Answer : A

Question 2

What is a discontinuity?

AAn interruption in the normal physical structure of a material.

BAn imperfection which is detectable with NDE.

CThe response or evidence from the application of NDE.

DA departure of a quality characteristic from its intended condition.

Answer : A

Question 3

When verifying that the filler metal selection is appropriate for the base metal being welded, an inspector should consider:

AChemical composition.

BTensile strength to be higher than the base metal.

CAcceptability of physical properties.

DNeed for postweld heat treatment (PWHT).

Answer : A

Question 4

What is the most appropriate action when an inspector finds improperly marked filler materials?

AAccept them if nonessential variable.

BReject them.

CRe-qualify the WPS.

DAccept them if the markings are corrected.

Answer : B

Question 5

Crater cracks typically occur:

AIn weld metal at the point where the arc terminates.

BIn the HAZ at the point where the arc initiates.

CIn weld metal at the point where the arc initiates.

DIn the HAZ at the point where the arc terminates.

Answer : A

Question 6

What does an AWS classification number identify?

AElectrode diameter and strength

BElectrodes and welding rods

CChemical composition of the deposited weld metal

DBase metal and group number

Answer : B

Question 7

Remote examination of welds may use aids such as telescopes, borescopes, fiberscopes, cameras, or other suitable instruments provided they have:

AGood perception and the inspection would be approximately equal to a direct visual exam.

BSensitivity to find possible defects that a direct visual exam would produce.

CA resolution at least equivalent to that which is attained by direct visual examination.

DA greater acuity than the eye and the inspection would be better than a direct visual.

Answer : C

API-577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy Exam Practice Test