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Question 1

What increases when a welder increases the amperage?

AVoltage

BArc length

CHeat

DTravel speed

Answer : C

Question 2

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 3

Hardenability of a steel can be an indirect indicator of:

AWeldability

BToughness

CStrength

DCooling rate

Answer : A

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

APQRs qualified on P8 materials also qualify for P1 materials.

BWelding procedures must be supported by more than one PQR.

CAll PQRs must be qualified with impact testing.

DOne PQR may support several WPSs.

Answer : D

Question 5

If a nonessential variable is changed on a WPS, which of the following actions must occur?

AThe welding inspector can simply make the change on the WPS and initial as proof of acceptance.

BIt may be changed on the WPS without requalifying the welding procedure.

CThe welding procedure will need to be requalified by performing mechanical testing.

DImpact testing must be performed at the discretion of the welding engineer.

Answer : B

Question 6

When performing a carbon steel to carbon steel hot tap where the CE of one of the metals is greater than 0.42%, which of the following electrodes should be used?

AE7048-H4

BE7048

CE7018-A1

DE7018

Answer : D

Question 7

In hardness testing of carbon steel weldment specimens, there is an approximate relationship between hardness and:

AToughness

BTensile strength

CDuctility

DYield strength

Answer : B

API Welding Inspection and Metallurgy API-577 Exam Practice Test