CSWIP 3.
1 – Sample 30 Questions with Answers
Welding Processes & Symbols
1. Which welding process uses a non-consumable electrode?
a) SMAW b) GTAW ■ c) GMAW d) SAW
2. In a fillet weld symbol, the leg length is shown where?
a) Above the reference line b) Below the reference line c) On the left side of the symbol ■ d) On the
arrow
3. Which of the following is a low hydrogen electrode?
a) E6010 b) E6013 c) E7018 ■ d) E7024
4. Which process is most suitable for welding aluminium?
a) SMAW b) GTAW ■ c) SAW d) FCAW
5. In welding symbols, what does a circle at the junction of the arrow and reference line indicate?
a) Weld all around ■ b) Field weld c) Site weld d) Backing weld
Welding Defects
6. Which defect is caused by insufficient heat input?
a) Porosity b) Lack of fusion ■ c) Excess penetration d) Undercut
7. Slag inclusion is best detected by:
a) VT b) MT c) RT ■ d) PT
8. Which defect can PT detect effectively?
a) Lack of fusion b) Porosity c) Surface cracks ■ d) Laminations
9. Lamellar tearing occurs due to:
a) Hydrogen in weld metal b) Non-metallic inclusions in parent metal ■ c) Wrong polarity d)
Excessive interpass temperature
10. What is the cause of undercutting?
a) Excess current ■ b) Slow travel speed c) Low arc length d) Low current
Inspection & NDT
11. Which inspection method is used before welding?
a) VT ■ b) MT c) PT d) UT
12. Which NDT method is best for detecting internal porosity?
a) MT b) PT c) RT ■ d) VT
13. Which NDT technique uses sound waves?
a) UT ■ b) RT c) MT d) PT
14. Magnetic Particle Testing is suitable for detecting:
a) Surface and near-surface cracks ■ b) Subsurface porosity c) Internal laminations d) Excess
penetration
15. UT is limited when testing:
a) Fine-grained material b) Rough surfaces ■ c) Thick sections d) Laminations
Codes, Standards & Responsibilities
16. Who is responsible for accepting or rejecting welds?
a) Welder b) Welding inspector ■ c) Supervisor d) NDT operator
17. Which standard gives guidelines for visual inspection?
a) ISO 17637 ■ b) ISO 5817 c) ASME IX d) API 1104
18. Which standard deals with welder qualification?
a) ASME IX ■ b) ISO 9606 c) BS EN 287 d) All of the above
19. Acceptance criteria for weld imperfections are generally found in:
a) Welding procedure b) Codes/Standards ■ c) Welder’s log d) NDT report
20. Who should approve WPS before production welding?
a) Welder b) Welding Engineer ■ c) Welding Inspector d) NDT Supervisor
Materials & Metallurgy
21. Which carbon equivalent formula is commonly used?
CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15 ■
22. Preheating is used to:
a) Increase deposition rate b) Reduce risk of hydrogen cracking ■ c) Avoid distortion d) Increase
cooling rate
23. PWHT is done to:
a) Reduce hardness and relieve stresses ■ b) Increase hardness c) Reduce weld size d) Prevent
porosity
24. Which steel is most prone to lamellar tearing?
a) Killed steel b) Semi-killed steel c) Rolled steel with high sulphur ■ d) Stainless steel
25. Which gas is commonly used for GTAW on stainless steel?
a) CO■ b) Argon ■ c) Oxygen d) Nitrogen
Safety & Miscellaneous
26. Which radiation is used in industrial radiography?
a) Alpha b) Gamma ■ c) Beta d) Infrared
27. Which electrode classification is used for stainless steel?
a) E7018 b) E6013 c) E308L ■ d) E8010
28. Main risk in welding confined space?
a) Spatter b) Lack of ventilation & toxic gases ■ c) Low current d) Excessive light
29. Typical shielding gas in MIG welding of carbon steel?
a) Pure Argon b) Argon + CO■ ■ c) Helium d) Oxygen
30. Why is porosity formed in welds?
a) Moisture, dirt, or gas entrapment ■ b) Excessive preheat c) Wrong electrode diameter d) Low arc
voltage
Answer Key:
1-b, 2-c, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a, 6-b, 7-c, 8-c, 9-b, 10-a,
11-a, 12-c, 13-a, 14-a, 15-b, 16-b, 17-a, 18-d, 19-b, 20-b,
21-b, 22-b, 23-a, 24-c, 25-b, 26-b, 27-c, 28-b, 29-b, 30-a
