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API 577 questions and verified answers | verified answerslatest update 2024/2025
Which of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER
: API 577 provides guidance to the API authorized inspector on welding
inspection.
The actual throat of a weld is best described as: - CORRECT
ANSWER : The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of
a fillet weld.
The term "arc blow" refers to which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER : The deflection of the arc due to magnetic forces.
An autogenous weld is a weld that is best described by which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER : A weld made without filler metal.
In welding, a discontinuity is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER : An
interuption of the typical structure of a material.
The heat affected zone of a weld is best described by which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER : That portion of the base metal
whose mechanical properties or microstructure have been altered by the
heat of welding or thermal cutting
,Welding inspection includes which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER : Visual and nondestructive examination of the welds,
Review of specifications, welding procedures, and welder qualifications,
Review of joint designs and cleaning procedures.
Which of the following tasks are not normally performed by the
inspector prior to welding? - CORRECT ANSWER : Check the
appearance and size of welds.
. Who is responsible for the "quality craftsmanship" of weldments? -
CORRECT ANSWER : The welder.
During welding operations, the inspector should: - CORRECT
ANSWER : Confirm welding parameters and techniques are supported
by the WPS and WPQ, Complete physical checks, visual examinations,
and in process NDE, Establish a quality control and quality assurance
umbrella with the welding organization.
Following the completion of welding, and before the completed welds
are placed in service, the inspector should: - CORRECT ANSWER : a.
Verify post weld acceptance and that NDE was performed at the selected
locations, Verify that post weld heat treatments and pressure testing
were performed, if required, and that the results were acceptable, Audit
the inspection files to identify inaccuracies and incomplete information
If at any time during welding inspection the inspector discover defects or
nonconformances, he/she should: - CORRECT ANSWER : The
, defects or nonconformances should be brought to the attention of those
responsible or corrected before the work proceeds further.
If ASME Section V, Article 1 is specified by the referenceing code,
NDE personnel: - CORRECT ANSWER : Shall be qualified in
accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189.
API 577 requires that inspectors should be aware of the hazards
associated with welding and take steps to avoid injury while performing
inspection tasks. As a minimum, the inspector should: - CORRECT
ANSWER : Follow all site safety rules and regulations.
API 577 describes all but which of the following welding processes? -
CORRECT ANSWER : Electro Slag Welding.
Which of the following weld processes uses a flux coated electrode? -
CORRECT ANSWER : SMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a non consumable
electrode? - CORRECT ANSWER : GMAW.
Which of the following weld processes uses a flux filled tubular
electrode? - CORRECT ANSWER : FCAW.
Which of the following is not an advantage of SMAW? - CORRECT
ANSWER : The deposition rate is higher than for GMAW or SAW.
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