Question 1

In preparing the pipe for welding, the pipe should be tack welded together with a root opening of ____ inch.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/16 to 1/8
B)   1/16 to 1/4
C)   3/32 to 1/8
D)   1/8 to 1/4

Question 2

To purge the air out of a 10 foot section of 6 inch diameter pipe, if the flow rate is 20 cfh, the flow time will be approximately ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   3 minutes
B)   6 minutes
C)   7 minutes
D)   9 minutes

Question 3

After the bevel has been cut, the root face is created by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the bevel itself
B)   grinding or machining the root edge
C)   cutting a suitable gap in the pipe
D)   cutting a U-groove

Question 4

Before the joint is assembled, to remove any sources of contamination, clean a ____ inch wide or wider band, both inside and outside of the pipe.

Accepted Answer

A)   one half
B)   one
C)   one and a half
D)   two

Question 5

Two of the most common root defects are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   porosity and slag inclusions
B)   slag inclusions and suck back
C)   grapes and porosity
D)   incomplete fusion and concave root surface

Question 6

Most codes and standards for GTA pipe welding require ____ percent root penetration.

Accepted Answer

A)   90
B)   95
C)   98
D)   100

Question 7

Define concave root surface and list its common causes and consequences.

Accepted Answer

A concave root surface (suck back) occur...

Question 8

The end of the pipe is prepared with a bevel, leaving a root face of ____ inch.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/16 to 1/8
B)   1/16 to 1/4
C)   3/32 to 1/8
D)   1/8 to 1/4

Question 9

​What can be done to prevent the backing gas from being blown through the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Turn down the flow rate on the backing gas.
B)   ​Make longer tack welds to seal more of the joint opening before starting to weld.
C)   ​Put tape over the joint.
D)   ​Use a larger diameter nozzle and higher shielding flow rate to compensate for the loss.

Question 10

The easiest method of protecting the root from atmospheric contamination is to use a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Before the joint is assembled, to remove any sources of contamination, clean a ____ inch wide or wider band, both inside and outside of the pipe.

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The easiest method of protecting the root from atmospheric contamination is to use a(n) ____________________.

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The end of the pipe is prepared with a bevel, leaving a root face of ____ inch.

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In preparing the pipe for welding, the pipe should be tack welded together with a root opening of ____ inch.

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What can be done to prevent the backing gas from being blown through the joint?

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After the bevel has been cut, the root face is created by ____.

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Two of the most common root defects are ____.

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To purge the air out of a 10 foot section of 6 inch diameter pipe, if the flow rate is 20 cfh, the flow time will be approximately ____.

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Define concave root surface and list its common causes and consequences.

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Most codes and standards for GTA pipe welding require ____ percent root penetration.

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Before the joint is assembled, to remove any sources of contamination, clean a ____ inch wide or wider band, both inside and outside of the pipe.

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The easiest method of protecting the root from atmospheric contamination is to use a(n) ____________________.

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The end of the pipe is prepared with a bevel, leaving a root face of ____ inch.

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In preparing the pipe for welding, the pipe should be tack welded together with a root opening of ____ inch.

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​What can be done to prevent the backing gas from being blown through the joint?

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After the bevel has been cut, the root face is created by ____.

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Two of the most common root defects are ____.

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To purge the air out of a 10 foot section of 6 inch diameter pipe, if the flow rate is 20 cfh, the flow time will be approximately ____.

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Define concave root surface and list its common causes and consequences.

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Most codes and standards for GTA pipe welding require ____ percent root penetration.

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What can be done to prevent the backing gas from being blown through the joint?

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