Question 1

Describe the metal preparation procedure for the plain carbon steel AWS SENSE workmanship samples.

Accepted Answer

All hydrocarbons and other contaminants, such as cutting fluids, grease, oil, and primers, must be cleaned off all parts and filler metals before welding. This cleaning can be done with any suitable solvents or detergents. The joint face and inside and outside plate surface within 1 in. (25 mm) of the joint must be mechanically cleaned of slag, rust, and mill scale. Cleaning must be done with a wire brush or grinder down to bright metal.

Question 2

How should stainless steel be cleaned before starting to weld an AWS SENSE workmanship sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acids 
B)  Alkalines 
C)  Detergents 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Acids 
B)  Alkalines 
C)  Detergents 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for cracks for visual inspection of butt welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  No cracks allowed 
A)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  No cracks allowed D

Question 4

Describe how the free bend test is performed.

Accepted Answer

The 1 in. (25 mm) strips of the finished

Question 5

Why is it important that the root pass be made with a flat weld face?

Accepted Answer

The first weld pass, the root

Question 6

No discontinuity on a s ingle V-groove pipe weld may exceed 1/8 in. (3 mm) measured ____________________ on the surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of No discontinuity on a s ingle V-groove...

Question 7

What is the maximum diameter of tungsten that can be used on the AWS SENSE workmanship samples?

Accepted Answer

A)  No restrictions on size 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
A)  No restrictions on size 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm)

Question 8

The American Welding Society allows students to pass the ____________________ by using stainless steel filler metal on mild steel pipe.

Accepted Answer

stainless

Question 9

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for root reinforcement for visual inspection of butt welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  No reinforcement allowed 
A)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  No reinforcement allowed

Question 10

As you walk the cup, you may need to ____________________ in place so it does not move.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As you walk the cup, you may...

Question 11

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for the depth of porosity for visual inspection of tubing welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  No porosity allowed 
B)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
C)  25% of the base metal thickness 
D)  Okay as long as the weld does not leak 
A)  No porosity allowed 
B)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
C)  25% of the base metal thickness 
D)  Okay as long as the weld does not leak

Question 12

How much of the surface beside a weld groove must be cleaned for the AWS SENSE workmanship samples?

Accepted Answer

A)  ½ in. (13 mm) 
B)  1 in. (25 mm) 
C)  ¾ in. (19 mm) 
D)  2 in. (50 mm) 
A)  ½ in. (13 mm) 
B)  1 in. (25 mm) 
C)  ¾ in. (19 mm) 
D)  2 in. (50 mm)

Question 13

With a s ingle V-groove pipe weld, corner cracks are acceptable in clean metal if smaller than ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/8 in. (3 mm) 
B)  1/4 in. (6 mm) 
C)  3/8 in. (10 mm) 
D)  1 in. (25 mm) 
A)  1/8 in. (3 mm) 
B)  1/4 in. (6 mm) 
C)  3/8 in. (10 mm) 
D)  1 in. (25 mm)

Question 14

____________________ are used to join sections of pipe to other sections of pipe or to various pieces of equipment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are used to join sections of...

Question 15

Before welding on the AWS SENSE workmanship sample, what temperature must a plain carbon steel part be above?

Accepted Answer

A)  32°F (0.0°
C)  
B)  100°F (37°
C)  
C)  50°F (9.4°
C)  
D)  0.0°F (-18°
C)  
A)  32°F (0.0°
C)  
B)  100°F (37°
C)  
C)  50°F (9.4°
C)  
D)  0.0°F (-18°
C)

Question 16

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for undercut for visual inspection of tubing welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
D)  No undercut allowed 
A)  1/64 in. (0.4 mm) 
B)  1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
C)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
D)  No undercut allowed

Question 17

List the visual inspection criteria for the stainless steel AWS SENSE workmanship samples.

Accepted Answer

Visual inspection criteria for entry wel

Question 18

After the surface of an aluminum AWS SENSE workmanship sample has been cleaned, it should be welded within ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 minutes 
B)  20 minutes 
C)  1 hour 
D)  8 hours 
A)  10 minutes 
B)  20 minutes 
C)  1 hour 
D)  8 hours

Question 19

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for face reinforcement for visual inspection of tee welds?

Accepted Answer

A)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  No reinforcement allowed 
A)  3/32 in. (2.4 mm) 
B)  1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 
C)  1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 
D)  No reinforcement allowed

Question 20

Fillet welds are used to join sections of pipe to ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fillet welds are used to join sections...

Exam 19: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Plate and Pipe Aws Sense Certification

Describe the metal preparation procedure for the plain carbon steel AWS SENSE workmanship samples.

How should stainless steel be cleaned before starting to weld an AWS SENSE workmanship sample?

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for cracks for visual inspection of butt welds?

Describe how the free bend test is performed.

Why is it important that the root pass be made with a flat weld face?

No discontinuity on a s ingle V-groove pipe weld may exceed 1/8 in. (3 mm) measured ____________________ on the surface.

What is the maximum diameter of tungsten that can be used on the AWS SENSE workmanship samples?

The American Welding Society allows students to pass the ____________________ by using stainless steel filler metal on mild steel pipe.

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for root reinforcement for visual inspection of butt welds?

As you walk the cup, you may need to ____________________ in place so it does not move.

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for the depth of porosity for visual inspection of tubing welds?

How much of the surface beside a weld groove must be cleaned for the AWS SENSE workmanship samples?

With a s ingle V-groove pipe weld, corner cracks are acceptable in clean metal if smaller than ____.

____________________ are used to join sections of pipe to other sections of pipe or to various pieces of equipment.

Before welding on the AWS SENSE workmanship sample, what temperature must a plain carbon steel part be above?

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for undercut for visual inspection of tubing welds?

List the visual inspection criteria for the stainless steel AWS SENSE workmanship samples.

After the surface of an aluminum AWS SENSE workmanship sample has been cleaned, it should be welded within ____.

What is the minimum acceptance criteria for face reinforcement for visual inspection of tee welds?

Fillet welds are used to join sections of pipe to ____________________ .

Introduction to Welding

Safety in Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Pipe

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Flame Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Plasma Arc Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Related Cutting Processes

Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Flux Cored Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding of Pipe

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding Aws Sense Certification

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Plate

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Pipe

Shop Math and Weld Cost

Reading Technical Drawings

Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols

Fabricating Techniques and Practices

Welding Codes and Standards

Testing and Inspection

Welding Metallurgy

Weldability of Metals

Filler Metal Selection

Welding Automation and Robotics

Other Welding Processes

Oxyfuel Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation

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