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Free API API-577 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 3

Questions 21

Hardenability of a steel can be an indirect indicator of:

Options:
A.

Weldability

B.

Toughness

C.

Strength

D.

Cooling rate

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Questions 22

Which of the following has the lowest range of welding currents and electrode diameters associated with the GMAW process?

Options:
A.

Short circuiting transfer

B.

Pulsed droplet transfer

C.

Globular transfer

D.

Spray transfer

Questions 23

What is the liquid flow rate range that should be maintained in piping to be hot tapped?

Options:
A.

0.05 - 2.7 ft./sec (0.015 - 0.82 m/sec)

B.

1.3 - 4.0 ft./sec (0.40 - 1.20 m/sec)

C.

2.3 - 3.3 ft./sec (0.70 - 1.00 m/sec)

D.

4.1 - 5.5 ft./sec (1.25 - 1.68 m/sec)

Questions 24

When radiographic examination is used for welder qualification utilizing the GMAW-S process, the minimum length of the test coupon to be examined is:

Options:
A.

Radiographic examination is not allowed.

B.

The entire weld circumference for pipe coupon.

C.

36 in. for welder operator qualification.

D.

6 in. for welder qualification.

Questions 25

Stud arc welding is a specialized process predominantly limited to welding:

Options:
A.

Non-load-bearing welds.

B.

Insulation and refractory pins.

C.

Flat position welds.

D.

Non-pressure-containing welds.

Questions 26

Which of the following statements concerning electrode storage in ovens is true?

Options:
A.

Electrodes should never be stored in an oven that is used for food storage.

B.

Low-hydrogen electrodes may be stored in ovens with cellulose-based electrodes, but must be in their original, unopened containers.

C.

Electrode ovens should be heated by any means, but must have automatic heat controls and visible temperature indicators.

D.

Low-hydrogen electrodes should never be stored with stainless-steel electrodes.

Questions 27

A root opening of a groove weld is:

Options:
A.

The surface of a joint member included in the groove.

B.

A separation at the joint root between the work pieces.

C.

The beveled surface of the joint members.

D.

That portion of the groove face adjacent to the joint root.

Questions 28

Refer to the following diagram:

API-577 Question 28

Item#4 represents:

Options:
A.

bevel face.

B.

bevel angle.

C.

groove angle.

D.

groove face.

Questions 29

What is the "area of interest" on a weld radiograph?

Options:
A.

The entire radiograph minus 2 in. (50.8 mm) from the edges

B.

Only the area of contrasting density

C.

The specific portion of a radiograph that needs to be evaluated

D.

The portion that is less than 3t from the center of the radiograph, where t is the thickness of the weld

Questions 30

Prior to any welding, inspectors should review the:

Options:
A.

WPQ to verify that the welder is qualified to perform the welding, given its position and process.

B.

WPQ to verify that the specification in use is correct.

C.

PQR to verify that the welder is qualified to perform the welding, given its position and process.

D.

WPS to verify that the welder is qualified to perform the welding, given its position and process.

Exam Code: API-577
Certification Provider: API
Exam Name: Welding Inspection and Metallurgy Exam
Last Update: Jul 9, 2025
Questions: 110

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