API Exam API-577 Topic 3 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for API's API-577 exam

Question #: 3
Topic #: 3

The distance the weld metal extends from the weld face into a joint, exclusive of weld reinforcement is called:

AGroove angle

BJoint penetration

CThe weld body

DComplete penetration

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Suggested Answer: B

by Laura at Jan 11, 2025, 07:39 AM

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5 days ago

I agree with Sherita. Joint penetration makes sense because it refers to how far the weld metal extends into the joint.

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6 days ago

D) Complete penetration. If the weld metal extends all the way through the joint, that's called complete penetration.

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11 days ago

B) Joint penetration. It's the distance the weld metal extends into the joint, not including the reinforcement.

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2 days ago

A) Groove angle

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12 days ago

I think the answer is B) Joint penetration.

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