The best way to attach a strongback to the weldment is to: 

A qualification test measures the welder’s ability to make _____ and _____ welds in different positions. 

Tools such as clamps and strongbacks can be used to ________ distortion. 

If a welder fails a qualification test, he or she may immediately restest by taking ______ test weld(s) of the type that was failed. 

Sometimes distortion takes place when devices such as clamps are removed. This is caused by residual stess. 

Tests are usually given on plate thicknesses of _______ for limited thickness qualification. 

Which of the following is a welding technique in which the general progression of welding is from left to right, but the weld beads are deposited in short increments from right to left? 

Chain clamps are used to fit up straight pipe and can not be used to fit up elbows, flanges and Ts. 

Strongbacks, clips, yokes and wedges are the most common tools used for: 

When preparing the test strip, round the edges to a smooth _____ radius.