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30 Questions

Official Question Count

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

75 Minutes

Time Limit

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

70%

Passing Score

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

$66

Exam Fee

PSI Services LLC

Open Book Computerized MCQ

Exam Format

PSI / AZ ROC Guidelines

100 Questions

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1According to safe trade practices and compressed gas regulations, what is the maximum safe working gauge pressure for free acetylene gas in an oxyacetylene system?

A.15 psig (103 kPa)

B.30 psig (207 kPa)

C.50 psig (345 kPa)

D.250 psig (1,724 kPa)

Explanation: Free acetylene gas becomes chemically unstable and prone to explosive self-decomposition at gauge pressures exceeding 15 psig (103 kPa). For this reason, regulators are designed with a red warning line at 15 psig, which must never be exceeded under any operating condition.

2Which type of oxyacetylene flame is achieved with approximately equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene, featuring a clear, sharply defined inner cone and producing a flame temperature of roughly 5,500°F (3,038°C)?

A.Neutral flame

B.Carburizing flame

C.Oxidizing flame

D.Reducing flame with a 3X feather

Explanation: A neutral flame is produced by a balanced 1:1 volume ratio of oxygen to acetylene. It exhibits a well-defined, luminous inner cone without any excess acetylene feather or harsh oxidizing hiss, making it the primary flame setting for welding carbon steel and copper.

3When adjusting an oxyacetylene flame, an operator notices an intermediate white feather extending beyond the inner cone. What flame condition does this indicate, and what is its effect on carbon steel?

A.Carburizing (reducing) flame; it adds carbon to the weld pool and can embrittle steel

B.Neutral flame; it cleans oxide scale from carbon steel

C.Oxidizing flame; it burns out carbon and leaves severe porosity

D.Flashback condition; it forces carbon black into the torch handle

Explanation: An intermediate white plume or feather extending beyond the inner cone indicates excess acetylene, creating a carburizing (reducing) flame. If used on carbon steel, unburned carbon is absorbed into the molten puddle, increasing hardness and embrittling the weld deposit.

4For which specific application is a slightly oxidizing oxyacetylene flame intentionally recommended in torch work?

A.Fusion welding of brass and bronze alloys to form a protective oxide slag film

B.Welding thin-gauge mild steel sheet metal to minimize heat input

C.Welding structural aluminum plates to burn off organic surface oils

D.Root pass welding of open-butt carbon steel pipe

Explanation: A slightly oxidizing flame (excess oxygen) is used when fusion welding copper-zinc alloys (brass/bronze). The excess oxygen forms a thin surface layer of copper oxide over the pool, which prevents the zinc from vaporizing and boiling out of the alloy.

5When setting up an oxyfuel cutting torch to cut a 1-inch thick carbon steel plate, how should the cutting tip size and oxygen pressure compare to those used for a 1/4-inch plate?

A.A larger cutting tip orifice and higher cutting oxygen pressure are required

B.The same tip size is used, but fuel gas pressure is tripled

C.A smaller cutting tip orifice and lower oxygen pressure are used to concentrate heat

D.Tip size remains unchanged, but travel speed must be increased

Explanation: Thicker steel plates require a larger cutting tip orifice diameter to pass a greater volume of cutting oxygen, along with higher pressure settings to clear heavy molten iron oxide (slag) through the deeper kerf.

6During an oxyacetylene cutting operation, a sharp popping sound occurs, followed by a high-pitched squealing noise and smoke coming from the torch body. What emergency action must the operator take immediately?

A.Close the torch oxygen valve immediately, then close the torch fuel gas valve

B.Close the acetylene valve first, then dip the torch tip in water

C.Increase acetylene regulator pressure to blow out the internal fire

D.Open the cutting oxygen lever fully to cool the internal mixer

Explanation: A high-pitched squeal and smoke from the torch indicate a dangerous flashback (flame burning inside the torch mixer or hoses). The immediate corrective response is to shut off the torch oxygen valve first to stop combustion, followed by closing the fuel gas valve.

7Why are acetylene cylinders filled with a porous filler material saturated with liquid acetone, and what is the rule of thumb for maximum continuous gas withdrawal?

A.Acetone dissolves acetylene gas under pressure safely; continuous withdrawal must not exceed 1/7th of total cylinder capacity per hour

B.Acetone acts as a flame retardant; continuous withdrawal can equal 100% of cylinder volume per hour

C.Acetone lubricates cylinder valves; withdrawal must not exceed 1/2 of cylinder volume per hour

D.Acetone filters out moisture; withdrawal is limited to 15 cubic feet per minute regardless of cylinder size

Explanation: Acetylene dissolves into acetone within porous cylinder mass to remain stable under high storage pressures (up to 250 psi). Withdrawing gas faster than 1/7th of total cylinder capacity per hour pulls liquid acetone into regulators and hoses, damaging equipment and destabilizing the flame.

8What is the proper technique for cleaning clogged preheat and cutting orifices on an oxyfuel cutting tip?

A.Use a matching wire tip cleaner file pushed straight in and out without twisting or enlarging the hole

B.Use a twist drill bit turned by hand to scrape out carbon deposits

C.Soak the tip in gasoline and scrape orifices with a hardened steel scriber

D.Ream orifices with a tapered pocket knife blade

Explanation: Cutting tip orifices must be cleaned using a wire tip cleaner specifically sized for the tip hole. Inserting the wire straight back and forth cleans carbon without bell-mouthing, enlarging, or distorting the precision orifice shape.

9An oxyfuel torch cut on a 3/4-inch steel plate leaves heavy drag lines curving far backward at the bottom of the cut. What does excessive cut drag indicate?

A.Torch travel speed was too fast or cutting oxygen pressure was too low

B.Cutting oxygen pressure was excessively high

C.Torch tip was held too close to the plate

D.Preheat flame was set to a strongly oxidizing mixture

Explanation: Drag is the distance between the point of entry and point of exit of the cutting stream on the bottom edge. Heavy, lagging drag lines indicate that travel speed was too fast or cutting oxygen stream volume/pressure was insufficient to complete the oxidation reaction through the full plate thickness.

10When configuring an oxyfuel torch for flame gouging root defects in a steel butt joint, what torch tip design and angle should be used?

A.A straight cutting tip positioned perpendicular (90 degrees) to the plate surface

B.A specialized curved gouging tip held at a low angle of 25 to 45 degrees to the plate

C.A standard heating tip held at 15 degrees traveling backward

D.A multi-orifice rosebud tip held at 60 degrees

Explanation: Oxyfuel flame gouging utilizes a specialized curved tip with a large low-velocity oxygen orifice. Holding the tip at a shallow angle of 25 to 45 degrees allows the oxygen stream to scoop out metal smoothly without burning through the plate.

About the AZ ROC C-56 Welding Exam

The Arizona ROC C-56 Welding Examination is a computer-delivered, open-book trade examination administered by PSI Services LLC for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The C-56 classification authorizes contractors to cut, shape, fabricate, position, and weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals using oxyacetylene torch processes, brazing, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and pipe welding techniques. Candidates are tested on AWS D1.1 structural welding standards, ASME Section IX pipe welding rules, metallurgical properties, weld inspection and non-destructive testing, and OSHA 1926 Subpart J construction welding safety rules.

Questions

30 scored questions

Time Limit

75 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$66 (Arizona ROC / PSI Services LLC)

AZ ROC C-56 Welding Exam Content Outline

13%

Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting

Oxyfuel flame settings (neutral, oxidizing, carburizing), cylinder handling and storage pressure limits, tip selection, torch lighting and shutdown procedures, cutting torch orifice sizing, and gouging techniques.

Brazing

Capillary action fundamentals, joint clearance requirements, filler metal classification (AWS A5.8 BAg and BCuP series), flux selection and application, surface preparation, and heating techniques.

13%

Pipe Welding

ASME Section IX and API 1104 pipe welding positions (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G, 6GR), bevel angles, root opening, land size, downhill vs. uphill progression, backing rings, and purging gas techniques for stainless steel.

13%

Materials

Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, carbon steel grading, stainless steel series (300/400), aluminum alloys, heat input calculations, preheat and interpass temperature requirements, and weldability considerations.

13%

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

AWS A5.1/A5.5 electrode classification (E6010, E7018, E308-16), DCEP vs. DCEN vs. AC polarity, arc blow mitigation, electrode storage oven temperatures, joint fit-up, and weld pass sequencing.

13%

GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

Tungsten electrode selection (EWP, EWTh-2, EWZr-1, EWLa-1, EWG), shielding gas selection (Argon, Helium, Argon/CO2 mixes), high-frequency arc starting, torch setup, filler rod feeding, and aluminum AC balance control.

10%

Testing and Inspection

Visual inspection (VT) acceptance criteria under AWS D1.1, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (PT, MT, RT, UT), guided bend testing, tensile strength testing, WPS/PQR qualification under AWS/ASME, and weld symbol identification.

17%

OSHA Safety

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart J (1926.350-354), ventilation standards, hot work permits, fire watch requirements (35-foot perimeter), PPE lens shading (ANSI Z87.1/AWS Z49.1), cylinder transport, and confined space welding protocol.

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Exam length: 30 questions
Time limit: 75 minutes
Exam fee: $66

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AZ ROC C-56 Welding Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master AWS electrode designation numbers (e.g., E7018: 70 = 70,000 psi minimum tensile strength, 1 = all positions, 8 = low-hydrogen iron powder coating).

2Memorize OSHA 1926.350 safety limits for compressed gases: acetylene gauge pressure must never exceed 15 psig, and oxygen/fuel cylinders must be separated by 20 feet or a 5-foot, 1/2-hour fire barrier.

3Understand pipe welding position definitions: 1G (rotated horizontal), 2G (vertical pipe, horizontal weld), 5G (horizontal pipe, vertical weld), and 6G (45-degree fixed inclined pipe).

4Calculate weld heat input using the formula Heat Input (kJ/in) = (Volts × Amps × 60) / (Travel Speed in inches/min × 1000).

5Review visual inspection acceptance criteria under AWS D1.1 for undercut depth (maximum 1/32 inch for primary structural members) and crack allowance (zero cracks permitted).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the official Arizona ROC C-56 Welding exam?

The official PSI C-56 Welding exam contains 30 scored multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allotted 75 minutes to complete the test.

What passing score is required for the AZ ROC C-56 exam?

A minimum passing score of 70% (21 correct out of 30 questions) is required to pass the trade exam.

Is the Arizona ROC C-56 Welding exam open book?

Yes, the examination is open-book. Approved references (such as AWS D1.1, Modern Welding, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart J) may be brought into the PSI testing center.

What topics carry the highest weight on the exam?

OSHA Safety carries the highest weight at 17% (5 questions), followed by Oxyacetylene Welding & Cutting, Pipe Welding, Materials, SMAW, and GTAW at 13% (4 questions each).

Where can I schedule the AZ ROC C-56 Welding exam?

Examinations are scheduled online through PSI Services LLC at https://test-takers.psiexams.com/azcon or by phone with PSI candidate services.

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