Which of the Following Is True of Welding Codes and Specifications

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of welding codes and specifications?

• A) The selection of the specific code to use is made by the welder.
• B) They are guidelines and must be qualified for specific applications by testing.
• C) The code and specification ensure the product need not be inspected or tested.
• D) A welding code and a welding specification are the same thing.

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Definitions:

Qualified Opinion

An opinion issued by an auditor saying that, as of a given date, the books of a firm represent its financial health; however, the auditor may qualify the opinion either because the firm is facing some uncertainty that might affect the company in the future or because the firm has deviated from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in some minor way.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Legislation that places an affirmative duty on the directors of publicly-traded corporations to monitor whether they are conforming to all legal requirements.

Duty of Care

A legal obligation to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing acts that could foreseeably harm others.

Negligent Credentialing

A legal theory that holds employers or institutions liable for failing to verify the qualifications or competencies of a professional they hire.