api 1104 weld test

Q:-Lineup clamps shall be used for butt welds in accordance with the procedure specification. When it is permissible to remove the lineup clamp before the root bead is completed:

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1. The completed part of the bead shall be in approximately equal segments spaced approximately equally around the circumference of the joint. 

2. The completed part of the bead shall be removed and rewelded after removing the clamp. 

3. The completed part of the bead shall be peened before removing the clamp. 

4. The completed part of the bead shall be at least 4 inches long for all pipe sizes 

5. None of the Above

Q:- For welder qualification, the specimens shall be prepared for tensile-strength, nick-break, and bend tests. When tensile-strength tests are omitted:

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1. The welder is not qualified
2. The weld must be redone
3. The is not covered in API 1104
4. Tensile-Strength specimens shall be subject to the nick-break test
5. Extra face bends must be tested