If a welder has failed a particular qualification test, which tables in 47.1 are used to determine the subsequent retests in order to obtain the desired qualification?

• A. The retest tables in 47.1
• B. The cost table
• C. The inventory table
• D. The schedule table

Answer: (A)

When a welder does not pass a qualification test, the rules specify how to retake so the individual can reach the desired qualification. The required retesting details are found in the retest tables within W47.1. These tables spell out what must be retaken, how many additional test sections or coupons are needed, and any order or limits on retesting so the qualification remains valid. They ensure retests address the same scope as the original test and reflect the level of proficiency required.

Administrative or logistical tables in the standard cover other things: a cost table would only tell you fees for retests, an inventory table would track materials or resources, and a schedule table would lay out timing. They do not govern the actual retest requirements to achieve the qualification, so they are not used to determine the necessary retests.