Which of the following is among the typical dispositions for nonconforming welds?

• A. Accept as-is
• B. Rework/re-weld
• C. Repair, rework/re-weld, or scrap
• D. Ignore

Answer: (C)

When a weld doesn’t meet the required spec, the action taken to deal with it is called its disposition. The typical dispositions are to repair or rework the weld, re-weld the joint, or scrap it if it can’t be salvaged. These options cover correcting the defect, replacing the weld, or removing it from service entirely. Accepting a nonconforming weld as-is would bypass quality requirements and is not permitted, and simply ignoring the defect isn’t a valid disposition either. The listed set—repair, rework/re-weld, or scrap—reflects the common, approved paths for handling nonconforming welds, chosen based on what can restore the weld to the required performance or whether it must be discarded.