An examination letter designation used to identify the inspection process is located _____ the reference line if the weld is not to be inspected from the other side of the joint (opposite of where the arrow points).

An examination letter designation used to identify the inspection process is located _____ the reference line if the weld is not to be inspected from the other side of the joint (opposite of where the arrow points).

• A. Above
• B. Below
• C. To The Right Of
• D. To The Left Of

Answer: (A)

In welding symbol conventions, the position of the nondestructive examination designation relative to the reference line shows which side of the joint will be inspected. If you’re not inspecting from the opposite (far) side, you place that designation above the reference line, meaning the inspection is performed from the near (arrow) side. If you did want to inspect from the far side, it would be placed below the line. The other horizontal positions don’t indicate the side to inspect.

In welding symbol conventions, the position of the nondestructive examination designation relative to the reference line shows which side of the joint will be inspected. If you’re not inspecting from the opposite (far) side, you place that designation above the reference line, meaning the inspection is performed from the near (arrow) side. If you did want to inspect from the far side, it would be placed below the line. The other horizontal positions don’t indicate the side to inspect.