Which of the following is a step in developing a PQR?

• A. Recorded set up and materials
• B. Purchasing welding consumables
• C. Training the welding crew
• D. Drafting the WPS

Answer: (A)

Developing a PQR centers on capturing exactly what was done in the qualification weld so the results can be trusted and repeated. Recording the set up and materials is the essential step because it logs the base metal, filler metal, joint configuration, thickness, welding process, position, and the key parameters that control heat input and weld quality. This gives a complete, traceable record of the conditions under which the weld was tested, which is what enables the PQR to be reviewed, duplicated, or used to base future procedures on.

Purchasing welding consumables isn’t part of the test record itself; it’s a procurement step. Training the welding crew relates to readiness and expertise, not the documentation of the qualification test. Drafting the WPS is a separate document that is developed from the data in the PQR after the test results are evaluated, rather than being part of developing the PQR itself.