WELD INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.0Which0of0the0following0is0not0a0duty0of0a0supervisor0?0
(0a0)0Take0every0precaution0reasonable0in0the0circumstances0to0protect0the0workers0.0
(0b0)0Provide0workers0with0written0instructions0for0the0measures0and0procedures0to0be
0taken0to0protect0the0workers0.0
(0c0)0Ensure0that0workers0use0or0wear0the0equipment0,0protective0devices0or0clothing0t
hat0the0employer0requires0.0
(0d0)0Prepare0and0implement0a0written0health0and0safety0program0for0work0places0with
0more0than060workers0.0-
0ans✔(0d0)0Prepare0and0implement0a0written0health0and0safety0program0for0work0plac
es0with0more0than060workers0.
2.0True0of0False0?
0To0create0a0safe0working0environment0,0the0employer0must0inform0workers0about0the
0hazards0and0provide0a0safe0working0environment0and0the0worker0must0use0the0requir
ed0protective0equipment0and0follow0safety0procedures0.0
(0a0)0True0
(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(a)0true
3.0Which0level0of0government0created0the0Workplace0Hazardous0Materials0Information
0System0,0WHMIS0?0
(0a0)0Local0
(0b0)0Federal0
(0c0)0Provincial0/0Territorial0-0ans✔(0b0)0Federal
6.0What0welding0-0related0materials0may0be0covered0under0WHMIS0?
0Check0all0that0apply0.0
(0a0)0Gases0for0cutting0and0welding0
(0b0)0Radiography0sources0
(0c0)0Materials0to0be0welded0
(0d0)0Welding0consumables0-0ans✔(0a0)0Gases0for0cutting0and0welding0
(0c0)0Materials0to0be0welded0
,(0d0)0Welding0consumables
7.0What0are0the0three0methods0used0to0provide0WHMIS0information0?0
(0a0)0Product0labels0,0workplace0labels0and0training0
(0b0)0Product0labels0,0material0safety0data0sheets0and0training0.0
(0c0)0Product0labels0,0laboratory0labels0and0workplace0labels0-
0ans✔(0b0)0Product0labels0,0material0safety0data0sheets0and0training0.
4.0What0is0the0name0for0WHMIS0symbols0?0(0a0)0Danger0Symbol0
(0b0)0Warning0Symbol0.
0(c0)0Hazard0Symbol0-0ans✔(c0)0Hazard0Symbol
8.0How0is0the0following0information0made0accessible0to0workers0:0hazardous0ingredien
ts,0preparation,0product0information0physical0data0,0fire0or0explosion0hazards0,0reactivit
y0data0,0toxicological0properties0,0preventive0measures0and0first0aid0measures0?0
(0a0)0On0workplace0labels0
(0b0)0On0material0safety0data0sheets0
(0c0)0On0product0labels0-0ans✔(0b0)0On0material0safety0data0sheets
10.0True0or0False0?
0The0first0step0towards0creating0a0safe0workplace0is0to0make0certain0that0all0machine0
guards0are0in0place0.0
(0a0)0True0
(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(a)0true
(0a0)0Welding0with0damp0gloves0
(0b0)0Contact0with0part0of0the0welding0circuit0
(0c0)0Working0with0a0damaged0power0tool0(0d0)0Using0a0voltage0reducing0device0-
0ans✔(0d0)0Using0a0voltage0reducing0device
12.0Which0type0of0electromagnetic0radiation0is0not0produced0by0an0electric0welding0ar
c0?0
(0a0)0Visible0light0
(0b0)0Infrared0light0
(0c0)0Microwaves0
(0d0)0Ultraviolet0light0-0ans✔(0c0)0Microwaves
14.0What0hazard0does0the0bright0light0from0a0welding0arc0not0produce0?0
(0a0)0The0possibility0of0causing0arc0flash0
(0b0)0The0possibility0of0causing0a0trip0or0a0fall0
(0c0)0The0possibility0of0cell0damage0due0to0ionizing0radiation0
(0d0)0The0possibility0of0causing0arc0eye0-
0ans✔(0c0)0The0possibility0of0cell0damage0due0to0ionizing0radiation
15.0True0or0False0?
0The0tinted0lenses0in0welding0helmets0and0goggles0are0all0the0same0darkness0.0
,(0a0)0True0
(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(0b0)0False
16.0What0are0the0potential0ways0that0a0welder0may0suffer0a0burn0?
0Check0all0that0apply0.0
(0a0)0Radiation0from0the0arc0
(0b0)0Touching0a0welded0assembly0sitting0on0a0bench0
(0c0)0Touching0the0preheated0parts0to0be0welded0
(0d0)0Having0weld0spatter0touch0bare0skin0
(0e0)0The0ignition0of0flammable0materials0in0a0pocket0
(0f0)0The0ignition0of0frayed0clothing0-0ans✔(0a0)0Radiation0from0the0arc0
(0b0)0Touching0a0welded0assembly0sitting0on0a0bench0
(0c0)0Touching0the0preheated0parts0to0be0welded0
(0d0)0Having0weld0spatter0touch0bare0skin0
(0e0)0The0ignition0of0flammable0materials0in0a0pocket0
(0f0)0The0ignition0of0frayed0clothing
17.0What0makes0up0a0welder's0Personal0Protective0Equipment0?0
(0a0)0The0clothing0that0is0worn0to0protect0from0sparks0and0spatter0
(0b0)0The0welding0helmet0and0welders0gloves0
(0c0)0The0clothing0,0boots0,0gloves0,0hearing0and0eye0protection0worn0
(0d0)0The0heat0resistant0jacket0and0safety0glasses0-
0ans✔(0c0)0The0clothing0,0boots0,0gloves0,0hearing0and0eye0protection0worn
18.0Falling0weld0spatter0can0ignite0a0fire0from0as0high0as0:0
(0a0)05m0
(0b0)0100m0
(0c0)0150m0
(0d0)0200m0-0ans✔(0d0)0200m
19.0Which0of0the0following0welding0hazards0are0potential0sources0of0ignition0for0a0fire0
?0Check0all0that0apply0.0
(0a0)0Welding0arcs0
(0b0)0Flames0
(0c0)0Sparks0
(0d0)0Sparks0in0relays0,0light0switches0and0thermostat0
(0e0)0Spatter0
(0f0)0The0hot0filament0of0a0broken0light0bulb0
(0g0)0Hot0slag0-0ans✔(0a0)0Welding0arcs0
(0b0)0Flames0
(0c0)0Sparks0
(0e0)0Spatter0
(0g0)0Hot0slag
20.0What0type0of0fire0is0a0Class0A0fire0extinguisher0used0to0extinguish0?0
(0a0)0Wood0and0paper0
, (0b0)0Metal0and0metal0alloys0
(0c0)0Electrical0
(0d0)0Chemical0-0ans✔(0a0)0Wood0and0paper
21.0Which0of0the0following0arc0welding0process0produces0the0least0amount0of0fume0?0
(0a0)0GTAW0
(0b0)0FCAW0
(0c0)0SMAW0-0ans✔(0a0)0GTAW
22.0Where0can0the0components0in0welding0fume0come0from0?0
(0a0)0The0electrode0and0its0coating0
(0b0)0The0parts0being0welded0
(0c0)0Coatings0on0the0parts0being0welded0
(0d0)0All0of0the0above0-0ans✔(0d0)0All0of0the0above
23.0True0or0False0?
0The0fume0generation0rate0for0a0welding0process0is0used0to0measure0the0welder's0exp
osure0to0the0fume0.0
(0a0)0True
0(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(0b0)0False
24.0What0may0determine0the0allowable0fume0concentration0when0stainless0steel0is0wel
ded0?0
(0a0)0The0fume0generation0rate0of0the0welding0process0
(0b0)0The0amount0of0time0during0the0day0that0the0welder0is0welding0
(0c0)0The0chromium0content0of0the0fume0-
0ans✔(0c0)0The0chromium0content0of0the0fume
25.0What0source0recommends0the0types0of0ventilation0to0reduce0welder0exposure0to0w
elding0fume0?0
(0a0)0CSA0standard0W117.20
(0b0)0Company0health0and0safety0policies0
(0c0)0The0occupational0health0and0safety0act0-0ans✔(0a0)0CSA0standard0W117.2
26.0What0type0of0fumes0is0general0ventilation0recommended0for0controlling0?0
(0a0)0Fumes0from0stainless0steel0and0aluminum0welding0
(0b0)0Fumes0that0only0contain0non0-0toxic0compounds0
(0c0)0The0gases0that0may0be0produced0during0welding0-
0ans✔(0b0)0Fumes0that0only0contain0non0-0toxic0compounds
3.0What0is0the0difference0between0a0single0weld0and0a0double0weld0?0
(0a0)0A0single0weld0is0only0welded0from0one0side0of0the0joint0.0
(0b0)0A0single0weld0is0made0with0one0weld0
(0c0)0A0double0weld0is0made0with0two0weld0passes0.0
(0d0)0A0double0weld0is0only0welded0from0one0side0of0the0joint0.0-
0ans✔(0a0)0A0single0weld0is0only0welded0from0one0side0of0the0joint0.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.0Which0of0the0following0is0not0a0duty0of0a0supervisor0?0
(0a0)0Take0every0precaution0reasonable0in0the0circumstances0to0protect0the0workers0.0
(0b0)0Provide0workers0with0written0instructions0for0the0measures0and0procedures0to0be
0taken0to0protect0the0workers0.0
(0c0)0Ensure0that0workers0use0or0wear0the0equipment0,0protective0devices0or0clothing0t
hat0the0employer0requires0.0
(0d0)0Prepare0and0implement0a0written0health0and0safety0program0for0work0places0with
0more0than060workers0.0-
0ans✔(0d0)0Prepare0and0implement0a0written0health0and0safety0program0for0work0plac
es0with0more0than060workers0.
2.0True0of0False0?
0To0create0a0safe0working0environment0,0the0employer0must0inform0workers0about0the
0hazards0and0provide0a0safe0working0environment0and0the0worker0must0use0the0requir
ed0protective0equipment0and0follow0safety0procedures0.0
(0a0)0True0
(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(a)0true
3.0Which0level0of0government0created0the0Workplace0Hazardous0Materials0Information
0System0,0WHMIS0?0
(0a0)0Local0
(0b0)0Federal0
(0c0)0Provincial0/0Territorial0-0ans✔(0b0)0Federal
6.0What0welding0-0related0materials0may0be0covered0under0WHMIS0?
0Check0all0that0apply0.0
(0a0)0Gases0for0cutting0and0welding0
(0b0)0Radiography0sources0
(0c0)0Materials0to0be0welded0
(0d0)0Welding0consumables0-0ans✔(0a0)0Gases0for0cutting0and0welding0
(0c0)0Materials0to0be0welded0
,(0d0)0Welding0consumables
7.0What0are0the0three0methods0used0to0provide0WHMIS0information0?0
(0a0)0Product0labels0,0workplace0labels0and0training0
(0b0)0Product0labels0,0material0safety0data0sheets0and0training0.0
(0c0)0Product0labels0,0laboratory0labels0and0workplace0labels0-
0ans✔(0b0)0Product0labels0,0material0safety0data0sheets0and0training0.
4.0What0is0the0name0for0WHMIS0symbols0?0(0a0)0Danger0Symbol0
(0b0)0Warning0Symbol0.
0(c0)0Hazard0Symbol0-0ans✔(c0)0Hazard0Symbol
8.0How0is0the0following0information0made0accessible0to0workers0:0hazardous0ingredien
ts,0preparation,0product0information0physical0data0,0fire0or0explosion0hazards0,0reactivit
y0data0,0toxicological0properties0,0preventive0measures0and0first0aid0measures0?0
(0a0)0On0workplace0labels0
(0b0)0On0material0safety0data0sheets0
(0c0)0On0product0labels0-0ans✔(0b0)0On0material0safety0data0sheets
10.0True0or0False0?
0The0first0step0towards0creating0a0safe0workplace0is0to0make0certain0that0all0machine0
guards0are0in0place0.0
(0a0)0True0
(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(a)0true
(0a0)0Welding0with0damp0gloves0
(0b0)0Contact0with0part0of0the0welding0circuit0
(0c0)0Working0with0a0damaged0power0tool0(0d0)0Using0a0voltage0reducing0device0-
0ans✔(0d0)0Using0a0voltage0reducing0device
12.0Which0type0of0electromagnetic0radiation0is0not0produced0by0an0electric0welding0ar
c0?0
(0a0)0Visible0light0
(0b0)0Infrared0light0
(0c0)0Microwaves0
(0d0)0Ultraviolet0light0-0ans✔(0c0)0Microwaves
14.0What0hazard0does0the0bright0light0from0a0welding0arc0not0produce0?0
(0a0)0The0possibility0of0causing0arc0flash0
(0b0)0The0possibility0of0causing0a0trip0or0a0fall0
(0c0)0The0possibility0of0cell0damage0due0to0ionizing0radiation0
(0d0)0The0possibility0of0causing0arc0eye0-
0ans✔(0c0)0The0possibility0of0cell0damage0due0to0ionizing0radiation
15.0True0or0False0?
0The0tinted0lenses0in0welding0helmets0and0goggles0are0all0the0same0darkness0.0
,(0a0)0True0
(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(0b0)0False
16.0What0are0the0potential0ways0that0a0welder0may0suffer0a0burn0?
0Check0all0that0apply0.0
(0a0)0Radiation0from0the0arc0
(0b0)0Touching0a0welded0assembly0sitting0on0a0bench0
(0c0)0Touching0the0preheated0parts0to0be0welded0
(0d0)0Having0weld0spatter0touch0bare0skin0
(0e0)0The0ignition0of0flammable0materials0in0a0pocket0
(0f0)0The0ignition0of0frayed0clothing0-0ans✔(0a0)0Radiation0from0the0arc0
(0b0)0Touching0a0welded0assembly0sitting0on0a0bench0
(0c0)0Touching0the0preheated0parts0to0be0welded0
(0d0)0Having0weld0spatter0touch0bare0skin0
(0e0)0The0ignition0of0flammable0materials0in0a0pocket0
(0f0)0The0ignition0of0frayed0clothing
17.0What0makes0up0a0welder's0Personal0Protective0Equipment0?0
(0a0)0The0clothing0that0is0worn0to0protect0from0sparks0and0spatter0
(0b0)0The0welding0helmet0and0welders0gloves0
(0c0)0The0clothing0,0boots0,0gloves0,0hearing0and0eye0protection0worn0
(0d0)0The0heat0resistant0jacket0and0safety0glasses0-
0ans✔(0c0)0The0clothing0,0boots0,0gloves0,0hearing0and0eye0protection0worn
18.0Falling0weld0spatter0can0ignite0a0fire0from0as0high0as0:0
(0a0)05m0
(0b0)0100m0
(0c0)0150m0
(0d0)0200m0-0ans✔(0d0)0200m
19.0Which0of0the0following0welding0hazards0are0potential0sources0of0ignition0for0a0fire0
?0Check0all0that0apply0.0
(0a0)0Welding0arcs0
(0b0)0Flames0
(0c0)0Sparks0
(0d0)0Sparks0in0relays0,0light0switches0and0thermostat0
(0e0)0Spatter0
(0f0)0The0hot0filament0of0a0broken0light0bulb0
(0g0)0Hot0slag0-0ans✔(0a0)0Welding0arcs0
(0b0)0Flames0
(0c0)0Sparks0
(0e0)0Spatter0
(0g0)0Hot0slag
20.0What0type0of0fire0is0a0Class0A0fire0extinguisher0used0to0extinguish0?0
(0a0)0Wood0and0paper0
, (0b0)0Metal0and0metal0alloys0
(0c0)0Electrical0
(0d0)0Chemical0-0ans✔(0a0)0Wood0and0paper
21.0Which0of0the0following0arc0welding0process0produces0the0least0amount0of0fume0?0
(0a0)0GTAW0
(0b0)0FCAW0
(0c0)0SMAW0-0ans✔(0a0)0GTAW
22.0Where0can0the0components0in0welding0fume0come0from0?0
(0a0)0The0electrode0and0its0coating0
(0b0)0The0parts0being0welded0
(0c0)0Coatings0on0the0parts0being0welded0
(0d0)0All0of0the0above0-0ans✔(0d0)0All0of0the0above
23.0True0or0False0?
0The0fume0generation0rate0for0a0welding0process0is0used0to0measure0the0welder's0exp
osure0to0the0fume0.0
(0a0)0True
0(0b0)0False0-0ans✔(0b0)0False
24.0What0may0determine0the0allowable0fume0concentration0when0stainless0steel0is0wel
ded0?0
(0a0)0The0fume0generation0rate0of0the0welding0process0
(0b0)0The0amount0of0time0during0the0day0that0the0welder0is0welding0
(0c0)0The0chromium0content0of0the0fume0-
0ans✔(0c0)0The0chromium0content0of0the0fume
25.0What0source0recommends0the0types0of0ventilation0to0reduce0welder0exposure0to0w
elding0fume0?0
(0a0)0CSA0standard0W117.20
(0b0)0Company0health0and0safety0policies0
(0c0)0The0occupational0health0and0safety0act0-0ans✔(0a0)0CSA0standard0W117.2
26.0What0type0of0fumes0is0general0ventilation0recommended0for0controlling0?0
(0a0)0Fumes0from0stainless0steel0and0aluminum0welding0
(0b0)0Fumes0that0only0contain0non0-0toxic0compounds0
(0c0)0The0gases0that0may0be0produced0during0welding0-
0ans✔(0b0)0Fumes0that0only0contain0non0-0toxic0compounds
3.0What0is0the0difference0between0a0single0weld0and0a0double0weld0?0
(0a0)0A0single0weld0is0only0welded0from0one0side0of0the0joint0.0
(0b0)0A0single0weld0is0made0with0one0weld0
(0c0)0A0double0weld0is0made0with0two0weld0passes0.0
(0d0)0A0double0weld0is0only0welded0from0one0side0of0the0joint0.0-
0ans✔(0a0)0A0single0weld0is0only0welded0from0one0side0of0the0joint0.
