CWI ALL ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ API 1104.
Answer: The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.
This standard is often used in construction of cross country pipelines
◍ ASME.
Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
◍ ASNT.
Answer: American Society of Nondestructive Testing
◍ AWS.
Answer: American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
◍ The Part B Book of Specifications includes specific clauses in three
applications. These specific applications are.
Answer: Structural, Pipeline and Pressure Piping
◍ In addition to the main body of the specification, there are.
Answer: Annexes, tables and figures
◍ AWS A3.0.
Answer: The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
◍ The Annexes located in the Book of Specifications include....
Answer: Normative - includes mandatory elements for use with this
SpecificationInformative - is not part of this Specification but is included for
informational purposes only
◍ All fractional tolerances for fractional numbers from 1/16 inch but less than
1 inch are.
, Answer: ± 1/32 inch
◍ AWS B1.10.
Answer: The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination of welds
◍ The fractional tolerances for whole numbers from 1 to 6 inches inclusive is.
Answer: ± 1/16 inch
◍ When determining the overall length of a fillet weld.
Answer: It is the length of the full size fillet weld excluding undersize starts
and stops
◍ To determine the size of a fillet weld.
Answer: It is the minimum size measured
◍ AWS B1.11.
Answer: The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of Welds
◍ When terminating a fillet weld deposited on a cyclically loaded connection,
the weld termination shall be made by.
Answer: Wrapping the weld around the corner for a distance not less than
two times nor more than four times the specified fillet weld size
◍ On all CJP groove welds in butt joints transverse to the computed tensile
stress, they.
Answer: Shall have no visible porosity
◍ AWS B5.11.
Answer: The AWS specification for the Qualification of Radiographic
Interpreters
◍ AWS D1.1.
Answer: The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
◍ AWS D1.5.
Answer: The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for the
construction of bridges
◍ AWS D15.1.
, Answer: The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and Locomotives.
This specification covers welding of railroad cars and locomotives.
◍ A 3/8 inch fillet weld was deposited on a lap joint on 1/2 inch steel plate.
The width of the face of the fillet weld measures 9/16 inch. The maximum
convexity permitted on this deposited fillet weld is.
Answer: 1/8"
◍ While performing a visual inspection you measure a mill-induced
discontinuity to be 1 1/2 inches long and 1/8 inch deep. What action shall be
taken concerning this mill-induced discontinuity?.
Answer: It need not be repaired but the depth should be explored
◍ CAWI.
Answer: Certified Associate Welding Inspector
◍ With all fillet welds, overlap.
Answer: Shall be prohibited
◍ CWI.
Answer: Certified Welding Inspector
◍ When SAW is to be used, the edge preparation for weld surfaces shall not be
rougher than.
Answer: Sample 3 on the C4.1-77 Surface Roughness Guide and shall have
no gouges
◍ A structure is being fabricated out of 5/8 inch thick ASTM A 516 Grade 70
material. The welding process is FCAW and all welding will be performed
in either the horizontal or vertical position. All surfaces that will receive
welds shall have.
Answer: no gouges deeper than 1/16"
◍ KASH.
Answer: An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The basic
tools of a welding inspector.
◍ NDE.
, Answer: Nondestructive examination.
◍ NDI.
Answer: Nondestructive Inspection
◍ NDT.
Answer: Nondestructive Testing
◍ QC1.
Answer: The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors.
Defines the requirements and program for the AWS to certify welding
inspectors.
◍ Acceptance criteria for ASTM A 709 Grade 100 steel shall be based on
nondestructive testing performed not less than.
Answer: 48 hours after the completion of the weld
◍ On all completed welds.
Answer: Spatter is acceptable for visual inspection only
◍ SCWI.
Answer: Senior Certified Welding Inspector
◍ The contract drawing indicates a 1/2 inch fillet weld 4 feet long. During
your inspection of the fillet weld you measure 2 1/2 feet of the weld to be
7/16 inch. The fillet weld is.
Answer: Acceptable - 1/2 inch given indicates the maximum weld size; there
is no minimum
◍ The maximum weld reinforcement for a CJP single V groove weld on 2 1/2
inch ASTM A 514 joined to 2 inch ASTM A 572 material in a cyclically
loaded structure is.
Answer: 3/16 inch
◍ SNT-TC-1A.
Answer: The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel Qualification and
Certification in Nondestructive Testing, outlines the certification program
for NDT technicians.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ API 1104.
Answer: The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.
This standard is often used in construction of cross country pipelines
◍ ASME.
Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
◍ ASNT.
Answer: American Society of Nondestructive Testing
◍ AWS.
Answer: American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
◍ The Part B Book of Specifications includes specific clauses in three
applications. These specific applications are.
Answer: Structural, Pipeline and Pressure Piping
◍ In addition to the main body of the specification, there are.
Answer: Annexes, tables and figures
◍ AWS A3.0.
Answer: The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
◍ The Annexes located in the Book of Specifications include....
Answer: Normative - includes mandatory elements for use with this
SpecificationInformative - is not part of this Specification but is included for
informational purposes only
◍ All fractional tolerances for fractional numbers from 1/16 inch but less than
1 inch are.
, Answer: ± 1/32 inch
◍ AWS B1.10.
Answer: The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination of welds
◍ The fractional tolerances for whole numbers from 1 to 6 inches inclusive is.
Answer: ± 1/16 inch
◍ When determining the overall length of a fillet weld.
Answer: It is the length of the full size fillet weld excluding undersize starts
and stops
◍ To determine the size of a fillet weld.
Answer: It is the minimum size measured
◍ AWS B1.11.
Answer: The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of Welds
◍ When terminating a fillet weld deposited on a cyclically loaded connection,
the weld termination shall be made by.
Answer: Wrapping the weld around the corner for a distance not less than
two times nor more than four times the specified fillet weld size
◍ On all CJP groove welds in butt joints transverse to the computed tensile
stress, they.
Answer: Shall have no visible porosity
◍ AWS B5.11.
Answer: The AWS specification for the Qualification of Radiographic
Interpreters
◍ AWS D1.1.
Answer: The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
◍ AWS D1.5.
Answer: The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for the
construction of bridges
◍ AWS D15.1.
, Answer: The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and Locomotives.
This specification covers welding of railroad cars and locomotives.
◍ A 3/8 inch fillet weld was deposited on a lap joint on 1/2 inch steel plate.
The width of the face of the fillet weld measures 9/16 inch. The maximum
convexity permitted on this deposited fillet weld is.
Answer: 1/8"
◍ While performing a visual inspection you measure a mill-induced
discontinuity to be 1 1/2 inches long and 1/8 inch deep. What action shall be
taken concerning this mill-induced discontinuity?.
Answer: It need not be repaired but the depth should be explored
◍ CAWI.
Answer: Certified Associate Welding Inspector
◍ With all fillet welds, overlap.
Answer: Shall be prohibited
◍ CWI.
Answer: Certified Welding Inspector
◍ When SAW is to be used, the edge preparation for weld surfaces shall not be
rougher than.
Answer: Sample 3 on the C4.1-77 Surface Roughness Guide and shall have
no gouges
◍ A structure is being fabricated out of 5/8 inch thick ASTM A 516 Grade 70
material. The welding process is FCAW and all welding will be performed
in either the horizontal or vertical position. All surfaces that will receive
welds shall have.
Answer: no gouges deeper than 1/16"
◍ KASH.
Answer: An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The basic
tools of a welding inspector.
◍ NDE.
, Answer: Nondestructive examination.
◍ NDI.
Answer: Nondestructive Inspection
◍ NDT.
Answer: Nondestructive Testing
◍ QC1.
Answer: The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors.
Defines the requirements and program for the AWS to certify welding
inspectors.
◍ Acceptance criteria for ASTM A 709 Grade 100 steel shall be based on
nondestructive testing performed not less than.
Answer: 48 hours after the completion of the weld
◍ On all completed welds.
Answer: Spatter is acceptable for visual inspection only
◍ SCWI.
Answer: Senior Certified Welding Inspector
◍ The contract drawing indicates a 1/2 inch fillet weld 4 feet long. During
your inspection of the fillet weld you measure 2 1/2 feet of the weld to be
7/16 inch. The fillet weld is.
Answer: Acceptable - 1/2 inch given indicates the maximum weld size; there
is no minimum
◍ The maximum weld reinforcement for a CJP single V groove weld on 2 1/2
inch ASTM A 514 joined to 2 inch ASTM A 572 material in a cyclically
loaded structure is.
Answer: 3/16 inch
◍ SNT-TC-1A.
Answer: The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel Qualification and
Certification in Nondestructive Testing, outlines the certification program
for NDT technicians.
