CWB 2 VISUAL WELD INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS NEWEST | ALREADY GRADED A+
Q1. According to CSA W178.2, what is the
minimum experience requirement for certification
as a Level 2 Visual Welding Inspector?
A) 1 year as a certified Level 1 inspector
B) 2 years as a certified Level 1 inspector
C) 5 years of prior visual welding inspection
experience
D) No experience required if educational
equivalency is met
Answer: B
Rationale: For certification as a Level 2 welding
inspector, candidates must have at least 2 years of
experience as a certified Level 1 welding inspector
performing welding inspection under qualified
supervision.
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,Q2. What is the passing grade for all CWB welding
inspector examinations under CSA W178.2?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B
Rationale: The passing grade for all welding
inspector examinations (Levels 1, 2, and 3) is 70%.
Q3. According to CSA W178.2, what type of
examination is required on the content of CSA
W178.2 for initial certification?
A) A closed book examination
B) An open book examination
C) A practical hands-on demonstration
D) No examination is required
Answer: B
Rationale: An open book examination is required on
the content of CSA W178.2 for initial certification.
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,This tests the inspector's ability to navigate and
apply the standard during actual inspection work,
rather than memorizing it.
Q4. What type of examination must candidates
pass to demonstrate competence in descriptive
reporting for Level 2 certification?
A) An open book examination on CSA W47.1
B) A closed book examination on descriptive
reporting related to inspections performed on
weldments
C) A practical welding performance test
D) A metallurgical laboratory examination
Answer: B
Rationale: Candidates must pass a closed book
examination on descriptive reporting related to
inspections performed on weldments. This tests the
inspector's ability to accurately document and
report findings, a critical skill for Level 2
independent inspections.
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, Q5. How long is the certification period for all
visual welding inspectors under CSA W178.2?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The certification period for all visual
welding inspectors is three years, after which
recertification is required as specified in Clause 10
of CSA Standard W178.2.
Q6. A candidate applying for Level 2 certification
via the special route under Clause 8.1.1(d) must
have how many years of prior visual welding
inspection experience?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
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AND ANSWERS PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS NEWEST | ALREADY GRADED A+
Q1. According to CSA W178.2, what is the
minimum experience requirement for certification
as a Level 2 Visual Welding Inspector?
A) 1 year as a certified Level 1 inspector
B) 2 years as a certified Level 1 inspector
C) 5 years of prior visual welding inspection
experience
D) No experience required if educational
equivalency is met
Answer: B
Rationale: For certification as a Level 2 welding
inspector, candidates must have at least 2 years of
experience as a certified Level 1 welding inspector
performing welding inspection under qualified
supervision.
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,Q2. What is the passing grade for all CWB welding
inspector examinations under CSA W178.2?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B
Rationale: The passing grade for all welding
inspector examinations (Levels 1, 2, and 3) is 70%.
Q3. According to CSA W178.2, what type of
examination is required on the content of CSA
W178.2 for initial certification?
A) A closed book examination
B) An open book examination
C) A practical hands-on demonstration
D) No examination is required
Answer: B
Rationale: An open book examination is required on
the content of CSA W178.2 for initial certification.
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,This tests the inspector's ability to navigate and
apply the standard during actual inspection work,
rather than memorizing it.
Q4. What type of examination must candidates
pass to demonstrate competence in descriptive
reporting for Level 2 certification?
A) An open book examination on CSA W47.1
B) A closed book examination on descriptive
reporting related to inspections performed on
weldments
C) A practical welding performance test
D) A metallurgical laboratory examination
Answer: B
Rationale: Candidates must pass a closed book
examination on descriptive reporting related to
inspections performed on weldments. This tests the
inspector's ability to accurately document and
report findings, a critical skill for Level 2
independent inspections.
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, Q5. How long is the certification period for all
visual welding inspectors under CSA W178.2?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The certification period for all visual
welding inspectors is three years, after which
recertification is required as specified in Clause 10
of CSA Standard W178.2.
Q6. A candidate applying for Level 2 certification
via the special route under Clause 8.1.1(d) must
have how many years of prior visual welding
inspection experience?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
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