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CSA W47.1 2026 PRACTICE EXAM VERSION 1
COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS|GUARANTEED
PASS.
CSA W47.1
Prepare for the CSA W47.1 practice Exam version 1 with practice
questions covering company certification, personnel qualifications
(tack welders, welders, welding operators, supervisors, engineers),
welding procedure specifications (WPS), essential variables,
classification and class designations, inspection, and alignment
with CSA W59. This study resource helps reinforce essential
knowledge required for welding supervision and industry compliance
and improve technical understanding in welding operations. Suitable
for welding, manufacturing, and industrial trade professionals.
Multiple choice.
SECTION 1: COMPANY CERTIFICATION & ADMINISTRATION
(Questions 1–15)
1. The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) administers CSA
Standard W47.1. What is the primary purpose of this
standard?
A) To provide design rules for steel structures
B) To govern the certification of companies engaged in the
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fusion welding of steel and the qualification of their personnel
and welding procedures
C) To regulate the sale of welding equipment
D) To establish safety requirements for welders
Answer: B. To govern the certification of companies engaged
in the fusion welding of steel and the qualification of their
personnel and welding procedures
Explanation: CSA W47.1 is specifically for company
certification and personnel/procedure qualification, not
structural design (which is covered by CSA W59).
2. According to Clause 1.2 of CSA W47.1, who has full
responsibility for the quality of the welded product?
A) The individual welder
B) The welding supervisor
C) The certified company
D) The Canadian Welding Bureau
Answer: C. The certified company
Explanation: The standard explicitly states that the certified
company retains full responsibility for the quality of its welded
products, and this responsibility cannot be transferred.
3. A company certified under CSA W47.1 may subcontract
welding work to another company. Who is responsible for
the quality of the subcontracted work?
A) The subcontractor only
B) The certified company only
C) Both the certified company and the subcontractor share
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equal responsibility
D) The CWB decides case by case
Answer: B. The certified company only
Explanation: The certified company retains full
responsibility for the welded product, even when work is
subcontracted. It must ensure that all subcontracted welding
meets the standard’s requirements.
4. What is the maximum number of Divisions of certification
under CSA W47.1?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: C. Three
Explanation: There are three Divisions: Division 1 (complex
structures, pressure vessels), Division 2 (general structural
fabrication), and Division 3 (light gauge or limited complexity).
5. Which division of certification is intended for companies
performing complex welded fabrication such as pressure
vessels and heavy industrial equipment?
A) Division 1
B) Division 2
C) Division 3
D) Division X
Answer: A. Division 1
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Explanation: Division 1 is for complex, critical applications
requiring advanced personnel and rigorous procedure control.
6. Which of the following forms must a company submit to
the CWB to begin the certification process?
A) Form 178 – Welder Performance Qualification Record
B) Form 150 – Application for Certification
C) Form 202 – Non-Destructive Testing Plan
D) Form 250 – Welding Procedure Data Sheet
Answer: B. Form 150 – Application for Certification
Explanation: Form 150 is the initial application for certification.
After submission and fee payment, the company proceeds with
the required steps.
7. Which forms are used to list personnel and identify the
experience of welding supervisors and engineers?
A) Forms 150, 151, and 155
B) Forms 151, 155, and 159
C) Forms 155 and 159 only
D) Forms 160 and 161
Answer: B. Forms 151, 155, and 159
Explanation: Form 151 lists personnel, Form 155 is the Welding
Supervisor resume, and Form 159 is the Welding Engineer
Declaration (required for Divisions 1 or 2).
8. Does certification under CSA W47.1 constitute approval of
the products fabricated by a certified company?
A) Yes, product approval is automatic
B) No, certification pertains only to the company’s welding
CSA W47.1 2026 PRACTICE EXAM VERSION 1
COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS|GUARANTEED
PASS.
CSA W47.1
Prepare for the CSA W47.1 practice Exam version 1 with practice
questions covering company certification, personnel qualifications
(tack welders, welders, welding operators, supervisors, engineers),
welding procedure specifications (WPS), essential variables,
classification and class designations, inspection, and alignment
with CSA W59. This study resource helps reinforce essential
knowledge required for welding supervision and industry compliance
and improve technical understanding in welding operations. Suitable
for welding, manufacturing, and industrial trade professionals.
Multiple choice.
SECTION 1: COMPANY CERTIFICATION & ADMINISTRATION
(Questions 1–15)
1. The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) administers CSA
Standard W47.1. What is the primary purpose of this
standard?
A) To provide design rules for steel structures
B) To govern the certification of companies engaged in the
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fusion welding of steel and the qualification of their personnel
and welding procedures
C) To regulate the sale of welding equipment
D) To establish safety requirements for welders
Answer: B. To govern the certification of companies engaged
in the fusion welding of steel and the qualification of their
personnel and welding procedures
Explanation: CSA W47.1 is specifically for company
certification and personnel/procedure qualification, not
structural design (which is covered by CSA W59).
2. According to Clause 1.2 of CSA W47.1, who has full
responsibility for the quality of the welded product?
A) The individual welder
B) The welding supervisor
C) The certified company
D) The Canadian Welding Bureau
Answer: C. The certified company
Explanation: The standard explicitly states that the certified
company retains full responsibility for the quality of its welded
products, and this responsibility cannot be transferred.
3. A company certified under CSA W47.1 may subcontract
welding work to another company. Who is responsible for
the quality of the subcontracted work?
A) The subcontractor only
B) The certified company only
C) Both the certified company and the subcontractor share
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equal responsibility
D) The CWB decides case by case
Answer: B. The certified company only
Explanation: The certified company retains full
responsibility for the welded product, even when work is
subcontracted. It must ensure that all subcontracted welding
meets the standard’s requirements.
4. What is the maximum number of Divisions of certification
under CSA W47.1?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: C. Three
Explanation: There are three Divisions: Division 1 (complex
structures, pressure vessels), Division 2 (general structural
fabrication), and Division 3 (light gauge or limited complexity).
5. Which division of certification is intended for companies
performing complex welded fabrication such as pressure
vessels and heavy industrial equipment?
A) Division 1
B) Division 2
C) Division 3
D) Division X
Answer: A. Division 1
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Explanation: Division 1 is for complex, critical applications
requiring advanced personnel and rigorous procedure control.
6. Which of the following forms must a company submit to
the CWB to begin the certification process?
A) Form 178 – Welder Performance Qualification Record
B) Form 150 – Application for Certification
C) Form 202 – Non-Destructive Testing Plan
D) Form 250 – Welding Procedure Data Sheet
Answer: B. Form 150 – Application for Certification
Explanation: Form 150 is the initial application for certification.
After submission and fee payment, the company proceeds with
the required steps.
7. Which forms are used to list personnel and identify the
experience of welding supervisors and engineers?
A) Forms 150, 151, and 155
B) Forms 151, 155, and 159
C) Forms 155 and 159 only
D) Forms 160 and 161
Answer: B. Forms 151, 155, and 159
Explanation: Form 151 lists personnel, Form 155 is the Welding
Supervisor resume, and Form 159 is the Welding Engineer
Declaration (required for Divisions 1 or 2).
8. Does certification under CSA W47.1 constitute approval of
the products fabricated by a certified company?
A) Yes, product approval is automatic
B) No, certification pertains only to the company’s welding
