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CSA W47.1 AND CSA W59 CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST EDITION
CSA W47.1 AND CSA W59 CERTIFICATION EXAM
SECTION 1: COMPANY CERTIFICATION &
ADMINISTRATION
Questions 1–25
1. Who administers CSA Standard W47.1?
A) CSA Group directly
B) The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
C) The provincial Ministry of Labour
D) The company's welding engineer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 4.1 specifies that the standard shall be administered by
the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB). The CWB is responsible for certifying companies
and qualifying welding personnel under this standard.
2. What is the primary purpose of CSA W47.1?
A) To approve specific products manufactured by a company
B) To certify the capability of a company engaged in fusion welding of steel
C) To qualify individual welders for all types of welding processes
D) To inspect and test every weld produced by a certified company
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 1.1 states the standard provides requirements for the
certification of companies engaged in the fusion welding of steel and the qualification
of their personnel and welding procedures. Certification relates to the company's
capability, not product approval.
3. Who holds full responsibility for the quality of welded products produced by a
certified company?
A) The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
B) The Welding Supervisor on the project
C) The Certified Company
D) The individual welder who deposited the weld
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 1.2 establishes that a certified company has full
responsibility for the quality of the welded product it produces. This responsibility
cannot be transferred to its personnel or to the administrator.
4. Does CSA W47.1 certification approve the products and services of a certified
company?
A) Yes, certification implies product approval
B) No, certification pertains only to the company's welding capability
C) Yes, but only for steel products
D) No, the CWB approves products separately
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 1.3 states that certification pertains to the capability of
the company with respect to welding. Certification should not be construed as
approving any products or services.
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5. What is the primary difference between a Division 1 and a Division 2 company
under CSA W47.1?
A) Division 1 companies weld only in the shop; Division 2 companies weld in the field
B) Division 1 companies employ a welding engineer on a full-time basis; Division 2
companies retain a welding engineer on a part-time basis
C) Division 1 companies weld only steel; Division 2 companies weld only aluminum
D) Division 1 companies require CWB approval for all procedures; Division 2 companies
do not
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Division 1 companies employ a welding engineer on a full-time basis,
whereas Division 2 companies retain a welding engineer on a part-time basis. Both
divisions require CWB certification.
6. A company that performs only erection work involving welding, with no fixed
plant, can:
A) Cannot be certified by the CWB
B) Can be certified but must conform to the requirements of the standard
C) Can be certified only as Division 2
D) Can be certified only as Division 3
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1 allows companies that perform only erection work involving
welding to be certified, provided they conform to all applicable requirements of the
standard.
7. What is the maximum number of years a company certification under CSA
W47.1 is valid before renewal?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Company certification under CSA W47.1 is typically valid for three years,
subject to annual surveillance audits by the CWB to ensure continued compliance.
8. What documentation must a company maintain to demonstrate compliance
with CSA W47.1?
A) Only welder qualification records
B) A quality control manual, welding procedures, welder qualification records, and
inspection records
C) Only inspection reports
D) Only the certificate of certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A certified company must maintain a comprehensive quality control manual,
welding procedure specifications and data sheets, welder qualification records,
inspection records, and other documentation as specified by CSA W47.1.
9. What is the purpose of a quality control manual under CSA W47.1?
A) To document the company's welding quality system and demonstrate compliance
with the standard
B) To list the names of all welders employed by the company
C) To provide a price list for welding services
D) To document employee vacation schedules
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The quality control manual documents the company's welding quality
system, including organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, and controls,
demonstrating how the company meets the requirements of CSA W47.1.
10. Who is responsible for ensuring that welders hold valid qualifications?
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CSA W47.1 AND CSA W59 CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST EDITION
CSA W47.1 AND CSA W59 CERTIFICATION EXAM
SECTION 1: COMPANY CERTIFICATION &
ADMINISTRATION
Questions 1–25
1. Who administers CSA Standard W47.1?
A) CSA Group directly
B) The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
C) The provincial Ministry of Labour
D) The company's welding engineer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 4.1 specifies that the standard shall be administered by
the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB). The CWB is responsible for certifying companies
and qualifying welding personnel under this standard.
2. What is the primary purpose of CSA W47.1?
A) To approve specific products manufactured by a company
B) To certify the capability of a company engaged in fusion welding of steel
C) To qualify individual welders for all types of welding processes
D) To inspect and test every weld produced by a certified company
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 1.1 states the standard provides requirements for the
certification of companies engaged in the fusion welding of steel and the qualification
of their personnel and welding procedures. Certification relates to the company's
capability, not product approval.
3. Who holds full responsibility for the quality of welded products produced by a
certified company?
A) The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
B) The Welding Supervisor on the project
C) The Certified Company
D) The individual welder who deposited the weld
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 1.2 establishes that a certified company has full
responsibility for the quality of the welded product it produces. This responsibility
cannot be transferred to its personnel or to the administrator.
4. Does CSA W47.1 certification approve the products and services of a certified
company?
A) Yes, certification implies product approval
B) No, certification pertains only to the company's welding capability
C) Yes, but only for steel products
D) No, the CWB approves products separately
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1, Clause 1.3 states that certification pertains to the capability of
the company with respect to welding. Certification should not be construed as
approving any products or services.
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5. What is the primary difference between a Division 1 and a Division 2 company
under CSA W47.1?
A) Division 1 companies weld only in the shop; Division 2 companies weld in the field
B) Division 1 companies employ a welding engineer on a full-time basis; Division 2
companies retain a welding engineer on a part-time basis
C) Division 1 companies weld only steel; Division 2 companies weld only aluminum
D) Division 1 companies require CWB approval for all procedures; Division 2 companies
do not
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Division 1 companies employ a welding engineer on a full-time basis,
whereas Division 2 companies retain a welding engineer on a part-time basis. Both
divisions require CWB certification.
6. A company that performs only erection work involving welding, with no fixed
plant, can:
A) Cannot be certified by the CWB
B) Can be certified but must conform to the requirements of the standard
C) Can be certified only as Division 2
D) Can be certified only as Division 3
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSA W47.1 allows companies that perform only erection work involving
welding to be certified, provided they conform to all applicable requirements of the
standard.
7. What is the maximum number of years a company certification under CSA
W47.1 is valid before renewal?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Company certification under CSA W47.1 is typically valid for three years,
subject to annual surveillance audits by the CWB to ensure continued compliance.
8. What documentation must a company maintain to demonstrate compliance
with CSA W47.1?
A) Only welder qualification records
B) A quality control manual, welding procedures, welder qualification records, and
inspection records
C) Only inspection reports
D) Only the certificate of certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A certified company must maintain a comprehensive quality control manual,
welding procedure specifications and data sheets, welder qualification records,
inspection records, and other documentation as specified by CSA W47.1.
9. What is the purpose of a quality control manual under CSA W47.1?
A) To document the company's welding quality system and demonstrate compliance
with the standard
B) To list the names of all welders employed by the company
C) To provide a price list for welding services
D) To document employee vacation schedules
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The quality control manual documents the company's welding quality
system, including organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, and controls,
demonstrating how the company meets the requirements of CSA W47.1.
10. Who is responsible for ensuring that welders hold valid qualifications?
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