WELDING INSPECTION EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024.

1. Why is there an increasing need for weld quality? A. Safety B. Economics C. Less conservative design D. Government regulations E. All of the above E. All of the above 3. Weld quality control should begin after welding has been initiated. A. True B. False B. False Brainpower Read More 0:04 / 0:15 6. The vision requirements for a CWI are near vision acuity on: A Jaeger J1 at not less than 24in B. Jaeger J2 at not less than 12in C. Jaeger J2 at not less than 12in, with or without corrective lenses D. The inspector cannot wear glasses E. 20/20 vision C. Jaeger J2 at not less than 12in, with or without corrective lenses 8. The welding inspector should have a basic understanding of : A. welding processes B. Non-destructive testing methods C. a and b above D. Codes and standards E. all of the above E. all of the above 10. Inspection report corrections should be made by: A. Rewriting the entire report B. Reporting the correction to the welding Foreman C. Telling the welder that it was done D. Ignoring the original error E. Single line out the error, correct the error, date, and initial E. Single line out the error, correct the error, date, and initial 11. A definition of ethics is: A. Using common sense and honesty B. Living by the rules C. Being fair and impartial D. Basing decisions on facts E. All of the above E. All of the above 12. For communications to be effective, it should form a "continuous loop" B. True C. False B. True 14. NDE personnel (other than CWI's) are typically certified to what document? A. AWS QC1 B. AWS D1.1 C. API 1104 D. ASNT SNT-TC-1A E. Certification is not needed D. ASNT SNT-TC-1A 16. The CWI exam has several parts; these parts are: A. Fundamentals, practical, code B. Fundamentals, basic, code C. Basic, vision test, fundamental D. Code, vision test, practical E. None of the above A. Fundamentals, practical, code 18. The CWI exam contains three parts. A. True B. False A. True 20. API standard 1104 covers the fabrication of cross-country bridges. A. True B. False B. False 21. Some of the approved codes/standards for the open book portion of the CWI exam are AWS D1.1, API 1104, AWS D1.5, and AWS D1.1 A. True B. False A. True 22. Prior to starting a job assignment, the welding inspector should determine: A. What code, standard, or specification applies B. What inspections should be conducted C. When inspections should be conducted D. Where records are maintained E. All of the above E. All of the above 24. A document which covers safety in welding and cutting is: A. AWS D1.1 B. API 1104 C. ANSI Z49.1 D. ASME Section VIII E. ASME B31.3 C. ANSI Z49.1 26. Safety training is mandated under the provision of: A. AWS "safe practices" B. OSHA C. ASME Code D. Welding Handbook, Volume 2 E. none of the above B. OSHA 28. The abbreviation "TLV" means: A. Total linear volumes B. Threshold limit value C. Tack length volume D. Threshold Limiting valve E. None of the above B. Threshold limit value 29. Employers must make all applicable MSDS data available to their employees. A. True B. False A. True 30. Personnel must be trained to recognize safety hazards. A. True B. False A. True 32. Eye hazards found in welding operations include: A. Flying particles B radiation C. Smoke and fumes D. All of the abover D. All of the above 33. Protective equipment not suitable for eye protection from welding radiation includes: A. Welding helmets with filter plates B. clear safety goggles C. Safety goggles with filter plates D. Protective Screens E. Properly positioned barricades B. clear safety goggles 35. Before working on equipment where machinery guards have been removed, a "Lock, tag, and try" Procedure should be completed. A. True B. False A. True 36. In avoiding fumes during welding, the most important factor is: A. The type of base metal B. The type of filler metal C. The type of welding process D. The position of the welding machine E. The position of the welders head E. The position of the welders head 39. Some of the toxic materials the welder may be exposed to are: A. cadmium B. chromium C. nickel D. lead E. all of the above E. all of the above 40. Proper usage and handling of compressed gas cylinders include: A. Not welding on cylinders B. Not including the cylinders in the ground or electrical circuit C. Securing them properly D. Identifying the gas prior to use E. All of the above E. All of the above 42. Oxygen is a flammable gas. A. True B. False B. False 44. When operating gas cylinders, the primary valve should be opened: A. All the way on an acetylene cylinder B. One turn on an oxygen engine cylinder C. One turn or less on an acetylene cylinder D. All the way on an oxygen cylinder to backseat the valve E. C and D above E. C and D above