AWS CWI EXAM Questions And
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,API 1104 - ANS The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities. This
standard is often used in construction of cross country pipelines
ASME - ANS American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT - ANS American Society of Nondestructive Testing
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AWS - ANS American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
AWS A3.0 - ANS The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
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AWS B1.10 - ANS The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination of welds
AWS B1.11 - ANS The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of Welds
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AWS B5.11 - ANS The AWS specification for the Qualification of Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 - ANS The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 - ANS The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for the construction of
bridges
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AWS D15.1 - ANS The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and Locomotives. This
specification covers welding of railroad cars and locomotives.
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CAWI - ANS Certified Associate Welding Inspector
CWI - ANS Certified Welding Inspector
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KASH - ANS An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The basic tools of a
welding inspector.
NDE - ANS Nondestructive examination.
NDI - ANS Nondestructive Inspection
NDT - ANS Nondestructive Testing
,QC1 - ANS The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors. Defines the
requirements and program for the AWS to certify welding inspectors.
SCWI - ANS Senior Certified Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A - ANS The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel Qualification and
Certification in Nondestructive Testing, outlines the certification program for NDT technicians.
Actual Throat - ANS The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet
weld
Back Weld - ANS A weld made at the back of a single groove welded joint after the
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completion of the groove weld.
Backing - ANS A material or device placed against the back side of the joint or at both
sides of a weld in ESW and electrogas welding, to support and retain molten weld metal. The
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material may be partially fused or remain infused during welding and may be either metal or
nonmetal.
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Backing Weld - ANS Backing in the form of a weld, made before the primary weld.
Backstep Sequence - ANS A longitudinal sequence in which weld passes are made in the
direction opposite to the progression of welding.
Bevel - ANS An angular edge shape.
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Bevel Angle - ANS The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane
perpendicular to the surface of the member. This dimension equals one half of the groove or
included angle when the edges of both members are prepared at the same angle. When only
one member is prepared at an angle, this dimension is still indicated in the same position on the
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welding symbol for groove angle, but equals the total degree of preparation of the groove.
Bevel Groove Weld - ANS A type of groove weld in which the mating members of the joint
have one single-bevel or double-bevel edge and one square edge preparation.
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Block Sequence - ANS A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence for a
continuous multiple pass weld in which separated increments are completely or partially welded
before intervening increments are welded.
Boxing - ANS The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a member as an
extension of the principle weld
Buildup - ANS A surfacing variation in which surfacing material is deposited to achieve the
required dimensions.
, Butt Joint - ANS A joint between 2 members aligned approximately in the same plane.
Buttering - ANS A surfacing variation that deposits surfacing metal on one or more
surfaces to provide metallurgically compatible weld metal for the subsequent completion of the
weld.
Butting Member - ANS A joint member that is prevented, by the other member, from
movement in one direction perpendicular to its thickness dimension. For example, both
members of a butt joint, or one member or a T-joint or corner joint.
Cascade Sequence - ANS A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence in which
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weld passes are made in overlapping layers.
Chain Intermittent Fillet Weld - ANS An intermittent weld on both sides of a joint in which
the weld increments on one side are approximately opposite those on the other side.
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Cladding - ANS A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing material usually to
improve corrosion or heat resistance.
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Complete Joint Penetration - ANS A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld
metal extends completely through the joint thickness.
Concave Fillet Weld - ANS A fillet weld having a concave face.
Concavity - ANS The maximum distance from the face of a concave fillet weld
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perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes
Convex Fillet Weld - ANS A fillet weld having a convex face.
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Convexity - ANS The maximum distance from the face of a convex fillet weld perpendicular
to a line joining the weld toes.
Corner Joint - ANS A joint between 2 members located approximately at right angles to
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each other in the form of an 'L'.
Depth of Groove - ANS The perpendicular distance from the base metal surface to the root
edge or the beginning of the root face.
Depth of Fusion - ANS The distance that fusion extends into the base metal or previous
bead from the surface melted during welding.
Edge Joint - ANS A joint between the edges of 2 or more parallel or nearly parallel
members.
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,API 1104 - ANS The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities. This
standard is often used in construction of cross country pipelines
ASME - ANS American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT - ANS American Society of Nondestructive Testing
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AWS - ANS American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
AWS A3.0 - ANS The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
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AWS B1.10 - ANS The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination of welds
AWS B1.11 - ANS The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of Welds
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AWS B5.11 - ANS The AWS specification for the Qualification of Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 - ANS The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 - ANS The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for the construction of
bridges
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AWS D15.1 - ANS The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and Locomotives. This
specification covers welding of railroad cars and locomotives.
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CAWI - ANS Certified Associate Welding Inspector
CWI - ANS Certified Welding Inspector
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KASH - ANS An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The basic tools of a
welding inspector.
NDE - ANS Nondestructive examination.
NDI - ANS Nondestructive Inspection
NDT - ANS Nondestructive Testing
,QC1 - ANS The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors. Defines the
requirements and program for the AWS to certify welding inspectors.
SCWI - ANS Senior Certified Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A - ANS The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel Qualification and
Certification in Nondestructive Testing, outlines the certification program for NDT technicians.
Actual Throat - ANS The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of a fillet
weld
Back Weld - ANS A weld made at the back of a single groove welded joint after the
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completion of the groove weld.
Backing - ANS A material or device placed against the back side of the joint or at both
sides of a weld in ESW and electrogas welding, to support and retain molten weld metal. The
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material may be partially fused or remain infused during welding and may be either metal or
nonmetal.
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Backing Weld - ANS Backing in the form of a weld, made before the primary weld.
Backstep Sequence - ANS A longitudinal sequence in which weld passes are made in the
direction opposite to the progression of welding.
Bevel - ANS An angular edge shape.
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Bevel Angle - ANS The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane
perpendicular to the surface of the member. This dimension equals one half of the groove or
included angle when the edges of both members are prepared at the same angle. When only
one member is prepared at an angle, this dimension is still indicated in the same position on the
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welding symbol for groove angle, but equals the total degree of preparation of the groove.
Bevel Groove Weld - ANS A type of groove weld in which the mating members of the joint
have one single-bevel or double-bevel edge and one square edge preparation.
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Block Sequence - ANS A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence for a
continuous multiple pass weld in which separated increments are completely or partially welded
before intervening increments are welded.
Boxing - ANS The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a member as an
extension of the principle weld
Buildup - ANS A surfacing variation in which surfacing material is deposited to achieve the
required dimensions.
, Butt Joint - ANS A joint between 2 members aligned approximately in the same plane.
Buttering - ANS A surfacing variation that deposits surfacing metal on one or more
surfaces to provide metallurgically compatible weld metal for the subsequent completion of the
weld.
Butting Member - ANS A joint member that is prevented, by the other member, from
movement in one direction perpendicular to its thickness dimension. For example, both
members of a butt joint, or one member or a T-joint or corner joint.
Cascade Sequence - ANS A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence in which
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weld passes are made in overlapping layers.
Chain Intermittent Fillet Weld - ANS An intermittent weld on both sides of a joint in which
the weld increments on one side are approximately opposite those on the other side.
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Cladding - ANS A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing material usually to
improve corrosion or heat resistance.
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Complete Joint Penetration - ANS A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld
metal extends completely through the joint thickness.
Concave Fillet Weld - ANS A fillet weld having a concave face.
Concavity - ANS The maximum distance from the face of a concave fillet weld
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perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes
Convex Fillet Weld - ANS A fillet weld having a convex face.
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Convexity - ANS The maximum distance from the face of a convex fillet weld perpendicular
to a line joining the weld toes.
Corner Joint - ANS A joint between 2 members located approximately at right angles to
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each other in the form of an 'L'.
Depth of Groove - ANS The perpendicular distance from the base metal surface to the root
edge or the beginning of the root face.
Depth of Fusion - ANS The distance that fusion extends into the base metal or previous
bead from the surface melted during welding.
Edge Joint - ANS A joint between the edges of 2 or more parallel or nearly parallel
members.
