AWS CWI EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
API 1104 - CORRECT ANSWER - The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related
Facilities. This standard is often used in construction of cross country pipelines
ASME - CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT - CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Nondestructive Testing
AWS - CORRECT ANSWER - American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many
standards.
AWS A3.0 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS B1.10 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination
of welds
AWS B1.11 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of
Welds
AWS B5.11 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS specification for the Qualification of
Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for
the construction of bridges
,AWS D15.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and
Locomotives. This specification covers welding of railroad cars and locomotives.
CAWI - CORRECT ANSWER - Certified Associate Welding Inspector
CWI - CORRECT ANSWER - Certified Welding Inspector
KASH - CORRECT ANSWER - An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits.
The basic tools of a welding inspector.
NDE - CORRECT ANSWER - Nondestructive examination.
NDI - CORRECT ANSWER - Nondestructive Inspection
NDT - CORRECT ANSWER - Nondestructive Testing
QC1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding
Inspectors. Defines the requirements and program for the AWS to certify welding inspectors.
SCWI - CORRECT ANSWER - Senior Certified Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A - CORRECT ANSWER - The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing, outlines the certification program for
NDT technicians.
Actual Throat - CORRECT ANSWER - The shortest distance between the weld root and
the face of a fillet weld
,Back Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - A weld made at the back of a single groove welded
joint after the completion of the groove weld.
Backing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 material may be partially fused or remain infused during welding and may be either
metal or nonmetal.
Backing Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - Backing in the form of a weld, made before the
primary weld.
Backstep Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER - A longitudinal sequence in which weld
passes are made in the direction opposite to the progression of welding.
Bevel - CORRECT ANSWER - An angular edge shape.
Bevel Angle - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
welding symbol for groove angle, but equals the total degree of preparation of the groove.
Bevel Groove Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Block Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a
member as an extension of the principle weld
, Buildup - CORRECT ANSWER - A surfacing variation in which surfacing material is
deposited to achieve the required dimensions.
Butt Joint - CORRECT ANSWER - A joint between 2 members aligned approximately in
the same plane.
Buttering - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A combined longitudinal and cross sectional
sequence in which weld passes are made in overlapping layers.
Chain Intermittent Fillet Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Cladding - CORRECT ANSWER - A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing
material usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance.
Complete Joint Penetration - CORRECT ANSWER - A joint root condition in a groove
weld in which weld metal extends completely through the joint thickness.
Concave Fillet Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - A fillet weld having a concave face.
Concavity - CORRECT ANSWER - The maximum distance from the face of a concave
fillet weld perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
API 1104 - CORRECT ANSWER - The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related
Facilities. This standard is often used in construction of cross country pipelines
ASME - CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT - CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Nondestructive Testing
AWS - CORRECT ANSWER - American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many
standards.
AWS A3.0 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS B1.10 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination
of welds
AWS B1.11 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of
Welds
AWS B5.11 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS specification for the Qualification of
Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for
the construction of bridges
,AWS D15.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and
Locomotives. This specification covers welding of railroad cars and locomotives.
CAWI - CORRECT ANSWER - Certified Associate Welding Inspector
CWI - CORRECT ANSWER - Certified Welding Inspector
KASH - CORRECT ANSWER - An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits.
The basic tools of a welding inspector.
NDE - CORRECT ANSWER - Nondestructive examination.
NDI - CORRECT ANSWER - Nondestructive Inspection
NDT - CORRECT ANSWER - Nondestructive Testing
QC1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding
Inspectors. Defines the requirements and program for the AWS to certify welding inspectors.
SCWI - CORRECT ANSWER - Senior Certified Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A - CORRECT ANSWER - The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing, outlines the certification program for
NDT technicians.
Actual Throat - CORRECT ANSWER - The shortest distance between the weld root and
the face of a fillet weld
,Back Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - A weld made at the back of a single groove welded
joint after the completion of the groove weld.
Backing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 material may be partially fused or remain infused during welding and may be either
metal or nonmetal.
Backing Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - Backing in the form of a weld, made before the
primary weld.
Backstep Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER - A longitudinal sequence in which weld
passes are made in the direction opposite to the progression of welding.
Bevel - CORRECT ANSWER - An angular edge shape.
Bevel Angle - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
welding symbol for groove angle, but equals the total degree of preparation of the groove.
Bevel Groove Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Block Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a
member as an extension of the principle weld
, Buildup - CORRECT ANSWER - A surfacing variation in which surfacing material is
deposited to achieve the required dimensions.
Butt Joint - CORRECT ANSWER - A joint between 2 members aligned approximately in
the same plane.
Buttering - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A combined longitudinal and cross sectional
sequence in which weld passes are made in overlapping layers.
Chain Intermittent Fillet Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Cladding - CORRECT ANSWER - A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing
material usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance.
Complete Joint Penetration - CORRECT ANSWER - A joint root condition in a groove
weld in which weld metal extends completely through the joint thickness.
Concave Fillet Weld - CORRECT ANSWER - A fillet weld having a concave face.
Concavity - CORRECT ANSWER - The maximum distance from the face of a concave
fillet weld perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes
