SCWQ 301 CODES STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS CWB INSPECTOR LEVEL
1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 EDITION
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
In Canada, who performs shop inspections of pressure vessels? - CORRECT
ANSWER -An inspector employed by the regulatory body in the province of
fabrication.
What does Subsection B specifically cover in ASME Section VIII? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Methods of fabrication: welded, forged, and brazed
requirements.
What is the first step in the preparation of a WPS? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Select the variables to be used for welding.
How many parts is ASME Section IX divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Four parts: general requirements, welding , brazing, and plastic fusing.
How many divisions are covered in ASME BPVC-VIII? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Divisions 1, 2, and 3
, When a SWPS is mentioned in a code of construction in which the
requirements of ASME section IX are specified, ASME section IX takes
precedence. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Which standard covers the certification of welding inspection organizations
in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Which standard covers the certification of welding inspection organizations
in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER -CSA W178.1
CSA W47.1 allows a means for acceptance of electrodes not covered by CSA
W48. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
How many years of welding related experience shall a designated welding
supervisor be required to have? - CORRECT ANSWER -Five years, unless a
reduction is claimed as expressed in the standard.
How many years must a certified level 1 inspector operate before
attempting to obtain certification as a level 2? - CORRECT ANSWER -2
Which Canadian standard applies to the certification of welding inspectors?
- CORRECT ANSWER -CSA W178.2
An impact test is considered to be a type of: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mechanical test.
SPECIFICATIONS CWB INSPECTOR LEVEL
1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 EDITION
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
In Canada, who performs shop inspections of pressure vessels? - CORRECT
ANSWER -An inspector employed by the regulatory body in the province of
fabrication.
What does Subsection B specifically cover in ASME Section VIII? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Methods of fabrication: welded, forged, and brazed
requirements.
What is the first step in the preparation of a WPS? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Select the variables to be used for welding.
How many parts is ASME Section IX divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Four parts: general requirements, welding , brazing, and plastic fusing.
How many divisions are covered in ASME BPVC-VIII? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Divisions 1, 2, and 3
, When a SWPS is mentioned in a code of construction in which the
requirements of ASME section IX are specified, ASME section IX takes
precedence. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Which standard covers the certification of welding inspection organizations
in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Which standard covers the certification of welding inspection organizations
in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER -CSA W178.1
CSA W47.1 allows a means for acceptance of electrodes not covered by CSA
W48. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
How many years of welding related experience shall a designated welding
supervisor be required to have? - CORRECT ANSWER -Five years, unless a
reduction is claimed as expressed in the standard.
How many years must a certified level 1 inspector operate before
attempting to obtain certification as a level 2? - CORRECT ANSWER -2
Which Canadian standard applies to the certification of welding inspectors?
- CORRECT ANSWER -CSA W178.2
An impact test is considered to be a type of: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mechanical test.
