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AWS CWI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
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
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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
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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.
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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.
AWS CWI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
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
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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
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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.
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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.
