CSA W47.1 and CSA W59 Exam
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a. CSA Standard W59 covers the welding requirements for what type of steel
construction? - correct answer-The welding requirements of CSA Standard W59
can be applied to carbon and low-alloy welded steel
b. What types of structures are covered in CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
CSA Standard W59 covers statically- and cyclically-loaded (repetitive loading)
structures.
c. What is a low-hydrogen electrode? - correct answer-A low-hydrogen electrode is
an electrode that deposits weld metal with a specified maximum limit of diffusible
hydrogen.
d. What are the requirements for contractor certification? - correct answer-When
mandated in the contract or in the governing design Standard*, all Contractors
, performing work under this Standard must be certified to CSA W47.1 for welded
fabrications.
e. What welding processes are covered in CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
This standard covers the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, MCAW, FCAW, SAW,
ESW, EGW and SW processes.
f. Does CSA Standard W59 specify requirements for stud welding? - correct
answer-Yes, Clause 6 has requirements for stud welding.
g. Does CSA Standard W59 contain provisions for pre-qualified joints? - correct
answer-Yes, Clause 10 has details for the geometry of joints that are prequalified,
provided
h. the welding procedures
i. What base metals can be welded under CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
Welding Supervisor - the company's designated person(s)
j. directly responsible for ensuring that qualified tack welders, welders, and welding
operators weld in accordance with approved or accepted welding procedure data
sheets in the shop and the field.
, k. The requirements for welding symbols are specified in what standard? - correct
answer-Welding symbols shall be as shown in AWS Standard A2.4, together with
the additional conventions developed for CSA Standard W59 and shown in
Annex D of CSA Standard W59.
l. What information should be given on a design drawing? - correct answer-A
design drawing should contain:
m. information for preparation of detail and erection drawings;
n. the effective throat thickness shall be defined, if there are partial penetration
groove welds.
o. What typical welding information would you expect to find on an erection or
detail drawing? - correct answer-A) location, type, size and length of all welds:
p. B) distinguish between shop and field welds;
q. C) groove depths and joint preparations, if there are partial penetration
joints,together with the position of welding;
r. D) any notes required, e.g. welding sequence, control of distortion, etc..
s. What are the types of welds as specified in CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
Welds are classified as groove, fillet, plug or slot welds.
questions Most Recent exam
COMPLETE (2025) EXAM Questions
and Answers (Verified Answers)
(Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
a. CSA Standard W59 covers the welding requirements for what type of steel
construction? - correct answer-The welding requirements of CSA Standard W59
can be applied to carbon and low-alloy welded steel
b. What types of structures are covered in CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
CSA Standard W59 covers statically- and cyclically-loaded (repetitive loading)
structures.
c. What is a low-hydrogen electrode? - correct answer-A low-hydrogen electrode is
an electrode that deposits weld metal with a specified maximum limit of diffusible
hydrogen.
d. What are the requirements for contractor certification? - correct answer-When
mandated in the contract or in the governing design Standard*, all Contractors
, performing work under this Standard must be certified to CSA W47.1 for welded
fabrications.
e. What welding processes are covered in CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
This standard covers the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, MCAW, FCAW, SAW,
ESW, EGW and SW processes.
f. Does CSA Standard W59 specify requirements for stud welding? - correct
answer-Yes, Clause 6 has requirements for stud welding.
g. Does CSA Standard W59 contain provisions for pre-qualified joints? - correct
answer-Yes, Clause 10 has details for the geometry of joints that are prequalified,
provided
h. the welding procedures
i. What base metals can be welded under CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
Welding Supervisor - the company's designated person(s)
j. directly responsible for ensuring that qualified tack welders, welders, and welding
operators weld in accordance with approved or accepted welding procedure data
sheets in the shop and the field.
, k. The requirements for welding symbols are specified in what standard? - correct
answer-Welding symbols shall be as shown in AWS Standard A2.4, together with
the additional conventions developed for CSA Standard W59 and shown in
Annex D of CSA Standard W59.
l. What information should be given on a design drawing? - correct answer-A
design drawing should contain:
m. information for preparation of detail and erection drawings;
n. the effective throat thickness shall be defined, if there are partial penetration
groove welds.
o. What typical welding information would you expect to find on an erection or
detail drawing? - correct answer-A) location, type, size and length of all welds:
p. B) distinguish between shop and field welds;
q. C) groove depths and joint preparations, if there are partial penetration
joints,together with the position of welding;
r. D) any notes required, e.g. welding sequence, control of distortion, etc..
s. What are the types of welds as specified in CSA Standard W59? - correct answer-
Welds are classified as groove, fillet, plug or slot welds.
