CWI-INS-2026 AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)
– STYLE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (THEORY +
INSPECTION SCENARIOS)
CWI CORE KNOWLEDGE, CODE APPLICATION AND INSPECTION PRACTICE
COMPREHENSIVECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION – APRIL 2026 SESSION
How many years must the candidate for SCWI have as a CWI to qualify for taking SCWI test?
a. 15 years as a CAWI or CWI
b. 10 years as a CWI
c. 6 out of the last 8 years
d. 3 years of the last 6 years
e. None of the above
C. 6 out of the last 8 years
What is the minimum experience requirement for a prospective CWI who holds a high school
diploma?
A. 10 Years
B. 8 Years
C. 5 Years
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,D. 3 Years
E. None of the above
C. 5 Years
How long does the visual acuity test remain current without retesting and resubmitting?
a. 1 year
b. 10 months
c. 7 months
d. 6 months
A. 1 Year
How many years does the CWI certification remain in effect without renewal?
a. 9 years
b. 6 years
c. 3 years
d. None of the above
C. 3 Years
What happens if the CWI does not submit the renwal application within 60 days of certification
expiration?
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,a. All fees waived if complete documentation is submitted within 45 days
b. Documentation must be sent over-night to AWS for renewal within 45 days
c . Complete retesting is only necessary if original test scores where below 72 %
d. Recertification is denied
e. All of the above
D. Recertification is denied
How many training hours are required for CWI 9 year recertification without retesting?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C . 60
D. 80 hours
E. 80 hours, 20 of which must be in the last 3 years
E. 80 hours, 20 of which must be in the last 3 years
How many times may the CAWI renew their certification?
a. 1 time before they must retest
b. 2 times before they must retest
c. 3 but the last time they must
d. None of the above
e. Once after initial certification
D. None of the above
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, Can a CWI upgrade to provisions QC1-2016? a. Yes
b. No
c. Only if they submit current visual acuity form .
d. Only if they score above 80 % on the practical exam
e. Both c and d above
B. No
What steps are required for an employer to be given the CWls examination scores after testing?
a. No steps necessesary, scores are automaticaly sent to the employer.
b. To designated person after notarized, witnessed, witnessed, written release from the CWI
c. Scores will only be released the CWI
d. Scores are only mailed to the application address
e. Both b and c
E. Both B and C
What is considered a re-examination?
a. Any tests taken within one Year of original test date.
b. Any tests taken
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– STYLE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (THEORY +
INSPECTION SCENARIOS)
CWI CORE KNOWLEDGE, CODE APPLICATION AND INSPECTION PRACTICE
COMPREHENSIVECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION – APRIL 2026 SESSION
How many years must the candidate for SCWI have as a CWI to qualify for taking SCWI test?
a. 15 years as a CAWI or CWI
b. 10 years as a CWI
c. 6 out of the last 8 years
d. 3 years of the last 6 years
e. None of the above
C. 6 out of the last 8 years
What is the minimum experience requirement for a prospective CWI who holds a high school
diploma?
A. 10 Years
B. 8 Years
C. 5 Years
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,D. 3 Years
E. None of the above
C. 5 Years
How long does the visual acuity test remain current without retesting and resubmitting?
a. 1 year
b. 10 months
c. 7 months
d. 6 months
A. 1 Year
How many years does the CWI certification remain in effect without renewal?
a. 9 years
b. 6 years
c. 3 years
d. None of the above
C. 3 Years
What happens if the CWI does not submit the renwal application within 60 days of certification
expiration?
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,a. All fees waived if complete documentation is submitted within 45 days
b. Documentation must be sent over-night to AWS for renewal within 45 days
c . Complete retesting is only necessary if original test scores where below 72 %
d. Recertification is denied
e. All of the above
D. Recertification is denied
How many training hours are required for CWI 9 year recertification without retesting?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C . 60
D. 80 hours
E. 80 hours, 20 of which must be in the last 3 years
E. 80 hours, 20 of which must be in the last 3 years
How many times may the CAWI renew their certification?
a. 1 time before they must retest
b. 2 times before they must retest
c. 3 but the last time they must
d. None of the above
e. Once after initial certification
D. None of the above
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, Can a CWI upgrade to provisions QC1-2016? a. Yes
b. No
c. Only if they submit current visual acuity form .
d. Only if they score above 80 % on the practical exam
e. Both c and d above
B. No
What steps are required for an employer to be given the CWls examination scores after testing?
a. No steps necessesary, scores are automaticaly sent to the employer.
b. To designated person after notarized, witnessed, witnessed, written release from the CWI
c. Scores will only be released the CWI
d. Scores are only mailed to the application address
e. Both b and c
E. Both B and C
What is considered a re-examination?
a. Any tests taken within one Year of original test date.
b. Any tests taken
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