CWI PRACTICE EXAM 2026 EDITION
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | AWS CERTIFIED WELDING
INSPECTOR EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -A flat surface on which a straight line joining
any two points would wholly lie.
planked - CORRECT ANSWER -Having pieces of material 2 or more inches
thick and 6 or more inches wide used as flooring, decking, or scaffolding.
pliers - CORRECT ANSWER -A scissor-shaped type of adjustable wrench
equipped with jaws and teeth to grip objects.
A clamping tool that can be used to hold objects while you're working on
them
plotter - CORRECT ANSWER -sophisticated printers used to produce high
quality drawings such as blueprints, maps, and circuit diagrams
plumb - CORRECT ANSWER -A weight suspended by a line to test the
verticality of something.
,pneumatic tools - CORRECT ANSWER -hammers, drills powered by
compressed air
proximity work - CORRECT ANSWER -work done near a hazard but not
actually in contact with it
punch - CORRECT ANSWER -a steel tool used to indent metal
punch list - CORRECT ANSWER -written list that identifies deficiencies
requiring correction at completion
Radius - CORRECT ANSWER -distance from a center point of a circle to any
point on the curved line, or half the width ( diameter) of a circle
rafter angle square - CORRECT ANSWER -A type of carpenter's square made
of cast aluminum that combines a protractor, try square, and framing
square.
reciprocating - CORRECT ANSWER -Moving back and forth
rejection criteria - CORRECT ANSWER -standard, rules, or tests on which a
decision can be based to remove an object or device from service because it
is no longer safe
revolutions per minute (rpm) - CORRECT ANSWER -the number of times
per minute that a motor component rotates.
,rigging hook - CORRECT ANSWER -an item of rigging hardware used to
attach a sling to a load
right angle - CORRECT ANSWER -an angle that measures 90 degrees
right triangle - CORRECT ANSWER -a triangle with one right angle
ring test - CORRECT ANSWER -A method of testing the condition of a
grinding wheel. The wheel is mounted on a rod and tapped. A clear ring
means the wheel is in good condition; a dull thud means the wheel is in
poor condition and should be disposed of.
scalene triangle - CORRECT ANSWER -a triangle with no congruent sides
schematic - CORRECT ANSWER -drawings showing the source of an electric
circuit by means of single lines and graphic symbols?
shackle - CORRECT ANSWER -device used in an appropriate lifting
apparatus to connect the rope to eye fittings, hooks or other connectors
shank - CORRECT ANSWER -part where the handle attaches to the working
end
, Sheave - CORRECT ANSWER -One of a number of grooved pulleys that guide
the wire rope. The types of sheaves may include, but are not limited to, the
following types: equalizing, boom tip, idler, and rollers.
six- foot rule - CORRECT ANSWER -platforms or work surfaces without
protected sides or edges that are six feet or higher than the ground or level
below it require fall protection
sling angle - CORRECT ANSWER -the angle of an attached sling when pulled
in relation to the load
sling legs - CORRECT ANSWER -the parts of the sling that reach from the
attachment device around the object being lifted
sling stress - CORRECT ANSWER -the total amount of force exerted on a
sling. this includes forced added as a result of sling angle
specifications - CORRECT ANSWER -A set of technical requirements that
provide a detailed description of materials and quality of work for a project.
straight ladder - CORRECT ANSWER -nonadjustable ladder
striking wrench - CORRECT ANSWER -nonadjustable wrench with an
enclosed, circular opening designed to lock on to the fastener when the
wrench is stuck
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | AWS CERTIFIED WELDING
INSPECTOR EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
Plane - CORRECT ANSWER -A flat surface on which a straight line joining
any two points would wholly lie.
planked - CORRECT ANSWER -Having pieces of material 2 or more inches
thick and 6 or more inches wide used as flooring, decking, or scaffolding.
pliers - CORRECT ANSWER -A scissor-shaped type of adjustable wrench
equipped with jaws and teeth to grip objects.
A clamping tool that can be used to hold objects while you're working on
them
plotter - CORRECT ANSWER -sophisticated printers used to produce high
quality drawings such as blueprints, maps, and circuit diagrams
plumb - CORRECT ANSWER -A weight suspended by a line to test the
verticality of something.
,pneumatic tools - CORRECT ANSWER -hammers, drills powered by
compressed air
proximity work - CORRECT ANSWER -work done near a hazard but not
actually in contact with it
punch - CORRECT ANSWER -a steel tool used to indent metal
punch list - CORRECT ANSWER -written list that identifies deficiencies
requiring correction at completion
Radius - CORRECT ANSWER -distance from a center point of a circle to any
point on the curved line, or half the width ( diameter) of a circle
rafter angle square - CORRECT ANSWER -A type of carpenter's square made
of cast aluminum that combines a protractor, try square, and framing
square.
reciprocating - CORRECT ANSWER -Moving back and forth
rejection criteria - CORRECT ANSWER -standard, rules, or tests on which a
decision can be based to remove an object or device from service because it
is no longer safe
revolutions per minute (rpm) - CORRECT ANSWER -the number of times
per minute that a motor component rotates.
,rigging hook - CORRECT ANSWER -an item of rigging hardware used to
attach a sling to a load
right angle - CORRECT ANSWER -an angle that measures 90 degrees
right triangle - CORRECT ANSWER -a triangle with one right angle
ring test - CORRECT ANSWER -A method of testing the condition of a
grinding wheel. The wheel is mounted on a rod and tapped. A clear ring
means the wheel is in good condition; a dull thud means the wheel is in
poor condition and should be disposed of.
scalene triangle - CORRECT ANSWER -a triangle with no congruent sides
schematic - CORRECT ANSWER -drawings showing the source of an electric
circuit by means of single lines and graphic symbols?
shackle - CORRECT ANSWER -device used in an appropriate lifting
apparatus to connect the rope to eye fittings, hooks or other connectors
shank - CORRECT ANSWER -part where the handle attaches to the working
end
, Sheave - CORRECT ANSWER -One of a number of grooved pulleys that guide
the wire rope. The types of sheaves may include, but are not limited to, the
following types: equalizing, boom tip, idler, and rollers.
six- foot rule - CORRECT ANSWER -platforms or work surfaces without
protected sides or edges that are six feet or higher than the ground or level
below it require fall protection
sling angle - CORRECT ANSWER -the angle of an attached sling when pulled
in relation to the load
sling legs - CORRECT ANSWER -the parts of the sling that reach from the
attachment device around the object being lifted
sling stress - CORRECT ANSWER -the total amount of force exerted on a
sling. this includes forced added as a result of sling angle
specifications - CORRECT ANSWER -A set of technical requirements that
provide a detailed description of materials and quality of work for a project.
straight ladder - CORRECT ANSWER -nonadjustable ladder
striking wrench - CORRECT ANSWER -nonadjustable wrench with an
enclosed, circular opening designed to lock on to the fastener when the
wrench is stuck
