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CSA W59 welding inspector level 1 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
In the absence of specific requirements in the governing design standard , at the
option of the engineer what other standards shall the contractor be certified too
? If no standard is required what shall the contractor prove ? - (answers)W47.1
The contractor must prove their compentency to the engineer.
3.1.2 Welding processes
What processes are covered by this standard ? - (answers)SMAW, GMAW,
MCAW, FCAW, SAW, ESW, EGW, SW
Filler metals and allied materials are classified under what standard ? -
(answers)CSA W48
What processes filler metals and other materials not covered under CSA W48? -
(answers)Stud welding is not covered under CSA W48. It shall conform to the
requirements of clause 3.1.2.2
Any welding process not covered by CSA W59 or not written into this standard
shall be covered under the acceptance criteria of what other standard ? -
(answers)CSA W47.1
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3.1.3 Prequalified joints
What processes are deemed pre qualified as long as they conform to what clause
? And therefore are approved for use with out joint welding qualification
providing that welding procedures also conform to clause 4,5,10 -
(answers)SMAW, SAW, FCAW, MCAW (spray transfer) and GMAW (spray transfer)
as long as they conform to clause 10 shall be deemed as prequalified .
3.2 Base metal
Steel base metal to be welded under this standard shall conform to what
standard?
*equivalent welding quality shall be established on the basis of composition and
carbon equivalent - (answers)Steel material to be welded should conform to CSA
or ASTM requirements
What CSA standard shall steel base metal that is to be welded conform to ? -
(answers)CSA G40.21
4.1 Design of welded connections
Welded structures should be designed to permit what ? during construction -
(answers)adequate accessibility
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Inspection requirements should be defined where ? - (answers)On the plans or in
the specifications
In the case of partial joint penetration groove welds. where shall it specify the
effective throat ? - (answers)The design drawing shall specify the required
effective throat
Usually the weld symbol will dictate this by showing (CJP) or (PJP) in the weld
symbol notes
4.1.3 requirements for welds
What is the definition for CJP - (answers)Complete joint penetration
What is the definition of PJP - (answers)partial joint penetration
Define a flare groove weld - (answers)A flare grove is when one or both sides if
the joint to be welded has a radiused edge.
What must be done when corners of slots are provided for fillet welding ? -
(answers)The corners must be fillet welded, and the welds shall extend
completely around the periphery of the slots. Unless specified or approved by the
engineer
CSA W59 welding inspector level 1 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
In the absence of specific requirements in the governing design standard , at the
option of the engineer what other standards shall the contractor be certified too
? If no standard is required what shall the contractor prove ? - (answers)W47.1
The contractor must prove their compentency to the engineer.
3.1.2 Welding processes
What processes are covered by this standard ? - (answers)SMAW, GMAW,
MCAW, FCAW, SAW, ESW, EGW, SW
Filler metals and allied materials are classified under what standard ? -
(answers)CSA W48
What processes filler metals and other materials not covered under CSA W48? -
(answers)Stud welding is not covered under CSA W48. It shall conform to the
requirements of clause 3.1.2.2
Any welding process not covered by CSA W59 or not written into this standard
shall be covered under the acceptance criteria of what other standard ? -
(answers)CSA W47.1
,2
3.1.3 Prequalified joints
What processes are deemed pre qualified as long as they conform to what clause
? And therefore are approved for use with out joint welding qualification
providing that welding procedures also conform to clause 4,5,10 -
(answers)SMAW, SAW, FCAW, MCAW (spray transfer) and GMAW (spray transfer)
as long as they conform to clause 10 shall be deemed as prequalified .
3.2 Base metal
Steel base metal to be welded under this standard shall conform to what
standard?
*equivalent welding quality shall be established on the basis of composition and
carbon equivalent - (answers)Steel material to be welded should conform to CSA
or ASTM requirements
What CSA standard shall steel base metal that is to be welded conform to ? -
(answers)CSA G40.21
4.1 Design of welded connections
Welded structures should be designed to permit what ? during construction -
(answers)adequate accessibility
, 3
Inspection requirements should be defined where ? - (answers)On the plans or in
the specifications
In the case of partial joint penetration groove welds. where shall it specify the
effective throat ? - (answers)The design drawing shall specify the required
effective throat
Usually the weld symbol will dictate this by showing (CJP) or (PJP) in the weld
symbol notes
4.1.3 requirements for welds
What is the definition for CJP - (answers)Complete joint penetration
What is the definition of PJP - (answers)partial joint penetration
Define a flare groove weld - (answers)A flare grove is when one or both sides if
the joint to be welded has a radiused edge.
What must be done when corners of slots are provided for fillet welding ? -
(answers)The corners must be fillet welded, and the welds shall extend
completely around the periphery of the slots. Unless specified or approved by the
engineer
