CWB Level 2 Exam 2025 – Complete Study
Guide & Practice Questions REAL EXAM 2025
What is the term used to describe the following condition of lost corrosion resistance?
"When certain stainless steels are heated between 500-850° C, carbides form at the grain boundaries
and cause a local depletion of chromium."
(A) Oxidization
(B) Increased toughness
(C) Solution heat treatment
(D) Sensitization - ANSWER ✔---(D) Sensitization
Note: Also known as "carbide precipitation" -- Chromium binds to carbides, and "sweats out" at the
grain boundaries
On a radiograph, undercut appears as a _________ line.
(A) light
,(B) dark - ANSWER ✔---(B) dark
What is the Canadian Standard for safety in welding? - ANSWER ✔---CSA W117.2
What is the typical three-phase input voltage in most Canadian welding shops? - ANSWER ✔---600V
True or False: The cable from the workpiece back to the welding machine is called the "ground lead". -
ANSWER ✔---False. The correct term is the "work lead".
What is the type of radiation that can damage living cells? - ANSWER ✔---Ionizing
Name two examples of ionizing radiation. - ANSWER ✔---X-rays and Gamma rays
What is the minimum suggested shade for a welding helmet when using 5/32 SMAW electrode at 150
A? - ANSWER ✔---Shade 10
Approx. how far could spatter travel when welding/cutting from 2.5m high? - ANSWER ✔---Possibly
up to 6m
What is the toxic component contained in some copper alloys? - ANSWER ✔---Beryllium
Which welding process will likely have the highest fume generation rate?
[SMAW / SAW / FCAW] - ANSWER ✔---FCAW
What do the terms TLV and TWA stand for? - ANSWER ✔---TLV: Threshold limit value
TWA: Time weighted average
Is helium lighter or heavier than air? - ANSWER ✔---Lighter
,The action of UV light on oxygen produces which toxic gas? - ANSWER ✔---Ozone
Which common fuel gas has the widest range where it can become flammable when mixed with air? -
ANSWER ✔---Acetylene
What substance should you NEVER apply to a stiff pressure-adjusting screw on an oxygen regulator? -
ANSWER ✔---Oil or grease
What is the maximum gauge pressure that acetylene should be used? (kPa/psi) - ANSWER ✔---103
kPa (15 psi)
Which toxic gas is produced when welding on surfaces with chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents? -
ANSWER ✔---Phosgene gas
What is the typical max. OCV of an AC welding machine? - ANSWER ✔---80 V
In an isometric drawing, the lines (for width, length and depth) are inclined at an angle of how many
degrees? - ANSWER ✔---30°
What are the maximum number of views in an orthographic drawing? - ANSWER ✔---6
What are the two general classes of picture drawings? - ANSWER ✔---Perspective and Isometric
What are the 5 basic joints? - ANSWER ✔---1) Butt
2) Corner
3) T
4) Lap
5) Edge
, What are the 5 basic weld types? - ANSWER ✔---1) Groove
2) Fillet
3) Plug/Slot
4) Surfacing
5) Edge
Plasma cutting torch temp can reach temperatures of __________ ° Celsius. - ANSWER ✔---30,000
True or False: All plasma arc cutting equipment is operated using DCEN. - ANSWER ✔---True
True or False: Stainless steel can be readily cut with a normal oxy-fuel gas process. - ANSWER ✔---
False
What are the two basic methods of plasma torch operation? - ANSWER ✔---TrANSWERferred and
Non-TrANSWERferred arc
In North America, the 3 othographic views most commonly-used are: TOP, FRONT and __________ Side.
[RIGHT / LEFT] - ANSWER ✔---LEFT
What is the difference between a "weld symbol" and a "welding symbol"? - ANSWER ✔---A "weld
symbol" indicates the specific kind of weld to be used (ex. fillet), and is contained inside of "welding
symbol".
In a welding symbol, is the size of the weld located to the LEFT or RIGHT of the fillet weld symbol? -
ANSWER ✔---LEFT
In a welding symbol, is the length of the weld located to the LEFT or RIGHT of the fillet weld symbol? -
ANSWER ✔---RIGHT
Guide & Practice Questions REAL EXAM 2025
What is the term used to describe the following condition of lost corrosion resistance?
"When certain stainless steels are heated between 500-850° C, carbides form at the grain boundaries
and cause a local depletion of chromium."
(A) Oxidization
(B) Increased toughness
(C) Solution heat treatment
(D) Sensitization - ANSWER ✔---(D) Sensitization
Note: Also known as "carbide precipitation" -- Chromium binds to carbides, and "sweats out" at the
grain boundaries
On a radiograph, undercut appears as a _________ line.
(A) light
,(B) dark - ANSWER ✔---(B) dark
What is the Canadian Standard for safety in welding? - ANSWER ✔---CSA W117.2
What is the typical three-phase input voltage in most Canadian welding shops? - ANSWER ✔---600V
True or False: The cable from the workpiece back to the welding machine is called the "ground lead". -
ANSWER ✔---False. The correct term is the "work lead".
What is the type of radiation that can damage living cells? - ANSWER ✔---Ionizing
Name two examples of ionizing radiation. - ANSWER ✔---X-rays and Gamma rays
What is the minimum suggested shade for a welding helmet when using 5/32 SMAW electrode at 150
A? - ANSWER ✔---Shade 10
Approx. how far could spatter travel when welding/cutting from 2.5m high? - ANSWER ✔---Possibly
up to 6m
What is the toxic component contained in some copper alloys? - ANSWER ✔---Beryllium
Which welding process will likely have the highest fume generation rate?
[SMAW / SAW / FCAW] - ANSWER ✔---FCAW
What do the terms TLV and TWA stand for? - ANSWER ✔---TLV: Threshold limit value
TWA: Time weighted average
Is helium lighter or heavier than air? - ANSWER ✔---Lighter
,The action of UV light on oxygen produces which toxic gas? - ANSWER ✔---Ozone
Which common fuel gas has the widest range where it can become flammable when mixed with air? -
ANSWER ✔---Acetylene
What substance should you NEVER apply to a stiff pressure-adjusting screw on an oxygen regulator? -
ANSWER ✔---Oil or grease
What is the maximum gauge pressure that acetylene should be used? (kPa/psi) - ANSWER ✔---103
kPa (15 psi)
Which toxic gas is produced when welding on surfaces with chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents? -
ANSWER ✔---Phosgene gas
What is the typical max. OCV of an AC welding machine? - ANSWER ✔---80 V
In an isometric drawing, the lines (for width, length and depth) are inclined at an angle of how many
degrees? - ANSWER ✔---30°
What are the maximum number of views in an orthographic drawing? - ANSWER ✔---6
What are the two general classes of picture drawings? - ANSWER ✔---Perspective and Isometric
What are the 5 basic joints? - ANSWER ✔---1) Butt
2) Corner
3) T
4) Lap
5) Edge
, What are the 5 basic weld types? - ANSWER ✔---1) Groove
2) Fillet
3) Plug/Slot
4) Surfacing
5) Edge
Plasma cutting torch temp can reach temperatures of __________ ° Celsius. - ANSWER ✔---30,000
True or False: All plasma arc cutting equipment is operated using DCEN. - ANSWER ✔---True
True or False: Stainless steel can be readily cut with a normal oxy-fuel gas process. - ANSWER ✔---
False
What are the two basic methods of plasma torch operation? - ANSWER ✔---TrANSWERferred and
Non-TrANSWERferred arc
In North America, the 3 othographic views most commonly-used are: TOP, FRONT and __________ Side.
[RIGHT / LEFT] - ANSWER ✔---LEFT
What is the difference between a "weld symbol" and a "welding symbol"? - ANSWER ✔---A "weld
symbol" indicates the specific kind of weld to be used (ex. fillet), and is contained inside of "welding
symbol".
In a welding symbol, is the size of the weld located to the LEFT or RIGHT of the fillet weld symbol? -
ANSWER ✔---LEFT
In a welding symbol, is the length of the weld located to the LEFT or RIGHT of the fillet weld symbol? -
ANSWER ✔---RIGHT
