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CSA W47.1 AND CSA W59 EXAM
2026|LATEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
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.
What information should be given on a design drawing? - correct-answer -A
design drawing should contain:
information for preparation of detail and erection drawings;
the effective throat thickness shall be defined, if there are partial penetration
groove welds.
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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:
B) distinguish between shop and field welds;
C) groove depths and joint preparations, if there are partial penetration
joints,together with the position of welding;
D) any notes required, e.g. welding sequence, control of distortion, etc..
What are the types of welds as specified in CSA Standard W59? - correct-answer -
Welds are classified as groove, fillet, plug or slot welds.
What is a complete joint penetration (CJP) groove weld? - correct-answer -A CJP
groove weld is one that has complete penetration and fusion of weld and
base metal throughout the thickness of the joint.
What is a partial joint penetration groove weld? - correct-answer -A partial joint
penetration groove weld is defined as one having
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joint penetration less than complete
Does CSA Standard W59 allow for the use of intermittent groove welds? - correct-
answer -No. Groove welds must be continuous for the full length of the joint or as
otherwise permitted by the Engineer.
The Term Bureau Means: - correct-answer -Canadian Welding Bureau
In this standard the term contractor means: - correct-answer -Fabricator or
Erector
Welding terminology shall be defined as: - correct-answer -AWS Standard A3.0
CSA W47.1 AND CSA W59 EXAM
2026|LATEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
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.
What information should be given on a design drawing? - correct-answer -A
design drawing should contain:
information for preparation of detail and erection drawings;
the effective throat thickness shall be defined, if there are partial penetration
groove welds.
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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:
B) distinguish between shop and field welds;
C) groove depths and joint preparations, if there are partial penetration
joints,together with the position of welding;
D) any notes required, e.g. welding sequence, control of distortion, etc..
What are the types of welds as specified in CSA Standard W59? - correct-answer -
Welds are classified as groove, fillet, plug or slot welds.
What is a complete joint penetration (CJP) groove weld? - correct-answer -A CJP
groove weld is one that has complete penetration and fusion of weld and
base metal throughout the thickness of the joint.
What is a partial joint penetration groove weld? - correct-answer -A partial joint
penetration groove weld is defined as one having
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joint penetration less than complete
Does CSA Standard W59 allow for the use of intermittent groove welds? - correct-
answer -No. Groove welds must be continuous for the full length of the joint or as
otherwise permitted by the Engineer.
The Term Bureau Means: - correct-answer -Canadian Welding Bureau
In this standard the term contractor means: - correct-answer -Fabricator or
Erector
Welding terminology shall be defined as: - correct-answer -AWS Standard A3.0
