AWS Certification & Qualification Flashcards
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The AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination consists of how many parts?
Answer: Three parts: Fundamentals, Practical, and Code Book
The AWS CWI exam consists of three parts: Part A (Fundamentals), Part B (Practical), and Part C (Code Book — open book).
Which AWS code governs welding of structural stainless steel?
Answer: AWS D1.6
AWS D1.6 is the Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel, governing welding of stainless steel structural applications.
Under AWS D1.1, a welder who passes a 4G (overhead groove) position test is qualified to weld in which positions?
Answer: Flat, horizontal, and overhead
A 4G overhead groove qualification under AWS D1.1 qualifies the welder for flat, horizontal, and overhead positions (but NOT vertical).
Which destructive test is commonly required to qualify a groove weld procedure under AWS D1.1?
Answer: Tensile and guided bend tests
AWS D1.1 procedure qualification for groove welds requires tensile tests and guided bend tests (face, root, and/or side bends) as a minimum.
What does 'prequalified WPS' mean under AWS D1.1?
Answer: A WPS that meets all AWS D1.1 prequalification requirements and does not require PQR testing
A prequalified WPS complies with all of AWS D1.1's prequalification requirements (joint design, process, filler, preheat, etc.) and may be used without qualification testing.
The AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credential is aimed at:
Answer: Professionals who teach welding in educational institutions or training programs
The AWS CWE credential is designed for educators and trainers who teach welding skills in vocational schools, community colleges, or industry training programs.