AWS AWS Certification & Qualification 5

Question 1

A Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) differs from a CWI primarily in that the SCWI:

Accepted Answer

Has demonstrated advanced knowledge and a minimum of 6 years of welding inspection experience

Answer

The SCWI designation requires a minimum of 6 years of welding inspection experience along with passing a more advanced examination demonstrating higher-level knowledge.

Question 2

Under AWS QC1, if a CWI's certification lapses by more than 1 year, what is typically required for reinstatement?

Accepted Answer

Retaking and passing all portions of the CWI examination

Answer

A CWI whose certification has lapsed for more than one year must retake and pass all three parts of the CWI examination to be reinstated.

Question 3

Which essential variable change in a WPS for GMAW would require requalification according to AWS D1.1?

Accepted Answer

Changing the shielding gas composition

Answer

Shielding gas composition is an essential variable for GMAW under AWS D1.1; changing it requires a new procedure qualification.

Question 4

The AWS Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) credential is targeted at personnel who:

Accepted Answer

Program and operate robotic welding systems

Answer

The CRAW certification validates the skills of personnel who set up, program, teach, and operate robotic arc welding systems in manufacturing environments.

Question 5

When performing a bend test for welder qualification per AWS D1.1, which result would cause the specimen to FAIL?

Accepted Answer

An open discontinuity exceeding 1/8 inch (3 mm) measured in any direction

Answer

AWS D1.1 specifies that a bend test specimen fails if any open discontinuity exceeds 1/8 inch (3 mm) in any direction on the convex surface after bending.

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