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Red Seal Welder 456A VIP Certification Exam
456A — The Red Seal Welder (456A) exam is administered by the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) under the Interprovincial Standards Program; it consists of approximately 100–130 multiple-choice questions over 3 hours with a 70% passing score, and its content is governed by the National Occupational Analysis (NOA) for Welders.
31
Questions
180m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 31👑 VIP
A journeyperson welder is preparing to weld a 19 mm (3/4") thick A516 Grade 70 pressure vessel plate using SMAW. The welding procedure specification (WPS) calls for a minimum preheat of 93°C (200°F). After heating the base metal, the welder notices condensation re-forming on the plate surface before the first pass is complete. What is the MOST appropriate corrective action?
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