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AWS CWI EXAM 2026 100% PASS ASSURED
EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
API 1104 - correct answer- The API standard,
Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.
This standard is often used in construction of
cross country pipelines
ASME - correct answer- American Society of
Mechanical Engineers
ASNT - correct answer- American Society of
Nondestructive Testing
AWS - correct answer- American Welding
Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
AWS A3.0 - correct answer- The AWS Standard
Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS B1.10 - correct answer- The AWS guide for
the Nondestructive Examination of welds
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AWS B1.11 - correct answer- The AWS guide for
the Visual Examination of Welds
AWS B5.11 - correct answer- The AWS
specification for the Qualification of
Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 - correct answer- The AWS Structural
Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 - correct answer- The AWS Bride
Welding Code used in the U.S. for the
construction of bridges
AWS D15.1 - correct answer- The AWS Railroad
Welding Specification-Cars and Locomotives.
This specification covers welding of railroad
cars and locomotives.
CAWI - correct answer- Certified Associate
Welding Inspector
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CWI - correct answer- Certified Welding
Inspector
KASH - correct answer- An acronym for
Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The
basic tools of a welding inspector.
NDE - correct answer- Nondestructive
examination.
NDI - correct answer- Nondestructive
Inspection
NDT - correct answer- Nondestructive Testing
QC1 - correct answer- The AWS Standard for AWS
Certification of Welding Inspectors. Defines
the requirements and program for the AWS to
certify welding inspectors.
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SCWI - correct answer- Senior Certified
Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A - correct answer- The ASNT
Recommended Practice, Personnel Qualification
and Certification in Nondestructive Testing,
outlines the certification program for NDT
technicians.
Actual Throat - correct answer- The shortest
distance between the weld root and the face of
a fillet weld
Back Weld - correct answer- A weld made at the
back of a single groove welded joint after the
completion of the groove weld.
Backing - correct answer- A material or device
placed against the back side of the joint or
at both sides of a weld in ESW and electrogas
welding, to support and retain molten weld
metal. The material may be partially fused or
remain infused during welding and may be
either metal or nonmetal.
AWS CWI EXAM 2026 100% PASS ASSURED
EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
API 1104 - correct answer- The API standard,
Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.
This standard is often used in construction of
cross country pipelines
ASME - correct answer- American Society of
Mechanical Engineers
ASNT - correct answer- American Society of
Nondestructive Testing
AWS - correct answer- American Welding
Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
AWS A3.0 - correct answer- The AWS Standard
Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS B1.10 - correct answer- The AWS guide for
the Nondestructive Examination of welds
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AWS B1.11 - correct answer- The AWS guide for
the Visual Examination of Welds
AWS B5.11 - correct answer- The AWS
specification for the Qualification of
Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 - correct answer- The AWS Structural
Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 - correct answer- The AWS Bride
Welding Code used in the U.S. for the
construction of bridges
AWS D15.1 - correct answer- The AWS Railroad
Welding Specification-Cars and Locomotives.
This specification covers welding of railroad
cars and locomotives.
CAWI - correct answer- Certified Associate
Welding Inspector
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CWI - correct answer- Certified Welding
Inspector
KASH - correct answer- An acronym for
Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The
basic tools of a welding inspector.
NDE - correct answer- Nondestructive
examination.
NDI - correct answer- Nondestructive
Inspection
NDT - correct answer- Nondestructive Testing
QC1 - correct answer- The AWS Standard for AWS
Certification of Welding Inspectors. Defines
the requirements and program for the AWS to
certify welding inspectors.
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SCWI - correct answer- Senior Certified
Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A - correct answer- The ASNT
Recommended Practice, Personnel Qualification
and Certification in Nondestructive Testing,
outlines the certification program for NDT
technicians.
Actual Throat - correct answer- The shortest
distance between the weld root and the face of
a fillet weld
Back Weld - correct answer- A weld made at the
back of a single groove welded joint after the
completion of the groove weld.
Backing - correct answer- A material or device
placed against the back side of the joint or
at both sides of a weld in ESW and electrogas
welding, to support and retain molten weld
metal. The material may be partially fused or
remain infused during welding and may be
either metal or nonmetal.
