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Part 1: General Principles & Certification (Questions 1-25)
Q1. CSA Standard W47.1 provides the requirements that must be met and
adhered to by a company seeking certification. True or False?
A) True
B) False
Answer: A) True
Rationale: CSA Standard W47.1 is the governing standard for companies seeking
certification in structural steel welding in Canada. Clause 1.1 explicitly states that
this standard provides the requirements for certification of companies engaged in
fusion welding of steel.
Q2. Certification under CSA W47.1 can be considered as an approval of the
products fabricated by a certified company. True or False?
A) True
B) False
,Answer: B) False
Rationale: Certification under CSA W47.1 pertains to the company's welding
capability and quality management system, not a blanket approval of specific
products. Clause 1.3 states that "certification should not be construed as
approving any products or services of the certified company".
Q3. Who is ultimately responsible for the quality of the welded product a
company produces?
A) The welding engineer
B) The welding supervisor
C) The certified company
D) The Canadian Welding Bureau
Answer: C) The certified company
Rationale: Clause 1.2 establishes that a certified company has full responsibility
for the quality of the welded product it produces, and this responsibility cannot
be transferred to its employed or retained personnel or to the administrator of
this standard.
,Q4. What organization administers CSA Standard W47.1?
A) Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
B) Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
C) American Welding Society (AWS)
D) Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Answer: B) Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
Rationale: Clause 4.1 specifies that this standard shall be administered by the
Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB). The CWB conducts audits, issues certifications,
and monitors compliance with the standard.
Q5. Based on the type of work to be undertaken, a company may be certified
under CSA W47.1 in one of how many divisions?
A) Two divisions
B) Three divisions
C) Four divisions
D) Five divisions
, Answer: B) Three divisions
Rationale: CSA W47.1 provides for certification in three divisions based on the
type and complexity of work. Each division has different requirements for
personnel, procedures, and quality control.
Q6. A company certified in Division 1 is required to:
A) Retain a part-time welding engineer
B) Employ a full-time welding engineer
C) Employ a full-time welding inspector only
D) No engineer is required
Answer: B) Employ a full-time welding engineer
Rationale: Division 1 certification requires the company to employ a full-time
welding engineer who is responsible for developing welding procedures and
ensuring compliance with the standard. This reflects the higher complexity and
scope of Division 1 work.
Q7. A company certified in Division 3 is required to: