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CSA STANDARD W47.1-09 - CWB WELDING
SUPERVISOR STUDY GUIDE -COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
What are the visual inspection requirements for welders qualifying for the ASW
qualification? - correct-answer -
For welders qualifying for the ASW classification, is visual inspection of the weld
the only method used to evaluate the test assembly? - correct-answer -
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure specifications? -
correct-answer -
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure data sheets? -
correct-answer -
Information on WPS's and WPDS's should be made available to whom? - correct-
answer -
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What is the basis for acceptance of a WPDS? - correct-answer -
Except for sheet steel, what is the minimum thickness considered qualified for a
welding procedure? - correct-answer -
What information is typically listed on a PQR? - correct-answer -
What are the 2 types of test groupings for welds specified in CSA Standard W47.1?
- correct-answer -
Is an increase in filler metal strength considered an essential variable requiring a
re-qualification of the procedure? - correct-answer -
What tables are used to specify the range of thickness and diameter qualifications
from procedure qualification tests? - correct-answer -
How are macro etch specimens for partial penetration and fillet weld test
assemblies evaluated? - correct-answer -
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When a procedure qualification test requires reduced section tension tests, the
test specimens must meet what minimum tensile strength? - correct-answer -
What supporting material thickness is required when performing an arc spot
procedure qualification test? - correct-answer -
An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel
decking of thickness T. For what thickness range will this test qualify the
procedure? - correct-answer -
An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel
decking in the flat position. For what angle range will this test qualify the
procedure? - correct-answer -
When performing an arc spot welding procedure qualification test, what are the
visual acceptance criteria? - correct-answer -
Why do welders, using the SMAW process, usually test with E4918 electrodes? -
correct-answer -
CSA STANDARD W47.1-09 - CWB WELDING
SUPERVISOR STUDY GUIDE -COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
What are the visual inspection requirements for welders qualifying for the ASW
qualification? - correct-answer -
For welders qualifying for the ASW classification, is visual inspection of the weld
the only method used to evaluate the test assembly? - correct-answer -
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure specifications? -
correct-answer -
Are certified companies required to have welding procedure data sheets? -
correct-answer -
Information on WPS's and WPDS's should be made available to whom? - correct-
answer -
,2|Page
What is the basis for acceptance of a WPDS? - correct-answer -
Except for sheet steel, what is the minimum thickness considered qualified for a
welding procedure? - correct-answer -
What information is typically listed on a PQR? - correct-answer -
What are the 2 types of test groupings for welds specified in CSA Standard W47.1?
- correct-answer -
Is an increase in filler metal strength considered an essential variable requiring a
re-qualification of the procedure? - correct-answer -
What tables are used to specify the range of thickness and diameter qualifications
from procedure qualification tests? - correct-answer -
How are macro etch specimens for partial penetration and fillet weld test
assemblies evaluated? - correct-answer -
, 3|Page
When a procedure qualification test requires reduced section tension tests, the
test specimens must meet what minimum tensile strength? - correct-answer -
What supporting material thickness is required when performing an arc spot
procedure qualification test? - correct-answer -
An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel
decking of thickness T. For what thickness range will this test qualify the
procedure? - correct-answer -
An arc spot procedure qualification test has been successfully performed on steel
decking in the flat position. For what angle range will this test qualify the
procedure? - correct-answer -
When performing an arc spot welding procedure qualification test, what are the
visual acceptance criteria? - correct-answer -
Why do welders, using the SMAW process, usually test with E4918 electrodes? -
correct-answer -
