AWS CWI EXAM (Preparatory for the AWS CWI
Exam) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE
SOLUTION) NEWEST 2025-2026.
Terms in this set (541)
API 1104 The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related
Facilities. This standard is often used in construction of cross
country pipelines
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing
AWS American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
AWS A3.0 The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS B1.10 The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination of welds
AWS B1.11 The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of Welds
AWS B5.11 The AWS specification for the Qualification of
Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for the
construction of bridges
AWS D15.1 The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and
Locomotives. This specification covers welding of
railroad cars and locomotives.
CAWI Certified Associate Welding Inspector
CWI Certified Welding Inspector
KASH An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The
basic tools of a welding inspector.
,NDE Nondestructive examination.
NDI Nondestructive Inspection
NDT Nondestructive Testing
QC1 The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding
Inspectors. Defines the requirements and program for the
AWS to certify welding inspectors.
SCWI Senior Certified Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing,
outlines the certification program for NDT technicians.
Actual Throat The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of
a fillet weld
Back Weld A weld made at the back of a single groove welded joint
after the completion of the groove weld.
Backing 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.
Backing Weld Backing in the form of a weld, made before the primary
weld.
Backstep Sequence A longitudinal sequence in which weld passes are made in
the direction opposite to the progression of welding.
Bevel An angular edge shape.
,Bevel Angle The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane
perpendicular to the surface of the member. This dimension
equals one half of the groove or included angle when the
edges of both members are prepared at the same angle.
When only one member is prepared at an angle, this
dimension is still indicated in the same position on the
welding symbol for groove angle, but equals the total
degree of preparation of the groove.
Bevel Groove Weld A type of groove weld in which the mating members of
the joint have one single-bevel or double-bevel edge and
one square edge preparation.
Block Sequence A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence for a
continuous multiple pass weld in which separated
increments are completely or partially welded before
intervening increments are welded.
Boxing The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a
member as an extension of the principle weld
Buildup A surfacing variation in which surfacing material is deposited
to achieve the required dimensions.
Butt Joint A joint between 2 members aligned approximately in the
same plane.
Buttering A surfacing variation that deposits surfacing metal on one
or more surfaces to provide metallurgically compatible
weld metal for the subsequent completion of the weld.
A joint member that is prevented, by the other member,
from movement in one direction perpendicular to its
Butting Member
thickness dimension. For example, both members of a butt
joint, or one member or a Tjoint or corner joint.
, Cascade Sequence A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence in
which weld passes are made in overlapping layers.
Chain Intermittent Fillet An intermittent weld on both sides of a joint in which the
Weld weld increments on one side are approximately opposite
those on the other side.
Cladding A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing
material usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance.
Complete Joint A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld metal
Penetration extends completely through the joint thickness.
Concave Fillet Weld A fillet weld having a concave face.
Concavity The maximum distance from the face of a concave fillet
weld perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes
Convex Fillet Weld A fillet weld having a convex face.
Convexity The maximum distance from the face of a convex fillet weld
perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes.
Corner Joint A joint between 2 members located approximately at right
angles to each other in the form of an 'L'.
Depth of Groove The perpendicular distance from the base metal surface to
the root edge or the beginning of the root face.
Depth of Fusion The distance that fusion extends into the base metal or
previous bead from the surface melted during welding.
Edge Joint A joint between the edges of 2 or more parallel or nearly
parallel members.
Exam) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE
SOLUTION) NEWEST 2025-2026.
Terms in this set (541)
API 1104 The API standard, Welding of Pipelines and Related
Facilities. This standard is often used in construction of cross
country pipelines
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing
AWS American Welding Society. Has 9 codes and many standards.
AWS A3.0 The AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS B1.10 The AWS guide for the Nondestructive Examination of welds
AWS B1.11 The AWS guide for the Visual Examination of Welds
AWS B5.11 The AWS specification for the Qualification of
Radiographic Interpreters
AWS D1.1 The AWS Structural Welding Code-Steel.
AWS D1.5 The AWS Bride Welding Code used in the U.S. for the
construction of bridges
AWS D15.1 The AWS Railroad Welding Specification-Cars and
Locomotives. This specification covers welding of
railroad cars and locomotives.
CAWI Certified Associate Welding Inspector
CWI Certified Welding Inspector
KASH An acronym for Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits. The
basic tools of a welding inspector.
,NDE Nondestructive examination.
NDI Nondestructive Inspection
NDT Nondestructive Testing
QC1 The AWS Standard for AWS Certification of Welding
Inspectors. Defines the requirements and program for the
AWS to certify welding inspectors.
SCWI Senior Certified Welding Inspector
SNT-TC-1A The ASNT Recommended Practice, Personnel
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing,
outlines the certification program for NDT technicians.
Actual Throat The shortest distance between the weld root and the face of
a fillet weld
Back Weld A weld made at the back of a single groove welded joint
after the completion of the groove weld.
Backing 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.
Backing Weld Backing in the form of a weld, made before the primary
weld.
Backstep Sequence A longitudinal sequence in which weld passes are made in
the direction opposite to the progression of welding.
Bevel An angular edge shape.
,Bevel Angle The angle between the bevel of a joint member and a plane
perpendicular to the surface of the member. This dimension
equals one half of the groove or included angle when the
edges of both members are prepared at the same angle.
When only one member is prepared at an angle, this
dimension is still indicated in the same position on the
welding symbol for groove angle, but equals the total
degree of preparation of the groove.
Bevel Groove Weld A type of groove weld in which the mating members of
the joint have one single-bevel or double-bevel edge and
one square edge preparation.
Block Sequence A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence for a
continuous multiple pass weld in which separated
increments are completely or partially welded before
intervening increments are welded.
Boxing The continuation of a fillet weld around a corner of a
member as an extension of the principle weld
Buildup A surfacing variation in which surfacing material is deposited
to achieve the required dimensions.
Butt Joint A joint between 2 members aligned approximately in the
same plane.
Buttering A surfacing variation that deposits surfacing metal on one
or more surfaces to provide metallurgically compatible
weld metal for the subsequent completion of the weld.
A joint member that is prevented, by the other member,
from movement in one direction perpendicular to its
Butting Member
thickness dimension. For example, both members of a butt
joint, or one member or a Tjoint or corner joint.
, Cascade Sequence A combined longitudinal and cross sectional sequence in
which weld passes are made in overlapping layers.
Chain Intermittent Fillet An intermittent weld on both sides of a joint in which the
Weld weld increments on one side are approximately opposite
those on the other side.
Cladding A surfacing variation that deposits or applies surfacing
material usually to improve corrosion or heat resistance.
Complete Joint A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld metal
Penetration extends completely through the joint thickness.
Concave Fillet Weld A fillet weld having a concave face.
Concavity The maximum distance from the face of a concave fillet
weld perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes
Convex Fillet Weld A fillet weld having a convex face.
Convexity The maximum distance from the face of a convex fillet weld
perpendicular to a line joining the weld toes.
Corner Joint A joint between 2 members located approximately at right
angles to each other in the form of an 'L'.
Depth of Groove The perpendicular distance from the base metal surface to
the root edge or the beginning of the root face.
Depth of Fusion The distance that fusion extends into the base metal or
previous bead from the surface melted during welding.
Edge Joint A joint between the edges of 2 or more parallel or nearly
parallel members.
