The Welding Inspector

Question 1

Of the following, which is considered an important duty of the welding inspector?

a. it is a welding inspectors responsibility to judge the quality of the product in relation to some form of written specification
b. it is a welding inspector’s responsibility to monitor welding operations
c. a welding inspector must be able to interpret the specification requirements
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

Answer 1

d. all of the above

Question 2

Of the following, which is not considered an important attribute of a welding inspector?

a. welding experience
b. inspection experience
c. professional attitude
d. engineering experience
e. ability to be trained

Answer 2

d. engineering experience

Question 3

What document describes the important requirements of the AWS Certified Welding Inspector program?

a. AWS D1.1
b. AWS A5.1
c. AWS QC1
d. AWS D14.1
e. none of the above

Answer 3

c. AWS QC1

Question 4

As a welding inspector, must you know how to weld?

Answer 4

not mandatory, according to AWS QC12

Question 5

Which of the following are important ethical requirements for the welding inspector?

a. integrity
b. professional ability
c. good physical condition
d. volunteering public statements regarding an inspection for personal exposure
e. all of the above

Answer 5

a. integrity

Question 6

What is probly the most influential in their gaining the cooperation and respect of others with whom they work?

a. ability to be trained
b. professional attitude
c. ability to complete and maintain inspection records
d. good physical condition
e. ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Answer 6

b. professional attitude

Question 7

What is the necessary visual acuity of a welding inspector?

a. 20/20 normal vision
b. 20/20 corrected vision
c. 20/40 natural vision
d. 20/40 corrected vision
e. 20/40 natural or corrected vision

Answer 7

e. 20/40 natural or corrected vision

Question 8

When a weld requires repair due to some deficiency, to whom should your inspection report be directed?

a. to the welder whose mark is on the weld
b. to another welder, better trained
c. to the project engineer
d. to the welding engineer
e. to the welding foreman or supervisor

Answer 8

e. to the welding foreman or supervisor

Question 9

What document defines the proper terminology for the use of the CWI?

a. AWS QC1
b. AWS A3.0
c. AWS D1.1
d. AWS A5.1
e. none of the above

Answer 9

b. AWS A3.0