CWI Part A

How our CWI Part A questions are written

Written in our own words

Every CWI Part A question is written by us to AWS's current published outline. We never use real or recalled exam questions, and we never copy code-book text.

What the question bank covers

The course has 704 practice questions. Here is how many sit in each blueprint domain.

  • Definitions and Terminology: 100 questions
  • Joining and Cutting Processes: 116 questions
  • Symbols - Welding and NDE: 81 questions
  • Visual Examination: 82 questions
  • Welding Application and Control: 75 questions
  • NDE Fundamentals: 68 questions
  • Base Materials, Heat Treatments and Metallurgy (Ferrous Materials): 52 questions
  • Welding Related Calculations: 64 questions
  • Duties and Responsibilities: 34 questions
  • Destructive Testing Fundamentals: 32 questions

How explanations work

Every question comes with an explanation that names the code section or source it relies on, so you can check it against your own copy.

The CWI Part A course

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The CWI Part A course

  • 10modules of lessonsEvery task on the outline
  • 2full-length timed exams165 questions in 135 minutes each
  • 704practice questionsEach one explained
  • 5worked calculationsStep by step
  • 1week-by-week study planSet to your exam date

Turn a practice answer into a study step. In untimed practice, ask Tack AI about any question you answer, follow up, then see your weakest topics and what to drill next.

Part A course$99

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