Format

PartQuestionsTime
Part A: Fundamentals (closed book)165135 minutes
Part C: Code Application, AWS D1.1:2020 (open book)65135 minutes

Passing and requirements

72% correct on each part, and a 72% composite (average of Parts A, B and C). Only scored items count; unscored pretest items do not. Totals here cover Parts A and C only (Part B, the hands-on practical, is out of scope).

Part C on our site is written to AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020.

What's on it

Part A: Fundamentals (closed book)

DomainShare of the exam
Definitions and Terminology15%
Welding Processes15%
Symbols: Welding and NDE12%
Weld Examination12%
Welding Performance11%
Test Methods: NDE10%
Heat Control and Metallurgy7%
Welding-Related Calculations7%
Duties, Responsibilities and Safety5%
Destructive Tests4%
Cutting2%

Part C: Code Application, AWS D1.1:2020 (open book)

DomainShare of the exam
D1.1 Qualification30%
D1.1 Fabrication30%
D1.1 Inspection30%
D1.1 Design, Materials and Records10%

Common questions

Does this cover Part B?

Not yet. Part B is hands-on with replicas. We cover Part A (Fundamentals) and Part C (Code Application on D1.1).

Can my employer pay?

Yes. Checkout gives a receipt with your company name,.

Is the free mock exam really free?

Yes. No account and no card. You get your score, a breakdown by topic and an explanation for every question.

Do you include the code book?

No. AWS codes are copyrighted. Our Part C questions point you to clause numbers so you practice finding them in your own copy.

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