AWS CWI Certified Welding Inspector Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the AWS CWI Certified Welding Inspector Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 44 AWS CWI Certified Welding Inspector terms across 6 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the AWS CWI Certified Welding Inspector Vocabulary Game
Joining and Cutting Processes
Welding Terminology, Joint Design & Symbols
Welding Application, Metallurgy & Heat Control
Visual inspection and flaws
Procedure Qualification, Mechanical Testing & Certification
Nondestructive Examination (NDE) & Welding Safety
Sources for these terms (16)
- AWS B5.1:2025 — Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors (3rd Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS QC1:2016-AMD1 — Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors (6th Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Part B Practical Book of Specifications (BOS) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025 — Structural Welding Code—Steel (25th Edition Preview) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025 — Annex J Sample Welding Forms · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS A2.4:2020 — Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination (8th Edition Preview) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 — Standard Welding Terms and Definitions (14th Edition Preview) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS B5.16:2025 — Specification for the Qualification of Welding Engineering Personnel · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS Magnetic Particle Testing (MT Dry Powder Yoke Method) Endorsement Book of Specifications · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS Penetrant Testing (PT Type II - Method C) Endorsement Book of Specifications · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ANSI Z49.1:2021 — Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS Introduction to Quality Assurance in Welding · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AWS Exam References and Editions Guide · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NASA MSFC-SPEC-3679 Rev A — Process Specification: Welding Aerospace Hardware · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FHWA Memorandum — Recommendations to Account for Acoustic Dissimilarities in Steel Ultrasonic Weld Inspection · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.252 — Subpart Q: Welding, Cutting and Brazing General Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CWI Exam
The AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam is a three-part certification for professionals who inspect welds in structural steel, pipelines, pressure vessels, and other applications. Part A covers welding fundamentals (150 questions, closed book), Part B is hands-on practical inspection (46 questions), and Part C tests code book application (50-65 questions, open book).
Exam sponsor: American Welding Society (AWS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
6 hours (Part A), 2 hours (Part B), 3 hours (Part C)
Passing Score
72% per part
Reported exam pass rate: 25-30%. first-time pass rate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CWI vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the CWI vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 44 CWI terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the CWI terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the American Welding Society (AWS) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the pass rate for the CWI exam?
The AWS CWI exam has approximately a 25-30% first-time pass rate, making it one of the more challenging certification exams. Many candidates fail one or more parts on their first attempt. The exam's difficulty reflects the critical safety role welding inspectors play in structural integrity. With thorough preparation using 200+ practice questions and hands-on code book study, you can significantly improve your chances.
How many questions are on each part of the CWI exam?
The CWI exam has three parts: Part A (Fundamentals) has 150 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour time limit. Part B (Practical) has 46 questions requiring hands-on inspection of weld replicas and use of inspection tools. Part C (Code Book) has 50-65 questions with a 3-hour time limit, testing your ability to apply welding codes (D1.1, API 1104, or ASME Section IX). Each part requires 72% to pass.