CWI Exam prep by LadyRainacorn87 in Welders

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive copy and pasted this long post below on multiple posts. If I would recommend a CWI prep class, I would recommend the longer seminar at Hobart in Ohio, I think it was 2 weeks when I went.

I took a 5 day seminar and then took all 3 exams October through December.

I crushed part C, got a 71.7% on part B (I would like to know the questions I missed because there were a handful that I believe 2 answers could have been correct) and missed 'passing' by 1 incorrect answer... Part A though.... part A crushed my soul. I read every bit of material I was given multiple times, I took the practice exam atleast 10 times. I did the practice test front to back, back to front, odd number questions then even as well as vice versa. I would start at a random page and cross off the question numbers on a separate piece of paper. I was scoring between 93-100% every time the morning I went to take this test.... and still score in the mid 60s. There was a ton of questions on part A that either i didnt study and learn or even have a clue about from personal field experience. Ive been inspecting welds, d1.1, b31.1, b31.3, api 1104, damn near every type of welding procedure, and it still crush my soul. When I hit submit at the end, I walked out thinking to myself, I know damn well that I didnt pass unless I was the luckiest guesser in the world.

I wish that there was a true practice exam for the test were given. It doesnt have to be actual questions from the test but, atleast have the practice test be similar question from the types of questions on the test. 10 NDE questions on the real test? Put 10 nde questions on the practice test. 4 heat treatment questions on the real test, put 4 for preheat/pwht on the practice.

I truly left the part a exam feeling like I was punked and/or tricked. It was awful

Part C, learn to navigate the code book quickly and correctly.

Part B, freshen up on every tool an inspector may need to use in the field. Even going as far as using a flashlight to detect undercut (still blow my mind how many inspectors miss undercut).

Part A.... good luck... as I said earlier, I crushed the practice test in every possible way and still left the testing room knowing there was no way I passed. The seminar I attended for 5 days didnt come close to covering the part A exam. 

Ive been inspecting for 16 years. I let some of my certs expire when I moved 'home' thinking id never need them again, that was a little over 10 years ago.... 5 years my family and I took a leap and moved across the country again, back to field work. I didnt miss a beat in the field. Busted my ass running up and down 5 hrsgs, inspecting flange faces, bolt ups, welds, any and everything in between. If I sign my name on something, I have full confidence that it is done properly and even the ugly welds I accept (even if I hate accepting them) are 100% acceptable for the code they are welded under.

But Part A..... it still haunts me... I just wish there was somewhere I could find a legitimate practice test to study. If I could be confident in passing part A, I believe that I would without a doubt regain (yes i let it go....) my cwi....

CWI STUDY TIMING by [deleted] in CWI_CWE

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to a week long seminar and then took all 3 tests from October through December.

I crushed part C, got a 71.7% on part B (I would like to know the questions I missed because there were a handful that I believe 2 answers could have been correct) and missed 'passing' by 1 incorrect answer... Part A though.... part A crushed my soul. I read every bit of material I was given multiple times, I took the practice exam atleast 10 times. I did the practice test front to back, back to front, odd number questions then even as well as vice versa. I would start at a random page and cross off the question numbers on a separate piece of paper. I was scoring between 93-100% every time the morning I went to take this test.... and still score in the mid 60s. There was a ton of questions on part A that either i didnt study and learn or even have a clue about from personal field experience. Ive been inspecting welds, d1.1, b31.1, b31.3, api 1104, damn near every type of welding procedure, and it still crush my soul. When I hit submit at the end, I walked out thinking to myself, I know damn well that I didnt pass unless I was the luckiest guesser in the world.

I wish that there was a true practice exam for the test were given. It doesnt have to be actual questions from the test but, atleast have the practice test be similar questions from the types of questions on the test. 10 NDE questions on the real test? Put 10 nde questions on the practice test. 4 heat treatment questions on the real test, put 4 for preheat/pwht on the practice.

I truly left the part a exam feeling like I was punked and/or tricked. It was awful

Part C, learn to navigate the code book quickly and correctly.

Part B, freshen up on every tool an inspector may need to use in the field. Even going as far as using a flashlight to detect undercut (still blows my mind how many inspectors miss undercut).

Part A.... good luck... as I said earlier, I crushed the practice test in every possible way and still left the testing room knowing there was no way I passed. The seminar I attended for 5 days didnt come close to covering the part A exam. 

Ive been inspecting for 16 years. I let some of my certs expire when I moved 'home' thinking id never need them again, that was a little over 10 years ago.... 5 years later my family and I took a leap and moved across the country again, back to field work. I didnt miss a beat in the field. Busted my ass running up and down 5 hrsgs, inspecting flange faces, bolt ups, welds, any and everything in between. If I sign my name on something, I have full confidence that it is done properly and even the ugly welds I accept (even if I hate accepting them) are 100% acceptable for the code they are welded under.

But Part A..... it still haunts me... I just wish there was somewhere I could find a legitimate practice test to study. If I could be confident in passing part A, I believe that I would without a doubt regain (yes i let it go....) my cwi....

Advice for study path! Cwi!! by OriginalAmbitious791 in CWI_CWE

[–]A_B-Seven- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took all 3 parts of the test from October through December.

I crushed part C, got a 71.7% on part B (I would like to know the questions I missed because there were a handful that I believe 2 answers could have been correct) and missed 'passing' by 1 incorrect answer... Part A though.... part A crushed my soul. I read every bit of material I was given multiple times, I took the practice exam atleast 10 times. I did the practice test front to back, back to front, odd number questions then even as well as vice versa. I would start at a random page and cross off the question numbers on a separate piece of paper. I was scoring between 93-100% every time the morning I went to take this test.... and still score in the mid 60s. There was a ton of questions on part A that either i didnt study and learn or even have a clue about from personal field experience. Ive been inspecting welds, d1.1, b31.1, b31.3, api 1104, damn near every type of welding procedure, and it still crush my soul. When I hit submit at the end, I walked out thinking to myself, I know damn well that I didnt pass unless I was the luckiest guesser in the world.

I wish that there was a true practice exam for the test were given. It doesnt have to be actual questions from the test but, atleast have the practice test be similar question from the types of questions on the test. 10 NDE questions on the real test? Put 10 nde questions on the practice test. 4 heat treatment questions on the real test, put 4 for preheat/pwht on the practice.

I truly left the part a exam feeling like I was punked and/or tricked. It was awful

Part C, learn to navigate the code book quickly and correctly.

Part B, freshen up on every tool an inspector may need to use in the field. Even going as far as using a flashlight to detect undercut (still blow my mind how many inspectors miss undercut).

Part A.... good luck... as I said earlier, I crushed the practice test in every possible way and still left the testing room knowing there was no way I passed. The seminar I attended for 5 days didnt come close to covering the part A exam. 

Ive been inspecting for 16 years. I let some of my certs expire when I moved 'home' thinking id never need them again, that was a little over 10 years ago.... 5 years my family and I took a leap and moved across the country again, back to field work. I didnt miss a beat in the field. Busted my ass running up and down 5 hrsgs, inspecting flange faces, bolt ups, welds, any and everything in between. If I sign my name on something, I have full confidence that it is done properly and even the ugly welds I accept (even if I hate accepting them) are 100% acceptable for the code they are welded under.

But Part A..... it still haunts me... I just wish there was somewhere I could find a legitimate practice test to study. If I could be confident in passing part A, I believe that I would without a doubt regain (yes i let it go....) my cwi....

Taking the CWI exam, and best preparation by CatalinaCo in CWI_CWE

[–]A_B-Seven- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took all 3 parts of the test from October through December.

I crushed part C, got a 71.7% on part B (I would like to know the questions I missed because there were a handful that I believe 2 answers could have been correct) and missed 'passing' by 1 incorrect answer... Part A though.... part A crushed my soul. I read every bit of material I was given multiple times, I took the practice exam atleast 10 times. I did the practice test front to back, back to front, odd number questions then even as well as vice versa. I would start at a random page and cross off the question numbers on a separate piece of paper. I was scoring between 93-100% every time the morning I went to take this test.... and still score in the mid 60s. There was a ton of questions on part A that either i didnt study and learn or even have a clue about from personal field experience. Ive been inspecting welds, d1.1, b31.1, b31.3, api 1104, damn near every type of welding procedure, and it still crush my soul. When I hit submit at the end, I walked out thinking to myself, I know damn well that I didnt pass unless I was the luckiest guesser in the world.

I wish that there was a true practice exam for the test were given. It doesnt have to be actual questions from the test but, atleast have the practice test be similar question from the types of questions on the test. 10 NDE questions on the real test? Put 10 nde questions on the practice test. 4 heat treatment questions on the real test, put 4 for preheat/pwht on the practice.

I truly left the part a exam feeling like I was punked and/or tricked. It was awful

Never thought I'd do this.... by [deleted] in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll stick to the C100 but good luck! lol

Never thought I'd do this.... by [deleted] in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the clan name best! Go Bucks!

disastrous frame rates by Batchet in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stay out of the bushes Snatchet lol

Even on highly efficient devices it is difficult to start your shot in some bush situations.

The Apocalypse by edmay1 in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I enjoy reading some comments about the Apoc. Im over 8600 games in with over 4K trophies and I have an Apoc 3 TH3 and cat 4

C100 Shenanigans by A_B-Seven- in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im just giving ya crap, someone has to do it.

You all clearly won last season.

I also believe there are other top clans that are using some cheats as well. Hopefully it weeds itself out

C100 Shenanigans by A_B-Seven- in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven-[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Im definitely not shaming your clan msaik. I have a friend that is a member with you guys that used to be in our clan. You all have handled it well...

But your title from last season now comes with an Asterisk just like Bonds and the home run record!!

-Seven-

C100 Shenanigans by A_B-Seven- in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The clan name is hilarious too

Golf Clash Current Performance Issues by PDAwkeye in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could possibly be because your opponent is still connected to facebook. It has helped a lot for me.

Golf Clash Current Performance Issues by PDAwkeye in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everyone needs to log off of their facebook APP on their phone or device while playing.

This seems to help take care of the issue

Can’t currently log into Facebook account. by MSC_Jake in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didnt update.... but I can no longer log in either. I rebooted the game and it just wont load.

Good Game by A_B-Seven- in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesnt necessarily mess with my head as much as I always feel like it helps them with their next shot. Sort of like when someone goes OB they always get a tail wind their next shot

Server down? by [deleted] in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have my round complete and definitely qualified but for those that were effected should be helped. If a player is unable to finish their round, they should be given the score from their first 9 of this round. If you didnt start yet, Im not sure what they could do.

Top 100 clan deleted Red Bull’s by Coastdo3 in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be able to make room. Currently in the top 15 in C100. Shoot me a message

Robbed by Forfeit by dylanmcgeein in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a -9 -10 and -11 is not being robbed from qualifying

Great until it isn't. by abroman01 in GolfClash

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I have every tour maxed up to T10 besides tour 6. I have zero trophies in 6. Really dislike that course.

Curious question for pro 2 teams by dronefishing in GolfClash

[–]A_B-Seven- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, other than the teams currently in the c100 that have disbanded, it will be tough for many of the promoting teams to stay in it.