276A Red Seal — Welder

Canada Certification Exam Practice Questions | 2026

Based on 2023 Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) ✓ Updated Apr 2026 2023 RSOS Aligned
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About the 276A Red Seal Welder Exam

The Red Seal Welder (276A) exam is Canada's nationally recognized certification for professional welders. The exam consists of 135 multiple-choice questions based on the 2023 Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS). Topics include SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxyfuel cutting, weld inspection, metallurgy, and safety. A passing score of 70% (approximately 95 correct) is required. Use these 120 free practice questions to prepare by topic and difficulty level — no signup needed.

Exam Structure — Topic Breakdown

BlockTopicApprox. Questions
ACommon Occupational Skills (Safety, Tools, PPE)20
BOxyfuel Cutting & Gouging (OFC)14
CShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)27
DGas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)27
EGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)20
FFlux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)14
GWelding Theory & Metallurgy13

* Approximate distribution based on 2023 RSOS. Passing score is 70%.

SMAW Electrode Classification — Quick Reference

ElectrodeTensile (psi)PositionFlux/CurrentKey Use
E601060,000AllHigh-cellulosic, DCEP onlyRoot pass, pipeline, dirty steel
E601160,000AllHigh-cellulosic, DCEP or ACRoot pass when only AC available
E601360,000AllRutile, DCEP/DCEN/ACSheet metal, easy slag removal
E701870,000AllLow-hydrogen K, DCEP or ACStructural, high-strength, dry storage

E = electrode | 1st two digits = tensile strength ÷ 1,000 psi | 3rd digit = position (1=all, 2=flat/horizontal) | 4th digit = flux/current type

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