Which welding process is explicitly listed as covered by this standard?

• A. MIG
• B. TIG
• C. SMAW
• D. Flux-Cored Arc Welding

Answer: (C)

The standard explicitly lists Shielded Metal Arc Welding as a covered process. In CSA W59, the scope defines which welding processes are included for welded steel construction, and SMAW is named as one of the processes covered by the standard. This makes it the best choice because it directly aligns with what the standard identifies as within its remit.

MIG, TIG, and Flux-Cored Arc Welding are not explicitly named as covered processes in this standard’s scope, though those methods are common in practice and may be governed by other standards or later revisions. The question focuses on what is explicitly listed, so SMAW stands out as the process singled out by the standard.