Why it matters
Direct answer
Which welding discontinuity is made of gas cavities in weld metal matters because porosity is trapped gas in the weld metal and is commonly described as rounded cavities. The CWI Practice Test can test whether you recognize the principle behind a situation and choose the safest or most technically correct response. Pair it with Welding fundamentals, Inspection terminology, Welding symbol interpretation so the idea does not sit in isolation.
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