All Questions Are Open Book

Note: Some questions in this section are true / false or essay type questions, instead of
multiple choice. Historically, it has been shown that test questions on ASME V involves a
good deal of theory that cannot adequately be explores through multiple choice questions
(although multiple chice questions only will be on the test.)

1. A film side IQI can be used for….

a. Innaccessible welds (unable to hand place a source IQI)
b. All welds
c. All castings at any time
d. An alternative to a source-sde wire penetrameter

2. A dark image of the “B” on a lighter background is:

a. Acceptable
b. Rejectable
c. Sometimes rejectable
d. Non of the above

3. One of the procedural requirements for conducting PT is to address the processing

details for:
a. Post- examintation cleaning
b. Pre-examintation cleaning
c. Apply the penetrant
d. All the above

4. Non-aqueos developer may be applied to a wet surface

True or False (circe one)

5. The accuracy of a piece of manetizing equipment that is equipped with an ammeter

shall be verified :
a. Each year
b. Each two years
 c. When possible
d. Every 6 months

6. When using flourescent penetrant the examiner shall be in a darkened area for at least
_________ minutes prior to performing the examintation
a. 7
b. 10
c. 9
d. 5

7. A wire IQI shal be placed adjacent to the weld, with the wires parallel to the weld
True or False (circle one)

8. A field indicator is composed of ________ low carbon steel pie sections, furnace
brazed together.
a. 2
b. 6
c. 10
d. 8

9. The type and amperage of magnetizing current must be identified on the written MT
procedure.
True or False (circle one)

10. Certification of contaminants shall be obtained for all PT materials used on

a. Carbon steels
b. Ferritic stainless steels
c. Austenitic stainless steels
d. None of the above

11. Black light inensity shall be measured with a ________ when conducting flourescent
PT
a. Dark room meter
b. Photo-meter
 c. Black light meter
d. None of the above

12. When should a densitometer be calibrated as a minimum ?

a. Annually
b. Every 90 days
c. Whenever it is turned on
d. As required by the examiner

13. The location markers required by ASME V are required to apprear as radiographic
images
True or False (circle one)

14. D.C. yokers may be used for detecting subsurface discontinuities, per ASME V?
True or False ( circle one)

15. When coatings are applied to enhance contrast, the procedure must be demonstrated
that indications can be detected through the coating.
True or False (circle one)

16. How many total liquid penetrant techniques are listed ASME V ?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 2
d. 1

17. Prior to examinitations, each adjacent surface shall be cleaned within at least _______
of the area to be examined
a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
18. Water washable penetrant shall be removed with a water spray not exceeding 60 psi
and 1000 F.
True or False (circle one)

19. The maximum eemulsification time shall be :

a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. Non of the above

20. Densitometers shall be calibrated by verification with a calibrated….

a. Densitometer
b. Step Wedge Comparison Strip
c. Light Meter
d. Transmission monitor

21. When using a hydrophilic emulsifier versus a lipophilic emulsifier and intermediate
step that must be taken is.
a. Pre-flooding with emulisifier
b. Pre-cleaning with solvent
c. Pre-rinsing with water
d. Pre-washing with detergent

22. A welded part is to be radiographed and is 1” thick, with 1/8” reinforcement. What
ASTM wire set IQI should be used on these radiographs if a source side technique is
used :
a. Set A
b. Set B
c. Set C
d. Set D

23. When a PT test cannot be conducted between 500 – 1250 F, what must be done, per
ASME V ?
a. The procedure must be qualified
 b. The surface must be re-cleaned
c. The test cannot be conducted
d. None of the above

24. All indications are to be evaluated in accordance with…

a. ASME VIII
b. ASME V
c. The referencing code section
d. The written procedure

25. The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Code, Section V inlcudes:
a. NDE acceptance criteria
b. How to perform NDE to achieve a desired result
c. Where to do NDE (i.e what welds examine)
d. Who can be the Authorised inspector

26. UT equipment is calibrated ?

a. Before heat-treatment
b. After completing the examintation
c. Prior to visual examintation
d. Prior to PT examintation

27. A penetrameter is used on a DWE/DWV. The penetrameter selection is based on :

a. The single wall thickness an weld reinforcement
b. Both wall thicknesses
c. The single wall thickness for Sch 80 pipe
d. None of the above

28. A suitable means for applying penetrant

a. Dipping
b. Brushing
c. Spraying
d. Any of all the above
29. What materals require the use of tested and certified liquid penetrans as to the
contaminants in the penetrant?
a. Nickel allos
b. Austenitic stainless steel alloys
c. Ferritic / martensific stainless steel
d. Both a and b above

30. How shall indications be evaluated, i.e. acceptance standards for RT:
a. To ASME V
b. To ASME VIII
c. To B31.3
d. To the referencing code section

31. Thickness readings may be displayed on?

a. SRT
b. PRT
c. CRT
d. Strip chart recorder

32. How many copies of a procedure must be available to the Manufacturer’s NDE
personnel?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

33. How shall Non-destructive Examintation Personnel be qualified?

a. To SNT-TC 1A
b. To CP-189
c. To referencing code requirements
d. To ACCP rules

34. Which NDE methods are considered “surface” methods?

a. PT
 b. RT
c. MT
d. Both A & C above

35. What designation is used to indicated the penetrameter is on the film side ?
a. An “F”
b. An “E”
c. A “D”
d. An “FS”

36. What is a shim used for?

a. UT field adquacy
b. RT field direction
c. MT field strength and direction
d. MT field current applications

37. Why must the surface be closely observed during the application of the PT developer?
a. To ensure proper coating application
b. To ensure excess penetrant removal
c. To allow proper characterization of discontinuties
d. To see the “groovy” lines form

38. One of the five magnetisation?

a. Round
b. Circular
c. Shearwave
d. Hall-effect Tangential-field

39. Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the magnetic particle method
a. Lack of penetration
b. Interpass lack of fusion
c. Slag inclusions
d. Toe cracks
40. For a DWE/SWV RT Technique, a minimum of _______________ exposures shall be
made
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

41. When are location markers placed on the film side in SWV for curved surfaces ?
a. Concave side is toward the source
b. Source – to – materal distance greater than ID
c. A cobalt source is used
d. Both a and b , above

42. What is the differcence between an inspection and examintation per section V of the
ASME code ?
a. Inspection performed AI
b. Examination performed by manufacturer’s personnel
c. There is no differcence between the two

43. Geometric un-sharpness is determined by:

a. UG=Fd/D
b. UG=PD/d
c. UG=fd/d
d. UG=ft/d

44. UT Thickness velovities are usually obtained from :

a. Tim’s Handy Velocity Book
b. Similar materials
c. Similar product forms
d. Bot b and c, above

45. Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the liquid penetrant method
a. I.P. on an NPS 2 girth weld
b. I.F. at the root of an NPS 2 girth weld
 c. HAZ surface cracks on a NPS 2 girth weld
d. Slag inclusions on a NPS 8 lingitudinal weld

46. What is to be done to excess penetrant remaining on the surface the specified
penetration time thas elapsed?
a. It must be removed
b. It can remain on the part
c. It must be developed
d. It must be removed with water only

47. What surface irregularities may mask indications of unacceptable discontinuities,

what is required?

48. List the type of discontinuities magnetic particle examintation is effective in

detecting?

49. What are the six penetrant techniques to be used?

50. How is the “quality” of a radiograph evaluated?

51. Where are RT location markers placed, on the part or on the radiograph?

52. The IQI may be of what two types?

53. What is the critical hole in a hole type IQI?

54. The IQI is normally placed on which side of a part?

55. A 4T hole on a 20 IQI has a diameter of?

56. List 4 types of blemishes not permitted on film

57. When is a written radiographic procedure required by ASME V ?

58. When should the developer be applied ?

59. What type of discontinuity is the magnetic particle method most sensitive to?

60. Standard terminology for nondestructive examintation is identified in _______________

a. SNT-TC-1A
b. The referencing code section
c. The quality control program
d. SE-1316

61. Location marker whice are to appear as radiographice images on the film shall be
__________
a. Placed on the film
b. Placed on the film cassete
c. Placed on the part
d. Applied to the film with a white marking pen

62. Prior to use, the magnetizing power of electromagnetic yokes shall have been checked within
the last __________
a. Year
b. Six months
c. Thirty days
 d. Week

63. Check of analog type UT equipment for screen height linearity and amplitude control linearity
shall be performed _____________
a. At interval not be exceed three months or prior to first use thereafter
b. At interval not be exceed six months when such equipment is in use
c. Prior to each use
d. Annually

64. Excess water washable penetrant shall be removed with a water spray not exceeding
____________
a. 30 psi (200 kPa)
b. 50 psi (350 kPa)
c. 75 psi (515 kPa)
d. 100 psi (700 kPa)

65. What method is employed to determine if backscatter radiation is exposing radiographic film?
a. A test film is applied to the back of each film holder
b. A lead symbol “B” is place on the back of each film holder
c. A letter “B” of radiographically similar material is placed on the front of the film
holder
d. A backscatter scanning module is install into the RT machine

66. During calibration of the complete ultrasonic system using contact examintation equipment,
the temperature difference betwen the calibration block and the examintation surface shall be
within ___________________
a. 250 F (140C)
b. 600 F (330 C)
c. 700 F (350 C)
d. 1000 F (550 C)

67. Each direct current of permanent magnetic yoke shall have a lifting power at least ________
a. 10 lb (4.5 kg)
b. 20 lb (9 kg)
c. 30 lb (13.5 kg)
d. 40 lb (18 kg)

68. Excess solvent removable penetrant shall be removed by _________________

a. Rinsing with solvent
b. Wiping with a cloth or absorbent paper
c. Flushing with a spray followeb by wiping
d. Dipping in a solution of cleaner