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51. |
Film contrast is the inherent ability of a film to show for a given change in film exposure. |
A. | No appreciable change in density |
B. | Graininess |
C. | A difference in density |
D. | No graininess |
Answer» D. No graininess | |
52. |
A magnetic particle build-up from a discontinuity is strongest when the discontinuity is oriented: |
A. | 180o to the magnetic field |
B. | 45o to the magnetic field |
C. | 90o to the magnetic field |
D. | 90o to the current flow |
Answer» D. 90o to the current flow | |
53. |
A weld discontinuity which consists of unmelted joint surfaces at the root, and which may be caused by poor fit- up, is called: |
A. | Hot short cracking |
B. | A slag inclusion |
C. | Incomplete penetration |
D. | Burn through |
Answer» D. Burn through | |
54. |
A weld discontinuity which consists of unmelted joint surfaces at the root, and which may be caused by poor fit-up, is called: |
A. | Hot short cracking |
B. | A slag inclusion |
C. | Incomplete penetration |
D. | Burn through |
Answer» D. Burn through | |
55. |
A depression at the edge of a weld where the base metal has been melted during welding is called: |
A. | Burn through |
B. | Undercut |
C. | Root concavity |
D. | Root convexity |
Answer» C. Root concavity | |
56. |
What action is necessary if the penetrant is inadvertently allowed to dry on the test piece? |
A. | Repeat the test, beginning with the pre-cleaning operation |
B. | Re-wet the penetrant, begin dwell time again and continue |
C. | Clean the penetrant off the surface and develop normally |
D. | Clean the penetrant off the surface, wait 5 minutes and develop normally |
Answer» B. Re-wet the penetrant, begin dwell time again and continue | |
57. |
According to ASTM E709-95 and API, the UV intensity measured at a minimum of 38 cm (15 inches) at least shall not be less than: |
A. | 700 W/cm2 |
B. | 800 W/cm2 |
C. | 900 W/cm2 |
D. | 1000 W/cm2 |
Answer» E. | |
58. |
According to ASTM E709-95 and API, the thickness of non conductive coatings will not exceed: |
A. | 1-10 mm |
B. | 2-5 mm |
C. | 0.02-0.05 mm |
D. | 0.001-0.004 mm |
Answer» D. 0.001-0.004 mm | |
59. |
According to API, the acceptable particle concentration of wet particle solution for fluorescent particles is: |
A. | 0.1 to 0.4 mL by volume |
B. | 0.1 to 0.5 mL by volume |
C. | 0.1 to 0.6 mL by volume |
D. | 0.1 to 0.7 mL by volume |
Answer» B. 0.1 to 0.5 mL by volume | |
60. |
According to ASTM E709-95 in using prod technique on a 50 mm thickness plate with a prod spacing of 101 mm (4 inches), current shall be selected in the following range: |
A. | 300-450A |
B. | 400-500 A |
C. | 500-625A |
D. | 550-700 A |
Answer» B. 400-500 A | |
61. |
The density of the radiograph through the weld area is 3.2 while the density in the base metal is 2.9. This would probably indicate: |
A. | Too high a kV was used |
B. | Too low a kV was used |
C. | There is excessive weld reinforcement |
D. | Weld underfill |
Answer» E. | |
62. |
According to ASTM E709-95 powder shall be applied upon the part to be tested in such a manner that: |
A. | A light uniform coating is formed |
B. | In excess coating |
C. | All of the above |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. In excess coating | |
63. |
Which of the following describes the shape of particles used for dry magnetic particle testing? |
A. | Spherical |
B. | Angular |
C. | Elongated |
D. | Mixture of elongated and globular |
Answer» E. | |
64. |
A radiographic exposure with 3700 GBq (100 Ci) source of Ir-192 using source to film distance of 60 cm results in a radiation intensity of 0.12 Gy/h (11.8 R/h) and a radiographic density of 2.5. The intensity of radiation needed to obtain the same density when the source to film distance is changed to120 cm is: |
A. | 0.472 Gy/h (47.2R/h) |
B. | 0.118 Gy/h (11.8 R/h) |
C. | 0.029 Gy/h (2.9 R/h) |
D. | 0.236 Gy/h (23.6 R/h) |
Answer» D. 0.236 Gy/h (23.6 R/h) | |
65. |
According to ASTM E709-95 and API, the temperature of the dry particles can be usable up to: |
A. | 38 C |
B. | 2000 C |
C. | 49 C |
D. | 315 C |
Answer» E. | |
66. |
What is the longest period of time which should elapse between complete changes of developer solution? |
A. | 1 week |
B. | 2 weeks |
C. | 1 month |
D. | 3 months |
Answer» E. | |
67. |
A low density image of the letter B on a radiographic film would probably be caused by: |
A. | Under exposure |
B. | Excessive exposure |
C. | Excessive backscatter |
D. | Insufficient backscatter |
Answer» D. Insufficient backscatter | |
68. |
According to ASTM E709-95 and API, when fluorescent particles are used, the UV bulb shall warm up prior to use for at least: |
A. | 1 minute |
B. | 2 minutes |
C. | 3 minutes |
D. | 5 minutes |
Answer» E. | |
69. |
According to ASTM E709-95 in using prods having a spacing of 19 mm (3/4 inches) and above, the magnetizing current shall be: |
A. | From 90 to 110 A/25 mm (1 inch) |
B. | From 100 to 125 A/25 mm (1 inch) |
C. | From 90 to 120 A/ 25 mm (1 inch) |
D. | From 100 to 200 A/25 mm (1 inch) |
Answer» C. From 90 to 120 A/ 25 mm (1 inch) | |
70. |
According to ASTM E709-95 before turning off current and examination, dry powder in excess shall be: |
A. | Removed by a dry-air current |
B. | Kept in place |
C. | All of the above |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» E. | |
71. |
Which type of penetrant process would be best suited to the detection of wide, shallow discontinuities? |
A. | Solvent removable |
B. | Water washable |
C. | Post emulsifiable |
D. | Fluorescent |
Answer» D. Fluorescent | |
72. |
A magnetic particle indication is sharp and very fine; this suggests that the discontinuity is: |
A. | Subsurface seam |
B. | A shallow, tight surface crack |
C. | Porosity |
D. | A deep crack |
Answer» C. Porosity | |
73. |
If the radiation intensity is 5 Gy/h (500 R/h) at a distance of 152.4 cm (5 feet) from a source, what is the intensity at 1524 cm (50 feet)? |
A. | 0.5 Gy/h (50 R/h) |
B. | 1.0 Gy/h (100 R/h) |
C. | 0.1 Gy/h (10R/h) |
D. | 0.05 Gy/h (5 R/h) |
Answer» E. | |
74. |
If the required exposure time for a 1850 GBq (50 curie) Ir-192 source is 4 minutes, what exposure time would be required for 925 GBq (25 curie) source: |
A. | 4 minutes |
B. | 8 minutes |
C. | 2 minutes |
D. | 16 minutes |
Answer» C. 2 minutes | |
75. |
If the required exposure time for a 2220 GBq (60 curie) Ir-192 source is 2 minutes, what exposure time would be required at 1110 GBq (30 curie) source: |
A. | 2/3 minutes |
B. | 60 minutes |
C. | 2 minutes |
D. | 4 minutes |
Answer» E. | |
76. |
According to ASTM E709-95 when applying fluorescent magnetic particles technique, the operator shall be in darkness area at least......................prior to examination: |
A. | 2 min |
B. | 3 min |
C. | 4 min |
D. | 5 min |
Answer» C. 4 min | |
77. |
If the radiation intensity is 1 Gy/h (100 R/h) at a distance of 152.4 cm (5 feet) from a source, what is the intensity at 610 cm (20 feet)? |
A. | 0.0625 Gy/h (6.25 R/h) |
B. | 0.25 Gy/h (25 R/h) |
C. | 16 Gy/h (1600 R/h) |
D. | 4 Gy/h (400 R/h) |
Answer» B. 0.25 Gy/h (25 R/h) | |
78. |
According to ASTM E709-95 when fluorescent particles are used, the bulb shall be warmed up prior to use for at least: |
A. | 1 min |
B. | 2 min |
C. | 3 min |
D. | 4 min |
Answer» E. | |
79. |
According to ASTM E709-95 when fluorescent particles are used, the UV light intensity shall be above: |
A. | 700 W/cm2 |
B. | 800 W/cm2 |
C. | 900 W/cm2 |
D. | 1000 W/cm2 |
Answer» E. | |
80. |
If the required X ray exposure time for a 225 kV, 5 mA exposure is 3 minutes, approximately what exposure time would be required at 10 mA? |
A. | 1/2 minute |
B. | 1 minute |
C. | 1.5 minutes |
D. | 3 minutes |
Answer» D. 3 minutes | |
81. |
If the required X ray exposure time for a 150 kV, 5 mA exposure is 2 minutes, approximately what exposure time would be required at 10 mA? |
A. | 1/2 minute |
B. | 1 minute |
C. | 2 minutes |
D. | 4 minutes |
Answer» C. 2 minutes | |
82. |
Which of the following techniques would probably reduce the amount of back scattered radiation reaching the film during a radiographic exposure? |
A. | Using a finer grained film |
B. | Backing the cassette with a sheet of lead |
C. | Removing lead screens |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Removing lead screens | |
83. |
For a 7.6 cm (3 inches) diameter bar how much current is needed to magnetize the bar for the detection of longitudinal discontinuities: |
A. | 5500 amperes |
B. | 16500 amperes |
C. | 1000 amperes |
D. | 3000 amperes |
Answer» E. | |
84. |
Which of the following is an advantage of gamma ray over X ray sources for radiography? |
A. | Portability |
B. | No external power supply needed |
C. | Ruggedness |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
85. |
Gamma ray or high voltage X ray radiography, using film without lead screens, is likely to result in: |
A. | Mottling of the film |
B. | Increased geometric unsharpness |
C. | No apparent difference, but increased exposure time |
D. | No apparent difference, but decreased exposure time |
Answer» B. Increased geometric unsharpness | |
86. |
When a longitudinal wave is incident upon an inclined interface and is refracted at ninety degrees, the angle of the incident longitudinal wave is called: |
A. | The Snell constant |
B. | The Snell angle |
C. | The mode conversion constant |
D. | The first critical angle |
Answer» E. | |
87. |
Which of the following is an advantage of X ray over gamma ray sources for radiography? |
A. | Safety |
B. | Variable radiation intensity |
C. | Variable radiation energy |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
88. |
Natural discontinuities comparable in size to the penetrameter holes shown on a radiograph may not be detected because: |
A. | Natural discontinuities may contain less dense material than the penetrameter holes |
B. | Natural discontinuities may be thicker than the penetrameter holes |
C. | Natural discontinuities do not necessarily have as sharp edges as the penetrameter holes |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above | |
89. |
An increase in gain of how many decibels corresponds to a 5:1 increase in flaw echo amplitude? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 14 |
C. | 6 |
D. | 20 |
Answer» C. 6 | |
90. |
The degree of concentration of the radioactive material in gamma ray sources is referred to as the: |
A. | Atomic weight of the source |
B. | Half-life of the source |
C. | Quality of the source |
D. | Specific activity of the source |
Answer» B. Half-life of the source | |
91. |
For gamma ray sources, radiographic intensity is proportional to source activity in gigabecquerels or curies for: |
A. | All sources |
B. | Large sources |
C. | Small sources |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Large sources | |
92. |
Radiography of tubular sections using a double wall, double viewing technique is mainly applicable to sections: |
A. | Over 38 mm in diameter |
B. | 88 mm in diameter or less |
C. | 125 mm in diameter and less |
D. | Under 25 mm in diameter |
Answer» C. 125 mm in diameter and less | |
93. |
Most scattered radiation which adversely affects the radiographic image quality originates: |
A. | From floors and walls adjacent to the test piece |
B. | From other nearby objects |
C. | From the test piece itself |
D. | From the lead intensifying screens |
Answer» B. From other nearby objects | |
94. |
How many ampere-turns are required to magnetize a part that is 40.6 cm (16 inches) long and 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter? |
A. | 9000 ampere-turns |
B. | 5625 ampere-turns |
C. | 2812 ampere-turns |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. 2812 ampere-turns | |
95. |
What is the magnetic field strength at the surface of a 25 mm diameter bar as compared to that at the surface of a 50 mm diameter bar, each carrying 1000 amps of current? |
A. | Twice |
B. | One half |
C. | One quarter |
D. | Four times |
Answer» B. One half | |
96. |
What is the magnetic field strength at the surface of a 25mm diameter bar as compared to that at the surface of a 50mm diameter bar, each carrying 1000 amps of current? |
A. | Twice |
B. | One half |
C. | One quarter |
D. | Four times |
Answer» B. One half | |
97. |
The amount of amperage used for magnetic particle inspection using the prod method is determined from the: |
A. | Type of material |
B. | Distance between the prods |
C. | Diameter of the part |
D. | Total length of the part |
Answer» C. Diameter of the part | |
98. |
What is the magnetic field strength at the surface of a 100 mm diameter bar as compared to that at the surface of a 50 mm diameter bar, each carrying 1000 amps of current? |
A. | Twice |
B. | One half |
C. | One quarter |
D. | Four times |
Answer» C. One quarter | |
99. |
The most effective NDT method for locating surface cracks in ferromagnetic materials is: |
A. | Ultrasonic testing |
B. | Radiographic testing |
C. | Magnetic particle testing |
D. | Liquid penetrant testing |
Answer» D. Liquid penetrant testing | |
100. |
A change in which the following parameters would require a new X ray exposure chart? |
A. | kV |
B. | X ray machine |
C. | Test piece thickness |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Test piece thickness | |