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451.

The gamma factor of Tm-170 is:

A. 1.37 R·h-1·Ci-1at one metre
B. 0.59 R·h-1·Ci-1at one metre
C. 0.0062 R·h-1·Ci-1at one metre
D. 0.38 R·h-1·Ci-1at one metre
Answer» D. 0.38 R·h-1·Ci-1at one metre
452.

A beam of radiation consisting of a single wavelength is known as: (choose one)

A. Microscopic radiation
B. Monochromatic radiation
C. Heterogeneous radiation
D. Fluoroscopic radiation
Answer» C. Heterogeneous radiation
453.

In order to increase latitude so that thick and thin portions may be radiographed atreasonable viewing densities simultaneously:

A. Fluorescent screen should be employed
B. Led screens should be at least 5 mm thick
C. The cassette may be loaded with two separate films of different speeds
D. Radiograph the object at low energy
Answer» D. Radiograph the object at low energy
454.

When using a straight beam technique to examine a thick test piece what change(s) would you expect to see in back wall echo size as you approach the side of the test piece? (Transducer remains completely on test piece)

A. No change
B. Increase
C. Decrease
D. Depends on material acoustic velocity
Answer» D. Depends on material acoustic velocity
455.

Higher frequency transducers produce which of the following?

A. Greater beam spread, sensitivity and resolution
B. Greater sensitivity, resolution and penetration
C. Greater penetration, attenuation and resolution
D. Greater sensitivity, resolution and attenuation
Answer» E.
456.

Materials which can readily be inspected with frequencies of 1 to 5 MHz are:

A. Steel, cast iron and concrete
B. Titanium, wood and aluminium
C. Magnesium, titanium and steel
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
457.

The relationship between the longitudinal wave incident angle and the refracted shearwave angle is defined by:

A. Snell's law
B. Snell's constant
C. The law of acoustics
D. Fraunhofer’s law
Answer» B. Snell's constant
458.

What is the minimum time considered necessary for dark adaptation of the eyes priorto evaluating the results of a fluorescent penetrant test?

A. 1 minute
B. 2 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 10 minutes
Answer» D. 10 minutes
459.

A plot of film density versus log of relative exposure is called:

A. An H&D curve
B. A sensitometric curve
C. A characteristic curve
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
460.

The velocity of surface waves is approximatelyshear waves in the same material.

A. Two times
B. Four times
C. One half
D. Nine-tenths
Answer» E.
461.

Re-cycling of penetrant and rinse water is facilitated with which of the followingemulsifier types?

A. Hydrophobic
B. Hydrophilic
C. Lipophilic
D. Hygroscopic
Answer» C. Lipophilic
462.

When the penumbra on a radiograph measures less than 0.5 mm (0.020 inches), theimage will appear to unaided eye of the film interpreter as:

A. Fuzzy
B. Sharp
C. Distorted
D. Dark
Answer» C. Distorted
463.

Which of the following is not an advantage of Magnetic Particle testing?

A. Fast and simple to perform
B. Can detect discontinuities filled with foreign material
C. Most reliable for finding surface cracks in all types of material
D. Works well through a thin coat of paint
Answer» D. Works well through a thin coat of paint
464.

Forging bursts are most often orientated:

A. Parallel to the surface
B. Perpendicular to the surface
C. In a random manner
D. At an angle of 45 degrees to the surface
Answer» D. At an angle of 45 degrees to the surface
465.

A penetrant which contains an emulsifier is called:

A. Solvent removable
B. Water washable
C. Post emulsifiable
D. Solvent suspended
Answer» C. Post emulsifiable
466.

Which of the following can be magnetised?

A. Iron
B. Nickel
C. Cobalt
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
467.

Generally, X ray output is changed by changing the:

A. Atomic number of the anode
B. Tube current of the unit
C. Supply voltage to the unit
D. Atomic weight of the cathode
Answer» C. Supply voltage to the unit
468.

Dry developer is applied:

A. Immediately before removal of excess penetrant
B. Immediately after removal of excess penetrant
C. After drying of the part
D. For maximum sensitivity results
Answer» D. For maximum sensitivity results
469.

What causes a leakage field in a steel bar?

A. A crack
B. Reversal of the magnetic field
C. Paint on the surface
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Reversal of the magnetic field
470.

Which penetrant test processes commonly use the same penetrants?

A. Water washable
B. Water washable and solvent removable
C. Solvent removable and post emulsifier
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
471.

The cable that connects the ultrasonic instrument to the search unit is specially designedso that one conductor is centred inside another. The technical name for such a cable is:

A. BX cable
B. Conduit
C. Coaxial cable
D. Ultrasonic conductor cable grade 20
Answer» D. Ultrasonic conductor cable grade 20
472.

The intensifying action of lead screens is caused by:

A. Secondary X ray emission
B. Secondary gamma ray emissions
C. Fluorescence of lead screens
D. Electron emission
Answer» E.
473.

When using a radioactive isotope in making a radiograph, we can express the equationfor exposure as Ci × T. In this equation , Ci stands for:

A. Current through tube
B. Intensity in curies or becquerels
C. Degree of contrast
D. Coarseness of the film
Answer» C. Degree of contrast
474.

The residual method is applicable to:

A. Surface discontinuities only
B. Subsurface discontinuities only
C. Either surface or subsurface discontinuities
D. All but tight surface cracks
Answer» B. Subsurface discontinuities only
475.

Lead intensifying screens are used to:

A. Decrease exposure time
B. Increase grain size
C. Shield film from stray light
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Increase grain size
476.

What useful purpose may be served by maintaining grass on the baseline?

A. To estimate casting grain size
B. To provide a reference for estimating signal to noise ratio
C. To verify adequate coupling to the test piece
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
477.

Which of the following types of magnetic fields may be present without any externalevidence?

A. Circular
B. Longitudinal
C. Secondary
D. Tertiary
Answer» B. Longitudinal
478.

The threshold energy below which pair production cannot occur is approximately:

A. 100 keV
B. 1 MeV
C. 10 MeV
D. 20 MeV
Answer» C. 10 MeV
479.

What minimum warm-up time is required for acceptable performance of a mercuryVapour arc black light?

A. None
B. 2 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 10 minutes
Answer» D. 10 minutes
480.

Which of the following is an advantage of gamma ray over X ray sources forradiography?

A. Portability
B. No external power supply needed
C. Ruggedness
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
481.

What amount of time is normally considered necessary for dark adaption of the eyes prior to performing a fluorescent penetrant test?

A. None required
B. 1 to 2 minutes
C. 3 to 5 minutes
D. 5 to 10 minutes
Answer» D. 5 to 10 minutes
482.

An increase in gain of how many decibels corresponds to a 5:1 increase in flaw echoamplitude?

A. 10
B. 14
C. 6
D. 20
Answer» C. 6
483.

The typical temperature ranges for conducting a liquid penetrant test is:

A. 60 to 100ºC
B. 10 to 60ºF
C. 16 to 52ºC
D. 10 to 20ºK
Answer» C. 16 to 52ºC
484.

Which of the following is not an advantage of magnetic particles testing?

A. Fast and simple to perform
B. Can detect discontinuities filled with foreign material
C. Most reliable for finding surface cracks in all types of material
D. Works well through a thin coat of paint
Answer» D. Works well through a thin coat of paint
485.

The type of method most frequently used with mobile equipment is the:

A. Indirect induction method
B. Wet method with auxiliary tank
C. Yoke method
D. Dry magnetic particle powder method
Answer» E.
486.

The space within and surrounding a magnetized part of a conductor carrying a currentis known as:

A. Saturation point
B. Magnetic field
C. Ferromagnetic
D. Paramagnetic
Answer» C. Ferromagnetic
487.

Which of the following is false concerning a magnetic field in and around a hollow conductor as compared to that of a solid conductor of the same outside diameter when both are of the same magnetic material, and when the applied current is the same?

A. The field immediately outside the outer surface of the hollow conductor is greater
B. The field gradient inside the hollow conductor is steeper
C. The fields outside the conductors are the same
D. The fields are the same at the centre
Answer» D. The fields are the same at the centre
488.

The penetrameter is a tool used to check the of a radiograph:

A. Contrast
B. Definition
C. Sensitivity
D. Emulsion
Answer» D. Emulsion
489.

The angle of a refracted shear wave generated as a sound wave passes at an anglethrough an acoustic interface is depentant on:

A. The acoustic impedances of the materials on each side of the interface
B. The frequency of the incident sound wave
C. The wavelength of the incident sound wave
D. The hardness of the materials on each side of the interface
Answer» B. The frequency of the incident sound wave
490.

A dark circle type indication appearing on a radiograph that is the result of the failureof a core support to completely melt is called:

A. A hot tear
B. A gas hole
C. An unfused chaplet
D. A spongy shrink
Answer» D. A spongy shrink
491.

The half value layer of lead for Co-60 is approximately 13 mm (0.5 in). If the radiation level on the source side of a 38 mm (1.5 in) lead plate is 0.64 Gy/h (64 R/h):, the radiation level on the opposite side is:

A. 0.08 Gy/h (8 R/h).
B. 0.213 Gy/h (21.33 R/h).
C. 0.107 Gy/h (10.67R/h).
D. 0.32 Gy/h (32 R/h).
Answer» E.
492.

Which of the following is most often used for dry magnetic particle inspection:

A. Full cycle direct current
B. Half wave rectified alternating current
C. High voltage, low amperage current
D. Direct current from electrolytic cells
Answer» C. High voltage, low amperage current
493.

Reference standards containing a series of flat bottom holes of the same diameter atdifferent depths in each block are called?

A. Area-amplitude blocks
B. Distance-amplitude blocks
C. IIW blocks
D. Sizing blocks
Answer» C. IIW blocks
494.

Resolution is inversely proportional to:

A. Wavelength
B. Crystal thickness
C. Bandwidth
D. Mechanical losses
Answer» C. Bandwidth
495.

Which of the following is an advantage of a focused transducer?

A. Extended useful range
B. Reduced sensitivity in localised area
C. Improved signal to noise ratio over an extended range
D. Higher resolution over a limited range
Answer» E.
496.

How is the magnetic field strength at the surface of a magnetic conductor having permeability, µ, related to the magnetic field strength, F, at the surface of a nonmagnetic conductor carrying the same current?

A. F × µ
B. Same
C. F/µ
D. Not related
Answer» C. F/µ
497.

When performing a fluorescent penetrant examination, excess penetrant is normallyremoved:

A. By a hydrophilic scrubber
B. Under UV light
C. By solvent spray
D. By vapour degreasing
Answer» C. By solvent spray
498.

According to ASTM E709-95 and API, relevant indications are produced by:

A. Greasy surfaces
B. Excessive background
C. Leakage fields
D. Rotating Eddy currents
Answer» D. Rotating Eddy currents
499.

According to ASTM E709-95 and API, the temperature of the dry particles can be usableup to:

A. 38ºC
B. 2000ºC
C. 49ºC
D. 315ºC
Answer» E.
500.

The main reason for using a casting is that:

A. Castings are stronger than other metal product forms
B. Castings are normally of higher quality than other metal product forms
C. Complex shapes of minimum weight are easily manufactured
D. None of the above
Answer» E.