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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. | |