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1001.

Which of the following penetrants must be treated with an emulsifier prior to waterremoval?

A. Solvent removable
B. Water washable
C. Post emulsifiable
D. Fluorescent
Answer» D. Fluorescent
1002.

Contrast and definition are the two major factors that determine the ofthe radiograph:

A. Density
B. Sensitivity
C. Graininess
D. Intensity
Answer» C. Graininess
1003.

The primary reason for using water rather than oil as a suspension medium for wetmethod baths is that

A. Water is more chemically inert than oil
B. Bath flammability hazards are eliminated
C. Water has the capability to dissolve the needed rust inhibitors
D. Water baths may be used at a lower temperature than oil baths
Answer» C. Water has the capability to dissolve the needed rust inhibitors
1004.

A dark, irregular indication which is located adjacent to the toe of the weld wouldprobably be:

A. Undercut
B. Incomplete penetration
C. Porosity
D. Tungsten inclusions
Answer» B. Incomplete penetration
1005.

Natural discontinuities comparable in size to the penetrameter holes shown on aradiograph 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
1006.

Which of the following is an advantage of the dry method

A. Good sensitivity for subsurface discontinuities
B. Faster than wet method for quantities of small test pieces
C. Easily applied in an automated system
D. Easy coverage of surfaces of irregularly shaped test pieces
Answer» B. Faster than wet method for quantities of small test pieces
1007.

The magnetic field outside a conductor decreases:

A. Exponentially
B. In a linear manner
C. Inversely with distance
D. Inversely with the square of distance
Answer» C. Inversely with distance
1008.

The second critical angle is defined as the longitudinal wave incident angle whichresults in:

A. A refracted longitudinal wave of ninety degrees
B. A refracted shear wave of ninety degrees
C. Complete reflection of the sound beam
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Complete reflection of the sound beam
1009.

The normal range of steel that is radiographed using Ir-192 is:

A. 5 mm–20 mm
B. 25 mm – 75 mm
C. 0.5 mm – 5 mm
D. 75 mm – 150 mm
Answer» C. 0.5 mm – 5 mm
1010.

The type of discontinuity potentially most harmful to the useful life of a part is:

A. Slag inclusions
B. Magnetic writing
C. Porosity
D. Surface cracks
Answer» E.
1011.

If the radiation intensity is 5 Gy/h (500 R/h) at a distance of 152.4 cm (5 feet) from asource, 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.
1012.

A technique in which two transducers are used, one on each side of the test piece, iscalled:

A. Angle beam testing
B. Modified immersion testing
C. Through transmission testing
D. Twinning
Answer» D. Twinning
1013.

A typical application for a through transmission technique is:

A. Flaw depth sizing
B. Flaw depth location
C. Thickness measuring
D. Bond/lack of bond testing
Answer» E.
1014.

In a basic ultrasonic test pattern (A scan) for contact testing, the initial pulse (assumeno sweep delay is used):

A. Is the high indication on the extreme left side of the screen that represents the entry surface of the inspected part
B. Is the first pulse that occurs near the right side of the screen and represents the opposite boundary of the inspected part
C. Is an indication that appears and disappears during screening
D. Is always the second pulse from the left on the viewing screen
Answer» B. Is the first pulse that occurs near the right side of the screen and represents the opposite boundary of the inspected part
1015.

The gamma factor of Ir-192 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» C. 0.0062 R·h-1·Ci-1at one metre
1016.

The upper limit of human hearing is normally considered to be about:

A. 12 kHz
B. 16 kHz
C. 20 kHz
D. 30 kHz
Answer» D. 30 kHz
1017.

Ferromagnetic material is:

A. Strongly attracted by a magnet
B. Capable of being magnetized
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Not capable of being magnetized
Answer» D. Not capable of being magnetized
1018.

A significant limitation of a lower frequency, single element transducer is:

A. Scatter of sound beam due to microstructure of test object
B. Increased grain noise or ‘hash’
C. Less beam spread
D. Impaired ability to display discontinuities just below the entry surface
Answer» E.
1019.

An interaction in which radiation is produced by the rapid deceleration of an electronis called:

A. The photoelectric effect
B. The Compton effect
C. Pair production
D. Bremsstrahlung
Answer» E.
1020.

Choice of ultrasonic test frequency depends upon which of the following?

A. Surface condition
B. Minimum size discontinuity to be detected
C. Level of grain noise
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1021.

A common use of ultrasonic testing is:

A. Cleaning
B. Detecting of sub-surface indications
C. Determination of the test piece ductility
D. Communications
Answer» C. Determination of the test piece ductility
1022.

What is the best advantage achieved in exposure time, using front and back lead screens, as compared to exposure time without screens?

A. About the same, but less scatter
B. About twice as great, but less scatter
C. 1/2 to 1/3
D. Not related
Answer» D. Not related
1023.

A split coil would most likely be used with a:

A. DC yoke
B. Split phase AC yoke
C. Stationary magnetic particle unit
D. Portable magnetic particle unit
Answer» E.
1024.

According to ASTM E709-95, the UV intensity shall not be less than:

A. 600 µW/cm2
B. 700 µW/cm2
C. 800 µW/cm2
D. 900 µW/cm2
Answer» D. 900 µW/cm2
1025.

The velocity of sound waves is primarily dependent on:

A. The pulse length
B. The frequency
C. The material in which the sound is being transmitted and the mode of vibration
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1026.

Which of the following is the least efficient generator of ultrasonic waves:

A. Quartz
B. Lithium sulphate
C. Lead metaniobate
D. Barium titanate
Answer» B. Lithium sulphate
1027.

A penetrant testing method in which the degree of washability can be controlled by theoperator is called:

A. Self emulsifying
B. Post emulsifiable
C. Water washable
D. Solvent removable
Answer» D. Solvent removable
1028.

The type of current that is best suited to detect surface discontinuities is:

A. DC
B. AC
C. Pulsating DC
D. Half wave
Answer» C. Pulsating DC
1029.

The shorter the wavelength of X or gamma rays:

A. The higher their energy
B. The faster they travel
C. The greater their intensity
D. The closer they are to becoming radio waves
Answer» B. The faster they travel
1030.

Surface breaking porosity will show what type of relevant indications when a weldedaluminium plate is tested with the liquid penetrant method:

A. Linear indications
B. Square indications
C. Triangular indications
D. Rounded indications
Answer» C. Triangular indications
1031.

Use of a slower speed film improves the definition of the radiograph because theslower film:

A. Requires more exposure
B. Is more sensitive to X rays
C. Requires less voltage
D. Has finer grains
Answer» E.
1032.

A lethal dose of complete body radiation is normally considered to be:

A. 1-2 Sv (100-200 rem)
B. 250-500 mSv (25-50 rem)
C. 6-8 Sv (600-800 rem)
D. 500 mSv (50000 mrem)
Answer» D. 500 mSv (50000 mrem)
1033.

In a basic pulse-echo ultrasonic instrument, the component that produces the timebase line is called a:

A. Sweep circuit
B. Receiver
C. Pulser
D. Synchroniser
Answer» B. Receiver
1034.

An advantage of a gamma ray source is:

A. Radiation may be turned on or off at will
B. Outside power is normally not required
C. Less shielding is required than for X ray
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Less shielding is required than for X ray
1035.

Maximum practical prod spacing is about:

A. 100 mm
B. 200 mm
C. 300 mm
D. 450 mm
Answer» C. 300 mm
1036.

Sound beam intensity decreases expontentially with distance in the area called:

A. The near field
B. The far field
C. The dead zone
D. The delay line
Answer» C. The dead zone
1037.

The ‘skin’ effect would be most noticeable in which of the following?

A. A magnetic conductor carrying a DC current
B. A nonmagnetic conductor carrying a DC current
C. A magnetic conductor carrying a 50 Hz AC current
D. A nonmagnetic conductor carrying a 50 Hz AC current
Answer» E.
1038.

‘Film contrast’ is the inherent ability of a film to show for agiven change in film exposure.

A. No appreciable change in density
B. Graininess
C. A difference in density
D. No graininess
Answer» D. No graininess
1039.

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
1040.

Demagnetization, ASTM E709-95 recommends a coil of ampere-turns:

A. 1000 to 3000
B. 3000 to 5000
C. 5000 to 10000
D. 10000 to 15000
Answer» D. 10000 to 15000
1041.

According to AST M E709-95 and API, after removing magnetization of parts afterexamination, the residual magnetism shall not exceed (1 gauss = 0.0001 tesla):

A. 3 × 10-4T (3gauss)
B. 4 × 10-4T (4 gauss)
C. 6 × 10-4T (6gauss)
D. 8 × 10-4T (8 gauss)
Answer» B. 4 × 10-4T (4 gauss)
1042.

Which of the following expressions correctly determines radiographic density?

A. Io/It
B. Log (Io/It)
C. Log (Io-It)
D. Io-It
Answer» C. Log (Io-It)
1043.

The half-life of Th-170 is approximately:

A. 74 days
B. 129 days
C. 5.3 years
D. 30.1 years
Answer» C. 5.3 years
1044.

The primary effect of an increase in the milliamperage at which a X ray tube is beingoperated would be to:

A. Increase the radiation intensity
B. Increase penetrating power
C. Increase primary beam wavelengths
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Increase penetrating power
1045.

The number of complete waves which pass a given point in a given period of time(usually one second) is referred to as the:

A. Amplitude of a wave motion
B. Pulse length of a wave motion
C. Frequency of a wave motion
D. Wavelength of a wave motion
Answer» D. Wavelength of a wave motion
1046.

Which of the following is an isotope not artificially produced for industrial use:

A. Ir-192
B. Ra-226
C. Co-60
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Co-60
1047.

Pipe would be classified as what type of discontinuity?

A. Inherent
B. Processing
C. Service
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Processing
1048.

A hydrometer is used to measure:

A. Penetrant viscosity
B. Specific gravity of water based wet developers
C. Penetrant specific gravity
D. Cleaner specific gravity
Answer» C. Penetrant specific gravity
1049.

Which type of gamma ray source would be used to radiograph a weld in 150 mm thicksteel plate?

A. Ir-192
B. Co-60
C. Tm-170
D. Cs-137
Answer» C. Tm-170
1050.

Lithium sulphate, barium titanate and lead metaniobate are examples of:

A. Magnetostrictive elements
B. Piezoelectric elements
C. Rochelle salts
D. Y cut crystals
Answer» C. Rochelle salts