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251.

Which of the following is the most desirable method of pre-cleaning a test piece priorto penetrant testing?

A. Sand blasting
B. Vapour degreasing
C. Emery cloth
D. Wire brushing
Answer» C. Emery cloth
252.

Opposition to establishment of a magnetic field in a test piece is called:

A. Reluctance
B. Retentivity
C. Permeability
D. Electromagnetism
Answer» B. Retentivity
253.

A thin, jagged, dark line inside the weld image on a radiographic film is probably:

A. Incomplete penetration
B. Lack of fusion
C. Burn through
D. A crack
Answer» E.
254.

According to ASTM E709-95, Table 3., alternating current electromagnetic yokesmust have a lifting force of at least:

A. 3.0 kg (7 lb)
B. 3.5 kg (8 lb)
C. 4.0 kg (9 lb)
D. 4.5 kg (10 lb)
Answer» E.
255.

A weld discontinuity which consists of unmelted joint surfaces at the root, and whichmay 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
256.

A developer aids penetrant bleed out because of:

A. Adequate removal of the excess penetrant
B. Providing a contrasting background for visible dye indications
C. Capillary action
D. Proper emulsifier action
Answer» D. Proper emulsifier action
257.

Liquid penetrant testing is based on the principle of:

A. Polarized sound waves in a liquid
B. Magnetic domains
C. Absorption of X rays
D. Capillary action
Answer» E.
258.

A densitometer is an instrument that measures:

A. Radiographic contrast
B. Radiographic sensitivity
C. Radiographic density
D. Radiographic resolution
Answer» D. Radiographic resolution
259.

A quantity calculated by the formula, 0.693/(decay constant), is called:

A. Half value layer
B. Mass attenuation constant
C. Half-life
D. Specific activity
Answer» D. Specific activity
260.

Prods are being used to magnetize a weld area. When dry powder is dusted on the surface, it is observed that there is no mobility of the particles. What is the most probable reason for this observation?

A. The magnetizing current is not high enough
B. The flux density is too low
C. DC is being used
D. All of the above are possible reasons
Answer» E.
261.

The magnetic particles are noticed to bunch in some fillet areas and stand on end onthe edge of a part being magnetized. These observations indicate that the:

A. Particle concentration is too low
B. Flux density is excessive
C. Flux density is too low
D. Magnetizing current should be changed form AC to DC
Answer» C. Flux density is too low
262.

Which type of penetrant process affords most control of test sensitivity level?

A. Solvent removable
B. Water washable
C. Post emulsifiable
D. Fluorescent
Answer» D. Fluorescent
263.

The term used to describe the reaction of human cells, other than reproductive cells, toionizing radiation is:

A. Genetic effects
B. Somatic effects
C. Corpuscular effects
D. Hematological effects
Answer» C. Corpuscular effects
264.

What governs the penetrating power of an X ray beam?

A. Kilovoltage
B. Time
C. Activity
D. Milliamperage
Answer» B. Time
265.

The silver nitrate spot test can be used to:

A. Check the film for film quality
B. Check for under developed films
C. Check for film artifacts
D. All the above answers are correct
Answer» B. Check for under developed films
266.

According to ASTM E709-95 demagnetization can be performed by:

A. Decreasing alternating current
B. Reversing direct current
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
267.

The advantages of using a visible solvent removable penetrant versus a postemulsified fluorescent penetrant is:

A. No UV light is needed
B. The technique is well suitable for site tests or spot checks
C. No water or emulsifiers are needed
D. No extra equipment is needed
Answer» E.
268.

Lead foil is placed behind the films to:

A. Absorb as much side scatter as possible
B. Reduce non image forming back-scatter
C. Reduce the quality of image-forming primary rays
D. Limit the amount of light striking the film.
Answer» C. Reduce the quality of image-forming primary rays
269.

A lamination in steel plate would be classified as what type of discontinuity?

A. Inherent
B. Processing
C. Service
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Service
270.

A more highly damped transducer crystal results in:

A. Better resolution
B. Better sensitivity
C. Lower sensitivity
D. Poorer resolution
Answer» B. Better sensitivity
271.

Which of the following welding discontinuities would be considered the most serious?

A. Porosity
B. Incomplete penetration
C. Crack
D. Slag inclusions
Answer» D. Slag inclusions
272.

Paramagnetic materials:

A. Are commonly inspected using magnetic particle testing
B. Are affected by magnetic fields
C. Cannot be magnetized
D. Have low reluctance to establishment of magnetic flux
Answer» C. Cannot be magnetized
273.

A divergent sound beam is produced by:

A. Concave mirror
B. Convex mirror
C. Convex lens
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
274.

Fluorescent screens are seldom used in industrial radiography because:

A. Light leaks degrade the film image
B. Film fogging can result if used in the vicinity of fluorescent lights
C. Poor definition and screen mottle can result
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
275.

On the area-amplitude ultrasonic standard test blocks, the flat-bottomed holes in theblocks are:

A. All of the same diameter
B. Different in diameter, increasing by 1/64 inch increments from the No. 1 block to the No. 8 block
C. Largest in the No. 1 block and smallest in the No. 8 block
D. Drilled to different depths from the front surface of the test block
Answer» C. Largest in the No. 1 block and smallest in the No. 8 block
276.

When using the wet continuous method, the flow of suspension from the hose shouldbe shut off:

A. Immediately after applying the current
B. Immediately before applying the current
C. While the current is flowing
D. Thirty seconds before applying the current
Answer» D. Thirty seconds before applying the current
277.

When testing a test piece with parallel front and back surfaces, no back wall echo canbe obtained. Which of the following actions might enable you to obtain a back wall echo?

A. Use a wetter transducer
B. Use a lower frequency transducer
C. Use a transducer with a narrower bandwidth
D. Use a higher frequency transducer
Answer» C. Use a transducer with a narrower bandwidth
278.

An expression which is used to describe the slope of a film characteristic curve is:

A. Film latitude
B. Film contrast
C. Film sensitivity
D. Film gradient
Answer» E.
279.

Which of the following is not an advantage of an aqueous wet developer?

A. It may be applied to a dry surface
B. It has no hazardous vapours
C. There is visible evidence of developer coverage
D. During drying, only water evaporates, not costly solvents
Answer» B. It has no hazardous vapours
280.

For detection of longitudinal discontinuities a 7.6 cm (3 inches) diameter bar ismagnetized in:

A. The longitudinal direction
B. The circular direction
C. The clockwise direction
D. None of the above directions
Answer» C. The clockwise direction
281.

With current flowing from + to - in a coil, a longitudinal field is created. Which of thefollowing may be used to establish the direction of the magnetic field?

A. Left hand rule
B. Right hand rule
C. Ohms law
D. There is no relevant law
Answer» C. Ohms law
282.

The ease with which a magnetic field can be established in a test piece is called:

A. Reluctance
B. Retentivity
C. Permeability
D. Electromagnetism
Answer» D. Electromagnetism
283.

A disadvantage of AC current is that it:

A. Cannot be used with dry powder
B. Has poor penetrating power
C. Can only provide low flux densities
D. Cannot be used for residual magnetic particle testing
Answer» C. Can only provide low flux densities
284.

AA term used in ultrasonics to express the rate at which sound waves pass throughvarious substances is:

A. Frequency
B. Velocity
C. Wave length
D. Pulse length
Answer» C. Wave length
285.

Almost all gamma radiography is performed with:

A. Tm-170
B. Natural isotopes
C. Radium
D. Ir-192 or Co-60
Answer» E.
286.

Which type of penetrant process is least susceptible to over washing?

A. Solvent removable
B. Water washable
C. Post emulsifiable
D. Fluorescent
Answer» D. Fluorescent
287.

At 61 cm (two feet) from a radiation source, radiation intensity is 3 Gy/h (300 R/h).What is the Intensity at 244 cm (8 feet) from the source?

A. 0.12 Gy/h (12R/h)
B. 1.2 Gy/h (120 R/h)
C. 0.1875 Gy/h (18.75 R/h)
D. 0.28 Gy/h (28 R/h)
Answer» D. 0.28 Gy/h (28 R/h)
288.

Loss of fine particle sizes due to re-use of dry particles would probably lead to:

A. Loss of sensitivity to larger discontinuities
B. Loss of sensitivity to finer discontinuities
C. Unpredictable results
D. Slower inspection speeds
Answer» C. Unpredictable results
289.

The divergence of an ultrasonic beam is dependant on:

A. Transducer wavelength and diameter
B. Test specimen density
C. The sound wave's angle of incidence
D. The degree of damping of the ultrasonic transducer
Answer» B. Test specimen density
290.

Which of the following is NOT a liquid vehicle in which particles are suspended inmagnetic particle testing:

A. Water treated with a wetting agent
B. Kerosene
C. Gasoline
D. Water treated with antifoam
Answer» D. Water treated with antifoam
291.

Which type of penetrant process would be best suited to the detection of wide, shallowdiscontinuities?

A. Solvent removable
B. Water washable
C. Post emulsifiable
D. Fluorescent
Answer» D. Fluorescent
292.

When the motion of the particles of a medium is transverse to the direction ofpropagation, the wave being transmitted is called a:

A. Longitudinal wave
B. Shear wave
C. Surface wave
D. Lamb wave
Answer» C. Surface wave
293.

The principle on which liquid penetrant testing is based on is:

A. Capillary action of the penetrant
B. Capillary action of cleaner/solvent
C. Capillary action of developer
D. None of the listed is correct
Answer» B. Capillary action of cleaner/solvent
294.

Which pre-cleaning method may be used with either a solvent or a detergent solution?

A. Ultrasonic cleaning
B. Steam cleaning
C. Detergent wash
D. Vapour degreasing
Answer» B. Steam cleaning
295.

What type of search unit allows the greatest resolving power with standard ultrasonictesting equipment?

A. Delay tip
B. Focused
C. Highly damped
D. High Q
Answer» C. Highly damped
296.

Most scattered radiation which adversely affects the radiographic image qualityoriginates:

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
297.

An advantage of using a ceramic transducer in search units is that:

A. It is one of the most efficient generators of ultrasonic energy
B. It is one of the most efficient receivers of ultrasonic energy
C. It has a very low mechanical impedance
D. It can withstand temperatures as high as 700oC
Answer» B. It is one of the most efficient receivers of ultrasonic energy
298.

It is possible for a discontinuity smaller than the transducer to produce indications offluctuating amplitude as the search unit is moved laterally if testing is being performed in the:

A. Fraunhofer zone
B. Near field
C. Snell field
D. Shadow zone
Answer» C. Snell field
299.

What is a disadvantage of the solvent removable penetrant process?

A. It is the least sensitive of the penetrant processes
B. It is not well suited for use on rough surfaces
C. It is highly portable
D. No water is required for its use
Answer» C. It is highly portable
300.

For a 7.6 cm (3 inches) diameter bar how much current is needed to magnetize the barfor the detection of longitudinal discontinuities:

A. 5500 amperes
B. 16500 amperes
C. 1000 amperes
D. 3000 amperes
Answer» E.