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This section includes 1267 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Embedded Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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. | |