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201.

The amount of amperage used for magnetic particle inspection using the prod methodis determined from the:

A. Type of material
B. Distance between the prods
C. Diameter of the part
D. Total length of the part
Answer» C. Diameter of the part
202.

A Curie (37 gigabecquerel)of radioactive material will disintegrate at the rate of:

A. 37 million (3.7 × 107) disintegrations per second
B. 37 billion (3.7 × 1010) disintegrations per second
C. 37 trillion (3.7 × 1013) disintegrations per second
D. None of the above
Answer» C. 37 trillion (3.7 × 1013) disintegrations per second
203.

Magnetic lines of force:

A. Travel in straight lines
B. Form a closed loop
C. Are randomly oriented
D. Overlay in highly ferromagnetic materials
Answer» C. Are randomly oriented
204.

In steel, the velocity of sound is greatest in which of the following modes ofvibration?

A. Longitudinal
B. Shear
C. Surface wave
D. Sound velocity is identical in all modes, in a given material
Answer» B. Shear
205.

Which of the following circuits provides timing signals to the pulser?

A. The clock
B. The amplifier
C. The pulse generator
D. The sweep generator
Answer» B. The amplifier
206.

A A disadvantage of using a high frequency ultrasonic transducer is:

A. It provides a smaller beam angle and better resolving power
B. It provides a larger beam angle and poorer resolving power
C. It is scattered more by coarse grained material
D. It is scattered less by coarse grained material
Answer» D. It is scattered less by coarse grained material
207.

The selection of the proper source-to-film distance is a primary factor in controlling:

A. Contrast
B. Unsharpness
C. Graininess
D. Scatter
Answer» C. Graininess
208.

How will the excess surface penetrant be removed if a post emulsified penetrant wasused:

A. Dip or spray emulsifier onto part
B. Wait correct dwell time
C. Water wash part observing correct recommended rules
D. Dry part and apply developer
Answer» D. Dry part and apply developer
209.

Which of the following developers is applied by immersion or flow on only?

A. Non-aqueous wet
B. Water based wet
C. Dry
D. Dual sensitivity
Answer» C. Dry
210.

A quantity expressed by the formula, 0.693/(absorption co-efficient) is called:

A. Half value layer
B. Mass attenuation constant
C. Half-life
D. Specific activity
Answer» B. Mass attenuation constant
211.

If the required exposure time for a 1850 GBq (50 curie) Ir-192 source is 4 minutes,what exposure time would be required for 925 GBq (25 curie) source:

A. 4 minutes
B. 8 minutes
C. 2 minutes
D. 16 minutes
Answer» C. 2 minutes
212.

The most sensitive type of developer for the detection of fine discontinuities is:

A. Water soluble
B. Non-aqueous wet
C. Dry
D. Water suspendable
Answer» C. Dry
213.

Which of the following types of penetrants, developers, solvents are used when conducting a liquid penetrant test on a part that is exposed to a liquid oxygen environment.

A. Water based penetrants
B. Water based developers
C. Water based solvents
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Water based developers
214.

Which type(s) of sound wave modes will propagate through solids?

A. Longitudinal
B. Shear
C. Surface
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
215.

Lower frequency transducers produce:

A. Deeper penetration, greater attentuation and less beam spread
B. Deeper penetration, less attentuation and greater beam spread
C. Greater beam spread but higher sensitivity and resolution
D. Less beam spread but lower sensitivity and resolution
Answer» C. Greater beam spread but higher sensitivity and resolution
216.

Which penetrant process is best suited to the detection of discontinuities in a test piecehaving threads and keyways?

A. Solvent removable
B. Water washable
C. Post emulsifiable
D. Fluorescent
Answer» C. Post emulsifiable
217.

Which of the following is a function of a developer?

A. Providing a contrasting background for visible dye indications
B. Accentuates presence of discontinuities by causing a penetrant indication to spread out over a larger area
C. Provides capillary paths to aid the bleed out process
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
218.

Which of the following statements should be true to achieve the highest level ofradiographic sharpness (definition)?

A. The focal spot should be as small as practicable
B. The focal spot to test piece distance should be as large as practicable
C. The film to test piece distance should be as small as practicable
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
219.

The danger of over washing during a water washable penetrant test is that:

A. Excess penetrant will be removed from the test piece
B. Penetrant will be removed from discontinuities
C. The waste water will contain too high a concentration of penetrants
D. A protective oxide coating on the test piece is formed
Answer» C. The waste water will contain too high a concentration of penetrants
220.

The opposition that a ferromagnetic material shows to the establishment of a magneticfield is called:

A. Retentivity
B. Reluctance
C. Coercive force
D. Permeability
Answer» C. Coercive force
221.

Selection of magnetic particle colour is based on:

A. Optimum performance of magnetic particle/developer
B. Colour of inspection light available
C. Obtaining maximum contrast with the test piece background
D. Optimum colour response of the human eye
Answer» D. Optimum colour response of the human eye
222.

Reticulation may be the result of:

A. Inadequate agitation of the film during development
B. Inadequate water rinse during processing
C. Using exhausted stop bath solution
D. Developing solutions not maintained at the same temperatures.
Answer» E.
223.

Hydrophilic emulsifier contact time depends on which of the following?

A. Surface finish of test piece
B. Emulsifier concentration
C. Method of application
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
224.

The most significant difference in two X ray beams produced at different kV settingsis:

A. Beam intensity
B. Exposure
C. Wavelength distribution
D. Beam divergence
Answer» D. Beam divergence
225.

The ASTM penetrameter for a 25 mm thick test piece contains holes of what sizes?

A. T, 2T, 3T
B. 2T, 3T, 4T
C. T, 2T, 4T
D. T, 3T, 4T
Answer» D. T, 3T, 4T
226.

Possible degradation of penetrant materials performance is often checked by:

A. Performing penetrant testing of comparator blocks using samples of new and used penetrant materials
B. Water tolerance test
C. Using a penetrant test penetrameter
D. Judgment of a qualified inspector during production testing
Answer» B. Water tolerance test
227.

An ultrasonic test using a straight beam contact search unit is being conductedthrough the thickness of a flat part such as a plate. This test should detect:

A. Laminar-type flaws with major dimensions parallel to the rolled surface
B. Transverse-type flaws with major dimensions at right angles to the rolled surface
C. Radial flaws with major dimensions along length but radially oriented to the rolled surface
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Transverse-type flaws with major dimensions at right angles to the rolled surface
228.

Gamma ray or high voltage X ray radiography, using film without lead screens, is likelyto result in:

A. Mottling of the film
B. Increased geometric unsharpness
C. No apparent difference, but increased exposure time
D. No apparent difference, but decreased exposure time
Answer» B. Increased geometric unsharpness
229.

If it were necessary to radiograph 18 cm (7 in.) thick steel product, which of thefollowing gamma ray sources would most be used?

A. Cs–137
B. Tm–170
C. Ir–192
D. Co–60
Answer» E.
230.

According to ASTM E709-95 in using prod technique on a 50 mm thickness plate witha prod spacing of 101 mm (4 inches), current shall be selected in the following range:

A. 300-450A
B. 400-500 A
C. 500-625A
D. 550-700 A
Answer» B. 400-500 A
231.

The flux density of the magnetism induced by a coil is affected by:

A. The coil size
B. The current in the coil
C. The number of turns in the coil
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
232.

For gamma ray sources, radiographic intensity is proportional to source activity ingigabecquerels or curies for:

A. All sources
B. Large sources
C. Small sources
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Large sources
233.

Paint will not affect the detection of a crack if:

A. The paint is thick and the defect is subsurface
B. The paint is thin and the crack is parallel to the direction of flux lines
C. The crack is sharp and the paint is thin
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
234.

Visible, solvent removable penetrants are most advantageous for:

A. Inspecting parts with rough surfaces
B. Inspecting batches of small parts
C. Inspecting parts at remote locations
D. Inspecting parts with porous surfaces
Answer» D. Inspecting parts with porous surfaces
235.

An indication is a defect under which of the following conditions?

A. If it is greater than 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) long
B. If it exceeds the limits of a standard or specification
C. If it is deep
D. Under all of the above indications
Answer» C. If it is deep
236.

Open, shallow discontinuities are best detected by which penetrant testing method?

A. Solvent removable
B. Water washable
C. Post emulsifiable
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
237.

When adding water to a penetrant, the water tolerance limit is indicated when:

A. Opacity reaches 2% of International optical transmission standard
B. The penetrant material and dye separate into their constituent parts
C. Permanent cloudiness occurs
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
238.

Which of the following types of radiation is commonly used in radiographic testing?(Choose one):

A. Alpha particles
B. Neutrons
C. gamma rays
D. Beta rays
Answer» D. Beta rays
239.

Another name for a compression wave is a:

A. Lamb wave
B. Shear wave
C. Longitudinal wave
D. Transverse wave
Answer» D. Transverse wave
240.

The most effective liquid ultrasonic couplant (highest acoustic impedance) is:

A. SAE 30 motor oil
B. Glycerine
C. Water
D. Grease
Answer» C. Water
241.

Calculate geometric unsharpness for the following conditions: Source size = 2 mm × 2mm; SFD = 700 mm; test piece thickness = 25 mm

A. 0.6 mm
B. 0.06 mm
C. 6,0 mm
D. 0.15 mm
Answer» E.
242.

The echo on the cathode ray tube (CRT) which represents the far boundary of thematerial being tested is called:

A. Hash
B. The initial pulse
C. The ‘main bang’
D. The back wall echo
Answer» E.
243.

The 100 mm radius in an IIW block is used to:

A. Calibrate sensitivity level
B. Check resolution
C. Calibrate angle beam distance
D. Check beam angle
Answer» D. Check beam angle
244.

A technique used to find transverse discontinuities at the ends of longitudinallymagnetised bars by the use of transient currents is called:

A. A coil technique
B. A fast break technique
C. A yoke technique
D. A head shot
Answer» C. A yoke technique
245.

When comparing discontinuity echoes to equivalent flat bottom hole echoes inmaterials with similar impedance, surface finish and attenuation:

A. The flaw is never larger than the flat bottom hole
B. The flaw is never smaller than the flat bottom hole
C. The flaw is always smaller than the flat bottom hole
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
246.

What is the primary difference between X rays and gamma rays of the same energy?

A. Wavelength
B. Frequency
C. Velocity
D. Origin
Answer» E.
247.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the wet method?

A. It is the most sensitive method for detection of very fine surface cracks
B. Rapid testing of large quantities of small test pieces
C. Readily adaptable to mechanised equipment
D. Excellent detection of completely subsurface discontinuities
Answer» E.
248.

Of the piezoelectric materials listed below, the most efficient sound transmitter is:

A. Lithium sulphate
B. Quartz
C. Barium titanate
D. Silver oxide
Answer» D. Silver oxide
249.

What is the magnetic field strength at the surface of a 100 mm diameter bar as comparedto that at the surface of a 50 mm diameter bar, each carrying 1000 amps of current?

A. Twice
B. One half
C. One quarter
D. Four times
Answer» C. One quarter
250.

Which type of film would exhibit the coarsest grain?

A. Slow
B. Medium
C. Fast
D. No difference in the grain sizes
Answer» D. No difference in the grain sizes