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Note : Some questions in this section are true/false or essay type questions, instead f multiple choice. Historically, it
has been shown that test questions on ASME V involves a good deal of theory that cannot adequately be explores
through multiple choice questions (although multiple choice questions only will be on the test.)
3. One of the procedural requirements for conducting PT is to address the processing details for :
a. Post-examination cleaning
b. Pre-examination cleaning
c. Apply the penetrant
d. All of the above
5. The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is equipped with an ammeter shall be verified :
a. Each year
b. Each two years
c. When possible
d. Every 6 months
6. When using fluorescent particles, the examiner shall be in a darkened area for at least ________ minutes prior
to performing the examination.
a. 7
b. 10
c. 9
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d. 1
7. A wire IQI shall be placed adjacent to the weld, with the wires parallel to the weld.
True of False (circle one)
8. A field indicator is composed of _______low carbon steel pie sections, furnace brazed together.
a. 2
b. 6
c. 10
d. 8
9. The type and amperage of magnetizing current must be identified on the written MT procedure.
True of False (circle one)
11. Black light intensity shall be measured with a _______ when conducting fluorescent PT.
a. Dark room meter
b. Photo-meter
c. Black light meter
d. None of the above
13. The location markers required by ASME V are required to appear as radiographic images.
True or False (circle one)
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14. D.C.yokers may be used for detecting subsurface discontinuities, per ASME V ?
True or False (circle one)
15. When coatings are applied to enhance contrast, the procedure must be demonstrated that indications can be
detected through the coating.
True or False (circle one)
16. How many total liquid penetrant techniques are listed in ASME V?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 2
d. 1
17. Prior to examinations, each adjacent surface shall be cleaned within at least _____" of the area to be examined.
a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
18. Water washable penetrant shall be removed with a water spray not exceeding 60 psi and 100 0F.
True or False (circle one)
21. When using a hydrophillic emulsifier versus a lipophilic emulsifier and intermediate step that must be taken is :
a. pre-flooding with emulisifier
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22. A welded part is to be radiographed and is 1" thick, with 1/8" reinforcement. What ASTM wire set IQI should be
used on these radiographs if a source side technique is used :
a. Set A
b. Set B
c. Set C
d. Set D
23. When a PT test cannot be conducted between 50 0-1250F, what must be done, per ASME V ?
a. The procedure must be qualified.
b. The surface must be re-cleaned
c. The test cannot be conducted
d. None of the above
24. The sulphue content of a penetrant is measured to be less than 0.0025g. This material is acceptable for use on :
a. Nickel-base alloys
b. Carbon steel
c. ferritic steel
d. All of the above
26. The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Code, Section V includes:
a. NDE acceptance crtieria
b. How to perform NDE to achieve a desired result
c. Where to do NDE ( i.e. what welds to examine )
d. Who can be the Authorised inspector.
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31. What materials require the use of tested and certified liquid penetrants as to the contaminants in the
penetrant?
a. Nickel alloys
b. Austenitic stainless steel alloys
c. Ferritic / martensific stainless steel
d. Both a and b, above
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34. How many copies of a procedure must be available to the Manufacturers NDE Personnel?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
37. What designation is used to indicate the penetrameter is on the film side?
a. An "F"
b. An " E"
c. A " D"
d. An "FS"
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39. Why must the surface be closely observed during the application of the PT developer?
a. To ensure proper coating application
b. To ensure excess penetrant removal
c. To allow proper characterization of discontinuties
d. To see the "groovy" lines form
42. Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the magnetic particle method
a. Lack of penetration
b. interpass lack of fusion
c. Slag inclusions
d. Toe cracks
44. When are location markers placed on the film side in SWV for curved surfaces?
a. Concave side is toward the source
b. Source – to – material distance greater than IR
c. A cobalt source is used
d. Both a and b, above
45. What is the difference between an inspection and an examination per Section V of the ASME Code?
a. Inspection performed AI
b. Examination performed by manufacturer's personnel
c. There is no difference between the two
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48. Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the liquid penetrant method
a. I.P. on an NPS 2 girth weld
b. I.F. at the root of an NPS 2 girth weld
c. HAZ surface cracks on a NPS 2 girth weld
d. Slag inclusions on a NPS 8 longitudinal weld
49. What is to done to excess penetrant remaining on the surface after the specified penetration time thas elapsed?
a. It must be removed
b. It can remain on the part
c. It must be developed
d. It must be removed with water only
50. What must be done to ensure 100% coverage on any NDE method?
51. When surface irregularities may mask indications of unacceptable discontinuties, what is required?
52. List the type of discontinuties magnetic particle examination is effective in detecting.
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56. Where are RT location markers placed, on the part or on the radiograph?
65. What type of discontinuity is the magnetic particle method most sensitive to?
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66. What is the examination medium when using MT? What is the probing medium when using MT?
68. How many IQis should appear on each radiograph, except for panoramic techniques?
70. What two radiographic techniques are noted as available for examinations?
72. List the type of discontinuity liquid penetrant examination is effective in detecting.
73. What must be done when a penetrant is to be applied on parts beyond 50-125 0F ?
76. Steel greater than __________________ "thick should be radiographed with a cobalt source.
a. True
b. False
77. In magnetic particle examination of a welded joint using yokes, is alternating current or direct current allowed?
78. What method of Ultrasonic examination of the welds is permitted by the Code?
79. Name three different methods of conducting" Visual Examinations " (VT)
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80. From what type of material should shims be fabricated when they are to be used to radiograph welds in
pressure retaining items?
84. In a radiographic film of a weld, how are the following characteristics measured or judged?
a. Film sensitivity or quality
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b. Film density
86. What is the minimum and maximum allowable density through the image of the penetrameter for radiographs
made with :
a. A 2000 kV tube?
b. Cobalt 60 ( Co60) ?
87. A single film tehnique was used to make a radiograph using a Cobalt-60 source. The minimum permitted density
inthe area of interest is :
a. 4.0
b. 1.8
c. 2.0
d. 1.3
e. None of the above
88. Under ASME Code Section V, what upper and lower density limits are acceptable for viewing if the density
through the body of the penetrameter is 2.7? Assume single film viewing.
89. As a radiographer is removing cassettes ( film holders ) from a weld seam that has just been radiographed, you
notice that there is nothing attached to the back of the cassettes. Would these radiographs be acceptable?
Explain your answer.
90. What is the minimum number of IQI required for the following :
91. A radiograph is made using an X-ray source, and two films in each film holder. If the film is to be viewed
separately the minimum permitted density would be :
a. 4.0
b. 1.8
c. 2.0
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d. 1.3
e. None of the above
92. A weld with a nominal thickness of 1.5 inch is to be radiographed using a film side penetrameter. The
penetrameter designation should be : ( Note : This is an open book question )
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. Both a and b are acceptable?
93. A) What are hole – type penetrameters and what are they used for
B) What are wire penetrameters and what are they used for?
94. In radiographing a butt welded joint of 1" thickness, on what side of the weld is the penetrameter normally
placed?
C) Radiographic examination?
D) Ultrasonic examination?
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98. Describe how the following surfaces should be prepared for Ultrasonic examination :
A) Contact surfaces
B) Weld surfaces
C) Base material
99. Why are lead intensifying screens used in the X-ray examination process?
100. Name two radiation sources permitted for radiographic examination in ASME
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101. When reviewing a radiograph, a dark image of the letter B can be seen onthe film. Does this indicate an
unacceptable radiograph?
102. Describe how liquid penetrant examination should be performed in order to detect discontinuties that are open
to the surface, per Article 6 of ASME Code section V.
103. A) If IQIs are not placed on the source side, what rules apply?
B) For materials being radiographed other than welds, where are the IQIs placed?
104. If the density through the IQI is 2.50, what would the maximum allowable density and minimum allowable
density be through the weld represented by this un-shimmed IQI?
105. Ona set of cassettes containing film for a seam just radiographed you notice the lead location markers ( i.e. 1-2,
2-3 etc) are taped to the cassettes. Would these radiographs be acceptable?
106. What length of indication is required to demonstrate that a visual examination procedure is adequate per ASME
V?
a. 1/32"
b. 1/16"
c. 3/32"
d. None of the above
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107. Personnel performing visual examinations to ASME V must have acuity to which of the following standards, if
any?
a. Jaeger Type –2
b. Jaeger Type –1
c. Equivalent to Jaeger Type – 1
d. Either b or c, above
108. Visual examination must be conducted when the eye is within ________ " of the piece to be examined
a. 36
b. 30
c. 24
d. 12
109. An item is designed for 625 psig. The item will be tested at 1.5 x Design pressure. What should the absolute
minimum gauge range be on a test of this pressure, per AXME V Appendix 10?
a. 0-1012 psig
b. 0-1518 psig
c. 0-2025 psig
d. 0-4050 psig
110. The standard test temperature of a part to be bubble tested shall be between:
a. 400 C – 1200C
b. 40C – 520C
c. 400C – 1250C
d. 40C – 1250F
Answer Key
1.a
2.a
3.d
4.False
5. a
6.3
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7.False
8.d
9.True
10.c
11.c
12.b
13.True
14.False
15.True
16.b
17.a
18.False
19.d
20.b
21.c
22.b
23.a
24.d
25.c
26.b
27.b
28.d
29.a
30.d
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31.d
32.d
33.c
34.a
35.c
36.d
37.a
38.c
39.c
40.b
41.a
42.d
43.c
44.d
45.d
46.a
47.d
48.c
49.a
50. All examinations must overlap to ensure 100% coverage of the part
a. Water washable
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b. Post – emulsifying
c. Solvent removable
55. Ability to see the prescribed hole or wire on the designated penetrameter and compliance with density
requirements
58. 2T
61. 0.08"
62. a) Fogging
b) Processing defects
63. Article 2 requires the use of a written procedure for RT in all cases, but T-150 overrides,
which states procedures are only required when specified by the referencing code section
64. As soon as possible after penetrant removal. Not to exceed time in written procedure.
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71. By compliance with density and penetrameter image on the production or technique
radiographs
73. The procedure must be qualified using a quench – cracked aluminium block.
74. Prior to use within the last year or if the yoke has been damaged. Permanent magnet
75. The weld ripples or surface irregularities on both the inside ( if accessible ) and outside
79. a) Direct
c) Translucent
inspected.
81. c
82. a
83. a) An examination of a welded joint that will disclose surface and sub-surface discontinuties without physical harm to
the welded joint. Such examinations can be conducted by radiography, ultrasonics, liquid penetrant or magnetic particle
testing.
b) - Radiographic Examination
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- Ultrasonic Examination
84. a) IQI
85. A radiograph is a shadow picture produced by the passage of X-rays or gamma – rays through an object onto a film.
When the rays pass through the object, part of the radiation penetrates the material and part is absorbed. The amount
of radiation absorbed and the amount that penetrates are a function of the thickness of the material. Where a void or
discontinuity exists, there is essentially less material to absorb the radiation. Therefore, more radiation will pass through
this section and a dark spot corresponding to the projected position of the void will appear on the film.
87. e-The correct answer is –15% from the transmitted density through the body of the
penetrameter
88.-15% = 2.295
+30% = 3.510
89. No, as a check on backscattered radiation, a lead symbol "B" with minimum dimensions
of 1/2" height and 1/16" thickness shall be attached to the back of each film holder. If a
light image of the "B" appears on a darker background of the radiograph, protection from
91. b
92. a
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93. a) An IQI is a small strip of material, fabricated of radiographically similar material to the
object being inspected, and having a thickness of approximately 2% of the object being
radiographed. The IQI has three holes in it. The sizes of these holes are 1T, 2T and 4T
where "T" is the thickness of the IQI. The 2T is designated as the essential hole, i.e.the
hole whose image must appear on the radiograph. IQI thickness and essential hole size
The IQI is identified with a number made of lead that is attached to the IQI. This
An IQI is used for evaluating radiographic technique in that it serves as an image quality indicator, proper
technique should display the IQI image and the specified hole.
b) Wire type IQI use thin wires to ascertain sensitivity instead of holes. The ability to
94. The IQI should be placed the source side of the material being radiographed. However, where inaccessibility
prevents this, the IQI may be placed on the film side of the material being radiographed provided a lead letter
"F" at least as high as the identification number is placed adjacent to the IQI.
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96. A densitometer ( or step wedge comparison film ) shall be used for judging film density requirements. Film
density is a measure of overall darkening of the radiograph, which is directly related to the sensitivity, definition,
and overall quality of the technique.
97. a) Shirms may be used when necessary to produce a radiograph in which the radiographic density throughout
the area of interest is no more than minus 15% from ( lighter than ) the radiographic density through the IQI.
98. a) The finished contact surface shall be free from weld splatter and any roughness that would interfere with free
movment of this search unit or impair the transmission of ultrasonic vibrations.
b) The weld surfaces shall be finished so they cannot mask or be confused with reflections from defects, and
should merge smoothly into the surfaces of the adjacent base materials.
c) The volume of base material through which the sound will travel in angle beam examination shall be
completely scanned with a straight beam search unit to detect reflectors which might affect interpretation of
angle beam results.
99. Lead foil intensifying screens used in the X-ray examination may be placed directly in
front of the film. The screen provides an intensifying action and , in addition, the back
100.The two common radiographic sources in industrial use today are X-ray machines
101.No.
102. The part is first thoroughly cleaned of oil, dirt, etc, then a liquid penetrant is applied
to the surface to be examined and allowed to enter the discontinuties. All excess
penetrant is then removed, the part is dried, and a developer is applied. The
developer functions both as a blotter to absorb penetrant that has been trapped in
indications. The dyes in penetrants are either color contrast ( visible under white
103. a) The penetrameter should be placed on the source side of the material being
placed on the film side of the material being radiographed provided a lead letter "F"
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b) For material other than weld a source side penetrameter shall be placed in the area
of interest.
105. No. Location makers that are to appear on the radiographic film should be placed
106. d
107. d
108. c
109. b
110. b
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