PT Quiz 1-8
PT Quiz 1-8
1.True or False
Moisture created from the cleaning process or humidity can greatly effect the ability of the
penetrant to float onto the surface of the part and produce capillary action.
2.Vapor degreasing is used to remove organic contaminants such as:
1. Varnish.
2. Rust.
3. Grease.
4. All of the above.
3.True of False
Cleaning a part is performed in order to remove any contaminants that may compromise the
inspection process.
4.If the wrong cleaning material is used, the part may be damaged due to:
1. Rusting.
2. Residue on the surface.
3. Corrosion.
4. All of the above.
5.True of False
Inorganic contaminants are materials such as rust, dirt, mineral deposits, plastic, and salt.
6.When using shot or grit blasting, it is important to remember that the blasting operation may:
It's important that the cleaning process should slightly etch the part.
11.True or False
Heavy scale or paint is not recommended when performing liquid penetrant testing.
12.Small holes or threaded parts may be plugged with a small amount of:
1. Varnish.
2. Penetrant.
3. Paint.
4. Nonferromagnetic material.
13.Steam cleaning is used to remove:
14.True or False
Inorganic contaminants are materials such as oil, paint, varnish, and lubricants.
Practice Quiz 2
15.True or False
Contaminants can take up space in a discontinuity and reduce the sensitivity of the penetrant
inspection.
16.The best pre-test on a part is performed:
1. Plastics.
2. Rubber.
3. Plexiglass.
4. All of the above.
18.True or False
1. Paint.
2. Grease.
3. Varnish.
4. Heavy Oil.
20.True or False
Paint will prevent penetrant from entering any relevant discontinuities.
21.If any damage is identified on the test part, the penetrant inspection should:
1. Not be used.
2. Only be used on Class D parts.
3. Be replaced with a less corrosive penetrant.
4. Use a less sensitive penetrant.
22.Which type of surface may make cleaning more difficult?
1. Smooth surface.
2. Rough surface.
3. Etched surface.
4. Titanium alloy surface.
23.The most common contaminant in the cleaning method is:
1. Oils.
2. Paint.
3. Grease.
4. Water.
24.What type of contaminant can easily enter discontinuities?
1. Grease.
2. Light oils.
3. Varnish.
4. Dust.
25.True or False
1. Original material.
2. Welding material.
3. Cleaning material.
4. Penetrant material.
27.The removal of cleaners can be more difficult with:
1. Porous parts.
2. Complex shaped parts.
3. Rough surface parts.
4. All of the above.
28.True or False
Carbon and varnish contaminants require strong mechanical action from scrubbing or
pressure washing with a nitrogen based cleaner.
29.True or False
The treatment of a part before it is inspected influences the results of the liquid penetrant
inspection.
30.Which cleaning method could leave small particles in discontinuities?
1. Acid pickling.
2. Abrasive cleaning.
3. Grit blasting.
4. All of the above.
31.The most important step in the liquid penetrant test is:
1. Post-cleaning.
2. Dwell time.
3. Development time.
4. Pre-cleaning.
32.Contaminants can:
1. Condensation.
2. Humidity.
3. Low temperatures.
4. All of the above.
35.What type of contaminants will fluoresce under a black light?
1. Light oils.
2. Heavy oils.
3. Dirt.
4. Only 1 and 2.
36.When pre-testing a part, how long should the technician run the dwell time?
Contaminants that are acid or alkaline based will not change the chemical composition of
penetrants.
39.What type of metal may become embrittled when an acid cleaner is used?
1. Aluminum.
2. Magnesium.
3. Carbon steels.
4. Heat treated steels.
40.True or False
When the carbon or varnish has dried, it will absorb moisture reducing the effectiveness of
the penetrant.
41.Titanium and high nickel alloys can be damaged by cleaning solutions containing:
1. Type I.
2. Type II.
3. Type III.
43.Emulsifiers used in liquid penetrant testing are:
1. Water based.
2. Oil based.
3. Solvent based.
4. Either water based or oil based.
44.Which type of penetrant is dual sensitive?
1. Type I.
2. Type II.
3. Type III.
45.A disadvantage of water washable penetrant is:
1. Overwashing.
2. Capillary action.
3. Adhesion.
4. Cohesion.
46.Which method is post-emulsified?
1. Method A.
2. Method B.
3. Method C.
47.Which type of emulsifier is supplied in concentrated form and requires dilusion with water?
1. Hydrophilic emulsifier.
2. Lipophilic emulsifier.
3. Solvent removable emulsifier.
4. Aqueous emulsifier.
48.Wetting ability is:
1. Adhesion.
2. Surface wetting.
3. Wetting ability.
4. Cohesion.
50.Water washable penetrants:
1. An emulsifier.
2. Solvent applied to a clean lint free cloth and wiped over the surface of the part.
3. A course water spray in order to remove the excess penetrant from the part surface.
4. All of the above may be used.
52.Which method is water washable?
1. Method A.
2. Method B.
3. Method C.
53.Visible dye penetrants can be seen under:
1. Black light.
2. Ultraviolet light.
3. White light.
4. Blue light.
54.The measure of a material's ability to resist change is called:
1. Cohesion.
2. Viscosity.
3. Wetting ability.
4. Adhesion.
55.Which method is solvent removable?
1. Method A.
2. Method B.
3. Method C.
56.The ability of a penetrant to enter a discontinuity due to surface tension is called:
1. Wetting ability.
2. Cohesion.
3. Adhesion.
4. Capillary action.
57.Which type of penetrant is fluorescent?
1. Type I.
2. Type II.
3. Type III.
58.Surface tension is:
Emulsification times will vary from fifteen seconds to 5 minutes depending on the type of
emulsifier.
62.Which type of emulsifier works by dissolving the excess penetrant making it water washable?
1. Hydrophilic emulsifier.
2. Lipophilic emulsifier.
3. Solvent removable emulsifier.
4. Aqueous emulsifier.
63.Which type of penetrant leaves more penetrant on the surface of the part?
1. Type I.
2. Type II.
3. Type III.
65.What type of chemical is used to make penetrants water washable?
1. Emulsifiers.
2. Organic chemicals.
3. Hydrophilics.
4. Solvents.
66.The minimum temperature at which a liquid will ignite is called:
1. Ignition point.
2. Flash point.
3. Vapor point.
4. Fire point.
Practice Quiz 4
67.The most common application of penetrant is by:
1. Dipping.
2. Spraying.
3. Swabbing.
4. Only 1 and 2.
68.True or False
If the part under inspection is too large for the penetrant tank, the spraying method can be
used.
70.Emulsification times can vary from:
1. 15 seconds to 5 minutes.
2. 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 5 seconds to 10 minutes.
4. 5 to 15 minutes.
71.If stress corrosion is suspected minimum Dwell Time:
1. Dipping.
2. Immersion.
3. Spraying.
4. Pouring.
75.True or False
A part may need to be rotated or redipped in order for the part to have complete coverage.
76.True or False
Once the penetrant has completely entered a discontinuity, a longer dwell time will not
improve the results.
78.If the penetrant dries on the surface of the part, it should be:
If the penetrant is not allowed to penetrate a discontinuity completely more bleed-out will
occur.
84.Rough surfaces such as castings, will hold more penetrant. This will require:
Penetrant that has collected and pooled in some areas of the part will increase the penetrant
removal time.
87.True or False
A longer dwell time will not improve the indications obtained from tight narrow cracks or
discontinuities.
88.It is important to remove only penetrant:
89.True or False
A rough porous surface may require a less detailed and shorter rinsing process.
90.True or False
After a time of 30 to 40 minutes, the application of fresh penetrant will improve the
penetration into discontinuities.
91.When testing complicated shaped parts, it is important to avoid:
1. The part is left in the penetrant during its complete dwell time.
2. The parts are not touching one another.
3. A combination of fluorescent and visible dye penetrants are used.
4. Emulsifiers are added to the penetrant.
93.When the excess penetrant is draining off the surface of the part the lighter oil solvent
evaporates. This will:
1. 30 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 110 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. 60 to 100 degrees Celsius.
4. 60 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
95.True or False
If the penetrant is allowed to drip back into the penetrant tank, less waste will take place.
96.True or False
1. Begin to evaporate.
2. Not become contaminated.
3. Become less fluorescent.
4. Lose its effectiveness.
Practice Quiz-5
1. After washing off the excess penetrant from the surface of the part.
2. Before washing off the excess penetrant from the surface of the part.
3. After the part has been placed in the dryer.
4. Before applying penetrant.
101.The most cost effective method used to dry parts is a:
1. Experimentation.
2. Trial and error.
3. Procedures.
4. Manufacturer’s recommendations.
104.True or False
1. Dipping.
2. Flooding.
3. Spraying.
4. Pouring.
106.What can be added to water suspendable developer in order to provide even coverage over
the surface of the part?
1. Corrosion inhibitors.
2. Wetting agents.
3. Surfactants.
4. Chemical bonders.
107.White fluffy powder that can be applied to the surface of the part is called:
1. Wet developer.
2. Water soluable developer.
3. Water suspendable developer.
4. Dry developer.
108.Which developer requires the part to be dried before the application of the developer?
1. Blowing.
2. Pouring.
3. Electrostatic spray gun.
4. All of the above.
110.Nonaqueous wet developers are supplied in:
Adhesives are added to the developer in order to disperse the particles in the water.
112.When using a dryer it is important to remember that fluorescent penetrants will experience
loss of fluorescence at approximately:
1. 80 Degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
113.True or False
When applying a nonaqueous wet developer on the surface of the part, only a light fine
mist is needed.
114.Water suspendable developers consist of particles:
Developers help blot out the penetrant that has remained in any discontinuities and increase
the dispersion of the penetrant laterally.
117.True or False
High drying temperatures increase the evaporation of the penetrant thus preventing the
penetrant from coming in contact with the developer which results in an inability to detect
discontinuities.
118.The particles in water soluble developers:
It's important that the developer is not shaken before use and that the spray nozzle is not
clogged.
121.Developers are used to:
1. Repaired.
2. Re-inspected.
3. Accepted.
4. All of the above.
126.Which type of discontinuity is the most harmful?
1. Rounded indications.
2. Subsurface rounded indications.
3. Fatigue cracks.
4. All of the above are equally harmful.
127.True or False
A discontinuity detected on the surface of the part is more harmful than a discontinuity of
the same size located below the surface of the part.
128.True or False
1. Interpretation.
2. Evaluation.
3. Clarification.
4. Translation.
130.Typical discontinuities which require interpretation are:
1. Porosity.
2. Cracks.
3. Laps.
4. All of the above.
131.Porosity, cracks, laps, bursts, and seams are called:
1. Non-relevant indications.
2. Relevant indications.
3. False indications.
4. Irrelevant indications.
132.Larger discontinuities will produce:
1. False indications.
2. Less bleed-out.
3. More bleed-out.
4. Irrelevant indications.
133.The depth of a discontinuity:
1. Type of penetrant.
2. Sensitivity level of the penetrant.
3. Temperature of the part.
4. All of the above.
135.Codes require the technician to measure a discontinuity based on:
1. Rounded indication.
2. Continuous linear indication.
3. Elliptical indication.
4. Spherical indication.
137.True or False
1. Porosity.
2. Gas holes.
3. Pin holes.
4. All of the above.
139.True or False
The shape of the part will not create excess background masking discontinuities.
142.False indications are created by penetrant contaminating the surface of the part. This can
include:
Parts that require assembly can also produce non-relevant indications that require
interpretation.
Practice Quiz 7
Over the life of a black light, dust and dirt accumulate on the surface of the filter and reduce
its sensitivity.
147.Procedures for dark adaptation range from:
1. 15-20 minutes.
2. 30-40 minutes.
3. 1-5 minutes.
4. Any of the above will work.
148.The ability to identify relevant discontinuities is dependent on the ____ of the penetrant
system.
1. Quality
2. Quantity
3. Sensitivity
4. Productivity
149.True or False
Magnesium crack blocks are the most common test block used to evaluate penetrant
performance.
150.True or False
It is usually better to leave the black light turned on for an entire shift rather than turning it
on and off throughout the shift.
151.True or False
A penetrant system performance test panel may be used to test the washability of penetrant.
152.True or False
System performance test panels will not become contaminated and require replacement.
153.If the emulsifier is too weak:
Low pressure fluorescent bulbs are good for viewing the washing off the excess fluorescent
penetrant and for the final inspection.
156.In order to verify the loss of sensitivity, a
1. 2-3 days
2. 2-3 minutes
3. 2-3 hours
4. 4-5 hours
158.The black and white light meter intensity is:
When the "TAM" panel is tested, the number of star cracks that can be identified is used to
determine the fluorescence of the penetrant.
160.True or False
The best identification of discontinuities occurs when a maximum of 4 ft candles of white
light or background light is present.
161.A crack block can be used as a comparison test in order to determine:
The transformer used with black lights will help regulate the line voltage variations.
163.True or False
The temperature of the black light housing and the filter can become very hot.
165.What can be used to test the concentration of hydrophilic emulsifier?
1. A black light.
2. A TAM panel.
3. A aluminum crack block.
4. An optical refractometer.
166.The intensity of new light bulbs should be approximately 1000 microwatts/cm2 at a distance
of:
167.True or False
TAM panels have two distinct sides. The rough side is used to determine the washability
of the penetrant.
168.True or False
1. 150 Volts.
2. 120 Volts.
3. 100 Volts.
4. 90 Volts.
171.A hydrophilic emulsifier needs to be mixed with water. If the emulsifier is too strong:
1. Maintenance.
2. Calibration.
3. Removal.
4. Flushing.
173.Black light filters:
1. 100
2. 75
3. 50
4. 25
Practice Quiz 8
177.Which of the following represents a health hazard.
1. W - White
2. 2 - Yellow
3. 3 - Blue
4. 4 - Red
178.Which of the following represents a flammability hazard.
1. W - White
2. 2 - Yellow
3. 3 - Blue
4. 4 - Red
179.Which of the following represents a reactivity hazard.
1. W - White
2. 2 - Yellow
3. 3 - Blue
4. 4 - Red
180."OSHA" stands for:
181.The Hazard Communication Standard which assures the safe handling of hazardous
chemicals in the work place and how to protect yourself is issued by the:
1. Section 1.
2. Section 2.
3. Section 3.
4. Section 4.