Magnetic Particle Testing 1 ) To examine a bar 15 long and 2 in diameter using a 7-turn coil and head stock magnetic

c particle machine , What amperage will be used for circular magnetization ? a. b. c. d. e. 1800 Amp. Turn 1800 Amp. 857 Amp. 6000 Amp. Turn both c & d

2 ) Give the definition of the reluctance R of an element of magnetic circuit of length L , area S and magnetic permeability . a. R= L.S / b. R= S / L. c. R= L / . S d. R= .S /L 3 ) What is called the coercive field ? a. The field corresponding to the value of the remnant induction b. The field to be applied in order that induction becomes zero after a first magnetization c. The field corresponding to the value of maximum induction d. The field corresponding to the value of minimum induction 4 ) When a hollow magnetic conductor is being magnetized by a solid central conductor , maximum field strength is observed , a. At the inside surface of the hollow cylinder b. At the outer surface of the hollow cylinder c. At the center of the solid central conductor d. At the outer surface of the solid central conductor 5 ) During the inspection of a tubular product by the direct passage of current , which are the faults which cannot be detected by this method , a. External faults parallel to the direction of current flow b. External faults perpendicular to the direction of current flow c. Faults on the internal wall parallel to direction of the current flow d. Both b & c 6 ) Which of the following grades of steel lends itself most favorably to the detection of faults by MPI , a. Highly alloyed steel b. Non alloyed steel with low carbon content c. Slightly alloyed steel d. Non alloyed steel with high carbon content

7 ) Some limitation of coil magnetization techniques are that : a. Coil must be of minimum diameter in relation to the part b. The effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil c. Small diameter part should be place close to the coil d. All of the above 8 ) Over magnetization causes : a. Non-relevant indication b. Heating of the part c. Loss of ferromagnetic property of the part d. High degree of skin defect 9)

The current requirement to carry out MPT on the above sketch component by circular magnetization with direct current would be , a. 4000Amp. b. 6000 Amp. c. 1800 Amp. d. 8000 Amp. 10 ) While employing longitudinal magnetization technique for a part having a diameter D, equal to 2 and length L, equal to 6 in using a coil having 5 turns the magnetization current suggested is , a. 75000 Amp b. 3000 Amp. c. 1400 Amp. d. 15000 Amp. turn 11 ) For non cylindrical parts while employing circular magnetization technique by direct contact magnetizing current , a. The greatest cross sectional diagonal in a plane at right angle to the current flow shall be used in the place of outer diameter value to calculate the magnetizing current b. The magnetic particle field indicator per T-727 shall be used to establish the magnetizing amperage c. The greatest cross sectional diagonal in a plane at right angle to the current flow shall be divided by 1.414 and the resultant value shall be used in the place of the outer diameter value to calculate the magnetizing current d. Method a or c may be used

12 ) Each alternating current electromagnetic yoke shall have a lifting power of , a. At least 10 lbs. at the maximum pole spacing that will be used b. At least 40 lbs. at maximum pole spacing that will be used c. At least 10 lbs. at minimum pole spacing that will be used d. At least 40 lbs. at minimum pole spacing that will be used 13 ) What is the order of magnitude in absolute value of the magnetic susceptibility of a diamagnetic body ?
-8 -4 -6 -3 -2 2 4

a. 10 to 10

b. 10 to 10 c. 10 to 10 d. 10 to 10

14 ) You have to measure the value of the single phase sinusoidal A.C. current using a shunt and an appropriate instrument used in of the following configuration A,B,C or D . Which of the configuration to use for measuring the R.M.S. value ? a. Moving the coil instrument with switch in A.C. position b. Moving the coil instrument with switch in D.C. position c. Ferromagnetic instrument d. A + C are the correct answers 15 ) What type of current is the most suited during magnetization by solenoid when searching for surface defect which give little residual magnetization ? a. Alternating b. Full wave rectified c. Half wave rectified d. Direct 16 ) During the inspection of a tubular product by direct passage of current , which are faults which cannot be detected by this method ? a. External faults parallel to the direction of current flow b. External faults perpendicular to the direction of current flow c. Faults on the internal wall parallel to the direction of current flow d. b & c 17 ) During a magnetoscopic inspection with direct passage of alternating current , which is the phenomena which causes the greatest heating of part ? a. Only the losses due to the resistance of the part b. Only the losses due to hysteresis phenomena c. Only the losses due to eddy current induce in the part d. Only the losses due to contact resistance between the electrode ant the part. 18 ) When a bar is magnetized by passing a current , the magnetic field created in the bar is : a. Greater in the center b. Greater in the surface c. Uniform in the section d. Greater at the ends

19 ) A paramagnetic body is characterized by : a. A very low negative susceptibility independent of temperature b. A very low positive magnetic susceptibility dependent of temperature c. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on temperature d. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility independent on temperature 20 ) A ferromagnetic body has an intrinsic magnetization whose origin is principally related to a. Presence of incomplete electron layer around the nucleus of the atom causing a non - zero resultant magnetic moment b. The interaction of all the magnetic moments of each adjacent atom causing a local molecular field distributed within the zones whose geometry and orientation vary under the effect of the external field c. The presence of iron atoms , resulting in individual magnetic properties for assembly of ferromagnetic bodies d. The arrangement of atoms according to particular cubic geometric pattern 21 ) Magnetic particle testing can be used for : a. locating surface crack in stainless steel forging b. Locating plating cracks in chrome plated carbon steel component c. Locating cracks on aluminum welds d. All of the above e. Non of the above 22 ) There is a longitudinal crack on the surface of 100 mm diameter pipe , this is filled and lightly painted . This crack can be located by : a. circular magnification b. linear magnification c. Both a & b d. It is not possible to detect the crack since MPI cannot be carried out on painted surface 23 ) Among the following , the best type of current for detection of fatigue crack is : a. Half wave direct current ( HWDC ) b. Alternating current c. Direct current d. Half wave alternating current 24 ) Continuous magnetization provides the most sensitivity because , a. Magnetic particle are present while part are is being magnetized b. Magnetic field is greatest while the magnetizing current is on c. Both of the above d. Non of the above 25 )Which type of magnetic particle equipment can be used for testing all types of small and large job. a. Portable equipment b. Stationary universal machine c. High frequency power unit d. Automatic machine

26 ) If the same amperage is passed through a 1 diameter bar and a 2 diameter bar of the same length , Which of the following statements is most applicable , relevant to the magnetic field at the center of the bars ? a. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of 1 bar will be one half that of the 2 bar b. The strength of the magnetic field at the center of the 2 bar will be one-half that of the 1 bar c. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of both bars will be zero d. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of 1 bar will be approximately one-fourth the value of the 2 bar 27 ) Why are large soft areas such as lead or copper braid used for surface of headstocks ? a. To increase the contact area and reduces the possibility of burning the part b. Because of their low melting point c. Because they help heat the metal , Thus facilitating magnetic induction d. To increase the contact areas and flux density 28 ) A coil shot is required to perform after headshot using the wet continuous method in order to properly conduct the coil shot it is necessary to a. Remove all residual wet magnetic particle fluid from part using clean ,dry absorbent rags b. Demagnetized the part between the head and the coil shot c. Place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the head shot indication d. Non of the above 29 ) Which of the following is false concerning a magnetic field current through a hollow conductor as compared to that of a solid conductor of the same diameter , when both are of magnetic material ? a. The field in the outer surface of the hollow conductor is greater b. The field gradient inside the hollow conductor is steeper c. The field outside both the conductor are the same d. The field are the same in the center 30 )When attempting to demagnetized a part containing a circular residual field : a. Consideration of the materials hysteresis is most important b. Establish a longitudinal field and then proceed with the demagnetization c. Using half-wave current with a head shot set up and step down magnetization will assure complete removal of the residual field d. Use a swinging cyclic field 31 ) A circular field may be induced into a specimen by which of the following methods: a. Direct induction ( Head shot ) b. Central conductor c. Direct induction ( Prods ) d. All of the above

32 ) A cylindrical part is to be tested using circular magnetization , The part has three different diameters along its length. A rule of thumb for current value for each diameter provides three current levels , Which of the derived current values should be applied first a. The highest value b. The medium value c. The lowest value d. It does not matter which is applied first 33 ) A crack shows the strongest indication when it is located: a. Under the prods b. Along the line from prods to prods c. Perpendicular to a line from prods to prods d. Perpendicular to the plane of the coil 34 ) A hard steel generally has : a. Low permeability b. Low reluctance c. Low residual magnetism d. Low retentivity e. Both a & b 35 ) If open circuit voltage of magnetizing current source is greater than 25 volts , It is recommended to used prods tipped with : a. Lead b. Steel c. Aluminum d. Any of the above 36 ) Which of the following can be tested by MPT ? a. Ferritic steel b. Martensetic steel c. Austenitic steel d. a & b e. b & c 37 ) In a coil flux density will be minimum : a. Coil Inside diameter b. Coil outside diameter c. On the center line at coil center d. On the center line at 9 away from the face of the coil 38 ) An insulated aluminum cable carrying current is wrapped around a copper pipe and inserted inside a carbon steel pipe . This method will detect : a. Longitudinal defects in C.S. pipe b. Circumferential defects on C.S. pipe c. Defects on copper pipe d. This method will not run since aluminum is insulated e. This method will not work since MPT can be carried out using encircling coils only

39 ) What current will you use to circularly magnetized a steel flat 3 thick 4 wide and 10 long ? ( Assuming 700 Amp. are required per in of diameter ) a. 2100 Amp. b. 2800 Amp. c. 3500 Amp. d. Less than 2100 Amp. e. More than 3500 Amp. 40 ) Magnetic particle testing can be used for plated parts provided the plating thickness is less than : a. 0.04 inch b. 0.03 inch c. 0.008 inch d. 0.004 inch 41 ) 301 corrosion resistance steel can be tested by MPT : a. In the annealed condition b. In the cold work condition c. Under no condition d. Under all condition 42 ) If the current through a 1 diameter is double , then : a. The strength of the magnetic at the surface will remain the same b. The strength of the magnetic field at he surface will be double c. The strength of the magnetic field at the surface will be quadruple d. The strength of the magnetic field in the surface will be halved 43) Probably the most convenient and, by far, the most widely used method for preserving indication and patterns is the: a. Lacquer transfer technique b. Photographic technique ( Fluorescent ) c. Transparent tape transfer technique d. Photographic technique ( Non fluorescent ) 44 ) The input current requirement for MT equipment depend in part upon the : a. Duty cycle required b. Shop electrical services c. Prods spacing required on average production part types d. Size of current cable