Examen de Evaluacin ASME SECTION V

1.-The correct filmside IQI designation for a weld that is 1.56" thicks is_________.

30

50

12

8
2.-A dark image of the "B" on a lighter background is___________.

acceptable

rejectable

sometimes rejactable

acceptable when OK ed by the inspector
3.-One of the procedural requirements for conducting PT is to address the processing details
for______________.

keeping temperature within 50 to 125 F

documenting results of examination

maximum light intensity

applying the penetrant
4.-The accurancy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is equipped with an ammeter shall
be verified____________.

each year

each two years

when pssoble

every 6 months
5.-When using fluorescent particles, the examiner shall be in a darkened area for a
least__________ minutes prior to performing the examination.

7

10

9

5
6.-An MT field strength indicator is composed of___________ low carbon steel pie sections,
furnace brazed together.

2

6

10

8
7.-Which of the following must be identified on a written Magnetic Particle Testing procedure?

NDE technician

temperature limitations set by particle manufacture

prod manufacture

last calibration date
8.-Certification of contaminants shall be obtained for all PT materials used on_________.

carbon steels

ferritic stainless steels

copper

austenitic stainless steels
9.-Black linght intensity shall be meansured with a _____________ when conducting
fluorescent PT.

dark room mater

phot-meter

black light meter

none of the above
10.-What is the maximum prod spacing permitted when using the MT prod technique?

3"

8"

1 foot

6"
11.-D.C yokes may be used for detecting____________ discontinuities.

near surface

surface

volumetric

any
12.-How many total liquid penetrant techniques are listed in ASME V?

4

6

2

1
13.-Prior to examination using PT, each adjacent surface shall be cleaned within at
least________ of the area to be examined.

1"

1.5"

2"

3"
14.-Watre washable penetrant shall be removed with a __________.

steam spray not to exceed 50 psi and 125F

water spray not to exceed 50 psi and 110F

emulsifier not to excced 60 psi

solvent
15.-Emulsification time shall not exceed_________ minutes, unless other times have been
qualified by actual test.

5

10

15

none of the above
16.-Densitometers shall be calibrated by verification with a calibrated_________.

densitometer

step wedge Calibration Film

Light Meter

Transmission monitor
17.-For the MT Prod technique the minimum amo/in. Of current for a section thickness of 1/2"
is:?

1000 amp/in.

90 amp/in.

125 amp/in.

200 amp/in.
18.-Parts are demagnetized to remove residuak magnetization __________ the examination.

before

after

at least once during

throungh out
19.-When a penetrant test cannot be conducted betwwen 40F- 125F, what must be done, per
ASME V?

the procedure must be cualified at the proposed test temperature

the surface must be re-cleaned

the test cannot be conducted

none of the above
20.-The sulfur content of a penetrant residue is measured to be less than .0025g. This material
is accpetable for use on:

nickel-base alloys

carbon steel

ferritic steel

all of the above
21.-All indications are to be evaluated in accordance with__________.

ASME VIII

ASME V

the rererencing Code section

the written procedure
22.-Dry particle MT shall not be performed is the surface tenperature of the part
exceeds____________.

500 F

those set by the particle manufacturer

60 F

50 F
23.-The ammeter on MT equipment shall not vary by more than_________ of full scale.

plus or minus 10%

10 amps

plus or minus 1%

5 amps
24.-Wire diameter 0.032 in. Is common to which of the following ASTM SETS:

A & B

C & D

B & C

none of the above
25.-Surfaces may be dried after preparation for PT examination by:

normal evaporation

forced Hot Air

forced Cold Air

all of the above
26.-A______________ is a device used to determine the required sentitivity of a radiograph.

a step wedge comparison film

a densitometer

an IQI

a sizemometer
27.-In accordance with Section V, intensifying screens:

can always be used if screens are on source side

may be used when performing radiographic examination in accordance with Article 2

can never be used

can be used only with Type 1 film
28.-A single film technique was used to make a radiographic using a Cobalt-60 source. The
minumum permitted density in the area of interest is:

4

1.8

2

1.3
29.-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:

4

1.8

2

1.3
30.-A weld with a nominal thickness of 1.5 inch is to be rediographed using a film side IQI. The
IQI designation should be:

25

30

35

both a and b are acceptable?
31.-Which of the following is used to detect both surface and near surface flaws?

liquid penetrant testing?

magnetic particle testing?

visual examination?

pneumatic testing?
32.-What is a densitometer used to determine?

magnetic flux

decibels

density

weight
33.-All MT examinations will be conduced with sufficient over lap to assure an minimum
of_________ coverage?

99%

100%

80%

90%
34.-Liquid penetrant testing is captable of detecting:

elongated slag inclusions

surface discontinuities

subsurface laminations

any of the above
35.-Which of the following inspection techniques require visual examination of the test
specimen during testing?

readiography testing

ultrasonic testing

magnetic particle

eddy current
36.-Penetrameters are used:

to measure thickness of a weld

to check the image quality of the radiograph

to measure the weld reinforcement

to check for back scatter
37.-In radiography the purpose of a shim is to:

compensate for the excess thickness throungh the weld relative to the base material
when the penetrameter is placed adjacent to the weld

level the piece being radiographed

compensate for the excess thickness throungh the base metal

change the density from 2.0 to 2.6
38.-Shims are made from which of the following:

any carbon steel material

material which is a radiographically similar to the weld material

austenitic stainless steel type 304

material which is radiographically similar to the base material
39.-If in viewing radiographs a light letter "B" indicates:

nothing

the radiograph is better than most

the radiograph may have been demaged by chemicals when processing

the protection from backscatter is insufficient
40.-Which of the following inspection methods is principally used to determine surface defects:

radiography

ultrasonic

liquid penetrant

eddy current
41.-Which of the following applies when qualifying a penetrant precedure lower than 50F?

qualifying at a temperature lower than 50F qualifies from the lower temperature to
50F

qualifying at the upper and lower ranges to be used temperature

qualifying at a temperature lower than 50F qualifies from the lower temperature to
125F

qualifying at any temperature between 50F and the lower temperature
42.-An ASTM wire penetrameter has been used in the radiographic examination of a vessel
seam if the weld is 2 in. Thick and placed on the source side, the required wire diameter
is___________.

0.04

0.032

0.025

0.25
43.-When performing a radiograph of a weld on a vessel seam, where should the lead letter B
be placed?

on the front of the film holder

on the outside surface of the vessel

on the back of the film holder

on the inside surface of the vessel
44.-SE-797 is limited to which of the following maximum temperature?

500F

700F

200F

1000F
45.-UT instruments are divided into three groups, one of these is:

direct thickness readount

flaw detectors whitout URT readout

flaw detectors with screen readout

direct thickness readout with CRT screen
46.-What is the lead symbol "B" used to determine during radiography examination?

the grade of film used

that the best film is being used

if backscatter radiation is exposing the film

if there is adequate backscatter radiation exposing the film
47.-Which of the following is not usually found a radiographic report?

film brand or designation

minimum source to film distance

name of the IQI manufacturer

effective focal spot size
48.-When using fluorescent penetrant the examiner shall be in the darkened area for at
least__________ prior to performing the examination

5 minutes

1 minute

15 minutes

10 minutes
49.-When radiographing a vessel, where are location markers to be placed which are to appear
as images on a radiographic film when the source to material distance is greater than the
inside radius:

source side

film side

either source

neither side
50.-When the density of the radiograph varies by more the minus______% or plus______%
from the density through the body of the hole IQI within the minimum/maximum allowable
density ranges specified then an additional IQI shall be used

15, 40

20, 30

15, 30

30, 30
51.-The __________________ is responsibile for examination equipment calibration records.

manufacturer

NDE technician calibrates his own equipment

company that manufactures the NDE equipment

authorized inspector
52.-At least_________ copy(ies) of an NDE procedure must be available to the manufacturers
nondestructive examination personnel at the work site.

two

one

none

there is not requirement
53.-The difference between an inspection and an examination per Section V of the ASME
Code is:

inspections are non NDE functions, other Q.C. functions are examinations

"examinations" are performed bye the Al

"inspections" are performed by the manufacturer s personnel

examinations are performed by the manufacturer s personnel & inspections are
performed by the Al
54.-On the four step standardization block fQr SE-792 what is the thickness of the third step?

1.000 in.

0.750 in

0.250 in

1.500 in
55.-Which of the following is not part of the minimum content of a written radiographic
preocedure?

type of screens used if any

type of emulsion used

film brand & designation

maximum X-ray voltage or isotope used
56.-How can compliance with a written radiographic procedure be demonstrated?

by showing the film to the A.I.

be confirming the accurancy of the radiographs with welder or welding foreman

bye verifying the proper density and demostrating the IQI image requirements

bye demostrating the required sentitivity by showing the "3T" hole in a hole typpe IQI
57.-What finished surface is required of butt welds?

all surface cracks must run vertically in the center

all surface cracks must run horizontally in the center

the must not have any irregularities or contours than will mask defects or interfere with
interpretation

they must not have any undercut or pinholes that will mask defects interfere with
interpretation
58.-One reason for a system of radiographic film identification is:

to identify the film manufacturer

so the location of defects will be traceable to the weldment

to keep track of how much film is used for billing purposes

so the welders will know where to have the film placed by the radiographer
59.-What type films is to be used for radiographs?

kodak +

polaroid XXX

industrial radiography film

any of the above
60.-IQI s may be what types?

wire

hole

slit

1 & 2 above
61.-Viewing facilities for the radiographs shall_______________________________.

be small, warm and confortableenough for afternoon naps

have adjustable lighting with variable temperature control for film storage

be bright and airy with lots or ferns and plants

subdued background lighting that will not cause glare on the film
62.-The direction of the central beam of radiation should be____________ the area of interest
whenever practical.

as close as possible to

centered on

no more than 18" from

at least 36" from
63.-Where are the hole type IQI(s) normally placed?

in the center of the weldment

adjacent to the weld but not in the area of interest

on the film side

outside the area of interest
64.-What designation is used to indicate the IQI is on the film side?

it is only noted on the radiographic report-there is no other designation used

the welder noted it on the weld map

the IQI may not be placed on the film side

a lead letter "F" placed next to or on the
65.-How many IQI s should appear on each radiograph?

there must always be one on every radiograph and it the must appear as a radiographic
image

there must always be one on every radiograph but it need not appear as a radiographic
image

there must always be two on every radiograph and it must appear as a radiographic
image

it depends on the configuration used to set up the shot (panoramic multifilm, single
shots, etc)
66.-Shims may be placed under IQI s to simulate weld reinforcement to assure the density in
the area of interest is not less than__________lighter than the density throungh the IQI.

10%

25%

15%

5%
67.-Which the following blemishes is permittd on the filmas a long as they do not interfere with
interpretation and do not mask or become confused with discontinuities in the area of interest?

fogging & false indications from defective screens

scratches, crimps,static marks & dirtiness

processing defects such as streaks & water marks

all of the above
68.-The basic minumum density requirements for single film viewing are:

1.8 for film made with an isotope and 2.0 for film made with an X-ray machine

4.0 for film made with an isotope and 4.0 for film made with an X-ray machine

2.0 for film made with an isotope and 1.8 for film made with an X-ray machine

no more than 25% lighter in any area than the density in the darkest area
69.-What are the essential indications of sensitivity for image quality of a radiograph?

display of the "1T" hole

clearly visible location markers

display of the specified hole or wire of the IQI used

proper density variations
70.-Which of the following information is not required to be included in the documentation
accompanying the radiographs:

minimum source to film distances and film brand & designation

number of exposure & film identification

isotope & effective focal spot sizes

development time & exact shim material specifications
71.-When the radiographs are presented to the Autorized
Inspector______________________________________.

he will interpret them and indicate the disposition of each film on the report

he will view them only after a good luch paid for by the NDE technician

the amnufacturer will have interpreted all the film and will have indicated the
disposition of each on the report and will have also included all the other information
required to be on the report

the radiographs will be marked with a permanent marker or by other means to indicate
which technician processed them
72.-For measuring thin sections which type of search init is generally used?

highly damped, high frequency

highly attenuated, low frequency

highly damped, low frequency

5 MHz single element
73.-When calibrating a UT instrument using Case II , what minimum number of test blocks
should be used when the instrument must be completely calibrated with the delay line search
init?

3

4

2

1
74.-Which type of search unit may be used effectively with rough surface conditions?

delay line single element

direct contact single element

dual search unit

direct contact double element
75.-When measuring materials at high temperatures the readings are high by a factor of:

1% per 50F

1% per 10F

5% per 50F

1% per 100F
76.-Which following is not a type of discontinuiy liquid penetrant examination is effective in
detecting.

cold shuts & laminations

sbsurface cracks

pinholes

seams
77.-Which of the following need not be included in a Liquid penetrant procedure?

post examination cleaning details

materials, shapes & sizes to be examined

temperature of penetrant after the examination

processing datails for removal of excess penetrant
78.-Revisions to PT procedures would be required if there is

a change in the post examination cleaning technique

a change or substitution in type or family of penetrant materials

a change or substitution is made in the precleaning materials or process

all of the above
79.-What materials require the use of tested and certified liquid penetrants as to the
contaminants in the penetrant?

carbon steels with > 3% chrome

aluminum

nickel base alloys & titanium

copper
80.-What condition must the surface to by examined be in the prior to conducting the
examination?

dry & free of all remedial demagnetization effects

dry & free of any grease, lint or scale for 1" on all sides of the area to be methods

free of all subsurface defects previously detected by other methods

dry & free of extraneous matter for 2" on all sides of the area to be examined
81.-The minimum period of drying time after initial cleaning is_____________.

at least 5 minutes to assure that all the cleaning solution has evapored prior to applying
the penetrant

a minimum time established to assure that all the cleaning solution has evaporated
prior to applying the penetrant

at least 15 minutes to assure that all the cleaning solutions has evaporated prior to
applying the penetrant

at least 10 minutes to assure that all the cleaning solution has evaporated prior to
applyng the penetrant
82.-Without special qualification penetrant testing can be performed between______________.

50 degress F to 125 degress F

60 degress F to 125 degress F

72 degress F to 130 degress F

50 degress F to 130 degress F
83.-Fluorescent penetrant examination shall not follow__________________.

UT thickness measurement

radiography because the residual radiation will cause false indications

eddy current examination

color contrast PT examination
84.-Water washable and post emulsifying penetrants may be dried using circulated air as lon
as the surface of the part does not exceed:

100 degress F

110 degress F

212degress F

125 degress F
85.-How shall PT indications be evaluated per ASME Article 6?

per universal acceptance standards in ASNT SNT-TC-1A

in terms of the acceptance standards of the referencing code section

per the specific requirements in appendix N. 5.3 of API-789

per the ower/user procedures NDE
86.-Five typical discontinuities detectable by magnetic particle method are:

seams, low carbon content, cold shuts, laminations, and bad developing

cracks, caustic embrittlement, seams, and silicon isotope matrix syndrome

excessive weld seam reinforcement, cracks, cold shuts, seams, and low viscosity

cracks, laps, seams, cold shuts and laminations
87.-What is the magnetic particle examination medium?

the surfaces of ferromagnetic work pieces

dry, wet or fluorescent ferromagnetic particles

any type of small metal particles

high iron content enamel or latex coatings
88.-If coatings are left in place during MT examination________________________.

the particles used must be the same color as the coating

coatings are not allowed to be left in place-all coatings must be removed

the procedure must be demonstrated as capable of detecting indications through the
maximum thickness of the coating applied

all indications must be verified with penetrant examination in addition to the magnetic
particle examination
89.-What type of discontinuity is the magnetic particle method most sentitive to?

subsurface discontinuities

slag inclusions not open to the surface

linear discontinuities perpendicular to the lines of flux

high nickel alloy weld defects
90.-The intensity of the black ligh used shall be minumum of:

800 w/cm 12" from the surface of the part being examined

600 w/cm on the surface of the part being examined

1800 w/cm 18" from the surface of the part being examined

1000 w/cm on the surface of the part being examined
91.-Magnetic field strength may be verified on all techniques except prod and yoke by
using_____________.

an amp meter to determine if the field is within 10% of full scale

the proper IQI manufactured using all magnetically identical materials

an ohm meter to determine if the field is within 5% of full scale

magnetic particle field indicator
92.-AC yokes must be able to lift_________ pounds at a maximum spacing of_____________.

40 pounds at the maximum spacing to be used during examinations

10 pounds at a maximum spacing of 18 inches or 1 1/2 feet

40 pounds at a maximum spacing of 1.5 times the length of the yoke legs

10 pounds at the maximum spacing to be used during examiantions
93.-MT equipment with ammeters must be calibrated to a standard___________

supplied by the MT equipment manufacturer

supplied by the ISO MT standards committee

traceable to a national standard

welded by qualified welder or welding operator qualified in accordance with Section V
94.-What is the area of wire identity number 16?

0.008 sq.in.

0.320 sq.in.

0.049 sq.in.

1.000 sq.in.
95.-What would be the equivalent 4T hole-Type designation if the 2T hole-Type designation is
# 20?

30

20

15

40
96.-Densitometers shall be calibred at least every_____ days.

120

180

90

365
97.-Periodic calibration verifications shall be performed on densitometers?

beginning of each shift

after 8 hours of continuous use

after change of apertures

whichever of the abovw occurs first
98.-Wire diameter 0.008 in.has a wire identity of?

#11

#21

#5

#6
99.-Direct visual examination may usually be made when access is sufficient to place the eye
within__________ of the surface to be examined.

12 inches

24 inches

6 inches

3 feet
100.-Which of the following is a technique used for visual examination of metal pipe?

translucent

direct visual

remote visual

number 2 & 3
101.-All dial indicating gages shall be calibrated at least___________ when in use?

eery six months

once a year

wheneverit is felt necessary

never
102.-The soak time for the bubble test-direct pressure technique is at least_____ minutes.

5

10

30

15