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| 251. |
When a longitudinal wave is incident upon an inclined interface between zero degrees and the first critical angle: |
| A. | The sound beam is totally reflected |
| B. | Only shear waves are produced in the second material |
| C. | Shear waves and longitudinal waves are produced in the second material |
| D. | Only longitudinal waves are produced in the second material |
| Answer» D. Only longitudinal waves are produced in the second material | |
| 252. |
Where possible, circular magnetisation is preferable to longitudinal magnetization because: |
| A. | Less current is required |
| B. | Stronger fields are obtained |
| C. | Fewer confusing secondary poles are produced |
| D. | None of the above is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 253. |
On the area-amplitude ultrasonic standard test blocks, the flat-bottomed holes in the blocks are: |
| A. | All of the same diameter |
| B. | Different in diameter, increasing by 1/64 inch increments from the No. 1 block to the No. 8 block |
| C. | Largest in the No. 1 block and smallest in the No. 8 block |
| D. | Drilled to different depths from the front surface of the test block |
| Answer» C. Largest in the No. 1 block and smallest in the No. 8 block | |
| 254. |
A leakage field is strongest when a discontinuity interrupts the magnetic flux lines at an angle of: |
| A. | 0o |
| B. | 45o |
| C. | 90o |
| D. | 180o |
| Answer» D. 180o | |
| 255. |
Highest sensitivity to fine surface cracks would be obtained by which of the following techniques? |
| A. | Residual field, wet method |
| B. | Residual field, dry method |
| C. | Continuous field, wet method |
| D. | Continuous field, dry method |
| Answer» D. Continuous field, dry method | |
| 256. |
Which of the following methods might be used to reduce attenuation losses in an ultrasonic test? |
| A. | Use a shorter wavelength |
| B. | Use a lower frequency transducer |
| C. | Change from longitudinal waves to shear waves |
| D. | Change to a coarser grained test piece |
| Answer» C. Change from longitudinal waves to shear waves | |
| 257. |
An ultrasonic display which shows a cross section of the test piece and any flaws which are found are called: |
| A. | A scan |
| B. | B scan |
| C. | C scan |
| D. | Orthogonal view |
| Answer» C. C scan | |
| 258. |
The fact that gases, when bombarded by radiation, ionise and become electrical conductors make them useful in: |
| A. | X ray transformers |
| B. | X ray tubes |
| C. | Masks |
| D. | Radiation detection equipment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 259. |
When conducting an immersion test, the water path distance must be controlled so that: |
| A. | Spurious signals are not created by surface waves on the test piece |
| B. | The (water path distance)/(diameter) ratio does not result in asymmetric standing waves |
| C. | The test piece discontinuity indications appear between the first front and first back surface echos |
| D. | The second front surface echo does not appear on the CRT screen between the first front and first back surface echos |
| Answer» D. The second front surface echo does not appear on the CRT screen between the first front and first back surface echos | |
| 260. |
The angle formed by an ultrasonic wave as it enters a medium of different velocity than the one from which it came and a line drawn perpendicular to the interface between the two media is called: |
| A. | The angle of incidence |
| B. | The angle of refraction |
| C. | The angle of diffraction |
| D. | The angle of reflection |
| Answer» C. The angle of diffraction | |
| 261. |
The formula, NI = 45000/(L/D), gives proper magnetising current for a coil, regardless of coil size as long as: |
| A. | The test piece is not larger than 1/10 the cross sectional area of the coil |
| B. | AC current only is used |
| C. | The test piece essentially fills the coil |
| D. | The test piece is held tightly against the coil |
| Answer» B. AC current only is used | |
| 262. |
A technique used to find transverse discontinuities at the ends of longitudinally magnetised 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 | |
| 263. |
What rule describes the direction of current flow (+ to -) when lines of magnetic force surround a conductor? |
| A. | Left hand rule |
| B. | Right hand rule |
| C. | Flux density rule |
| D. | Reluctance rule |
| Answer» C. Flux density rule | |
| 264. |
The field in a section of pipe being magnetised by means of a central conductor is stronger at: |
| A. | The ends of the pipe |
| B. | The outer surface of the pipe |
| C. | The inside surface of the pipe |
| D. | The middle of the pipe wall |
| Answer» D. The middle of the pipe wall | |
| 265. |
When contouring an angle beam wedge for a convex surface, an undesirable result of a wedge which is contoured too well might be: |
| A. | Production of unwanted surface waves |
| B. | Greater beam divergence due to larger contact area |
| C. | Lower beam divergence due to larger contact area |
| D. | Overly efficient coupling of sound beam into test part |
| Answer» B. Greater beam divergence due to larger contact area | |
| 266. |
When a magnetic field is induced in a part with prods spaced 150mm apart, the field is: |
| A. | Solenoidal |
| B. | Circular |
| C. | Longitudinal |
| D. | Distorted trapezoidal |
| Answer» C. Longitudinal | |
| 267. |
The most important factor required for the proper interpretation of ultrasonic test results is: |
| A. | The ultrasonic signal amplitude |
| B. | A knowledge of the test specimen material and its construction |
| C. | A knowledge of the ultrasonic instruments operating characteristics |
| D. | The ultrasonic signal location |
| Answer» C. A knowledge of the ultrasonic instruments operating characteristics | |
| 268. |
The film processing step in which the undeveloped silver bromide is removed from the film emulsion is called: |
| A. | Development |
| B. | Stop bath |
| C. | Fixing |
| D. | Rinsing |
| Answer» B. Stop bath | |
| 269. |
A continuous linear indication along the edge of a new fillet weld would most likely be a: |
| A. | Crater crack |
| B. | Fatigue crack |
| C. | Stress corrosion crack |
| D. | Heat affected zone hydrogen crack |
| Answer» E. | |
| 270. |
The process of loading more than one film into a cassette is known as the technique: |
| A. | Single film technique |
| B. | Multiple film technique |
| C. | none |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. none | |
| 271. |
With current flowing from + to - in a coil, a longitudinal field is created. Which of the following may be used to establish the direction of the magnetic field? |
| A. | Left hand rule |
| B. | Right hand rule |
| C. | Ohms law |
| D. | There is no relevant law |
| Answer» C. Ohms law | |
| 272. |
The flux within and surrounding a magnetised part or around a conductor carrying a current is known as: |
| A. | Saturation point |
| B. | Magnetic field |
| C. | Ferromagnetic |
| D. | Paramagnetic |
| Answer» C. Ferromagnetic | |
| 273. |
Why should one avoid using a high velocity flow of a wet testing media over the test area |
| A. | It may wash away a fine or lightly held indication |
| B. | This is not a problem |
| C. | It may splash particle into eyes |
| D. | None of the above are correct |
| Answer» B. This is not a problem | |
| 274. |
In which magnetizing method is the current passed directly through the part, thereby setting up a magnetic field at right angles to the current flow? |
| A. | Longitudinal magnetization |
| B. | Coil magnetization |
| C. | Central conductor magnetization |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 275. |
According to ASMT E709-95 alternating current electromagnetic yokes should give a lifting force of at least: |
| A. | 1.5 kg |
| B. | 2.5 kg |
| C. | 3.5 kg |
| D. | 4.5 kg |
| Answer» E. | |
| 276. |
The space within and surrounding a magnetized part of a conductor carrying a current is known as: |
| A. | Saturation point |
| B. | Magnetic field |
| C. | Ferromagnetic |
| D. | Paramagnetic |
| Answer» C. Ferromagnetic | |
| 277. |
Compared to the magnetic field strength at the outer surface, the magnetic field strength, at the centre of a hollow, nonmagnetic conductor carrying DC current is: |
| A. | I/D |
| B. | The same |
| C. | Zero |
| D. | Need more information to determine |
| Answer» D. Need more information to determine | |
| 278. |
Subjecting the part to a magnetic field that is constantly reversing in polarity and gradually diminishing in strength accomplishes which of the following: |
| A. | Magnetises the part |
| B. | Removes residual field from the part |
| C. | Soaks in the flux density |
| D. | Helps find deep lying defects |
| Answer» C. Soaks in the flux density | |
| 279. |
According to ASTM E709-95, Table 3., direct current electromagnetic yokes must have a lifting force of at least: |
| A. | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| B. | 16 kg (36 lb) |
| C. | 17 kg (38 lb) |
| D. | 18 kg (40 lb) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 280. |
The primary reason for using water rather than oil as a suspension medium for wet method baths is that |
| A. | Water is more chemically inert than oil |
| B. | Bath flammability hazards are eliminated |
| C. | Water has the capability to dissolve the needed rust inhibitors |
| D. | Water baths may be used at a lower temperature than oil baths |
| Answer» C. Water has the capability to dissolve the needed rust inhibitors | |
| 281. |
The magnetic particles are noticed to bunch in some fillet areas and stand on end on the edge of a part being magnetized. These observations indicate that the: |
| A. | Particle concentration is too low |
| B. | Flux density is excessive |
| C. | Flux density is too low |
| D. | Magnetizing current should be changed form AC to DC |
| Answer» C. Flux density is too low | |
| 282. |
When using the wet continuous method, the flow of suspension from the hose should be shut off: |
| A. | Immediately after applying the current |
| B. | Immediately before applying the current |
| C. | While the current is flowing |
| D. | Thirty seconds before applying the current |
| Answer» D. Thirty seconds before applying the current | |
| 283. |
Which of the following describes the best technique for applying dry magnetic particles to a test piece? |
| A. | Dip the test piece in a tank of dry particles while current is flowing |
| B. | Apply with an electrostatic spray gun at approximately 30 PSIG |
| C. | Gently pour the powder onto the test piece |
| D. | Shake or dust the powder onto the test piece with minimum velocity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 284. |
According to AST M E709-95 and API, after removing magnetization of parts after examination, the residual magnetism shall not exceed (1 gauss = 0.0001 tesla): |
| A. | 3 10-4T (3gauss) |
| B. | 4 10-4T (4 gauss) |
| C. | 6 10-4T (6gauss) |
| D. | 8 10-4T (8 gauss) |
| Answer» B. 4 10-4T (4 gauss) | |
| 285. |
To provide reliability and reproducibility in magnetic particle testing, written procedures should include: |
| A. | Location of the coil and current for each magnetization |
| B. | Requirements for ammeter calibration |
| C. | Type and concentration of the particles |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 286. |
Which of the following types of intensifying screens are not used in industrial radiography? |
| A. | Lead |
| B. | Fluorescent |
| C. | Silver halide |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 287. |
According to ASTM E709-95, with wet continuous magnetization technique, the duration of magnetization current is of the order of: |
| A. | 0.5 sec |
| B. | 1.0 sec |
| C. | 1.5 sec |
| D. | 2.0 sec |
| Answer» B. 1.0 sec | |
| 288. |
The important difference between AC and DC current for magnetic particle testing purposes is: |
| A. | The skin effect caused by DC adds mobility to the magnetic particles |
| B. | The resulting AC magnetic fields are more difficult to demagnetize |
| C. | The DC magnetic fields are more penetrating |
| D. | The AC magnetic fields are stronger |
| Answer» D. The AC magnetic fields are stronger | |
| 289. |
Gamma ray or high voltage X ray radiography, using film without lead screens, is likely to 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 | |
| 290. |
According to ASTM E709-95 with prod technique, the prods shall be tipped if the open circuit voltage is over: |
| A. | 10 V |
| B. | 15 V |
| C. | 20 V |
| D. | 25 V |
| Answer» E. | |
| 291. |
For detection of longitudinal discontinuities a 7.6 cm (3 inches) diameter bar is magnetized in: |
| A. | The longitudinal direction |
| B. | The circular direction |
| C. | The clockwise direction |
| D. | None of the above directions |
| Answer» C. The clockwise direction | |
| 292. |
Which of the following techniques would probably reduce the amount of scattered radiation reaching the film during a radiographic exposure? |
| A. | Using a finer grained film |
| B. | Using a filtered X ray beam |
| C. | Removing lead screens |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Removing lead screens | |
| 293. |
If the required exposure time for a 50 Curie Ir-192 source is 4 minutes, what exposure time would be required at 25 Curie source: |
| A. | 4 minutes |
| B. | 8 minutes |
| C. | 2 minutes |
| D. | 16 minutes |
| Answer» C. 2 minutes | |
| 294. |
If it were necessary to radiograph 18 cm (7 in.) thick steel product, which of the following gamma ray sources would most be used? |
| A. | Cs 137 |
| B. | Tm 170 |
| C. | Ir 192 |
| D. | Co 60 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 295. |
In order to increase latitude so that thick and thin portions may be radiographed at reasonable viewing densities simultaneously: |
| A. | Fluorescent screen should be employed |
| B. | Led screens should be at least 5 mm thick |
| C. | The cassette may be loaded with two separate films of different speeds |
| D. | Radiograph the object at low energy |
| Answer» D. Radiograph the object at low energy | |
| 296. |
Which of the following is NOT a liquid vehicle in which particles are suspended in magnetic particle testing: |
| A. | Water treated with a wetting agent |
| B. | Kerosene |
| C. | Gasoline |
| D. | Water treated with antifoam |
| Answer» D. Water treated with antifoam | |
| 297. |
Which type of gamma ray source would be used to radiograph a weld in 150 mm thick steel plate? |
| A. | Ir-192 |
| B. | Co-60 |
| C. | Tm-170 |
| D. | Cs-137 |
| Answer» C. Tm-170 | |
| 298. |
An exposed radiographic film which transmits 1% of the light incident on it has what density: |
| A. | 1.0 |
| B. | 2.0 |
| C. | 99.0 |
| D. | 0.5 |
| Answer» D. 0.5 | |
| 299. |
When using a radioactive isotope in making a radiograph, we can express the equation for exposure as Ci T. In this equation , Ci stands for: |
| A. | Current through tube |
| B. | Intensity in curies or becquerels |
| C. | Degree of contrast |
| D. | Coarseness of the film |
| Answer» C. Degree of contrast | |
| 300. |
According to ASTM E709-95 when dry particles are used magnetic particle testing shall not be performed on the surface of parts whose temperature exceeds: |
| A. | 57 C |
| B. | 79 C |
| C. | 158 C |
| D. | 136 C |
| Answer» B. 79 C | |