cp 189

Question 1

1. In accordance with CP-189 (2020), an NDT Level III:

a. shall be responsible for grading all Level I and Level II certification examinations.
b. must prepare all training materials for NDT Level I and Level II personnel.
c. must approve all questions to be used on examinations for Level I and Level II.
d. must administer all NDT Level I and II written examinations.

Answer 1

c. must approve all questions to be used on examinations for Level I and Level II.

Question 2

2. Which of the following is true regarding NDT Level III Practical examinations?

a. This examination requirement may be waived if the candidate holds a currently valid ASNT NDT Level III certificate.
b. The exam administrator must hold a valid ASNT Level III certification in the applicable test method.
c. The use of a written checklist may be used at the discretion of the administrator.
d. Exam administration may be delegated to any authorized representative by the employer.

Answer 2

b. The exam administrator must hold a valid ASNT Level III certification in the applicable test method.

Question 3

3. When the near-distance visual acuity examination is given using a Jaeger reading card, it must be given:

a. in accordance with a procedure.
b. by any company NDT Level III.
c. by medical personnel only.
d. biannually if Jaeger J-1 letters are used.

Answer 3

a. in accordance with a procedure.

Question 4

4. As required in CP-189, NDT Level I Practical examinations are intended to be:

a. given by the employer’s Level III.
b. passed only if all predefined discontinuities are detected and evaluated.
c. given using one or more test samples for each technique.
d. given using one or more test samples for each method.

Answer 4

c. given using one or more test samples for each technique.

Question 5

5. The Practical examination shall address the technical and practical competency of the examinee when following prepared NDT procedures for:

a. NDT Level I, NDT Level II, and NDT instructor.
b. corporate Level IIIs.
c. all levels of qualification including the trainer or instructor.
d. NDT Levels I and II.

Answer 5

d. NDT Levels I and II.

Question 6

6. CP-189 recognizes the following levels of qualification:

a. Level I, Level II, and Level III.
b. trainee, Level I, Level II, and Level III.
c. trainee, Level I, Level II limited, Level II, and Level III.
d. trainee, Level I, Level II limited, Level II, Level III, and NDT instructor.

Answer 6

d. trainee, Level I, Level II limited, Level II, Level III, and NDT instructor.

Question 7

7 The Level I Practical examination and the Level II Practical examination are similar to those recommended by SNT-TC-1A, with the exception that:

a. two test samples must be used for each technique.
b. two test samples must be used for each different product that will be encountered in their job functions.
c. the test samples used are to be representative of the products that will be encountered when performing their job functions.
d. two test samples are to be used for each different product that will be encountered in their job functions.

Answer 7

c. the test samples used are to be representative of the products that will be encountered when performing their job functions.

Question 8

8. In CP-189, as a prerequisite, a candidate for the position of an employer’s Level III must hold an ASNT Level III certificate with a currently valid endorsement for each method for which employer certification is sought, and:

a. must also satisfactorily complete a Specific examination comprising 15 questions on the
employer’s specifications and standards.
b. must also satisfactorily complete a Specific examination comprising 30 questions on the employer’s specifications and standards for each method.
c. must also satisfactorily complete a Specific examination comprising 30 questions on the employer’s specifications and standards.
d. must also satisfactorily complete a Specific examination comprising 15 questions on the employer’s specifications and standards for each method.

Answer 8

b. must also satisfactorily complete a Specific examination comprising 30 questions on the
employer’s specifications and standards for each method.

Question 9

9. Under CP-189, an individual’s certification expires when employment with the employer is terminated or on the last day of the month at the end of five years for Levels I and II. The Level III certification expires:

a. when the ASNT Level III certificate has expired.
b. when the ASNT Level III’s employment with the employer is terminated.
c. when the ASNT Level III is accused of unethical or incompetent conduct.
d. when the ASNT Level III retires from employment with the employer.

Answer 9

a. when the ASNT Level III certificate has expired.

Question 10

10. In accordance with CP-189 (2020), the requirements for an NDT Level III include:

a. college degree.
b. 10 years as a Level II.
c. certification by the employer as a company Level III.
d. ASNT NDT Level III or PdM Level III certificate.

Answer 10

d. ASNT NDT Level III or PdM Level III certificate.

Question 11

11. What is the difference between “calibration” and “standardization” in CP-189 (2020)?

a. Calibration is the adjustment of an instrument to a known reference.
b. Calibration is the adjustment of an instrument to the dead weight tester or master gauge.
c. Standardization is the adjustment of an instrument to an NIST traceable national standard.
d. Standardization is the adjustment of an instrument to test blocks supplied by the customer.

Answer 11

a. Calibration is the adjustment of an instrument to a known reference.

Question 12

12. How many levels of qualification are there in CP-189 (2020)?
    a. 3
    b. 4
    c. 5
    d. 6

Answer 12

d. 6

Question 13

13. In accordance with CP-189 (2020), the minimum passing score on the Practical examination is:

a. 70% following manufacturer’s instructions.
b. 75%.
c. 80%.
d. 85%.

Answer 13

c. 80%.

Question 14

14. In accordance with CP-189 (2020), the administration and grading of the NDT Level I and NDT Level II multiple choice examinations may be performed by the:

a. NDT Level III only.
b. NDT Level III or delegate.
c. NDT Level II.
d. employer’s quality assurance manager.

Answer 14

b. NDT Level III or delegate.

Question 15

15. What are the requirements for vision examinations in accordance with CP-189 (2020)?

a. Jaeger Number 1.
b. Jaeger Number 2.
c. Jaeger Number 2 and color vision.
d. Jaeger Number 1 and color vision.

Answer 15

d. Jaeger Number 1 and color vision.

Question 16

16. To be certified as an NDT Level III, what examinations must be administered by the employer in accordance with CP-189 (2020)?

a. General, Specific, and Practical.
b. Practical only.
c. General and Specific.
d. Specific and Practical.

Answer 16

d. Specific and Practical.

Question 17

THE ASNT NDT LEVEL III CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
1. ASNT NDT Level III certification is a requirement of:

a. SNT-TC-1A.
b. CP-189.
c. CP-106.
d. both SNT-TC-1A and CP-189.

Answer 17

b. CP-189.

Question 18

2. A currently valid ASNT NDT Level III certificate indicates:

a. an ASNT Level III is authorized to supervise but not perform NDT tasks on behalf of the employer.
b. the employer can accept a currently valid ASNT NDT Level III certificate as proof of qualification.
c. an individual is certified in both NDT and PdM.
d. that the certificate holder has satisfied the Basic and method examination requirements as set forth in SNT-TC-1A.

Answer 18

d. that the certificate holder has satisfied the Basic and method examination requirements as set forth in SNT-TC-1A.

Question 19

3. ASNT NDT Level III certification:

a. immediately qualifies a certificate holder to act as the employer’s Level III.
b. makes an individual potentially eligible to become an employer’s Level III.
c. permits the individual to function as an independent Level III without further documentation.
d. only applies when recognized by some requirements document.

Answer 19

c. permits the individual to function as an independent Level III without further documentation.

Question 20

4. The ASNT NDT Level III Basic examination covers all of the following except:

a. general knowledge of other NDT test methods.
b. knowledge of SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 certification programs.
c. knowledge of materials, fabrication, and production technology.
d. knowledge of international certification programs.

Answer 20

d. knowledge of international certification programs.

Question 21

5. To recertify by application, an ASNT NDT Level III must:

a. demonstrate continued NDT activity and Level III employment.
b. reexamine prior to their current expiration date.
c. participate in the ASNT Central Certification Program.
d. acquire 25 recertification points since the beginning of their NDT employment.

Answer 21

a. demonstrate continued NDT activity and Level III employment.

Question 22

6. To be eligible to sit for the ASNT NDT Level III examinations, a candidate with two years of passing grades in engineering or science study at a university or technical school must have:

a. one additional year of experience beyond the Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s).
b. two additional years of experience beyond the Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s).
c. four years of experience beyond the Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least
comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s).
d. one additional year of experience beyond the Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II and an additional 20 hours of classroom training in the applicable test method(s).

Answer 22

b. two additional years of experience beyond the Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s).