Definitions

Question 1

Written testimony of qualification

Answer 1

Certification

Question 2

The person or persons properly designated in the written practice to sign certifications on behalf of the employer

Answer 2

Certifying authority

Question 3

The employer of the personnel being certified

Answer 3

Certifying agency

Question 4

An examination administered without access to reference material except for material supplied with or in the examination

Answer 4

Close book examination

Question 5

Being at an equivalent or similar level of NDT responsibility and difficulty is determined by the employers NDT level III

Answer 5

Comparable

Question 6

The condition of being in written form

Answer 6

Documented

Question 7

The corporate, private, or public entity, which employs personnel for wages, salary, fees, or other considerations

Answer 7

Employer

Question 8

A qualification specimen can be divided into sections called this which do not have to be equal length or be equally spaced. These are unflawed or flawed and the percentage of flawed/unflawed grading units required should be approved by the NDT level III

Answer 8

Grading units

Question 9

Nondestructive testing methods may be further subdivided into limited disciplines or techniques to meet specific employer needs these are NDT level II certifications, but to a limited scope

Answer 9

Limited certifications

Question 10

A process that involves the inspection, testing, reevaluation of materials, components, and assemblies for materials discontinuities, properties ,and machine problems without further impairing or destroying the parts serviceability

Answer 10

Nondestructive testing

Question 11

A company or individual who provides NDT level III services and his qualifications to provide the services have been reviewed by the employer engaging the company or individual

Answer 11

Outside agency

Question 12

Demonstrated skill, demonstrated knowledge, documented training, and documented experience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job

Answer 12

Qualification

Question 13

A set of guidelines to assist the employer and developing uniform procedures for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel to satisfy the employer specific requirements

Answer 13

Recommended practice

Question 14

A category within a NDT method for example ultrasonic thickness testing

Answer 14

Technique

Question 15

And organize program developed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for qualification

Answer 15

Training

Question 16

A written procedure developed by the employer that details the requirements for qualification and certification of their employees

Answer 16

Written practice