ndt Flashcards
The energy carried by a wave depends on: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) amplitude and velocity.
B) velocity and frequency.
C) wave length and frequency.
D) amplitude and frequency.
D) amplitude and frequency.
The display scan that permits capture of information and is viewed in plan view is: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) C-scan.
B) A-scan.
C) B-scan.
D) D-scan.
A) C-scan.
The ASME approachs for evaluation of discontinuities are: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) amplitude, size, and type.
B) type only.
C) amplitude and size.
D) size and type.
A) amplitude, size, and type.
What effects might mode conversion have due to internal reflections? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) There are no effects due to mode change
B) Mode conversion due to internal reflection cannot occur
C) The apparent location of the reflection on the screen will be shifted because of mode change which is always accompanied by velocity change
D) It changes the effective angle of the probe
C) The apparent location of the reflection on the screen will be shifted because of mode change which is always accompanied by velocity change
Rejection of discontinuities are based on two general approaches: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) quality control criterion and size.
B) size only.
C) quality control and fitness-for-purpose criterion.
D) fitness-for-purpose and type.
D) fitness-for-purpose and type.
Which of the following correctly describes the first critical angle? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) The angle of incidence at which all the refracted beams are parallel to the surface
B) The angle of incidence at which the refracted longitudinal beam is parallel to the surface
C) Any angle that produces zero reflection
D) The angle at which the longitudinal and transverse waves separate
B) The angle of incidence at which the refracted longitudinal beam is parallel to the surface
How is the angle of an angle probe calibrated by using the IIW ultrasonic block? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) The beam is reflected from the curved end and the probe is moved back and forth to fix the maximum signal on the screen. The angle is read off the scale on the block.
B) The probe is moved back and forth and the beam is directed to one of the round holes to fix the maximum signal location. The angle is read off the scale at the exit point.
C) A separate receiver probe is placed on opposite sides of the block and when the maximum signal is obtained, the angle is measured between the beam and surface of the block.
D) The angle cannot be found by using the IIW block.
B) The probe is moved back and forth and the beam is directed to one of the round holes to fix the maximum signal location. The angle is read off the scale at the exit point.
The change in direction of an incident sound wave below the surface is know as: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) refraction.
B) incident sound beam.
C) reflection.
D) echo.
B) incident sound beam.
The correction of incorrect distance representation on an A-scan display is known as: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) resolution.
B) sensitivity.
C) linearity.
D) DAC.
linearity
What is the S.I. unit used to measure the amount of potential damage-causing radiation absorbed? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) Sievert
B) Curie
C) Rem
D) Roentgen
D) Roentgen
According to CSA W59, the criteria used for evaluating liquid penetrant testing are the same as those for: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) ultrasonic inspection.
B) visual inspection.
C) radiographic inspection.
B) visual inspection.
Which of the following best describes the basis of the magnetic particle inspection method? (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) The increased resistance to the flow of electric current when a discontinuity is present
B) The attraction of magnetic particles to a flux leakage field formed when a discontinuity lies parallel to an applied magnetic field
C) The attraction of magnetic particles to a flux leakage field formed when a discontinuity lies at a perpendicular angle to the induced magnetic field
D) The attraction of magnetic particles to the strong fields formed when a material is magnetically saturated
C) The attraction of magnetic particles to a flux leakage field formed when a discontinuity lies at a perpendicular angle to the induced magnetic field
The ability of a liquid penetrant to be used for leak testing depends on the phenomenon of: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) fluorescence.
B) capillary action.
C) density.
D) viscosity.
E) lipophilic.
B) capillary action.
The property of liquids that makes them try to reduce their surface area is known as: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) capillary action.
B) fluorescence.
C) viscosity.
D) surface tension.
D) surface tension.
The eddy current testing method requires that the: (Multiple Choice)
Question options:
A) base material be ferrous as a magnetic field induces a current.
B) the current used is DC.
C) test part contact is good for conduction.
D) test part creates its own magnetic field opposing the applied field.
C) test part contact is good for conduction.