Section 1, 2, 3

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A
A. It is intended for use by a limited set of industrial segments
B. It was generated to satisfy the specification requirements of ASME
C. It was last revised in 1988
D. It is not intended to be used as a strict specification

Answer 1

D. It isn’t intended to be used as a strict specification

Question 2

The SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel will respond to inquiries about SNT-TC-1A. The inquiry must be:
A. Written and stated in general terms
B. Written including specific details of the case: Names, places, dates, and other facts
C. Considered by the ASNT Board of Directors if it involves decisions that would place ASNT in a position between buyer and seller
D. Ruled upon by the Technical and Educational council of ASNT before the SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel prepares a response

Answer 2

A. Written and stated in general terms

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true
A. ASNT has been providing certification examinations for Level III personnel since the late 1960s
B. SNT-TC-1A was first published in the late 1960s
C. SNT-TC-1A requires that Level III personnel be qualified and certified by ASNT.
D. SNT-TC-1A was developed to satisfy requirements for NDT personnel qualifications and certifications set forth in parts of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Answer 3

B. SNT-TC-1A was first published in the late 1960s

Question 4

With regard to training of NDT personnel, the employer:
A. Must conduct all the training on the premises
B. May engage an outside service who must conduct the training on the employers premises
C. Should not conduct the training, being too close to the companies problems
D. May engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the companies NDT personnel

Answer 4

D. May engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the companies NDT personnel

Question 5

SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guideline for employers:
A. To establish their own written practice that must be used as a strict specification
B. To establish their own written practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel
C. To define training course requirements for contractors performing outside training services
D. Who are corporate members of ASNT

Answer 5

B. To establish their own written practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel

Question 6

The following is a statement in SNT-TC-1A: “ It is recognized that these guidelines may not be appropriate for certain employers; circumstances and/or applications.” What should be done if the guidelines are not appropriate?
A. The employer must change its operations to confirm to the guideline
B. The employer must seek relief from ASNT for inappropriate applications
C. The employer should review the detailed recommendations and modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs
D. The employer shall submit an inquiry in writing direct to the SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel

Answer 6

C. The employer should review the detailed recommendations and modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Certification is written testimony of qualification
B. Qualification is the skill, training, and experience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job
C. The employer is the corporate or private entity that employees personnel for wages or salary
D. A certifying agency is any organization used by an employer in training NDT personnel

Answer 7

D. A certifying agency is any organization used by an employer in training NDT personnel

Question 8

Who should be responsible to assess whether or not an individual should be qualified and certified who does not perform NDT, but monitors and evaluates NDT?
A. ASNT
B. The individuals employer
C. A government regulatory agency
D. The customer’s auditor

Answer 8

B. The individual’s employer

Question 9

To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable?
A. Visual testing
B. Thermal/Infrared testing
C. Acoustic Emission testing
D. Holographic testing

Answer 9

D. Holographic testing

Question 10

ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied:
A. With flexibility and reason
B. Precisely as written
C. As a minimum requirements
D. As maximum requirements

Answer 10

A. With flexibility and reason

Question 11

Of the following, which is most appropriate to determine the needs to qualify and certify personnel who’s only NDT function is to operate digital thickness equipment?
A. ASNT
B. ASME
C. The employer
D. The customer

Answer 11

C. The employer

Question 12

Certification is:
A. The skill, training and experience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job
B. Written testimony of qualification
C. Intended to be conferred by an organization independent from the employer
D. Intended to be conferred by an organization hired by the employer

Answer 12

B. Written testimony of qualification

Question 13

Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when:
A. The material being tested is for a U.S. Air Force contract
B. The material being tested is for a U.S. Navy contract
C. It has been specified by the customer
D. The material being tested is for a U.S. Army contract which requires certification of NDT personnel

Answer 13

C. It has been specified by the customer

Question 14

Definition: Certification.

Answer 14

Written testimony of qualification

Question 15

Definition: Certifying Authority

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Definition: Certifying Agency

Answer 16

The employer of the personnel being certified

Question 17

Definition: Closed book examination

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Definition: Comparable

Answer 18

Being at an equivalent or similar level of NDT responsibility and difficulty as determined by the employer’s NDT Level III.

Question 19

Definition: Documented

Answer 19

The condition of being in written form.

Question 20

Definition: Employer

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Definition: Experience

Answer 21

Work activities accomplished in a specific NDT method under the direction of qualified supervision including the performance of the NDT method and related activities but NOT including time spent time spent in organized training programs.

Question 22

Does time spent in classroom training count as experience?

Answer 22

No!

Question 23

Definition: Grading Unit

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Who should approve the the Grading Unit used during examination?

Answer 24

The NDT Level III

Question 25

Definition: Limited Certification

Answer 25

Nondestructive test methods may be further subdivided into limited disciplines or techniques to meet specific employers needs. These needs are NDT Level II certifications, but in a limited scope.

Question 26

Definition: Nondestructive Testing

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Definition: Outside Agency

Answer 27

A company or individual who provides NDT Level III services and whose qualifications have been reviewed and approved by the employer engaging the company or individual.

Question 28

Definition: Qualification

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Definition: Recommended Practice

Answer 29

A set of guidelines to assist the employer in developing uniform procedures for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel to satisfy the employer’s specific needs.

Question 30

Definition: Technique

Answer 30

A category within an NDT method - Ultrasonic thickness thickness testing, for example.

Question 31

Definition: Training

Answer 31

An organized program developed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for qualification.

Question 32

Definition: Written Practice

Answer 32

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

Question 33

When did the ASNT Technical Council first published SNT-TC-1A?
A. 1959
B. 1960
C. 1961
D. 1975

Answer 33

C. 1961

Question 34

It is the intent that SNT-TC-1A serve as a guide for each employer in preparing what?

Answer 34

Preparing the specific personnel qualification and certification document (written practice).

Question 35

What is a specific written examination?

Answer 35

The specific examination is intended to reflect the equipment, requirements, and procedures used by the employer.

Question 36

What is the Practical Examination?

Answer 36

The practical examination is primarily a hands-on test and an examination to determine if the examine understands and knows how to use the written procedures & equipment.

Question 37

What are the three test required for certification?

Answer 37

1. General examination
2. Specific written examination
3. Practical examination

Question 38

Is it true that SNT-TC-1A is merely a recommended practice that establishes a general framework for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel?

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

When developing a written practice, is it possible to deviate from the fundamental requirements of SNT-TC-1A?

Answer 39

Yes. But, any deviation from the fundamentals of SNT-TC-1A shall be accompanied by documented rational for the deviation.

Question 40

Why must inquiries to SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel be stated in general terms?

Answer 40

Because the Interpretation Panel cannot serve as a referee between the buyer and seller or otherwise become involved in any specific case.

Question 41

Inquiry to SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel: Must individuals whose principal functions are to witness, monitor or evaluate nondestructive tests be qualified in the same manner as those whose principal function is to perform nondestructive tests?

Answer 41

It is intended that the employer designate (through written practice) the knowledge requirements for each of the NDT tests an employee perform, witness, monitor, or evaluate.

Question 42

Can the ASNT determine if a companies written practice is acceptable?

Answer 42

No. It is against ASNT policy to judge the applicability of company documents. As a Bernal comment, it is the employers prerogative to establish his criteria for certification. It is then the customers prerogative to accept or reject those criteria.