WorldSpec Final Exam Practice Flashcards
Direct current saturation coils would most likely be used when testing:
a. steel
b. aluminum
c. copper
d. brass
a. steel
An important, property of metals is the ease with which electrons can flow within them, commonly referred to as:
a. permeability
b. coercive force
c. conductivity
d. resistivity
c. conductivity
Demagnetization is generally needed when the residual field in a specimen:
a. may affect the operation or accuracy of instruments when the specimen is placed in service
b. may interfere with the proper functioning of the part
c. might cause particles to be attracted and held to the surface of moving parts
d. any of the above reasons could make demagnetization necessary
d. any of the above reasons could make demagnetization necessary
Eddy current testing is more sensitive to dimensional changes when the material is:
a. thick
b. thin
b. thin
In eddy current test systems, where encircling coils are used, coupling efficiency is referred to as:
a. lift-off
b. edge effect
c. fill factor
d. phased differentiation
c. fill factor
A secondary magnetic field produced by eddy currents induced in a nonmagnetic conductor close to the inducing coils:
a. induces a magnetic field parallel to the surface
b. aids the coil’s magnetic field
c. opposes the coil’s magnetic field
d. decreases the frequency of the current
c. opposes the coil’s magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction is the principle by which an alternating current is induced in a coil by:
a. eddy currents
b. the sine wave
c. a changing magnetic field
d. changes in permeability
c. a changing magnetic field
The conductivity of a material can be altered by changing the:
a. alloy of the specimen
b. heat treatment of the specimen
c. temperature of the specimen
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following test frequencies would produce eddy currents with the largest depth penetration?
a. 100 Hz
b. 10 kHz
c. 1 MHz
d. 10 MHz
a. 100 Hz
A test coil’s opposition to the flow of alternating current, causing the current to lag behind the voltage, is called:
a. resistance
b. inductive reactance
c. impedance
d. capacitive reactance
b. inductive reactance
An alternating current flowing in a conductor will set up:
a. an alternating current field around the conductor
b. a periodically changing voltage tangent to the conductor
c. an alternating magnetic field around the conductor
d. none of the above
c. an alternating magnetic field around the conductor
A coil’s magnetic field may be viewed as a distribution of lines of flux around the coil. The number of lines in a unit area is defined as:
a. magnetic density
b. flux density
c. magnetic coupling
d. hysteresis density
b. flux density
In the feedback controlled method special feedback circuits are used that eliminate one component of the coil’s impedance. The eliminated component might be either:
a. frequency or phase angle
b. conductivity or dimension
c. inductive reactance or resistance
d. lift-off or fill factor
c. inductive reactance or resistance
In a feedthrough encircling coil eddy current system, a calibration standard may be used to:
a. ensure repeatability and reliability of the setup
b. determine the circumferential extent of a discontinuity
c. reduce sensitivity to vibration
d. measure the test frequency
a. ensure repeatability and reliability of the setup
A term used to define one or more turns or loops of a conductor wound in such a manner as to produce an axial magnetic field when current passes through the conductor is:
a. a coil
b. a resistor
c. a capacitor
d. an oscillator
a. a coil
Permeability in an article affects eddy current tests by introducing inconsistencies in:
a. conductivity
b. the depth of penetration
c. the test results
d. dimension
c. the test results
Data from the external-reference differential channels of ID bobbin probe data can be used to detect:
a. long, gradually tapering discontinuities
b. one-sided erosion
c. temperature differences
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
When attempting to determine the exact point location of a discontinuity, the test system should include:
a. a phase shifter
b. a probe coil
c. an impedance bridge
d. a differential coil
b. a probe coil
In the reflection method of eddy current testing the exciting coil and the receiving coil are on:
a. the same side of the material
b. opposite sides of the material
a. the same side of the material
Changes in a material’s chemical composition will affect the flow of eddy currents.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Large diameter surface scanning coils would most likely be used for the detection of:
a. pitting
b. small inclusions
c. changes in conductivity
d. porosity
c. changes in conductivity
Which of the following products would be most applicable to a test using an inside coil?
a. sheet
b. rod
c. bolt hole
d. coating thicknesses
c. bolt hole
Which of the following is NOT true about an eddy current test?
a. it can be used for high-speed testing
b. it can accurately measure conductivity
c. it can be set up to provide high sensitivity to small discontinuities
d. it can penetrate up to 152 mm (6 in.) in a test part
d. it can penetrate up to 152 mm (6 in.) in a test part
In a feedthrough encircling coil eddy current system, DC saturation would probably be most helpful in testing:
a. copper water tubing
b. titanium tubing
c. ferromagnetic steel tubing
d. brass rivet wire
c. ferromagnetic steel tubing
In multifrequency tubing inspection applications, signal analysis is most often performed using:
a. phase angle analysis only
b. signal amplitude analysis only
c. a careful correlation of both amplitude and phase information
d. the ellipse method
c. a careful correlation of both amplitude and phase information
When testing tubing with a bobbin coil, most of the eddy currents:
a. flow in a longitudinal direction down the tubing
b. flow radially in the tube
c. flow around only the outside diameter
d. flow around the inside diameter of the tubing
d. flow around the inside diameter of the tubing
The Greek letter alpha (?) usually denotes:
a. impedance
b. inductive reactance
c. phase angle
d. resistance
c. phase angle
An increase in the impedance of a test coil will:
a. produce an increase in the voltage through the test coil
b. cause a decrease in the measured voltage across the test coil
c. not affect the voltage in the test coil
d. decrease the voltage applied to the coil
a. produce an increase in the voltage through the test coil
The method used to generate eddy currents in a test specimen by means of a coil can most closely be compared with the action of a:
a. transformer
b. capacitor
c. storage battery
d. generator
a. transformer
Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose for using an eddy current standard?
a. to determine if the eddy current test system is capable of performing the test properly
b. to determine if a discontinuity is a cause for rejection
c. to determine the instrument control settings needed to pass the highest percentage of test specimens run
d. to determine if the sensitivity of a test system has drifted with time
c. to determine the instrument control settings needed to pass the highest percentage of test specimens run
Self-comparison differential channels would be best for the detection of:
a. long tapered discontinuities
b. short abrupt discontinuities
c. temperature differences
d. all of the above
b. short abrupt discontinuities
The most serious type of flaw found in metals is:
a. porosity
b. cracks
c. inclusions
d. laminations
b. cracks
Which of the following is NOT a nondestructive testing method?
a. ultrasonic testing
b. fatigue testing
c. eddy current testing
d. radiographic testing
b. fatigue testing
One method of reducing nonrelevant indications when eddy current testing ferromagnetic materials is to:
a. decrease the pressure on the hold-down rollers
b. use a direct current saturation coil to magnetically saturate the test specimen
c. readjust the gain control
d. increase the rate of feedthrough in the coil
b. use a direct current saturation coil to magnetically saturate the test specimen
Which of the following options would NOT have the potential to improve the displayed signal-to-noise ratio of a test?
a. change to a test frequency that will decrease the noise
b. increase the amplification of the test instrument
c. improve the fill factor
d. enable filter functions in the instrument
b. increase the amplification of the test instrument
Which of the following are common applications for eddy current testing?
a. measurement of conductivity or a combination of conductivity and permeability
b. measurement of the thickness of thin metal sections, cladding or coating
c. detection of surface and subsurface discontinuities
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
When testing ferromagnetic materials, the depth to which eddy currents are induced in the material will be determined by:
a. the conductivity of the material
b. the permeability of the material
c. the geometrical shape of the material
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
When eddy current testing a nonferrous specimen, a discontinuity will:
a. increase the effective conductivity of the specimen
b. increase the effective permeability of the specimen
c. decrease the effective conductivity of the specimen
d. none of the above
c. decrease the effective conductivity of the specimen
One principal advantage of spinning probe eddy current testing is:
a. the ability to locate the exact position of discontinuities
b. its relative insensitivity to permeability variations
c. the variety of internal and surface discontinuities that may be detected
d. all of the above
a. the ability to locate the exact position of discontinuities
When testing tubes with an ID bobbin probe:
a. low voltage signals indicate insignificant discontinuity depths
b. high voltage signals are always from rejectable discontinuities
c. signals from support plates always hide discontinuity signals
d. none of the above is true
d. none of the above is true
Grinding cracks can be caused by:
a. lack of poor coolant
b. dull or improper grinding wheel
c. a too heavy cut
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following affects the characteristics of the primary coil in an eddy current system?
a. the presence of a crack
b. the presence of an edge
c. change in material properties
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
As the temperature of a metal increases, the conductivity:
a. increases
b. decreases
c. does not change
d. any of the above may occur depending on the type of metal
b. decreases
Eddy currents generate a magnetic field.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Nondestructive tests are commonly conducted to:
a. determine the quality of finished products
b. locate defective materials before excessive fabrication is performed on the material
c. monitor material production techniques and processes
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The impedance of a test coil will increase if the:
a. test frequency increases
b. inductive reactance of the coil decreases
c. inductance of the coil decreases
d. resistance of the coil decreases
a. test frequency increases
The impedance of a test coil never changes.
a. true
b. false
b. false
A sudden, momentary deflection of the needle on a meter as the inspection coil is moved over the surface of the material under test probably indicates the presence of:
a. a discontinuity
b. a change in dimension
c. a change in direction
d. all of the above
a. a discontinuity
The impedance of an eddy current test coil will increase if:
a. the test frequency increases
b. the inductive reactance of the coil decreases
c. the inductance of the coil decreases
d. the resistance of the coil decreases
a. the test frequency increases
In an electromagnetic test system, the test frequency is controlled by the:
a. oscilloscope
b. sensitivity setting
c. oscillator circuit
d. modulation analysis setting
c. oscillator circuit
In eddy current test systems where encircling coils are used, coupling efficiency is referred to as:
a. lift-off
b. edge effect
c. fill factor
d. phase differentiation
c. fill factor
IACS is a recognized abbreviation for:
a. Induced Alternating Current System
b. Inductively-Activated Comparison System
c. Internal Applied Current System
d. International Annealed Copper Standard
d. International Annealed Copper Standard
The entire cross-sectional area of a tube can be evaluated at one time when using:
a. an encircling coil
b. a probe coil
c. a secondary winding
d. none of the above
a. an encircling coil
Steel is basically an alloy of:
a. iron and silicon
b. iron and carbon
c. iron and nickel
d. none of the above
b. iron and carbon
It is often possible to sort various nonferromagnetic alloys of a metal by means of an eddy current test when:
a. there is a unique range of permeability values for each alloy
b. there is a unique range of conductivity values for each alloy
c. the direction of induced eddy currents varies for each alloy
d. the magnetic domains for each alloy are different
b. there is a unique range of conductivity values for each alloy
The read-out mechanism used when testing by the ellipse method is a:
a. meter
b. strip-chart recorder
c. cathode ray tube
d. any of the above
c. cathode ray tube
The lag of the current behind the voltage through a coil is caused by a factor of the coil called:
a. permeability
b. conductivity
c. inductive reactance
d. impedance
c. inductive reactance
Which of the following characteristics do NOT apply to magnetic materials?
a. high permeability value
b. no hysteresis loop
c. definite saturation point on hysteresis loop
d. appreciable residual magnetism
b. no hysteresis loop