ASNT Level III Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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ASNT Level III Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers

Question: CH1. 1 - Which of the following statements is true concerning the
usage of SNT-TC-1A?
Answer: D. SNT-TC-1A is not intended to be used as a strict specification


Question:CH1. 2 - The SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel will respond to
inquiries about SNT-TC-1A. The inquiry muct be:
Answer: A. written and stated in general terms


Question:CH1. 3 - Which of the following statements is true?
Answer: B. SNT-TC-1A was first published in the late 1960s


Question:CH1. 4 - With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the
employer:
Answer: D. may engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible
for the certification of the company's NDT personnel


Question:CH1. 5 - SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guideline for employers:
Answer: B. to establish their own written practice for the qualification and
certification of their NDT personnel


Question:CH1. 6 - The following is a statement in SNT-TC-1A: "It is recognized
that these guidelines may not be appropriate for certain employers,

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circumstances, and/or applications." What should be done if the guidelines are
not appropriate?
Answer: C. The employer should review the detailed recommendations and
modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs


Question:CH1. 7 - Which of the following statements is not true?
Answer: D. A certifying agency is any organization used by an employer in
training NDT personnel


Question:CH1. 8 - Who should be responsible to asses whether or not an
individual should be qualified and certified who does not perform NDT, but
monitors and evaluates NDT?
Answer: B. The individual's employer


Question:CH1. 9 - To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A
currently not applicable?
Answer: D. Holographic testing


Question:CH1. 10 - ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A
be applied:
Answer: a. with flexibility and reason


Question:CH1. 11 - Of the following, which is most appropriate to determine
the needs to qualify and certify personnel whose only NDT function is to
operate digital thickness equipment?
Answer: c. The employer

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Question:CH1. 12 - Certification is:
Answer: b. written testimony of qualification


Question:CH1. 13 - Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when:
Answer: c. it has been specified by the customer


Question:CH1. 14 - The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-
1A are:
Answer: c. Level I, Level II, and Level III


Question:CH1. 15 - Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness
measurement equipment be qualified and certified?
Answer: d. Whether any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified
depends solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the
employer's customers or clientele


Question:CH1. 16 - According to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A, which
of the following is true concerning a Trainee's activities?
Answer: a. The Trainee may not conduct nondestructive tests independently
and may not report test results


Question:CH1. 17 - According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is not true
for a Level III?
Answer: b. Must train and examine the Level I and II personnel in his or her
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Question:CH1. 18 - According to written instructions, an NDT Level I may be
qualified to perform:
Answer: d. all of the above, and record test results


Question:CH1. 19 - May a Level I independently perform, evaluate, and sign
for results of nondestructive tests with supervision and guidance from a Level
II or III?
Answer: a. Yes, the intent in SNT-TC-1A is that the Level I may perform the
above functions provided that they are in accordance with written instructions
of a Level II or III


Question:CH1. 20 - Which of the following statements is true concerning the
definitions of Trainee, Level I, II and III in SNT-TC-1A?
Answer: a. The qualifications for Level III equal and exceed those of Level II


Question:CH1. 21 - Which of the following is not within the scope of activities
of a Level II individual, as recommended in SNT-TC-1A?
Answer: c. Establish techniques


Question:CH1. 22 - As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, a Level II:
Answer: d. may conduct on-the-job training and guidance of Level I personnel


Question:CH1. 23 - According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true for
a Level III?
Answer: d. The Level III shall be capable of evaluating test results in terms of
codes, standards, and specifications