steel and cast iron
Electrical conductivity of a part is the primary requirement for which NDE method? - AN-
SWER ET
The melting point of carbon steel is approximately? - ANSWER 2780
Decibel is a term associated with which NDE method? - ANSWER UT
Which GMAW metal transfer mode results in the least amount of penetration? - ANSWER
short circuiting
Which of the following gas(es) is commonly used as a shielding gas for GTAW? - ANSWER
argon
NDE technicians are certified in accordance with? - ANSWER ASNT SNT-TC-1A
When a metal is alloyed, how are the atoms of the alloy incorporated into the original metal
lattice structure? - ANSWER substitutionally or interstitially
A wire is used in which NDE method? - ANSWER RT
In general, which of the following is not commonly used as a semiautomatic process? - AN-
SWER SMAW
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,Items to be monitored by VT after welding include - ANSWER Extent of welding, final
weld appearance, dimensional accuracy, amount of distortion
Crater cracks are most often the result of - ANSWER improper technique
The tail of a welding symbol should not be used for - ANSWER denoting groove angle
During tempering, as the temperature increases, which of the following are correct? - AN-
SWER hardness decreases
In GMAW, the distance from the end of the contact tube to the arc is - ANSWER electrode
extension
Of the following, which is not a type of metal transfer in GMAW - ANSWER Open Circuit-
ing
Ultraviolet light may be used with which NDE methods? - ANSWER MT and PT
The technique which does not aid in reducing residual stress is - ANSWER external re-
straint
Which of the following may not be detected with VT? - ANSWER Lamellar tear
Heat treatment conditions can be determined using which of the following? - ANSWER
ET
Which of the following elements are commonly used as alloying elements with tungsten to
produce GTAW electrodes - ANSWER thorium
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, For single bevel-groove weld symbols, the line of the AWS weld symbol running perpendicu-
lar to the reference line is always drawn on which side of the weld symbol? - ANSWER on
the left
The portion of the groove fave within the joint root is called - ANSWER root face
NDE technicians are usually qualified in accordance with the requirements of - ANSWER
ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Which of the factors listed below has the least amount of effect on the residual stress and
distortion that results from welding? - ANSWER welding position
capillary action plays a role in which NDE method - ANSWER MT
Which of the following tests would be least effective for judging the soundness of a weld in
the as-welded condition? - ANSWER straight beam UT
Arc blow cannot be caused by - ANSWER Welding with AC
Which of the following shielding gases is used for GMAW spray transfer on steel? - AN-
SWER oxygen-2%, argon-98%
Which discontinuity below will provide the sharpest MT indication? - ANSWER surface
crack
IN SMAW, an increase in arc length results in? - ANSWER Decreased current; increased
voltage
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