Code of Ethics Ultrasonic Practice
Exam A Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested)
and Complete Solutions Graded
A+
1. The code of ethics is ______upon every person issued a certificate by ASNT as an NDT level III
a. Voluntary b. Optional
c. Binding d. Negotiable
e. Mandatory
Answer: E ()
2. The ultimate purpose served by the code of ethics is to
a. Coerce ASNT NDT level III to stand by good moral principals
b. Safeguard the life, health, property and welfare of public.
c. Maintain integrity and high standards of skills & practices in the profession of
NDT d. Both a & b above
e. Both b & c above
Answer: E ()
3. Which of the following is best concerning a report, statement or testimony made by an NDT level III?
a. subjective b. objective
c. prejudicial d. equivocal
Answer: B ()
4. In a situation when an employer coerces an NDT level III to an act that may be counter to public safety the
NDT level III
a. should look for precautionary benefits b. should apprise proper authority
c. should never sever relations with the employers d. all of the above are the right options
e. both b & c of the above
Answer: E ()
5. Accepting financial favors from equipment suppliers would be charged under the code of ethics with
a. responsibility to public b. Improper conduct
c. unauthorized practice d. conflict of interest
Answer: D ()
6. Where an opportunity for conflict of interests exists, say for e.g. a close kin is a subcontracted under
direct supervision the NDT level III should
a. forthwith disclose the circumstances to the employer
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, Q & A for Ultrasonic Practice Exam A (150 Questions & Answer)
Name #: _______________________________________________ Date: ____________
b. make no statement or declaration through maintain a professional attitude
c. be guarded and be extremely critical with work performed by the contracted
d. all of the above are acceptable
Answer: A ()
7. Falsifying academic qualifications exaggeration of responsibility in previous assignments,
misrepresenting pertinent facts in presentations are chargeable under:
a. conflict of interest b. solicitation of employment
c. improper conduct d. unauthorized practice
Answer: B ()
8. Signing off reports / documents on which there is no personnel knowledge exists:
a. is improper conduct b. is a necessity in administrative functions
c. is often required though improper d. is justifiable
Answer: A ()
9. An NDT level III shall serve
a. the employer b. the client
c. the public d. all of the above
Answer: D ()
10. Payment of commission to licensed employment agents is
a. permissible b. a crime
c. unacceptable d. subject to scrutiny by the ethics committee Answer: A ()
11. As an elected public official an NDT level III shall perform review of work under his / her supervision a.
with a professional altitude
b. with a cursory altitude, as he/she is in the knowledge of issues
c. without disclosing this fact
d. none of the above Answer: D ()
12. Which of the following is true? an NDT level III shall:
a. issue no public statements b. criticize NDT matters connected to public policy
c. express no opinion on NDT matters d. issue no public statements inspired Answer: B
()
CP- 189
1. Which of the following is not necessary to a document as part of the individuals NDT
records?
a) Academic qualifications b) Vision examination
c) Levels of certification d) Record of previous experience Answer: A (CP-189)
2. A trainee has logged the following hours in six months RT= 316 hrs; PT = 214hrs; MT=180 hrs;
UT=154 hrs. At the end of this period he meets minimum experience requirements for:
a. level I in PT, MT, RT b. level II in PT, MT, level I in RT
c. level II in PT, level I in MT, RT d. both a & b of the above
e. both a & c of the above Answer: E
(CP-189)
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,3. An examination used to demonstrate an individual's ability in conducting the NDT methods is called
a. General Theory examination b. Specific Theory examination
c. Practical Examination d. All of the above Answer: C (CP-189)
4. The contents of documentation of records of certification shall include:
a. At least a certification record, an experience record, a record of previous experience (if applicable), and
a vision examination record.
b. Dates of certification and expiration
c. Signature, printed name, and title of the employer's certifying representative. d. All of the above
Answer: A (CP-189)
5. The qualification requirement(s) of a 'Trainee' is/are:
A. possess a vision acuity that meets or exceeds the requirements of the standard
B. have skills & knowledge to perform specific calibration directly supervised by an NDT
Level II or NDT Level— III
C. both A & B above
D. none of the above
Answer: C (CP-189)
6. The minimum number of questions in a Level I magnetic particle inspection specific exam is?
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
Answer: B (CP-189)
7. An individual who was certified, has not performed the duties in the method for a consecutive
period of twenty four month his/her certificate shall be a. revoked
b. suspended
c. terminated
d. with held
Answer: A (CP-189)
8. What is the definition for method?
a. One of the disciplines of NDT, within which various test techniques, may exist
b. One of the NDT techniques, within which various test methods may exist.
c. Technique and method are interchangeable with same meaning
d. Method means the way of working Answer: A (CP-189)
9. The use of a mass spectrometer for leak testing is considered to be a? a.
Test technique
b. NDT discipline
c. NDT method
d. Test method
Answer: A (CP-189)
10. The procedure for qualification and certification of NDT personnel shall describe which of the
following as minimum requirements for certifying personnel in each NDT method and the levels of
qualification desired?
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, Q & A for Ultrasonic Practice Exam A (150 Questions & Answer)
Name #: _______________________________________________ Date: ____________
a. Personnel duties and responsibilities including, designation of principal Level-III if the employer has
more than one NDT Level-III for a specific method.
b. Training, experience and examination requirements, records and documentation requirements,
including control, responsibility, retention period, and recertification requirements.
c. Both a & b
d. Acceptance criteria Answer: C (CP-189)
11. Total number of hours in NDT to be eligible to take the Level II radiography exam (holds
Level I) is? a) 270
b) 400
c) 800
d) 1200
Answer: D (CP-189)
12. The minimum number of questions in a Level II magnetic particle inspection specific exam is?
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
Answer: B (CP-189, Table-1, Page 11/18)
13. Certification that has been revoked may be reinstated by the employer with the individual
successfully undergoing:
A. additional training
B. vision examination
C. examinations appropriate to the Level
D. all of the above E both B & C
Answer: E (CP-189)
14. Which of the following is not a requirement for vision examination?
A. Read Jaeger number 1 at a distance of 12 inches with both eyes
B. Distinguish & differentiate contrast among colors used
C. Be administered at initial certification and annually thereafter for near vision acuity
D. Distinguish and differentiate contrast among shades of gray used Answer: D (CP-189)
15. Who is responsible for the content of the product technology welding presented as part of training
of NDT personnel? a) Metallurgist
b) Welding engineer
c) NDT instructor
d) NDT Level III
Answer: D (CP-189)
16. CP189 details the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel
in how many methods? a. 7
b. 8
c. 9
d. 10
Answer: C (CP-189)
17. Reinstatement of suspended certification shall be determined by?
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Exam A Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested)
and Complete Solutions Graded
A+
1. The code of ethics is ______upon every person issued a certificate by ASNT as an NDT level III
a. Voluntary b. Optional
c. Binding d. Negotiable
e. Mandatory
Answer: E ()
2. The ultimate purpose served by the code of ethics is to
a. Coerce ASNT NDT level III to stand by good moral principals
b. Safeguard the life, health, property and welfare of public.
c. Maintain integrity and high standards of skills & practices in the profession of
NDT d. Both a & b above
e. Both b & c above
Answer: E ()
3. Which of the following is best concerning a report, statement or testimony made by an NDT level III?
a. subjective b. objective
c. prejudicial d. equivocal
Answer: B ()
4. In a situation when an employer coerces an NDT level III to an act that may be counter to public safety the
NDT level III
a. should look for precautionary benefits b. should apprise proper authority
c. should never sever relations with the employers d. all of the above are the right options
e. both b & c of the above
Answer: E ()
5. Accepting financial favors from equipment suppliers would be charged under the code of ethics with
a. responsibility to public b. Improper conduct
c. unauthorized practice d. conflict of interest
Answer: D ()
6. Where an opportunity for conflict of interests exists, say for e.g. a close kin is a subcontracted under
direct supervision the NDT level III should
a. forthwith disclose the circumstances to the employer
Page 1 of 101
, Q & A for Ultrasonic Practice Exam A (150 Questions & Answer)
Name #: _______________________________________________ Date: ____________
b. make no statement or declaration through maintain a professional attitude
c. be guarded and be extremely critical with work performed by the contracted
d. all of the above are acceptable
Answer: A ()
7. Falsifying academic qualifications exaggeration of responsibility in previous assignments,
misrepresenting pertinent facts in presentations are chargeable under:
a. conflict of interest b. solicitation of employment
c. improper conduct d. unauthorized practice
Answer: B ()
8. Signing off reports / documents on which there is no personnel knowledge exists:
a. is improper conduct b. is a necessity in administrative functions
c. is often required though improper d. is justifiable
Answer: A ()
9. An NDT level III shall serve
a. the employer b. the client
c. the public d. all of the above
Answer: D ()
10. Payment of commission to licensed employment agents is
a. permissible b. a crime
c. unacceptable d. subject to scrutiny by the ethics committee Answer: A ()
11. As an elected public official an NDT level III shall perform review of work under his / her supervision a.
with a professional altitude
b. with a cursory altitude, as he/she is in the knowledge of issues
c. without disclosing this fact
d. none of the above Answer: D ()
12. Which of the following is true? an NDT level III shall:
a. issue no public statements b. criticize NDT matters connected to public policy
c. express no opinion on NDT matters d. issue no public statements inspired Answer: B
()
CP- 189
1. Which of the following is not necessary to a document as part of the individuals NDT
records?
a) Academic qualifications b) Vision examination
c) Levels of certification d) Record of previous experience Answer: A (CP-189)
2. A trainee has logged the following hours in six months RT= 316 hrs; PT = 214hrs; MT=180 hrs;
UT=154 hrs. At the end of this period he meets minimum experience requirements for:
a. level I in PT, MT, RT b. level II in PT, MT, level I in RT
c. level II in PT, level I in MT, RT d. both a & b of the above
e. both a & c of the above Answer: E
(CP-189)
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,3. An examination used to demonstrate an individual's ability in conducting the NDT methods is called
a. General Theory examination b. Specific Theory examination
c. Practical Examination d. All of the above Answer: C (CP-189)
4. The contents of documentation of records of certification shall include:
a. At least a certification record, an experience record, a record of previous experience (if applicable), and
a vision examination record.
b. Dates of certification and expiration
c. Signature, printed name, and title of the employer's certifying representative. d. All of the above
Answer: A (CP-189)
5. The qualification requirement(s) of a 'Trainee' is/are:
A. possess a vision acuity that meets or exceeds the requirements of the standard
B. have skills & knowledge to perform specific calibration directly supervised by an NDT
Level II or NDT Level— III
C. both A & B above
D. none of the above
Answer: C (CP-189)
6. The minimum number of questions in a Level I magnetic particle inspection specific exam is?
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
Answer: B (CP-189)
7. An individual who was certified, has not performed the duties in the method for a consecutive
period of twenty four month his/her certificate shall be a. revoked
b. suspended
c. terminated
d. with held
Answer: A (CP-189)
8. What is the definition for method?
a. One of the disciplines of NDT, within which various test techniques, may exist
b. One of the NDT techniques, within which various test methods may exist.
c. Technique and method are interchangeable with same meaning
d. Method means the way of working Answer: A (CP-189)
9. The use of a mass spectrometer for leak testing is considered to be a? a.
Test technique
b. NDT discipline
c. NDT method
d. Test method
Answer: A (CP-189)
10. The procedure for qualification and certification of NDT personnel shall describe which of the
following as minimum requirements for certifying personnel in each NDT method and the levels of
qualification desired?
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, Q & A for Ultrasonic Practice Exam A (150 Questions & Answer)
Name #: _______________________________________________ Date: ____________
a. Personnel duties and responsibilities including, designation of principal Level-III if the employer has
more than one NDT Level-III for a specific method.
b. Training, experience and examination requirements, records and documentation requirements,
including control, responsibility, retention period, and recertification requirements.
c. Both a & b
d. Acceptance criteria Answer: C (CP-189)
11. Total number of hours in NDT to be eligible to take the Level II radiography exam (holds
Level I) is? a) 270
b) 400
c) 800
d) 1200
Answer: D (CP-189)
12. The minimum number of questions in a Level II magnetic particle inspection specific exam is?
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
Answer: B (CP-189, Table-1, Page 11/18)
13. Certification that has been revoked may be reinstated by the employer with the individual
successfully undergoing:
A. additional training
B. vision examination
C. examinations appropriate to the Level
D. all of the above E both B & C
Answer: E (CP-189)
14. Which of the following is not a requirement for vision examination?
A. Read Jaeger number 1 at a distance of 12 inches with both eyes
B. Distinguish & differentiate contrast among colors used
C. Be administered at initial certification and annually thereafter for near vision acuity
D. Distinguish and differentiate contrast among shades of gray used Answer: D (CP-189)
15. Who is responsible for the content of the product technology welding presented as part of training
of NDT personnel? a) Metallurgist
b) Welding engineer
c) NDT instructor
d) NDT Level III
Answer: D (CP-189)
16. CP189 details the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel
in how many methods? a. 7
b. 8
c. 9
d. 10
Answer: C (CP-189)
17. Reinstatement of suspended certification shall be determined by?
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