British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing PCN
Magnetic Particle Testing Level 3 Exam
,1. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities
with decisions and evidence relevant to? Case EB-2699-0001: 8 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 2 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 1 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 19 unit(s).
A. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
B. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface
discontinuities with decisions; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
C. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
D. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 2 supporting record(s), and a 19-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
2. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe,
accurate work in magnetic-particle testing? Case EB-2699-0002: 6 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 6 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 14 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 17 unit(s).
A. Ignore equipment or environmental checks when the operator is experienced with the method.
B. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for
safe, accurate work in; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
C. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
D. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 6 supporting record(s), and a 17-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
3. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection
through realistic magnetic-particle testing? Case EB-2699-0003: 4 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 3 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 3 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 15 unit(s).
A. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
B. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
C. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction
selection through realistic; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
D. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The best answer verifies Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 3 supporting record(s), and a 15-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
4. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis
on boundaries and responsibilities in? Case EB-2699-0004: 2 checks are complete, 4 item(s) remain open, 7 supporting record(s) are available, the last review
was 16 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 13 unit(s).
A. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
B. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
C. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with
emphasis on boundaries and; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
D. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The best answer verifies Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and against current requirements
and evidence before acceptance. With 4 open item(s), 7 supporting record(s), and a 13-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should
resolve the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
5. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for
defensible calculations and? Case EB-2699-0005: 9 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 4 supporting record(s) are available, the last review was 5
hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 11 unit(s).
A. Use the previous calculation unchanged even though one or more current inputs have changed.
B. Ignore unit or assumption differences if the final number appears reasonable.
C. Adjust an input until the result falls within the target range, then record only the final value.
D. Recheck the inputs, units, assumptions, and limits for Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible; recalculate
independently and document the verified result before proceeding.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 4 supporting record(s), and a 11-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
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,6. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Surface preparation, application sequence and demagnetization
including recognition of abnormal or noncompliant? Case EB-2699-0006: 7 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 1 supporting record(s) are available,
the last review was 18 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 9 unit(s).
A. Average the conflicting results and accept the midpoint without checking the source data.
B. Select the most favorable result from repeated calculations without investigating the variation.
C. Ignore unit or assumption differences if the final number appears reasonable.
D. Recheck the inputs, units, assumptions, and limits for Surface preparation, application sequence and demagnetization including recognition of; recalculate
independently and document the verified result before proceeding.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Surface preparation, application sequence and demagnetization including recognition of against current requirements
and evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 1 supporting record(s), and a 9-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should
resolve the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
7. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Indication interpretation for seams, cracks, laps and geometry to support
reliable, ethical magnetic-particle? Case EB-2699-0007: 5 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 5 supporting record(s) are available, the last review was
7 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 7 unit(s).
A. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
B. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Indication interpretation for seams, cracks, laps and geometry
to support reliable, ethical; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
C. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
D. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Indication interpretation for seams, cracks, laps and geometry to support reliable against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 5 supporting record(s), and a 7-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
8. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Method physics, equipment components, calibration blocks and
performance checks integrated across the tasks? Case EB-2699-0008: 3 checks are complete, 4 item(s) remain open, 2 supporting record(s) are available, the
last review was 20 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 5 unit(s).
A. Ignore unit or assumption differences if the final number appears reasonable.
B. Use the previous calculation unchanged even though one or more current inputs have changed.
C. Recheck the inputs, units, assumptions, and limits for Method physics, equipment components, calibration blocks and performance checks integrated;
recalculate independently and document the verified result before proceeding.
D. Proceed using an estimate even though the approved method and current inputs are available.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The best answer verifies Method physics, equipment components, calibration blocks and performance checks against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 4 open item(s), 2 supporting record(s), and a 5-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
9. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Procedure selection based on material, geometry, access and expected
flaw orientation within the magnetic-particle? Case EB-2699-0009: 10 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 6 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 9 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 3 unit(s).
A. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
B. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
C. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
D. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Procedure selection based on material, geometry, access and
expected flaw orientation; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Procedure selection based on material, geometry, access and expected flaw orientation against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 6 supporting record(s), and a 3-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
10. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Intermediate process control, trend interpretation and systematic
troubleshooting as applied to magnetic-particle? Case EB-2699-0010: 8 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 3 supporting record(s) are available, the
last review was 22 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 1 unit(s).
A. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Intermediate process control, trend interpretation and
systematic troubleshooting as; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
B. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
C. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
D. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The best answer verifies Intermediate process control, trend interpretation and systematic troubleshooting as against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 3 supporting record(s), and a 1-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
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, 11. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with decisions and evidence relevant to
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0011: 6 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 7 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 11 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 18 unit(s).
A. Check calibration and method controls affecting Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with decisions, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
B. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
C. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
D. Ignore equipment or environmental checks when the operator is experienced with the method.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The best answer verifies Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 7 supporting record(s), and a 18-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
12. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in magnetic-particle testing
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0012: 4 checks are complete, 4 item(s) remain open, 4 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 24 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 16 unit(s).
A. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
B. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
C. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
D. Check calibration and method controls affecting Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 4 open item(s), 4 supporting record(s), and a 16-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
13. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through realistic magnetic-particle testing
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0013: 2 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 1 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 13 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 14 unit(s).
A. Ignore equipment or environmental checks when the operator is experienced with the method.
B. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
C. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
D. Check calibration and method controls affecting Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through realistic, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 1 supporting record(s), and a 14-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
14. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and responsibilities in
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0014: 9 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 5 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 2 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 12 unit(s).
A. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
B. Check calibration and method controls affecting Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
C. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
D. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and against current requirements
and evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 5 supporting record(s), and a 12-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should
resolve the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
15. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible calculations and during a
pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0015: 7 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 2 supporting record(s) are available,
the last review was 15 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 10 unit(s).
A. Proceed using an estimate even though the approved method and current inputs are available.
B. Confirm source data and allowable limits for Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible, repeat the calculation with
an independent check, and resolve any difference before acceptance.
C. Adjust an input until the result falls within the target range, then record only the final value.
D. Average the conflicting results and accept the midpoint without checking the source data.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 2 supporting record(s), and a 10-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
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Magnetic Particle Testing Level 3 Exam
,1. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities
with decisions and evidence relevant to? Case EB-2699-0001: 8 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 2 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 1 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 19 unit(s).
A. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
B. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface
discontinuities with decisions; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
C. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
D. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 2 supporting record(s), and a 19-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
2. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe,
accurate work in magnetic-particle testing? Case EB-2699-0002: 6 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 6 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 14 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 17 unit(s).
A. Ignore equipment or environmental checks when the operator is experienced with the method.
B. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for
safe, accurate work in; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
C. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
D. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 6 supporting record(s), and a 17-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
3. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection
through realistic magnetic-particle testing? Case EB-2699-0003: 4 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 3 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 3 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 15 unit(s).
A. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
B. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
C. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction
selection through realistic; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
D. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The best answer verifies Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 3 supporting record(s), and a 15-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
4. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis
on boundaries and responsibilities in? Case EB-2699-0004: 2 checks are complete, 4 item(s) remain open, 7 supporting record(s) are available, the last review
was 16 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 13 unit(s).
A. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
B. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
C. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with
emphasis on boundaries and; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
D. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The best answer verifies Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and against current requirements
and evidence before acceptance. With 4 open item(s), 7 supporting record(s), and a 13-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should
resolve the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
5. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for
defensible calculations and? Case EB-2699-0005: 9 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 4 supporting record(s) are available, the last review was 5
hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 11 unit(s).
A. Use the previous calculation unchanged even though one or more current inputs have changed.
B. Ignore unit or assumption differences if the final number appears reasonable.
C. Adjust an input until the result falls within the target range, then record only the final value.
D. Recheck the inputs, units, assumptions, and limits for Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible; recalculate
independently and document the verified result before proceeding.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 4 supporting record(s), and a 11-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
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,6. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Surface preparation, application sequence and demagnetization
including recognition of abnormal or noncompliant? Case EB-2699-0006: 7 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 1 supporting record(s) are available,
the last review was 18 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 9 unit(s).
A. Average the conflicting results and accept the midpoint without checking the source data.
B. Select the most favorable result from repeated calculations without investigating the variation.
C. Ignore unit or assumption differences if the final number appears reasonable.
D. Recheck the inputs, units, assumptions, and limits for Surface preparation, application sequence and demagnetization including recognition of; recalculate
independently and document the verified result before proceeding.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Surface preparation, application sequence and demagnetization including recognition of against current requirements
and evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 1 supporting record(s), and a 9-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should
resolve the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
7. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Indication interpretation for seams, cracks, laps and geometry to support
reliable, ethical magnetic-particle? Case EB-2699-0007: 5 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 5 supporting record(s) are available, the last review was
7 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 7 unit(s).
A. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
B. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Indication interpretation for seams, cracks, laps and geometry
to support reliable, ethical; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
C. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
D. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Indication interpretation for seams, cracks, laps and geometry to support reliable against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 5 supporting record(s), and a 7-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
8. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Method physics, equipment components, calibration blocks and
performance checks integrated across the tasks? Case EB-2699-0008: 3 checks are complete, 4 item(s) remain open, 2 supporting record(s) are available, the
last review was 20 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 5 unit(s).
A. Ignore unit or assumption differences if the final number appears reasonable.
B. Use the previous calculation unchanged even though one or more current inputs have changed.
C. Recheck the inputs, units, assumptions, and limits for Method physics, equipment components, calibration blocks and performance checks integrated;
recalculate independently and document the verified result before proceeding.
D. Proceed using an estimate even though the approved method and current inputs are available.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The best answer verifies Method physics, equipment components, calibration blocks and performance checks against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 4 open item(s), 2 supporting record(s), and a 5-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
9. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Procedure selection based on material, geometry, access and expected
flaw orientation within the magnetic-particle? Case EB-2699-0009: 10 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 6 supporting record(s) are available, the last
review was 9 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 3 unit(s).
A. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
B. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
C. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
D. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Procedure selection based on material, geometry, access and
expected flaw orientation; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Procedure selection based on material, geometry, access and expected flaw orientation against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 6 supporting record(s), and a 3-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
10. During a pre-task planning review, which action best addresses a concern involving Intermediate process control, trend interpretation and systematic
troubleshooting as applied to magnetic-particle? Case EB-2699-0010: 8 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 3 supporting record(s) are available, the
last review was 22 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 1 unit(s).
A. Verify the procedure, equipment status, environmental conditions, and acceptance criteria for Intermediate process control, trend interpretation and
systematic troubleshooting as; repeat or confirm the test only after controls are valid.
B. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
C. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
D. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The best answer verifies Intermediate process control, trend interpretation and systematic troubleshooting as against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 3 supporting record(s), and a 1-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
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, 11. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with decisions and evidence relevant to
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0011: 6 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 7 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 11 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 18 unit(s).
A. Check calibration and method controls affecting Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with decisions, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
B. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
C. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
D. Ignore equipment or environmental checks when the operator is experienced with the method.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The best answer verifies Limitations for materials, coatings, shape and subsurface discontinuities with against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 7 supporting record(s), and a 18-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
12. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in magnetic-particle testing
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0012: 4 checks are complete, 4 item(s) remain open, 4 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 24 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 16 unit(s).
A. Change the test sensitivity or acceptance limit without authorization to reduce false indications.
B. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
C. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
D. Check calibration and method controls affecting Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Magnetic flux, permeability, retentivity and leakage fields for safe, accurate work in against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 4 open item(s), 4 supporting record(s), and a 16-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
13. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through realistic magnetic-particle testing
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0013: 2 checks are complete, 1 item(s) remain open, 1 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 13 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 14 unit(s).
A. Ignore equipment or environmental checks when the operator is experienced with the method.
B. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
C. Use an expired or unverified reference because the difference is expected to be small.
D. Check calibration and method controls affecting Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through realistic, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The best answer verifies Longitudinal and circular magnetization with field-direction selection through against current requirements and evidence
before acceptance. With 1 open item(s), 1 supporting record(s), and a 14-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve the
discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
14. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and responsibilities in
during a pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0014: 9 checks are complete, 2 item(s) remain open, 5 supporting record(s) are
available, the last review was 2 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 12 unit(s).
A. Report only the final indication and omit the conditions that may have affected the test.
B. Check calibration and method controls affecting Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and, investigate the
unexpected indication or result, and document a defensible disposition.
C. Repeat the test until a passing result is obtained and discard the earlier inconsistent results.
D. Accept the result if it matches the expected outcome, even when a control check is invalid.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Yokes, prods, coils, benches and equipment verification with emphasis on boundaries and against current requirements
and evidence before acceptance. With 2 open item(s), 5 supporting record(s), and a 12-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should
resolve the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
15. A reviewer finds conflicting evidence about Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible calculations and during a
pre-task planning review. What should happen first? Case EB-2699-0015: 7 checks are complete, 3 item(s) remain open, 2 supporting record(s) are available,
the last review was 15 hour(s) ago, and the current result differs from the prior baseline by 10 unit(s).
A. Proceed using an estimate even though the approved method and current inputs are available.
B. Confirm source data and allowable limits for Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible, repeat the calculation with
an independent check, and resolve any difference before acceptance.
C. Adjust an input until the result falls within the target range, then record only the final value.
D. Average the conflicting results and accept the midpoint without checking the source data.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The best answer verifies Wet or dry particles, visible or fluorescent media and lighting controls for defensible against current requirements and
evidence before acceptance. With 3 open item(s), 2 supporting record(s), and a 10-unit change from baseline, a traceable foundational decision should resolve
the discrepancy rather than defer, bypass, or redefine the control.
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