ASNT NDT Level II Radiographic Testing (RT) Certification
Examination
1. How should Radiographic testing uses penetrating ionizing radiation to create an image of
internal material conditions. be evaluated when the available information is incomplete but a
decision is still required?
A. Magnetic fields
B. Ultrasonic waves
C. Ionizing radiation
D. Thermal radiation only
Answer: C
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by ionizing
radiation. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by ionizing
radiation. C is correct because it directly reflects ionizing radiation. D is incorrect because it
does not best address the principle represented by ionizing radiation.
2. When a basic case involves Radiation attenuation occurs through absorption and scattering
as radiation passes through material., which response best reflects accepted professional
practice?
A. Acoustic coupling
B. Thermal expansion
C. Magnetic saturation
D. Absorption and scattering
Answer: D
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
absorption and scattering. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by absorption and scattering. C is incorrect because it does not best address the
,principle represented by absorption and scattering. D is correct because it directly reflects
absorption and scattering.
3. Why would the correct treatment of Radiographic density represents the degree of darkening
of a film image and depends on exposure and processing. become especially important when
conditions are abnormal?
A. Film darkening
B. Pipe hardness
C. Sound velocity
D. Magnetic permeability
Answer: A
Rationale: A is correct because it directly reflects film darkening. B is incorrect because it does
not best address the principle represented by film darkening. C is incorrect because it does not
best address the principle represented by film darkening. D is incorrect because it does not best
address the principle represented by film darkening.
4. What evidence would most strongly support a conclusion involving Radiographic contrast
describes differences in image density between adjacent areas. during an evaluation?
A. Pipe length
B. Film size
C. Source weight
D. Density differences
Answer: D
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by density
differences. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by density
differences. C is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by density
differences. D is correct because it directly reflects density differences.
,5. How should a qualified professional interpret An image quality indicator demonstrates
whether required radiographic sensitivity has been achieved. when the surrounding conditions
are otherwise normal?
A. Film storage
B. Radiation shielding
C. Exposure timer
D. Radiographic sensitivity
Answer: D
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
radiographic sensitivity. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by radiographic sensitivity. C is incorrect because it does not best address the
principle represented by radiographic sensitivity. D is correct because it directly reflects
radiographic sensitivity.
6. How does Geometric unsharpness is influenced by source size and source-to-object and
object-to-detector distances. influence the reliability, safety, quality, or validity of the work?
A. Film color
B. Exposure geometry
C. Room lighting
D. Developer brand
Answer: B
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
exposure geometry. B is correct because it directly reflects exposure geometry. C is incorrect
because it does not best address the principle represented by exposure geometry. D is
incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by exposure geometry.
, 7. Which outcome would most strongly demonstrate that Radiographic magnification depends
on source-object and object-detector geometry. has been handled correctly?
A. Film humidity
B. Pipe temperature
C. Source-object-detector geometry
D. Lead marker size
Answer: C
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
source-object-detector geometry. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by source-object-detector geometry. C is correct because it directly reflects
source-object-detector geometry. D is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by source-object-detector geometry.
8. How can an experienced professional distinguish Scattered radiation can reduce
radiographic contrast and should be controlled by appropriate technique and shielding. from the
alternatives presented in this question?
A. Greater magnetic flux
B. Higher sound velocity
C. Reduced image contrast
D. More pipe support
Answer: C
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by reduced
image contrast. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
reduced image contrast. C is correct because it directly reflects reduced image contrast. D is
incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by reduced image
contrast.
Examination
1. How should Radiographic testing uses penetrating ionizing radiation to create an image of
internal material conditions. be evaluated when the available information is incomplete but a
decision is still required?
A. Magnetic fields
B. Ultrasonic waves
C. Ionizing radiation
D. Thermal radiation only
Answer: C
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by ionizing
radiation. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by ionizing
radiation. C is correct because it directly reflects ionizing radiation. D is incorrect because it
does not best address the principle represented by ionizing radiation.
2. When a basic case involves Radiation attenuation occurs through absorption and scattering
as radiation passes through material., which response best reflects accepted professional
practice?
A. Acoustic coupling
B. Thermal expansion
C. Magnetic saturation
D. Absorption and scattering
Answer: D
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
absorption and scattering. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by absorption and scattering. C is incorrect because it does not best address the
,principle represented by absorption and scattering. D is correct because it directly reflects
absorption and scattering.
3. Why would the correct treatment of Radiographic density represents the degree of darkening
of a film image and depends on exposure and processing. become especially important when
conditions are abnormal?
A. Film darkening
B. Pipe hardness
C. Sound velocity
D. Magnetic permeability
Answer: A
Rationale: A is correct because it directly reflects film darkening. B is incorrect because it does
not best address the principle represented by film darkening. C is incorrect because it does not
best address the principle represented by film darkening. D is incorrect because it does not best
address the principle represented by film darkening.
4. What evidence would most strongly support a conclusion involving Radiographic contrast
describes differences in image density between adjacent areas. during an evaluation?
A. Pipe length
B. Film size
C. Source weight
D. Density differences
Answer: D
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by density
differences. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by density
differences. C is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by density
differences. D is correct because it directly reflects density differences.
,5. How should a qualified professional interpret An image quality indicator demonstrates
whether required radiographic sensitivity has been achieved. when the surrounding conditions
are otherwise normal?
A. Film storage
B. Radiation shielding
C. Exposure timer
D. Radiographic sensitivity
Answer: D
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
radiographic sensitivity. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by radiographic sensitivity. C is incorrect because it does not best address the
principle represented by radiographic sensitivity. D is correct because it directly reflects
radiographic sensitivity.
6. How does Geometric unsharpness is influenced by source size and source-to-object and
object-to-detector distances. influence the reliability, safety, quality, or validity of the work?
A. Film color
B. Exposure geometry
C. Room lighting
D. Developer brand
Answer: B
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
exposure geometry. B is correct because it directly reflects exposure geometry. C is incorrect
because it does not best address the principle represented by exposure geometry. D is
incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by exposure geometry.
, 7. Which outcome would most strongly demonstrate that Radiographic magnification depends
on source-object and object-detector geometry. has been handled correctly?
A. Film humidity
B. Pipe temperature
C. Source-object-detector geometry
D. Lead marker size
Answer: C
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
source-object-detector geometry. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by source-object-detector geometry. C is correct because it directly reflects
source-object-detector geometry. D is incorrect because it does not best address the principle
represented by source-object-detector geometry.
8. How can an experienced professional distinguish Scattered radiation can reduce
radiographic contrast and should be controlled by appropriate technique and shielding. from the
alternatives presented in this question?
A. Greater magnetic flux
B. Higher sound velocity
C. Reduced image contrast
D. More pipe support
Answer: C
Rationale: A is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by reduced
image contrast. B is incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by
reduced image contrast. C is correct because it directly reflects reduced image contrast. D is
incorrect because it does not best address the principle represented by reduced image
contrast.
