PT Level II Liquid Penetrant Testing Exam
2026 Guide
1. A common application of an aluminum block contain- A
ing quench cracks is to:
(Answer with A, B, C, or D)
a. Determine penetrant test sensitivity
b. Compare performance of penetrant materials or
processes
c. Determine effects of mechanical cleaning methods
on penetrant test results
d. Determine effectiveness of cleaning techniques
2. Which of the following is not an advantage of a water C
washable fluorescent penetrant process?
(Answer with A, B, C, or D)
a. Excess penetrant is easily removed with a water
wash
b. It is well suited to testing large quantities of small
parts
c. It is readily removed from shallow discontinuities
d. It has low cost, low processing time compared to the
post emulsified penetrant process
3. When using a water washable penetrant testing Avoid over washing
process, why should the water rinse temperature re-
main constant?
a. Avoid changes in rinse efficiency
b. Maintain the temperature of the part
c. Avoid over washing
d. Avoid under washing
4. What is the proper technique for removal of excess D
penetrant from a part when using a water washable
penetrant process?
, PT Level II Liquid Penetrant Testing Exam
2026 Guide
(Answer with A, B, C, or D)
a. Fine spray normal to the surface
b. Coarse spray normal to the surface
c. Fine spray at 45 degrees to the surface
d. Coarse spray at 45 degrees to the surface
5. Which type of developer would you use to obtain the Non aqueous wet
highest sensitivity test results?
a. Dry
b. Non aqueous wet
c. Aqueous wet
d. Lipophilic
6. What type of penetrant process would be best suited None of the above
to an application at near freezing temperatures?
a. Solvent removable
b. Water washable
c. Post emulsifiable
d. None of the above
7. Which type of developer does not provide a contrast- Dry
ing background against which to view penetrant indi-
cations?
a. Dry
b. Non aqueous wet
c. Water soluble
d. Water suspendable
8. Which type of developer should not be used with a Dry
visible dye penetrant process?
a. Dry
b. Non aqueous wet
2026 Guide
1. A common application of an aluminum block contain- A
ing quench cracks is to:
(Answer with A, B, C, or D)
a. Determine penetrant test sensitivity
b. Compare performance of penetrant materials or
processes
c. Determine effects of mechanical cleaning methods
on penetrant test results
d. Determine effectiveness of cleaning techniques
2. Which of the following is not an advantage of a water C
washable fluorescent penetrant process?
(Answer with A, B, C, or D)
a. Excess penetrant is easily removed with a water
wash
b. It is well suited to testing large quantities of small
parts
c. It is readily removed from shallow discontinuities
d. It has low cost, low processing time compared to the
post emulsified penetrant process
3. When using a water washable penetrant testing Avoid over washing
process, why should the water rinse temperature re-
main constant?
a. Avoid changes in rinse efficiency
b. Maintain the temperature of the part
c. Avoid over washing
d. Avoid under washing
4. What is the proper technique for removal of excess D
penetrant from a part when using a water washable
penetrant process?
, PT Level II Liquid Penetrant Testing Exam
2026 Guide
(Answer with A, B, C, or D)
a. Fine spray normal to the surface
b. Coarse spray normal to the surface
c. Fine spray at 45 degrees to the surface
d. Coarse spray at 45 degrees to the surface
5. Which type of developer would you use to obtain the Non aqueous wet
highest sensitivity test results?
a. Dry
b. Non aqueous wet
c. Aqueous wet
d. Lipophilic
6. What type of penetrant process would be best suited None of the above
to an application at near freezing temperatures?
a. Solvent removable
b. Water washable
c. Post emulsifiable
d. None of the above
7. Which type of developer does not provide a contrast- Dry
ing background against which to view penetrant indi-
cations?
a. Dry
b. Non aqueous wet
c. Water soluble
d. Water suspendable
8. Which type of developer should not be used with a Dry
visible dye penetrant process?
a. Dry
b. Non aqueous wet
