ASNT LEVEL III BASIC EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A? - ANS SNT-TC-
1A is not intended to be used as a strict specification.
The SNT-TC-1A Interpretation panel will respond to inquires about SNT-TC-1A. The inquiries
must be: - ANS written and stated in general terms.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANS SNT-TC-1A was first published in the late
1960s.
With regards to the training of NDT personnel, the employer: - ANS may engage an outside
service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the company's NDT personnel.
SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guideline for employers: - ANS to establish their own written
practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel.
The following statement in the SNT-TC-1A: "It is recognized that these guidelines may not be
appropriate for certain employers, circumstances, and/or applications." What should be done if
the guidelines are not appropriate? - ANS The employer should review the detailed
recommendations and modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs with justification
documented in an annex to the written practice.
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,Which of the following statements is true? - ANS Certification is the written testimony of
qualification.
Who should be responsible to asses whether or not an individual should be qualified and
certified who does not perform DT, but monitors and evaluates NDT? - ANS The individual's
employer.
In SNT-TC-1A(2020) holographic testing is a technique under which of the following NDT
methods? - ANS Laser testing.
ASNT intended that the recommendation of SNT-TC-1A be applied: - ANS with flexibility and
reasoning.
Of the following, which is the most appropriate to determine the needs to qualify and certify
personnel whose only NDT function is to operate digital thickness equipment? - ANS The
employer.
Certification is: - ANS written testimony of qualification.
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandator when: - ANS it has been specified by the customer.
The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are: - ANS Level I, Level II, and
Level III.
Should personnel who operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment be qualified
and certified? - ANS Whether any NDT personnel should be qualified or certified depends
solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the employer's customer or
clientele.
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,According to the recommendation of SNT-TC-1A(2020), which of the following is mandatory for
certification of a Level III? - ANS Shall meet the requirements of the employer's written
practice.
According to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true concerning a
trainee's activities? - ANS The trainee may not conduct nondestructive tests independently
and may not report the results.
According to written instructions, an NDT Level I may: - ANS perform specific calibrations,
specific nondestructive tests, and specific evaluations.
May a Level I independently perform, evaluate, and sign for results of nondestructive tests with
supervision and guidance from a Level II or Level III? - ANS Yes, the intent in SNT-TC-1A is that
a level I may perform the above functions provided that they are in accordance with written
instructions of a Level II or Level III.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the definitions of trainee, Level I, II, and III
in SNT-TC-1A? - ANS The qualifications for Level III equal and exceed those of Level II.
Which of the following is within the scope if activities of a Level III individual, as recommended
in SNT-TC-1A? - ANS Standardize equipment.
As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, a Level II: - ANS may conduct on-the-job training and
guidance of Level I personnel.
According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true for a Level III? - ANS The Level III shall
be capable of evaluating test results in terms of codes, standards , and specifications.
In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, wo is responsible for establishing a written practice for the
control and administration of NDT personnel training, examination, and certification? -
ANS The employer.
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, - ANS The responsibility of each level of certification for determining the acceptability of
materials or components:
What factors are to be considered to ensure that a candidate for certification in NDT
understands the principles and procedures involved? - ANS Training, experience, and
education.
As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true? - ANS SNT-TC-1A does not
currently provide a recommendation regarding overtime.
High school education is recommended as a minimum requirement for: - ANS none of the
levels.
In leak testing, recommended work time experience and training: - ANS differ for each of four
major techniques.
It is recommended that the education and experience of a Level III candidate include: -
ANS graduation from a four-year university or college with a degree in engineering or
science, plus one additional year of experience beyond the Level II requirements, with that
assignment being comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable method.
Records substantiating training and experience for qualifications are recommended to be kept
on a(n): - ANS hourly basis.
For a person being qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the recommended
experience consists of: - ANS the sum of the times recommended for Level I and Level II.
In sum cases, the training times recommended for Level I are greater than for Level II. Why? -
ANS Some methods require more initial training at Level I because of differences of
complexity and manipulative skills.
The recommended number of training hours in a particular method are: - ANS the same
regardless of the candidate's education.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A? - ANS SNT-TC-
1A is not intended to be used as a strict specification.
The SNT-TC-1A Interpretation panel will respond to inquires about SNT-TC-1A. The inquiries
must be: - ANS written and stated in general terms.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANS SNT-TC-1A was first published in the late
1960s.
With regards to the training of NDT personnel, the employer: - ANS may engage an outside
service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the company's NDT personnel.
SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guideline for employers: - ANS to establish their own written
practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel.
The following statement in the SNT-TC-1A: "It is recognized that these guidelines may not be
appropriate for certain employers, circumstances, and/or applications." What should be done if
the guidelines are not appropriate? - ANS The employer should review the detailed
recommendations and modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs with justification
documented in an annex to the written practice.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Which of the following statements is true? - ANS Certification is the written testimony of
qualification.
Who should be responsible to asses whether or not an individual should be qualified and
certified who does not perform DT, but monitors and evaluates NDT? - ANS The individual's
employer.
In SNT-TC-1A(2020) holographic testing is a technique under which of the following NDT
methods? - ANS Laser testing.
ASNT intended that the recommendation of SNT-TC-1A be applied: - ANS with flexibility and
reasoning.
Of the following, which is the most appropriate to determine the needs to qualify and certify
personnel whose only NDT function is to operate digital thickness equipment? - ANS The
employer.
Certification is: - ANS written testimony of qualification.
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandator when: - ANS it has been specified by the customer.
The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are: - ANS Level I, Level II, and
Level III.
Should personnel who operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment be qualified
and certified? - ANS Whether any NDT personnel should be qualified or certified depends
solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the employer's customer or
clientele.
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,According to the recommendation of SNT-TC-1A(2020), which of the following is mandatory for
certification of a Level III? - ANS Shall meet the requirements of the employer's written
practice.
According to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true concerning a
trainee's activities? - ANS The trainee may not conduct nondestructive tests independently
and may not report the results.
According to written instructions, an NDT Level I may: - ANS perform specific calibrations,
specific nondestructive tests, and specific evaluations.
May a Level I independently perform, evaluate, and sign for results of nondestructive tests with
supervision and guidance from a Level II or Level III? - ANS Yes, the intent in SNT-TC-1A is that
a level I may perform the above functions provided that they are in accordance with written
instructions of a Level II or Level III.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the definitions of trainee, Level I, II, and III
in SNT-TC-1A? - ANS The qualifications for Level III equal and exceed those of Level II.
Which of the following is within the scope if activities of a Level III individual, as recommended
in SNT-TC-1A? - ANS Standardize equipment.
As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, a Level II: - ANS may conduct on-the-job training and
guidance of Level I personnel.
According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true for a Level III? - ANS The Level III shall
be capable of evaluating test results in terms of codes, standards , and specifications.
In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, wo is responsible for establishing a written practice for the
control and administration of NDT personnel training, examination, and certification? -
ANS The employer.
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, - ANS The responsibility of each level of certification for determining the acceptability of
materials or components:
What factors are to be considered to ensure that a candidate for certification in NDT
understands the principles and procedures involved? - ANS Training, experience, and
education.
As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true? - ANS SNT-TC-1A does not
currently provide a recommendation regarding overtime.
High school education is recommended as a minimum requirement for: - ANS none of the
levels.
In leak testing, recommended work time experience and training: - ANS differ for each of four
major techniques.
It is recommended that the education and experience of a Level III candidate include: -
ANS graduation from a four-year university or college with a degree in engineering or
science, plus one additional year of experience beyond the Level II requirements, with that
assignment being comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable method.
Records substantiating training and experience for qualifications are recommended to be kept
on a(n): - ANS hourly basis.
For a person being qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the recommended
experience consists of: - ANS the sum of the times recommended for Level I and Level II.
In sum cases, the training times recommended for Level I are greater than for Level II. Why? -
ANS Some methods require more initial training at Level I because of differences of
complexity and manipulative skills.
The recommended number of training hours in a particular method are: - ANS the same
regardless of the candidate's education.
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