ASNT Level III Exam with complete
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-written and stated in general terms.
Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-SNT-TC-1A was first
published in the late 1960s.
With regards to the training of NDT personnel, the employer: - CORRECT ANSWER-
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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The individual's employer.
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In SNT-TC-1A(2020) holographic testing is a technique under which of the following
NDT methods? - CORRECT ANSWER-Laser testing.
ASNT intended that the recommendation of SNT-TC-1A be applied: - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The employer.
Certification is: - CORRECT ANSWER-written testimony of qualification.
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandator when: - CORRECT ANSWER-it has been specified by
the customer.
The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Level I, Level II, and Level III.
Should personnel who operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment be
qualified and certified? - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
According to the recommendation of SNT-TC-1A(2020), which of the following is
mandatory for certification of a Level III? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-The trainee may not conduct
nondestructive tests independently and may not report the results.
According to written instructions, an NDT Level I may: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Standardize equipment.
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As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, a Level II: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The employer.
- CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Training,
experience, and education.
As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-
SNT-TC-1A does not currently provide a recommendation regarding overtime.
High school education is recommended as a minimum requirement for: - CORRECT
ANSWER-none of the levels.
In leak testing, recommended work time experience and training: - CORRECT
ANSWER-differ for each of four major techniques.
It is recommended that the education and experience of a Level III candidate include: -
CORRECT ANSWER-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): - CORRECT ANSWER-hourly basis.
For a person being qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the
recommended experience consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT
ANSWER-the same regardless of the candidate's education.
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