Introduction to Nondestructive Testing Study Guide & Fundamental NDT
Concepts Revision Notes
The difference between and NDT "method" and an NDT "technique" is: - ANS ✔✔a method is a
collection of inspection techniques
ASNT currently recognizes _______ methods, allowing formal certification according to the 2016
edition of Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A. - ANS ✔✔16
When a nondestructive test is performed, there are three types of indications that may be
found: - ANS ✔✔relevant, nonrelevant, and false
The benefits of nondestructive testing include all but which of the following? - ANS ✔✔provide
a perfect product
Nondestructive testing means that: - ANS ✔✔material from a tested sample is not destroyed or
damaged and its future usefulness is not affected
Limitations for NDT methods might include: - ANS ✔✔the size and orientation of discontinuities
sought
Demonstrated skill and knowledge, along with documented training and experience, required
by personnel to properly perform a specific job are elements of: - ANS ✔✔qualification
A written testimony of qualification in the NDT community is know as: - ANS ✔✔certification
Because it is difficult to verify conformity, the NDT community generally relies on the individual
inspector's kills, knowledge, and: - ANS ✔✔integrity
Concepts Revision Notes
The difference between and NDT "method" and an NDT "technique" is: - ANS ✔✔a method is a
collection of inspection techniques
ASNT currently recognizes _______ methods, allowing formal certification according to the 2016
edition of Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A. - ANS ✔✔16
When a nondestructive test is performed, there are three types of indications that may be
found: - ANS ✔✔relevant, nonrelevant, and false
The benefits of nondestructive testing include all but which of the following? - ANS ✔✔provide
a perfect product
Nondestructive testing means that: - ANS ✔✔material from a tested sample is not destroyed or
damaged and its future usefulness is not affected
Limitations for NDT methods might include: - ANS ✔✔the size and orientation of discontinuities
sought
Demonstrated skill and knowledge, along with documented training and experience, required
by personnel to properly perform a specific job are elements of: - ANS ✔✔qualification
A written testimony of qualification in the NDT community is know as: - ANS ✔✔certification
Because it is difficult to verify conformity, the NDT community generally relies on the individual
inspector's kills, knowledge, and: - ANS ✔✔integrity
