NDT Midterm Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Engine rotating parts require what level of penetrant sensitivity: - CORRECT
ANSWER Level 4
When fluorescent penetrant inspection is performed, the penetrant is formulated to glow
brightly and give off light at a wavelength that: - CORRECT ANSWER The eye is
most sensitive to under dim lighting conditions while using an ultra violet light source.
What does In Accordance With or I.A.W. mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Both B and C
References the manual type your procedure came from, i.e. "NDT manual"
References the chapter/section of the procedure you used
Fluorescent penetrant application should be monitored to ensure complete coverage of the
area of interest using what: - CORRECT ANSWER Integrity checked black light
If the surface of the part has been machined, surface blasted, filed or sanded : - CORRECT
ANSWER The part may also require etching.
What are the major requirements needed to become qualified in any NDT method? -
CORRECT ANSWER On the Job Training and Classroom Instruction.
Which level of penetrant is the most sensitive? - CORRECT ANSWER Level 4
The advantage that liquid penetrant testing has over an unaided visual inspection is that: -
CORRECT ANSWER It makes defects easier to see for the inspector
, Which penetrant classification is further divided into sensitivity levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER Type I
What is the most important & basic form of Non-Destructive Inspection/Examination? -
CORRECT ANSWER Visual Inspection
Penetrants are designed to: - CORRECT ANSWER Remain fluid so it can be drawn
back to the surface of the part
Which of the following identifies the qualification levels of Non Destructive Testing: -
CORRECT ANSWER Level 1 Limited, Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3
The skills and qualifications associated with NDT/NDE are only applicable to the aviation
industry. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Which level of qualification requires more hours of classroom instruction and on the job
training? - CORRECT ANSWER Level III
When performing liquid penetrant inspection, the part under inspection should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER All of the above.
Dry.
Clean and smooth to the touch.
Free of water, oil, grease and other contaminants.
You are qualified in every NDT discipline. You are a Level 2 in Ultrasound and Eddy
Current. You have over 1000 hours of FPI experience and are Level 1 in the discipline of
Magnetic Particle. Today you are assigned an ultrasound flaw detection inspection on a Trent
800 fan blade root. You get that done. You are then assigned to perform an FPI inspection on
a CF6 turbine stage 1 blade disc. You get that done. What is the one thing that both of these
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Engine rotating parts require what level of penetrant sensitivity: - CORRECT
ANSWER Level 4
When fluorescent penetrant inspection is performed, the penetrant is formulated to glow
brightly and give off light at a wavelength that: - CORRECT ANSWER The eye is
most sensitive to under dim lighting conditions while using an ultra violet light source.
What does In Accordance With or I.A.W. mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Both B and C
References the manual type your procedure came from, i.e. "NDT manual"
References the chapter/section of the procedure you used
Fluorescent penetrant application should be monitored to ensure complete coverage of the
area of interest using what: - CORRECT ANSWER Integrity checked black light
If the surface of the part has been machined, surface blasted, filed or sanded : - CORRECT
ANSWER The part may also require etching.
What are the major requirements needed to become qualified in any NDT method? -
CORRECT ANSWER On the Job Training and Classroom Instruction.
Which level of penetrant is the most sensitive? - CORRECT ANSWER Level 4
The advantage that liquid penetrant testing has over an unaided visual inspection is that: -
CORRECT ANSWER It makes defects easier to see for the inspector
, Which penetrant classification is further divided into sensitivity levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER Type I
What is the most important & basic form of Non-Destructive Inspection/Examination? -
CORRECT ANSWER Visual Inspection
Penetrants are designed to: - CORRECT ANSWER Remain fluid so it can be drawn
back to the surface of the part
Which of the following identifies the qualification levels of Non Destructive Testing: -
CORRECT ANSWER Level 1 Limited, Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3
The skills and qualifications associated with NDT/NDE are only applicable to the aviation
industry. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Which level of qualification requires more hours of classroom instruction and on the job
training? - CORRECT ANSWER Level III
When performing liquid penetrant inspection, the part under inspection should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER All of the above.
Dry.
Clean and smooth to the touch.
Free of water, oil, grease and other contaminants.
You are qualified in every NDT discipline. You are a Level 2 in Ultrasound and Eddy
Current. You have over 1000 hours of FPI experience and are Level 1 in the discipline of
Magnetic Particle. Today you are assigned an ultrasound flaw detection inspection on a Trent
800 fan blade root. You get that done. You are then assigned to perform an FPI inspection on
a CF6 turbine stage 1 blade disc. You get that done. What is the one thing that both of these
