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ASNT Level 3 Study Guide Basic
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1Wich of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC -1A
- ASNT-TC-1A is intended for use by a limited set of industrial segments
- BSNT-TC-1A was generated to satisfy the specification requirements of ASME
- CSNT-TC-1A was last revised in 1998
- DSNT-TC-1A is not intended to be uses as a strict specification
2The SNT-TC-1 A interpretation panel will respond to inquiries about SNT-TC-1A. The inquire must be:
- AWritten and stated in general terms
- Bwritten including specific details of the case, eg. names,places, and other pertinent facts
- CConsidered by the ASNT board of Directors if it involves a decision that would place ASNT in a position between buyer and seller
- Druled upon by the Technical and Educational Council of ASNT before the SNT-TC-1A interpretation panel prepares a respond
3Which if the following statements is true?
- AASNT has been providing certification examinations for Level 3 personnel since the late 1960s.
- BSNT-TC-1A was first published in the late 1960s.
- CSNT-TC-1A requires that Level 3 personnel be qualified and certified by the ASNT.
- DSNT-TC-1A was developed to satisfy requirements for the NDT personnel qualification and Certification set forth in parts of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
4With regard of training of NDT personnel, the employer..
- Amust conduct all the training on their premises
- Bmay engaged an outside service who must conduct training on the employer premises
- Cshould not conduct training to close to the company's problems
- Dmay engage an outside service, but is nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the NDT Personnel
5SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guidelines for employers:
- Ato establish their own written practice that must be used as a strict specification
- Bto establish their own written practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel
- Cto define training course requirements for contractors performing outside training services
- Dwho are corporate members of ASNT
6The following is a statement in 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?
- AThe Employer must change its operations to conform with the guidelines
- BThe employer must seek relief from ASNT for inappropriate applications
- CThe Employer should review detailed recommendations and modify them, as necessary to meet its particular needs
- DThe employer shall submit an inquire in writing directed to the SNT-TC-1A Interpretation panel.
7Which of the following statements is not true
- ACertification is a written testimony of qualification
- BQualification is the skill, training and experience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job
- CThe Employer is a corporate or private entity, that employs personnel for wages or salary
- DA certifying agency is any organization used by an employer in training NDT personnel
8Who should be responsible to assess whether or not an individual should be qualified and certified who does not perform NDT but, monitors and evaluates NDT?
- AASNT
- BThe Individuals employer
- CA government regulatory agency
- DThe Customer's auditors
9To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable?
- AVisual testing
- BThermal/Infrared testing
- CAcoustic Emission Testing
- DHolographic Testing
10ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied:
- Awith flexibility and reason
- Bprecisely as written
- Cas minimum requirement
- Das maximum requirement
11Of the Following which is most appropriate to determine the needs to qualify and certify personnel whose only NDT function is to operate digital thickness equipment?
- AASNT
- BASME
- Cthe employer
- Dthe customer
12Certification is?
- Athe skill, training and experience, required for personnel to properly perform the duties of an specific job
- Bwritten testimony of qualification
- Cintended to be conferred by an organization independent from the employer
- Dintended to be conferred by an organization hired by the empoyer
13Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when?
- Athe material being tested is for U.S Air Force Contract
- Bthe material being tested is for U.S Navy Contract
- Cit has been specified by the customer
- Dthe material being tested is for U.S Army Contract which requires certification of NDT personnel
14The Basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are
- ATrainee, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
- BTrainee, Apprentice, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
- CLevel 1, Level 2, Level 3
- DLevel 1, Level 2, Level 3, Instructor
15Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment be qualified and certified?
- Ayes, because SNT-TC-1A, requires that all personnel performing NDT be qualified and Certified
- BNo, because SNT-TC-1A does not cover that specific operation
- COnly if required by industry code, standards and specifications
- Dwhether any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified depends solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the employers customers or clientele
16According to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true concerning a Trainee's activities?
- AThe trainee may not conduct nondestructive tests independently and may not report test results
- BThe Trainee may not conduct nondestructive test independently, but may interpret test results if acting under written instructions
- CThe trainee should work along with a certified individual and may be considered a Level 1, provided that the certified individual co-signs any test reports
- DOnce the trainee has worked along with a certified individual. the trainee may then independently perform any activities as directed by the certified individual
17According to the AST-TC-1A, which of the following is not true for a level 3?
- AShall be capable of assisting in establishment of acceptance criteria
- BMust train and examine the Level 1 and 2 personnel in his organization
- CShould be familiar with other commonly used NDT methods`
- DShall be capable of establishing techniques and selecting of test methods
18According to written instructions, an NDT level 1 may be qualified to perform
- Aspecific calibrations
- Bspecific nondestructive test
- Cspecific evaluations
- Dall of the above, and write reports of test results
19May a level 1 Independently perform , evaluate and sign for results of nondestructive test with supervisions and guidance from a level 2 or 3
- AYes, the intent of SNT-TC-1A is that a level 1 may perform the above functions provided that they are in accordance with written instructions of a level 3 or designee
- BNo, the level 1 may perform the above functions in accordance with written procedures, but must be under constant supervision and guidance of a level 2 or 3
- CNo, the level 1 may not sign for test results
- DNo. the level 1 is not allowed to take any independent action
20Which of the following statements is true concerning the definitions of Trainee, Level 1, 2 and 3 in SNT-TC-1A?
- AThe qualification for the Level 3 equal and exceed those of level 2
- BSNT-TC-1A was intended for use by employees to determine the proficiency of individuals at each level
- CExcept for a provision for a Trainee, Levels 1. 2 and 3 may not be further subdivide. Levels 3 may not perform Level 2 functions unless they pass level 2 examinations
- DA Trainee may perform all of the functions of a level 1, following written instructions
21Which of the following is not within the scope of activities of a Level 2 Individual, as recommended in SNT-TC-1A
- ACalibrate equipment
- BPrepare written instructions
- CEstablish techniques
- DProvide Training
22As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, a level 2
- Amay conduct on the job training and guidance of level 1 personnel, with the level 1 training and guiding trainees
- Bis responsible for the training and examination of level 1 personnel for certification
- Cmust be capable of and responsible for establishing techniques
- Dmay conduct on the job training and guidance of level 1 personnel
23According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true for a level 3?
- AA level 3 must have successfully completed at least 2 years of science or engineering study at a college or univertisty
- BIt is desirable that a level 3 be a register professional engineer
- CThe level 3 is responsible for establishing all acceptance criteria
- DThe level 3 shall be capable of evaluating test results in terms of codes, standards and specifications.
24In Accordance with SNT-TC-1A, who is responsible for establishing a written practice for the control and administration of NDT personnel training, examination and certification?
- AThe NDT level 3
- BThe employeer
- CASNT
- DAn appropriate regulatory authority
25The responsibility of each level of certification for determining the acceptability of materials or components:
- Aneed not to be described in the employers written practice since those responsibilities are defined specially in SNT-TC-1A
- BShould be be described in the employers written practice only if they are different from SNT-TC-1A recommendations
- CShould be described in the employers written practice under all circumstances
- Dshould be described in the employers written practice if dictated by customer requirements
26What factors are to be considered to ensure that a candidate for certification in NDT understands the principles and procedures involved?
- ATraining, experience and education
- BTraining, experience and prior certifications held
- CEducation, experience and percentage of time on the job doing NDT
- DTraining, experience and professional credentials
27IS recommended in SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true
- AOvertime cannot be considered in meeting the minimum experince
- BOvertime can only be considered if the candidate is being qualified in more than one method simultaneously
- COvertime can be credited based on total hours
- DSNT-TC-1A does not currently provide a recommendation regarding overtime
28High School education is recommended as a minimum requirement for:`
- ALevel 3 only
- BLevel 2 and 3 Only
- Cnone of the levels
- DAll 3 levels
29In Leak testing, recommended work time experience and training
- Adiffers from each of four major techniques
- Bdoes not consider different techniques
- CIs listed for levels 2 and 3 only
- DIs significantly greater for ultrasonic testing
30It is recommended that the education and experience of a level 3 candidate include.
- AGraduation from a 4 year university or college with a degree in engineering or science college or university plus 1 year's experience in NDT
- Bgraduation from a 4 year college or university with a degree in NDT plus 3 month's experience in NDT comparable to that of a level 2
- C2 years experience in NDT comparable to that of a level 2 if high school graduate
- D6 years experience in NDT if the candidate did not graduate from High School
31Records substantiating qualification are recommended to be kept on a:
- Adaily or weekly basis
- Bmonthly or hourly basis
- Cfractional yearly basis
- Dfractional hourly basis
32For a person being qualified directly to Level 2 with no time at Level 1, the recommended experience consist of:
- Athe time recommended for Level 2
- Bthe time recommended for level 3
- Cthe sum of the times recommended for level 1 and level 2
- Dnot less than 6 months for any method
33In some cases, the training times recommended for Level 1 are greater than for a level 2, Why?
- AIn preparing for qualifications at level 1, the candidate should always receive more training than for level 2, regardless of the NDT method
- BSome numbers in the table are erroneous
- CCandidates for Level 2, generally have more formal education than those for leve 1
- DSome methods require more initial training at Level 1 because the differences in complexity and manipulative skills
34The recommended training hours in a particular method are
- Alisted as a function of the candidates education
- Bthe same regardless of the candidates education
- Clisted as a function of the candidates experience
- Dreduced if the candidate is being qualified in more than one method simultaneously
35Its is recommended that a training program for qualification and certification purposes should include:
- Aone-on-one practical instructions by the level 3
- Btraining applicable to all industries where the method is used
- Cexamination to verify that the training material has been comprehend
- Da practical examination to verify the training material has been comprehend
36Recommended training courses outlines:
- Aare included in CP-105 and must not be modified
- Bare included in the most recent editions of SNT-TC-1A
- Care included in CP-105 for the methods listed
- Dare not available for leak testing
37For candidates with different educational backgrounds, recommended instructions periods are:
- Athe same regardless of the educational backgrounds
- Bthe same regardless of educational background, but different for a level 1 and level 2
- Cdifferent based on educational background
- Ddifferent base on educational background, but the same for level 1 and level 2
38Recommended training reference material
- Ais available only through ASNT
- Bis available from a variety of sources
- Ccan only included those references listed
- Dmust be made available to each trainee
39The recommended training courses outline includes:
- Atechnical principles of the method
- Breview of API 1101 requirements
- Creview of ASTM guidelines
- Dreview of interpretation requirements in ASME B.31.3.
40In Accordance with SNT-TC-1A, the NDT level 3 shall be responsible for:
- Aensuring Level 2 personnel examine level 1 personnel
- BInterpretation of all test results obtained by level 2 personnel
- Call the questions to be use on examinations for level 1 and 2 personnel
- Dwriting all the company standard operating procedures
41Which of the following may conduct and grade examinations for Level 1 and Level 2 personnel?
- AAn NDT Level2
- BA Selected Representative of the Level 3
- CASNT Personnel because they offer examinations on a regular basis
- DThe Company President
42OF the Following personnel, who can administer the near-distance, vision acuity examination using the reading card with Jaeger letters?
- AAn NDT Level 2
- BThe Plant Recepcionist
- CAnd NDT Level 3
- DThe Employee's medical Doctor
43As recommended in SNT-TC-1A , A physical examination requirements are intended to be:
- Athe same for all methods
- Bthe same for all employeers
- Crelated to each employers specific need
- Das specified in applicable sections of ASME Boliler and Pressure vessel Code
44The General examination is intended to cover?
- ABasic test principles of the method
- BOnly the material included in the training course outlines of SNT-TC-1A
- CThe equipment operational capabilities of the candidate
- DThe operating procedures that the candidate may encounter on his job
45Questions and answers available from ASNT are intended for the use of compiling
- Athe General examination only
- Bthe specific, Practical and General Examinations
- CThe basic and Method Examination
- DThe General, basic and method examination
46Which of the following parts of the Level 1 and Level 2 Examinations should be written
- AThe general and specific
- Bthe general and practical
- Cthe general specific and practical
- DOnly the General
47The practical examinations is recommended to included operational familiarity with test equipment and analysis of test results for
- ALevels 1, 2 and 3
- BLevels 1 and 2
- CLevels 2 and 3
- Dtrainees, Level 1 and 2
48Which of the following statements is true with the regard to the administration of written examinations
- AThe examinee should not be permitted access to any reference material
- BReference data may be supplied for the practical Examinations only
- CLevel 3 personnel should be required to memorize everything except codes, specifications and procedures
- DCodes, specifications and procedures may be provided to examinees for reference during examinations provided that they do not contain data that can be use to answer questions in the general examination.
49For the written examination, tables, graphs and charts may be used:
- AOnly during level 1 Examinations
- BOnly during level 2 Examinations
- CDuring all examinations
- DOnly for the level 2 practical examination
50For Level 1 and Level 2 Practical Examinations, one or more test specimens are recommended and the examinee should perform test and evaluations using the appropriate equipment and test specimens. The minimum number of different checkpoints recommended is:
- A5
- B10
- C15
- D20
51In certification of level 3 personnel according to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A , the employer
- Amust give written examinations
- Bmust give general and specific examinations
- Cmay delete the specific examination
- Dcan waive written examinations if oral examinations are given in their place
52For level 1 and level examinations, the recommended minimum composite score is?
- A60 percent
- B90 Percent
- C70 percent
- D80 percent
53For Level 3 basic examination , it is recommended that Level 2 questions also be included. These questions should be:
- ALevel 2 type questions base on other applicable NDT methods
- Bbased on level 2 task for the particular Method Examination
- Cselected at random from questions previously used on level 2 examinations
- Dgiven only if the candidate is being examined in more than one method.
54If an outside agency is engaged to provide level 3 services, the:
- Awritten practice of the outside agency pertains, and it is not necessary for the employer that uses the outside services to have a written practice
- Bresponsibility of certification must be retained by the employer utilizing outside services
- Cemployer utilizing outside services must nonetheless have a Level 3 in direct employment
- Doutside agency may certify the personnel of the employer utilizing outside services
55Which of the following statements is true concerning recertification
- Arecertification can be accomplished only by reexamination at least once every three years
- Brecertification can be based upon evidence of continuing satisfactory performance
- COnce certified to a particular level, certification can only be terminated if the certified individual terminates employment with certifying employer
- Dreexamination of a certified individual can be accomplished only after three years at a particular level
56What purpose is the best served by maintaining certifications records and the written practice?
- AFor periodic approval of ASNT.
- BTo determine the effectiveness of outside services.
- CTo provide documentation for review by customer, clients and regulatory agencies
- DTo protect against product liability claims
57The employer is responsible for certification of
- ALevel 1 and 2 NDT personnel
- BLevel 3 personnel only
- Coutside services
- Dall levels of NDT personnel
58The employer can consider an individual to be qualified to Level 3, but only if he or she:
- Atakes comprehensive written examination.
- Bhas in excess of 5 years experience comparable to a level 2
- Cmeets the requirements of the employers written practice
- Dhas taken the ASNT NDT Level 3 Basic n at least one of the Method examinations
59Automatic termination of certification is recommended when the certified individual
- Aterminates employment with the employer where certified
- Bis temporary assigned to a different job function
- Ctakes a leave of absence greater than 30 days
- Dachieves a higher level of certification
60A certified Level 3 individual terminates his or her employment with employer A and is immediately employed by employer B. Employer B may certify individual as level 3 based upon which of the following
- AThe employer must examine the individual
- BThe employer must examine the individual if he or she has not been working as a level 3 during the past 6 months
- CThe employer may recertify the individual to level 3, but only 6 months of satisfactory service
- DThe employer may certify the individual to level 3 in accordance with their written practice
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