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NDT LEVEL II
MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING EXAMINATION
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NAME:

DATE:

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS APPLY TO ASME V, ASME VIII & ASTM E 709.
1. The magnetic particle examination shall be performed:
a)
b)
c)
d)

By the residual method.

By the continuous method.
By both a and b.
By interrupted method.

2. When a A.C electromagnetic yoke type unit used shall have a lifting power of:
a)
b)
c)
d)

At least 40lb (18.1 kg) at maximum pole spacing.

At least 10lb (4.5 kg) at maximum and minimum pole spacing.
At least 10lb (4.5 kg) at maximum pole spacing.
At least 40lb (18.1 kg) at maximum and minimum pole spacing.

3. According to ASME V Article 7 the lifting power of the yoke unit:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Shall be checked prior to first usage.

Shall be checked at least one a year.
Shall be checked after the unit being repaired.
Both b and c.
Both a and c.

4. To verify the adequacy or direction of the magnetizing field which of the following
shall be used:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Magnetic particle field indicator.

Ammeter.
Test ring specimen.
Residual field indicator.

5. The direction of magnetization using yoke shall be performed on each area by

employing:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Only one field.

At least two or more fields in different directions.
At least two fields parallel to each other.
A high frequency field.

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6. To detect a transverse crack of a weldment the poles of the yoke shall placed:
a)
b)
c)
d)

On the cracks.
On either side of the weld.
On the weld.
Not possible to detect transverse crack with yoke unit.

7. Of the following is AC electromagnetic yoke used is superior to DC or permanent

magnetic yoke of equal lifting power for the detection of surface discontinuities:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Material 1/4in. Or less in thickness.

Material more than 1/4in. In thickness.
Material regardless of thickness.
Material of low retentivity.

8. According to ASME V Article 7 which of the following is true regarding coatings are
left on the part in the area being examination by M.T.
a) All thin nonconductive coatings tightly adhered on the part do not need to remove.
b) Only nonconductive coating more than 6 mils need to be removed.
c) Demonstration of a special procedure/technique to show that indications can be
detected through the maximum coating thickness applied.
d) The code does not allow coatings on the part.
9. The wet magnetic particle in aerosol can should shake well prior use due to:
a) Greater mobility would be required.
b) The magnetic flux would not be uniform.
c) The strength of an indication may vary, and the interpretation of the indication may
be erroneous.
d) The particles can easily magnetized.
10. According to ASTM E 709 the magnetic particle suspended in the bath shall have:
a)
b)
c)
d)

High red iron oxide content.

Low retentivity and high permeability.
Low retentivity and low permeability.
High permeability and low coerciveness.

11. Why is it preferable to disassemble parts before magnetic particle inspection?

a)
b)
c)
d)

Disassembly makes all surface areas visible.

Interfaces will create leakage fields, which may confuse the inspection.
It is usually easier to handle the disassembled parts.
All of the above.

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12. According to ASME V Article 7, unless specified, the magnetic particle shall be
performed on parts surfaces:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Ground off irregularities that would mast indications due to discontinuities.

As-welded, as-rolled, as-cast, or as-forged conditions.
Prior to final grinding or machining but after final heat treatment.
a and b.

13. Non-relevant indications:

a)
b)
c)
d)

Shall be re-examined to determine whether an actual defect exists.

Have no bearing on the suitability of the part for service.
Must be completely removed.
Both a and b must considered.

14. According to ASME V Article 7 which of the following is not true regarding magnetic
particle testing:
a) If equipment has not been in use for a year, calibration shall be done prior to first
use.
b) Yoke technique alternating or direct current electromagnetic yokes, or permanent
magnet yokes, shall be used.
c) Five magnetization techniques shall be used.
d) All examination shall be conducted with sufficient overlap to assure 100%
coverage with a unidirectional field.
15. According to ASME VIII Appendix 6, considers four relevant rounded indications in
line to be:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Acceptable.
Unacceptable.
Acceptable unless separated by more than 1/16in. or more, edge to edge.
Not a factor in the acceptability of welds or parts.

16. The generally accepted minimum intensity for a UV light as measured from the front
surface of the filter is:
a)
b)
c)
d)

400 uw/cm sq.

600 uw/cm sq.
800 uw/cm sq.
1000 uw/cm sq.

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17. According to ASME V, large parts due to size and shape, which of the following
magnetizing current shall be used ?
a)
b)
c)
d)

600 ampere-turns --- 1200 ampere-turns.

800 ampere-turns --- 1300 ampere-turns.
1000 ampere-turns --- 1500 ampere-turns.
1200 ampere-turns --- 4500 ampere-turns.

18. When carry out wet particle method, the temperature of the wet particle suspension
and the surface of the part:
a)
b)
c)
d)

shall allowed to exceed 135 degrees C plus and minus 5 degrees.

shall allowed to exceed 316 degrees C plus and minus 2 degrees.
Shall not allow to exceeds 135 degrees C.
Shall not allow to exceeds 57 degrees C.

19. Which of the statement is not true as stated in ASME VIII . Appendix 6:
a)
b)
c)
d)

A round indication is one with length equal or less than three times it width.
A round indication is one with length less than three times or equal it width.
A linear indication is one having a length greater than twice the width.
A linear indication is one having a width less than three time the length.

20. The part was tested with magnetic particle testing and was found with indications as
shown below:

a) The part was rejected due to four round indications in a line.

b) The part was rejected due to four round indications and two linear indications in
random.
c) The part was accepted as the four round indications size and its separation; and the
two linear indications individual lengths was permitted by the reference acceptance
standards..
d) The part was rejected due to the four round indications and two linear indications
size and they separation were not permitted by the reference acceptance standards.

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