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Level I Questions Ultrasonic Testing Method Of the following sound wave modes, which one has uuhiple or varying wave velocities? longitudinal waves, b. shear waves ©. transverse waves <4. Lamb waves ras ‘Which of the following would be considered application(s) of ultrasonic techniques? ‘8 determination of a material's elastic modulus ». study of a material's metallurgical structure . measurement of a material's thickness all of the above ~ RaB2 ‘The only significant sound wave mode that will travel through a liquid is: 1. shear ©. longitudinal . surface 4. Rayleigh Fas ‘The acoustic impedance of a material is used to determine the: 1. angle of refraction at an interface b. attenuation within the material .. relative amounts of sound energy coupled through and reflected at an interface 4. beam spread within the material F432 ‘When angle beam contact testing a test piece, increasing the incident angle until the second critical angle is reached results in: ‘total reflection of a surface wave i. 45° refraction ofthe shear wave ©. production of a surface wave 4. note of the above 6 10. ‘Acoumic energy propagates indifferent modes. ‘Which ofthe fllowing representa mode? 12 longitudinal wave. bi. shear wave ©. surface wave all of the sbove B25 ‘The simple experiment where a stick in a glass of ‘water appears dsjoimed at the water surface illustrates the phenomenon of: Hi I ‘The crystal thickness and transducer frequency are related. The thinner the erystal: 1 the lower the frequency be the higher the frequency . there is no appreciable affect . none of the above H3% ‘The random distribution of crystallographic direction in alloys with large crystallin structures is a factor in ‘2 acoustic noise levels '. selection of test frequency . scattering of sound 4. all of the above Fusé ‘The length ofthe zone adjacent to a transducer in Which fluctuations in sound pressure occur is mostly affected by: a. the frequency ofthe transducer ©. the diameter of the ransducer «the length of transducer cable <. both aand b (Utrasonic Testing Method, Level IT 2, 13. 4 ‘The differences in signals received from identical reflectors at different material distances from a tranadocer may be caused by: ‘2, material atentation '. beam divergence . near field effects 4. all ofthe above Dss It is possible for a discontinuity smaller than the transducer to produce indications of fluctuating, amplitade asthe search unit is moved laterally if testing is being performed in the: ‘a Fraunhofer zone . near field . Shell field 4. shadow zone In immersion testing the near field effocts of a transducer may be eliminated by: ‘, increasing transducer frequency '. using a larger diameter transducer ‘©. using an appropriate water path using afocused transducer Faas In Figure 1, assuming a uniform beam pater, what relationship would you expect exist berween the “amplitudes ofthe reflected laminar signals at positions A and B? 8. 126B difference , equal amplitudes ©2101 4.3001 15, 16. 7. 18, 19. In the far field of a uniform ultrasonic bear, soumdl intensity is. the beam centerline. © minimam at ©. maximum at © ‘maximum toughout twice che angle (sia Tf where C is acoustic velocity, Dis crystal and fis frequency at 4. not related to orientation of DAT, SAD Which ofthe following may result in along rod if the beam divergence results in a reflection fromm {ide ofthe test piece before the sound wave reaches. the back surface? ‘2 multiple indications before the first back reflection '. indications from multiple surface reflections ‘. conversion from the longitudinal mode to shear mode 4, loss of front surface indications HL» ‘Where does beam divergence occur? a. near field b. farfield ©, atthe crystal <. none of the above. se ‘As frequency increases in ultrasonic testing, the ample ‘of beam divergence ofa given diameter crystal: ‘8 decreases be, remains unchanged «increases 4. varies uniformly through each wavelength H231 ‘As the radius of curvature of a curved lens it increased, the focal length of the lens will: a, ‘When examining materials for planar flaws oriented 26. parallel to the pat surface, what testing method is ‘most often used? ‘2 angle beam b. through-transmission ¢. straight beam 4. dual crystal is fx contact angle beam transducer produces a 45° shear wave in ste, the angle produced by the same ‘transducer in an aluminum specimen would be: (VS__,= 0323 cus; V,, = 0.310 cm/s) 1. ess than 45° ©. greater than 45° © 45° 4. unknown: more information is required HI . Rayleigh waves are inffuenced most by defects cated: 1. close to oF on the surface . I wavelength below the surface ¢. 3 wavelengths below the surface 4. 6 wavelengths below the surface Kas ‘The akrasonic test method in which finger damping is ‘most effective in locating a discontinuity is 4. shear wave ». longitudinal wave «. surface wave 4. compressional wave RASA; 12-32 J. Lamb waves can be used to detect: ‘2. laminar-type defects near the surface ofa thin material lack of fusion inthe center of a thick weldment €. internal voids in diffusion bonds 4. thickness changes in heavy plate material Pasa ‘The ratio ofthe velocity of sound in water compared to that for aluminum or steel is approximately: aese Bors A218 2. Ttrasonic Testing Method, Level ft ‘Which ofthe following scanning methods could be classified as an imnersion type test? ‘2. tank in which the search unit and test pioce ae immersed . squirter bubbler method in which the sound is ‘ransmined in a column of flowing water . scanning with a wheel-type search unit with the transducer inside a liquid filled tire 4. all ofthe above 1288-259 nan immersion test ofa piece of see! or aluminum, the water distance appears on the display as a fairly ‘wide space between the initial pulse and the front surface reflection because of: 1. reduced velocity of sound in water as compared to test specimen ». increased velocity of sound in wate as compared to test specimen «. temperature of the water allot the above + BAS EUS Using the immersion method, a distance amplitude curve (DAC) for #19 mm (0.75 in) diameter, SME search unit shows the high point ofthe DAC at the BBYS1 mm (2 in) block. One day later, the high point ‘of the DAC forthe same search unit is atthe {3/162 mm (6in.) block. Assuming that calibration FAAIS ‘What law can be ased to calculate the angle of ‘refraction within a metal for both longitadinal and ‘shear waves? 1& Poisson's ratio law b. Snell's law . Fresnel’ field law <. Charles" law FASO At an interface between two different materials, an impedance difference results in: 1 reflection ofthe entire incident energy she . absorption of sound €. division of sound energy into transmitted and reflected modes 4. none of the sbove Pass Untrasonic Testing Method, Level IT 31, When wsing focused transducers, non-symmetry in a ‘propagated sound beam may be caused by: H613 ‘Untrasonie wheel units may be used for which ofthe following types of examination? 1. straight or longitudinal examination 'b, angle beam or shear wave examination ¢. surface wave or Rayleigh wave examination 4. all of the above WAT Daring straight beam testing, test specimens with ‘non-parallel front and back surfaces can cause: ‘2. partial or total loss of back reflection ', no loss in back reflection ©. a widened (beoad) back reflection indication 4. s focused (narrow) back reflection indication H237 In the immersion technique, the distance between the {face ofthe transducer and the test surface (water ‘path) is usually adjusted so thatthe time required to ‘send the sound beam through the water: 1. is equal to the time required for the sound to travel through the test piece is greater than the time required for the sound to travel through the test plece <. is les than the time required for the sound to travel through the test piece «none of the above HAs In. B-scan display, the length ofa screen indication from a discontinuity is related to: ‘4 a discontinuity’ thickness as measured parallel to the ultrasonic beam the discontinuty's length in the direction of the \tansdacer travel «both a and b 4. none ofthe above D208 ‘Which cient iggens the pulser and sweep circuits in an Aacan diplty? 2 reciverampiifer &. power supply © dock -d. damping, a. 2, 1. On an A-scan display. the “dead zone,” refers to: 1. the distance contained within the near field '. the area outside the beam spread €. the distance covered by the front surface pulse width and recovery time . the area between the near field and the far field 3.267 |. On an A-scan display, what represents the intensity of ‘reflected beam? ‘8 echo polte width . horizontal screen location c. signal brightness 4. signal amplitude : ray 1. Of the following scan types, which ove can be used to ‘produce a recording of flaw areas superimposed over ‘aplan view of the test piece? & Asan b. Bescan ©. Cacan 4. Dscan ia {in immersion testing ina small tank, a manually ‘operated manipulator is sed to: ‘. set the proper water path . set the proper transducer angle €. set the proper index function 4. both aand 6 Pal ‘A.45° shear angle beam transducer produces a wave in the metal that is polarized: ‘perpendicular to the direction of propagation and ‘parallel to the entry surface '. im the direction of propagation and at 45° to the ‘normal to the entry surface ‘¢. perpendicular to the entry surface 4. perpendicular tothe direction of propagation and 45° to the entry surface ba In straight (normal) beam contact testing, a reduction in the back surface reflection amplitude could indicate: 2. inadequate coupling 1 flaw which is not normal to the bear (6. anear surface defect that cannot be resolved from ‘the main bang (inital plse) 4. all of the above Fast 43, A'15¢m (Gin. diameter rod is being inspected for 48. ‘centerline cracks. The A-scan presentation for one ‘complete path through the rd is as shown in Figure 2, Where should there be an alarm gate? ‘4 an alarm gate should be used between points Awd E '. am alarm gate should be used at point D only €. an alarm gate should be used between points BandD <4. an alarm gate could not be used for this application Hs ‘44, Inan astomatic scanning immersion unt, the bridge ‘or carriage serves to: ‘4. support the manipulator and scanner tube and to ‘move it bout transversely and longitudinally '. control the angular and transverse positioning of the scanner tube ©. control the vertical and angular positioning of the seanner tube 4. raise and lower the transducer Ha A 0. 45. When adjusting the flaw locating rule fora shear wave weld inspection, the zero point on the rule must ‘coincide with the: ‘2. sound beam exit point ofthe wedge ©. point directly over the flaw ©. wheel search unit 4. circular scanner Hay Ottrasonic Testing Method, Level IT ‘A special scanning device with the transducer ‘mounted ina tire-ike container filled with couplant is commonly called: 12 arotating scanner . an axial scanner . a wheel transducer . aciroular scanner mAs 1. Which best describes atypical display of a crack whose major surface is perpendicular tothe ultrasonic beam? 1. a broad indication '. a sharp indication ©. the indication will nor show doe to improper ‘orientation 4. a broad indication with high amplitude Han ‘A primary purpose of a reference standard is: 1.10 provide a guide for adjusting instrument controls to reveal discontinuities that are ‘considered harmful tothe end use ofthe product ». to give the technician a tool for determining exact discontinuity size «. to provide assurance that all discontinuities smaller than a certain specified reference reflector are capable of being detected by the test 4. to provide a standard reflector which exactly simulates natural discontinuities of a critical size 262 49. Compensation forthe variation in echo beight related 10 variations in discontinuity depth inthe test material is known as: a wansfer b. attenuation €. distance amplitude correction 4. interpretation ss ‘Which of the following is a reference reflector that is ‘not dependent on beam angle? ‘2 a flat bottom hole B. a vee notch . aside drilled hole which is parallel tothe plate surface and perpendicular to the sound path 4. a disc-shaped laminar reflector ARG Ultrasonic Testing Method, Level IT ‘51, ‘During a straight beam abrasonic test, x discontinuity indication a detected that is small in amplitude ‘compared tothe loss in amplitude of back reflection. ‘The orientation ofthis discontinuity is probably: 1 parallel tothe test surface '. perpendicular tothe sound beam: ©. parallel to the sound beam 4. atan angle tothe test surface H240 ‘A discontinity is located having an orientation such that its long axis is parallel to the sound beam. The indication from such a discontinuity will be: ‘4. large in proportion tothe length of the discontinuity ’. small in proportion tothe length ofthe discontinuity «. representative of the length ofthe discontinuity <4. such that complete loss of back reflection will result 4240 Gas discontinuities are reduced to flat dises or other shapes parallel tothe surface by: rolling ». machining casting 4. welding rasa In which 200e does the amplitude of an indication {from a given discontinuity diminish exponentially as the distance increases? 12 foc field 2008 i. near field zone . dead zone 4. Fresnel 2000 24 $. A senooth flat discontinuity whose major plane is not [perpendicular tothe direction of sound propagation may be indicated by: . an echo amplitude comparable in magnitude to the back surface reflection ». accomplete loss of back surface reflection ‘e. an echo amplitude larger in magnitude than the back surface reflection 4. all ofthe above nae 61. ‘Using a pulse echo technique if the major plane of a flat discontinuity is oriemted at some angle other thaw perpendicular to the direction of sound propagation, the result may be: 1. los of signal linearity . loss of lack of a received discontinuity echo + «. focusing ofthe sound beam <4. loss of inerfereace phenomena, He ‘As transducer diameter decreases, the beam spread: 1. decreases ' ». remains the same «. increases <4. becomes conical in shape 4230 ‘A.setof standard reference blocks with the same {geometrical configuration and dimensions other than the size ofthe calibration reflectors, ¢g.. fla bottom oles, is called a set of: 12. distance amplitude standards '. area amplitude standards , variable frequency blocks beam spread measuring blocks uss ‘The angle at which 90° refraction ofa longitudinal sound wave is reached is called: 1. the angle of incidence the first critical angle . the angle of maximum reflection the second critical angle H225 ‘Which ofthe following controls the voltage supplied to the vertical deflection plates of the CRT in an ‘Acscan UT setup? 1. sweep generator ». pulser . amplifier circuit - 4. clock timer E28 Attenuation is « difficult quantity to measure ‘accurately, particularly in solid materials, at the test frequencies normally used. The overall result usually ‘observed includes other loss mechanisms which can include: ‘2 beam spread ', couplant mismatch test piece geometry all ofthe above ran (62. The vertical linear range of a test instrument may be determined by obtaining ultrasonic responses from: 1 a set of distance amplitude reference blocks ©. steel balls located at several diferent water path distances 6. a st of area amplitude reference blocks 4. all ofthe above * 63. Large grains in a metallic test specimen usually result De; F453 65. Delay-tip (stnd-off) type contact search units are rimarily used for: 1a defect detection '. sound wave characterization thickness measurement or flaw detection in thin materials 4. attenuation measurements 1288 (66. Acoustical lenses are commonly used for contour correction. When scanning the inside ofa pipe section by the immersion method, which ofthe following lens types would be used? 12. focused cup ». convex . concave . variable pitch Rass 67. In Figure 3, transducer A is being used to establish: 12 verification of wedge angle '. sensitivity calibration resolut 4. index point a1 Ultrasonic Testing Method, Level 11 In Figure 3, transducer Cis being used to check: 1. distance calibration ». resolution . sensitivity calibration 4. verification of wedge angle 3287 In Figure 3, transducer D is being used to check: ‘2 sensitivity calibration b. distance calibration . resolution 4. verification of wedge angle 1266 ‘When the incident angle is chosen to be between the first and second critical angles, the ultrasonic wave ‘generated within the part will be: ny H223 ‘71. In Figure 4, transducer B is being used to check: |. verification of wedge angle ». resolution €, sensitivity calibration 4. distance calibration 166 72. The angle at which 90° refraction ofthe shear wave ‘mode occurs is called the: ‘& first critical angle '. second cxtical angle €. third critical angle 4. angle of reflection 225 73. Ina water immersion test, ultrasonic cocrny is ‘ransmitied into steel at an incident angle of 14". ‘What isthe angle ofthe refracted shear wave within ‘the material? V,= 3.2% 10 emis Via 15 x 10 cm/s (CTrigondmetry Tables Required) Hm 7A, Th yon were requested to design a plastic shoe to ‘generate a Rayleigh wave in aluminum, what would nt angle of the ultrasonic energy? 31x 1G emis Vi=26x 10 cms (Trigonometry Tables Required) 5. Compute the wavelength of ultrasonic energy in tend at MHz, V,=2.1 x10 emis VerxF 2.021 em b.2lem ©, 048 em 6 48x 10% em ms ‘The stienuation of energy within a material in the far field of the ultrasonic beam may be expressed asthe: 1. arithmetic mean i. geometrical average, . exponential average 4. exponential decay pst For aluminum and ste! the longitudinal velocity i ‘approximately the shear velocity. equal to bi. twice ©. halfof <. four times HI ‘Wate travel distance for immersios inspections should be: ‘2 such thet the second front reflection does not appear between the first front and back reflections. '. exactly 76 mm (3 in.) «, less than 76 mm (3 in.) «always equal to the thickness ofthe material being. inspected 46.10 ‘The electronic circuitry that allows selection and. processing of only those signals relating to dicot tat ocr in spec ones of «pais called: '. anelectronic atenuator ©. a distance amplinide correction circuit 4. a fixed marker 436 ‘When conducting a contact ultrasonic test, the “hash” or irregular signals that appear in the CRT display of the area being inspected could be caused by: 1. fine grains in the structure ‘i. dirtin the water couplant . coarse grains in the stractare 4. athick bur tapered beck surface Faso 8s. In iopecting 2 102 mm (4 in.) diameter threaded steel cylinder for radial cracks extending from the root of the threads, it would be preferable to transmit: ‘4 shear waves at an angle tothe threads ». longitudinal waves from the end of the cylinder ‘and perpendicular tothe direction of the thread ‘roots «. surface waves perpendicular tothe thread roots 4. shear waves around the circumference of the cylinder D9 In an immersion inspection of raw material, the water ‘travel distance should ‘exactly 76 mm (3 in) 1, equal to 76 mm (3 in.) £13 mm (40.5 in.) €. equal tothe water travel distance used in seting up on the reference standards 4. equal tothe thickness of « material F626 ‘The angle formed by an ultrasonic wave as it enters a medium of different velocity than the one from which itcame and a line drawn perpendicular tothe interface between the two media is called the angle of 1 incidence refraction «rarefaction 4. reflection #221 “The process of adjusting an instrument or device to a reference standard is referred to as: 1 angulation Bb. scanning. €. correcting for distance amplitude variations 4. calibration Bs ‘Am electron tube in which a beam of electrons from the cathode is used to reproduce an image on a fluorescent screen atthe end ofthe tube is referred 10 a 1 an amplifier tube i. apulser tube . acathode ray tube 4. a sweep tube m2 1. Utrasonic Testing Method, Level IT A grovping of a numberof crystals in one search unit, ‘with all contact surfaces in the same plane, and vibrating in phase with each other vo act as a single transdoceris called a: «8 focusing crystal i. crystal mosaic 33 "The scattering of the rays of an ultrasonic beam due to reflection from a highly irregular surface is called: ‘2 angulation ’. dispersion . refraction * 4. rarefaction DAs ‘The angle of reflection is: ‘2 equal wo the angle of incidence ». dependent on the couplant used ‘. dependent on the frequency used 4. equal tothe angle of refraction Ens ‘The angular position ofthe reflecting surface of a planar discontinuity with respect tothe entry surface is refered to 12 the angle of incidence ©. the angle of refraction €. the orientation ofthe discontinuity 4. none of the above #240 ‘A short burst of alternating electrical energy is called: ‘& acontinoous wave. . a peaked DC voltage ©. an ultrasonic wave . a pulse In ctrasonic testing, the time duration of the transmitted polse is refered to as: Unresonie Testing Method, Level IT 2. Te by which a wave strikes « boundary phesomenoa ‘and changes the direction ofits propagation within ‘the same medium is referred to as: ‘The conted inside surface of the large end of & cathode ray tube which becomes fuminous when ‘ruck by an electron beam is called: an electron gun i. an electron amplifier ¢ aCRT screen <4. an electron counter 210 Which ofthe following modes of vibration exhibits the shortest wavelength ata given frequency and in ® ‘given material? 4 ongiudinal wave '. compression wave «. shear wave 4. surface wave R210, E214 In genera, shear waves are more sensitive to small , mode conversion ©. piezoelectric effect . refraction ‘4 impedance matching Dat; 2-7 192. Surface waves are reduced to an energy level of approximately 123 ofthe original power at a depth of: 2 25mm(1 in) 1, 102mm (4 in) ©. T wavelength 6. 4 wavelengths Dao 193."To prevent the appearance ofthe second front surface indication before the first back reflection when inspecting aluminum by the immersion method (water is used as a couplant), it is necessary to have a ‘minimum of at least 1 inch of water for every: 2.51 mm (in) of aluminom 1. 102mm (4 in.) of akuminum 182 mm (6 in.) of aluminum 4.203 mm (8 in.) of aluminum Has 194. Increasing the length of the pulse used to activate the 12 increase the strength ofthe ultrasound but decrease the resolving power of the instrument °. increase the resolving power of the instrument have no effect on the test

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