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1) Personnel certifications and .s?Ri~.~of the employer's written prac~ce shall be maintained on file:

a. by each certified individual.

b. by the certifying agency.
c. by the NOT Level III Examiner.
~ by the employer.
e. byASNT.

- 2)
@ SNT-TC-1A, para. 91 4
While in the process of being qualified and certified to NOT Levell, an individual should be
considered a: - .'

.~-Trainee.
b. Candidate.
c. Restricted Level I.
d. Assistant NOT Technician.
e. Not addressed in SNT-TC-1A.

a. SNT-TC-1A, para. 4.2

3) For a Certified Level I individual certifying to LeveUUQ RT as a high school graduate, the experience
recommended as a certified Level I should be a minimum of:

a. 6 months.
--.~~) 9 months..
c. 12 months.
d. 16 months.
e. not recommended.

b. SNT-TC-1A, Table 6.3.1

4) The recommended passing grade considered for each individual examination is:

t,.-a.--70%
b. 75%
c. 80"/0
d. 85%
e. 90%

a. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.9 (3)

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5) In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, a trainee is an individual who is not currently certified but who is in
the process of being trained, qualified and certified to:
----;::;-t=
a. Levell. v-/-
b. Level II.
Level III.
-~, an examiner.
e. an instructor.

_:(~~NT-TC-1A, P~_

6) The purpose of SNT-TC-1A is to:

a. establish mandatory rules and regulations for personnel other than NOT personnel.
b. establish mandatory rules for the qualification and certification of NOT personnel.
c. be incorporated into QA programs for qualification of NOT personnel.
___.(j, establish guidelines for the qualification and certification of NOT personnel.
e. act as a mandatory book of rules and policies for NOT personnel. --

d. SNT-TC-1A, para. 1.2

~.~\ v-:'

7) According to SNT-TC-1A, the employer'S ~t.1~n eractice for the ~ and administ~ati0!l_of NOT
personnel
-,-~-.-~.training,
---
.... - ...__ __
examination,
.. and certification:
...,.... '.....-........ ~
cF'../'
..~...- .. -

a. should be reproduced verbatim from SNT-TC-1A...........--

b. should be prepared by 'qua
tit y-rrianagement.
c. should r~flect the guidelines set fo'rth in SNT -TC-1 A, Paragraph 1, Scope.
d. 'should be submitted to
ASNT for approval.
e. is a mandatory requirement of the government.

c. SNT-TC-1A, para. 1

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8)
Qualification is:

a. the work activities accomplished in a specific NOT method under the direction of
qualified supervision.
b a company who provides NOT Level III services.
J_9 demonstrated skil! or knowledge and documented training andexperience required
y1V ,~ for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job.
d. the organized program developed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary
for ~alification.
e. a set of guidelines to assist the employer in developing NOT procedures.

c. SNT-TC-1A, para. 2.1 (6)

9) V'{ithin the scope of ~

--- -----
as recommended by SNI: TC-1A, a Level II individual may not:
-._ ~ -

L--"~-a. calibrate equipment.

~b. _preparewritten instructions.
_- r.-e-:- interpret test results.
~provide on-the-job training.
ve. assist in guidance of trainees.

b. SNT-TC-1A, para. 4.3 (2)

10) A Levell, II or III whose certification has been terminated may be re-certified to the former NOT level
by a new employer based on examinations, provided:

-~ b. the employee has proof otprior certification ..

the employee was working in the capacity-to which certified within two years of termination.
c. tHe employee is being re-certified within one year of termination.
d. the employee verbally discusses his prior certification with the new employer.
e. None of the above.

a. SNT-TC-1A, para. 10.2 (1), (2), (3)

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11) The recommended composite passing grade for qualification is:

a. 70%
b. 75%
~80%
d. 85%
e. 90'%

c. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.9 (3)

12) The written testimony of qualification is referred to as:

a. the recommended NOT guidelines.

b. the documented training.
c. the written practice.
c.,..c}.-'/certfcaton.
e. the initial qualification.

d. SNT-TC-1A, para. 2.1 (1)

13) Certification will be deemed revoked:

. ~when employment is terminated.

~ b. at the discretion of.supervision, for any reason.
c. when the NOT qualification testing conducted by the individual meets the
minimum acceptable requirements.
A d. if the NDT operator or inspector conducts other quality inspections in addition
to his certified NOT method.
X e. certification cannot be revoked under any condition.

a. SNT-TG-1A, para. 10.1

14) When considering NOT on-the-job training experience,:

overtime hours are preferred for on-the-job training instead of normal

manufacturing working hours.
overtime hours do not need to be documented.
recommendations regarding overtime are not provided in SNT-TC-1A.
overtime can be.considered only when the candidate is being qualified in
multiple NOT methods simultaneously.
,/e. overtime cannot be considered.

c. No policy is available in...sNI:..TC-1

A
-c.,

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15) When an examination is administered and graded for the ernployer by an outside agency who
issues grades of pass or fail onJy, on the certified report, the employer may accept the pass grade as
_____ for that particular examination. . - . .

a. 70.percent
b. 75 percent
~. 80.percent
d. 90.percent
e. no numerical grade percentage is allowed.

c. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.9 (4)

16) . SNT-TC-1A recommends periodic

_ re-certification
_.w based
~_ ....upon: ._

additional training in manufacturing engi~eering processes.

evidence of continued s.atlsta~lQ'!y"P?rforrnan9JLQ( re-examination.
the quantityo] noncoi.!ip!l9(lCeSreported. '-
d. a significant amount of.activity in the American Society for Nondestructive Testing.
-'
e. the amount of NOT activity w~hin the last six (6) months.

_i:11 ,_.

b. SNT-TC-1A, para. 9.7

17) Initial NOT experience '!lay be gained Simultaneously in ty:.'.ormore ~ethods if the candidate
_____ on each method for which cert~i~ation is.~.

a.
spends a rnlnimtrm.ot 1~'10of training time
~ __s-pendsa minimum of25% 6l'wo'rk tfme:' -
c. spends a maximum of 1Q%of work time
d. spends a maximum of 15% of training time
e. spends a minimum of 50.% of work time

b. SNT-TC~1A, Table 6.3.1 (Note 3a)

18) The recommended experience for a person being qualified directly to a Level II with no time as a
Levell is: - -'~''''-

/ir:) the sum of the experience time recommended fOI Levell. and Levell!.
t/6. the experience time recommended for Level II only.
c. the same as recommended for a Level III candidate.
d. six months within any method.
e. none of the above.

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i 9) The e.[lPloer's written p~aQ1igeshall describe the resp_gnsibilities for determining
the acceptability of materials or components in accordance with the applicable codes, standards,
specifications and procedures.

a. of the Level Ionly_

b. of the Levell! only
c. of the Level III only
d. of t!J.eemployer
~each level of certification

e. SNT-TC-iA, para. 5.2

20) When the need arises to qualify and certify NOT personnel to operate digital thickness equipment
only, - is responsible for determining the need according toSNT-TC-iA. .

a. ASNT
b. ASME
c. the outside agency
~ the employer
e. the consultant

d. ASNT Basic Level III Study Guide, page 8

2i) Levell and II certification examinations shall be administered and .graded by:

a. NOT Level Ill's only.

b. any company official not directly responsible for NOT activmes.
c. ASNT. .
~./e"tsons designated as an NOT Examiner.
t)Y ~n NOT Level III individual or a designated represe.~tative.

e. SNT-TC-iA, para. 8.9 (1)

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22) When Level III examinations are administered, the actual administration and grading of these
examinations: -..-------.-,-.

a. must be_performed by the employer.

b. may be performed by any individual without employer authorization.
~~l!t) may be performed by a designated representative of the employer.
/' d. is not required for initial (first time) Level III certification.
e. is the responsibility of the Level III from the outside agency.

c. SNT-TC-1A. para. 8.9

23) ~r SNT-TC-1A, the r'- l

shall be responsible for the administration and grading of
examinations for NOT Levell and II personnel.

a. employer
b. designated representative of the employer
c. senior quality representative within the applicable company
~ NOT Level III or his designated representative
e. the employer's customer.

d. SNT-TC-1A. para. 8.9 (1)

24) In SNT-TC-1A, recommended training course outlines are included for:

a. five (5) NOT methods

b. six (6) NOT methods
c. seven (7) NOT methods
d. eight (8) NOT methods
~ nine (9) NOT methods.

e. SNT-TC-1A, para. 3.1

25) Under supervislon or guidance of a Level II or Level Ill, a Levell:

a. must perform, evaluate and sign for test results as a condition of employment.
b. may not perform, evaluate and sign for test results if uoder constant supervision.
c. may act as an independent instructor for trainees in the applicable NOT method.
~@Z) may independently perform, evall@!~and sign for results otnondestructive tests
./'" provided they are in accordance '.y~h..,#rittenprocedures and documented in the
........-employer's
written practice. ..-.' ~.----~--=-.,=~"".,, ......
-....
-..
-..
,,--,-,-.:;:--
e. may not take independent action when performing, evaluating or
signing for results of NOT tests.

d. SNT-TC-1A, para. 4.3 (1)

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26) The composite grade for qualification examinations shall be determined by:

a. using weighting factors which total 1.0.

b. using weighting factors which total 100.
c. the applicable Level III for the NOT method.
d. a complex mathematical formula specified in SNT-TC-1A.
e. .simple averaging.
~~~.

e. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.9 (2)

27) The NOT Level III individual shall demonstrate familiarity with other appropriate NOT methods as
demonstrated; by: - ~. -.' - . . - - -'
::-......-::.--::...-: _. . -~--
a, the General Examination.
b. the Practical Examination.
c. the Method Examination.
d. the Specific Examination.
~ the ASNT Basic Exam or other means.

e. SNT-TC-1A, para. 4.3 (3)

28) The employer shall establish a written practice ~or:

(/--a. control and administration of NOT personnel traininq, examtnation and certification.
/0. strict rules to be followed by engineering and manufacturing 'personnel. .
/'C. control of me .AmericanSocietyof NondestructiveTesting certificationprogram.
/"> d. certification of Level II personnel without approval of a Level III.
/e. none of the above. ._-

a. SNT-TC-1A, para. 5.1

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29) When a .candidate for . _ Level
. III certification
_ .._.-..~.~, has_ a_..\-:_
._...,__,~._~ valid endorsement
.. ~.._..r-<_.e-.~ ..,_ on an ASllJIJ_evE:)1_
_.._.;.,.' ._.. III....c_er1~ica~e,
p"'-: _-,;__.
and documented ~videnc~ ~.~~~Q~_,~, passing o_fwhich of the following examinations
g__.",_~.~o :~ '_.
- rior to_Csttllfi.c.atiQoj~ also required?
~:!"'~_ ~
'--- - --... ------~-,-.-~"'.,,---------

. --" a. A Specific examination. '

.-.-8:-' Near vision acuity and color contrast differentiation.
Co' A Basic exammaton. ..
d. A Method examination. __
e. No additional requirements are necessary.

b. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.2 (1) and (2)

-"-
, 3(3) Personnel failing to attain the required examination grades:

a. can be certified after re-evaluation by an NDT Level II!. X

;< b. must wait 60 days and show evidence of re-training prior to re-examination and certification.
(!._ c. can be certified based on experience rather than written examination,
vcr.- must wait at leas! :3,0days,'().I~sh.9w
evidence of having received suitable additional training as
determined by the NOT Level III before re-examination.
e. can be given an oral examination.

VSNT-TC-1A, para. 8.10

31) NOT personnel:

, a. cannot have their certifications extended.

........
'*c. may be re~exainined at any time.
cannot have their certifications revoked.
~d. can only be certified to a Level II if previously certified as a Levell.
'f., e. may be certified to a Level III without prior experience, training, qualification or certification.

,). SNT-TC-1A, para. 9.7 (3)

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32) The questions for Levels I and II General examinations and Level III Method examinations which are
published in the Question and Answer Books and can be obtained from ASNT:
N[......:./ ' " ~ r .

a. may be use<t.Y:!atlO1~!b2ut sP~J~! Rermtssion_frQI_!).~$~.

b. must be used verbatim for qualiticaton examinations. ..,
c. may be used verbatim with-written permission from ASNT.
",tP. ..naybe used as ref_erencedata during an examination.
~. are inte~9~d 2.,_~~~eles, and should not be used verbatim.

e. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.6

33)
_'_-----._-
The vision examination should also demonstrate the capability:

a.
of distinguishing red and green for contrast analysis,
,?--b.of differentiating contrast. .
<,-=",~. to perceive rated contrast differences as measured by the Ortho-Rater.
- p.-r;Y .~~9Jjl~ti.n__g,Y~9iDg.and.diffe(en.1l?!ing
contrast between co19r.~..~d,inthe method.
,.po e. for determining far distance vision. .

d. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.2 (2)

34) Vision examinations shall assure natural or corrected near-distance acuny in at least one eye such
that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Number: .. ' .
~ --'---:'.::~:-~~-

a. 1 or equivalent type and size letter.

_.-pb. 2 or equivalent tYpe an~sizi.LettE1L.~
c. 3 or equivalent type and size letter.
d. 4 or equivalent type and size letter.
e. 5 or equivalent type and size letter.

b. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.2 (1)

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35) !he SNT-TC-1A recommended ~a~~~~~or aIlJ~DT I ~~ndJ,!..l2.ersonnel recertification
IS: ~

a. two years.
~. three years.
c. five years.
d. annually based upon satisfactory vision examination results.
e. not specified.

b. SNT-TC-1A, para. 9.7 (2) (a)

36) What is the minimum number of checkpoints that should be included in a Level II practical
examination? ----- .._

a. FIVe(5)
~Ten(10)
c. Fifteen (15)
d. Thirty (30)
e. The number varies with each NOT method.

b. SNT-TC-1A. para. 8.5 (5)

37) The training program

. used
'.
for qualification:

/ a. shall incIUdA~~~iO~O
has been CO~nded . .-
assure that the necessary information

b. shall include a minimum of 3 examinations in the applicable NOT method.

c. ,shall inc!ude an examination dl,.lringeach day of training.... -
? shan include general, specltic, and P~!9~~ examinations at the completion
, of the training. .
e. SNT-TC-1A does not address training program examinations.

a. SNT-TC-1A, para. 7.2

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38) In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, as a candidates formal educational level incre~~es, the experience
requirements for NDT Level III certification: .

a. increases.
__....::t7b. decreases.
c. remains the same.
d. must include Level III practical experience under the guidance of another Level III.
e. are not specified.

b. SNT-TC-1A, para. 6.3 and all sub-paragraphs

39) Which of the following statements best describes the qualification and certification requirements for
personnel who only review radiographs? -. . , .
. ~-~- - ...-..~-.-
____ a. SNT-TC-1A requires that all personnel performing any NDT be qualified and certified.
-xb. Certification is not required because SNT-TC-1A does riot cover that specific area.
1\c. Certification is not required unless specified by industry codes, standards and
specifications.
Certification depends solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the
employers 'r.ittell practice:_ . -- .;.....
..,~- .==
e. None of the above statements are true.

d. SNT-TC-1A, para. 5.2

40) Which of the following method(s) is not specifically

--'''''':I-~-:":::'''--
addressed
.....
by SNT-TC-1A?
-,---.. __ ~_~
...
_....
~~_..

I
__.t,a. Acoustic Emission
--GO. Visual Examination
___..l?C. Leak Testing
___:t;..d. Neutron Radiographic Testing
.._,9".-e. ThermaVlnfrared Testing
---='--

e. SNT-TC-1A, para's 3.1 and 8.4

---~'----~-'--'----"::_---
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The color contrast differentiation
41) ~-;,;",":;::-,-, - --.,....~ examination shall be conducted:

a. at initial certification and at three year intervals thereafter.

b. semi-annuany.- - - --- . - - -.- .-
~. anrually.
d. at two year intervals.
e. at five year intervals.

")

a. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.2 (2)

=
42) PO.?i!j.O_OS.,9n..<;I.;;.S.~.. equivalent to those of
Documented training and/or experience gC!ilJj,.in
'~v~~I'F,'a1iWO'FllTprior to establishment of the employer's written practice may:

a. be considered only if validated.

b. net be CQD~igered certificatien. for
c. be considered only if approved bythe ASNT. .
d. not be recoqnized fer' certification under any circumstances.
~,e.
- be considered fer certificatien.
--- .I

e. SNT-TC-1A, para. 6.2 and 6.3

43) In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, the Level III Basic examination should:
~
_A! a. include Level 1.1 questions based en Level II tasks fer the applicable
."..." method exarftfilation.-- - - ~ r-=-\
~ include Level II questions, based en e!._herapRlic~~gl.~.tLDT
me!beds, \ v\J\'--
~ in addition to these fer the aPRI[cablemethod, _____\
~c. include only Level III questons, .
d. be administered to the empleyer, in addition to the Level III candidate.
e. nene .Of the aoove.- -----

b. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.8 (c)

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44) The Level III Basic written examinations should address:

~ a. _ equipment. ~.,
b. Qperating procedures. v-
c. specifications or codes. v-
.~.~basic principals of the applicable method.

---.... _.._*~. ~~~f !!;_~-a~~~L

.

e. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.8

45) The recommended maximum interval fOL~evel UI personnel recertification is:

--=--- .~.,_
a. two (2) years.
b. three (3) years.
__.__ -G,...- five (5) years.
d. annually based upon satisfactory vision examination results.
e. not specified.

c. SNT-TC-1A, para. 9.7 (2) (b)

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46) The minimum number of questions specified for the Level.!!!..B.i!~j5<J~~ml~ati~fl_,
which includes
questions on SNT-TC-1 A, Materials & Processes and Levell! questions for the other appropriate
NOTmethods,'sh3ilbe: ---- ,.- ..-.~-~ ..,-- ._ -._ -. ~

_Aa. 20 questions.
..-b. 30 questions .
c. 45 questions.

,;;:.r d. 50 questions.
55 questions.

e. SNT-TC-1A, para. 8.8 (1) (a}(b}(c)

L
t
47) Which of the following is not ~~g~t~on f?_~
..-!"~x~L!JLc!tr.!j~_9tion? \ ~~"'- \::- ~

a. The Level II~_candidat~ have gr~~ated from a minimum fo~r:~~r ,_ .

college w~.ha d:9Le~i~n _ ineering. , ~ f? '(V\, -ss ~ ,S
b. The Level III candidate mu have graduated from a minimum four-year WO rC)
college with a degree in Ie.nce. '. =. \ 0-..0 lv\.O\
~ .n..
The Lev~U.!l_ka.[I~~te does ot req!-!~~_anye:!2eri~e .co!22pa~~~o tha~_.(V\lS e . ~~:::.t-
~ of an NOT LevellllQ ~~.9!.~~~.lhdl~). ~___;;, ~g~.

d. The Level III candidat~ave completed with passing grades at least

two years of enginee~'n or science study.
e. The Level III candidat 'mus ave four years experience in an assignment
at least comparable to t a of an NOT Level II in the applicable method(s).

SNT-TC-1A para.~ (2}(a),(b},(c)

48) For operation of digital ultrasonic thickness measurement equipment, personnel performing the
inspection: .

a. do not require qualification and certncatlon.

b. require qualification but certification is unnecessary.
)<?,C. may require qualification and certification based on the employer's requirements
as addressed in his written practice. >" .' -,-

d. reauire Qualification and certification in accordance with SNT-TC-1A.

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49)

Ilr"'",Olnt for N_DTqual~f~ti911_~r:!9certifJ9ation is stipulated

, SNT- does not , .,' mandatory US~Lbut ma~~b~_Y!lii2;~tQ

~,~~
recOmmand~1i()n't<?
p_roY1Q~,9_!.L~~~.~f.~~~ification <mQ.$.?~rtificati9!1.
e. SNT-TC-1A Section 1, Scope

50) The term used to id~ntify_a company or jndividual who provides NQT Level!!1 services and whose
qu..fllification~to provide these 2'r\'lQ~~hav~p'Sl.,UJm~.Y:{~dby the.~rllRtQW ..eng.5mjng'toe ..
"~..lDQ.~DY:,Qr.1IJdividuaJi~
:

J a. a qualifYin,9~g~nt.
.X b. - J:mi1nr.d9Qrou~
___~c. an outside'agency.
X d. itg6:et=~=~~-
Je. ~~--
para. 2.1 (5)

r-

This question

....;. ".