ASNT NDT LEVEL 3

Basic Exam

SYLLABUS AND BREAK-UP

SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 (40-45 questions)

Materials and Processes (40-45 questions)

All NDT Methods(40-45 Methods)

Total Questions 135

To pass one has to secure at-least 70% in each

section and 80% in composite.

SNT-TC-1A AND CP-189

Questions are straight forward.
Language can be tricky.
Most difficult part in the basic exam.

Questions majorly asked on:

Differences in SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 eg Vision Acuity test;
J1 used in CP-189 and J2 used in SNT-TC-1A.
New additions in 2011.
Definitions 3-4 questions.
Training and Experience hours required. Go through the
hours required for major 4 (PT MT UT RT)
Revocation, Termination and Suspension of Certification
(**Important)

MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

All 45 questions from Materials and processes book by ASNT.
Chapter wise Break-up
Relation of NDT to manufacturing. (1 -2 Q)
Introduction to Manufacturing Tech (1-2 Q)
Properties of Materials (4-5 Q)
Nature of Materials and Solid state changes in Metals (4-5 Q)
Ferrous Metals (2-3 Q)
Non-Ferrous Metals (1-2Q)
The Nature of manufacturing (1-2 Q)
The Casting Process (6-7 Q)
Welding Processes and Welding Design (7-10 Q)
Plastic Flow (1-2 Q)
Millwork, Forging and Powder Metallurgy (3-4 Q)
Press working of Sheet Metal (1-2 Q)
Machining Fundamentals (3-4 Q)
Misc Processes, Surface Finishing, Inspection (3-4 Q)

ALL NDT METHODS

Total Questions 40-45
Major 4 Methods (PT,MT,RT,UT) : 5-7 questions
each.
Other NDT Methods
AET : 2-3 questions
ET : 3-4 questions
VT : 2-3 questions
Infrared and thermal Testing: 2-3 questions
LT: 2-3 questions
NR: 1-2 questions
Vibration and Analysis Testing: Can Skip