Q. The causes of non relevant indications are:

  • (A) Insufficient removal of excess surface penetrant
  • (B) Penetrant on operators hands
  • (C) Threads, keyways, splines, sharp corners, press fits, blind holes, rough surfaces
  • (D) Contaminated work surfaces
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Threads, keyways, splines, sharp corners, press fits, blind holes, rough surfaces

Q. Which of the following metals must be tested with low halogen sulphur free penetrant materials:

  • (A) Copper, silver, gold
  • (B) Nickel based alloys, certain stainless steel materials
  • (C) Steel, iron, aluminium
  • (D) Plastic, wood, paper
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Plastic, wood, paper

Q. Penetrant testing is limited by its inability to test which of the following materials:

  • (A) Aluminium
  • (B) Ceramics
  • (C) Porous materials
  • (D) Moulded rubber
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Moulded rubber

Q. Liquid penetrants can be further categorised by the removal method of excess surface penetrant:

  • (A) Water washable
  • (B) Solvent removable
  • (C) Post emulsified
  • (D) All of the above
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Water washable

Q. The typical temperature ranges for conducting a liquid penetrant test is:

  • (A) 60 to 100ºC
  • (B) 10 to 60ºF
  • (C) 16 to 52ºC
  • (D) 10 to 20ºK
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) 10 to 60ºF

Q. Surface breaking porosity will show what type of relevant indications when a welded aluminium plate is tested with the liquid penetrant method:

  • (A) Linear indications
  • (B) Square indications
  • (C) Triangular indications
  • (D) Rounded indications
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Square indications

Q. Cracks, lack of penetration, lack of fusion which are surface breaking on a welded aluminium plate which has been liquid penetrant tested will show as:

  • (A) Linear indications
  • (B) Rounded indications
  • (C) Square indications
  • (D) Triangular indications
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Square indications

Q. Which of the following methods is not recommended for pre-cleaning prior to a liquid penetrant test:

  • (A) Steam cleaning, etching, rust and paint removal
  • (B) Solvent wipe, vapour degreasing, ultrasonic bath cleaning
  • (C) Blasting, grinding, filing, honing, machining
  • (D) All of the listed methods are not recommended
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) All of the listed methods are not recommended

Q. The purpose of using a developer is:

  • (A) To create a contrasting background for the penetrants to ensure better visibility of indications
  • (B) Assists in reverse capillary action due to absorption ability of developers
  • (C) Prevent the part from corroding after the liquid penetrant test
  • (D) To ensure that the part has been correctly heat treated
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Assists in reverse capillary action due to absorption ability of developers

Q. The typical sequence of conducting a visible solvent removable penetrant is:

  • (A) Pre-clean with a solvent wipe method
  • (B) Apply visible penetrant, keep wet, dwell time of 2 minutes
  • (C) Pour solvent on surface of part and wipe with waste cloth
  • (D) Spray on a thick layer of developer
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Spray on a thick layer of developer

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