30 Question PT quiz

1. Which of the following characteristics are normally considered when selecting the type of penetrant to
be used in a penetrant test?

Removal characteristics of the penetrant.

The flash point of the penetrant.

The cost of the penetrant.

All of the above.

2. Sensitiviy of the inspection may be reduced with water-washable fluorescent penetrant by

over washing

light leaks

over developing

All of the above

3. Which of the following is a discontinuity that might be found in rolled plate stock?

Shrinkage cracks.

Inclusions.

Forginglaps.

Blow holes.

4. Dry developer should be applied:

So that a heavy coat of developer covers all surfaces.

So that a light dusting covers all surfaces to be inspected.

With a dry paint brush.

By dipping.

5. When penetrant testing for shallow discontinuities using a post emulsification penetrant, the
emulsification time should be long enough to:

Mix the emulsifier with the excess surface penetrant only.

Mix the emulsifier with all the penetrant on the surface and in discontinuities.

Mix the emulsifier with penetrant in the discontinuities.

Allow the emulsifier to thy out to a white powder.

6. The term �non-relevant indication� is used to describe certain types of penetrant testing indications.
Which of the following would be a typical �non-relevant indication�?

Indications due to part geometry or part design configurations.

Nonmagnetic indications.

Multiple indications.

Non-linear indications.
 7. Which of the following is not good practice when penetrant testing?

Applying emulsifier by dipping the part in emulsifier.

Applying developer by spraying the part with developer.

Removal of water-washable penetrant with a water spray.

Applying emulsifier with a brush.

8. The ability to visually identify a discontinuity using liquid penetrant depends upon:

the penetrant method being used

the amount of bleed-out from the discontinuity

the width of the discontinuity

the amount of penetrant used

9. If the ultra-violet lamp being used for inspection has a cracked filter:

discontinuities may be missed during inspection

an explosion could occur

no effects will occur

the lamp will not operate

10. The flash point of a fluorescent penetrant is:

The minimum black light intensity which causes the penetrant to fluoresce

an indication shown by castings and forgings at the Junction of the two halves of the mould or die

the temperature at which the penetrant becomes flammable

the temperature at which sufficient flammable vapour is given off by the penetrant to form an explosive mixture

11. Rejection or acceptance of parts should be based on which of the following, in absence of written
acceptance criteria?

The inspector�s education.

The design of the part and its intended application.

The appropriate penetrant standard.

The selection of the penetrant.

12. Which of the following is a possible cause for false penetrant indications?

Excessive washing.

Inadequate application of developers.

Penetrant or part too cold during penetration time.

Lint or dirt.

13. Of the methods listed below, the most effective means of precleaning a test item prior to a penetrant
test is:
 Vapour degreasing.

Detergent cleaning.

Steam cleaning.

Solvent wiping.

14. Which of the following physical properties, more than any other, determines what makes material a
good penetrant?

Viscosity.

Surface tension.

Wetting ability.

No one single property determines if a material will or will not be a good penetrant.

15. Different types of discontinuities in various materials require different penetration limes. In general,
fine, tight cracks require:

A shorter penetration time than is required for large shallow diseontinuities.

A longer penetration time than is required for large shallow discontinuities.

The same penetration time as is required for large shallow discontinuities.

A heavy etch before they can be detected.

16. Which of the following disconthiuities could be classified as a finishing processing discontinuity?

Fatigue crack.

Stress-corrosion crack.

Lamination.

Heat-treat crack.

17. Water-washable liquid penetrants differ from post-emulsification penetrants in that water-washable
penetrants:

Can only be used on aluminium test specimens.

Need not be removed from surfaces prior to development.

Have a soapy base.

Do not need the application of an emulsifier before rinsing.

18. The tendency of a liquid penetrant to enter a discontinuity is primarily related to:

the specific gravity of th penetrant

cohesive forces of the penetrant

leakage fields

capillarity

19. When post-emulsifiable penetrant is kept in open tanks for application by immersion:

the removability of the penetrant should be checked regularly using a smooth test panel
 the penetrant should be checked regularly for sensitivity using a cracked test panel

the penetrant should be checked regularly for water content

no checking of the penetrant� s properties is required if it is supplied by a reputable manufacturer

20. Which of the following discontinuities could be classified as a service induced discontinuity?

Fatigue crack.

Porosity.

Machining tear.

Lap.

21. A crack type discontinuity will generally appear as:

A round indication.

A continuous line, either straight or jagged.

A straight, single solid line.

Random round or elongated holes.

22. The function of the emulsifier in the post-emulsification penetrant method is to:

More rapidly drive the penetrant into deep, tight cracks.

React with the surface penetrant to make the penetrant water washable.

Add fluorescent dye or pigme�t to the penetrant.

Provide a coating to which dry powder developer can adhere.

23. Which of the following is a discontinuity that might be found in a forging?

Shrinkage cracks.

Laps.

Cold shuts.

Insufficient penetration.

24. One of the differences between the hydrophffic and lipophilic post-emulsifiable penetrant systems is:

Lipophilic emulsifiers should be diluted with water prior to use.

The hydrophilic process is more expensive;

The application of hydropbilic remover to test parts should be preceded by a water rinse.

Lipophilic emulsifiers may be applied by spraying whereas hydrophilic emulsiflers should be applied by immersion
only.

25. Which of the following is a discontinuity that might be found in a forging?

Shrinkage crack.

Lap.

Hot tear.
 Lamination.

26. Which of the following discontinuities could be classified as an inherent discontinuity often found in
cast material?

Fatigue crack.

Stress-corrosion crack.

Porosity.

Lack of penetration.

27. Which of the following statements concerning contaminating materials on the surface of a part to be
penetrant tested is not true?

The contaminant may be of a composition that attacks the penetrant and reduces the fluorescence or colour of
the penetrant.

The contaminants may be of such a nature that they reduce or even prevent capillary action by the penetrant.

The contaminant may retain the penetrant and thus increase the sensitivity of the inspection.

The contaminant may completely fill the crack preventing the entry of penetrant.

28. The emulsifier is used:

To wash the penetrant out of discontinuities.

As an aid in washing off the surface of parts when using either the water or oil soluble penetrants.

To emulsify the oil-soluble penetrant, thereby making it water-washable.

To preclean parts before applying penetrant.

29. A fluorescent water-washable test system uses spray application of penetrant and a storm cabinet
(�cloud chamber�) for application of dry developer. At what locations should black light be available?

the inspection booth only

the penetrant application station and the inspection booth

the penetrant removal station and the inspection booth

the penetrant application station, the penetrant removal station, and the inspection booth

30. Prior to penetrant testing of a previously machined soft metal part, which of the cleaning methods
listed below would best remove any smeared metal that could mask discontinuities?

Etching.

Shot peening.

Alkaline cleaning.

Water cleaning with detergents.

Question: Which of the following characteristics are normally considered when selecting the type of penetrant to be used in
a penetrant test?
Correct answer: All of the above.

Question: Sensitiviy of the inspection may be reduced with water-washable fluorescent penetrant by
Correct answer: All of the above

Question: Which of the following is a discontinuity that might be found in rolled plate stock?
Correct answer: Inclusions.

Question: Dry developer should be applied:

Correct answer: So that a light dusting covers all surfaces to be inspected.

Question: When penetrant testing for shallow discontinuities using a post emulsification penetrant, the emulsification time
should be long enough to:
Correct answer: Mix the emulsifier with the excess surface penetrant only.

Question: The term �non-relevant indication� is used to describe certain types of penetrant testing indications. Which of
the following would be a typical �non-relevant indication�?
Correct answer: Indications due to part geometry or part design configurations.

Question: Which of the following is not good practice when penetrant testing?
Correct answer: Applying emulsifier with a brush.

Question: The ability to visually identify a discontinuity using liquid penetrant depends upon:
Correct answer: the penetrant method being used

Question: If the ultra-violet lamp being used for inspection has a cracked filter:
Correct answer: discontinuities may be missed during inspection

Question: The flash point of a fluorescent penetrant is:

Correct answer: the temperature at which sufficient flammable vapour is given off by the penetrant to form an explosive
mixture

Question: Rejection or acceptance of parts should be based on which of the following, in absence of written acceptance
criteria?
Correct answer: The design of the part and its intended application.

Question: Which of the following is a possible cause for false penetrant indications?
Correct answer: Lint or dirt.

Question: Of the methods listed below, the most effective means of precleaning a test item prior to a penetrant test is:
Correct answer: Vapour degreasing.

Question: Which of the following physical properties, more than any other, determines what makes material a good
penetrant?
Correct answer: No one single property determines if a material will or will not be a good penetrant.

Question: Different types of discontinuities in various materials require different penetration limes. In general, fine, tight
cracks require:
Correct answer: A longer penetration time than is required for large shallow discontinuities.

Question: Which of the following disconthiuities could be classified as a finishing processing discontinuity?
Correct answer: Heat-treat crack.

Question: Water-washable liquid penetrants differ from post-emulsification penetrants in that water-washable penetrants:
Correct answer: Do not need the application of an emulsifier before rinsing.

Question: The tendency of a liquid penetrant to enter a discontinuity is primarily related to:
Correct answer: capillarity

Question: When post-emulsifiable penetrant is kept in open tanks for application by immersion:
 Correct answer: the penetrant should be checked regularly for sensitivity using a cracked test panel

Question: Which of the following discontinuities could be classified as a service induced discontinuity?
Correct answer: Fatigue crack.

Question: A crack type discontinuity will generally appear as:

Correct answer: A continuous line, either straight or jagged.

Question: The function of the emulsifier in the post-emulsification penetrant method is to:
Correct answer: React with the surface penetrant to make the penetrant water washable.

Question: Which of the following is a discontinuity that might be found in a forging?

Correct answer: Laps.

Question: One of the differences between the hydrophffic and lipophilic post-emulsifiable penetrant systems is:
Correct answer: The application of hydropbilic remover to test parts should be preceded by a water rinse.

Question: Which of the following is a discontinuity that might be found in a forging?

Correct answer: Lap.

Question: Which of the following discontinuities could be classified as an inherent discontinuity often found in cast
material?
Correct answer: Porosity.

Question: Which of the following statements concerning contaminating materials on the surface of a part to be penetrant
tested is not true?
Correct answer: The contaminant may retain the penetrant and thus increase the sensitivity of the inspection.

Question: The emulsifier is used:

Correct answer: To emulsify the oil-soluble penetrant, thereby making it water-washable.

Question: A fluorescent water-washable test system uses spray application of penetrant and a storm cabinet (�cloud
chamber�) for application of dry developer. At what locations should black light be available?
Correct answer: the penetrant application station, the penetrant removal station, and the inspection booth

Question: Prior to penetrant testing of a previously machined soft metal part, which of the cleaning methods listed below
would best remove any smeared metal that could mask discontinuities?
Correct answer: Etching.