Radiographic Testing Examinations

About Radiographic Testing (RT)

Industrial radiography involves exposing a test object to penetrating radiation so
that the radiation passes through the object being inspected and a recording medium
placed against the opposite side of that object. For thinner or less dense
materials such as aluminum, electrically generated x-radiation (X-rays) are
commonly used, and for thicker or denser materials, gamma radiation is generally
used.

Topical Outline
This examination is 4 hrs in length, having 135 questions of equal value.

Principles and Theory

Equipment/Materials
Electrically generated sources
Particulate radiation sources
Radiation detectors
Techniques/Calibration
Imaging considerations
Film processing
Viewing of radiographs
Judging radiographic quality
Exposure calculations
Radiographic techniques
Interpretation and Evaluation
Procedures
Safety and Health
Exposure hazards
Methods of controlling radiation exposure
Operational and emergency procedures
Dosimetry and Film Badges
References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.

Level III Study Guide: Radiographic Testing (2259)

NDT Handbook: Volume 4, Radiographic Testing (144, 144CD, 144WCD)
Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Radiographic Testing
Method (2026)
Working Safety in Radiography (232)