INSTITUTE OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING & TRAINING

MODEL TEST LEVEL-III

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING
INDTT/MPT/111/03

1. The smallest size (d) of ferromagnetic particles for dry examination is generally:

a. d > 500 um
b. 200 < d < 500 um
c. 50 < d < 300 um
d. d < 50 um

2. To examine a bar 15 in long and 2 in diameter using a 7 – turn coil and head stock
magnetic particle machine, which ampearage will be used for circular magnetization?

a. 1800 amp-turns
b. 1800 amps
c. 857 amp
d. 6000 amp – turns

3. Give the definition of the reluctance R of an element of magnetic circuit of length L, area S
and magnetic u permeability:

a. R = L . S/u
b. R = S/L. u
c. R = L/u. S
d. R = u. S/L

4. What is called the coercive field ?

a. The field corresponding to the value of the remnent induction.

b. The field to be applied in order that the induction becomes zero after a first
magnetization.
c. The field corresponding to the value of the maximum induction.
d. The field corresponding to the value of the minimum induction.

5. When a hollow magnetic conductor is being magnetized by a solid central conductor

maximum field strength is observed

a. At the inside surface of the hollow cylinder.

b. At the outer surface of the hollow cylinder.
c. At the center of the solid central conductor.
d. At the outer surface of the solid central conductor.

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6. When alternating current used for magnetization is gradually reduced to zero residual field
in the magnetized article

a. Remains
b. Is zero
c. Depending upon the maximum current used residual field would be left in the
specimen.
d. Partial demagnetization occurs.

7. Magnetic particle testing can be used for plated parts provided the plating thickness is less
than:

a. .04 in
b. .03 in
c. .008 in
d. .004 in

8. 301 corrosion resistant steel can be tested by MPT:

a. in the annealed condition

b. in the cold worked condition
c. under no condition
d. under all condition

9. Which of the following discontinuities occur as a result of the casting process:

a. Lap
b. Laminations
c. Gouges
d. Cold Shut

10. If the current through a 1 in diameter bar is doubled., then:

a. The strength of the magnetic field at the surface will remain the same.
b. The strength of the magnetic field at the surface will be doubled.
c. The strength of the magnetic field at the surface will be quadrupled.
d. The strength of the magnetic field at the surface will be halved.

11. A diamagnetic body is characterized by:

a. A very low negative magnetic susceptibility independent of temperature.

b. A very low positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on temperature.
c. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on temperature.
d. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility independent of temperature.

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12. For the same current level, the technique that reveals maximum depth of discontinuity is :

a. A.C. wet
b. A.C. dry
c. D.C. wet
d. H.W. dry

13. Probably the most convenient and, by far, the most widely used method for preserving
indications and patterns is the:
a. Lacquer transfer technique
b. Photographic technique (fluorescent)
c. Transparent tape transfer for technique.
d. Photographic technique (Nonfluorescent)

14. The temperature at which a ferromagnetic material becomes non-magnetic is known as:

a. Debye temperature
b. Curie temperature
c. Equicohesive temperature
d. NDT temperature

15. The input current requirements for MT equipment depend in part upon the:

a. Duty cycle required.

b. Shop electrical service.
c. Prod spacing required on average production part types.
d. Shop electrical service
e. Size of current cables.

16. During the inspection of a tubular product by the direct passage of current, which are the
faults which cannot be detected by this method?

a. External faults parallel to the direction of current flow.

b. External faults perpendicular to the direction of current flow.
c. Faults on the internal wall parallel to the direction of current flow.
d. B and C.

17. Which of the following grades of steel lends itself most favourably to the detection of
faults by MPT:

a. Highly alloyed steel.

b. Non-alloyed steel with low C content.
c. Slightly alloyed steel.
d. Non-alloyed steel with a high C content.

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18. Some limitations of coil magnetization techniques are that:

a. Coil must be of minimum diameter in relation to part.

b. The effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil.
c. Small diameter parts should be placed close to the coil.
d. All of the above.

19. Over magnetization causes:

a. Non-relevant indications.
b. Heating of the part.
c. Loss of ferromagnetic property of the part.
d. High degree of skin effect.

20. For coil magnetization for satisfactory testing with magnetic particles the maximum
material permeability should be:

a. 10
b. 5000
c. 50
d. 500

21. The current requirement to carry out MPT of the above sketched component by circular
magnetization with D.C. would be :

a. 2000 amps
b. 6000 amps
c. 18000 amps
d. 8000 amps

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22. While demagnetizing a part, which is circularly magnetized, the part may have no external
poles and may show no apparent indication of the presence of an internal field and hence:

a. It is often better to convert the circular field to a longitudinal field in a D.C. solenoid
before demagnetizing
b. No special precautions are necessary.
c. Only heating the component will achieve demagnetization.
d. It can never be demagnetized.

23. The Betz Ring Test provides qualitative information on:

a. The magnetic properties of the particles.

b. The particle concentration.
c. The functioning of the magnetizing machine.
d. All of the above.

24. In the case of coil magnetization one of the restrictions of the rule of thumb is that:

a. The cross sectional area or the part be not greater than one fifth the cross sectional area
of the coil.
b. The cross sectional area or the part be not greater than one half the cross sectional area
of the coil.
c. The cross sectional area or the part be not greater than one tenth the cross sectional area
of the coil.
d. The cross sectional area or the part be equal to the cross sectional area of the coil.

25. The black light used in fluorescent MPT is:

a. 10 to 100 watts
b. 100 to 400 watts
c. 500 to 1000 watts
d. zero watt.

26. The best shape for magnetic particles used in the dry powder method is:

a. globular
b. flat
c. long and slender.
d. A mixture of a and c.

27. Magnetic lines of force:

a. Travel in straight lines.

b. Form a closed loop.
c. Are randomly oriented.
d. Overlay in highly ferromagnetic materials.

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28. When testing a bar with an L/D ratio of four in a ten turn coil, the required current would
be:

a. 45000 amps.
b. Unknown; more information needed.
c. 18000 amps.
d. 1125 amps.

29. In the case of half wave rectified single phase A.C. the half cycle forward pulse is repeated
at the rate of:

a. Mains frequency.
b. Double the mains frequency.
c. One half of the main frequency.
d. One fourth of the main frequency.

30. What is the order of magnitude in absolute value of the magnetic susceptibility of a
DIAMAGNETIC body?

a. 10-8 to 10-4
b. 10-6 to 10-3
c. 10-2 to 10
d. 108 to 104

31. Under what conditions is magnetoscopic inspection by fluorescence and using the wet
method preferable to the dry method?

a. When the parts are large and bulky.

b. When a better sensitivity and faster response is desired.
c. When it is recommend to use the fluorescent illumination existing in many factories.
d. When the parts are to be inspected on the work site.

32. Which of the following propositions does not justify the demagnetization of parts after
magnetoscopic inspection?

a. The remanent induction will affect the parts after normalization heat treatment (passing
the AC3 point).
b. The remanent induction can interfere with final machining operations by attracting the
cuttings to the part.
c. The remanent induction can interfere with the welding of the part.
d. Then remanent induction can interfere with the removal of magnetic particles during
the cleaning which follows the inspection.

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33. What type of current is the most suited during magnetization by solenoid when searching
for surface defects which gives little risk of residual magnetization?

a. Alternating
b. Full-wave rectified
c. Half-wave rectified
d. Direct.

34. Which of the following factors must not be taken into consideration during the
interpretation of an indication?

a. Speed of appearance of the indication

b. Aspect of the indication
c. Direction and shape of the indication
d. Preliminary factors of the materials (machining, welding, heat treatment).

35. During the inspection of a tubular product by the direct passage of current, which are the
faults which cannot be detected by this method?

a. External faults parallel to the direction of current flow

b. External faults perpendicular to the direction of current flow.
c. Faults of the internal wall parallel to the direction of current flow.
d. B and C.

36. What is called the coercive field?

a. The field corresponding to the value of the remanent induction.

b. The field to be applied in order that the induction becomes zero after a first
magnetization.
c. The field corresponding to the value of the maximum induction.
d. The field corresponding to the value of the minimum induction.

37. Which of the following materials is not the ferromagnetic one?

a. Iron
b. Chrome
c. Cobalt
d. Nickel

38. What is called the Curie point of a material?

a. The value of the field giving the maximum induction.

b. The temperature at which a paramagnetic material becomes ferromagnetic following a
rise in temperature.

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 c. The temperature at which a ferromagnetic material loses its magnetic properties and
becomes paramagnetic during a rise in temperature
d. The value of magnetization necessary for optimum orientation of the elementary Weiss
domains.

39. An inconsistent indication cannot be caused by:

a. A magnetic liquid not containing enough powder.

b. Areas of austenite in the material.
c. A sudden change of cross-section in the part
d. Excessive magnetization.

40. Which of the following laws of physics is the one which does not deal with magnetic or
electromagnetic phenomena?

a. Maxwell’s law
b. Jurin’s law
c. Hopkinson’s law
d. Ampere’s law

41. During a magnetoscopic inspection with direct passage of alternating current, which is the
phenomena which causes the greatest heating of the part?

a. Only the losses due to the resistance of the part

b. Only the losses due to hysteresis phenomena
c. Only the losses due to Eddy currents induced in the part.
d. Only the losses due to contact resistance between the electrode and the part.

42. A permanent diffused and spread appearance of a magnetoscopic indication can give
information on:

a. The nature of the fault.

b. The depth of the fault.
c. The dimensions of the fault.
d. All of the above answers.

43. when a bar is magnetized by passing a current, the magnetic field created in the bar is:

a. Greater in the centre.

b. Greater at the surface.
c. Uniform in the section.
d. Greater at the ends.

44. How must the dry ferromagnetic particles be applied to the surface of a magnetized part:

a. Sprinkle the part

b. Blow them with force onto the part
c. Blow them in such a way as to form a light cloud
d. Immerse the part in a powder bath.

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45. At what moment must the ferromagnetic particles be applied when the magnetization by
residual magnetism method is used:

a. Before the magnetization

b. During the magnetization
c. After the magnetization
d. After the demagnetization

46. The residual magnetic induction is ………….. the value of the induction reached during the
magnetization:

a. Greater than
b. Less than
c. Equal to
d. Less than a quarter of

47. Among the surface preparation methods mentioned below, which one is generally
recommended before magnetoscopic examination?

a. Solvent.
b. Sand blasting or shot blasting.
c. Ultrasonic cleaning.
d. All of them can in fact be used.

48. Among the materials listed below, which are those which can be most effectively checked
by residual magnetism?

a. All ferromagnetic materials.

b. Nickel and Iron alloys.
c. Metals with high residual magnetism whatever the value of the corrective field.
d. Metals with high residual magnetism and with high coercive field.

49. A magnetoscopic inspection equipment supplying a 50 Hz sinusoidal a.c. current has an

ammeter graduated in r.m.s. values. Which is the multiplication factor to be applied to the
indicated current value in order to know the corresponding theoretical peak value?

a. √2
b. ∏
c. 2∏
d. ∏/2

50. A magnetoscopic inspection equipment supplying a 50 Hz, half-wave rectified, single phase
a.c. current has an ammeter graduated in mean values. What is the multiplication factor to
be applied to the indicated current value in order to know the corresponding theoretical
peak value?

a. √2
b. ∏

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 c. 2∏
d. ∏/2

51. A magnetoscopic inspection equipment supplying a full rectified, 50 Hz single phase a.c.
current has an ammeter graduated in mean values. What is the multiplication factor to be
applied to the indicated current value in order to know the corresponding theoretical peak
value?

a. √2
b. ∏
c. 2∏
d. ∏/2

52. when the field lines leave a medium of high magnetic permeability (e.g. steel) and return
into the air (the surface of separation being assumed flat except at corners):

a. They make a very small angle with the surface of separation

b. They are not deflected.
c. They tend to deviate in order to emerge along a direction close to the normal to the
surface of separation
d. They tend to emerge at an angle of 45º with respect to the normal to the centre of the
surfaces of the poles.

53. A ferromagnetic body is characterized by:

a. A very weak negative magnetic susceptibility independent of temperature.

b. A very weak positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on the temperature
c. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on the temperature
d. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility independent of temperature.

54. A diamagnetic body is characterized by:

a. A very low negative magnetic susceptibility independent of temperature.

b. A very low positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on temperature.
c. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility dependent of temperature.
d. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility independent of temperature.

55. A paramagnetic body is characterized by:

a. A very low negative susceptibility independent of temperature.

b. A very low positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on temperature.
c. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility dependent on temperature.
d. A very high positive magnetic susceptibility independent on temperature.

56. A ferromagnetic body has an intrinsic magnetization whose origin is principally related to:
a. The presence of incomplete electron layers around the nucleus of the atom causing a
non-zero resultant magnetic moment.
b. The interaction of all the magnetic moments of each adjacent atom causing a local
molecular field orientation vary under the effect of the external field.

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 c. The presence of iron atoms, resulting in individual magnetic properties for the assembly
of ferromagnetic bodies.
d. The arrangement of atoms according to particular cubic geometric patterns.
57. In practice the magnetization of a very short cylindrical part inside a solenoid is performed
as follows:

a. The axis of the part is strictly identical with that of the solenoid without particular
precaution with regard to the field intensity to be used.
b. The axis of the part is angularly offset with respect to that of the solenoid, without
particular precaution with respect to the field intensity to be used.
c. The part is in contact with the internal wall with a field intensity such that it
compensates for the effect of the demagnetizing field.
d. The axis of the part is parallel to the axis of the solenoid with a field intensity such that
it compensates for the effect of the demagnetizing field: an off-centring is acceptable
on condition that the conductors do not touch the part because of the risk of local
magnetization.

58. In practice the magnetization of a bar inside a solenoid is performed as follows:

a. The axis of the bar is strictly identical with that of the solenoid.
b. The axis of the bar is angularly off-set with respect to that of the solenoid
c. The bar is in contact with the internal wall
d. The axis of the bar is parallel with that of the solenoid

59. Magnetic Particle Testing can be used for:

a. Locating surface cracks in stainless steel forging.

b. Locating Plating cracks in chrome plated carbon steel component.
c. Locating cracks in aluminum welds
d. All of above.
e. None of above.

60. There is a longitudinal crack on the surface of 100 mm dia. pipe. This is filled and lightly
painted. This crack can be located by:

a. Circular magnetization
b. Linear magnetization
c. Both A and B.
d. It is not possible to detect this defect since MPT cannot be carried out on painted
surface.

61. Among the following, best type of current for the detection of fatigue cracks is:

a. Half-wave direct current (HWDC)

b. Alternating current.
c. Direct current.
d. Half wave alternating current.

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62. Continous magnetization provides the most sensitivity because:

a. Magnetic particles are present while the part is being magnetized.

b. Magnetic field is greatest while the magnetizing current is On.
c. Both of the above.
d. None of the above.

63. Which type of magnetic particle equipment can be used for testing all types of small and
large jobs?

a. Portable equipment.
b. Stationary universal machine.
c. High frequency power unit.
d. Automatic machine.

64. A prime consideration when selecting a powder to be used as a magnetic particle medium is
to select a powder that:

a. Provides a high contrast to the surface being tested.

b. Provides a low contrast to the surface being tested.
c. Will adhere to the surface being tested.
d. Requires a high demagnetization current to remove it.

65. A desirable property of magnetic particles used for the inspection medium for either the dry
or wet method is that they:

a. Be non-toxic.
b. Possess high permeability
c. Possess low retentivity.
d. Have all of the above characteristics.

66. When it is believed that a defect has been removed by chipping, grinding, or flame cutting,
the next operation is to:

a. Repair it.
b. Measure it to see if minimum thickness remains.
c. Reexamine the area by magnetic particle testing.
d. Sign off the part.

67. Cold working indications will not reappear if the part is:

a. Demagnetized and retested.

b. Retested after stress relieving
c. Retested in the opposite direction.
d. Remagnetized at a higher amperage.

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68. The general term used to refer a break in the metallic continuity of the part being treated is:

a. Discontinuity.
b. Crack
c. Seam
d. Lap

69. An example of a nonrelevant indication that would be classified as a magnetic irregularity

rather than an actual discontinuity could be caused by:

a. A slag pocket
b. Grinding cracks
c. An abrupt change in the hardness of part
d. None of the above.

70. Of the following which is not valid reason for demagnetization of parts after magnetic
particle testing?

a. If the part is to be radiographed after magnetic particle inspection, residual magnetism

may interfere with the electromagnetic radiation spectrum.
b. Residual magnetism may attract chips or small particles in service, causing galling or
mechanical wear.
c. Residual magnetism could interfere with the operation or accuracy of instruments placed
on or near the part during service.
d. Residual magnetism can disturb the welding arc path on parts to be welded.

71. In what way may we reduce a magnetic field?

a. Reduce the current.

b. Move the part further away from the coil.
c. Move the coil further away from the coil.
d. All of the above.

72. If the same amperage is passed through a 1” diameter bar and a 2” diameter bar of the same
length, which of the following statements is most applicable, relevant to the magnetic field
at the center of the bars?

a. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of the 1” bar will be one-half that of the
2” bar.
b. The strength of the magnetic field at the center of the 2” bar will be one-half that of the
1” bar.
c. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of both bars will be zero.
d. The strength of the magnetic field in the center of the 1” bar will be approximately one-
fourth the value for the 2” bar.

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73. Why are large soft contact areas such as lead or copper braid used for surfaces of
headstocks?

a. To increase the contact area and reduce the possibility of burning the part.
b. Because of their low melting points
c. Because they help metal, thus facilitating magnetic indication.
d. To increase the contact area and flux density

74. Internal splines and holes drilled parallel to and near test surfaces will cause:

a. Broad, fuzzy indicated directly aligned with the part’s internal contours.
b. Sharp, well-defined indications directly aligned with the part’s internal contours.
c. No indications.
d. Both A and B above.

75. A coil shot is required to be performed after head shot using the wet continuous method. In
order to properly conduct the coil shot it is necessary to:

a. Remove all residual wet magnetic particle fluid from the part using clean, dry absorbent
rags.
b. Demagnetize the part between the head and first coil shot.
c. Place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the head shot
indications.
d. None of the above.

90. Half wave rectified direct current (HWDC) is used for detection of:

a. Surface defects only.

b. Subsurface defects only.
c. Surface and subsurface defects.
d. None of the above.

91. Which of the following is a commonly used technique for preserving MT powder
patterns?

a. Radiographic plate.
b. Magnetic tape.
c. Photography.
d. All of the above.

92. Of the following discontinuity categories, which one is considered most detrimental to
the service life of an item?

a. Subsurface inclusions.
b. Subsurface porosity and voids.
c. Cracks open to the surface.

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 d. All of the above.

93. A part is magnetized by passing an electric current from one end to the other. If length of
the part is changed without changing the current, it:

a. Affects the permeability of the part.

b. Changes the strength of the magnetic field.
c. Does not affect the strength of the magnetic field.
d. Causes the magnetic field to vary.

94. If one inch and two inch diameter bars were magnetized by passing the same current
through them, the magnetic fields would be:

a. The same for both.

b. Stronger in the two inch diameter bar.
c. Weaker in the one inch diameter bar.
d. Stronger in the one inch diameter bar.

95. If a current of the same amperage is passed through two conductors of the same
dimensions, one of which is magnetic and one of which is nonmagnetic, the magnetic
field surrounding the conductors will:

a. Be stronger for the magnetic conductor.

b. Be stronger for the nonmagnetic conductor.
c. Vary with the permeability.
d. Be the same for both conductors.

96. Which of the following is false concerning a magnetic field current through a hollow
conductor as compared to that of a solid conductor of the same diameter, when both are
of magnetic material?

a. The field at the outer surface of the hollow conductor is greater.

b. The field gradient inside the hollow conductor is steeper.
c. The fields outside the conductors are the same.
d. The fields are the same at the centers.

97. In order to detect defects indifferent directions in a material by magnetic particle

inspection, it is best to use:

a. Two or more fields in different directions.

b. Only one field.
c. Other probe locations.
d. A high frequency field.

98. How is the solid content of a suspension of magnetic particles measured?

a. By weighing the suspension.

b. Soaking the solids in benzol.
c. Permitting the solids to settle out of suspension.

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 d. Spinning down the suspension in a centrfuge tube.

99. The curve shown in Fig. 1 for material II indicates that:

a. It has a high coercive force.
b. It has a high retentivity.
c. It has a high permeability.
d. It would make an excellent permanent magnet.

100. When attempting to demagnetize a part containing a circular residual field:

a. Consideration of the material’s hysteresis is most important.

b. Establish a longitudinal field and then proceed with demagnetization.
c. Using half wave current with a head shot set up and step down magnetization will assure
complete removal of the residual field.
d. Use a swinging cyclic field.

101. A circular field may be induced into a specimen by which of the following methods:

a. Direct induction (head shot)

b. Central conductor
c. Direct induction (prods)
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

102. Curie point of metal is:

a. Melting point of metal.

b. Temperature at which heat treatment can be carried out.
c. Temperature above which metal looses magnetic properties.

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 d. Temperature used for magnetic particle testing in wet method.

103. Which of the following is not a property of magnetic lines of force?

a. They form closed loops which do not cross.

b. The density increases with increasing distance from the poles of a permanent magnet.
c. They are considered to have direction.
d. They seek paths of least magnetic resistance or least reluctance.

104. A weld is tested by using prods. See above fig and say which of the defects can be
detected when the prods are kept at right angles to the weld.

a. P and Q.
b. Q and R.
c. P only.
d. R only.

105. The coercive force of the magnetic material whose hysteresis loop is shown in above Fig.
is given by:

a. The value of flux density (B) at point d.

b. The value of the flux density (B) at point e.
c. The product of B and H at point f.

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 d. The negative value of H at point c.
e. The area enclosed within the hysteresis loop.
106. The lines of flux or force in a circularly magnetized ferromagnetic bar:

a. Are aligned through the piece from the south to the north pole.
b. Are aligned through the piece from the north to the south pole.
c. Leave the south pole and enter the north pole.
d. Are contained within and around the part.

107. The field in a section of ferromagnetic pipe, magnetized by means of a central conductor
is strongest at the:

a. Ends of the pipe.

b. Outer surface of the pipe.
c. Inside surface of the pipe.
d. Middle of the pipe wall.

108. A cylindrical part is to be tested using circular magnetization. The part has three different
diameters along its length. A rule of thumb for current values for derived current values
should be applied first?

a. The highest value.

b. The medium value.
c. The lowest value.
d. It does not matter which is applied first.

109. In fig. above the magnetic flux in the 3 inch diameter bar forming the ring is being
magnetized in:

a. The longitudinal direction.

b. The circular direction.
c. Both the directions.
d. None of the above directions.

110. An indication is unacceptable under which of the following conditions?

a. If it is greater than 1.5 inches long.

b. If it exceeds the limit of a standard or specification

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 c. If it is deep
d. If it is in a fillet radius.

111. A crack shows the strongest indication when it is located:

a. Under the prod.

b. Along the line from prod to prod.
c. Perpendicular to a line from pro to prod.
d. Perpendicular to the plane of the coil.

112. An advantage of magnetic rubber is that:

a. It can be used on non-ferromagnetic materials.

b. It can be stripped off the surface and examined using magnification.
c. It is a very rapid test method.
d. The materials used are less expansive than dry powder.

113. To provide reliability and reproducibility in magnetic particle testing, procedures should
include:

a. Location of the coil and current for each magnetization.

b. Requirements for ammeter calibration.
c. Type and concentration of the particles.
d. All of the above, if applicable.

114. A large 6 inch diameter shaft of heat treated high alloy steel must be demagnetized.
Which of the following will produce the best results?

a. Use a reverse DC step-down demagnetizer with a cable wrapped around the shaft for its
full length.
b. Place the shaft north and south in an AC coil and tap it repeatedly with a sledge hammer.
c. Use an AC step-down demagnetizer with a cable wrapped around the shaft for its full
length.
d. Move an AC coil along the length and extend it past the ends of the shaft.

115. Flourescent magnetic particle inspection is used in preference to visible magnetic

particles:

a. When parts are big and bulky.

b. To take advantage of the fluorescent lights that are normally used in plants.
c. If parts are for railroad applications.
d. To increase the speed and reliability of detecting very small defects.

116. Which of the following is a disadvantage in the use of water suspensions?

a. A wetting agent (surfactant) must be added to the water. So that it will wet the particles
and the inspection surface.
b. A defoamer must be used to reduce the foam in the suspension tank that is caused by
agitating the bath.

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 c. The tanks of the machine must be treated to reduce rust.
d. All of the above are disadvantages.

117. Which of the following should be considered before using prods?

a. Is the metal heat treated to a high strength condition.

b. Would a burn mar the finish?
c. Are the prod tips clean and bright.
d. All of the above should be considered.

118. An indication was noted during a test using DC magnetization. What action should be
taken to determine if.the discontinuity is surface or subsurface?

a. Demagnetize and retest with AC.

b. Retest with surging current.
c. Increase the voltage.
d. Demagnetize and use dry powder.

119. A group of indications, some sharp and some broad and hazy, were found on an area of a
small forging. Demagnetization and reinspection eliminated these indications. What was
the probable cause?
a. Forging lap.
b. Magnetic writing.
c. Change in permeability.
d. A subsurface variation.

120. Current wave form shown in figure 4 is for:

a. Single phase A.C.

b. Two phase A.C.
c. Half wave D.C.
d. Full wave D.C.

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121. Figure above shows field distribution in and around solid:

a. Magnetic conductor carrying D.C.

b. Magnetic conductor carrying A. C.
c. Non-magnetic conductor carrying D.C.
d. Non-magnetic conductor carrying A.C.

122. A hard steel generally has:

a. Low permeability.
b. Low reluctance.
c. Low residual magnetism
d. Low retentivity
e. Both A and B .

123. A 1” thick butt-weld was welded using shielded metal arc (also called manual metal arc)
process. On M.P. testing by prod method using HWDC and dry powder. Indication was
broad and hazy. This location was retested using A.C. flourescent wet technique and no
indication was observed. Indication reappeared on retesting using HWDC and dry
powder. This indication is most likely to be:

a. Due to crack on the weld.

b. Due to slag inclusion.
c. False indication.
d. Non-relevant indication due to lamination in the plate.

124. During testing in another indication was observed. This location was tested using liquid
penetrant testing and similar indication was observed. This indication is due to:

a. Crater cracks.
b. Sub-surface porosity.
c. False indication due to collection of powder at that location.

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 d. Such indication is not possible in welding.

125. Fig. above shows the indications obtained on a machined and ground gear. When tested
with A.C. using wet fluorescent particles. These indications are due to which
magnetization method ?

a. Yoke magnetization.
b. Longitudinal magnetization.
c. Central conductormagnetization
d. Both ‘a’ & ‘b’

USING THE SAMPLE SPECIFICATION (ASME BROILERS AND PRESSURE VESSEL

CODE) ANSWER THE REMAINING QUESTIONS (References listed pertain to paragraphs
(P) in the specification):

126. If wet particles are used, then the temperature of the wet particle suspension and the
surface of the part shall not exceed:

a. 135 C
b. 135 F
c. 100 C
d. 35 F

127. The recommended prod spacings is:

a. Above ² in.
b. Below 3 in.
c. Between 3 and .8 in.
d. Below .² in.

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128. While employing longitudinal Magnetization technique for a part having a diameter. D,
equal to 2 in and length, L, equal to 6 in using a coil having 5 turns the magnetizing
current suggested is:

a. 75000 amps
b. 3000 amps
c. 1400 amps
d. 15000 amps

129. For non-cylindrical parts while employing circular magnetization technique by direct
contact magnetizing current:

a. The greatest cross sectional diagonal in a plane at right angles to the current flow shall
be used in the place of outer diameter value to calculate magnetizing current.
b. The magnetic particle field indicator per T- 727 shall be used to establish the
magnetizing ampearage.
c. The greatest cross sectional diagonal in a plane at right angles to the current flow shall
be divided by 1.414 and the resultant value shall be used in the place of outer diameter
value to calculate magnetizing current.
d. Method a or b be used.

130. Calibration of the equipment with an ammeter that has not been used for:

a. One year may be recalibrated prior to first use.

b. More than one year shall be calibrated prior to first use.
c. More than one year may be calibrated prior to first use.
d. For a year or more, shall be calibrated prior to first use.

131. Each alternating current electromagnetic yoke shall have a lifting power of:

a. Atleast 10 lb at the maximum pole spacing that will be used.

b. Atleast 40 lb at the maximum pole spacing that will be used.
c. Atleast 10 lb at the minimum pole spacing that will be used.
d. Atleast 40 lb at the minimum pole spacing that will be used.

132. The extent of magnetic particle inspection should be specified:

a. In the procedure.
b. In the drawings and in the purchase order.
c. In the acceptance order.
d. By normal shop practice.

133. In the case of multidirectional magnetization technique to magnetize a part:

a. D.C. is used.
b. Single phase full wave rectified current shall be used.
c. Only three phase full wave rectified current shall be used.

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 d. Single phase half wave rectified current shall be used.

134. For optimum effectiveness each area should be examined at least:

a. Once
b. Twice
c. Thrice
d. Four times

135. The magnetic Particle Field Indicator per T-727 may be used as an alternate to determine
the magnetizing amperage:

a. For cylindrical parts.

b. For all the parts.
c. For non-cylindrical parts only.
d. Under no circumstances.

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