Q1.

ASME Section V Article 2: radiography T-223

When performing a radiograph, where is the ‘backscatter
indicator’ lead letter ‘B’ placed?
 (a) On the front of the film holder
 (b) On the outside surface of the pipe
 (c) On the internal surface of the pipe
 (d) On the back of the film holder

Q2. ASME Section V Article 2: radiography T-277.1 (d)

Wire IQIs must be placed so that they are:
 (a) At 458 to the weld length
 (b) Parallel to the weld metal’s length
 (c) Perpendicular to the weld metal’s longitudinal axis but not across the weld
 (d) Perpendicular to the weld metal’s longitudinal axis and across the weld

Q3. ASME Section V Article 6: penetrant testing T-620

Liquid penetrant testing can be used to detect:
 (a) Subsurface laminations
 (b) Internal flaws
 (c) Surface and slightly subsurface discontinuities
 (d) Surface breaking discontinuities

Q4. ASME section V article 1: T-150

When an examination of the requirements of section V is
required by a code such as API 650 the responsibility for
establishing NDE procedures lies with:
 (a) The inspector
 (b) The examiner
 (c) The user’s quality department
 (d) The installer, fabricator, or manufacturer/repairer

Q5. ASME Section V Article 6: penetrant testing mandatory

appendix II
Penetrant materials must be checked for which of the following
contaminants when used on austenitic stainless steels?
 (a) Chlorine and sulfur content
 (b) Fluorine and sulfur content
  (c) Fluorine and chlorine content
 (d) Fluorine, chlorine and sulphur content

16.8 ASME V articles 7 and 23: familiarization

questions
Q1. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-720
Magnetic particle testing can be used to find:
 (a) Surface and near-surface discontinuities in all materials
 (b) Surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials
 (c) Surface and near-surface discontinuities in all metallic materials
 (d) Surface breaking discontinuities only

Q2. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-720

During an MT procedure, maximum sensitivity for finding
discontinuities will be achieved if:
 (a) The lines of magnetic flux are perpendicular to a linear discontinuity
 (b) The lines of magnetic flux are perpendicular to a volumetric discontinuity
 (c) The lines of magnetic flux are parallel to a linear discontinuity
 (d) The lines of magnetic flux are parallel to a volumetric discontinuity

Q3. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-

741.1 (b)
Surfaces must be cleaned of all extraneous matter prior to
magnetic testing. How far back must adjacent surfaces to the
area of interest be cleaned?
 (a) At least 2 inches
 (b) At least 1/2 inch
 (c) Cleaning is not required on adjacent surfaces
 (d) At least 1 inch

Q4. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-

741.1 (d)
According to ASME V, what is the maximum coating
thickness permitted on an area to be examined by MT?
 (a) 50 μm

 (b) No coating is permitted

  (c) 40 μm
 (d) An actual value is not specified

Q5. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-

764.1
Which of the following methods can verify the adequacy of
magnetic field strength?
 (a) A pie-shaped magnetic particle field indicator
 (b) Artificial flaw shims
 (c) A gaussmeter and Hall effect tangential-field probe
 (d) They can all be used

Q6. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-

762(c)
What is the lifting power required of a DC electromagnet or
permanent magnet yoke?
 (a) 40 lb at the maximum pole spacing that will be used
 (b) 40 lb at the minimum pole spacing that will be used
 (c) 18.1 lb at the maximum pole spacing that will be used
 (d) 18.1 lb at the minimum pole spacing that will be used

Q7. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-

752.2
Which types of magnetizing current can be used with the
prod technique?
 (a) AC or DC
 (b) DC or rectified
 (c) DC only
 (d) They can all be used

Q8. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-

752.3
What is the maximum prod spacing permitted by ASME V?
 (a) It depends on the current being used
 (b) There is no maximum specified in ASME codes
 (c) 8 inches
 (d) 6 inches
Q9. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing T-
755.1
What is the best description of the limitations of yoke
techniques?
 (a) They must only be used for detecting surface breaking discontinuities
 (b) They can also be used for detecting subsurface discontinuities
 (c) Only AC electromagnetic yokes will detect subsurface discontinuities
 (d) They will detect linear defects in austenitic stainless steels

Q10. ASME Section V Article 7: magnetic particle testing,

appendix 1
Which MT technique is specified in ASME article 7 mandatory
appendix 1 to be used to test coated ferritic materials?
 (a) AC electromagnet
 (b) DC electromagnet
 (c) Permanent magnet
 (d) AC or DC prods

Q11. ASME Section V Article 23: ultrasonic thickness testing,

section 5.1
UT thickness checking using standard equipment is used for
temperatures up to:
 (a) 93 ℉
 (b) 200 ℉
 (c) 150 ℉
 (d) 150 ℃

Q12. ASME Section V Article 23: ultrasonic thickness testing,

section 8.5
Special ultrasonic thickness measurement equipment can be
used at high temperatures. If the equipment is calibrated at
ambient temperature, the apparent thickness reading
displayed at an elevated temperature should be:
 (a) Reduced by 1 % per 55 ℉
 (b) Increased by 1 % per 55 ℉
 (c) Increased by 1 % per 100 ℉
 (d) Reduced by 1 % per 100 ℉
Q1 D
Q2 D
Q3 D
Q4 D
Q5 C
Q6 B
Q7 A
Q8 D
Q9 D
Q10 D
Q11 A
Q12 B
Q13 C
Q14 A
Q15 A
Q16 B
Q17 D