API 510 Preparatory Course Guide

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SET J
API 510 Preparatory Course
1. A filmside penetrameter can be used for:
a. inaccessible welds (unable to hand place a source
penetrameter)
b. all welds
c. all castings at any time
d. an alternative to a source-side wire penetrameter
2. A dark image of the "B" on a lighter background is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Acceptable
Rejectable
Sometimes rejectable
None of the above
3. One of the procedural requirements for conducting PT is

to address the processing details for:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Post-examination cleaning
Pre-examination cleaning
Apply the penetrant
All of the above
4. Non-aqueous developer may be applied to a wet

surface.
True
or
False
(circle one)
5. The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that

is equipped with an ammeter shall be verified:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Each year
Each two years
When possible
Every 6 months
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6. When using fluorescent particles, the examiner shall be

in a darkened area for at least ________ minutes prior
to performing the examination.
a.
b.
c.
d.
7
10
9
1
7. A wire IQI shall be placed adjacent to the weld, with the

wires parallel to the weld.
True
of
False (circle one)
8. A field indicator is composed of _______low carbon

steel pie sections, furnace brazed together.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2
6
10
8
9. The type and amperage of magnetizing current must be

identified on the written MT procedure.
True of
10.
False (circle one)
Certification of contaminants shall be obtained for all

PT materials used on:
a. Carbon steels
b. Ferritic stainless steels
c. Austenitic stainless steels
d. None of the above
11. Black light intensity shall be measured with a
_______ when conducting fluorescent PT.
a. Dark room meter
b. Photo-meter
c. Black light meter
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12.
When should a densitometer be calibrated as a

minimum?
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
Annually
Every 90 days
Whenever it is turned on
As required by the Examiner
The location markers required by ASME V are

required to appear as radiographic images.
True or
14.
False
(circle one)
When coatings are applied to enhance contrast, the

procedure must be demonstrated that indications
can be detected through the coating.
True or
16.
(circle one)
D.C.yokers may be used for detecting subsurface

discontinuities, per ASME V?
True or
15.
False
False (circle one)
How many total liquid penetrant techniques are

listed in ASME V?
a.
b.
c.
d.
4
6
2
1
17.
Prior to examinations, each adjacent surface shall be

cleaned within at least _____" of the area to be
examined.
a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
18.
Water washable penetrant shall be removed with a

water spray not exceeding 60 psi and 1000F.
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True or
19.
The maximum emulsification time shall be :

a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
pre-flooding with emulisifier

pre-cleaning with solvent
pre-rinsing with water
pre-washing with detergent
A welded part is to be radiographed and is 1" thick,

with 1/8" reinforcement. What ASTM wire set IQI
should be used on these radiographs if a source side
technique is used :
a.
b.
c.
d.
23.
Densitometer
Step Wedge Comparison Strip
Light Meter
Transmission monitor
When using a hydrophillic emulsifier versus a

lipophilic emulsifier and intermediate step that must
be taken is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
22.
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
none of the above
Densitometers shall be calibrated by verification with

a calibrated:
a.
b.
c.
d.
21.
False (circle one)
Set
Set
Set
Set
A
B
C
D
When a PT test cannot be conducted between 5001250F, what must be done, per ASME V?
a. The procedure must be qualified.
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b. The surface must be re-cleaned

c. The test cannot be conducted
24.
The sulphur content of a penetrant is measured to be

less than 0.0025g. This material is acceptable for use
on:
a.
b.
c.
d.
25.
All indications are to be evaluated in accordance

with:
a.
b.
c.
d.
26.
Nickel-base alloys
Carbon steel
Ferritic steel
All of the above
ASME VIII
ASME V
The referencing Code section
The written procedure
The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel,

Code, Section V includes:
a.
b.
c.
d.
NDE acceptance crtieria

How to perform NDE to achieve a desired result
Where to do NDE (i.e. what welds to examine)
Who can be the Authorised Inspector
27.
UT equipment is calibrated?
a. Before heat-treatment
b. AFter completing the examination
c. Prior to visual examination
d. Prior to PT examination
28.
What finished surface is required of butt welds for PT

examination?
a. Smooth surface prepared by grinding
b. Cosmetically clean acid etched surface
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c. A near white blast surface

29.
A penetrameter is used on a DWE/DWV. The

penetrameter selection is based on:
a.
b.
c.
d.
30.
A suitable means for applying penetrant.

a.
b.
c.
d.
31.
The single wall thickness and weld reinforcement

Both wall thicknesses
The single wall thickness for Sch 80 pipe
None of the above
Dipping
Brushing
Spraying
Any or all of the above
What materials require the use of tested and

certified liquid penetrants as to the contaminants in
the penetrant?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Nickel alloys
Austenitic stainless steel alloys
Ferritic / martensific stainless steel
Both a and b, above
32.
How shall indications be evaluated, i.e. acceptance

standards for RT?
a. To ASME V
b. To ASME VIII
c. To B31.3
d. To the referencing Code section
33.
Thickness readings may be displayed on?

a.
b.
c.
d.
SRT
PRT
CRT
Strip chart recorder
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34.
How many copies of a procedure must be available

to the Manufacturers NDE Personnel?
a.
b.
c.
d.
35.
How shall Non-destructive Examination Personnel be

qualified?
a.
b.
c.
d.
36.
To
To
To
To
SNT-TC 1A
CP-189
referencing code requirements
ACCP rules
Which NDE
methods?
a.
b.
c.
d.
37.
1
2
3
4
methods
are
considered
"surface"
PT
RT
MT
Both A & C above
What designation is used to indicate the

penetrameter is on the film side?
a.
b.
c.
d.
An "F"
An " E"
A " D"
An "FS"
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3. One of the procedural requirements for conducting PT is

4. Non-aqueous developer may be applied to a wet

5. The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that

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6. When using fluorescent particles, the examiner shall be

7. A wire IQI shall be placed adjacent to the weld, with the

False (circle one)

8. A field indicator is composed of _______low carbon

9. The type and amperage of magnetizing current must be

False (circle one)

Certification of contaminants shall be obtained for all

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When should a densitometer be calibrated as a

The location markers required by ASME V are

When coatings are applied to enhance contrast, the

D.C.yokers may be used for detecting subsurface

False (circle one)

How many total liquid penetrant techniques are

Prior to examinations, each adjacent surface shall be

Water washable penetrant shall be removed with a

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The maximum emulsification time shall be :

pre-flooding with emulisifier

A welded part is to be radiographed and is 1" thick,

When using a hydrophillic emulsifier versus a

Densitometers shall be calibrated by verification with

False (circle one)

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b. The surface must be re-cleaned

The sulphur content of a penetrant is measured to be

All indications are to be evaluated in accordance

The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel,

NDE acceptance crtieria

What finished surface is required of butt welds for PT

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c. A near white blast surface

A penetrameter is used on a DWE/DWV. The

A suitable means for applying penetrant.

The single wall thickness and weld reinforcement

What materials require the use of tested and

How shall indications be evaluated, i.e. acceptance

Thickness readings may be displayed on?

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How many copies of a procedure must be available

How shall Non-destructive Examination Personnel be

What designation is used to indicate the

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