Specific Examination Questions

For the Computer Based Training Program

1. The emulsifier is replaced when:
1.
2.
3.
4.

It has been used for longer than 2 months.

It has been used for longer than 1 month.
The concentration of immersion solutions exceeds two percentage points.
Removability less than that of the reference system is observed.

2. Welded components having openings where residual penetrant cannot be removed shall be:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Tank dipped
Sprayed
Brushed
Any of the above can be used

3. Drying time shall not exceed:

1.
2.
3.
4.

10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes

4. Parts which have been shot peened prior to penetrant inspection:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Shall be machine prior to the application of penetrant.

Will require etching after the penetrant process.
Can be etched prior to the penetrant inspection.
Shall be rejected.

5. A rounded indication shall be rejected when it exceeds:

1.
2.
3.
4.

A longest dimension greater than 1/16 inch.

Six or more indications in line and any two are separated by less than 1/16 inch.
Ten or more scattered indications in any one square inch of surface.
All of the above

6. A black light should be allowed to warm up for at least:

1.
2.
3.
4.

5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes

7. The water content of a water washable penetrant shall not exceed:

1.
2.
3.
4.

5 percent
10 percent
15 percent
20 percent

8. When inspecting internal surfaces a minimum black light intensity of ____ mW/cm2 shall be
maintained at the inspection surface.
1.
2.
3.
4.

200
500
700
1250

9. When using a method C penetrant the minimum dwell time is:

1.
2.
3.
4.

5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes

10. The dwell time of the emulsifier shall not exceed:

1.
2.
3.
4.

30 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
120 seconds

11. When performing a final inspection for fluorescent penetrants, the ambient white light
background shall not exceed ___ foot candles
1.
2.
3.
4.

1
2
3
4

12. How often shall dry developers be checked in order to ensure it is fluffy and not caked?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
When sensitivity is reduced

13. The part, penetrant and ambient temperature shall all be within a range of:
1.
2.
3.
4.

50-100 degrees F
60-110 degrees F
60-100 degrees F
50-110 degrees F

14. Dry development time shall not exceed:

1.
2.
3.
4.

60 minutes
120 minutes
360 minutes
240 minutes

15. Castings shall be etched for a minimum of:

1.
2.
3.
4.

10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
None of the above

16. The black light lens shall be cleaned:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Daily
Weekly
Bi-weekly
Monthly

17. The thermostat accuracy of the dryer shall be checked:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Weekly
Monthly
Every six months
Yearly

18. The sensitivity of in-use penetrants shall be checked:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Daily
Weekly
Bi-weekly
Monthly

19. The maximum temperature of the dryer in an automated system shall not exceed ___ degrees
Fahrenheit.
1.
2.
3.
4.

120
160
200
220

20. Over removal of the surface penetrant shall require the component to be:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Reprocessed.
Cleaned and reprocessed.
Re-dipped in the penetrant.
Replaced

21. All materials used for penetrant inspection shall conform to and be qualified per:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Mil-I-25135
Mil-Std-25135
ASTM Section V
API 1104

22. The black light intensity at a distance of 15 inches shall provide a minimum of ___ microwatts.cm2.
1.
2.
3.
4.

500
1,000
1,250
2,000

23. Excess dry developer may be removed after the development time by:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Air blowers
Tapping
Rinsing
Only 1 and 2

24. If the nonaqueous wet developer coating is too heavy such that the metallic surface is
completely masked the component shall be:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Inspected and post-cleaned

Cleaned and reprocessed.
Rinsed and the developer reapplied
Any of the above is acceptable

25. Penetrant products from a different family:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Can be mixed
Can never be mixed
Can only be mixed with a nonaqueous developer.
Any of the above is acceptable.

Answers
1. 4
2. 3
3. 3
4. 4
5. 4
6. 3
7. 1
8. 2
9. 2
10. 4
11. 2
12. 1
13. 1
14. 4
15. 4
16. 3
17. 3
18. 2
19. 3
20. 2
21. 1
22. 2
23. 4
24. 2
25. 3