ASNT NDT LEVEL 3

Basic Exam
SYLLABUS AND BREAK-UP
 SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 (40-45 questions)

 Materials and Processes (40-45 questions)

 All NDT Methods(40-45 Methods)

 Total Questions 135

 To pass one has to secure at-least 70% in each

section and 80% in composite.
SNT-TC-1A AND CP-189
 Questions are straight forward.
 Language can be tricky.

 Most difficult part in the basic exam.

 Questions majorly asked on:

 Differences in SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 eg Vision Acuity test;

J1 used in CP-189 and J2 used in SNT-TC-1A.

 New additions in 2011.

 Definitions 3-4 questions.

 Training and Experience hours required. Go through the

hours required for major 4 (PT MT UT RT)

 Revocation, Termination and Suspension of Certification

(**Important)
MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
 All 45 questions from Materials and processes book by ASNT.
 Chapter wise Break-up

 Relation of NDT to manufacturing. (1 -2 Q)

 Introduction to Manufacturing Tech (1-2 Q)

 Properties of Materials (4-5 Q)

 Nature of Materials and Solid state changes in Metals (4-5 Q)

 Ferrous Metals (2-3 Q)

 Non-Ferrous Metals (1-2Q)

 The Nature of manufacturing (1-2 Q)

 The Casting Process (6-7 Q)

 Welding Processes and Welding Design (7-10 Q)

 Plastic Flow (1-2 Q)

 Millwork, Forging and Powder Metallurgy (3-4 Q)

 Press working of Sheet Metal (1-2 Q)

 Machining Fundamentals (3-4 Q)

 Misc Processes, Surface Finishing, Inspection (3-4 Q)

ALL NDT METHODS
 Total Questions 40-45
 Major 4 Methods (PT,MT,RT,UT) : 5-7 questions
each.
 Other NDT Methods

 AET : 2-3 questions

 ET : 3-4 questions

 VT : 2-3 questions

 Infrared and thermal Testing: 2-3 questions

 LT: 2-3 questions

 NR: 1-2 questions

 Vibration and Analysis Testing: Can Skip