Question Paper No. : PT / Level 2 / S / 002 Ref.

: KIOS–NDT–WP–01

LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING

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Question Paper No. : PT / Level 2 / S / 002 Ref.: KIOS–NDT–WP–01

1. A KIOS procedure QP-PT-1(Latest Edition) was demonstrated at 300C and approved to use on job. PT
is required to perform on job within different temperature ranges. In which of the following situations, a
PT procedure requires re-qualification?

A. 100C ~ 120C.
B. 100C ~ 140C.
C. 500C ~ 520C.
D. 500C ~ 560C.

2. The Liquid Penetrant Procedure QP-PT-2 (Latest Edition) of KIOS covers

A. Use of water washable dye penetrants.

B. Use of solvent removable dye penetrants.
C. Use of dry developers.
D. None of the above.

3. The minimum dwell time for Penetrant as per KIOS procedure QP-PT-1 (Latest Edition) shall be

A. 5 minutes maximum
B. No specified time
C. 20 minutes minimum
D. 10 minutes minimum

4. What is the minimum light intensity required to ensure adequate sensitivity during color contrast PT?

A. 1000 fc.
B. 100 Lx.
C. 500 fc.
D. None of the above.

5. As per KIOS procedure QP-PT-2(Latest Edition) ,by which method, surfaces may be dried after excess
penetrant removal during color contrast solvent removable technique?

A. Normal evaporation.
B. Blotting or wiping.
C. Forced air.
D. All of the above.

6. Excess Penetrant removal shall be done in the following manner as per KIOS procedure QP-PT-2
(Latest Edition):

A. Wash with penetrant remover

B. Wash with water
C. Wipe with dry lint free cloth followed by cloth damped with cleaner.
D. Wipe with dry lint free cloth followed by cloth damped with water.

7. As per ASME Sec V (Latest Edition), chlorine plus sulfur in Penetrant materials shall not
exceed_________ of residue by weight.

A. 1.0 %
B. No restrictions
C. 0.5 %
D. 2.0 %

8. As per ASME Sec V, a black light intensity on the surface of part being examined shall be required
at least
A. 1000 w/cm2.
B. 800 w/cm2.
C. 1200 w/cm2.
D. 1500 w/cm2.

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Question Paper No. : PT / Level 2 / S / 002 Ref.: KIOS–NDT–WP–01

9. Which of the following requirement is an essential variable for a liquid penetrant examination
procedure?

A. Post examination cleaning technique.

B. Surface preparation.
C. Personnel qualification requirements.
D. All of the above.

10. As per ASME Sec. V, prior to liquid penetrant examination the surface to be examined and all adjacent
areas within ________ shall be dry and free of all dirt, grease, lint, scale, and other extraneous matters.

A. At least half inch

B. At least one inch
C. No such requirements for adjacent areas
D. None of the above

11. As per KIOS procedure QP-PT-2 (Latest Edition), Final interpretation shall be made within

A. 60 minutes after the application of developer

B. 10 to 30 minutes after the application of developer
C. 15 minutes after the application of developer
D. Immediate after the application of developer

12. What action can be taken to increase the effectiveness of the penetrant test as per code?

A. Intermix penetrant from different families or different manufacturer but require

re-qualification.
B. Adopt a new procedure but require re-qualification.
C. Adopt any other better pre-cleaning method and re-qualification is not required.
D. Above B & C.

13. As per ASME Sec. V, What is the minimum time required for eyes to adapt to dark viewing for an
examiner and to warm-up the black light during performing fluorescent penetrant examination
efficiently?

A. 1 minute and 5 minutes respectively.

B. 5 minute and 1 minutes respectively.
C. 5 minutes for both.
D. 10 minutes and 5 minutes respectively.

Answer the following questions from 14 to 20 as per KIOS Procedure QP-PT-2 (Latest Rev.) in accordance
with Appendix 8 of ASME Section VIII DIV.1 (Latest edition).

14. Two nos. linear indications of 2 mm size in a line separated by 4 mm (edge to edge) are observed
during PT. Which of the following statement is true?

A. Not acceptable.
B. Acceptable.
C. To be re-examined by other NDT methods to decide acceptance.
D. Not specified in Code.

15. An Indication having major dimension 4 mm, minor dimension 1.3 mm and observed elliptical shape
during PT, which is to be considered as:

A. Relevant elliptical indication.

B. Relevant rounded indication.
C. Relevant linear indication.
D. Not specified in code.

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Question Paper No. : PT / Level 2 / S / 002 Ref.: KIOS–NDT–WP–01

16. During PT examination, indications representing unacceptable imperfections found. It is decided to

remove such unacceptable imperfections by grinding. What action is required, prior to making weld
repairs?

A. To be examined by any suitable methods to ensure defect has been removed.

B. To be examined by same PT procedure to ensure defect has been removed.
C. To be examined by all other methods of examination those were originally required for the
affected area.
D. Above B & C.

17. What action is required if an indication observed during PT is to be believe non-relevant and not due to
any imperfection?

A. It can be accepted and no need to repair.

B. It can be accepted only after confirmation that no unacceptable imperfection is present by re-
examining with same PT procedure.
C. It can be accepted after confirmation that no unacceptable imperfection is present by the use of
other NDT methods.
D. Above B & C.

18. A weld is originally subjected to RT and PT. RT do not shows any unacceptable indication while PT
shows some unacceptable indications. It is decided to repair. What action is required after repair made?

A. PT is to be carried out again of such repair areas to ensure no unacceptable imperfection is

present and no need to again take RT as it was not shown by RT.
B. RT and PT are to be carried out again of such repair areas to ensure no unacceptable
imperfection is present.
C. If the depth of repair is less than radiographic sensitivity required, again RT is not required.
D. Above B & C.

19. Six nos. of rounded indications of 1.2 mm in a line separated 1.8 mm (edge to edge) are observed during
PT. Which of the following statement is true?

A. Not acceptable.
B. Acceptable.
C. To be re-examined by other NDT methods to decide acceptance.
D. Not specified in Code.

20. A 3.6 mm long and 1.2 mm wide indication is observed during PT. Which of the following statement is
true?

A. It is a linear indication and acceptable.

B. It is a rounded indication and acceptable.
C. It is a rounded indication and not acceptable.
D. It is a linear indication and not acceptable.

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