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MT LEVEL I QB-3

1. The two classifications of media in MPI are

a. fluorescent and non-fluorescent
b. wet and dry
c. magnetic and para-magnetic
d. high temperature and low temperature

2. What shape is used for the particles used in magnetic particle testing?
a. acicular (elongated)
b. spherical and flake
c. irregular
d. all of the above

3. Which is a type of particle available for magnetic particle testing?

a. wet visible particles
b. dry fluorescent particles
c. dry visible particles
d. all of the above

4. What is the result if magnetic particles are made of a material of high

coercive force?
a. decreased mobility
b. high background
c. masking of defects
d. all of the above

5. Large sized particles are not used in wet magnetic particle testing
because
a. they drop from suspension too quickly
b. they form misleading indications called drainage lines
c. circulation pumps cannot move them off the tank bottom
d. both a and b

6. The purpose of large particles in the dry powder mix is to

a. detect large defects
b. reduced background by "sweeping"
c. locate subsurface defects
d. both a and b

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7. The reason agglomerations of fine magnetic particles tend to move

through the liquid they are suspended in is
a. increased mass
b. increased field strength
c. both a and b
d. the fluid dynamic shape that is taken on

8. Maximum particle mobility is had for dry magnetic particles with

_______ shape.
a. spherical
b. elongated
c. flake
d. irregular

9. The reason for adding a portion of spherical shaped magnetic

particles to a batch of elongated shaped dry powder magnetic
particles is to
a. increase density
b. increase mobility
c. increase sensitivity
d. increase contrast

10. The difference in colour between an MPI indication and the

background colour of the part tested is critical in evaluation of a part.
The colour difference is referred to as
a. contrast
b. lumens
c. luminosity
d. indication intensity

11. Dry magnetic particles should be applied so they have a minimum

velocity when they reach the test part. The reason being
a. to avoid a peening effect on the part
b. to ensure they can be caught by leakage fields
c. so pigments are not knocked off
d. all of the above

12. The choice of colour of dry magnetic particle to use depends on

a. colour of part being tested
b. ambient light at the test location
c. type of defect required to be found
d. both a and b

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13. What is the name of the technique whereby a part is magnetized first
and the particles applied after the magnetizing force is removed?
a. residual method
b. leakage field method
c. time lapse MPI
d. delay technique

14. What is the name of the MPI technique whereby the magnetic particles
are applied to a part only during the time the magnetizing force is
applied?
a. the inertial technique
b. the continuous method
c. the synchronized method
d. the time-metered method

15. The localized overheating of a part being magnetic particle tested,

arising from high resistance or sparking at the electrical contact point
is
a. burning (or arcing)
b. coagulation
c. feedback
d. background noise

16. The general appearance of the test surface on which indications are to
be viewed is termed
a. purple haze
b. backdrop
c. background
d. carrier

17. The purpose of contact pads placed on the electrodes used in MPI is
a. ornamental
b. to redirect flux patterns
c. top secret
d. to improve electrical contact

18. The buildup of magnetic particles due to excessive magnetization of

the part under test is called
a. Furring
b. fall-out
c. magnetic hair
d. magnetic writing

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19. A "split-coil" attachment for MPI use is used for

a. varying the number of turns in a coil
b. varying the magnetizing current strength in the part
c. positioning over a part with no free ends for normal coil access
d. both a and b

20. A five turn coil on a bench unit is 30cm diameter. If 2000amps are
passed through it will result in
a. 10,000 ampere turns
b. 12,000 ampere turns
c. 60,000 ampere turns
d. unknown

21. The process whereby the magnitude and significance of an indication

is determined is termed
a. examination
b. interpretation
c. evaluation
d. rejection

22. A "keeper" is used on a permanent magnet to complete the magnetic

circuit. The purpose of this is to
a. prevent loss of magnetism
b. provide an intensification of flux
c. provide longitudinal magnetization
d. provide circular magnetization

23. Parallel magnetization is

a. not possible
b. not a recommended practice for MPI testing
c. the same as longitudinal magnetization
d. a substitute for overall magnetization

24. The non-relevant indication resulting when the surface of a

magnetized part comes in contact with another piece of ferromagnetic
material is
a. bearding
b. furring
c. magnetic writing
d. break lines

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25. Which of the following materials has the highest relative permeability
a. Iron
b. vacuum
c. air
d. gold

26. The two basic decisions made before an MPI test is carried out are
a. minimum size of defect to find and type of current to use
b. minimum size of defect to find and type of particle to use
c. type of current and type of particle to use
d. which code to use and how fast to perform the test

27. To detect a flaw in a low carbon steel shaft, if you suspect the flaw is
about 6mm (1/4") below the surface which method would you use?
a. A.C.
b. half wave rectified A.C.
c. an A.C. yoke
d. a pair of permanent magnets

28. Which is the best material for detecting defects wholly below the
surface using MPI tests?
a. dry powder
b. wet fluorescent
c. wet visible
d. all are about equal for the same current

29. Low carbon steels must have the continuous method of MPI testing
used on them due to
a. the skin effect
b. the Hall effect
c. low retentivity
d. carborization occurring from the residual method

30. The magnetizing current in the continuous wet method, when the bath
is applied by flooding from a nozzle, is usually applied
a. during the whole time it takes to wet the part
b. immediately after flooding is stopped
c. after the bath stops dripping from the part
d. both before and after bath application

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31. The normal duration required for a magnetizing "shot" in the

continuous wet method is about
a. 1/4 to 1/2 second
b. 1/2 to 1 second
c. 1 to 2 seconds
d. 2 to 5 seconds

32. Prods or clamps are used to produce which type of magnetization?

a. Longitudinal
b. circular
c. parallel
d. swinging field

33. When a central conductor is used inside a tube the type of

magnetization employed for the testing of that tube is
a. longitudinal
b. circular
c. parallel
d. swinging field

34. Generally an electromagnetic yoke is considered to be used for

producing
a. longitudinal magnetization
b. circular magnetization
c. field distortions
d. either a or b depending on if it is an A.C. or D.C. yoke

35. Field strengths of the magnetic field produced by a solenoid (or coil)
can be changed by
a. changing the number of coil loops
b. changing the current in the coil
c. both a and b
d. none of the above

36. For the same diameter, length and current used, the difference
between using a non-magnetic and a ferro-magnetic central conductor
is
a. magnitude of magnetic field on the outside surface of the conductor
b. directions of defects detected
c. both a and b
d. no difference

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37. When performing MPI using prods, the current used depends on
a. prod spacing
b. part thickness
c. prod diameter
d. both a and b

38. The guideline to use 40 amperes of magnetizing current per mm of

part diameter applies to
a. head shots
b. coil shots
c. central conductor shots
d. de-magnetization

39. If using the rule of thumb of 40 amps per mm of part diameter for a
head shot, what current is required to magnetize a 20mm diameter
copper bar?
a. 400 amp
b. 800 amp
c. 1600 amp
d. none of the above

40. If 24000 ampere turns are required for coil shot using a 5 turn bench
coil, what should your current setting be?
a. 2400 amps
b. 4800 amps
c. 12000 amps
d. 24000 amps

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MT LEVEL I QB 3 – ANSWERS

QUESTION NO ANS REFERENCE PAGE

Question 1: B NDT Handbook 34
Question 2: D NDT Handbook 34
Question 3: D NDT Handbook 35 & 73
Question 4: D NDT Handbook 34
Question 5: D Betz 211
Question 6: D Betz 211
Question 7: C Betz 212
Question 8: A NDT Handbook 36
Question 9: B NDTHandbook 36
Question 10: A Betz 222
Question 11: B NDTHandbook 37
Question 12: D NDT Handbook 36
Question 13: A NDT Handbook 37
Question 14: B NDT Handbook 37
Question 15: A AS 1929 16
Question 16: C AS 1929 16
Question 17: D AS 1929 16
Question 18: A AS 1929 17
Question 19: C AS 1929 17
Question 20: A NDT Handbook 42
Question 21: C NDT Handbook 43
Question 22: A NDT Handbook 44
Question 23: B NDT Handbook 45
Question 24: C NDT Handbook 45
Question 25: A NDT Handbook 115
Question 26: C Betz 231
Question 27: B Betz 235
Question 28: A Betz 235
Question 29: C Betz 240
Question 30: B Betz 240
Question 31: A Betz 240
Question 32: B NDT Handbook 158
Question 33: B NDT Handbook 158
Question 34: A 48-GP-11M 17
Question 35: C 48-GP-11M 19
Question 36: A 48-GP-11M 21
Question 37: D 48-GP-11M 20
Question 38: A 48-GP-11M 20
Question 39: D 48-GP-11m 20
Question 40: B 48-GP-11M 19

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