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MT LEVEL I QB-5
1. In addition to flux density amplification, ferrite cores in coil type flux

sensitive devices provide
a. support for the wire turns
b. minimizing of detrimental eddy current effect
c. both a and b
d. no useful purpose
2. The crystals used in Hall detector type flux sensitive devices are
a. Piezoelectric
b. Pyroelectric
c. Magnetostrictive
d. Semiconductors
3. The main advantage of the Hall detector as a flux sensing device is

a. the small size of its active area
b. the low voltage required to run it
c. its direct readout of field
d. its ability to be used in both northern and southern hemispheres
4. A ferro-probe (or Foerster microprobe) has a high frequency

alternating current in a coil mounted on a _______ core.
a. ferrite
b. diamagnetic
c. hard
d. paramagnetic
5. The bulk magnetic indicator is not used for measuring

a. uniform magnetic induction fields in air
b. uniform magnetic field strength in air
c. the existence of a magnetic field external to a part
d. leakage fields from discontinuities
6. Daylight fluorescent dry magnetic particles

a. require a standard blacklight for viewing
b. require a special filter on the blacklight
c. fluoresce brightly in visible light
d. have no place in NDT
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7. In MPI testing using dry powder, mechanical blowers can be used for
a. particle application
b. removal of background particles
c. pre cleaning of gritty surfaces
d. both a and b
8. Dry magnetic particle powders must be handled with care because

a. the ferrous powders and pigments are considered nuisance dusts
b. exposure to skin can cause acute melanoma
c. inhalation can result in silicosis
d. both b and c
9. For sensitive wet method magnetic particle testing, coloured particles

are typically 5 to 15 µm diameter. Unpigmented ferromagnetic oxides
for the same sensitivity would be
a. 0.5µm to 1.5µm
b. 50 µm to 150µm
c. 0.5mm to 1.5mm
d. useless
10. Which materials are not used to make wet method particles for MPI
testing?
a. finely divided iron
b. red iron oxide
c. black iron oxide
d. brown iron oxide
11. Most non-fluorescent magnetic particles used in the wet method are
a. red iron oxide
b. unpigmented ferromagnetic iron oxides
c. fluorescent particles viewed without a blacklight
d. not reusable
12. For a given mass of fluorescent magnetic particles, 60µm sized

particles would be more visible by containing more fluorescent
pigment than 125µm particles. The reason for this is the smaller
particles
a. less binding resin is needed
b. have a stronger chemical affinity for fluorescent pigments
c. have more surface area
d. all of the above

13. Which is not an advantage of oil based vehicles versus water based
vehicles of wet magnetic particles?
a. low corrosivity to ferrous alloys
b. low fire hazard
c. low electrical hazard
d. reduced risk of causing hydrogen embrittlement
14. Which is not an advantage of water based vehicles versus oil based
vehicles of wet magnetic particles?
a. cost
b. speed of indication formation
c. lower electrical hazard
d. lower fire hazard
15. When fine fluorescent magnetic particles are seen floating on the
surface of their water carrier like dust and no amount of mixing
disperses them it indicated
a. particle breakdown
b. insufficient or lack of wetting agent
c. excessive pump speed
d. the particles require demagnetization
16. Rust inhibitors placed in MPI water baths

a. provide only short term corrosion protection
b. are neutralized by fluorescent particles
c. double as antifoaming agents
d. all of the above
17. Mineral seed oil is sometimes added to a part after MPI testing with
water or oil based baths to provide
a. a demagnetizing effect
b. wash off excess magnetic particles
c. both a and b
d. longer term rust prevention
18. Water used in preparing a water based MPI bath

a. must be de-aerated
b. must be demineralized
c. both a and b
d. can be straight tap water provided it is free from dirt particles

19. The best way to control oil contamination of MPI baths is

a. use only oil for bath vehicles
b. effective precleaning of parts
c. organic osmotic type filters
d. inorganic micron sized filters
20. When preparing a bath from dry concentrated MPI particles, in either oil
or water vehicle, if the tank is not equipped with a re-circulation pump
uneven distribution resulting from hand stirring can be avoided by
a. premix the quantity into a paste in a blender or small container before
adding to the bath
b. presoak the correct quantity in wetting agent or emulsifier
c. mounting an egg-beater on the tank
d. wrapping 3 turns of coil around the tank and applying maximum A.C. to
the coil when adding the powder
21. Settling volume determination used to establish MPI bath particle

concentrations usually uses which implement?
a. a pipette
b. a centrifuge tube
c. a ph meter
d. a mass indicator (triple beam balance)
22. Bath concentrations for magnetic particle testing are usually specified
as having
a. a maximum value
b. a minimum value
c. a range of values
d. the same values for visible and fluorescent particles
23. The result of vibrating a sample of magnetic particle bath being tested
for concentration is to
a. increase setting speed
b. decrease apparent concentration by compaction
c. increase apparent concentration by fluffing
d. none of the above
24. The source of contaminants that can cause erroneous concentration

readings for MPI baths is
a. dirt from the test piece
b. dirt form the atmosphere
c. salts precipitating from hardwater
d. all of the above

25. The practical upper limit temperature of the part surface performing
MPI on a part using a water vehicle is
a. 20°C.
b. 80°C.
c. 100°C.
d. 212°C.
26. Blacklight intensity in post 1990 specifications nearly always quote

minimum irradiance in
a. lux
b. footcandles
c. candela
d. µW/cm²
27. The unit of illuminance used to quantify white light for visual
inspections is
a. lux
b. candle power
c. µW/cm²
d. milliphotos
28. The SI that is now used as the standard measure of the wavelength of
light is the
a. m (meter)
b. nm (nanometer)
c. mm (millimeter)
d. Å (angstrom unit)
29. As light intensity decreases in the visible range the retina's cone
shaped cells shut down and the ______ shaped cells assume the role
of light collection.
a. round
b. square
c. rod
d. pyramidal
30. The cells commonly referred to as the "cone shaped cells" and the
"rod shaped cells" are to be found in the
a. eye
b. ear
c. nose
d. penitentiary or asylum

31. Eye glasses with blue-absorbing filters are used to view fluorescent
indications because
a. higher levels of blue-violet light can be used without diminishing
contrast
b. higher levels of blue-violet light can be used to enhance fluorescence
c. both a and b
32. Maximum contrast when viewing magnetic particle indications would

occur for
a. bright daylight conditions
b. subdued daylight conditions
c. darkened conditions as for blacklight viewing
d. none of the above, contrast is a constant
33. In MPI testing, the difference between the amount of light reflected by
the surface of a test piece and the amount reflected by an MPI
indication is called
a. colour contrast
b. brightness contrast
c. resolution
d. signal to noise ratio
34. If two objects, such as an MPI indication and its background test
surface have the same apparent brightness but reflect light at different
wavelengths they would exhibit
a. colour contrast
b. brightness contrast
c. photo harmonics
d. good resolution
35. Eyeball fluorescence results in

a. cataracts
b. lens deterioration
c. an unpleasant but harmless sensation
d. permanent colour blindness
36. The purpose of the deep purple filter used on the mercury vapour
lamp is to
a. block most visible light given off the arc
b. block most UV light below 300nm given off the arc
c. absorb only a narrow band of energies centred around 365nm
d. both a and b

37. Dark adaption from bright daylight to full darkened conditions for a
blacklight viewing booth will require about
a. 30 seconds
b. 2 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 10 minutes
38. In automated scanning systems used for defect detection in MPI

testing unwanted background lighting is illuminated by
a. Diodes
b. filament rectifiers
c. filters
d. lenses
39. Which of the following can result in an increased output from a

blacklight?
a. bulb aging
b. line variations in voltage supply
c. dirt on the filter
40. Which of the following can result in a non-relevant MPI indication?

a. sharp corners
b. holes drilled near the surface
c. shrink fits
d. all of the above

MT LEVEL I QB-5 ANSWERS

QUESTION NO ANS REFERENCE PAGE
Question 1: C NDT Handbook 187
Question 2: D NDT Handbook 187
Question 3: A EMT 639
Question 4: A NDT Handbook 191
Question 10: B NDT Handbook 205
Question 17: D Betz 271
Question 26: D ME 48 #3 354
Question 27: A ME 48 #3 354
Question 28: B ME 48 #3 357
Question 29: C ME 48 #3 358
Question 30: A ME 48 #3 358
Question 31: C ME 48 #3 362
Question 32: A Betz 286
Question 35: C Betz 288
Question 39: B Betz 302

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1. In addition to flux density amplification, ferrite cores in coil type flux

3. The main advantage of the Hall detector as a flux sensing device is

4. A ferro-probe (or Foerster microprobe) has a high frequency

5. The bulk magnetic indicator is not used for measuring

6. Daylight fluorescent dry magnetic particles

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8. Dry magnetic particle powders must be handled with care because

9. For sensitive wet method magnetic particle testing, coloured particles

12. For a given mass of fluorescent magnetic particles, 60µm sized

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16. Rust inhibitors placed in MPI water baths

18. Water used in preparing a water based MPI bath

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19. The best way to control oil contamination of MPI baths is

21. Settling volume determination used to establish MPI bath particle

24. The source of contaminants that can cause erroneous concentration

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26. Blacklight intensity in post 1990 specifications nearly always quote

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32. Maximum contrast when viewing magnetic particle indications would

35. Eyeball fluorescence results in

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38. In automated scanning systems used for defect detection in MPI

39. Which of the following can result in an increased output from a

40. Which of the following can result in a non-relevant MPI indication?

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