SNF-TC-1A (2020) eC eRe ato Le SNT-TC-1A 2020 EDITION PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING Ee RO CONa as Cu et cence PSN ea aSNT-TC-1A (2020) Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A 220 ron PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING || The American Society for Nondestructive Testing inc. ASNT...Creating a Safer World!®Copyright © 2020 by The American Society for Nondestructive Testing ‘The American Sete fr Nowe Testing In (ASNT) i ot esponsl for the authentic racy of rmation hee [ubtedopnone and sateen Gono cry ete epson ot ASNT. Produc or ere ta ar sdvertaed or ceniond oot che endovement crresommendaen of ASNT 'No part of this publication may be reproduced or tranemittad in any form, by mean electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the expressed prior written peraission of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. 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Educational Materials Editor Prodaction: Joy Grimm, Production Mansger Synthia Jester, Gtaphic Designer and Mustrator ASNT Mission Statement: ASNT exists to create safer world by advancing scientific, engineering, and technical knowledge in the feld of nondestructive testing, ASNT Gode of ties The ASNT Code of Ethics was dev-loped to provide members of the Society with broad etal statements to guide ther professional ives In spint and tn word, each ASNT member is responsible for knowing and adhering to the values and standards eet forth in the Societys Code. More information, as well a the complete version ofthe Cods of Eis, can be found on ASNT's website, asn.ocgFOREWORD ‘This Recommended Practice establishes the general framework for a qualification and certification program! In addition, the document provides the educational, experience, and training recommendations for the different test methods. ‘This recommended practice is not intended to be used as a strict specification. Its recognized, however, that contracts require programs, which meet the intent of this document. For such contracts, purchaser and supplicr must agree upon. acceptability of an employer's program. ‘The verb “should has been used throughout this document te emphasize the recommendation presented herein. Its the employer's responsibility to address specific necds and to modify these guidelines as appropriate in a written practice. In the employer's written practice the verb “shall” isto be used in place of “should” to emphasize the employer's needs, ‘The 2020 Féition of SNT-TC-1A Is annotated so that users of the 2016 edition can quickly and easily locate new and uupdated materia, The vertical Lines in the margins of this document indicate that information in the text has been modi- fied in some way, ‘An SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel is available to respond to written inquiries regarding the SNT-TC-1A guidelines ‘These responses clarify the intent of ASNT's Standards Development Committee (SDC) and the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A and are subject to the siatement of “Scope” in each edition of SNT-TC-1A. ‘To make an inquiry, use the SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Request Form on page 37 ofthis Recommended Practice, Inquiries related to this recommended practice should be directed to the chair of the SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel at the following address: SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel Chair clo Director of Standards and Accreditation The American Society for Nondestructive Testing SNT-TC-LAinterpretations@ASNT.orgSNF-TC-1A 2020 SNT-TC-1A SUBCOMMITTEE Publication and review of this Recommended Practice wes under the direction of the SNT-'C-1A Subcommittee which is a subcommittee of the Standards Development Committee (SDC), The SDC reports to the Board of Directors of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Subcommittee Members: Michael Ruddy, Chair David R. Bala Jerry Fatin James A. MacMtilan Robert E. Cameron, Bill Baker Darrell W. Harris ‘Walter R. Marulewice Vico Chair James Gerry Churchwell David P. Harvey Ronald R. Mika ‘Charles P. Longe, LL Terry Clausing Hugh K. Howerton William C. Plumstead, Jr Staff Secretary Daniel R. Craigo Michael P. Kicby William C. Plumstead, Sr. David L. Culbertson Doron Kisboni Robert B Plumstead David R. Dechene Brian Leite Mark R Pompe Paul E. Deeds, J. Brock Mackin Marvin W. Trimm Nat ¥.Faransso Joseph L. Mackin David J. Vigne Standards Development Committee: Michael E, MeDeniel, Chair Ronald T. Nisbet, Vice Chair Notice to users of this document: ‘When certificates or waht cards are issued and provided by the employer, the requirements of ASNT Policy G-14 shall be followed to ensure appropriate usage ofthe ASNT name, acronym, and logo. ‘The certificate shall indicate that the certification is in accordance with the requirements of the employer's ‘written practice See Section 9.5 for further guidance on properly issued certification certificates and wallet cards,CONTENTS FOREWORD SNT-TC-1A SUBCOMMITTEE ....... SUMMARY OF CHANGES ..... RECOMMENDED PRACTICE NO. SNT-TC-1A PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING 10 Secpe 2.0 Datritons: 3.0 Nengestuciive Testirg Methods 49 Leves of Qualification . . 5.0 Witan Practice 3 0 Saesten, Teng al Eroererce Reauronert er el uatteaton Table 63.1 8, Recommended India Taining and Excorionce Loves “able 63 1 5, Recovered Ina Tainrg ans Greece Loves for NDTLo. LUrites ertficatons a ‘ 70 Tadning Praga 7 ‘ 80Benrations Table 8 4. Mr Nurber o Eeminaton Queetore 2.0 Gentication 1000 Technical Peformance Evaluation 11.0 interupied Senice 12.0 Rooertfcaton 7 13.0 Termination : 14,0 Rerstatement 15.0 Referenced Pubicatons ruses APPENDIXES ‘appendix A Berge Questions rowers tp Bxarrple Questiors: Append 8. NOT Practical Examination Checkist .. : i : 5 Appencs C. Example Gerticaton Tempieto 5 36 SNT-TC-1A INTERPRETATION REQUEST FORM .SNFTC-1A 2020 SUMMARY OF CHANGES Summary of Changes in the 2020 Edition [and 2018 acidondum to the 2016 Edition) 1. “Notice to Users” notification added on page vito inform ures of ASNT Policy G-14 with regard to ‘usage of ASNT's name and logo. a are te aph 15 to explain proper usage of ASNT. examinations a8 substitute for examinations ae he wording in Sections 8, 8.5, and 8:7 was removed in favor ofthe more gener recommendation in new paragraph 1:5. errr *Falge Call” was added, The torm was already in use within the document we teen Detection Rate was added. The term was already in use within the document Ae term, “Mathod” was added. The term was already in ose within the document. New te sonalized Instruction," wae added. The term was added to clarify the multiple options rallable to industry for obtaining NDT taining. 7, ralable baton, instrament” paragraph 2.11 and “Standardizatlon, rstrument) PACAP ae seeped from ASTM EI316. This isthe beginning of an effort to standardize terminotogy soss 2 dope cs in all ASNT publicitions. These uddiions are also reflected in paragraph 4.1 and 432, 4.32 ofthe erm, “Employer” paragraph 2, address the evolution four changing workores peri ot ge the realty tnt some personnel are net permanent employecs but ae provided through _ agencies and other means. eens ane ied Party Agency.” paragraph 2.1.22 is defined beceuse the phrase is used in new definition of “Employer,” paragraph 2-19. 10 Paragraph 8.1.5, changed the Practical examination score from 70 to 80% sop radhogragh image requirement in paragraph 6522 and made the NDVT Level IT Tesporaible for determining the proper amount fos the employer's application 1a eeeamerh aS and 835 added “The Weiten Practice should address detection rates a5 ellos the ‘maximum number of false calls acceptable” Fae rego provide guidance on how to properly develop an NDT Certification certificate and wallet card and slay within the ASNT logo and name use policies. tu Tables 63.1 A and 83.4, added a new Technique under Ultrasonic Testing: Full Matrix Caine Tes Tables 6. ncrensed experience requirements for PAUT and TOFD to 370 hours from 160 Tertable 8.34, added a general examination requirement for PAUT and TOFD. 1a oo cemoved footnote 1, which recorumended thet while geining work experience, 1000 radiograph dhould be reviewed.SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing ‘ 1.0 Scope 1 Teis recognized thatthe cfectivenest of nondestructive testing (NDT) applications depends upon ‘the capabilities of the personnel who are responsible for, and perform, NDT. ibis Recommended Practice has been prepared to establish guidelines for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel whose specific jobs require appropriate knowledge of the technical principles underlying the nondestructive tests they pecform, witness, monitor, or evaluate 1.2. This document provides guidelines for the establishment of a qualification and certification rogram, 1 Thee gidlinsnavebeen developed by The Amen Soci for Nondestructive Tsing lg 10 aid employers in recognizing the essential factors to be considered in qualifying personnel engaged in any of the NDT methods listed in Section 3 14 [tis recognlzed that these guidlines may not be appropriate for certain employer circumstances and/or applicstions. In developing a waitten practice as rxquired in Section 5, the employer should feview the detailed recommendations presented herein and modify them, a8 necessary, to meet particular needs. Such modification may alter but shall not eliminate basic provisions of the Saram such as traning, experience, testing, end recertification, Supporting technical rationale for Frocification of detailed recommendations should be provided in an Annér to the writien practice, 1.5 ‘The use of third-party central certifications (eg. ACCP, ASNT NDT Level land other internationally recognived third-party certification programs) may be used in place af employer examinations. a applicable, provided there is no conflict with the goveming industry code oe standard. S81 For Level If specific and practical examinations, the NDT Tevel TT should ensure that the content of these examinations satisfies the requirements in Sections 8.4 and 8.5, respectively ia the employers program. 1.52 The wse of third-party central certifications satisfying the requirements for etmployer-based examinations shall be documented in the employer's written practice 2.0 Definitions 2.1 ‘Terms included in this document are defined as follows: 2.1.1 . Calibration, Instrument: the comparison of an instrument with, or the adjustment of an instrament to, « known reference(s) often traceable to the applicable country’s national {nstitute or stanczrds body. (See also Standardization, Instrument.) 1.2 Certification: written testimony of qualification, 3 Certifying Authority: che person or persons properly designsted inthe written prectice to sign certifications on behalf ofthe employer. 4. Certifying Agency: the employer ofthe personnel being certifed. '5 Closed-Book Examination: on examination administered without access to reference ‘material except for materials supplied with or in the examination. (See €.1.3.) 21.6 Comparable; being at an equivalent or similar level of NDT responsibility and difficulty as ‘determined by the employer's NDT Level 247 Detection Rate: the number or percentage of false calls llowed fora test specimen as defined by the NDT Level Il. 2.1.8 Documented: the condition of being in written form. 21.9 Employer: the corporate, private, or public entity, which employs personnel directly or Indirectly for wages, salary, fees, or other considerations. This would include employers ‘who obtain their qualified supplemental workforce personnel through third-party agenctes, ‘providing the use and certification of those supplemental employees is addressed in the ‘employer's written practice.SNT-TC-1A 2020 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 2.1.10 Experience: work activities accomplished in # specific NDT method under the direction of qualified supervision inciuding the performance of the NDT method and related activities ‘but not including time spent in organized training programs. 2.1.11 Falge Call: when an indication and/or gracing unit is incorrectly identified as being a defect. 3112 Grading Unit: » Qualification Specimen can be divided into sections called grading units, ‘which do not bave tobe equal length or be equally spaced. Grading units are unflavred or flawed and the percentage of fawed/anflawed grading units required ehould be approved bythe NDT Level IL. 2.1.13 Limited Certification: nondestructive test methods may be further subdivided into limited disciplines or techniques to meet specific employer's needs: these ate NDT Level IT certifications, but to s limited scope. 2.1.14 Method: one of the disciplines of NDT; for example, ultrasonic testing, within which ‘Yarious test techniques may exist. 21,15 Nondestructive Testing: a process that involves the inspection, testing, or evaluation of ‘materils, components, end assemblies for materials’ discontinuities, properties, and machine problems without further impairing or destroying the part's serviceability. ‘Throughout this document the term NDT applies equally to the NDT inspection methods used for material inspection, flaw detection, or predictive maintenance (PAM) applications, 24.16 Outside Agency: a company or individual who provides NDT Level II services and whose qualifications to provide these services have been reviewed by the employer engaging the company or individual 2.1.17 Personalized Instruction: may consist of blended classroom, supervised Inboratory, and/or hybrid cmline competency-based course delivery. Modular content is covered through online presentations inthe classroom, and/or in smal groups. Personalized instruction also enables students to achieve competency using strategies that align with their Knowledge, skills and learning styles. 2.1.18 Qualification: demonstrated skil, demonstrated knowledge, documented training, zm documented experience required for personae! to properly perform the duties of @ specific jab. 2.1.19 Recommended Practice: a set of guidelines to assist the employer in developing uniform Procedures for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel to satisfy the ‘employer's specific requirements. 2.1.20 Standardiration, Instrument: the adjustment of an NIYT instrument using an appropriate reference standard, to obtain or establish a known and reproducible response. (This is ‘usually done prior to an examination, but can be carried out anytime there is concern about the examination or instrument response.) (See also Calibration, Instrument.) 2.1.21 Technique: a category within an NDT method; for example, ultrasonic thickness testing. 2.122 Third-Party Agency: a company or organization, without an established written practice, providing supplemental workforce to the employer; for example, a temporary stafing company. 2.1.23 ‘Training: an organized program developed to impart the knowledge and kills necessary for qualification. 2.124 Written Practice: a written procedure developed by the employer that details the ‘requirements for qualification and certication af its employees. 3.0 Nondestructive Testing Methods 3 Qualification and certification of NDT personal in zecordance with this Recommended Practice is applicable to each of the following methods: Acoustic Emission Testing Magnetic Particle Testing Hlectromagnetic Testing Microwave Technology Testing Ground Penetrating Rader ‘Neutron Radiographic Testing. Guided Wave Testing Radiographic Testing Laser Methods Testing ‘Thermal/Infrared Testing ‘Leak Testing Ultrasonic Testing Liguid Penetrant Testing ‘Vibration Analysis ‘Magnetic Flue Leakage Testing Visual Testing40 Levels of Qualification 41 42 43 “There are three basic levels of qualification. ‘The employer may subdivide these levels for situations ‘where additional levels are deemed necessary for specific skills and responsibilities, ‘While in the process of being initielly trained, qualified, and ceriied, an individual should be considered a trainee. A trainee should work with a certfed individual. The trainee should not independently conduc, interpret, evaluate, or report the results of any NDT test. “The recommended technical knowledge and skill sets forthe thtee basic levels of qualification are as follows 43.1 NDT Level. An NDT Level | individual should have sufficient technical knovrledge and skills to be qualified to properly perform specific standardizations, specific NDT, and ‘specific evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and to record results, The NDT Lavell should receive the necessary instruction and supervision from a certified NDT Level I or Il individual, 432 NDT Level IE An NDT Level Il individual should have sufficient technical knowledge and ils to be qualified to set up and standardize equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications. The NDT Level Il should be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the methods for which ‘Qualified und should exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance ff trainees and NDT Level I personnel. The NDT Level II should be able to orgenize and report the resus of NDT tests 433° NDI Level Il. An NDT Level [11 individual should have sufficient technical knowledge and skills to be capable of developing, qualifying, and approving procedures; establishing find approving techniques; interpreting codes, standards, specifications, and procedures: and designating the particular NDT methods, techniques, and proceduces to be used. The NDT Level If should be responsible for the NDT operations for which qualified and assigned and should be capable of interpreting end evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standafds, and specifications. The NDT Level II should hve sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabrication, and product technology to establish techniques and to assist in establishing acceptance criteria when none are otherwise available. The NDT Level II should have general familiarity with other appropriate NDT ‘methods, as demonstrated by an ASNT Level Il Basic examination or other means. The NDT Level ff, in the methods in which certified, should have sufficient technical knowledge and skills to be capable of training and examining NDT Level I, I, and 111 personnel for cerfication in those methods. 5.00 Written Practice 60 51 52 53 54 53 56 “The employer shall establish a written practice for the control and sdministration of NDT personnel training, examination, and certification. ‘The employer's writien practice should describe the responsibility of each level of certification for determining the acceptability of materials or components in accordance with the epplicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures. ‘The employer's written practice should describe the training experience, and examination requirements for each level of cetification by method end technique, as applicable. "The employer's written practice should identity the tst techniques within each test method applicable to its scope of operations. ‘The employer's written practice shall be eeviewed and approved by the employer's NDT Level II ‘The employer's written practice shall be maintained on file, ‘Education, Training, and Experience Requirements for Initial Qualification 61 62 63 Candidates for certification in NDT should heve sufficient education, training, and experience to ensure qualification in those NDT methods in which they are being considered for certification, Documentation of prior certification may be used by an employer as evidence of qualificatioa for comparable levels of certification, Documented training and/or experience gained in positions and activities comparable to those of Levels , Il, and/or Ill prior to establishment of the employer's written practice may be considered in satisfying the criteria of Section 6.3. TTo be considered for certification, a candidate should satisy one of the following criteria forthe applicable NDT level:SNT-TC-1A 2020 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE Table 6.3.1 A. Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels ‘Experience NOT Training |“Winimam Hours | ro, Exomination Method | NDT, Technique owe’ | inwetwog or | T2s|Howre Technique i Rens ES | _ 0 700 Testing por a 60. 1200) i — 7 ao 20) 700 i sf dma 30, 630 [200 7 aa 210 sel nro = tocromagnete Testing Eddy Curent Testing a ae a eck Sua Taw 0 Flsmote Field Testing {| TE = | Gieard Perevatna——| Radar a Guided Wave Testing +1 — = 130 Proflometry Laser Methods Testing Holography! Shearography i [Bubble Leak Tosing i Proseuo Change LeatTestng | Leak Testing c 1] Halogen Diose Leak Testing ts Secanar aes Liuie Penetant Testing Macretic Fux Leakage Magretic Paricle Testing |) Wierowave Teehnctogy | Radlogtephy Computes Radiography Rasiographio Testing Computed Tomograahy Digital Ractogreiy | tas Tang ‘Vibration Analysis ‘Visual TestingTablo 62.1 A Notas: "10 A person may be quaiiod drecty to NDT Level wit no tme 2s a cerited NDT Level, providing the ‘ecommended trating and experiance consits ofthe sum ofthe hours racommendad for NDT Level | ané vet t 20 Far NDT Level certcaton, the experiance should consis of the sum ofthe hours for NDT Love | and {vel Il, ps the addtional time in 6.3.2, 28 appicabla. The formal tang shout consist ofthe NDT Level | fad Level I training, plve any adctona! formal airing as defned inthe erploye's wriien practice. 30 Lofed training hws may be adusted eo deccrbed inthe employer's wnttan practice cepencing on the andate's actin! education ve, e.9. grammar schoo}, college graduets in enginooring, tc, 44.0. Trahing should bo outed in he employer's writen oracie. MT training hours may be courted toward MFL traning houre a8 cefined m ompoyer'suriten practice 50. ifanindivual is current obrtfied in an ET teehniquo and a ful-course format was usad to meet te rita ‘qsaications in that lechnique, the minimum Waring hours to qualfy in anotna’ ET technique at he same NOT ‘dv may be reduced up to 40% so defined I tho emoyer’s writen practice. I an individual is corifed in an * ‘Er technique, the micumum experianoe to qually for anther ET techrique atthe same level orto the next love) may bo recucod by upto 50% ¢0.cened in he armploye's writen prance 180 Wile fufiing lola NDT experience requiremant, experiance may be ganad in more than one maths, howeyer, the mrimurn hours must be rit for each metho. 7.0 Wan inévidial ie curveny sarined If an AT techrique and a ful-course formal nas used to moot te intial ‘qualizations in that techniqu, the miimum addon raking hours to quelly in another technique et the some {Bel should be 24 hours (of which at east 16 Aours shoulé be equipment amiiarizaon). The training outing ‘Should be 8s defined in the employor' writen practes, fan inoicual is carted na echngue, the menimum Zoctional experience requred to qual for another technique atthe sam lovel may Do reduced by UB 1 80%, 25 datined in tha omployer's wien practice. 180 Independant ofthe rainrg reconmenced for Lavel | and Level corificalin, a trainee is teuire to resol, ‘adiaton safoty tabing ab roquiod by the regulatory jurssieton Bt ‘8.0 Wan Puvklsl is curaniyceriied n one IF techniquo and 3 fl-course format was used 10 mest tha hla ‘ualficatons by that technique, the mnkmurn eédiionaliaiing hours to quay in ancinar technique at the same {vol shoud be 20 hours (ol wich at least 16 hcurs should bo specie technique familiarization). The traning ‘cutie should be 9s deine inthe employer's writen practica, i an indivcual s cari in a technicue, the ‘Tunimum addiiona experience raquted quafly fer erethertechniquo atthe same leva! may be recused by {Up 10 50%, as defined nthe employer’ witon rection, 410.0 Fur Natro Gaptute. Tine 0! Fight Citfaction, end Phoned Aray Ulteseric Testing require trazonic Testing Lov I carticatn as & prerequiste. 414.0 in addon i the traning ro2ommanced in is table for FMC, TOFD. and PAUT, supnlementl enecic farcware and sofware raining chould be required for autometed or semiautomated technique appieatons. The ‘Omployers writen practice sraule fuly describe the naturo and exert of he acdiioal traning requ or each Spectis acquistion of analysis sofware and irstumentsysiem usec. The employe" writon practice should ‘alsa dacerbe the means by which the examines quatfeation nil be determined for autcmated and semiautomated techniques. Table 6.3.1 B. Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels for NDT Level Il Limited Certifications ¥ 7 ‘Minimum Work: Examination | Lied Cortization | Toenniin's ak | ‘Mathod Teconges ” | Suri rein | Feral Taning | Emerence ‘Fara ietarpretation ‘Non-Radiogranher @ 220 1 Faclogaphic Testing Fim rarpreiaton “AT Level a Ba ‘Digital Thickness T pollctn — . a wisn eteg ||_ Gump an _ Wocan Thee’ sae Te Ties m 7 631 NDT Levels Tend it Table 6.3.1 A lists the recommended traning and experience hours to be considered by the employer in establishing written practices for initial quafication of NDT Level I and Level individuals. ‘Table 6.3.1 B lists initial training and experience hours, which may be considered by the employer for specific imited applications as defined in the employcr’s written practice. Timited certifications should apply to individuals who do not meet the fll raining and experience of Table 631 A, Limited certifications issued in any method should be approved by the NDT Level ITT and documented inthe certification records,SNTTC-1A 2020 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 632, NDT Level IT 632.1 Hevea bachelor's degree (or highes) in engineering or scence, plus one additional year of experience beyond the Level Il requirements in NDT in an assignment ‘comparable to that of an NDT Level I in the applicable NDT method(®), or 632.2 Have completed with passing graces at least two years of engineering or science study ata university, college, or technical school, plus two additional years of experience beyond the NDT Level IT requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of NDT Level In the applicable NDT method(s), or: 6323 Have four years of experience beyond the NDT Level If requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s). The above NDT Level III requirements may be partially replaced by experience as : ‘certified NDT Level Il or by assignments at east comparable to NDI Level Il es defined in the employer's wnitten practice. 7.0 Training Programs 7A. Personnel being considered for initial certification should complete sufficient organized tatning, ‘The organized training may include instructor-led training, personalized instruction, virtual instructor-led training, computer-based training, or web-based training, Computer-based training and web-based training should track hours and content of training with student examinations in accordance with 7.2. The sufficiently organized training shall be such as to ensure the student is thoroughly familia with the principles and practices ofthe specified NDT method related tothe level ‘of cetfiation desired, ond applicable to the processes to be Used and the products to be tested. All training programs should be approved by the NDT Level It responsible for the applicable method, 7.2. The training program should include sufficient examinations to ensure understanding of the necessary information. 73 Reeommendedteining course outkins and eferencts for NDT Level and TI pertonnel, which may be used as technical source material, are contained in ANSI/ASNT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel. 74 ‘The employer who purchases outside training services is responsible for assuring that such services aeet the requirements of the employer's writen practice. 8.0 Examinations 8.1 Administration and Grading | 811 All qualification exarnination questions shall be approved by the NDT Level Il responsible Iw for the applicable method. 8.12 An NDT Level If should be responsible forthe administration and grading of exarninations specified in Section 6.3 through 88 for NDT Level I, or other Level Ill personnel. The aadminstration and grading of examinations may be delegated to a qualified representative of the NDT Level Il and so recorded, A qualiicd representative of the eenployer may perform the ‘actual administration and grading of NDT Level [Tl examinations specified in 87. 8.12.1 Tobe designated as qualified represcntative of the NDT Level II for the administration and grading of NUT Level 1 and Level Tf personnel qualification ‘xaminations, the designee should have documented, appropriate instruction by the NDT Level Ill in the proper administration and grading of qualifcetion i ‘examinations prior to conducting and grading independent qualification y ‘examinations for NDT personnel, Additionally, the practical examination should ‘be edministered by a person certified in the applicable NDT method as NDT Level U or Il. 813 AIDNDT Level 111, and IIT writen examinations should be dlosed-book except that ‘necessary data, such as graphs, tables, specifications, procedures, codes, etc, may be provided with or in the examination. Questions utilizing such reference materials should sequire an understanding of the information rather than merely locating the appropriate82 83 34 814 Bar 81.8 For NDT Level | and It personnel, a composite gradc should be determined by simple averaging ofthe results of the general, specific, and practical exarainations described below. For NDT Level ill personnel, the composite prade should be determined by simple averaging of the results ofthe basic, method, and specific examinations described below. Txamtinetions administered by the employer for qualification should result in a pssing composite grade ofa leest 80%, with no individual written examination having a passing trade less than 70%, The practical examination should have a passing grade of at least 80%. When an examination is administered and graded for the employer by an outside agency and the outside agency issues grades of pass or fil only, on a certified report, then the “employer may accept the pass grade as 80% for that particular examination. ‘The employer who purchases outside services is responsible for ensuring hat the examination services meet the requirements ofthe employer's written practice In no case shall an exemination be administered by one’s self or by asubordinate, Vision Examinations a2 822 23 ‘Near-Vision Acuity. The examination shoulé ensure natural or corrected near-distance acuity in at east one eye such that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Number 2 of equivalent type and size letter at the distance designated on the chart but not fee than 12 in (30.5 cm) on a standard Jaeger test chart The ability to perceive an Ortho- Rater minimum of 8 o: similar test pattern is also acceptable This should be adininistered annually ‘Color Contrast Differentiation, The examination should demonstrate the capability of cistinguishing and diferentiating contrast among colors or shades of gray used in the method as determined by the employer. Ths should be conducted upon Initial exrtifeation and at five-year intervals thereafter. ‘Vision examinations expire on the last day of the month of expiration. General (Written ~ for NDT Levels Tand 11) 831 832 833 834 835 ‘The yencral examinations should addass the basi principles ofthe applicable method. In preporing the examinations, the NDT [evel IIT should selector devise appropriate ‘questions covering the applicable method to the degree required by the employer's written practice. See Appendix A for example questions. "The minimurn number of questions that should be given is shown in Table 8.34. ‘A valid ACCP Level Il or ASNT NDT Level Il certificate may be accepted as filing the general examination criteria for each applicable method ifthe NDT Level II bas determined that the ASNT examinations mect the requirements ofthe employer's written practice. Speifle (Written — for NDT Levels {and 11) 84. 842 843 “The spectfic examination should address the equipment, operating procedures, and NDT {echnigues thatthe individual may encounter during specific assignments to the degree required by the employer’ written practice ‘The specific examination should abo cover the specifications or codes and acceptance criteria used in the employer's NDT procedures ‘The minimum number of questions that should be given fs showa in Table 83.4SNT-TC-1A 2020 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE Table 8.3.4. Minimum Number of Examination Questions EE Pouce bas leetromagnetie Testing alernnig Curent Fol Unesrorert © 0 2 2 ay Cre Tong @ oD 2 2 Towle Fee Tsing m0 » 20 @ “eeu Pending Fada? 20 «| =| ‘Gases ave Tes eo © 20 20 [Laser Nethode Testing ao Se Petonety 2 © 2 | “Hologranty/Shearography 30 30 20 20 teak Testing RS EE ‘Bubble Leak Testing : 20 20 15. 15 Prmnre Charge Lak Teva [-= 2 7 ie Halogen Diode Leak Testing 20 20 15 16 | tas Specionelr Lek Tsing ® ® 2 «| | iui Peet Testing “2 “ 2 | “Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing: ~o | 20 20 18 Magnetic Perticle Testing 0 a | 20 2 Feroweve Teenreloay Toxine 0 a= a] aon Redlograpnie Testing « A [ Radiography ‘Radigrapne Fm ntrpretaton — a Non Raograsner Fadiegraphie Film intrpretaion= | Regroprer (Ceriod RT NOT Love Computes Radlogranhy Zarpuled Tey pt Rado Tremaliced Tota ‘Building Diagnostics: a | Elecsrical and Mechanical Testing ‘tain org nso Totog | | arma se Frome Ry aT — |e of Fig Otreeton “Dita Teter assent Pater oun omy) Fac Tress emma | Vibration Analysis ul Tatra85. Practical (for NDT Level Land 0) 831 852 853 asa 855 “The candidate should demonstrate Familiarity NDT aquipment record and anelyze the resultant information co the degre requis oir et Bawed specimen or component should be tested and the results of the NDT analyzed by the candidate. aay Paced Array and Time of Flight Diffraction Practical Examination, Flawed vaenples used for practical examinations choald be representive ofthe sermons and/or configurations tat the candidates would be testing under Us Endorsement and approved by the NDT Level I 3522 For til Interpretation Limited Certification the practical examination shoud rat ist of review and grading of a sufficient cumber of radiographs to Soa orate satisfactory performance t0 the satisfaction of the NOT Level Il The separ of radiographs should be addressed in the employer's written practice “The description of the specimen, the NDT procedure, including checkpoints and the results ofthe examination should be documented. Feeney otal | Dractical Examination, Proficiency should be demonstrated in performing ihe Mpplcable NDT technigoe oa one or mare specimens or machine problems approved by PNT Lovell and in evaluating the resus to the degree of responsibility as described (Rs employers writen practice. Atleast wen (10) different checkpoints requir. aaa dg of test variables and the employer's procedural requirements should be unde pracical examination. The candidate shoud detct all discontinuities and ie tians specified by the NDT Level I, The written practice should address detestion Sates ag well asthe maximum number of fale cals acceptable A. “Note: While is normal 1 score the practical on a percentile basis, practical examinadions saat iain checkpoints that fallure to successfully complete wll result in failure oF the examination. NDI Levelt Practical Examination, Proficiency shouldbe demonstrated in selecting and Merrming the applicable NDI techaque within the method and inerpreting > aarertpahe reals on on of more specimens or machine problems epproved by te ae At leat ten (10) different checkpoints requiring an understanding of NDT MTbla ond the employer's procedural requirements should be included inthis practical sere ton. The candigate should detect ll discontinuities and conditions specified by FERDIT Level IIL The written practice should address detection rats s well asthe das oe urnber of false ells acceptable. An example of a practical examination checlist ped as Appendix B to this Recommended Practice. The example checklist hasbeen ‘soned a pane on development of practical examinations For any method oF level Note: While its normal to score the practical on a percentile basis, practical examinaiions ete rain checkpoints that fare to succesfully complete will est in failure ofthe ‘eramination. sas Sample questions for general examinations ae prevented inthe separate quetion bool’ Makan Hears SeG trom the ASNT International Service Center. These questions are intended 95 eer only and should aot be used verblisn fr qualification examinations. The 8 Sra etnos & Answers Books are avalable from the ASNT International Service Center:SNTTC-1A 2020 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE, 10 Test Method Question Booklets ‘Acoustic Emission Testing 6 Electromagnetic Testing E 1. Alternating Current Field Measurement EA 2. Eddy Current Testing EE 3, Remote Field Testing ER Ground Penetrating Radar or ‘Guided Wave Testing aw Laser Testing 1. Profiometry Lp 2. Holography/Shearography LH Leak Testing 1, Bubble Leak Testing He 2. Pressure Change Measurement Testing HP 3. Halogen Diode Leak Testing HH 4, Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing HM Liquid Penetrant Testing D Megnetic Fux Leckago Testing MF Magnotic Particle Testing 8 Microwave Technology Testing wwe Noutron Raclogranhic Testing F Radiog-aphic Testing 1. Radiography A 2. Computed Radiography an 3. Computed Tomography AB 4. Digital Racloprapiy ac ‘Thermalinfrared Testing a Uttrasonic Testing o Vibration Analysis, « 1 Visual Testing * In course of prey 87 NDT/PdM Level Ill Examinations 871 Basic Examinations 87.40 aria NDI Basic Examination (need not be retaken to add another test method as long as the candidate holds a current Level {11 certificate or certification). The ‘minimum number of questions that should be given is as follows: 71.1.1 Fifteen questions relating o understanding the SNT-TC-1A document 8.7.1..2 ‘Twenty questions relating to applicable materials fabrication, and product technology. 8.7.4.L3 Twenty questions that are simiier to published NDI Leva Ll questions for other appropriate NDT methods Pai Basic Examination (need not be retaken to add another test method as long, as the candidate holds a current Level Tl certificate or certification). The ‘minimum number of questions that should be given is as follows: 87.121 Fifteen questions relating o understanding the SNT-TC-14 document, 87.122 Twenty questions relating to applicable machinery technology, 87.123 Thirty questions that are similar to published NDT Tevel Ii questions for other apprepriate PaM methods87.2 Method Examination (for each method). 872.1 Thirty questions relating to fundamentals and principles that are similar to published ASNT NDT Level If questions for each method, and 8.72.2. Fifteen questions relating to application and establishment of techniques and procedures that are similar to the published ASNT NDT Level Lil questions for cach method, and 8.72.3 Twenty questions relating to capsbility for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications relating to the method. 873. Specific Examination (for each method). B73.1 Twenty questions relating to specifications, equipment, techniques, and jrocedatesappteaie tote eaployers products) and methods employed and to the administration of the employers written 7A Avald endbeement on an ASNTNDT Level erlibcate or ACCP Professional Level 1 | certificate fulfills the examination criteria described in 8.7.1 and 8.7.2 for each applicable NDI method | 88 Reexamination 8.8.1. Thoee failing to attain the required grades should wait at leest 30 days or receive sultable additional training as determined by the NDT Level LII before reexamination. 9.0 Certification 91 Certification of NDT personnel to all levels of qualification isthe responsibility of the employer. 912 Certification of NDT personnel should be based on demonstration of satisfctory qualification in accordance with Sections 6,7, and 8, as described in the employer's writen practice, 193. Atthe option ofthe employer, an outside agency may be engaged to provide NDT Level Il services. In ‘uch instances, the responsboility of certification ofthe employees shall be retained by the employer. 9.4. Personnel certification records should be maintained on fle by the employer for the duration specified in the employer's written practice and should include the fellowing: 9.4.1 Name of certified individual 9.42 Lelof certification, NDT method and/or technique, as applicable, and limitations (if any), ‘as applicable. 9.43 Educational background and experience of certified individuals. 5:44 Statement indicating satisfactory completion of trainin in accordance with the employer's writen practice. 945 Results ofthe vision examinations prescribed in 82 forthe current certification period. 9446 Current examination copy(is) or evidence of successful completion of examinations. 9.47 Composite grade(s) or suitable evidence of grades. SUAS Signature of the NDT Level II that verified qualifications of candidate for certification. 9.49 Dates of certification and/or recertification 94.10 Certification expiration date, SALLL Signature of employer's certifying authority. 95 Certification certificates and wallet cards, The following recommendations are considered best practice and should be followed: 5.5.1 The legal name of the employer should be clearly identified followed by the document number and revision/edition number of the written practice. 95.2 The certificate should indicate “SNT-TC-1A” followed by the four-digit year of the applicable edition of SNT-TC-1A that the writen practice was developed to follow. 95.3 all legal name of the certified individual in the ISO basic Latin alphabet. Additional Characters may also be used where customary o accommodate local languages. 954 Level of certification, NDT method and/or technique, as applicable and limitations (if any). 913;3 Limitations of certification authorization should be clearly defined, when appropriate for the employer, which may include restrictions on product forms, industry eectors, codes, standards, and examination procedures. "SNT-TC-1A 2020 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 9.5.6 ‘The full printed legal name and signature of both the designated ND Level III that verified the qualifications ofthe candidate for certification and the designated certifying aAuthority ‘when the Level [Il and certifying authority are identified as separate positions in the employer's written practice. 95.6.1 applicable, the ASNT issued Level Il identification aumber, when either or both ofthe signers hold ASNT Level IT certifications. 957 "The certificate or wallet card should be Fully completed at the time of signing by the designeted NDT Level lit andor certifying authority so that no fil-in-the-blank data remains to be completed by others. 95.7.1. Changes to certificates or wallet cards should require that a new certificate or vwallet card be issued whenever changes or alterations are necessitated. 95.8 Dates of cortifcation and expiration. 10,0 Technical Performance Evaluation 10. NDT personnel may be reeramined anytime at the discretion of the employer and have their certificates extended or revoked. 102 Periodically, as defined in the employer's written practice, NDT Level [and I personnel should be reevaluated by the NDT Level If administering a practical examination. The practical exemination should follow the format and guidelines described in Section 8.5. 11.01nterrupted Service 11.1 The employer's written practice should include rules covering the types and duration of interrupted service that requires reexamination and recertification. 112 "The written practice should specify the requirements for reevamination and/or recertification for the interrupted service. 12.0 Recertification 12. All levels of NDT personnel shall be recertified periodically in accordance with one ofthe folowing 12.1.1 Bvidence of continuing satisfactory technical performance. 12.12. Reexamination in those pertions of the examinations in Section 8 deemed necessary by the employer's NDT Level Il 122 The recommended maximum recertification intervals are 5 years forall certification levels. Certifications expire on the last dey of the month of expiration. 123 When new techniques are added to the employer's writen practice and the NDYT Level II personnel is assigned to perform examinations using these new techniques, the NDT Level LI ‘SSpersonnel should receive applicable traning, take applicable examinations and obtain the necessary experience, such that the NDT Level Ill meets the requirements ofthe new techniques in Table 6.3.1 A, prior to their next recertification date, in the applicable method. 130 Termination 131 The employer’s certification shall be deemed revoked when employment is terminated. 132 An NDT Level |, Level Il or Level [11 whove certification has been terminated may be certified to the former NDT level by @ new employer based on examination, as described in Section 8, provided all of the following conditions are met to the new employer's satisfaction: 132.1 The employee has proof of prior certification, | 13222 The employee was working in the eapacity to which certified within six monthe of termination 13.23. The employee is being recertified within six months of termination, 13.24. Prior to being examined for certification, employees not mecting the above requirements should receive additional training as deemed appropriate by the NDT Level I, 12140 Reinstatement 141 An NDT Level }, Level 1, or Level Il whose certification has been terminated may be reinstated to the former NDT level, without anew examination, provided all ofthe following conditions are met, TELL ‘The employes bas maintained the personnel certification records required in Section 94 14.1.2. The employees certification did not expire during termination. 14.13. The employee is being reinstated within six months of termination, 150 Referenced Publications 15.1 The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Recommended Practice. Copies may be abtained from The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc., 1711 Afingate Lane, PO Box 28518, Columbus, OH 43228-0518, USA. 15.11 ANSIASNT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive “Testing Personnch latest edition. 15.12 ASNT Central Certification Program, ASNT Docurient CP-T, latest edition. 1513 ASNT Policy G14 ~ Use ofthe ASNT Name and ASNT Marks, latest edition 152The following document contains specific NDT terms which, though referenced in this text, constitute provisions of this Recommended Practice. Copies may be obtained from ASTM Thternational, 100 Bacr Harbor Drive, 20 Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA. 15.21 ASTM F316 (latest edition) ~ Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations, ‘Section A ~ Common NDI Terms. 13APPENDIXES Appendix A: Example Questions The purpose of this appends to provide a guideline forthe preparation ofthe General, Level and Level 1 written exami- tations Bxtesive exaaples of representative questions for degree of dificult, type etc, are provided in séparate question booklets, which can be obteined from the ASNT International Service Center. These questions are intended as examples only and should not be used verbatim for qualification examinations ‘Note: All questions and answers should be referenced to « recognized source. Acoustic Emission Testing level 1 [A quabtative description ofthe sustained signal evel produced! by rapidly occurring acoustic emission events isthe accepted definition for: burst emission. accustic emission signature. acoustic emission signal continuous emission. pre Attenuation of a wave is best defined by which Statement? ‘A decrease in frequency with distance traveled. ‘A decrease in amplitude with distance traveled. ‘A decrease in wave speed with distance traveled, ‘A change in direction as a function of time. ance ‘The number of times the acoustic emission signal exceeds a preset threshold during any selected portion of tet i called the acoustic emission response count count rate energy aor Level it ‘When detecting impulsive acoustic emission signals on large objects, the peak of tht'Signals normally decreases with increasing distance from the source This alteration, dependent on distance, cannot be explained by: 2. absorption: the elastic pulse gradually converts into heat b dispersion: the pulse gradually spreads out in time because the different waves involved travel with different velocities, the geometric frcrars the energy in the pulse is disteibated into ever-larger volumes. 4 density; the more dense (hard) the material, the harder is to move soune through the abject Which of the following factors will tend to produce low-amplitade acoustic emission response during a tensile test? a. Low temperature. High strain rate, Plastic deformation, 4. Crack propagation, ‘The haiser effect is: 4 valid only wien esting composites. b. a physical law of nature that is never violated. & not applicable when an rms recording is being made 4. the absence of detectable acoustic emission until previously applied stress levels are exceeded. 8SNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Electromagnetic Testing Alternating Current Field Measurement level 1 ‘What is the medium between an alternating current fAeld measurement (ACFM) probe and a metal surface when operating in sir? ‘An electric current. Aut ‘Magnetic field Couplent. For which of the following inspection requirements could you NOT normally use ACEM for defect detection? a, Fatigue cracks in welded joints of high strength steel bb. Subsurface cracks in welded joints of mld stec. ‘c. Inspection for cracks in a weld of high strength steel under paint coating Surface fatigue in mild stel welds. ‘A fatigue crack perpendicular to the induced current veil cause the induced current to: fa. disperse from the central area ofthe crack and concentrate around the ends. be disperse from the ends of the crack and concentrate the central ares. . stop flowing in the part. 4, increase in velocity. Level it %6 During an ACFM weld inspection, the measurement ‘of crack depth is NOT dependent on: a. the frequency of the inspection, the length of the crack. ©. the depth of penetration of the alternating, ccarrent field, 4. contact with the part. What effect would you expect if the coils in an ACEM probe were smaller and closer together? No effect Improved detection of smaller defects Improved sizing on larger defects. Improved signal-to-noise ratio. ‘The By magnetic field can best be described as: 4 parallel tothe plate surface and perpendicular to the current flow. . perpendicular to the weld. parallel tothe plate surface and parallel ro the current flow. 4. perpendicular to the plate surface and parallel to the current flow. Eddy Current Testing Level | “The impedan increase if the of en eddy current test coil will 8, test frequency increases . inductive reactance of the coil decreases. ‘ indactancs of the coil decreaces. 4. resistance of the coil decreases. ‘Which of the following test frequencies would produce eddy currents with the largest depth of penetrationt 100 Hz b, 10 kee & 1MH2 10 ME. To generate measurable eddy currents ina test specimen, the specimen must be: a conductor. ‘en insulator. elther a conductor or an insulator. a fecromagnetic material.level It 1 3. ‘The All factor when 2 1.26 cm (0.5 in.) diameter bar Js inserted in a 2.54 cm (1 in.) diameter col is: 0,5 (50%), 0.75 (75%) 1.0 (100%) 0.25 (25%). Ifthe characteristic frequency (fy) of material is 125 Fa, the test frequency required to givean fg ratio of 10 would be: Las He 123% 1.25 kita 12.5 kita For age-hardened aluminum and titaninm alloys, changes in hardness are indicated by changes in retentivity. permeability. conductivity. ‘magnetestriction. peor Remote Field Testing level | L The dominant electromagnetic energy distribution process in remote field testing (RFT) is sid to be: a. reflected impedance. b. through-transmission, © piezoelectric energy conversion. 4d. magnetic motive force. Ina properly designed RFT probe, the detector coil is positioned in the: a direct field rane. '. transition zone, & remote field zone, <. junction berween remote field zone and transition zone. ‘The zone next to the near zone is called the: : a transition zone. . normal zone. © near field extension zone. remote fled zone, In the remote field zone with distance, the magnetic field distribution decays: ya a. linearly. b. exponentially. . logarithmically dd. and then increases with distance, ‘The exciter and the receiver coil/coils in a remote feld probe are separated by a distance greater than the tube diameter. a. bwice 1, three times one time 4. four times Frequencies selected for RFT inspection are higher dan used inseddy current; lower than used in eddy current. carefully selected and must never be changed uring an inspection, bigher then used in ultrasonic testing (UT). & 7SNE-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Ground Penetrating Radar level 1 ‘The most common form of ground penetrating radar (GPR) measurement is: a. using a single transceiver device similar to ‘equipment used in shear wave UT. bby deploying 2 transmitter and a receiver in fxed geometry over the surface, ¢ microwave propagation through a constaat time vector. 4. inspection for landmines What ere the key wave field properties for GPR? ai: 4. Time, distance, and velocity b. Reflection, refraction, and direction of travel. ©. Velocity, attenuation, and EM impedance. 4. Antenna size, shape, and angle of incidence, lectromagnetic waves separate into two Independent ‘components. What are they? a. Transverse electric field and transverse magnetic fle. . Resolution zone and refraction zone. & High impedance and low impedance. d. Focused energy and attenuation. Level 3 L 1 ‘The ratio of theargest receivable signal and the ‘minimal detectable signal i called the a. system detection factor. b. peak performance ratio. dynamic range. 4. maximum depth of detection ‘What is gating? a. A method of expanding the depth of penetration by viewing only a portion of the total signal. b. The ability to control the shape of the transmitted signal. € A method of reducing the signal bandwidth, Timing the transmit and receiver signals to avoid detrimental effects from strong signals Why is dewowing important? a. Itactsas.a biomonitor. It helps to produce a stable image of unstable soils. Itallows positive and negative color filing to be ‘used in the recorded trace. 4. It is generally used to improve section resolution and create more spatial relistics. Guided Wave Testing level | ‘The velocity of guided waves depends on all of the following except: a. the material properties ’. the boundary conditions of the component or at. . the dimensions of the component or part. 4. the dimension of the transducer. Which of the following is NOT a propagating guided wave mode in pipe? 1. Bulk compression wave. Bulk shear wave, & Torsion wave, . Horizontal shear wave Guided wave testing (GW) of Tong lengihs of pipe: . is used to measure remaining wall thickness. 1b. can detern section, is used to measure the exact length of any wall Joss 4. can determine the exact geometry of any ne the change in pipe wall crossLevel It 1 How are GW results typically calibrated? ‘a. Using a target reflector (flat-bottomed hole) ‘machined in a calibration pipe of the same diameter and thickness, , Calibration isnot required for GW. Using an assumed amplitude and known reflectors such as welds. 4. The resulis are always calibrated using flange reflections. ‘The dispersion curves for guided waves in steel pipes are MOST influenced by: a changes to the boundary conditions. bi, changes to the material properties of steel temperature changes 4. high pressure gas products Which of the following is @ guided wave in plate? a. Longitudional waves, >, Flexural waves, Love waves. di. Scholle wares. Leak Testing Bubble Leak Testing level! afore performing 2 vacuum box leak test, which of the following should be checked for required calibration? a. Leak-detectr soltion. . Evacuation device or equipment. Lighting equipment. a Presoure (or vacuum) gauge. ‘Which factor can most affect the sensitivity attainable by a pressure bubble leak test? Operator alertness and technique. Size and shape of the test specimen, “Time of day testing Is performed. Number of test technicians. pore ‘What does the abbreviation psia stand fort Pressure veferred to National fnsttute of Standards and Technology's absolste pressure. ', Pascals per square inch absolute, Pressure standard in absolute units. 4. Pounds per square inch absolute ‘Which of the following factors directly determines the sizeof the bubble formation when using the ‘bubble leak test method? Method of application of bubble solution. ‘Ambient temperature and barometric pressure ‘Amount of leakage from defect or leak. Size ofthe test specimen. aoge ‘When a vacuum gauge is marked with a range of (0-30 with the notation “vacuum” on the face, the ‘units of megsurement are: inches of mercury. ound par gare inch centimeters of vacuum. feet of water. aoge ‘The type of leaks that are most likely to go undetected during a bubble leak test are: very small leaks and very large leaks. leaks occurring at welded joints. corner-configuration joints. leaks occurring at fittings. ”SNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Halogen Diode Leak Testing Level | 1. Good operating practice dictates that the period of | time to allow for warm up of the halogen diode detector prior to calibrating i a, 30 minutes. b. 15 minutes. & Lhour. i recommended by the manufacturer. ‘While adjusting o reservoir type variable-halogen standard lesk, the operator accidentally vents the gas fom the oaly standard leak available. Which of the following setions would quickly resolve the problem? ‘Replace the standard leak Replace the cylinder inthe standard leak. Recharge the standard leak. Send the standard leak to the manufacturer for recharging. eeee 3. While performing a halogen diode leak tet, the leale detector becomes difficult to zero, and the pointer on the leak rate meter repeatedly swings up scale. The most likely cause of the problem could be the use of too high a sensitivity range, « shorted element, an excessive heater voltage, or: poor airflow. sensing clement that is too aew. ‘a high halogen background, a faulty leak-rate meter. ape Level it 1, Most leaks detected during a halogen sniffer test could have been detected end usualy can be verified by: a bubbles leak test. an ultrasonic examination, a visual examination. ‘a pressure change test pere 20 2 The presence of small traces of halogen vapors in the Ihalogen diode detector: increases the emission of negetive ions. ddecreates the emission of postive ions. inexeases the emission of positive ions. decreases the emission of negative ions. ‘A halogen standard leak of a certain size produces « ‘known signal on 2 halogen leak detector. To receive this same intensity signal on the instrument during the test of an object containing e 2% by volume hhalogen-air mixture, the «ize of the lea in the object causing the signal would theoretically have to be at Teast _—_—thmes larger than the standard leak. a 20 b. 50 © 40 410 Mass Specirometer Leak Testing Level | 1 The sensitivity of s mass spectrometer leak detection system is the mass flow rate of tracer gas that gives a maximum measurable signal that gives a minimum measurable signal. at standard temperature and pressure. in aleake, png ‘The diffusion pump and mechanical fore pamp in a mass spectrometer leak: detection system: use the same type of ol use different types of ol. operate using the same motor. use the same principle of operation. ‘The helium mess spectrometer detector-probe prossure-test technique is: a quantitative tes. a qualitative test. ‘semiautomatic test. an automatic test. peeeLevel 1. Atorris defined as: 147 poia. mm of Hg. 1/760 ofa standard atmosphere. 760 vam of Hg. eoge 2 When conducting helium mass spectrometer test ofa vacuum vessel in the pressure range of 10- to 10 mm Tg, which type gauge could be used to seasure the pressure? a. Alpharron gauge b. "Thermionic ionization gauge. Pirani gauge 4. "Thermocouple gauge 3. Helium standard leaks in the range of 10 to 10: atm cefs are known in general terms as: reservoir standard leaks. capillary standart leaks, ‘permeation standard leaks. ‘adjustable standard leaks. Pressure Change Measurement Testing Level | 1. A pressure of 6600 psig, in terms of absolute pressure at sea level and standard temperature, would be epproximately: 96.0 pia 80.7 pia 513 psia 360 psia 2. When condueting a long-duration pressure change test itis necestary to measure absolute pressure or gauge pressure plus barometric pressure because the Daromettic pressure will always fall always rise remain constant. tend to vary. pree Which one of the following is the correct relationship for converting temperature in degrees rankine (°R) to temperature in kelvin (K)? 2, K=(5/9)"® b. 5/9) "R273 & K=460+R a level 1 ‘When a system’s internal dry bulb’s internal temperature and, in turn, total pressure, increase during 2 pressure change leakage-rate test, the water ‘vapor pressure in the system under test would normaly. . cemain the same. decrease, “ a. oscillate, For pneumatically pressurized constant-volume system at an internal tempereture of 27 °C, what approximate percentage change in the system absolute pressure can be expected fora system Internal temperature change of 1 °C? a 3% b. 6% © 03% 10% One set of internal dry bulb temperature data for a pressure change leakage-rate testis: a (14 Ty + 1/3 =7187°F b. y+ Tet =7232°F (e+ Tl? = 72.68°F ed. (Ty+ Ty + T)l3 = 73.07 °F 2SNTTC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Liquid Penetrant Testing Level | 1 a Which of the following is generally the more acceptable method fo cleaning parts prior to liquld Penelrant testing? Sand blasting b. Wire brushing © Grinding Vapor degreasing a ‘The term used to define thevendency of certain liquids to penetrate into small openings such ag cracks or sures a. soturation b. capillary action, © blotting. d. wetting agent. Which ofthe following isthe most commonly used ‘method for removing non-water-washable visible ye penetrast fiom the surface ofa test specimen? & Dipping in a solvent b. Spraying, © Hand wiping. 4. Blowing, Level It 1 When conducting a penetrant test, spherical indications on the. of a part could be indicative of 2, fatigue cracks, D. porosity. © weld lps. ds hot tears, ‘A commonly used method of checking on the overall ‘Performance ofa penetrant material system is by 2. determining the viscosity of the peneiramt ». measuring the wettability ofthe penetrant, © comparing two sections ofertiicially cracked specimens measuring the brightnes of the penetrant 5 Milch ofthe folowing is a discontinuity that might be found in a forging? & Shrinkage crack. b tap © Hottear 4 Lamination. Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing Level 1. Flocteakage inspection can normally be applied o ferromagnetic and nonmagnetic materi ‘onmagnetic materials only, ferromagnetic materials only, I. nonconductors only, 2 The ratio B/EZ is equivalent to a material field strength reluctance Permeability. relative permeability, pope % Hux leakage techniques can normally be used to detect surface discontinuities only. subsurface discontinuities only discontinuities at any location, surface and near-surface discontinuities, Pepe Level I 1. The highest sensitivity of bal effects sensor is obtained when the dtection of the magnet held in ‘lation to the largest surface of the hall probe ss Parallel at an angle of 45°, at an angle of 30° or 60°, . perpendicular 2% What particular type of defect is not indicated by fox leakage techniques? Overlap, Slag inclusion with crack Surface contamination. Longitudinal seam, pees‘Flux leakage is created at a discontinuity because of 3. the change im: a. reusivity b. inductance. peameability. capacitance Magnetic Particle Testing Level! 1. Which type of current has a skin effect? Alternating current. Direct current. Half-wave current. L ull-wave current pose ‘The best type of magnetic fel to use to inspect a tubalar product for surface detects slong its length is loogitudinal field cireulax Gel swinging fel. 2 yoke magnetization. aooe Which of the following is most often used for dry magnetic particle inspection? a. Falloyele direct current. b. Half wave current. €High-voltage, low-amperage cutrent <¢. Direct current from electroiytic cells. level 1 ‘When testing a bar with an L/D ratio of 4 in a 10-turn coil, the required current would be: a. 45.0008. >. unknown; more information is needed. 18000 A. 4 125.4, Which ofthese cracks may appear as an irregular, checked, or scattered pattern of fine lines usually caused by local overheating? Fatigue cracks 1. Grinding cracks. Crater cracks, HAZ cracks. ee If a copper conductor is placed through a ferrous cylinder and a current is passed through the conductor, then the magnetic field (lux density) in the cylinder wall be: athe same intensity and pattern as in the conductor. greater than in the conductor Jess than in the conductor. 4. the same regardless of ts proximity to the cylinder wall ‘ Microwave Technology Testing Level ‘The microwave electromagnetic signal will not propagate through which medium between the probe and the part being tested? a. A dielectric plastic. b. Avacunm, © A thin metal fol 8. Air. In standing wave microwave interferometcy, how is the electromagnetic signal transmitted end received? 44 ‘The signal is transmitted from an emitter ‘through the part and received ina separate receiver on the opposite side. b. ‘The signal is generated in an enniter, tranemiited past the receiver to the pat, and reflected back to the receiver from the part. ‘The signal is generated in an emitter and. reflected from the part back to a separate recerver, 4. The signal is generated in an emitter, which receives the reflected signal from the part When microwave energy is reflected and refracted within the volume of the part there is: a change in dielectric constant in the part a change in frequency. an dastic energy los. a conductive surface in the part. BoseSNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Level tl 1 "The approximate wavelength of the microwave clectzomagnetic signal at 10 GHz in a material with = 405 a 7mm b, 23mm ¢ 1mm 4 24mm ‘The least microwave energy penetration (in depth) ‘would be achieved in thaterial with which properties? nlinile rubber: ¢ = 2.5, tan 6 = 0.05 sapphire: € = 9.0, tan 6 = 0.0004 teflon: e= 2.1, tan 8 = 0.0002 natural rabber: £ = 2.1, tan 6 = 0.005 ‘The mechanism of microwave wave interaction with matter to create images is: 4. onic conduction in conductive materials , molecular dipole interactions and ionic conduction. €. audlear scattering. electron excitation, Neutron Radiographic Testing level | 1 24 Sn peo in penn th ‘Stoning amet Hydrogenous material Water, Lead. Boron carbide. pe ee Gadolinium conversion screens are usually mounted in rigid holgers called: film racks. cassettes emulsifiers, diaphragms. ae 3. Which element is commonly used for direct neutron radiography? Cadmium Indium Dyspeasium Gadolinium eoge Level It 1. Which of the following conversion sereens has the longest half-life? Dysprasinm, Indium. Cadmium, Gadolinium. 2. Neutron radiography can be used for inspecting ‘which of the following applications? . Presence of explosives in a metal device bb. Presence of chaplets in castings. & Presence of copper wire in steel sleeves. 4. Presence of heavy metal inclusions in castings 3. Real-time imaging of thermal neutron radiography ‘can be performed with which of the following detectors? Godolinium. Dysprosium ‘Zinc sulfide + lithium fluoride. Earopium, Radiographic Testing Radiography Levelt 1, The most widely used unit of measurement for ‘measuring the rate at which the output of a gamma ray source decays is the D. roentgen, c. hulfife d. MeV.Ean exposure time of 60 seconds were nocessary using a 1.2 m (4 A) source-to-film distance for @ particular expostire, what time would be necessary if 4 0.61 m (2:ft) source to-flm distance is used andl all fother variables remain the same? a. 120 seconds b. 30 seconds 15 seconds 240 seconds "The sharpness of the outline in the image of the radiograph is a measure of: a. subject contrast. b. radiographic definition. radiographic contrast. film contrast level 1 ‘When radiographing to the 2-2T quality level, an image quality indicator (QD for 6.35 cm (2.3 in.) steel has o thicknéss of: a 127 em (05 in), b. 65.5 mm (25 x 10 ia). & 12? mm (5x 10 in). d.1270 mm (5 x 107 in) “The approximate radiographic equivalence factors for steel and copper at 220 KV are 1.0 and I.4, respectively, If itis desirable to radiograph a 1.27 cm (05 in) plate of copper, what thickness of steel ‘would require about the same exposure characteristics? 1,78 cm (0,7 in) of steel 0.89 cm (0.35 in.) of steel 3.56 cm (1.4 in) of steel 2.54 cr (1.0 in) of steel ener Ifa specimen were radiographed at 40 kV and egsin at 50 kV, with time compensation to give the radlogeaphs the same density, wich of the following statements would be true? & The 40 kV exposure would have lower contrast and greater latitude than the $0 kY exposure bb. The 40 KV exposure would have higher contrest and greater latitude than the 50 Ky exposure. ‘& The 50 kV exposure would hve lower contrast and grester latitude than the 40 KV exposure 4. The 50 KV exposure would have higher contrast and greater ltitude than the 40 kV exposure. ‘Computed Radiography level! a Digital detectors used for comppuced radiography (CR) employ a unique erytlline material that can best be described as a ‘when exposed to ionizing radiation. phosphor that stores light energy phosphor that stores radiation crystal that stores electrons phosphor that stores a latent image pege GRuses changes in in lieu of changes in optical density change to produce a vieval image. a. bits and bytes pixels & shades of gray 4. digital values CRusesa In liew of a lm densitometer to determine exposure adequacy. 2. lasso tool b. pinel value tool digital gauge 4. analog gouge 25SNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Levelt! 2 1 ay Computed Tomography A commercial computed radiographic system classification, such as ASTM E 2446, groups CR systems using a rating in order to characterize their relative performance levels. standard image quality light photometer equivalent fT 3 180 index: paee ‘The phenomenon that causes materials to emit light In response to external stimuli is known as; stimulation, fluorescence. reticulation, vibration. poge Photo stimulated luminescence (PSL) is a process in ‘which a phosphor that has ceased emitting light because of removal of the stimulus once again emits light when excited by light with a = 1 than the emission wavelength. shorter wavelength longer wavelength higher frequency lover frequency Level | L 2% ‘The mechanical/manipulstion system has the function of, and 4, positioning the test object between source and 3 erector;storing the data 1b, holding the tes object; positioning the computer ‘c. moving the source and detector; positioning the test object betwoon source and detector 4. holding the test abject; positioning the test object between source and detector ‘The purpose of the radiation detector is to convert the measured transmission of X-rays through the object into tobe handled by electronic processing. phosphor e crystal fan electrical signal 2 digital signal ‘The extent to which a computed tomography (CT) image reproduces an object or feature within an object is influenced by spatial resolution: a. detector type, source-to-object distance, and radiation source, bb. statistical nolse, slice plane thickness, and artifacts, radiation source, statisticel noise, and detectors, 4,_ statistical noise, detector type, and radiation Level ACCT image is a reprecentative map of at each point in the plane. 2, density measurements ». linear X-ray attenuation coefficients © noise measurements” ._ Xeray scattered photons ‘Spatial resolution has a limiting value determined by ___ ofthe system and the amount dD si . design and construction; X-ray source energy 4. size; sempling schema Contrast sensitivity refers to the ability to the presence or absence of features in an image asic calculate detect neglect peeDigital Radiography level 1 [A digital detector array (DDA) can best be defined, by: a adevice that utilizes a flexible phosphor plate and ‘an electrical scanning device. ba device that converts the analog radiographic 3. fil into a discrete electronic output and is then digitized for display on a compoter monitor. 3 device utilizing a digital camera system in ‘conjunction with a phosphor plate providing real-time or static image capture. 4. an clecironic device that converts penetrating radiation into an analog signal and then digtizes 48 for display on computer monitor. A pixels a. a three-dimensional representation of data b, the average addressable element in a display device the largest addressable element in a display device. dl. the smallest addressable element in a cisplay device. ‘One of the main advantages of digital radiography, ‘or flat panel utilization, as compared to CR to ‘accomplish an inspection task is typically: portability. Inspection speed. Initial cost. detector flexibility, Thermal/infrared Testing What is one of the prime reasons to perform a DDA, calibration? ‘a, To ensure all measurements will be calibrated L with an object of known dimensions to ‘compensate for geometric enlargement ifthe object is not directly in contact with the detector. b. To increase the photon collection rat. Optimize the pertormonce of the DDA. 4. To minimize the backscatter to an acceptable level especialy a hi (Changes ia the thickness of the specimen are indicated by inthe digital image. a change in es a change in gray sale € allackof resolution in the image sharpness 3 4, the relationship between exposure and the resultant pie! pitch of the detector Level lt "The term “bad pixel” is best described as pixel: a. ofa DDA that has performance outside the specification range. b. that is processed or sampled duc to Frame averaging «that must receive some type of correction to engure all indications regardless of size resulting From rejectable discontinuities will be evaluated. 4. that does not operate at al. level! Which of the following inttared camera settings may affect a radiometric temperature measurement? a Span. b. Level Palete, @. Focus. "Thermal infrared radiation occurs at wavelengths: shorter than X-rays, shorter than visible light. longer than visible ight. Tonger than radio waves. pore Which ofthe folowing camera parameters is not adjustable in post processing computer software? a. Span. b. Level. c. Emissivity. 4. Range. 2SNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Level It Latent heat energy can be described as the energy: that creates or breaks the molecular bonds of the phase state of a material b. that when added to @ material will cause its temperature to increase (released by a material thet will cause its temperature to decrease. 4. releesed by an object that will break the ‘molecular bonds of a material. ‘Which of the following surfaces will provice the ‘most accucate radiometric temperature ‘measurement? ‘Thin Olm plastic. Osidized aluminum, Glass Water-based paint. peer How hot docs an electrical connection need to be for it to be classified as a serious problem? 110 56C (33.8 10 41 *F), 50 15°C (41 t0 59°F), Greater than 15 °C (69 °. Depends on the criticality of equipment to continued safe operation. aeoee Ultrasonic Testing Level af 1 28 The amount of beam divergence from a transducer clement is primarily dependent oa the a. type of test, Db. tightness of the transducer element backing in the search unit. frequency and transducer element size. refraction, (On the area-amplitude ultrasonic standard test blocks, the flat-bottomed holes in the blocks ace: a allof the same diameter, b. different in diameter, increasing by 1/64 in. (0.39 mm) increments from the No. 1 block 1 the No, & block. c largest in the No. 1 block and smallest in the No. 8 black. 4. drilled to different depths from the fromt surface of the test block. On many UT instruments, an operator conducting ‘an immersion test can remove that portioa of the screen presentation that represents water distance by. adjusting a &. pulse-length control b. reject contral & sweep-delay conteo. sweep length control Level i 1 fa contact angle-beam transducer produces a 45" shear wave in steel (VS = 0.323 crn/s), the angle produced by the seme transducer in an eluminura specimen (VS = 0.310 em/s) would be, a. less than 45%, greater than 45" cas 4. more information is required, A discontinuity is located having an orientation such that its long axis i parallel to the sound bear, The indication ftom such a discontinulty will be: 4. large In proportion to the length of the discontinuity b, small in proportion te the length of the discontinuity representative ofthe length of the discontinuity. 4. such that complete loss of back-reflection will result. ‘An ultrasonic longitudinal wave travels in aluminum with « velocity of 635 000 cm/s and has a frequency of | MHz, The wavelength ofthis ultrasonic wave ist 635 3.10in, 6.35 mm 300004Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Level L Identify the factors that would produce the largest beam steering angles: 1, lange elements, small pitch, high-frequency testing low-elocity materials. b. small elements, small pitch, high-frequency testing low velocity material, ¢._large elements, small pitch, low-frequency testing high-velocity materials ‘d. small elements, small pitch, low-frequency testing high-velocity materials. ‘Which of the following best Sits this description “the ultrasonic capabilites of resolving two adjacent defects along the acoustical axis through & small tattrasonic path”? Lateral resolution, ‘Axial resolution ‘Rapolution. Sensitivity. aoge ‘What happens to the beam spread at higher beam angles when using a swept angle scan from 45° to 708 The bear spread decreases. The beam spread increases. “The beam spread does not change. Beam spread cannot be changed with angle. pose Time of Flight Diffraction Level it 1 Frequencies used for TOFD inspection ate most dependent on: 4, near feld. beam spread, and the reflection factor of the material bb. acoustic impedance, beam spread, and ‘penetrating abity the thickness of the thinner part. a. sensitivity, beam spread, and penetrating ability Calculate the probe center spacing (PCS) to focus at 415 mm depth using 2 pair of 70° probes. 413 mm 546mm, 824 mam 93.8 mm, ese Calcalate the depth of a defect given the following information: ‘ ‘Tx probe delay: 7.8 us (pulse-echo measured) Rx probe delay: 62 pis (pulse-echo measured) PCS 59.6 mm Bottom tip signal 30 us ‘Material velocity 8960 m/s longitadinal 3230 m/s transverse 9010 mfs surface 298mm 372 mm 617 mm 692mm Vibration Analysis level | 1 2 ‘The vibration amplitude Is a response that is: 1 inversely proportional to the dynamic resistance in the system. b. proportional to the amount of displacement in the signal not related at all to the dynamic forces in the system. 4. meaningless unless ithas been initially taken in acceleration units Ife magnet is atached 10 an accelerometer it will a. lower the frequency range capability of the accelerator. 'b, increase the frequency range capability ofthe acederator not allow the accelerometer to read in acceleration units anymore ‘increase the amplitude range of the accelerometer. 2SNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES 3. Theemteror store key on a programmable Visual Testing FFT-Analyzer/Data collector should be pressed: tovelt 4&8 soon as the accelerator i attached tothe ‘mounting surface. 1. Which of the following is true? b. ater a pause of 30 seconds from the time the accelerometer is mounted. a. All discontinuities are defects. ‘efter the readings have setled down (usually 3 . Defects that affect the product’ usefalness are seconds or longer) called discontinuities. 4. immediately when a display appears on the ©. Discontinuties that affect the product’s screen (to save time), usefulness are called defects. 4. All discontinuities are unacceptable. Level 1. Allissajous orbit that has a long elliptical (cigar shape] appearance isan indication of a. unbelance misalignment. © anil whith 4. arub event. 2. ‘The purpose ofa bode or polar (nyquist) plot isto _2,-—-‘The dimension indicated on the sketch of a verify the presence of ‘micrometer is an eccentricity a, 3.25 mm (0.128 in) b. a defective bearing bb, 597 mm (0.235 in) © resonance. © 320mm (0.126in) 4. a bent shaft. 4. 833 mm (0328 in) 3. ‘Taetwo most common problems that will produces 3._—_Asavisual examiner. you shall have your eyes higher amplitude at 2x RPM than at Lx RPM in @ checked at least: vibration spegieum a = a. every 3 months. a. an eccentric pulley and mechanical looseness . every 6 months (Type A). & every year. b. offset misalignment and mechanical looseness 4. every 3 years. (ype B). cc. ashatt bent between its bearings and worn gear teeth 4. an unbalanced shaft and mechanical looseness ype 20Level it L Handheld magnifiers should fall ito which of the following rangest a. 2xtody. b, Sx to LOx ©. 10x to 20% 4 20x t03« Visual examiners who perform visual exams using borescopes and fber borescapes maust be: a. color blind. b, able to meet far-vision requirements (Snellen, 20/30), © competent in thelr use, ambidextrous. A narrow field of view produces: b higher magnification and a greater depth of field higher magnification and a shorter depth of field less magnification and a greater depth of field less magnification and a shorter depth offiele. 31SNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Answers to Example Questions ACOUSTIC EMISSION TESTING level! Level lt ii 1d 2b Ze ab ad ELECTROMAGNETIC TESTING Alternating Curent Field Measurement level! Levelt 4b 44 2b 2b Be 3a Eddy Current Testing Level! Level ll ha 1d Qe 2.6 3a Se Remote Field Testing level! Level lt 1b 1a Ze 2a Be ab GROUND PENETRATING RADAR level! Level! 1b 4.6 Ze 2a Ba 3.6 GUIDED WAVE TESTING levell —_tevel I! 1d 32 LEAK TESTING Bubble Lock Testing levell Levelt 1d te 2a Ze sa 3a Halogen Diode Leak Testing levell Level 1d te ze Ze Be 3b ‘Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing levell Level 1b te 2b 2b 3D 3c Pressure Change Leak Tesling level! Level It tb te 2d Ze 3a a LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING level! Level it ° id 1b 2b 2c 3c 3.6 MAGNETIC FLUX LEAKAGE TESTING level! Levelt te 10 2c 2ie 3d 3cMAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING tevell Level ta 1d 2b 2b 3b ap MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY TESTING level Level it he Le 2b 2a 3a 3b NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING level Levellil te ta 2b 2a 3a se RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING. Radiography Level! Level 1a id Ze 2a ab ae ‘Computed Radiography levell Levelt 44 1a 2e 2b 3b 3b ‘Computed Tomography Level Level td ub ze 2a 3b Be Digitol Radiography Lovell Level it td 1a Ze zd 3b 3b ‘THERMAL/INFRARED TESTING. level! Level Il 1d ta 2c 2d 34 3d ULTRASONIC TESTING level! Level ‘ te ie 2b 2b Be Be Phased Aray Ulirasonic Testing Level lt (only) td 2b 3b 4 Time of Fight Difraciion Level it (only) 1d Be Be VIBRATION ANALYSIS levell Level ti ta tb Za 2c Se 3 VISUAL TESTING tevel! Level te 1 2a 2c 3c 3.b 33Appendix B. NDT Practical Examination Checklist NAME _ EMPLOYEE #: COMPANY: - == LOCATION: _ DATE: NDT METHOD: PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION: _ ‘SPECIMEN(S) DESCRIPTION: Time Started: Time Completed: r We ates Ponts | Bare Rermaria 1 xnowiedge oNDT Procedure REcarA Ts presence ox avonco of scons at ery Sion you see. Noe porous octet 2 Guess cos angad oo, 2 Coneieratenoratone 0 a ue Bu te conddoi foitome | 2 Reerene to proceaua!sets Bossa uci poe? Oe Ot Sn re | eauipm ant atrial — "Rear re oresencs or ebsnes of ecto that 2 Stated in pronectre cr use sxperience 2 Protelonay rset up uttzton, and cabetion | 5 1 Broneimey in retnie and standardization Vg] Test Specimen Care and Cus + Approae pre-sesring 1 Manierancetcorce Mi 1 Apgopiate ost-ceening ‘Sport your score. Note the squpment anc ‘Mitral used, Crauale ho procedure fr Caltvation ade quae, e200 of ube, and care. rons ferent since ot ac one that mt your soe, Noe proparetgn odoaoy, ‘see Ce, a Sing een een ination % [Operations *Cattraton vaitetion ‘adhering io procedures ‘Aanerece tthe sequencing requires 10 ‘Oiteaton cfappontat testing media inspecting designated areas from | noord tn prasane® of absence of alia that Support your soe. Sate calbraton was veied Sent Us stops folowes Nowe any steps mses, | Describe actual tes! media used, area of interest, fd area(s) missed | Deteetion of indications" "Adheterce procedure requrements ‘courecy(delooin of ent! ncestors) 2 _Plrdngdseate nesters "5 Titerpretation of indications Preiherece prosdro raqarmenss 1 AamecyGeprergiecreca wets) | 15 1 fiStrebgravan nseaons 6 Recerd the preserice or ebeence of aeons Wat Support your score, Lite procedure requlremenss | Potolowed, Note numbor of Mts, misses, and false cals, Referonce attached report antatated. | | Resort precenon ar apenas Tears Fat | support your soars. Identity metrics reflecting inopaction for accuracy. Refet thachee report and interpretation slandards ‘Compared to known defect map enc characterization 7. | Evaluation of indications! Feloning -Rlacord the presence OF absence of actions Tat precede requirawerts Support your score. Quanily discraminalicn ‘pecarecy (evatoeting he cal indications) =| 20 ‘Seturacy and margin of ertor betmeen relevant + _Eraatng eleventinciotons ‘and ronfolevant ricications. 10 Deeumentation and Records T —} Racor ei presence or absence of ators Wat ‘Aoomate cocumentaion ‘Support your score. State degree of comploienoee, ropes sata processing oy logibity, clan, correciiess, and appearance of report ith errors and omissions, oon (Beans wy greedr tat |o—-censrrnontn and Sue arty ihren an cay fabs ‘ane slntence Seater s ‘sper sneer ‘Gonlange vis pace she rooedures | [Or General Steerable Conduct Profeency in kroedge of he meted Froteency n apraton of fe method 5 Prateancy n terasuts [hansrence 02 putessional behevicr Support your score, Stats vioiabone of cust Siandards and practices. General statement of Compliance is acceptable fro victatons. Record fre presericé or ebeence of scons that SS a Weare ree inoemneeran SREUE zs tar comineptore (1) The cnotidte shoud detec cl dnconsinutes and cons specifi bythe NDT Level I. (2) Nomore thn 10% fale calls allowed. {3} 80% of designed detects correctly classified (16 point require to pss), raw Signacnc of NDT Level Il: Dae: 35,SNT-TC-1A 2020 | APPENDIXES Appendix C. Example Certification Template are oaert) (gas Tumse a {INSERT LEGAL COMPANY NAME} —_ 38318 NDT CERTIFICATE ee This 5 to certify that the tevidual named below has suecesstully completed expeysane requirements in accordance with the provisions of INSERT LEGAL COMPANY NAME) NT Write ‘and Certificeton of MOT personnel {WSERT WRITTEN PRACTICE IDENTIFICATION NUP {INSERT FULL LEGAL NAME OF INDIVIDUAL} ~~ Is horeby certified to perform the following Monderiructve Testing methods) of ASNT pulsed decent STTCIA INSERT LonOW EAR OF Stan THAT Wert apes NOT perfermedy tk corpeny 36SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Request Form ach inquiry should address a specific section o paragraph of SNZ-IC-1A, Ifsubmitting multiple inguires, submit @ Separate form foreach inquiry Inthe top section of the form, provide complete contact information so that you can be reached should clarification be required. List the SVI-TC-1A edition (yeas) being referenced and the specific paragraph or section in question, In the Inquiry block, state the question in the clearest terms possible and in a manner that wil permit a Yes oF No answer if possble, SNT-TC-1A INQUIRY REQUEST FORM sn the Background block, provide any additional information that wil explain the necd for the clarification or the intent ofa paragraph or section, Attach additional ages if necessary. ‘The Proposed Response block is for ASNT use only. PROPOSED RESPONSE (ASNT Use Criy) Submit: Ghar, SNT-TC-tAiterproationPanot Date: ‘ef Deectr of Senders and Acretiaton a Emait SNT-TC-tAnleretatons@asn.og [ise use owY inquiry Name: Phone - Ene: Adress cry Ste 2 ‘county _____ SNF To-44 Eaton Assocetad Peraiaphis) renin ecijound (Add any action rforvaton tat wil any he sialon, need lc) — 37eee Catalog No.: 2073 DGC emer teaceaas