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  1. What is the purpose of ASME Section III NCA-3800 'Manufacturer's Design Reports'?

    Answer: To certify and document that a nuclear component design meets all applicable ASME Section III requirements

    ASME Section III NCA-3800 requires the Manufacturer's Design Report (MDR) to document that each nuclear component design fully satisfies all applicable Code requirements, signed by a Responsible Nuclear Engineer.

  2. According to ASME B30.20, what information must be permanently marked on below-the-hook lifting devices?

    Answer: Manufacturer name, rated load capacity, and weight of the device

    ASME B30.20 requires that below-the-hook lifting devices bear permanent markings identifying the manufacturer, the rated load, and the weight of the device itself.

  3. If the weld does not combine with another weld or the base metal it is referred to as:

    Answer: incomplete fusion

    Explanation: If the weld does not combine with another weld or the base metal it is referred to as Incomplete fusion.

  4. Which ASME Section III subsection covers nuclear pumps?

    Answer: NB

    ASME Section III Subsection NB covers Class 1 components including pumps, valves, and piping in the reactor coolant pressure boundary.

  5. What is the significance of the 'A-scan' display in ultrasonic testing?

    Answer: A waveform display showing signal amplitude versus time (depth), used to identify and size reflectors

    An A-scan is the basic UT display presenting ultrasonic signal amplitude on the vertical axis versus time-of-flight (depth) on the horizontal axis, used to detect and locate reflectors.

  6. Under ASME A17.1, what is the maximum rated speed for a hydraulic elevator?

    Answer: 200 fpm

    ASME A17.1 limits the rated speed of hydraulic elevators to 200 feet per minute (fpm).

  7. Under ASME A17.1, what device must automatically stop an escalator if the step chain breaks or becomes slack?

    Answer: Step chain tension device

    A step chain tension device (broken step chain device) monitors step chain tension and automatically stops the escalator if the chain breaks or loses tension.

  8. What type of joint is NOT permitted in ASME B31.3 severe cyclic service?

    Answer: Socket weld fittings

    Socket weld fittings are not permitted in severe cyclic service under B31.3 because crevice corrosion and fatigue cracking initiate at the socket gap.

  9. Square wave refers to the ____________.

    Answer: shape of the output power

    Explanation: The shape of the output waveform from this type of power source is referred to as square wave. These types of power sources have enhanced performance on a.c. They can control the balance, amplitude, frequency, etc. to allow better control of penetration and cleaning action.

  10. In ASME NQA-1, what is a 'design verification' activity?

    Answer: An independent review, check, or test of design output to confirm it satisfies design input requirements

    Design verification under NQA-1 is an independent technical review (by an individual not responsible for the original design) confirming that design outputs satisfy the design inputs.

  11. What does 'AGMA Quality Number' indicate for gears?

    Answer: The accuracy level of the gear geometry, with higher numbers indicating tighter tolerances

    AGMA Quality Number defines the precision of a gear's tooth geometry (pitch, profile, lead); higher quality numbers indicate tighter manufacturing tolerances and are required for high-speed applications.

  12. What is a boiler explosion?

    Answer: Violent rupture or bursting of a boiler due to excessive pressure

    Explanation: In the context of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, a boiler explosion refers specifically to the catastrophic failure of a boiler resulting from the accumulation of excessive pressure beyond its design limits. This can lead to a sudden and dangerous release of steam, hot water, and debris, posing significant safety hazards. The ASME Code mandates stringent standards and practices to prevent such incidents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe operating pressures, proper maintenance, and adherence to design and construction guidelines to ensure boiler integrity and safety in industrial environments.

  13. Per ASME B30.2, how often must functional operational tests (frequent inspections) be conducted on overhead cranes in regular service?

    Answer: Before each shift or daily

    ASME B30.2 requires that frequent inspections of overhead cranes in regular service be performed at the start of each shift or daily to identify obvious defects before operation.

  14. Which ASME standard covers the safety code for elevators and escalators in the United States?

    Answer: ASME A17.1

    ASME A17.1 is the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, the primary standard governing elevator installation and operation in the US.

  15. In ASME nondestructive examination, which NDE method is BEST suited for detecting surface-breaking cracks in ferromagnetic materials?

    Answer: Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

    Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) is best suited for detecting surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials, using magnetic fields to reveal discontinuities.

  16. What does ASME A17.1 require regarding the 'comb-plate' of an escalator?

    Answer: It must mesh with the step grooves and be designed to deflect if an obstruction is caught

    The comb-plate must interleave with the grooves in the escalator steps and is required to deflect or break away if an object becomes lodged, triggering an emergency stop.

  17. Under ASME Section V Article 2, what is the purpose of radiographic 'image quality indicators' (IQIs or penetrameters)?

    Answer: To demonstrate the radiographic sensitivity and ensure the technique can detect a specified minimum flaw size

    IQIs (penetrameters) demonstrate that the radiographic technique has sufficient sensitivity to detect a minimum flaw size, ensuring the examination is meaningful.

  18. Per ASME B30.20, what is the minimum design factor required for mechanical below-the-hook lifting devices?

    Answer: 4:1

    ASME B30.20 requires a minimum design factor of 3:1 for mechanical below-the-hook lifting devices based on the ultimate load capacity relative to the rated load.

  19. According to ASME B30.9, what is the minimum design factor (safety factor) required for wire rope slings?

    Answer: 5:1

    ASME B30.9 requires wire rope slings to have a minimum design factor of 5:1, meaning the sling's breaking strength must be at least five times its rated capacity.

  20. What device is required by ASME A17.1 to prevent an elevator car from exceeding its rated speed during downward travel?

    Answer: Governor

    A governor monitors elevator speed and triggers the safety device when the car exceeds a set overspeed limit during descent.