ASNT ASNT Codes and Standards

Question 1

Which ASNT document serves as the primary recommended practice for qualification and certification of NDT personnel in the US?

Accepted Answer

SNT-TC-1A

Answer

ASME Section V

Answer

AWS D1.1

Answer

ASTM E1444

Question 2

ASNT CP-189 differs from SNT-TC-1A primarily in that CP-189:

Accepted Answer

Sets minimum mandatory requirements for certification

Answer

Is a recommended practice only

Answer

Applies only to aerospace industries

Answer

Covers only Level III certification

Question 3

Which ASME code section specifically covers nondestructive examination methods used in pressure vessel fabrication?

Accepted Answer

Section V

Answer

Section I

Answer

Section III

Answer

Section IX

Question 4

ASTM E1316 is a standard that provides:

Accepted Answer

Terminology for nondestructive examinations

Answer

Qualification requirements for radiographers

Answer

Acceptance criteria for weld inspections

Answer

Procedures for ultrasonic thickness measurement

Question 5

Under AWS D1.1, which NDT method is required for qualifying welding procedures in structural steel?

Accepted Answer

Any method approved by the engineer

Answer

Only visual testing

Answer

Ultrasonic testing exclusively

Answer

Radiographic testing exclusively

Question 6

Which API standard governs the inspection of in-service pressure vessels in the petroleum and chemical industries?

Accepted Answer

API 510

Answer

API 570

Answer

API 653

Answer

API 580