CRI Report Writing & Documentation 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When documenting a porosity cluster in a weld, a CRI should record which of the following?
- Only the number of individual pores
- The area or zone affected and density of the cluster (Correct answer)
- Only the largest individual pore diameter
- The depth of the cluster below the surface
Correct answer: The area or zone affected and density of the cluster
Cluster porosity is assessed by the area it occupies and pore density within that zone, as acceptance criteria are typically area-based.
Question 2: What is the correct term for referencing the radiographic film's identification markers in a report?
- Film stamps
- Radiograph identification system (Correct answer)
- Exposure markers
- Lead letters
Correct answer: Radiograph identification system
The radiograph identification system—including job number, weld number, location markers, and date—must be documented to ensure each image is uniquely traceable.
Question 3: A radiographic report notes 'ESG' next to an indication. What does 'ESG' most likely stand for?
- Elongated Spherical Gas (porosity) (Correct answer)
- External Surface Geometry
- Estimated Slag Groove
- Embedded Sub-surface Gap
Correct answer: Elongated Spherical Gas (porosity)
ESG (Elongated Spherical Gas) or elongated gas porosity is a specific porosity type that must be identified by type in the radiographic report.
Question 4: Which code or standard provides guidance on the minimum information required in a radiographic examination record per ASME Section V?
- Article 2, T-291 (Correct answer)
- Article 1, T-120
- Article 22, SE-1815
- Article 6, T-660
Correct answer: Article 2, T-291
ASME Section V, Article 2, paragraph T-291 specifies the documentation requirements for radiographic examination records.
Question 5: When a weld repair is made and re-radiographed, how should the re-radiograph be documented relative to the original?
- As an entirely new and separate job with no reference to the original
- With a cross-reference to the original report and original radiograph number (Correct answer)
- Only the repair area needs documentation; the original is superseded
- The original report is destroyed and replaced with the repair report
Correct answer: With a cross-reference to the original report and original radiograph number
Re-radiographs must cross-reference the original examination report to maintain traceability of the repair history and acceptance status.
Question 6: In radiographic documentation, what does a 'reject' disposition require beyond just recording the indication?
- Immediate verbal notification only
- A nonconformance report or NCR must be generated per quality system requirements (Correct answer)
- The radiograph must be destroyed to prevent misuse
- Only the customer signature is required to complete the reject disposition
Correct answer: A nonconformance report or NCR must be generated per quality system requirements
Rejected indications must be dispositioned through the quality system, typically requiring a nonconformance report (NCR) that tracks repair or acceptance by engineering.
Question 7: What is the significance of recording 'film type' in an RT report?
- It identifies the brand preference of the radiographer
- It documents the film speed class, which affects sensitivity and resolution of the image (Correct answer)
- It records only the film size used for the exposure
- It is required only for gamma-ray sources, not X-ray
Correct answer: It documents the film speed class, which affects sensitivity and resolution of the image
Film type (e.g., Class I, II, or III per ASTM E1815) determines the film's speed and granularity, directly affecting image quality and must be documented per technique records.
CRI Report Writing & Documentation 3
When documenting a porosity cluster in a weld, a CRI should record which of the following?