Certification and Practices Flashcards
7 cards from real NDT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Certification and Practices flashcards as text
Under SNT-TC-1A, the minimum experience hours for Level II certification in UT are applied after achieving which level?
Answer: Level I hours plus additional Level II hours as specified in the Written Practice
SNT-TC-1A specifies minimum experience hours for Level II that are cumulative and include hours accumulated at Level I plus additional hours at Level II.
Which exam component is NOT typically required for ASNT Level III certification?
Answer: Practical demonstration exam on actual hardware
ASNT Level III certification requires a Basic exam and Method exam(s) but does not typically include a hands-on practical demonstration exam.
Which of the following is an acceptable reason to revoke an NDT technician's certification?
Answer: Falsification of records or demonstrated incompetence
Certifications may be revoked for cause, including falsification of records, misrepresentation, or demonstrated inability to perform required tasks competently.
What does 'specific' knowledge in NDT Level II refer to?
Answer: Knowledge of the particular equipment, codes, and procedures used on the job
Specific knowledge refers to job-specific understanding of the equipment, materials, product forms, codes, and procedures applied in the technician's actual work scope.
When a procedure or code change occurs, what action regarding NDT personnel certification is typically required?
Answer: Personnel may need supplemental training and demonstration of continued qualification
Significant procedural or code changes may require supplemental training and documented verification that personnel remain qualified to perform under the new requirements.
Which of the following best defines 'calibration' in NDT practice?
Answer: Adjusting equipment settings to a known reference standard to ensure accurate measurements
Calibration is the process of adjusting or verifying NDT instrument settings against a traceable reference standard to ensure measurement accuracy and consistency.
What is the purpose of a 'qualification block' or 'reference standard' in NDT?
Answer: To provide a known, controlled discontinuity for verifying equipment sensitivity and calibration
Reference standards contain known artificial reflectors or discontinuities that allow technicians to set and verify equipment sensitivity and system performance before testing.