NDT Certification and Practices 2

Question 1

Under ASNT SNT-TC-1A, which document must an employer create to define their NDT personnel qualification requirements?

Accepted Answer

Written Practice

Answer

SNT-TC-1A requires each employer to establish a Written Practice that specifies qualification and certification requirements for NDT personnel.

Question 2

Which ASNT certification program uses a centralized examination rather than employer-administered testing?

Accepted Answer

ACCP (ASNT Central Certification Program)

Answer

The ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) uses centralized, standardized exams administered by ASNT rather than individual employers.

Question 3

What is the minimum vision requirement for NDT personnel performing visual testing, per ASNT guidelines?

Accepted Answer

20/40 near vision with or without correction on Jaeger J-1

Answer

NDT personnel must demonstrate near vision acuity of at least Jaeger J-1 at 12 inches (30 cm) with or without correction.

Question 4

In NDT certification, what does 'recertification' typically require?

Accepted Answer

Proof of continuing education and/or reexamination per the Written Practice

Answer

Recertification typically requires demonstrating continued competency through continuing education, experience verification, and/or reexamination as defined in the employer's Written Practice.

Question 5

Which organization publishes ANSI/ASNT CP-189, the standard for qualification and certification of NDT personnel?

Accepted Answer

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Answer

CP-189 is published by ASNT and provides a third-party, consensus-based standard for NDT personnel certification.

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NDT Certification and Practices 2