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Question: 1

Plastic film developers are used

a) on plastics only
b) for maximum sensitivity
c) if permanent records are wanted
d) all of the above

Question: 2

Hand application of penetrant inspections can be performed

a) if only a few parts are to be inspected

b) if sensitivity is not critical
c) as a last resort on large pieces when no equipment is available
d) all of the above

Question: 3

The source of impurities in molten metals which can result in LPI indications is

a) dissolved or entrapped gas

b) non-metals such as oxides and sulphides
c) slag
d) all of the above

Question: 4

The most effective means of drying a part is

a) cloth wipe
b) hot air
c) use of volatile solvents
d) compressed air blasts

Question: 5

A factor which does not affect emulsification time is

a) surface condition
b) type of emulsifier
c) type of defect sought
d) precleaning method used

Question: 6

Masking and plugging of a test piece are done to

a) preserve surface conditions

b) prevent ingress of penetrants into hard to clean areas
c) allow for different penetants to be applied
d) none of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 7

As time increases from the time of developer application, indications appear and reach optimum clarity. Further development results in

a) no change
b) increased visibility
c) reduced resolution and intensity
d) reversal

Question: 8

Sharp penetrant indications are caused by

a) pores
b) crater cracks
c) tight narrow discontinuities
d) P. E. techniques

Question: 9

The developer carrier liquid

a) is always alcohol
b) must be of low density
c) must have medium viscosity
d) provides the vehicle to distribute developer evenly and at the proper thickness

Question: 10

Which is not a casting defect?

a) blow holes
b) age cracking
c) laps
d) cold shut

Question: 11

Water contamination in post emulsifiable penetrants is

a) measured as a percent to total volume

b) reduced in the fluorescent variety
c) not a serious consideration
d) what turns the penetrant milky

Question: 12

Water used to remove water washable penetrants in large volume facilities is

a) easily disposed of down any drain

b) to be collected and oils separated
c) reusable
d) a problem for Greenpeace

ID: 8918
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Question: 13

On smooth surfaces the best developer to use with fluorescent penetrants is

a) solvent suspendible
b) water suspendible
c) dry-regular
d) dry-fluffy

Question: 14

Black light intensity from a standard mercury vapour lamp may vary due to

a) aging
b) dirt on the filter
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 15

Wet developer stations are often equipped with

a) pumps or paddle for agitation

b) drain racks
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 16

Which factor does not have a bearing on the blacklight intensity needed at the inspected surface?

a) surface condition
b) ambient white light
c) speed of inspection
d) none of the above

Question: 17

Night vision or dark adapted vision is also called

a) photopic vision
b) myopic vision
c) scotopic vision
d) polyoptic vision

Question: 18

The best way to compare the seeability of LPI systems is

a) light meters
b) aluminium test blocks
c) the Rockwell test
d) none of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 19

A property a penetrant need not have is

a) fine grained particle structure

b) easy and even applicability
c) high solubility in water
d) easy removal

Question: 20

The primary limitation to the small stationary liquid penetrant inspection units is

a) the variety of operations available

b) the type of penetrants that can be used
c) size of components that can be immersed
d) low production rate

Question: 21

For viewing of colour-contrast indications, adequate light is had from _________ watt bulbs in a hand held shielded fixture

a) 25
b) 60
c) 100
d) 400

Question: 22

Materials used in liquid penetrant inspection should be checked against an unused standard

a) daily
b) annually
c) periodically depending on the material and property
d) by the manufacture

Question: 23

Post inspection removal of dry powder developers is

a) the most difficult developer to remove

b) by water rinse or air blast
c) best achieved using solvent cleaner
d) accomplished by ultrasonic cleaning

Question: 24

Short wavelength UV light (less than 3000 angstroms) must be filtered out

a) because it is hazardous
b) to be useful as blacklight
c) to reduce deterioration of dyes
d) none of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 25

Cracks in plastics occur

a) upon cooling from a molten state

b) during handling and assembly
c) as a result of inservice operations
d) all of the above

Question: 26

Liquid penetrant inspection materials

a) present no pollution hazards

b) can be easily removed from the ecosystem
c) contain many potential pollutant materials
d) are lobbied against by Pollution Probe and Greenpeace

Question: 27

Drying after application of wet developer is best achieved by

a) wiping
b) air blast
c) slow drying at room temperature
d) hot air drying

Question: 28

Comparison of penetrant sensitivity to the unused control standard is performed

a) daily
b) monthly
c) yearly
d) by the manufacture

Question: 29

On the aluminum test block a 1/16" X 1/16" groove is cut on

a) one side
b) two sides
c) one side and in two directions
d) two sides at right angles to each other

Question: 30

Liquid penetrant testing has its main advantage in that it is

a) the cheapest NDT method

b) essentially a simple method
c) the least hazardous method
d) used on aircraft parts

ID: 8918
Type: LPI Level: 1

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Question: 31

Which of the following is not a method of application of wet developer

a) dipping
b) electrostatic
c) flow-on
d) spray-on

Question: 32

Ascertaining the acceptability of a defect indication is called

a) interpretation
b) evaluation
c) rejection criteria
d) viewing

Question: 33

Generally indications from large defects

a) appear first
b) are sharper than from small defects
c) require more developer
d) are always visible without penetrant testing

Question: 34

The media surrounding an indication enabling an indication to be viewed is

a) background
b) contrast
c) base
d) carrier

Question: 35

The property which allows a penetrant to enter small openings and fine cracks is

a) fluorescence
b) penetrability
c) solubility
d) emulsifiability

Question: 36

Density of penetrant materials can be measured in

a) grams per cubic centimetre

b) specific gravity
c) pounds per gallon
d) all of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 37

In addition to providing quick drying developer, solvents in solvent suspendible developers

a) aid in post cleaning

b) eliminate the need for emulsifiers
c) dissolve penetrant and give it a greater mobility
d) none of the above

Question: 38

Aluminum test blocks are used for

a) measurement of penetrant corrosiveness

b) establishing quantitative values of fluorescence
c) comparison studies of penetrant materials
d) age of emulsifier

Question: 39

Hydrophilic and lipophilic are used to describe

a) penetrants
b) emulsifiers
c) developers
d) Australian surfers

Question: 40

The temperature at which the vapour-air mixture first ignites is called

a) dew point
b) ignition temperature
c) flash point
d) vapour point

Question: 41

Penetrant inspection will find most defects which

a) have a depth equal to or greater than width

b) are found in non-ferrous materials
c) break the surface of non porous solids
d) cannot be found by eddy current

Question: 42

The rinsing aid required in the post-emulsifiable technique is

a) water
b) sponge or rag
c) emulsifier
d) black light

ID: 8918
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Question: 43

In order to reliably interpret a liquid penetrant indication the inspector should

a) know the capabilities of the test method

b) be aware of the test material (alloy)
c) know the work history of the part
d) all of the above

Question: 44

False indications or noise from excess background penetrant should be noticed

a) at the time of inspection

b) by the level I operator
c) at the wash station
d) only in fluorescent inspections

Question: 45

Recommended inspection temperature for "the penetrant bath" is

a) 70 degrees F.
b) 70 degrees C.
c) 110 degrees F.
d) 40 degrees F.

Question: 46

The liquid that transports the detectable dye is called

a) oil
b) ketone
c) carrier fluid
d) dye penetrant

Question: 47

Other aspects being equal, the time for an indication to develop is

a) 5 minutes
b) proportional to the volume of the defect
c) inversely proportional to the volume of the defect
d) none of the above

Question: 48

Bleed out of penetrants from a defect to be exposed by the absorbing developer is called

a) messy
b) an observation
c) an indication
d) a crack

ID: 8918
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Question: 49

All liquid penetrant indications are

a) relevant
b) rejectable
c) non-relevant
d) to be interpreted

Question: 50

A sudden change in penetrant materials' performance can result from

a) an increase in wash-water temperature

b) a sudden increase in heater temperature
c) solvent contamination of emulsifier
d) all of the above

Question: 51

The main reason for choosing the colour red for colour contrast is

a) its high degree of colour contrast

b) its high degree of solubility in most penetrant liquids
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 52

The advantage of colour contrast penetrant is

a) the repair welder can see where the weld defect is to be repaired
b) emulsifier is never required
c) subdued lighting is adequate
d) it is more sensitive than fluorescent penetrant

Question: 53

The function of developer is to

a) soak up excess penetrant

b) absorb black light
c) make penetrant visible at defects
d) none of the above

Question: 54

Colour perception occurs in

a) scotopic vision
b) photopic vision
c) polyoptic vision
d) myopic vision

ID: 8918
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Question: 55

The smallest opening you could expect a good liquid penetrant to enter is

a) 1 nano-metre
b) 1 micro-metre
c) 1 milli-metre
d) 1 centi-metre

Question: 56

It is customary for LPI inspectors to have eye examinations to test for

a) visual acuity
b) colour vision
c) distance perception
d) all of the above

Question: 57

Hydrophilic emulsifiers are preferred over lipophilic emulsifiers because

a) they are cheaper

b) they allow better control of removal
c) drying time is reduced
d) bleedout time is reduced

Question: 58

In the high pressure mercury vapour lamps, the mercury is housed in

a) the thermostat
b) a quartz tube
c) a ballast
d) the electrodes

Question: 59

A good penetrant must have

a) high flash point

b) low cost
c) high stability
d) all of the above

Question: 60

A desirable physical property for a developer to have is

a) high capillary efficiency

b) high solubility
c) high absorption coefficient for white and black light
d) low thermal expansion

ID: 8918
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Question: 61

Failure to remove all dirt, rust and scale can result in

a) missed defects
b) excessive background
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 62

When practical, the easiest way to apply penetrants is

a) dipping
b) flowing
c) electrostatics
d) aerosol spray

Question: 63

Ingestion of penetrant materials from aerosol spray cans is

a) lethal
b) likely to cause gastric upsets
c) harmless
d) recommended for dermatoses

Question: 64

If dry developer is contaminated by fluorescent penetrant the result is

a) unnecessary rejection of parts

b) irrelevant spots of fluorescence on test parts
c) dark spots on a white background
d) deterioration of developer

Question: 65

There are _________ basic steps in liquid penetrant testing.

a) 3
b) 5
c) 6
d) 4 or 5

Question: 66

Microscopic cracks can be made visible with visible dye penetrant because

a) Snell's law provides a magnification of indications

b) developers provide a contrasting background
c) developers tend to enlarge crack width by spreading dye
d) none of the above

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Question: 67

When washing off excess fluorescent water washable penetrant, washing is completed

a) in 2 minutes
b) when background fluorescence is gone
c) without a black light
d) prior to application of emulsifier

Question: 68

Water re-cycling systems are used in high volume penetrant inspection systems to

a) reduce the volume of pollutants

b) increase washability of hydrophilic emulsifiers
c) save money
d) none of the above

Question: 69

Standard crack test samples eventually become unusable because

a) the cracks become too large to be reliable

b) residues build up an prevent penetrant entering cracks
c) of too many finger prints
d) emulsifier etches the crack edges

Question: 70

In testing of aluminum plate, liquid penetrant testing is preferred over ultrasonics to locate

a) very fine porosity

b) bursts
c) laminations
d) crater cracks

Question: 71

The most obvious and therefore most troublesome source of pollution from LPI materials is

a) remover solvents
b) dyes
c) developer powders
d) emulsifiers

Question: 72

Drying time does not apply to the period of time after the application of

a) penetrant
b) wet developer
c) water wash
d) none of the above

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Question: 73

The human eye becomes more sensitive to light when

a) dark adapted
b) light adapted
c) t.v. adapted
d) sleeping

Question: 74

Seams, cold shuts and forging laps share what in common?

a) all are unique to steel

b) all give linear penetrant indications
c) all are service defects
d) LPI is the only method to detect them

Question: 75

The least likely system to contain contaminants or degradation of its constituents is

a) kits using aerosol-spray cans

b) automated dip tanks
c) small manual dip tank baths
d) none of the above

Question: 76

An environmental limitation of the LPI method could be

a) chemical reaction with the test piece

b) risk by inflammable penetrant
c) areas where liquid oxygen will be used
d) all of the above

Question: 77

A safety advantage of most dyes is that they have

a) low toxicity
b) low flash point
c) chemical inertness
d) low volatility

Question: 78

In which of the following could even a small leak render the component useless?

a) a vacuum housed semiconductor

b) a natural gas pipeline
c) a crude oil tank
d) a steam generator boiler

ID: 8918
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Question: 79

Flakes, seams and piping are________ defects.

a) Forging
b) casting
c) process
d) weld

Question: 80

Fluorescent penetrant dip tanks should be equipped with a cover

a) to avoid splashing
b) because white light breaks down the dyes
c) to minimize evaporation losses
d) to avoid chances of dipping emulsified parts back into the penetrant

Question: 81

Non-aqueous solvent suspendible developers have the advantage that

a) they are the fastest to apply

b) no drier is needed after application
c) they are the cheapest developer
d) all of the above

Question: 82

Leak detection techniques using liquid penetrant are used to test

a) washing machine tubs

b) dual pane glass windows
c) electronic capacitors
d) all of the above

Question: 83

Penetration time to detect porosity as compared to fatigue cracks is generally

a) longer
b) shorter
c) about the same
d) two and a half times shorter

Question: 84

A penetrant stored in a cool place (-20 degrees C) is then to be used at room temperature but is noticed to have separated. It is
considered

a) toxic
b) inverted
c) unstable
d) chilled

ID: 8918
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Question: 85

The reason fluorescent dyes are usually yellow or yellow green is because

a) the human eye has maximum sensitivity in this range

b) it is the only colour available for penetrants
c) these dyes are least likely to deteriorate
d) these dyes flash to make them more visible

Question: 86

Lack of penetration would be a defect found when doing a penetrant inspection of

a) castings
b) forgings
c) plastics
d) welds

Question: 87

The reference standard family of penetrant materials is applied to the _________ on the aluminum test block.

a) adjacent half of the test family

b) opposite face
c) test family
d) none of the above

Question: 88

The biggest source of contaminants in emulsifiers is

a) penetrant
b) water
c) developer
d) lint

Question: 89

Visible dye penetrants that get onto clothing are best removed by

a) cold water and scrubbing

b) hot water and detergent
c) dry cleaning
d) acid etching

Question: 90

To verify a leak location when performing penetrant leak detection

a) the operator waits for a drip to form

b) developer is added and the pattern observed
c) the test is re-run with a different colour dye
d) the wet spot is wiped off and watched for re-appearance

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Question: 91

The single most significant impediment to sensitivity of black light viewing is

a) ambient white light

b) hypermyopic inspectors
c) colour blindness
d) dirty filters

Question: 92

In order that an emulsifier be useful in open dip tanks it should have

a) low flash point

b) low evaporation rate
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 93

Porosity is a commonly found defect in

a) alumimum castings
b) magnesium castings
c) steel castings
d) all of the above

Question: 94

The difference between post-emulsified and water washable penetrants is

a) the added step of emulsifier application

b) dwell time
c) developers used
d) none of the above

Question: 95

Black light intensity from a standard mercury vapour lamp may vary due to

a) the isotope of mercury used

b) line voltage supplied by utilities
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 96

Contamination of dry developer powder by drops of oil or water cause

a) segregation
b) small balls to form
c) matting on the part tested
d) excessive developing time

ID: 8918
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Question: 97

Leak detection using liquid penetrant techniques gives best results on

a) thick materials
b) thin materials
c) plastic materials
d) ceramics

Question: 98

In the post-emulsifiable method, no emulsification time would result in

a) extreme washability
b) no washability
c) maximum sensitivity
d) minimum sensitivity

Question: 99

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is regulated by

a) the Ministry of Health

b) the Atomic Energy Control Board
c) the Radiation Protection Board
d) none of the above

Question: 100

The best source of useful blacklight for fluorescent penetrant testing is

a) sunlight
b) tungsten inert gas
c) mercury-vapour arc
d) incandescent tungsten

Question: 101

If a test part is very hard to get at, vapour degreasing can be replaced by

a) hand wiping with solvent cleaner

b) ultrasonic cleaning
c) acid etching
d) sand blasting

Question: 102

The most common and critical contaminant of water washable penetrants is

a) water
b) dirt
c) chromates
d) solvents

ID: 8918
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Question: 103

Which is not a consideration when choosing the LPI method, material and technique to be used

a) number of defects to be found

b) number of parts to be tested
c) inspection rate
d) cost

Question: 104

Good penetrating ability in a penetrant used for detecting porosity

a) must be determined with side drilled holes

b) is evaluated on a ketose ring
c) is essential for piping porosity
d) is not required

Question: 105

Rinsing of visible dye penetrant

a) can only be done with approved nozzle spray

b) continues until the red colour is removed from the surface
c) should not take more than 15 seconds
d) should not take more than 45 seconds

Question: 106

The best means of verifying a test systems' sensitivity is

a) the manufacturer's guarantee

b) the Charpy test
c) comparative tests on the aluminum test block
d) by means of a photometer

Question: 107

The advantage of penetrants used from aerosol cans is

a) no contaminants
b) consistent performance
c) relative cleanliness and portability
d) all of the above

Question: 108

Pickling is a process used to

a) preserve LPI indications

b) highlight fluorescent indications
c) remove iron oxide scale
d) none of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 109

For hand wipe penetrant removal solvents can be used for penetrant removal

a) if applied to the part as a fine mist

b) by flow on if the part is rough
c) if applied by a lightly moistened cloth
d) under no circumstance

Question: 110

Movement of penetrant into small openings is accomplished by

a) suction
b) gravity
c) capillary action
d) none of the above

Question: 111

For locating very tight surface cracks the penetrant should be

a) of high penetrating ability

b) used with wet developer
c) colour contrast solvent removable
d) none of the above

Question: 112

If the concentration of water suspendable wet developer is found to be above recommended levels

a) it is discarded
b) more water is added
c) more developer is added
d) the mixture is heated to 80 degrees C.

Question: 113

An advantage of tubular fluorescent blacklight is

a) the intensity per unit area illuminated

b) the ease with which they are focused
c) quick starting
d) none of the above

Question: 114

Although not the most valuable or reliable method of evaluation, this is the most popular LPI evaluation tool,

a) cracked aluminum comparator block

b) hydrometer
c) light meter
d) nickel-chrome test panels

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Question: 115

The main defects found in die castings are

a) slag and porosity

b) porosity and shrinkage
c) shrinkage and sand inclusions
d) cold shuts and cold shots

Question: 116

Developer on a test piece is

a) re-usable
b) re-usable only if the part has no defects
c) reusable only if dry powder is used
d) not reusable

Question: 117

Highest colour contrast is provided by

a) red dye
b) yellow dye
c) black dye
d) fluorescent dye

Question: 118

Water suspendible developer, if required to be removed, is best removed by

a) sand blasting
b) warm water and detergent
c) tri-chlorethanal
d) steam cleaning

Question: 119

Leak testing using hydraulic fluids under pressure can require the operator look for a drop in

a) density
b) pressure
c) specific gravity
d) fluorescence

Question: 120

Liquid penetrant testing can be done on essentially

a) all none magnetic materials

b) any none-radioactive solids
c) any material
d) any solid and non porous material

ID: 8918
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Question: 121

A good job of precleaning will result in

a) money savings
b) reduced rework
c) fewer missed defects
d) all of the above

Question: 122

When testing a vessel for leaks when the vessel cannot be sealed, penetrant is

a) applied in a vacuum chamber

b) applied in a larger pressure vessel
c) used to fill the vessel
d) mixed with a sealant

Question: 123

Drain time for small parts of the same material and when looking for the same defect type as on large parts is

a) much shorter
b) half the time
c) proportional to the size
d) the same time

Question: 124

Harmful UV and annoying white light are eliminated from the mercury vapour arc by

a) signal averaging
b) convolution
c) deconvolution
d) filtering

Question: 125

The best way to increase black light intensity at the work surface is to

a) use a higher voltage

b) reduce the filter thickness
c) bring the black light closer to the work surface
d) use fluorescent lights

Question: 126

Which of the following are you likely to find on an LPI procedure?

a) brand name and type of penetrant used

b) details of pre-cleaning, application and dwell time
c) details of removal, developer and development time
d) all of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 127

Most penetrants have a specific gravity of less than

a) 2.0
b) 1.5
c) 1.0
d) 0.8

Question: 128

Fluorescent brilliance of penetrant is usually measured as a comparative quantity. The standard for comparison is usually

a) obtained by special request to the manufacturer

b) supplied by the military
c) an unused sample of the penetrant in use
d) government certified

Question: 129

In leak detection using liquid penetrants the best penetrating ability is had using

a) water washable colour contrast penetrant

b) water washable fluorescent penetrant
c) post emulsifiable penetrant
d) all penetrants are about the same

Question: 130

Excessive emulsification time will result in

a) over development
b) under development
c) failure to produce flaw indications
d) excessive background

Question: 131

Which is not a reason for using liquid penetrant as the test method

a) electricity is not available

b) the test material is non-magnetic
c) the test piece has large changes in section
d) large numbers of pieces are to be tested

Question: 132

Which is not a physical property for which liquid penetrant might be tested?

a) penetrability
b) flash point
c) viscosity
d) density

ID: 8918
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Question: 133

Liquid penetrant testing detects

a) all defects
b) "piping"
c) surface defects or subsurface defects with surface openings
d) slag

Question: 134

Tolerance of water washable penetrants and emulsifiers to water is calculated by

a) qualitative measures
b) the amount of water added to the sample
c) volume water divided by total volume all times 100
d) none of the above

Question: 135

When measuring blacklight intensity with the appropriate meter, filters on the meter are

a) reversed
b) used for the second reading
c) always cleaned
d) never used

Question: 136

If you use "paint spray" type pressurized containers it is possible to apply _______ using the expendible technique.

a) penetrant
b) water suspendable wet developer
c) solvent suspendable wet developer
d) all of the above

Question: 137

Liquid oxygen systems use a specially designed penetrant called LOX safe. This is used almost exclusively in which industry?

a) nuclear
b) aerospace
c) automotive
d) electronic

Question: 138

A block used to examine the effectiveness of one liquid penetrant (or technique) relative to another is called a

a) penetrameter
b) penetrant comparator
c) calibration block
d) none of the above

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Question: 139

In addition to being free from dirt, rust and scale, to LPI, a part must also be

a) smooth
b) cool
c) dry
d) none of the above is necessary

Question: 140

Detectability of defects is primarily a function of

a) processes through which the part has undergone

b) the form of the material tested
c) defect characteristics
d) work history of the part

Question: 141

Certification of personnel is

a) regulated by a central government agency

b) the responsibility of the testing company
c) given only after examination
d) different in different countries

Question: 142

Wet developer can be agitated using a

a) paddle
b) constant dipping
c) circulation pump
d) all of the above

Question: 143

The pre-cleaning process used in LPI surface preparation is not determined by

a) type of contaminant
b) degree of cleanliness required
c) composition or alloy of test piece
d) type of defect sought

Question: 144

Liquid penetrant indications give

a) exact dimensions of defects

b) indirect information about defects located
c) bleed out dimensions proportional to defect length
d) indications about twice the depth dimension

ID: 8918
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Question: 145

Because of emulsifiers in water-washable penetrants they have been used to wash greasy hands

a) this deteriorates the penetrant

b) the operator may get cancer
c) the operator may get sore hands
d) subsequent tests are less sensitive

Question: 146

Which of the following would be the most detrimental type of defect, assuming size was about the same in all cases?

a) v-shaped
b) rounded u-shaped
c) spherical shaped
d) all would be about the same critically

Question: 147

A disadvantage of using the cracked aluminum test block is

a) only one method of test can be compared

b) only 3 or 4 tests can be run on a block
c) they are difficult to prepare
d) defect depths vary

Question: 148

Surface contamination or irregularities interfere with

a) wetting of the surface by penetrant

b) entry of penetrant into discontinuities
c) bleed out of penetrant from discontinuities
d) all of the above

Question: 149

The removal of excess penetrant by rag wipe is most effective on

a) welds
b) cast aluminium
c) glass
d) cast steel

Question: 150

The best time to examine a tank for leaks using liquid penetrant is

a) at the time of fabrication

b) during installation
c) during operation
d) anytime is as good as any other

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Question: 151

When wet developer is applied to several surfaces on the same part

a) drying is always a problem

b) small surfaces are done first
c) large surfaces are done first
d) care must be taken that no suspect areas are touched

Question: 152

Having verified the sensitivity required using a cracked aluminum plate, the inspector should ensure production pieces inspected using this
technique use

a) the same type of penetrant

b) the same drain and developer times
c) compatible materials
d) the same material and times

Question: 153

Colour contrast dye is added to penetrants in order to give

a) stability to the carrier base

b) good visibility to flaw indications under white light
c) good visibility to flaw indications under black light
d) a compatible chemistry to the developer

Question: 154

Because post emulsifiable penetrant has a low water tolerance

a) penetrant can be added to water-wet parts

b) penetrant tanks are not contaminated by water
c) they are best applied by spray can
d) none of the above

Question: 155

Penetrants with high flash points are more likely to have

a) high toxicity
b) low fluorescence
c) high rep. rates
d) low evaporation rates

Question: 156

The volatility of a penetrant material

a) should be relatively high

b) should be relatively low
c) is not a factor in material selection for penetrants
d) is a function of density

ID: 8918
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Question: 157

A burst is a ________ defect.

a) casting
b) process
c) weld
d) forging

Question: 158

Operator eye fatigue in blacklight viewing can result from

a) clothing dyes fluorescing

b) damaged filters
c) extraneous outside light sources
d) all of the above

Question: 159

Which of the following steps is not common to all LPI tests

a) emulsification time
b) dwell time
c) pre cleaning
d) developing time

Question: 160

Inspection of a part without sufficient development time can result in

a) false indications
b) irrelevant indications
c) missed indications
d) none of the above

Question: 161

When using water-wash systems, even in small volume shops, the single most important piece of equipment is the

a) penetrant dip tank

b) developer dip tank
c) aluminum test block
d) recirculating hot air drier

Question: 162

Tubular black lights are not recommended for fluorescent LPI because

a) they cannot be properly filtered

b) they cause "eye-ball fluorescence"
c) insufficient viewing intensity is achieved on the inspection surface
d) output is not peaked at 365 nm

ID: 8918
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Question: 163

Water wash penetrant

a) is not available in fluorescent form

b) requires only wet developer be used
c) has the longest bleed out time
d) incorporates an emulsifier

Question: 164

Which of the following is not a normally recognized developer type

a) dry powder developer

b) fluorescent developer
c) water suspension developer
d) solvent suspension developer

Question: 165

Measurement of flashpoint is important

a) to determine surface tension

b) as a safety standard
c) to ensure no toxicity
d) for post-emulsifiable penetrants only

Question: 166

The best method for drying when using the postemulsifiable method is

a) infra-red lamps
b) re-circulating warm air dryers
c) high velocity warm air blowers
d) wiping with a dry cloth

Question: 167

Dry cloth wiping to remove penetrants has the advantage that

a) it is the fastest method

b) it removes no penetrant from defects
c) it is the cleanest method
d) all of the above

Question: 168

The two most common defect specimens used to compare LPI material or methods are

a) vee grooves and EDM notches

b) chrome plated brass panels and quench cracked aluminium blocks
c) EDM notches and quench cracked aluminum blocks
d) none of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 169

Fluorescent penetrants tend to lose colour brilliance as a result of

a) exposure to high temperature

b) exposure to light
c) contact with emulsifiers
d) contact with developers

Question: 170

The usual standard quench cracked metal comparator block is made of

a) aluminum
b) stainless steel
c) titanium
d) whatever is available

Question: 171

The process of determining whether or not a part is acceptable is called

a) interpretation
b) evaluation
c) discrimination
d) inspection

Question: 172

All indications found by NDT methods are

a) rejectable
b) direct
c) indirect
d) dimensionally correct

Question: 173

The process of examining materials for possible defects or deviation from standards is called

a) production control
b) configuration management
c) non destructive testing
d) inspection

Question: 174

To ensure reliability of the LPI system periodic inspections are required by governing specifications for

a) penetrant material
b) penetrant equipment
c) both a and b
d) there are no such specifications for LPI

ID: 8918
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Question: 175

The expendable penetrant technique is used on

a) small parts
b) government jobs
c) aircraft
d) local areas of large parts

Question: 176

Optimum placement distance for inspection with a 100 watt portable spot blacklight is

a) 200 cm
b) 350 cm
c) 500 cm
d) 750 cm

Question: 177

The wash station should be equipped with________ when inspecting small parts with fluorescent penetrant

a) black lights
b) hose and nozzle
c) splash shields
d) all of the above

Question: 178

A group of compatible penetrants, cleaners and developers is called a

a) group
b) sub-unit
c) factor
d) family

Question: 179

If an inspector is viewing a faint fluorescent indication that is poorly contrasted he will usually

a) turn up the black light voltage

b) get his eyes closed to the work surface
c) use a brighter fluorescent dye
d) resort to the visible dye method

Question: 180

When penetrant testing is used for leak detection and a glass tank found to be leaking it is important to establish if the leak source is from

a) porosity
b) a crack
c) now fusion
d) the source is not important if leaking

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Question: 181

The biggest problem with doing penetrant testing on rough surfaces is

a) low penetrability of the rough surface

b) limited application methods available
c) the inability to use plastic developers
d) difficulty in removing excess penetrant

Question: 182

Which is not an advantage of wet developer?

a) easy to apply to large numbers of small parts

b) completeness of coverage
c) sharper definition
d) easy to apply to very large parts

Question: 183

Depending on the penetrant used, removal of excess is accomplished by

a) water wash
b) solvent cleaning
c) dry wiping
d) all of the above

Question: 184

In order for the starter electrode to warm up the mercury vapour, a warm up time for the blacklight of ____ minutes is required.

a) 2
b) 5
c) 10
d) 15

Question: 185

Penetrant indications of porosity in ceramics

a) appears the same as in metals

b) are difficult to find with LPI
c) do not exist
d) have different shapes depending on firing temperature

Question: 186

Open shallow defects are more detectable using the post-emulsifiable method because

a) P.E. penetrant is sticky

b) penetrability is controlled
c) dwell time is much greater
d) washability is controlled

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Question: 187

Emulsification time is determined by

a) the manufacturer of the emulsifier

b) specified code
c) experiment by the operator
d) all of the above

Question: 188

The purpose of the liquid carrier in penetrants is to

a) hold the dye in solution or suspension

b) distribute the inspection penetrant evenly over the test piece
c) carry the inspection penetrant into discontinuities
d) all of the above

Question: 189

For manual inspection of many small parts, the preferred penetrant application method is

a) aerosol spray
b) hose and nozzle
c) basket dipping
d) electrostatics

Question: 190

Excessive contamination of emulsifier in tanks by penetrant will result in

a) reduced emulsifier activity

b) longer emulsification dwell times
c) difficulty rinsing emulsified penetrant off
d) all of the above

Question: 191

The force responsible for developer drawing penetrant from a flaw is

a) gravity
b) electro static
c) electro magnetic
d) capillary

Question: 192

If it is possible to salvage a part after visible LPI locates a defect

a) reinspection is not necessary

b) the indication may be left on for the person repairing it
c) reworking must occur immediately
d) none of the above

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Question: 193

High temperature penetrants

a) have very high flash points

b) are designed for use on high temperature surfaces
c) are only available in fluorescent type
d) have a high curie point

Question: 194

Mercury vapour lamps contain a small quartz tube which houses

a) electrodes
b) heater element
c) mercury
d) all of the above

Question: 195

Many lubricating oils are somewhat fluorescent and penetrate well. If not removed they may result in

a) excessive bleedout
b) false indications
c) double intensity of indications
d) excessive indications

Question: 196

Eyeball fluorescence results from direct or reflected blacklight to the eye. The result is

a) annoying but harmless

b) interference with vision during inspection
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 197

Inspection tables under the black light should be kept clean to

a) prevent smearing of indications

b) prevent false indications
c) prevent interfering fluorescence
d) all of the above

Question: 198

When preparing an alkaline solution for precleaning you should

a) add warm water to the alkali salts

b) add cold water to the alkali salts
c) add weak acid to the alkali salts
d) add alkali salts slowly to cool water

ID: 8918
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Question: 199

Accumulations of used fluorescent penetrant in the inspection booth

a) cause false indications

b) cause reduced dark adaptation
c) should be removed annually
d) poses no concern

Question: 200

LPI cannot be used as a preventative maintenance for

a) fatigue cracks
b) stress corrosion cracking
c) over loading
d) aging cracks

Question: 201

Black light is so called because

a) it is seen only in darkened areas

b) it is a by-product of white radiation
c) it cannot be seen with the human eye
d) none of the above

Question: 202

The penetrant technique employing a solvent suspension developer with a low intensity fluoragent is called

a) the leaker technique

b) reversed fluorescence
c) oil and whiting
d) normal wet development

Question: 203

Suitability of a particular penetrant for a specific application would not be determined by

a) sensitivity test
b) fluorescent brightness comparison test
c) flash point test
d) developer wetting ability

Question: 204

Removal of developer powder is

a) essential in all situations

b) never required
c) a health consideration
d) none of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 205

Colour contrast penetrants are available in

a) water washable type

b) solvent washable type
c) post emulsifiable type
d) all of the above

Question: 206

Inspection should occur

a) after maximum bleed out

b) before maximum bleed out occurs
c) at various times, depending if wet or dry developer used
d) after development without delay

Question: 207

A minimum kit for colour contrast penetrant inspection would include

a) pre-cleaner, penetrant, emulsifier, developer

b) penetrant, developer, solvent remover
c) pre cleaner, developer, penetrant, solvent remover
d) none of the above

Question: 208

Which of the following is not an application method for dry developer

a) electro static fields

b) magnetic fields
c) dipping
d) air assist spraying

Question: 209

Liquid penetrant testing of billets

a) can detect lack of fusion

b) prevents oxide build up
c) is used to eliminate defects which may result after rolling
d) is not recommended

Question: 210

Which of the following quartz tube mercury arc lamps are not recommended for LPI inspection

a) 400 watt flood

b) 100 watt flood
c) 100 watt spot
d) all of the above

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Question: 211

If wet developer is used the drying station is located

a) before the emulsifier station

b) before the developer station
c) after the developer station
d) after the inspection station

Question: 212

Penetrant tends to come out of surface openings more rapidly when

a) the part is vibrated

b) the part is heated
c) the penetrant if fluorescent
d) developer is wet

Question: 213

The most objectionable defect located by LPI is usually

a) cracking
b) non-fusion
c) porosity
d) corrosion

Question: 214

Detectability of LPI indications can be improved by

a) neutron bombardment
b) magnifying glasses
c) white light filters
d) none of the above

Question: 215

Analysis of halogen and sulfur content of penetrant materials is the responsibility of the

a) metallurgist
b) NDT engineer
c) penetrant materials manufacturer
d) any of the above may be assigned the responsibility

Question: 216

A discontinuity which is not open to the surface of a test part is called

a) a subsurface discontinuity
b) nonrelevant
c) a non LPI defect
d) insignificant

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Question: 217

Blacklight is produced by

a) welding
b) the sun
c) mercury vapour arc
d) all of the above

Question: 218

Defect detection by LPI requires

a) that penetrant be under pressure

b) the defect be surface breaking
c) the test piece be electrically charged
d) a lint free environment

Question: 219

When preparing an acid solution for precleaning you should

a) add the acid to the correct volume of water

b) add the water to the correct volume of acid
c) mix the acid and water in equal proportions
d) add the acid to an alkaline solution

Question: 220

Mechanized scanning using television or laser systems can only be rationalized for

a) government jobs
b) colour blind inspectors
c) very large volume inspections
d) no jobs can rationalize the cost

Question: 221

Specific gravity is checked using a

a) hygrometer
b) hydrometer
c) three point balance
d) litmus paper

Question: 222

If dry developer is used, the drying station is located

a) before the emulsifier station

b) before the developer station
c) after the developer station
d) after the inspection station

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Question: 223

Developer fluorescence resulting from contamination by penetrant is tested for by

a) oil and whiting

b) black light
c) photofluorimeters
d) galvanometers

Question: 224

When measuring blacklight intensity with an appropriate light meter you should use

a) a filter that passes UV light only

b) a filter that passes white light
c) a filter that blocks infra-red
d) no filter

Question: 225

The main disadvantage of the post emulsifiable method is

a) its inability to detect fine cracks

b) its poor re-run performance
c) the fact it is a time consuming method
d) the P.E. method had no disadvantages

Question: 226

To inspect large parts, penetrant dip tanks can be equipped with

a) re-enforced steel legs

b) expandable walls
c) hose, nozzle and pump
d) hydraulically lifted drain racks

Question: 227

The temperature at which sufficient combustible vapour, under standard conditions, is given off to form an explosive mixture with the air
over the liquid is called

a) dew point
b) fire point
c) flash point
d) explosion point

Question: 228

If the washing (removal) of excess penetrant is insufficient the result will be

a) false indications
b) missed defect
c) poor contrast
d) removal of shallow defects

ID: 8918
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Question: 229

Solvents in the make-up of some post emulsifiable penetrants may attack

a) chrome
b) titanium
c) brass
d) plastic

Question: 230

Thickness of developer is

a) not critical
b) regulated by drying time
c) a determining factor in sensitivity
d) all of the above

Question: 231

If a part (or penetrant) is too cold, the result may be

a) penetrant not entering fine defects

b) difficult removal of excess penetrant
c) excessive bleed out
d) none of the above

Question: 232

In NDT, liquid penetrant testing was originally developed primarily to inspect

a) automotive components
b) light alloys used in aircraft
c) welds
d) native pottery

Question: 233

Where parts are few or large the preferred developer is

a) water soluble
b) water suspendible
c) solvent
d) dry powder

Question: 234

Penetrants that include an emulsifier as part of their make-up are called

a) water-washable
b) colour contrast
c) fluorescent
d) hydrophilic

ID: 8918
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Question: 235

A cooler in conveyor LPI inspection system is

a) a quench tank
b) used to cool parts coming from the drier
c) set at 4 degrees C.
d) never used

Question: 236

If a blacklight filter is seen to be cracked, it should be replaced because

a) unfiltered light will reduce viewing sensitivity

b) the filter may explode
c) filtered light is a safety hazard
d) none of the above

Question: 237

If a penetrant was stable under elevated temperatures, it would show ___________________ upon heating to 130 degrees F.

a) slight change of colour

b) signs of insolubles precipitating
c) small flakes float to the surface
d) none of the above

Question: 238

Parts placed in a drier after wet developer is applied should be positioned so

a) fillets and recesses drain

b) they do not tip during drying
c) the largest surface faces the fan
d) the smallest surface faces the fan

Question: 239

Occasional exposure of skin to penetrants will usually result in

a) cancer
b) irritation
c) no noticeable effect
d) caustic burns

Question: 240

In automatic units, uniform density of water suspension developer is maintained by

a) shaking
b) stir sticks
c) pump agitators
d) none of the above, agitation is not needed in automatic units

ID: 8918
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Question: 241

The single most important property that a penetrant must have is

a) density
b) viscosity
c) wetting ability
d) no single property is more important than any other

Question: 242

Which is not a recommended method to apply emulsifier?

a) dipping
b) paint brush
c) spray nozzles
d) flow on

Question: 243

When using fluorescent penetrants, a black light is often placed at the

a) penetrant station
b) developer station
c) removal or wash station
d) none of the above

Question: 244

Water soluble developers are best removed from the test piece by

a) solvent remover
b) acid etch
c) vapour degreasing
d) coarse water spray

Question: 245

The process of inspecting a part for surface or sub-surface defects without altering or damaging the part is called

a) quality control
b) non destructive testing
c) statistical analysis
d) eddy current testing

Question: 246

The single most important factor contributing to the sensitivity of a penetrant to fine cracks is

a) handling technique
b) type of developer
c) type of penetrant
d) seeability

ID: 8918
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Question: 247

If a penetrant has a water tolerance of 20%, it would be permissible to use it until the water content reached

a) 2%
b) 18%
c) 20%
d) 22%

Question: 248

When using the aluminum test block for comparisons, the test family is applied to

a) one half of one face of the block

b) both halves of one face of the block
c) one half of both faces of the block
d) both halves of both faces of the block

Question: 249

Determining the cause or nature of a liquid penetrant indication is

a) interpretation
b) evaluation
c) established by codes
d) difficult

Question: 250

Which is not a contaminant of penetrants used in dip tanks

a) solvents
b) dirt
c) water
d) evaporation

Question: 251

An effective way to avoid missing defects due to penetrant system malfunction is to

a) use approved materials only

b) do a system performance test daily
c) use the aluminum test block on the first of each month
d) test all pieces twice

Question: 252

The recording of liquid penetrant indications can be accomplished by

a) photography
b) hand sketches
c) written description
d) all of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 253

Water-wash fluorescent penetrants

a) incorporate an emulsifier with the penetrant

b) require no black light
c) are the least expensive penetrants
d) can be used only with wet developer

Question: 254

Hydrophilic emulsifiers are applied by

a) immersion
b) dip
c) spray
d) all of the above

Question: 255

Basically there are only __________ types of penetrants.

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Question: 256

Strong acids or bases used to preclean parts may be present after precleaning. These can be removed by

a) water rinse
b) a neutralizing rinse
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question: 257

An advantage of automated inspection systems is

a) minimized human error

b) reduced material losses
c) increases production rate
d) all of the above

Question: 258

The method used to apply developer is determined by

a) type of developer used

b) size of test piece
c) facilities available
d) all of the above

ID: 8918
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Question: 259

Most comparison tests of penetrant materials are done

a) with a black light

b) with aluminum test blocks
c) against a reference standard
d) at the start of each shift

Question: 260

Specialty penetrants, such as; leak penetrant, lox penetrant, yellow fluorescent oil free penetrant, etc., are used

a) when money is no object

b) for health considerations of the operator
c) to meet unique test conditions
d) only on large rocket components

Question: 261

Highly water soluble water-washable penetrants

a) are hardest to remove

b) are susceptible to overwashing
c) have low flash points
d) are the most sensitive

Question: 262

Which is not an advantage of the colour contrast method over the fluorescent method?

a) no black light needed

b) portable and simple to use
c) low cost
d) highest sensitivity to fine cracks

Question: 263

Penetrants used in the food industry are

a) odourless
b) non-toxic
c) colour contrast only
d) all of the above

Question: 264

Maximum wash temperature for removal of post-emulsified penetrant is

a) room temperature
b) 40 degrees F.
c) 110 degrees F.
d) 100 degrees C.

ID: 8918
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Question: 265

Water suspendible developers have the advantage of

a) speeding up application of developer

b) application to many small parts at one time
c) quick thorough coverage over all surfaces
d) all of the above

Question: 266

The change of state from a liquid to a gas or vapor is called

a) condensation
b) evaporation
c) sublimation
d) freezing

Question: 267

Ambient air drying

a) is slow
b) results in uneven drying
c) blurs indication formation
d) all of the above

Question: 268

Which is not a recommended method of washing penetrant/emulsifier off when using the post emulsifiable method?

a) wet rag wipe

b) solvent spray
c) dip washing
d) all of the above

Question: 269

Black light refers to

a) infra red radiation

b) far ultraviolet radiation
c) near ultraviolet radiation
d) soft gamma radiation

Question: 270

If a discontinuity is wider than it is deep the best LPI technique is to use

a) water-washable penetrant
b) post-emulsifiable penetrant
c) solvent removable penetrant
d) visible dye penetrant

ID: 8918
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Question: 271

Post emulsifiable penetrants can be made with

a) high tolerance to water

b) very high brilliance dyes
c) anthrax
d) none of the above

Question: 272

Solvent developer is applied by

a) air pressure spray guns

b) paint brush
c) aerosol spray can
d) all of the above

Question: 273

Which is not a desirable quality of an emulsifier?

a) high volatility
b) high tolerance to contaminating water
c) high tolerance to contaminating penetrant
d) non-toxic

Question: 274

Cracked aluminum comparator blocks and chrome surface crack test panels provide

a) quantitative comparisons of materials and techniques

b) qualitative comparisons of materials and techniques
c) a means of estimating crack depths
d) none of the above

Question: 275

Compared to fluorescent penetrants, the amount of dye content in colour-contrast penetrants is

a) much higher
b) less
c) about the same
d) varies depending on application

Question: 276

An indication resulting form poor washing of a rough surface results in

a) porosity
b) rejections
c) non-relevant indications
d) false indications

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Question: 277

The way in which penetrant enters a defect is by

a) gravity
b) negative pressure
c) positive pressure
d) capillary action

Question: 278

The most common foreign matter considered as a contaminant in penetrant baths is

a) dust
b) chromates
c) water
d) oxygen radicals

Question: 279

Lighting for colour-contrast inspection should be

a) high intensity spot lights

b) bright white light
c) equal amounts of UV and white light
d) all of the above are alright

Question: 280

A somewhat linear intermittent penetrant indication would be formed by a

a) crater crack
b) hot tear
c) forging lap
d) cold shut

Question: 281

In the LPI context, the term "bath" refers to

a) penetrants only
b) water rinse
c) all penetrant materials in immersion tanks intended for reuse
d) emulsifiers and penetrants

Question: 282

Measurement of blacklight intensity is now made in one of two metric units

a) ergs or joules
b) watts per square metre or microwatts per square centimetre
c) Newtons or dynes
d) volts or millivolts

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Question: 283

The extent and brightness of a penetrant indication depends on the discontinuity

a) length
b) width
c) depth
d) volume

Question: 284

In order to be water-washable, penetrants must contain

a) dye
b) solvents
c) emulsifier
d) all of the above

Question: 285

More resistant fluorescent penetrants tend to be

a) more green than yellow

b) more sensitive to tight flaws
c) less sensitive
d) unstable

Question: 286

The action of developer in soaking up penetrant to cause maximum bleedout for increased sensitivity is called

a) blotting
b) casting
c) dislocation
d) crack formation

Question: 287

Where water is a possible surface contaminant, it can be removed using

a) air drying
b) forced dry air
c) oven drying at elevated temperature
d) all of the above

Question: 288

Almost invariably, all high volume production line liquid penetrant inspection systems have

a) conveyorized production lines

b) customized dip tanks
c) electrostatic spray application of developer
d) all of the above

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Question: 289

Storing penetrants at too low a temperature can result in

a) separation of dye from other components

b) increasing the flash point
c) explosion
d) decreased penetrability

Question: 290

If not removed from the test piece, developer powder can

a) interfere with processing

b) increase corrosive action
c) interfere with part fitting or operation
d) all of the above

Question: 291

Non-relevant indications are the result of

a) handling
b) poor washing
c) assembly or geometry
d) contamination of developer with penetrant

Question: 292

A minimum kit for fluorescent penetrant inspection would include

a) pre-cleaner, daylight penetrant, developer

b) pre-cleaner, daylight penetrant, emulsifier, developer
c) penetrant, developer, remover and black light
d) penetrant, precleaner, remover, developer, blacklights

Question: 293

When applying dry powder developer it is important to ensure

a) the powder is well mixed

b) the part is completely dry
c) the part is above 25 degrees C.
d) all of the above

Question: 294

Air temperature in a recirculating air dryer is generally recommended to be

a) Just over the boiling point of water

b) 40 degrees C.
c) 100 degrees F.
d) 400 degrees F.

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Question: 295

If a part that has been tested with a post emulsifiable penetrant does not rinse clean it should be

a) put back into the emulsifier bath

b) rinsed again with hot water
c) rinsed again using higher water pressure
d) reprocess the part starting with precleaning

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