Specific Exam-Liquid penetrant examination (level -II)
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1. The advantages of using a visible solvent removable penetrant versus a post
emulsified fluorescent penetrant is:
(a) No UV light is needed
(b) The technique is well suitable for site tests or spot checks
(c) No water or emulsifiers are needed
(d) No extra equipment is needed
(e) All of the advantages listed above are correct
2. The following precautions must be observed when removing the excess surface
penetrant with a water wash method using a hose pipe:
(a) The wash angle should be at 45o
(b) A coarse droplet spray
(c) Temperature of water 16 to 43oC
(d) Pressure as low as possible not to exceed 50 psi
(e) All of the precautions listed above are correct
3. Liquid penetrants can be further categorised by the removal method of excess surface
penetrant:
(a) Water washable
(b) Solvent removable
(c) Post emulsified
(d) All of the above
4. The advantages of using a visible solvent removable penetrant versus a post
emulsified fluorescent penetrant is:
(a) No UV light is needed
(b) The technique is well suitable for site tests or spot checks
(c) No water or emulsifiers are needed
(d) No extra equipment is needed
(e) All of the listed is correct
5. How will the excess surface penetrant be removed if a post emulsified penetrant was
used:
(a) Dip or spray emulsifier onto part
(b) Wait correct dwell time
(c) Water wash part observing correct recommended rules
(d) Dry part and apply developer
(e) All of the listed steps are correct
6. The six basic steps on how to conduct a typical liquid penetrant test is:
(a) Pre-clean surface to be tested
(b) Apply penetrant, keep wet, observe dwell time
(c) Remove excess surface penetrant
(d) Apply developer in a thin even layer
(e) Inspect and report
(f) Post-clean
(g) All of the listed steps are correct
7. Cracks, lack of penetration, lack of fusion which are surface breaking on a welded
aluminium plate which has been liquid penetrant tested will show as:
(a) Linear indications
(b) Rounded indications
(c) Square indications
(d) Triangular indications
8. Which of the following methods is not recommended for pre-cleaning prior to a liquid
penetrant test:
(a) Steam cleaning, etching, rust and paint removal
(b) Solvent wipe, vapour degreasing, ultrasonic bath cleaning
(c) Blasting, grinding, filing, honing, machining
(d) All of the listed methods are not recommended
9. The purpose of using a developer is:
(a) To create a contrasting background for the penetrants to ensure better visibility
of indications
(b) Assists in reverse capillary action due to absorption ability of developers
(c) Prevent the part from corroding after the liquid penetrant test
(d) To ensure that the part has been correctly heat treated
(e) Both a and b are correct
10. The typical sequence of conducting a visible solvent removable penetrant is:
(a) Pre-clean with a solvent wipe method
(b) Apply visible penetrant, keep wet, dwell time of 2 minutes
(c) Pour solvent on surface of part and wipe with waste cloth
(d) Spray on a thick layer of developer
(e) Post-clean
(f) The above listed methods are not correct for various reasons
11. The principle on which liquid penetrant testing is based on is:
(a) Capillary action of the penetrant
(b) Capillary action of cleaner/solvent
(c) Capillary action of developer
(d) None of the listed is correct
12. The limitation of a liquid penetrant test is:
(a) Only surface breaking discontinuities can be detected if chemically and
physically clean and dry
(b) Porous materials cannot be tested
(c) There is cleaning problem following penetrant inspection in some cases
(d) All of the listed limitations are correct
13. Which of the following is a reason to post clean a part after a liquid penetrant test:
(a) The part might be further processed
(b) If repairs are necessary
(c) Developers absorb moisture and may result in part being corroded
(d) All of the reasons are correct
14. Which of the following penetrant has a built-in emulsifier
(a) Water washable
(b) Solvent removable
(c) Post emulsified
(d) All of the listed above
15. Which of the following types of penetrants, developers, solvents are used when
conducting a liquid penetrant test on a part that is exposed to a liquid oxygen
environment.
(a) Water based penetrants
(b) Water based developers
(c) Water based solvents
(d) All of the above
16. The causes of non relevant indications are:
(a) Insufficient removal of excess surface penetrant
(b) Penetrant on operators hands
(c) Threads, keyways, splines, sharp corners, press fits, blind holes, rough surfaces
(d) Contaminated work surfaces
17. Which of the following metals must be tested with low halogen sulphur free penetrant
materials:
(a) Copper, silver, gold
(b) Nickel based alloys, certain stainless steel materials
(c) Steel, iron, aluminium
(d) Plastic, wood, paper
18. Penetrant testing is limited by its inability to test which of the following materials:
(a) Aluminium
(b) Ceramics
(c) Porous materials
(d) Moulded rubber
19. Liquid penetrants can be further categorised by the removal method of excess surface
penetrant:
(a) Water washable
(b) Solvent removable
(c) Post emulsified
(d) All of the above
20. Liquid penetrants can be classified into the types of dyes they contain:
(a) Visible/colour contrast
(b) Fluorescent
(c) Dual sensitivity
(d) All of the listed is correct
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