WorksheetsMPInspection
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
1. The interpretation of magnetic particle indications may be aided by:
Observing with a magnifying glass
Observing the indications as they formed
Reproducing the indication residually
All of the above
2. Residual magnetism may be beneficial as an aid:
In the deposition of weld metal
In interpretation and evaluation of indications
In demagnetization
A deformation
3. An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part which produces an MT indication is called:
A discontinuity
A defect
An indication
A deformation
4.Comparing parts that have been circularly magnetized and those which have been longitudinally magnetized, which retains the most objectionable residual field if not demagnetized?
Longitudinal
Circular
Vectored
Remnant
5. What type of magnetization uses the formula: Ampere-turns = 45000 /(L/D)
Circular
Longitudinal
Parallel
Vectored
6. Why are large soft contact areas such as lead or copper braid used for surfaces or headstocks?
To increase the contact area and reduce the possibility of burning the part
Because of their low melting points
Because they help heat metal, thus facilitating magnetic induction
To increase the contact area and flux density
7. A rough forging that has received no further processing is magnetic particle tested. An indication is observed to run in every direction. It appears to extend deeply into the part and perpendicular to the surface. It is very sharp. What is the probable identity of the indication?
Forging burst
Lap
Flake
Seam
8. Having located all the discontinuities on a part,
The part should be reiected
The part should be salvaged by removing discontinuities
The discontinuities should be evaluated to the requirement of the applicable acceptance standard
A file cut should be made to determine the depth of the crack
9. A gear with case-hardened ground teeth and hub ends is MT tested. Individual indications are detected on five of the teeth and on the one end surface of the hub. Although the indications are very sharp and distinct, they do not break over the edges of the part. What is the probable identity of the indication?
Grinding cracks
Inclusions
Porosity
Quench cracks
10. If an overall pattern (sometimes circular lines) appears on the test surfaces, how should the inspector reprocess the test piece?
Retest at higher amperage
Demagnetize
Retest at lower amperage
Both a & b
11. A prime consideration when selecting a powder to be used as a magnetic particle medium is selocted a powder that:
Provides a high contrast to surface being tested
Provides a low contrast to the surface being tested
Will adhere to the surface being tested
Requires a high demagnetization current to remove it
12. When testing for fine shallow surface cracks, the preferred MT method should be:
Dry AC
Dry DC
Wet AC
Wet DC
13. Which of the following is an advantage of dry method over wet method?
It is more sensitive to fine surface cracks
It is more capable of providing full surface coverage on irregularly shaped parts
It is easier to use for field inspection with portable equipment
It is faster than the wet method when testing a number of small parts
14. When testing a bar with an L/D ratio of four in a ten-turn coil, the required would be:
45,000 amperes
Unknown; more information is needed
18,000 amperes
1125 amperes
15. Internal splines and holes drilled parallel to or near surfaces will cause:
Broad, fuzzy indications directly with the part's internal contours
Sharp, well-define indications directly aligned with the part's internal contours
No indications
Both a & b above
16. Some limitations of coil magnetization techniques are that:
Coil must be minimum diameter in relation to part
The effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil
Small diameter parts should be placed close to the coil
All of the above
17, The term used to refer to the total opposition flow of current represented by the combined effect of resistance, inductance, and capacitance of a circuit is:
Inductive reactance
Impedance
Reluctance
Decay
18. Which of the following casting defects is cause by non-uniform cooling resulting in stresses, which rupture the surface of the metal?
Shrink
Hot tears
Porosity
Dross
19. A coil shot required to be performed after a headshot using the wet continuous method. In order to properly conduct the coil shot is necessary to:
Remove all residual wet magnetic particle fluid from the part using clean, dry absorbent rags
Demagnetize the part between the head and first coil shot
Place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the heat shot indications
None of the above
20. When adding concentrate to any wet magnetic particle suspension liquid it is common practice:
To add powder directly to the suspension liquid
To make a small, slurry-like test mixture of the powder
Both of the above
Neither of the above
21. A desirable property of magnetic particles used for the inspection medium for either the dry or wet method is that they:
Non-toxic
Possess high permeability
Posses low retentivity
Have all of he above characteristics
22. Which of the following can cause non-relevant magnetic particle indications?
Joints between dissimilar metals
Brazed Joints
Roughing tool cuts on surface
All of the above
23. External poles which are too strong to permit good inspection of a likely to result when using
Circular Magnetisation
Longitudinal Magnetisation
Polarised Magnetisation
Residual Magnetisation
24. A rough forging discontinuity has the following characteristic: it can ocour on the surface or internally: it is associated with processing at low temperature: it is often caused by excessive working: it creates straight or irregular cavities varying in size How would it be identified or classified?
Burst
Shrinkage
Pipe
Lamination
25. Discontinuities in plate, sheet, or strip caused by pipe, inclusions, or blowholes in the original ingot which after rolling are usually flat and parallel to the outside surface are called:
Seams
Laminations
Cracks
Laps
26. Forging laps occur in what relation to the axial direction of a part?
May occur anywhere on surface and may bear no relation to axial direction of the part
Always are found on thermal centerline
Are found on surface of part at 90 degree angle to long axis
May occur anywhere in the part and always run in direction of working
27. The accumulation of particles at a site on the part surface, collected at and held to the site by the magnetic leakage field, is called:
A Discontinuity
A defect
An indication
Magnetic Writing
28. Half wave rectified AC (HWDC) is used for detected of
Surface defect only
Subsurface defects only
Surface and subsurface defects
None of the above
29. Which of the following is not an acceptable technique for removing a thin film of oil or grease prior to magnetic particle testing?
Wash with a solvent
Degrease using a vapor degreasing method
Dust the surface with chalk or talc then wipe with dry clean cloth
Brush the surface with power wire brush
30. Where particles are attracted to site on the surface of a part by a magnetic leakage field which is due to a condition such as a crack, lap, or other condition not acceptable to the applicable standards for the part, then we have:
A discontinuity
A defect
A non-relevant indication
All of the above
31. Which of the following is a commonly used technique for preserving MT powder patterns?
Clean lacquer
Transparent tape
Photography
All of the above
32. Which one of the following is not a discontinuity common to rolled products?
Seams
Laminations
Cold shuts
Cracks
33. Which one of the following is not a discontinuity common to forged products?
Laps
Shrinkage
Bursts
Flakes
34. Which one of the following is a defect commonly associated with the welding process?
Lack of penetration
Flakes
Seams
Laminations
35. Which of these cracks may appear as an irregular, checked, or scattered pattern of fine lines usually caused by local overheating?
Fatigue cracks
Grinding cracks
Crater cracks
HAZ cracks
36. Of the following discontinuity categories, which one is considered most detrimental to the service life of an item?
Subsurface inclusions
Subsurface porosity and voids
Cracks open to the surface
All of the above
37. If a copper conductor is placed through a ferrous cylinder and a current is passed through the conductor, then the magnetic field (flux density) in the cylinder will be:
The same intensity and pattern as in the conductor
Greater than in the conductor
Less than in the conductor
The same regardless of its proximity to the cylinder wall
38. The length of a part being magnetized by passing an electric current from one end to the other:
Affects the permeability of the part
Changes the strength of the magnetic field
Does not affect the strength of the magnetic field
Causes the magnetic field to vary
39. If one-inch and two-inch diameter bars were magnetized by passing the same current through them, the magnetic fields would be:
The same for both
Stronger in the two-inch diameter bar
Weaker in the one-inch diameter bar
Stronger in the one-inch diameter bar
40. IF a current of same amperage is passed through two conductors of the same dimensions, one of which is magnetic and one of which is nonmagnetie field surrounding the conductors will:
Be stronger for the magnetic conductor
Be stronger for the nonmagnetic conductor
Vary with the permeability
Be the same for both conductors
41. The most effective MT method for inspection of a large casting is using.
Multidirectional magnetization
A CENTRAL CONDUCTOR
PROD INSPECTION IN TWO DIRECTIONS
Direct magnetisation
42. The most common failure mechanism associated with a sharp fillets, notches, undercuts, and seams is
Fatigue cracking
Crystallization
Shrinkage
Decarburization
43. When it is believed that a defect has removed by chipping, grinding, or flame cutting, the next operation is to:
Repair it
Measure it to see if minimum thickness remains
Re-examine the area by magnetic particle testing
Sign off the part
44. When the most complete demagnetization available is desire and demagnetization is to be accomplished by placing the part in a coil energized with AC of progressively decreasing amperage, the following orientation of the long axis of the part is most desirable:
East-West
North-South
South-West
North-East
45. Non-relevant indications due to residual local poles interfere with magnetic particle testing. For a successful examination one should:
Use more amperage
Demagnetize then remagnetize in the desired direction
Use lower amperage
Magnetize in another direction
46. Cold working indications will no reappear if the part is:
Demagnetized then retested
Retested after stress relieving
Retested In the opposite direction
Remagnetized at a higher amperage
47. The unit of measure of one line of flux per square centimeter of area is one:
Oersted
Ohms
Gauss
Ampere
48. The ability of matter to attract other matter to itself is a phenomenon associated with:
Field strength
Magnetism
Coercive force
Pole strength
49. Materials which are strongly attracted to a magnet are called:
Magnetized
Nonmagnetic
Ferromagnetic
Pole strength
50. Materials which are weakly attracted to a magnet are called:
Paramagnetic
Diamagnetic
Ferromagnetic
Nonmagnetic
51. Materials which are repelled magnetically are called
Paramagnetic
Diamagnetic
Ferromagnetic
Nonmagnetic
52. The end of a magnet at which the lines of flux are thought of as entering the bar is:
The North pole
The South pole
Both North and South pole
None of the above
53. A general rule to use for determining the defectability of surface discontinuities by magnetic particle inspection is that:
The depth and width have no bearing to each other
The depth should be at least five times the width of the opening of the defect at the surface
The depth should be at a one-to-one ratio to the width
None of the above
54. The general term used to refer to a break in the metallic continuity of the part being tested is:
Discontinuity
Crack
Seam
Lap
55. The pattern of iron powder sprinkled on a paper placed over a bar magnet is called a:
Field survey
Magnetometer
Magnetograph
Fluxmeter
56. The lines of force that form a path around a crack in a ring magnet are called:
Magnetic lines
Leakage flux
Field strength
Longitudinal field
57. Since the magnetic lines of force within a bar magnet run the length of the bar, it is said to be:
Randomly magnetized
Permanently magnetized
Circularly magnetized
Longitudinally magnetised
58. Lines of flux are thought to leave a magnet at:
The North pole
The South pole
Both north and south pole
None of the above
59. A break in the magnetic uniformity if a part that is called a magnetic discontinuity is related to a sudden change in:
Inductance
Resistivity
Capacitance
Permeability
60. In order to detect defects in different directions in a material by magnetic particle inspection, it is best to use:
Two or more fields in different directions
Only one field
Other probe locations
A high frequency field
61. The parts are blanks cut from rolled iron bar stock. They have been rough machined. Inspection by continuous method, using a circular shot, reveals well-defined but broken lines running parallel with the axis on some of the pieces and no indications on others. The broken lines range in length from ¼ to 1 inch. These indications are indicative of:
Shrinkage
Machining tears
Surface checking
Nonmetallic inclusions
62. A large forging is repaired by welding Magnetic particle inspection of the repair weld reveals an irregular indication running parallel with the weld passes. It is located near the center of the bead and starts and ends by turning off slightly from the axial direction. This indication is indicative of:
Inclusions
Crater crack
Weld shrinkage cracks
Surface checking
63. What wattage is most commonly used for mercury vapor bulbs for portable fluorescent magnetic particle inspection?
200 watt
50 watt
100 watt
75 watt
64. An example of non relevant indication that would be classed as a magnetic irregularity rather than an actual discontinuity could be caused by:
A slag pocket
Grinding cracks
An abrupt change in the hardness of part
None of the above
65. The detection of deep-lying defects in heavy weldments (1/4 to 2 inches below surface) is:
Very similar to the detection of surface cracks
Not difficult if the defect is attributable to fine porosity
Simple if the defect's width can be approximated
Very improbable
66. In magnetic particle inspection, it is best to:
Reinspect all questionable discontinuities to assure that no defective parts are acceptable
Make sure that part meet specified acceptance criteria
Make certain that parts are better than specified and contain no discontinuities at all
Reinspect questionable part utilizing another NDT test method
67. An indication, in magnetic particle inspection, that is held mechanically and not magnetically, is known as
A forging burst
A non relevant indication
A false indication
Magnetic writing
68. Optimum magnetic particle inspection of a 2 inch inside diameter gear containing a keyway would require:
Circular method with magnetic field parallel to keyway
Circular method with magnetic field perpendicular to keyway
Using central conductor
All of the above
69. Which of the following surface or near surface types of discontinuities in ferrous material is least detectable by dry magnetic particle method?
Tight cracks
Scattered porosity
Forging laps
Undercut
70. The field in a section of pipe being magnetized by means of a central conductor is stronger at:
The ends of the pipe
The outer surface of the pipe
The inside surface of the pipe
The middle of the pipe wall
71. Fine surface defects such as fatigue cracks on smoothly machined parts which have been in service are best detected with magnetic particle inspection by use of:
Dry magnetic particles with direct current magnetization
Wet magnetic particles with alternating current magnetization
Dry magnetic particles with half wave rectified current
Wet magnetic particles with half wave rectified current
72. An example of non-relevant indication that would be classified as a magnetic normally rather than an actual discontinuity is a:
Slag pocket
Grinding cracks
Abrupt change in hardness of the part
None of the above
73. Porosity, cold shuts, hot tears would all be examples of defects due to which of the following processes?
Forging
Casting
Grinding
Heat treatment
74. In order to be able to most effectively locate or detect a defect in a large casting, disregarding economic aspects,
Pass current between prod contacts taking 6 to 8 inches at a time
Pass current through ends of casting
The permeability should be low so that strong fields are not formed to mask detection
Pass current so that field is parallel to discontinuity
75. The nearer a discontinuity is to the surface,
The more diffuse becomes the powder pattern
The less serious it is as a source of fatigue failure
The more distinct becomes the powder pattern
The less sharp becomes the flux field
76. It is easier to remove surface defects from raw casting than from machined parts because:
Casting have rough surfaces
Machined parts are of higher alloy content
Dimensional allowances are greater for the raw casting
Machined parts are more likely to be magnetized
77. The strength of the magnetic field within a coil is determined by:
The current in the coil
The number of turns in the coil
The diameter of the coil
All of the above
78. The magnetizing method that can be used most universally is that of:
Circular field
A longitudinal field
A bipolar field
A yoke field
79. If an overall pattern (sometimes circular lines) appears on the test surface, one should:
Retest at higher amperage
Retest in the opposite direction
Retest at lower amperage
Reject the part
80. External fields that are too strong to permit good examination of a part are usually created by:
Circular magnetization
Residual magnetization
Yoke magnetisation
Bipolar magnetisation
