Question MT quiz

1. The interpretation of magnetic particle indications may be aided by:

observing with a magnifying glass.

observing the indications as they are formed.

reproducing the indication residually.

all of the above.

2. Where particles are attracted to a site on the surface of a party 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:

discontinuity.

defect.

non-relevant indication.

all of the above.

3. In longitudinal magnetization the proper term for calculating magnetizating

force is:

Amperes.

Amperes-turns.
 Watts.

Ohms.

4. When using the wet method, why should a high velocity flow of wet method
bath over surfaces following removal of the magnetizing current not be used?

It may wash away a fine or weakly held indication.

This is not a problem.

It may splash particles into eyes.

None of the above are correct.

5. To detect a lack of root fusion with the magnetic particle method, it must be
oriented approximately:-

parallel to the direction of the magnetising current.

paralled to the direction of the magnetic flux.

at right angles to the direction of the magnetising current.

at right angles to the direction of the magnetic flux.

6. A limitation of low fill factor coil magnetisation techniques is that:

coil must be of minimum diameter in relation to part.

 the effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil.

small diameter parts should be placed closed to the inner side of the coil.

all of the above.

7. The strongest magnetic field in a coil is at the:

Outside edge.

Inside edge.

Centre.

End.

8. A gear with case-hardened ground teeth and hub ends is MT tested.

Indications are detected on five of the teeth. Although the indications are very
sharp and distinct, they do not break over the edges of the parts. What is the
probable identity of the indication?

Grinding cracks.

Inclusions.

Porosity.

Quench cracks.

9. When testing a bar with an L/D ratio of four in a ten-turn coil, the required
current would be:
 45,000 amperes.

Unknown; more information is needed.

18,000 amperes.

1125 amperes.

10. A prime consideration when selecting a powder to be used as a magnetic

particle medium is to select a powder that:

provides a high contrast to the surface being tested.

provides a low contrast to the surface being tested.

will adhere to the surface being tested.

requires a high demagnetisation current to remove it.

11. Which of the following is not a discontinuity common to rolled products?

Seams.

Laminations.

Cold shuts.

Cracks.
12. A break in the magnetic uniformity of a part that is called a magnetic
discontinuity is related to a sudden change in:

inductance.

resistivity.

capacitance.

permeability.

13. What wattage is most commonly used for mercury vapour bulbs for
portable fluorescent magnetic particle inspection?

200 watts.

50 watts.

100 watts.

75 watts.

14. Which of the following discontinuity may be found by magnetic particle

inspection in a welded component made from rolled steel plate?

cold shut.

seam.

toe cracks.
 lamellar tearing.

15. Half wave rectified AC (HWDC) is the best current to use for detection of:

surface defects.

subsurface defects.

surface and subsurface defects.

none of the above.

16. What type of magnetisation used the formula: Ampere-

turns=45,000(L/D)?

Circular.

Longitudinal.

Parallel.

Vectored.

17. 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.

18. A coil shot is required to be performed after a head shot using the wet
continuous method. In order to properly conduct the coil shot it is necessary
to:

remove all residual wet magnetic particle fluid from the part using clean, dry
absorbent rags.

demagnetise the part between the head and first coil shot.

place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the head
shot indications.

none of the above.

19. A rough forging that has received no further processing is MT tested. A

very sharp indication is observed to run every direction, extending deeply into
the part and perpendicular to the surface. What is the identity of the
indication?

Forging burst.

Lap.

Flake.

Seam.

20. Which of the following casting defects is caused by non-uniform cooling

resulting in stresses which rupture the surface of the metal?
 Shrinkage.

Hot tears.

Porosity.

Dross.

21. A specimen may be demagnetized by which of the following methods?

Heat treatment above curie temperature.

AC coil.

Reversing DC fields with reducing current.

All of the above.

22. A desirable property of magnetic particles used for the inspection medium
for either the dry or wet method is that they:

be non-toxic.

possess high permeability.

possess low retentivity.

have all of the above characteristics.

23. Comparing parts that have been circularly magnetised and those which
have been longitudinally magnetised, which retains the most objectionable
residual field if not demagnetised?

Longitudinal.

Circular.

Vectored.

Remnant.

24. Residual magnetism may be beneficial as an aid:

in the deposition of weld metal.

in the interpretation and evaluation of indications.

in demagnetisation.

All of the above.

25. The term used to refer to the total opposition to flow of current
represented by the combined effect of resistance, inductance and capacitance
of a circuit is:

inductive reactance.

impedance.

reluctance.
 decay.

26. The most common failure mechanism associated with sharp fillets, notches,
undercuts and seams is:

fatigue cracking.

crystallisation.

shrinkage.

decarburisation.

27. A circular field may be included by which of the following methods?

Direct induction (head shot).

Direct induction (prods).

Central conductor.

All of the above.

28. When the most complete demagnetisation available is desired and

demagnetisation is to be accomplished by placing the part in a coil energised
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.

29. Since the magnetic lines of force within a bar magnet run the length of the
bar, it is said to be:

randomly magnetised.

permanently magnetised.

circularly magnetised.

longitudinally magnetised.

30. What equipment is used to determine if a part has been demagnetized?

A magnet on the part.

A field meter.

A survey meter.

Careful observation for clinging magnetic particles.

31. 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.

32. To detect lengthwise defects on the inside diameter of hollow parts, you
should:

Pass current through it.

Magnetize with a coil.

Pass current through a central conductor.

Increase the amperage used.

33. Which of the following materials would be UNSUITABLE for magnetic

particle inspection?

low carbon steel (miled steel).

high carbon steel )tool steel).

medium carbon steel.

austenitic stainless steel.

34. Cold working indications will not reappear if the part is:
 demagnetised then retested.

retested after stress relieving.

rested in the opposite direction.

remagnetised at a higher amperage.

35. 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 the north and south poles.

none of the above.

36. Indications at the root of a notch caused by flux leakage resulting from the
notch configuration are called:

discontinuities.

false indications.

relevant indications.

non-relevant indications.
37. The most effective MT method for inspection of a large casting is using:

multidirectional magnetisation.

a central conductor.

yoke inspection in two directions.

direct magnetisation.

38. 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 vapour degreasing method.

Dust the surface with chalk or talc then wipe with dry clean cloth.

Brush the surface with power wire brush.

39. If wet magnetic particle suspension is not uniform, then:

The strength of an indication may vary, and the interpretation of the indication
may be erroneous.

They magnetic flux would not be uniform.

Greater mobility would be required.

 The Part cannot be magnetized.

40. In magnetic particle inspection, it is best to:

reinspect all questionable discontinuities to assure that no defective parts are

accepted.

make sure that parts meet specified acceptance criteria.

ensure that parts are better than specified and contain to discontinuities at all.

Reinspect questionable parts utilising another NDT test method.

41. The pattern of iron powder sprinkled on a paper placed over a bar magnet
is called a:

field survey.

magnetometer.

magnetograph.

flux meter.

42. Internal splines and holes drilled parallel to and near test surfaces will
cause:

broad, fuzzy indications directly aligned with the parts internal contours.
 sharp, well-defined indications directly aligned with the parts internal
contours.

no indications.

both a and b above.

43. Which of the following is an advantage of the dry method over the 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 on warm parts.

it is faster than the wet method when testing a number of small parts.

44. Retentivity refers to a materials ability to retain a certain amount:

of permeability after magnetisation.

of coercive force.

of residual magnetism.

none of the above.

45. The magnetic particle test technique in which the indicating medium is
applied after ceasing application of the magnetising force is called the:-
 induced current flow method.

continuous magnetisation method.

residual magnetisation method.

sustained magnetisation method.

46. A rough forging discontinuity has following characteristics: it occurs on

the surface or internally; it is associated with processing at too low a
temperature; it is often caused by excessive working; and it creates irregular
cavities varying in size. How would it be identified or classified?

Burst.

Shrinkage.

Pipe.

Lamination.

47. Direct current, or three-phase full wave rectified current magnetisation

are the most suitable wave forms to use:-

in the induced current method of magnetisation.

when deep-lying discontinuities are sought.

to avoid excessive leakage flux with components of varying section.

to detect fatigue cracks.

48. The proper number of ampere-turns for a given test specimen is
determined by:

Its length.

the material.

its diameter.

both the length and the diameter.

49. If an overall pattern (sometimes circular lines) appear on the test surfaces,
how should the inspector reprocess the test piece?

Retest at a higher amperage.

Demagnetise.

Retest at lower amperage.

Both b and c.

50. What is the minimum temperature a steel containing 0.8%C has to be

heated to before quench cracking can occur?

910o C.

640o C.

725o C.
770o C.