ASNT Level III: Ch. 1

What factors are to be considered to ensure that a candidate for certification in NDT understands the principles and procedures involved?

Training, experience, and education

The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are

Level I, Level II, and Level III

For Level III Basic Examinations, it is recommended that Level II questions also be included. These questions should be:

Level II type questions based on other applicable NDT Methods

The Practical Examination is recommended to include operational familiarity with test equipment and analysis of test results for

Levels I and II

According to the SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is not true for a level III?

Must train and examine the Level I and Level II personnel in his or her organization

Records substantiating training and experience for qualification are recommended to be kept on a(n):

hourly basis

The responsibility of each level of certification for determining the acceptability of materials or components:

should be described in the employer's written practice under all circumstances

It is recommended that a training program for qualification and certification purposes should include

examinations to verify that the training material has been comprehended

How often should near-vision acuity examination be administer?

Annually

For Level I and Level II Practical Examinations, one or more test specimens are recommended, and the examinee should perform tests and evaluations using the appropriate equipment and test specimens. The minimum number of different checkpoints recommended is

10

For Level I and II examinations, the recommended minimum composite score is:

80 percent

Which of the following statements is not true?

A certifying agency is any organization used by an employer in training NDT personnel

Which of the following may conduct and grade examinations for Level I and Level II personnel?

A qualified representative of the NDT Level III

According to written instructions, an NDT Level I may be qualified to perform:

All of the above, and record test results

Which of the following statement is true with regard to the administration of written examinations?

Codes, specifications, and procedures may be provided to examinees for reference during examinations provided that they do not contain data that can be used to answer questions in the General Examination

Which of the following statements is true concerning the definitions of Trainee, Level I, II, and III in SNT-TC-1A?

Establish techniques

to which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable?

Holographic testing

In certification of Level III personnel according to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A, the employer:

May delete the specific examination

Which of the following statements is true concerning recertification?

Recertification can be based upon evidence of continuing satisfactory performance

As recommended in the SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true?

SNT-TC-1A does not current provide a recommendation regarding overtime.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of the SNT-TC-1A?

SNT-TC-1A is not intended to be used as a strict specification

Which of the following statements is true?

SNT-TC-1A was first published in the late 1960s

In some cases, the training time recommended for Level I are greater than for Level II. Why?

Some methods require more initial training at Level I because of difference in complexity and manipulative skills

According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true for a Level III?

The Level III shall be capable of evaluating test results in terms of codes, standards, and specifications

In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, who is responsible for establishing a written practice for the control and administration of NDT personnel training, examination, and certification?

The employer

Of the following, which is most appropriate to determine the needs to qualify and certify personnel whose only NDT function is to operate digital thickness equipment?

The employer

what purpose is best served by maintaining certification records and the written pratice?

To provide documentation for review by customer, clients, and regulatory agencies

A certified Level III individual terminates his or her employment with employer A and is immediately employed by employer B. Employer B may certify the individual as Level III based upon which of the following?

The employer must examine the individual

The following statement in the SNT-TC-1A: "It is recognized that these guidelines may not be appropriate for certain employers, circumstances, and/or applications." What should be done if the guidelines are not appropriate?

The employer should review the detailed recommendations and modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs.

Who should be responsible to assess whether or not an individual should be qualified and certified who does not perform NDT, but monitors and evaluates NDT?

The individual's employer

May a Level I independently perform, evaluate, and sign for results of nondestructive tests with supervision and guidance from a Level II or Level III?

Yes, the intent in SNT-TC-1A is that the Level I may perform the above functions provided that they are in accordance with written instruction of a Level II or III

The employer is responsible for certification of:

all levels of NDT personnel

In accordance with SNT-TC1A, the NDT Level III should be responsible for

all questions to be used on examinations for Level I and Level II

Recommended training course outlines:

are included in CP-105 for the methods listed

The General Examination is intended to cover

basic test principles of the method

In Leak Testing, recommended work time experience and training:

differs for each of four major techniques

For the written examinations, tables, graphs, and charts may be used

during all examinations

It is recommended that the education and experience of a Level III candidate include:

graduation from a 4-year university or college with a degree in engineering or science plus 1 years' experience in NDT comparable to that of a Level II

Recommended training reference material

is available from a variety of sources

Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when:

it has been specified by the customer

As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, a Level II:

may conduct on-the-job training and guidance of Level I personnel

With regard to training of NDT personnel, the employer

may engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of their NDT personnel

The employer can consider an individual to be qualified to Level II, but only if he or she

meets the requirements of the employer's written practice

High school education is recommended as a minimum requirement for:

none of the levels

As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, physical examination requirements are intended to be:

related to each employer's specific needs

If an outside agency is engaged to provide Level III services, the:

responsibility of certification must be retained by the employer utilizing outside services

The recommended training course outline includes

technical principles of the method

Automatic termination of certification is recommended when the certified individual

terminates employments with the employer where certified

Questions and answers available from ASNT are intended for use in compiling

the General, Basic, and Method examinations

According to the recommendations of the SNT-TC-1A which of the following is true concerning a Trainee's activities?

the Trainee may not conduct nondestructive tests independently and may not report test results

The recommended number of training hours in a particular method are:

the same regardless of the candidate's education

For a person being qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the recommended experience consists of:

the sum of the times recommended for Level I and Level II

Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment be qualified and certified?

whether any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified depends solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the employer's customers or clientele

ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied:

with flexibility and reason

The SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel will respond to inquires about SNT-TC-1A. The inquiry must be:

written and stated in general terms

Certification is:

written testimony and qualification