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
