MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING QUESTION

PAPER, LEVEL-II
Time: 90 min.

Marks: 60

Q.1.If a ferromagnetic article is placed in coil and current turned on, the article will be:
a)

Get hot

d)

b) Be attracted to the coil

c) Current will be produced in the article
No magnetic field will be developed in the article
Q.2.

A method of magnetization in which an external field is likely to be present around article is:
a. Circular magnetization
b. Yoke magnetization

Q.3.

c. Prod magnetization
d. None of the above

The two primary method of inducing circular magnetism in an article are:

a.
b.
c.
d.

With a coil and with a central conductor.

With central conductor and with head shot
With a central conductor and by use of yoke.
None of the above.

Q.4. the amount of current to be applied when using prods is based on the distance
between the prods and:
a.
b.

The thickness of the article.

The L/D ratio of the article.

c. The expected discontinuities in article

d. None of the above

Q.5. A material that possesses the ability to attract iron and other ferromagnetic
materials are generally called a:
a. Central conductor
b. Magnet
Q.6.

c. Discontinuity
d. None of the above

What type of magnetization uses formula: ampere turns = 45,000

L/D
a. Longitudinal
c. Vector
b. Circular
d. Remanant

Q.7. Whenever an article has been circularly magnetized, the first step in the
demagnetization procedures are to establish:a. A longitudinal field in the article
b. A circular field in the article
Q.8.

c. A residual field in the article

d. None of the above

Why are large soft conduct areas such or lead on copper braid used for surfaces on head
stocks?

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Q9.

a. To increase the contact area and reduce the possibility of burning the part.
b. Because of their low melting point
c. Because they help heat metal, thus facilitating magnetic induction.
d. To increase the contact area and flux density
An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part
which produces an MT indication is called:a. A discontinuity
b. A defect.

Q.10.

c. An indication
d. A deformation

A Gear with case hardened ground teeth and hub ends is MT tested. Individual
indications are detected on five of the teeth on 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 indications.
a. Grinding cracks
b. Inclusions

c. Porosity
d. Quench cracks.

Q.11. When a round steel bar is magnetized by passing alternating current through its
length, circular magnetic flux density is:

b)
d)

a)
Greatest along its center line.
Greatest at the surface
c) Uniform throughout its cross section
Greatest at the ends of the material.
Q.12.

When testing for fine shallow surface cracks, the preferred MT method should be:a. Dry AC
b. Dry DC

Q.13.

Some limitations of coil magnetization technique are that:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Q.14.

Coil must have some minimum diameter in relation to part

The effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil.
Small diameter parts have be placed close to the coil.
All of the above

The term used to flow to the total opposition to

of current
represented by the combined effect of resistance, inductance and capacitance of
circuit is
a.
b.

Q.15.

c. Wet AC
d. Wet DC

Inductance reactance
Impedance

c . Reluctance
d. Decay

60/50 hertz alternating current tends to flow through an article:a. Evenly throughout the cross section of the article.
b. Near the surface of the article

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c. Near the inside surface of a hollow article

d. All of the above
Q.16.

A desirable property of magnetic particles used as in inspection medium for

either dry or wet method is that they:a. Be non toxic
b. Have high permeability

c. Have low retentivity

d. Have all of the above properties

Q.17. To obtain best results when using prods, what should be the distance between
prods?
a. 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 cm )
b. 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm)
Q.18.

This of the following is NOT an acceptable technique for removing a tin film
of oil grease prior to magnetic particle testing:a.
b.
c.
d.

Q.19.

c. 12 to 16 inches (30 to 41 )
d. 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15)

Wash with a solvent

Degrease using a vapour degreasing method
Dust the surface with chalk or talc then wipe with dry, clean cloth
Brushing by power wire brush

Flux density is greatest when Non ferromagnetic central condition technique of

magnetization is used to detect discontinuities on a Hollow ferromagnetic pipe.
Then flux density will be highest
a. At I.D of Hollow pipe
b. At O.D of central conductor
e. Both(a) and (b)

c. At centre of central conductor

d. At O.D of Hollow Pipe

Q.20. The closest approach to a leakage free magnetic field that can be attained is
the:a. Permanent magnet
b. Earths magnetism
Q.21.

Which of the following is NOT a discontinuity common to forged products?

a. Seams
b. Lamination

Q.22.

c. Longitudinal field
d. Circular filed

c. Cold shuts
d. Cracks

In order for magnetic particle test to produce standard results, _____________are required.
a. Procedure and acceptance standards
b. Experienced operators

c. Wet methods
d. Black light

Q.23. Non relevant indication are caused when magnetic particles are attracted to
leakage fields that occur from.

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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Q.24.

Discontinuities such as seams and nonmetallic inclusion

Accumulation of magnetic particles that are held mechanically
Indications due to excessive current.
Both (b) and (c)
All of Above

The most frequent cause for False indications is:

a. Due to Magnetic writing
b. Due to gravity or surface roughness

Q.25.

Why it important is that Non relevant indication be recognized and eliminated?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Q.26.

c. Due to excessive current

d. Due to residual stresses in the material

They may mask true relevant indications of discontinuities

They may mask false indications of discontinuities
They may mask indications of magnetic writing.
Both a & B

If current of same amperage is passed through two conductors of the same

dimensions, one of which is magnetic and one of which is non magnetic, the
magnetic field surrounding the conductor will:

a. Be stronger for the magnetic conductor

b. Be stronger for the non magnetic conductor

c. Very with the permeability

d. Be the same for both conductors.

Q.27. What method must be used to find all the discontinuities in the gear if given for
MPI inspection?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Q.28.

Head shot ( Circular Magnetization ) with central conductor.

Head shot ( Circular Magnetization ) using at least two shots and turning the gear 90
Coil shot (longitudinal magnetization )
Both a & b
All of the above

Hot tears (shrinkage cracks) occur due to:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Unequal shrinkage between light and heavy sections

Entrapped Gas
After the part is placed into service
Lack of enough molten metal to fill the space created by shrinkage.

Q.29. A curve is sometime drawn to show graphically the relation of the magnetizing force to the
Strength of magnetic field produced in a particular material. This carve is known as the
a. Magnetic force curve

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c. Saturation curve

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b. Hysteresis curve
Q.30.

d. Induction curve

What is usually the distinctive feature of non- relevant indications?

a. They are sharp and clearly defined
defined
b. They disappear very quickly

Q.31.

c. They are fuzzy and not clearly

d. None of this above

Select the best Technique to detect surface and sub-surface discontinuities:a. HWDC with visible dry powder
b. HWDC with visible wet powder

c. DC with visible dry powder

d. AC wet fluorescent powder

Q.32. Material which is weakly attracted magnetically is called.

a. Paramagnetic
b. Diamagnetic

c. Ferromagnetic
d. Nonmagnetic

Q.33. Reverse magnetizing force required to remove residual magnetism from the
material is called
a. Residual magnetism
b. Reverse magnetizing force
Q.34.

c. Coercive force
d. Magnetizing force

Pattern of iron powder sprinkled on a paper placed over a bar magnet is called a

a. Fild Survey
b. Magnetometer

c. Magnetograph
d. Flux meter

Q.35.

What magnetizing current would be needed for a part 12 inches long with
diameter of 3 inches. Using a four a four turn coil NI = 35000 Amp-turns
L/D+2
a. 2812.5
c. 11250
b. 3471
d. 1440

Q.36.

While

using coil shot ( longitudinal magnetization ) following

discontinuities shall be detectable

a.
b.
c.
d.

A
B
A&C
A, B, C & D

Q.37. What magnetizing current approximately NI = 35000/ L/D+2 Amp turns

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would be needed for a part 20(inch) long with a diameter of 2(inch), using a five turn coil
a. 600 Amperes
b. 700 Amperes

c. 900 amperes
d. 750 amperes

Q.38. Each type of material has a point of maximum fulx density also termed as
a. Flux point
b. Saturation point

c. Magnetic point
d. None of the above
B+ (Flux density)

Q.39. In the above figure A denotes

a.
b.
c.
d.

Retentivity
Permeability
Coercive Force
Reluctance

Q.40. In the above figure B denotes

a.
b.
c.
d.

Retentivity
Permeability
Coercive Force
Reluctance

B
Q.41. The minimum black light intensity at the point of inspection, necessary to locate
fine cracks is
a. 1000 w/ cm2
b. 25 foot candles

c. 100 watts
d. 400 watts

Q.42. Magnetic particle indications are caused when magnetic particles are attracted
at which of the following

a. Flux Density
b. Magnetic poles

c. Leakage Fields
d. All of the above

Q.43. In order to detect in different direction in a material by magnetic particle

inspection it is best to use:
a. Two or more fields in different direction
b. Only on e field

c. Other probe location

d. A high frequency field

Q.44. Since the magnetic line of forces within a bar magnet run along or parallel the
length of the bar it is said to be:a. Randomly magnetized
b. Permanently magnetized

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c. Circularly magnetized
d. Logitudinally magnetized

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Q.45. Magnetic lines of force appears to entre the magnet at:a. North Pole
b. South Pole

c. Poles
d. Middle of the magnet length

Q.46. When there is No pattern or distribution of magnetic particles, the possible

cause is that
a. The material is Non-magnetic
b. The ampearage setting is too low
Q.47. Cleaning of an article is done,

c. No current is being applied

d. Any of above could be true
the magnetic particle Testing

a. As the third step of

b. Before

c. Before and after

d. After

Q.48. Which of the following is a defect commonly associated with the welding

a. Lack of penetration
b. Flakes

c. Seams
d. Laminations

Q.49. Of the following discontinuity categories, which one is considered most

detrimental to the service life of an item:
a. Subsurface indication
b. Subsurface porosity and voids
Q.50. Black Light can cause
a.
b.
c.
d.

c. Crack open to the surface

d. All of the above

if it falls on operators eyes:-

Will cause cloudiness in the eye

Will cause permanent damage to the eyes
Have no effect on eyes
Will effect health of operator

Q.51. If current of the same amperage is passed through two conductors of the same
dimensions, one of which is magnetic and one of which is non magnetic, the
magnetic field outside the conduction at a distance 2R will be
a. Be stronger of the magnetic conductor
b. Be stronger for the non Magnetic conductor
c. Very with permeability
d. Be same for both conductors
Q.52. The most common failure mechanism associated with sharp fillets, notches
undercuts, during service will be:a. Fatigue crack
b. Crystallisation

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c. Shrinkage
d. Decarburization

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Q.53. Magnetic particle is applied on an article, when article is being magnetized

with magnetizing current the examination is called:a. Continuous
b. Resideral

c. Both(a) and (b)

d. None of above

Q.54. If one inch and two inch diameter bars were magnetized by passing the same
current through them, the magnetic fields would be:
a.
b.
c.
d.

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

Q.55. When the most complete demagnetization available is desired 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
a. East-West
b. North-South

c. South-West
d. North-East

Q.56. Cold working indications will not reappear if the part is

a. Demagnetized the retested
b. Retested after stress relieving

c. Retested in the opposite direction

d. Remagnetized at a higher amperage

Q.57. The unit measure of one line flux per square centimeter of area is one:a. Oersied
b. Ohm

c. Gauss
d. Ampere

Q.58. There relevant unacceptable indication is called:a. Discontinuity

b. Defect

c. Flaw
d. Indication

Q.59. The lines of force that form a path around a crack in a ring magnet are called:a. Magnetic Lines
b. Leakage Flux

c. Field strength
d. Longitudinal field

Q.60. In magnetic particle inspection, it is best to:a. Re-inspect all questionable discontinuities to assure that no defective part are accepted
b. Make sure that parts meet specified acceptance criteria
c. Make certain that part are better than specified and contain no discontinuities at all

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d. Re-inspect questionable part utilizing another NDT test method to assume that no
defective parts are accepted
e. All of above, except (c)

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