HI-TECH NDT INSPECTION SERVICES (S) PTE LTD

LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING

ASNT (LEVEL II) EXAMINATION
SPECIFIC PAPER (SET B)
ANSWER SHEET

1. B
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. C
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. D
19 C
20. D

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1. Which of the following is TRUE about the use of hydrophilic emulsifiers:

a) Hydrophilic emulsifier is applied to excess penetrant to make it water-washable

b) Hydrophilic emulsifier is applied after excess penetrant is sprayed-off with water
c) Hydrophilic emulsifier cannot be used on titanium specimens
d) Hydrophilic emulsifier removes excess penetrant like solvent-type cleaners

Answer: T-673.2 (b)

2. According to the given procedure, what does light pink colored indications on the white developer coat
suggest?

a) Developer coat is too thick

b) Excessive cleaning before developing
c) Penetrant dwell time was too short
d) Specimen is not without the penetrant’s recommended temperate (at 50F to 125F)

Answer: Table T-676.3

3. Which of the following developer types can be used on wet surfaces?

a) Dry developer
b) Wet aqueous developer
c) Wet non-aqueous developer
d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer: Table T-675.2

4. Which of the following should not be performed during liquid penetrant examination?

a) Spraying of descaling solution on specimen to remove scale during pre-cleaning

b) Spraying of water on specimen to remove water-washable penetrant after dwell time
c) Spraying of developer on specimen to force penetrant bleed-out after removing excess penetrant
d) Spraying of cleaner on specimen to clean up excess penetrant before developing

Answer: Table T-673.3

5. Post cleaning should be conducted:

a) When required by the procedure

b) As soon as possible
c) Using a process that doesn’t adversely affect the part
d) All of the above

Answer: T-677

6. According to the given procedure, what is the minimum developer dwell time for liquid penetrant
examination of cast-bronze specimens at 50F to 125F, for with suspected surface cracks?

a) 5 min
b) 7 min
c) 10 min
d) 15 min

Answer: Table T-672

7. Which of the following scenarios will NOT require a revision of the written procedure?

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 a) A change in the type of post-cleaning materials or process
b) A change or substitution is made in the type or family of penetrant materials
c) A change in part processing that leaves interfering deposits, such as acid treatment
d) A change in the type of pre-cleaning materials or process

Answer: T-621.2

8. Which of the following describes the functions of Developer in Liquid Penetrant Testing?

i: Acts as a blotter to draw out penetrant trapped in open discontinuities

ii: Creates contrasting background for easy detection of penetrant bleed-out
iii: Acts as drying agent in wet penetrant method
iv: Forms permanent records of bleed-out indications

a) i and ii
b) i and iii
c) i, ii and iii
d) i, ii, iii and iv

Answer: T-600

9. Which of the following are types of penetrant available in the industry?

i. Water-washable color-contrast penetrant

ii. Post-emulsifying visible penetrant
iii. Pre-emulsifying fluorescent penetrant
iv. Solvent-removable fluorescent penetrant
v. Dry-powder fluorescent penetrant

a) i and ii
b) I, ii and iii
c) i, ii and iv
d) i, ii, iii, iv and v

Answer: Table T-651

10. According to the given procedure, which of the following situations require the use of a Liquid Penetrant
Comparator?

a) Before testing on a specimen at temperatures out of range, 10C to 52C.

b) When sampling a new batch of penetrant purchased
c) When clients request for evidence of the penetrant’s efficiency
d) Before using any liquid penetrant examination

Answer: T-653.1

11. Before conducting Liquid Penetrant Testing on nickel-based specimens, all penetrant products should be
analyzed for which chemical contaminant?

a) Sulfur
b) Chlorine
c) Fluorine
d) (b) and (c)

Answer: T-641 (a)

12. What is the minimum time required for a black light lamp to warm-up, before it can be used for fluorescent
penetrant examination?

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 a) Lamp can be used immediately after switching on
b) 1 min
c) 5 min
d) 10 min

Answer: T-676.3 (c)

13. What is the minimum intensity of black light when examining fluorescent penetrant indications?

a) 100 W/cm2
b) 1000 W/m2
c) 10000 W/cm2
d) 1000 W/cm2

Answer: T-676.3 (d)

14. Which of the following procedures is recommended for removal of excess solvent-removable penetrant?

a) Wiping with dry cloth or absorbent paper, followed by wiping with cloth or absorbent paper soaked
with enough solvent
b) Wiping with cloth or absorbent paper moistened with solvent, followed by wiping with dry cloth or
absorbent paper
c) Wiping with a cloth or absorbent paper, followed by wiping with cloth or absorbent paper
moistened with water, followed by wiping with cloth or absorbent paper moistened with
solvent
d) Wiping with a cloth or absorbent paper moistened with penetrant, followed by wiping with cloth or
absorbent paper moistened with solvent

Answer: T-673.3

15. According to the given procedure, Liquid Penetrant Comparators should be made of which material?

a) The same material as the specimen to be tested

b) Any metal that can be quench-cracked, such as carbon steel
c) Titanium
d) Aluminum

Answer: T-653.2

16. Which of the following equipment is not recommended for application of dry developer powder?

a) Soft brush
b) Hand powder bulb
c) Sponge powder pad
d) Powder gun

Answer: T-675.1

17. According to the given procedure, the water (spray) pressure to be used for removal of excess water-washable
penetrant should not exceed:

a) 50 kPa
b) 50 psi
c) 50 Nm/cm2
d) 50 cm3/min

Answer: T-673.1

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18. Before conducting Liquid Penetrant Testing on austenitic stainless steel or titanium specimen, all penetrant
products should be analyzed for which chemical contaminant?

a) Sulfur
b) Chlorine
c) Fluorine
d) (b) and (c)

Answer: T-641 (b)

19. Which of the following can be used to measure the intensity of ultraviolet light used in fluorescent penetrant
testing?

a) Fluorescence Gauge
b) Gauss Meter
c) Black Light Meter
d) UV Sensor Strip

Answer: T-676.4 (d)

20. According to the given procedure, when a liquid penetrant examination specimen’s temperature is not within
the recommended temperature of 50F to 125F, what should the technician do?

a) Heat or cool the specimen to the acceptable temperature range, before conducting the examination
b) Use Dry Powder Magnetic Particle Inspection instead.
c) Use a different penetrant that is suitable for the temperature range.
d) Use a quench-cracked aluminum block as a liquid penetrant comparator block.

Answer: T-653.1