Visual and Optical Testing Method Level 1 and 2 Practice Exam

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• What is the role of adjustable lighting in VT?
• What term describes the undesired removal of material from contacting surfaces by mechanical action?
• Bursts, laps, and cracks are discontinuities found in which category of manufactured parts?
• On a thickness gage, twenty thousandths of an inch is represented by:
• A valve that provides linear motion during operation is called
• Which discontinuity is not associated with welds?
• Which statement best describes coatings and finishes that can affect VT results?
• The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum extends from:
• How can color contrast aid VT on painted surfaces?
• Define borescope and its use in VT.
• How can defect size be estimated in VT without instruments?
• How does background color affect defect visibility in VT?
• Cracks, suckback, undercut, and overlap are discontinuities found in which type of product?
• In order to render valid results, visual examination must include:
• Which of the following is not typically categorized as a weld joint?
• Weldments might contain which of the following?
• Which item is NOT a VT viewing/lighting technique?
• Which of the following best describes a forging-related discontinuity that is not detectable by visual testing?
• Why must surfaces be clean before VT?
• Which description correctly defines the heat-affected zone?
• The ability of metal to return to its original size and shape after being loaded and unloaded is called:
• When scale is partially rolled into the surface of a steel plate it is called
• Under SNT-TC-IA, certification of visual NDT personnel is the responsibility of:
• The most critical part of any weld is
• According to SNT-TC-IA, certification of visual NDT personnel is the responsibility of:
• Which statement describes how VT complements other NDT methods?
• Which term refers to a jagged, nonintegrally bonded metal piece that leaves a depression after removal?
• The device that provides the means to compare a test surface to a standard surface finish is called:
• Why are international standards relevant to VT practices?
• Embrittlement is a reduction in which property?
• What is the reason for cleaning surfaces before VT inspections?
• In a casting, a visual examiner could expect to find:
• What is the role of standardized lighting in VT inspections?
• A physical attribute that cannot be visually inspected during welding is:
• If glare or reflections obscure a surface during VT, what is the recommended action?
• A device that provides the means for comparing a test surface to a standard surface finish is called:
• When measuring plate thickness, which instrument provides the most accurate reading?
• Why should inspection surfaces not be modified during VT?
• What is one reason to retain VT inspection documentation?
• What joining process uses heating to a suitable temperature and a filler metal that liquifies above 449 °C (840 °F) and below the solidus of the base metal?
• For a given size weld, the theoretical throat for a concave fillet weld is the same as which of the following?
• A groove formed at the toe or root of a weld when the base metal is melted away and left unfilled by weld metal is referred to as:
• During the visual examination of a full penetration double bevel weld joint, which deficiency cannot be located?
• Why is surface cleanliness important for VT inspections?
• A common inspection instrument used to visually inspect internal bore surfaces is the
• Which statement best describes the role of traceability in VT training records?
• A convex weld surface curves which way?
• What is a go/no-go indication in VT?
• Which surfaces benefit from oblique lighting in VT?
• Which factor is NOT typically considered a human factor influencing VT performance?
• Which description best explains an overlap defect in welding?
• Which factors influence VT visibility?
• The heat-affected zone is the portion of the
• What should be included in a VT inspection report?
• Hot tears, inclusions, porosity, and cold shuts are best described as which type of discontinuities?
• Where could a crater crack be expected to occur in a weld?
• Which of the following is a welding defect that might appear in a welded joint?
• A welding discontinuity typically referred to as distortion is caused by:
• A destructive force that occurs in components is which of the following?
• When evaluating a groove weld, which set of measurements is typically considered?
• Which method reduces glare on an inspection surface?
• In a groove weld, the angle formed between the prepared edge and a plane perpendicular to the surface is called which?
• An attachment to a component that is welded, cast, or forged is called
• Visual inspection is widely used for welds because it is:
• Which term describes a discontinuity that forms when excess metal flows and overlies another surface during forging?
• A jagged, nonintegrally bonded piece of metal that leaves a depression in another metal after it is removed, is called
• What is the purpose of using reference features or standard defect templates in VT?
• Which term describes the distance used to estimate design strength for fillet welds?
• Which statement about a pump is true?
• What is coating inspection by VT, and when is it used?
• Which calibration practices are used for VT equipment?
• Which feature is NOT listed as a feature of a good VT magnifier?
• A small star-shaped pattern where a weld starts or stops usually indicates which discontinuity?
• Which factor is essential for controlling weld quality and is described as the most critical part of a weld?
• Provide an example of a VT defect indication and its generic acceptance criterion.
• Steel mill products may have which defect?
• Which valve type is commonly used for linear flow regulation?
• Which statement correctly reflects the relation between concave and convex fillet weld throats?
• Which statement best describes the limitations of visual testing (VT)?
• Which valve type uses linear motion to regulate flow?
• Why is documentation retention important in VT?
• Which mechanical device raises, transfers, or pressurizes fluids in a piping system?
• Shadowing in VT results is most influenced by which factor?
• Which joining process uses a filler metal that melts at a temperature range but does not melt the base metals?
• Joint penetration where the weld metal fills the groove and fuses to the base metal through its thickness is called which?
• During the visual examination of a forging, a folded thin flap of metal is typically called
• How do Level I and Level II responsibilities in VT differ according to common NDT standards?
• Which statement about magnification in VT is most accurate?
• What is the purpose of capability demonstrations in VT Level II?
• Which statement best describes the root pass?
• During a visual weld examination, which discontinuity could not be detected?
• What is the name of the pump component that moves the fluid by imparting energy to it?
• Which statement best describes oblique lighting's effect on edge features?
• An inherent discontinuity in forgings that cannot be detected using visual testing is:
• What is a primary purpose of a VT inspection checklist?
• Which valve subassembly is considered part of the pressure vessel assembly?
• In visual inspection, perception, fatigue, and attitude are categorized as:
• In a typical groove weld, what is the angle formed between the prepared edge of a member and a plane perpendicular to the surface called?
• The deterioration of a metal resulting from electrochemical reactions with the environment is referred to as which?
• What information should be included in VT indication documentation?
• A discontinuity typically found in forgings is which of the following?
• A high-intensity source of light may cause an inspection problem because:
• What is a hold point in a VT procedure?
• Overlap is a weld profile condition where the angle formed at the junction between the weld and base material is
• In bolting systems, service-induced discontinuities may be produced by which of the following?
• Which instrument is used to verify lighting levels during VT?
• What are the primary objectives of Visual Testing (VT) in NDT and how does it complement other NDT methods?
• Cracking under the combined action of corrosion and tensile stress is referred to as:
• Temperature indicating materials can take the form of:
• Which statement about using a loupe in VT is most accurate?
• Bolting failures typically occur at which locations?
• The fillet weld size is based on which measurement?
• The weld feature that describes protruding weld metal beyond the fusion boundary at the toe is called:
• Direct visual examination is possible when the eye can be placed within
• Which term describes the material's tendency to deform permanently after loading?
• In bolting systems, which of the following can contribute to service-induced discontinuities?
• Which VT viewing technique uses reflection to inspect surfaces?
• Wear due to erosion/corrosion on a valve is typically found in
• Which statement best defines porosity?
• In welding, weld metal protrusion beyond the fusion line at the weld toe is called:
• Which factor does NOT influence VT visibility?
• In a pump, which part is the rotating element that transfers energy to the fluid?
• Discontinuities produced during hot or cold working of the ingot into rod or bar to make studs are called which?
• The formation and collapse of gas bubbles in fluids is called which?
• Which instrument is commonly used to visually inspect internal bore surfaces?
• In a VT report, which element supports traceability to a standard?
• In VT, why is direct lighting aimed at weld toes?
• To examine areas around bends inside a pipe section, the visual examiner uses a:
• A service-induced failure for a component support could be caused by
• Porosity is:
• How should discrepancies between VT and another NDT method be handled?
• Which VT indications are typically rejected?
• When is borescope-based VT appropriate?
• Service-induced discontinuities can be the result of:
• A device that raises, transfers, or pressurizes fluids by pressing, forcing, or throwing the fluid through apertures or pipes is called a:
• What is the term for the localized reduction in a bolt's cross-section under overload conditions?
• Why should you avoid altering the surface during VT surface preparation?
• In a welding symbol, the area referred to by a symbol placed over the reference line indicates which side of the joint?
• Visual inspection is the most extensively used inspection method on weldments because:
• A mechanical device that controls flow into, inside of, or out of a piping system is called a:
• What is the role of standard reference blocks in VT training?
• Which statement best describes how VT relates to other NDT methods such as UT, RT, and MT?
• During the rolling of an ingot, a lamination can result if it contains
• In visual inspection, perception, fatigue, and attitude are categorized as:
• Cracks, suckback, undercut, and overlap are discontinuities found in:
• How do surface roughness or coating thickness affect VT results?
• The initiation of a fatigue crack could occur at:
• Laminations refer to defects in steel mill products characterized by layers within the metal.
• In coating inspection by VT, when is it typically used?
• How should VT indications be documented?
• Which of the following is NOT part of a typical VT setup for weld inspection?
• Which item is NOT typically included in a VT procedure?
• Which of the following items is included in a typical VT procedure?
• To examine areas around bends inside a pipe section, the visual examiner uses a:
• Distortion in welding is caused primarily by:
• Glare can be reduced on an inspection surface by using
• Visual inspection is easy to apply, quick and relatively inexpensive, and requires no special equipment other than
• Which surface condition is necessary to achieve a 'clear view' in VT?
• In VT, what is an indication?
• In welding, the metal added to produce the weld joint is called
• What is the purpose of acceptance criteria in VT?
• Hot tears, inclusions, porosity, and cold shuts are:
• During solidification of metal, a hole produced due to escaping gases is called?
• Temperature indicating materials used in welding inspection can take the form of:
• In fillet weld terminology, which dimension is used to describe weld size?
• What is the primary function of a valve?
• What is the difference between VT Level II and Level I qualification tasks?
• Which of the following best describes a surface lap in forging?
• Which factor most directly influences VT results?
• What is line-of-sight in VT?
• What constitutes a 'clear view' in VT?
• Which statement about how lighting affects defect detectability is true?
• Which material category is associated with bursts, laps, and cracks as discontinuities?
• Arc strikes are typically caused by
• Which option correctly describes the role of borescopes in VT?
• In valve construction, which element is considered part of the pressure boundary and described as the main body?
• Valves that use rotational motion to make a seal are called:
• When measuring plate thickness, the most accurate reading is given by a:
• During groove weld inspection, which dimensions are normally measured?
• Identify magnification tools used in VT inspections.
• In general, visual weld inspection is performed:
• Which human factors influence VT performance?
• Describe a typical VT setup for weld inspection.
• How should surfaces be prepared for VT inspections?
• Which pairing correctly identifies a common VT error source and its mitigation?
• Which of the following is a typical surface discontinuity detectable by VT?
• What kind of training records must Level I/II maintain?
• Localized reduction in an area of a bolt under overload conditions is referred to as which?
• A discontinuity associated with metal overflow during forging is called
• Primarily, piping leaks occur at components such as which of the following?
• What is the purpose of a light meter in VT?