Wich of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC -1A
SNT-TC-1A is intended for use by a limited set of industrial segments
SNT-TC-1A was generated to satisfy the specification requirements of ASME
SNT-TC-1A was last revised in 1998
SNT-TC-1A is not intended to be uses as a strict specification
The SNT-TC-1 A interpretation panel will respond to inquiries about SNT-TC-1A. The inquire must be:
Written and stated in general terms
written including specific details of the case, eg. names,places, and other pertinent facts
Considered by the ASNT board of Directors if it involves a decision that would place ASNT in a position between buyer and seller
ruled upon by the Technical and Educational Council of ASNT before the SNT-TC-1A interpretation panel prepares a respond
Which if the following statements is true?
ASNT has been providing certification examinations for Level 3 personnel since the late 1960s.
SNT-TC-1A was first published in the late 1960s.
SNT-TC-1A requires that Level 3 personnel be qualified and certified by the ASNT.
SNT-TC-1A was developed to satisfy requirements for the NDT personnel qualification and Certification set forth in parts of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
With regard of training of NDT personnel, the employer..
must conduct all the training on their premises
may engaged an outside service who must conduct training on the employer premises
should not conduct training to close to the company's problems
may engage an outside service, but is nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the NDT Personnel
SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guidelines for employers:
to establish their own written practice that must be used as a strict specification
to establish their own written practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel
to define training course requirements for contractors performing outside training services
who are corporate members of ASNT
The following is a statement in 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 must change its operations to conform with the guidelines
The employer must seek relief from ASNT for inappropriate applications
The Employer should review detailed recommendations and modify them, as necessary to meet its particular needs
The employer shall submit an inquire in writing directed to the SNT-TC-1A Interpretation panel.
Which of the following statements is not true
Certification is a written testimony of qualification
Qualification is the skill, training and experience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job
The Employer is a corporate or private entity, that employs personnel for wages or salary
A certifying agency is any organization used by an employer in training NDT personnel
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?
ASNT
The Individuals employer
A government regulatory agency
The Customer's auditors
To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable?
Visual testing
Thermal/Infrared testing
Acoustic Emission Testing
Holographic Testing
ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied:
with flexibility and reason
precisely as written
as minimum requirement
as maximum requirement
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?
ASME
the employer
the customer
Certification is?
the skill, training and experience, required for personnel to properly perform the duties of an specific job
written testimony of qualification
intended to be conferred by an organization independent from the employer
intended to be conferred by an organization hired by the empoyer
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when?
the material being tested is for U.S Air Force Contract
the material being tested is for U.S Navy Contract
it has been specified by the customer
the material being tested is for U.S Army Contract which requires certification of NDT personnel
The Basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are
Trainee, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Trainee, Apprentice, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Instructor
Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment be qualified and certified?
yes, because SNT-TC-1A, requires that all personnel performing NDT be qualified and Certified
No, because SNT-TC-1A does not cover that specific operation
Only if required by industry code, standards and specifications
whether any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified depends solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the employers customers or clientele
According to the recommendations of 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 Trainee may not conduct nondestructive test independently, but may interpret test results if acting under written instructions
The trainee should work along with a certified individual and may be considered a Level 1, provided that the certified individual co-signs any test reports
Once the trainee has worked along with a certified individual. the trainee may then independently perform any activities as directed by the certified individual
According to the AST-TC-1A, which of the following is not true for a level 3?
Shall be capable of assisting in establishment of acceptance criteria
Must train and examine the Level 1 and 2 personnel in his organization
Should be familiar with other commonly used NDT methods`
Shall be capable of establishing techniques and selecting of test methods
According to written instructions, an NDT level 1 may be qualified to perform
specific calibrations
specific nondestructive test
specific evaluations
all of the above, and write reports of test results
May a level 1 Independently perform , evaluate and sign for results of nondestructive test with supervisions and guidance from a level 2 or 3
Yes, the intent of SNT-TC-1A is that a level 1 may perform the above functions provided that they are in accordance with written instructions of a level 3 or designee
No, the level 1 may perform the above functions in accordance with written procedures, but must be under constant supervision and guidance of a level 2 or 3
No, the level 1 may not sign for test results
No. the level 1 is not allowed to take any independent action
Which of the following statements is true concerning the definitions of Trainee, Level 1, 2 and 3 in SNT-TC-1A?
The qualification for the Level 3 equal and exceed those of level 2
SNT-TC-1A was intended for use by employees to determine the proficiency of individuals at each level
Except for a provision for a Trainee, Levels 1. 2 and 3 may not be further subdivide. Levels 3 may not perform Level 2 functions unless they pass level 2 examinations
A Trainee may perform all of the functions of a level 1, following written instructions
Which of the following is not within the scope of activities of a Level 2 Individual, as recommended in SNT-TC-1A
Calibrate equipment
Prepare written instructions
Establish techniques
Provide Training
As recommended in SNT-TC-1A, a level 2
may conduct on the job training and guidance of level 1 personnel, with the level 1 training and guiding trainees
is responsible for the training and examination of level 1 personnel for certification
must be capable of and responsible for establishing techniques
may conduct on the job training and guidance of level 1 personnel
According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true for a level 3?
A level 3 must have successfully completed at least 2 years of science or engineering study at a college or univertisty
It is desirable that a level 3 be a register professional engineer
The level 3 is responsible for establishing all acceptance criteria
The level 3 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 NDT level 3
The employeer
An appropriate regulatory authority
The responsibility of each level of certification for determining the acceptability of materials or components:
need not to be described in the employers written practice since those responsibilities are defined specially in SNT-TC-1A
Should be be described in the employers written practice only if they are different from SNT-TC-1A recommendations
Should be described in the employers written practice under all circumstances
should be described in the employers written practice if dictated by customer requirements
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
Training, experience and prior certifications held
Education, experience and percentage of time on the job doing NDT
Training, experience and professional credentials
IS recommended in SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is true
Overtime cannot be considered in meeting the minimum experince
Overtime can only be considered if the candidate is being qualified in more than one method simultaneously
Overtime can be credited based on total hours
SNT-TC-1A does not currently provide a recommendation regarding overtime
High School education is recommended as a minimum requirement for:`
Level 3 only
Level 2 and 3 Only
none of the levels
All 3 levels
In Leak testing, recommended work time experience and training
differs from each of four major techniques
does not consider different techniques
Is listed for levels 2 and 3 only
Is significantly greater for ultrasonic testing
It is recommended that the education and experience of a level 3 candidate include.
Graduation from a 4 year university or college with a degree in engineering or science college or university plus 1 year's experience in NDT
graduation from a 4 year college or university with a degree in NDT plus 3 month's experience in NDT comparable to that of a level 2
2 years experience in NDT comparable to that of a level 2 if high school graduate
6 years experience in NDT if the candidate did not graduate from High School
Records substantiating qualification are recommended to be kept on a:
daily or weekly basis
monthly or hourly basis
fractional yearly basis
fractional hourly basis
For a person being qualified directly to Level 2 with no time at Level 1, the recommended experience consist of:
the time recommended for Level 2
the time recommended for level 3
the sum of the times recommended for level 1 and level 2
not less than 6 months for any method
In some cases, the training times recommended for Level 1 are greater than for a level 2, Why?
In preparing for qualifications at level 1, the candidate should always receive more training than for level 2, regardless of the NDT method
Some numbers in the table are erroneous
Candidates for Level 2, generally have more formal education than those for leve 1
Some methods require more initial training at Level 1 because the differences in complexity and manipulative skills
The recommended training hours in a particular method are
listed as a function of the candidates education
the same regardless of the candidates education
listed as a function of the candidates experience
reduced if the candidate is being qualified in more than one method simultaneously
Its is recommended that a training program for qualification and certification purposes should include:
one-on-one practical instructions by the level 3
training applicable to all industries where the method is used
examination to verify that the training material has been comprehend
a practical examination to verify the training material has been comprehend
Recommended training courses outlines:
are included in CP-105 and must not be modified
are included in the most recent editions of SNT-TC-1A
are included in CP-105 for the methods listed
are not available for leak testing
For candidates with different educational backgrounds, recommended instructions periods are:
the same regardless of the educational backgrounds
the same regardless of educational background, but different for a level 1 and level 2
different based on educational background
different base on educational background, but the same for level 1 and level 2
Recommended training reference material
is available only through ASNT
is available from a variety of sources
can only included those references listed
must be made available to each trainee
The recommended training courses outline includes:
technical principles of the method
review of API 1101 requirements
review of ASTM guidelines
review of interpretation requirements in ASME B.31.3.
In Accordance with SNT-TC-1A, the NDT level 3 shall be responsible for:
ensuring Level 2 personnel examine level 1 personnel
Interpretation of all test results obtained by level 2 personnel
all the questions to be use on examinations for level 1 and 2 personnel
writing all the company standard operating procedures
Which of the following may conduct and grade examinations for Level 1 and Level 2 personnel?
An NDT Level2
A Selected Representative of the Level 3
ASNT Personnel because they offer examinations on a regular basis
The Company President
OF the Following personnel, who can administer the near-distance, vision acuity examination using the reading card with Jaeger letters?
An NDT Level 2
The Plant Recepcionist
And NDT Level 3
The Employee's medical Doctor
As recommended in SNT-TC-1A , A physical examination requirements are intended to be:
the same for all methods
the same for all employeers
related to each employers specific need
as specified in applicable sections of ASME Boliler and Pressure vessel Code
The General examination is intended to cover?
Basic test principles of the method
Only the material included in the training course outlines of SNT-TC-1A
The equipment operational capabilities of the candidate
The operating procedures that the candidate may encounter on his job
Questions and answers available from ASNT are intended for the use of compiling
the General examination only
the specific, Practical and General Examinations
The basic and Method Examination
The General, basic and method examination
Which of the following parts of the Level 1 and Level 2 Examinations should be written
The general and specific
the general and practical
the general specific and practical
Only the General
The practical examinations is recommended to included operational familiarity with test equipment and analysis of test results for
Levels 1, 2 and 3
Levels 1 and 2
Levels 2 and 3
trainees, Level 1 and 2
Which of the following statements is true with the regard to the administration of written examinations
The examinee should not be permitted access to any reference material
Reference data may be supplied for the practical Examinations only
Level 3 personnel should be required to memorize everything except codes, specifications and procedures
Codes, specifications and procedures may be provided to examinees for reference during examinations provided that they do not contain data that can be use to answer questions in the general examination.
For the written examination, tables, graphs and charts may be used:
Only during level 1 Examinations
Only during level 2 Examinations
During all examinations
Only for the level 2 practical examination
For Level 1 and Level 2 Practical Examinations, one or more test specimens are recommended and the examinee should perform test and evaluations using the appropriate equipment and test specimens. The minimum number of different checkpoints recommended is:
5
10
15
20
In certification of level 3 personnel according to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A , the employer
must give written examinations
must give general and specific examinations
may delete the specific examination
can waive written examinations if oral examinations are given in their place
For level 1 and level examinations, the recommended minimum composite score is?
60 percent
90 Percent
70 percent
80 percent
For Level 3 basic examination , it is recommended that Level 2 questions also be included. These questions should be:
Level 2 type questions base on other applicable NDT methods
based on level 2 task for the particular Method Examination
selected at random from questions previously used on level 2 examinations
given only if the candidate is being examined in more than one method.
If an outside agency is engaged to provide level 3 services, the:
written practice of the outside agency pertains, and it is not necessary for the employer that uses the outside services to have a written practice
responsibility of certification must be retained by the employer utilizing outside services
employer utilizing outside services must nonetheless have a Level 3 in direct employment
outside agency may certify the personnel of the employer utilizing outside services
Which of the following statements is true concerning recertification
recertification can be accomplished only by reexamination at least once every three years
recertification can be based upon evidence of continuing satisfactory performance
Once certified to a particular level, certification can only be terminated if the certified individual terminates employment with certifying employer
reexamination of a certified individual can be accomplished only after three years at a particular level
What purpose is the best served by maintaining certifications records and the written practice?
For periodic approval of ASNT.
To determine the effectiveness of outside services.
To provide documentation for review by customer, clients and regulatory agencies
To protect against product liability claims
The employer is responsible for certification of
Level 1 and 2 NDT personnel
Level 3 personnel only
outside services
all levels of NDT personnel
The employer can consider an individual to be qualified to Level 3, but only if he or she:
takes comprehensive written examination.
has in excess of 5 years experience comparable to a level 2
meets the requirements of the employers written practice
has taken the ASNT NDT Level 3 Basic n at least one of the Method examinations
Automatic termination of certification is recommended when the certified individual
terminates employment with the employer where certified
is temporary assigned to a different job function
takes a leave of absence greater than 30 days
achieves a higher level of certification
A certified Level 3 individual terminates his or her employment with employer A and is immediately employed by employer B. Employer B may certify individual as level 3 based upon which of the following
The employer must examine the individual
The employer must examine the individual if he or she has not been working as a level 3 during the past 6 months
The employer may recertify the individual to level 3, but only 6 months of satisfactory service
The employer may certify the individual to level 3 in accordance with their written practice
