1.Which of the following is not necessary to a document as part of the individuals NDT records?

a) Academic qualifications 

b) Vision examination

c) Levels of certification 

d) Record of previous experience


2. A trainee has logged the following hours in six months RT= 316 hrs; PT = 214hrs; MT=180 hrs; UT=154 hrs. At the end of this period he meets minimum experience requirements for:

a. level I in PT, MT, RT 

b. level II in PT, MT, level I in RT

c. level II in PT, level I in MT, RT 

d. both a & b of the above

e. both a & c of the above


3. An examination used to demonstrate an individual's ability in conducting the NDT methods is called

a. General Theory examination 

b. Specific Theory examination

c. Practical Examination 

d. All of the above


4. The contents of documentation of records of certification shall include:

a. At least a certification record, an experience record, a record of previous experience (if applicable), and a vision examination record.

b. Dates of certification and expiration

c. Signature, printed name, and title of the employer's certifying representative.

d. All of the above

Answer: A (CP-189)

5. The qualification requirement(s) of a 'Trainee' is/are:

A. possess a vision acuity that meets or exceeds the requirements of the standard

B. have skills & knowledge to perform specific calibration directly supervised by an NDT

Level II or NDT Level — III

C. both A & B above

D. none of the above

Answer: C (CP-189)

6. The minimum number of questions in a Level I magnetic particle inspection specific

exam is?

a. 15

b. 20

c. 30

d. 40

Answer: B (CP-189)

8. What is the definition for method?

a. One of the disciplines of NDT, within which various test techniques, may exist

b. One of the NDT techniques, within which various test methods may exist.

c. Technique and method are interchangeable with same meaning

d. Method means the way of working

Answer: A (CP-189)

9. The use of a mass spectrometer for leak testing is considered to be a?

a. Test technique

b. NDT d isciplin e

c. NDT meth od

d. Test method

Answer: A (CP-189)

14. Which of the following is not a requirement for vision examination?

A. Read Jaeger number 1 at a distance of 12 inches with both eyes

B. Distinguish & differentiate contrast among colors used

C. Be administered at initial certification and annually thereafter for near vision acuity

D. Distinguish and differentiate contrast among shades of gray used

Answer: D (CP-189)

15. Who is responsible for the content of the product technology welding presented as

part of training of NDT personnel?

a) Metallurgist

b) Welding engineer

c) NDT instructor

d) NDT Level III

Answer: D (CP-189)

16. CP189 details the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of NDT

personnel in how many methods?

a. 7

b. 8

c. 9

d. 10

Answer: C (CP-189)

17. Reinstatement of suspended certification shall be determined by?

a. The employer

b. The NDT Level III

c. The outside agency

d. Either the employer or the NDT level III may be correct dependent upon the NDT level

to be reinstated

Answer: D (CP-189)

18. The employer has deemed an individual's conduct has been unethical and his

certification is therefore?

a. Revoked

b. Suspended

c. Terminated

d. Invalidated

Answer: A (CP-189)