MODEL EXAMINATION SNT-TC-1A- 2006

1. Which of the following statement is true concerning the usage of SNT-

TC-1A-2006
a. This document is intended as a guideline for employer’s to establish
their own written practice for the qualification and certification of their
NDT personal
b. SNT-TC-1A is not intended to be used as a strict specification
c. SNT-TC-1A was last revised in 2006
d. All of the above

2. SNT-TC-1A 2006 is basically

a. Code
b. Standard
c. RP
d. specification

3. SNT-TC-1A 2006 is used

a. For Q&C Personnel
b. Qualification and Certification of the personnel
c. Qualification and Certification of the NDT personnel
d. All
e. None

4. Limited certificates are for

a. Level 1
b. Level II
c. Level III
d. all

5. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006, How many limited certification Techniques are

available
a. 4
b. 10
c. 13
d. to suit the employer needs
e. none

6. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006, Limited certification of methods is applicable

to
a. Methods
b. Disciplines
c. Types
d. Procedures

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7. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006 the term NDT applies not to
a. Material Inspection
b. Flaw detection
c. Pdm
d. all
e. None

8. Qualification means
a. Education, Knowledge and Experience
b. Education , training and experience
c. both
d. None

9. For qualification which of the following should be documented

a. Skill
b. Knowledge
c. Training
d. all

10. For Qualification which should be demonstrated

a. Education
b. skill
c. training
d. Experience

11. How Many NDT Methods are specified in As per SNT-TC-1A 2006
a. 10
b. 11
c. 12
d. 13

12. MFL is
a. Separate Method
b. Limited technique in Electromagnetic testing
c. Limited technique in Magnetic particle testing
d. None

13. The Responsibility of each level of certificate is to determined by

a. Employer
b. LEVEL III
c. As per ASNT Code
d. As per ASME requirements

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14. Who has to establish written practice
a. Employer
b. LEVEL III
c. Jurisdictional code
d. ASME Standard

15. Who has to approve the written practice

a. Employer
b. LEVEL III
c. Jurisdictional code
d. ASME Standard

16. As Per SNT-TC-1A 2006 , in which education is clearly mentioned

a. Qualification
b. Initial qualification
c. Both
d. None

17. CP 105 gives

a. Guide lines for the qualification of NDT Personnel
b. Recommended practices for the qualification of NDT Personnel
c. Minimum requirement for the qualification of NDT Personnel
d. Topical outlines for the qualification of NDT Personnel

18. Who has to do actual administration and grading of Level III exam
a. LEVEL III
b. Qualified representative NDT LEVEL III
c. Qualified representative of the employer
d. All
e. None

19. For LEVEL II Personnel Composite grade does include weighed

average
a. General
b. Specific
c. Practical
d. All
e. None
20. For LEVEL III Personnel Composite grade does include simple average
a. General
b. Specific
c. Practical
d. All
e. None

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21. An employer purchase an Outside LEVL III Agency Services. Then who
is responsible for the outside agency services are in accordance with
the written practice of the employer
a. Employer of the out side Agency
b. Level III of the outside agency
c. Employee of the outside agency
d. All
e. None

22. How Many Limited certification Techniques are in the Electro magnetic
testing
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. None

23. How Many Limited certification Techniques are in the Leak testing
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. None

24. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006 , a man doing the UT B Scan Can be qualified &
Certified
a) Yes By the Limited Certification
b) Yes after getting prior permission from ASNT
c) Whether any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified depends
solely upon the need of the employer and the need of the employer’s
customer or clients
d) No, Cannot be qualified as it is not covered in SNT-TC-1A -2006

25. Which LEVEL II Certification Has Lowest umber of Minimum Specific

Question
a. BLT
b. Neutron Radiography testing
c. UT A Scan Thickness gauging
d. All
e. None

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26. SNT-TC-1A 2006 how many specimens are needed for LEVEL II
Practical
a. One good specimen
b. One flawed specimen
c. At least one flawed specimen
d. At least one good specimen

27. Recommended Recertification intervals are

a. Three years
b. Five years
c. Both
d. None
28. A LEVEL II man was certified on 30/05/2005 in ABC Company He Left
Employment on 23/05 /2008 from ABC. Now he wants to join XYZ
23/12/2008 so now
a. He has to write Exam then he can be LEVEL II in XYZ
b. He has to write the Exam and he should have proof of prior
certification
c. Both a & B + he should receive additional training Approved by the new
employer
d. No

29. A LEVEL II man was certified on 30/05/2007 in ABC Company He Left

Employment on 23/05 /2008 from ABC. Now he wants to join XYZ
23/12/2008 so now
a. He has to write Exam then he can be LEVEL II in XYZ
b. He has to write the Exam and he should have proof of prior
certification
c. Both a & B + he should receive additional training approved by the
LEVEL III
d. No

30. May an employer deviate from the guideline given in SNT-TC-1A to meet
his specific need?
a. Yes, employer shall modify the guidelines to meet his needs, since it is
recognized that these guidelines may not be appropriate for certain
employer’s Circumstances or applications.
b. No, these guidelines shall be strictly followed
c. Yes, certain employers are permitted to deviate from the guidelines
d. None of the above

31. Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when

a. Their material being tested is for an export contract
b. It has been specified by the customer
c. The material being tested by is as per ASME code
d. Any of the above cases occurred

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32. To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently
applicable.
a. Thermography
b. Vibration analysis
c. Laser Testing
d. All of the above

33. May a Level I person who has been certified in accordance with SNT-TC-
1A 2006 , be permitted to evaluate and sign for final acceptance of NDE
examination
a. No, as per SNT-Tc-1A the NDT Level I is required to perform that test
only and is not supposed evaluate the test results
b. Yes, a Level III person may delegate the powers to Level I for
evaluation of test results.
c. Yes, the intent in SNT-TC-1A is that the Level I person may perform the
above function provided they are in accordance with written
procedures and so documented in the employers written practice
d. Both b and c

34. Should personnel that operate optical fibroscope for visual examination
be qualified and certified?
a. Yes, because SNT-TC-1A required that all personnel performing NDT
be qualified and certified
b. No, because SNT-TC-1A does not cover that specific operation
c. Whether any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified depends
solely upon the need of the employer and the need of the employer’s
customer or clients
d. Only if required by specific codes and standard

35. According SNT-TC-1A 2006 which one of the following statement is

correct for a level II?
a. A graduate in Engineering shall undergo training for forty hours and
work time experience of nine months to qualify as Level II in UT
b. A high school graduate shall undergo a training for forty hours and
have work time experience of nine months to qualify as Level II in UT
c. Both the above statements are true
d. None of the above

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36. In accordance with which of the SNT-TC-1A 2006 following is true for a
Level III
a. On the basis of demonstrated ability, achievement, experience and
education. The employer may waive examination for the Level III
individual
b. The employer may delete the specific examination if the candidate has
a valid ASNT NDT Level III certificate in the method and if documented
evidence of experience exists.
c. The employer shall recognize only the ASNT Level III certificate holder
d. All of the above

37. Establishing a written practice for control and administration of NDT

personnel, Training, examination and certification:
a. Is the sole responsibility of the employer
b. Is basically the responsibility of the NDT Level III as per SNT-TC-1A
c. Shall be as dictated by the customer
d. Shall be in accordance with the guidelines given by an appropriate
Regulatory authority

38. The responsibility of each level of certification for determining the

acceptability of material:
a. Shall be in accordance with the applicable codes, standards,
specification, and procedures
b. Should be in accordance with customer’s requirements
c. Should be described in employers written practice under all
circumstances
d. Should be described in employer’s written practice only if customer
calls for it.

39. In accordance with SNT-TC-1A 2006 is it implied that an individual at

maximum could be qualified only 4 methods?
a. Yes, because the individual requires to spend at least 25% of this work
time on each method
b. No, the candidate may be qualified in as many methods as desired.
The 25% work time experience only applies for initial qualification in
each level for each method.
c. The 25% work experience is not applicable and is not required for the
individual to remain qualified in a particular method at a specific
qualification Level.
d. Both a and b

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40. In preparing for qualification, the training times recommended for Level
I in Magnetic Particle Testing are greater than Level II, why?
a. Some NDT methods require more initial training at Level I because of
difference in complexity and manipulative skills.
b. Candidates for Level I generally have less formal education than those
for Level II
c. No, the candidate should always receive more training for Level II
regardless of NDT method.
d. Both a and b

41. In accordance with SNT-TC-1A it is recommended that a training

program for qualification and certification purposes should include:
a. Organized training to become thoroughly familiar with the principles
and practices of the specified test method relates to the level of
certification desired.
b. Training applicable to the practices to be used and products to be
tested.
c. Sufficient examination to assure that the necessary information has
been comprehended.
d. All of the above
e. Only b and c

42. If an employer performs NDT to multiple codes, specification and

acceptance standards in this specific examination can he select
questions from the code standard and a specifications?
a. No, the level III examiner can select & Approve the question from the
code, standard and specification
b. Yes, it is the intent of SNT-TC-1A that specific examination covers all
the codes, specifications and acceptance criteria applicable to the
employers activities
c. May be selected based upon differing job requirements of individual
candidates
d. Both b and c

43. As recommended in SNT-TC-1A the physical examination requirements

are intended to:
a. Assured natural of corrected near distances acuity in at least one eye
such that the applicant is capable of reading minimum of Jaeger
Number 2 on a standard Jaeger Test Chart.
b. Each employer’s specific needs
c. Meet specific sections of ASME code
d. Both a and b

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44. In accordance with SNT-TC-1A 2006 which of the following statements is
not true?
a. An NDT Level III shall be responsible for the administration and
grading of examinations for NDT Level I and II personnel
b. The administration and grading of examination may b delegated to a
designated representative of NDT Level III and so recorded.
c. For a Level I and Level III personnel a composite grade shall be
determined by simple averaging of general, specific and practical
examination results.
d. All of the above

45. As per SNT-TC-1A is it intended that an employer may use level III
individuals in his direct employment and also use an outside agency for
Level III services?
a. No, an employer may use only agency at a time.
b. Yes both the above and this situation may be used under
circumstances as described in the employers’ written practice
c. Employer utilizing outside agency must not have a level III in his direct
employment
d. ASNT does not permit the use of an outside agency

46. As per SNT-TC-1A which of the following statement is true concerning

recertification?
a. Recertification Level I and II be at least once in five years.
b. Recertification for Level III shall be at least once in five years.
c. NDT personnel may be reexamined any time at the discretion of the
employer and have the certificate extended or revoked.
d. All of the above are true
e. Only a and b

47. Automatic termination of certification is recommended when the

certified individual:
a. Temporarily assigned to a different job function
b. Take a leave of absence greater than ninety days.
c. Terminates employment with the employer where certified
d. Achieve higher level of certification

48. If an outside agency is engaged to provide Level III services, the:

a. Responsibility of certification must be retained by the employer utilizing
outside services.
b. Outside agency may certify the personnel of the employer utilizing
outside services
c. Employer utilizing outside services must have a Level III in direct
employment
d. Employer must obtain prior permission form the customer

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49. A man has finished Fifth Standard Only .Can he Be qualified to LEVEL I
a. Yes
b. No
c. If NDT LEVEL III Approves , it is OK
d. Yes If so mentioned in Written Practice

50. A Man with Eng Degree was Initially quailed as ET LEVEL II. Now he
wants to be qualified LEVEL II in Remote field . So how much minimum
training hours he has to meet as per SNT-TC-1A 2006 ?
a. 40 hours
b. 30hoours
c. 20 hours
d. 16 hours

51. A Man with Eng Degree was Initially quailed as ET LEVEL II. Now he
wants to be qualified in Remote field . So how much minimum
experience he is supposed to have in that method SNT-TC-1A 2006?
a. 1000 hours
b. 12000hours
c. 600 hours
d. 315 hours
e. All

52. Which of the following statements is true with respect to SNT-TC-1A?

a. This document specifies the requirements for establishment of
qualification and examination program.
b. This document provides guidelines for the establishment of
qualification and certification program.
c. This document specifies the requirements for establishment of a
qualification and certification program.
d. This document provides guidelines for the establishment of
qualification and examination program

53. Written testimony of qualification is termed:-

a. Documentation
b. Certification
c. Testimonial
d. Authentication

54. Certifying agency is defined as:-

a. The Employer
b. The Outside Agency
c. The ASNT Level III
d. Both The Employer and the ASNT Level III

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55. Which of the following NDT Levels should be qualified to set up and
calibrate equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to
applicable codes, standards and specifications?
a. Level I
b. Level II
c. Level III
d. Level II and Level III

56. Which of the following statements is false with respect to the Written
Practice?
a. The employer shall establish a written practice.
b. The written practice should describe levels of responsibility.
c. The written practice shall be submitted to clients for acceptability.
d. The written practice shall be maintained on file.

57. When carrying out practical examination at NDT Level III how many
check points are necessary to confirm an understanding of NDT
variables and the employers procedural requirements?
a. One
b. None
c. Ten
d. Two

58. A candidate for re-examination must wait a minimum of:-

a. 30 days
b. Receive suitable additional training as determined by NDT Level III
before examination
c. 30 Days and receive suitable additional training as determined by NDT
Level III before examination
d. 30 Days or receive suitable additional training as determined by NDT
Level III before examination

59. A candidate is required to be examined directly to Level II in Penetrant

Inspection. How many months experience must the candidate have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 6

60. Color contrast differentiation should be conducted upon initial

certification and then:-
a. Annually
b. At 2 year intervals
c. At 3 year intervals
d. At 5 year intervals

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61. Initial experience may be gained simultaneously in two or more
methods if the candidate spends a minimum of ??? of work time on
each method for which certification is sought.
a. 20%
b. 25%
c. 33%
d. 50%

62. A Man with Eng Degree was initially quailed as ET LEVEL II. Now he
wants to be qualified in Remote field. So how much experience he is
supposed to have in that method SNT-TC-1A 2006?
a. 1000 hours
b. 12000hours
c. 500 hours
d. 315 hours
e. All

63. For radiographic interpretation LEVEL I, what is training hours for Non
Radiographer as per SNT-TC-1A- 2006
a. 18 hours
b. 22 hours
c. 40 hours
d. None

64. For radiographic interpretation LEVEL II, what is training hours for Non
Radiographer as per SNT-TC-1A-2006
a. 18 hours
b. 22 hours
c. 40 hours
d. None

65. For radiographic interpretation LEVEL II, what is training hours for
LEVEL I Radiographer as per SNT-TC-1A-2006
a. 18 hours
b. 2 hours
c. 40 hours
d. None

66. For RT LEVEL I to become RFI LEVEL II how Much Experience in film
viewing is needed
a. 2100 hours, and 100 films
b. 1000 films and 1000 hours
c. 1000 films and 22hours
d. 22 hours

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67. To become RFI LEVEL II
a. Only Training hours is the criteria
b. Both training hours and the number of films viewed are the criteria
c. Both training hours and the number of films viewed in each casting,
welding and artifacts are the criteria
d. Training hours and experience are the criteria

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 2006 –SNT-TC-1A

Benchmark Questionnaire (State True or False)

1. SNT-TC-1A is a strict specification. [T/F]

2. SNT-TC-1A stands for Society for Non-Destructive Testing –

[T/F]
Testing Council – First Document.
3. SNT-TC-1A provides guidelines for establishment of Q and C
[T/F]
programme.

4. Interpretation and evaluation have the same meaning. [T/F]

5. SNT-TC-1A defines NDT instructor. [T/F]

6. SNT-TC-1A requires credit for the training with successful

[T/F]
examination at the end of training.

7. The NDT instructor shall be designated by the employer. [T/F]

8. In SNT-TC-1A the employer shall establish written practice. [T/F]

9. If a Level I person gets 75% in General, 65% in Specific and 100%

[T/F]
in Practical, he passes the exam.

10. In SNT-TC-1A practical examination for Level III is mandatory. [T/F]

11. In SNT-TC-1A a person having ASNT Level III certificate can work
as a Level III because this exam takes care of specific [T/F]
examination.
12. SNT-TC-1A calls for General, Specific and Practical exam for
[T/F]
Level III.

13. The training hours required for BLT are more than MSLT. [T/F]

14. In SNT-TC-1A the training requirements are different for High

[T/F]
School Graduate and Grammar School Graduate.
15. As per SNT-TC-1A, Training and certification of Level I and Level II
should be done as per the code only. Employer’s written practice [T/F]
need not cover this.

16. PdM applications are covered by SNT-TC-1A. [T/F]

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17. As per SNT-TC-1A, NDT instructor should be Level III man. [T/F]

18. As per SNT-TC-1A, the levels of qualification are fixed. The

[T/F]
employer cannot subdivide them into more levels.
19. Qualifications mean education, skill and knowledge only. It does
[T/F]
not include training.
20. As per SNT-TC-1A The employer’s written practice shall be
[T/F]
reviewed and approved by the employer.

21. A squint eyed in one eye man can be okeyed as per SNT-TC-1A, if
[T/F]
he satisfies all the other requirements of vision.

22. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006 Laser Shearography is included. [T/F]

23. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006 certification of Level 2 personnel is the

[T/F]
responsibility of the employer.

24. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006 Personnel certification record shall be

[T/F]
maintained by the Level 3 only.

25. As per SNT-TC-1A 2006 reinstatement of Level 3 is valid if it is done

[T/F]
after 200 days of termination, since validity period is one year.

26. As per SNT-TC-1A 2001 NDT Level 3 requirements may be partially

replaced by the experience as a certified NDT Level 2 as defined in the [T/F]
employer’s written practice.

27. As per SNT-TC-1A 2001 NDT Vision requirements do not include exam
[T/F]
on the shades of gray. Only color contrasting differentiation is essential.

28. Vibration analysis and Laser testing are covered by SNT-TC-1A

[T/F]
2006
29. As per SNT-TC-1A 2001, Company Level 3 must also be ASNT NDT
[T/F]
Level 3
30. Maximum number of Questions for Level 2, specific radiographic
[T/F]
testing is 20 only.

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 MODEL EXAMINATION SNT-TC-1A- 2006

Ans: 1d, 2c, 3c,4b,5e, 6b, 7d, 8d,9c

10b,11d,12a,13a,14a,15b,16b,17d,18d,19e,20e,21e,22e,23e,24c,25d,26c,27b,28
d,29c, 30a,31b,32d,33c,34c,35c,36b,37a,38c,39b,40a,41d,
42a,43d,44c,45b,46d,47c,48a,49d,500d,51d,52d,53b,54a,55d,
56c,57b,58d,59c,60d,61b,62e,63d ,64b,65b,66d,67d

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