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Paut-Specific Exam Paut SP002

This document contains an examination for phased array ultrasonic testing. It includes 30 multiple choice questions covering topics like scanning techniques, calibration, data analysis criteria, and the requirements of ASME code case 2235 for qualification of phased array ultrasonic testing operators and equipment. The questions assess knowledge of performing inspections, evaluating results, and ensuring detections meet code requirements.

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Paut-Specific Exam Paut SP002

This document contains an examination for phased array ultrasonic testing. It includes 30 multiple choice questions covering topics like scanning techniques, calibration, data analysis criteria, and the requirements of ASME code case 2235 for qualification of phased array ultrasonic testing operators and equipment. The questions assess knowledge of performing inspections, evaluating results, and ensuring detections meet code requirements.

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Exam No.

: AIT/PAUT/EXAM/001
PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC
Rev No. : 02
TESTING –SPECIFIC Issued date : 08th Aug 2018
EXAMINATION Page : 1 of 8

1. What would be used to assess the steering and resolution limits of an S-scan
that was focused along a plane perpendicular to the test surface?
A) A series of SDHs aligned vertically and at increasing the depth to the test
surface
B) The 100mm radius of the IIW block
C) The end of the IIW block
D) A series of SDHs at the depth from the test surface
2. The technique indicated using one group of a phased-array probe elements
to transmit (blue) and another to receive (red) is called?

A) Tandem
B) Pitch-catch
C) Both a & b
D) Pulse-skip-echo
3. Given that the blue lines indicate the transmitted beam, and the red
indicates the received ray, what will the optimum refracted angle that the
receiver focal laws is configure for if the transmitted beam is 60° and the
bevel angle is 4° from vertical?

A) 56°
B) 60°
C) 64°
D) 68°

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4. Why is the 50mm radius of the V2 block is ideal to use for setting sensitivity
compensation when configuring focal laws for S-scans using a probe
mounted on a refracting wedge instead of another target?
A) Because a SDH provide too low an echo response
B) Because S-scans cannot detect FBH reliably
C) Both a & b
D) Because it provides a constant sound-path for all focal laws

5. If any sensitivity setting has changed by more than 20% or 2 dB of its


amplitude, correct the sensitivity calibration, and note the correction in the
examination record. If the sensitivity setting has decreased?
A) All data sheets since the last valid calibration check shall be marked void and
the area covered by the voided data shall be reexamined.
B) The last valid calibration check shall be marked void and the area covered by
the voided data shall be reexamined.
C) All data sheets since the last valid calibration check shall be marked void.
D) None of the above

6. Phased-array technology with data recording allows for ideal conditions to


monitor flaw for change. Reproducibility of inspection result can then be
based on?
A) Defect parameters
B) Reference gain from probe to probe
C) Reference gain from inspection to inspection
D) All of the above

7. How many scanning techniques are designated in Article 4 ASME section


V?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

8. The minimum scanning dB for inspecting a butt-welded joint is?


A) Primary Reference dB.
B) Primary Reference dB + 6 dB
C) Primary Reference dB + 12 dB
D) Primary Reference dB + 20 Db
Exam No. : AIT/PAUT/EXAM/001
PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC
Rev No. : 02
TESTING –SPECIFIC Issued date : 08th Aug 2018
`EXAMINATION Page : 3 of 8

9. What is the size of reference reflector used for constructing TCG, when
inspecting the material of thickness 38 mm?
A) 3.0 mm SDH
B) 4.8 mmSDH
C) 2.5 mm SDH
D) 1.5 mm FBH
10. What is your interpretation with indication as figure below?
A) LOF
B) LOP
C) Root crack
D) Slag

11. What is your interpretation with indication as figure below?


A) LOF
B) LOP
C) Root crack
D) Porosity

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12. What is type of C-scan (1) below?
A) Un-corrected
B) Corrected
C) Plan View
D) None of the above
13. Which angles are using for B-scan (2) below?
A) 68 degrees
B) 70 degrees
C) 60 degrees
D) 45 degrees

14. What is your assessment with scan plan as figure below?


A) Accepted
B) Un-accepted
C) Need to add linear group
D) None of the above
Exam No. : AIT/PAUT/EXAM/001
PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC
Rev No. : 02
TESTING –SPECIFIC Issued date : 08th Aug 2018
`EXAMINATION Page : 5 of 8

15. What is your assessment with scan plan as figure below?


A) Accepted
B) Un-accepted
C) Shall be added linear group
D) None of the above

16. What is your assessment with scan plan as figure below?


A) Accepted
B) Un-accepted
C) Shall be added linear group
D) None of the above

17. What is the requirement of notch length of piping calibration block?


A) Notch lengths shall be reduced to provide for calibration with a 3 to 1 signal-
to-noise ratio.
B) Notch lengths shall be sufficient to provide for calibration with a minimum 3
to 1 signal-to-noise ratio.
C) Notch lengths shall be greater than 1 inch
D) None of the above
18. Which statements are true regarding to the calibration material?
A) The material from which the block is fabricated shall be of the same product
form and material specification or equivalent P-Number grouping as one of
the materials being examined.
B) The material from which the block is fabricated shall be exactly same product
form and material
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C) The material from which the block is fabricated shall be of the same material
specification or equivalent P-Number grouping as one of the materials being
examined.
D) None of the above
19. Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of RT for ASME Sec VIII Pressure
Vessels
A) Case 2235
B) Case 2600
C) Case 2599
D) Case 179
20. How many flaws are required for qualification block in accordance with
Case 2235?
A) One surface flaw on the side of the block representing the vessel O.D.
surface
B) One surface flaw on the side of the block representing the vessel I.D. surface
C) One subsurface flaw
D) All of the above
21. Which of the following defects could be easily detected by 45-degree beam
angle?
A) A – LOF
B) B – LOP
C) C – Porosity
D) D – Toe Crack

22. According to ASME code case 2235, how many artificial flaws normally
requires for the qualification block(s)?
A) 3
B) 2
C) At least three flaws
D) Maximum 3 flaws
Exam No. : AIT/PAUT/EXAM/001
PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC
Rev No. : 02
TESTING –SPECIFIC Issued date : 08th Aug 2018
`EXAMINATION Page : 7 of 8

23. According to ASME code case 2235, when we need to use multiple linear
passes with S-scans to ensure detectability for the entire weld volume.
A) Components greater than 0.5 in. thick
B) Components greater than 0.75 in. thick
C) Components greater than 1 in. thick
D) Components greater than 1.5 in. thick
24. According to ASME code case 2235, who will certify for PAUT operator?
A) University
B) Training center
C) Their employer
D) Contractor
25. According to ASME code case 2235, how many techniques are required for
Data Analysis Criteria?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 2
D) 1
26. For amplitude-based techniques, the location, amplitude, and extent of all
reflectors that produce a response greater than _______________
A) The reference levels
B) 20% of the reference level
C) 50% of the reference level
D) 80% of the reference level
27. What the indication shall be investigated of the weld plate 28 mm thickness
for non-amplitude-based techniques?
A) Images with indicated lengths greater than 0.05t or 0.75 in. (19 mm)
B) Images with indicated lengths greater than 0.200 in. (5 mm) shall be
investigated.
C) Images with indicated lengths greater than 0.150 in. (3.8 mm) shall be
investigated.
D) Images with indicated lengths greater than 1.4mm

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28. What the indication shall be investigated of the weld plate 40 mm thickness
for non-amplitude-based techniques?
A) Images with indicated lengths greater than 0.05t or 0.75 in. (19 mm)
B) Images with indicated lengths greater than 0.100 in. (25.4 mm) shall be
investigated.
C) Images with indicated lengths greater than 0.150 in. (3.8 mm) shall be
investigated.
D) Images with indicated lengths greater than 0.200 in. (5 mm) shall be
investigated.
29. The inspection wac conducted on welds joining two different thicknesses of
material, which thickness is required for evaluation?
A) material thickness shall be based on the thicker of the two materials.
B) material thickness shall be based on the thinner of the two materials.
C) material thickness shall be based on the average of the two materials.
D) None of the above
30. According to ASME code case 2235, A subsurface indication shall be
considered as a surface flaw
A) If separation S of the indication from the nearest surface of the component is
equal to or less than half the through thickness dimension 2d of the
subsurface indication.
B) If separation S of the indication from the nearest surface of the component is
equal to or less than half the through thickness dimension d of the subsurface
indication.
C) If separation S of the indication from the nearest surface of the component is
greater than half the through thickness dimension 2d of the subsurface
indication.
D) None of the above

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