Examination Guide for

Initial Certification
Industrial Radiography

Aerospace Sector
 NDT Certifying Agency
CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory
Natural Resources Canada
183 Longwood Road South
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8P 0A5

Telephone: 866-858-0473
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Ressources naturelles Canada
183 Rue Longwood Sud
Hamilton (Ontario)
Canada L8P 0A5

Téléphone : 866-858-0473
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

A Introduction 2

B Suggestions for the successful completion of written examinations for certification

in Nondestructive Testing 3

C.1 Level 2 Examination Scheme 4

C.2 References to Prepare for the Level 2 Written Examinations 5
C.3 Sample Questions for the Level 2 Written Examinations 6
C.4 General Information for the Level 2 Practical Examinations 13
C.5 Test Program for the Level 2 Practical Examinations 14
C.6 Hints for Successful Level 2 Practical Examinations 16

D.1 Level 3 Examination Scheme 17

D.2 References to Prepare for the Level 3 Written Examinations 18
D.3 Sample Questions for the Level 3 Written Examinations 19
D.4 General Information for the Level 2 Practical Examinations
[for Level 3 Candidates Not Previously Certified Level 2] 30
D.5 Test Program for the Level 2 Practical Examinations 31
D.6 Hints for Successful Level 2 Practical Examinations 33
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A INTRODUCTION

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), through the Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL) of Minerals and
Metals Sector (MMS), is the NDT Certifying Agency for the Canadian Nondestructive Testing Personnel
Certification Program. NRCan certifies individuals according to CAN/CGSB 48.9712 standard.

In performing this function, NRCan carries out the following tasks:

a) examines information provided by the applicant to ensure that the applicant has the basic education,
NDT training and experience required by the standard;

b) prepares, supervises and evaluates both written and practical examinations;

c) maintains a network of test centres across Canada for both written and practical examinations;

d) renews certificates of candidates as specified by the standard; and,

e) recertifies candidates as specified by the standard.

In certifying the candidate, NRCan is only attesting that the candidate has demonstrated sufficient
knowledge, skill, training and experience to meet the requirements of the CAN/CGSB 48.9712 standard.
NRCan cannot attest to the operators competence in any specific situation at the time of original certification
or at any time thereafter.

In undertaking the administration of the program, NRCan attempts to provide the unbiased Canada-wide
services required to implement a national program. An Advisory Committee composed of individuals
knowledgeable about NDT in Canada advises NRCan on the operation of this program.
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B SUGGESTIONS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

FOR CERTIFICATION IN NDT

1. Do some personal studying prior to attempting the written examinations. In general, training courses
are meant to complement your personal efforts, not to substitute them. Furthermore, training courses
tend to cover a lot of material over a short period of time. To assimilate the subject material covered, a
great deal of personal studying is usually necessary.
Note: The marks obtained on a training course test should not be used to gauge your eventual
performance on NRCan examinations. Usually, applicants find NRCan examinations more difficult.

2. Before starting a test, read all the instructions.

3. Before answering a multiple choice question read the stem and all of the options. Remember, only the
best answer is correct.

4. If a question is difficult to answer, proceed by elimination. This will often result in having to choose
between two possible options.

5. If you cannot answer a question, do not waste time, proceed to the next question. If you complete the
test before the time limit, return to the unanswered questions.

6. To test your skills, we recommend the following sample questions that are available on the market:
a) Ginzel Bros. NDT Testmaker Questions Data Base
b) Supplements to Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A (Question and Answer Books)

Reference Material
The textbooks identified in this guide as reference study material may be purchased from the following
sources:

Canadian Institute for NDE

135 Fennell Avenue W. Port. #7
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3T2
Telephone: (905) 387-1640
Facsimile: (905) 574-6080

ASNT
1711 Arlingate Lane
P.O. Box 28518
Columbus, Ohio
43228 - 0518
U.S.A.
Telephone: (614) 274-6003 or 1-800-222-2768
Facsimile: (614) 274-6899
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C.1 LEVEL 2 EXAMINATION SCHEME TO MEET THE CAN/CGSB - 48.9712 STANDARD

LEVEL 2 RT WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS IN THE

AEROSPACE SECTOR (A/S)

EXAMINATION PASS CONTENT DURATION COMMENTS

40 m.c.q. on theoretical principles of RT Need not be repeated for

General Paper $70% test method 1 hour other sectors.

35 m.c.q. total:
-5 m.c.q. on one code
-30 m.c.q. on A/S RT applications, aircraft
A/S Paper $70% design, and flaws 1 2 hours

This exam need not be

Radiation 25 m.c.q. applicable to radiation safety. repeated if successfully
Protection Paper $70% Same as Level 1. 1 hour completed at Level 1.

This exam need not be done

General Performance/Calibration checks. again if successfully
Practical $70% Same as Level 1. completed at Level 1.

Inspect 4 specimens: All structures/components

are to be inspected using x-ray.
Prepare 4 technique records (instructions).
A/S Practical $70%\ Interpret 25 radiographs. 2 days

m.c.q. Y multiple choice questions

M&P Y Materials and Processes
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C.2 REFERENCES TO PREPARE FOR THE LEVEL 2 WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

General Paper:

1. Nondestructive Testing Handbook – Latest Edition

First and Second Editions Volumes 1 and 3, By ASNT

2. Radiography in Modern Industry, By Eastman Kodak Company – Latest Edition

3. Can/CGSB 48.5-95 (48-GP-5M)

Prepared by Committee on NDT, RT Method
Published by Canadian General Standards Board

4. Materials and Processes for NDT Technology, By ASNT – Latest Edition

Aerospace Sector Paper:

1. Aircraft Maintenance and Repair – Latest Edition

Published by Delp/Bent/McKinley ISBN 0-07-004798-7

2. Advisory Group for Aerospace Research & Development – Latest Edition

AGARD-AG-201-Vol.1

3. Classroom Training Handbook Radiographic Testing – Latest Edition

By General Dynamics

4. Nondestructive Testing Handbook – Latest Edition

First and Second Editions Volume 3, By ASNT

5. Materials and Processes for NDT Technology – Latest Edition

By ASNT

6. Basic Metallurgy for Nondestructive Testing – Latest Edition

7. Can/CGSB 48.5-95 (48-GP-5M)

Prepared by Committee on NDT, RT Method
Published by Canadian General Standards Board

8. Radiography in Modern Industry – Latest Edition

By Eastman Kodak Company

At the present, two (2) codes/specifications/techniques are used for the Level 2 Aerospace Sector paper.
New codes and questions are added periodically. It is recommended that candidates familiarize themselves
with the general layout of codes and standards.

Note: Most of the subjects of the General and Aerospace written examinations are found in the above
publications. It should be noted that additional studying from other books might be useful.
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Radiation Protection Paper:

1. Radiography in Modern Industry – Latest Edition

By Eastman Kodak Company

2. Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Second Edition, Volume Three – Latest Edition

Prepared by Lawrence E. Bryant, Paul McIntire, Robert C. McMaster
Published by American Society for Nondestructive Testing

3. Can/CGSB 48.975-95 Standard

4. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Act and Regulations

References are based on the Recommended Training Course Guidelines of

Standard CAN/CGSB 48.9712 for Both General and Aerospace Papers

C.3 SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR THE LEVEL 2 WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

Level 2 General Examination:

1. A Cobalt-59 becomes a Cobalt-60 atom when it is placed in a nuclear reactor where its nucleus
captures:
a) an electron.
b) a neutron.
c) a proton.
d) contamination.

2. Any action which disturbs the electrical balance of the atoms which make up matter is referred to as
__________.
a) attenuation
b) ionization
c) absorption
d) decay

3. Two factors which greatly affect the suitability of the target material in an x-ray generator are:
a) tensile strength and yield strength.
b) melting point and magnetic strength.
c) electrical resistance and tensile strength.
d) atomic number and melting point.

4. The smaller the physical dimensions of a gamma-ray source:

a) the greater the penetrating power of the gamma-ray source.
b) the less the penetrating power of the gamma-ray source.
c) the penetrating power of the gamma-ray source does not depend upon the physical size.
d) none of the above are true.
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5. A device that uses an electron gun, magnetic fields and a hollow circular tube (doughnut) in order to
accelerate electrons in a circular path and to direct them to strike a target to give bursts of x-rays is
called a:
a) Van de Graff Generator.
b) betatron.
c) resonance transformer.
d) linear accelerator.

6. The projected area of the target as viewed parallel with the centre axis of the useful emergent beam of
an x-ray tube is called:
a) focal spot.
b) focus.
c) effective (or apparent) focal spot.
d) geometric unsharpness.

7. Subject contrast is affected by:

a) thickness differences of the specimen.
b) radiation quality.
c) scattered radiation.
d) all of the above.

8. The sharpness of the film image will improve if:

a) the focal spot or physical size of the source is made larger.
b) the object to film distance is increased.
c) the film developing time is increased.
d) a finer grain film is used.

9. When manually processing films, the purpose of sharply tapping hangers two or three times after the
film have been lowered into the developer solution is to:
a) disperse unexposed silver grains on the film surface.
b) prevent frilling of the emulsion.
c) dislodge any air bubbles clinging to the emulsion.
d) minimize fogging.

10. As the development time increases:

a) the characteristic curve grows steeper and moves to the left toward the density axis.
b) the characteristic curve grows steeper and moves to the right toward the density axis.
c) the characteristic curve remains the same in shape but moves to the left toward the density axis.
d) there is little effect on the characteristic curve.

11. Wherever possible penetrameter placement is:

a) on the source side of the specimen
b) on the film side of the specimen
c) over the thickest part of the specimen
d) in the middle of the area of interest

12. The normal recording medium for autoradiography is the:

a) microdensitometer
b) xerographic plate
c) radiographic film
d) TV screen
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Answers
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. C
7. D 8. D 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. C

Level 2 Aerospace Sector Examination:

1. Assuming a factor of 1.0 for steel, what would be the equivalence in steel for 25 mm of copper if the
equivalence factor for copper is 1.2?
a) 0.8 mm
b) 20.8 mm
c) 30 mm
d) 1.2 mm

2. What thickness of a flat type penetrameter (ASTM) would be used on a 35 mm material thickness for a
2.0% sensitivity?
a) 0.35 mm
b) 0.7 mm
c) 7 mm
d) 14 mm

3. What is meant by a "written procedure"?

a) A set of rules, precepts and regulations.
b) A method by which an experiment or task is carried out.
c) A specific use of a nondestructive inspection method or other.
d) A formula which defines a type of object, a product or a technical process for the purpose of
simplifying production and making it more efficient and rational.

4. A rigid aircraft framework which may consist of bars, beams, rods, tubes and wires is a description of:
a) a truss construction.
b) a semi-monocoque construction.
c) a monocoque construction.
d) a cantilever construction.

5. Integral wing skins are designed to offer maximum resistance to what kind of stress?
a) Shear
b) Compression
c) Torsion
d) Tension

6. In a damage tolerant structure:

a) aircraft structures are heavier than in other systems such as "fail-safe" structures.
b) there is no need to inspect at regular intervals except to check for damage/deterioration due to
environmental conditions.
c) the operational life of the aircraft is less than that of a "fail-safe" structure.
d) damage to some extent during the service life can be tolerated as the structure does have a residual
strength which will allow for sustaining satisfactory project loads until the damage is detected at
regular inspections.
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7. The function(s) of the flux coating on the electrode is to:

a) produce a gas that shields the arc from the atmosphere.
b) add slag-forming properties and to control the cooling rate of the weld metal.
c) both a) and b).
d) melt the parent metal.

8. A material that has the ability to deform plastically without fracturing is said to be:
a) work hardened
b) plastic
c) wrought
d) ductile

9. A zinc or cadmium sulfide fluoroscopic screen which is continually exposed to bright daylight, sunlight,
or other sources of ultravioltet radiation will:
a) need to be recharged to regain its original fluorescence.
b) become discolored and lose some of its brilliance.
c) require a higher voltage setting of the x-ray generator to produce a satisfactory image.
d) all of the above answers are correct.

10. Radiation scatter poses considerable problems when radiographing parts:

a) which are uniformly thick and flat and make intimate contact with the radiographic film.
b) which are flat but continuously vary in thickness or have large radius.
c) which have built-in sections which in turn are well removed from the sections that make intimate
contact with the film.
d) both b) and c).

11. Aluminum sand castings are subject to:

a) shrinkage cracks
b) surface porosity and cold shuts
c) microshrinkage
d) all of the above

12. On a weld radiograph, a very thin, straight, dark line, either continuous or intermittent, located parallel
to and normally on one side of a weld bead be indicative of:
a) slag inclusion.
b) burn through.
c) aligned porosity.
d) lack of fusion.

13. An extremely thin discontinuity that is the result of pipes, or inclusions flattened and made directional
by working is called:
a) a stringer.
b) a lamination.
c) a seam.
d) a cold shut.

14. Intergranular corrosion:

a) is caused by dissimilar metals in contact.
b) is usually not detected until after the part has failed.
c) is an attack on the grain boundaries of a metal.
d) causes excessive surface pitting.
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Answers
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C
8. D 9. B 10. D 11. D 12. D 13. B 14. C

Levels 1, 2 & 3 Radiation Protection Examination:

1. Geiger Mueller counters are used for radiation detection but are not recommended for industrial x-ray
work because:
a) the high intensity of radiation causes the batteries to saturate and not work
b) high intensity radiation makes Geiger tubes brittle and fragile
c) high intensity radiation may cause the Geiger tube to saturate and give a low measure or no measure
of the true exposure rate
d) high intensity radiation causes gas amplification by a factor of 1010 and this causes the Geiger tube
to explode

2. An exposure rate of 5 mR/h is measured just outside the steel door to an x-ray room. The half-value
layer in lead for the transmitted x-rays is 0.09 cm. What thickness of lead would have to be added to the
door to reduce the exposure rate to 1 mR/h?
a) 0.21 cm
b) 0.018 cm
c) 2.25 cm
d) 0.45 cm

3. The HVL of lead to control leakage from an x-ray tube operating at 200 kV is .4 mm. What thickness
of lead would be required to reduce this leakage by a factor of 16?
a) 0.4 mm
b) 0.8 mm
c) 1.6 mm
d) 4.8 mm

4. Absorbed dose, no matter what its units are given in, is a measure of:
a) energy deposited in a unit mass
b) effective biological damage
c) ionizations in a unit volume
d) the product of a and b

5. The tenth value layer of lead for 250 kVp x-rays is 2.9 mm. What thickness of lead would be needed to
reduce the exposure rate for this energy of radiation by a factor of 1000?
a) 2,900 mm
b) 0.25 mm
c) 8.7 mm
d) 87 cm

6. A person who receives a whole-body dose equivalent of 5 rems in one year:

a) may develop radiation sickness
b) should not have any medical x-rays
c) will be unaffected
d) may have an increased risk of cancer
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7. For an uncontrolled area next to an x-ray room, the shielding should be sufficient to ensure that the
maximum exposure is:
a) 2.5 mR per week
b) 10 mR per week
c) 25 mR per week
d) 100 mR per week

8. A counter placed 18cm from an energized X-Ray tube reads 72,000 cpm (counts per minute). When
measured at a new distance the reading is 44,100 cpm. What is the new distance?

a) 21 cm
b) 22 cm
c) 23 cm
d) 24 cm

9. In making an x-ray exposure, you find the dose rate at 2 meters from the x-ray tube is 1200 mR/h. What
would be the dose rate at 8 meters?
a) 75 mR/h
b) 100 mR/h
c) 200 mR/h
d) 300 mR/h

10. The maximum annual whole-body dose that an x-ray worker is permitted to receive is:
a) 5 millisieverts
b) 50 millisieverts
c) 500 millisieverts
d) 5,000 millisieverts

11. An x-ray tube operating at 200 kVp and 4 mA is suitable for examining 1/4" thick steel pipe. What is
the energy of the x-rays produced with this technique?
a) 800 kVp
b) .8 kVp
c) up to 200 keV
d) 0.8 MeV

12. Given the field at 2.5 m from an IR192 source is 2 µGy/hr, what distance could you approach before the
field rose to 25 µGy/hr?:
a) 0.21 m
b) 0.50 m
c) 0.67 m
d) 0.71 m

13. Maximum annual dose limits for non-atomic radiation workers is:
a) the same as ARW's
b) 1/2 allowed an ARW
c) 1/10 allowed an ARW
d) 1/100 allowed an ARW
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14. Given the HVL for 400 kV x-rays is 7.6 mm and a field of 10 Gy/hr. How many HVL of lead are
needed to reduce the field to 1 Gy/hr?:
a) 10
b) 5.4
c) 3.3
d) 1.2

15. A dose equivalent of 50 millisieverts is equal to:

a) 5 millirems
b) 50 millirems
c) 0.5 rem
d) 5 rems

Answers

1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. D 13. C 14. C 15. D
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C.4 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

1. The level 2 Industrial Radiography Aerospace sector practical examination is a closed book
examination. No books or notes other than those provided will be permitted during the test. A
scientific calculator may be used provided it does not contain information or established programs
which provide solutions to examination problems.

2. The candidate shall be shown the operation and placement of equipment and accessories required to
complete the test.

3. Unless otherwise specified, it is the candidate's choice to use the proper films for inspection of the test
specimens.

4. The candidate will be shown the accessible surfaces of the test specimens.

5. No surface preparations are permitted on the test specimens, they must be used as is.

6. No markings shall be placed on equipment, tests pieces and reference samples.

7. The candidate is not allowed to take the paperwork nor the test specimens out of the laboratory. All
data (ie. measurements, angles, film placement etc..) must be documented or noted while at the testing
facility. At the end of each day, all test pieces and interpretation radiographs are given to the supervisor
and will be returned to the candidate the following day. This process will be repeated until the time
limit is reached.

8. The duration of the practical test is a total of two (2) days for the four (4) techniques, interpretation of
radiographs and preparation of an exposure curve.

9. Candidates' questions will be answered unless the question is a test requirement. A supervisor may
refuse to answer any question he considers to be part of the test.

10. Candidates will be given the opportunity to give feedback concerning the practical test. After
completing the test, simply fill in and return the comment sheet provided. Hand in the comment sheet
to the test supervisor or complete it at home and send directly to:

NDT Certifying Agency

Natural Resources Canada
183 Longwood Road South
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8P 0A5

Telephone: (866) 858-0473

Fax: (905) 645-0836

Note: There is concern about candidates who appear confused and unsure of themselves while attempting
their practical test. It is the prerogative of the supervisor to discuss this situation with the candidate and, in
the extreme, terminate the practical test.
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C.5 TEST PROGRAM FOR THE LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

The expected time to complete the practical test is two days. The candidate is required to do the following:

General Practical Test {if not done at Level 1}

A. Perform one (1) calibration test (Preparation of an exposure curve)

Aerospace Practical Test

B. Preparation and development of four (4) radiographic techniques on structures/components using X-ray
The technique for each specimen must be completed in a manner that will permit a level 1 Radiographic
inspector to follow your steps and duplicate your results.

C. Interpretation of 25 radiographs

**********

A. Preparation of an Exposure Curve

There are many types of exposure curves and the candidate may choose any type with which he/she is
familiar. The most popular curve is where thickness of material is plotted against exposure for specified
K.V. levels on semi-log graph paper.

For exposure curves other than the ones plotted on semi-log graph paper, the candidate may be required to
supply his/her own graph paper.

The candidate will be given a sloped metal wedge, semi-log graph paper and a blank data sheet.

The candidate will:

- take the exposures for the K.V. energy designated by the supervisor;
- locate and clearly mark on the resulting radiographs where the required density (2.0) has been found
and record the data; and
- plot the data points as derived from the radiographs and draw the exposure curve.
Note: The plotted data points must be quite evident to the examiner.

B. The Preparation and Development of Radiographic Techniques

The test will consist of four inspection areas. These will consist of different aircraft parts, each with an
identified area of interest.

The candidate will be provided with:

- aircraft test samples
- film characteristic curves
- logithmic and anti-logithmic tables
- effective x-ray focal spot
- sketches of the test specimens
- exposure curves
- test sample identification/information which will highlight the area of interest
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Cautionary Note:
After the candidate has taken his/her exposures for the curve required in Part I of the exam, the
candidate will be supplied with the appropriate exposure curves for this equipment. It should be
noted that, although the Test Centre supplies each candidate with exposure curves, it should not be
assumed that the exposure curves are accurate for all the test specimens. This is especially true for
the light alloys. Following a test shot, the candidate is expected to have the necessary wherewithal
to quickly zero-in on the correct exposures.

Coverage of the Test Specimen

The test specimen will be inspected to 100% in the area of interest as identified by the technique identifier
sheet.

C. Interpretation of Radiographs

Instructions are provided with the radiographs to be interpreted.

When doing the interpretation test, the following items are provided to the candidate:
- a variable high intensity viewer;
- interpretation sheets;
- a magnifying glass;
- a ruler and
- cotton gloves.

General Information

Test exposures are to be sent to the Certifying Agency and must be separated from the final technique. A
sample technique is provided for the candidates' information.

A supervisor may refuse to answer any question which he considers part of the test. Scribbled work is
subject to rejection.

The candidate will use the film available at the centre. The candidate may be required to load and develop
his/her own film. The film shall not be cut to fit specific test samples.

The part should be considered a production part, therefore the cost of inspection due to the time involved
and the number of films used, will be of importance.

Demonstration Radiographic Technique

Radiographic techniques must contain all the testing parameters necessary for an individual with limited
experience to duplicate your work and maintain the required level of inspection.

It is assumed that the recipient of the technique is someone who has limited knowledge of radiography.
Therefore, the transfer of information from the candidate to the recipient must be clear, concise, neat and
complete.

A comprehensive method of radiograph identification, relating each film to the technique, must be devised
by the candidate.
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C.6 HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

1. Budget your time. Don't spend too much time on one part of the test at the expense of the other parts.
While waiting for exposures to be developed, utilize the spare time to interpretate radiographs.
Interpretation radiographs are not allowed to be removed from the test centre at any time.

2. Do not hesitate to ask questions to the supervisor if you encounter problems. If the supervisor cannot
answer your question because it's part of the test, he or she will tell you so.
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D.1 LEVEL 3 EXAMINATION SCHEME TO MEET THE CAN/CGSB - 48.9712 STANDARD

LEVEL 3 RT WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS IN THE

AEROSPACE SECTOR (A/S)
EXAMINATION PASS CONTENT TIME COMMENTS
Part A
$70% 140 m.c.q.1 total:
- 10 m.c.q. on CAN/CGSB 48.9712 standard
Part B - 30 m.c.q. on M&P 2 (General) Need not be repeated
Basic Paper $70% - 40 m.c.q. on M&P and flaws specific to 32 hours for other sectors and
welds, castings, wrought products, etc. methods.
Part C - 60 m.c.q. (4 x 15) on NDT methods
$70%

This exam need not be

repeated if successfully
Radiation $70% completed at Levels 1
Protection Paper 25 m.c.q. applicable to radiation safety 1 hour or 2.

30 m.c.q. on theoretical principles of RT Need not be repeated for

General Paper $70% method : hour other sectors in RT.

Written Procedure 3 Writing 1 NDT procedure for certification in 4 hours

the first method
OR
and the option of OR
Written Procedure Reviewing an NDT procedure for certification Need not be repeated for
Review 4 $70% in each additional method 1 2 hours other sectors in RT.
A/S 35 m.c.q. total:
BCodes and -5 m.c.q. on code
Applications Paper $70% -30 m.c.q. on RT applications 1 2 hours

$70% This exam need not be

repeated if successfully
Practical Test Same as Level 2 2 days completed at Level 2.

1
m.c.q. Y multiple choice questions
2
M&P Y Materials and Processes
3
Written Procedure Examination
This four hour examination must be completed by those seeking Level 3 certification in a first method.
Because writing a comprehensive NDT procedure, which meets industrial standards, would normally take many days to
complete, the NDT Certifying Agency will provide the applicant, at the time of application, with a pretest package having all the
information and details needed to prepare for this examination.
4
Written Procedure Review Examination
Candidates seeking Level 3 certification in a second and subsequent method have the option of completing a one and one-half
hour procedure review examination.
To complete this examination, the candidate will be handed a Procedure which he/she is to assume comes from their staff for
review and approval. The candidate, as the responsible Level 3 individual for the company in question, must review the
Procedure and identify all that is unsatisfactory or incorrect with the document. The candidate is required to write what is
unsatisfactory or incorrect directly in the Procedure, adjacent to the problem area. An example of this will be shown in the
Procedure to be reviewed.
The candidate must report at least 10 problem areas or deficiencies with the Procedure document. Deficiencies may include any
of the following: no cover sheets, no provision for approval signatures, approval signatures by unauthorized personnel, missing
or incorrect information in headers, missing attachments/references, missing sections, incorrect paragraph numbering,
contradicting technical data, technical data contrary to good practice, unclear statements, inconsistent formatting of the
document, information placed in wrong sequence, typographical errors, etc.
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D.2 REFERENCES TO PREPARE FOR THE LEVEL 3 WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

General Paper:

1. 48-GP-4M - Study Outline

2. Can/CGSB 48.5-95 (48-GP-5M) - Manual

Prepared by Committee on Nondestructive Testing, Radiography Method
Published by Canadian General Standards Board

3. Radiography in Modern Industry – Latest Edition

Published by Eastman Kodak Company

4. Nondestructive Testing Handbook, First and Second Editions, Volumes One and Three – Latest Edition
Prepared by Lawrence E. Bryant, Paul McIntire, Robert C. McMaster
Published by American Society for Nondestructive Testing

Aerospace Sector-Codes & Applications Paper:

1. Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, Published by Delp/Bent/McKinley ISBN 0-07-004798-7 – Latest

Edition

2. CAN/CGSB 48.5-95 (48-GP-5M) - Manual, Published by Canadian General Standards Board

(This manual provides limited information and should not represent the only source of study material)

3. Manufacturing Processes, By Vernon L. Stokes – Latest Edition

4. Advisory Group for Aerospace Research & Development, AGARD-AG-201-Vol.1 – Latest Edition

At the present, two (2) codes/specifications/techniques are used for Level 3 Aerospace Sector codes and
applications paper. New codes and questions are added periodically. It is recommended that candidates
familiarize themselves with the general layout of codes and standards.

Basic Paper:

1. Materials and Processes for NDT Technology, By ASNT

2. Basic Metallurgy for Nondestructive Testing, By British Institute of NDT

3. Why Metals Fail, chapter 2, By R.D. Barer and B.F. Peters

4. Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel CAN/CGSB - 48.9712

5. Manufacturing Processes, By Vernon L. Stokes

Note:
A general familiarity with capabilities and limitations of other NDT methods is required for the Basic
paper.
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Radiation Protection Paper:

1. Radiography in Modern Industry

By Eastman Kodak Company

2. Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Second Edition, Volume Three

Prepared by Lawrence E. Bryant, Paul McIntire, Robert C. McMaster
Published by American Society for Nondestructive Testing

3. Can/CGSB 48.975-95 Standard

4. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Act and Regulations

References are based on the Recommended Training Course Guidelines of

Standard CAN/CGSB 48.9712 for the General and A/S Papers

Written Procedure Examination

As indicated in E.1, notes 4 and 5, the NDT candidate will be provided with, at the time of application, a
pretest package having all the information and details needed.

D.3 SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR THE LEVEL 3 WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

Level 3 General Examination:

1. Radium:
a) is a daughter product of radon.
b) has a very short half-life.
c) is an artificially made isotope.
d) a metallic element.

2. High-energy photons of 1.02 MeV or greater typically interact with matter by which one of the
following:
a) photoelectric process.
b) Compton scattering process.
c) pair production process.
d) photodisintegration process.
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3. An anode in which the target is located at the bottom of an opening or a "pocket" is frequently used in
industrial x-ray tubes for improving the distribution of the high voltage field. This type of anode is
referred to as a:
a) rotating anode.
b) hot anode.
c) hooded anode.
d) line-focus anode.

4. Cobalt 59:
a) is an element different than that of Cobalt 60.
b) transforms to Cobalt 60 after capturing a neutron.
c) emits gamma radiation which is of different energies than Cobalt 60.
d) both a) and b) are correct.

5. Which is not an advantage of a linear accelerator for producing x-rays?

a) low cost
b) high radiation output
c) small focal spot dimensions
d) light weight

6. Fluoroscopic screens of zinc cadmium sulfide find occa- sional use in industrial applications. These
screens normally are not subject to wear or deterioration from exposure to long term x-rays. Which one
of the following will severely degrade this type of screen?
a) Cleaning of the screen with grain alcohol
b) Prolonged storage in a low-humidity environment will cause the crystal to hydrolyze
c) Exposure to ultraviolet radiation sources
d) Contamination with nickel, as little as one part per million will create severe afterglow problems

7. The intensity of a monoenergetic radiation after passing through a material may be calculated by the
formula I = I0 e -µt . This formula does not take into account:
a) linear absorption.
b) scattered radiation.
c) half-value layer thickness.
d) attenuation.

8. Radiographic image magnification by placing the film at a distance from the object is practical when
using linatrons and betatrons because:
a) natural magnification occurs with high energy x-rays
b) of their large beam spread
c) of the small focal spot size
d) high energy x-rays have such short wavelengths

9. Radiographic image quality may be adversely affected by poor subject contrast; this may be caused by:
a) insufficient absorption differences in the specimen.
b) excessive radiation energy for the application.
c) unwanted and excessive scatter.
d) all of the above.
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10. The primary reason(s) why sight (under safelight conditions) development of radiographs should be
avoided is:
a) it is difficult to discern the image with the light output provided by a safelight.
b) the appearance of a developed but unfixed radiograph will be different when compared with
properly finished film.
c) removal of the film from the developer will affect the development time.
d) film speed changes when exposed to a safelight.

11. Wire penetrameters are most commonly used in ________ codes.

a) AFNOR
b) ASME
c) ASTM
d) DIN

12. Generally, the sensitivity and accuracy of thickness gauging of homogeneous materials by reflection
methods is:
a) superior to transmission gauging.
b) superior to fluorescence methods.
c) inferior to transmission gauging.
d) approximately the same as with transmission gauging.

Answers

1. D 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C
7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D 12. C

Level 3 Aerospace-Codes and Applications Examination:

1. A tenth value thickness for a specific gamma source is 25 mm of lead. The radiation intensity is 20
R/min from the source. How many mm of lead would be required to reduce the intensity to 1.2 mR/hr?
a) 150 mm
b) 110 mm
c) 30 mm
d) 28 mm

2. Cobalt-60 is reported to have a half life of 5.3 years. By how much should exposure time be increased
(over that used initially to produce excellent radiographs when the cobalt-60 source was new) when the
source is two years old?
a) No change in exposure time is needed
b) Exposure time should be about 11% longer
c) Exposure time should be about 37% longer
d) Exposure time should be from 62 to 100% longer

3. If a radiograph shows the 2T hole and outline of a .5 mm thick penetrameter, the 2-2T quality level is
attained on a specimen:
a) 25 mm thick.
b) 50 mm thick.
c) 12 mm thick.
d) none of the above.
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4. A "bulkhead" on an aircraft can be defined as:

a) a large container used to carry cargo in transport aircraft.
b) the area directly above the pilot and co-pilot where all the control switches are located.
c) the leading edge of the stabilizers.
d) the vertical structure members which carry the major structural loads in the fuselage.

5. Which of the following is a classification of wing flaps:

a) a vertical flap.
b) a horizontal flap.
c) a negative flap.
d) a positive flap.

6. An example of a "Combination Control Surface is:

a) a Rudderon.
b) a Airerator.
c) a Flaperon.
d) all of the above.

7. Which of the following is an example of a "Metal Spar" used on aircraft?

a) Built-up Double Web.
b) Laminated.
c) Built-up S
d) Built-up J

8. All types of Rotary Wing aircraft have two rotors. Some have two main rotors and some have one main
rotor and one tail rotor. One purpose of the tail rotor on a helicopter is to:
a) add lift to the helicopter.
b) control the yaw of the helicopter.
c) assist in turning the helicopter to the left or right.
d) none of the above.

9. If an isotope of Ir-192 was measured to be 20 curies on July 7, 1990, when would it have been 222
curies?
a) 200 days ago
b) 222 days ago
c) 254 days ago
d) 283 days ago

10. The most efficient and cost effective means of reducing the effects of scattered radiation on a film is:
a) masks
b) lead screens
c) filters
d) collimators

11. Images of discontinuities close to the source side of the specimen become less clearly defined as:

a) source-to-object distance increases.

b) the thickness of the specimen increases.
c) the size of the focal spot decreases.
d) the thickness of the specimen decreases.
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12. If the water used to make up the developer, the fixer or the water for the final rinse is too hard, the result
will be:
a) grey fogging.
b) yellow fogging.
c) dichroic fogging.
d) white streaks.

13. The shape of the film characteristic curve is relatively insensitive to changes in X or gamma radiation
quality but is affected by changes in the:
a) geometric factors.
b) shape and type of material of the specimen.
c) subject contrast.
d) degree of development.

Answers

1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. C
7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. D 13. D

Level 3 Basic Examination:

1. The Canadian standard for the certification of nondestructive testing personnel is developed and
maintained by:
a) the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).
b) standard committee composed of representatives from industry working under the auspice of CGSB.
c) Natural Resources Canada under the auspice of the Canadian General Standards Board.
d) a cooperative effort between various Canadian regulatory bodies and Natural Resources Canada.

2. The levels of certification covered by the CGSB standard on NDT personnel certification are:
a) trainee, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3.
b) apprentice, trainee, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3.
c) Level 1, Level 2, Level 3.
d) none of the above.

3. The pickling time will be least for:

a) low carbon steel.
b) high carbon steel.
c) alloy steels.
d) pickling time is the same for all three materials.

4. Which of the following may be considered an advantage of powder metallurgy as a manufacturing

method?
a) Production of parts of closer tolerances
b) Mass production of hard-to-shape parts
c) Produce parts with a high strength to weight ratio
d) All of the above
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5. Which of the following heat treatments usually follows a hardening treatment in order to make the steel
more ductile?
a) Annealing
b) Tempering
c) Spheroidizing
d) Normalizing

6. Which of the following statements is correct?

a) Alkaline solutions are never used to clean aluminum alloys.
b) Acid solutions are never used to clean aluminum alloys.
c) Acid solutions are usually used to clean aluminum alloys.
d) Alkaline solutions are usually used to clean aluminum alloys.

7. Suitable combinations of two different materials each with specific properties may result in a composite
that:
a) is better in terms of resistance to heat than either of the two components alone.
b) is stronger in tension per unit weight than either of the two components alone.
c) is stiffer per unit weight than either of the two components alone.
d) any of the above.

8. The practical length standards used by industry for gauging are:

a) angle slip gauges.
b) sine bars.
c) wavelengths of light emitted by different elements.
d) gauge blocks.

9. Thermal conductivity of a metal is an important factor to consider in making quality weldments

because:
a) some metals, such as aluminum, have a low conductivity which results in weld defects due to
localized heat build up.
b) some metals, such as stainless steel, have a high conductivity which results in lack of fusion defects
as the heat is quickly removed from the weld zone.
c) in some metals, such as aluminum, very high temperature gradients are produced, causing stresses
during cooling.
d) none of the above.

10. Fracture is a type of material failure. Of the following, which is another type of material failure?
a) Fracture mechanics
b) Low frequency dynamic loading
c) Permanent deformation
d) Elongation within the elastic range

11. To remove iron from the ore in a blast furnace, the following materials are added to the furnace to
generate the desired chemical reactions:
a) coke, ore and oxygen.
b) bauxite, ore and air.
c) coke, ore, limestone and air.
d) coke, ore, limestone and bauxite.

12. The reason for putting ingots in a soaking pit is:

a) to control the direction of crystallization.
b) to homogenize the structure and composition of the ingots.
c) to permit slow cooling of the ingots.
d) to bring them to the temperature required for rolling.
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13. An advantage of using green sand molds over dry sand molds is:
a) green sand molds are stronger then dry sand molds and thus are less susceptible to damage in
handling.
b) surface finish of large castings are better when using green sand molds.
c) over-all dimensional accuracy of the mold is better with green sand.
d) there is less danger of hot tearing of castings when using green sand molds.

14. Shielded metal-arc welding is a process of joining metals which is:

a) fully automated.
b) semi-automated.
c) carried out manually.
d) all of the above.

15. In the resistance spot welding of low-carbon steel the heat generated is:
a) concentrated between the positive electrode and the work.
b) concentrated at the interface of the two plates to be welded.
c) concentrated between the negative electrode and the work.
d) evenly distributed in the work between the electrodes.

16. Which of the following is not a brazing process?

a) Furnace brazing
b) Induction brazing
c) Infrared brazing
d) Electron beam brazing

17. Completely recrystallized hot rolled steel products have:

a) exactly the same mechanical properties in the longitudinal and transverse directions.
b) superior mechanical properties in the direction of rolling.
c) superior mechanical properties in the transverse direction.
d) inferior mechanical properties than the original cast structure.

18. Care must be taken not to splash steel on the walls of the mold when pouring to prevent formation of
surface defects like:
a) inclusions.
b) seams.
c) cold shots.
d) bursts.

19. Bursts are caused by:

a) casting at too low a temperature.
b) forging metal which is either too hot or too cold.
c) insufficient reduction in size is attempted in one forging operation.
d) none of the above.

20. Slag inclusions in welds are caused by:

a) wide weaving.
b) incomplete deslagging of a previous pass.
c) moisture entrapped in the joint.
d) both a) and b).
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21. Cobalt-60 is reported to have a half life of 5.3 years. By how much should exposure time be increased
(over that used initially to produce excellent radiographs when the cobalt-60 source was new) when the
source is two years old?
a) no change in exposure time is needed.
b) exposure time should be about 11% longer.
c) exposure time should be about 37% longer.
d) exposure time should be from 62 to 100% longer.

22. In ultrasonics, increasing the length of the pulse to activate the search unit will:
a) decrease the resolving power of the instrument.
b) increase the resolving power of the instrument.
c) have no effect on the test.
d) will decrease the penetration of the sound wave.

23. Optimum magnetic particle inspection of a 50 mm inside diameter gear containing a keyway would
require:
a) circular method with magnetic field parallel to keyway.
b) circular method with magnetic field perpendicular to keyway.
c) using central conductor.
d) all of the above.

24. Which of the following physical properties, more than any other, determines what makes a material a
good penetrant?
a) viscosity.
b) surface tension.
c) wetting ability.
d) no one single property determines if a material will or will not be a good penetrant.

25. Direct current saturation coils would most likely be used when testing _______________ by the eddy
current method.
a) steel
b) aluminum
c) copper
d) brass

Answers
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. D
7. D 8. D 9. D 10. C 11. C 12. D
13. D 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. C
19. B 20. D 21. C 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. A
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Levels 1, 2 & 3 Radiation Protection Examination:

1. Geiger Mueller counters are used for radiation detection but are not recommended for industrial x-ray
work because:
a) the high intensity of radiation causes the batteries to saturate and not work
b) high intensity radiation makes Geiger tubes brittle and fragile
c) high intensity radiation may cause the Geiger tube to saturate and give a low measure or no measure
of the true exposure rate
d) high intensity radiation causes gas amplification by a factor of 1010 and this causes the Geiger tube
to explode

2. An exposure rate of 5 mR/h is measured just outside the steel door to an x-ray room. The half-value
layer in lead for the transmitted x-rays is 0.09 cm. What thickness of lead would have to be added to the
door to reduce the exposure rate to 1 mR/h?
a) 0.21 cm
b) 0.018 cm
c) 2.25 cm
d) 0.45 cm

3. The HVL of lead to control leakage from an x-ray tube operating at 200 kV is .4 mm. What thickness
of lead would be required to reduce this leakage by a factor of 16?
a) 0.4 mm
b) 0.8 mm
c) 1.6 mm
d) 4.8 mm

4. Absorbed dose, no matter what its units are given in, is a measure of:
a) energy deposited in a unit mass
b) effective biological damage
c) ionizations in a unit volume
d) the product of a and b

5. The tenth value layer of lead for 250 kVp x-rays is 2.9 mm. What thickness of lead would be needed to
reduce the exposure rate for this energy of radiation by a factor of 1000?
a) 2,900 mm
b) 0.25 mm
c) 8.7 mm
d) 87 cm

6. A person who receives a whole-body dose equivalent of 5 rems in one year:

a) may develop radiation sickness
b) should not have any medical x-rays
c) will be unaffected
d) may have an increased risk of cancer
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7. For an uncontrolled area next to an x-ray room, the shielding should be sufficient to ensure that the
maximum exposure is:
a) 2.5 mR per week
b) 10 mR per week
c) 25 mR per week
d) 100 mR per week

8. A counter placed 18cm from an energized X-Ray tube reads 72,000 cpm (counts per minute). When
measured at a new distance the reading is 44,100 cpm. What is the new distance?

a) 21 cm
b) 22 cm
c) 23 cm
d) 24 cm

9. In making an x-ray exposure, you find the dose rate at 2 meters from the x-ray tube is 1200 mR/h. What
would be the dose rate at 8 meters?
a) 75 mR/h
b) 100 mR/h
c) 200 mR/h
d) 300 mR/h

10. The maximum annual whole-body dose that an x-ray worker is permitted to receive is:
a) 5 millisieverts
b) 50 millisieverts
c) 500 millisieverts
d) 5,000 millisieverts

11. An x-ray tube operating at 200 kVp and 4 mA is suitable for examining 1/4" thick steel pipe. What is
the energy of the x-rays produced with this technique?
a) 800 kVp
b) .8 kVp
c) up to 200 keV
d) 0.8 MeV

12. Given the field at 2.5 m from an IR192 source is 2 µGy/hr, what distance could you approach before the
field rose to 25 µGy/hr?
a) 0.21 m
b) 0.50 m
c) 0.67 m
d) 0.71 m

13. Maximum annual dose limits for non-atomic radiation workers is:
a) the same as ARW's
b) 1/2 allowed an ARW
c) 1/10 allowed an ARW
d) 1/100 allowed an ARW
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14. Given the HVL for 400 kV x-rays is 7.6 mm and a field of 10 Gy/hr. How many HVL of lead are
needed to reduce the field to 1 Gy/hr?
a) 10
b) 5.4
c) 3.3
d) 1.2

15. A dose equivalent of 50 millisieverts is equal to:

a) 5 millirems
b) 50 millirems
c) 0.5 rem
d) 5 rems

Answers

1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. D 13. C 14. C 15. D
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D.4 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

1. The level 2 Industrial Radiography Aerospace sector practical examination is a closed book
examination. No books or notes other than those provided will be permitted during the test. A
scientific calculator may be used provided it does not contain information or established programs
which provide solutions to examination problems.

2. The candidate shall be shown the operation and placement of equipment and accessories required to
complete the test.

3. Unless otherwise specified, it is the candidate's choice to use the proper films for inspection of the test
specimens.

4. The candidate will be shown the accessible surfaces of the test specimens.

5. No surface preparations are permitted on the test specimens, they must be used as is.

6. No markings shall be placed on equipment, tests pieces and reference samples.

7. The candidate is not allowed to take the paperwork nor the test specimens out of the laboratory. All
data (ie. measurements, angles, film placement etc..) must be documented or noted while at the testing
facility. At the end of each day, all test pieces and interpretation radiographs are given to the supervisor
and will be returned to the candidate the following day. This process will be repeated until the time
limit is reached.

8. The duration of the practical test is a total of two (2) days for the four (4) techniques, interpretation of
radiographs and preparation of an exposure curve.

9. Candidates' questions will be answered unless the question is a test requirement. A supervisor may
refuse to answer any question he considers to be part of the test.

10. Candidates will be given the opportunity to give feedback concerning the practical test. After
completing the test, simply fill in and return the comment sheet provided. Hand in the comment sheet
to the test supervisor or complete it at home and send directly to:

NDT Certifying Agency

Natural Resources Canada
183 Longwood Road South
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8P 0A5

Telephone: (866) 858-0473

Fax: (905) 645-0836

Note: There is concern about candidates who appear confused and unsure of themselves while
attempting their practical test. It is the prerogative of the supervisor to discuss this situation with the
candidate and, in the extreme, terminate the practical test.
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D.5 TEST PROGRAM FOR THE LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

The expected time to complete the practical test is two days. The candidate is required to do the following:

General Practical Test {if not done at Level 1}

A. Perform one (1) calibration test (Preparation of an exposure curve)

Aerospace Practical Test

B. Preparation and development of four (4) radiographic techniques on structures/components using X-ray
The technique for each specimen must be completed in a manner that will permit a level 1 Radiographic
inspector to follow your steps and duplicate your results.

C. Interpretation of 25 radiographs

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A. Preparation of an Exposure Curve

There are many types of exposure curves and the candidate may choose any type with which he/she is
familiar. The most popular curve is where thickness of material is plotted against exposure for specified
K.V. levels on semi-log graph paper.

For exposure curves other than the ones plotted on semi-log graph paper, the candidate may be required to
supply his/her own graph paper.

The candidate will be given a sloped metal wedge, semi-log graph paper and a blank data sheet.

The candidate will:

- take the exposures for the K.V. energy designated by the supervisor;
- locate and clearly mark on the resulting radiographs where the required density (2.0) has been found
and record the data; and
- plot the data points as derived from the radiographs and draw the exposure curve.
Note: The plotted data points must be quite evident to the examiner.

B. The Preparation and Development of Radiographic Techniques

The test will consist of four inspection areas. These will consist of different aircraft parts, each with an
identified area of interest.

The candidate will be provided with:

- aircraft test samples
- film characteristic curves
- logithmic and anti-logithmic tables
- effective x-ray focal spot
- sketches of the test specimens
- exposure curves
- test sample identification/information which will highlight the area of interest
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Cautionary Note:
After the candidate has taken his/her exposures for the curve required in Part I of the exam, the
candidate will be supplied with the appropriate exposure curves for this equipment. It should be
noted that, although the Test Centre supplies each candidate with exposure curves, it should not be
assumed that the exposure curves are accurate for all the test specimens. This is especially true for
the light alloys. Following a test shot, the candidate is expected to have the necessary wherewithal
to quickly zero-in on the correct exposures.

Coverage of the Test Specimen

The test specimen will be inspected to 100% in the area of interest as identified by the technique identifier
sheet.

C. Interpretation of Radiographs

Instructions are provided with the radiographs to be interpreted.

When doing the interpretation test, the following items are provided to the candidate:
- a variable high intensity viewer;
- interpretation sheets;
- a magnifying glass;
- a ruler and
- cotton gloves.

General Information

Test exposures are to be sent to the Certifying Agency and must be separated from the final technique. A
sample technique is provided for the candidates' information.

A supervisor may refuse to answer any question which he considers part of the test. Scribbled work is
subject to rejection.

The candidate will use the film available at the centre. The candidate may be required to load and develop
his/her own film. The film shall not be cut to fit specific test samples.

The part should be considered a production part, therefore the cost of inspection due to the time involved
and the number of films used, will be of importance.

Demonstration Radiographic Technique

Radiographic techniques must contain all the testing parameters necessary for an individual with limited
experience to duplicate your work and maintain the required level of inspection.

It is assumed that the recipient of the technique is someone who has limited knowledge of radiography.
Therefore, the transfer of information from the candidate to the recipient must be clear, concise, neat and
complete.

A comprehensive method of radiograph identification, relating each film to the technique, must be devised
by the candidate.
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D.6 HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

1. Budget your time. Don't spend too much time on one part of the test at the expense of the other parts.
While waiting for exposures to be developed, utilize the spare time to interpret radiographs.
Interpretation radiographs are not allowed to be removed from the test centre at any time.

2. Do not hesitate to ask questions to the supervisor if you encounter problems. If the supervisor cannot
answer your question because it's part of the test, he or she will tell you so.