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Section V, Nondestructive Examination

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Mode 1 - Article 2

Question 1.1 - Article 2

Q: When preparing weld surfaces for radiography, how shall weld reinforcement be handled?

a) all reinforcement shall be ground flush
b) radiography shall be performed in the “as-welded” condition
c) there are no special considerations for weld reinforcement
d) reasonably uniform crowns with reinforcement shall not exceed that specified in the referencing code section

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d) reasonably uniform crowns with reinforcement shall not exceed that specified in the referencing code section

Question 1.2 - Article 2

Q: Densitometers shall be calibrated at least every ______ days?

a) 30
b) 60
c) 90
d) 180

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c) 90

Question 1.3 - Article 2

Q: Hole-type image quality indicators (IQls) shall be manufactured and identified in ac cordance with the requirements or alternatives allowed in _______?

a) SE-1025
b) SE-747
c) SE-94
d) SE-1115

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a) SE-1025

Mode 2 - Article 2

Question 2.1 - Article 2

Q: Location markers which are to appear as radiographic images on the film shall be?

a) placed on the film
b) placed on the exposure cassette
c) placed on the part
d) applied to the film with a white marking pen

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c) placed on the part

Question 2.2 - Article 2

Q: Where inaccessibility prevents hand-placing the IQl(s) on the source side, the IQl(s) shall be placed?

a) on the film side in contact with the part
b) on the film side in contact with the cassette
c) on the side opposite the film in contact with the part
d) on the film side and the film marked “F” with white marking pen

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a) on the film side in contact with the part

Question 2.3 - Article 2

Q: The following defines what term? “A radiograph with discrete density steps, which is traceable to a national standard.”

a) step wedge comparison film
b) reference film
c) calibrated step wedge film
d) step wedge calibration film

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c) calibrated step wedge film

Mode 3 - Article 2

Question 3.1 - Article 2

Q: What method is employed to determine if backscatter radiation is exposing the film?

a) a test film is applied to the back of each film holder
b) lead symbol “B” is placed on the back of each film holder
c) a letter “B” of radiographically similar material is placed on the film holder
d) a backscatter scanner is installed into the R.T. apparatus

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b) lead symbol “B” is placed on the back of each film holder

Question 3.2 - Article 2

Q: How often are verification checks required to be performed on step wedge comparison films?

a) prior to use
b) annually
c) 90 days
d) 6 months

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b) annually

Question 3.3 - Article 2

Q: What minimum number of IQls and their placement locations are required for cylindrical components, where the source is placed on the axis of the component for a single exposure and the complete circumference is radiographed using one or more film holders?