Magnetic Particle Level II

1. The interpretation of magnetic particle indications may be aided by:

A. Observing with a magnifying glass
B. Observing the indications as they are formed
C. Reproducing the indication residually
D. All of the above

2. Residual magnetism may be beneficial as an aid:

A. In the deposition of the weld metal
B. In interpretation and evaluation of indications
C. In demagnetization
D. All of the above

3. An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part which produces an MT indication
is called:
A. A discontinuity
B. A defect
C. An indication
D. A deformation

4. Comparing parts that have been circularly magnetized and those that have been longitudinally magnetized,
which retains the most objectionable residual field if not demagnetized?
A. Longitudinal
B. Circular
C. Vectored
D. Remnant

5. What type of magnetization uses the formula Apere-turn = 45,000/LD?

A. Circular
B. Longitudinal
C. Parallel
D. Vectored

6. Why are large soft contact areas such as lead or copper braid used for surfaces or headstocks?
A. To increase the contact area and reduce the possibility of burning the part
B. Because of their low melting points
C. Because they help heat metal, thus facilitating magnetic induction
D. To increase the contact area and flux density
7. A rough forging that has received no further processing is magnetic particle tested. An indication is
observed to run in every direction. It appears to extend deeply into the part and run perpendicular to the
surface. It is very sharp. What is the probable identity of the indication?
A. Forging burst
B. Lap
C. Flake
D. Seam

8. A gear with case-hardened ground teeth and hub ends is MT tested. Individual indications are detected on
five of the teeth and on the one end surface of the hub. Although the indications are very sharp and
distinct, they do not break over the edges of the part. What is the probable identity of the indication?
A. Grinding cracks
B. Inclusions
C. Porosity
D. Quench cracks

9. If an overall pattern (sometimes circular lines) appears on the test surfaces, how should the inspector
reprocess the test piece?
A. Retest at a higher amperage
B. Demagnetize
C. Retest at lower amperage
D. Both A and B

10. A prime consideration when selecting a power to be used as a magnetic particle medium is to select a
powder that:
A. Provides a high contrast to the surface being tested
B. Provides a low contrast to the surface being tested
C. Will adhere to the surface being tested
D. Requires a high demagnetization current to remove it

11. When testing for the fine shallow surface cracks, the preferred MT method should be:
A. Dry AC
B. Dry DC
C. Wet AC
D. Wet DC

12. Which of the following is an advantage of the dry method over the wet method?
A. It is more sensitive to fine surface cracks
B. It is more capable of providing full surface coverage on irregularly shaped parts
C. It is easier to use for field inspection with portable equipment
D. It is faster than the wet method when testing a number of small parts
13. When testing a bar with an L/D ratio of four in a ten-turn coil, the required current would be:
A. 1,125 amperes
B. 18,000 amperes
C. 45,000 amperes
D. Unknown; more information is needed

14. Internal splines and holes drilled parallel to or near test surfaces will cause:
A. Broad, fuzzy indications directly aligned with the part’s internal contours
B. Sharp, well-defined indications directly aligned with the part’s internal contours
C. No indications
D. Both A and B

15. Some limitations of coil magnetization techniques are:

A. That the coil must be of minimum diameter in relation to part
B. That the effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil
C. That small diameter parts should be placed close to the coil
D. All of the above

16. Which of the following depicts the wave form of three-phase full-wave rectified AC?
17. Which of the following casting defects is caused by nonuniform cooling resulting in stress which rupture the
surface of the metal?
A. Shrink
B. Hot tears
C. Porostiy
D. Dross

18. The term used to refer to the total opposition to flow of current represented by the combined effect of
resistance, inductance, and capacitance of a circuit is:
A. Inductive reactance
B. Impedance
C. Reluctance
D. Decay

19. A coil shot is required to be performed after a head shot using the wet continuous method. In order to
properly conduct the coil shot, it is necessary to:
A. Remove all residual we magnetic particle fluid from the part using clean, dry absorbent rags
B. Demagnetize the part between the head and first coil shot
C. Place the part in the coil and continue the inspection after evaluating the head shot indications
D. None of the above

20. When adding concentrate to any wet magnetic particle suspension liquid, it is common practice to:
A. Add powder directly to the suspension liquid
B. Make a small, slurry-like test mixture of the powder
C. Do both of the above
D. Do neither of the above

21. A desirable property of magnetic particles use for the inspection medium for either the dry or wet method
is that they:
A. Are nontoxic
B. Possess high permeability
C. Possess low retentivity
D. Hall the above characteristics

22. Which of the following can cause nonrelevant magnetic particle indications?
A. Joint between dissimilar metals
B. Brazed joints
C. Roughing tool cuts on surface
D. All of the above
23. External poles, which are too strong to permit good inspection of a part are more likely to result when
using:
A. Circular magnetization
B. Longitudinal magnetization
C. Polarized magnetization
D. Residual magnetization

24. A rough forging discontinuity has the following characteristics; it can occur on the surface or internally; it is
associated with processing at too low a temperature; it is often caused by excessive working; and it creates
straight or irregular cavities varying in size. This discontinuity would be identified or classified as:
A. A Burst
B. Shrinkage
C. A pipe
D. A lamination

25. Discontinuities in plate, sheet, or strip caused by pipe, inclusions, or blowholes in the original ingot which,
after rolling, are usually flat and parallel to the outside surface are called:
A. Seams
B. Laminations
C. Cracks
D. Laps

26. Forging laps occur in what relation to the axial direction of a part?
A. May occur anywhere on the surface and may bear no relation to axial direction of the part
B. Always are found on the thermal centerline
C. Are found on surface of part at a 90 degree angle to long axis
D. May occur anywhere in the part and always run in direction of working

27. The accumulation of particle at a site on the part surface, collected at and held to the site by the magnetic
leakage field, is called:
A. A discontinuity
B. A defect
C. An indication
D. Magnetic writing

28. Where particles are attracted to a site on the surface of a part by a magnetic leakage field that is due to a
condition such as a crack, lap or other condition not acceptable to the applicable standards for the part,
then we have:
A. A discontinuity
B. A defect
C. A nonrelevant indication
D. All of the above
29. Half-wave rectified AC (HWDC) is used for detection of:
A. Surface defects only
B. Subsurface defects only
C. Surface and subsurface defects
D. None of the above

30. Which of the following techniques for removing a thin film of oil or grease prior to magnetic particle testing
is not acceptable:
A. Washing with a solvent
B. Degreasing using a vapor degreasing method
C. Dusting the surface with chalk or talc the wipe with dry clean cloth
D. Brushing the surface with power wire brush

31. Which of the following is a commonly used technique for preserving MT powder patterns?
A. Clear lacquer
B. Transparent tape
C. Photography
D. All of the above

32. All of the following discontinuities are commonly found in rolled products except:
A. Seams
B. Laminations
C. Cold shuts
D. Cracks

33. All of the following discontinuities are commonly found in forged products except:
A. Laps
B. Shrinkage
C. Burst
D. Flakes

34. Which of the following is a defect commonly associated with the welding process?
A. Lack of penetration
B. Flakes
C. Seams
D. Laminations
35. Which of these cracks may appear as an irregular, checked, or scattered pattern of fine lines usually caused
by local overheating?
A. Fatigue cracks
B. Grinding cracks
C. Crater cracks
D. HAZ cracks

36. Of the following discontinuity categories, which one is considered most detrimental to the service life of an
item?
A. Subsurface inclusions
B. Subsurface porosity and voids
C. Cracks open to the surface
D. All the above

37. If a copper conductor is placed through a ferrous cylinder and a current is passed through the conductor,
then the magnetic field (flux density) in the cylinder will be:
A. The same intensity and pattern as in the conductor
B. Greater than in the conductor
C. Less than in the conductor
D. The same regardless of its proximity to the cylinder wall

38. The length of a part being magnetized by passing an electric current from one end to the other:
A. Affects the permeability of the part
B. Changes the strength of the magnetic field
C. Does not affect the strength of the magnetic field
D. Causes the magnetic field to vary

39. If 25 mm (1 in.) and 51 mm (2 in.) diameter bars are magnetized by passing the same current through
them, the magnetic fields would be:
A. The same for both
B. Stronger in the 51 mm (2 in.) diameter bar
C. Weaker in the 25 mm (1 in.) diameter bar
D. Stronger in the 25 mm (1 in.) diameter bar

40. If a current of the same amperage is passed through tow conductors of the same dimensions, one of which
is magnetic and on of which is nonmagnetic, the magnetic field surrounding the conductors will:
A. Be stronger for the magnetic conductor
B. Be stronger for the non magnetic conductor
C. Vary with the permeability
D. Be the same for both conductors