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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Mechanical Engineering .

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Chapter: Radiographic Testing Level 1
551.

After the step wedge radiographs have been made, the of the image of each step is recorded on chart:

A. Sharpness
B. Contrast
C. Density
D. Length
Answer» C. Density
552.

The process of loading more than one film into a cassette is known as the technique:

A. Single film technique
B. Multiple film technique
C. none
D. none
Answer» B. Multiple film technique
553.

Which of the following isotopes are commonly used for radiographic purposes?

A. Iridium-192
B. Osmium-188
C. Cobalt-87
D. Rubidium
Answer» A. Iridium-192
554.

The process of being radioactive is called (Choose one):

A. Heating
B. Decaying
C. Bremsstrahlung
D. Rectification
Answer» B. Decaying
555.

Which of the following types of radiation is commonly used in radiographic testing? (Choose one):

A. Alpha particles
B. Neutrons
C. gamma rays
D. Beta rays
Answer» C. gamma rays
556.

The amount of X radiation or gamma radiation is often spoken of as the of the radiation:

A. Wavelength
B. Energy
C. Intensity
D. Frequency
Answer» C. Intensity
557.

The speed at which X and gamma rays travel is: (choose one)

A. The speed of light
B. The speed of sound
C. It varies with the wavelength
D. Depends on the source
Answer» A. The speed of light
558.

A beam of radiation consisting of a single wavelength is known as: (choose one)

A. Microscopic radiation
B. Monochromatic radiation
C. Heterogeneous radiation
D. Fluoroscopic radiation
Answer» B. Monochromatic radiation
559.

What governs the penetrating ability of an X ray beam?

A. Kilovoltage
B. Time
C. Activity
D. Milliamperage
Answer» A. Kilovoltage
560.

The shorter the wavelength of X or gamma rays:

A. The higher their energy
B. The faster they travel
C. The greater their intensity
D. The closer they are to becoming radio waves
Answer» A. The higher their energy
561.

‘Photoelectric effect’ refers to:

A. An electric camera
B. Complete absorption of a photon
C. The visible electromagnetic spectrum
D. Scatter of neutrons
Answer» B. Complete absorption of a photon
562.

When a tissue cell in human body is damaged by radiation:

A. The cell may lose its ability to reproduce
B. The cell may die
C. Damage is caused by knocking an electron out of the orbit of its parent atom.
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
563.

Lead intensifying screens are used to:

A. Decrease exposure time
B. Increase grain size
C. Shield film from stray light
D. All of the above
Answer» A. Decrease exposure time
564.

Radiographic film speed can be increased by using:

A. A higher mA setting
B. A lower mA setting
C. A double emulsion versus a single emulsion film
D. Lead screens versus fluorescent screens
Answer» D. Lead screens versus fluorescent screens
565.

A radiation producing device which emits a broad spectrum of wavelengths is:

A. A gamma ray source
B. An X ray machine
C. A Geiger Mueller tube
D. A curie tube
Answer» B. An X ray machine
566.

The primary effect of an increase in the milliamperage at which a X ray tube is being operated would be to:

A. Increase the radiation intensity
B. Increase penetrating power
C. Increase primary beam wavelengths
D. All of the above
Answer» A. Increase the radiation intensity
567.

The primary effect of an increase in the kilovoltage at which a X ray tube is being operated would be to:

A. Increase the radiation intensity
B. Increase penetrating power
C. Increase penetrating power and radiation intensity
D. Increase primary beam wavelength
Answer» B. Increase penetrating power
568.

Which of the following types of intensifying screens are used in industrial radiography?

A. Lead
B. Fluorescent
C. Lead oxide
D. All of the above
Answer» A. Lead
569.

A change in which of the following parameters would necessitate the construction of a new X ray exposure chart?

A. X ray machine used
B. Film type
C. Focal spot to film distance
D. Any of the above
Answer» A. X ray machine used
570.

The ASTM penetrameter for a 25 mm thick test piece contains holes of what sizes?

A. T, 2T, 3T
B. 2T, 3T, 4T
C. T, 2T, 4T
D. T, 3T, 4T
Answer» C. T, 2T, 4T
571.

The minimum size hole in an ASTM penetrameter is:

A. 0.127 mm (0.005inches)
B. 0.254 mm (0.010 inches)
C. 0.508 mm (0.020inches)
D. 0.762 mm (0.030 inches)
Answer» B. 0.254 mm (0.010 inches)
572.

A radiographic sensitivity level of 2-2T means that:

A. The #2 hole in a #2 penetrameter must be visible on the film
B. The 2T hole in a penetrameter which is 2% of the test piece thickness must be visible on the film
C. The 2T hole in a #2 penetrameter must be visible on the film
D. Two penetrameters which are each 2% of the test piece thickness must be used
Answer» B. The 2T hole in a penetrameter which is 2% of the test piece thickness must be visible on the film
573.

What is the most desirable temperature for manual developer solutions?

A. 15.5oC(60oF)
B. 20oC (68oF)
C. 22.2oC (72oF)
D. 26.6oC (80oF)
Answer» B. 20oC (68oF)
574.

What is the longest period of time which should elapse between complete changes of developer solution?

A. 1 week
B. 2 weeks
C. 1 month
D. 3 months
Answer» D. 3 months
575.

A possible result of failing to use a stop bath during manual development is:

A. Streaking of the film
B. Underdevelopment of the film
C. Contamination of the developer solution
D. Developer solution drag-out
Answer» A. Streaking of the film
576.

Mottled film may result from:

A. Inadequate agitation of the film during development
B. Inadequate water rinse during processing
C. Using exhausted stop bath solution
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
577.

Radiography of tubular sections using a double wall, double viewing technique is mainly applicable to sections:

A. Over 38 mm in diameter
B. 88 mm in diameter or less
C. 125 mm in diameter and less
D. Under 25 mm in diameter
Answer» C. 125 mm in diameter and less
578.

A thin, white line within the film image of a weld crown might be:

A. A hair between the lead screen and the film
B. Incomplete penetration
C. A crack
D. Undercut
Answer» A. A hair between the lead screen and the film
Chapter: Radiographic Testing Level 2
579.

Increasing the kV setting on an X ray machine increases the:

A. Penetrating power
B. Short wavelength components of the X ray beam
C. Radiation intensity
D. All of the above
Answer» A. Penetrating power
580.

During the manufacturing of a casting, the purpose of a riser is:

A. To introduce molten metal into the mould
B. To provide additional molten metal to allow for shrinkage during solidification
C. To allow excess heat to escape during solidification
D. To provide a vent for excess steam to escape
Answer» B. To provide additional molten metal to allow for shrinkage during solidification
581.

An effective method of recognising a film artifact is:

A. Viewing a film in daylight
B. Viewing film in reflected light from a viewer
C. Comparing both film shot with a double film technique
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Viewing film in reflected light from a viewer
582.

The main reason for using a casting is that:

A. Castings are stronger than other metal product forms
B. Castings are normally of higher quality than other metal product forms
C. Complex shapes of minimum weight are easily manufactured
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
583.

A change in which of the following parameters would require a new X ray exposure chart?

A. kV
B. Required film density
C. Test piece thickness
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Required film density
584.

Static marks on radiographic film are caused by:

A. An improperly grounded X ray tube
B. Scratches on the lead screens
C. Poor film handling technique
D. Old film
Answer» C. Poor film handling technique
585.

Of the following radiographic sources, which emits the most penetrating radiation?

A. Co-60
B. Ra-226
C. Cs-137
D. Ir-192
Answer» A. Co-60
586.

Which of the following techniques would probably reduce the amount of back scattered radiation reaching the film during a radiographic exposure?

A. Using a finer grained film
B. Backing the cassette with a sheet of lead
C. Removing lead screens
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Backing the cassette with a sheet of lead
587.

Radiographic contrast is dependant on:

A. Density
B. Processing
C. Radiation energy
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
588.

A plot of film density versus log of relative exposure is called:

A. An H&D curve
B. A sensitometric curve
C. A characteristic curve
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
589.

The most common material used for targets in X ray tubes is:

A. Tungsten
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Beryllium
Answer» A. Tungsten
590.

A dark crescent shaped spot, clearly in the base metal adjacent to a weld would probably be:

A. Burn through
B. Film crimp mark
C. A crack
D. A water spot on the film
Answer» B. Film crimp mark
591.

Which of the following are potential sources of scattered radiation?

A. Test piece
B. Cassette
C. Floor
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
592.

If the required exposure time for a 2220 GBq (60 curie) Ir-192 source is 2 minutes, what exposure time would be required at 1110 GBq (30 curie) source:

A. 2/3 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 2 minutes
D. 4 minutes
Answer» D. 4 minutes
593.

An advantage of a larger grain film is:

A. It has higher speed
B. It has better definition
C. It has lower speed
D. None of the above
Answer» A. It has higher speed
594.

How does radiation intensity change with increasing distance from the source?

A. Inversely with distance
B. Inversely with the square of distance
C. Directly with distance
D. Directly with the square of distance
Answer» B. Inversely with the square of distance
595.

A weld discontinuity which consists of unmelted joint surfaces at the root, and which may be caused by poor fit- up, is called:

A. Hot short cracking
B. A slag inclusion
C. Incomplete penetration
D. Burn through
Answer» C. Incomplete penetration
596.

Mottling due to X ray diffraction can be identified by:

A. Noting a large change between two successive exposures with the test piece rotated slightly about the beam axis
B. Noting a slight change between two successive exposures with the test piece rotated slightly about the beam axis
C. Noting a characteristic pattern corresponding to the lattice spacing
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Noting a slight change between two successive exposures with the test piece rotated slightly about the beam axis
597.

Which of the following welding discontinuities would be considered the most serious?

A. Porosity
B. Incomplete penetration
C. Crack
D. Slag inclusions
Answer» C. Crack
598.

A depression at the edge of a weld where the base metal has been melted during welding is called:

A. Burn through
B. Undercut
C. Root concavity
D. Root convexity
Answer» B. Undercut
599.

Which of the following would not be considered a film artifact?

A. Sugar
B. Chemical streaks
C. PI lines
D. Pressure marks
Answer» A. Sugar
600.

Gamma ray or high voltage X ray radiography, using film without lead screens, is likely to result in:

A. Mottling of the film
B. Increased geometric unsharpness
C. No apparent difference, but increased exposure time
D. No apparent difference, but decreased exposure time
Answer» A. Mottling of the film

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