ASNT LEVEL III BASIC EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A? - ANS SNT-TC-
1A is not intended to be used as a strict specification.
The SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel will respond to inquiries about SNT-TC-1A. The inquiry must
be: - ANS Written and stated in general terms
With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer: - ANS May engage an outside
service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the company's NDT personnel
SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guideline for employers: - ANS To establish their own written
practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel
The following is a statement in SNT-TC-1A "It is recognized that these guidelines may not be
appropriate for certain employers; circumstances and / or applications." What should be done if
the guidelines are not appropriate? - ANS The employer should review the detailed
recommendations and modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs.
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, Who should be responsible to assess whether or not an individual should be qualified and
certified who does not perform NDT, but monitors and evaluates NDT? - ANS The individual's
employer.
To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable -
ANS Holographic testing
ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied - ANS With flexibility and
reason
Of the following, which is most appropriate to determine the needs to qualify and certify
personnel whose only NDT function is to operate digital thickness equipment. - ANS The
employer.
Certification is - ANS Written testimony of qualification.
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when: - ANS It has been specified by the customer.
The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are: - ANS Level I, Level II and
Level III.
Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment to qualified
and certified - ANS Weather any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified depends
solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the employer's customers or
clientele.
According to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A which of the following is true concerning a
Trainee's activities? - ANS The Trainee may not conduct nondestructive test independently
and may not report test results
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A? - ANS SNT-TC-
1A is not intended to be used as a strict specification.
The SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel will respond to inquiries about SNT-TC-1A. The inquiry must
be: - ANS Written and stated in general terms
With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer: - ANS May engage an outside
service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the company's NDT personnel
SNT-TC-1A is intended as a guideline for employers: - ANS To establish their own written
practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel
The following is a statement in SNT-TC-1A "It is recognized that these guidelines may not be
appropriate for certain employers; circumstances and / or applications." What should be done if
the guidelines are not appropriate? - ANS The employer should review the detailed
recommendations and modify them, as necessary, to meet its particular needs.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Who should be responsible to assess whether or not an individual should be qualified and
certified who does not perform NDT, but monitors and evaluates NDT? - ANS The individual's
employer.
To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable -
ANS Holographic testing
ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied - ANS With flexibility and
reason
Of the following, which is most appropriate to determine the needs to qualify and certify
personnel whose only NDT function is to operate digital thickness equipment. - ANS The
employer.
Certification is - ANS Written testimony of qualification.
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when: - ANS It has been specified by the customer.
The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are: - ANS Level I, Level II and
Level III.
Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement equipment to qualified
and certified - ANS Weather any NDT personnel should be qualified and certified depends
solely upon the needs of the employer and the requirements of the employer's customers or
clientele.
According to the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A which of the following is true concerning a
Trainee's activities? - ANS The Trainee may not conduct nondestructive test independently
and may not report test results
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
