ASNT LEVEL III BASIC EXAM | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A?
Answer - 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: Answer - Written and stated in general terms
With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer: Answer - 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: Answer - To establish their
own written practice that must be used as a strict specification.
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?
Answer - The employer should review the detailed recommendations and
modify them as necessary to meet its particular needs.
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? Answer - The individual's employer.
, To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable
Answer - Holographic testing
ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied Answer -
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. Answer - The employer.
Certification is Answer - Written testimony of qualification.
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when: Answer - It has been specified by the
customer.
The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are: Answer -
Level I, II, III.
Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement
equipment to qualified and certified Answer - 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? Answer - The Trainee may not conduct
nondestructive test independently and may not report test results
According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is not true for a Level III?
Answer - Must train and examine the Level I and II personnel in his or her
organization.
AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which of the following statements is true concerning the usage of SNT-TC-1A?
Answer - 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: Answer - Written and stated in general terms
With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer: Answer - 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: Answer - To establish their
own written practice that must be used as a strict specification.
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?
Answer - The employer should review the detailed recommendations and
modify them as necessary to meet its particular needs.
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? Answer - The individual's employer.
, To which of the following NDT methods is SNT-TC-1A currently not applicable
Answer - Holographic testing
ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be applied Answer -
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. Answer - The employer.
Certification is Answer - Written testimony of qualification.
Use of SNT-TC-1A is mandatory when: Answer - It has been specified by the
customer.
The basic levels of qualification recommended by SNT-TC-1A are: Answer -
Level I, II, III.
Should personnel that operate ultrasonic digital thickness measurement
equipment to qualified and certified Answer - 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? Answer - The Trainee may not conduct
nondestructive test independently and may not report test results
According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is not true for a Level III?
Answer - Must train and examine the Level I and II personnel in his or her
organization.
