ASNT LEVEL III BASIC FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Training, experience and education..
Answer: What factors are to be considered to ensure that a candidate for
certification in NDT understands the principles and procedures involved?
◍ Levels I, II, and II
I. .
Answer: The Practical Examination shall address the technical and practical
competency of the examinee when following prepared NDT procedures for:
◍ Recertification can be based upon evidence of continuing satisfactory
performance..
Answer: Which of the following statements is true concerning
recertification?
◍ The employer should review the detailed recommendations and modify
them as necessary to meet its particular needs..
Answer: 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?
◍ With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer:a. must conduct
all of the training on the premises.b. may engage an outside service who
must conduct the training on the employers premises.c. should not conduct
the training, being too close to the company's problems.d. may engage an
outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the
company's NDT personnel..
, Answer: d. may engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible
for the certification of the company's NDT personnel.
◍ A selected representative of the NDT Level II
I. .
Answer: Which of the following may conduct a grade examinations for
Level I and Level II personnel?
◍ The General Examination is intended to cover:a. basic test principles of the
method. b. only the material included in the training course outlines of
SNT-TC-1
A. c. the equipment operational capabilities of the candidate.d. the operating
procedures that the candidate may encounter in the job..
Answer: a. basic test principles of the method.
◍ The Level III shall be capable of evaluating test results in terms of codes
standards and specifications..
Answer: According SNT-TC-1A which of the following is true for a Level
III?
◍ Must train and examine the Level I and II personnel in his or her
organization..
Answer: According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is not true for a
Level III?
◍ When performing a liquid penetrant test using solvent-removable visible dye
penetrant, there are several ways to remove excess penetrant form the
surface of the part. Which of the methods listed below is generally regarded
as most suitable for giving accurate test results?a. Squirting solvent over the
surface with no more than 69 kPa (10 psi) pressure.b. Wiping with a
solvent-soaked cloth, then wiping with a dry cloth.c. Wiping with a
solvent-dampened cloth, then wiping with dry cloths.d. Wiping with dry
wipes, then wiping with a solvent dampened cloth, and finally wiping with a
dry cloth..
Answer: d. Wiping with dry wipes, then wiping with a solvent dampened
cloth, and finally wiping with a dry cloth.
,◍ ASNT NDT Level III certification:a. immediately qualifies a certificate
holder to act as the employer's Level II
I. b. permits the individual to function as an independent Level III without
further documentation.c. makes an individual potentially eligible to become
an employer's Level II
I. d. only applies when recognized by a requirements document..
Answer: c. makes an individual potentially eligible to become an employer's
Level III.
◍ Neutron radiography is an excellent tool for determining:a. the coating
thickness of aluminum oxide on anodized aluminum.b. the size of voids in
thick steel castings.c. the integrity of thin plastic material within a steel
housing.d. tungsten inclusions in GTAW welds..
Answer: c. the integrity of thin plastic material within a steel housing.
◍ In general, shear waves are more sensitive to small discontinuities than
longitudinal waves for a given frequency and in a given material because:a.
the wavelength of shear waves is shorter than the wavelength of longitudinal
waves.b. shear waves are not as easily dispersed in the material.c. the
direction of particle vibration for shear waves is more sensitive to
discontinuities.d. the wavelength of shear waves is longer than the
wavelength of longitudinal waves..
Answer: a. the wavelength of shear waves is shorter than the wavelength of
longitudinal waves.
◍ With flexibility and reason.
Answer: ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be
applied
◍ What is the direction of view called in a borescope or videoscope when
viewing 45 degrees off the straight-ahead direction of the probe?a. Forward
slant.b. Forward oblique.c. Forespective.d. Angulated..
Answer: b. Forward oblique.
◍ May engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the
, certification of the company's NDT personnel.
Answer: With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer:
◍ In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, the NDT Level III should be responsible
for:a. ensuring Level II personnel examine Level I personnel. b.
interpretation o all test results obtained by Level II personnel.c. all questions
to be used on examinations for Level I and Level I
I. d. writing all company standard operating procedures..
Answer: c. all questions to be used on examinations for Level I and Level II.
◍ Two x-ray machines operating at the same nominal Kilovoltage and
milliamperage settings:a. will produce the same intensities and energies of
radiation.b. will produce the same intensities but may produce different
energies of radiation.c. will produce the same energies but may produce
different intensities of radiation.d. may give not only different intensities but
also different energies of radiation..
Answer: d. may give not only different intensities but also different energies
of radiation.
◍ Which of the following conditions is not important when selecting
specimens to be used as reference standards?a. The specimen should be of
the same size and shape as the test area.b. The specimen should be of the
same materials and have the same heat treatment as the piece to be tested.c.
The surface finish of the specimen should be the same as the piece to be
tested.d. If the material is aluminum, the surface should be anodized..
Answer: d. If the material is aluminum, the surface should be anodized.
◍ The following spectral band is included in the infrared spectrum:a.
0.1-5.5µm.b. 0.3-10.6µm.c. 0.4-20µm.d. 0.75-100µm..
Answer: d. 0.75-100µm.
◍ Terminates employment with the employer where certified..
Answer: Automatic termination of certification is recommended when the
certified individual
◍ My conduct on the job training and guidance of Level I personnel..
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Training, experience and education..
Answer: What factors are to be considered to ensure that a candidate for
certification in NDT understands the principles and procedures involved?
◍ Levels I, II, and II
I. .
Answer: The Practical Examination shall address the technical and practical
competency of the examinee when following prepared NDT procedures for:
◍ Recertification can be based upon evidence of continuing satisfactory
performance..
Answer: Which of the following statements is true concerning
recertification?
◍ The employer should review the detailed recommendations and modify
them as necessary to meet its particular needs..
Answer: 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?
◍ With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer:a. must conduct
all of the training on the premises.b. may engage an outside service who
must conduct the training on the employers premises.c. should not conduct
the training, being too close to the company's problems.d. may engage an
outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the certification of the
company's NDT personnel..
, Answer: d. may engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible
for the certification of the company's NDT personnel.
◍ A selected representative of the NDT Level II
I. .
Answer: Which of the following may conduct a grade examinations for
Level I and Level II personnel?
◍ The General Examination is intended to cover:a. basic test principles of the
method. b. only the material included in the training course outlines of
SNT-TC-1
A. c. the equipment operational capabilities of the candidate.d. the operating
procedures that the candidate may encounter in the job..
Answer: a. basic test principles of the method.
◍ The Level III shall be capable of evaluating test results in terms of codes
standards and specifications..
Answer: According SNT-TC-1A which of the following is true for a Level
III?
◍ Must train and examine the Level I and II personnel in his or her
organization..
Answer: According to SNT-TC-1A, which of the following is not true for a
Level III?
◍ When performing a liquid penetrant test using solvent-removable visible dye
penetrant, there are several ways to remove excess penetrant form the
surface of the part. Which of the methods listed below is generally regarded
as most suitable for giving accurate test results?a. Squirting solvent over the
surface with no more than 69 kPa (10 psi) pressure.b. Wiping with a
solvent-soaked cloth, then wiping with a dry cloth.c. Wiping with a
solvent-dampened cloth, then wiping with dry cloths.d. Wiping with dry
wipes, then wiping with a solvent dampened cloth, and finally wiping with a
dry cloth..
Answer: d. Wiping with dry wipes, then wiping with a solvent dampened
cloth, and finally wiping with a dry cloth.
,◍ ASNT NDT Level III certification:a. immediately qualifies a certificate
holder to act as the employer's Level II
I. b. permits the individual to function as an independent Level III without
further documentation.c. makes an individual potentially eligible to become
an employer's Level II
I. d. only applies when recognized by a requirements document..
Answer: c. makes an individual potentially eligible to become an employer's
Level III.
◍ Neutron radiography is an excellent tool for determining:a. the coating
thickness of aluminum oxide on anodized aluminum.b. the size of voids in
thick steel castings.c. the integrity of thin plastic material within a steel
housing.d. tungsten inclusions in GTAW welds..
Answer: c. the integrity of thin plastic material within a steel housing.
◍ In general, shear waves are more sensitive to small discontinuities than
longitudinal waves for a given frequency and in a given material because:a.
the wavelength of shear waves is shorter than the wavelength of longitudinal
waves.b. shear waves are not as easily dispersed in the material.c. the
direction of particle vibration for shear waves is more sensitive to
discontinuities.d. the wavelength of shear waves is longer than the
wavelength of longitudinal waves..
Answer: a. the wavelength of shear waves is shorter than the wavelength of
longitudinal waves.
◍ With flexibility and reason.
Answer: ASNT intended that the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A be
applied
◍ What is the direction of view called in a borescope or videoscope when
viewing 45 degrees off the straight-ahead direction of the probe?a. Forward
slant.b. Forward oblique.c. Forespective.d. Angulated..
Answer: b. Forward oblique.
◍ May engage an outside service but is, nevertheless, responsible for the
, certification of the company's NDT personnel.
Answer: With regard to the training of NDT personnel, the employer:
◍ In accordance with SNT-TC-1A, the NDT Level III should be responsible
for:a. ensuring Level II personnel examine Level I personnel. b.
interpretation o all test results obtained by Level II personnel.c. all questions
to be used on examinations for Level I and Level I
I. d. writing all company standard operating procedures..
Answer: c. all questions to be used on examinations for Level I and Level II.
◍ Two x-ray machines operating at the same nominal Kilovoltage and
milliamperage settings:a. will produce the same intensities and energies of
radiation.b. will produce the same intensities but may produce different
energies of radiation.c. will produce the same energies but may produce
different intensities of radiation.d. may give not only different intensities but
also different energies of radiation..
Answer: d. may give not only different intensities but also different energies
of radiation.
◍ Which of the following conditions is not important when selecting
specimens to be used as reference standards?a. The specimen should be of
the same size and shape as the test area.b. The specimen should be of the
same materials and have the same heat treatment as the piece to be tested.c.
The surface finish of the specimen should be the same as the piece to be
tested.d. If the material is aluminum, the surface should be anodized..
Answer: d. If the material is aluminum, the surface should be anodized.
◍ The following spectral band is included in the infrared spectrum:a.
0.1-5.5µm.b. 0.3-10.6µm.c. 0.4-20µm.d. 0.75-100µm..
Answer: d. 0.75-100µm.
◍ Terminates employment with the employer where certified..
Answer: Automatic termination of certification is recommended when the
certified individual
◍ My conduct on the job training and guidance of Level I personnel..
