All Questions Are Closed Book

1. A filmside penetrameter can be used for :

a. inaccessible welds (unable to hand place a source penetrameter)

b. all welds
c. all castings at any time
d. an alternative to a source-sde wire pentrameter

2. A dark image of the "B" on a lighter background is :

a. Acceptable
b. Rejectable
c. Sometimes rejectable
d. None of the above

3. One of the procedural requirements for conducting PT is to address the processing details
for :

a. Post-examination cleaning
b. Pre-examination cleaning
c. Apply the penetrant
d. All of the above

4. Non-aqueous developer may be applied to a wet surface.

True or False (circle one)

5. The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is equipped with an ammeter

shall be verified :

a. Each year
b. Each two years
c. When possible
d. Every 6 months

6. When using fluorescent particles, the examiner shall be in a darkened area for at least
________ minutes prior to performing the examination.

a. 7
b. 10
c. 9
d. 5

7. A wire IQI shall be placed adjacent to the weld, with the wires parallel to the weld.

True of False (circle one)

8. A field indicator is composed of _______low carbon steel pie sections, furnace brazed
together.
 a. 2
b. 6
c. 10
d. 8

9. The type and amperage of magnetizing current must be identified on the written MT
procedure.

True of False (circle one)

10. Certification of contaminants shall be obtained for all PT materials used on :

a. Carbon steels
b. Ferritic stainless steels
c. Austenitic stainless steels
d. None of the above

11. Black light intensity shall be measured with a _______ when conducting fluorescent PT.
a. Dark room meter
b. Photo-meter
c. Black light meter
d. None of the above

12. When should a densitometer be calibrated as a minimum?

a. Annually
b. Every 90 days
c. Whenever it is turned on
d. As required by the Examiner

13. The location markers required by ASME V are required to appear as radiographic
images.
True or False (circle one)

14. D.C. yokes may be used for detecting subsurface discontinuities, per ASME V ?
True or False (circle one)

15. When coatings are applied to enhance contrast, the procedure must be demonstrated that
indications can be detected through the coating.
True or False (circle one)

16. How many total liquid penetrant techniques are listed in ASME V?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 2
d. 1

17. Prior to examinations, each adjacent surface shall be cleaned within at least _____" of
the area to be examined.
a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
 d. 3

18. Water washable penetrant shall be removed with a water spray not exceeding 60 psi and
1000F.
True or False (circle one)

19. The maximum emulsification time shall be :

a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. none of the above

20. Densitometers shall be calibrated by verification with a calibrated:

a. Densitometer
b. Step Wedge Comparison Strip
c. Light Meter
d. Transmission monitor

21. When using a hydrophillic emulsifier versus a lipophilic emulsifier and intermediate step
that must be taken is :
a. pre-flooding with emulisifier
b. pre-cleaning with solvent
c. pre-rinsing with water
d. pre-washing with detergent

22. A welded part is to be radiographed and is 1" thick, with 1/8" reinforcement. What
ASTM wire set IQI should be used on these radiographs if a source side technique is
used :
a. Set A
b. Set B
c. Set C
d. Set D

23. When a PT test cannot be conducted between 500-1250F, what must be done, per ASME
V?
a. The procedure must be qualified.
b. The surface must be re-cleaned
c. The test cannot be conducted
d. None of the above

24. The sulphue content of a penetrant is measured to be less than 0.0025g. This material is
acceptable for use on :
a. Nickel-base alloys
b. Carbon steel
c. ferritic steel
d. All of the above

25. All indications are to be evaluated in accordance with :

a. ASME VIII
b. ASME V
 c. The referencing Code section
d. The written procedure

26. The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Code, Section V includes:
a. NDE acceptance crtieria
b. How to perform NDE to achieve a desired result
c. Where to do NDE ( i.e. what welds to examine )
d. Who can be the Authorised inspector.

27. UT equipment is calibrated ?

a. Before heat-treatment
b. AFter completing the examination
c. Prior to visual examination
d. Prior to PT examination

28. What finished surface is required of butt welds for PT examination?

a. Smooth surface prepared by grinding
b. Cosmetically clean acid etched surface
c. A near white blast surface
d. None of the above

29. A penetrameter is used on a DWE/DWV. The penetrameter selection is based on:

a. The single wall thickness and weld reinforcement
b. Both wall thicknesses
c. The single wall thickness for Sch 80 pipe
d. None of the above

30. A suitable means for applying penetrant.

a. Dipping
b. Brushing
c. Spraying
d. Any or all of the above

31. What materials require the use of tested and certified liquid penetrants as to the
contaminants in the penetrant?
a. Nickel alloys
b. Austenitic stainless steel alloys
c. Ferritic / martensific stainless steel
d. Both a and b, above

32. How shall indications be evaluated, i.e. acceptance standards for RT

a. To ASME V
b. To ASME VIII
c. To B31.3
d. To the referencing Code section

33. Thickness readings may be displayed on?

a. SRT
b. PRT
c. CRT
 d. Strip chart recorder

34. How many copies of a procedure must be available to the Manufacturers NDE
Personnel?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

35. How shall Non-destrutive Examination Personnel be qualified?

a. To SNT-TC 1A
b. To CP-189
c. To referencing code requirements
d. To ACCP rules

36. Which NDE methods are considered "surface" methods?

a. PT
b. RT
c. MT
d. Both A & C above

37. What designation is used to indicate the penetrameter is on the film side?
a. An "F"
b. An " E"
c. A " D"
d. An "FS"

38. What is a shim used for?

a. UT field adquacy
b. RT field direction
c. MT field strength and direction
d. MT field current applications

39. Why must the surface be closely observed during the application of the PT developer?
a. To ensure proper coating application
b. To ensure excess penetrant removal
c. To allow proper characterization of discontinuties
d. To see the "groovy" lines form

40. One of the five magnetisation techniques is?

a. Round
b. Circular
c. Shearwave
d. Hall-effect Tangential-field

41. A true UT indication is one which exceeds:

a. 20% of DAC
b. 20% of CAD
c. 20% of DEC
 d. 10% of DAC

42. Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the magnetic particle method
a. Lack of penetration
b. interpass lack of fusion
c. Slag inclusions
d. Toe cracks

43. For a DWE/SWV RT Technique, a minimum of ___________________ exposures shall

be made
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

44. When are location markers placed on the film side in SWV for curved surfaces?
a. Concave side is toward the source
b. Source – to – material distance greater than IR
c. A cobalt source is used
d. Both a and b, above

45. What is the difference between an inspection and an examination per Section V of the
ASME Code?
a. Inspection performed AI
b. Examination performed by manufacturer's personnel
c. There is no difference between the two
d. Both a and b, above
46. Geometric un-sharpness is determined by :
a. UG= Fd/D
b. UG=PD/d
c. UG=fd/d
d. UG=ft/d
47. UT Thickness velocities are usually obtained from :
a. Tim's Handy Velocity Book
b. Similar materials
c. Similar product forms
d. Both B & C , above
48. Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the liquid penetrant method
a. I.P. on an NPS 2 girth weld
b. I.F. at the root of an NPS 2 girth weld
c. HAZ surface cracks on a NPS 2 girth weld
d. Slag inclusions on a NPS 8 longitudinal weld

49. What is to done to excess penetrant remaining on the surface after the specified
penetration time thas elapsed?
a. It must be removed
b. It can remain on the part
c. It must be developed
d. It must be removed with water only
50. What must be done to ensure 100% coverage on any NDE method?

51. When surface irregularities may mask indications of unacceptable discontinuties, what is
required?

52. List the type of discontinuties magnetic particle examination is effective in detecting.

53. What are the six penetrant techniques to be used?

54. What are the approved methods of indicating UT thickness measurements?

55. How is the "quality" of a radiograph evaluated?

56. Where are RT location markers placed, on the part or on the radiograph?

57. The IQI may be of what two types?

58. What is the critical hole in a hole type IQI?

59. What identify must also be included in the UT calibration records?

60. The IQI is normally placed on which side of a part?

61. A 4T hole on a 20 IQI has a diameterof :

62. List 4 types of blemishes not permitted on film.

63. When is a written radiographic procedure required by ASME V?

64. When should the developer be applied?

65. What type of discontinuity is the magnetic particle method most sensitive to?

66. What is the examination medium when using MT? What is the probing medium when
using MT?

67. When must ultrasonic equipment be calibrated?

68. How many IQis should appear on each radiograph, except for panoramic techniques?

69. are intensifying screens permitted for radiography per ASME V?

70. What two radiographic techniques are noted as available for examinations?

71. How can compliance with a written radiographic procedure be demonstrated?

72. List the type of discontinuity liquid penetrant examination is effective in detecting.

73. What must be done when a penetrant is to be applied on parts beyond 50-1250F ?

74. The lifting power of yokes must be checked when?

75. How should welded butt-joints be prepared for radiograph?

76. Steel greater than __________________ "thick should be radiographed with a cobalt
source.

a. True
b. False

77. In magnetic particle examination of a welded joint using yokes, is alternating current or
direct current allowed?

78. What method of Ultrasonic examination of the welds is permitted by the Code?

79. Name three different methods of conducting" Visual Examinations " (VT)

80. From what type of material should shims be fabricated when they are to be used to
radiograph welds in pressure retaining items?

81. A ____________________________ is a device used to determine the image quality of

radiograph

a. A step wedge comparison film

b. A densitometer
c. An IQI
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

82. In accordance with Section V, write – type penetrameters :

a. Can always be used
b. Can be used unless restricted by the referencing Code
c. Can never be used
d. Can be used only with Type 1 film

83. A. What is menat by "non –destructive examination " of a welded joint?

 B. Name four methods of non-destructive examination.

84. In a radiographic film of a weld, how are the following characteristics measured or
judged?
a. Film sensitivity or quality
b. Film density

85. What is radiography?

86. What is the minimum and maximum allowable density through the image of the
penetrameter for radiographs made with :

a. A 2000 kV tube?

b. Cobalt 60 ( Co60) ?

87. A single film tehnique was used to make a radiograph using a Cobalt-60 source. The
minimum permitted density inthe area of interest is :
a. 4.0
b. 1.8
c. 2.0
d. 1.3
e. None of the above

88. Under ASME Code Section V, what upper and lower density limits are acceptable for
viewing if the density through the body of the penetrameter is 2.7? Assume single film
viewing.

89. As a radiographer is removing cassettes ( film holders ) from a weld seam that has just
been radiographed, you notice that there is nothing attached to the back of the cassettes.
Would these radiographs be acceptable? Explain your answer.

90. What is the minimum number of IQI required for the following :

a. A complete girth seam containing 30 radiographs shot with a single exposure?

b. Twelve radiographs on a longitudinal seam shot from the outside with a single
exposure?

91. A radiograph is made using an X-ray source, and two films in each film holder. If the
film is to be viewed separately the minimum permitted density would be :
a. 4.0
b. 1.8
c. 2.0
d. 1.3
e. None of the above
 92. A weld with a nominal thickness of 1.5 inch is to be radiographed using a film side
penetrameter. The penetrameter designation should be : ( Note : This is an open book
question )
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. Both a and b are acceptable?

93. A) What are hole – type penetrameters and what are they used for

B) What are wire penetrameters and what are they used for?

94. In radiographing a butt welded joint of 1" thickness, on what side of the weld is the
penetrameter normally placed?

95. What type of flaws may be detected by :

A) Liquid Penetrant testing?

B) Magnetic Particle testing?

C) Radiographic examination?

D) Ultrasonic examination?

96. What is a densitometer used to determine?

97. A) What is the purpose of shims when performing radiography?

B) Where are they placed?

C) What kind of material may they be made from?

98. Describe how the following surfaces should be prepared for Ultrasonic examination :
A) Contact surfaces

B) Weld surfaces

C) Base material

99. Why are lead intensifying screens used in the X-ray examination process?
100. Name two radiation sources permitted for radiographic examination in ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

101. When reviewing a radiograph, a dark image of the letter B can be seen onthe
film. Does this indicate an unacceptable radiograph?

102. Describe how liquid penetrant examination should be performed in order to

detect discontinuties that are open to the surface, per Article 6 of ASME Code section
V.

103. A) If IQIs are not placed on the source side, what rules apply?

B) For materials being radiographed other than welds, where are the IQIs placed?

104. If the density through the IQI is 2.50, what would the maximum allowable
density and minimum allowable density be through the weld represented by this un-
shimmed IQI?

105. Ona set of cassettes containing film for a seam just radiographed you notice the
lead location markers ( i.e. 1-2, 2-3 etc) are taped to the cassettes. Would these
radiographs be acceptable?

106. What length of indication is required to demonstrate that a visual examination

procedure is adequate per ASME V?
a. 1/32"
b. 1/16"
c. 3/32"
d. None of the above

107. Personnel performing visual examinations to ASME V must have acuity to which
of the following standards, if any?
a. Jaeger Type –2
b. Jaeger Type –1
c. Equivalent to Jaeger Type – 1
d. Either b or c, above

108. Visual examination must be conducted when the eye is within ________ " of the
piece to be examined
 a. 36
b. 30
c. 24
d. 12

109. An item is designed for 625 psig. The item will be tested at 1.5 x Design
pressure. What should the absolute minimum gauge range be on a test of this pressure,
per AXME V Appendix 10?
a. 0-1012 psig
b. 0-1518 psig
c. 0-2025 psig
d. 0-4050 psig

110. The standard test temperature of a part to be bubble tested shall be between:
a. 400 C – 1200C
b. 40C – 520C
c. 400C – 1250C
d. 40C – 1250F

Answer Key
1.a
2.a
3.d
4.False
5. a
6.3
7.False
8.d
9.True
10.c
11.c
12.b
13.True
14.False
15.True
16.b
17.a
18.False
19.d
20.b
21.c
22.b
23.a
24.d
25.c
26.b
27.b
28.d
29.a
30.d
31.d
32.d
33.c
34.a
35.c
36.d
37.a
38.c
39.c
40.b
41.a
42.d
43.c
44.d
45.d
46.a
47.d
48.c
49.a
50. All examinations must overlap to ensure 100% coverage of the part
51. Grinding, machining, or other methods
52. Surface and slight subsurface indications
53. Color contrast or water washable
a. Water washable
b. Post – emulsifying
c. Solvent removable

54. CRT, Digital, or meter

55. Ability to see the prescribed hole or wire on the designated penetrameter and compliance
with density requirements
56.On the part
57. Hole or wire types
58. 2T
59. Calibration block identity
60. Source side
61. 0.08"
62. a) Fogging
b) Processing defects
c) Scratches, finger marks, etc.
d) False indications due to defective screens
63. Article 2 requires the use of a written procedure for RT in all cases, but T-150 overrides,
which states procedures are only required when specified by the referencing code section
( same as for UT,MT,PT and other NDE methods)
64. As soon as possible after penetrant removal. Not to exceed time in written procedure.
65. Surface discontinuties aligned perpendicular to the magnetic field.
66. Ferro magnetic particles, magnetic fields
67. a) Beginning and end of each examination
b) When personnel are changed
c) Anytime malfunction is suspected
68. At least one on each radiograph
69. Yes, except when restricted by the referencing Code
70. Single wall and double wall
71. By compliance with density and penetrameter image on the production or technique
radiographs
72. Surface discontinuties only
73. The procedure must be qualified using a quench – cracked aluminium block.
74. Prior to use within the last year or if the yoke has been damaged. Permanent magnet
yokes checked daily.
75. The weld ripples or surface irregularities on both the inside ( if accessible ) and outside
shall be remved by any suitable
76. 1.5" thick
77. Alternative current is used
78. Pulse –Echo Shear Wave Ultrasonics
79. a) Direct
b) Indirect or (remote visual examination )
c) Translucent
80. A shim shall be fabricated of radiographically similar material to the object to be
inspected.
81. c
82. a
83. a) An examination of a welded joint that will disclose surface and sub-surface discontinuties
without physical harm to the welded joint. Such examinations can be conducted by radiography,
ultrasonics, liquid penetrant or magnetic particle testing.
b) - Radiographic Examination
- Ultrasonic Examination
- Magnetic Particle Examination
- Liquid Penetrant Examination
84. a) IQI
b) Densitometers or step-wedge comparison films.
85. A radiograph is a shadow picture produced by the passage of X-rays or gamma – rays
through an object onto a film. When the rays pass through the object, part of the radiation
penetrates the material and part is absorbed. The amount of radiation absorbed and the amount
that penetrates are a function of the thickness of the material. Where a void or discontinuity
exists, there is essentially less material to absorb the radiation. Therefore, more radiation will
pass through this section and a dark spot corresponding to the projected position of the void
will appear on the film.
86. a) 1.8 - 4.0 ( for any X-ray source )
b) 2.0 – 4.0 ( for any gamma source)
87. e-The correct answer is –15% from the transmitted density through the body of the
penetrameter
88.-15% = 2.295
+30% = 3.510
89. No, as a check on backscattered radiation, a lead symbol "B" with minimum dimensions
of 1/2" height and 1/16" thickness shall be attached to the back of each film holder. If a
light image of the "B" appears on a darker background of the radiograph, protection from
backscatter is insufficient and the radiograph shall be considered unacceptable. A dark
image on a lighter background is not cause for rejection.
90. a) Requires at least 3 IQIs spaced 1200 apart.
b) Requiresat least 12 IQI, one on each film.
91. b
92. a
93. a) An IQI is a small strip of material, fabricated of radiographically similar material to the
object being inspected, and having a thickness of approximately 2% of the object being
radiographed. The IQI has three holes in it. The sizes of these holes are 1T, 2T and 4T
where "T" is the thickness of the IQI. The 2T is designated as the essential hole, i.e.the
hole whose image must appear on the radiograph. IQI thickness and essential hole size
requirements are listed in tables in Section V of the ASME Code.

The IQI is identified with a number made of lead that is attached to the IQI. This
number indicates the thickness of the IQI in thousandths of an inch.

An IQI is used for evaluating radiographic technique in that it serves as an image quality
indicator, proper technique should display the IQI image and the specified hole.

b) Wire type IQI use thin wires to ascertain sensitivity instead of holes. The ability to
see the wire required by the Code indicates a quality radiograph.

94. The IQI should be placed the source side of the material being radiographed. However,
where inaccessibility prevents this, the IQI may be placed on the film side of the material
being radiographed provided a lead letter "F" at least as high as the identification number
is placed adjacent to the IQI.

95. a) Surface discontinuties

b) Surface and slight sub-surface discontinuties
c) Surface and sub-surface discontinuties
d) Surface and sub-surface discontinuties
96. A densitometer ( or step wedge comparison film ) shall be used for judging film density
requirements. Film density is a measure of overall darkening of the radiograph, which is
directly related to the sensitivity, definition, and overall quality of the technique.
97. a) Shirms may be used when necessary to produce a radiograph in which the
radiographic density throughout the area of interest is no more than minus 15% from
( lighter than ) the radiographic density through the IQI.
98. a) The finished contact surface shall be free from weld splatter and any roughness that
would interfere with free movment of this search unit or impair the transmission of
ultrasonic vibrations.
b) The weld surfaces shall be finished so they cannot mask or be confused with
reflections from defects, and should merge smoothly into the surfaces of the adjacent
base materials.
c) The volume of base material through which the sound will travel in angle beam
examination shall be completely scanned with a straight beam search unit to detect
reflectors which might affect interpretation of angle beam results.
99. Lead foil intensifying screens used in the X-ray examination may be placed directly in
front of the film. The screen provides an intensifying action and , in addition, the back
one acts as a filter by preferentially absorbing backscattered radiation from the
specimen thus improving image quality.
100.The two common radiographic sources in industrial use today are X-ray machines
and artificially produced radioactive isotopes of certain metallic elements.
101.No.
102. The part is first thoroughly cleaned of oil, dirt, etc, then a liquid penetrant is applied
to the surface to be examined and allowed to enter the discontinuties. All excess
penetrant is then removed, the part is dried, and a developer is applied. The
developer functions both as a blotter to absorb penetrant that has been trapped in
discontinuties and as a contrasting background to entance the visibility of penetrant
indications. The dyes in penetrants are either color contrast ( visible under white
light ) or fluorescent ( visible under ultraviolet light ).
103. a) The penetrameter should be placed on the source side of the material being
radiographed. However, where inaccessibility prevents this, the penetrameter may be
placed on the film side of the material being radiographed provided a lead letter "F"
at least as high as the identification number is placed adjacent to the penetrameter.
b) For material other than weld a source side penetrameter shall be placed in the area
of interest.
104. Minus 15% to plus 30% allowed
2.5 + 30% = 2.5 + 0.75 = 3.25
2.5 – 15% = 2.5 – 0.4 = 2.125

105. No. Location makers that are to appear on the radiographic film should be placed
on the part being examined and not on the cassettes.
106. d
107. d
108. c
109. b
110. b
ASME B16.5 PRACTICE QUESTIONS – CLOSED BOOK

1. ASME B 16.5 does not cover :

a. Class 150 flanges
b. Class 300 flanged fittings
c. Butt welded pipe caps
d. All of the above
2. The maximum hydrostatic test pressure permitted for a flange in a system hydrostatic test
is :
a. Not required
b. Conducted at 1.5 x class rating @ 100 0 F
c. Conducted at 25 psi above class rating
d. Required only for welded flanges

3. "High strength" bolting is described as equivalent to :

a. ASTM A 193 B5
b. ASTM A 193 B7
c. ASTM 320 GR 8
d. Any high carbon steel bolt

4. The pressure class ratings covered by ASME B16.5 are

a. 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500
b. 150, 300, 400, 450,600,900,1500
c. 125, 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500
d. 150, 300, 400, 600, 700, 900, 1000, 1500
5. The standard finish for raised face flanges per ASME B16.5 is :
a. 250 to 500  / inch
b. 125  to 250  / inch
c. 260 mm to 500 mm / inch
d. 250  / mm to 500  / mm

6. Socket weld and threaded flanges are not receommended for service beyond the
following temperatures if thermal cycles are involved :
a. –20 – 6500F
b. –30 – 6000 F
c. –50 – 5000F
d. –50 – 5000F

7. "Low strength " bolting is "

a.  30 KSI yield strength
b.  30 KSI yield strength
c.  30 KSI tensile strength
d.  100 KSI yield strength

8. Ring joint sidewall surfaces ( gasket groove ) must not exceed

______________roughness.
a. 50  / in
b. 63 / in
c. 100 /in
d. 63 mm / in
9. Which of the following items must be marked on all flanges or flanged fittings?
a. Temperature
b. Actual working pressure
c. ASTM material specification
d. Hydrotest pressure

10. When used abve ________ 0F, class 150 flanges may develop leakage unless special
precautions are taken regarding loads or thermal gradients.
a. 150
b. 300
c. 600
d. 400

11. The three basic parts to a flanged joint are :

a. Flanges, welds, gaskets
b. Flanges, bolts, nuts
c. Flanges, bolts, gaskets
d. Flanges, gaskets, threads

12. Class 600 flaged joints may develop leakage, unless special considerations for thermal
gradients are applied at temperatures above ________ 0F.
a. 600
b. 800
c. 950
d. 750

13. A Class 400 flanged fitting must be hydrotested at what pressure, if the 1000F rating is
800 psig?
a. 1020 psig
b. 1200 psig
c. 1225 psig
d. Not required per ASME B 16.5

14. The maximum temperature for hydrotesting a fitting is :

a. 12 0F
b. 1250C
c. Per Construction Code requirements
d. Per Owner / User system requirements

15. The minimum duration for hydrotesting on NPS 12 fitting shall be:
a. 2 min
b. 1 min
c. 3 min
d. No requirements to test fittings
ANSWER KEY

1.c
2.b
3b
4a
5. b
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. c
10. d
11. c
12. d
13. b
14. a
15. c

ASME B 31.3 – PRACTICE QUESTIONS

CLOSED BOOK

1. The requirements of the latest edition of ASME Code Section B 31.3 and any subsequent
Addenda :
 a. Must be followed explicity as soon as the latest edition is issued.
b. Are retroactive and all piping installed per earlier must be upgraded.
c. Are not retroactive & all piping installed per earlier additions need not be
upgraded.
d. May be used without regard to the acceptability of Code revisions to the
jurisdiction.

2. Clauses in the B 31 code are not necessarily numbered consecutively. Such

discontinuties result from :
a. The age of the code and the number of changes that have been made.
b. Following a common outline, insofar as practical for all Code Sections.
c. No particular logic was followed in the original versions of the Code.
d. Practices followed by all Codes to make them difficult to reproduce.

3. Who has the responsibility of determining which Code Section is applicable to piping
installations, i.e. B 31.1, B31.3 etc?
a. Owner
b. Inspector
c. Jurisdiction
d. Engineer

4. Who has the overall responsibility for compliance with ASME B31.3?
a. Inspector
b. Owner
c. Engineer
d. Jurisdiction

5. The intent of ASME B 31.3 is to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary
for __________ and _____________of piping installations.

a.Structural design, fabrication

b. Safe design, construction
c. Adequate fabrication, execution
d. Permananet existence, longevity

6. ASME Code is not intended to apply to piping :

a. In the chemical Industry
b. That has been placed in service
c. In the agonomy industry
d. In the space industry.

7. Compatibility of materials with the service and hazards from instability of contained
fluids :
a. Is covered extensively by ASME B 31.3
b. Are not within the scope of ASME B31.3
c. Is addressed on a limited basis by ASME B31.3
d. Is the main scope of ASME B31.3
 8. ASME B31.3 applies to piping for all fluids except for which of the below?
a. Tubes of fired heaters, plumbing and storm sewers
b. Raw, intermediate and finished chemicals
c. Petroleum products, fluidised solids and refrigerants
d. Gas, steam, air, and water

9. A pre-placed filter metal which is completely fused into the roof of a welded joint and
becomes part of the weld is called :
a. A depleted appendage
b. A pre-placed ligament
c. A consumable insert
d. A caulked joint

10. Define "face of weld "

a. It is the longitudinal view of a weld that has been split down the middle for inspection.
b. It is the elevation view of a weld that has been cut out to show its cross section.
c. It is the concealed weld surface on the side opposite from which the welding was done.
d. It is the exposed surface of a weld on the side from which the welding was done.

11 fluid service that is non-flammable, non-toxic, and not damaging to human tissue and its
gauge pressure does not exceed 150 psi and the design temperature is form –20 degrees
through 366 degrees F is knwon as a categoy ________ fluid.

a. D
b. C
c. M
d. N

12. A fluid service in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to be significant and
in which a single exposure to a very small quantity of a toxic fluid, caused by leakage, can
produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact, even when prompt
restorative measures are taken is known as a category _________ fluid.
a. D
b. M
c. H
d. N

13. A fillet weld whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner member joined is called:
a. A butt fillet weld
b. A longitudinal fillet weld
c. A full fillet weld
d. A fillet weld with out backing.

14. The heating of metal to and holding at a suitable temperature and then cooling at a suitable
rate for such purposes as ; reducing hardness, improving machinability, faciltating cold working,
producing a desired microstructure, or obtaining desired mechanical, physical, or other
properties is known as :
a. Annealing
b. Normalizing
c. Quenching
d. Stress – relieving

15 Piping joint that for the purpose of mechanicl strength or leak resistance, or both, in
which the mechanical strength is developed by threaded, grooved, rolled, flared, or
flanged pipe ends; or by bolts, pins, toggles, or rings; and the leak resistance is
developed by threads and compounds, gaskets, rolled ends, caulking, or machined and
mated surfaces is known as a :
a. Bonded joint
b. Mechanical joint
c. fused joint
d. juke joint

16. The term NPS 6 refers to :

a. A pipe whose outside diameter is 6.625"
b. A pipe whose outside diameter is 6".
c. A pipe whose radius is 6"
d. A tube whose inside diameter is 6".

17. A pipe produced by piercing a billet followed by rolling or drawing, or both is a :

a. Electric fusion welded pipe
b. Spiral welded pipe
c. Seamless pipe
d. ERW pipe

18. What is a "root opening" ?

a. It is the gaps between flanges left to facilitates the installation of gaskets.
b. It is the division between different rods accounting for different metallurgy.
c. It is the separation between members to be joined by welding, at the root of the
joint.
d. It is the conjunction of members joined by bonding at the face of the joint.

19. A weld intended primarily to provide joint tightness against leakage in metallic piping is
known as a:
a. Fillet weld
b. Fissure weld
c. Seal weld
d. Caulking weld.
20. A weld made to hold parts of weldment in proper alignment until the final welds are
made is known as a:
a. Face weld
b. Fissure weld
c. Seal weld
d. Tack weld

21. The junction between the face of a weld and the base metal is known as :
 a. Root of the weld
b. Face of the weld
c. Toe of the weld
d. Throat of the weld

22. The pressure in a piping system that is the pressure at the most severe condition of
coincident internal or external pressure and temperature ( minimum or maximum )
expected during service ( except for allowances for occasional variations of pressure or
temperature,or both, above operating levels which are characteristics of certain services )
is known as :
a. Excursion pressure
b. Test Pressure
c. Design pressure
d. Absolute pressure

23. Piping not protected by a pressure relieving device, or that can be isolated from a
pressure relieving device, shall be designed for at least the :
a. Usual pressure that is developed
b. Median pressure that is developed
c. Average pressure that can be developed
d. Highest pressure that can be developed.

24. What might happen to a piping system that has a gas or vapour in it ( like steam ) and it
is allowed to cool significantly?
a. Nothing will happen
b. The gas or vapour will form a liquid which will not affect the piping system.
c. The pressure in the piping system may reduce sufficiently to create a internal
vacuum.
d. The pressure in the piping system may increase and create an over pressure.

25. What happens to a piping system with fluids in it and the fluids are heated with the
system blocked?
a. The internal pressure will decrease
b. The internal pressure will increase
c. There will be no change in the system
d. The external pressure will increase

26. ______ _____________ caused by external or internal conditions ( including changes in

flow rate, hydraulic shock, liquid or solid slugging, flashing, and geysering ) shall be
taken into account in the design of piping
a. Virtual kinetics
b. Abnormal potential
c. Normal dynamism
d. Impact forces
 27. Loads on a piping system that include the weight of the medium transported or the
medium used for test and snow loads or ice loads are examples of ________ loads.
a. Dead
b. Live
c. Normal
d. Vortex

28. What can be caused by low operating temperatures, including the chilling effect of
sudden loss of pressure on highly volatile fluids, or in alloy piping the failure to properly
post weld heat treat after welding?
a. Thermal restraint effect
b. Loss of ductility or reducedductility
c. Increase in plasticity or deformation
d. Increase in toughness strength

29. Fillet welds may vary from convex to concave. The size of a fillet weld is based on the
theoretical throat, which is _______________ x the length.
a. 0.707
b. 0.770
c. 1.414
d. 0.500

30. In spot radiography of circumferential butt welds,it is recommended that not less than
one shot for each ____________ welds for each welder / operator be completed.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 20
d. 30

31. If a requirement is specified in the engineer design, but is not a code requirement, ASME
B31.3 states that the requirement ____________________
a. May be ignored
b. May be optionally applied
c. Shall be implemented only if the inspector required it
d. Shall be considered a Code requirement

32. In the question tm = 5 + c, pick the correct definition of the value "t".
a. Minimum required thickness, including mechanical, corrosion, & erosion allowances.
b. Pressure design thickness, as calculated for internal pressure.
c. Pipe wall thickness ( measured or minimum per purchase specification.
d. Minimum design temperature of the pipe

33 When the serviceis erosive, if there is crevice corrosion present, or if cyclic loadings
occur, slip-on flanges shall :
a. Be bolted together with double nutted machine bolts
b. Be bolted together with machine bolts
c. Not be used
d. Be double welded
34. The use of slip-on flanges should be ___________ where many large temperature cycles are
expected particularly if the flanges are not insulated
a. Called for
b. Encouraged
c. Avoided
d. The first choice

35. Severe cyclic conditions require the use of :

a. Slip – on flanges
b. Welding neck flanges
c. Socket weld flanges
d. Lap joint flanges

36. Bolting having not more than ___________ ksi specified minimum yield strength shall not
be used for flanged joints rated ASME B16.5 Class 400 and higher

a. 35
b. 30
c. 45
d. 40

37. Tapped holes for pressure retaining bolting in metallic piping components shall be of
sufficient depth that the thread engagement will be atleast _______ times the nominal thread
diameter
a. 7/8
b. 3/4
c. 5/8
d. 1/2

38. What type backing rings shall not be used under severe cyclic conditions?
a. Continuous backing rings
b. Split backign rings
c. Slip – on backing rings
d. Consumable backing rings

39. Socket welded joints should be avoided in any service where _______ or _______ occur.
a. Crevice corrosion, severe erosion
b. Graphitic corrosion, continual fretting
c. Plut type dezincification, severe carburisation
d. Hydrogen attack, sensitisation

40. Socket welds larger than NPS ____________ shall not be used under severe cyclic
conditions.
a. 3/4
b. 1
c. 1.5
d. 2

41. Which of the listed items is NOT a location where fillet welds are permissible?
a. Weld of socket weld flange
 b. Attach a weld neck flange
c. Weld of a slip-on flange
d. Attach a nozzle reinforcement pad.

42. What type weld is considered to furnish no strength and is only used to prevent leakage of
threaded joints?
a. Tack weld
b. Seal weld
c. Fillet weld
d. Built weld

43. Where flanges of different ratings are bolted together :

a. The rating of the joint shall not exceed that of the higher rated flange.
b. They are not acceptable and one flange shall be changed where they both match.
c. The rating of the joint shall not exceed that of the lower rated flange.
d. The bolt diameter must be 1/8" less than that required for the lower rated flange

44. Where a metallic flange is bolted to a non-metallic flange.

a. A ring joint type gasket is preferred
b. A spiral wound grafoil filled gasket is preferred.
c. A Full faced gasket is preferred
d. A Grayloc type gasket is preferred

45. What type of joint should not be used under severe cyclic conditions?
a. Welded joints
b. expanded joints
c. flanged joints
d. lap joints

46. Threaded joints should be avoided in any service where:

a. Crevice corrosion, severe erosion, or cyclic loadings may occur
b. Graphitic corrosion, biological corrosion or static loadings may occur
c. Graphitisation, sensitisations, or longitudinal loadings may occur
d. Dezincification, hydrolysis, or hoop stress loadings may occur.

47. An inspector is checking threaded joints prior to seal welding them. What is an important
item to check?
a. Check and make sure all gasket surfaces are covered
b. Make sure that thread sealing compound has not been used
c. Check the longitudinal loading of the joint
d. Make sure that the consumable insert to be used is made from the correct material

48. The intentional deformation of piping during assembly to produce a desired initial
displacement and stress is known as :
a. hot sprint
b. cold spring
c. post stress
d. displacement

49. When fitting up a socket weld joint, the made end is welded in the female socket with :
 a. An approximate 1/32" gap at the base of the joint
b. No gap left at the base of the joint
c. An approximate 1/16" gap at the base of the joint
d. An apporximate 1/8" gat at the base of the joint

50. A weld defect to be repaired shall be removed :

a. To the satisfaction of the pipe fitter
b. To apparently good material
c. Until the defect canno longer be seen
d. To sound metal

51. What is acceptable as an alternate heat treatment for B31.3 piping?

a. Synthesizing, forging or standardizing
b. Pre-heating, peening, or case hardening
c. Stress relieving , tempering or peening
d. Normalizing, normalizing and tempering or annealing

52. When an entire piping assembly to be heat treated cannot be fitted into the furnace, it is
permissible to heat treat in more than one heat, provided there is at least ________ overlap
between successive heats, and that parts of the assembly outside the furnace are protected from
harmful temperature gradients
a. 6 inches
b. 1 foot
c. 2 feet
d. 3 feet

53. According to B31.3 inspection applies to functions performed:

a. By a third party inspector or their delegates
b. By the owner's inspector or the inspector's delegates
c. By a jurisdictional inspector or their delegates
d. By an ASME inspector or their delegates

54. Who is responsible for verifying that all required examinations and testing have been
completed and to inspect the piping to the extent necessary to be satisfied that it conforms to all
applicable examination requirements of the ASME B31.3 Code and of the engineering design?
a. It is the owner's responsibility , exercised through his inspector
b. It is the API Examiner's responsibility
c. It is the jurisdiction's inspector's responsibility
d. It is the ASME inspector's responsbility

55. According to ASME B31.3 how much experience in the design, fabrication, or inspecton of
industrial pressure piping must a Piping inspector have?
a. 10 years
b. 8 years
c. 6 years
d. 5 years
56. Prior to initial operation each piping installation, including components and workmanship
shall be examined in accordance with ASME B31.3 , paragraph 341. When should examination
of P-Numbers 3,4 and 5 materials be carried out?
a. Examination shall be performed prior to any heat treatment
b. Examination shall be performed before heat treatment and after heat treatment
c. Examination shall be performed after completion of any heat treatment
d. Examination shall be performed on at least 5% of the fabrication after heat treatment

57. For normal fluid service, how much of the piping welds (circumferential and mitre groove
welds )
a. 3%
b. 10%
c. 5%
d. 33%

58. VT, MT, PT, UT and RT shall be performed as specified in the :

a. ASME BPV Code, Section V
b. ASME BPV Code, Section IX
c. ASME BPV Code, Section VIII
d. ASME BPV Code, Section I

59. The extent of radiography when considering longitudinal welds, the minimum requirement is
inches of weld length
a. 12
b. 9
c. 6
d. 4

60. Which of the following examinations is NOT considered an in-process examination?

a. Examination of joint preparation and cleanliness
b. Examination of appearance of the finished joint
c. Examination of material for toughness

61. What method of in-proess examination is used unless additional methods are specified in the
engineering design?
a. MT
b. RT
c. UT
d. VT

62. What is the only category fluid service that may be subject to an initial in-service leak test?
a. Category M
b. Category D
c. Category N
d. Category H
ANSWER KEY

1. c ASME B31.3 INTRODUCTION 34. c ASME B31.3 308.2.1(b)

2. b ASME B31.3 INTRODUCTION 35. b ASME B31.3 308.2.4
3. a ASME B31.3 INTRODUCTION 36. b ASME B31.3 309.2.1
4. b ASME B31.3 300(b)(1) 37. a ASME B31.3 309.3
5. b ASME B31.3 300 (c) (1) 38. b ASME B31.3 311.2.3(b)
6.b ASME B31.3 300 (c) (2) 39. a ASME B31.3 311.2.4(a)
7.b ASME B31.3 300 (c) (6) 40. d ASME B31.3 311.2.4
8.a ASME B31.3 300.1.1 (b) 41. b ASME B31.3 311.2.5(a)&(b)
9.c ASME B31.3 300.2 42. b ASME B31.3 311.2.6
10.d ASME B31.3 300.2 43. c ASME B31.3 312.1
11.a ASME B31.3 300.2 44. c ASME B31.3 312.2
12.b ASME B31.3 300.2 45. b ASME B31.3 313
13. c ASME B31.3 300.2 46. a ASME B31.3 314(a)
14. a ASME B31.3 300.2 47. b ASME B31.3 314(b)
15.b ASME B31.3 300.2 48. b ASME B31.3 319.2.4
16.a ASME B31.3 300.2 49. c ASME B31.3 328.5(A)
17.c ASME B31.3 300.2 & Fig.328.5.2 B&C
18.c ASME B31.3 300.2 50. d ASME B31.3 328.6
19. c ASME B31.3 300.2 51. d ASME B31.3 331.2.1
20. d ASME B31.3 300.2 52. b ASME B31.3 331.2.5
21.c ASME B31.3 300.2 53. b ASME B31.3 340.1
22. c ASME B31.3 301.2 .1(a) & 302.2.4 54. a ASME B31.3 340.2
23. d ASME B31.3 301.2.2(a) 55. a ASME B31.3 340.4(b)
24. c ASME B31.3 301.4.1 56. c ASME B31.3 341.3.1(a)
25. b ASME B31.3 301.4.2 57. c ASME B31.3 341.3.1(b)(1)
26. d ASME B31.3 301.5.1 58. a ASME B31.3 344.2,344.3,
27. b ASME B31.3 301.6.1 344.4, 344.5,344.6
28. b ASME B31.3 301.9 59. c ASME B31.3 344.5.2
29. a ASME B31.3 Fig. 328.5.2A 60.d ASME B31.3 344.7.1
30. c ASME B31.3 341.5.1 61. d ASME B31.3 344.7.2
31.d ASME B31.3 300(c) (5) 62. b ASME B31.3
345.1(a),345.7
32. b ASME B31.3 304.1.1(b)
33. d ASME B31.3 308.2.1(a)