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Since all matter is composed of atoms:

All parts can be tested with MPI if they are heated to their curie
temperature
All materials can be tested with a MPI regardless of temperature
All materials are affected in some way by a magnetic field
None of the above

Faradays Law of Magnetic Induction states that:

The flow of electrons can be used to generate a magnetic field
The magnetic forces of the material's electrons will be affected
by an external magnetic field
Iron filings can be used to produce an indication of a flaw
Flux leakage is the byproduct of magnetic fields when testing
aluminum alloys.

Magnetic particle inspection uses small ferromagnetic particles

simmilar to:
Copper filing
Iron filings
Magnesium filings
Permanent Magnets

A material with a narrower hysteresis loop has:

Higher reluctance
Lower coercivity
Higher retentivity
All of the above

Magnetic particle inspection can be performed on parts made from

which materials?
Iron, nickel, copper
Iron, nickel, cobalt
Nickel, cobalt, copper
Iron only

Which of the following has a very weak and negative susceptibility

to magnetic field?
Ferromagnetic materials
Diamagnetic materials
Paramagnetic materials
None of the above

When a magnetic field cuts across a crack:

Electrons begin jumping back and forth across the crack
The crack begins to heat up

Magnetic poles form at the edges of the crack

All of the above

A material with a narrower hysteresis loop has:

Higher residual magnetism
Higher permeability
Higher residual magnetism
Higher retentivity

A volume of space where there is a change in magnetic energy is

called:
A magnetic field
A magnetic dipole
A magnetic pole
A magnetic domain

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The magnetic field circling each loop of wire in a coil combines with
the fields from the other loops to produce a concentrated field:
Which is maximized around the outside of the coil
Around each loop of the coil
Down the center of the coil
All of the above

A longitudinal magnetic field has magnetic lines of force that run:

Parallel to the long axis of the part

90 degrees to the long axis of the part

11

Transverse to the long axis of the part

Opposite the waveform of the magnetic particle machine used

12

The area where the exit poles are concentrated is called the magnets:
South pole
North pole
Dipole
Flux density

13

A location where a magnetic field can be detected exiting or entering

a material is called:
A magnetic pole
A magnetic field
A flux field
Polarity

14

Magnetic lines of force:

Form closed loops from pole to pole
Will shift 180 degrees when a direct current is applied
Were discovered by Wilhelm Hurst

None of the above

15

When testing parts with magnetic particles, it is best to magnetize

the part:
In two directions at right angles to each other
With AC whenever possible
With DC whenever possible
With an amperage of at least 1000 amps

16

An object that has a magnetic pole on one end and a second equal
but opposite magnetic pole on the other is called a:
Dipole
Inductor
Capacitor
A ferromagnetic material

17

When a ferromagnetic material is in a unmagnetized state, the

domains are:
Aligned in a north and south direction
Aligned in a east and west direction
Randomly organized
Balanced to produce a gauss rating of 2

Ferromagnetic materials are made up of small polarized regions

known as:

Photons
Quarks

18

Electrons
Domains

19

A circular magnetic field has lines of force that run:

Parallel to the long axis of the part
90 degrees to the long axis of the part
Circumferentially around the perimeter of the part
Opposite the waveform of the magnetic particle machine used

20

A property of a material that describes the ease with which a

magnetic flux is established in a component is called:
Retentivity
Residual magnetism
Coercive force
Permeability

21

Which of the following has a large susceptibility to magnetic field?

Ferromagnetic materials
Diamagnetic materials
Paramagnetic materials

None of the above

22

The best detection of defects occurs:

When the magnetic field is 10% beyond its saturation point
When the hysteresis loop shifts from positive to negative
When the lines of magnetic force are parallel to the longest
dimension of the defect
When the lines of magnetic force are perpendicular to the longest
dimension of the defect

23

Magnetic lines of force:

Almost never cross each other
Commonly cross each other
Will shift 90 degrees when a direct current is applied
Never cross each other

24

When all the magnetic domains are aligned, the material is said to
be:
Magnetically saturated
Partially magnetized
Magnetically stable
Unmagnetized

Magnetic lines of force:

Have the same strength

Seek the path of least resistance

25

Decrease in density with increasing distance from the poles

All of the above

26

The opposition that a ferromagnetic material shows to the

establishment of a magnetic field is called:
Retentivity
Reluctance
Coercive force
Permeability

27

A hysteresis loop shows the relationship between the:

Induced magnetic flux density and the magnetizing force
Induced magnetic flux density and the electron force
Electron flow and magnetic field strength
Flux density and number of coil turns

28

A material with a wider hysteresis loop has:

Lower permeability
Higher retentivity
Higher coercivity

All of the above

29

A material with a wider hysteresis loop has:

Lower reluctance
Lower residual magnetism
Higher residual magnetism
Higher premeability

30

When performing a magnetic particle test with a coil, the part should
be placed:
Along the outside edge the coil
Along the inside edge of the coil
Centered in the coil
None of the above

31

A material with a narrower hysteresis loop has:

Higher permeability
Lower retentivity
Lower coercivity
All of the above

32

The force required to remove the residual magnetism from the

material is called the:

Inverse force
Reciprocal force
Coercive force
Residual force

33

The magnetic flux density that remains in the material when the
magnetizing force is zero is called:
Retentivity
Residual magnetism
Coercive force
Permeability

34

The amount of reverse magnetic field which must be applied to a

magnetic material to reduce the magnetic flux to zero is called:
Retentivity
Residual magnetism
Coercive force
Permeability

35

A material with a wider hysteresis loop has:

Higher reluctance
Higher permeability
Lower retentivity

All of the above

36

The number of magnetic lines of force cutting thorugh a plane of a

given area at a right angle is known as the:
Magnetic flux leakage
Magnetic flux density
Magnetic ampere
None of the above

37

When using the direct induction method:

The part must be placed in the center of the coil
Good electrical contact must be established between the test
equipment and test component
The part may be tested in only one direction
It is not necessary to demagnetize the part

38

When the magnetizing current is stopped, a ferromagnetic material

will:
remain magnetically saturated
become demagnetized
retain a residual magnetic field withing the component
None of the above

A yoke establishes a magnetic field:

That can be constant or pulsed

Between the north and south poles of the yoke

39

Equally in all directions around the poles

Both A and B

40

A current carrying conductor induces a magnetic field:

By direct induction
By direct induction
That is longitudinal
That is circular
By magnostriction

41

Which type of current flows continuously in one direction at a

constant voltage?
Direct current
Alternating current
Rectified alternating current
Half wave rectified alternating current

42

The central conductor technique is sometimes used because it:

Allows large diameter circular parts to be completely inspected
with one application of the magnetizing force
Produces a longitudinal field in circular parts

Establishes a magnetic field that extends from the ID to the OD

of a circular part
None of the above

43

Magnetic particle inspection has several advantages over liquid

penetrant inspection which include:
Components with thin coatings can be inspected without
removing the coating
Components can be inspected more rapidly
The technique is more portable
Both A and B

44

The use of prods is sometimes restricted because:

They produce a relatively weak field
There is a potential for arcing that could damage parts
It is not possible to control the field orientation
None of the above

45

Multidirectional inspection equipment:

Provides a more sensitive inspection
Provices a less sensitive inspection
Can be used without the need for QQIs
Reduces inspection time

46

A material is considered demagnetized when:

Its residual magnetic field measures less than 5 gauss
It no longer produces an indication
It's no longer attracted to a magnet
Its residual magnetic field measures less than 3 gauss

47

Materials can be demagnetized by:

Heating above thier curie temperature
Subjecting the component to a reversing and decreasing
magnetic field
Both A and B
None of the above

48

Components generally must be demagnetized because residual

magnetism can:
Affect machining and welding processes
Interfere with near by electronic components
Increase wear by attracting abrasive particles
All of the above

49

Dry magnetic particles:

Cannot be reused
Come in only one color

Are all of uniform size

None of the above

50

When using both a circular and longitudinal magnetic field, the

circular field is usually established first because:
It is more difficult to establish a circular field
It is easier to flip the domains of a circular field to a longitudinal
field
It is easier to measure a longitudinal field
None of the above

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50 Question MT quiz
1. The interpretation of magnetic particle indications may be aided by:
observing with a magnifying glass.
observing the indications as they are formed.
reproducing the indication residually.
all of the above.

2. Materials which are weakly attracted magnetically are classified as:

paramagnetic.
diamagnetic.
ferromagnetic.
nonmagnetic.

3. If an overall pattern (sometimes circular lines) appear on the test surfaces, how
should the inspector reprocess the test piece?
Retest at a higher amperage.
Demagnetise.
Retest at lower amperage.
Both b and c.

4. Why are large soft contact areas such as lead or copper braid used for surfaces or

headstocks?
to increase the area and reduce the possibility of burning the part.
because of their low melting points.
because they help heat metal, thus facilitation magnetic induction.
to increase the contact area and flux density.

5. Which of the following discontinuity may be found by magnetic particle inspection

in a welded component made from rolled steel plate?
cold shut.
seam.
toe cracks.
lamellar tearing.

6. A rough forging that has received no further processing is MT tested. A very sharp
indication is observed to run every direction, extending deeply into the part and
perpendicular to the surface. What is the identity of the indication?
Forging burst.
Lap.
Flake.
Seam.

7. Residual magnetic fields may be used when:

Parts are irregular in shape.
Permeable.

Parts are highly stressed.

Evaluating continuous method indications.

8. A rough forging discontinuity has following characteristics: it occurs on the surface

or internally; it is associated with processing at too low a temperature; it is often
caused by excessive working; and it creates irregular cavities varying in size. How
would it be identified or classified?
Burst.
Shrinkage.
Pipe.
Lamination.

9. Indications at the root of a notch caused by flux leakage resulting from the notch
configuration are called:
discontinuities.
false indications.
relevant indications.
non-relevant indications.

10. To detect lengthwise defects on the inside diameter of hollow parts, you should:
Pass current through it.
Magnetize with a coil.
Pass current through a central conductor.
Increase the amperage used.

11. A limitation of low fill factor coil magnetisation techniques is that:

coil must be of minimum diameter in relation to part.
the effective field is generally limited on either side of the coil.
small diameter parts should be placed closed to the inner side of the coil.
all of the above.

12. The pattern of iron powder sprinkled on a paper placed over a bar magnet is called
a:
field survey.
magnetometer.
magnetograph.
flux meter.

13. What wattage is most commonly used for mercury vapour bulbs for portable
fluorescent magnetic particle inspection?
200 watts.
50 watts.
100 watts.
75 watts.

14. When using the wet method, why should a high velocity flow of wet method bath
over surfaces following removal of the magnetizing current not be used?
It may wash away a fine or weakly held indication.
This is not a problem.

It may splash particles into eyes.

None of the above are correct.

15. Which of the following is an advantage of the dry method over the wet method?
it is more sensitive to fine surface cracks.
it is more capable of providing full surface coverage on irregularly shaped parts.
it is easier to use on warm parts.
it is faster than the wet method when testing a number of small parts.

16. Since the magnetic lines of force within a bar magnet run the length of the bar, it is
said to be:
randomly magnetised.
permanently magnetised.
circularly magnetised.
longitudinally magnetised.

17. Why is it preferable to disassembly parts before magnetic particle inspection?

Disassembly makes all surface areas visible.
Interfaces will create leakage fields which may confuse the inspection.
It is usually easier to handle the disassembled parts.
all of the above.

18. When adding concentrate to any wet magnetic particle suspension liquid it is
common practice:

to add dry powder directly to the suspension liquid.

to make a small, concentrated mixture of the powder in liquid.
both of the above.
neither of the above.

19. In longitudinal magnetization the proper term for calculating magnetizating force
is:
Amperes.
Amperes-turns.
Watts.
Ohms.

20. An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part which

produces an MT indication is called:
a discontinuity.
a defect.
an indication.
a deformation.

21. A coil around the part produces:

A circular field.
A Longitudinal field.
Either a or b depending on the type of current applied.

An intermittent field.

22. A prime consideration when selecting a powder to be used as a magnetic particle

medium is to select a powder that:
provides a high contrast to the surface being tested.
provides a low contrast to the surface being tested.
will adhere to the surface being tested.
requires a high demagnetisation current to remove it.

23. The term used to refer to the total opposition to flow of current represented by the
combined effect of resistance, inductance and capacitance of a circuit is:
inductive reactance.
impedance.
reluctance.
decay.

24. Half wave rectified AC (HWDC) is the best current to use for detection of:
surface defects.
subsurface defects.
surface and subsurface defects.
none of the above.

25. When testing for fine surface cracks, the preferred MT method should be:
dry AC.

dry DC.
wet AC.
wet DC.

26. Retentivity refers to a materials ability to retain a certain amount:

of permeability after magnetisation.
of coercive force.
of residual magnetism.
none of the above.

27. Discontinuities in plate, sheet, or strip caused by pipe, inclusions, or blowholes in

the original ingot which after rolling are usually flat and parallel to the outside surface
are called:
seams.
laminations.
cracks.
laps.

28. The ability of matter to attract other matter to itself is a phenomenon associated
with:
field strength.
magnetism.
coercive force.
pole strength.

29. A specimen may be demagnetized by which of the following methods?

Heat treatment above curie temperature.
AC coil.
Reversing DC fields with reducing current.
All of the above.

30. The deeper a sub-surface discontinuity lies below the surface:the more diffuse the magnetic particle indication.
the more serious it is as a potential source of fatigue failure.
the more distinct the magnetic particle indication.
the easier it is to detect by magnetic particle inspection.

31. If a copper conductor is placed through a ferrous cylinder and a current is passed
through the conductor, then the magnetic field (flux density) in the cylinder will be:
the same intensity and pattern as in the conductor.
greater than in the conductor.
less than in the conductor.
the same regardless or its proximity to the cylinder wall.

32. The strongest magnetic field in a coil is at the:

Outside edge.
Inside edge.

Centre.
End.

33. If a current of the same amperage is passed through two conductors of the same
dimensions, one of which is magnetic and one of which is non-magnetic, the magnetic
field surrounding the conductors will:
be stronger for the magnetic conductor.
be stronger for the non-magnetic conductor.
vary with the permeability.
be the same for both conductors.

34. Which of the following materials would be UNSUITABLE for magnetic particle
inspection?
low carbon steel (miled steel).
high carbon steel )tool steel).
medium carbon steel.
austenitic stainless steel.

35. What type of magnetisation used the formula: Ampere-turns=45,000(L/D)?

Circular.
Longitudinal.
Parallel.
Vectored.

36. The magnetic particle test technique in which the indicating medium is applied

after ceasing application of the magnetising force is called the:induced current flow method.
continuous magnetisation method.
residual magnetisation method.
sustained magnetisation method.

37. In order to detect defects in different directions in a material by magnetic particle

inspection, it is best to use:
two or more fields in different directions.
only one field.
other probe locations.
a high frequency field.

38. What equipment is used to determine if a part has been demagnetized?

A magnet on the part.
A field meter.
A survey meter.
Careful observation for clinging magnetic particles.

39. The parts are blanks cut from rolled iron bar stock. They have been rough
machined. Inspection by the continuous method, using a circular short, reveals welldefined but broken lines running parallel with the axis on some of the pieces and non
indication on others. The broken lines range in length from 6mm to 25mm. These
indications are indicative of:
shrinkage.

machining tears.
surface checking.
nonmetallic inclusions.

40. Comparing parts that have been circularly magnetised and those which have been
longitudinally magnetised, which retains the most objectionable residual field if not
demagnetised?
Longitudinal.
Circular.
Vectored.
Remnant.

41. The length of a part being magnetised by passing an electric current from one end
to the other:
affects the permeability of the part.
changes the strength of the magnetic field.
does not affect the strength of the magnetic field .
causes the magnetic field to vary.

42. Cold working indications will not reappear if the part is:
demagnetised then retested.
retested after stress relieving.
rested in the opposite direction.
remagnetised at a higher amperage.

43. The most effective MT method for inspection of a large casting is using:
multidirectional magnetisation.
a central conductor.
yoke inspection in two directions.
direct magnetisation.

44. Which type of black light source is most suitable for inspection when fluorescent
magnetic particle inspection is to be carried out?
incandescent black light.
black light fluorescent tubes.
mercury arc lamp with a flood globe.
mercury arc lamp with a spot globe.

45. A break in the magnetic uniformity of a part that is called a magnetic discontinuity
is related to a sudden change in:
inductance.
resistivity.
capacitance.
permeability.

46. Where particles are attracted to a site on the surface of a party by a magnetic
leakage field which is due to a condition such as a crack, lap, or other condition not
acceptable to the applicable standards for the part, then we have:
discontinuity.

defect.
non-relevant indication.
all of the above.

47. What is the minimum temperature a steel containing 0.8%C has to be heated to
before quench cracking can occur?
910o C.
640o C.
725o C.
770o C.

48. Which of the following casting defects is caused by non-uniform cooling resulting
in stresses which rupture the surface of the metal?
Shrinkage.
Hot tears.
Porosity.
Dross.

49. An electromagnetic yoke produces:

A longitudinal filed.
A circular field.
Alternating fields.
A swinging field.

50. Internal splines and holes drilled parallel to and near test surfaces will cause:
broad, fuzzy indications directly aligned with the parts internal contours.
sharp, well-defined indications directly aligned with the parts internal contours.
no indications.
both a and b above.