Asnt Ndt Level 3 Basic Exam

ASNT NDT LEVEL 3

Basic Exam

SYLLABUS AND BREAK-UP 

SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 (40-45 questions)

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Materials and Processes (40-45 questions)

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All NDT Methods(40-45 Methods)

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Total Questions 135

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To pass one has to secure at-least 70% in each section and 80% in composite.

SNT-TC-1A AND CP-189 Questions are straight forward.  Language can be tricky.  Most difficult part in the basic exam. 

Questions majorly asked on:  Differences in SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 eg Vision Acuity test; J1 used in CP-189 and J2 used in SNT-TC-1A.  New additions in 2011.  Definitions 3-4 questions.  Training and Experience hours required. Go through the hours required for major 4 (PT MT UT RT)  Revocation, Termination and Suspension of Certification (**Important) 

MATERIALS AND PROCESSES All 45 questions from Materials and processes book by ASNT.  Chapter wise Break-up  Relation of NDT to manufacturing. (1 -2 Q)  Introduction to Manufacturing Tech (1-2 Q)  Properties of Materials (4-5 Q)  Nature of Materials and Solid state changes in Metals (4-5 Q)  Ferrous Metals (2-3 Q)  Non-Ferrous Metals (1-2Q)  The Nature of manufacturing (1-2 Q)  The Casting Process (6-7 Q)  Welding Processes and Welding Design (7-10 Q)  Plastic Flow (1-2 Q)  Millwork, Forging and Powder Metallurgy (3-4 Q)  Press working of Sheet Metal (1-2 Q)  Machining Fundamentals (3-4 Q)  Misc Processes, Surface Finishing, Inspection (3-4 Q) 

ALL NDT METHODS Total Questions 40-45  Major 4 Methods (PT,MT,RT,UT) : 5-7 questions each.  Other NDT Methods  AET : 2-3 questions  ET : 3-4 questions  VT : 2-3 questions  Infrared and thermal Testing: 2-3 questions  LT: 2-3 questions  NR: 1-2 questions  Vibration and Analysis Testing: Can Skip 