© SCORE QC TRAINING & SERVICES.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

1. Magnetic particle testing (MPT) is a non-destructive examination method used for finding
a) Surface discontinuities
b) Subsurface
c) Surface and near surface
d) Any discontinuity in the material
2. Which of the following has a very weak and negative susceptibility to magnetic field?
a) Ferromagnetic materials
b) Diamagnetic materials
c) Paramagnetic materials
d) none of the above
3. The force required to remove the residual magnetism from the material is called the:
a) Inverse force
b) Reciprocal force
c) Coercive force
d) Residual force
4. When all the magnetic domains are aligned the material is said to be
a. Magnetically saturated
b. Partially magnetized
c. Magnetically stabled.
d. Magnetized
5. An object that has a magnetic pole on one end and a second equal but opposite magnetic
pole on the other is called a:
a) Dipole
b) Inductor
c) Capacitor
d) ferromagnetic material
6. Since all matter is composed of atoms:
a) All parts can be tested with MPI if they are heated to their curie temperature
b) All materials can be tested with MPI regardless of temperature
c) All materials are affected in some way by a magnetic field
d) None of the above
7. A property of a material that describes the ease with which a magnetic flux is established
in a component is called:
a) Retentivity
b) Residual magnetism
c) Coercive force
d) Permeability
8. A material with a narrower hysteresis loop has
a) Higher reluctance
b) Lower coercivity
c) Higher retentivity
d) All of the above
9. The magnetic flux density that remains in the material when the magnetizing force is zero
is called:
a) Retentivity
b) Residual magnetism
c) Coercive force
d) Permeability
 © SCORE QC TRAINING & SERVICES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

10.Materials can be demagnetized by:

a) Heating above their curie temperature
b) Subjecting the component to a reversing and decreasing magnetic field
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
11. Which of the following is not a property of magnetic lines of force?
a) They form closed loops which do not cross
b) The density increases with distance from the poles of a permanent magnet
c) Hey are considered to have direction
d) They seek paths of least magnetic resistance or least reluctance
12. Which of the following is not a property of magnetic lines of force?
a) They form closed loops which do not cross
b) The density increases with distance from the poles of a permanent magnet
c) They are considered to have direction
d) They seek paths of least magnetic resistance or least reluctance
13. Surrounding an electromagnet, the magnetic field is strongest:
a) Immediately after the current ceases to flow
b) While the magnetizing current ceases to flow
c) At the time the magnetic particles are applied to the part
d) Just prior to current reversal
14.The lines of flux or force in a circularly magnetized ferromagnetic bar:
a) Are aligned through the piece from the south to the north pole
b) Are aligned through the piece from the north to the south pole
c) Leave the south pole and enter the north pole
d) Are contained within and around the part
15. In which magnetizing method is the current passed directly through the part, thereby
setting up a magnetic field at right angles to the current flow?
a) Longitudinal magnetization
b) Coil magnetization
c) Central conductor magnetization
d) None of the above
16. An advantage of AC is that:
a) It is most readily available
b) Equipment can be made lighter
c) It leaves the part demagnetized
d) All of the above
17. When a magnetic field cuts across a crack:
a) Electrons begin jumping back and forth across the crack
b) The crack begins to heat up
c) Magnetic poles form at the edges of the crack
d) All of the above
18. A disadvantage of AC current is that it:
a) Cannot be used with dry powder
b) Has poor penetrating power
c) Can only provide low flux densities
d) Cannot be used for residual magnetic particle testing
19. What causes a leakage field in a steel bar?
a) A crack
b) Reversal of the magnetic field
c) Paint on the surface
d) All of the above
 © SCORE QC TRAINING & SERVICES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

20. An indication is a defect under which of the following conditions?

a) If it is greater than 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) long
b) If it exceeds the limits of a standard or specification
c) If it is deep
d) Under all of the above indications
21. A disadvantage of AC current is:
a) Cannot be used with dry powder
b) Has poor penetrating power
c) Can only provide low flux densities
d) Cannot be used for residual magnetic particle testing
22. What causes a leakage field in a steel bar?
a) A crack
b) Reversal of the magnetic field
c) Paint on the surface
d) All of the above
23. An indication is a defect under which of the following conditions?
a) If it is greater than 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) long
b) If it exceeds the limits of a standard or specification
c) If it is deep
d) Under all of the above indications
24. Continuous magnetization provides the most sensitivity because:
a) The magnetic particles are present while the part is being magnetized
b) The magnetic field is greatest while the magnetizing current is on
c) All of the above
d) Neither of the above
25.The sensitivity of magnetic particle testing is greatest when the discontinuity is:
a) Parallel to the direction of the magnetic flux lines
b) Perpendicular to the flow of the magnetizing current
c) Perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic flux
d) Perpendicular to the line between prods
26. To provide reliability and reproducibility in magnetic particle testing, written
procedures should include:
a) Location of the coil and current for each magnetization
b) Requirements for ammeter calibration
c) Type and concentration of the particles
d) All of the above
27. The current from portable high amperage units can be applied to the object using:
a) Prods
b) Cable coils
c) Pre-wrapped coils
d) All of the above
28. How can parts be tested to determine if they have been adequately demagnetized?
a) By bringing a suspended paper clip near the middle of the part
b) By using a small horseshoe permanent magnet
c) By using a small magnetometer held at a corner of the part
d) By sprinkling some magnetic particles on the part
29. Magnetic particle testing is most likely to find subsurface discontinuities in:
a) Soft steels with high permeability
b) Soft steels with low permeability
c) Hardened steels with low permeability
d) Hardened steels with high permeability
 © SCORE QC TRAINING & SERVICES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

30. Which of the following is not an advantage of Magnetic Particle testing?

a) Fast and simple to perform
b) Can detect discontinuities filled with foreign material
c) Most reliable for finding surface cracks in all types of material
d) Works well through a thin coat of paint
31. Which of the following does not represent a limitation of Magnetic Particle testing?
a) The type of materials which may be effectively tested
b) The directionality of the magnetic field
c) The need for demagnetization
d) The ability to detect discontinuities filled with foreign material
32. The most effective NDT method for locating surface cracks in ferromagnetic materialsis:
a) Ultrasonic testing
b) Radiographic testing
c) Magnetic particles testing
d) Liquid penetrant testing
33. Which of the following are ferromagnetic materials?
a) Aluminium, iron, copper
b) Iron, copper, nickel
c) Copper, aluminium, silver
d) Iron, cobalt, nickel
34. The reverse magnetising force necessary to remove a residual magnetic field from a
test piece after it has been magnetically saturated is called:
a) Hysteresis
b) Coercive force
c) Demagnetising flux
d) Reverse saturation
35. Magnetic lines of force enter and leave a magnet at:
a) Saturation
b) L/D ratios of greater than 4 to 1
c) Flux concentration points
d) Poles
36. The ease with which a magnetic field can be established in a test piece is called:
a) Reluctance
b) Retentivity
c) Permeability
d) Electromagnetism
37. Opposition to establishment of a magnetic field in a test piece is called:
a) Reluctance
b) Retentivity
c) Permeability
d) Electromagnetism
38. The ability of a material to remain magnetic after the magnetising force is removed is
called:
a) Reluctance
b) Retentivity
c) Permeability
d) Electromagnetism
 © SCORE QC TRAINING & SERVICES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

39. A magnetic field which is contained completely within the test piece is called a:
a) Confined field
b) Longitudinal field
c) Circular field
d) Saturated field
40. Which of the following produces a circular field?
a) Coil
b) Head shot
c) Yoke
d) All of the above
41. The best method of inducing a circular field in a tube is by a:
a) Central conductor
b) Head shot
c) Coil
d) Prod technique
42. When using prods, arc burns may be caused by which of the following?
a) Dirty contact tips
b) Inadequate pressure
c) Too large a magnetic current
d) All of the above
43. The most common source of DC current for magnetic particle testing is:
a) Motor generators
b) Rectified AC
c) Storage batteries
d) None of the above
44. Fields generated in ferromagnetic material with AC current are useful for locating:
a) All discontinuities
b) Surface cracks
c) Subsurface discontinuities
d) Internal porosity
45. According to ASME sec V when dry particles are used magnetic particle testing shall not
be performed on the surface of parts whose temperature exceeds:
a) 57oC
b) 79oC
c) 158oC
d) As per manufacturer recommendation
46. According to ASTM E709-95 in using prod technique, prod spacing shall not exceed:
a) 50 mm
b) 100 mm
c) 150 mm
d) 200 mm
47. According to ASMT E709-95 alternating current electromagnetic yokes should give a lifting
force of at least:
a) 1.5 kg
b) 2.5 kg
c) 3.5 kg
d) 4.5 kg
 © SCORE QC TRAINING & SERVICES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

48. According to ASTM E709-95 direct current electromagnetic yokes should have a lifting
force of at least:
a) 15 kg
b) 16 kg
c) 17 kg
d) 18 kg
49. Which of the following is used to find out direction of magnetic field?
a) Pie gauge
b) Burmah Castrol strip
c) Penetrameter
d) Both a and b
50. An advantage of MT over PT is
a) Permanent record
b) Can be done on nonferrous materials
c) Fast result
d) All of the above