St.

Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering

Question Bank
Subject:ME22742 - Non-Destructive Testing
Unit-All
Course Outcomes (COs)
CO 1 Define the basic concept of failure analysis
CO 2 Explain the need of testing in different engineering fields
CO 3 Illustrate the different types of testing in engineering application
CO 4 Summarize the need of failure analysis based on case studies
CO 5 Choose the appropriate testing method to determine the modes of failure
CL-Cognitive Level; Re-Remember;Un-Understand;Ap-Apply;An-Analyze;Ev-Evaluate;Cr-
Create;
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Unit-1
Part-A
1. CO
Define failure analysis in the context of engineering. 2 Re
1
2. CO
What is the significance of failure analysis in engineering design? 2 Re
1
3. CO
State the primary goal of performing failure analysis 2 Re
1
4. CO
Name any two common causes of engineering failures 2 Re
1
5. CO
What is the role of materials in engineering failures? 2 Re
1
6. CO
Define the term "deficient design" in relation to engineering failures. 2 Re
1
7. CO
What is improper manufacturing, and how does it contribute to failure? 2 Re
1
8. CO
Mention the importance of assembly in preventing engineering failures. 2 Re
1
9. CO
What is a failure mode in the context of failure analysis? 2 Re
1
10. CO
Define FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis). 2 Re
1
11. CO
What is a tree diagram, and how is it used in failure analysis? 2 Re
1
12. CO
Differentiate between a failure mechanism and a failure mode. 2 Re
1
13. CO
What is the role of human error in engineering failures? 2 Re
1
14. CO
List any two tools commonly used in failure analysis.. 2 Re
1
15. CO
What is the role of a tree diagram in failure analysis?. 2 Un
1
Part-B
1. Explain the concept of failure analysis and explain its need and scope in CO
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engineering 1
2. Explain the fundamental sources of engineering failures with relevant CO
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examples. 1
3. How deficient design can lead to engineering failures. Provide examples CO
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of poor design leading to failure. 1
4. Explain how improper manufacturing and assembly contribute to CO
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engineering failures. Support your answer with examples. 1
5. Explain the use of the Tree Diagram in failure analysis. How does it CO
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help in understanding the root cause of failure? 1
6. How selecting the wrong material can lead to failure in engineering CO
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systems. 1
7. Explain engineering disasters and their impact on industries, safety, and CO
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society. How can failure analysis prevent such disasters? 1
8. CO
Explain the role of materials and material properties in failure analysis. 16 Un
1
Unit-2
Part-A
1. CO
Define visual testing. 2 Re
2
2. CO
List the types of defects analysis in LPT method. 2 Re
2
3. CO
List the steps of dye penetrant inspection. 2 Re
2
4. CO
Name the different liquid penetrants. 2 Re
2
5. CO
Summarize the types of liquid penetrant inspection steps 2 Re
2
6. CO
What are the advantage of LPT? 2 Re
2
7. CO
What are the disadvantage of LPT methods? 2 Re
2
8. CO
Define developers 2 Re
2
9. CO
Name the types of developer 2 Re
2
10. CO
List the application of visual inspection. 2 Re
2
11. CO
What are the advantage and disadvantage of visual inspection? 2 Re
2
12. CO
What is direct viewing and remote viewing? 2 Re
2
13. CO
Mention the three types of penetrants. 2 Re
2
14. Pointout the method used to remove the excess penetrant during CO
2 Re
inspection 2
15. CO
What is non aqueous developers? 2 Re
2
Part-B
1. CO
Illustrate the working principle of VT with suitable sketch 16 Un
2
2. Explain the following (i) Application of Visual inspection (ii) CO
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Advantage and disadvantage of Visual inspection 2
3. Write in detail about the various optical aids used in visual inspection CO
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techniques 2
4. CO
Illustrate the application of visual inspection through a real-life scenario. 16 Un
2
5. Illustrate with neat sketching about the principle of liquid penetrant CO
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testing. 2
6. CO
Explain the testing procedure for liquid penetrant testing. 16 Un
2
7. i) Explain in detail about types penetrants used for liquid penetrant
CO
testing. 16 Un
2
(ii) Summarize the disadvantage of LPT.
8. CO
Compare visual inspection testing and Liquid penetrant testing 16 Un
2
Unit-3
Part-A
1. CO
Give some advantage of MPT. 2 Re
3
2. CO
Name the magnetic particle used in MPT. 2 Re
3
3. CO
List the application of MPT. 2 Re
3
4. CO
What is the principle hall effect? 2 Re
3
5. CO
Write the application of eddy current inspection. 2 Re
3
6. CO
What are the disadvantage of eddy current inspection method. 2 Re
3
7. CO
Mention two advanced method of eddy current testing. 2 Re
3
8. CO
List out the magnetisation method. 2 Re
3
9. CO
What is contact current flow method? 2 Re
3
10. CO
Write the working principle of Magnetic particle inspection. 2 Re
3
11. what are the function of eddy current inspection 2 Re CO
 3
12. what are the process variables influencing performance of eddy current CO
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testing. 3
13. CO
Write on magneto resistive sensor used in eddy current inspection. 2 Re
3
14. CO
what is remote field eddy current testing. 2 Re
3
15. CO
Summarize the Advantages of eddy current inspection method. 2 Re
3
Part-B
1. Explain with suitable sketch about the working principle of Magnetic CO
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particle inspection 3
2. CO
Explain in detail about the general procedure of magnetic particle test. 16 Un
3
3. Explain with suitable sketch about following (i) Circular Magnetization. CO
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(ii) Longitudinal Magnetization. 3
4. Describe the following (i) Residual Magnetization. (ii)Application of CO
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MPT. 3
5. Illustrate with suitable sketch about working principle of Eddy current CO
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non destructive testing. 3
6. Explain with neat sketch about the types of eddy current instrument CO
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based on probes in eddy current non destructive testing. 3
7. CO
Explain the various types of coils used for Eddy current inspection. 16 Un
3
8. How fatigue crack is detected using eddy current inspection? Explain CO
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the procedure involved. 3
Unit-4
Part-A
1. CO
What is radiography testing? 2 Re
4
2. CO
Write the principles of radiography. 2 Re
4
3. CO
Summarize the properties of X ray 2 Re
4
4. CO
Summarize the properties of gamma rays. 2 Re
4
5. CO
What are the disadvantage of radiography testing? 2 Re
4
6. CO
What is radiography contrast? 2 Re
4
7. CO
Classify the types of radiographic testing. 2 Re
4
8. CO
Define ultrasonic. 2 Re
4
9. CO
List the method used for producing ultrasonic waves. 2 Re
4
10. Summarize the properties of ultrasonic waves. 2 Re CO
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11. CO
Classify different types of waves. 2 Re
4
12. CO
Write the principle of magnetostruction oscillator. 2 Re
4
13. CO
Define transducer. 2 Re
4
14. CO
Name the types of ultrasonic transducer. 2 Re
4
15. CO
Write the principle of Piezo - electric oscillator method oscillator. 2 Re
4
Part-B
1. Briefly explain with suitable sketch about working principle of Radio CO
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graphic testing technique. 4
2. CO
Explain the safety measures to be observed in industrial radiography. 16 Un
4
3. (i) Explain about the radiographic film. (ii) List the factors to be CO
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considered for selection of Radiographic film. 4
4. Illustrate with neat sketch about the characteristic curves of radio CO
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graphic film in RT. 4
5. Compare and contrast normal beam and angle beam inspection CO
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techniques in ultrasonic testing. 4
6. Briefly explain with neat sketch about the types of transducer used in CO
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ultrasonic testing method. 4
7. (i) Write application of Ultrasonic testing.
CO
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4
(ii) Write the limitation of Ultrasonic testing.
8. Explain ultrasonic production using Magnetostuction and Piezo Electric CO
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methods. 4
Unit-5
Part-A
1. CO
What is kaiser effect in acoustic waves. 2 Re
5
2. CO
what are the source of acoustic emission 2 Re
5
3. State any two advantages and disadvantages of Acoustic Emission CO
2 Re
Testing 5
4. CO
Differentiate between burst and continous mode signals of AE testing 2 Re
5
5. CO
What are the factors influencing acoustic wage propagation 2 Re
5
6. CO
List main components of acoustic emission testing setup 2 Re
5
7. CO
State the types of sensors used in AE testing 2 Re
5
8. CO
What is the use of amplifier and filters in AE testing. 2 Re
5
9. CO
What are the application of AE testing 2 Re
5
10. Write various factors influencing acoustic wave propagation and data CO
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acquisition 5
11. CO
Give four limitation of Acoustic Emision Testing . 2 Re
5
12. CO
Define Acosutic emission test 2 Re
5
13. How is the microstructure observed in metallographic testing CO
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significant? 5
14. CO
What is the use of sensors in AET 2 Re
5
15. CO
Define basic principles of thermograph. 2 Re
5
Part-B
1. CO
Explain the principle of acoustic Emission testing with neat diagram. 16 Un
5
2. Bring out the advantages, limitations and applicayions of acoustic CO
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emission testing method 5
3. Write on wave propagation, wave velocity,noise,attenuation as the CO
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factors influencing acoustic waves. 5
4. Explain the instrumentation of acoustic emission testing with the help of CO
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block diagram 5
5. Write the applications of in situ metallographic examination and the CO
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importance of microstructure observation. 5
6. CO
Describe four channel data acquistion in acoustic emission testing. 16 Un
5
7. Explain the basic approach to selecting a site for metallographic CO
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examination? 5
8. Explainn the factors influencing acoustic wave propagation and data CO
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acquisition. 5