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VT1,2,3 GENERAL QUESTIONS
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@VT-1 Level I and II personnel are re-certified:
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| A. every 6 months | | B. every year | | C. every 3 years | | D. every 5 years |
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@As a VT-2 visual inspector you shall have your eyes checked at least
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| A. every 6 months | | B. every year | | C. every 3 years | | D. every 5 years |
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@ VT-2 inspections are part of a nuclear stations:
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| A. maintenance program | | B. Inservice inspection program | | C. operability program | | D. balance of plant inspection program |
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@A VT-2 Level I can perform VT-2 inspections?
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| A. No, a Level I can do anything | | B. Yes, if he working with a Level II who will make the final judgement | | C. A level I can only work with a Level III examiner | | D. The Level I can perform the VT-2 inspection with out assistance |
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@The governing requirements for VT-2 inspections are provided in:
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| A. NRC Reg. Guide 1.58 | | B. ASME Section V Article 9 | | C. ASME Section III Subsection NB | | D. ASME Section XI IWA 5000 |
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@Which of the these optical aids can be used in direct visual examination?
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| A. mirrors | | B. fiberscopes | | C. cameras | | D. all the above |
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@Which of the following can be done using the fillet weld gage?
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| A. verify fillet weld leg length | | B. checking angle of preparation | | C. measure the groove angle | | D. measure root opening |
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@Which of the following can be done using the fillet weld gage?
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| A. checking angle of preparation | | B. measuring fillet weld throat | | C. measure the groove angle | | D. measure root opening |
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@Which of the following can be done using the Hi-Lo gage?
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| A. verify fillet weld throat | | B. check mismatch | | C. measure flaw size | | D. all of the above |
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@To examine areas around bends in side a pipe sections, you might use a:
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| A. boroscope | | B. telescope | | C. fiberscope | | D. microscope |
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@The conformance of a measurement to the actual refers to:
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| A. consistency | | B. tolerance | | C. accuracy | | D. precision |
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@VT-2 inspections are performed in accordance with the requirements of:
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| A. Approved station procedures | | B. ASME Section V Article 9 | | C. ASME Section III Subsection NB | | D. ASME Section XI IWA 5000 |
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@The ability on a measurement device to reproduce its own measurements is typically referred to as:
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| A. consistency | | B. tolerance | | C. accuracy | | D. precision |
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@The cambridge gage has the ability to measure weld:
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| A. angle of preparation | | B. root opening | | C. burn through | | D. penetration |
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@The comparison of measurement instruments with reference standards of a close tolerance and known accuracy is called
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| A. gage control | | B. tolerance | | C. calibration | | D. instrument mismatch |
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@Which of the following can be done using the cambridge gage?
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| A. checking reinforcement height | | B. checking angle of preparation | | C. measuring fillet weld throat | | D. all of the above |
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@Which of the these optical aids can be used in remote visual VT-2 examination?
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| A. cambridge scope | | B. fiberscopes | | C. cameras | | D. B and C |
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@The thread pitch gage is used to determine
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| A. the diameter of threads | | B. the number of threads per inch | | C. the thread pitch angle | | D. the size of the bolt |
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@Many discontinuities have their origin during the actual steel-making process and are usually referred to as:
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| A. inherent discontinuities | | B. processing discontinuities | | C. drawing discontinuities | | D. non-permanent discontinuities |
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@When is a discontinuity considered a defect?
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| A. When it occurs in the area of interest | | B. When it is found by a visual examiner | | C. when it effects the usefulness of the part | | D. when it occurs in weld metal |
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@Which of the following discontinuities could typically be found in a casting?
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| A. Hot tears | | B. Lamination | | C. Stringers | | D. Burst |
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@The amount of variation permitted on the dimensions of a machined is called the:
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| A. diameter measurement | | B. dimension limits | | C. finish fit limits | | D. tolerance |
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@Burst can develop during rolling or:
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| A. casting | | B. drawing | | C. forging | | D. piercing |
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@During the rolling process, non-metallic inclusion can develop into:
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@Surface roughness is measured in units of:
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| A. inches | | B. feet | | C. microinches | | D. mils |
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@The maximum diameter of a hole specified as 2.375 inches +/- .005 inch is:
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| A. 2.375 inch | | B. 2.370 inch | | C. 2.390 inch | | D. 2.380 inch |
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@The maximum and minimum value on a dimension are called:
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| A. diameter | | B. finish | | C. tolerance | | D. fit |
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@Which of the following is an example of an inherent discontinuity?
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| A. inclusion | | B. fatigue crack | | C. stress cracks | | D. grinding checks |
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@Porosity is:
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| A. gas entrapped below the surface of a material | | B. gas entrapped below or at the surface of a material | | C. foreign crystalline material entrapped below the surface of a material | | D. material used during the welding process |
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@A folded thin flap of material on a forging is called
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| A. a forging lap | | B. a crack | | C. a cold shut | | D. porosity |
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@Hot tears may be present if the product was formed by:
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| A. explosive forging | | B. extrusion | | C. forging | | D. casting |
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@A VT-2 system pressure test is at:
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| A. normal operating pressure | | B. an elevated pressure | | C. 5 percent below operation pressure | | D. 25 percent above operation pressure |
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@During the rolling process, surface porosity might develop into:
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| A. seam | | B. cold laps | | C. hot tears | | D. burst |
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@There is a difference between join type and weld type. Which of the following is considered a joint type?
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| A. groove | | B. fillet | | C. tee | | D. spot |
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@Any evidence of leakage in a nuclear reactor system is critical and requires shutdown of the plant.
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@Any evidence of leakage in a nuclear reactor system is critical and requires shutdown of the plant.
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@The affected zone of a weld is the:
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| A. portion of the base metal that has been melted and re-solidified | | B. portion of the base metal that has been melted but where properties have been altered by the welding heat | | C. portion of the base metal that is added to produce the weld joint | | D. original metal that is welded |
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@Arc strikes form a discontinuity that is caused by:
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| A. excessive heat during the welding process | | B. use of improper or wet process | | C. welding operator error | | D. molten particles splashed out of the molten puddle |
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@Weld splatter form a discontinuity that is caused by:
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| A. excessive heat during the welding process | | B. use of improper or wet process | | C. normal welding operation | | D. molten particles splashed out of the molten puddle |
- @Which of the following discontinuities would you find in weldments?
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| A. Porosity | | B. blow holes | | C. cold shuts | | D. burst |
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@Which of the following discontinuities would you expect to find in a weld that has been in service?
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| A. cracks | | B. blow holes | | C. cold shuts | | D. burst |
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@Cracks parallel to the length of the weld are called:
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| A. transverse cracks | | B. longitudinal cracks | | C. toe cracks | | D. crater crack |
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@Cracks perpendicular to the length of the weld are called:
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| A. transverse cracks | | B. longitudinal cracks | | C. toe cracks | | D. crater crack |
- @Service induced discontinuities caused by mechanical fatigue cracks can often be associated with:
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| A. temperature differentials within a component | | B. sharp fillets, grooves and notches | | C. corrosive environment | | D. stainless steels exposed to halogens |
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@Service induced cracking would most likely be the result of which of the following:
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| A. Uniformly scattered porosity | | B. Laminations | | C. Mechanical fatigue | | D. Slag inclusions |
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@Loss of base metal on sliding surfaces due to abrasion is an example of:
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| A. wear | | B. distortion | | C. fatigue | | D. stress corrosion |
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@Fatigue cracks often begin at:
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| A. section changes | | B. thread roots | | C. notches | | D. weld toes | | E. all of the above |
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@Thermal fatigue is caused by:
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| A. fluctuating stresses | | B. overheating | | C. fluctuating temperatures | | D. over loading |
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@When visually examining welds, which of the following would be considered?
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| A. arc strikes | | B. undercut | | C. excessive reinforcement | | D. all of the above |
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@The "length" of a common hex bolt is usually defined as:
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| A. the distance from the top of the head to the end of the threads | | B. the total length of the shank excluding threads | | C. the total length of the shank including threads | | D. the total length of the shank excluding the nut height when fully engaged |
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@Which of the following best describes a bolting discontinuity called "necking down"?
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- |A. an indication on the surface of the fastener produced by abrasion or the
- impact of coming into contact with other parts
| B. localized reduction in specimen caused by overload condition | | C. destruction of material by the abrasive action of moving fluids | | D. A change in contour or in structure that causes local increases in stress |
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@Which of the following is a discontinuity associated with visual examination of bolting?
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| A. damaged treads | | B. necking down | | C. sheared shank at the bolt head | | D. all of the above |
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@Which of the following valves has the primary function of starting and stopping flow:
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| A. Gate valve | | B. Globe valve | | C. Swing check valve | | D. Safety valve |
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@Which of the following valves has the primary function of regulating flow:
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| A. Gate valve | | B. Globe valve | | C. Swing check valve | | D. Safety valve |
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@Which of the following valves has the primary function to allow flow in only one direction while allowing full flow in the other direction:
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| A. Gate valve | | B. Globe valve | | C. Swing check valve | | D. Safety valve |
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@In a typical gate valve, which part of the valve is forced into the fluid to stop the flow:
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| A. Seat ring | | B. Wedge | | C. Stem | | D. Packing gland |
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@What type motion is required to seal a gate valve?
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| A. Linear | | B. Rotary | | C. Upward | | D. Forward |
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@What type motion is required to seal a ball valve?
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| A. Linear | | B. Rotary | | C. Upward | | D. Forward |
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@Which of the these optical aids can be used in remote visual VT-2 examination?
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| A. mirrors | | B. fiber-scopes | | C. cameras | | D. B and C |
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@You are performing a VT-2 inspection on a vertical insulated piping run, a liquid is noted coming out of the insulation at the lowest point. What do you do.
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| A. Reject the item due to a leak | | B. Accept the condition due to the fact this type leak is always OK | | C. Report it to NRC because it is a major condition | | D. Record the condition and have the insulation removed for further |
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@Check valve are primarily used in piping systems where:
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| A. throttling is required | | B. on-off control of fluid flow is required | | C. direction of flow is to be changed | | D. back flow is to be prevented |
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@An impeller is part of a:
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| A. Valve internal | | B. Pump | | C. internal part of the swing check valve | | D. part of a reactor vessel |
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@The term "component support" typically refers to:
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- |A. only those devices that have a non-integral attachment and are in the
- vertical or horizontal axis
| B. all devices that transmit loads from a component to the building structure | | C. only those devices that support piping systems in the X, Y, and Z axis | | D. all devices that have an integral attachment to the building structure |
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@Which of the following best describes a non-integral attachment of a component support:
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| A. A hanger bolted to a structural steel member | | B. A welded lug on a vessel | | C. The welded vessel skirt | | D. A welded-frame restraint attached to the building structure |
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@Which of the following allows motion during normal plant operation but will restrain component motion during abnormal loading?
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| A. Hanger | | B. Restraint | | C. Snubber | | D. Support |
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@Which of the following best describes the function of a hanger?
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| A. Carries the component weight from above | | B. Carries the component weight from below | | C. Installed vertically in compression | | D. Installed to allow no motion in the horizontal |
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@A hydrostatic test is what type VT-2 test?
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| A. A test at normal operating pressure | | B. A test that requires a minimum of a 8 hour hold time | | C. A test at a pressure above normal operating pressure | | D. A test requiring a the ANII to witness |
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@Primary member of component supports are designed to:
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| A. carry the component load | | B. lift the component load | | C. raise the component load | | D. lower the component load |
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@The purpose of a snubber is to:
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| A. reduce thermal gradient | | B. restrain abnormal dynamic movement | | C. eliminate slow gradual movement | | D. do all of the above |
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@Component supports are designed to transmit:
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| A. water | | B. loads | | C. steam | | D. coal |
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@Component supports that carry the weight of the component from above with the primary member usually in tension are called:
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| A. hangers | | B. snubbers | | C. supports | | D. restraints |
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@Component supports that carry the weight of the component from below with the primary member usually in compression are called:
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| A. hangers | | B. snubbers | | C. supports | | D. restraints |
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@Component supports that dampen by either hydraulic action are called:
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| A. hangers | | B. snubbers | | C. supports | | D. restraints |
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@Component supports that are built to restrain movement along one or more of the 3 principle axes (X, Y, & Z) are called:
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| A. hangers | | B. snubbers | | C. supports | | D. restraints |
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@Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a variable spring hanger (spring can) support?
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| A. Used to attach the hanger to the component | | B. Supports the component from below but allows it to move freely | | C. Allows vertical movement with uniform force over full travel range | | D. Restrains movement in one direction but allows movement in other |
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@Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a constant spring support?
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| A. Used to attach the hanger to the component | | B. Supports the component from below but allows it to move freely | | C. Allows vertical movement with uniform force over full travel range | | D. Restrains movement in one direction but allows movement in other directions |
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@Which of the following best describes the importance of a snubber in a nuclear power plant?
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| A. Supports the piping system by allowing limited vertical movement | | B. Prevents piping and equipment failure during seismic events | | C. Controls water hammer in the piping system | | D. Provides tensile support for large equipment to prevent cracking of concrete base |
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@With reference to snubber, which of the following best describes the term drag?
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- |A. The internal friction resistance against an axial movement at a given
- velocity before activation
- |B. The rate of snubber movement at one end with respect to the other, in a
- linear direction, after activation
| C. The magnitude of the motion that activates the snubber | | D. The extent of free axial movement prior to activation |
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@When inspecting an installed snubber, you would look for:
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| A. physical damage | | B. proper setting | | C. missing parts | | D. corrosion damage | | E. all of the above |
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@When inspecting an installed variable spring hanger, you would look for:
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| A. physical damage | | B. proper setting | | C. missing parts | | D. corrosion damage | | E. all of the above |
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@When inspecting an installed component support, you would look for:
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| A. physical damage | | B. attachment to component | | C. missing parts | | D. corrosion damage | | E. all of the above |
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@When performing a VT-3 inspection on Figure #8, what areas would you inspect?
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| A. Inspect from the building structure through the lower end of the pipe clamp | | B. Inspect from the centerline of the upper spherical barring to the center line of the lower spherical barring | | C. The main snubber housing only | | D. From the build structure through the lower spherical barring |
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@The reactor vessel head is typically held in place by:
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| A. a series of clamps requiring frequent visual examination | | B. stud bolts and nuts | | C. welded straps | | D. the weight of the material |
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@Spargers are found in:
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| A. BWR Reactor Vessel | | B. PWR Reactor Vessel | | C. both BWR and PWR Vessels | | D. Neither BWR nor PWP Vessels |
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@Jet Pumps are found in:
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| A. BWR Reactor Vessel | | B. PWR Reactor Vessel | | C. both BWR and PWR Vessels | | D. Neither BWR nor PWP Vessels |
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@It typically considered a direct visual examination if the individual performing the examination can:
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| A. position the end of a fiberscope to within 24" of the object | | B. use artificial lighting to illuminate and diffuse the light through the area under examination | | C. place a mirror within with in 24" of the object being examined | | D. place the eye within 24 " of the surface at an angle not less than 30 deg. |
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@Borescope are typically use in:
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| A. direct visual examination | | B. remote visual examination | | C. translucent visual examination | | D. physical inspection |
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@In order to be considered a direct visual examination the component being examined must be within what distance of the eye?
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| A. 10 inches | | B. 12 inches | | C. 24 inches | | D. 36 inches |
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@Which of the following describes a flexible optical aid that transmits the image electronically to a monitor?
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| A. Videoprobe | | B. Borescope | | C. Fiberscope | | D. Mirrors |
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@Flexible glass strands used to transmit an image are found in
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| A. binoculars | | B. telescopes | | C. fiberscopes | | D. borescopes |
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@Remote visual examination can be performed using:
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| A. videoprobe | | B. binoculars | | C. fiberscopes | | D. borescopes | | E. all of the above |
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@In borescope, the image is brought to the eyepiece by a:
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- hollow tube
| C. light guide | | D. fiber bundle |
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@A distinct advantage of a fiberscope over a borescope is a fiberscope is:
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| A. lightweight | | B. rigid | | C. simple to use | | D. flexible |
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@Burst and laps are typically found in which of the following forming process?
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| A. Forging | | B. Rolling | | C. Drawing | | D. Extruding | | E. Casting |
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@Hot tears are typically found in which of the following forming process?
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| A. Forging | | B. Rolling | | C. Drawing | | D. Extruding | | E. Casting |
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@Cold shuts are typically found in which of the following forming process?
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| A. Forging | | B. Rolling | | C. Drawing | | D. Extruding | | E. Casting |
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@Laminations are typically found in which of the following forming process?
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| A. Forging | | B. Rolling | | C. Drawing | | D. Extruding | | E. Casting |
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@Unfused chaplets are typically found in which of the following forming process?
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| A. Forging | | B. Rolling | | C. Drawing | | D. Extruding | | E. Casting |
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@Lamination found in finished rolled products, such as plate, angle iron and "I" beams, typically appear on the:
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| A. centerline | | B. corner | | C. edge | | D. face |
- @A casting discontinuity that appears as a fold of metal or a smooth, crack-like indication is typically called:
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| A. a hot tear | | B. unfused porosity | | C. an inclusion | | D. a cold shut |
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@When inherent discontinuities such as porosity are subjected to further processing such as rolling, it is possible to cause:
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| A. cold shuts | | B. laminations | | C. unfused chaplets | | D. metallic inclusions |
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@Unfused chaplets are associated with:
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| A. casting | | B. welding | | C. forging | | D. rolling |
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@Laminations are generally:
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| A. linear and parallel with the surface of the plate | | B. linear and perpendicular with the surface of the plate | | C. linear and randomly oriented in the plate | | D. characterized by containing tungsten inclusions |
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@The distance from the toe of the weld to the root in a convex fillet weld is the:
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| A. actual throat | | B. theoretical throat | | C. crown | | D. leg length |
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@In a fillet weld, the weld size is also the:
- \D|A. actual throat
| B. theoretical throat | | C. crown | | D. leg length |
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@GTAW produces coalescence by heating metals with an arc between the work and a:
- \C
| A. bare filler metal electrode | | B. covered tungsten electrode | | C. bare tungsten electrode | | D. covered filler metal electrode |
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@The distance from the root of the fillet weld to the crown in a convex fillet weld is the:
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| A. actual throat | | B. theoretical throat | | C. crown | | D. leg length |
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@Which of the following describes a joint type that could be joined with a fillet weld?
- \C
| A. Single-V | | B. Edge joint | | C. Tee-joint | | D. Double level |
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@Crown reinforcement and root reinforcement are both considered when measuring the:
- \B
| A. root opening of a groove weld | | B. actual throat of a groove weld | | C. distance to the toe of a fillet weld | | D. groove angle of the root face in a lap weld |
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@The actual throat of a weld is the:
- \B
| A. actual distance from the face of the weld to the vertical leg | | B. shortest distance from the root of the weld to its face | | C. distance from the toe to the actual root | | D. theoretical throat distance minus the convexity of the weld face |
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@SMAW produces coalescence by heating metals with an arc between the work and a:
- \D
| A. bare filler metal electrode | | B. covered tungsten electrode | | C. bare tungsten electrode | | D. covered filler metal electrode |
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@GMAW produces coalescence by heating metals with an arc between the work and a:
- \D
| A. bare filler metal electrode | | B. covered tungsten electrode | | C. bare tungsten electrode | | D. covered filler metal electrode |
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@Which welding process uses an inert gas as a protective covering for the molten metal during the welding process?
- \B
| A. SMAW | | B. GTAW | | C. SAW | | D. Resistance welding |
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@VT-2 examinations are conducted on:
- \D
| A. insulated components | | B. non-insulated components | | C. buried components | | D. All of the above |
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@Which welding process is shielded by decomposition of the electrode covering during the welding process?
- \A
| A. SMAW | | B. GTAW | | C. SAW | | D. Resistance welding |
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@Gas bubbles entrapped in welds are know as?
- \C
| A. slag | | B. inclusions | | C. porosity | | D. laminations |
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@Crater cracks are normally found by visual examination at what location?
- \D
| A. the centerline of the weld | | B. internally between weld passes | | C. in the base material | | D. in a start stop weld puddle |
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@On a double V groove welded joint, which one of the following discontinuities could not be detected by the visual examination method?
- \C
| A. crater crack | | B. undercut | | C. lack of penetration | | D. underfill |
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@A small star shaped pattern at the termination point of a weld bead is usually an indication of:
- \A
| A. crater crack | | B. undercut | | C. lack of penetration | | D. underfill |
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@Tungsten inclusions and suckback are most characteristic of which welding process?
- \C
| A. SMAW | | B. GMAW | | C. GTAW | | D. FCAW |
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@In its original shape, porosity would appear:
- \C
| A. elongated | | B. irregular | | C. round or nearly round | | D. linear |
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@Porosity indications are characteristic of which welding process?
- \D
| A. SMAW | | B. GMAW | | C. GTAW | | D. All of the above |
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@During the SMAW weld process, when the flux coating on an electrode is entrapped in the weld metal, is classified as?
- \C
| A. lack of fusion | | B. cracking | | C. slag | | D. porosity |
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@Slag and non-metallic inclusions are most likely caused by:
- \A
| A. inadequate interpass cleaning | | B. moisture in the weld joint | | C. high current | | D. loss of shielding gas |
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@Accumulation of boric acid residue could indicate:
- \B
| A. lubricant leakage | | B. coolant system leakage | | C. paint residue | | D. all of the above |
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@The presence of undesirable gases can adversely affect the welding process by causing:
- \A
| A. porosity | | B. inclusions | | C. laminations | | D. weld craters |
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@Excess moisture in SMAW electrode coating can cause
- \C
| A. slag | | B. cracking | | C. porosity | | D. weld craters |
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@Embrittlement is the severe loss of ductility of a metal typically resulting from:
- \C
| A. fatigue | | B. erosion | | C. inservice environment | | D. cavitation |
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@A fracture that is usually open to the surface and occurs during the solidification of a casting is typically called:
- \A
| A. hot tear | | B. crater crack | | C. forging burst | | D. forging crack |
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@In a chloride environment stress corrosion cracking is often found in:
- \C
| A. carbon steel | | B. aluminum | | C. stainless steel | | D. brass |
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@Before conducting a visual examination, which of the following must be removed from the surface to be examined
- \E
| A. Excess rust | | B. Weld slag | | C. Oxides | | D. Dirt | | E. All of the above |
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@A convex weld reinforcement surface is one that:
- \A
| A. curves outward | | B. basically flat | | C. cause for rejection | | D. curved inward |
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@A concave weld reinforcement surface is one that:
- \A
| A. curves outward | | B. basically flat | | C. cause for rejection | | D. curved inward |
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@A condition on the surface of a component that appears as a group of voids or gas pocket is best described as:
- \B
| A. arc strikes | | B. porosity | | C. inclusion | | D. crater crack | | E. undercut |
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@When performing VT-2 on a accessible horizontal run of insulated piping:
- \B
- |A. you only need to examine the lowest elevation where leakage may be
- detectable
| B. you need to examine each insulated joint | | C. you need to examine the area above the piping | | D. all of the above |
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@On insulated components, VT-2 can be performed:
- \A
| A. without removing the insulation | | B. only after the insulation is removed | | C. by examining the highest elevation where leakage may be present | | D. all of the above |
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@A condition at the toe of the weld reinforcement (crown) where the base metal has been burn away and a linear cavity longitudinal to the weld remains:
- \E
| A. arc strikes | | B. porosity | | C. inclusion | | D. crater crack | | E. undercut |
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@A condition on the base material or on the weld where an unintentional rapid heating has occurred by a poorly connected welding ground cable or inadvertently striking the surface with the welding electrode, is best described as a/an:
- \A
| A. arc strikes | | B. porosity | | C. inclusion | | D. crater crack | | E. undercut |
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@A condition at the toe of the weld reinforcement (crown) where the weld preparation groove has not been filled with weld filler material, is best described as a/an:
- \C
| A. arc strikes | | B. porosity | | C. underfill | | D. crater crack | | E. undercut |
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@Bolting necking-down results from:
- \A
| A. overloading | | B. folding of metal | | C. extrusion | | D. insufficient ductility |
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@A mechanical operated device that is designed to minimize the effects of an abnormal seismic loading condition best describes a:
- \B
| A. hanger | | B. snubber | | C. restraint | | D. variable spring support |
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@A gate valve's function is to:
- \D
| A. monitor flow | | B. restrict flow | | C. control flow | | D. stop of allow complete flow |
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@A globe valve's function is to:
- \C
| A. monitor flow | | B. restrict flow | | C. control flow | | D. stop of allow complete flow |
- @If you are performing a VT-2 inspection you are:
- \C
| A. inspecting a component support | | B. inspecting a weld | | C. inspecting for leakage | | D. inspecting a valve internals |
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@Which type of valve allows flow in only one direction?
- \B
| A. Globe valve | | B. Check valve | | C. Gate valve | | D. Butterfly valve |
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@Piping systems can be inspected for leakage while insulated?
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@The coating on a valve have to be removed for VT-2 inspection.
- \C
| A. Only is a leak is suspected | | B. Coating have to remove for all VT-2 inspections | | C. Valves can be inspected while coated |
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@You are performing a VT-2 inspection on a horizontal insulated piping run, a liquid is noted coming out of the insulation. What do you do.
- \A
- |A. Record the condition and have the insulation be removed for further
- inspection.
| B. Reject the item due to a leak | | C. Accept the condition due to the fact this type leak is always OK | | D. Report it to NRC because it is a major condition |
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@What should you do if you notice very slight leakage from the stem packing of a valve while performing a VT examination?
- \A
| A. Record it | | B. Accept it | | C. Ignore it | | D. Reject it |
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@Boric acid residue on a component appears:
- \C
| A. to looks like iron oxide | | B. turns the surface of the component black | | C. as a white residue | | D. to be a brown sticky liquid |
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@Verification of the hot and cold settings is part of the visual examination of:
- \B
| A. pumps | | B. variable spring hangers | | C. valves | | D. steam generators |
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@What type of motion is used to operate gate valves?
- \A
| A. linear | | B. rotary | | C. straight | | D. fluid |
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@What type of motion is used to operate globe valves?
- \A
| A. linear | | B. rotary | | C. straight | | D. fluid |
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@Pump cavitation usually occurs on or near the
- \B
| A. bearing | | B. impeller | | C. shaft | | D. rings |
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@Water hammer is:
- \B
| A. a device used for oil drilling | | B. caused by an abrupt flow change | | C. overfilling the water lines | | D. an indication of cavitation |
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@Cavitation
- \B
| A. occurs only with the collapse of the gas vapor bubble | | B. begins with the bubble and extends to the collapse of the cavity | | C. occurs when the system pressure adjacent to a flow boundary is reduced below the vapor pressure of the liquid | | D. is caused by a gradual drop in pressure |
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@Excessive pump vibration can be caused by:
- \D
| A. rotating element unbalance | | B. worn or loose parts | | C. misalignment | | D. All of the above |
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@You are performing a VT-2 inspection on a Valve, it is noted that a very small amount of water is leaking from the packing gland. What do you do?
- \A
| A. Accept the condition for the VT-2 inspection but report the leak for future maintenance | | B. Reject the item because any leak is unacceptable | | C. Report the condition to NRC | | D. As the maintenance department on what to do |
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@A temperature rise in the pump bearings is usually due to:
- \B
| A. operating the pump for too long a period | | B. abnormal friction | | C. malfunction of the thermocouple | | D. cavitation |
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@Accumulation of boric acid residue could indicatre:
- \D
| A. corrosion | | B. leakage | | C. a recordable indication | | D. all of the above |
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@Where would you suspect leakage from a gate valve?
- \D
| A. around the packing gland | | B. bolted bonnet flange | | C. around the shaft | | D. all of the above |
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@Visual examinations for leakage are performed by an inspector certified Level II for:
- \B
| A. VT-1 | | B. VT-2 | | C. VT-3 | | D. Any of the above |
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@Visual examination of components where leakage is normally expected is conducted by verifying that the:
- \C
| A. system pressure is raised to 1.5 times the normal pressure | | B. test temperature is above 200 deg F | | C. leakage collection system is operative | | D. the system is drained during the inspection and pressurized with air |
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@When performing VT-2 on a accessible vertical run of insulated piping:
- \A
| A. you only need to examine the lowest elevation where leakage may be detectable | | B. you need to examine each insulated joint | | C. you need to examine the area above the piping | | D. all of the above |
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@An important tool during leakage inspection is
- \B
| A. an 18% gray card | | B. flashlight | | C. a steel rule | | D. a Cambridge gage |
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@Leakage in non-insulated components is determined by examining the:
- \D
| A. surrounding area | | B. floor area | | C. equipment surface | | D. all of the above |
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@In PWRs, Leakage sources and areas of general corrosion in ferritic steel components are usually identified by:
- \B
| A. liquid penetrant inspection | | B. boric acid residue | | C. using a black light | | D. by using ultrasonic examination |
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@The principal advantage of visual examination for leakage is that:
- \A
| A. the entire system can be tested at one time | | B. it can indicate mechanical problems | | C. the insulation has to be removed, which will reveal other problems | | D. all of the above |
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@Ferritic components exposed to boric acid can:
- \C
| A. erode | | B. is difficult to see | | C. corrode | | D. be ignored |
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@A hanger is a component support which usually carries it load in:
- \B
| A. compression | | B. tension | | C. both tension and compression | | D. axial movement |
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@A support is a device which usually carries it load in:
- \A
| A. compression | | B. tension | | C. both tension and compression | | D. axial movement |
- @A general term that encompasses all types of metal devices that transmit loads from the component to the building structure is a:
- \A
| A. component support | | B. vibration damper | | C. structural frame | | D. tensile load frame |
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@A hydraulic operated device that is designed to minimize the effects of an abnormal seismic loading condition best describes a:
- \B
| A. hanger | | B. snubber | | C. restraint | | D. variable spring support |
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@What type of movement do snubbers restrain?
- \A
| A. Dynamic | | B. Thermal | | C. Hydrostatic | | D. Normal plant operations |
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@An integral attachment would typically refer to a
- \C
| A. sliding cradle | | B. a bolted clamp | | C. a welded lug | | D. bolted saddle clamp |
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@An individual performing visual examination on a support that involved an integral attachment would be looking at:
- \B
| A. loose bolts | | B. weldment | | C. cotter pins | | D. riveted joint |
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@Corrosion attack in the form of pitting is called:
- \A
| A. localized corrosion | | B. galvanic corrosion | | C. erosion corrosion | | D. intergranular corrosion |
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@Corrosion attack in the form of fine cracking that follows the metal grain boundary is called:
- \D
| A. localized corrosion | | B. galvanic corrosion | | C. erosion corrosion | | D. intergranular corrosion |
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@Corrosion attack caused by the reaction of dissimilar metals in contact is called:
- \B
| A. localized corrosion | | B. galvanic corrosion | | C. erosion corrosion | | D. intergranular corrosion |
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@Which of the following is a key examination area when examining a restraint?
- \E
| A. pipe to clamp interface | | B. integral connections between composite pieces | | C. clearances, gaps, and contacting parts | | D. attachments to the building structure | | E. all of the above |
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@A frozen snubber is one that:
- \D
| A. is installed in cold locations | | B. does not restrain | | C. leaks fluid | | D. does not move |
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@A snubber is an example of:
- \C
| A. an anchor | | B. a hanger | | C. a restraint | | D. a support |
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@Verification of the hot and cold settings is part of the visual examination of:
- \B
| A. pumps | | B. subbers | | C. valves | | D. steam genarators |
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@One of the primary reasons for hydraulic snubber failure is:
- \A
| A. seal leakage | | B. mechanical failure | | C. piston rod movement during operation | | D. torque drum movement |
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@Deformed component support parts are usually caused by:
- \C
| A. corrosion | | B. fatigue | | C. physical damage | | D. inadequate construction practices |
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@The failure of components under cyclic loading is usually caused by:
- \B
| A. corrosion | | B. fatigue | | C. physical damage | | D. inadequate construction practices |
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@The inspection of reactor vessel internals is normally performed by using:
- \A
| A. closed circuit TV systems | | B. view boxes | | C. fiberscopes | | D. borescopes |
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@The visual of examination of reactor vessel internals typically involves:
- \D
| A. VT-1 only | | B. VT-2 only | | C. VT-3 only | | D. VT-1 AND VT-3 |
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@A distinct advantage of a fiberscope over a borescope is a fiberscope is:
- \A
| A. Flexible | | B. Rigid | | C. lighter in weight | | D. simpler to use |
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@In Borescopes the image is brought to the eyepiece by a:
- \C
| A. hollow tube | | B. light guide | | C. lens train | | D. fiber bundle |
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@In fiberscopes the image is brought to the eyepiece by a:
- \D
| A. hollow tube | | B. light guide | | C. lens train | | D. fiber bundle |
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@In order to pervent light from diffusing out, each individual fiber is coated with a very thin layer of __________ with a different refractive index.
- \C
| A. steel | | B. silver | | C. glass | | D. wax |
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@Discontinuities that are related to the original melting and solidification are considered:
- \A
| A. inherent discontinuities | | B. primary processing discontinuities | | C. secondary processing discontinuities | | D. Service induced discontinuities |
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@Discontinuities that are related to the processing the original melting and solidification of the metal by forging, pecering, and extruding are:
- \B
| A. inherent discontinuities | | B. primary processing discontinuities | | C. secondary processing discontinuities | | D. Service induced discontinuities |
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@Discontinuities that are related to welding, grinding and machining are considered:
- \C
| A. inherent discontinuities | | B. primary processing discontinuities | | C. secondary processing discontinuities | | D. Service induced discontinuities |
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@Which of the following processing discontinuities occur in forgings?
- \A
| A. burst | | B. slugs | | C. hot tears | | D. porosity |
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@Which of the following processing discontinuities occur in castings?
- \C
| A. burst | | B. slugs | | C. hot tears | | D. seams |
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@The GTAW process is considered a:
- \D
| A. manual process | | B. semi-automatic process | | C. automatic process | | D. All of the above |
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@Which of the following describes a joint type that could be joined with a fillet weld?
- \B
| A. Butt joint | | B. T-Joint | | C. Edge joint | | D. Square grove joint |
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@Which of the following welding processes is also known as "Stick Welding"
- \C
| A. GTAW | | B. GMAW | | C. SMAW | | D. RTAW |
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@Which of the following welding processes is also known as "TIG Welding"
- \A
| A. GTAW | | B. GMAW | | C. SMAW | | D. RTAW |
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@A condition in a weld metal where groups of pores or voids are closely following by lengths of porosity free metal is called:
- \B
| A. uniform scattered porosity | | B. cluster porosity | | C. linear porosity | | D. wormhole porosity |
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@Which of the following welding processes is also known as "MIG Welding"
- \B
| A. GTAW | | B. GMAW | | C. SMAW | | D. SAW |
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@Fatigue failure is a:
- \D
| A. inherent discontinuity | | B. primary processing discontinuity | | C. secondary processing discontinuity | | D. Service induced discontinuity |
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@A condition on the surface of a weld that appears, as a group of voids or gas pockets is best described as:
- \C
| A. arc strike | | B. inclusion | | C. porosity | | D. crater cracks |
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@A processing discontinuity associated with the piercing process is termed:
- \B
| A. a burst | | B. a scab | | C. a lap | | D. a slug |
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@A processing discontinuity associated with the forging process is termed:
- \C
| A. a porosity | | B. a scab | | C. a lap | | D. a slug |
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@According to ASME Section XI, the term "Bolting" Consists of :
- \D
| A. bolts | | B. studs | | C. washers and bushings | | D. All of the above |
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@Per ASME Section XI, bolting is divided into two categories based on:
- \D
| A. type | | B. material composition | | C. length | | D. size |
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@A fracture that is usually open the surface and occur during the solidification of a casting is typically called a
- \D
| A. crater crack | | B. forging crack | | C. burst | | D. hot tear |
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@Mechanical fatigue is a exclusively high-stress, low cycle phenomenon.
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@Burst and laps are typical of which of the following forming processes?
- \D
| A. Rolling | | B. Drawing | | C. Piercing | | D. Forging |
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@The leg length and the size of a fillet weld are the same:
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@Embrittlement is easily detected visually.
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@The SMAW process is considered a:
- \A
| A. manual | | B. semi-automatic process | | C. automatic process | | D. All of the above |
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@Which of the following describes a join type that could be joined with a fillet weld?
- \B
| A. Double-bevel | | B. T-joint | | C. Single-V joint | | D. Edge joint |
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@Visual examination of welds are normally performed:
- \D
| A. prior to start of fabrication | | B. in process | | C. after completion of | | D. all of the above |
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