ASNT NDT LEVEL 3

Basic Exam

SYLLABUS AND BREAK-UP

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

Materials and Processes (40-45 questions)

All NDT Methods(40-45 Methods)

Total Questions 135

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