Metallurgical Testing And Inspection — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Creep rate in ternary stage
Correct Answer: Option C — Increases
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Increases is the correct answer to “Creep rate in ternary stage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 2 of 40
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The tensile load-elongation curve of a metal does not describe
Correct Answer: Option C — anisotropy index
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anisotropy index is the correct answer to “The tensile load-elongation curve of a metal does not describe”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 3 of 40
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What is the minimum age in years at which a person may perform radiography
Correct Answer: Option B — 18
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18 is the correct answer to “What is the minimum age in years at which a person may perform radiography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 4 of 40
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The unit of strain is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Dimensionless
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Dimensionless is the correct answer to “The unit of strain is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 5 of 40
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Torsional stress multiplied with original cross sectional area is
Correct Answer: Option B — Minimum twisting load
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Minimum twisting load is the correct answer to “Torsional stress multiplied with original cross sectional area is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 6 of 40
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An advantage of a gamma ray source is
Correct Answer: Option B — Outside power is normally not required
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Outside power is normally not required is the correct answer to “An advantage of a gamma ray source is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 7 of 40
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For dye-penetrant test, identify the correct statement.
Correct Answer: Option D — Dye with low contact angle is required
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dye with low contact angle is required is the correct answer to “For dye-penetrant test, identify the correct statement.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 8 of 40
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Crack propagation in metallic materials is detected by the NDT method:
Correct Answer: Option B — Magnetic particle inspection
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Magnetic particle inspection is the correct answer to “Crack propagation in metallic materials is detected by the NDT method:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 9 of 40
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Fracture toughness, KIC, decreases with
Correct Answer: Option B — increasing strain rate
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increasing strain rate is the correct answer to “Fracture toughness, KIC, decreases with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 10 of 40
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In the context of tensile test of a ductile alloy, the following observations were made. Choose the correct ones from the following observations: P. Per cent elongation is independent of the dimensions of the test specimens. Q. The number of necking instabilities are different in cylindrical and sheet specimens. R. The range of strain rates to be used for 'static tensile test' is 10 -1 to 10 -5 s -1 . R. The yield stress is independent of the temperature of the test.
Correct Answer: Option C — Q, R
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Q, R is the correct answer to “In the context of tensile test of a ductile alloy, the following observations were made. Choose the correct ones from the following observations: P. Per cent elongation is independent of the dimensions of the test specimens. Q. The number of necking instabilities are different in cylindrical and sheet specimens. R. The range of strain rates to be used for 'static tensile test' is 10 -1 to 10 -5 s -1 . R. The yield stress is independent of the temperature of the test.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 11 of 40
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Tensile test can be performed on
Correct Answer: Option B — Universal testing machine
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Universal testing machine is the correct answer to “Tensile test can be performed on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 12 of 40
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Match the hardness test methods in Group 1 with the indentor used in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Brinnel hardness 1. Brale indentor Q. Vickers hardness 2. Square base diamond pyramid R. Rockwell C hardness 3. 10 mm diameter steel ball S. Rockwell B hardness 4. 1.6 mm diameter steel ball
Correct Answer: Option B — P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4 is the correct answer to “Match the hardness test methods in Group 1 with the indentor used in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Brinnel hardness 1. Brale indentor Q. Vickers hardness 2. Square base diamond pyramid R. Rockwell C hardness 3. 10 mm diameter steel ball S. Rockwell B hardness 4. 1.6 mm diameter steel ball”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following methods is not recommended for pre-cleaning prior to a liquid penetrant test
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
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None of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following methods is not recommended for pre-cleaning prior to a liquid penetrant test”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 14 of 40
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For a particular isotope, gamma radiation intensity is determined by
Correct Answer: Option C — Source strength in curies
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Source strength in curies is the correct answer to “For a particular isotope, gamma radiation intensity is determined by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 15 of 40
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A property that can not be obtained from a tensile test is
Correct Answer: Option D — Endurance limit
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Endurance limit is the correct answer to “A property that can not be obtained from a tensile test is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 16 of 40
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The Brinell hardness measurement of a material is made by applying a 500 kg load with a 10 mm ball indentor. If the indentation diameter is 6 mm, the Brinell hardness (kg/mm 2 ) will be
Correct Answer: Option A — 31.8
Detailed Academic Explanation:
31.8 is the correct answer to “The Brinell hardness measurement of a material is made by applying a 500 kg load with a 10 mm ball indentor. If the indentation diameter is 6 mm, the Brinell hardness (kg/mm 2 ) will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 17 of 40
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Brinell hardness measurement made with a 10 mm diameter steel ball at a load of 1000 kg gives an indentation of diameter 4 mm in a material. The BHN of this material is approximately
Correct Answer: Option D — 600
Detailed Academic Explanation:
600 is the correct answer to “Brinell hardness measurement made with a 10 mm diameter steel ball at a load of 1000 kg gives an indentation of diameter 4 mm in a material. The BHN of this material is approximately”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 18 of 40
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For HRM scale load and indenter are used
Correct Answer: Option B — 100kgf and Ball indenter of 1/4" diameter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100kgf and Ball indenter of 1/4" diameter is the correct answer to “For HRM scale load and indenter are used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 19 of 40
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By X-ray diffraction, it is not possible to determine
Correct Answer: Option B — residual localised stresses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
residual localised stresses is the correct answer to “By X-ray diffraction, it is not possible to determine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 20 of 40
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Match the properties in Group 1 with the testing techniques in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Electrical conductivity 1. Jominy test Q. Impact energy 2. Izod test R. Thermal expansion 3. Dilatometry S. Specific heat 4. Four probe technique 5. Differential scanning calorimetry
Correct Answer: Option D — P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-5 is the correct answer to “Match the properties in Group 1 with the testing techniques in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Electrical conductivity 1. Jominy test Q. Impact energy 2. Izod test R. Thermal expansion 3. Dilatometry S. Specific heat 4. Four probe technique 5. Differential scanning calorimetry”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 21 of 40
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A tensile specimen with 20 mm gauge length was pulled with a nominal strain rate of 2.2 × 10 -3 / sec. The true strain rate of the specimen at 2 mm extension is
Correct Answer: Option D — 2.2 × 10-3/sec
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.2 × 10-3/sec is the correct answer to “A tensile specimen with 20 mm gauge length was pulled with a nominal strain rate of 2.2 × 10 -3 / sec. The true strain rate of the specimen at 2 mm extension is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 22 of 40
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Magnetic particles testing is most likely to find subsurface discontinuities in
Correct Answer: Option A — Soft steels with high permeability
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Soft steels with high permeability is the correct answer to “Magnetic particles testing is most likely to find subsurface discontinuities in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 23 of 40
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A term which refers to the smallest detail visible in a radiograph is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Radiographic sensitivity
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Radiographic sensitivity is the correct answer to “A term which refers to the smallest detail visible in a radiograph is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 24 of 40
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A brittle material is mechanically tested in medium P in which it has surface energy γs = 0.9 J m -2 . This material has a fracture strength of 300 MPa for a given flaw size. The same solid containing the same flaws is then tested in medium Q in which γs = 0.1 J m -2 . The fracture strength (in MPa) in medium Q based on Griffith's theory is
Correct Answer: Option B — 100
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 is the correct answer to “A brittle material is mechanically tested in medium P in which it has surface energy γs = 0.9 J m -2 . This material has a fracture strength of 300 MPa for a given flaw size. The same solid containing the same flaws is then tested in medium Q in which γs = 0.1 J m -2 . The fracture strength (in MPa) in medium Q based on Griffith's theory is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 25 of 40
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The decrease in fatigue life is due to
Correct Answer: Option B — Porosity
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Porosity is the correct answer to “The decrease in fatigue life is due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 26 of 40
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For a given ductile materia, which one of the following tensile properties obtained with non-standard specimen is not comparable to that obtained with standard specimen?
Correct Answer: Option C — Uniform elongation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Uniform elongation is the correct answer to “For a given ductile materia, which one of the following tensile properties obtained with non-standard specimen is not comparable to that obtained with standard specimen”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 27 of 40
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Match the following: P. Rockwell hardness 1. Unrecovered projected area of indentation Q. Knoop hardness 2. Surface area of indentation R. Vickers hardness 3. Depth of indentation S. Meyer hardness 4. Projected area of indentation
Correct Answer: Option A — P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: P. Rockwell hardness 1. Unrecovered projected area of indentation Q. Knoop hardness 2. Surface area of indentation R. Vickers hardness 3. Depth of indentation S. Meyer hardness 4. Projected area of indentation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 28 of 40
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The indentor used in the vicker's harness test is
Correct Answer: Option D — square base diamond pyramid (included angle 136° between opposite faces)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
square base diamond pyramid (included angle 136° between opposite faces) is the correct answer to “The indentor used in the vicker's harness test is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 29 of 40
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Which steel would you choose for Cyclic stress application?
Correct Answer: Option A — Martensitic stainless steel
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Martensitic stainless steel is the correct answer to “Which steel would you choose for Cyclic stress application”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 30 of 40
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The ability of a material to resist deformations under the application of load is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — Stiffness
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Stiffness is the correct answer to “The ability of a material to resist deformations under the application of load is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following statements is/are true for ultrasonic test?
Correct Answer: Option C — Equipment used for ultrasonic testing is portable
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Equipment used for ultrasonic testing is portable is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is/are true for ultrasonic test”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 32 of 40
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Radiographic appearance of inclusions resembles
Correct Answer: Option A — dark patches as compared to the background
Detailed Academic Explanation:
dark patches as compared to the background is the correct answer to “Radiographic appearance of inclusions resembles”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 33 of 40
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The tensile test of a sheet material exhibits 20% elongation in length and 10% decrease in width. The plastic strain ratio is
Correct Answer: Option B — 1.37
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.37 is the correct answer to “The tensile test of a sheet material exhibits 20% elongation in length and 10% decrease in width. The plastic strain ratio is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 34 of 40
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The best method for determining the average hardness of an aluminium casting is
Correct Answer: Option B — Rockwell C
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Rockwell C is the correct answer to “The best method for determining the average hardness of an aluminium casting is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 35 of 40
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Ultrasonic testing can be used for (choose the correct combination of the following statements P, Q, R, S): P. Quantitative analysis of phases Q. Determination of elastic constants R. Determination of endurance limit S. Detection of internal defects
Correct Answer: Option D — R, S
Detailed Academic Explanation:
R, S is the correct answer to “Ultrasonic testing can be used for (choose the correct combination of the following statements P, Q, R, S): P. Quantitative analysis of phases Q. Determination of elastic constants R. Determination of endurance limit S. Detection of internal defects”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 36 of 40
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In fracture control design procedures, NDT plays an important role because it primarily enables to
Correct Answer: Option B — evaluate accurately the defect type, location and size that exist in the material
Detailed Academic Explanation:
evaluate accurately the defect type, location and size that exist in the material is the correct answer to “In fracture control design procedures, NDT plays an important role because it primarily enables to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 37 of 40
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Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Ultrasonic 1. change in accoustic impedence Q. Radiography 2. change in thermal conductivity R. Eddy current 3. change in electrical conductivity S. Magnetic particle 4. change in density 5. change in magnetic flux leakage
Correct Answer: Option C — P-1, Q-4, R-3, S-5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-1, Q-4, R-3, S-5 is the correct answer to “Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Ultrasonic 1. change in accoustic impedence Q. Radiography 2. change in thermal conductivity R. Eddy current 3. change in electrical conductivity S. Magnetic particle 4. change in density 5. change in magnetic flux leakage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 38 of 40
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Match the NDT methods with the type of defects detected. NDT methods Type of defects detected P. Ultrasonic 1. Internal Q. X-ray 2. Most R. Eddy current 3. External S. Liquid penetrant 4. Surface breaking
Correct Answer: Option A — P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4 is the correct answer to “Match the NDT methods with the type of defects detected. NDT methods Type of defects detected P. Ultrasonic 1. Internal Q. X-ray 2. Most R. Eddy current 3. External S. Liquid penetrant 4. Surface breaking”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 39 of 40
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Radiography technique of detecting defects is based on the principle of
Correct Answer: Option D — Absorption
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Absorption is the correct answer to “Radiography technique of detecting defects is based on the principle of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 40 of 40
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What is the most common source of penetrant bath contamination
Correct Answer: Option B — Water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water is the correct answer to “What is the most common source of penetrant bath contamination”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
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