Question 1
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A qualitative description of the sustained signal level produced by rapidly occurring acoustic emission events is the accepted term for:
Question 2
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Attenuation of a wave is best defined by which statement?
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A decrease in frequency with distance traveled.
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A decrease in amplitude with distance traveled.
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A decrease in wave speed with distance traveled.
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A change in direction as a function of time.
Question 3
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The number of times the acoustic emission signal exceeds a preset threshold during any selected portion of a test is called the acoustic emission ______________.
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response
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count
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count rate
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energy
Question 4
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The most common frequency range of acoustic emission testing is:
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10-15 kHz.
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100-300 kHz.
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500-750 kHz.
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1-5 MHz.
Question 5
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Discontinuities that are not readily detectable by acoustic emission testing are:
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leaks.
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plastic deformation.
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growing cracks.
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rounded inclusions.
Question 6
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The total energy loss of a propagating wave is called:
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scatter.
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dispersion.
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diffraction.
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attenuation.
Question 7
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Hold periods at high loads during fiberglass-reinforced pressure (FRP) vessel examinations using ASME Article 11 are necessary to:
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calculate the Felicity Ratio.
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check for leaks.
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monitor continued damage.
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measure the Kaiser Ratio.
Question 8
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In acoustic emission testing per ASME Section V, Article 11, sensor spacing on fiberglass-reinforced pressure (FRP) vessels is governed by:
Question 9
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How can an examiner be assured that proper contact has been made between the sensor and the vessel?
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Apply extra couplant around the sensor.
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Use heavy-duty fasteners on sensors and cables.
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Measure the peak amplitude response from a simulated acoustic emission source.
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Use acoustic waveguides.
Question 10
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The source of the energy of the acoustic emission wave during crack growth is the:
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acoustic emission sensor.
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surface energy of the new crack.
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elastic stress field in the structure.
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power supply from the mainframe to the preamplifier.
Question 11
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Which of the following can be a significant source of background noise?
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In-rushing fluid.
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Wind.
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Radio transmissions.
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All of the above.
Question 12
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The elastic energy that is released by materials when they undergo deformation is called:
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transformation.
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acoustic emission.
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brittle fracture.
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isotrophy.
Question 13
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During loading, a metallic structure emits throughout the test period. When the load is reduced and then reapplied, no emissions are noted until the previous stress level was exceeded. This is an example of:
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the Dunegan Corollary.
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the Kaiser Effect
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the Felicity Ratio
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a Hsu-Nielsen source
Question 14
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The founder of modern acoustic emission technology was:
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Conrad Earl Krieder.
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Professor Firestone.
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James C. Bolling
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Josef Kaiser