B.Tech.

[SEM VIII]

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION BANK-V

(Session: 2019-20)
RME 080: NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Unit:V Unit Name: Eddy current

Course Outcome:CO5 Name of Faculty:

TOPIC-WISE OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Topic Set-1 Introduction of eddy current Source Ref.:T1, & D1

Lecture(s):U5_L1

In the below mentioned questions: the statements have only one G S

[A]
correct option:

During early 1800 chemist from England Michael faraday

discovered phenomenon
a. Magnetic field
Q1) M (b)
b. Electromagnetic radiation
c. Maxwell
d. Radiography
Eddy current testing uses electromagnetic induction to
find defect in an …………..conductive materials
a. Thermally
Q2) L (b)
b. Electrically
c. Magnetically
d. all of the above
The phenomenon of eddy current was discovered by
a. Leon Foucault
b. Tesla
Q3) M (a)
c Maxwell
d None of the above

Eddy current have their own magnetic field

a. true
b. false
Q4) M (a)
c partially true
d partially false

Variation in magnetic field is determined or examined by

another coil known as
a vertical coil
b secondary coil
Q5) M (d)
c primary coil
d search coil

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 Eddy current testing can detect very small cracks of any
physical complex geometry with minimum surface
preparation
a) True
Q6 b) False L (a)
c Partially true
d partially false
Flow pattern of an eddy current is …………until its path is
disturbed by any non conductive materials or defect
a)straight
b) vertical
Q7) c) circular M (c)
d) none of the above
 The total resistance of the coil of ECI is known as __________
a) Impedance
Q8) b) Inductance M (a)
c) Reactance
d) Capacitance
ECI is generally restricted to a depth below ___________
a) 1µm
Q9) b) 1mm M (d)
c) 2mm
d) 6mm
What is acoustic impedance (in MPa s/m) of aluminum?
a) 1.58
Q10 b) 45.72 M (c)
c) 16.77
d) 41.08

In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more G S

[B]
than one correct option(s):

Every……… particles consist of a negative charged electron

a subatomic
Q1) b negative H (a), (b)
c positive
d resistance
……….is the measure of electromotive force and is defined
as electrostatic difference between two……….
a coulomb
Q2) b negative H (c),(d)
c volt
d anode

M (c),(d)
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 ………………is the opposition of flow of ……………..

a electron
Q3)
b volt
c resistance
d current
It is the process of establishment an electric current in
a conductor placing it in a zone of magnetic field
a Induction
Q4) (a),(d)
b Lenz law H
c electromagnetic induction
d inductance

Analytical and Numerical Problems: In the below mentioned

[C] problem statements determine the correct solution: G S

When it comes to surface applications, the performance of any

given inspection technique depends greatly on the specific
conditions — mostly the types of materials and defects, but also
surface conditions, etc. However, in most situations, the following
are true/no/high /low/partial:
a) yes
b) partial
c no
 a Effective on coatings/paint: =?
Q1) H d high
 b Computerized record keeping: =? e low
 c 3D/Advanced imaging: =? f no
 d User dependence: =? g no
 e Speed: =?
 f Post-inspection analysis:=
 g Requires chemicals/consumables: =?

Flow pattern of an eddy current are …(a)…….to turns of

coils and ………(b)……..to coil flux field axis
……(c)………...of eddy current varies with ………(d)…..of
penetration (a) parallel
a ? (b) perpendicular
Q2)
M (c) Density
b ?
(d) depth
c ?

d ?
Special ………(a)………….have been also devised for use after
a)Bolt hole
fastener process. This ………(b)…………….process has been
probe
automated to remove ……(c)…………….,………(d)………………and produce a
b)Inspection
permanent inspection record
Q3) L c) operator
a ?
influence
b ?
d) speed
c ?
d ?

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 Eddy current array (ECA) and conventional ECT share the same
basic working principles. ECA technology provides the ability to
electronically drive an array of coils (multiple coils) arranged in
specific pattern called a topology that generates a sensitivity profile a Faster inspections
suited to the target defects. Data acquisition is achieved
by multiplexing the coils in a special pattern to avoid b Wider coverage
mutual inductance between the individual coils. The benefits of ECA c Less operator
Q4 are: H dependence —
a ?
b ? d Better detection
c ? capabilities

d ?

Topic Set-2:: Principle of ECT and factor Source Lecture(s):U5_L2 to U5_L3 Ref.:T1,& D1
effecting eddy current

In the below mentioned questions: the statements have only one correct G S
[A]
option:

It is a measure of flow of current

(a)volt
Q1) (b)ampere L (b)
(c)current density
(d) none of the above
Higher the induction of a coil
(a) higher will be penetration of eddy current
(b) higher will be sensitivity of coil (b)
Q2) H
(c) Lower will be sensitivity of coil
(d) all of the above

It is the current per unit of specimen area

a. Electron density
b. Resistance
c. Current density
Q3) d. None of the above
H (c)

It is the voltage difference between two nodes located at

separate distance
a. Electrical conductivity
Q4) M (b)
b. electric field intensity
c. induction
d. all of the above
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 It is the reciprocal of resistivity
a thermal conductivity
b electrical conductivity
L (b)
Q5 c electricity
d none of the above

It is a pressure or force ,which direct the electron to move in

specific direction
a. magnetic force
Q6) M (b)
b. electromotive force
c. force
d. none of the above
Due to……………. induction in electric circuit, there is a reduction
in flow of current
a. inductance
Q7) L (c)
b. inductance resistance
c. inductive reactance
d. None of the above
Standard penetration depth varies from material to material .
a) True
b) False
8) c Partially true H (a)
d partially false

It state that the direction of an induced current is such as to

oppose the cause producing it
a. Lenz’s law
Q9) M (a)
b. Ohm law
c. Electromotive force
d. None of above
Unit of inductive reactance
a. ohm
Q10) b. ohm -meter H (a)
c. ohm-1
d. None of above

In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more than one G S
[B]
correct option(s):

Proximity has two governing factor

a. Lift off
Q1) b. Space factor L (a),(d)
c. Lift down
d fill factor

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 An important use of eddy current NDI method in the detection of
(a) Stress corrosion (a)
Q2) (b) Contact H (c)
(c) fatigue
(d) LPI
In electromagnetic induction ,line of induced field E around a
close path is………….,………….induced electric field
(a)non zero
Q3) M (a), (c)
(b) zero
(c )non conservative
(d)conservative

[C] Analytical and Numerical Problems: In the below mentioned problem G S

statements determine the correct solution:

The conversion of input energy to heat is not always undesirable, however, as

there are some practical applications. One is in the brakes of some trains
known as ……(a)…….. During braking, the metal wheels are exposed to a
magnetic field from an electromagnet, generating eddy currents in the wheels.
This eddy current is formed by the movement of the wheels. So, by …… (b)….,
(a) eddy current
the magnetic field formed by the eddy current will oppose its cause. Thus the
brake
Q1) wheel will face a force opposing the initial movement of the wheel. The faster H
(b) Lenz's law
the wheels are spinning, the stronger the effect, meaning that as the train
(c) reduced
slows the braking force is………(c)…, producing a smooth stopping motion.

(a) ?
(b) ?
(c) ?
Eddy currents generate resistive losses that transform some forms of energy,
such as kinetic energy, into heat. This ……(a)…….. reduces efficiency of iron-
core ……(b)……… and ……(c)…….. and other devices that use changing
magnetic fields. Eddy currents are minimized in these devices by
selecting ……(d)……… materials that have low electrical conductivity Joule heating
(a)

(e.g., ferrites) or by using thin sheets of magnetic material, known as ………(e) (b) transformers
(c) electric
……….
Q2) H motors
(d) magnetic
(a) ? core
(b) ? (e) laminations
(c) ?
(d) ?
(e) ?

Q3) In eddy current testing, there are two general classification of M (a)crack
defect……(a)………..&……………(b)……….Current density may be measure by
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 formula ……………….(c)……..Frequency plays a vital role in
controlling……(d)………/………(e)…….&………….(f)…
a) ? (b) corrosion
b ? (c) J=I/A
c ? (d)phase
d ? (e)density
e ?
f ? (f) depth of
penetration

Topic Set-3 Probes /Basic Source Lecture(s):U4_L4 Ref.:T1, & D1

configuration of probe

In the below mentioned questions: the statements have only one correct G S
[A]
option:

Pencil probes are prone to

a. skin effect
Q1) b. low frequency noise M (c)
c. wobble
d. None of the above
Which type of probe is used to inspect solid products
a. Bobbin probes
(c)
Q2) b. Bolt hole probes H
c. Encircling probes
d. Shielded probes
Sliding probes are usually operated in
a. Differential mode
Q3) b. Reflection mode M (b)
c. Through transmission mode
d absolute mode
The depth of penetration is affected by
a. Magnetic permeability
b. Probe drive frequency
Q4) M (d)
c. Electrical resistivity
d. All of the above

Q5) Which type of probe is used to inspect the inside diameter L (d)
of a bore

a pencil probe
b pancake probe
c bobbin probe
d bolt hole probes

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 Shielding of an eddy current probe is done by
a. Aluminum
b. lead L (d)
Q6)
c. ferrite
d. both a and c
Which type of probe is used to inspect the restrict spaces
a. pencil probe
Q7) b. pancake probe M (a)
c. bobbin probe
d. bolt hole probe
Eddy current do not cause
a sparking
b heating
Q8) M (a)
c loss of energy
d damping
They are used for scanning flat surface only
a. pencil probe
Q9) b. Pancake probe M (b)
c. Cross axis probe
d. None of the above
Differential probes consist three active coil coupled to
the specimen
a. true
Q10) b. false M (b)
c. partially false
d. partially

In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more than G S
[B]
one correct option(s):

It combine the feature of absolute and differential probe

a. driver
Q1) b. reflection H (a), (b)(c)
c. pickup
d. plate
Eddy current testing is generally used in inspection of
(a) defect
Q2) (b) hole H (a)(c)
(c) discontinuity
(d) thickness
Testing of …………made of non ferrous and ferrous materials
above the …………
(a) Hot wire
Q3) (b) Absolute temp M (a) (d)
(c) Melting point
(d) Curie point

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 During eddy current testing distance between these two
should be maintained
(a) probe
Q4) (b) ac generator M (a)(c)
(c )specimen
(d )pulse

[C] Analytical and Numerical Problems: In the below mentioned problem G S

statements determine the correct solution:

……(a)……..consist of …(b)……….of adjacent coils oriented …………(c)

……….to each other .In magnetic materials of finite conductivity eddy
currents cause the confinement of the majority of the magnetic fields to
only a………(d)……. of the surface of the material. This effect limits the 
flux linkage in inductors and transformers having …… (e)……..
a ? (a)Cross axis probe
(b)pair
b ?
Q1) H (c)Perpendicular
c ? d) couple skin depths
e) Magnetic cores.
d ?

e ?

Shielded probes further classified as …… (a)………&………(b)…….

……(c)………..consist of a ……(d)…….test coil placed on the test
specimen
(a)Magnetic
a ? shielded probe
(b)Eddy current
Q2) b ? H
shielded probe
c ? c) absolute probe
d ? d) single

Due to Ampere's circuital law each of the circular currents creates a

counter magnetic field), which due to Lenz's law opposes the change in
(a) right hand rule
magnetic field which caused it, exerting a drag force on the sheet. At
(b)  kinetic
Q3) the leading edge of the magnet (left side) by the ………a……… the H
energy
counterclockwise current creates a magnetic field pointed up, opposing (c)  resistance
the magnet's field, causing a repulsive force between the sheet and the
leading edge of the magnet. In contrast, at the trailing edge (right side),
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 the clockwise current causes a magnetic field pointed down, in the
same direction as the magnet's field, creating an attractive force
between the sheet and the trailing edge of the magnet. Both of these
forces oppose the motion of the sheet. The………b……… which is
consumed overcoming this drag force is dissipated as heat by the
currents flowing through the……c…… of the metal, so the metal gets
warm under the magnet.
a ?
b ?
c ?

……a…… consist of a driver coil working on reflection mode

and surrounded by two sensing coil working on differential
mode. ……b………… are designed to be hand held and consist of a
coil of very ………….c.…wire encased in a protective housing
used for scanning material surface
a Hybrid probes
a ?
M
b Surface probe
Q4) b ?
c fine
c ?

Topic Set-4: : Eddy Current instrument Source Lecture(s):U5_L5 Ref.:T1, D1

In the below mentioned questions: the statements have only one correct G S
[A]
option:

They are the drivers as they provide voltage to the coil

(a) ac generator
Q1) (b) dc generator M (a)
(c) coil circuit
(d) none of the above
They are designed to work with limited range of specified coils
(a) ac generator
(b) dc generator
Q2) L (c)
(c) coil circuit
(d) none of the above

Q3 Eddy current testing can be automated M (a)

(a)true
(b)false
(c )may be false
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 (d) None of the above

Using ………………… with electronic switching comparable to electronic

speed control it is possible to generate electromagnetic fields moving in an
arbitrary direction
Q4 a electric field M
(c )
b magnetic field
c electromagnets
d none of the above

An example application is separation of ……… from other metals in

an eddy current separator.
a aluminum cans
Q5 b iron cans L (a )
c zinc can
d none of the above
\
In a perfect conductor with no ………… surface eddy currents exactly
cancel the field inside the conductor, so no magnetic field penetrates the
conductor
Q6 a conductivity M (b)
b resistance
c electric field
d none of the field

In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more than one
[B] correct option(s): G S

Dedicated instrument include

a crack detectors
Q1) b thickness gauge H (a),(b) (c)
c conductivity meters
d matching plate
If surface tube is corroded , then the …………or corrosion is
indicated by a …………….in the phase lag
a. depth
Q2) L (a), (b)
b. shift
c. lift
d. Twin

Analytical and Numerical Problems: In the below mentioned problem

[C] statements determine the correct solution: G S

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 Working operation of impedance plane display instrument is (a)
controlled by following factors frequency
(a) ? (b)
(b) ? Sensitivity
(c) ? (c)
(d) ? Dot position
Q1) H
(e) ? (d)rotation of
(f) ? phase
(e)filters
(f)gates

……a……… display the condition of material in a characteristic

manner and shows variation both ……b…..reactance and ……c……… a Standard
during testing impedance
plane density
Q2) H instruments
a ?
b Inductive
b ?
c resistance
c ?

Topic Set-5: : Case study/thermo Source Lecture(s):U5_L6 Ref.:T1, D1

graphic /Acoustic emission testing

A In the below mentioned questions: the statements have only one correct option: G S

Q1 This inspection uses relative difference in heat transmission to detect internal feature and M
defect, such as delaminating in layered material
a thermo graphic inspection a
b acoustic emission
c ultrasonic testing
d None of the above

Q2 This inspection used for dynamic stress waves that are created within the material due to the
application of force
a thermo graphic inspection M c
b Holography
c acoustic emission
d None of the above
Q3 The sensor typically are responsive to acoustic frequencies between
a 50 kHz -1 MHz
b 250 kHz -5 MHz M a
c 30 kHz -2 MHz
d 28 kHz -3 MHz

Q4 In Acoustic emission large amount of data often are generated ,creating data storage problems
a. true
b. false M
a
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 c. partially false
d partially true
Q5 Whole body force create the localized stress waves that propagate through the test object to
AE sensors

a false H b
b true
c partially true
d partially false

Q6 It is originated at rail heads due to high stress generated after extensive pressure on curved
surfaces
(a ) bolt hole crack
(b) foot crack H d
(c ) tongue lipping defects
(d ) Gauge face corner

Q7 It is a result of extension of hole drilled into a rail for attaching two rail via fish plate
(a ) bolt hole crack
(b ) foot crack H a
(c ) tongue lipping defects
(d) Gauge face corner

Q8 It occurs at the foot of the rail

a bolt hole crack
b foot crack L b
c tongue lipping defects
d Gauge face corner

Q9 Thermo graphic methods are most appropriate for use with materials hath have high thermal
conductivity
a. true M b
b. false
c. partially false
d partially true

B In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more than one correct G S
option(s):

……………….&………….variation may be detected by transmission

Q1 thermo-graph M ( a)( b)
(a) thickness
b) composition
c) depth
d) width
Wheel burn originated between
Q2 a) rail
b )fish plate M ( a )(d)
c) spring

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 d) wheel
C Analytical and Numerical Problems: In the below mentioned problem statements G S
determine the correct solution:

Q1 In bolt hole crack due to excessive …(a)…….impacted by high speed trains …………(b) a) pressure
……….get enlarged and may result in detachment of………… M b) Hole
a ?
(c)……….. c) fish plate
b ?
?
c

………(a)…………., with no external heat source, may be used if ……(b)… H

contrast are produced within the object under test by other means ,such as …(c)……. heating
at a poor solder point
Q2 a)Passive
thermography
a ?
b)thermal
b ? c)electrical
c ?

REFERENCES:

TEXT BOOKS:
Ref. [ID] Authors Book Title Publisher/Press Year of Publication
S K KATARIA &
[T1] Lari & kumar Non Destructive Testing 2015
SONS
ONLINE/DIGITALREFERENCES:
Ref. [ID] Source Name Source Hyperlink
Objective Questions in
[D1]
Mechanical Engineering
https://www.objectivebooks.com/p/mechanical-engineering-mcq.html

…………………. X………………….

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