When radiographic testing is not performed, what E value is used?

When radiographic testing is not performed, what E value is used?

• A. 0.95
• B. 1.05
• C. 1.2
• D. 1.0

Answer: (D)

The E value acts as a scaling factor for how the nondestructive examination method affects the acceptance criteria. It reflects the reliability and sensitivity of the test method being used. When radiographic testing is not performed, there is no credit or adjustment based on RT capability, so you apply the baseline acceptance without any modification. That baseline is unity, 1.0. So the neutral choice is used, meaning no change to the standard acceptance criteria. The other values would imply some adjustment or credit for RT being used or not, which isn’t applicable here.

The E value acts as a scaling factor for how the nondestructive examination method affects the acceptance criteria. It reflects the reliability and sensitivity of the test method being used. When radiographic testing is not performed, there is no credit or adjustment based on RT capability, so you apply the baseline acceptance without any modification. That baseline is unity, 1.0. So the neutral choice is used, meaning no change to the standard acceptance criteria. The other values would imply some adjustment or credit for RT being used or not, which isn’t applicable here.