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Free PT Level 2 practice test

Use this free PT Level 2 practice test for ASNT NDT Level II PT General preparation: 10 original questions. See results by published outline domain and choose your next study priority.

Start the free 10-question checkOr take the 25-question timed practice test (about 60 minutes)
  • 10 questions, untimed
  • Answers explained as you go
  • Scored by domain

Full PT L2 course: $129, available now. See what's inside →

Exam at a glance

Format
50 questions in 120 minutesBook: not stated on ASNT's exam page
Delivery
Computer-based, in person at Pearson VUE or an ASNT Authorized Exam Center
Fee
$740 member / $820 nonmember for the General and Specific exams in one method
Retakes
Retaking a failed exam costs $370 member / $410 nonmember, after a 30-day waiting period

What it covers

Review PT Principlesweight not published
Selection of the Appropriate PT Methodweight not published
Inspection and Evaluation of Indicationsweight not published
Inspection Procedures and Standardsweight not published

Diagnostic questions follow these domains, subject to the available practice questions.

Original practice questions written to the published content outline. Never real or recalled exam questions. Course question bank · Expert-reviewed: every question was checked by an NDT professional with 18 years in the industry (Oct 19, 2026).

How it works

  1. Answer

    10 questions, untimed. Check each answer to see why it's right, with a hint where one helps.

  2. See your score

    Your score, broken down by outline domain, with your weakest one named.

  3. Study smarter

    Add your email and exam date for a study plan. Ready for exam pace? The 25-question timed practice test pauses and saves your place.

The PT L2 course

Available now · instant access

Learn every General exam topic, from capillary action to process control, then prove it on timed exams.

  • 5modules of lessonsEvery task on the outline
  • 2full-length timed exams50 questions in 120 minutes each
  • 200practice questionsEach one explained
  • 3worked calculationsStep by step
  • 1week-by-week study planSet to your exam date
See all 5 modules
  1. How penetrant testing works
  2. Choosing the PT method
  3. Viewing and interpreting indications
  4. Discontinuities, sizing and records
  5. Procedures, standards and process control

Question bank and timed exams · Expert-reviewed: every question was checked by an NDT professional with 18 years in the industry (Oct 19, 2026). Every answer key is confirmed by a separate blind solve, and reported errors are fixed within 2 business days.

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Free PT L2 study plan

A week-by-week plan from today to your exam, weighted to the published exam outline. We show it here and email you a copy.

Practice test FAQ

How long is the free diagnostic?

The free check has 10 questions, is untimed and takes about 24 minutes. You see the answer and explanation after each question. It is a short study check, rather than a full-length exam simulation. Want exam pace? The 25-question timed practice test is also free. You can pause it, and it saves your place.

Does this NDT Level 2 practice test cover every method?

The current diagnostic covers Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) General only, using ASNT's current PT outline. It does not cover other methods, Specific sector exams or employer practical and job-specific assessments.

Is the diagnostic free?

Yes. You can start the diagnostic and see your score and domain breakdown for free, with no signup or payment.

Where does the practice content come from?

These are original practice questions written to the published outline. We never use real or recalled exam items. Treat the results as a starting point for study.

How is the diagnostic scored?

Practice items are grouped by the published outline's domains, subject to available questions. The outline does not publish domain percentages, so the diagnostic uses equal or near-equal domain weights; these are practice weights, not published exam weights. This practice percentage helps set study priorities; it does not predict your exam score or certification outcome.

What do I see after finishing?

You see your overall practice score, a domain breakdown and your weakest domain. Use those results alongside the published outline to choose topics to revisit.

How should I use the result to study?

Review the domains where you struggled, compare them with the published outline and return to your study references. A short diagnostic samples only part of the content; completing it does not establish exam readiness.

  1. 01Free PT L2 check10 questions, untimed, about 24 minutes. Answers explained as you go.Start free
  2. 02NDT PT Level II General course$129. Lessons, timed practice exams and a plan around your exam date.See the plans

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