What is a hold point in a VT procedure?

• A. Hold point is a step where testing is paused until acceptance criteria are met.
• B. Hold point is used to speed up the inspection.
• C. Hold point is a place to store equipment.
• D. Hold point is a type of defect.

Answer: (A)

Hold point is a checkpoint in a VT procedure where testing is paused until the acceptance criteria are verified as met. After performing a VT test step, you stop and confirm that the surface condition, absence of rejectable indications, and any specified measurements meet the defined standards. Only then do you proceed to the next step, ensuring that work doesn’t advance with unresolved findings. If criteria aren’t met, corrective actions are taken before continuing. This concept isn’t about speeding up the inspection, storing equipment, or describing a defect type.