Q1) Who has the responsibility to determine the extent of PMI testing

required on existing piping systems?

a. Authorized inspector
b. Owner/User
c. Repair organization
d. Engineering organization
Q2)

PMI tools that use X-Ray fluorescence can not detect:

a. carbon content.
b. chrome content.
c. iron content.
d. molybdenum content.

Q3)

All personnel performing PMI tests should be:

a. qualified by ASNT exam.
b. qualified by the owner/user.
c. knowledgeable about the operation of the PMI test equipment.
d. knowledgeable about the operation of the plant where the PMI is
conducted.

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Api-578 recommended practice

CLOSED BOOK

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2
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4
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8

b
d
b
c
a
b
a
c

ANSWER KEY

Practice questions API-570 course

ASME B 16.5
PRACTICE QUESTIONS OPEN BOOK
1. The allowable pressure (in psig) on a 1000F, Class 150 8 flange
made from A-182 Grade F2 material is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

170
290
300
400

2. If a Class 1500 flange is to be made from A-182 F347 stainless

steel and will be used at 280 psig with a carbon content of
0.09%, at what maximum temperature can this flange be used?
a.
b.
c.
d.

10000F
13000F
11800F
20000F

3. What is the maximum system hydrostatic test pressure required

for a Class 300 flange that is made from Group 1.10 material?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1125 psig
450 psig
1000 psig
None of the above

4. What is the maximum system hydrostatic test pressure required

for a Class 600 flange in a flanged joint made from Group 3.5
material?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2250
1500
1000
None

psi
psi
psi
of the above

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ASME B 16.5
ANSWER KEY- OPEN BOOK
1.
2.
3.
4.

b
a
a
a

API 570 CERTIFICATION PREPARATORY COURSE

Practice Questions. ( Closed Book )

ASME Sec. V
1. Liquid penetrant inspection can find which type of discontinuity?
1.

Internal cracking of welds.

2.

Cracks open to the surface.

3.

Subsurface porosity.

4.

Laminations on the surfaces of plate.

Ans. 2. Ref. ASME V . T-620

2. Certification of contaminants shall be obtained for all PT materials used on
a. Carbon steels
b. Ferritic stainless steels
c. Austenitic stainless steels
d. None of the above
Ans. 2. Ref. ASME V . T-640
3. The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Code, Section V includes:
A.

NDE acceptance criteria

B.

NDE metod and procedures to perform NDE

C.

Extent of NDE ( i.e. what welds to examine )

D.

All of above

Ans. B. Ref. ASME V . T-110

4. For Ammeter calibration for Magnetising equipment , The allowable tolarence is:
a.

+ 5%

a.

+ 10 %

b.

+ 15 %

d.

+ 20
Ans. b.. Ref. ASME V . T-761

5.

The basic features section V focuses on for any NDT technique is

a.

Qualification of personnel

b.

Calibration of NDE equipments

c.

Correct procedure for NDE

d.

All of the above

Ans. c. Ref. ASME V . T-110

6. In the radiography, penetrameter is put on the job to :
quality of the radiograph.
c.
d.

b.

a.

Evaluate the image

Measure the strength of the penetrating radiation.

Check the density of the radiograph.

All of above.

Ans. a . Ref. ASME V . T-640

7. Describe how a liquid penetrant examination should be performed in order to detect
discontinuities, which are open to the surface :-

(a) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, remove excess penetrant,
inspect the part, clean the part;
(b) clean the part, apply the penetrant, remove excess penetrant, apply the developer,
inspect the part, clean the part;
(c) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the part, remove
excess penetrant, clean the part;
(d) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the part, clean the
part.
Ans : (b)

Ref. : ASME Sec. V-T620

What it the minimum permitted density of radiographic film using an Iridium

source ?
(a) 2.0;

(b) 1.8;

(c) 1.3;

(d) 4.0

Ans. a. Ref. ASME V . T-282

8. When reviewing a radiograph, a light image of the letter B can be seen on the film
(a) This is cause for rejection;
(b) This is not cause for rejection;
(c) This is the same as a light letter B
(d) An unusual safety hazard existed during the exposure.
Ans. a.. Ref. ASME V . T-284
9. The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is equipped with an ammeter
shall be verified :
a. Each year
b. Each two years