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1. Which of these refinery piping systems may be excluded from the specific
requirements of API standard 570?
A) An NPS 4 Catalyst line
B) A inch O.D. tubing gasoline sampling line
C) An NPS 3 Crude oil line operating at 110F
D) A 1 inch O.D. tubing fuel gas line
Ans: B 570, Para. 1.2.1 & 3.1.63 NOTE DEFINITION OF PIPE: Tubing = Pipe,
but only in pressure service Gasoline sampling = not pressurized excluded
2. For a pipe exceeding 10 inches (250 mm) in diameter, a UT measurement point
(test point) is in an area defined by a circle having a diameter no greater than:
A) 1 inch (25 mm)
C) 3 inches (75 mm)
Answer: C 2010 ASME B31.3 A-1 Tables (Pg 153) Use col. 650F = 17.3 ksi!
4. On a guided bend test used to qualify a WPS, cracks occurring on the corner of
the test specimen are acceptable:
A) Under no circumstances
B) Only if they are not associated with the test weld
C) If there is no evidence they were due to slag inclusions
D) If the transverse opening is not larger than 1/8 inch (3mm)
Answer: D 2010 ASME IX, QW-163, 2nd Para (Pg 6) 3mm rule applies here!
5. Which of these is not an acceptable temporary repair patch for an NPS 12
carbon steel pipe with localized corrosion?
A) 6 inch (150 mm) circular patch
B) 8 inch (200 mm) circular patch
C) 6 in. x 6 in. (150 x 150 mm) square patch with 1 in. (25 mm) radius corners
D) 6 in. x 6 in. (150 x 150 mm) square patch with 2 in. (50 mm) radius corners
Answer: B 570, 8.1.4.1 Annex C, Figure C-2 Diameter rule A/C/D = OK
B) Class 400
D) Class 900
Ans: B 2009 ASME B16.5 Table 1A Matl Grp 1.10 on pg 4 Table 2-1.9 (pg 118)
Use psi tables (not bar) Class 300 = Only good for 450 Class 400 = OK to 600
7. The maximum depth of undercut for a girth weld in normal fluid service having
a thickness of 0.50 inches (13 mm) is:
A) No visible undercut
C) 1/32 inch (1 mm)
Answer: C 2010 ASME B31.3 Table 341.3.2 (Normal Fluid Service = H = 1mm)
8. The maximum surface temperature for dry magnetic particle testing of welds is:
A) Set by examination medium manufacturer
B) Limited by magnetic particle permeability
C) 250F
D) 600F
Answer: A 2010 ASME V, Article 7, MT, T-731.c for Temperature Limitations
9. In evaluating a thinned area of piping, the allowable stress shall not be greater
than:
A) of the SMYS
C) 90% of the SMYS
Ans: C 570, Para. 5.8 Caution Note Know the 90% SMYS rule!
10. Which of these MAWP values is correct for a piping system designed at 380
psig at 700F, having A53 Gr. B seamless pipe, latest UT = 0.28 inches, observed
corrosion rate = 0.005 inches per year, and the next inspection is in 4 years?
API left out diameter on this test question Assume an 18 NPS piping system
A) 337 psig
C) 396 psig
B) 380 psig
D) 446 psig
Answer: D 570, Table 4 MAWP Calc = MAWP = 2SEt D Note D = not given! S
= 16.7 KSI (B31.3 A-1 Tables), E = 1.0 Seamless Pipe (A-1B Tables), D = 18.0 Step #
1: Solve t .280 in. minus twice ECL (ECL = .020) = .280 - .040 = .240 in. Step # 2
Math 2 x 16,700 x .240 18 = 33,400 x .240 18 = 8,016 18 = 445.33
B) 744 psig
D) None of these is correct
Answer: A API 570, Table 4 = MAWP = 2SEt D, S = 20 KSI (B31.3 A-1 Tables), E
= 1.0 Seamless Pipe (A-1B Tables), D = 10.750 Step # 1 Solve t .300 in.
minus twice the Estimated Corrosion Loss (ECL = .100) = .300 - .200 = .100 inches
Formula: 2 x 20,000 x .100 10.75 = 40,000 x .100 10.75 = 4,000 10.75 = 372 psi
12. To verify continuous corrosion control of poorly coated pipe (CP protection
potentials are inconsistent), close-interval potential surveys may be conducted:
A) Every 12 months
C) Every 3 years
B) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: D API 570, Para. 9.3.2 5 year rule (Close-interval Potential surveys)
13. Threaded carbon steel piping in an NPS 1.5 piping system is being replaced.
What is the minimum pipe schedule to be used?
A) Schedule 20
C) Schedule 80
B) Schedule 40
D) Schedule 160
Answer: C ASME B31.3, Table 314.2.1 Normal Fluid Service CS (Note 3*)
14. The density of step wedge comparison film and densitometer calibrations
shall be verified by using calibrated step wedge film traceable to:
A) An ASME V Standard certified film
C) An ASNT certified procedure
Answer: B (API 570, Para. 9.3.2 topic) See API 574, Para. 10.10.1.2, 1st Para.
B) Geometric unsharpness
D) Exposure technique
B) 450 psig
C) 562 psig
D) None of these
Answer: D API 570, Para. 5.8.2 B31.3, Sect. 345.5.4 300 x 1.1 = 330 psig
API devils are trying to bite your ass and get you to use temp correction formula
in 345.4.2.b This is used with a factor of 1.5 ONLY FOR HYDROTESTS
22. What is maximum Brinnell hardness number allowed for welding P-No 6 matl?
A) BHN 200
B) BHN 225
C) BHN 241
D) None of these
Answer: C API 570, Par. 8.2.3.3 ASME B31.3, Table 331.1.1 P-No 6 Column
23. In general, the corrosion resistance of iron and nickel alloys in sulfidation
atmospheres is dependent upon the content of:
A) Molybdenum
B) Chromium
C) Nickel
D) Niobium or titanium
D) Normalizing
Ans: B ASME B31.3, Sect. 300.2 Definitions for Heat Treatment Tempering
25. Which of the following is the standard height of the raised face portion of a
Class 400 raised face flange?
A) .060 in (2 mm)
C) .125 (3 mm)
D) .250 (7 mm)
Ans: D ASME B16.5, Sect. 6.4.1 Class 150 & 300 = 2mm, Class 400+ = 7
mm
B) Visual testing
D) Magnetic Particle Testing
Answer: B API 577, Par. 9.3.1, 1st Sentence easy All welds must have VT
28. The rate of corrosion under insulation will usually not be increased by
insulation systems that:
A) Contain chloride salts
C) Wick moisture
Answer: D API 571, Par. 4.3.3.7.c easy A/B/C cause increased corrosion
Note: The term wicking = holds moisture Critical Factor e 4.3.3.3.e
29. When cracking is suspected and an internal visual inspection reveals no
indications of cracks, which of these testing methods is NOT recommended by
API 574 as a spot check?
A) Penetrant Testing
C) Radiographic testing
B) Visual testing
D) Magnetic Particle Testing
B) Threaded flanges
D) Class 150 & 300 up to NPS
Ans: C ASME B16.5, Sect 5.1, 1st Sent Only blind flgs & no hub reducing flgs
31. An inspection reveals that a repaired NPS 4 seamless pipe, A-53 Gr. B, has a
thickness of 0.180 inches. If the service is 1000 psig at 500F, what is the actual
remaining corrosion allowance considering only internal pressure?
A) 0.043 inches
B) 0.064 inches
C) 0.070 inches
D) 0.116 inches
Answer: B Barlow calc, ASME B31.3 Table A-1 (S=19 ksi), Table A-1B (E = 1.0),
PD = 1,000 x 4.500 = 4,500 38,000 (2SE=2x19000x1)=.118 .180 - .118 = 0.062 in.
B) 50F (10C)
D) 200F (93C)
Answer: C B31.3 Table 330.1.1, Preheat Table Note 1 (Use QW-422 for P-No)
34. Which of these is a predominant factor in mechanical fatigue cracking?
A) Operating equip past remaining life
C) Impact toughness
B) Low-stress stamping
D) Surface notches
Answer: D API 571, Par. 4.2.16.3.a.1 Also know good design prevents MF
35. To inspect for CUI, an insulated stainless steel Class 1 system operating at
450F requires what % of follow-up examination at areas of damaged insulation?
A) 100%
B) 75%
C) 25%
D) 0%
Answer: B API 570, Table 3 & API 574, Para. 7.4.4.1.h Tricky because 450F
temp is above the susceptible limit Damaged % is separate from susceptible
range % in Table 3 Damage allows unwanted moisture in Use 75% @ Class 1
36. What is maximum permissible height of weld reinforcement for a girth weld in
Normal Fluid service for piping having a wall thickness of 3/8 inch (10 mm)?
A) 1/16 in (1.5 mm)
C) 5/32 in (4 mm)
B) 1/8 in (3 mm)
D) 3/16 in (5 mm)
Answer: B B31.3 Table 341.3.2, Normal Fluid service Col, Note L Pg 74/75
37. Chloride SCC of 300 Series SS generally occurs above a metal temperature of:
A) 100F (38C)
D) 180F (82C)
B) 140F (60C)
D) 212F (100C)
Answer: B API 571, Par. 4.5.1.3.g & API 574 also for CUI temp for SS & SCC
B) 0.750 inches
D) 1.000 inches
Answer: C B31.3 Sect. 304.5.3 (Formula 15) easy dg is given at 12.5 inches
tm = dg X square root of (3P 16SE) + CA 3P = 900, 16SE = (16 x 19.3ksi x 1)
tm = 12.5 X square root of (900 308800 or 0.0029145) = (12.5 x 0.0540) + 0.125
tm = .675 inches Never ever forget the corrosion allowance last + 0.125 = .800
Solution: Since answer = 0.800 inches, nominal plate thickness for use = .875!
SMART TIP: THERE IS NO .800 INCH THICK COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PLATE
EVEN IF CALCS HAD BEEN .770 INCHES STILL GO TO .875 FOR ANSWER
B) 5 years
D) 10 years
t required = PD 2SE: 450 x 12.75 2 (20,000) (1) = 5,738 40,000 = 0.143 inches
RL = 0.280 in. (t actual) 0.143 inches = 0.137 inches 0.025 (25 MPY) = 5.48 yrs
Use lesser of RL ( RL = 2.74 yrs) or Table 2 value 10 years (Class 2) = 2.7 yrs
43. The size of the fillet weld refers to the dimension of the welds:
A) Throat
C) Reinforcement
B) Leg
D) Toe
Answer: B ASME B31.3, Definition of size of weld Fillet weld = Leg lengths
44. Subject to specific approval of the inspector, welding procedures qualified by
others may be used, provided that all of several conditions are met. One of these
conditions is that:
A) Base matl P-No. is 1, 3, 4 (Gr # 1 with max 1.25%Cr), or 8, (impact tests required)
B) Material to be welded is not more than 1 inch thick and requires PWHT
C) Employer has made only slight changes to the WPS
D) Employer has not made any changes in the WPS
Ans: D ASME B31.3, Sect. 328.2.2.a.2 WPS Quals by Others Items A thru I
45. During inspection for CUI, an insulated austenitic SS, Class 1 piping system
operating at 300F (150C) would require what percentage of follow-up exams at
areas of damaged insulation?
A) 0%
C) 50%
B) 25%
D) 75%
Ans: D API 570, Para. 6.4 & Table 3 Damaged Column = 75% for Class 1
B) Concavity
D) Incomplete fusion
Answer: C API 577, Table 2 (Pg 22), Item # 7 Overlap = WI = weld toe or root
Answer: A ASME B16.5, Para. 4.2.1, 4.2.2.a/b/c, 4.2.3, and 4.2.5 = Not Reqd
3. Welders who qualify with one filler metal are qualified to weld with any filler
metal having the same:
A) Fnumber
C) Anumber
B) Pnumber
D) Anumber & Pnumber
Answer: A API 577, Para. 7.3, 2nd Para. ASME IX, Table QW-432 (F-Nos)
4. A fillet-welded external patch installed over a piping system defect:
A) Is considered a permanent repair
C) Does not require rounded corners
Answer: B API 570, Para. 8.1.4.1, First sentence A/C/D are false statements
5. Which of the following must be included in the PQR?
A) Certification signature and date
C) Current revision and date
Answer: A API 577, Para. 6.4.2.v Also stated in Body of Knowledge Part 2
Note: Items B/C/D are found in a WPS and must be a part of the WPS 6.4.1.e/j/r
HIGHLIGHT Para. 6.4.1 & 6.4.2 and expect closed book questions such as these!
B) Forging
D) Heat-treated metal
B) Temporary
D) Permanent and progressive
A) Corrosion rate almost 9 MPY & retirement thickness will be reached by Jan 2012
B) Corrosion rate almost 9 MPY & retirement thickness will be reached by Jan 2013
C) Corrosion rate of 4 MPY & retirement thickness will be reached by July 2015
D) Corrosion rate of 4 MPY & retirement thickness will be reached by July 2016
Answer: D API 570, Para. 7.1.1.1 (Last Para) & Corr Rate (ST & LT) & RL Calcs
Solution: The authorized inspector, in consultation with a corrosion specialist,
shall select the corrosion rate that best reflects the current process (last
paragraph of Section 7.1.1) In this case, the ST corrosion rate should be
selected which = 4 mils per year (7.5 years of RL exist)
LT = .32 - .18 = .14 lost in 16 yrs, so .14 (140 mils) 16 = .00875 (8.75 mils/year)
ST = .20 - .18 = .02 lost in 5 yrs, so .02 (20 mils) 5 = .004 (4.0 mils/year)
RL = .18 - .15 = .03 (30 mils remaining life) .004 (4.0 mils/year) = 7.5 years
January 2009 + 7.5 years = July 2016 = Answer D
12. To which of the following fluid services does API 570 specifically apply?
A) Category D fluid services as defined in ASME B31.3
B) Raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products
C) Hydrocarbons and utility streams
D) Steam and steam condensate
Answer: B API 570, Para. 1.2.1 & 1.2.1.a
13. A CS piping circuit in caustic that was originally stress-relieved:
A) Should be examined at twice the interval of non-stress-relieved systems
B) Should be checked for cracking with magnetic-particle testing
C) Requires Brinnell Hardness test at the 1st inspection interval
D) Should never be hammer tested
Answer: A API 574, Para. 10.6 hammer test = outdated Q from earlier 574
editions = general knowledge
14. When a buried pipe is found to have satisfactory monitoring of the cathodic
protection system, excavation of the pipe at the surface interface is required IF:
A) Caulking or seal at the interface has deteriorated
B) Piping has been in service for 10 years
C) Coating or wrapping is damaged
D) Caulking has hardened
Answer: C API 570, Table 2 Note B & API 574, Par. 7.4.5 2 Rules
CP RULE = If the coating or wrapping is damaged, then we excavate/investigate
NO CP RULE = caulking/seal deterioration + pipe is 10 years old = excavate/invest
Answer: B API 570, Para. 1.1.1 570 applies to piping placed inservice
17. Welders Performance Qualification Record documents:
A) That the weldment provides the required mechanical properties
B) The suitability of a weld process for a given service
C) The ability of a manufacturer to control a welder
D) The welders ability to make sound welds
Answer: D API 577, Para. 8.1 (First Sentence) & ASME IX, QW-100.2
18. The most common manifestation* (*how it appears) of the damage mechanism
known as boiler water condensate corrosion is:
A) Corrosion fatigue cracking
C) Smooth grooving of pipe walls
B) Pitting
D) Ruptures
B) Defect
D) Indication
A) An incomplete bonding between the parent metal and filler metal under the weld
B) A lack of fusion under the cap that appears as a cut on a radiographic image
C) A groove melted into the base metal adjacent to weld toe or weld root
D) Incomplete filling of the weld root
Answer: C API 577, Definition of Undercut (QW-480 ASME IX Definitions also)
B) Radiographic testing
D) Ultrasonic testing
Answer: B API 570, Para. 5.5.8* (2nd Sentence) *Many rules for Supplemental
Inspections in this Para. RT up to 12 NPS, then UT scanning, etc!
28. Under which circumstance may a welder be qualified by a production weld
instead of a qualification test coupon?
A) When minimum 6 inches of welders first production weld pass a specified RT exam
B) When a coupon is removed from a production weld and mechanically tested
C) When a welder has welded with a specific process within past 12 months
D) Under no circumstance my a welder qualify by this method
Answer: A API 570, Par. 5.8.1 & ASME IX, QW-304.1 3 ways to qualify welder
and you must know the number & types of bend tests as per Table QW-452.1
29. All of these are appropriate for measuring skin temp of hot spots EXCEPT:
A) Hand-held pyrometer
B) Temperature-indicating paint
B) High-temp ultrasonics
D) Portable thermocouples
Answer: B API 574, PARA. 10.1.8.2 (THIRD SENTENCE) (Supp. Insp is covered
in API 570, Para. 5.5.8) You MUST expect supplemental Insp. Qs like these
30. A PQR test uses SMAW process to weld on a 5/8 inch thick plate. Maximum
thickness of production weld qualified is:
A) 5/8 inch
C) 1-1/4 inches
B) 1 inch
D) 1-3/4 inches
Answer: C ASME IX, Table QW-451.1 Usually open book Q, know the 2T rule
B) Repair Organization
D) Piping Engineer
Answer: C API 570, Para. 5.9 (Third Sentence) Owner/user has three options
33. Measurements from inspection of Class 3 pipe reveal actual metal thickness
of 0.350 inches. Calculated minimum thickness is 0.250 inches. If the corrosion
rate is 0.0025 inches/year, the NEXT thickness measurement inspection is due in:
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) None of these
Answer: C API 570, Para. 6.3.3 & Table 2 (Should state NO RBI old question)
Solution: Use the Lesser of RL or Table 2 Value for UT Class 3 (which is 10
yrs) .350 - .250 = .100 mils RL 0.0025 loss/yr = 40 yrs RL = RL = 20 years
Use 10
34. Which 2 positions qualify a welder for all positions when welding 8-inch pipe?
A) 2G and 5G
C) 1G and 2G
B) 1G and 3G
D) 2G and 3G
Ans: A ASME IX, QW-303 sends you to TABLE QW-469.1 (MUST KNOW TABLE)
YOU MUST KNOW 6G RULE & 2G+5G RULE & 24 NPS RULE PIPE/PLATE
SO BE SURE TO HIGHLIGHT ALL CRITICAL TABLES IN ASME IX
35. Which of the following valves would make pigging impossible?
A) Gate
B) Globe
C) Slide
D) Ball
Answer: B API 574, Para. 4.3.2 & Figures 4.1/2/3/4 MUST KNOW Valve basics
& CHECK VALVE Q IN API 570, Section 5.10 Expect exam Q about valve basics
B) 10%
C) 25%
D) 50%
Answer: B API 570, Para. 9.3.7 (1st Sentence) 10% Rule must also know
the 5% pressure decrease over 4 hours rule Expect exam Q from this Para
37. The ASME IX A-number is based on:
A) The group of base metals having specified impact testing requirements
B) The weldability characteristics of a group of metal alloys
C) The chemical composition of the deposited weld metal
D) The chemical composition of the electrode
Answer: C API 577, Section 7.5 (2nd Sentence), & ASME IX QW-442 & Table
Answer B is correct for P-numbers Expect these types Qs on real API exams!!!
38. In pipe caps, corroded areas evidenced by local thinning:
A) May be ignored if in small-bore piping
B) May be ignored if they make up less than 10% of the total area
C) May be evaluated in accordance with the principles outlined in API 579
D) Are considered insignificant if they do not decrease cap t by more than original t
Answer: C API 570, Para. 7.4.a.2 (579 Section 5) Expect an API 579 answer
on your 570 exam A, B & D are nonsense answers!!!
B) PQRs
C) WPSs
D) None of these
Ans: B API 577, Section 7.2 (Must know these hi-lited items in Section 7) & also
that ASME IX, QW-422 table lists P-Numbers & Tensile values & is quick to use!!!
A) Letters IQI
B) Letter B
C) Letter F
D) Letters FSP
Answer: C API 570, Para. 5.7.2.c ASME V, Art. 2, T-277.1.b (Lead letter F rule)
49. Vertical supports constructed of pipe components should be checked to
determine if they are filled with water, because water inside a support may cause:
A) Internal corrosion of the support
C) External corrosion of the support
Answer: A API 570, Para. 5.5.4 (2nd Paragraph) External Inspection Question
50. The recommended MAXIMUM inspection interval at an injection point for
thickness measurement for an injection point circuit is:
A) 3 years or remaining life, whichever is less
B) 5 years or remaining life, whichever is less
C) 10 years or remaining life, whichever is less
D) None of these are correct because it is determined by piping classification
Answer: A API 570, Section 6, Table 2 3 years rule
B) Non-destructive examiner
C) Piping Inspector
D) Piping Engineer
Answer: D API 570. Para. 5.11, 4th paragraph (top of pg 35) Follows API 579
54. What is the cause for rejection of the B image on a film due to excessive
backscatter?
A) Light image of the Letter B
B) Dark image of the Letter B
C) Any image of the Letter B
D) No image of the Letter B
Answer: A API 577 Para. 9.8.9.4 Light image of B on a dark background
55. Which inspection method is most appropriate for detecting chloride stress
corrosion cracking in austenitic stainless-steel piping systems?
A) Longitudinal wave ultra-Sonics
B) Dry magnetic particle method
C) Liquid Penetrant
D) Radiography
Answer: C API 571, Para. 4.5.1.7.b
B) 6 months
D) 1 year
Answer: A API 570, Para 7.2.1.c 3-month rule to determine corrosion rate
58. Brittle fracture of a component is directly related to:
A) Tensile strength
B) Material toughness
C) Long-term overstressing
B) All welds
D) 50% of welds
Answer: C API 577, Section 1 Scope, 2nd Para Selected by Inspection, etc
62. Acceptance of a welded repair or alteration shall include NDE in accordance
with the applicable code and:
A) B31.3 specifications
B) Owner/user specifications
C) ASME/ANSI V specifications
D) Guidelines of owner/users insurance carrier
Answer: B API 570, Section 8.2.6, 1st Sentence
B) Year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
B) 3 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C API 570, Section 6.3.2 3rd sentence & Table 2 interval Class 1 = 5 yrs
75. Before applying hydro-test to piping systems, consideration shall be given to:
A) Piping material
B) Piping configuration
C) Supporting structure
D) Flange pressure rating
Answer: C API 570, Section 5.8 4th Paragraph
B) Incomplete fusion
D) Crack
Ans: A (API 577 NDT General Knowledge) Note 2 in API 577 RT Illustrations
78. Which of the following imperfections may appear as a dark round spots using
radiography?
A) Cracks and Incomplete Penetration
B) Porosity or Burn through
C) Slag and Incomplete fusion
D) Laminations
Answer = B General NDE knowledge & RTFI Presentation in E-Library Folder
# 27
79. Which of these imperfections may appear as a light white spot using radiography?
A) Cracks
B) Incomplete Penetration
C) Porosity
D) Tungsten Inclusion
Answer = D General NDE knowledge & RTFI Presentation in E-Library Folder # 27
80. Deadlegs include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Lines with one end blanked
B) Control valve bypass lines
C) Relief valve inlet and outlet header piping
D) Sample points, drains, bleeders, and instrument connections
Answer: B (API 570, Para. 3.1.16)
B) Opened piping should be isolated from all sources of harmful liquids, gases, or vapors and
purged to remove all oil and toxic or flammable gases and vapors.
C) Before starting inspection, inspection personnel should obtain permission to work in the
vicinity from operating personnel responsible for the piping system, & wear any PPE for work.
D) NDE equipment meets OSHA safety requirements for hazardous electrical equipment.
Ans = D (570, Par. 5.3.1 & 5.3.2) NDE Equip to meet operating facility safety
reqmts Degree of difficulty = 10/10 with this question!!!
82. Injection points are sometimes subject to accelerated corrosion from normal or
abnormal operating conditions, and because of this injection points are treated as:
A) A part of the circuit that needs to be inspected regularly per API 570
requirements
B) A separate inspection circuit needing thorough inspection on a regular schedule
C) An inspection circuit covered along with On-stream inspection surveys
D) A separate part of an external inspection, similar to CUI inspection
Answer: B (API 570, 5.4.2)
83. Before performing required inspections, inspectors shall familiarize themselves
with:
A) Similar piping system repairs
B) Piping system baseline inspection results
C) Previous history of similar piping systems
D) Current Inspection Plans for the piping system
Answer: D (API 570, 5.3.5) Review the current Inspection Plan)
84. Examples of environmental cracking include all of the following except:
A) Polythionic acid SCC of sensitized austenitic alloy steels
B) Caustic SCC (caustic embrittlement)
C) Temper Embrittlement and Creep
D) Chloride SCC of Austenitic SS
Answer: C (API 570, 5.4.1.1)
85. Typical SOURCES of moisture that cause corrosion under insulation (CUI) include:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Answer: B (API 574) SOURCES, NOT CAUSES (If causes for CUI then answer =
A)
94. Which of the following API 570 cases does requires the approval from the piping
engineer and is considered an alteration as defined by API 570?
A Changing out a damaged flange with a new flange of the same rating and
material
B Changing out a corroded branch connection (no required reinforcement)
C Adding a large bore branch connection requiring reinforcement
D Adding a small bore weld boss not requiring reinforcement
Answer: C (API 570, 8.1.1 & Definition in Para. 3.1) HIGHLIGHT YOUR API 570
95. After completion of alterations or major repairs, a pressure test is:
A
B
C
D
Normally required
Not normally required
Required if deemed necessary by Examiner
Mandatory per API 570
Answer: A (API 570, 8.2.6 First Paragraph) Normally required after alterations
B) API 574
C) ASME B31.3
D) ASME PCC-2
C) Repair Organization
D) Operating
Answer: B (API 570, Para. 4.3.4) Authorized Piping Inspector = Inspector in API
570)
100. General types of inspection & surveillance recognized for piping systems per API
570 include all of these EXCEPT:
A) Internal visual and external visual inspections
B) On-stream and thickness measurement and supplemental inspections
C) CUI inspection and vibrating piping inspection and Injection point
inspection
D) Infrared Thermography for Hot spots, RT for fouling/plugging, Soil/Air
interface inspections
Answer: D (API 570, 5.5) These are not general types of inspection as per API 570