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37. As regards dead legs in piping circuits, what is recommended to be done by API 570 when ever
possible?
38. When is it necessary to reevaluate the frequency of inspection for an existing piping system?
39.The selection of TMLs within injection point circuits are established at four basic locations, three of
which are:
1. TMLs at intermediate locations along the longer straight piping within the injection point circuit
may be required.
2. TMLs at extreme locations along the longer straight piping within the injection point circuit may
be required.
3. TMLs at pipe bends within the longer straight piping in the injection point circuit may be
required.
4. TMLs at pipe bends within the shorter straight piping in the injection point circuit may be
required .
40. When the inspector suspects or is advised that specific circuits may be susceptible to environmental
cracking, the inspector should schedule supplemental inspections. What types of inspections may this
include?
1. Radiography.
2. Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle NDE.
3. Ultrasonic NDE.
4. Radiography, Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle, and/or Ultrasonic examinations.
41. Suplemental inspection for piping systems are sometimes required. Which of the following may be
considered supplements to normal inspection techniques?
42.To what inspection requirements must be applied to small bore class 1 secondary piping?
1. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as secondary process piping
2. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as primary process piping.
3. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as class 2 process piping.
4. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as class 3 process piping.
43. When is API 570 inspection code not permitted to be applied to a piping system?
44. Which of the following service fluids will justify rating a piping system Class 2?
1. Hydrofluoric acid.
2. Distillate and product lines to and from storage and loading
3. Anhydrous hydrogen chloride
4. Hydrogen, fuel gas, and natural gas.
45. Prior to hydrostatic testing of piping systems containing expansion joints it is determined that the
expansion joint will be damaged and cannot be isolated. What can be done per API 570?
46. Corrosion products have built up around a piping system's supports, what additional inspection work
may be called for?
48. After an external visual CUI inspection on a Class 1 system found to have insulation damage, the
follow up examinations should include NDE testing and insulation removal of;
49. The following can be said about inspection of refractory linings used in piping systems;
1. they should always be removed for the inspection to inspect for corrosion deposits.
2. it is usually not necessary to remove them for inspection of the piping system.
3. The combined actions of stress and corrosion will cause spalling of the refractory.
4. The combined actions of stress and erosion will cause spalling of the refractory.
50. What physical sign does not indicate leakage in buried piping?
1. A change in the surface contour of the ground, pool formation, bubbling water puddles, or
noticeable odor.
2. Discoloration of the soil.
3. Softening of paving asphalt
4. Corrosion on the first flange above the ground.
51. The inspector shall approve all repair and alteration work at designated hold points and after the repairs
and alterations have been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the requirements of;
1. ASME B31.3.
2. Section IX of the ASME Code.
3. API 570.
4. Good engineering practice and ASME B31.3.
52. A close-interval potential survey on a cathode protected line may be used to verify that the buried
piping
1. The API 570 Code has no hard and fast rule as regards material selection.
2. The materials used in making repairs or alterations shall be of known weldable
quality, shall conform to the applicable code, and shall be compatible with the original material.
3. All materials must nondestructively tested prior to use.
4. Only materials on an approved list are allowed.
54. When performing welding on piping systems constructed to ASME B31.3, what must always be in
place prior to welding?
55. In some instances preheating to 300 oF may be substituted for PWHT after welding P No. 3 materials,
for which P No. 3 material is this not allowed?
56. A welder makes a performance test using a pipe coupon that has an O. D. of 2.375". What range of
outside diameters is he qualified to weld in production?
57. A welder's performance test was made in the 3G position. Which of the following describes his test?
58. Per B31.3 may consumable inserts be used for backing piping weld grooves.?
60. The maximum frequency interval of external visual inspection for small bore secondary piping that is in
a class 1 piping system is;
61. An external inspection of a piping systems revealed severe piping movement had taken place. Your first
action to correct the situation should be;
62. Several locally thinned areas have been found during an inspection, which of the following is a true
statement concerning the first step in any corrective actions?
63. Prior to a scheduled piping inspection previous inspection records should be reviewed. The reason for
the review is so;
64. Defects in protective coatings and the waterproof coating of insulation will permit moisture to come
into contact with the piping. To inspect for CUI, sections of insulation should be removed from;
1. 2 inches or smaller.
2. 3 inches or smaller.
3. 24 inches or smaller.
4. 1 inch or smaller.
66. As regards markings on fittings used in piping systems, what must always be present?
1. Temperature markings.
2. Manufacturer's name or trademark.
3. Alloy designations
4. Dimensions of bolt circles and gasket size.
67. For flanged fittings the manufacturer shall hold the hydrostatic shell test for __ minutes on a NPS 8
inch flange.
1. 8
2. 2
3. 1
4. 3
68. Deviations from specifications or standards for materials. tolerances, or workmanship are usually
evaluated on the basis of;
1. their effects on such factors as safety. strength, corrosion resistance, and serviceability.
2. jurisdictional requirements.
3. economic impact.
4. ease of construction.
1. Lines should be inspected at and just above the point where they enter the earth or a concrete slab.
2. Lines should be inspected for 10' below the point where they enter the earth or a concrete slab.
3. Lines should be inspected at and just below the point where they enter the earth or a concrete slab.
4.
70. When establishing the minimum thickness of a valve body, the proper calculation would be;
1. 1.5 times (1.25 times for Class 2500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
6000 pounds per square inch
2. 1.5 times (1.35 times for Class 4500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
7000 pounds per square inch
3. 1.5 times (1.35 times for Class 4500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
8000 pounds per square inch
4. 1.5 times (1.25 times for Class 4500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
6000 pounds per square inch
71. When determining the frequency of inspection for piping in general which of the following must be
considered?
72. If piping is to be butt welded and is to be in severe cyclic service the following type of welding
procedure must be used;
1. A welding procedure which provides a smooth, regular, fully penetrated inner surface.
2. A welding procedure which employs heat treatment.
3. A welding procedure which will allow a fully penetrated inner surface.
4. A welding procedure qualified per ANSI/ASME B16.34.
73. When preheating to make a B31.3 weld, prior to welding what is the minimum distance from the weld
that pre-heat shall be applied?
1. The preheat zone shall extend at least 50 mm (2 in.) beyond each edge of the weld.
2. The preheat zone shall extend at least 25 mm (1 in.) beyond each edge of the weld.
3. The preheat zone shall extend at least 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) beyond each edge of the weld
4. The preheat zone shall extend at least 22.5 mm (3/4 in.) beyond each edge of the weld
75. When is it permissible to substitute pneumatic testing for hydrostatic testing for a new piping system?
76. What shall new and replacement piping components comply with?
1. B31.3.
2. API 570.
3. New connections and replacements shall be designed and fabricated according to the principles of
the applicable code.
4. API RP 574.
77. What are the requirements for inspection of piping joints during leak testing.
1. Consists of a tapered or cylindrical plug fitted snugly into a correspondingly shaped seat in the
valve body.
2. This type of valve is normally used in a fully open or fully closed position.
3. Consists of a valve body that contains a disk which moves axially to the disk centerline against a
seat.
4. They are well suited for conditions that require quick on off or bubble tight service.
1. Hydraulic up-lift.
2. Ball retained captive.
3. Spring-loaded vanilla wafer
4. Swing or lift-piston.
80. An example of where creep cracking has been experienced in the industry is in;
81. What condition always requires reporting to the owner of a piping system?
82. What may be described as the most effective way of preventing failure in piping which has a hot spot.
84. When a flange is manufactured in accordance with B16.5 the manufacturer is not required to;
85. A large number of piping failures occur at pipe-to-pipe welded branch joints, which of the following
describes these failures?
1. Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not located in
high-activity areas.
2. This classification includes the majority of unit process piping and selected off-site piping.
3. Services with the highest potential of resulting in an immediate emergency if a leak were to occur.
4. Hydrogen, fuel gas, and natural gas service piping.
88. Which of the following does not describe a common type of flange used in piping?
1. Welding neck.
2. Slip-on.
3. Lap joint.
4. Threaded socket.
89. The recommended practice API 574 covers the inspection of;
1. piping only.
2. tubing and piping.
3. control valves.
4. piping, tubing, valves and fittings.
90. How often shall Ultra Sonic equipment be checked for calibration?
91. Direct visual inspection may usually be made when access is sufficient to place the eye within;
92. When performing magnetic particle examinations using an enhancement coating what must be
demonstrated?
93. The following is true about the content of a welding Procedure Qualification Record?
1. The record must use the form provided in QW-483 of Section IX.
2. The record must include nonessential variables.
3. The record may include nonessential variables.
4. The record must include diameters of electrodes used.
94. P numbers 1 and 3 are welded together for a procedure qualification; this combination will not allow
the writing of a WPS or WPS s to be used to weld the following parent metals in production;
1. P No. 1 to P No. 3.
2. P No. 1 to P No. 1 and P No. 3.
3. P No. 3 to P No. 3.
4. P No. 1 to P No. 1
95. Before any method of inspection is adopted for piping what should be checked?
1. NBIC.
2. ASME B31.3.
3. API 570.
4. Regulatory requirements.
96. Who must be consulted when alterations to a piping system are being considered?
1. A metallurgist.
2. A piping engineer.
3. A professional engineer.
4. An API 570 piping inspector.
97. What type of on-stream welded repairs is not permitted by API 570?
98. Under which condition below can unlisted materials be used to construct piping systems?
99. When impact testing is required for a piping system constructed to B31.3 how many specimens are
normally required in a set?
1. 3 sets of 3.
2. 3.
3. 6.
4. 9.
100. What rights does the Owners inspector not have during fabrication of a piping system?
1. They shall have access to any place where work concerned with the piping installation is being
performed.
2. They shall have the right to audit any examinations.
3. The right to review all certifications and records necessary to satisfy the owner's responsibility.
4. The right to demand the social security number of all craftsmen.
101. In accordance with ASME B31.3 when spot radiography is to be used what is the least recommended
number of spot radiographs for circumferential butt welds?
103. Threaded joints are suitable for Normal Fluid Service per B31.3, what below is not Normal Fluid
Service?
1. A fluid service not subject to Category D, M or High Pressure services or subject to severe cyclic
conditions.
2. A fluid service not subject to High Pressure services and subject to severe cyclic conditions
3. A fluid service not subject to Category D, M or subject to severe cyclic conditions
4. A fluid service containing a gas or liquid that is immediately dangerous to life or health.
104. Low yield strength bolting is permitted for use with metallic flange combinations when;
105. The classification and use of the Initial Service Leak Test it applies to;
1. Category M Fluid.
2. Class 1 piping.
3. Category D Fluid.
4. Class 3 piping.
106. In general how is the extent of inspection for new piping construction determined?
107. The frequency and thoroughness of piping inspections will range from often and complete where
deterioration is extreme, to seldom and cursory in non-corrosive services, which of the following
would not cause a more frequent inspection cycle.
109. Which of the following best describes the scope of API 570?
1. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for piping systems that have
been in-service.
2. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for metallic piping systems
that have been in-service.
3. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for metallic piping systems
that have not been in-service.
4. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for piping systems that have
been in-service for less than 10 years.
110. The following is not a true statement about the scope of API 570?
111. Steel and alloy piping are manufactured to standard dimensions in nominal pipe sizes up to;
1. 24 inches.
2. 48 inches.
3. 52 inches.
4. 36 inches.
1. Service requirements.
2. Flange materials.
3. The Assembler.
4. The selected torque for bolting.
115. A 4 inch to 2 inch reducing tee is designed to reduce on its outlet. When designating the dimensions
for the tee fitting it is described as a _____.
1. 4x4x2
2. 4x2x4
3. 2x4x4
4. 2x2x4
116. The following Charpy impact results where obtained on a piping material with a required minimum
average of 13 ft-lbf, and a minimum value for a single specimen is 10 ft-lbf. The results were 16, 17,
and 12 ft-lbf. Which is a true statement about the test results?
119. Part of the definition of Cold Spring as used with piping is;
1. for unknown materials the value of stress allowable for calculations shall be 55,000 psi and the
lowest joint efficiency in the applicable code will be used.
2. computations may be made assuming the lowest grade material and joint efficiency in the
applicable code.
3. a or b above.
4. computations may be made assuming the most common grade of material and joint efficiency in
the applicable code.
121. Dry and wet particles used in the magnetic particle examination method shall be in accordance with;
1. SE-709.
2. ANST SE-708.
3. the API 570 Code.
4. the ASME B31.3 Code.
1. The tendency of the film used to be exposed if packaging is opened in other than a darkroom.
2. The smallest discernible detail and/or contrast change in a radiographic image.
3. The ability of an image acquisition system to capture density differences.
4. The attitude of the radiographer about his work.
123. A liquid penetrant comparator block used to prove a high temperature technique is best described as;
124. The following is a true statement about the removal of backing material in regards to a welder's
performance qualifications using a particular process for which he has been qualified with backing.
1. The welder will not require re-qualification to weld without backing in production.
2. The welder will require re-qualification to weld without backing in production..
3. The welder will not need to be re-qualified if he can weld with any process with out backing
material.
4. No such rule exists in Section IX.
125. A welding operator is to be qualified by radiography using his first production weld, what is the
minimum length of the radiograph to be performed on his weld?
1. 6 inches.
2. 6 feet.
3. 36 inches.
4. 12 inches.
126. A welder makes performance test on pipe in the 1G position, how many bend tests are required to
qualify his performance?
1. 4.
2. 2.
3. 1.
4. 6.
127. The 6G position listed in Section IX of the ASME Code can be described as;
1. 45 deg.
2. 45 deg. + or - 10 deg.
3. 45 deg. + or - 15 deg.
4. From 40 to 50 degs.
128. An alternative or supplement to inspection of underground piping is leak testing with liquid at a
pressure at least;
129. Underground piping inspected periodically by excavation shall be inspected in lengths of;
130.Who shall establish thickness reading inspection frequencies on in service piping systems?
133. For coating repairs to underground piping, the inspector should be assured that the coating meets the
following criteria;
134. What should all piping inspection records not necessarily contain?
1. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the first change in
flow direction, whichever is greater.
2. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the first change in
flow direction, whichever is less.
3. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the second change
in flow direction, whichever is less
4. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the first change in
flow direction.
137. Soil-to-air (S/A) interfaces for buried piping without adequate cathodic protection shall be included in
scheduled external piping inspections. What shall these inspections not necessarily include?
139. Flanged joints that have been opened should be visually inspected for;
1. Overheating.
2. Any enlargement of bolting holes.
3. Caustic attack.
4. Corrosion and defects such as scratches. cuts. and gouges in gasket seating faces.
141. Which of the following is a true statement about the sensitive leak test method of ASME B31.3?
1. The test shall be in accordance with the Gas and Bubble Test method specified in the BPV Code,
Section V, Article 10, or by another method demonstrated to have equal sensitivity.
2. The test shall be in accordance with the Helium Test method specified in the BPV Code, Section
V, Article 10.
3. The test shall be in accordance with the pressure decay method specified in the BPV Code,
Section V, Article 10, or by another method demonstrated to have equal sensitivity.
4. All of the above.
142. Unless otherwise specified by the engineering design, the following records shall be retained after the
record is generated for a piping project:
For how long must they be retained after the project is completed?
1. 10 years.
1. 5 years.
2. 6 months.
3. 1 year.
143. In accordance with ASME B31.3 it is permitted to increase the joint Ej for some types of piping by the
use of additional examination of the piping beyond the specification for the piping. Which of the
following is not permitted to have and increase in Ej?
145. Welding procedures qualified by the welding of groove weld coupon shall not be suitable for repairs
to;
1. fillet welds.
2. groove welds.
3. weld metal buildup.
4. stud welds.
146. Socket welded and threaded connections are not recommended for service above 500 or below -50 oF ;
1. At all times during inspections involving piping that has had a toxic substance contained with in it.
2. Protective equipment shall be worn when required by regulations or by the owner-user.
3. When deemed necessary by the inspector.
4. When ever the safety man insists even if he is mistaken.
148. The extent of a CUI inspection program may vary depending on;
1. local climate.
2. condition of the insulating system.
3. type of insulating used.
4. jurisdictional requirements.
149. Internal visual inspections on piping are;
150. Supplemental inspections may be used on piping systems, the following is an/are example(s) of such
inspections used when the system is suspect for environmental cracking.
1. Brinnel hardness.
2. Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle.
3. Radiography.
4. High magnification barrier testing.
1. 51. 3. 570 8.1.2 101.1. B31.3 341.5.1
2. 52. 2. 570 9.1.2 102.3. B31.3 342.1 footnote 1
3. 53. 2. 570 8.2.4 103.1. B31.3 300.2 definitions
4. 54. 4. B31.3 328.1 104.3. B31.3 309.2.1
5. 55. 2. 570 8.2.2.1 105.3. B31.3 345.7
6. 56. 3. IX QW-452.3 106.2. 574 10.4.1
7. 57. 3. IX QW-461.3 107.4. 574 7.1
8. 58. 4. B31.3 328.3.3 108.4. B31.3 322.6.2
9. 59. 3. 570 5.5.3.1 109.2. 570 1.1.1
10. 60. 2. 570 6.6.1 110.4. 570 1.2.2
11. 61. 2. 570 7.5 111. 2. 574 4.1.1
12. 62. 3. 570 7.4 112.4. 574 10.1.2.2
13. 63. 4. 574 12.5 113.4. 574 10.3.1.1
14. 64. 3. 574 10.1.1.5 114.3. B16.5 2.2
15. 65. 1. 574 4.5.2 115.1. B16.5 Fig 2
16. 66. 2. B16.5 4.1.1 116.2. B31.3 323.3.5 (d)(1)
17. 67. 2. B16.5 8.3.2 117.1. B31.3 300.2 definitions
18. 68. 1. 574 10.4.3 118.3. B31.3 314.1
19. 69. 3. 574 8.2.3.2 119.1. B31.3 319.2.4
20. 70. 2. 574 9.2 120.2. 570 7.2
21. 71. 4. 574 7.1 121.1. Section V Article 7 T-731
22. 72. 1. B31.3 328.5.6 122.2. Section V Article 2
23. 73. 2. B31.3 330.1.4 123.1. Section V Art. 6 T-653.2
24. 74. 3. 570 8.2.2.1 124.2. Section IX 351 General
25. 75. 4. B31.3 345.1 since both 125.3. Section IX QW-305.1
impracticable
26. 76. 3. 570 8.2.3 126.2. Section IX QW-302.3
27. 77. 2. B31.3 345.3.1 127.4. Section IX QW-461.4
28. 78. 3. 574 4.3.3 128.2. 570 9.2.7
29. 79. 4. 574 4.3.8 129.4. 570 9.2.6
30. 80. 2. 570 5.3.10 130.3. 570 6.3
31. 81. 1. 570 7.6 131.2. 570 8.2.5
32. 82. 2. 574 10.3.1.1 132.3. 570 8.3
33. 83. 4. 574 10.2.1.6 133.4. 570 9.3.1
34. 84. 1. B16.5 8.2 134.4. 574 12.1
35. 85. 1. 574 2.5.3.4 135.2. 570 5.3.1
36. 2. 570 5.2 86. 3. 570 6.2.1 136.4. 570 5.3.3
37. 4. 570 5.3.2 87. 4. 570 5.3.7 137.4. 570 5.3.4
38. 3. 570 6.3 88. 4. 574 4.5.1 138.4. 574 4.5.4
39. 1. 570 7.3. 89. 4. 574 1.0 139.4. 574 10.2.1.3
40. 4. 570 5.3.7 90. 4. Section V T-534 140.2. 574 10.2.14
41. 4. 570 5.4.5 91. 4. Section V Art.9 T-952 141.1. B31.3 345.8
42. 2. 570 6.6.1 92. 2. Section V Art. 7 T-741.2 142.2. B31.3 346.3
43. 4. 570 1.1.3 93. 3. QW-200.2 (b) 143.1. B31.3 Table 302.3.4
44. 4. 570 6.2.2 94. 1. Section IX QW-424 144.4. Section V Art.6 T-643
45. 2. 570 5.7 95. 4. 574 5.4 145.4. Section IX QW-202.3
46. 3. 570 5.4.3 96. 2. 570 8.1.1 146.1. B16.5 2.4.1
47. 3. 570 5.10 97. 4. 570 8.1.3.1 147.2. 570 5.2
48. 4. 570 6.4 Table 6-2 98. 3. B31.3 323.1.2 148.1. 570 5.3.3
49. 2. 570 5.3.8 99. 2. B31.3 323.3.3 149.1. 570 5.4.1
50. 4. 570 9.1.1 100. 4. B31.3 340.3 150.2. 570 5.3.7