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API 653 – DAY 6 BOOK

Southern Inspection Services
API 653 EXAM QUESTIONS

OPEN BOOK ( This open book & Closed book QBS &
keys have been tested thoroughly)
UP TO 40 OPEN BOOK
1. The liquid penetrant examination method is an effective means for detecting
_______.
a. Internal discontinuities of a weld
b. Surface discontinuities of a weld
c. Both internal and surface discontinuities of a weld
d. Subsurface discontinuities of a weld
2. A WPS is a written qualified welding procedure prepared to __________

a. Provide direction for making production welds to Code requirements
b. Provide direction for the welder to make temporary welds
c. Provide direction for the inspector for inspection of the welds
d. Provide direction for the welder to use as a general guideline
3. Welding in the 3G position qualifies a welder in what positions?

a. Flat and horizontal
b. Horizontal and vertical
c. Flat and vertical
d. Vertical and Overhead
4. Which of the following is an essential variable for the SMAW (WPS)?

a. A change in groove design
b. A change in backing
c. A change in post weld heat treatment
d. A change in electrode angle
5. A welder may be qualified by RT if ____________.

a. The welder uses SMAW
b. The welder uses GMAW Short Circuiting mode
c. The welder uses GMAW Short Circuiting mode root pass with SMAW fill and
reinforcement
d. The welder obtains approval from the inspector
6. A peripheral seal, on an internal floating roof, shall be designed to

accommodate ___________ of local deviation between the floating roof and
the shell.
a. The manufacturer’s standard
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b. ± 4 inches
c. ± 1/8 inch
d. Inspector’s experience
7. What is the maximum allowable prod spacing using an AC prod technique?

a. t/2
b. 8 inches
c. 10 inches
d. No spacing required
8. Welders shall be qualified in accordance with ________

a. API 1104
b. ASME Section V
c. ASME Section IX
d. AWS D1.1
9. Geometric unsharpness of the radiograph of a component under 2” thick

shall not exceed __________inches
a. 0.020
b. 0.030
c. 0.040
d. 0.050
10. 4 step UT thk Gage standardization bloclk has got thk steps____
a. 0.1, 02,03 & 0.4 inch
b. 10,20,40,40 mm
c. 0.25,0.50,0.75, 1 inch
d. Only 4 mm thk Disk
11. Each piece of magnetizing equipment shall be calibrated

a. At the beginning of each shift
b. At least once a year or whenever the equipment has been subject to major
electrical repair
c. Whenever the technician feels like it
d. At least once every 90 days
12. During calibration of an ammeter the unit shall not deviate by more than
________ of full scale.
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%

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13. An inspector is evaluating a radiograph, a bright white image of a “B”

appears on a darker background of the radiograph, ___________
a. The radiograph shall be considered unacceptable
b. The radiograph should not be rejected
c. The “B” is for identification of the welder
d. The “B” is for identification of the weld
14. Ultrasonic examination of hot tap connections or reinforcement is required

by API 653 when _______
a. In lieu of radiographic testing
b. Searching for weld flaws
c. Searching for laminations
d. Requested by the welder
15. During an internal inspection of a tank, pitting that measure 0.30 inches
deep was found in the shell (0.625 Thickness). The required thickness of the
shell in this area is 0.56 inches. Based on the above information should a
repair be made?
a. Yes
b. No
c. The inspector option
d. Repair contractor’s option
The following applies to questions 16 through 25 below:
An inspection is performed on an AST 24’ tall, 22’ fill height, 94’ diameter, water
storage service, earth foundation. There is one area of general internal corrosion
on the south side of the shell 20” wide and 20” in vertical length. There is
evidence of bottom settlement.
16. Calculate the minimum thickness of the first course based on product alone.
a. 1.175”
b. 0.228”
c. 0.551”
d. 0.218”
17. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown Calculate the minimum
thickness for the third course, if each course is 4’ in height.
a. .122”
b. .100”
c. .275”
d. .132”

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18. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown Calculate the “L” length
for an area of general corrosion found 10’ from the bottom on the south side
of the shell, T2=.125”.
a. 40”
b. 12.68”
c. 6.80”
d. 11.75”
19. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown There are three pits
aligned vertically on the north side of the tank, in the first course. The
diameter of the pits are 1.250”, 1”, and .500” in length along a vertical line 8”
long. Note: Assume pit depth of slightly less than one-half of the minimum
acceptable tank shell thickness, exclusive of the corrosion allowance.
a. Because the pits are aligned vertically no repair is required
b. Scattered pits may be ignored
c. If the pit is round, it may be ignored
d. A repair is required
20. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown Three circumferentially
scattered pits are located on the west side of the tank 18” from the bottom.
The pits measure 1.500”, .477” and .732” in diameter. Note: Assume pit
depth of one-half of the minimum acceptable tank shell thickness, exclusive
of the corrosion allowance.
a. Because the pits are scattered circumferentially no repair is required
b. All pits may be ignored
c. If the pit is round, it may be ignored
d. A repair is required
21. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown A bulge is found on the
tank floor, the diameter of the bulge is 36”. What is the maximum
permissible height for the bulge?
a. 11.1”
b. .555”
c. .962”
d. 1.11”

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22. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown There was a bulge for 6 ‘
radius of inscribed circle and if the actual bulge measured is 2 inch, what is
your opinion
a. A more rigorous stress analysis must be performed
b. The area should be repaired
c. Sloped edge settlement is usually no problem
d. The area should be documented and checked during the next inspection.
23. What is the hydrostatic test height of this Tank (with fill height 22’ & dia 94’
and material unknown) based on a minimum thickness of 0.218 inch , as the
controlling thickness?
a. 24’
b. 34.2’
c. 18.6’
d. 21.9’
24. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown A depression is noted on
a section of the bottom near the middle of the east quadrant. The
depression measures 5/8” deep, with a diameter of 36 inches. Should a
repair be recommended?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not enough information given
d. The tank holds water, no problem
25. Tank fill height 22’ & dia 94’ and material unknown If the liquid level in the
tank were to be lowered by 5’ what is the minimum thickness of the first
course?
a. 1.73”
b. .168”
c. .200”
d. No change from original design thickness
26. Using the data Or =10 year, , RTbc= 0.2 inch, RTup= 0.190 inch ,
StPr= .002 inch, UPr = .010 inch calculate (metal loss from the bottom side
corrosion).
a. .250
b. .070
c. .002

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d. .10
27. Using the data, Or =10 year, , RTbc= 0.2 inch, RTup= 0.190 inch ,
StPr= .002 inch, UPr = .010 inch calculate minimum remaining thk
a. .250
b. .070
c. .002
d. .080
28. The weld ripples of reinforcement of butt-welded joints shall be _____ before
radiography.
a. Removed
b. Ground flush, with grinding direction parallel to the weld
c. Ground flush, with grinding direction perpendicular to the weld
d. Removed if irregularities mask discontinuities
29. What is the hydrostatic test height of an in-service welded AST built to API
650, 8th Edition, 82’ diameter, 40’ tall with a minimum first course thickness
of 0.197”. The material of construction is A-516, Grade 70 (A 516M Grade
485).
a. 40’
b. 36’ – 2”
c. 32’ – 8”
d. 31’ – 6”
30. For a single-wall material thickness, over 0.375” through 0.50”, what is the
hole-type designation for a source side penetrameter?
a. 15
b. 17
c. 20
d. 25
31. The temperature range to conduct a standard technique liquid penetrant

examination is _________
a. 50º F to 135ºF
b. 50º F to 125ºF
c. 70ºF to 115ºF
d. 50ºF to 80ºF

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32. During an MT examination, ___ shall be performed on each area.

a. 100% coverage at the required sensitivity
b. A calibration of each piece of magnetizing equipment
c. At least three separate examinations
d. Prod spacing of at least 10”
33. An AC yoke shall have a lifting power of at least _____.

a. 5 lbs.
b. 8 lbs.
c. 10 lbs.
d. 40 lbs.
34. A DC yoke shall have a lifting power of at least _________.

a. 5 lbs.
b. 8 lbs.
c. 10 lbs.
d. 40 lbs.
35. A new tank will hold a product with the specific gravity of 1.05; The
corrosion allowance is.10; The thickness of the first course is 1.25 inches;
Hydrostatic test stress 25,000 PSI. What is the thickness required for the
annular plate? (Note: Include corrosion allowance).
a. 5/16”
b. 11/16”
c. 3/8”
d. 7/16”
36. A leak is noted 1-1/2” away from the shell-to-bottom weld in the floor of an
existing welded tank. The hole in the floor is 4” in diameter. What type of
repair, in compliance with API 653, 3rd Edition, should be made?
a. Use RBI. Because the product might not contaminate the soil or waterways,
no repair is required.
b. Weld build-up the area.
c. Install a ‘tombstone’ shaped, welded-on patch plate, intersecting the shell-to-
bottom joint at approximately 90º.
d. Install a non-welded patch plate and fiberglass/epoxy to coat the area.
37. A welder was Qualified to weld in accordance with one Qualified WPS. Is he
qualified to weld other qualified wps
a. Yes, Since all are qualified APS, Welder can weld other qualified WPS
b. No,he canot weld other qualified WPS

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c. Yes he can weld other qualified WPS also if the welding process is the same
and within the limits of EV as QW 350
d. IF in the Certified welding inspector’s opinion, he is ok, The welder can do it
38. During a welder qualification test, for plate coupons, all surfaces (except
areas designated “discard”) shall _________.
a. Show complete joint penetration and complete fusion of weld metal and base
metal
b. Show no more than 1/3t inadequate penetration
c. Show no more than 1/3t nonfusion
d. be allowed one 5/32” crater crack
39. What is the hydrostatic test thickness for a new tank whose diameter is 150’,
and has a fill height of 40’? The shell material is A 36M.
a. 0.655
b. 0.611
c. 0.563
d. 0.500
40. In order to comply with API 650, the finished surface of a weld reinforcement
on plate ½” thick, horizontal butt joints, may have a reasonably uniform
crown not to exceed __________, for radiographic examination.
a. 1/4”
b. 3/16”
c. 1/8”
d. 1/16”

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CLOSED BOOK
The second part of the exam is “Closed Book”
41. Who has the ultimate responsibility for complying with the provision of API
Standard 653?
a. API
b. Owner/operator
c. Inspector
d. Contractor/Builder
42. If cracks are suspected in nozzles or nozzle welds they should be checked
by _________.
a. Ultrasonic digital thickness gauge
b. MT or PT examination
c. Eddy current testing
d. Infrared thermography
43. Which for the following may produce physiological impairment with long
latency, such as cancer or pulmonary obstruction disease?
a. Water
b. Sweet Crude Oil
c. Benzene
d. Non-toxic substances
44. Per API 653, tanks shall have a formal visual inspection once every ____
years or RCA/4N years, whichever is less
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Seven
45. Monthly visual inspection of the external condition of in-service tanks may
be performed by ____.
a. API 653 inspectors
b. Owner/Operator personnel
c. NDE technicians
d. Plant Managers

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46. According to API 650, which of the following types of connections shall be
stress relieved?
a. All Nozzles
b. All Group I, II, III or IIIA opening connection less than 12 inches
c. All Group IV, IVA, V or VI opening connections requiring reinforcement
d. All connection requiring reinforcement
47. The critical zone for repairs to tank bottom is that portion of the bottom or
annular plate within _____ inches of the inside edge of the shell.
a. 3
b. 6
c. 12
d. 24
48. What are the dimensions for a groove weld procedure specimen (face
bend)?
a. 3 inches long and ¾ inches wide
b. 6 inches long and 1 ½ inches wide
c. 12 inches long and 2 ½ inches wide
d. The inspector determines the dimensions
49. On a fixed-typed roof, planks long enough to span at least _________ roof
rafters should be laid and used as walkways
a. None allowed
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
50. Cathodic protection surveys are recommended to ensure the effectiveness

of cathodic protection. How often should this survey be done?
a. Every 10 years
b. Every time the tank is empty
c. Annually
d. Semi-annually
51. Toxic atmospheres may originate from ______ or from the material on which
hot work is being performed
a. Welding fumes
b. Oxygen cylinders
c. Stored product
d. Zinc coatings

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52. During the reconstruction of a tank, welding operators, welders and welding
procedures must be qualified in accordance with _______.
a. API 650
b. ASME Section V
c. ASME Section IX
d. API 1104
53. Upon completion, the roof of a tank designed to be gas tight shall be tested
by which one of the following methods?
a. Magnetic particle testing of all welds
b. Application of internal air pressure not exceeding the weight of the roof plates
and applying a solution suitable for the detection of leaks
c. Penetrant testing the weld joints
d. Visual inspection of the weld joints
54. In regard to API 653, roof plates corroded to an average thickness of

________ inch in any 100 square inch area shall be repaired or replaced.
a. Less than 0.09
b. 0.09
c. Greater than 0.09
d. No API 653 requirement, Owner’s requirement
55. The tank surface that were in contact with gasoline ,should be scrapped to
the bare metal For a distance of minimum ------------ inches
a. 3 inch
b. 2 times the thk of thicker plate or 2 inch which is greater
c. 12 inch
d. 24 inch
56. Each welder making welds on a tank shall be certified by _____

a. Erection fabrication manufacturer
b. Purchaser
c. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
d. Certified inspector
57. A qualified employee stationed outside one or more permit required

confined spaces who monitors the entrants is called a(n) ___________
a. Hole watch
b. Attendant
c. Helper
d. None ever required

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58. For minor repairs to a tank bottom in otherwise good condition, first drill and
tap a hole for insertion of a carbon dioxide or other insert gas line _____
a. 6 inches from repair area
b. 12 inches from repair area
c. 24 inches from repair area
d. Adjacent to repair area
59. A person designated by an employer as having the necessary training,

education, etc. to perform assigned tank cleaning and entry related tasks is
called a(n) ___________
a. Tank cleaner
b. Attendant
c. Qualified person
d. Rescuer
60. Which of the following tanks are used to reduce filling and breathing loss by
eliminating vapor space?
a. Cone roof tank
b. Umbrella-roof tank
c. Vapor-dome roof tank
d. Floating roof tank
61. Per API 650, external floating roof deck plates having support leg or other
rigid penetrations closer than __________ inches to lap weld seams must be
full fillet welded not less than 2 inches on 10 inch centers.
a. 6
b. 12
c. 14
d. 18
62. During lining of a tank that that been in services, State and Federal safety
regulations must be followed as well as the owner’s ________
a. Tank entry and or hot-work permit procedure
b. On-site meeting schedule
c. Attendance listing for tank inspectors
d. Verbal approval
63. Acoustic emission methods uses ______ as the sensors

a. Ultrasonic Normal probe
b. Ultrasonic shear wave probe
c. Accelerometer
d. Sound sensing earphones

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64. When corrosion rates are not known and similar service experience is not
available, the actual bottom thickness shall be determined by inspections
within the next _________ years(s) of tank operating to establish corrosion
rates.
a. Five
b. Ten
c. Three
d. One
65. ____________ designates a material that may spontaneously ignite upon

exposure to air
a. Explosive
b. Historic
c. Polynical
d. Pyrophoric iron sulfide
66. Calcining can occur when concrete has been exposed to __________
a. Chemical attack
b. Sulfate – type alkalis
c. Chlorides
d. High temperature
67. A contributing factor for determining initial internal inspection intervals

shall be time, not to exceed ______ ,if no safe guard mentioned in the Table
6.1 is provided
a. 10
b. 5
c. 20
d. 15
68. Upon completion of welding of the new tank bottom, the welds shall be
inspected by which one of the following methods?
a. Radiographs
b. Vacuum Box
c. Penetrant testing
d. Hammer testing
69. What preparation is required to base metal before welding on tanks that had
surfaces in contact with leaded gasoline?
a. Keep air mover to provide clean air
b. Scrape down to bare metal 2”
c. Abrasive blast any immediate areas affected
d. Use the air supplied respiratory equipment And do frequent air quality to
ensure that inside atmosphere during the hot work is safe
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70. Tank plates being welded which do not have proper identification shall be
subjected to ________
a. Chemical analysis
b. UT thickness measurements
c. PT testing
d. RT testing
71. The maximum reinforcement thickness for vertical butt joints, less than or
equal to ½” thick is __________
a. 1/16”
b. 1/8”
c. 3/32”
d. 3/16”
72. __________ is the maximum eight hour time-weighted average of any

airborne contaminant to which an employee may be exposed.
a. Threshold limit value
b. Permissible exposure limit
c. Lower flammable limit
d. Upper flammable limit
73. ______ identifies a procedure for installing a nozzle in the shell of a tank that
is in service.
a. Repair
b. Alteration
c. Hot tap
d. Reconstruction
74. Annular bottom plates shall have a radial width that provides at least
________ inches between the inside of the shell and any lap-welded joint in
the remainder of the bottom.
a. 10
b. 30
c. 24
d. 18
75. For known materials, all shell plates and bottom plates welded to the shell
shall meet, as a minimum, the chemistry and mechanical properties of
material specified for the application with regard to thickness and design
metal temperature, per ________
a. ASM Requirements
b. ASME Requirements
c. API 650 Requirements
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d. ASTMA 7 Requirements
76. What action should be taken after a flat spot is discovered in the second ring
of a 200’ diameter AST?
a. The shell distortion shall be evaluated
b. The area shall be cut out and replaced
c. Since no product is leaking out of the area, it may ignored
d. The inspector has the option to repair or ignore
77. Routine in-service visual inspections of the external condition of the tank
shall not exceed
a. One month
b. Six months
c. One year
d. Five years
78. Reports recommending repairs shall include

a. Settlement survey
b. MSDS for radiography developer
c. Name of contractor
d. Location of the tank
79. When making major repairs on tank bottoms, water flood technique is used
______
a. To keep the floor cool when welding to prevent distortion
b. As a corrosion prevention technique
c. To prevent external dust from being sucked into the tank while the air mover
is operating
d. To displace flammable liquids beneath the tank floor
80. Minimum thickness for tank bottom plate, when there is no means of leak
detection and containment, is __________ inch.
a. .10
b. .075
c. .15
d. .05
81. When used, the ultrasonic thickness measurements shall be made at

intervals not to exceed _______, If the corrosion rates are unknown
a. One month
b. One year
c. Five years, (unknown corrosion rate)
d. 10 years as suggested by API Inspector

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82. The term hot work is defined as _______

a. Work that is required to be done immediately
b. Work done on a tank that meets API 650, Appendix M
c. Fire fighting technique
d. An operation that can produced a spark or flame hot enough to ignite
flammable vapors
83. The most likely point of occurrence of cracks in riveted tanks is around
_____
a. Internal piping
b. Flanged connections
c. Roof seals
d. Rivet holes
84. A qualified person who is authorized by the entry supervisor to enter a

confined space is called a(n) _______
a. Hole watch
b. Qualified person
c. Entrant
d. Rescuer
85. Qualified inspectors shall have education and experience equal to at least
one of the following:
a. A degree in engineering plus 1 year of experience in inspection of tanks,
pressure vessels or piping
b. Two years of experience in work related field
c. Two year certificate in technology from technical college
d. High school education
86. The maximum acceptable undercutting of the base metal for vertical butt
joints of the existing tank is ________
a. 3/32
b. 1/8
c. 1/64
d. 3/64
87. When used, ultrasonic thickness measurements shall be made at _________

year intervals after commissioning new tanks.
a. 5
b. 7
c. 10
d. 15

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88. On a reconstructed tank, all new shell joints shall be ______

a. Full fillet welded with complete fusion
b. Butt-welded with complete penetration and complete fusion
c. Lap-welded with complete penetration and complete fusion
d. Single grove with backing strip
89. While work is being performed in and around an area with an inert
atmosphere _________
a. No monitoring is required
b. The area should be continuously flooded with water
c. The area should be continuously monitored with an oxygen analyzer
d. The welder must use a class Z49.1 filter type respirator
90. A double-welded butt weld is _________

a. A joint between two abutting parts lying in approximately the same plane
b. A joint between two abutting parts lying in approximately the same plane that
is welded from both sides
c. A joint between two overlapping members in which the overlapping edges of
both members are welded with fillet welds
d. A fillet weld whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner joined member
91. The minimum acceptable shell plate thickness for tanks with diameter equal
to or less than ____ feet shall be calculated using the following method: tmin
= (2.6DHG/SE)
a. 100
b. 150
c. 175
d. 200
92. All requirements of API 650, _____ shall be considered before changing the
service of a tank to operation at temperature above 200ºF.
a. Appendix M
b. Appendix J
c. Appendix C
d. Appendix K
93. Opening in tank shells larger than required to accommodate a _________

inch flanged or threaded nozzle shall be reinforced.
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
94. The API 653 standard employs the principles of _________

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a. API 650
b. ASME Article 4
c. AWS D1.1
d. API 1104
95. Due to strength requirements, the minimum thickness of an annular plate

ring is usually greater than _______ inch.
a. 0.30
b. 0.10
c. 0.22
d. 0.17
96. An entry permit shall be issued by a qualified person for all entries into a
tank. Employees may be allowed to enter a permit required confined space if
____________
a. Oxygen content is 19.5% - 23.5%
b. Flammable vapors are 30% LFL
c. Toxic substances are 30% PEL/TLV
d. Lead-in-air is .75 milligrams per cubic meter
97. The acceptability of welds examined by radiography shall be judged by the

standards in __________
a. ASME Section V, Division 7
b. ASME Section IX, Paragraph QW191
c. ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Paragraph UW-51(b)
d. API 1104
98. Per API 653, what is the maximum allowable banding, using a vertical 36 »
sweep board?
a. 1”
b. ½”
c. 3/8”
d. 3/32”
99. A full hydrostatic test is not required after replacement of a door sheet if the
tank is otherwise exempt from hydrostatic testing and the spacing between
the shell-to-bottom weld and lower edge of the door sheet is such as
a. 24” or greater, if the tank is less than or equal to ½” thick
b. 12” or greater, if the tank is less than or equal to ½” thick
c. 6” or greater, if the tank is less than or equal to ½” thick
d. In compliance with table 9-1 of API 653, except is shall not extend to the floor
100. What is the extremely toxic, flammable gas that is encountered in the
production, storage and processing of sour crude oil?
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a. Hydrogen sulfide
b. Leaded gas
c. Lead alkalines
d. Dust
101. The addition of manways and nozzles greater than 12-inch NPS or
increasing or decreasing the tank shell height is considered ___________
a. Reconstruction
b. Rebuilding
c. Reworking
d. Alteration
102. When bottom annular plates are required by paragraph 3.5.1 of API 650, the
radial joints shall be radiographed. For single welded joints using a backup
bar, one spot radiograph shall be taken on ________ percent of the radial
joints.
a. 10
b. 30
c. 50
d. 100
103. What is the maximum allowable misalignment on a ¾” vertical butt joints?

a. 10%
b. 1/16”
c. 10% or maximum of 1/8”
d. 12% or maximum of 3/32”
104. Atmospheric storage tanks are those tanks that have been designed to
operate in their gas and vapor space at internal pressure which approximate
______ pressure.
a. 16 Ibs. to 25 Ibs.
b. 12 Ibs to 15 Ibs.
c. More than 25 Ibs.
d. Atmospheric
105. What form best describes the hazardous properties of a substances as

required by OSHA?
a. Material Safety Data Sheet
b. Welding Procedure
c. Permit
d. Original job contract
106. Who is responsible for maintaining written procedure that cover work in
petroleum storage tanks?
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a. Appropriate labor union

b. Employer
c. OSHA
d. Local Jurisdictional requirements
107. Welder identification on roof welds and flange-to-nozzle neck welds shall
__________
a. Be hand or machine stamped
b. Be stamped every 3 feet
c. Be stamped on the top side of each nozzle an in every 3 feet of roof weld
d. Not require identification
108. Annular bottom plates must extend a minimum of _________ inches outside
the tank shell
a. 1 ½
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
109. For penetrations using insert plates, how shall the completed butt welds
between the insert plate and shell plate be inspected?
a. 100% RT
b. Spot RT
c. MT
d. Visual
110. When making a perimeter repair, seal off all openings between the floor
plates and the tank foundation by packing them with ___________ or some
other suitable, non-corrosive material.
a. Asphalt
b. Liquid hydrogen
c. Mud
d. Graphite and grease
111. High Frequency transducer ( 10 Mhz or higher) can have the ability to
operate from thin sections of:
a. More than 1
b. Less than 0.025 inch
c. 0.005-0.009 inch
d. 0.050-1.000 inch
112. The maximum operating temperature for tanks constructed to API 650 (not
including appendices) is ___________
a. 500º F
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b. 500º C
c. 200º F
d. 200º C
113. New ____________ for fixed roof support columns shall be installed when
replacing a tank floor.
a. Mud rings
b. Leg guides
c. Bearing plates
d. Support leg pins
114. Where does the new nameplate need to be attached to a reconstructed tank?
a. Adjacent to the existing nameplate
b. Does not need one
c. On the roof
d. Over the suction piping
115. The corrosion rate for an AST is 5 mils per year. Based on API 653
requirements when should the next external UT inspection be scheduled?
Note: Remaining Corrosion Allowance is 0.17 inches.
a. 17 years
b. 15 years
c. 20 years
d. 10 years
116. The design thickness of a reconstructed tank is based on __________

a. Original shell thickness
b. Measurements taken within 180 days prior to relocation
c. Measurements taken when the tank was removed from service
d. New product loads
117. The maximum design liquid level for product shall be determined by
calculating the maximum design liquid level for each shell course based on
_________
a. Amount of product needed
b. The specific gravity of the product
c. Material coating
d. Number of penetrations in the first shell course
118. In order to be in compliance with API 2207, when must the work area be
monitored for oxygen deficiency and combustible and toxic atmospheres?
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a. Every 4 hours
b. Every 8 hours
c. Every 12 hours
d. While work is in progress
119. You are adding a 6 inch blending nozzle to the bottom course, the shell is
5/8” thick ( it has not met the current design metal tem criteria). What size
insert plate is required when used with a reinforcement plate?
a. 12” diameter
b. 18” diameter
c. Three times the diameter of the penetration
d. The diameter of the reinforcement plate, plus 12”
120. Who is responsible for compliance with the API 650 standards?
a. Manufacturer
b. Purchaser
c. State Inspector
d. API 653 Inspector
121. _________ settlement occurs when the tank shell settles sharply around the
periphery, resulting in deformation of the bottom plate.
a. Uniform
b. Edge
c. Put-of-Plane
d. Rigid Body Tilting
122. A full hydrostatic test can be waived on a tank ________

a. After replacement of door sheet that intersects the shell-to-bottom weld
b. When a 36-inch nozzle has been installed
c. After partial or complete jacking of a tank shell
d. If the owner or operator has authorized the exemption in writing
123. Which type of tank settlement will rotate the tank in a titled plane?
a. Uniform settlement
b. Rigid body
c. Out-of-Plane settlement
d. Differential settlement
124. Where hot work is to be performed, a fire extinguisher or ________ shall be

available and personnel shall be instructed in its use.
a. Alcohol spray
b. Sand bucket
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c. Fire water hose

d. Pressurized fire water hose
125. The minimum thickness of new roof plates shall be _____ inch, plus any
corrosion allowances, as specified in the repair specifications.
a. 1/2
b. 7/8
c. 3/16
d. 3/8
126. Express 50 mills as ________ inch(es)

a. .500
b. .050
c. .005
d. .0005
127. For replacement of tank bottom floor, what is a suitable non-corrosive

material for use between the old and new floor?
a. Dirt
b. Sand or concrete
c. Fiberglass insulation
d. Air
128. According to API 653, the bases for repairs and alterations shall be an _____
a. API Standard 650 equivalence
b. API Standard 2207 equivalence
c. ASME Section V equivalence
d. AWS D 1.1 equivalence
129. All new shell joints shall be ________ joints, with complete penetration.
a. Butt welded
b. Lap welded
c. Riveted
d. Chemically bonded
130. During the repair of an AST, one new vertical shell weld was installed. How
many radiographs are required on the vertical? (The shell is 1.25” thick)
a. One radiograph shall be taken in every vertical joint
b. 100% of the vertical joint
c. Two radiographs shall be taken in the vertical joint
d. No radiographs required
131. Settlement can result from _________

a. Frequent freezing and thawing of the ground
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b. Nearby equipment operating with extreme vibration

c. Too much product being stored in the tank
d. High wind
132. Storage tanks shall be _________ and gas-freed prior to commencement of

dismantling
a. Filled
b. Drained
c. Cleaned
d. Vented
133. All bottom plates shall have a minimum nominal thickness of ________ inch,
exclusive of any corrosion allowance specified by the purchaser for the
bottom plates.
a. 49.8 kg/M2
b. .236 inch
c. 9.6 Lb/ Ft2
d. all
134. _________ means the work necessary to reassemble a tank that has been
dismantled and relocated to a new site.
a. Reconstruction
b. Rebuilding
c. Reworking
d. Alteration
135. Repairs shall not be attempted on a tank that is filled with __________ or on
a tank that has contained __________ until the tank has been emptied,
cleaned and gas freed in a safe manner.
a. Nitrogen
b. Oil
c. Water
d. Grain
136. According to API 653, a full hydrostatic test, held for 24 hours, shall be
performed on:
a. A new tank
b. An in-service tank
c. A reconstructed tank
d. An out-of-service tank
137. Misalignment in completed vertical joints over 5/8” shall not exceed what
percentage of the plate thickness?

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a. 25% with a maximum of 1/16”

b. 2% with a maximum of 3/64”
c. 5% with a maximum of 3/8”
d. 10% with a maximum of 1/8”
138. New or altered reinforcing plates of shell penetrations shall be given a(n)
______ test, In accordance with API Standard 650
a. Diesel
b. Air leak
c. Stress
d. Gas
139. Ultrasonic acceptance standards, in accordance with API 653, shall be

______
a. ASME Section VIII
b. ASME Section V
c. ASME Section XI
d. Agreed Upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer
140. Column-based clip-guides shall be welded to the tank bottom to prevent

a. Internal erosion
b. Structural uplifting
c. Lateral movement of column bases
d. Lateral expansion and contraction
141. Any specific design considerations, other than normal product loading, shall
be specified by ____________
a. Owner/operator
b. Contractor
c. Engineer
d. Welding foreman
142. A(n) _________ is an electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation

(corrosion) occurs.
a. Cathode
b. Anode
c. Cathode
d. Electrolyte
143. A(n) _________ is an electrode of an electrochemical cell at which a

reduction reaction occurs.
a. Electrode
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b. Anode
c. Cathode
d. Electrolyte
144. A __________ is a discontinuity in a coating film that exposes the metal

surface to the environment.
a. Vacation
b. Surface interruption
c. Stress riser
d. Holiday
145. ______________ occurs when two metals with different compositions (thus
different electrolytic potentials) are connected in an electrolyte (usually soil).
a. Scattered metal growth
b. Scattered metal blistering
c. Galvanic corrosion
d. Erosion
146. A Galvanic system is a ___________

a. System that uses a metal less active than the structure to stop corrosion
b. System that uses a metal more active than the structure to stop corrosion
c. System that uses a chemical to stop corrosion
d. System that uses a coating to stop corrosion
147. All tanks shall be given a formal visual external inspection by an inspector
qualified in accordance with API 653, Paragraph 4.10 at least every ________
years.
a. 10
b. 7
c. 6
d. 5
148. Welding consumables shall conform to the ______________ classification

that applicable to the intended use.
a. ASNT
b. AWS
c. ASME
d. API
149. The rules given in API 653 ___________ for tank inspection, repairs,
alterations and reconstruction.
a. Minimum requirements
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b. Maximum requirements
c. Guidelines requirements
d. Suggested requirements
150. ______________ means any work on a tank involving cutting, burning,

welding or heating operations that changes the physical dimensions and/or
configuration of a tank.
a. Repair
b. Reconstruction
c. Reworking
d. Alteration
151) The use of open type drilling machine is

a) Allowed
b) Recommended if Owner allows
c) not recommended
d) recommended if it functions below 4000 rpm

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ANSWWERS
Q1. b (Par. T-620) ASME V
Q2. a (Par. QW-200.1 a) ASME IX
Q3. c (Par. QW-461.9) ASME IX
Q4. c (Par. QW-253) ASME IX

(Par. QW-407) ASME IX
Q5. a (Par. QW-304) ASME IX
Q6. b (Par. H.4.4.3) API 650
Q7. b (Par. T-752.3) ASME V
Q8. c API 653 11.1.1
Q9. a T 274.2 SEC V ART 2
Q10. c Fig XI.1 UTART 23 Apx ASME V
Q11. b . T-761.1 A) ASME V
Q12. a (Par. T-761.1c) ASME V
Q13. a (Par. T-284) ASME V
Q14. c (Par. 12.1.2.1) API 653
Q15. b (Par. 4.3.2.2) API 653
Q16. d (Par. 4:3.3.1) API 653
Solution: Use the formula, Minimum Thickness

Calculation for Welded Tank Shell:
tmin (2.6 (H-1)DG) / (SE)

tmin = [2.6 (22-1) (94) (1)] / [23,595] Values substituted
tmin = 5.132.4 / 23,595
tmin = .218"

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Q17. a (Par. 4.3.3.1) API 653
Solution: Use the formula, Minimum Thickness Calculation for

Welded Tank Shell.
tmin = [2.6 (H-1)DG] / [SE]

tmin = [2.6 (14-1) (94) (1)] / 25,960(1) Values substituted
tmin = 3,177.2 / 25,960
tmin = .122
Q18. b (Par. 4.3.2.1) API 653

Solution: Use the formula, Actual Thickness Determination.
L = 3.7√ (Dt2)
L = 3.7√ 25) Values substituted
L = 3.7√ (11.75)
L = 3.7 X 3.428
L = 12.68"
Q19. d (Par. 4.3.2.2b) API 653
Solution: Use the Pit Measurement Technique.
d1 + d2 + d3 … < 2”
1.250 + 1 + .500 = 2.750" Values substituted
Q20. a (Page 4-3, Par. 4.3.2.2a) API 653
Q21. b (Par. B.3.3) API 653
Q22. d (Par. B.3.3) API 653
Solution: Use the formula, Internal Bottom Settlements or Bulges. Edge settlement is
calculated in the same fashion.

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B = 0.37R
B =0.37 (6) Values substituted
B = 2.22"
Note: Figure 8-10 and 8-11 could be used.
Q23. a (Par. 4.3.3.2) API 653
Solution: Use the formula, Hydrostatic test height for welded tank shells.
Ht = (StEtmin/2.6D)
St = {.472T= .472 (55,000) = 25,960}
Ht = {(25.960) (1) (.218)} / {2.6(94)}
Ht = (5659.28) / (44.4)
Ht = 23.16’.+ 1 = 24.16 It has to more than 23. So 24’ option is chosen
Q24. a (Par. B.3.3) API 653
Solution: Use the formula, Internal Bottom Settlements or Bulges. Edge settlement is
calculated in the same fashion.
B = 0.37R
B = 0.37 (1.5) Values substituted
B = 0.555" (Fig. B-9, same answer)
Q25. b ( Par. 4.3.3.1) API 653
Solution: Use' the formula, Minimum Thickness Calculation for Welded Tank Shell.
t
min = 2.6(H-1) DG / SE
t
min = 2.6 (17-1) (94)(1) / 23,595(1 ) Values substituted

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t
min = 3.910.4 / 23,595
t
min =0 .168"
Q26. d (Par. 4.4.5.1) API 653
Solution: Use the formula, Minimum Thickness for Tank Bottom Plate.
Metal loss from Bottom side = Bottom side corrosion raate x Number of years
+ UPr x No of years = .010 x 10 = 0.10
Q27. b (Par. 4.4.7.1) API 653
Solution: Use the formula, Minimum Thickness for Tank Bottom Plate.
MRT = RTip - Or(StPr + UPr)
MRT = .190 - 10(.002 + .010) Values substituted
MRT = .190 - 10(.012)
MRT= .190 - .12
MRT = .070
Q28. d (Par T-222.2) ASME See V
Q29. d (Par. 4.3.3.2) API 653'
Solution: Use the formula, Hydrostatic test height for welded tank shells.
Ht = StE tmin / 2.6 D
St = 33,000 (From Table 4-1)

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Ht = {33000 x 1 x 0.197} / {2.6(82) }
Ht = (6501\ 213.2)
Ht = 30.49' or (approx. 30'6”+ 1= 31.6
Q30. b ( T-276)) ASME Sec V, Art 2
Q31. b (Par T-652) ASME See V, .Art 6
Q32. a (Par T-774) ASME See V, Art 7
Q33. c (ParT-762(b)) ASME Sec V, Art 7
Q34. d (Par T-762(c)) ASME See V, Art 7
Q35. c ( Par. Table 5.1 b) API 650
Q36. c (Par. 9.10.1.2 (b)) API 653
Q37.c (Par. QW-304 2nd para) ASME See IX, Art 3
Q38.a (Par. QW-194) ASME Sec IX, Art 1
Q39. b (Par. 5.6.3) API 650
Tt = 2.6D(H-1) / St
Tt = 2.6 x 150 (40-1) / 24,900
Tt = 390 (39) / 24,900
Tt = (15.210) / 24,900
Tt = 0.611 (round to .625 plate)

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Q40. d (Par. 8.1.3.4) API 650
Q41. b (Par. 1.2) API 653
Q42. b (Par. 7.2.10 2nd para) API 575
Q43. c (Par. 7.4.5) API 2015
Q44. 3 (Page 6-2, Par. 6.3.2.1) API 653
Q45. b (Par. 6.3.1.1) API 653
Q46. c (Par. 3.7.4.3) API 650
Q47. a (Par. 3.10) API 653
Q48. b (Par. QW-462.3 a) ASME IX
Q49. c (Par. 7.2.9) API 575
Q50. c (Par. 11.3.1.2) API 651
Q51. a (Par. 12.3.2.5) AP I 2015
Q52. c Par. 11.1.1) API 653
Q53. b (Par. 7.3.7.1a) API 650
Q54. a (Par. 4.2.1.2) API 653
Q55. c (Par. 3.2.4) API 2207
Q56. a (Par. 9.3.1) API 650
Q57. b (Par. 3.2.2) API 2015
Q58. d (Par. 5.2.a) API 2207
Q59. c (Par. 3.2.54) API 2015
Q60. d (Par. 4.2.3) API 575
Q61. b (Par. C.3.3.3) API 650

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Q62. a (Par. 12.2) API 652
Q63. c (Par. 8.3.3 4th para 1st line) API 575
Q64. b (Par. 6.3.2.2) API 653
Q65. d Par. 3.2.52) API 2015
Q66. d (Par. 4.5.1.2a) API 653
Q67. a (Par. 6.4.2.1.1 and table 6.1) API 653
Q68. b 12.1.6.1 API 653
Q69. D (Par. 3:2.4 2nd para ) API 2207
Q70. a (Par. 7.3.1.2) API 653
Q71. c (8..5.1 d ) API 650
Q72. b ( Par. 3.2.47) API 2015
Q73. c (Par. 3.14) API 653
Q74. c (. 5..5.2) API 650
Q75. c ( Par. 7.3.1.2) API 653
Q76. a (Par. 4.3.5.3) API 653
Q77. a (Par. 6.3.1.2) API 653
Q78. a (Par. 6.9.2.h) API 653
Q79. d (Par. 5.3) API 2207
Q80. a (Table 6-1) API 653
Q81. c (Par. 6.3.3.2 a) API 653
Q82. d (Par. 1.1) API 2207
Q83. d 7.2.8.5 API 575

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Q84. c (Par. 3.2.18) API 2015
Q85. a (Par. D.2.1a) API 653
Q86. c (8.5.2 b) API 650
Q87. a (Par. 6.3.3.2) API 653
Q88. b (Par. 8.2.2) API 653
Q89. c (Par.3.2.7) API 2207
Q90. b (Par. 5.1.1.2) API 650
Q91. d (Par. 4.3.3.1) API 653
Q92. a (Par. 4.2.4.3) API 653
Q93. b (Par. 5.7.2.1) API 650
Q94. a (Par. 1.1.3) API 653
Q95. b (Par. 4.4.6.1) API 653
Q96. a (Par. 8.3.3.1) API 2015
Q97. c (Par. 8.1.5) API 650
Q98. a (Par. 10.5.5) API 653
Q99. d (Par. 12.3.2.3.8) API 653
Q100. a (Par. 7.4.2) API 2015
Q101. d (Par. 3.19) API 653
Q102. c (Par. 8.1.2.9) API 650
Q103. c (Par. 10.4.4.1) API 653
Q104. d (Par. 4.2.1) API 575
Q105. a (Par. 3.2.40) API 2015

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Q106. b (Par. 1.4) API 2015
Q107. d (Par. 11.2.2) API 653
Q108. b (Par. 5.4.2) API 650
Q109. a (Par. 12.2.1.8) API 653
Q110. c (Par. 4.4.b) API 2207
Q111. b 7.2 of SEC V
Q112. c (Par. 1.1.1) API 650
Q113. c (Par. 9.10.2..2) API 653
Q114. a (Par. 13.1.2) API 653
Q115. b (Par. 6.3.3.2b) API 653
Q116. b (Par. 8.4.1) API 653
Q117. b (Par. 8.4.2) API 653
Q118. d (Par. 3.2.7) API 2207
Q119. d (Par. 9.8.6b) API 653
Q120. a (Par. 1.3.1) API 650
Q121. b (Par. B.2.3.1) API 653
Q122. d (Par. 12.3.2.2b) API 653
Q123. b (Par. B.2.2.2) API 653
Q124. d (Par. 12.5.1) API 2015'
Q125. c (Par. 9.11.2.1 & 9.11.3.1) API 653
Q126. b (Par. 3.25) API 652
Q127. b (Par. 9.10.2.1.1) API 653

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Q128. a (Par. 9.1.1) API 653
Q129. a (Par. 8.2.2) API 653'
Q130. b (Par. 12.2.1) API 653
Q131. a (Par. 5.4 , Page no 19) API 575
Q132. c (Par. 10.2) API 653
Q133. d (Par. 5.4.1) API 650
Q134. a (Par. 3.23) API 653
Q135. b (Par. 7.4.4 . 4th to 8th line)) API 650
Q136. c (Par. 12.3.1.a) API 653
Q137. d (Par. 7.2.3.1) API 650
Q138.b (Par. 12.4) API 653
Q139. d (Par. 8.3.2.5) API 650
Q140. c (Par. 5.10.4.7d) API 650
Q141. a (Par. 8.1) API 653
Q142. b (Par. 3.2) AP,I 651
Q143. c (Par. 3.6) API 651
Q144. d (Par. 3.22) API 652
Q145. c (Para 4.2.2 ) API 651
Q146. b (Par. 6.2.1) API 651
Q147. d (Par. 6.3.2.1) API 653
Q148. b (Par. 7.4) API 653
Q149. a (1.1.1) API 653

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Q150. d (Par. 3.1) API 653
Q 151 c API 2207,4.2 1st para Last two lines

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API 653 QUESTION BANK

1. __________is a change from previous operating conditions involving
different properties of the stored product such as specific gravity or
corrosivity and / or different service conditions of temperature and / or
pressure”
a. Re-rating
b. Change in service
c. Repair
d. Reconstruction
2. A _________ is a device used to determine the image quality of a

radiograph
a. A step wedge comparison film
b. A densitometer
c. A penetramter
d. All of the above
3. A corroded roof plate is found to have an average thickness of 0.1”

measured over an area of 100 sq. inches. This area shall be
a. Repaired or replaced
b. Found to be acceptable
c. Repair is prohibited
d. Replacement is mandated
4. A double-welded butt joint is defined as

a. A joint between two members that intersect at an angle between 0
degrees (a butt joint) and 90 degrees (a corner joint).
b. A joint between two abutting parts lying in approximately the same plane
that is welded from both sides.
c. A joint whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner jointed member.
d. A joint between two overlapping member in which the overlapped edge is
welded.
5. An external floating roof shall be provided with atleast one manhole

having a minimum inside diameter of _____________ inches
a. 18
b. 15
c. 24
d. 30

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6. A formal Visual External inspection by a qualified inspector shall be done

atleast
a. Every 5 years of ¼ CR life whichever is less
b. Every 5 years of ½ CR life whichever is less
c. Every 2 years
d. Every 1-years or ¼ CR life whichever is greater
7. A full hydrostatic test (when required) shall be held for _______________

a. 24
b. 8
c. 18
d. 12
8. A full-fillet weld is a weld that

a. Not less than 1/3 the thinner plate
b. The legs equal the thickness of the thinner plate
c. The largest isosceles triangle that can be inscribed within the cross section of the
weld
d. Is atleast the thickness of the thicker plate
9. A hot tap in a 1.25” thick tank with a minimum metal temperature of 650ºF
at time of hot tap, without having material toughness data is
a. Not permitted
b. Permitted
c. Not enough information
d. Not addressed by the code
10. A hydrostatic test for a relocated tank

a. May be waived by the Owner / Operator
b. Is required
c. May be waived by the Inspector
d. Is not necessary
11. A liquid penetrant examiner must have vision to enable him to read Jagger
Type 2 standard chart at a distance of not less than 12 inches and is
capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colours
used. Examiners shall be checked ______ to ensure that they meet these
requirements
a. Quarterly
b. Semi-Annually
c. Annually
d. Bi-Annually

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12. A producer qualification record (PQR) shall address

a. Non-essential variables
b. Essential variables
c. Supplemental essential variable (when required)
d. Both (b) and (c)
13. A radiography is made using an X-ray source and two films in each film
holder. For composite viewing, each film of the composite shall have a
minimum density of
a. 4.0
b. 1.8
c. 2.0
d. 1.3
14. A reconstructed tank with a total height of 25’ has been determined to
have an out-of-plumb ness of 2-3/4 “. This is
a. Acceptable
b. Unacceptable
c. Not covered by the code strengthening
d. Corrected by eternal
15. A riveted tank shell with a butt joint has 3 rows. What is the joint
efficiency?
a. 0.75”
b. 0.85”
c. 0.90
d. 0.91
16. A SAW welding operator is attempting to quality by radiography on a 6

inch thick test coupon. Elongated slag inclusions are measured to be 0.2
inch long
a. Must weld 2 additional coupons
b. Meet the requirements (passes)
c. Slag must not exceed 0.5”
d. Slag is not acceptable
17. A self-supporting cone roof

a. Is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone
b. Both a and d
c. Has columns and / or rafters on trusses
d. Is supported at the periphery

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18. A shell to bottom filet weld for a Grade IV material shall be

a. Made with atleast 2 passed
b. May be made with 1 pass
c. Shall be atleast 3/16”
d. Both (a) and (c) above
19. A single film technique was used to make a radiograph using a cobalt 60
source. The minimum permitted density in the area of interest is
a. 4.0
b. 1.8
c. 2.0
d. 1.3
20. A supported cone roof

a. Is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone
b. Both (a) and (c)
c. Has columns and / or rafters on trusses
d. Is supported at the periphery
21. A tank bottom depression is 9.125” deep. Radius of depression is 22.5

feet. What is the maximum depth of depression?
a. 7.825”
b. 8.062”
c. 8.125”
d. 8.325”
22. A tank bottom lining with a measured thickness of 15 mils should be

tested with
a. A high voltage detector in accordance with NACE RP0188
b. A low voltage (67.5 volts) wet sponge detector
c. A calibrated ultrasonic tester
d. An Eddy Current lift-off detector
23. A weld shall be unacceptable by Visal Inspection if the inspection shows

which of the following?
a. The weld has no crater cracks or other surface cracks
b. Undercutting exceeds the limits given in 8.5.1 for vertical or horizontal butt
joints
c. The frequency of surface porosity in the weld does not exceed one cluster
(one or more pores) in any four inches of length and the diameter of each
cluster does not exceed 3/32 inch
d. All of the above

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24. A weld with a nominal thickness of 1.5 inch is to be radiographed using a

film side penetrameter hole type the penetrameter designation should be
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. Both (a) and (b) are responsible
25. A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in WPS if they are
nonessential variable
a. Provided authorization from inspection is documented
b. Provided the welding supervisor approves
c. No
d. Nonessential variables only apply to PQRs
26. A welder qualified in the 3G position on a plate coupon, he is then

qualified to weld in the position(s) on NPS 6 pipe
a. F,V
b. F,only
c. F,V,O
d. ALL
27. A welder who is qualified using a double-groove weld

a. Is also qualified to make a single V-groove weld without backing
b. Is also qualified to make a single V-groove weld with backing
c. May weld in the 6G position
d. Must requalify every 2 months
28. A welder’s ID must be placed at intervals not exceeding along completed

welds
a. One foot
b. One and a half feet
c. Two feet
d. Three feet
29. A welding procedure qualified on ¼ inch thick plate can be used to weld
groove welds in materials from to
a. 3/16 to ¾
b. 1/16 to ¾
c. 3/8 to ¾
d. 1/16 to ½

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30. A welding procedure qualified on 3/8” thick plate can be used to weld
groove welds in materials
a. 3/16 to ¾
b. 1/16 to ¾
c. 3/8 to ¾
d. 1/16 to 3/8
31. A welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section IX
a. Is obsolete
b. Is still application
c. Must be re-qualified every 3 years when code is re-issued
d. Is not addressed by the code
32. Above-ground storage tank is defined as a stationary container of various

sizes of internal pressure not more than
a. 5 psia
b. 2.5 psig
c. 2.5 psia
d. 14.7 psig
33. Acceptance standards for MT examination shall be per

a. AWS D-1.1
b. SNT-TC-1A
c. Appendix 6 of ASME Sect VII, div. 1
d. Article 7 of ASME Sect V
34. All tanks shall be given a formal visual external inspection by an

inspection atleast
a. Every 3 years or at quarter corrosion rate
b. Every 5 years or at quarter corrosion rate
c. Every 3 years or at half corrosion rate
d. Every 5 years or at half corrosion rate
35. An external inspection may be used as an alternative to the internal

inspection only when
a. Operation dictate
b. Construction allows external access to the tank bottom to determine
thickness
c. All insulation is removed from the tank
d. No alternate is allowed

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36. Anticipated minimum thickness of tank bottom where bottom / foundation

design provides for leak detection and containment is
a. 0.10”
b. 0.05”
c. 0.09”
d. Same as without leak detection and containment
37. Radiographic location markers are to be placed

a. On the exposure holder / cassette
b. On the part
c. Between the part and the time
d. Either (b) or (c) above
38. At what design metal temperature must impact tests be made for all weld
metal and procedures to be used?
a. Below 32ºF
b. Below 20ºF
c. Below 15ºF
d. Below 10ºF
39. At what level is the atmosphere considered oxygen-deficient ?

a. Less than 19.5%
b. Less than 21.9%
c. Less than 24.9%
d. Less than 16.0%
40. Base metals are grouped into groupings according to their welding
characteristics
a. F-number
b. AWS
c. A-number
d. P-number
41. Base on a measured corrosion of 0.006” annually and using a corrosion

allowance of 0.120”, how long before the next UT thickness measurement
are required?
a. 10 years
b. 36.5 years
c. 20 years
d. 15 years

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42. Based on variable-design point method, calculate the first course

thickness, exclusive of CA, for a 200 foot diameter tank, purchaser
specified specific gravity of 1 and 56 feet in height, using 96 inch courses
with material stress of 23,000 psi Design is based on test conditions
a. 0.853
b. 0.934
c. 1.239
d. 1.220
43. Before elevating the operation temperature of a shell tank to a temperature

above 200 degrees F, what document must be considered
a. API RP 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
b. API 650 APPENDIX M
c. API RO 650,Lining of Aboveground Petroleum Tanks
d. Publication 2207, Preparing Tank Bottom for work
44. At what % Sulphuric acid corrosion will be maximum

a. At 90 %
b. At 100 %
c. At 60 %
d. At 75 %
45. Bottom leak detection

a. Can be detected by installation of cathodic protection
b. Using the vacuum box or The light Diesel oil
c. Is a hazard that can not be detected
d. Never happens when lining are properly installed
46. Bottoms exceeding 100’ diameter in tanks operating above 200ºF shall
have
a. Butt-welded annular bottom plates
b. Be made of a group IV, V or VI material
c. Have a modulus of elasticity of 30,000,000
d. All of the above
47. Hot work is defined as

a. Work than can lead to fever
b. An operation that can produce a spark or flake hot enough to ignite
flammable vapours
c. An atmosphere between the LEL and UEL

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48. Cathodic protection is achieved by directing the flow of current from

a. A cathode to an anode
b. An anode to a cathode
c. Both installations are unacceptable
d. Neither (a) or (b)
49. Concrete rings shall be inspected for

a. Broken concrete, spalling cracks
b. Calcining
c. Holidays in paint
d. Only (a) and (b)
50. Construction inspection and repair records shall be maintained by the

a. Manufacturer
b. Inspector
c. Owner / operator
d. jurisdiction
51. 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 parta
d. Clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspection the
part, clean the part
52. Determine the exact interval for ultrasonic thickness measurement for a
tank with 17 mils of the original 25 mils corrosion allowance still remaining
after 15 years?
a. 5 years
b. 15 years
c. 23.875 years
d. 31.875 years

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53. Determine the maximum allowable height for a 90 foot diameter tank based
on a maximum shell plate thickness of 0.5 inch and maximum allowable
stress of 21,000 psi with a joint efficiency of 0.85, and no corrosion
allowance
a. 29.6
b. 35.3
c. 39.1
d. 43.9
54. Out of plane settlement leads to

a. Potential floating roof hang up
b. Lack of circularity at the top
c. Flat spots in the tank shell
d. All of the above
55. Distorted anchor bolts may indicate

a. Overpressure uplift condition
b. Foundation settlement
c. Both (a) and (b) above
d. Anchor bolts do not distort
56. During an inspection you are required to calculated the retirement

thickness for the bottom course of a tank. The information available is as
follows
Diameter = 150 feet
Height = 40feet
specific gravity of contents =0.77
joint efficiency=0.7
Material tensile strength is unknown
Material maximum allowable stress is unknown
a. 0.050
b. 0.7141
c. 0.500
d. 0.5625
57. During hydrostatic test, no less than ________ settlement measurement

points shall be surveyed
a. 8
b. 10
c. 15
d. 5

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58. E7018 electrodes are classified as F number

a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5
59. Essential variable on a welding procedure specification

a. Those in which a change, as described in the specific variables, is
considered to affected the mechanical properties of the weldment
b. Variable are listed in section IX of the ASME CODE
c. Both (a) and (b) above
d. Are the same for all procedure
60. Examiners who perform ultrasonic examination under API-650 shall be

qualified and certified by the manufacturers as meeting the requirements
of certification as outlined in ?
a. ASME
b. ASNT-TC-1A
c. API-650
d. API-653
61. Except as modified in section 6 of API-650, the radiographic method

employed shall be in accordance with which section and article of the
ASME code?
a. Section II, Article 2
b. Section III, Article 1
c. Section v, Article 2
d. Section IX, Article 1
62. Exclusive of corrosion allowance what is the minimum nominal thickness

for all new construction bottom plates?
a. ½ inch
b. ¼ inch
c. 3/16 inch
d. 5/8 inch
63. Existing shells shall be analyzed by experienced personnel for

a. Fluid static head, internal and external pressure, wind loads, settlement
and business needs
b. Wind loads, settlement, fluid static head, internal and external pressure
and nozzle loads
c. Internal and external pressure, wind loads, fluid static head, settlement
and if it convenient
d. Only (a) and (b) above
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64. External tank bottom inspection is permitted

a. When required by the inspector
b. Only when reassembly is being done
c. When combination of UT & coupon cutting or MFL Scanning is used
d. Is not permitted
65. Find the capacity of a small tank, with a joint efficiency of 0.85, specific
gravity = 1.0, no corrosion allowance, diameter is 40 feet, height is 30 feet
with 5 completed 72” courses.
a. 5,370
b. 5,140
c. 6,710
d. 7,350
66. Flaws such as cracks in the weld in Shell-to-bottom of a tank are:-

a. Not critical
b. Acceptable if length is less than twice the width.
c. To be removed and repaired as long as the repaired and replaced
portion Does not represent more than 50% of the required weld area
12.3.2.5.1 a
d. Welded over without needing to be removed
67. Floating roof anti- rotation devices

a. Are used in the fixed roof
b. Are used in the external floating roof
c. Are used in the internal floating roof
d. Are used only in the shell bottom
68. For a 30 inch shell manhole, 0.5 inches thick shell and reinforcing plate,
what minimum neck thickness is required?
a. 3/16
b. 3/8
c. 1/2
d. 5/16

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69. For an existing 150 foot diameter storage tank, which has been in service
for 28 years, known joint efficiency is 1.0, contents have been the same,
with a specific gravity of 1.0, material yield of plate is 30,000 and tensile
strength is 55,000, liquid fill level is 50 feet, calculate the minimum
allowable thickness for the second course:-
a. 0.6789
b. 0.7962
c. 0.8056
d. 0.8156
70. For New butt-welded joints in which the thinner shell plate is 3/8 inch or
less, how many spot radiographs shall be taken in the first 10 feet of
completed vertical joint of each type and thickness welded by each welder
or welding operator?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
71. For dome roofs that are flanged, the radius of curvature is limited by the
depth of the roof, including the crown and knuckle depth. What is the
maximum roof depth for a shop assembled cone roof 10 feet in diameter?
a. 2.0”
b. 3.5”
c. 5.5”
d. 8.0
72. For impact testing materials, what is the minimum traverse value of Group
IV materials, 1.5” thick?
a. 13 foot – pounds
b. 15 foot – pounds
c. 20 foot – pounds
d. 25 foot – pounds
73. For impact testing materials, what is the minimum Longitudinal value for a
1.8” thick A-516-70 as rolled material for a WPS?
a. 50 foot – pounds
b. 15 foot – pounds
c. 42 foot – pounds
d. 40 foot – pounds

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74. For new or repaired shell horizontal joints, how many radiographs shall be
taken for each 50 feet of horizontal joint, not including those required at
intersections of vertical and horizontal joints?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
75. For Vertically oriented welds that attach nozzles, manholes, cleanout
openings and permanent attachments, undercut shall not exceed _______
inch.
a. 3/32
b. 1/8
c. 3/16
d. 1/64
76. Foundations of relocated tanks specified as true to horizontal plane
without ringwalls shall be true:-
a. + 1/8” in any 30’ and + 1/4” in the total circumference
b. + 1/8” in any 30’ and + 1/2” in the total circumference
c. + 1/8” in any 10’ and + 1/2” in the total circumference
d. + 1.4” in any 30’ and + 1/2” in the total circumference
77. From what type of material should shims be fabricated when they are to be
used to radiograph welds?
a. Malleable materials capable of being drilled
b. From the same heat number as the material being inspected
c. Fabricated of radiographically similar material to the object to be inspected
d. All of the above
78. Generally, Which is a major consideration while selecting tan bottom lining
a. cost
b. down time
c. Thickness of coating
d. Hygroscopic nature over time
79. Hot taps are not permitted:-

a. On the roof of a tank or within the gas / vapor space of a tank
b. Where heat of welding may cause environmental cracking
c. Not allowed when the hot tap location is 1 feet below the liquid level (a)
and
d. (a) & b & c

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80. Safe entry administrative controls include:-

a. Confined space programme
b. Atmospheric testing
c. Records & permits
d. All of the above
81. How does the calculation of minimum thickness for a riveted tank shell
differ from that of a welded tank shell
a. The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank
shell is the same as for a welded tank shell except that the maximum
allowable stress (S) is 21,000 lbs / sq. inch and the efficiency equals 1 for
the shell plate 6 inches away from rivets;
b. The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank
shell is exactly the same for a welded tank
c. The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank
shell is the same as for a welded tank shell except the minimum allowable
stress (S) is 21,000 lbs / sq. inch and the efficiency equals 0.85 for the
shell plate 6 inches away from the rivets.
d. API does not set minimum thickness.
82. How many equally spaced measurement are required for the thickness
averaging technique?
a. 2
b. 5
c. 4
d. 3
83. How many impact specimens must be broken for an average value for P1
Group 1, 2, 3 material?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
84. How many inches must project beyond the outside edge of the weld
attaching the bottom sketch plate to the shell plate?
a. Atleast 1/12 inch
b. Atleast 2 inches
c. Atleast 3/8 inch
d. Atleast 1.0 inch

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85. How many settlement measurement points are required for a tank that
measures 200 ft. in diameter?
a. 30
b. 8
c. 20
d. 10
86. How many specimens and impact tests must be performed from a single
test coupon or test location?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
87. How many specimens must be broken for an average value for P1, Group
1, 2, 3 materials?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
88. Choose uncorrect option Chloride SCC -

a. Has no lower limit for chlorides
b. Decreases towards the alkaline region
c. Has lowest susceptibility towards Nickel content between 8 to 12
d. Has many branches
89. Hydrostatic tests shall be held for ______ Hours:-

a. 2
b. 8
c. 24
d. 72
90. If penetrameters are not placed adjacent to the welds, what rules apply?
a. The penetrameter should be placed on the source side of the material
being radiographed
b. The penetrameter may be placed on the film side of the material being
radiographed
c. Lead letter “F” alleast as high as the identification number is placed
adjacent to the film side penetrameter
d. All of the above

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91. In a radiographic film of a weld, how is film sensitivity or quality

measured?
a. By use of penetrameter
b. By film density
c. Comparing to known defects
d. All of the above
92. In a riveted tank shell, a butt joint has 3 rows. What is the joint efficiency?
a. 0.75
b. 0.85
c. 0.90
d. 0.91
93. In accordance with Section V, intensifying screens:-

a. Can always be used
b. Can be used unless restricted by the referencing Code
c. Can never be used
d. Can be used only with Type 1 film
94. In general, if shell thickness does not exceed ______ inch, it does not
require further assessment for brittle fracture:-
a. 0.25
b. 0.75
c. 1.00
d. 0.50
95. In tank floors, the maximum depth of bulge or edge settlement is

dependent upon:
a. Floor thickness
b. The radius of an inscribed circle in the area
c. Tank diameter
d. Tank height
96. Information needed when determining the rate of corrosion:-

a. Original thickness or last inspection thickness
b. Current thickness
c. Length of time in service
d. All of the above

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97. Inspection history as required in the tank records is:-

a. All measurements taken, condition of all parts inspected and a record of
all tests and examinations
b. Personnel certification
c. Raning records
d. The as build record from the erector
98. _________ inspection may be substituted for a program of external U7

thickness measurements:-
a. Hydrostatic
b. External
c. Acoustic
d. Internal
99. The purpose of RPB is

a. Same as PV Hatches
b. Preventing the escape of released Material
c. The evaluation of RPB depends on the efficiency of the welding only
d. To prevent chattering in PV hatches
100. Inspection of insulation:-

a. Is not required
b. Is done in routine in-service inspections
c. Requires material traceability records
d. Only (b) and (c) above
101. Insulated tanks shall have their insulation removed

a. Completely prior to inspection
b. Yearly
c. From welded joints only
d. To extent necessary to determine the external condition
102. Interference current problems in cathodic protection are can be

approached by
a. Drainage of collected current to sacrificial anodes
b. Design to minimize exposure
c. Provide metallic return of collected current to a foreign structured
d. All of the above

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103. Internal inspection intervals are determined by corrosion rates. Normally,

the corrosion rates govern:-
a. Roof
b. Upper shell
c. Bottom
d. Lower shell
104. Internal inspection intervals normally:-

a. Are controlled by bottom corrosion rates
b. Shall not exceed 20 years
c. Owner / user is free to set any convenient material
d. Both (a) and (b) above
105. Internal inspection is primarily to

a. All of the below
b. Ensure that the bottom is not corroded and leaking
c. Gather data for assessment
d. Identify and evaluate bottom settlement
106. Intervals between internal inspections shall be determined by the

corrosion rate. Normally, bottom corrosion rates control the inspection
interval. However, in no case shall the interval inspection interval exceed
________ years:-
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
107. Letters and numerals on nameplates shall not be less than inch high.
a. 5/32
b. 5/16
c. 3/16
d. 1/8
108. Liquid penetrant examiners shall be qualified in accordance with _____

a. ASME Section VIII, div. 1 Appendix 8.
b. API 650
c. ASNT proc. SNT-Tc-1A
d. ASME SECTION V, Art 6

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109. Magnetic particle examination shall performed in accordance with a

written procedure that is in compliance with the requirements of :-
a. ASME Section V, Art 7
b. ASME Section IX, Art. 2
c. SNT-Tc-1A
d. Appendix C, API 653
110. Measurement of film thickness of tank bottom linings are taken

a. Only when the film has completely dried
b. Both before and after the film has dried
c. In accordance with ASNT
d. Only if there is reason to believe it is thin
111. Minimum spacing between toes of welds for a radius (R) on a penetration
and other welds of 1.25” plate must be:-
a. 6”
b. 7.5”
c. 3”
d. 1.25”
112. Minimum thickness calculation for shells of tanks 200 ft. or less in
diameter shall be done using ________:-
a. The variable design point method for API 650
b. ASME section VII, div. 1:
c. The formula given in API 653
d. Either (a) or (c) may be used
113. Acceptance criteria for NDT of reconstructed tanks are to be in accordance

with
a. ASME Section VIII
b. ASME Section V
c. API 653
d. API 650
114. Of the following welding processes, which one is not permitted for welding
on above ground storage tanks:-
a. SMAW
b. GMAW
c. OFW
d. SAW

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115. On plates more than 3/16 inch thick, the fillet weld thickness shall not be
less than 1/3 the thickness of the thinner plat at the joint and shall be
atleast:-
a. 1/2 inch
b. 1/4 inch
c. 3/16 inch
d. 9/32 inch
116. On the drawing that the manufacturer shall furnish the purchase, you
would except to see which of the following information:-
a. The required shell thickness for both the design condition (including
corrosion allowance) and the hydrostatic test condition
b. The nominal thickness used
c. The material specification and allowable stresses
d. All the above
117. Opening in tank shells larger than required to accommodate a ________

inch standard-weight coupling or flanged or Threaded Nozzle shall be
reinforced:-
a. 1.0 inch
b. 1.5 inch
c. 2.0 inch
d. 2.5 inch
118. Pan-type, pontoon-type and double-deck-type are examples of:-

a. Internal roofs
b. External roofs
c. Both internal and external roofs
d. Roofs on tanks < 200’ in diameter
119. Per API 650, calculation of shell thickness by the 1 – foot method cannot
be used for tanks:-
a. Under 200 ft. in diameter
b. Over 200 ft. in diameter
c. Under 150 ft. in diameter
d. Of any size
120. Pinhole leaks or porosity in tank bottom joints may be repaired by:-
a. Grinding and out area
b. Penning over affected are
c. Applying additional weld bead over area
d. Mechanical caulking

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121. Piping connections such as nozzles shall be inspected for:-

a. Structural adequacy
b. Thickness of components
c. Reinforcement
d. All of the above
122. Plate material thicker than _______ inches shall be normalized or quench
tempered, killed, made to fine grain practice and impact tested:-
a. 2.00
b. 1.75
c. 1.50
d. 1.00
123. Plates found to be thinner than those in the course above it are:-
a. Not allowed
b. Permitted
c. Permitted provided they were so designed
d. Need to be calculated for suitability for service
124. Procedure qualification for welding on a tank of unknown or obsolete

material shall be done using test coupons of:-
a. Any P-1 material
b. Any similar type material
c. Material from the same P number grouping
d. Actual material from the tank
125. Procedure requirements for ultrasonic examination of welds

a. Shall be performed to a written procedure
b. Approved by ASNT
c. Proven to the satisfaction of the inspector
126. Pure hydrocarbon fluids:-

a. Usually cause corrosion
b. Require special corrosion control
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. Are usually not corrosive
127. Radiographic acceptance standards are found in:-

a. ASME Section VIII, div. 1, para UW-51
b. ASME Section V, Article 2
c. API 650, Section 3
d. API 653, Appendix D

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128. Reinforcement pads shall be tested by applying pressure between the tank
shell and reinforcement plate using the telltale hole. How much pressure
is used to perform this inspection:-
a. 15 psig hydrostatic pressure
b. 15 psig pneumatic pressure
c. 5 psig hydrostatic pressure
d. 5 psig pneumatic pressure
129. Repairs of cracks in the shell-to-bottom

a. Are only necessary if they exceed 0.25” in length
b. Are performed on an individual basis, according to extent of damage
c. May be welded over and left as is without reinspection
d. Both (b) and (c) above
130. Resistivity of surrounding soil may be used to determine the probability of

corrosion on tank bottoms. Which fo the following resistivity ranges is
considered to be very corrosive:-
a. <500
b. 500 – 1000
c. 1000 – 2000
d. <10,000
131. Rewelding vertical joints requires cutting horizontal welds back form the
joint a minimum of _______ inches:-
a. ½
b. 1
c. 2
d. 12
132. Flame arresters are to be inspected:-

a. Semi-annually
b. Annually
c. At intervals determined by experience locally
d. Every 5 years
133. Routine visual inspection by Owner / Operator personnel shall be done at

least:-
a. Annually
b. Bi-monthly
c. Monthly
d. Semi-annually

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134. With a vertical sweep board 36 inches long, banding on reconstructed

tanks shall not exceed _____ inch(s):-
a. 1/2”
b. 3/4”
c. 1”
d. 1 ¼”
135. Scheduled external inspections shall be performed at least:-

a. The lesser of every 5 years of 1/2 corrosion rate of the shell life
b. The lesser of every 5 years of 1/4 corrosion rate of the shell life
c. The lesser of every 10 years of 1/2 corrosion rate of the shell life
d. The lesser of every 10 years of 1/4 corrosion rate of the shell life
136. Seal material shall be placed

a. Between the outer periphery of the roof and the tank shell
b. Around columns, ladders and gauge pipes that penetrate the deck
c. The seal shall be flexible
d. All of the above
137. Shell penetrations experiencing corrosion must be assessed and:-

a. Tank rerated
b. Repair procedures established
c. Tank removed from service
d. Both (a) and (b) above
138. Small punctures in floating roof systems:-

a. May be ignored if they have been determined to be non-critical
b. Shall be repaired
c. Shall be replaced
d. Either (b) or (c) above
139. Tack welds shall be made using a procedure qualified in accordance with
ASME Section IX:-0
a. Fillet weld
b. Groove or fillet weld
c. Special
d. Butt weld
140. Tank grounding shunts shall be inspected:-

a. Visually
b. Infrared camera
c. By a certified electrician
d. Need no inspection

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141. Tanks reconstructed in accordance to API-653 shall be identified with a

corrosion-resistant metal nameplate with letters not less than ___” high:-
a. 5/32
b. 7/32
c. 9/32
d. 3/32
142. Tests for leaks in reinforcing plate welds require ______ psig:-
a. Upto 2.5
b. Upto 15
c. Upto 21
d. Upto 30
143. The “critical zone” for tank bottom repairs is the area within the annular
plate ring, within inches of the shell or within inches of the inside edge of
the annular plate ring:-
a. 6
b. 9
c. 3
d. 12
144. The “L” in actual thickness determination for each shell course:
a. May be greater than 40”
b. Is valid only when corroded area is less than 40”
c. Applies even if corroded area is greater than L
d. Requires converting “D” from feet to inches
145. The 6 G position for welding is a:-

a. Qualification position
b. Production welding position
c. Rod position
d. Rank position
146. The API 653 standard covers the maintenance inspection, repairs,
alteration, relocation and reconstruction of tanks constructed to which one
of the following standards:-
a. ASME
b. API 651
c. API 65
d. API 650

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147. The assessment period for inspection of tank bottom integrity is:-
a. Is always 5 years
b. Is fixed by corrosion rate
c. Less than or equal to the appropriate internal inspection interval given in
API-653 4.4.2
d. Determined by the designer
148. The complete or partial removal and replacement of more than 12 inches
of a vertical weld joining shell plates beneath the design liquid level is
considered a:-
a. Minor alteration
b. Minor repair
c. Minior shutdown
d. Major repair
149. The definition of a confined space is:-

a. Large enough to enter
b. Restricted means of entry
c. Not designed for continuous occupancy
d. All of the above are required
150. The determining factor for intervals between internal and external
inspections
a. Change of service to a higher specific gravity
b. Tank service history provided earlier inspection is not required by special
reasons
c. Corrosion activity either known or suspected
d. Governmental regulations
151. The difference between peaking and banding is:-

a. Peaking pertains to the roof
b. Banding is external to the tank
c. Peaking pertains to vertical weld seams, banding pertains to horizontal
weld seams
d. Peaking pertains to horizontal weld seams, banding to vertical weld seams
152. The first checks for tanks out-of-service are:-

a. (b) and (d) below
b. Cleaned, gas freed and safe for entry
c. Hammer test the roof
d. Complete isolation

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153. The flammable range is when a vapour exists:-

a. Above the ambient temperature
b. Between the lower flammable limit and the upper flammable limit
c. Between the extremes of the lower flammable limit
d. Between the extremes of the upper flammable limit
154. The formula for maximum bulge or depression of a tank bottom is

a. B = 0.37 R, gives an Answer in feet
b. B = 0.37 R gives an Answer in inches
c. B + 0.37” is the minimum
d. B = 0.37 + R
155. The general shape of gas cavities on a radiograph

a. Appear darker in contrast with areas of defect-free material
b. Are generally round in shape
c. Are acceptable
d. Both a and b
156. The Heat Affected Zone is:-

a. That portion of the base metal which has not been melted
b. Whose mechanical properties or micro structures have been altered by
the heat of welding
c. Is least likely to contain discontinuities
d. Both (a) and (b)
157. The inspection interval for a tank is determined by:-

a. Size
b. Service history
c. The manufacturer
d. Type of tank
158. The lower flammable limit (LFL) is the concentration of a glammable

vapour in air that will ignite:-
a. Approximate
b. Maximum
c. Average
d. Minimum
159. The maximum acceptable undercutting for base metal in repaired or

altered horizontal welds is:-
a. 1/64”
b. 1/32”
c. 1/16”
d. 1/8”
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160. The maximum acceptable undercutting for base metal in vertical welds is:-
a. 1/64”
b. 1/32”
c. 1/16”
d. 1/8”
161. The maximum interval between internal inspections shall not exceed
______ years:-
a. 10
b. 20
c. 5
d. 15
162. The maximum spacing between settlement measurement points shall be:-
a. 30 ft
b. 20 ft
c. 40 ft
d. 25 ft
163. The minimum dimension for replacement shell plate is 12 time t or ____
inches:-
a. 8
b. 18
c. 6
d. 12
164. The minimum interval for external inspection by a qualified inspector is
years or at the quarter corrosion-rate life of the shell, whichever is less:-
a. Twenty
b. Five
c. Ten
d. Fifteen
165. The minimum size of a fillet weld is which of the following:-

a. On plate 3/16 inch thick, the weld shall be a full-fillet weld, and on plates
more than 3/16 inch thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than 1/3 the
thickness of the thinner plate at the joint and shall be Atleast 3/16 inch
b. On plate 5/16 inch thick, the weld shall be a full-fillet weld, and on plates
more than 5/16 inch thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than 1/3 the
c. On plate 3/16 inch thick, the weld shall be a full-fillet weld, and on plates
more than 1/3 the thickness of the thinner plate at the joint and shall be
Atleast 5/16 inch
d. On plate ¼ inch thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than 1/3 the
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166. The minimum thickness of an annular plate ring is usually greater than:-
a. 0.10
b. 0.25
c. 0.0625
d. 0.1875
167. The permissible exposure limit (PEL) is the maximum _______ time-
weighted average of any airborne contaminant to which an employee may
be exposed:-
a. 8 hour
b. 24 hour
c. 4 hour
d. 1 hour
168. The proper method for dismantling tank bottoms that are to be reused
shall be cut by:-
a. Deserning of lapwelds
b. Cutting alongside remaining welds at a minimum of 2 inches from existing
welds
c. Cutting alongside remaining welds at a minimum of 3 inches from existing
welds
d. Both (a) and (b) are acceptable
169. The purchaser has not specified the use of 1-foot method for calculating
thickness and L/H < 2, therefore, what is the shell plate thickness for the
first course for the following tank design?
Height = 40 feet
Diameter = 260 feet
Stress @ test condition = 30,000 psi
Specific gravity = 1.0
Course Length = 8 feet
Corrosion Allowance = 0
Joint Efficiency = 0
a. 1.209”
b. 1.171”
c. 0.856”
d. 1.038”
170. The purpose of electrical grounding of A/C power connections is:-

a. Protect against lightening
b. Corrosion control for tank bottoms
c. Personal safety
d. Corrosion control for tank shells

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171. The root opening for square grooves for butt-welded bottom plate shall not
be less than:-
a. 1/2 inch
b. 1/4 inch
c. 3/16 inch
d. 9/32 inch
172. The sequence of welding of the shell-to-bottom:-

a. Is the welder’s option
b. Is not addressed
c. Is completed after the bottom joints are fully welded
d. Must be completed before the welding of bottom joints
173. The shell plate formula tmin =

a. Only (b) and (c) below
b. Is only valid if tmin is not less than 0.1”
c. Applies only to tanks less than 200’ in diameter
d. Does not apply to riveted construction
174. The tank shall be cleaned and ________ prior to commencement of

dismantling
a. Gas-freed
b. Inspected
c. Surveyed
d. Cleaned
175. The thickness to be used for each shell course when checking the tank
design after reconstruction shall be based on measurements taken within
_____ days prior to relocation:-
a. 45
b. 90
c. 180
d. 360
176. The types of tanks covered by API 653 are:-

a. Non-refrigerated
b. Vertical, cylindrical, above ground closed and open top
c. Built to API 650 and 12 C
d. All of the above

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177. The upper flammable limit (UFL) is the concentration of a flammable

vapour in air that will ignite:-
a. Approximate
b. Maximum
c. Average
d. Minimum
178. The variable design point method shall be used for tanks greater than
_____ in diameter:-
a. 50’
b. 200’
c. 150’
d. 200’
179. Thick-film internal linings:-

a. Are frequently used as an alternative to replacing the steel bottom
b. Are prohibited from use as an alternative to replacing the steel bottom
c. Removes the need for external cathodic protection
d. Removes the need for external anodic protection
180. Thickness readings taken on a tank shell after 5 years of service show a
minimum thickness of 0.420 inches. The data sheet shows the original
thickness as 0.5 inches. What is the corrosion rate for the tank:-
a. 0.008
b. 0.0016
c. 0.016
d. 0
181. Three different methods of conducting “Visual Examinations” (VT):-
a. Direct, indirect and previously recorded
b. Translucent, direct and previously recorded
c. Direct and indirect or (remote visual examination)
d. All of the above
182. Three types of external inspections are:-

a. Scheduled, routine and liquid penetrant
b. Scheduled, routine and UT thickness
c. Scheduled out of service, routine and UT thickness
d. Unscheduled, routine and liquid penetrant
183. To be an alteration a nozzle must be:-

a. 12” or greater NPS nozzles.
b. Greater than 12” NPS nozzles
c. Greater than 2” NPS nozzles
d. Greater than 10” NPS nozzles
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184. To be certified under the program which of the following educational and
experience requirements must be met:-
a. A degree in engineering plus 6 months of experience in inspection of
tanks, pressure vessels, or piping
b. A two-year certificate in engineering or technical college and two years of
experience in construction, repair, operation, or inspection of tanks,
pressure vessels, or piping
c. The equivalent of a high school education and three years of experience
in construction, repair, operation or inspection of which one year must be
in inspection of tanks, pressure vessels or piping
d. Four years of experience in the inspection of above ground storage tanks
in petroleum / chemical industries
185. To evaluate tank settlement, elevation measurements are performed and

compared with measurements marked just after construction. Where are
these measurements made?
a. Tank circumference, tank height
b. Tank diameter, tank height
c. Tank height, tank base
d. Tank circumference, tank diameter
186. To qualify a GMAW, short circuit transfer, welding procedure:-

a. Radiography may be used
b. Tension test and transverse bend test are required
c. May be omitted if another manufacturer has a qualified WPS
d. Require bend tests only
187. Top decks of external floating roofs (double deck or pontoon type) which
are designed with are designed with a permanent slope for drainage shall
have a minimum slope of ___ inch in 12 inches
a. 1/64
b. 1/2
c. 1/4
d. 3/8
188. Underun on plate not more than inch from the computed design thickness
or minimum permitted thickness is acceptable:-
a. 0.01
b. 0.02
c. 0.03
d. 0.04

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189. Unless otherwise agreed to by the purchaser, what is the minimum

nominal width of a shell plate?
a. 36 inches
b. 48 inches
c. 72 inches
d. 96 inches
190. UT examination methods shall be in accordance with:-

a. ASME Code Section V, Article 5
b. ASME Code Section II, Article 5
c. API 653
d. ASME Code Section IX, Article 2
191. Vertical welds must be fully radiographed if the shell thickness exceeds
inches:-
a. 3/4
b. 1
c. 1 1/4
d. 1 1/2
192. Visual examination shall be done in accordance with:-

a. ASME Code Section V, Article 9
b. API 650
c. AWS Guidelines
d. ASME B-31.1, Chapter VI
193. Welded joints that have experienced metal loss due to corrosion :-
a. Must be X-Rayed prior to further use
b. May be repaired by welding
c. May be repaired by grinding
d. All of the above
194. Welder identification is not required for

a. lap welds
b. corner joints
c. fillet welds around opening
d. roof plate welds
195. Welder or welding operator’s identification marks shall be located adjacent

to completed welds at intervals not exceeding:-
a. 9 feet
b. 6 feet
c. 3 feet
d. As identified on the approved welding procedure specification
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196. Welders qualifications shall expire as they do not weld:-

a. Within a given process for a 6 month period
b. Using a given procedure for a 6 month period
c. On a tank for 6 months
d. For a 3 month period
197. Welding filler metals are grouped into groupings based on their AWS
classification:-
a. P-numbers
b. F-numbers
c. Z-numbers
d. ASTM spec
198. Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and welders and welding

operators must be qualified in accordance with _________:-
a. API-653
b. API-650
c. Section V of the ASME
d. Section IX of the ASME
199. Welding procedures are qualified in accordance with _____

a. ASME Section IX, Art. 3
b. ASME Section V, Art. 2
c. ASME Section IX, Art 2
d. AWS D-1.1
200. What are penetrameters used for:-

a. A penetrameter is used for evaluating radiographic technique in that it
serves as an image quality indicator
b. It indicates the magnetic properties of the materials
c. Is the same as penetration in Ultrasonic Inspection
201. What are the two general approaches for determining minimum thickness
of tank bottom plate and briefly describe their differences
a. Deterministic and Probabilistic
b. Probabilistic and Actualistic
c. Actualistic and Deterministic
d. Variables design and Actual thickness determination

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202. What of the following methods is not guided-bend tests permitted by

ASME section IX? QW 161
a. Longitudinal face bend
b. Longitudinal side bend
c. Transverse root bend
d. Transverse side bend
203. What diameter bolt circle is required and how many bolts for a 24 inch roof
manhole?
a. 26.0 inch diameter bolt circle and 18 bolts
b. 25.5 inch diameter bolt circle and 20 bolts
c. 27.5 inch diameter bolt circle and 16 bolts
d. 27.5 inch diameter bolt circle and 20 bolts
204. What F number is E7011 electrodes classified as

a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 3
205. What is calcinations

a. An accumulation of a mineral coating on the lining of the tank
b. Increase of water of hydration
c. Loss of water of hydration
d. Form of tank deterioration
206. What is meant by “non destructive examination” of a welded joint?

a. An examination of a welded joint that will disclose surface and sub-surface
discontinuities without physical harm to the welded joint
b. An examination of a bolted joint
c. An examination of a welded joint that will disclose surface and sub-surface
discontinuitie4s that may cause physical harm to the welded joint
d. An examination of a welded joint
207. What is MRT2 as used by the deterministic method?

a. Minimum remaining thickness due to maximum internal pitting and
average external pitting
b. Maximum remaining thickness that can be used for calculations
c. Maximum reported thickness minus all corrosion
d. Minimum remaining thickness due to average internal pitting and
maximum external pitting

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208. What is the 42 gallon barrel capacity of a tank 110 feet in diameter, 24 feet
high, joint efficiency is 0.85, specific gravity = 1.0, corrosion allowance = 0
a. 34,303
b. 38,309
c. 39,910
d. 40,656
209. What is the allowable stress at root of anchor bolt threads for a tank with a
design pressure upto 2500 psig? Uplift is based on tank design pressure
and wind
a. 15,000
b. 20,000
c. 25,000
d. 30,000
210. What is the capacity of a tank 110 feet in diameter, 24 feet high, joint
efficiency is 0.85, specific gravity is 1.0, corrosion allowance = 0?
a. 34,303
b. 38,909
c. 39,910
d. 40,656
211. What is the distance from the centre pipe to shell for a 3 inch nominal pipe
size, 36 diameter drawoff sump, which is 18 inched deep?
a. 2.1875’
b. 3.2343’
c. 5.0000’
d. 5.3780’
212. What is the distance in inches, that both a roof plate or a shell bottom
must be cut from the weld when dismantling a shell tank:-
a. One
b. Two
c. Four
d. Six
213. What is the expected service life for a properly applied tank bottom lining?
a. 5-10 years
b. 10-15 years
c. 10-20 years
d. 20-30 years

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214. What is MDMT for A 516 M 415 as rolled, Killed and fine grained if Thk is
20 mm
a. – 20 Deg F
b. – 22 Deg F
c. – 23 Deg F
d. 10 Deg F
215. What is the maximum acceptable undercutting of new constructed base

metal for vertical butt joints?
a. 1/4 inch
b. 1/8 inch
c. 9/32 inch
d. 1/64 inch
216. What is the maximum acceptable undercutting of new constructed base

metal for horizontal butt joints?
a. 1/4 inch
b. 1/8 inch
c. 1/32 inch
d. 1/64 inch
217. What is the maximum allowable edge settlement for the settled areas of 4
feet dia of 60 feet dia tank With Bottom lap joints Approximately Parallel
to the shell
a. 6.6”
b. 3.2
c. 4.07”
d. 2.035”
218. What is the maximum depth of bottom settlement if the radius of the
inscribed circle in the bulged area of local depression from the inside of
the shell to the bend point of the depression is 10 feet?
a. 2.59”
b. About 93 mm
c. 0.37 inch
d. 31.08”
219. What is the maximum interval between external UT thickness

measurements for a tank, given the following information? Remaining CA
= 0.064”m Corrosion rate is 0.008” per day.
a. 5 yrs
b. 4 yrs
c. 8 yrs
d. 3 – 1/2 yrs
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220. What is the maximum out-of-plumbness of a new tank from the top of shell
relative to the bottom of the shell?
a. 1/100 of the total tank height
b. 1/50 of the total tank height
c. 1/60 of the total tank height
d. 1/200 of the total tank height
221. What is the maximum reinforcement allowed on a ½” thick vertical butt

weld made on a reconstructed tank?
a. 3/16
b. 3/32
c. 1/8
d. 1/4
222. What is the maximum spacing between settlement measurement points?

a. 20 feet
b. 30 feet
c. 35 feet
d. 50 feet
223. What is the maximum thickness of weld reinforcement for a 0.5625 inch
plate?
a. 1/16
b. 3/32
c. 1/8
d. 3/16
224. What is the minimum acceptable shell plate thickness for a tank shell
made of A 283 grade C material, 70 feet in diameter and 50 feet high?
Specific gravity of contents is 0.8. Original joint efficiency was 100%.
a. 0.356
b. 0.339
c. 0.480
d. 0.304
225. What is the minimum allowable density through the image of the
penetrameter for radiographs made with a 2000 kv tube?
a. 1.8 – 4.0
b. 1.3 – 2.8
c. 2.0 – 4.0
d. 1.3 – 1.8

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226. Wind girders are evaluated for:-

a. Corrosion of structural elements
b. Attachment welds
c. The same evaluation as for shell stiffeners
d. All of the above
227. What is the minimum nominal shell thickness required when the normal
tank diameter is less than 50 feet?
a. 3/16
b. 1/4
c. 5/16
d. 3/8
228. What is the minimum nominal thickness for bottom plates, exclusive of
any corrosion allowance?
a. 3/16 inch
b. 1/4 inch
c. 5/16 inch
d. 7/16 inch
229. What is the minimum number of settlement measurement points?

a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
230. What is the minimum permissible design metal temperature for a 280 foot
diameter tank, 75 feet high, tank radius is 1,680 inches, plate material
ordered is 1.125” (including corrosion a allowance) A 516 – 555 as rolled,
killed fine grain practice without impact testing:-
a. +8
b. 0
c. -4
d. All material must be impact tested
231. 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

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232. What is the minimum required number of settlement measurement points

for a 200’ diameter tank?
a. 10
b. 8
c. 20
d. 20
233. What is the minimum thickness of bolting flange and cover plate for a 24 x
24 size flush-type cleanout to be installed in a tank having maximum
height of 53 feet:-
a. 5/8
b. 9/16
c. 3/8
d. 5/16
234. What is the calculated minimum thickness of shell plates from the stress
on vertical joints for a field-erected small capacity tank, which has a
diameter of 30 feet, height of 36 feet, joint efficiency is 0.85, specific
gravity is 1.0, with a corrosion allowance of 0.125?
a. t = 0.1529
b. t = 0.1875
c. t = 0.2779
d. t = 0.3125
235. What is the minimum weld length that must be shown on each radiograph?
a. 2 inches
b. 3 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 5 inches
236. What is the most common protective cushion for aboveground storage
tanks?
a. Clean sand
b. Clay
c. Gravel
d. Carbonaceous
237. What is the nominal shell thickness required when the nominal tank
diameter is less than 50 feet?
a. 3/16 inch
b. 1/4 inch
c. 5/16 inch
d. 3/8 inch

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238. What is the radii tolerance measured at 1 foot above the shell to bottom for
a reconstructed 125 foot diameter tank?
a. +/- 1/2
b. +/- 3/4
c. +/- 1
d. +/- 1 1/4
239. What is the title of API Publication 2015?

a. “Guide for Controlling the Lead Hazard Associated with Tank Entry and
Cleaning”
b. “Cleaning Open-Top and Covered Floating-Roof Tanks”
c. Requirements of safe entry and cleaning of petroleum Storage tanks
d. “Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage”
240. What must be done to the tank prior to dismantling to insure proper
alignment after the tank is reconstructed?
a. At least four sets of matching centre punch marks should be placed at the
top and bottom edges of each shell plate.
b. At least two sets of matching centre punch marks shall be placed the top
and bottom edges of each shell plate
c. At least three alignment tabs shall be tack welded to the top and bottom
edges of the each shell plate
d. At least two sets of matching centre punch marks may be placed at the
top and side edges of each shell plate
241. What are NDE methods and to what extent shall they be used for the
examination of repairs to butt welds?
a. MT and PT over full length
b. MT and PT spot
c. UT and RT over full length
d. UT or RT over full length
242. What of the following are not principal causes of shell distortion
a. Thinning caused by corrosion
b. Foundation settlement
c. Over-or under-pressuring
d. High wind

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243. What percentage of selected spot radiography shall be at junctions of

vertical and horizontal joints?
a. 15%
b. 20%
c. 25%
d. 50%
244. What size diameter cover plate is required for a 20 inch roof manhole?
a. 22 inch
b. 24 inch
c. 26 inch
d. 28 inch
245. What size penetrameter is required for RT of a tank 0.75 inches thick?
a. 17
b. 20
c. 25
d. 1
246. What spacing must be used for a settlement survey of a 100’diameter tank
a. 31.4
b. 30
c. 32.56
d. 31..
247. When a new nameplate is attached, the existing nameplate

a. is removed
b. is covered by the new name plated
c. is located next to the new name plate
d. is left for the owner / user to keep on file
248. When alternative inspection intervals are selected, the owner / user
a. Shall document the procedure and make it part of the permanent record
b. Alternative are not allowed
c. Alternative method shall include method for determining bottom plate
thickness
d. Both (a) and (b)

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249. When calculating the maximum liquid level for reconstructed tanks, the
required corrosion allowance shall be
a. Deducted from the actual thickness before calculating maximum liquid
level
b. Added to actual thickness before calculating maximum liquid level
c. Not be considered when calculating maximum liquid level
d. Deducted from the original design thickness
250. When changing a non-essential variable on a welding procedure, the

procedure must be
a. Revised
b. Requalified
c. No action required
d. Re-written as a new procedure
251. When concrete ringwalls are provided under the shell, the top of the
ringwall shall be level with ____________ inch in the total circumference
measured from the average elevation
a. ¼
b. 1/8
c. 3/8
d. 5/16
252. When determining average thickness in a corroded area of a shell, a

minimum of equally paced measurements shall be taken over a length of L
a. 10
b. 5
c. 8
d. 6
253. When evaluating roof supports systems, special attention should be paid
to
a. Rafters
b. Prior repairs
c. Distortions
d. The possibility of serve internal corrosion of pipe columns
254. When is pitting an important factor in determining tank shell acceptability?

a. When the pits are ¼ “ in diameter
b. When the pits are 1/8” in diameter
c. When the pits are present in a severe from in close proximity
d. Pitting always represents a significant threat

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255. When liquid penetrant is specified the method of examination shall be in

accordance with one of the following
a. ASME, section V, Article 6
b. API-650, section 6,
c. API-653, section 6
d. ASME, section 8, Article 6
256. When preparing the surface for lining, the abrasive blasting should not be
performed if the temperature of the steel surface is less than
______________ above the dew point or if the relative humidity is greater
than ____________ %
a. 10degrees, 75%
b. 5 Degrees, 80%
c. 10 Degrees, 80%
d. 5 Degrees,75%
257. When replacing rim-mounted shoe seals on a floating roof, on more

than____________ of the seal should be out of service at any one time
a. ¼
b. ½
c. 1/3
d. 1/8
258. When required, a set of charpay V-notch impact specimens shall be taken
a. Before heat treatment
b. After heat treatment
c. Either before or after
d. Both before and after heat treatment
259. When required, how long shall a full hydrostatic be held?

a. 18 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 38 hours
260. When reusing the entire bottom in the intact condition, the shell cut shall
be a minimum of ________________ inch(es) above the top of the bottom
plate
a. ½
b. 6except where crossing existing welds
c. 12
d. 12 is the maximum

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261. When reviewing a radiograph, a dark 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
262. When the corrosion rate is not known or determinable from similar service
experience, actual bottom plate thickness shall be determined by
inspection within the next ________________ years of operation
a. 10
b. 7
c. 5
d. 3
263. When the tank is out of service, additional bottom plate examination
includes
a. Ultrasonic
b. Hammer testing
c. Turning of coupons
d. All of the above
264. When two (2) welders weld opposite sides of the same butt joint
a. 2 spot radiographs shall be taken
b. Heat generated by twin arc removes the need to radiograph
c. Shall be inspected by ultrasonics
d. 1 spot radiograph shall be taken
265. When two or more tanks are installed concurrently in the same location for
the same purchase
a. Spot radiographs to be taken is based on each tanks footage of the welds
b. Spot radiographs may be omitted in tank # 2 if no defects were found in
tank # 1
c. Spot radiographs may be taken based on the aggregate footage of the
welds of the same type and thickness
d. Spot radiographs to be taken be based on the aggregate footage of the
welds regardless of weld type and thickness

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266. When ultrasonic thickness measurement are used to take in-service

thickness measurements, what is the maximum interval fro reinspection
on a tank corroding at a rate of 1.13 mils per year and has a remaining
corrosion allowance of 22 mils?
a. 5 years
b. 9 years
c. 15 years
d. 20 years
267. When used, in-service UT thickness measurement shall be taken

a. 10 years after commissioning
b. 15 years intervals where corrosion rate is unknown
c. The smaller of RCA/2N or 15 years
d. All of the above
268. When vacuum testing is performed, a partial vacuum of atleast psig should
be used
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
269. Which below best describes how surface shall be prepared for ultrasonic
examination
a. The finished contact surface shall be free from weld splatter and any
roughness that would interfere with free movement of the search unit or
impair the transmission of ultrasonic vibrations
b. The weld surface shall be finished so they cannot mask or be confused
with reflections from defects, and should merge smoothly into the surface
of the adjacent base materials
c. The volume of bases material through which the sound will travel in angle
beam examination shall be completely scanned with a straight beam
search unit to detect reflectors which might affect interpretation of angle
beam results
d. All of the above
270. Which below option Thin-film lining system shall be used for the following
service conditions: Temperature 200 degrees F, product contents are
distillates
a. Coal tar epoxy
b. Epoxy amine
c. Epoxy polyamide
d. Epoxy Polyamidoamine

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271. Which is not a factor in determining intervals between internal inspections

for storage tanks
a. Measured during previous inspection
b. Based on experience with similar tanks
c. Anticipated corrosion rate
d. Consistent with conditions at a particular site
272. If RPB is installed under a new tank

a. CP anodes should be placed between external liner & tank bottom
b. External liner should be placed between anodes and tank bottom
c. Do not use RPB
d. Do not use RPB, External liner and CP anodes in the same tank bottom
273. Which of the following equations refer to an anodic reaction

a. O2+ 2 H2) + 4 e > 4 OH
b. Fe + 2e____ Fe2
c. H2O2 + Fe > 2
d. Fe Fe2 + 2e-
274. Which of the following is a cause for tank bottom failure?

a. Erosion corrosion
b. The lack of annular plate ring when required
c. Inadequately supported pumps
d. All are causes
275. Which of the following is a factor in the effectiveness of cathodic

protection
a. Concrete foundation
b. An impervious lining between tank anodes such as a secondary
containment system
c. High resistance soil or rock formations
d. All are factors
276. Which of the following is a principle cause of concrete foundation

deterioration
a. Attack by frost
b. Rusting
c. Wind load
d. Floods

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277. The different between peaking and banding is

a. Peaking pertains to the roof
b. Banding is external to the tank
c. Peaking pertains to vertical weld seams, banding pertains to horizontal
weld seams
d. Peaking pertains to horizontal weld seams, banding pertains to vertical
weld seams
278. Which of the following is not a cause of bottom failure

a. Stresses placed on the bottom plates by roof support loads and shell
settlement
b. Inadequate drainage
c. Rock or gravel foundation pads with inadequately filled-in surface voids
d. Operation conditions
279. Which of the following is not a factor in determining suitability for service
of shell tanks
a. Internal corrosion due to the product or water bottoms
b. Location relative to other thanks
c. Chemical analysis and mechanical properties of the materials of
construction
d. Tank foundation, soil and settlement conditions
280. Which of the following is not a shell distortion?

a. Undersize weld
b. Out of roundness
c. Flat spots
d. Buckled areas
281. Which of the following is not required information on a nameplate

a. Edition and revision number
b. Shell material for shell course
c. Nominal diameter
d. Test pressure
282. Which of the following is not true regarding dismantling of the shell
a. Temporary attachments welds must be ground flush
b. Shell stiffener rings, including wind girders and top angles, may be
removed
c. Shell stiffener rings, including wind girders and top angles, may be left
attached
d. Temporary attachments welds need not be ground flush

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283. Which of the following is not true regarding small punctures in a floating
roof plate
a. May be ignored if they have been determined to be non-critical
b. Shall be repaired
c. Hall have affected sections replaced
d. Is considered a change from the original condition
284. Which of the following types of welds do not need welder identification?
a. Shell vertical welds
b. Roof plate welds
c. Flange-to-nozzle-neck welds
d. Both (b) and (c)
285. Which thin-film lining system shall be used for the following service
conditions Temperature 200 degrees F, product contents are distillates
a. Coal tar epoxy
b. Epoxy amine
c. Epoxy polyamide
d. Epoxy polyamidomine
286. Which tool would least likely be used in an-service inspection?

a. UT thickness device
b. X-ray equipment
c. Steel rule
d. Paint or crayon
287. Who is responsible for preparing the welding procedure specification?

a. Purchasing
b. Erector / Manufacture / Repairer
c. Weld Testing Laboratory
d. A qualified welder
288. Who is responsible for qualifying the welders used to repairs an above
ground storage tank?
a. The tank manufacture
b. The repair concern
c. The inspector
d. The test laboratory

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289. Who is responsible for standing the design metal temperature (based on
ambient temperatures) the design specific gravity, the corrosion allowance
(if any), and the design wind velocity?
a. PURCHASER
b. FABRICATOR
c. INSPECTOR
d. ERECTOR
290. Widely scattered pits may be ignored provided that the sum of their
dimensions along any vertical line does not exceed 2 inch in an 8 inch
length and no pit depth results in a shell thickness of less than of the
minimum thickness exclusive of corrosion allowance
a. 5/8
b. ¾
c. ½
d. 2/3

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API 653 QUESTION BANK ANSWERS

Q.NO ANS Reference
1 B API 653 3.7
2 C ASME SEC V ART 2
3 B API 653 4.2.12
4 B 5.1.12 API 650
5 C E 3.11 API 650
6 A 6.3.2.1 API 650
7 A 12.3.1 API 653
8 B 5.1.3.3 API 650
9 B 9.14.1.1b API 653
10 B 12.3 2.1 & 12.3 2.2 API 650
11 C 8.4.3 API 650
12 D QW 200.2 b
13 B T 282.1 SEC V ART 2
14 A 10.5.2.1 653
15 B Table 4-3 653
16 B Sec V Sec VIII
17 B 650 5.10.1
18 D 650 5.13.6.2
19 C T 282.1 SEC V ART 2
20 B 5.10.1 a API 650
21 D B 3.3 653
22 B 9.3.4 API652
23 B 8.5.1 653
24 A T 276 SEC V ART 2
25 C QW 200.1 a 7 b 2ND Para Last
Line SEC IX
26 B 461.9 SEC IX
27 B QW 310.2 2nd para SEC IX
28 D API 650 9.4
29 D 9.4 API 650
30 B QW 451.1 SEC IX
31 B QW 451.1 SEC IX
32 C API 650 forward first 3 lines
33 C API 650 8,2.4
34 B 6.3.2.1 API 653
35 B 6.5 of API 653
36 B 4.4.6.5 API 653
37 D T 275 ASME Sec V ART 2
38 B 9.2.23 API 650
39 A 3.2.43 API 2015
40 D QW 422 SEC IX
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41 A 6.33.1
42 C 653 4.3.3.1
43 B 653 2.1
44 D Fig 5.8 API 571
45 B 12.1.6.1 API 653
46 A APX M 4.1 API 650
47 B 3.2.33 API 2015
48 B 7.2.1 API 651
49 D 4.5.1.2 API 653
50 C 6.8.1 API 653
51 B T 673.3 SEC V ART 2
52 B 653 6.3.3 API 653
53 C 4.3.3.2 API 653
54 D B 2.2.3 of API 653
55 C 4.5.3 of API 653
56 B API 650 5-6.32
57 A 653 12.5.1.2
58 C QW 432 SEC IX
59 C QW 251.2 SECIX
60 B 8.3.2.4 API 650
61 C 8.1.3.1 API 650
62 B 5.4.1 API 650
63 B 4.3.1.2 API 653
64 C 7.3.1 API 575
65 C A-1b of API 650 or
66 C 12.3.2.5.1 a API 653
67 C H 5.4 API 650
68 D API 650 Table 5.4
69 D API 8.4 or 4297
70 A 650 8.1.2.2
71 C Table J1
72 C 650 Table 4.4
73 C 650 Table 4.4
74 A 650 801.2-3
653 12.2.1.2
75 D 8.5.1.b of API 650
76 C 653 10-5.6.2
77 C T 277.3 SEC V ART 2
78 D 6.1 2nd Para API 652
79 C 9.4. 1.2 & 1.4& 1.5 API 653
80 D 4.2 API 2015
81 A 653 4.3.4.1
82 B 653 4.3.2.1 C
Last Line
83 B API 650 9.2.25
84 C 5.4.2 of API 650
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85 C 653 12.5.1.2
86 C API 653 9.2.25
87 B API 650 9.2.2.5
88 B C 4.5.1.3 & 4.5.1.5 of API 571
89 C 653 12.3.1
90 D T 277.1 SEC V ART 2
91 A T 232.A ,B SEC V ART 2
92 B 653 Table 4.3
93 B T 232 SEC V ART 2
94 D 653 5.3.5
95 B 653 Fig B 11 X axis
96 D GK
97 A 6.8.3 of API 653
98 D 6.3.3.3 of API 653
99 B ,4.43.5 API 653
100 B 6.3.1.3 API 653
101 D 6.3.2.2 API 653
102 D 10.4.1 API 651
103 C 6.4.1.1 a API 653
104 D 6.4.1.1 a API 653
105 A 6.4.1.1 a , b & c
106 C API 651 Table 6.4.2.1 & 2.2
107 A 10.1.1 of API 650
108 B 8.4.3 –API 650
109 A 8.2.1 API 650
110 B 9.3.2 API 652
111 B Fig 9.1 API 653
112 D 5.6.4 API 650 & 4.3.1 API
653
113 D 12.1.1.1 API 653
114 C 7.2.1.1 PI 650
115 C 5.1.3.3 API 650
116 D 7.2.1.1 API 650
117 C Table 5.6a note & 577.2.1
API 650
118 C ??? 575
119 B 5.6.3.1 API 650
120 C 9.10.1.4 API 653
121 D 7.2.10 2nd para API 575
122 C Fig 4.1 a API 650
123 A 5.6.1.3 a API 653
124 D 11.1.2 API 650
125 D 8,3.2.3 API 650
126 D 5.3.2 API 651
127 A 8.1.5 API 650
128 B 7.3.4 API 650
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129 B 9.4 & 4.3.6 API 650

130 A Table 1 API 651
131 D 9.2.2.2 API 653
132 C 4.3.1 API 2016
133 C 6.3.1.2 API 653
134 C 10.5.4 API 653
135 B 6.3.2.1 API 653
136 D C3.13.3 API 650
137 D 3.2.1 API 579
138 B 9.12.3 API 653
139 B 7.2.1.8 API 650
140 A 6.3.2.3 API 653
141 A 10.1.1 API 650
142 B 7.3.4 API 650
143 C 3.10 API653
144 C 4.3.2.1 b API 653
145 A QW 461.9
146 D 1.1.1 -API 653
147 C 6.4.1.2 API 653
148 D 3.18 API 653
149 D 3.2.9 API 2015
150 B 6.2.2 API 653
151 C 10 5.4 & 5.5 API 653
152 A 10.2 API 653 & 2215 4.6.2
153 B 3.2.22 API 2015
154 B B 3.3 API 653
155 D Fig 35 API 577
156 D 3.25 API 577
157 B 6.2.2 of API 653
158 D 3.2.22.1 API 2015
159 B 8.5.1 API 650
160 A 8.5.1 API 650
161 B 6.4.2.1 API 653
162 A 12.5.1.2 API 653
163 D 9.2.2.1 API 653
164 B 6.3.2.1 API 653
165 A 5.1.3.3 API 650
166 A 4.4.6.5 API 653
167 A 3.2.47 API 2015
168 D 10.3.2.1 API 653
169 C 4.3.3.1 API 653
170 C 7.2.5 API 575
171 B 5.1.5.5 API 650
172 D 7.2.2.2 API 650
173 C 4.3.3.1 API 653
174 A 10.2 API 653
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175 C 8.4.1 API 653

176 D 1.1.1 API 650 & 653
177 B 3.2.22.2 API 2015
178 D 5.6.4 note & 5.6.4.9 API 650
179 A 6.3.1 API 653
180 C 6.2.2 API 653
181 C 9.3.1 API 577
182 B 6.3.1, 6.3.2 & 6.3.3 API 653
183 B 3.18 API 653
184 C ANX D API 653
185 D 12.5.1.2 & B 2.1 API 653
186 B QW 304 of SEC IX
187 A C 3.3.4 API 650
188 A 4.2.1.2.3 API 650
189 C 5.6.1.2 API 650
190 A 8.3.2.2 API 650
191 B 8.1.2.2 C API 650
192 B 8.5.1 API 650
193 B 9.6.4 API 653
194 D 9.4 API 650
195 C 9.4 API 650
196 A QW 322.1 a SEC IX
197 B QW 432 of SEC IX
198 D 9.3.1 API 650
199 C 9.2.1.1 API 650
200 A T 277 SEC V ART 2
201 A 5.6.3 & 5.6.4API 650
202 B QW 161 SEC IX
203 D Table 5.13 b API 650
204 D QW 432 SEC IX
205 C 4.5.1.2 API 653
206 A NDT DEFININTION –use
650, 577 653 SECV
207 A 4.4.5.1 API 653
208 D Use Formula or Table A1b of
API 650
209 B Table 5.4b API 650
210 D Use Formula or Table A1b of
API 650
211 C Table 5.16 653
212 B 10.3.2.1 API 653
213 C 11 API 652
214 B Table 4.3 b API 650
215 D 8.5.1.b API 650
216 C 8.5.1b API 650
217 B Fig B.11 API 653
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218 B B 3.3 - API 653

219 B 6.3.2 API 653
220 D 7.5.2 API 650
221 B 8.5.1.d API 650
222 B 12.5.1.2 API 653
223 B 8.5.1.d API 650
224 D 5.6.3.2 API 650
225 A ASME SEC V Art 2- T 282.1
226 D 7.2.8.2 API 575
227 A 5.6.1.1 API 650
228 B 5.4.1 API 650
229 C 12.5.1.2 API 653
230 C Fig 4.1 a API 650
231 A ASME SCV ART 2- T 282.1
232 C 12.5.1.2 API 653
233 A Table 5.10 b API 650
234 C 5.6.3.2 API 650
235 B 8.1.2.2 b API 650
236 A 5.3.2 API 651
237 A 5.6.1.1 API 650
238 B 7.5.3 API 650
239 C API 2015 Tittle
240 B 13.5.2 API 653
241 D 12.1.3.2 API 653
242 A 4.3.5.2 API 653
243 C 8.1.2.2 API 650
244 C 5.1.3 b API 650
245 A T 276 of SEC V ART 2
246 A 12.5.1.2 API 653
247 C 13.1.2 API 653
248 D 6.4.2.4 last para API 653
249 A 4.3.1.5 API 653
250 A QW 200.1 c 2 nd Para
251 A 7.5.5.2 API 650
252 B 4.3.2.1 API 653
253 D 4.2.2.1 API 653
254 C 4.3.1.3 API 653
255 A 8.4.1 API 650
256 B 7.4 API 652
257 A 9.1.3.1 API 653
258 B 4.2.8.1 API 650
259 B 12.3.1 API 653
260 C 10.1 CC line API 653
261 B T 284 SEC V ART 2
262 A 6.3.3.2 a API 653
263 A 7.3.1 API 575
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264 D 8.1.2.5 API 650

265 C 8.1.2.4 API 650
266 B 6.3.3.2 API 653
267 C 6.3.3.2 API 653
268 B 8.6.3 API 653
269 D 9.9.2 &9.9.4 API 577
270 B TABLE 1 API 652
271 D 6.4.1.2 API 653
272 A 5.4.3.3 API 651
273 D 4.1.1 of API 651
274 D 4.4.2 API 653
275 D 5.1.4 API 651
276 A 4.5.1.2 API 653
277 C 10.5.4 & 10.5.5 API 653
278 D 4.4.2 API 653
279 B 4.1.3 API 653
280 A 4.5.2 API 653
281 D 13.1.1 API 653
282 D 10.3.3.2 API 653
283 A 4.2.1.2 API 653
284 D 9.4 API 650
285 B TABLE 1 API 652
286 B 7.1 Table 1 API 575
287 B 9. 2.1.1 API 650
288 B 9.3.1 API 650
289 A 5.2. 1 ,2 &4 API 650
290 C 4.3.2.2 b API 653

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API 653 – DAY 6 BOOK

API 653 EXAM QUESTIONS

2. A WPS is a written qualified welding procedure prepared to __________

3. Welding in the 3G position qualifies a welder in what positions?

4. Which of the following is an essential variable for the SMAW (WPS)?

5. A welder may be qualified by RT if ____________.

6. A peripheral seal, on an internal floating roof, shall be designed to

7. What is the maximum allowable prod spacing using an AC prod technique?

8. Welders shall be qualified in accordance with ________

9. Geometric unsharpness of the radiograph of a component under 2” thick

11. Each piece of magnetizing equipment shall be calibrated

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13. An inspector is evaluating a radiograph, a bright white image of a “B”

14. Ultrasonic examination of hot tap connections or reinforcement is required

The following applies to questions 16 through 25 below:

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31. The temperature range to conduct a standard technique liquid penetrant

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32. During an MT examination, ___ shall be performed on each area.

33. An AC yoke shall have a lifting power of at least _____.

34. A DC yoke shall have a lifting power of at least _________.

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50. Cathodic protection surveys are recommended to ensure the effectiveness

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54. In regard to API 653, roof plates corroded to an average thickness of

56. Each welder making welds on a tank shall be certified by _____

57. A qualified employee stationed outside one or more permit required

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59. A person designated by an employer as having the necessary training,

63. Acoustic emission methods uses ______ as the sensors

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65. ____________ designates a material that may spontaneously ignite upon

67. A contributing factor for determining initial internal inspection intervals

72. __________ is the maximum eight hour time-weighted average of any

78. Reports recommending repairs shall include

81. When used, the ultrasonic thickness measurements shall be made at

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82. The term hot work is defined as _______

84. A qualified person who is authorized by the entry supervisor to enter a

87. When used, ultrasonic thickness measurements shall be made at _________

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88. On a reconstructed tank, all new shell joints shall be ______

90. A double-welded butt weld is _________

93. Opening in tank shells larger than required to accommodate a _________

94. The API 653 standard employs the principles of _________

95. Due to strength requirements, the minimum thickness of an annular plate

97. The acceptability of welds examined by radiography shall be judged by the

103. What is the maximum allowable misalignment on a ¾” vertical butt joints?

105. What form best describes the hazardous properties of a substances as

a. Appropriate labor union

116. The design thickness of a reconstructed tank is based on __________

122. A full hydrostatic test can be waived on a tank ________

124. Where hot work is to be performed, a fire extinguisher or ________ shall be

c. Fire water hose

126. Express 50 mills as ________ inch(es)

127. For replacement of tank bottom floor, what is a suitable non-corrosive

131. Settlement can result from _________