Question 1 of 25 Time Remaining: 240

Question: API 570:

A. prohibits the application of FFS and RBI

B. requires the application of FFS and RBI
C. encourages the application of FFS and RBI
D. recognizes the application of Fitness For Service (FFS) and Risk-Based
Inspection (RBI)
Question 2 of 25 Time Remaining: 237
Question: During pressure testing, owner/users are cautioned not to exceed what value for materials that may be used
in elevated temperature service?

A. MAWP
B. 90% of SMYS
C. ASME allowable stress
D. 150% of design
Question 3 of 25 Time Remaining: 236
Question: A complex listing and description of piping damage mechanisms experienced in the
refining industry is included in:

A. API RP 579
B. API RP 574
C. API RP 580
D. API RP 571

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Question 4 of 25 Time Remaining: 236
Question: Per API 570, which fo the following is an example of subsurface cracking?

A. hydrogen-induced cracking
B. creep
C. caustic stress corrosion cracking
D. fatigue
Question 5 of 25 Time Remaining: 234
Question: A methodology whereby flaws and conditions contained within
piping systems are assessed in order to determine the structural integrity of
the piping for continued service is referred to as:

A. design minimum thickness calculations

 B. fitness for service evaluation
C. risk-based inspection assessment
D. inspection plan

Question 6 of 25 Time Remaining: 232

Question: An industry qualified UT shear wave examiner is a person who possesses an
ultrasonic shear wave qualification from the API or:

A. an ASNT CP-189 shear wave performance test.

B. an accreditation by the ASME.
C. an EPRI certified UT examiner.
D. an equivalent qualification approved by the owner-user.
Question 7 of 25 Time Remaining: 230
Question: According to API 570, an inspection plan shall be established for:

A. piping systems with a history of failures

B. piping systems with intervals greater than maximum allowed by API 570.
C. piping systems in critical service
D. all piping systems within the scope of API 570.
Question 8 of 25 Time Remaining: 228
Question: Per API 570, pressure design thickness is determined using the rating code formula,
and includes which of the following?

A. thickness needed for corrosion allowance

B. needed reinforcement thickness
C. mill tolerances
D. thickness needed for structural loads
Question 9 of 25 Time Remaining: 226
Question: Besides all forms of damage that could reasonably be expedted to affect equipment,
other factors that should be considered in an RBI probability assessment include:

A. probability of serious injuries or fatalities.

B. maintenance of fire and safety systems.
C. operating conditions both past and projected.
D. consequences of any previous incidents.
Question 10 of 25 Time Remaining: 225
Question: The pressure at the most severe condition of coincident internal or external pressure
and temperature expected during service is known as the:
 A. maximum allowable working pressure
B. allowable operating pressure
C. design pressure
D. specified maximum pressure
Question 11 of 25 Time Remaining: 223
Question: Per API 570, the consequence of a release is dependent on:

A. piping design conditions, relative to operating conditions

B. the effectiveness of corrosion monitoring programs
C. the type and amount of process fluid contained in the equipment
D. appropriateness of design codes utilized
Question 12 of 25 Time Remaining: 222
Question: According to API 570, all repairs and alterations shall be performed by:

A. the owner/user
B. a repair organization
C. the holder of a valid r-stamp
D. the holder of a valid v-stamp
uestion 13 of 25 Time Remaining: 221
Question: Piping class 4 services are:

A. non-flammable
B. off-plot
C. located in tank farms and piperacks
D. water and steam only

Question 14 of 25 Time Remaining: 219

Question: According to API 570, individuals taking thickness measurements should be:

A. certified by the API as a qualified UT examiner (QUTE)

B. certified to ASNT level II UT examination per ASNT TC-1A
C. trained and qualified in accordance with applicable procedures used during the
examination
D. certified as level II UT examiner per ASME section V
Question 15 of 25 Time Remaining: 219
Question: According to API 570, material verification programs shall be consistent with which
of the following?

A. API 577
B. API 579
C. API 578
D. API 580
Question 16 of 25 Time Remaining: 218
Question: An item that is not in accordance with specified codes, standards or other
requirements is known as:

A. defect.
B. out-of-compliance
C. non-conformance.
D. non-standard.
Question 17 of 25 Time Remaining: 217
Question: Which of the following standards provides guidance for the visual examination of
FRP components during initial manufacturing and assembly?

A. ASME B16.34
B. API Specification 5L
C. ASME B16-.20
D. ASTM D5263
Question 18 of 25 Time Remaining: 213
Question: According to API 570, when developing an inspection plan, the methods and extent
of NDE:

A. must be evaluated to assure they are cost-effective and can be justified

B. are always more extensive for equipment in high-pressure service
C. is based primarily on the documented past inspection history
D. shall be evaluated to assure they can adequately identify the damage
mechanisms
Question 19 of 25 Time Remaining: 212
Question: For cases where UT is substituted for radiographic inspection, the owner/user shall
specify industry qualified UT shear wave examiners or the application of what ASME B31 code
case?

A. 2235
B. 2025
C. 579/581
 D. 179/181
Question 20 of 25 Time Remaining: 210
Question: The potential for brittle fracture during pneumatic testing should be evaluated for
what type of steel, subject to temper embrittlement?

A. 1 1/4 Cr -1/2 Mo
B. Carbon steel
C. C - 1/2 Mo
D. 2 1/4 Cr - 1Mo
Question 21 of 25 Time Remaining: 208
Question: Piping systems not included within the plot boundary limits of a process unit is know
as:

A. off-site piping.
B. piperack piping.
C. tank farm piping.
D. off-plot piping
Question 22 of 25 Time Remaining: 207
Question: For high temperature thickness measurements, what is the most important component
of the thickness testing equipment?

A. the tilt angle of the transducers

B. the noise attenuator
C. the A-scan display
D. the search unit
Question 23 of 25 Time Remaining: 204
Question: What is the purpose of recording a minimum alert thickness for a piping system?

A. to signal to the inspector that it is time for determining the minimum structural
thickness
B. to signal to the inspector that it is time for a remaining life assessment
C. to signal to the inspector that a fitness-for-service assessment is necessary
D. to signal to the inspector that it is time for determining the pressure minimum
thickness
Question 24 of 25 Time Remaining: 203
Question: How frequently should thickness measurements be conducted on class 4 piping
systems?

A. Every 15 years
 B. Every 20 years
C. Option of owner/user
D. Every 10 years
Question 25 of 25 Time Remaining: 201
Question: According to API 570, guidance on the inspection of flanged joints can be found in:

A. API 579
B. API 571
C. ASME B31.3
D. ASME PCC-1

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