API 510 Open Book Practice Exam

1. When evaluating locally thinned areas for a large corroded area of a pressure vessel with
an inside diameter of 84in., the wall thicknesses may be averaged over a length what
length?
Select one:
a. 40in.
b. 42in.
c. 60in.

d. 28in. 
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API 510 7.4.2.1
The correct answer is: 28in.

2. A pressure vessel constructed in 1996 is being rerated, calculate the hydrostatic test
pressure if the MAWP is 250psi, allowable stress at the test temperature is 15,700psi and
the allowable stress at operating temperature is 14,300psi.
Select one:
a. 341.6psi
b. 296psi
c. 356.8psi

d. 411.7psi 
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API 510 5.8.3.1
The correct answer is: 411.7psi

3. For pressure vessel inspection, who should the inspector consult to help define the type
of damage, NDE technique and extent of examination?
Select one:
a. owner/user

b. corrosion specialist 
c. engineer
d. engineer or corrosion specialist
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API 510 5.7.1.1
The correct answer is: engineer or corrosion specialist

4. Examples of the process parameters include temperatures, pressures, fluid velocities,

pH, flow rates, chemical or water injection rates, levels of corrosive constituents and:
Select one:
a. hold points

b. equipment material 
c. chemical composition
d. humidity
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API 510 4.1.4
The correct answer is: chemical composition

5. A hydrostatic test is to be performed on a pressure vessel that has a thickness of 2in.

and a MDMT of 20°F, what temperature should the vessel be for the test to minimum
brittle fracture?
Select one:
a. Above 120°F
b. At least 30°F
c. At least 50°F

d. 10°F 
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API 510 5.8.7.2
The correct answer is: At least 30°F

6. The remaining life of a vessel was calculated to be 3 years and RBI was not used, what is
the next inspection interval for thickness readings?
Select one:
a. 2 years

b. 1.5 years 
c. 1 year
d. 3 years
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API 510 6.5.1.1
The correct answer is: 2 years

7. Inspection intervals for pressure-relieving devices in typical process services should not exceed:
Select one:
a.
10 years for typical process services
b. 5 years for clean (nonfouling) and noncorrosive services

c. 1/2 remaining life 

d. 10 years for clean (nonfouling) and noncorrosive services
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API 510 6.6.3.2
The correct answer is: 10 years for clean (nonfouling) and noncorrosive services

8. When repairing pressure-relieving devices, which could should be followed?

Select one:
a. API 572

b. API 576 
c. API 570
d. API 578
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API 510 8.1.1
The correct answer is: API 576

9. When evaluating locally thinned areas for a large corroded area of a pressure vessel with
an inside diameter of 38in., the wall thicknesses may be averaged over a length what
length?
 Select one:

a. 19in. 
b. 20in.
c. 38in.
d. 30in.
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API 510 7.4.2.1
The correct answer is: 19in.

10. What should the inspector do if crack-like flaws and environmental cracking are found
when inspecting a pressure vessel?
Select one:
a. Leave early

b. Consult a corrosion specialist 

c. Determine if they acceptable per the code
d. Cracks shall be assessed by an engineer
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API 510 5.10.3
The correct answer is: Cracks shall be assessed by an engineer

11. Which code covers the inspection and repair of pressure relieving devices?
Select one:
a. API 577
b. API 510
c. API 572
d. ASME B16.5

e. API 576 
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The correct answer is: API 576

12. Before removal of a pressure-relief valve for inspection all blinds should be removed.
 Select one:

a. False 
b. True
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The correct answer is: False

13. When does final interpretation for liquid penetrant begin?

Select one:
a. 10 to 60 minutes after the developer has been applied
b. Any time after the developer has been applied.
c. 10 to 60 minutes after the penetrant has been applied

d. 10 to 60 minutes after the requirements of developing time are satisfied 

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The correct answer is: 10 to 60 minutes after the requirements of developing time are
satisfied

14. What are the minimum acceptable dimensions of the lead letter “B” used for excessive
backscatter detection?
Select one:
a. The dimensions are not important
b. 1/16” high and 1/16” thick

c. ½” high and 1/16” thick 

d. ½” high and ½” thick
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ASME Section V T-223
The correct answer is: ½” high and 1/16” thick

15. What is the preferred radiographic technique?

Select one:

a. Single-wall exposure 
b. Double-wall exposure
c. None of the above
d. Either is acceptable
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The correct answer is: Single-wall exposure
 16. Cracks that appear to have many branches or craze-cracked pattern usually represents:
Select one:
a. Mechanical fatigue

b. Stress corrosion cracking 

c. MIC
d. CUI
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The correct answer is: Stress corrosion cracking

17. What method can be used to determine scaling or fouling in a cooling water system?
Select one:
a. Ultrasonic flow meters
b. pH measurement
c. Oxygen content
d. Heat exchanger performance (U-factor measurement)

e. A and D 
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The correct answer is: A and D

18. Sulfide stress cracking can be described as:

Select one:
a. Array of cracks that are stacked on top of each other
b. Pitting on the metal surface
c. Cracking of metal under the combination of tensile stress and corrosion in presence of water

and H2S 
d. Surface bulging on the ID, OD or within the wall thickness
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The correct answer is: Cracking of metal under the combination of tensile stress and
corrosion in presence of water and H2S

19. All materials are subject to fatigue cracking.

Select one:
a. True

b. False 
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The correct answer is: True

20. Can form beneath deposits or ammonium chloride or amine hydrochloride salts in
exchangers and piping.
Select one:

a. Aqueous HCL 
b. CUI
c. MIC
d. Caustic
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The correct answer is: Aqueous HCL
21. Using table QW-461.1 determine the weld position for a weld that is 20 degrees from
horizontal where the weld cap is facing down.
Select one:
a. Horizontal
b. Vertical
c. Flat

d. Overhead 
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The correct answer is: Overhead

22. Work piece in the horizontal plane with weld metal deposited from above.
Select one:
a. 1G Pipe
b. 1G Plate 
c. 6G Pipe
d. 2G Plate
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The correct answer is: 1G Plate

23. Changes cannot be made in the nonessential variables of the WPS to suit production
requirements without requalification provided such changes are documented with respect
to the essential variables for each process.
Select one:

a. False 
b. True
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The correct answer is: False

24. Determine if the following slag inclusion would be acceptable: the weld metal thickness
is 0.75in. and the weld contains a slag inclusion 9/32.
Select one:
a. Acceptable

b. Unacceptable 
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The correct answer is: Unacceptable

25. The PQR documents for the SMAW process that the PWHT info as Temperature: 1175 F o

+-25oF with a holding time of 15 minutes. Is it acceptable for the WPS to have a PWHT
temperature of 1100oF +- 25oF for 1 hour/inch with a 1 hour minimum time based on what
the PQR states?
Select one:
a. PWHT not required
b. Maybe

c. No 
d. Yes
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 The correct answer is: No

26. The advantages listed are for what welding process: the welding arc has good tolerance
to misalignments; high penetrating capability (key hole effect); lower total heat input due to
focused arc results in less distortion and welds produced are narrower than GTAW due to
the constricted arc?
Select one:
a. SAW
b. SW

c. GMAW 
d. PAW
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The correct answer is: PAW

27. A technique may be used in which the radiation passes through two walls and the weld
(material) in both walls is viewed for acceptance on the same radiograph.
Select one:
a. None of the above

b. Double-wall technique 
c. Single-wall technique
d. Single-wall viewing
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The correct answer is: Double-wall technique

28. Select the appropriate potential inspector actions:

Select one:
a. Qualify or requalify welders where required and witness a percentage of welder
qualifications

b. All of the above 

c. Qualify WPS(s) where required and witness qualification effort
d. Obtain acceptable WPS(s) and PQR(s) for the work
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The correct answer is: All of the above

29. Obtaining calibrated equipment is the responsibility of:

Select one:

a. The inspector 
b. The piping engineer
c. The examiner
d. The owner/user
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The correct answer is: The inspector

30. Which items should the inspector check in regards to welding consumables?
Select one:
a. Filler metals are clean and free of contaminants
b. A, B and C
c. Filler metals are being properly handled and stored

d. Filler metal type and size are correct per procedure 

e. Filler metals are the correct weight.
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The correct answer is: A, B and C

31. Items that should be reviewed on welding equipment and instruments include which of
the following:
Select one:
a. Welding machine calibration is current
b. A, B and C 
c. Instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, contact pyrometers, have current calibrations
d. Storage ovens for welding consumables operate with automatic heat control and visible
temperature indication
e. Welding shields are not damaged
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The correct answer is: A, B and C

32. Confirms replacement of defective equipment and instruments?

Select one:
a. The owner/user or the inspector
b. The inspector or the examiner

c. The inspector 
d. The piping engineer
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The correct answer is: The inspector

33. Accumulators, condensers, towers, drums, columns and heat exchangers are common
types of this type equipment.
Select one:

a. Pressure vessels 
b. Tanks
c. Refinery equipment
d. Pressure piping
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The correct answer is: Pressure vessels

34. Blisters, film lifting and rust spots are failure modes of what vessel component?
 Select one:
a. Internal linings
b. Insulation
c. Refractory

d. Paint or coatings 
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The correct answer is: Paint or coatings

35. Items that should be contained in the inspection records are:

Select one:
a. Field notes
b. Basic data
c. Progressive records

d. All of the above 

e. None of the above
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The correct answer is: All of the above

36. If a process contains amine, ammonia, caustic or wet H2S then what part of the vessel
should be checked for cracks?
Select one:
a. Nozzles
b. External support structures
c. Reinforcement pads

d. Welded seams 
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The correct answer is: Welded seams

37. The use of a hammer can help locate thinned areas on a vessel but listening to the
sound compared to other areas and the feel of the hammer strike.
Select one:
a. False

b. True 
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 The correct answer is: True

38. What is the joint efficiency of Type B that is a double full fillet lap joint that is 1/2in.
thick?
Select one:
a. 0.55

b. 0.50 
c. 5.5
d. 0.60
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ASME Section VIII Table UW-12
The correct answer is: 0.55

39. Determine the MAWP for an ellipsoidal head that has a thickness of 0.625in. that is
welded to a vessel with an inside diameter of 24in., an allowable stress of 12,500psi and a
joint efficiency of 0.90.
Select one:
a. 1159.8psi
b. 291.5psi
c. 647.7psi

d. 582.9psi 
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ASME Section VIII UG-32(c)
The correct answer is: 582.9psi

40. What extent of radiography should be used for a butt weld in the shell of a vessel that
has a thickness at the welded joint of 2 in.?
Select one:

a. Full 
b. None
c. Inspector's discretion
d. Spot
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ASME Section VIII UW-11(a)(2)
The correct answer is: Full

41. Determine the required thickness of a cylindrical vessel shell with circumferential stress
given an operating pressure of 350psi, allowable stress of 14,800psi, E of 1.0 and an inside
diameter of 60in. 
Select one:
a. 1.44in.
b. 0.720in.

c. 0.706in. 
d. 0.353in.
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ASME VIII UG-27(c)(1) 
The correct answer is: 0.720in.

42. What is the maximum allowable working pressure for a vessel part?
Select one:
a. Maximum internal pressure without static head
b. Maximum internal or external pressure including static head

c. Maximum internal pressure including static head 

d. Maximum static head for the vessel
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ASME Section VIII UG-98(b)
The correct answer is: Maximum internal or external pressure including static head

43. What is the radiographic requirement for butt weld joints in shells and heads of vessels
that contain lethal substances?
Select one:

a. Full 
b. Partial
c. None
d. Spot
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The correct answer is: Full

44. Using ASME Section VIII Figure UW-16.1(i) determine if the weld sizes for the attached
nozzle meet the Code: nozzle thickness, tn = 5/16 in., shell thickness t = 5/8 in. and the fillet
welds have equal leg lengths of 5/16 in.
Select one:

a. Yes, acceptable per Code 

b. No, not acceptable per Code
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The correct answer is: Yes, acceptable per Code

45. Using ASME Section VIII Figure UW-16.1(i) determine if the weld sizes for the attached
nozzle meet the Code: nozzle thickness, tn = 7/16 in., shell thickness t = 1/2 in. and the fillet
weld 1 has a leg length 3/8 in. and fillet weld 2 leg length is 7/16 in.
Select one:
a. No, not acceptable per Code

b. Yes, acceptable per Code 

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The correct answer is: Yes, acceptable per Code

46. In a vessel being reinforced, the area to resist the pressure at a given location requires
an area of 9.7 sq-in., the reinforcement areas are given as A1 = 0.75 sq-in., A2 = 3.2 sq-in.,
A3 = 5.0 sq-in. and A4 = 0.8 sq-in., are the reinforcement areas adequate?
Select one:

a. Yes, 
b. No
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The correct answer is: Yes,
 47. No credit can be taken for the additional strength of any reinforcement having a higher
allowable stress value than that of the vessel wall.
Select one:

a. False 
b. True
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The correct answer is: True

48. For a static head pressure of 17 psi, what is the equivalent head height?
Select one:

a. 39.2 feet 
b. 7.4 feet
c. 19.6 feet
d. 17 feet
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The correct answer is: 39.2 feet

49. During a pneumatic pressure test, after the initial pressure is applied on a vessel the
pressure must be increased in increments of:
Select one:
a. One-half the test pressure

b. one-tenth the test pressure until test pressure reached 

c. One-quarter test pressure until the test pressure reached
d. Increments of one-third the test pressure until test pressure reached
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The correct answer is: one-tenth the test pressure until test pressure reached

50. Determine the test temperature for a Charpy specimen with a notch width of 0.276 in.
with an MDMT of -10oF.
Select one:
a. 0 F
o

b. -18oF 
c. 18oF
d. -14oF
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The correct answer is: -18oF

51. A hydrostatic test is to be performed on a pressure vessel that has a thickness of 2in.
and a MDMT of 20°F, what temperature should the vessel be for the test to minimum
brittle fracture?
Select one:
a. 10°F

b. At least 50°F 

c. Above 120°F
d. At least 30°F
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API 510 5.8.7.2
The correct answer is: At least 30°F

52. What should the inspector do if crack-like flaws and environmental cracking are found
when inspecting a pressure vessel?
Select one:

a. Consult a corrosion specialist 

b. Leave early
c. Cracks shall be assessed by an engineer
d. Determine if they acceptable per the code
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API 510 5.10.3
The correct answer is: Cracks shall be assessed by an engineer
 53. Inspection intervals for pressure-relieving devices in typical process services should not exceed:
Select one:
a. 5 years for clean (nonfouling) and noncorrosive services

b. 1/2 remaining life 

c.
10 years for typical process services
d. 10 years for clean (nonfouling) and noncorrosive services
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API 510 6.6.3.2
The correct answer is: 10 years for clean (nonfouling) and noncorrosive services

54. When evaluating locally thinned areas for a large corroded area of a pressure vessel
with an inside diameter of 84in., the wall thicknesses may be averaged over a length what
length?
Select one:
a. 40in.
b. 28in.

c. 60in. 
d. 42in.
Feedback
Your answer is incorrect.
API 510 7.4.2.1
The correct answer is: 28in.

55. The remaining life of a vessel was calculated to be 3 years and RBI was not used, what is
the next inspection interval for thickness readings?
Select one:
a. 3 years
b. 2 years

c. 1.5 years 
d. 1 year
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 API 510 6.5.1.1
The correct answer is: 2 years

56. For ellipsoidal heads, the K1 factor when the ratio D/2h is 1.8:
Select one:
a. 0.81

b. 0.73 
c. 0.90
d. 1.18
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API 510 Table 7.1
The correct answer is: 0.81

57. During thickness inspection a pressure vessel had a temperature of 140°F, what should
be done if the inspection method was utilizing UT?
Select one:
a. Special instruments or couplants are typically not needed when temperature is less

than 150°F 
b. Consult the owner/user
c. Use of high temperature couplant
d. Use special procedures to improve thickness reading accuracy due to temperature
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API 510 5.7.2.3
The correct answer is: Special instruments or couplants are typically not needed when
temperature is less than 150°F

58. An externally insulated vessel made from duplex stainless steel operates at 265°F and is
in intermittent service, what damage mechanism should be considering during inspection?
Select one:
a. RBI
b. CUI
c. Brittle fracture 
d. MIC
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API 510 5.5.6.1
The correct answer is: CUI

59. An inspector is considering an on-stream inspection instead of an internal inspection

and the vessel that is to be inspected was determined to have a corrosion rate of 0.007ipy
and a remaining life of 12 years. Will the on-stream inspection be acceptable per the code?
Select one:
a. Yes, acceptable to perform on-stream inspection

b. Not acceptable to perform on-stream inspection 

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API 510 6.5.2.1
The correct answer is: Not acceptable to perform on-stream inspection

60. Which code covers safety aspects for welding on-stream?

Select one:
a. API 570
b. API 577

c. API 2201 
d. ASME Section IX
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API 510 8.1.7.1
The correct answer is: API 2201

61. What is the stamped relieving capacity of a pressure relieving device?

Select one:
a. Rated relieving capacity that appears on the device nameplate
b. Used as the relieving capacity basis for the application where installed

c. Determined at specified set pressure and includes an allowable overpressure 

d. A and C
e. None of the above
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The correct answer is: A and C

62. Upon removal of a pressure-relief valve, visual examination of a pressure-relief valve

should be performed:
Select one:
a. After a 48-hour period to allow toxic materials to escape
b. Before re-installation after shop maintenance performed

c. Immediately 
d. Once the device is returned to the shop for maintenance
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The correct answer is: Immediately

63. Requirements for direct visual examination include:

Select one:
a. Eye greater than 24 inches from surface and greater than 30 degrees angle from viewing
surface
b. Eye within 24 inches of surface to be examined with 100 foot-candles light intensity
c. Eye test reading standard J-1 letters
d. Eye with 24 inches and 30 degrees of surface to be examined with 100 foot-candles light

intensity 
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The correct answer is: Eye with 24 inches and 30 degrees of surface to be examined with
100 foot-candles light intensity
 64. The film density (lightness or darkness of the developed film) is acceptable if within
what range?
Select one:
a. 2.0 to 4.0
b. 1.5 to 3.0
c. 2.0 to 3.0

d. 4.0 to 6.0 
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ASME Section V T-282.1
The correct answer is: 2.0 to 4.0

65. Which hole of the hole-type IQI should be visible when film is developed?
Select one:
a. 1T

b. 2T 
c. 4T
d. 3T
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ASME Section V V-230
The correct answer is: 2T

66. Primarily caused by H2S due to thermal decomposition of sulfur compounds when
operating at high temperatures.
Select one:

a. Sulfidic corrosion 
b. Atmospheric corrosion
c. Caustic corrosion
d. Cooling water corrosion
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The correct answer is: Sulfidic corrosion
 67. Pitting corrosion, microbiological corrosion, stress corrosion cracking and fouling are
forms of what damage mechanism?
Select one:
a. Cooling water corrosion

b. Caustic corrosion 
c. Hydrogen attack
d. Atmospheric corrosion
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The correct answer is: Cooling water corrosion

68. The corrosion of steel from acidic sour water that contains H2S in the pH range of 4.5
and 7.0.
Select one:

a. Sour water corrosion 

b. Caustic corrosion
c. Hydrogen attack
d. Chloride stress corrosion
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The correct answer is: Sour water corrosion

69. Of the materials listed below which are most susceptible to erosion/erosion-corrosion?
Select one:

a. Low alloy steels 

b. 300 series stainless steels
c. Duplex stainless steels
d. Copper and aluminum alloys
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The correct answer is: Copper and aluminum alloys

70. Hydrochloric acid corrosion affects most common construction materials used
refineries.
Select one:

a. True 
b. False
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The correct answer is: True

71. Using table QW-461.1 determine the weld position for a weld that is 20 degrees from
horizontal where the weld cap is facing down.
Select one:
a. Vertical

b. Overhead 
c. Flat
d. Horizontal
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The correct answer is: Overhead

72. Work piece in the horizontal plane with weld metal deposited from above.
Select one:
a. 1G Pipe
b. 6G Pipe
c. 2G Plate

d. 1G Plate 
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The correct answer is: 1G Plate

73. Changes cannot be made in the nonessential variables of the WPS to suit production
requirements without requalification provided such changes are documented with respect
to the essential variables for each process.
Select one:

a. True 
b. False
Feedback
The correct answer is: False
 74. Determine if the following slag inclusion would be acceptable: the weld metal thickness
is 0.75in. and the weld contains a slag inclusion 9/32.
Select one:
a. Acceptable

b. Unacceptable 
Feedback
The correct answer is: Unacceptable

75. The PQR documents for the SMAW process that the PWHT info as Temperature: 1175 F o

+-25oF with a holding time of 15 minutes. Is it acceptable for the WPS to have a PWHT
temperature of 1100oF +- 25oF for 1 hour/inch with a 1 hour minimum time based on what
the PQR states?
Select one:
a. Yes

b. No 
c. PWHT not required
d. Maybe
Feedback
The correct answer is: No

76. What welding process is predominantly limited to welding insulation and refractory
support pins to tanks, pressure vessels and heater casings?
Select one:

a. SW 
b. SAW
c. SMAW
d. FCAM
Feedback
The correct answer is: SW

77. The double-wall exposure technique should be used for radiography whenever
practical.
Select one:
a. True

b. False 
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The correct answer is: False

78. Confirms replacement of defective equipment and instruments?

Select one:

a. The inspector 
b. The owner/user or the inspector
c. The inspector or the examiner
d. The piping engineer
Feedback
The correct answer is: The inspector

79. Items that should be reviewed on welding equipment and instruments include which of
the following:
Select one:
a. Instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, contact pyrometers, have current calibrations
b. Welding shields are not damaged
c. Welding machine calibration is current

d. A, B and C 
e. Storage ovens for welding consumables operate with automatic heat control and visible
temperature indication
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The correct answer is: A, B and C

80. Select the appropriate potential inspector actions:

Select one:
a. Qualify WPS(s) where required and witness qualification effort
b. Qualify or requalify welders where required and witness a percentage of welder
qualifications
c. Obtain acceptable WPS(s) and PQR(s) for the work

d. All of the above 

Feedback
The correct answer is: All of the above
 81. Which items should the inspector check in regards to welding consumables?
Select one:
a. Filler metal type and size are correct per procedure
b. Filler metals are clean and free of contaminants
c. Filler metals are the correct weight.

d. A, B and C 
e. Filler metals are being properly handled and stored
Feedback
The correct answer is: A, B and C

82. Obtaining calibrated equipment is the responsibility of:

Select one:
a. The owner/user

b. The inspector 
c. The piping engineer
d. The examiner
Feedback
The correct answer is: The inspector

83. Thermal reactors, catalytic reactors, fractionators and separators are common types of:
Select one:
a. Storage containers
b. Process methods

c. Process equipment 
d. Pressure vessels
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The correct answer is: Pressure vessels
 84. The most accurate technique for thickness measurements in most conditions.
Select one:
a. RT
b. PT
c. MT

d. UT 
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The correct answer is: UT

85. If an inspector locates degradation on a pressure vessel:

Select one:
a. The degradation is removed by repair or replacement of the vessel component
b. Structural integrity and design parameters are maintained
c. Degradation does not affect safe operation

d. A, B and C 
e. None of the above
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The correct answer is: A, B and C

86. Erosion occurs in heat exchangers due to the thermal different in process fluids.
Select one:
a. False

b. True 
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The correct answer is: False

87. Polythionic stress corrosion cracking is a primary concern of what material?

Select one:

a. Copper alloys 
b. Chromium steels
c. Austenitic stainless steels
d. Carbon and low alloy steels
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The correct answer is: Austenitic stainless steels
 88. What is the joint efficiency of Type B that is a double full fillet lap joint that is 1/2in.
thick?
Select one:

a. 0.55 
b. 5.5
c. 0.50
d. 0.60
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ASME Section VIII Table UW-12
The correct answer is: 0.55
89. Determine the required thickness of a cylindrical vessel shell with circumferential stress
given an operating pressure of 350psi, allowable stress of 14,800psi, E of 1.0 and an inside
diameter of 60in. 
Select one:
a. 1.44in.
b. 0.353in.

c. 0.706in. 
d. 0.720in.
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ASME VIII UG-27(c)(1) 
The correct answer is: 0.720in.

90. What extent of radiography should be used for a butt weld in the shell of a vessel that
has a thickness at the welded joint of 2 in.?
Select one:
a. Inspector's discretion
b. None

c. Full 
d. Spot
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Your answer is correct.
ASME Section VIII UW-11(a)(2)
The correct answer is: Full
 91. What is the maximum joint efficiency that can be used on a single‐welded butt joint
with backing strip that was spot welded?
 
Select one:
a. 0.65
b. 0.80

c. 0.90 
d. 0.08
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ASME VIII Table UW-12
The correct answer is: 0.80

92. What is the maximum allowable working pressure for a vessel part?
Select one:

a. Maximum internal pressure including static head 

b. Maximum static head for the vessel
c. Maximum internal or external pressure including static head
d. Maximum internal pressure without static head
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ASME Section VIII UG-98(b)
The correct answer is: Maximum internal or external pressure including static head

93. Spiral and longitudinal welded joints on the main shell, on communicating chambers or
nozzles are classified as what category of joint?
Select one:

a. D 
b. B
c. C
d. A
e. All of the above
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 The correct answer is: A

94. Using ASME Section VIII Figure UW-16.1(i) determine if the weld sizes for the attached
nozzle meet the Code: nozzle thickness, tn = 5/16 in., shell thickness t = 5/8 in. and the fillet
welds have equal leg lengths of 5/16 in.
Select one:
a. Yes, acceptable per Code

b. No, not acceptable per Code 

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The correct answer is: Yes, acceptable per Code

95. Using ASME Section VIII Figure UW-16.1(i) determine if the weld sizes for the attached
nozzle meet the Code: nozzle thickness, tn = 7/16 in., shell thickness t = 1/2 in. and the fillet
weld 1 has a leg length 3/8 in. and fillet weld 2 leg length is 7/16 in.
Select one:
a. Yes, acceptable per Code

b. No, not acceptable per Code 

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The correct answer is: Yes, acceptable per Code

96. Deposited weld metal outside of either the vessel wall or any reinforcing pad used as
reinforcement can only be credited with an allowable stress value:
Select one:

a. Equivalent to the weaker of the materials connected by the weld 

b. Equivalent to the stronger of the materials connected by the weld
c. Weld reinforcement cannot be credited as reinforcement
d. None of the above
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The correct answer is: Equivalent to the weaker of the materials connected by the weld
 97. Reinforcement is being added to a nozzle after it was installed on a vessel, the nozzle
has an allowable stress of 14,300 psi, the vessel's allowable stress is 14,800 psi, the
additional area of reinforcement was originally calculated to be 4.5 sq-in., how much of this
area can be counted as reinforcement for the nozzle?
Select one:
a. 4.66 sq-in.

b. 4.35 sq-in. 
c. 3.47 sq-in.
d. 4.2 sq-in.
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The correct answer is: 4.35 sq-in.

98. A vessel that has a total elevation of 30 feet from the ground is filled with water,
determine the pressure from static head at a point 12 feet from the ground.
Select one:
a. 5.2 psi

b. 41.5 psi 
c. 13 psi
d. 7.8 psi
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The correct answer is: 7.8 psi

99. The hydrostatic test pressure for a pressure vessel is calculated by multiplying the
MAWP x 1.3 x the lowest stress ratio (LSR).
Select one:

a. True 
b. False
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The correct answer is: True
 100. The standard Charpy V-notch specimen size is:
Select one:

a. 10mm x 10mm x 55mm 

b. 10mm x 11mm x 55mm
c. 6.7mm x 10mm x 55mm
d. 8mm x 10mm x 50mm
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The correct answer is: 10mm x 10mm x 55mm

101. An externally insulated vessel made from duplex stainless steel operates at 265°F and
is in intermittent service, what damage mechanism should be considering during
inspection?
Select one:
a. Brittle fracture
b. CUI
c. MIC
d. RBI
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API 510 5.5.6.1
The correct answer is: CUI

102. Examples of the process parameters include temperatures, pressures, fluid velocities,

pH, flow rates, chemical or water injection rates, levels of corrosive constituents and:
Select one:
a. chemical composition
b. hold points
c. humidity
d. equipment material
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API 510 4.1.4
The correct answer is: chemical composition

103. Which code covers safety aspects for welding on-stream?

 Select one:
a. API 577
b. API 2201
c. ASME Section IX
d. API 570
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API 510 8.1.7.1
The correct answer is: API 2201

104. For ellipsoidal heads, the K1 factor when the ratio D/2h is 1.8:
Select one:
a. 1.18
b. 0.73
c. 0.90
d. 0.81
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API 510 Table 7.1
The correct answer is: 0.81

105. When repairing pressure-relieving devices, which could should be followed?

Select one:
a. API 572
b. API 578
c. API 576
d. API 570
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API 510 8.1.1
The correct answer is: API 576
 106. An inspector is considering an on-stream inspection instead of an internal inspection
and the vessel that is to be inspected was determined to have a corrosion rate of 0.007ipy
and a remaining life of 12 years. Will the on-stream inspection be acceptable per the code?
Select one:
a. Yes, acceptable to perform on-stream inspection
b. Not acceptable to perform on-stream inspection
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API 510 6.5.2.1
The correct answer is: Not acceptable to perform on-stream inspection

107. A pressure vessel constructed in 1996 is being rerated, calculate the hydrostatic test
pressure if the MAWP is 250psi, allowable stress at the test temperature is 15,700psi and
the allowable stress at operating temperature is 14,300psi.
Select one:
a. 296psi
b. 411.7psi
c. 356.8psi
d. 341.6psi
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API 510 5.8.3.1
The correct answer is: 411.7psi

108. For pressure vessel inspection, who should the inspector consult to help define the
type of damage, NDE technique and extent of examination?
Select one:
a. engineer or corrosion specialist
b. owner/user
c. engineer
d. corrosion specialist
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API 510 5.7.1.1
The correct answer is: engineer or corrosion specialist

109. When evaluating locally thinned areas for a large corroded area of a pressure vessel
with an inside diameter of 38in., the wall thicknesses may be averaged over a length what
length?
Select one:
a. 20in.
b. 38in.
c. 19in.
d. 30in.
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API 510 7.4.2.1
The correct answer is: 19in.

110. During thickness inspection a pressure vessel had a temperature of 140°F, what
should be done if the inspection method was utilizing UT?
Select one:
a. Consult the owner/user
b. Use special procedures to improve thickness reading accuracy due to temperature
c. Use of high temperature couplant
d. Special instruments or couplants are typically not needed when temperature is less
than 150°F
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API 510 5.7.2.3
The correct answer is: Special instruments or couplants are typically not needed when
temperature is less than 150°F

111. The design pressure is less than or equal to the maximum allowable working pressure.
Select one:
a. False
b. True
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The correct answer is: True

112. Proper removal of a pressure-relief device should include:

Select one:
a. Complete shutdown of the plant
b. Isolating the device by authorized person
c. Proper venting of the device to a safe location
d. Replacing any rupture disks
e. A and C
f. B and C
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The correct answer is: B and C

113. How often should light meters for both fluorescent and visible light be calibrated?
Select one:
a. Before each use
b. Once per year
c. Every quarter
d. Every 6 months
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The correct answer is: Once per year

114. What is the most common radiography source?

Select one:
a. Kryptonite
b. Uranium
c. Cobalt 60
d. Iridium 192
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The correct answer is: Iridium 192
 115. What is the maximum allowable film density in the area of interest through the body
of the designated hole-type IQI?
Select one:
a. Minus 2.0 % or plus 4.0%
b. Minus 15% or plus 30%
c. Plus 15% or minus 30%
d. Minus 1.5% or plus 3.0%
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ASME Section V T-282.2(a)(1)
The correct answer is: Minus 15% or plus 30%

116. Stress corrosion cracking typically occurs above a pH of:

Select one:
a. 7
b. 10
c. 1
d. 2
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The correct answer is: 2

117. The temperature at which iron-based alloys begin sulfidation.

Select one:
a. 500oF
b. 450oF
c. 350oF
d. 260oC
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The correct answer is: 500oF

118. Three factors that contribute to amine stress corrosion cracking.

Select one:
a. Temperature, tensile stress, amine concentration
b. HCl concentration, tensile stress, temperature
c. Time, temperature, tensile stress
d. Creep, strain, temperature
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The correct answer is: Temperature, tensile stress, amine concentration
 119. A sudden, unexpected failure caused by exposure to cyclical stresses over an
extended period of time.
Select one:
a. Mechanical failure
b. Fatigue crack
c. Brittle fracture
d. Erosion-Corrosion
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The correct answer is: Fatigue crack

120. Hydrochloric acid corrosion becomes more severe under the which conditions?
Select one:
a. Decreasing temperature and decreasing concentrations
b. Increasing temperature and increasing concentrations
c. Decreasing temperature and increasing concentrations
d. Increasing temperature and decreasing concentrations
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The correct answer is: Increasing temperature and increasing concentrations

121. Using table QW-461.1 determine the weld position for a weld that is 20 degrees from
horizontal where the weld cap is facing down.
Select one:
a. Overhead
b. Vertical
c. Horizontal
d. Flat
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The correct answer is: Overhead

122. Work piece in the horizontal plane with weld metal deposited from above.
Select one:
a. 2G Plate
b. 6G Pipe
c. 1G Pipe
d. 1G Plate
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The correct answer is: 1G Plate

123. Changes cannot be made in the nonessential variables of the WPS to suit production
requirements without requalification provided such changes are documented with respect
to the essential variables for each process.
Select one:
a. False
b. True
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The correct answer is: False

124. Determine if the following slag inclusion would be acceptable: the weld metal
thickness is 0.75in. and the weld contains a slag inclusion 9/32.
Select one:
a. Acceptable
b. Unacceptable
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The correct answer is: Unacceptable

125. The PQR documents for the SMAW process that the PWHT info as Temperature: 1175 F o

+-25 F with a holding time of 15 minutes. Is it acceptable for the WPS to have a PWHT
o

temperature of 1100oF +- 25oF for 1 hour/inch with a 1 hour minimum time based on what
the PQR states?
Select one:
a. No
b. PWHT not required
c. Maybe
d. Yes
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The correct answer is: No
 126. Identify the following welding process: uses an arc between a continuous tubular
electrode and the weld pool, can be used with or without additional shielding gas, slag
supports and shapes the weld bead.
Select one:
a. SAW
b. GTAW
c. SMAW
d. FCAW
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The correct answer is: FCAW

127. For a Gamma Ray radiography source what is the acceptable film density?
Select one:
a. 3.0 to 4.0
b. 1.8 to 4.0
c. Any density is allowed with Gamma Ray
d. 2.0 to 4.0
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The correct answer is: 2.0 to 4.0

128. Items that should be reviewed on welding equipment and instruments include which
of the following:
Select one:
a. A, B and C
b. Storage ovens for welding consumables operate with automatic heat control and visible
temperature indication
c. Welding shields are not damaged
d. Welding machine calibration is current
e. Instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, contact pyrometers, have current calibrations
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The correct answer is: A, B and C

129. Obtaining calibrated equipment is the responsibility of:

Select one:
a. The inspector
b. The owner/user
c. The piping engineer
d. The examiner
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The correct answer is: The inspector

130. Select the appropriate potential inspector actions:

Select one:
a. Qualify WPS(s) where required and witness qualification effort
b. Qualify or requalify welders where required and witness a percentage of welder
qualifications
c. Obtain acceptable WPS(s) and PQR(s) for the work
d. All of the above
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The correct answer is: All of the above

131. Confirms replacement of defective equipment and instruments?

Select one:
a. The owner/user or the inspector
b. The piping engineer
c. The inspector or the examiner
d. The inspector
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The correct answer is: The inspector

132. Which items should the inspector check in regards to welding consumables?
Select one:
a. Filler metals are the correct weight.
b. A, B and C
c. Filler metals are clean and free of contaminants
d. Filler metal type and size are correct per procedure
e. Filler metals are being properly handled and stored
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The correct answer is: A, B and C

133. The typical design pressure, internal or external, for pressure vessels is not less than:
 Select one:
a. 10 psig
b. 1.5 psig
c. 115 psig
d. 15 psig
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The correct answer is: 15 psig

134. The recommended grounding connection should have a resistance of:

Select one:
a. Greater than 50 ohms
b. Greater than 25 ohms
c. Less than or equal to 5 ohms
d. Not to exceed 25 ohms
e. C and D
f. None of the above
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The correct answer is: C and D

135. Reports should include: location of the repairs, thickness readings, corrosion rates,
descriptions of the conditions found, allowable operating conditions, estimate of remaining
life, reasons for recommended repairs, and the date by which the repairs are to be
completed.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
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The correct answer is: True

136. Which flaw typically runs at right angles to the surface?

Select one:
a. Laminations
b. Pitting
c. Cracks
d. Shear tears
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 The correct answer is: Cracks

137. A measuring technique that takes diameter measurements at several locations can be
used to determine if a vessel is:
Select one:
a. Corroded
b. Buckled
c. Bulging or out-of-round
d. None of the above
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The correct answer is: Bulging or out-of-round

138. What is the maximum joint efficiency that can be used on a single‐welded butt joint
with backing strip that was spot welded?
 
Select one:
a. 0.80
b. 0.08
c. 0.65
d. 0.90
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ASME VIII Table UW-12
The correct answer is: 0.80

139. Determine the MAWP for an ellipsoidal head that has a thickness of 0.625in. that is
welded to a vessel with an inside diameter of 24in., an allowable stress of 12,500psi and a
joint efficiency of 0.90.
Select one:
a. 582.9psi
b. 1159.8psi
c. 647.7psi
d. 291.5psi
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Your answer is incorrect.
ASME Section VIII UG-32(c)
The correct answer is: 582.9psi
 140. What extent of radiography should be used for a butt weld in the shell of a vessel that
has a thickness at the welded joint of 2 in.?
Select one:
a. Inspector's discretion
b. None
c. Spot
d. Full
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Your answer is incorrect.
ASME Section VIII UW-11(a)(2)
The correct answer is: Full

141. Determine the required thickness of a cylindrical vessel shell with circumferential
stress given an operating pressure of 350psi, allowable stress of 14,800psi, E of 1.0 and an
inside diameter of 60in. 
Select one:
a. 0.353in.
b. 0.720in.
c. 0.706in.
d. 1.44in.
Feedback
Your answer is incorrect.
ASME VIII UG-27(c)(1) 
The correct answer is: 0.720in.

142. What is the maximum allowable working pressure for a vessel part?
Select one:
a. Maximum internal pressure including static head
b. Maximum internal pressure without static head
c. Maximum internal or external pressure including static head
d. Maximum static head for the vessel
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Your answer is incorrect.
 ASME Section VIII UG-98(b)
The correct answer is: Maximum internal or external pressure including static head

143. The absence of suitable radiographic equipment is justification for such substituting
radiography with ultrasonic testing on the final closure seam.
Select one:
a. False
b. True
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The correct answer is: False

144. Using ASME Section VIII Figure UW-16.1(i) determine if the weld sizes for the attached
nozzle meet the Code: nozzle thickness, tn = 5/16 in., shell thickness t = 5/8 in. and the fillet
welds have equal leg lengths of 5/16 in.
Select one:
a. Yes, acceptable per Code
b. No, not acceptable per Code
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The correct answer is: Yes, acceptable per Code

145. Using ASME Section VIII Figure UW-16.1(i) determine if the weld sizes for the attached
nozzle meet the Code: nozzle thickness, tn = 7/16 in., shell thickness t = 1/2 in. and the fillet
weld 1 has a leg length 3/8 in. and fillet weld 2 leg length is 7/16 in.
Select one:
a. No, not acceptable per Code
b. Yes, acceptable per Code
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The correct answer is: Yes, acceptable per Code

146. A nozzle is being added to a vessel and the nozzle has an allowable stress of 15,500 psi
and the vessel has an allowable stress of 16,700 psi, calculate the stress reduction factor to
be used to determine if there is enough reinforcement.
Select one:
a. 0.928
b. 0.968
c. 1.077
d. 0.898
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The correct answer is: 0.928

147. Corrosion allowance can be counted as reinforcement.

Select one:
a. True
b. False
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The correct answer is: False

148. Use the diagram: Determine the MAWP of the vessel that has an elevation of 50 ft. and
includes a 4 ft. base. The engineer calculated the part MAWP’s to the bottom of each shell
course based on each part's minimum thickness and corroded diameter: middle shell
course is 30 ft. elevation including the base = 275 psi, bottom shell course at 4 ft. = 304 psi.
Select one:
a. 284 psi
b. 304 psi
c. 266.3 psi
d. 275 psi
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The correct answer is: 284 psi

149. When must bolt strength be considered when performing the pneumatic test pressure
calculation?
Select one:
a. When 1.3 x LSR x allowable bolt stress at design temperature > 90% bolt yield strength
b. When 1.1 x LSR x allowable bolt stress at design temperature > 90% bolt yield strength
c. When 1.1 x LSR > 90% bolt yield strength
d. None of the above
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The correct answer is: When 1.1 x LSR x allowable bolt stress at design temperature > 90%
bolt yield strength
 150. Three Charpy specimens were tested and the acceptable average energy per code was
15 ft-lb, with allowance for a single specimen to be 13 ft-lb. The average of the test
specimens was 15ft-lb with one specimen at 12 ft-lb. What is the appropriate action?
Select one:
a. Retest requires six specimens
b. Retest of all three specimens allowed
c. Retest of the single specimen allowed
d. Specimens are acceptable
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The correct answer is: Retest of all three specimens allowed