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CBT QUESTIONS FOR PIPING.
CBT QUESTIONS FOR PIPING.
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1. Who has overall responsibility for the compliance of the ASME B31.3
A. Owner
B. Manufacturer
C. Fabricator
D. Erector
A. Intend to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for safe design and
construction of process piping installation.
B. Intend to apply to the operation, examination, inspection, testing, maintenance, or
repair of piping that has been placed in service.
C. Intend to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for the safe design and
construction of power piping installation.
D. Intend to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for the safe design and
construction of pressure vessels installations.
3. The Code B31.3 have been developed considering piping typically found except
A. Petroleum Refineries
B. Chemical
C. Pharmaceutical
D. Nuclear Products
A. ASME B31.1
B. ASME B31.3
C. ASME B31.4
D. ASME B31.8
6. A fluid service as per B31.3 in which the potential for personnel exposure is
judged to be significant & in which a single exposure to a very small quantity of
a toxic fluid, cause by leakage, can produce serious irreversible harm to persons
on breathing or bodily contact, ever when prompt restorative measures are
taken…. Is called
A. Category D Service
B. Category M Service
C. Lethal Service
D. Normal Fluid Service
A. Annealing
B. Normalizing
C. Quenching
D. Tempering
A. Preheating
B. Heat Treatment
C. Stress Relief
D. Tempering
A. Imperfection
B. Linear Indication
C. Rounded Indication
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D. Relevant Indication
10. As per B31.3 pipe having a longitudinal butt joint wherein coalescence is product
in the performed tube by manual or automatic electric arc welding & welds may
be single (welded from one sided) or double (weld from inside & outside) and
may be made with or without the addition of the filler metal
11. What is the steel castings for valve, flanges and fittings and other piping
components
A. MSS-SP-6
B. MSS-SP-25
C. MSS-SP-55
D. None of these
13. As per B31.3 which of these CS piping specification are limited to category D
fluid service
14. As per B31.3 which statement Is false regarding socket weld joints
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A. Socket dimensions shall confirm to ASME B16.5 (Flanges) & ASME 16.11 (other
components)
B. They should be avoided in any service where crevice corrosions or severe erosion may
occur
C. Socket weld larger than NPS 2 shall not be used under severe cyclic conditions
D. Socket weld larger than NPS 2 shall not be used under severe cyclic conditions
15. As per B31.3, what is the code required gap for socket weld joint
A. They shall be avoid in any service where crevice corrosion or severe erosion may occur
17. As per B31.3 which statement is true regarding Normal Fluid Service Threaded
Joints
A. When threaded joints to be seal welded, thread sealing compound shall not be used
B. They shall avoided in any service where crevice corrosion can occur
C. They shall avoided in any service where severe erosion can occur
D. They shall avoided in any service where cyclic loading can occur
19. As per piping system (API 5L Gr B MAWP = 550 PSIG at 650 F is being
hydrostatically tested at 80 F using calibrated gauges, what is the code required
hydro test pressure
Note: Owner’s procedure allows you to round the psig value to the nearest 5 psig
A. 610 PSIG
B. 830 PSIG
C. 690 PSIG
D. 880 PSIG
20. As per B31.3 hardness test of production weld & hot bent & hot formed piping
are
21. The possibility of stress corrosion cracking when exposed to cyanides, acids,
acid salts, or wet hydrogen sulfide, a maximum hardness limit is usually
specified in
A. NACE MR0175
B. NACE MR0103
C. NACE MR0175
D. None of the above
22. The temperature shown for a given pressure rating by class is normal………….
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23. What pressure does ASME B16.5 limit flanged fittings during system testing
A. 1.5 times the 100 F pressure rating, rounded to the next highest
B. 1.5 times of the flange class plus 25 psig (ASME B16.5 Page # 28 8.2.2)
C. The maximum pressure rating for the flange
D. 1.5 times of the MAOP of the system to be tested
24. When the flanges and flanged fittings meet the requirements of ………
Specification or the requirements of more than one grades of the sp……….
Marked in accordance with ASME B 16.5 which of the following pressure used
25. Which of the following is not required to be marked on ASTM flanged fittings
26. If two flanges in a flanged joint do not have the same pressure and temperature
rating are marked in accordance with ASME B16.5, which of the following
pressure rating may be used
27. Plate Material is permitted for use in the construction of which following
A. Flange hubs
B. Blind flange
C. Elbows
D. All of the above
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
29. Ring joint gasket must be in accordance with which of the following
A. ASME B16.21
B. ASME B16.5
C. ASME B16.20
D. ASME B16.47
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7. Formula of Blank
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16𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆
10. What is the size of fillet weld with throat thickness of 7mm
Ans: 10mm
11. What is the size of throat thickness of the fillet weld with 14mm leg length
Ans: 9.8mm
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17. Size of fillet weld for the slip on flange if the thickness is 7mm
Ans: 10mm
19. Maximum allowable tolerance of LOF & LOP for girth weld as per table ASME B31.3
341.3.2 Category D Fluid?
Ans: Applies Symbol C Table 341.3.2 ≤38mm (1.5in.) in any 150mm (6in.) weld length
or 25% of total weld length, whichever is less
20. Who is the sole responsible for the materials of process piping industry?
Ans: Manufacturer, Fabricator, and Erector
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22. As per B31.3 if slip-on flange will be used as lap flange, what is the required size pipe
for class 300 rating?
Ans: 8”
The base metal temperature for tack welds shall be at or above the specified minimum
temperature for a distance not less than 25 mm (1 in.) in all directions from the point
of welding.
36. If the welder is qualified in 2G & 5G how many position he can weld?
Ans: All position
B. If two abutting surfaces are to be welded to a third member used as a backing ring
and one or two of the three members are ferritic and the other member or members
are austenitic, the satisfactory use of such materials shall be demonstrated by welding
procedure qualified as required by para. 328.2. Backing rings may be of the continuous
machined or split-band type. Some commonly used types are shown in Fig. 328.3.2.
48. What is the NDT method used to detect the bevel surface?
Ans: PT
53. What is the requirement of seal welding of threaded joint prior for welding?
Ans: Before seal welds shall cover all exposed threads.
54. Pipe are completed 100% PWHT how many hardness test to be taken the weld joint?
Ans: Depends on Project Material Specification (3mm HAZ Area)
3 readings to be taken on the weld (Haz, Weld, Haz)
Pipe may be bent and components may be formed by any hot or cold method that is
suitable for the material, the fluid service, and the severity of the bending or forming
process. The finished surface shall be free of cracks and substantially free from
buckling. Thickness after bending or forming shall be not less than that required by the
design.
56. What would be fillet size if header pipe thickness is 10 mm and socket thickness is 12
mm
Ans: A. 10 mm B.11mm C.12mm D.9mm
57. A335 24” NPS pipe SCH 160 preheat temperature minimum?
Ans: Alloy steel ½% cc 2% = 200”CP4 material.
59. Which of the below may only use for category D fluid services?
ASTM A333 GRADE 6
API 5L GRADE X46
ASTM A106 GARDE B
ASTM A53 GRADE F
64. After Dewatering for how many days prior shall achieve dew point prior to final lay up?
Ans: Dry lay-up using hot or dew point controlled air may only be used for systems
where the required dew point can be successfully reached within one (1) week.
For pipelines, re-measure the dew point at all original test locations one (1) week after
reaching final lay-up pressure
Air drying may be used for small in-plant piping systems, if drying can be completed in
less than one (1) week.
65. Deficiency found during pressure testing what inspector will do?
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a. RENDT
b. RE PRESSURE TEST
c. REPAIR
d. NONE OF THE ABOVE
66. How many additional samples will be taken when spot or random examination reveals
a defect?
Ans: 2 Joints
68. What is the code for socket welded & threaded fitting?
Ans: ASME 16.11
70. What shall be done when slip on flange subject to sever erosion, crevice corrosion cyclic
loading?
Ans: Shall be double welded when the service is crevice corrosion cyclic loading
71. Total angular offset produced b/w the two jointed parts does not exceed?
Ans: 3 degree
77. In cold Bending, what is the distance to be maintain for circumfrencinal joint
Ans: 600 mm
79. For 4” and smaller including drain and vent valves and drip legs of all sizes branch
connection what the minimum distance from horizontal fixed
Ans: 610 mm
80. What is the vertical threaded tolerance for ring girders support in above ground piping
Ans: 6mm
81. If PQR is qualified with X60 material what will be impact avg value.
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Ans: 448 TO 517 Mpa/75 Ksi/ For 3 Specimen 20 Joules/15 Lbf/ For 1 Specimen 16
Joules/12 Lbf
82. What is the standard for Butt welded Fitting for piping
Ans: B16.9
83. In hydro test equipment Gauge ,Temperature gauge and Chart recorder validity is
A. 30 b. 45 c.60 d.90
85. When Safety relief valve initiates where will be the release, gas or liquid disposed.
A.Open Environment B. Facilitate Drainage C. Human area
88. Non inner coated Pipe line up to how much % can remove by Gauging
A.90% B.93% C.80% D
91. If a material is heated at a certain temperature and suddenly cools in water the process
is called?
Ans: Quenching
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92. ASME code for slurries piping system
Ans: B31.4
94. Steel gate, globe, and check valve for sizes DN 100 and smaller for the petroleum and
natural gas industries
Ans: API 602
95. What is minimum preheat temperature for CS A106 Material w/t is 1.25”
Ans: 10 degree
96. The compatibility with aluminum of thread compounds used in aluminum threaded
joints
Ans: To prevent seizing & Galling
97. The requirements of the latest edition of ASME Code Section B31.3 and any
subsequent Addenda?
Ans: Addenda to the subsequent five Editions, published at three-year intervals, were
primarily used to keep the Code up to date. New Appendices were added
99. ASME Standard specification for forgings carbon and alloy steel for pipe flanges fittings
valves and parts for high - pressure transmission service
Ans: A694
100. Per B31.3 what is minimum preheat temperature for Alloy steel P No 5A?
Ans: For SMTS ≤ 414 MPa (60 ksi) 150 degree
For SMTS > 414 MPa (60 ksi) 200
101. What will be the maximum dia for branch connection in Socket & threaded
branch connections
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Ans: 2”/ ¼ size of the run pipe
102. What will be the maximum dia for branch connection in pipe to pipe branch
connections
Ans: Half dia of run pipe
108. API 5L gr X60 what will impact test value for single specimen in LBF
Ans: 12 Lbf
109. If employer wants to qualify the PQR from outside what is the requirements find
false statement. (Below are true statements)
Ans: (a) The procedures meet the requirements of ASME BPVC, Section IX and any
additional qualification requirements of this Code.
(b) The employer has qualified at least one welder, brazer, or operator following each
WPS or BPS.
(c) The employer’s business name shall be shown on each WPS and BPS, and on each
qualification record. In addition, qualification records shall be signed and dated by the
employer, thereby accepting responsibility for the qualifications performed by others.
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110. Acceptance criteria for LOF & LOP in Girth, Groove, Longitudinal weld for
normal fluid with RT & VT (base Metal thickness is 12mm)
Ans: 0mm because there is no tolerance as per Table 341.3.2
111. Which is the Most of the category generally falls in the given below?
A. Normal Fluid Service
B. Category D Fluid
C. Category M Fluid
D. High Purity Fluid Service
112. What is the minimum thickness of component with external thread for 2”?
Ans: Sch 40
113. What is the ASME standard for thread of both mating components?
Ans: ASME B1.20.1
114. What is the minimum temperature exempt impact test for ASTM A333 Gr.6
sch.40?
Ans: -46
115. The Charpy test shall be conducted in the specimen at design temperature
condition, the size at least?
Ans: 8X8
118. What is the clearance required for the 6” 8mm WT branch pipe connect with the
12” header sch80 to insert at least as far as inside of the header surface?
Ans: 3.2 mm
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122. What the maximum calculated fiber elongation after cold bending or forming
exceed % of minimum elongation.
Ans: 5%
128. Extent of required examination for radiography for normal fluid service
Ans: 5% of circumferential butt and miter groove welds
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129. As per B31.3 following statements are not correct for end preparation of before
welding (Below are True statements look for false)
Ans: 1. End preparation is acceptable only if the surface is reasonably smooth and true,
and slag from oxygen or arc cutting is cleaned from thermally cut surfaces.
Discoloration remaining on a thermally cut surface is not considered detrimental
oxidation.
2. End preparation for groove welds specified in ASME B16.25, or any other that meets
the WPS, is acceptable. For convenience, the basic bevel angles of ASME B16.25 and
some additional J-bevel angles
130. Which one is The following statements is true for end preparation/Joint
preparation of before welding (Below is true look for false)
Ans: Oil, moisture, rust, scale, sand, paint (except weldable primers for approved
applications - refer to paragraph 7.4.4 for restrictions), metallic coatings (e.g., zinc), or
other foreign matter shall be removed from the weld surface and at least 25 mm (1 in)
of adjacent base metal prior to welding, including any such coatings on temporary
132. What is the minimum thickness for Normal Fluid threaded joint for 2” (Notch
Sensitive)
Ans: Sch 40
134. What is % of NDT as per MDT for radiography for onshore piping
Normal above -18C MDT 10%
10% for shop welds
Normal equal to or below -18C MDT
100% for field welds
Category D above -18C MDT None
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10% for shop welds
Category D equal to or below -18C MDT
100% for field welds
Category M 100%
135. What is % of NDT as per MDT for radiography for offshore piping
139. If block of 5x5 square block is in Charpy V-notch test, it will be tested.
A. In design temperature of the material.
B. 20F will be reduce from the design temperature
C. l0F will be reduce from the design temperature
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D. 50F will be reduce from the design temperature
140. Which is True for depth for lack of penetration for girth weld (Normal fluid
service) as per ASME b31.3
A. less than 1.5mm
B. less than 2.5mm
C. less than 4.5mm
D. None for the above (less than 1mm)
141. Which is true for depth of lack of penetration and lack of fusion for girth weld
(category D fluid)
A. less than 1.5mm
B. less than 2.5mm
C. less than 4.5mm
D. None for the above(less than 1mm)
142. What is the standard for Dimension for fabricated steel pipe fittings?
Ans AWWA C208
143. Minimum thickness for carbon steel pipe for dia 34 inch and above?
Ans: Sch 10 7.92 thk (135 Diameter)
144. Which of the following element can increase strength when added with parent
metal.
A. Titanium
B. Niobium
C. Copper
D. Vanadium
145. It is permissible to inside taper bore the hubs on welding neck Hangs having
dimensions complying with ASME B 16.5 when they are to be attached to thin wall
pipe. How much permissible tapering is allowed as per ASME b31.4?
Ans: 1:3.
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146. How many additional test shall be conducted if an impact test is fail at the first
time?
Ans: 3 Specimen
147. What is the limitation of taper pipe thread for as per b31.4?
Ans: Except for sizes NPS 2 and smaller with design gage pressures not exceeding 150
psi (10 bars),
148. Which of the following is not true for a NCR can be escalate to worksheet if. a.
NCR
A. NCR repeated within six month
B. NCR is not close within the agreed completion date
C. NCR issued but not approved from SAPMT within five days
D. None of the above
150. What is the MSS SP standard for Specifications for High Test Wrought Butt-
welding Fittings?
Ans: MSS-SP 75
156. Material Reheated up to below the transformation range and sudden cool
Ans: Quenching & Tempering
157. Quality standard for Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings —
Socket Welding, Threaded, and Butt-welding Ends
Ans: MSS-SP 97
160. What should be difference in thickness of 2 base metals so that ASME B16. 25
can be followed?
Ans: No
161. What is the minimum holding time required for examination of leaks during
hydrostatic test of fire water line?
Ans: 10 Minutes Minimum
Qus#3-What is the ASME standard Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
(1) ASME B16.1
(2) ASME B16.10
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#4-What is the ASME standard Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings
1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.50
(3) ASME B18.2.2.1
(4) ASME B16.3
Qus#5-What is the ASME standard Gray Iron Threaded Fittings
(1) ASME B18.2.2.1
(2) ASME B16.18
(3) ASME B16.4
(4) ASME B16.9
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Qus#6-What is the ASME standard Factory-Made Wrought Butt-Welding Fittings
(1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.50
(3) ASME B18.2.1
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#7-What is the ASME standard Face-to-Face and End-To-End Dimensions of Valves
(1) ASME B16.4
(2) ASME B16.10
(3) ASME B16.48
(4) ASME B16.24
Qus#8-What is the ASME standard Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
(1) ASME B16.24
(2) ASME B16.14
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.11
Qus#9-What is the ASME standard Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and Locknuts with
Pipe Threads
(1) ASME B16.14
(2) ASME B16.10
(3) ASME B16.18
(4) ASME B16.1
Qus#10-Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings, Class 125 and 250
(1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.14
(3) ASME B16.48
(4) ASME B16.15
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Qus#11-Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
(1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.18
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.50
Qus#12-Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
(1) ASME B16.15
(2) ASME B16.22
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#13-Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges, Flanged Fittings, and Valves: Classes 150, 300,
600, 900, 1500, and 2500
(1) ASME B16.24
(2) ASME B16.10
(3) ASME B16.9
(4) ASME B16.36
Qus#14-What is the ASME standard Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes
(1) ASME B16.10
(2) ASME B16.26
(3) ASME B16.34
(4) ASME B16.15
(1)API 598