API 510 Closed Book Practice Exam - A PDF
API 510 Closed Book Practice Exam - A PDF
API 510 Closed Book Practice Exam - A PDF
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38. When is it necessary to reevaluate the frequency of inspection for an existing piping system?
1. The API 570 authorized inspector suspects a problem.
2. The operations group desires an increase in inspection frequency.
3. The inspection interval must be reviewed and adjusted as necessary after each
inspection or significant change in operating conditions.
4. More than one flange has started to leak.
39. The selection of TMLs within injection point circuits are established at four basic locations,
three of which are:
Sulfidation
Hydrogen Induced Cracking HIC
Creep
Fatigue
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42.To what inspection requirements must be applied to small bore class 1 secondary piping?
1. Class 1 secondary SBP
process piping
2. Class 1 secondary SBP
piping.
3. Class 1 secondary SBP
piping.
4. Class 1 secondary SBP
piping.
43. When is API 570 inspection code not permitted to be applied to a piping system?
1.
2.
3.
4.
44. Which of the following service fluids will justify rating a piping system Class 2?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hydrofluoric acid.
Distillate and product lines to and from storage and loading
Anhydrous hydrogen chloride
Hydrogen, fuel gas, and natural gas.
45. Prior to hydrostatic testing of piping systems containing expansion joints it is determined that
the expansion joint will be damaged and cannot be isolated. What can be done per API 570?
1.
2.
3.
4.
46. Corrosion products have built up around a piping system's supports, what additional
inspection work may be called for?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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48. After an external visual CUI inspection on a Class 1 system found to have insulation
damage, the follow up examinations should include NDE testing and insulation removal of;
1.
2.
3.
4.
49. The following can be said about inspection of refractory linings used in piping systems;
1.
2.
3.
4.
they should always be removed for the inspection to inspect for corrosion deposits.
they can be included in supplemental inspection of the piping system.
The combined actions of stress and corrosion will cause spalling of the refractory.
The combined actions of stress and erosion will cause spalling of the refractory.
50. What physical sign does not indicate leakage in buried piping?
1. A change in the surface contour of the ground, pool formation, bubbling water puddles,
or noticeable odor.
2. Discoloration of the soil.
3. Softening of paving asphalt
4. Corrosion on the first flange above the ground.
51. The inspector shall approve all repair and alteration work at designated hold points and after
the repairs and alterations have been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the
requirements of;
1.
2.
3.
4.
ASME B31.3.
Section IX of the ASME Code.
API 570.
Good engineering practice and ASME B31.3.
52. A close-interval potential survey on a cathode protected line may be used to verify that the
buried piping
Is made of stainless steel.
Has good insulation from the surrounding earth and a protective potential throughout its
length.
3. Is presently leaking at a high rate.
4. Is corroded beyond repair.
1.
2.
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Materials
Materials
Materials
Materials
classified
classified
classified
classified
as C-Mo.
as Mn-Mo.
as Cr-Mo.
as Ni-Mo-Cr-V.
56. A welder makes a performance test using a pipe coupon that has an O. D. of 2.375". What
range of outside diameters is he qualified to weld in production?
1.
2.
3.
4.
57. A welder's performance test was made in the 3G position. Which of the following describes
his test?
1.
2.
3.
4.
58. Per B31.3 may consumable inserts be used for backing piping weld grooves.?
1.
Yes, as long as they are produced by reputable manufacturer.
2.
No, consumable inserts are not allowed, only backing which remains in place
or is removed is allowed
3.
Yes provided the insert is of same nominal composition as the parent metal.
4.
Yes, provided the insert is of same nominal composition as the filler metal.
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60. What must the owner/user determine when substituting alloy materials for carbon steel in a
piping system?
1.
2.
3.
4.
61. An external inspection of a piping systems revealed severe piping movement had taken
place. Your first action to correct the situation should be;
1.
2.
3.
4.
64. Defects in protective coatings and the waterproof coating of insulation will permit moisture to
come into contact with the piping. To inspect for CUI, sections of insulation should be
removed first from;
1.
2.
3.
4.
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2 inches or smaller.
3 inches or smaller.
24 inches or smaller.
1 inch or smaller.
66. As regards markings on fittings used in piping systems, what must always be present?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Temperature markings.
Manufacturer's name or trademark.
Alloy designations
Dimensions of bolt circles and gasket size.
67. For flanged fittings the manufacturer shall hold the hydrostatic shell test for __ minutes on a
NPS 8 inch flange.
1.
2.
3.
4.
8
2
1
3
68. Deviations from specifications or standards for material tolerances, or workmanship are
usually evaluated on the basis of;
1.
2.
3.
4.
their effects on such factors as safety. strength, corrosion resistance, and serviceability.
jurisdictional requirements.
economic impact.
ease of construction.
69. The following is a true statement about the use of test reports for purpose of PMI.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mill test reports can be used to verify and confirm material properties.
Certified mill test reports can be used to verify and confirm material properties.
Mill test reports should not be used as a substitution for PMI testing.
Mill test reports or Certificates of Conformance are adequate and PMI testing is not
routinely required.
70. When establishing the minimum thickness of a valve body, the proper calculation would be;
1. 1.5 times (1.25 times for Class 2500) the thickness of
stress of 6000 pounds per square inch
2. 1.5 times (1.35 times for Class 4500) the thickness of
stress of 7000 pounds per square inch
3. 1.5 times (1.35 times for Class 4500) the thickness of
stress of 8000 pounds per square inch
4. 1.5 times (1.25 times for Class 4500) the thickness of
stress of 6000 pounds per square inch
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72. If piping is to be butt welded and is to be in severe cyclic service the following type of
welding procedure must be used;
1.
2.
3.
4.
A welding procedure which provides a smooth, regular, fully penetrated inner surface.
A welding procedure which employs heat treatment.
A welding procedure which will allow a fully penetrated inner surface.
A welding procedure qualified per ANSI/ASME B16.34.
73. When preheating to make a B31.3 weld, prior to welding what is the minimum distance from
the weld that pre-heat shall be applied?
1.
2.
3.
4.
The preheat zone shall extend at least 50 mm (2 in.) beyond each edge of the weld.
The preheat zone shall extend at least 25 mm (1 in.) beyond each edge of the weld.
The preheat zone shall extend at least 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) beyond each edge of the weld
The preheat zone shall extend at least 22.5 mm (3/4 in.) beyond each edge of the weld
74. One of the main differences between Nickel alloys and the Carbon and Stainless Steels
during welding is;
1. Nickels are much easier to weld
2. Nickels are more difficult to weld because the molten weld metal is sluggish and does
not flow easily and good sidewall fusion may not be accomplished.
3. Nickels are more difficult to weld because the molten weld metal is sluggish and does
not flow easily and complete penetration may not be obtained.
4. Nickels tend to burn through easily when using the SMAW process.
75. When welding is conducted on alloy piping components _________ should be tested and the
markings compared to the remainder of the lot to verify correctness.
1.
2.
3.
4.
76. What shall new and replacement piping components comply with?
1. B31.3.
2. API 570.
3. New connections and replacements shall be designed and fabricated according to the
principles of the applicable code.
4. API RP 574.
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Hydraulic up-lift.
Ball retained captive.
Spring-loaded vanilla wafer
Swing or lift-piston.
80. An example of where creep cracking has been experienced in the industry is in;
1.
2.
3.
4.
81. What condition always requires increasing the number of CMLs in a piping system?
1.
2.
3.
4.
82. A variety of test methods are available to identify materials the primary methods include;
1. Hanson Masters fluorescent technique, portable lab optical emissions, and lab chemical
analysis.
2. Portable X-Ray fluorescence, portable optical emission spectroscopy, and laboratory
chemical analysis.
3. Thermographs immediately after discovery of a likely wrong material followed by X-Ray
fluorescence.
4. Boat samples, radiography, and spot testing with chemicals.
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84. When a flange is manufactured in accordance with B16.5 the manufacturer is not required to;
1.
2.
3.
4.
85. Which of the following best describes a part of the Chemical Spot testing method;
1. Electrochemically removing a minute amount of the materials surface and depositing it
on a moistened filter paper.
2. Mechanically removing a minute amount of the materials surface and burning it
chemically.
3. Electrochemically removing a minute amount of the materials surface and placing it on
a dry filter.
4. Mechanically removing a large amount of the materials surface and burning it
chemically.
86. Which of following best describes a Class 1 piping system?
1. Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not
located in high-activity areas.
2. This classification includes the majority of unit process piping and selected off-site
piping.
3. Services with the highest potential of resulting in an immediate emergency if a leak were
to occur.
4. Hydrogen, fuel gas, and natural gas service piping.
87. Which of the following is an not an example of environmental cracking?
1.
2.
3.
4.
88. Which of the following does not describe a common type of flange used in piping?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Welding neck.
Slip-on.
Lap joint.
Threaded socket.
89. The recommended practice API 574 covers the inspection of;
1. piping only.
2. tubing and piping.
3. control valves.
4. piping, tubing, valves and fittings.
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analog/digital
digital/analog
time/digital
time/analog
91. Direct visual inspection may usually be made when access is sufficient to place the eye
within;
1.
2.
3.
4.
92. The signature mark of ___________is a clam shell type fingerprint that has concentric rings
called
beach marks emanating from the crack initiation site.
1.
2.
3.
4.
thermal fatigue
fatigue failure
high temperature hydrogen attack
chloride stress corrosion cracking
93. The following is true about the content of a welding Procedure Qualification Record?
1.
2.
3.
4.
The record must use the form provided in QW-483 of Section IX.
The record must include nonessential variables.
The record may include nonessential variables.
The record must include diameters of electrodes used.
94. P numbers 1 and 3 are welded together for a procedure qualification; this combination will
allow the writing of a WPS or WPS s to be used to weld the following parent metals in
production;
1.
2.
3.
4.
P No. 1 to P No.
P No. 1 to P No.
P No. 3 to P No.
P No. 1 to P No.
3.
1 and P No. 3.
3.
1
95. Before any method of inspection is adopted for piping what should be checked?
1.
2.
3.
4.
NBIC.
ASME B31.3.
API 570.
Regulatory requirements.
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A metallurgist.
A piping engineer.
A professional engineer.
An API 570 piping inspector.
97. What type of on-stream welded repairs is not permitted by API 570?
1.
2.
3.
4.
98. Under which condition below can unlisted materials be used to construct piping systems?
1.
2.
3.
4.
99. When impact testing is required for a piping system constructed to B31.3 how many
specimens are normally required in a set?
1.
2.
3.
4.
3 sets of 3.
3.
6.
9.
100. What rights does the Owners inspector not have during fabrication of a piping system?
1. They shall have access to any place where work concerned with the piping installation is
being performed.
2. They shall have the right to audit any examinations.
3. The right to review all certifications and records necessary to satisfy the owner's
responsibility.
4. The right to demand the social security number of all craftsmen.
101. In accordance with ASME B31.3 when spot radiography is to be used what is the least
recommended number of spot radiographs for circumferential butt welds?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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103. Threaded joints are suitable for Normal Fluid Service per B31.3, what below is not Normal
Fluid Service?
1. A fluid service not subject to Category D, M or High Pressure services or subject to
severe cyclic conditions.
2. A fluid service not subject to High Pressure services and subject to severe cyclic
conditions
3. A fluid service not subject to Category D, M or subject to severe cyclic conditions
4. A fluid service containing a gas or liquid that is immediately dangerous to life or health.
104. Low yield strength bolting is permitted for use with metallic flange combinations when;
1. all bolts are rated to a recognized standard.
2. one sample from a lot of bolts is tensile tested and shown to be fit for the intended
service.
3. calculations have been done to show adequate strength to maintain joint tightness.
4. The flanges are of a class that requires a gasket with high torque requirements.
105. The classification and use of the Initial Service Leak Test it applies to;
1.
2.
3.
4.
Category M Fluid.
Class 1 piping.
Category D Fluid.
Class 3 piping.
106. In general how is the extent of inspection for new piping construction determined?
1. All piping welds shall be 100% inspected.
2. The extent of inspection during fabrication and installation depends largely on the
severity of the service and the quality of the workmanship.
3. All piping welds shall be randomly inspected.
4. All piping is inspected based on the type of weld made during the fabrication in the field.
107. The frequency and thoroughness of piping inspections will range from often and complete
where deterioration is extreme, to seldom and cursory in non-corrosive services, which of
the following would not cause a more frequent inspection cycle.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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109. Which of the following best describes the scope of API 570?
1. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for piping systems
that have been in-service.
2. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for metallic and
FRP piping systems that have not been in-service.
3. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for metallic and
FRP piping systems that have been in-service.
4. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for piping systems
that have been in-service for less than 10 years.
110. The following is not a true statement about the scope of API 570?
1.
2.
3.
4.
111. Steel and alloy piping are manufactured to standard dimensions in nominal pipe sizes up to;
1.
2.
3.
4.
24 inches.
48 inches.
52 inches.
36 inches.
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Service requirements.
Flange materials.
The Assembler.
The selected torque for bolting.
Density.
Hardness.
Ductility.
Toughness.
116. The following Charpy impact results where obtained on a piping material with a required
minimum average of 13 ft-lbf, and a minimum value for a single specimen is 10 ft-lbf. The
results were 16, 17, and 12 ft-lbf. Which is a true statement about the test results?
1.
2.
3.
4.
119. Part of the definition of Cold Spring as used with piping is;
1.
2.
3.
4.
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SE-709.
ANST SE-708.
the API 570 Code.
the ASME B31.3 Code.
122. Results of PMI testing of dissimilar metal welds should take in to account the effects
of___________?
1.
2.
3.
4.
123. A liquid penetrant comparator block used to prove a high temperature technique is best
described as;
1.
2.
3.
4.
124. You are inspecting a failure in a piping wall, what conditions would you look for if it was
believed that the fracture was brittle?
1.
2.
3.
4.
125. A welding operator is to be qualified by radiography using his first production weld, what is
the minimum length of the radiograph to be performed on his weld?
1.
2.
3.
4.
6 inches.
6 feet.
36 inches.
12 inches.
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4.
2.
1.
6.
127. The 6G pipe position welders test listed in Section IX of the ASME Code can be described
as;
1.
2.
3.
4.
128. An alternative or supplement to inspection of underground piping is leak testing with liquid
at a pressure at least;
1.
2.
3.
4.
129. Underground piping inspected periodically by excavation shall be inspected in lengths of;
1.
2.
3.
4.
6 feet
8 feet
4 feet
6 feet
130.Who shall establish thickness reading inspection frequencies on in service piping systems?
1. The owner-user shall establish inspection intervals for thickness measurements.
2. The inspector shall establish inspection intervals for thickness measurements.
3. The owner-user or the inspector shall establish inspection intervals for thickness
measurements.
4. Only a piping engineer.
131. Acceptance of a welded repair or alteration shall include;
1.
2.
3.
4.
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133. For coating repairs to underground piping, the inspector should be assured that the coating
meets the following criteria;
1.
2.
3.
4.
134. What should all piping inspection records not necessarily contain?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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139. Flanged joints that have been opened should be visually inspected for;
1.
2.
3.
4.
Overheating.
Any enlargement of bolting holes.
Caustic attack.
Corrosion and defects such as scratches. cuts. and gouges in gasket seating faces.
141. Which of the following is a true statement about the sensitive leak test method of ASME
B31.3?
1. The test shall be in accordance with the Gas and Bubble Test method specified in the
BPV Code, Section V, Article 10, or by another method demonstrated to have equal
sensitivity.
2. The test shall be in accordance with the Helium Test method specified in the BPV Code,
Section V, Article 10.
3. The test shall be in accordance with the pressure decay method specified in the BPV
Code, Section V, Article 10, or by another method demonstrated to have equal
sensitivity.
4. All of the above.
142. Unless otherwise specified by the engineering design, the following records shall be
retained after the record is generated for a piping project:
Examination procedures; and examination personnel qualifications.
For how long must they be retained after the project is completed?
1.
2.
3.
4.
10 years.
5 years.
6 months.
1 year.
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145. The GMAW ___________mode results in a highly directed stream of discrete drops that are
accelerated by arc forces. Spatter is negligible.
1.
2.
3.
4.
globular transfer
spray transfer
short circuiting
direct transfer
146. In low temperature service some flange materials may need impact testing above the B16.5
designated temperatures of ___ oC ___ oF.
1. -29 -20
2. -29 20
3. 29 -20
4. -20 29
147. When is protective equipment required for inspection personnel?
1. At all times during inspections involving piping that has had a toxic substance contained
with in it.
2. Protective equipment shall be worn when required by regulations or by the owner-user.
3. When deemed necessary by the inspector.
4. When ever the safety man insists even if he is mistaken.
148. The extent of a CUI inspection program may vary depending on;
1.
2.
3.
4.
local climate.
condition of the insulating system.
type of insulation used.
jurisdictional requirements.
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150. Individuals performing PMI testing should obtain and follow the PMI test procedure
approved by the____________.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Authorized Inspector
Owner/User
Piping Engineer
Local Jurisdiction
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570 5.3.5
570 5.6.3
570 6.3.3
570 5.5.9
570 5.4.1
570 5.5.8
570 6.6.1
570 1.1.3
570 6.3.4.3
570 5.8.4
570 5.5.4
570 5.7.1
570 6.4 Table 2
570 5.5.8
570 9.2.1
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B31.3 341.5.1
B31.3 342.1 footnote 1
B31.3 300.2 definitions
B31.3 309.2.1
B31.3 345.7
574 10.11.1
574 8.1.1
B31.3 322.6.2
570 1.1.1
570 1.1.1
574 4.1.1.1
574 10.2.2.1
574 10.10.1.1
B16.5 2.2
577 10.3
B31.3 323.3.5 (d)(1)
B31.3 300.2 definitions
B31.3 314.1
B31.3 319.2.4
570 7.2
Section V Article 7 T-731
578 6.2
Section V Art. 6 Appendix III
571 4.2.7.1
Section IX QW-305.1
Section IX QW-302.3
Section IX QW-461.4
570 9.3.7
570 9.3.6
570 4.3.1.1
570 8.2.6
570 8.3
570 9.4.1
574 12.1
570 5.5.9
570 5.3.3
570 5.4.7.4
574 4.5.1
574 10.3.3
574 10.3.4.4.1
B31.3 345.8
B31.3 346.3
B31.3 Table 302.3.4
Section V Art.6 T-643
577 5.4.3
B16.5 2.5.3
570 5.3.2
570 6.4(a)
570 5..8.1 (footnote)
578 7.3
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