API 574 Quiz

1. API 574 covers inspection of: C. piping D. vessels 2. Cast iron pipe can be joined by: A.Welding B.compression C.epoxy resin . D.bell and spigot 3. The primary purpose of inspection is to achieve the desired quality assurance and: A.ensure plant safety B.supply the necessary paperwork for outside audits C.complicate maintenance activities D.create an avenue for dismissing craftsmen \ 4. Ultrasonic thickness readings at areas with surface temperatures above are normally higher than actual thickness. . A.100OP B.200oF C.306F D.212C 5. Flame detectors used to indicate a furnace or boiler fire may give erroneous indications on control panels during: A.Welding or related repairs on piping. B.Piping alterations in the shop. C.ultrasonic inspection. D.radiographic inspection. 6. Leaks in a thread may be caused by: A.8ack-welding the fitting. B.Lack of thread lubricant. C.Under-pressuririg the part. D.Changing the direction of flow in the piping system. 7. A leaking threaded joint should not be tightened while the system is in service under pressure because: A.The craftsman should not be near the threaded connection. B.b Rust or corrosion might be holding the pressure. C.C. The joint might be unscrewed. D.D. A crack in a thread root might fail.

8. During a pressure test, care should be taken not to: A.Allow any inert gas into the system. B.b. Use water in the system. C.C. Overpressure the system. D.D. Underptessure the system. 9. Which of the following tests should not be used on cast iron piping: A.Radiographic test B.b. Leak test C.C. Ultrasonic test D.D. Hammer test 10. The details of inspection of in-service piping are provided in: A.ASME IX B.b. ASME 831.3 C.C. API 570 D.D. ASME 8 16.5a 11. t = PDI2SE is the formula for: A.Required Piping Thickness B.. Maximum Piping Thickness C.Arbitrary Renewal Piping Thickness D.Average Piping Thickness12. API RP 574 is a: A.Code B.Standard C.Specification D.Recommended Practice 13. During the manufacturing of tubing, the tubing may be welded, but is generally: A, Riveted. B. Seamlessly drawn. C. Wire drawn. D. Forged. 14. A globe valve is commonly used to:

A.Prevent back flow. B.Allow full flow. C.Stop all flow. D.Regulate fluid flow. 15 A check valve is commonly used to: A.Prevent back flow. B.Allow full flow. C.Stop all flow.

API 574 Quiz Answer Key

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