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1. The application of API 510 is restricted to organizations that: a. Fabricate or build pressure vessels according to ASME B&PV Code. b. Employ or have access to an authorized inspection agency. c. Manufacture or inspect pressure vessels according to NBIC. d. Hire or have access to an unsanctioned inspection agency. 2. API 510 Inspection Code is only applicable to pressure vessels used by the petroleum and chemical process industries that: a. Are being fabricated for the petroleum/chemical industries. b. Can be fabricated to ASME B&PV Code and inspected by NBIC inspectors. c. Will be place in service after fabrication to the ASME B&PV Code. d. Have been placed in service; inspected and/or repaired by an authorized agency. 3. Which of the following is an examples of a pressure vessel not excluded from coverage by API 510? a. Pressure vessel on an ocean going ship, operates at 100 psig & 1000 F. b. Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, which operates at 5 psig and 70 F. c. Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, which operates at 100 psig and 2000 F. d. Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, vol. of.4 cu. ft. & operates at 70 psig and 700 F. 4. If there is a conflict between the ASME Code and API 510 for vessels that have been placed in service, the requirements of: a. API 510 shall take precedence over the ASME Code. b. ASME Code shall take precedence over API 510. c. NBIC shall be used as an arbitration Code. d. The owner/user shall take precedence over both Codes. 5. One type of Authorized Inspection Agency is: a. An inspection organization that does inspections. b. An insurance/inspection agency which does not write pressure vessel insurance. c. An owner/user of pressure vessels who maintains an inspection organization only for his own equipment. d. An independent third party consultant. 6. The term "minimum allowable shell thickness is the thickness: a. Essential for the shell and heads of a vessel. b. Required for each element of a vessel. c. Necessary for the shell of a vessel. d. Including the corrosion allowance for the shell of a vessel. 7. Lowering of the maximum allowable working pressure or temperature rating of a vessel or both below the design conditions is: a. Not a permissible way to provide for corrosion. b. The preferred way to provide for corrosion. c. The only way to keep a vessel in service when it is corroded. d. A permissible way to provide for corrosion. 8. An owner-user is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing, executing, and assessing pressure vessel inspection systems and inspection procedures that will meet the requirements of API 510. These systems and procedures will be: a. Maintained in an engineering procedure document. b. Kept as a standard procedure. c. Contained in a quality assurance inspection manual.

d. In hand and available at owner-user headquarters.

9. Safety precautions are important in pressure vessel inspection because of the limited access to and the confined spaces of pressure vessels. Out of the organizations listed, which is the primary one that should be reviewed and followed? a. ASME b. OSHA c. NFPA d. NBIC 10. __________ may occur if equipment is subjected to temperatures above those for which it is designed. a. Creep b. Brittle fracture c. Stress Corrosion d. Erosion 11. If a probable corrosion rate cannot be determined from reviewing data from the same or similar service vessels or estimated form published data, on-stream determinations shall be made after approximately ________ hours of service by using NDE methods and a corrosion rate is established. a. 500 b. 1000 c. 5000 d. 10000 12. The maximum allowable working pressure for the continued use of a pressure vessel shall be based on computations determined by using the: a. Latest edition of the National Boiler Inspection Code or the construction code to which the vessel was built. b. Latest edition of the ASME Code or the construction code to which the vessel was built. c. Latest edition of the API/ASME Code or the construction code to which the vessel was built. d. latest edition of the Underwriters Laboratories Code or the construction code to which the vessel was built. 13. Out of the many methods of inspection ___________ is considered the most important and the most universally accepted method of inspection. a. Radiographic examination b. Visual inspection c. Ultrasonic thickness measurement d. Hammer testing 14. If external or internal coverings, such as insulation, refractory protective linings, and corrosion resistant linings are in good condition and there is no reason to suspect that an unsafe condition is behind them: a. It is not necessary to remove them for inspection. b. It is necessary to remove them completely for inspection. c. It is necessary to partially remove them for inspection. d. It is required to remove them completely for inspection on some set interval. 15. What API standard provides more information on the inspection of piping, valves and fittings associated with pressure vessels? a. API Recommended Practice 576. b. API Recommended Practice 575. c. API Recommended Practice 574. d. API Recommended Practice 573. 16. For a corroded area of considerable size in which the circumferential stresses govern, the least thickness along the most critical element of the area may be averaged over a length not exceeding the following for vessels with inside

diameters less than or equal to 60 inches: a. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 5 inches. whichever is less. b. 1/2 the vessel diameter or 10 inches, whichever is less. c. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 15 inches, whichever is less. d. 1/2 the vessel diameter or 20 inches, whichever is less.

17. For a corroded area of considerable size in which the circumferential stresses govern, the least thickness along the most critical element of the area may be averaged over a length not exceeding the following for vessels with inside diameters greater than 60 inches: a. 1/3 the vessel diameter or 40 inches, whichever is less. b. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 30 inches, whichever is less. c. 1/3 the vessel diameter or 50 inches, whichever is less. d. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 25 inches, whichever is less. 18. For corrosion calculations the surface of the weld is considered to be: a. 1 inch on either side of the weld or 2 times the minimum thickness on either side of the weld, whichever is greater. b. 2 inches on either side of the weld or 2 times the minimum thickness on either side of the weld, whichever is greater. c. 4 inches on either side of the weld or 4 times the minimum thickness on either side of the weld, whichever is greater. d. 6 inches on either side of the weld or 6 times the minimum thickness on either side of the weld, whichever is greater. 19. Under what conditions is an internal field inspection of a newly installed pressure vessel waived? a. The contractor installing the vessel assures the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service. b. A manufacturers data report assuring the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service is available. c. The owner-user assures the inspector that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service. d. The manufacturer orally assures the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service. 20. An above ground pressure vessel shall be given a visual external inspection, preferably while in operation, at least every ________ years or at the same interval as the internal on-stream inspection, whichever is less. a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 10 21. The period between internal or on-stream Inspections shall not exceed one-half the estimated remaining life of the vessel based on corrosion rate or years whichever is less. a. 10 b. 15 c. 5 d.12 22. In cases where the remaining safe operating life is estimated to be Iess than 4 years, the inspection interval may be the full remaining safe operating life up to a maximum of _______ years. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 23. If both the ownership and the location of a vessel are changed, what must happen before it is reused? a. It must be internally and externally inspected. b. All the records must be reviewed. c. It must be thoroughly ultrasonically checked. d. It must have all the paper work transferred to the new owner. 24. A pressure vessel has been in service for 12 years and has shown a history of corrosion over its service life. The

original thickness was 1.9375" thick and the present thickness is 1.405". What is the corrosion rate for this vessel? a. 0.266250 inches/year b. 0.532500 inches/year c. 0.088750 inches/year d. 0.044375 inches/year

25. When must a pressure test be performed on a pressure vessel? a. When the contractor working on the vessel deems it is necessary. b. When the API authorized pressure vessel inspector believes that it is necessary. c. When the safety group of the owner-user requests it. d. When the NFPA requests it. 26. Who is authorized to test and repair a pressure relief valve? a. An organization experienced in PRV maintenance. b. A valve repair shop. c. A certified pressure vessel inspector. d. A contractor with valve mechanics. 27. What is the maximum inspection interval of a pressure-relieving device? a. 15 years b. 12 years c. 10 years d. 20.years 28. What determines the inspection interval of a pressure relieving devices? a. The interval is determined by the authorized pressure vessel inspector. b. The interval is determined by the owner-user. c. The interval is determined by the performance of the device. d. The interval is determined by the size of the device. 29. The following is not normally found in pressure vessel records. a. Manufacturers data reports b. Vessel identification numbers c. Piping past the first vessel flange d. Relief valve information. 30. When repairs or alterations are to be performed on a pressure vessel, all materials, and all welding procedures that are to be used must be approved by: a. Insurance carrier for the company that the pressure vessel belongs to and the owner-user of the pressure vessel b. The owner-user and the contractor performing the repairs or alterations to the pressure vessel. c. The API authorized pressure vessel inspector and, if necessary, by an engineer experienced in pressure vessel design, fabrication, or inspection. d. The original vessel fabricator and the insurance carrier for the company that owns the pressure vessel. 31. What type of repairs can an authorized inspector give prior general authorization for? a. Major repairs that require pressure tests. b. Alterations that require pressure tests. c. Major alterations that require pressure tests. d. Limited or routine repairs that will not require pressure tests. 32. When does an inspector normally approve all specified repair and alteration work? a. Work is approved after the work contractor certifies the work to be satisfactory and the contractor has pressure tested the vessel b. Work is approved by a process/chemical engineer for the owner-user and the contractor has pressure tested the vessel

c. Work is approved after an inspection by the authorized inspector has proven the work to be satisfactory and any required pressure test have been completed d. Work is approved after an inspection and test by the contractor and the unit operators accept the vessel 33. Who should be consulted before repairing a crack at a discontinuity, where stress concentrations may be serious? a. The operators of the vessel b. The owner-user c. An engineer experienced in the operation of the vessel d. An engineer experienced in pressure vessel design 34. All repair and alteration welding shall be in accordance with: a. NBIC Welding Code b. AWS D1.1 Welding Code c. Original Construction Code d. NFPA Welding Code 35. The repair organization shall use qualified welders and welding procedures qualified in accordance with the applicable requirements of: a. Section V of the ASME Code b. Section IX of the ASME Code c. AWS 01.1 Welding Code. d. API Standard 1104, Welding 36. The repair organization shall maintain records of its qualified welding procedures and its welding performance qualifications. These records shall be available to the ________ prior to the start of welding. a. operator b. owner-user c. welder d. inspector 37. For alterations or repairs of vessels initially post weld heat treated as a code requirement and constructed of P-1 and P-3 steels listed in the ASME Code, preheating to not less than degrees F may be considered as an alternative to PWHT. a. 200 b. 300 c. 400 d. 500 38. A carbon steel (A-285 GR C) vessel must be repaired by welding in a flush patch (replacing a corroded area). The vessel is in caustic service and was originally post weld heat treated. Which of the following is correct? a. No post weld heat treatment (PWHT) is required b. The repair may be pre-treated to 300 F. while welding and PWHT waived c. The repair may be made by using the temper-bead welding technique d. The repair must be post weld heat treated 39. If local post weld heat treatment is approved for a vessel repair (a complete 360 degree band around the vessel is not used-only a localized spot), What are the minimum number of thermocouples required around the localized area to monitor the temperature? a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 6 40. When repairing vessels with stainless steel weld overlay and cladding (vessels constructed of P-3, P-4, or P-5 base materials) the base metal in the area of repair should be examined for cracking by UT per ASME Section V. This UT inspection should be made ______ hours after repairs have been completed for equipment in hydrogen service, especially for chromium-molybdenum alloys that could be affected by delayed cracking. a. 12 b. 24

c. 36 d. 42 41. When are fillet welded patches (lap patches) allowed. a. They may be only used in vessels with shells 3/8" thick or less b. They may be used only if approved by the operators c. They may be used only on low pressure vessels d. They are used for only temporary repairs

42. Carbon or alloy steel with carbon content over _______ percent shall not be welded. a. 0.30 b. 0.35 c. 0.40 d. 0.45 43. Acceptance criteria for a welded repair or alteration should include NDE techniques that are in accordance with the: a. applicable section of the NBIC b. applicable section of the ASME Code c. jurisdiction d. owner-user 44. A pressure test is normally required after: a. an alteration b. a repair c. a lightning strike d. a unit upset 45. When is a re-rating of a pressure vessel considered complete? a. When the pressure vessel engineer approves the re-rating b. When the authorized construction organization attaches the nameplate to the re-rated vessel c. When the API authorized PV inspector oversees the attachment of an API 510 nameplate d. When the owner-user accepts the re-rating from the re-rating organization 46. An API certified inspector who has not been actively engaged, as such, within the previous three years can be recertified by: a. being employed by a refinery. b. being licensed by the jurisdiction. c. an oral examination. d. a written examination 47. An Examiner is normally: a. an API 510 Inspector b. A UT Level" NDE Examiner c. A person that assists the API 510 Inspector, but does not necessarily have to qualify as an API 510 Inspector d. An independent API 510 Inspector 48. The minimum number of TML's on any given vessel is: a. Determine by the API 510 Inspector b. Determined by the owner/user c. At least one d. At least 4 on each shell and head 49. If a short-term corrosion rate reflects a .001" per year corrosive environment currently exists and the long-term corrosion rate is .00g" per year, the corrosion rate used in calculating the inspection interval should be: a. The long term b. The short term

c. Both terms d. Corrosion rate is not used 50. Several different methods are used to construct pressure vessels. Most pressure vessels are constructed today using _________Construction. a. Welded b. Hot forged c. Riveted d. Multilayer

51. The most common material used to construct pressure vessels is: a. Titanium b. Austenitic stainless steel c. Monel d. Carbon steel 52. Construction codes are periodically revised as the designs of pressure vessels improve and as new construction materials become available. A pressure vessel should be maintained according to the: a. Requirements under which it was designed and constructed b. Standards and specifications of the owner/user c. Principles and specifications of the jurisdiction d. Guidelines of the NBIC 53. The basic reasons for inspection are: a. To meet the prerequisites of the ASME Code b. To meet the provisions of the API 510 c. To meet the requirements of OSHA d. To determine the physical condition of the vessel and to determine the type, rate, and causes of deterioration 54. The most common internal corrodents in refineries are: a. Sulfur and chloride compounds b. Caustics and organic acids c. Water deposits and marine growths d. Atmospheric contaminants and rain 55. Erosion is the attrition of a surface caused by: a. Loss of material caused by sulfur and chloride compounds b. Attrition of material cased by acid or caustic attack c. The impingement of solid particles or liquid drops d. Wearing down of a material caused by oxidation 56. Many problems with pressure vessels are caused by faulty fabrication. Which item on the following list is not related to faulty fabrication. a. Poor welding b. Chloride stress corrosion cracking c. Improper heat treatment d. Dimensional intolerance 57. The external inspection of a pressure vessel should start with: a. vessel foundation and anchor bolts b. ladders, stairways, platforms, or walkways connected or bearing on the vessel c. nozzles and connecting piping d. protective coatings and insulation 58. If an internal inspection of a vessel is not the initial one, the first step is to:

a. make a walk around visual check of the vessel b. review the previous records of the vessel to be inspected c. check with the vessel operators for unusual operating conditions d. make a preliminary manway inspection 59. Which of the following is not a tool for measuring thickness of vessel shells? a. Acoustic emission transducers. b. Ultrasonic instruments c. Radiography with step gages d. Corrosion buttons and depth drilling

60. Using the following description, pick the type pressure-relieving device from the list The spring is fully exposed; it is used on steam boiler drums; it is also used for general air and steam service in a refinery. a. Rupture Disk b. Safety Relief Valve c. Relief Valve d. Safety Valve 61. Using the following description, pick the type pressure-relieving device from the list They are used in liquid service. They have closed bonnets. They should not be used in steam, air, gas, or vapor service. a. Rupture Disk. b. Safety Relief Valve. c. Relief Valve. d. Safety Valve 62. Using the following description, pick the type pressure-relieving device from the list. They are used in gas or vapor service and liquid service. They have closed bonnets. They should not be used on steam boilers. They are used in corrosive refinery service. a. Rupture Disk b. Relief Valve c. Safety Relief Valve d. Safety Valve 63. Using the following description, pick the type pressure relieving device from the list. They used in refinery process industries for gas, vapour, air or liquids. They can be used in corrosive refinery service. They minimize the effects of back pressure on its operation characteristics. They should not be used as pressure control or bypass valves. a. Safety Valve b. Balanced Safety Relief Valve c. Relief Valve d. Rupture Disk. 64. What are the common limitations for use on the following pressure relief devices: Safety Valve, Relief Valve, Safety Relief Valve and Balanced Safety Relief Valves? a. Use in corrosive refinery service b. Use as a pressure control or bypass valve c. Use as on steam boiler drums or super heaters d. Use in liquid service 65. Which of the following in not a cause of a pressure-relieving devices improper performance? a. Corrosion. b. Proper maintenance c. Damaged seating surfaces d. Failed spring.

66. Why is a definite time interval between inspections of pressure-relieving devices necessary? a. To insure proper performance b. To satisfy OSHA requirements c. To fulfil owner-user limitations d. To meet manufacturers conditions 67. An inspection of a pressure-relieving device is considered on schedule if it follows the last inspection and repairs by _________ percent of the established inspection interval. a. 85-105 b. 90-110 c. 95-115 d. 100-110

68. Which one of the following list is not an item to be checked when a visual on-stream inspection of a pressure-relieving device. a. Check to make sure the inlet nozzle of the valve and/or the piping to the valve inlet is not plugged b. Check to make sure the correct relief device was installed c. Check to make sure no gags, blinds, closed valves or piping obstruction prevent the relief device from working d. Check to make sure the seals installed to protect the spring setting have not been broken 69. When a pressure-relief valve is first received in the shop, what should be done? a. Dismantle and clean the valve b. Check the valve spring for corrosion c. Dip the valve in a cleaning solution d. Test pop the valve to determine the "as received" relieving pressure 70. A vessel made of A-285 Gr. C carbon steel is in service below 60 degrees F. It is in service below its transition temperature and it has a minor weld defect. What type of failure would you expect if it is exposed to a sharp increase in pressure. a. Stress corrosion cracking b. Ductile failure C. Brittle fracture d. Hydrogen attack 71. Which of the following are not corrosive components of crude oil? a. Hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans b. Pure oil with no contaminants c. Hydrogen chloride and organic and inorganic chlorides d. Dissolved oxygen and water 72. Which of the listed of corrodents where added during the refining process? a. Sulfuric acid and hydrogen fluoride b. Hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans c. Hydrogen chloride and organic and inorganic chlorides d. Nitrogen compounds 73. High temperature Sulfidic corrosion occurs between _______ and _______ degrees F? a. 300-600 b. 450-900 c. 600-1200 d. 200-500

74. A common type of stress corrosion cracking that occurs in carbon steels in petroleum refineries is that caused by sodium hydroxide. This type is commonly called? a. chloride cracking b. caustic embrittlement c. erosion/corrosion d. high temperature embrittlement 75. The most active media in producing stress corrosion cracking in the austenitic stainless steels (such as 18 chromium 8 nickel) are: a. hydrogen sulfide b. sodium peroxide c. aqueous acid chloride solutions d. moist sulfur dioxide

76. In galvanic corrosion, if materials are listed far apart on the galvanic series chart are placed together in contact (magnesium and 18-8 stainless steel) with an "electrolyte" the material on the anodic end will? a. the magnesium will not be changed b. the stainless steel will corrode c. not be changed d. corrode rapidly 77. Incipient melting occurs if ferritic steels are heated above approximately _______ degrees F. a. 2600F b. 1650F c. 1200F d. 1000F 78. What is the term used for describing when certain ferritic steels are operated between 825 F. and 1400F and the cementite or carbide which gives ferritic steels their strength is unstable and decomposes into iron (ferrite) crystals and graphite (carbon) nodules. a. Incipient melting b. Graphitization c. Grain growth d. Graphitic corrosion 79. A change occurs to normally ductile ferritic chrome steels (400 series stainless steels: 405. 410, 430 etc.) when exposed to temperatures around 750 degrees F. to 1000 degrees F. It becomes brittle at temperatures below 200 degrees F. a. Metal dusting. b. Stress corrosion cracking. c. 885 embrittlement d. Sensitization.