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The following is a collection of questions remembered by various students who took API 570
exam in the past.
API 570, RP 574, RP 578, ASME Sec.V, Sec.IX, B 31.3 & B 16.5(a)
1. What is the height of the raised face on regularly furnished class 300 Raised Face Flanges?
A. 0.06
B. 0.09
C. 0.19
D. 0.25
2. In a piping system, NPS 4, SMLS material A-53 Grade B, the thickness near a wel is 0.18”. The system is designed to
operate at 675 PSIG at 500°F. What is the actual remaining corrosion allowance?
A. 0.076
B. 0.080
C. 0.091
D. 0.1
4. When designating an injection point circuit for the purpose of inspection, the recommended upstream limit of the
injection point circuit is__________?
A. Minimum 12 inches
B. Maximum 12 inches
C. Three pipe diameters
D. Both A and C
5. A process in which a ferrous metal is heated to a suitable temperature above the transformation range and is
subsequently cooled in still air at room temperature is referred to as ____________?
A. quenching
B. Normalizing
C. Annealing
D. Solution heat treating
7. A piping circuit, 300’long, operates at 500°F. What is the linear thermal expansion of the circuit if the circuit was
constructed using A 106-B piping?
A. 3.62 inches
8. An employer may accept a performance qualification made for another employer provided the ___________________
A. Inspector specifically approves
B. Piping engineer approves
C. Action is allowed by ASME, Section V
D. Other employer is a subcontractor for the current employer
9. Guided bend specimens for welder qualifications shall have no open defects in the weld or heat affected zone
exceeding ______________
A. 1/16”
B. 1/8”
C. 3/16”
D. no open defects allowed
10. The inspector is reviewing a radiograph of a pipe weld, the pipe wall is ½” thick. What is the hole type IQI designation
if the penetrameter is placed on the source side?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 17
D. 20
11. In a piping system, the most susceptible location for cracking is ______________
A. Around supports
B. In welds
C. In bolting
D. In the areas of temporary clamps
13. What is the minimum thickness of a class 1500 NPS 4 blind flange?
A. 1.12”
B. 1.88”
C. 2.12”
D. 2.88”
14. The preheat zone shall extend at least ___________ beyond each edge of the weld
A. 6T
B. 12 inches (30cm)
C. wall thickness divided by 3
D. 25 mm (1 inch)
15. During procedure qualification, how many nick-break specimens are required if the pipe is NPS 8 S/80, 0.500 wall?
A. 1
16. The owner/user shall maintain appropriate permanent and progressive records of each piping system. The records
shall include _________________
A. All original construction data
B. System service; classification; identification numbers
C. All ASME requirements
D. Original heat and batch numbers of the system
17. The maximum carbon content of a mild steel weld deposit is ______________
A. 0.15% carbon
B. 0.20% carbon
C. 0.30% carbon
D. 0.17% carbon
18. What is the recommended preheat temperature for 1 ¼” thick carbon steel?
A. 300°F
B. 235°F
C. 175°F
D. None
19. An alternative to inspection of buried piping is to leak test the system with liquid at a pressure at least
______________
A. 1 ½ times the Maximum operating pressure
B. 1 ¼ times the Maximum operating pressure
C. 10% greater than the Maximum operating pressure
D. Actual
21. As a part of general maintenance, any repair organization may make repairs to a piping system as long as:
A. The inspector is satisfied with the competency of the repair organization
B. The piping engineer is on site
C. The repair organization has a contract
D. Their hourly rate is acceptable
22. Welded joints in carbon steel and carbon-molybdenum steel exposed to elevated temperatures of 800°F or over may
be subjected to ______________
A. Pearlite structure
B. annealing
C. graphitization
D. normalizing
23. What is the allowable undercut for a branch connection in Category D service?
24. Changing the weld progression from uphill to down hill will have a major impact on ______________
A. Nick-break strengths
B. Notch toughness properties
C. Tensile strengths
D. Bulge tests
25. What is the test position when the pipe is horizontal, fixed?
A. 1G
B. 2G
C. 5G
D. 6G
26. API ______________ provides a detailed discussion of inspection of in-service piping welds.
A. Section IX
B. B 31.3
C. 570
D. B 16.5a
27. TMLs can be eliminated for piping systems with which of the following characteristics:
A. high potential for creating an emergency in the event of a leak
B. extremely corrosive systems
C. low potential for creating an emergency in the event of a leak
D. piping systems in cyclic conditions at high pressures and temperatures
28. When determining the corrosion rate, the formulas from API 570 may be used or:
A. Published data on piping system in comparable service
B. Owner/user’s experience
C. Budget restraints
D. Both A and B
29. The owner/user shall maintain appropriate permanent and progressive records about each piping system covered by
API 570, this may be done by:
A. The inspector’s memory
B. The project managers secretary
C. Computer based system
D. Records are not a requirement of API 570
30. When the corrosion rte for a piping circuit can not otherwise be determined, the initial thickness measurement
determination shall be made after no more than:
A. 1 year
B. 6 months
C. 3 months
D. 30 days
31. When evaluating a radiograph of 2 1/4” thick carbon steel piping, what is the maximum geometric unsharpness?
A. 0.020
B. 0.030
C. 0.040
D. 0.070
A. 1G
B. 2G
C. 5G
D. 6G
33. The location markers which are to appear as radiographic images on the film shall be placed on the
_______________
A. part
B. film holder/cassette
C. film side only
D. IQI
34. What is the outside diameter of a gasket for a Class 400 NPS 12 slip-on raised face flange, the edges of the gasket
do not extend to the bolt.
A. 12.75”
B. 15.00”
35. If the soil resistivity is 6,500 ohm-cm, what is the inspection interval for buried piping without cathodic protection?
A. 10 years
B. 15 years
C. 5 years
D. Whenever a leak is suspected
36. The ammeter on each piece of magnetizing equipment shall not deviate by more than _____________
A. 30%
B. 10%
C. 20%
D. 15%
37. A welder is tested on ½ inch thick pipe in the 5G position. How many face bends are required for this test?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
38. What is the minimum operating temperature that normalized A 516 Grade 70 plate can be used without impact
testing?
A. -29°F
B. -20°F
C. -50°F
D. 0°F
A. misalignment
B. thickness
C. weight
D. coating thickness
40. A welder is tested on 1/2 inch thick plate, how many face bends are required for this test?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
41. During the final four hours of buried piping test, which was repressured to 125 PSI, the gauge fell 5 PSI
42. A WPS is written qualified welding procedure prepared to provide direction for ___________
43. A steel that hardens during cooling in air from a temperature above its transformation range is ________________
44. A pipe welder successfully passes a 6G pipe test. The welder can weld in which of the following positions?
A. 1G
B. 2G
C. 5G
D. All positions
A. A client approves it
B. The inspector approves it
C. The density and penetrameter meet Article-2 requirements
D. The weld quality is satisfactory
46. The work necessary to restore a piping system to a condition suitable for safe operation at the design condition is
_________________
A. rework
B. repair
C. renewal
D. Total replacement
47. Material in the form of ring used to support molten weld metal is called ______________
A. Backing gas
B. Cold wire slug
C. Consumable insert
D. Backing ring
A. Piping engineer
B. Repair organization
C. inspector
D. Owner/user
50. During a procedure qualification test on pipe that is 3/8 inches thick, how many side bends are required if the face
and root bends are acceptable?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. None
51. As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed shall not be
below _____________
A. 125°F
B. 50°F
C. 32°F
D. 81°C
A. NPS 2
B. NPS 3
C. Or equal to NPS 2
D. NPS 6
53. Excess water washable penetrant shall be removed with a water spray. The water pressure shall not exceed
__________________
A. 110 PSI
B. 90 PSI
C. 50 PSI
D. 20 PSI
54. The intent of B 31.3 is to set forth engineering requirement deemed necessary for safe design and
______________
55. Flushing the surface with solvent, following the application of the penetrant and prior to developing is
_________________
56. Welding terms not specifically referenced in ASME B31.3 can be found in what document?
A. ASME Section IX
B. ASME Section V
C. AWS A 2.4
D. AWS A 3.0
57. How many tensile test are required to qualify a ¼” plate groove weld?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
58. What is the maximum allowable prod spacing using an AC prod technique?
A. t/2
B. 8 inches
C. 10 inches
D. No spacing required
59. _________ may not be performed on the root pass or final pass of a weld.
A. Peening
B. Cleaning
C. Stress Relieving
D. Painting
61. A physical change in any component that has design implications affecting the pressure containing capacity of a
piping system is defined as a(n) ___________
A. rework
B. repair
C. renewal
D. alteration
62. Determine the MAWP, at the next inspection, of the following piping system based on the following
MAWP = _____________
A. 263 PSIG
B. 329 PSIG
C. 732 PSIG
D. 125 PSIG
63. When may a new employer accept a performance qualification made for a previous employer?
A. must
B. may
C. shall
D. should
65. If a weldment is allowed to cool prior to heat treatment, the rate of cooling shall be ___________
A. Controlled
B. 50°F per hour to ambient
C. 100°F per hour to ambient
D. Water cooled immediately
66. Wet magnetic particle examination shall not be performed if the surface temperature of the part exceeds
_____________
A. 100°C
B. 40°F
C. Manufacturer’s temperature limitations
D. 135°F
67. When it is necessary to verify the adequacy or direction of the magnetizing field, ________ shall be used.
68. The joint efficiency of an in-service piping system is less than 1, corrosion was found, along the long seam of the
pipe, using ultrasonic inspection techniques. The corrosion rates require the piping to be rejected. However, if the
joint efficiency were increased the system would be acceptable
A. It is not possible to increase the joint efficiency for existing piping systems
B. The system may be radiographed to accordance with ASME B 31.3 and the joint efficiency increased.
C. The system may be ultrasonically inspected in accordance with ASME B 31.3 and the joint efficiency
increased
D. Both B and C
69. Thickness testing of small connections such as nipples can be performed by ________
A. UT digital gauges
B. MT
C. PT
D. Hammer testing
71. As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed shall not be
above ________________
A. 125°F
B. 50°F
C. 32°F
D. 81°C
72. When valve body and/or closure pressure tests are performed after servicing, they should be conducted in
accordance with:
A. API 598
B. API 798
C. NACE RP 0169
D. ASME B 31.3
73. The minimum thickness at each TML can be located by ultrasonic scanning or ________
A. Hammer testing
B. radiography
C. Magnetic particle testing
D. Penetrant testing
74. During the calibration of MT equipment the lifting power of an DC yoke must be at least ____________
A. 100 lbs.
B. 40 lbs.
C. 10 lbs.
D. 5 lbs.
76. Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not located in high-activity
areas are labeled _________________
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
77. During PT test, final interpretation shall be made within what time range?
A. 7 to 60 min
B. 30 to 60 min
C. 60 to 120 min
D. anytime after 24 hours
78. Who shall provide the materials, equipment, quality control, and workmanship necessary to maintain and repair the
piping systems in accordance with the requirements of API 570?
A. Piping engineer
B. Repair organization
C. inspector
D. operator
79. What is the proper dimension for a cross section which is to be subjected to a Charpy V-notch impact test?
A. 1/2” square
B. 10 M square
C. 10 mm square
D. 0.505” square
80. When inspecting piping in an operating unit, protective equipment shall be worn when required by regulation or by:
81. A pipe welder successfully passes a 6 GR pipe test, the welder is qualified to weld which of the following
82. In compliance with API 570, potable water follows U.S practice which allows:
83. When the United States Coast Guard requires a system to be pressured tested, care should be taken to avoid
_________, if the system is subject to thermal expansion.
A. Under pressure
B. Excessive pressure
C. Pneumatic pressure testing is required in this situation
D. Pipe “shrinkage”
84. Procedure and performance tests examined by PT shall be judged unacceptable when the examination exhibits any
indication in excess of ______________
85. The owner of buried piping should conduct surveys of the surface conditions on and adjacent to each pipeline path
every _________________.
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. yearly
D. 5 years
86. Radiographic film density shall be checked by a densitometer calibrated on a step wedge film traceable to
____________
A. API 650
B. ASNT SNT TC-1A
C. ASME Section IX
D. A national standard
88. Filler metals, for piping welds, shall conform to the requirements of?
A. AWS A5.1
B. ASME Section IX
C. ASME Section V
D. API 570
89. During the inspection of S/A interface, excavation was required, what is he minimum depth required?
A. 1 inch to 5 inches
B. 6 inches to 12 inches
C. 13 inches to 19 inches
D. Inspector desecration
90. If gate valves are known to be exposed to corrosion/erosion, thickness readings should be taken in an area of high
turbulence and stress, usually:
A. On the gate
B. On the stem
C. On the outlet side connection
D. Between the seats
91. A point in the repair or alteration process beyond which work may not proceed until the required inspection has
been performed and documented is called a(n) ___________
A. Hold point
B. Inspection point
C. Wait for the inspector and charge extra period
D. Thickness measurement location
92. The exposed surface of a weld on the side from which the welding was done is called the weld ______________
A. Cap
B. toe
C. face
D. root
93. A term which indicates that a provision is recommended as good practice but not a code requirement.
A. must
B. may
C. shall
D. should
A. Piping engineer
B. Repair organization
C. inspector
D. operator
96. The person responsible to the owner-user for determining that the requirements of API 570 for inspection,
examination, and testing are met is a(n) _____________
A. Piping engineer
B. Repair organization
C. API Authorized Piping Inspector
D. Operator
97. In compliance with API 570, who has control of the activities relating to the rerating, repair, and alteration of its
piping systems?
A. Repair organization
B. Operations
C. Owner-user inspection organization
D. Maintenance craftsmen
98. Terminology for weld metal in excess of the specified weld size.
A. Weld reinforcement
B. Good weld technique
C. Weld toe
D. Weld throat
A. Gate valve
B. Globe valve
C. Check valve
D. Slide valve
100. Designated areas on piping systems where periodic inspections and thickness measurements are conducted are
called _______________
A. TP
B. TML
C. MT
D. PT
101. A flanged joint is composed of three separate components, the gasket, the bolting and _____________________
A. The coating
B. The flange face finish
C. The flange identification
D. The flange
103. During the calibration of MT equipment, the lifting power of an AC yoke must be at least ____________
A. 100 lbs.
B. 40 lbs.
C. 10 lbs.
D. 5 lbs.
104. During the fluorescent MT test, the black light intensity shall be measured at least once every ____________
A. hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 8 hours
105. When a pipe qualification coupon for welders or welding operators has failed radiographic examination, the
immediate retest shall be by radiographic examination. The weld length shall be _________________
106. What percentage of all suspect areas and areas of damaged insulation should be inspected for a Class 3 system that
is within susceptible temperature ranges?
A. 100%
B. 75%
C. 50%
D. 10%
107. What is the heat treatment holding time based on hour per inch of carbon steel 1¼” thick?
A. 2.4 hr/in
B. 1.5 hr/in
C. 1.0 hr/in
D. 0.5 hr/in
A. 864.07 psig
B. 86.407 psig
C. 664.7 psig
D. 66.47 psig
110. What is the minimum required thickness of the system listed above?
A. 1.312”
B. 1.112”
C. 0.997”
D. 0.650”
111. Calculate the long term corrosion rate of the system listed above based on: 5 year interval: third cycle.
A. 0.023”
B. 0.021”
C. 0.112”
D. 0.997”
112. Calculate the short term corrosion rate of the system listed above, based on
t previous = 1.112”
t last = 0.997”
5 year interval: third cycle
A. 0.023”
B. 0.021”
C. 0.112”
D. 0.997”
114. What is the calculated thickness of a 150 pound, NPS 8 flanged “T”
A. 0.030”
B. 0.060”
C. 0.130”
D. 0.310”
A. 10.62”
B. 8.62”
C. 12.12”
D. 12.62”
A. 1.5
B. 1
C. 6
D. 24
117. What is the Group number for the pipe in question 108?
A. 1.5
B. 1
C. 6
D. 24
A. 5
B. 5.1
C. 5.29
D. 5.42
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
120. What is the position designation for welding pipe in the horizontal fixed position?
A. 2G
B. 3G
C. 5G
D. 6G
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