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1- Temporary piping repairs may remain for an indefinite period of time if they are approved
documented by the: ( API 570- 8.1.4.1)
2- Which of the following is not a required marking on a B-16.5 flange or flanged fitting?
(B16.5-4.2.5 )
3- Welders who qualify with one filler metal are qualified to weld with any filler metal having :
1. F-number.
2. P-number.
3. A-number and p-number.
4. A-number.
4- A fillet-welded external patch installed over piping system defect : (API570- 8.2.4)
6- When the maximum allowable working pressure is recalculated for the continued use a piping
system, the wall thickness used is the: (API570- 7.2)
1. Actual thickness.
2. Actual thickness minus the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection.
3. Actual thickness minus two times the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection.
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7. Thickness measurement location (TML) readings on a piping system indicate that the corrosion
rate has increased. The inspector’s most appropriate response is to:
1. hot-formed metal.
2. Forging .
3. Casting .
4. Heat-treated metal.
9. When prioritizing piping systems for positive material identification (PMI) testing ,which of the
following is the most important item ? (API 578-4.3.3-a)
10. A piping system installed in January 1993 had an initial thickness of 0.32 inch
. In January 2004, a thickness of 0.20 inch was recorded just prior to a change
of service on the piping system. The thickness measurement in January 2009
was 0.18 inch . The retirement thickness of 0.15 inch will be Met in :
11. According to API standard 570 ,the owner / user shall maintain piping records that are :
13. A final closure weld for a replacement piping section that cannot pressure tested:
15. What type of inspection could be performed at ground level to locate active
corrosion buried pipeline? (API 570- 9.2.2and
9.3.2)
1. Close-interval potential survey.
2. Intelligent pigging.
3. Pipe coating holiday survey .
4. Four –pin soil resistivity meter.
17. When a piping inspector notices deformation of a pressure attachment , the most appropriate
of the following action: (API 574-10.1.3-b)
18. IQI are always selected on the: ( ASME V ARTICLE 22, SE-747 5)
19. Which of the following need not be taken into account when specifying piping for original
installation ? (API 570- 1.1.3)
1. Corrosion allowance.
2. Threads.
3. Stresses caused by other loading.
4. API standard 570 classifications.
20. A piping system carrying a flammable petroleum fluid may be categorized as a Class 3 system
if it contains: (API 570 -6.3.4.4-a)
21. When a buried pipe is found to have satisfactory monitoring of the cathodic
protection system , excavation of the pipe is required if the: (API 574- 7.4.5)
1. Should be examined at twice the inspection interval of systems that are not
stress- relieved.
2. Should be checked for cracking with magnetic-particle testing.
3. Requires Brinell hardness testing at the first inspection interval.
4. Should never be hammer tested.
23. The Welders Performance Qualification Record documents: (ASME IX- QW-142)
24. The most common manifestation of boiler water condensate corrosion is:
25. A class 1 piping system has had its service changed to carry a non-corrosive, inert gas with an
extremely low potential for a safety emergency in the event of a leak. The unit inspector should :
1. Continue to monitor TMLs on this system as it was originally set up . (API 570- 5.6.3-
a)
2. Reduce the frequency of monitoring TMLs to Class 2 requirements.
3. Reduce the frequency of monitoring TMLs to Class 3 requirements.
4. Eliminate all TMLs on this system.
27. Which of the following material should be hydrotested with potable water or steam
condensate?
1. Carbon steel. (API570-
5.8.1)
2. Monel.
3. 300 series stainless steel.
4. 5 Cr ½ MO.
28. An imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the acceptable criteria is known as a/an :
1. Indication.
2. Defect. (API 570-
3.1.17)
3. Discontinuity.
4. Flaw.
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29. During radiographic examination of a weld , the wire type IQI shall be placed:
1. Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the
weld. (ASME V- ARTICLE 2 -T- T-277.1-3-
d)
2. Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.
3. On the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld .
4. On the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld .
30. local PWHT may be considered for piping repairs under all of the following conditions except
when the: (B31.3-Table 331.1.1)
31-which of the following best describe the term “undercut”? (API 577- 3.62)
32- New connection installed on existing piping systems shall always be: (API 570- 8.2.4)
1. Considered alteration.
2. Located downstream from any control valves.
3. Designed per the applicable cod
4. 100% radiographed.
33- which of the following techniques is most effective in finding process pluggage in pipes?
1. Acoustic emission testing . ( ASME V - B-20)
2. Radiographic testing .
3. Eddy- current testing.
4. Ultrasonic testing.
34- under which circumstance may a welder be qualified by a production weld instead of on a
coupon? (ASME IX- QW-304.1)
1. When 6 inches (150mm) of the welders first production weld pass the specified
Radiographic examination
2. When a coupon is removed from on of the welders production welds and passes
mechanical testing
3. When the welder has welded on plat steel within the past 12 months
4. Never welders may not qualify by this method.
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35- under what circumstance must a welder requalify ? (ASME IX-QW-322.1)
1. When the welder’s foreman discovers that the welder is not making acceptable welds
2. When the welder’s has not welded with the same p number in the previous 3 months
3. When the welder’s has not worked as a welder for the previous 2 months
4. When the welder’s has not requalified within past 12 monthes
36- all of the following are appropriate for measuring the skin temperature of hot spots except
38. The extent of verification of materials used for repairs or alterations of alloy systems is
determined by the: (API 578- 4.1)
1. Material supplier.
2. Repair organization.
3. Owner /user.
4. Piping engineer.
39. Measurements from an inspection of a class 3 pipe reveal metal thickness of 0.350 inch
(8.89mm). the calculated minimum thickness is 0.250inch (6.35mm).if the corrosion rate is 0.0025
inches (0.064mm) per year, the next thickness measurement inspection should be scheduled within:
\ (API 570- 6.3.3)
1. 3 years. (the lesser of one half the remaining life or the maximum intervals recommended in Table 2)
2. 5 years.
3. 10 years.
4. 20 years
40- which two positions qualify a welder for all positions when welding an 8-inch pipe?
43. An alternative or supplement to the inspection of buried piping is leak testing with liquid . At
what percentage greater than the maximum operating pressure should this test be conducted?
(API 570- 9.3.7)
1. 5%.
2. 10%.
3. 25%.
4. 50%.
1. Gate.
2. Globe.
3. Slide.
4. Ball.
45. Inspection reports shall document the : (API 570- 7.6.2-b)
1. Manufacturer of any ultrasonic equipment used.
2. Date of the next scheduled inspection.
3. Result of the previous inspection and/or test.
4. Type of equipment used to calibrate the inspection equipment.
46. Insert patch( flush patch) repairs are : (API 570- 8.1.4.2-b)
1. Allowed for Class 1 and Class 2 piping systems if the welds receive magnetic –particle
testing or penetrant testing .
2. Not allowed for Class 1 piping systems
3. Allowed for Class 1and Class 2 piping systems if the welds are 100 % radiographed or
ultrasonically tested.
4. Not allowed for Class 1 or Class 2 piping systems.
48. After each inspection or significant change in operating conditions, the : (API 570- 6.3.3)
1. A weld groove completely removes the defect and is then filled with weld metal deposit.
2. The piping component is hydrotested to 150% of the maximum allowable pressure.
3. A box-type enclosure is installed.
4. A full encirclement welded split sleeve is installed per API 570.
50. ASME IX assigns base metal to a P-number category in order to reduce the number of required :
51. After welding is completed, a pressure test should be performed if it is practicle and deemed
necessary by the : (API570- 8.2.7)
1. Inspector.
2. Owner /user and the piping engineer.
3. The piping engineer.
4. Owner/user’s insurance carrier and the piping engineer.
53. When performing liquid –penetrate examination of stainless-steel weld joints, which of the
following is correct for verifying acceptable penetrate materials?
1. Verify the certifications of penetrant and developer materials for chlorine or fluorine
content. (ASME V- ARTICLE 6 - II-642)
2. Check the material container for identification and batch numbers.
3. Verify the certifications of penetrant and developer materials for lead content.
4. Check the material container for indication of VOC content.
54. When inaccessibility prevents placing the penetrameter(s) manually on the source side of a weld
being radiographed , what identification is placed on the radiograph to indicate that film side
penetrameters were used?
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1. “I.Q.I”
2. “B”
3. “F”
55. Vertical supports constructed of pipe components should be checked to determine if they are
filled with water , because water inside a support may cause: (API 570- 5.5.4)
56.The recommended maximum inspection interval for the thickness measurement for an injection
point circuit is : (API 570-Table 2)
57. A metal thickness reading of 0.220 inch is obtained during an inspection on June 1,2006. The
baseline reading for the thickness measurement location (TML) was 0.250 inch on May 31,2000. The
corrosion rate is : (0.25-0.22)/6 = 0.005 inch per year
58. The responsibility for qualifying repair welders is restricted to the : (ASME IX- QW-
103)
1. Piping engineer.
2. Nondestructive examiner. (API 570- 5.11and 8.1.3)
3. Piping inspector.
4. Certified welding inspector.
60. What is the cause for rejection of the “ B” image on a film due to excessive backscatter ?
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1. Any image . (ASME V- T-
284)
2. No image.
3. A light image.
4. A dark image.
61.Which inspection method is most appropriate for detecting external chloride stress corrosion
cracking in austenitic stainless-steel piping system ?
63. If the corrosion rate for a piping system cannot be determined by similar service, initial
thickness measurements should be taken within:
1. Internal inspection.
2. Ultrasonic A-scan of the elbow.
3. Spot radiograph of the welds.
4. Full radiography of the elbow.
66. Records of the welding procedures and welder qualifications used during a repair shall be
maintained by the : (API 570- 8.2.2)
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1. repair organization .
2. owner /user.
3. inspector.
4. testing laboratory.
1. All.
2. 50%
3. None.
4. A representative number
68. Acceptance of a welded repair or alteration shall include nondestructive examination (NDE) in
accordance with the applicable code and: (API 570-
8.2.6)
69. Fasteners and other components attached by threads to piping system should receive special
attention during visual inspection , since they have a greater potential for :
70. Which of the following is not considered an effective means of cleaning the surface of piping to
be inspected for cracks ?
1. Chemical cleaning .
2. Sandblasting. (API 574-11.3.2.2)
3. Wire brushing.
4. Steam out and water wash.
72. Which of the following is not an advantage in using radiography to determine pipe thickness?
73. Surface conditions of buried pipeline paths should be visually surveyed approximately
every: (API 570- 9.3.1)
1. 6 months.
2. Year.
3. 2 years.
4. 3 years.
74. Gasket faces of opened flanged joints should be visually inspected. Which of the following
is not normally checked for during inspection of an open flanged joint? (API 574- 10.3.3)
75. Inspection of small-bore piping (sbp) that is part of a class2 secondary process system is:
76. Appropriate engineering records should be updated when piping system is being:
1. Tested . (API570-8.3-i)
2. repaired .
3. Rerated.
4. inspected .
77. the purpose of the WPS and the PQR is to: (ASME IX -INTRODUCTION)
79. Evaluation of record of the previous inspection reveals that thickness reading and the
resulting calculation of corrosion rate were inaccurate . The rate to be used for the next
period shall? (API 570- 7.1.3)
1. Not be changed to the actual rate found until the rat is confirmed at the next inspection
2. Be the average of the short – term and long – term corrosion rats from the record
3. Be the short – term corrosion rate from the record
4. Be changed to the actual rate found
80 – For class 1 piping the risk – based inspection (RBI) assessment should be reviewed and
approved by inspector and piping engineer at intervals not to exceed : (API 570-6.3.2 table 2)
1. 1 years
2. 3 years
3. 5 years
4. 10 years
81. Before applying a hydro-test to piping systems , consideration shall be given to the:
82. if RBI methods are not used , visual external inspections of piping shall be conducted at
intervals of no more than: (API 570-table 2)
83. Vibrating and swaying piping , liquid hammer, liquid slugging in vapor lines or abnormal thermal
expansion, can lead to which type of deterioration mechanism? (API 570- 5.5.7)
1. Fatigue cracking .
2. Creep cracking.
3. Stress –corrosion cracking.
4. Brittle facture.
84. For newly installed piping systems , the interval for the first thickness measurement is
established by : (API 570- 7.1.2)
85. Mechanical fatigue failures typically exhibit which type of surface feature?
86. All of the following are potential methods for identifying problem areas in buried piping without
excavation except:
1. holiday surveying .
2. visually surveying the route of the buried piping.
3. hydrotesting.
4. nitrogen testing.
87. A WPS is selected for a repair on cold service piping. Impact testing of the weldment is
required. Which of the following is /are required on the WPS? (ASME IX- QW-200.1-b)
90. if the metal thickness of component being measured is under 1/8’’ then it
.
91. A hydro carbon piping system is insulated and steam traced ,typical operating temprature of
this carbon steel is 225° F.several systems nearby are in the same service and have exhibited
no corrosion problem. liquid is found dripping at one of the insulation jackting seams.after
investigation the liquid is determined to be water from a pressuer equipment integrity
standpoint . the inspector should : (API 574-7.4.4.1)
92. when taking TML on elbows what are the areas of special attention
1. 1.75 years.
2. 3.5 years.
3. 5 years.
4. 7 years.
95. the fluid in a process is changed , which results in the piping system being reclassified as a Class 1
piping system . The previous thickness measurement interval was 6 years. Given the following:
1. 3 years.
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2. 5 years.
3. 6 years.
4. 10 years.
96. A piping circuit containing hydrocarbons is located within the boundary limits of an operating unit.
The hydrocarbons, if released, would evaporate slowly. According to API standard 570, what
classification should this piping receive?
98. A piping system has an assumed corrosion rate of 0.010 inch per year. An inspection shows an
actual short term corrosion rate of 0.021 inch per year .The proper course of action would be to:
1. Place corrosion tabs of a known like material and thickness into the piping system to
establish the actual corrosion rate. (API 570- 7.1.3)
2. Average the previous and present corrosion rate and inspect the piping at one-half the
calculated inspection interval.
3. Adjust the rate of corrosion to agree with the actual corrosion rate.
4. Recalculate both the long term and short term corrosion rate and use the most
conservative value.
99. Of four measurements taken , thickness of 0.180 inch (4.5 mm) , 0.200 inch (5.1 mm) , 0.210 inch
( 5.3 mm) , and 0.230 inch (5.8 mm) were obtained within an area of a test point . The thicknesses
that may be used to calculate the corrosion rate could be either:
1. 0.180 inch (4.6 mm) or 0.200 inch (5.1 mm). (API 574- 7.3.1)
2. 0.180 inch (4.6 mm) or 0.205 inch ( 5.2 mm).
3. 0.180 inch ( 4.6 mm) or 0.230 inch (5.8 mm).
4. 0.205 inch ( 5.2 mm) or 0.230 inch ( 5.8 mm).
100. long –term and short –term corrosion rates should be compared in order to: