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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)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Authorized piping inspector.

Manager of maintenance
Operating manager
Piping engineer.

2- Which of the following is not a required marking on a B-16.5 flange or flanged

fitting?
(B16.5-4.2.5 )
1. pressure class rating
2. Temperature range
3. Material specification
4. Manufacturers name or marking
3- Welders who qualify with one filler metal are qualified to weld with any filler
metal having :
1.
2.
3.
4.

F-number.
P-number.
A-number and p-number.
A-number.

4- A fillet-welded external patch installed over piping system defect:

(API570- 8.2.4)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Is considered a permanent repair.

Does not require rounded corners.
Must be designed by piping engineer.
Is designed without using joint efficiency.

5- Which of the following must be included in a PQR?

(ASME IX-QW-200.2-b)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Certification signature and data

Electrode trade name
Current revision and data
Base metal thickness range
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 inspectors most appropriate
response is to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
8.

recalculate the inspection interval of the system.

recalculate the piping circuit average corrosion rate.
Schedule the next inspection within 6 months.
Report this change in condition to maintenance.

The structure of deposited weld metal is akin to a:

1. Hot-formed metal.

2. Forging.
3. Casting.
4. Heat-treated metal.
9.

1.
2.
3.
4.

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)
The likelihood of a material mix up during construction.
The cost of the PMI testing program.
The accessibility of piping segments.
The process unit downtime schedule.

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:
1.
2.
3.
4.

January 2012.
June 2012.
January 2015.
January 2039.

(remaining life is 3.43 years )

11. According to API standard 570, the owner / user shall maintain piping
records that are:
1. Clear and concise.
2. Consistent.
(API 570- 7.6.1)
3. Temporary.
4. Permanent and progressive.

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12. To which of the following fluid services does in API 570 specifically
application?
1. Category D fluid services as defined in ASME B31.3
(API 570-1.2.1)
2. Raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products.
3. Hydrocarbons and utility streams.
4. Steam and steam condensate.
13. A final closure weld for a replacement piping section that cannot pressure
tested:
1. Must be of at least spot radiograph quality.
(API 570- 8.2.7)
2. Can be between straight section of pipe that is within 1/16 inch of the same
wall thickness.
3. Must be a full-penetration butt weld of equivalent and be axially aligned.
4. Cannot include a slip-on flange for class 300 system or below.
14. Historically, material non-conformances with the greatest number of serious
consequences have involved :
(API-578- 4.3.3.1)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Stainless steel components in Monel or Inconel piping system.

Carbon steel components in low alloy piping system.
Carbon steel components in stainless steel piping .
Low alloy components in stainless steel piping system.

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.
16. A according to API 570 ,an examiner:
1. Need not be an authorized piping inspector.
(API 570- 3.1.7 )
2. Evaluates the result of NDE on piping.
3. Must authorize all repair procedures, materials, and examination
technique.
4. Must be an authorized piping inspector.

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17. When a piping inspector notices deformation of a pressure attachment ,

the most appropriate
of the following action:
(API 574-10.1.3-b)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Note the deformation in the inspection report.

Recommend an immediate shutdown of the unit .
Check for piping misalignment.
Calculate the allowable deformation according to

18. IQI are always selected on the:

( ASME V ARTICLE 22, SE-747 5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
19.

Thickness of the material being welded.

Quality specified for the weld.
Film speed selected for the job.
Size of the penetrameter hole.
Which of the following need not be taken into account when specifying
piping for original installation ?
(API 570- 1.1.3)
1.
2.
3.
4.
20.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Corrosion allowance.
Threads.
Stresses caused by other loading.
API standard 570 classifications.
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)
A finished product being pumped at a remote booster station.
Anhydrous hydrogen chloride.
Waste gas used to fuel an on site heater.
On- site naphtha with no hydrogen sulfide.

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- Pipe has been in service for 10 years.
2- Coating or wrapping is damaged.
3- Caulking has hardened.
4- Caulking or seal at the interface has deteriorated.
22. A carbon-steel piping circuit in caustic service that was originally stress
relived:
1. Should be examined at twice the inspection interval of systems that are
not
stress- relieved.
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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)

5.
6.
7.
8.

That the weldment provides the required properties.

The suitability of a weld process for a given service.
The ability of the manufacturer to control the welder.
The welders ability to make sound welds.

24. The most common manifestation of boiler water condensate corrosion is:
1. Boiler tube ruptures.
(API 571- 4.3.5.5-b)
2. Corrosion fatigue cracking of deaerators.
3. Pitting of the bottom of deaerators.
4. Smooth grooving of pipe walls.
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.
26. An external visual inspection of aboveground piping should always include:
1. Bellows expansion joints and pipe hangers .
2. Checking for fugitive emissions .
(API570-5.5.4)
3. Thickness measurements at all inspection points .
4. Stripping insulation for corrosion-under-insulation inspection.
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 MO.
28. An imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the acceptable criteria
is known as a/an :
1. Indication.
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2. Defect.
(API 570- 3.1.17)
3. Discontinuity.
4. Flaw.

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)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Pipe wall thickness exceeds inch (13 mm)

PWHT is for environmental cracking resistance .
Material has higher than 12 % chrome content.
Pipe diameter exceeds NPS 12 (DN300).

31-which of the following best describe the term undercut?

(API 577- 3.62)
1.
2.
3.
4.

A lack of fusion under the cap that appears as a cut on a radiograph.

A groove in the base material at the toe of the weld
Incomplete filling of the weld root
An incomplete bonding between the parent metal and filler metal under
the weld

32- New connection installed on existing piping systems shall always be:
(API 570- 8.2.4)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Considered alteration.
Located downstream from any control valves.
Designed per the applicable cod
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.
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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.
35- Under what circumstance must a welder requalify ?
(ASME IX-QW-322.1)
1. When the welders
acceptable welds
2. When the welders
previous 3 months
3. When the welders
months
4. When the welders

foreman discovers that the welder is not making

has not welded with the same p number in the
has not worked as a welder for the previous 2
has not requalified within past 12 monthes

36- all of the following are appropriate for measuring the skin temperature of hot
spots except
1. High temperature ultrasonics
2. A handheld pyrometer
3. Temperature- indicating paints
38. The extent of verification of materials used for repairs or alterations of alloy
systems is determined by the:
(API 578- 4.1)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Material supplier.
Repair organization.
Owner /user.
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.
2.
3.

3 years.
5 years.
10 years.

(the lesser of one half the remaining life or the maximum intervals recommended in Table 2)

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4.

20 years

40- which two positions qualify a welder for all positions when welding an 8-inch
pipe?
1. 2G and 5G.
(ASME IX- QW-461.9)
2. 1G and 3G.
3. 1G and 2G.
4. 2G and 3G.
41. The ASME section ix A number is based on:
(ASME IX- QW-440)
1. the weldability characteristics of metal alloys.
2. the chemical composition of the electrode .
3. the chemical composition of the deposited weld metl.
4. a group of base metals having specified impact test requirements.
42. In pipe caps, corroded areas evidenced by local thinning:
1.
2.
3.
4.

May be ignored in small-bore piping.

May be ignored if they make up less then 10%of the total area.
May be evaluated in accordance with principles outlined in Api Rp579.
are considered insignificant if they do not decrease cap thickness by
more
than half the Original thickness.

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.
2.
3.
4.

5%.
10%.
25%.
50%.

44. Which of the following valves would make pigging impossible?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Gate.
Globe.
Slide.
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.

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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.
47. PMI testing program within a warehouse:

(API 578- 4.4.2)

1. Must test a part of every alloy piping component received.
2. Should not be regarded as an alternative to PMI testing of the
fabricated piping system.
3. Requires dismantling of valves to test individual parts.
4. Is a cost effective alternative to PMI testing of the fabricated piping
system.
48. After each inspection or significant change in operating conditions, the :
(API 570- 6.3.3)
1. Authorized piping inspector must be notified.
2. Corrosion engineer must be notified.
3. Inspection intervals must be adjusted.
4. Inspection intervals must be reviewed and adjusted as necessary.
49. A repair to a crack can be considered permanent if :
(API 570- 8.1.4.2)
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 :
1. WPQs.

(ASME IX- QW-200.3)

2. PRQs.
3. PQRs.
4. WPSs.

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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.
2.
3.
4.

Inspector.
Owner /user and the piping engineer.
The piping engineer.
Owner/users insurance carrier and the piping engineer.

52. ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A is a:

(ASME IX- QW-191.2.2)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Manual covering nondestructive examination (NDE) safety procedures.

Document covering NDE personnel qualifications.
Document covering NDE procedures.
Procedure for the visual examination of piping systems

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?
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)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Internal corrosion of the support.

Internal corrosion of the process pipe.
External corrosion of the support.
Additional stress to be placed on the support.

56.The recommended maximum inspection interval for the thickness

measurement for an injection point circuit is :
(API 570-Table 2)

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1.
2.
3.
4.

3 years or one-half the remaining life, whichever is less.

5 years or one- half the remaining life, whichever is less.
Determined by class.
10 years or one-half the remaining life, whichever is less.

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
1. 0.003 inch per
2. 0.005 inch per
3. 0.030 inch per
4. 0.050 inch per

year.
year.
year.
year.

58. The

responsibility for qualifying repair welders is restricted to the :

(ASME IX- QW-103)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Contractor or manufacturer employing the welder.

Welders supervisor.
Owner / user of the site where the repaired equipment will be used.
Welding qualification test company employed by the owner / user.

59. Environmental cracking noted during an in-service examination of welds

should be assessed by the :
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 ?
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 ?

1.
2.
3.
4.
62. Soil-to

Dry magnetic particle.

Liquid penetrant .
Longitudinal ultrasonic.
Radiography.
air interfaces on buried piping should be included in:

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inspections.
(API 570- 3.1.87)
2. injection point inspections.
3. external piping inspections.
4. corrosion under insulation (CUI) inspections.

63. If the corrosion rate for a piping system cannot be determined by similar

service, initial

thickness measurements should be taken within:

1. 3 months.
(API 570-7.1.2-c)
2. 6 months.
3. 9 months.
4. 1 year.
64. Brittle fracture of a component is directly related to:
1. material toughness.
(API 571- 4.2.7.3)
2. number of thermal cycles.
3. tensile strength .
4. long term overstressing .
65. In service ultrasonic testing measurements at the thickness measurement
location
TML)
points indicate thinning in the heat-affected zone of an elbow-to-weld neck flange
on an NPS 30 (DN 750) vapor line. What is the best method to determine the
extent of deterioration during the next scheduled downtime?
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)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Repair organization.
Owner /user.
Inspector.
Testing laboratory.

67. How many welds does API 577 require to be inspected?

1.
2.
3.
4.

All.
50%
None.
A representative number

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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)
1.
2.
3.
4.

the owner / user specification.

B 31.3 specifications.
ASME/ ANSJ specifications.
the guidelines of the owner / users insurance carrier.

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 :
1. chloride stress corrosion cracking.
(API 570- 5.5.4)
2. replacement with improper components.
3. brittle fracture of bolting material.
4. carburization.
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.
71. On what basis are image quality indications selected?
1. The alloy content of the material being radiographed .
2. The
film
type
used
by
the
radiographer.
(ASME V- T-276.2-a)
3. The strength of the radiation source.
4. The thickness of the base material plus the thickness of the weld
reinforcement.
72. Which of the following is not an advantage in using radiography to determine
pipe thickness?
1. Piping insulation can remain intact during inspection.
2. Film negatives provide a permanent record of the condition of the pipe.
3. Isotope radiography is not an ignition source in the presence of
hydrocarbons.
4. The cost of inspection is lower than for other methods.
73. Surface conditions of buried pipeline paths should be visually surveyed
approximately
every:
(API 570- 9.3.1)
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2.
3.
4.

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Year.
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74. Gasket faces of opened flanged joints should be visually inspected. Which of

the following
of an open flanged joint?
1.
2.
3.
4.

is not normally checked for during inspection

(API 574- 10.3.3)

Cracking in the grooves of ring joint flanges

warpage of the gasket surfaces
Corrosion or other damage to the gasket surface
correct metallurgy of flange.

75. Inspection of small-bore piping (sbp) that is part of a class2 secondary

process system is:
1. Optional.

(API 570- 6.6.1)

2. Performed at the same intervals as for class2 primary process piping
3. Performed at the same intervals as for class3 primary process piping
4. outside the scope of Api 570.
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
(ASME IX -INTRODUCTION)

purpose

of

the

WPS

and

the

PQR

is

to:

1. Ensure the weld is free of mechanical defects.

2. Determine the extent of weldment radiography required.
3. establish the skill of the welder and the welders ability to deposit
sound weld metal.
4. document the welding of the test coupon and to provide qw 100.1
direction to
78. PMI testing of welding consumables should include:
1. a representative sample as specified by the piping
inspector.
(API 578- 4.2.6)
2. one electrode or wire sample from each lot or package of alloy weld
rod.
3. a representative sample of electrodes taken at random from the
container.
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4. a representative sample as specified by the piping engineer.

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:
1. flange pressure rating.

(API 570- 5.8)

2. supporting structure.
3. piping configuration.
4. piping material.
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)
1.
2.
3.
4.

3 years for a Class1 line.

5 years for a Class 1 or Class 2 line.
5 years for a Class 3 line.
10 year for a Class 2 line.

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.
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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)
an on-stream determination made after no more than 500 hours of
service.
2. the owner / users experience with similar service.
3. the manufacturers corrosion rate calculations.
4. using the actual measured thickness , less the calculated minimum
thickness, divided by 2.
1.

85. Mechanical fatigue failures typically exhibit which type of surface feature?
1. Concentric rings or beach marks.
(API571- Figure 4-29)
2. Horseshoes going upstream .
3. Mud flat type cracking.
4. Rock candy appearance.
86. All of the following are potential methods for identifying problem areas in
buried piping without excavation except:
1.
2.
3.
4.

holiday surveying .
visually surveying the route of the buried piping.
hydrotesting.
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)
1.
A record of the welding data used to weld a test coupon.
2. A description of the required repair.
3. All essential , nonessential , and supplementary variables.
4. The results of mechanical testing.
88. Materials used in repairing or altering piping systems must be:
1. the original construction materials.
(API 570- 8.2.5)
2. compatible with 7018 weld electrodes.
3. approved by the maintenance manager.
4. of known weldable quality.
89. Brittle fracture is usually not a concern with:
1. relatively thin walled piping.

(API 571- 4.2.7.3)

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2. 400 series stainless steel piping.

3. large-bore piping.
4. relatively heavy walled piping.
90. if the metal thickness of component being measured is under 1/8 then it
1. can not be accuracy measured.
(API 570- 5.7.1-h)
2. can contrubute to reduced accuracy of digital ultrasonic measuerment.
3. can contrubute to reduced accuracy of profile radiography
measuerment.
4. only be measured using Eddy Current technique.
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)
1. consider the possibility of CUI due to leaking steam tracing .
2. notify the mantenance and utlities groups to a possobleleak in the steam
tracing .
3. not worry about it ,since it is only water.
4. Consider it a non issue based similar service of nearby piping systems
92. when taking TML on elbows what are the areas of special attention

1. in the HAZ of both welds.

(API 570-5.6.2)
2. Outside radius only.
3. At all four quadrants.
4. Inside and outside radii.
94. The table below shows the years of operation and corresponding wall
thickness of a Class 1 piping system.
Years of Operation
0
3
4

Wall Thickness
0.455 inch (11.6 mm)
0.420 inch (10.7 mm)
0.415 inch ( 10.5 mm)

For a minimum required thickness of 0.380 inch ( 9.652 mm) , the shortest
remaining life of the piping system is :
1.
2.
3.
4.

1.75 years.
3.5 years.
5 years.
7 years.
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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:

Measured thickness : 0.240 inch.

Required thickness : 0.192 inch.
Anticipated corrosion rate based on similar service : 0.008 inch per
year.
If RBI is not considered , what should the new thickness measurement interval
be?
1. 3 years.
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?
1. Class 1.
(API 570- 6.3.4.3)
2. Class 2.
3. Class 3.
4. Auxiliary.
97. If an area of piping is observed to be deteriorating :
(API 574- 7.4)
1. A corrosion engineer must be consulted to determine the cause of the
problem.
2. The piping downstream and upstream of this area , along with the
associated equipment , should also be inspected.
3. The owner /user must be consulted in order to mitigate the problem.
4. The piping downstream of this area, along with the associated
equipment, should also be inspected.
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.
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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:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Locate thin areas.

Check calculations for accuracy.
Validate TML locations.
Determine the shortest remaining life.

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