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MOCK EXAMS
This module contains 2 separate closed book mock examinations, each containing 50 questions. They cover all
the main subjects of API 580 .Please use the following instructions for guidance;
You are allowed a maximum of f 2 attempts at each mock exam in a course cycle
Only attempt these mock exams after completing all the previous work in modules A to H of this training
programme
Do each exam in one sitting; closed book i.e. without referring to API 580.You should however make
notes as you go on any points you need to look up in API 580 later
Once you have completed the exam and seen your result, then go back to API 580 and see where you
went wrong, or what you failed to recall
You should be aiming to get at least 40 marks correct out of 50 for each exam. This mark is equivalent to
a clear pass level in the real exam If you get less than this you have not given the questions sufficient
thought, or have rushed the earlier programme modules (or not done them at all)
Attempts allowed: 2
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOING THESE
MOCK EXAMS
This module contains 2 separate closed book mock examinations, each containing 50 questions. They
cover all the main subjects of API 580 .Please use the following instructions for guidance;
You are allowed a maximum of f 2 attempts at each mock exam in a course cycle
Only attempt these mock exams after completing all the previous work in modules A to H of this
training programme
Do each exam in one sitting; closed book i.e. without referring to API 580.You should however
make notes as you go on any points you need to look up in API 580 later
Once you have completed the exam and seen your result, then go back to API 580 and see
where you went wrong, or what you failed to recall
You should be aiming to get at least 40 marks correct out of 50 for each exam. This mark is
equivalent to a clear pass level in the real exam If you get less than this you have not given the
questions sufficient thought, or have rushed the earlier programme modules (or not done them at
all)
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1. What should an inspector do when faced with multiple COF: POF scenarios?
Select one:
a. Concentrate on the dominant pair of COFs
Select one:
a. Relative risks
b. Absolute risks
c. Semi-quantitative risks
3. Who should evaluate and recommend methods of risk mitigation by changing process
conditions?
Select one:
a. A corrosion engineer/material specialist
b. A process specialist
c. Plant inspectors
Select one:
a. Lacking in detail unless experienced personnel are consulted
b. Impossible
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d. Essential
Select one:
a. Engineering judgement
b. A HAZOP study
c. NACE data
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6. QRA logic models generally consist of
Select one:
a. Forms of failure modes analyses
c. Deterministic models
d. Flowchart-type simulations
Select one:
a. None of the data in a quantitativeapproach
8. Risk reduction is
Select one:
a. Mitigation
b. A quantitative technique
c. Probability-based
Select one:
a. Specialist risk analysts
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10. Presenting over-inflated risk values may?
Select one:
a. Mislead inspection planners
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11. RBI focuses attention specifically on?
Select one:
a. Equipment and DMs representing the most risk
Select one:
a. Not employing an RBI specialist
13. Most risk assessments, regardless of level or type will typically involve the use of
Select one:
a. Information in API 581 Base Resource Document
c. An RBI expert
d. Expert opinion
Select one:
a. Data ranges
b. Assumptions
d. Expert judgement
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15. A typical output from a quantitative model is
Select one:
a. Cost per year
b. Data ranges
c. A schedule of DMs
d. A 44 risk matrix
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16. A QRA is
Select one:
a. A traditional risk analysis
17. The accuracy of any form of RBI analysis will depend upon
Select one:
a. Sound methodology, data and personnel
b. Effective NDT
Select one:
a. The risk of the dominant scenario
Select one:
a. Capital construction costs
d. Weather conditions
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20. An RBI programme?
Select one:
a. Is more detailed than PMAs and QRAs
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21. Where would you find information on risk management terminology?
Select one:
a. API RP 941ISO 73
b. ISO 73
c. ISO 9001
d. API 571
Select one:
a. Plant review
b. A plant inspection
Select one:
a. As a side-effect of optimization
Select one:
a. If plant life is being extended
c. At annual intervals
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25. Screening of equipment is often conducted to identify
Select one:
a. High-risk items
b. Corrosion loops
d. Low-risk items
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26. Typical data needed for an RBI analysis is
Select one:
a. Personnel densities
c. Expert qualifications
Select one:
a. Significant engineering detail
b. Accurate numbers
d. Physical models
Select one:
a. Logic models
c. Expert assistance
d. Less detail
Select one:
a. Done before a COF assessment
b. Quantitative
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30. Loss of containment may be caused by
Select one:
a. Rusty bolts
b. Inadequate insulation
c. Overdue inspections
d. Operator error
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31. POF may be expressed as
Select one:
a. A QRA
Select one:
a. Engineering judgement
d. Personnel qualifications
Select one:
a. An API 580 qualified inspector
c. An RBI specialist
d. Knowledgeable personnel
34. Can inspection results from one equipment item in a group be related to other equipment
items in the same group?
Select one:
a. Only if an API 580 inspector agrees
b. Yes
c. Maybe
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d. No
35. The estimated frequency of a fire is 0.001 per year. If a fire costs 10m damage when it does
occur, what is the calculated risk of the fire?
Select one:
a. 0.001%
b. 10,000
c. 100,000
d. 0.1%
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36.Who sets the framework for an RBI study?
Select one:
a. Management
d. Owner/user
Select one:
a. Management
d. Owner/user
Select one:
a. Are best made by RBI software packages
Select one:
a. Are in the same parts of a plant
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40. A risk matrix is an effective way of
Select one:
a. Allocating values to failure scenarios
d. Risk mitigation
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41. Who is usually responsible for implementing the recommendations of an inspection plan
derived from an RBI study?
Select one:
a. Management
b. Plant inspectors
d. Plant operators
42. Who is responsible for implementing recommendations that relate to process equipment
modifications and monitoring?
Select one:
a. Process engineers
c. Plant manufacturers
d. Operations/maintenance personnel
Select one:
a. Cost reduction, or at least cost optimization
b. An inspection plan
c. Reduction of inspections
d. Absolute safety
44. Which of the items of equipment on the risk plot shown require mitigation activities?
Select one:
a. Item 1 only
b. All of them
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c. Item 3 only
45.Risk-plot diagrams may be drawn with log-log scales. What is the purpose of this?
Select one:
a. None of the above
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46. A RBI process is focused on
Select one:
a. PHA and HAZOPs
b. Maximizing safety
c. Optimizing costs
47. The expected outcome from the application of the RBI process should be
Select one:
a. Lower costs of risk management
Select one:
a. Additional inspection activity gives diminishing returns
49. RBI should be integrated with a management system for defining and maintaining
Select one:
a. ALARP levels
d. HSE standards
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50. What is the main intention of RBI?
Select one:
a. Decrease inspection and save money
d. Fewer outages
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1. What should an inspector do when faced with multiple COF: POF scenarios?
Feedback
The correct answer is: Approximate the total risk to that of the dominant scenario
a. Absolute risks
b. Relative risks
c. Semi-quantitative risks
Feedback
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a. Process plant operators and their management
c. Plant inspectors
d. A process specialist
Feedback
Select one:
c. Impossible
d. Essential
Feedback
Select one:
b. A HAZOP study
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c. NACE data
d. Engineering judgement
Feedback
Select one:
c. Deterministic models
d. Flowchart-type simulations
Feedback
Select one:
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Feedback
8. Risk reduction is
Select one:
a. Mitigation
b. Probability-based
d. A quantitative technique
Feedback
Select one:
Feedback
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10. Presenting over-inflated risk values may?
Select one:
Feedback
Select one:
Feedback
The correct answer is: Equipment and DMs representing the most risk
Select one:
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b. Focusing too much on COF alone.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Focusing too much on POF or COF alone
13. Most risk assessments, regardless of level or type will typically involve the use
of
Select one:
a. Expert opinion
c. An RBI expert
Feedback
Select one:
b. Assumptions
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c. Data ranges
d. Expert judgement
Feedback
Select one:
a. A schedule of DMs
b. A 44 risk matrix
d. Data ranges
Feedback
16. A QRA is
Select one:
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Feedback
17. The accuracy of any form of RBI analysis will depend upon
Select one:
c. Effective NDT
Feedback
Select one:
Feedback
Select one:
d. Weather conditions
Feedback
Select one:
Feedback
The correct answer is: Pulls together aspects of QRAs and PMAs
Select one:
a. ISO 9001
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b. API 571
c. ISO 73
d. API RP 941ISO 73
Feedback
Select one:
a. Plant review
c. A plant inspection
Feedback
Select one:
a. As a side-effect of optimization
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d. For older plant approaching the end of its design life
Feedback
Select one:
a. At annual intervals
Feedback
Select one:
a. Corrosion loops
c. Low-risk items
d. High-risk items
Feedback
Select one:
a. Personnel densities
d. Expert qualifications
Feedback
Select one:
b. Physical models
d. Accurate numbers
Feedback
Select one:
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a. Expert assistance
b. Logic models
d. Less detail
Feedback
Select one:
a. Quantitative
Feedback
Select one:
a. Operator error
b. Overdue inspections
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c. Inadequate insulation
d. Rusty bolts
Feedback
Select one:
b. A QRA
Feedback
Select one:
b. Personnel qualifications
d. Engineering judgement
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Feedback
Select one:
b. Knowledgeable personnel
c. An RBI specialist
Feedback
34. Can inspection results from one equipment item in a group be related to other
equipment items in the same group?
Select one:
a. No
c. Maybe
d. Yes
Feedback
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35. The estimated frequency of a fire is 0.001 per year. If a fire costs 10m damage
when it does occur, what is the calculated risk of the fire?
Select one:
a. 0.001%
b. 10,000
c. 100,000
d. 0.1%
Feedback
Select one:
b. Owner/user
d. Management
Feedback
37. The accuracy of the results from a qualitative analysis is generally dependent
on
Select one:
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a. The accuracy of the data put in
Feedback
The correct answer is: The background and expertise of the analysts
Select one:
Feedback
Select one:
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b. Have experienced similar damage mechanisms and failures
Feedback
The correct answer is: Have similar chemistry, history and design
Select one:
c. Risk mitigation
Feedback
Select one:
a. Plant operators
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c. Plant inspectors
d. Management
Feedback
Select one:
a. Process engineers
c. Plant manufacturers
d. Operations/maintenance personnel
Feedback
Select one:
a. Reduction of inspections
c. Absolute safety
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d. An inspection plan
Feedback
44. Which of the items of equipment on the risk plot shown require mitigation
activities?
a. Item 3 only
b. All of them
c. Item 1 only
Feedback
45.Risk-plot diagrams may be drawn with log-log scales. What is the purpose of
this?
Select one:
Feedback
b. Maximizing safety
c. Optimizing costs
Feedback
47. The expected outcome from the application of the RBI process should be
Feedback
The correct answer is: The linkage of risks with appropriate inspections
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c. Additional inspection activity gives diminishing returns
Feedback
The correct answer is: Additional inspection activity gives diminishing returns
49. RBI should be integrated with a management system for defining and
maintaining
a. HSE standards
c. ALARP levels
Feedback
a. Fewer outages
Feedback
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Reference:- API 580 subsection 6.6: RBI objectives
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