API API-580 Exam Tutorial

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Question No : 1

When the inspection program is optimized based on an understanding of risk, one or more
of the following cost reduction benefits may be realized. Except one

A. Ineffective, unnecessary or inappropriate inspection activities may be eliminated

B. Effective,necessary or appropriate inspection activities maybe eliminated
C. On-line or non-invasive inspection methods may be substituted for invasive methods that require
equipment shutdown
D. More effective infrequent inspections may be substituted for less effective frequent inspections

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Answer: B

B. Effective,necessary or appropriate inspection activities maybe eliminated

Mar 14, 2018

Question No : 2

Combination of the probability of an event and its consequence

A. Risk
B. Failure
C. Loss
D. Reduction

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Answer: A

Question No : 3

Qualitative consequence analysis of failure can be estimated separately for each unit,
system, equipment group or individual equipment item.

A. On the basis of expert knowledge and experience

B. On the basis of available data
C. On the basis of process and environmental conditions
D. No basis required since it is qualitative

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A. On the basis of expert knowledge and experience

Mar 14, 2018

The answer is A per paragraph 10.2.2 (580 Third Edition)

Nov 3, 2017

The answer is C as per A.P.I. 580 2ND ED. (7.3.5 first paragraph)
Oct 9, 2017

Question No : 4

In general the probability of failure is determined by

A. Deterioration mechanism
B. Effectiveness of inspection program
C. Consequence detailed
D. A& B

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Answer: A

A&B it is pretty clear in section 9.4

Oct 7, 2017

Refer to 9.4 page 21, probability of failure is determined by two main considuration: A & B
May 19, 2017

The answer shall be D

Apr 26, 2017

the right answer is D

Apr 22, 2017

Question No : 5

For qualitative rbi analysis it us important to establish a set of rules to assure consistency in
A. Categorization or classification
B. Segregation
C. Ranking

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Answer: A

Question No : 6

The probability of failure, when coupled with theassociated consequenceof failure (cof)(see
section 11) will determine__________associated with the equipment item,

A. Operating risk
B. Ranking
C. Residual risk

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Answer: A

Question No : 7

Rp 580 significantly targeted at the application of rbi in the.................and

.............industry

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Answer: Hydrocarbon and chemical process

Hydrocarbon and Chemical Processes Industries

Mar 14, 2018

Question No : 8

Process used to compare the estimated risk against given risk criteria to determine the
significance of the risk.

A. Risk evaluation
B. Risk estimation
C. Risk identification

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Answer: A

risk evaluation
Jul 12, 2017

Question No : 9

Systematic use of information to identify sources and to estimate the risk

A. Risk
B. Risk analysis
C. Hazard analysis

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Answer: B

Question No : 10

Toxic releases in rbi are only addressed when they affect

A. Personnel
B. Equipment
C. Process

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Answer: A

Question No : 11

Depending on the methodology employed in qualitative analysis, the categories may be

described with words such as

A. High, medium or low or may have numerical descriptors.

B. High, medium or low only
C. Numerical descriptors only

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Answer: A
Question No : 12

A process to assess risks, to determine if risk reduction is required and to develop a plan to
maintain risks at an acceptable level

A. Risk management
B. Risk mitigation
C. Risk control

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Answer: A

Question No : 13

Limitation of any negative consequence or reduction in probability of a particular event

A. Mitigation
B. Reduction
C. Residual

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Answer: B

Is A. See page 7 definition... word for word. B is Risk Reduction which I think would be right also. Bad choice of
answers for this question.
Mar 29, 2018

the answer is B look for definition pag 9

Oct 7, 2017

apologies - ignore my previous response. Answer is A - mitigation section 3.1.31

Aug 17, 2017

apologies my mistake correct answer is A - mitigation as per section 3.1.31 in API 580 (2016)
Aug 17, 2017

Correct answer is B - second part of question "reduction in probability of a particular event"

Aug 16, 2017

The answer is B. See definition of risk reduction in section 3.1.56; pg 9

Jul 20, 2017

pg.7 the correct answer is A

May 8, 2017
the correct answer is A
Apr 22, 2017

Correct answer is "Mitigation" as per API-580

Apr 18, 2017

Question No : 14

____________deals with total risk than with risk involve only with theequipment.

A. Qra
B. Rbi
C. Pha
D. Fta

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Answer: A

Question No : 15

Probability of failure is normally expressed

A. Just as details
B. Mentioned in frequency
C. Cannot be measured

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Answer: B

Question No : 16

Generally, a qualitative analysisusingbroad ranges requiresa__________________from

the user than a quantitative approach.

A. Higher level of judgment, skill and understanding

B. Lower level of judgment, skill and understanding

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Answer: A
Question No : 17

_____________represents the next generation of inspection approachesand interval

setting, recognizing that the ultimate goal of inspection is the safety and reliability of
operating facilities

A. Rbi
B. Pha
C. Hazop
D. Rcm

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Answer: A

Question No : 18

An analytical tool that organizes and characterizes potential accidents in a logical and
graphical manner

A. Event tree
B. Event
C. Outcome
D. Consequence

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Answer: A

Question No : 19

Consequence analysis will aidin preparation of

A. Risk ranking of equipment

B. To understand the probability of failures
C. To understand about equipment history

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Answer: A
Question No : 20

Deterioration for specific process equipmentis not available, this can be sourced from

A. Published data
B. Experience with other similar equipment
C. Previous inspection data
D. All the above

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Answer: A

Correct answer is D refer 7.3 - DATA QUALITY "This validation step stresses the need for a qualified person
comparing data from the inspections to the expected damage mechanism and rates. This person may also compare
the results with previous measurements on that system, similar systems at the site, or within the company or
published data"
Apr 27, 2017

the correct answer is D

Apr 26, 2017

Correct answer is "D" as per API 580

Apr 18, 2017

Question No : 21

If a qra has been prepared for a process unit, the analysis can borrow extensively from this
effort.

A. Rbi consequence
B. Rbi likelihood
C. Rbi probability

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Answer: C

What Toon said is in API 580 2nd edition, but no have in 3rd edition. "An RBI analysis shares many of the techniques
and data requirements with a QRA. If a QRA has been prepared for a process unit, the RBI consequence analysis
can borrow extensively from this effort."
Nov 17, 2017

logically it should be C as QRA helps in initial screening. Where it is actually mentioned in API-580?
Nov 2, 2017

Toon I believe you have read that incorrectly the answer should most definitely be C
Oct 9, 2017
Per6.3.2 Quantitative Approach , correct answer is A
Aug 14, 2017

Question No : 22

Quantitative risk analysis logic models generally consist of___________and______

A. Event tees and fault trees

B. Product trees and loss trees
C. Likelihood trees and consequence trees

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Answer: A

Question No : 23

The type of failure mode that likely to occur due to pitting

A. Small hole sized leaks

B. Small holes to ruptures
C. Cracks
D. Catastrophic rupture

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Answer: A

Question No : 24

Following are some of the recognized risks which cannot be managed by inspection alone
except one

A. Equipment nearing retirement

B. Failure mechanisms (such as brittle fracture, fatigue) where avoidance of failure primarily depends on
operating within a defined pressure/temperature envelope
C. Consequence-dominated risks
D. The suitability and current condition of the equipment within the current operating envelope will
determine the probability of failure (pof) of the equipment from one or more deterioration mechanisms

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Answer: D

The answer is B per paragraph 12.1 (580 Third Edition)

Nov 3, 2017

La respuesta es A
Oct 20, 2017

Question No : 25

The consequences of environmental damage are best understood by

A. Cost
B. Release
C. Volume of fluid
D. Toxic concentration

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Answer: D

C - 10.5.5 environmental consequence is typically derived from the following elements a) volume of fluid released
Aug 16, 2017

correct answer A
Jun 6, 2017

Right answer is A Refer 10.5.5 (Environmental Consequences) The consequences of environmental damage are
best understood by COST"
Apr 27, 2017

the correct answer is A

Apr 26, 2017

agreed with Erkanyksl ,the answer shall be D

Apr 26, 2017

10.5.5 answer cost.

Apr 23, 2017

Question No : 26

Who should be consulted to define the equipment deterioration mechanisms,susceptibility

and potential failure modes?
A. A metallurgist or corrosion specialist
B. A metallurgist and corrosion specialist
C. A metallurgist only
D. Corrosion specialist only

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Answer: A

Answer is D. (as per code: The RBI team shall consult with a corrosion specialist to define the equipment damage
mechanisms, damage modes (optional), and potential failure modes )
Aug 24, 2017

the answer is D a per code

Jul 24, 2017

Answer is D 16.2.4
Jun 6, 2017

Answer shall be D
Apr 26, 2017

Question No : 27

The following assumption can bemade that significantly impactthe calculated corrosion rate
early in the equipment life

A. If the base line thickness were not performed the nominal thickness may be used for the original
thickness
B. If original thickness not available, averaged ut thickness readings may be used
C. Iftheoriginal thicknessnot available, maximum utthickness readings may be used

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Answer: A

Question No : 28

Aqueous chloride solution is carried into a sensitized stainless steel vessel, the following
cracking mechanism takes very rapidly depending on temperature.

A. Sulphide stress corrosion cracking

B. Leak can occur
C. Chloride stress corrosion cracking
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Answer: C

Question No : 29

Qualitative assessment is done on the basis of

A. Knowledge of operating History

B. Inspection plans
C. Possible material deteriorations
D. All the above

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Answer: A

Looks like D to me. 9.3.2 2016

Aug 14, 2017

Per 10.3.2 Qualitative POF Analysis, the correct answer is D

Aug 14, 2017

Question No : 30

Equipment reliability is especially important if leaks can be caused by

A. Secondary failures, such as loss of utilities

B. Primary failures such as leak due to severe corrosion
C. Tertiary failures due to valve gland packing leak

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Answer: B

Agreed, answer shall be A, re para 6.7.4. API 580 2nd ed. 2009
Jul 25, 2017

Agree with Akunakexam

Jul 4, 2017

answer shall be A,please refer to 5.7.4

Apr 26, 2017
Question No : 31

Risk presented in quantitative risk analysis as a

A. Precise numeric value

B. Form of risk matrix
C. Form of event tree and fault tree

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Answer: A

Question No : 32

Effective inspection program can be derived for RBI from

A. Proper NDE method best suited for deterioration mechanism

B. Inspection coverage
C. Inspection frequency
D. All the above

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Answer: D

Question No : 33

In RBI most of the probability assessment will be

A. Only quality assessment

B. Only quantity assessment
C. Blend of quality and quantity assessment

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Answer: C

Question No : 34

If operating condition have changed, deterioration rates based on inspection data from the
previous operating conditions
A. Valid till the equipment exists with any change
B. May not be valid
C. Can be valid with some correction by engineers

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Answer: B

Question No : 35

The type of failure mode that likely to occur due to ssc

A. Small holes to rupture

B. Small holes
C. Cracks
D. Only rupture

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Answer: C

Answer should be D.. crack is the damage mode not failure mode..
Nov 4, 2017

Did you mean SCC (Stress Corrosion Cracking)? if yes then the answer is C
Jul 25, 2017

answer shall be A
Apr 26, 2017

Question No : 36

_______________in a safety context is a hazard.

A. Source
B. Toxic

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Answer: A

Question No : 37
______________to be established to judge acceptability of risk couldhe an objective of the
rbi assessment if such criteria do not exist already within the user's company.

A. Risk criteria
B. Risk plan
C. Risk analysis

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Answer: A

Question No : 38

A Rbi analysis shares many of the techniques and data requirements with a____________.

A. Qra
B. Pha
C. Hazop
D. Event tree

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Answer: A

Question No : 39

Consequence is always.............For safety aspects

A. Negative
B. Positive
C. Neutral

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Answer: A

Question No : 40

The rbi program for environmental consequences, typically focuses

A. On acute and immediate environmental risks, rather than chronic risks from low-level emissions
B. Onacute and immediatechronicrisks thanimmediate environmental risks
C. Non threat environmental risks
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Answer: A

Question No : 41

Who can provide useful input (such as the spectrum of process conditions, injection points
etc.)To aid materials specialists in the identification of deterioration mechanisms and rates

A. Process specialists
B. Plant operation specialists
C. Asset integrity experts
D. Inspection engineers

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Answer: A

Question No : 42

The models are evaluated_____________to provide both qualitativeand quantitative

insights about the level of risk and to identify the design, site, or operational characteristics
that are the most important to risk

A. Probabilistically
B. Statistically
C. Linearly
D. Logically

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Answer: D

the correct answer is A

Apr 26, 2017

Answer shall be A,please refer to 7.2.3

Apr 26, 2017

Question No : 43

Deterioration susceptibility and rate can be done

A. By groupingthe same material of construction/similar process/environment
B. Not possible to group under any circumstances
C. By random inspection method

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Answer: A

Question No : 44

Following are the non-inspection mitigation actions except one

A. Replacement or upgrade
B. Equipment redesign
C. Maintenance of strict controls on operating conditions
D. Risk management by monitoring the deterioration

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Answer: D

Question No : 45

Act of mitigating a known risk to a lower level of risk.

A. Risk reduction
B. Risk mitigation
C. Risk evaluation

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Answer: B

answer shall be A,please refer to 4.2

Apr 26, 2017

Question No : 46

Potential source of errors in rbi analysis regarding data quality are the following except

A. If the base line thickness were not performed the nominal thickness may be used for the original
thickness
B. If original thickness not available, averaged ut thickness readings may be used
C. Ifthe original thickness notavailable,maximum utthickness readings may be used

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Answer: A

Question No : 47

______________refers to a prescriptive methodology that has resultedfrom the application

of risk analysis techniques at many different types of facilities-

A. Quantitative risk assessment (qra)

B. Qualitative risk assessment
C. Semi quantitative risk assessment

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Answer: A

Question No : 48

The data validation step stresses the need for aknowledgeable individual.

A. Tocomparing data from the inspections to theexpected deterioration mechanism and rates
B. To compare the results with previous measurements on that system
C. Similar systems at the site or within the company or published data
D. All of the above

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Answer: D

Question No : 49

______________ provides a consistent methodology for assessing theoptimum

combination of methods and frequencies.

A. Rbi
B. Rem
C. Pha
D. Hazop
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Answer: A

Question No : 50

In RBI program discrimination between equipment items on the basis of significance of

potential failures.

A. Failure analysis
B. Determining failure modes
C. Consequence analysis
D. A&B

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Answer: D

is C, to see chapter 10
Oct 30, 2017

answer shall be c,please refer to 10.1.1

Apr 26, 2017

Question No : 51

_________are the primary inputs into the probability offailureevaluation.

A. The deterioration mechanisms, rates and susceptibilities

B. Loss of containment f fluid
C. Fluid toxicity and its concentration
D. Damage mechanisms and its severity

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Answer: A

Question No : 52

Thing or activity with a potential for con- sequence

A. Source
B. Hazard
C. Toxic

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Answer: A

Question No : 53

The type of failure mode that likely to occur due to mechanical and metallurgical
deterioration

A. Smallholes to ruptures
B. Cracks
C. Catastrophic ruptures
D. Leaks

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Answer: C

answer shall be A
Apr 26, 2017

Question No : 54

The ability to state the rate of deterioration precisely is affected by the following except

A. By equipment complexity
B. Typeofdeteriorationmechanism, processand metallurgical variations
C. Inaccessibilityfor inspection, limitations ofinspection andtest methods
D. Lack of coverage of an area subject to deterioration
E. None of the above

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Answer: C

Logically it shall be E. As lack of coverage area and inaccessibility for inspection are logically same
Nov 18, 2017

answer is D - section 9.4.2 3rd paragraph (API 580 - 2016 edition)

Aug 17, 2017
Question No : 55

Rbi may include methodologies to assess the effectiveness ofthe management systems in
maintaining

A. Mechanical integrity
B. Total asset integrity
C. Plant integrity

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Answer: A

Question No : 56

_________________curves are referred for the deterioration mechanismfor carbon and

low ally steel materials.

A. Nelson curves
B. Ph concentration curves
C. Schmidt curves for sulfide corrosion

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Answer: A

Question No : 57

Other functional failures are usually covered within

A. Rbi
B. Rcm
C. Pha
D. Hazop

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Answer: B

Question No : 58
Through__________________, inspection activities arefocusedonhigher risk items and
away from lower risk items.

A. Rbi
B. Pha
C. Rem
D. Hazop

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Answer: B

correct answer is A refer 4.5

Apr 27, 2017

Question No : 59

The primary work products of the rbi assessment and management approach and
implementation of rbi provides

A. Overall reduction of risk and acceptance of current risk

B. Overall increase of risk and acceptance of risk
C. Overall reduction of risk and negligence of current risk
D. Overall increase of risk and negligence of current risk

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Answer: A

Question No : 60

The program that is focused on understanding failure modes, addressing the modes and
therefore improving the reliability of equipment and process facilities.

A. Rbi
B. Pha
C. Rem
D. Hazop

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Answer: D
Answer is A and RCM (not sure if REM is a typo) as per section 1.3
Aug 17, 2017

correct answers A& B refer 1.3

Apr 27, 2017

Question No : 61

Rbimay include methodologiestoassess the effectiveness ofthe management systems in

maintaining

A. Mechanical integrity
B. Total asset integrity
C. Plant integrity

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Answer: A

Question No : 62

Is a risk management activity that may lead to risk reduction?

A. Inspection
B. Evaluation
C. Analysis

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Answer: A

Question No : 63

If multiple inspections have been performed, which inspectionmay best reflect current
operating conditions?

A. Most recent inspection

B. Base line inspection survey
C. Process conditions
D. Corrosion survey

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Answer: A
Question No : 64

Deterioration rates can be expressed in terms of

A. Corrosion rates for thinning or susceptibility for mechanisms where deterioration rate is unknown
B. Corrosion rates for thinning only
C. Immeasurable quantity
D. Discrete numbers
E. Susceptible rates only

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Answer: A

A & C 9.4.2 Deterioration rate can be expressed in terms of corrosion rate for thinning or susceptibility for
mechanisms where the deterioration rate is unknown or IMMEASURABLE.
Mar 11, 2018

Question No : 65

Act of mitigating a known risk to a lower level of risk.

A. Risk reduction
B. Risk management
C. Risk mitigation

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Answer: A

Question No : 66

Consequence side of the risk equation is normally managed by

A. Inspection alone
B. Process safety personnel
C. Management
D. B&C

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Answer: C
ANSWER SHALL BE D,PLEASE REFER TO 10.1.1
Apr 26, 2017

Question No : 67

________________ is usually not the primary objective of arbiassessment, but it is

frequently a side effect of optimization.

A. Reducing inspection costs

B. Increasing inspection costs
C. Increasing frequency of inspection programs

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Answer: A

Question No : 68

The following are the risks identified by rbi assessment that may be managed by actions
other than inspection. Except one

A. Modification of the process to eliminate conditions driving the risk

B. Modification of operating procedures to avoid situations driving the risk
C. Chemical treatment of the process to reduce deterioration rates/susceptibilities
D. Identifying and detecting deterioration and predicting future deterioration states with advanced
inspection technique(s)

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Answer: D

Question No : 69

In the event of a leak the potential failure of an isolation valve could

A. Increase the inventory

B. Decrease the inventory
C. No harm to inventory

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Answer: A
Question No : 70

Following will cover the functional failures except

A. Heat exchanger tube failure

B. Pressure relief device failure
C. Rotating equipment failure ^
D. Static equipment failure due to process environment

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Answer: C

Answer is D. See 10.1.3

Jul 8, 2017

Question No : 71

The risk prior to mitigation activities

A. Unmitigated risk
B. Known risk
C. Mitigated risk

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Answer: A

Question No : 72

Thesuitability and current condition of the equipment withinthecurrent operating envelope

will determine the______________of theequipment from one or more deterioration
mechanisms.

A. Probability of failure (pot)

B. Consequence of failure
C. Total risk
D. Relative risk

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Answer: A
Question No : 73

Some failures have potentially serious consequences, but if the probabilityof the incident is
low, then

A. The risk may not warrant immediate action

B. The risk may warrant immediate action
C. The risk may warrant appropriate mitigation action

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Answer: A

Question No : 74

Method used for consequence analysis should demonstrate the ability to provide

A. Just an analysis
B. No output is required
C. The required level of discrimination between higher and lower consequence equipment items.

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Answer: C

Question No : 75

Most of the damage from thermal effects tends to occur in

A. Close range
B. Wide range
C. Large distance
D. None of the above

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Answer: A

Question No : 76

Following are not the residual risk factors for loss of containment.
A. Human error
B. Natural disasters
C. Fundamental limitations of inspection method
D. Toxic fluid containment

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Answer: D

Where is the question? It should say except which one.

Nov 6, 2017

Question No : 77

The programme that focused on maintaining the mechanical integrity of pressure

equipmentitems and minimizing the risk of loss of containment due to deterioration

A. Rbi
B. Pha
C. Rem
D. Hazop

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Answer: A

Question No : 78

____________uses logic models depicting combinations of events

A. Quantitative risk analysis

B. Qualitative risk analysis
C. Process hazard analysis

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Answer: A

Question No : 79

Probability of failure analysis is made from

A. Loss of containment that occurs due to deterioration mechanism
B. Consequences of the failure
C. Done just with previous experience
D. All the above

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Answer: A

Question No : 80

___________is usually not the primaryobjective of a rabiassessment, but it is frequently a

side effect of optimization.

A. Reducing inspection costs

B. Increasing inspection costs
C. Increasing frequency of inspection programs

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Answer: A

Question No : 101

The following types of pressurized equipment and associated components covered by rbi

A. Rotating equipment
B. Turbines
C. Pressurized pumps

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Answer: A

Question No : 102

Risk presented in qualitative risk analysis as

A. Precise numeric value

B. Form of risk matrix
C. Form of event tree and fault tree

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Answer: B
Question No : 103

..............Produces inspection and maintenance plans for equipment that shouldbe

implemented to provide...............and................

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Answer: Rbi, reliable and safe operation

Best question ever!

Aug 18, 2017

Question No : 104

The reduction in the ability of a component to provide its intended purpose of containment
of Fluids

A. Deterioration
B. Damage
C. Degradation
D. Thinning

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Answer: A

Question No : 105

Sec occurs when equipment is exposed to environments

A. Conducive to certain cracking mechanisms

B. Unfavorable to certain cracking mechanisms
C. Unbeneficial to certain cracking mechanisms

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Answer: C

Where is this in API 580?

Nov 6, 2017
Question No : 106

Results of quantitative consequence analysis are usually expressed in

A. Numeric
B. Ranges from high to low
C. Frequency
D. Occasion

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Answer: A

Question No : 107

Is key to performing deterioration mechanism identification

A. Understanding equipment operation and the interaction withthe chemical and mechanical environment
B. Understanding equipment operation and process upsets
C. Understanding equipmentoperation and its safetyprotective measures

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Answer: A

Question No : 108

The risk assessment programme which focuses on process unit design andoperating
practices and their adequacy given the unit's current or anticipatedoperating conditions

A. Rbi
B. Pha.
C. Hazop
D. Rcm

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Answer: C

The correct answer is B per paragraph 1.3.

Nov 6, 2017

Question No : 109
........Is not a substitute for a process hazards analysis (pha) or hazop

A. Rbi
B. Pha
C. Rem
D. Hazop

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Answer: B

Answer is A - Refer 1.3

Aug 22, 2017

Question No : 110

In most consequence evaluations, a key element in deter-mining the magnitude of the

consequence is

A. The volume of fluid released

B. Amount of surface area exposed due to toxic release
C. Physical area impacted by release

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Answer: A

Question No : 111

Rbi as an integrated management tool that complements.

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Answer: Pha and rcm

Question No : 112

In process plants are established to detect and evaluate deterioration due to in service
operation.

A. Inspection and testing programs

B. Condition monitoring programs
C. Preventive maintenance programs
D. Inservice inspection programs

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Answer: A

Question No : 113

Damage mechanisms where deterioration rates are immeasurable or unknown are

A. Stress corrosion cracking

B. Hydrogen inducen cracking
C. Thinning
D. All of the above
E. Both a and b

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Answer: E

Question No : 114

Small hole, crack or rupture are examples of

A. Failure modes
B. Failure
C. Loss

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Answer: A

Question No : 115

Outcome of an event

A. Consequence
B. Risk
C. Event

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Answer: A

Question No : 116

Rbi is based on

A. Sound, proven risk assessment and management principles

B. Risk mitigation principles
C. Hazop principles
D. Pha principles

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Answer: A

Question No : 117

Reliability efforts, such as reliability centered maintenance (rcm), can be linked with rbi,
resulting in an integrated program to

A. Reducedowntime in an operating unit

B. Reduce operating time of a unit
C. To reduce risk by mitigation activities

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Answer: A

Question No : 118

The type of failure mode that likely to occur due thinning

A. Larger leaks or rupture

B. Only rupture
C. Metal loss
D. Cracks

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Answer: A
Question No : 119

If the probability and consequence combination (risk) is high enough to be unacceptable,

then

A. A mitigation action to predict or prevent the eventis recommended.

B. Amitigation action to predict or prevent the event isnot recommended
C. Warrant to analyze risks involved

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Answer: A

Question No : 120

The amount and type of codes and standards used by a facility can have

A. Significant impact on rbi results

B. No impact on rbi results
C. Less significant impact on rbi results

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Answer: A

Question No : 121

The event may be

A. Singular or multiple
B. Certain or uncertain
C. Loss or gain
D. Negative or positive

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Answer: A

3.1.14 event Occurrence of a particular set of circumstances. The event may be certain or uncertain. The event can
be singular or multiple.
Mar 12, 2018

answer is B section 3.1.14 - event may be certain or uncertain.

Aug 17, 2017
Question No : 122

When some risk identified as acceptable then one of the following is not required.

A. Risk reduction
B. Risk evaluation
C. Risk mitigation
D. Risk control

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Answer: C

Question No : 123

If a very aggressive acid is carried over from a corrosion resistant part of a system into a
downstream vessel that is made of carbon steel, theresult would be

A. Rapid corrosion could result in failure in a few hours or days.

B. General corrosion over a period of time could result in metal loss
C. No deterioration will take place since carbon steel is resistent to aggressive acid

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Answer: A

Question No : 124

Fora typical inspection program, if excessive inspectionis applied then,

A. Level of risk may go up

B. Level of risk may go down
C. Level of risk remain the same

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Answer: A

Question No : 125

________________may result in the calculated corrosion rate appearingartificially high or

low.
A. Clerical error
B. Measurement error
C. Inspector error
D. Ut scanning

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Answer: B

Question No : 126

Rbi requires the commitment and cooperation of the

A. Total organization
B. Inspection
C. Maintenance
D. Materials engineering

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Answer: A

Question No : 127

Potential source of errors in rbi analysis regarding data quality are the following except

A. Assumptions in equipment history

B. Outdated drawings and documentation
C. Inspector error
D. Advanced inspection methods

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Answer: D

Question No : 128

Probability side of the risk equation is normally managed by

A. Plant inspectors or inspection engineers

B. Maintenance planning engineers
C. Process safety personnel
D. Both a and b
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Answer: A

Question No : 129

Qualitative analysis is done and the outcome will be

A. Exact number
B. High, medium and low or range
C. Only in report

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Answer: A

Question No : 130

Hazard identification in a rbi analysis generally focuses on identifiable failure mechanisms

in the equipment (inspectable causes) but does not explicitly deal with

A. Other potential failure scenarios resulting from events such as power S failures or human errors
B. Other potential failure resulting from events such as flammable fire due to leak from equipment
C. Environmental impact caused due to toxic release

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Answer: A

Question No : 131

When in accurate or insufficient failure data exists on the specific equipment item for
quantative probability of failure analysis then

A. General industry, company or manufacturer failure data used

B. Process hazard analysis failure data may be used
C. Process and toxic concentration analysis may be used

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Answer: A
Question No : 132

Following is the unit of measure of consequence that is least developed among those
currently used for rbi assessment

A. Affected area
B. Cost
C. Environmental damage
D. Safety

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Answer: C

Question No : 133

Following are the critical variables for deterioration mechanism except

A. Material of construction
B. Process operating
C. Start up and shut down conditions
D. Insulation

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Answer: D

Question No : 134

In jurisdictions that permit the application of the API Inspection Codes and standards

A. Rbi should be an acceptable method for setting inspection plans.

B. Rem should be an acceptable method for setting the inspection plans
C. Pha

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Answer: A

Question No : 135

Occurrence of a particular set of circum- stances, is called an

A. Event
B. Consequence
C. Risk

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Answer: A

Question No : 136

Methods that use engineering judgment and experience as the bases for the analysis of
probabilities and consequences of failure

A. Quantitative risk analysis

B. Qualitative risk analysis
C. Process hazard analysis

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Answer: A

answer should be B - section 10.2.2

Aug 16, 2017

Question No : 137

If the material of construction and internal/external conditions are the same

A. Inspection results can be related from one equipment can be related to the other equipment
B. We cannot do that, since we do not know about it
C. Need to consult Equipment Engineer for final decision

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Answer: A

Question No : 138

Termination of the ability of a system, structure, or component to perform its required

function of containment offluid (le loss of containment)
A. Failure
B. Risk
C. Outcome

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Answer: A

Question No : 139

A physical condition or a release of a hazardous material that could result from

componentfailure and result in human injury or death, loss or damage,or environ- mental
degradation

A. Hazard
B. Loss
C. Failure

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Answer: A

Question No : 140

Failure mode can primarily affects the

A. Magnitude
B. Consequences
C. A&B

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Answer: A

answer is "C" - section 9.4.3 "failure mode affects the magnitude of consequences"
Aug 17, 2017

correct ans = B, refer 9.4.3

Apr 27, 2017

Question No : 101

The following types of pressurized equipment and associated components covered by rbi
A. Rotating equipment
B. Turbines
C. Pressurized pumps

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Answer: A

Question No : 102

Risk presented in qualitative risk analysis as

A. Precise numeric value

B. Form of risk matrix
C. Form of event tree and fault tree

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Answer: B

Question No : 103

..............Produces inspection and maintenance plans for equipment that shouldbe

implemented to provide...............and................

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Answer: Rbi, reliable and safe operation

Best question ever!

Aug 18, 2017

Question No : 104

The reduction in the ability of a component to provide its intended purpose of containment
of Fluids

A. Deterioration
B. Damage
C. Degradation
D. Thinning

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Answer: A

Question No : 105

Sec occurs when equipment is exposed to environments

A. Conducive to certain cracking mechanisms

B. Unfavorable to certain cracking mechanisms
C. Unbeneficial to certain cracking mechanisms

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Answer: C

Where is this in API 580?

Nov 6, 2017

Question No : 106

Results of quantitative consequence analysis are usually expressed in

A. Numeric
B. Ranges from high to low
C. Frequency
D. Occasion

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Answer: A

Question No : 107

Is key to performing deterioration mechanism identification

A. Understanding equipment operation and the interaction withthe chemical and mechanical environment
B. Understanding equipment operation and process upsets
C. Understanding equipmentoperation and its safetyprotective measures

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Answer: A
Question No : 108

The risk assessment programme which focuses on process unit design andoperating
practices and their adequacy given the unit's current or anticipatedoperating conditions

A. Rbi
B. Pha.
C. Hazop
D. Rcm

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Answer: C

The correct answer is B per paragraph 1.3.

Nov 6, 2017

Question No : 109

........Is not a substitute for a process hazards analysis (pha) or hazop

A. Rbi
B. Pha
C. Rem
D. Hazop

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Answer: B

Answer is A - Refer 1.3

Aug 22, 2017

Question No : 110

In most consequence evaluations, a key element in deter-mining the magnitude of the

consequence is

A. The volume of fluid released

B. Amount of surface area exposed due to toxic release
C. Physical area impacted by release

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Answer: A

Question No : 111

Rbi as an integrated management tool that complements.

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Answer: Pha and rcm

Question No : 112

In process plants are established to detect and evaluate deterioration due to in service
operation.

A. Inspection and testing programs

B. Condition monitoring programs
C. Preventive maintenance programs
D. Inservice inspection programs

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Answer: A

Question No : 113

Damage mechanisms where deterioration rates are immeasurable or unknown are

A. Stress corrosion cracking

B. Hydrogen inducen cracking
C. Thinning
D. All of the above
E. Both a and b

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Answer: E

Question No : 114

Small hole, crack or rupture are examples of

A. Failure modes
B. Failure
C. Loss

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Answer: A

Question No : 115

Outcome of an event

A. Consequence
B. Risk
C. Event

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Answer: A

Question No : 116

Rbi is based on

A. Sound, proven risk assessment and management principles

B. Risk mitigation principles
C. Hazop principles
D. Pha principles

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Answer: A

Question No : 117

Reliability efforts, such as reliability centered maintenance (rcm), can be linked with rbi,
resulting in an integrated program to

A. Reducedowntime in an operating unit

B. Reduce operating time of a unit
C. To reduce risk by mitigation activities

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Answer: A

Question No : 118

The type of failure mode that likely to occur due thinning

A. Larger leaks or rupture

B. Only rupture
C. Metal loss
D. Cracks

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Answer: A

Question No : 119

If the probability and consequence combination (risk) is high enough to be unacceptable,

then

A. A mitigation action to predict or prevent the eventis recommended.

B. Amitigation action to predict or prevent the event isnot recommended
C. Warrant to analyze risks involved

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Answer: A

Question No : 120

The amount and type of codes and standards used by a facility can have

A. Significant impact on rbi results

B. No impact on rbi results
C. Less significant impact on rbi results

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Answer: A

Question No : 121

The event may be

A. Singular or multiple
B. Certain or uncertain
C. Loss or gain
D. Negative or positive

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Answer: A

3.1.14 event Occurrence of a particular set of circumstances. The event may be certain or uncertain. The event can
be singular or multiple.
Mar 12, 2018

answer is B section 3.1.14 - event may be certain or uncertain.

Aug 17, 2017

Question No : 122

When some risk identified as acceptable then one of the following is not required.

A. Risk reduction
B. Risk evaluation
C. Risk mitigation
D. Risk control

Hide Answer

Answer: C

Question No : 123

If a very aggressive acid is carried over from a corrosion resistant part of a system into a
downstream vessel that is made of carbon steel, theresult would be

A. Rapid corrosion could result in failure in a few hours or days.

B. General corrosion over a period of time could result in metal loss
C. No deterioration will take place since carbon steel is resistent to aggressive acid

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 124
Fora typical inspection program, if excessive inspectionis applied then,

A. Level of risk may go up

B. Level of risk may go down
C. Level of risk remain the same

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 125

________________may result in the calculated corrosion rate appearingartificially high or

low.

A. Clerical error
B. Measurement error
C. Inspector error
D. Ut scanning

Hide Answer

Answer: B

Question No : 126

Rbi requires the commitment and cooperation of the

A. Total organization
B. Inspection
C. Maintenance
D. Materials engineering

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 127

Potential source of errors in rbi analysis regarding data quality are the following except

A. Assumptions in equipment history

B. Outdated drawings and documentation
C. Inspector error
D. Advanced inspection methods

Hide Answer

Answer: D

Question No : 128

Probability side of the risk equation is normally managed by

A. Plant inspectors or inspection engineers

B. Maintenance planning engineers
C. Process safety personnel
D. Both a and b

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 129

Qualitative analysis is done and the outcome will be

A. Exact number
B. High, medium and low or range
C. Only in report

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 130

Hazard identification in a rbi analysis generally focuses on identifiable failure mechanisms

in the equipment (inspectable causes) but does not explicitly deal with

A. Other potential failure scenarios resulting from events such as power S failures or human errors
B. Other potential failure resulting from events such as flammable fire due to leak from equipment
C. Environmental impact caused due to toxic release

Hide Answer
Answer: A

Question No : 131

When in accurate or insufficient failure data exists on the specific equipment item for
quantative probability of failure analysis then

A. General industry, company or manufacturer failure data used

B. Process hazard analysis failure data may be used
C. Process and toxic concentration analysis may be used

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 132

Following is the unit of measure of consequence that is least developed among those
currently used for rbi assessment

A. Affected area
B. Cost
C. Environmental damage
D. Safety

Hide Answer

Answer: C

Question No : 133

Following are the critical variables for deterioration mechanism except

A. Material of construction
B. Process operating
C. Start up and shut down conditions
D. Insulation

Hide Answer

Answer: D
Question No : 134

In jurisdictions that permit the application of the API Inspection Codes and standards

A. Rbi should be an acceptable method for setting inspection plans.

B. Rem should be an acceptable method for setting the inspection plans
C. Pha

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 135

Occurrence of a particular set of circum- stances, is called an

A. Event
B. Consequence
C. Risk

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 136

Methods that use engineering judgment and experience as the bases for the analysis of
probabilities and consequences of failure

A. Quantitative risk analysis

B. Qualitative risk analysis
C. Process hazard analysis

Hide Answer Hide Comments (1)

Answer: A

answer should be B - section 10.2.2

Aug 16, 2017

Question No : 137

If the material of construction and internal/external conditions are the same

A. Inspection results can be related from one equipment can be related to the other equipment
B. We cannot do that, since we do not know about it
C. Need to consult Equipment Engineer for final decision

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 138

Termination of the ability of a system, structure, or component to perform its required

function of containment offluid (le loss of containment)

A. Failure
B. Risk
C. Outcome

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 139

A physical condition or a release of a hazardous material that could result from

componentfailure and result in human injury or death, loss or damage,or environ- mental
degradation

A. Hazard
B. Loss
C. Failure

Hide Answer

Answer: A

Question No : 140

Failure mode can primarily affects the

A. Magnitude
B. Consequences
C. A&B
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Answer: A

answer is "C" - section 9.4.3 "failure mode affects the magnitude of consequences"
Aug 17, 2017

correct ans = B, refer 9.4.3

Apr 27, 2017