6 Tips Study API 510 Closed Book Questions

6TipstoStudyforAPI510ClosedBookQuestions
Studythe16TopicsinPart4oftheStudyModule
Tip#1:ClosedBookexamquestionstotal100onarealexam.Over
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Examquestionsandmakesurethatwheneveryoumissaquestion,you
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API510CODEOPENBOOKQUESTIONS=REDCOLORCODE
API510CodeClosedBookExamQuestions(Sections1&2)
1.Anoncodevesselisoneis:
A)Notfabricatedtoarecognizedconstructioncode&meetingnoknownrecognizedstandards
B)Notconstructed&approvedasjurisdictionalspecialbasedonjurisdictionacceptancerules
C)Fabricatedtoarecognizedconstructioncodebuthaslostitsnameplateorstamping
D)Notconstructedinaccordancewithanapplicableconstructioncode
Answer=AReference:API510,Para.1.1.1.bNonCodevessel=selfexplanatoryanswer
2.Anonstandardvesselisoneis:
A)Notconstructedinaccordancewithanapplicableconstructioncode
B)Fabricatedtoarecognizedconstructioncodebuthaslostitsnameplateorstamping
C)Notfabricatedtorecognizedconstructioncodesandmeetingnoknownrecognizedstandard
D)Notconstructedandapprovedasjurisdictionalspecialbasedonjurisdictionacceptancerules
Answer=BReference:API510,Para.1.1.1.dNonStandardvessel=missinganameplate
3.API510isrestrictedtoowner/usersthatemployorhaveaccessto:
A)AnauthorizedInspAgency,anInspectorandExaminers
B)AnauthorizedInspAgencyandanEngineeringOrganization
C)AnauthorizedInspAgency,EngineeringOrganizationandaRepairOrganization
D)AnauthorizedInspAgency,Inspector,Examiners,Engineer,andaRepairOrganization
Answer=DReference:510,Par.1.1.2Ans=CAll5entitiesarerequired
4.WhichAPI510AppendixlistsqualificationandcertificationrequirementsforInspectors?
A)AppendixA
C)AppendixC
B)AppendixB
D)AppendixD
Answer=BReference:510,Par.1.1.1&AppendixB
5.WhichstatementistrueregardingconflictsbetweenAPI510andjurisdictionalregulations?
A)Evenif510coderulesarelessstringent,510coderuleswillalwaysapply
B)Both510andjurisdictionrulesmustalwaysbemetandconflictsresolved
C)If510coderulesaremorestringent,thenthe510coderuleswillalwaysapply
D)Owner/Usermayelecttofolloweitheroftherulesaslongasitisdocumented
Answer=CReference:510,Par.1.1.3.Also,rememberthis***StarQuestionWecan
neverbreakanyjurisdictionrulesbyfollowingAPI510codeAPI510doesnotallowthis!!!
API510CodeClosedBookExamQuestions(Sections1&2)
6.WhichAppendixinAPI510liststhetypesofvesselsthatMAYbeexcludedfromthecode?
A)AppendixA
C)AppendixC
B)AppendixB
D)AppendixD
Answer=AReference:510,Par.1.2.2
7.WhichoftheseareNOTtobeexcludedfromspecificrequirementsofAPI510code?
A)ClassesofcontainerslistedforexemptionfromthescopeofASMESectionVIII,Div.1&2
B)Thosewithinternal/externaloperatingpressuresnotexceeding15psiregardlessofsize
C)Cargoorvolumetanksontrucks,ships,andbargescoveredbyjurisdictionalregulations
D)Thosecontainingwaterwithdesignpressure/tempabove300psi&above210F(99C)
Answer=DRef:510,Para.1.2.2&App.A,itema.1,b.1,b.6,b.8OPENORCLOSEDBOOK
8.WhichoftheseareexcludedfromthespecificrequirementsoftheAPI510code?
A)Pressurevesselsonmovablestructuresnotcoveredbyotherjurisdictionalregulations
B)AllclassesofcontainersnotexemptedbythescopeofASMESect.VIII,Div1
C)Pressurevesselsdesignedforaninternalpressurelessthan15psig
D)PressurevesselswithdesignsexceedingNPS6(insidediameter)
Answer=CReference:510,AppendixA,SectionsA&BOPENORCLOSEDBOOK
9.PressureVesselsexcludedfromtheAPI510coderulesmayincludeallofthefollowingthat
arelocatedonmovablestructuresandcoveredbyjurisdictionalregulationsEXCEPTfor:
A)Cargoorvolumetanksfortrucks,ships,andbarges
B)Pressurevesselsinstalledforrailwaysorthosethatuserailcars
C)Airreceiversassociatedwithbrakingsystemsofmobileequipment
D)Pressurevesselsinstalledinoceangoingships,barges,andfloatingcraft
Answer=BRef:510,AppendixA,SectANOMENTIONOFRAILWAYS/RAILCARSINCODE
10.Vesselscontainingwaterunderpressureareexcludedfrom510coderulesifdesign
pressure&temperaturedoesnotexceed:
A)250psiand212F(100C)
B)300psiand210F(99C)
C)350psiand212F(100C)
D)400psiand210F(99C)
Answer=BReference:510,App.A,SubsectionB.6.a/b
API510CodeClosedBookExamQuestions(Section1&2)
11.Whichofthesearecovered(notexcluded)byspecificrequirementsofAPI510code?
A)MaximumVolumeof5ft(0.141m)withamaximumdesignpressureof250psi(1723KPa)
B)MaximumVolumeof3ft(0.08m)withamaximumdesignpressureof350psi(2410KPa)
C)MaximumVolumeof2.5ft(.07m)withamaximumdesignpressure1000psi(6892KPa)
D)MaximumVolumeof1.5ft(.042m)withamaximumdesignpressure600psi(4137KPa)
Ans=CRef:510,App.A,Subsect.*readsd510TypoCexceedslimitsOPENBOOK
12.API510recognizesfitnessforserviceconceptsfor:
A)EvaluatinginservicedamageusingAPI579rules
B)EvaluatinginservicedamageusingAPI580rules
C)EvaluatinginservicedamageusingAPI510rulesonly
D)EvaluatinganydamagefoundduringanyinspectionusingAPI510rulesonly
Answer=AReference:510,Para.1.3
13.API510recognizesriskbasedinspectionconceptsfor:
A)EvaluatinginservicedamageusingAPI579rules
B)EvaluatinginservicedamageusingAPI580rules
C)EvaluatinginservicedamageusingAPI510rulesonly
D)Noneofthesearecorrect
Answer=BReference:510,Para.1.3API580isusedtodetermineinspectionintervals!
14.WhatAPIPublicationcoverswelding&hottapproceduresforinservicepressurevessels?
A)API572
C)API582
B)API510
D)API2201
Answer=DReference:510,Section2
15.WhatdocumentscoverNDEexaminerqualificationandcertificationrespectively?
A)CP189StandardandASNTPracticeSNTTC1A
B)CP189StandardandASMESectionVCoderules
C)ASNTPracticeSNTTC1AandASMEVCoderules
D)ASNTPracticeSNTTC1AandASMESectionVCoderules
Answer=AReference:510,Section2
API510CodeClosedBookExamQuestions(Section3)
16.WhichoftheseshouldbeconsideredanalterationtoapressurevesselperAPI510?
A)Additionofasize8NPSreinforcednozzleinavesselhavingnozzlessized2NPS,3NPS&6NPS
B)AdditionofseveralnewLWNtypenozzlessize2NPSand3NPSnotrequiringreinforcement
C)Replacementofanexistingsize18NPSreinforcedmanwaynozzle
D)Noneoftheaboveshouldbeconsideredanalteration
Answer=AReference:API510,Section3.2(DefinitionofAlteration)
A)Replacementofaportionofaseverelycorrodedshellusingaflushinsertpatch
B)Replacementofasize16NPSnozzleduetosevereinternalcorrosion
C)Addingareinforced24NPSmanwaynozzlewhen3suchnozzlesalreadyexistonavessel
D)Noneoftheseshouldbeconsideredanalteration
Answer=DReference:API510,Section3.2(DefinitionofanAlteration)
A)Replacementofa2:1Ellipsoidalheadduetoseverecorrosion
B)ReplacementofcorrodedHemisphericalheadswithtwonew2:1EllipsoidalHeads
C)Replacementofreinforcedsize16NPSnozzleneck&flangeduetosevereinternalcorrosion
D)Additionofanotherreinforcedsize18NPSmanwaynozzlewhen1alreadyexistsonavessel
Answer=BReference:API510,Section3.2(DefinitionofanAlteration)
A)Additionofsmallborenozzlesorweldedcouplingsnotrequiringreinforcement
B)Anycomparableorduplicatereplacementduetoseverecorrosionorotherreasons
C)Additionofanyreinforcednozzlegreaterthanthesizeofexistingreinforcednozzles
D)Addingareinforcednozzle(12NPSorgreater)equaltoasizeofexistingreinforcednozzles
Answer=CReference:API510,Section3.2(DefinitionofanAlteration)
20.WhichoftheseshouldNOTbeconsideredanalterationtoapressurevesselperAPI510?
A)Replacementofacorrodedsump(20NPSSchedule40)withanewsump(20NPSSch.80)
B)Additionofareinforcednozzlelessthanorequaltothesizeofexistingreinforcednozzles
C)Replacementofacorrodedhemihead(E=0.85,RT2)withanewhemihead(E=1.00,RT1)
D)Additionof2newreinforcednozzlesinashellwithnoshellnozzles&2smallerheadnozzles
Answer=BReference:API510,Section3.2(DefinitionofanAlteration)
21.Aphysicalchangeinanycomponentwithdesignimplicationsaffectingpressure
containingcapabilityofapressurevesseliscalleda(n):
A)Rerating
C)Repair
B)Redesign
D)Alteration
Answer=DReference:API510,Section3.2(DefinitionofanAlteration)
22.Thecode,codesection,orotherrecognizedandgenerallyacceptedengineeringstandard
orpracticetowhichthepressurevesselwasbuiltorwhichisdeemedbytheowner/useror
theengineertobemostappropriateforthesituationiscalledthe:
A)Designcode
C)Constructioncode
B)Inspectioncode
D)Applicableconstructioncode
Answer=DReference:API510,Section3.3(Definitionofapplicableconstructioncode)
23.Thecodeorstandardforwhichavesselwasoriginallybuilttoiscalledthe:
A)Designcode
C)Constructioncode
B)Inspectioncode
Answer=CReference:API510,Section3.10(Definitionofconstructioncode)
24.AshortenedtitleforAPI510isOrAPI510iscalledthe:
A)Designcode
C)Constructioncode
B)Inspectioncode
Answer=BReference:API510,Section3.31(DefinitionofInspectioncode)
25.WhichoneoftheseisNOTconsideredanAuthorizedinspectionagencyperAPI510?
A)Inspectionorganizationofthejurisdictionoutsideofthatinwhichthepressurevesselisused
B)AnInsurancecompanysinspectionorganizationthatislicensed&writesinsuranceforaPV
C)Inspectionorganizationofanowner/userofpressurevesselswhomaintainsaninspection
organizationforhisequipmentonlyandnotforvesselsintendedforsaleorresale
D)Independentorganizationundercontractandunderthedirectionofanowner/userthatis
recognizedbythejurisdictioninwhichthepressurevesselisused.
Answer=AReference:API510,Section3.6(DefinitionofAuthorizedInspectionAgency)
A)Inspectionorganizationofthejurisdictionoutsideofthatinwhichthepressurevesselisused
organizationforhisequipmentonlyandnotforvesselsintendedforsaleorresale
D)Independentorganizationundercontractandunderthedirectionofanowner/userthatis
recognizedbythejurisdictioninwhichthepressurevesselisused.
Answer=AReference:API510,Section3.6(DefinitionofAuthorizedInspectionAgency)
A)Inspectionorganizationofthejurisdictioninwhichthepressurevesselisused
organizationforhisequipmentandalsoforthesaleorresaleofpressurevessels
D)Independentorganizationundercontractandunderthedirectionandcontrolsofan
owner/userthatisrecognizedbythejurisdictioninwhichthepressurevesselisused.
Answer=CReference:API510,Section3.6(DefinitionofAuthorizedInspectionAgency)
28.Anemployeeofanauthorizedinspectionagencywhoisqualifiedandcertifiedtoperform
inspectionsundertheAPI510iscalleda(n):
A)QAInspector
C)Examiner
B)QCInspector
D)Noneofthese
Answer=DRef:API510,Section3.7(DefinitionofAuthorizedPressureVesselInspector)
29.WhenevertheterminspectorisusedinAPI510,itreferstoa(n):
A)QAInspector
C)Examiner
B)QCInspector
D)Noneofthese
Answer=DRef:API510,Section3.7(DefinitionofAuthorizedPressureVesselInspector)
EXAMTIP:WhenyouseeaNoneoftheAboveanswerItsmostlikelyacorrectanswer
CorrectanswerwastooeasysotheyusedNoneoftheseEXPECTAFEWLIKETHIS!
30.AshortenedtitleusedinAPI510forAuthorizedPressureVesselInspectoris:
A)QAInspector
C)Examiner
B)Inspector
D)VesselInspector
Answer=BRef:API510,Section3.33(DefinitionofInspector)
31.PersonwhoassistsaninspectorbyperformingspecificNDEonpressurevesselsbutdoes
notevaluateexamresultsperAPI510unlesstrainedandauthorizedtodosobyowner/user:
A)QAInspector
C)Examiner
B)QCInspector
D)AWSCWIInspector
Answer=CRef:API510,Section3.20(DefinitionofExaminer)
32.Designatedareasonpressurevesselswhereperiodicexamsareconductedarecalled:
A)Examinationpoints
C)Inspectionpoints
B)Thicknessmeasurementpoints
Answer=DRef:API510,Section3.9(DefinitionofConditionMonitoringLocationsorCMLs)
CorrectanswerwastooeasyIusedNoneofthesehopingtotrickyou!Diditwork?
33.CMLsareanabbreviation(forwhatterm)andwerepreviouslyreferredto(aswhatterm)
inpastAPI510codeeditions?
A)CorrosionmonitoringlocationspreviouslywereThicknessMonitoringLocations(TMLs)
B)ConditionmonitoringlocationspreviouslywereThicknessMonitoringLocations(TMLs)
C)CorrosionmeasurementlocationspreviouslywereThicknessMeasurementLocations(TMLs)
D)ConditionmeasurementlocationspreviouslywereThicknessMeasurementLocations(TMLs)
Answer=BRef:API510,Section3.9(DefinitionofConditionMonitoringLocationsorCMLs)
34.Anyweldingtechniqueusedtoobtaincontrolledgrainrefinementandtemperingofthe
underlyingheataffectedzone(HAZ)inthebasemetaliscalled:
A)Controlleddepositionwelding
C)Halfbeadwelding
B)Temperbeadwelding
D)Noneoftheseiscorrect
Answer=ARef:API510,Section3.11(DefinitionofControlledDepositionWelding)
35.Inthehalfbeadweldingtechnique,thetermhalfbeadreferstothefactthat:
A)Theweldshallbedepositedwithstringerbeadsandishalfthewidthofanormalweldbead
B)Allweldedlayersmustbegrounddownafterbeingdeposited(removalofhalfofalllayers)
C)Thethicknessofthefirstweldlayerdepositedmustbereducedbyonehalfbygrinding
D)Thethicknessofthefinalweldlayerdepositedmustbereducedbyonehalfbygrinding
Answer=CRef:API510,Section3.11(DefinitionofControlledDepositionWelding)
Note:Temperbeadtechniquereferstotemperingofthelayerbelowthecurrentbeadbeing
depositedKnowbothareControlledDepositionWeldingMethodsusedinlieuofPWHT
36.Amethodologywherebyflawsandconditionscontainedwithinanequipmentitemare
assessedinordertodeterminetheintegrityoftheequipmentforcontinuedserviceiscalled:
A)RiskbasedInspectionAssessment
B)Fitnessforserviceevaluation
C)Nondestructiveexamination
D)InServiceInspectionassessment
Answer=BRef:API510,Section3.22(DefinitionofFitnessforserviceevaluation)
37.Apointintherepairoralterationprocessbeyondwhichworkmaynotproceeduntilthe
requiredinspectionorNDEhasbeenperformedanddocumentediscalleda(n):
A)HoldPoint
B)WitnessPoint
C)InspectionPoint
D)ExaminationPoint
Answer=ARef:API510,Section3.24(DefinitionofHoldPoint)
38.AresponseorevidenceresultingfromtheapplicationofaNondestructiveexamiscalled:
A)Defect
B)Imperfection
C)Discontinuity
D)Indication
Answer=DRef:API510,Section3.26(DefinitionofIndication)
39.Animperfectionwhosetypeorsizeexceedstheapplicableacceptancecriteriaiscalled:
A)Discontinuity
C)Defect
B)Flaw
D)Indication
Answer=CRef:API510,Section3.15(DefinitionofDefect)
40.AFlaworotherdiscontinuitynotedduringinspectionthatmayormaynotexceedthe
applicableacceptancecriteriaiscalled:
A)Defect
C)Indication
B)Imperfection
D)Noneofthese
Answer=BRef:API510,Section3.25(DefinitionofImperfection)
41.Astrategydefininghowandwhenapressurevesselorpressurerelievingdevicewillbe
repaired,inspected,and/ormaintainediscalleda(n):
A)RepairPlan
B)InspectionPlan
C)QualityPlan
D)QAInspection/RepairMgmtSystem
Answer=BRef:API510,Section3.32(DefinitionofInspectionPlan)
42.Workneededtorestoreavesseltoaconditionsuitableforsafeoperationat
designconditionsiscalleda(n):
A)Alteration
C)Repair
B)Rerating
D)Derating
Answer=CRef:API510,Section3.53(DefinitionofRepair)
43.Ifanyoftherestorativeworktoapressurevesselresultsinachangetothedesign
temperature,MDMT,orMAWP,theworkshallbeconsidereda(n):
A)Alteration
C)Repair
B)Rerating
D)Derating
Answer=ARef:API510,Section3.53(DefinitionofRepair)
44.Achange,eitheranincreaseoradecrease,ineitherdesigntemperaturerating,MDMTor
MAWPratingofavesseliscalleda(n):
A)Alteration
C)Modification
B)Rerating
D)Derating
Answer=BRef:API510,Section3.56(DefinitionofRerating)
45.Whenavesselisnearingitsminimumallowedthickness,apermissiblewaytoprovidefor
additionalcorrosionallowancewithoutusingarepairorganizationisto:
A)Performanalterationonthevesselandchangetheoriginaldesignconditions
B)Rerateavesselabovetheoriginaldesignconditions
C)Repairavesseltorestoretheoriginaldesignconditions
D)Derateavesselbeloworiginaldesignconditions
Answer=DRef:API510,Section3.56(DefinitionofRerating)
46.Thistypeofpressureisbaseduponcalculationsusingtheminimum(oraveragepitted)
thicknessforallcriticalvesselelementsandisexclusiveofthecorrosionallowanceandmay
beadjustedforstaticheadpressureandotherloadssuchaswindandearthquakes:
A)MAWP
C)MAOP
B)DesignPressure
D)MDMT
Answer=ARef:API510,Section3.37(DefinitionofMAWP)
47.ArepairorganizationmaybeanyoneofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)HolderofavalidASMECertificateofAuthorization(Ustamp)
B)HolderofavalidASMECertificateofAuthorization(Rstamp)
C)Owner/Userofpressurevesselswhorepairshisownequipment
D)Anindividualororganizationthatisauthorizedbythelegaljurisdiction
Ans=BRef:API510,Sect3.54(DefinitionofRepairOrg)NationalBoardissuesRStamp
A)HolderofavalidASMEUstamporNationalBoardRStamp
B)Owner/Userofpressurevesselswhorepairshisownequipment
C)Anindividualororganizationthatisauthorizedbythelegaljurisdiction
D)AcontractorwhosequalificationsareacceptabletotheAuthorizedPressureVesselInspector
Ans=DRef:API510,Sect3.54(DefinitionofRepairOrg)acceptabletotheOwner/User
A)HolderofavalidASMEUstamporNationalBoardRStamp
B)Owner/Userofpressurevesselswhorepairshisownequipment
C)Anindividualororganizationthatoperateswithinalegaljurisdiction
D)AcontractorwhosequalificationsareacceptabletotheOwner/User
Ans=CRef:API510,Sect3.54(DefinitionofRepairOrg)authorizedbylegaljurisdiction
50.WhichofthefollowingisarepairorganizationaccordingtoAPI510?
A)HolderofavalidNationalBoardUstamporASMERStamp
B)Owner/Userofpressurevesselswhodoesnotrepairhisownequipment
C)Anindividualororganizationthatoperateswithinalegaljurisdiction
D)AcontractorwhosequalificationsareacceptabletotheOwner/User
Answer=DRef:API510,Sect3.54(DefinitionofRepairOrganization)
51.RequiredthicknessisdefinedbyAPI510astheminimumthicknessforeachelementofa
pressurevesselbasedontheappropriatedesigncodecalculationsandcodeallowablestress
thatconsidersallofthefollowingfactorsEXCEPT:
A)Pressure
C)Structuralloadings
B)Mechanicalloadings
D)CorrosionAllowance
Answer=DRef:API510,Sect3.55(DefinitionofRequiredThickness)
52.Alternativetocodecalculations,requiredthicknesscanbereassessedusing:
A)StructuralDesignMinimumThickness
B)FitnessforserviceanalysisperAPI579
C)Therearenoalternativestocodecalcs
D)RiskbasedInspectionassessmentsperAPI580
Answer=BRef:API510,Sect3.55(DefinitionofRequiredThickness)
53.Typeofassessment&managementprocessthatisfocusedoninspectionplanningforloss
ofcontainmentofpressurizedequipmentinprocessfacilitiesduetomaterialdeteriorationis:
A)InspectionPlan
C)RiskbasedInspection
B)FitnessforService
D)QualityAssurance
Answer=CRef:API510,Sect3.57(DefinitionofRiskBasedInspection)
54.RegardingRBI,risksaremanagedprimarilythroughInspectioninordertoinfluence:
A)Theprobabilityoffailure
B)Theconsequenceoffailure
C)Theprofitabilityoftheservice
D)Thelengthofinspectionintervals
Answer=ARef:API510,Sect3.57(DefinitionofRiskBasedInspection)
55.Reductionintoughnessduetoametallurgicalchangecanoccurinsomelowalloysteels
asaresultoflongtermexposureat650F1100F(345C595C)temprangeiscalled:
A)Creep
B)BrittleFracture
C)TemperEmbrittlement
D)HighTemperatureHydrogenAttack(HTHA)
Answer=CRef:API510,Sect3.59(DefinitionofTemperEmbrittlement)
56.TemperEmbrittlementaffectswhichlowalloysandoccursinwhattemperaturerange?
A)TEaffects1.25Cr0.5Moalloysteelsinthe650F1100F(345C595C)temprange
B)TEaffects2.25Cr1.0Moalloysteelsinthe650F1100F(345C595C)temprange
C)TEaffects1.25Cr0.5Moalloysteelsinthe750F1100F(400C595C)temprange
D)TEaffects2.25Cr1.0Moalloysteelsinthe750F1100F(400C595C)temprange
Answer=BRef:API510,Sect3.59(DefinitionofTemperEmbrittlement)
57.ThetransitiontemperatureasdefinedbyAPI510isthe:
A)Temperatureatwhichamaterialsmodulusofelasticitychanges
B)Temperatureatwhichamaterialfracturemodechangesfromductiletobrittle
C)Temperatureatwhichamaterialundergoeschemicalandmetallurgicalchanges
Answer=BRef:API510,Sect3.60(DefinitionofTransitionTemperature)
APIBODYOFKNOWLEDGEPART2(SPECIALQUESTION)
58.ForP1,P3,P4,andP5materials(forpurposeofAPI510examination)thelowertransition
temperatureandtheuppertransformationtemperaturewillbe(respectively):
A)1200F&1500FB)1250Fand1500FC)1300Fand1600FD)1330F&1600F
Answer=DRef:API510,Sect2(References)SeetheAPI510BODYOFKNOWLEDGE
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)Topic#1
Topic1:Organization&CertificationRequirements
59.WhichofthesedoesNOTqualifyapersonforanAPI510certification?
A)BSEng.degreewith2yearstotalPVexperience(1yearinPVInspectionperAPI510)
B)ASEng.degreewith2yearstotalPVexperience(1yearinPVInspectionperAPI510)
C)HSgraduatewith2yearstotalPVexperience(1yearinPVInspectionperAPI510)
D)AnyPersonwith5yearstotalPVexperience(1yearinPVInspectionperAPI510)
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.B.2.1.cThreeyearstotalPVexperienceisrequired
60.AllofthesedescribeexperiencethatmayqualifyonetobeanAPI510InspectorEXCEPT?
A)Bothperformance&supervisionofInspectionactivitiesperAPI510
B)ExperienceindesignofPVs&supervisionofInspectionactivitiesperAPI510
C)ExperienceinoperationofPVs&performanceofInspectionactivitiesperAPI510
D)ExperienceinConstruction&RepairofPressureVesselsinaccordancewithAPI510
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.B.2.1.b/c/d1yearmustbeinInspSupervision/Performance
61.WhichoftheseisNOTanauthorizedinspectionagencyaccordingtoAPI510?
A)Inspectionorganizationofajurisdictionwherethepressurevesselisused
B)Inspectionorganizationofaninsurancecompanythatinsurespressurevessels
C)OwnerorUserwhomaintainsaninspectionorganizationforhisownequipment
D)Independentcontractorhiredbyanowneroruserthatisnotrecognizedbyajurisdiction
Answer=DReference:API510,Para.3.6.dMustberecognizedbyajurisdiction
62.WhichoftheseisanauthorizedinspectionagencyaccordingtoAPI510?
A)Insurancecompanyinspectionorganizationthatdidnotinsureagivenpressurevessel
B)Independentoutsidecontractorhiredbyowneroruserbutnotrecognizedbyajurisdiction
C)Owneroruserwhomaintainsaninsporgforhisequiponly(notforvesselsforsaleorresale)
D)Inspectionorganizationofajurisdictionoutsideajurisdictionwhereapressurevesselisused
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.3.6.cHisequipmentonlynotintendedforsaleorresale
63.WhichoftheseisNOTarepairorganizationaccordingtoAPI510?
A)Anindividualororganizationthatisnotauthorizedbythelegaljurisdiction
B)Anowneroruserofpressurevesselswhomakesrepairsonhisownequipment
C)Contractorwhosequalificationsareacceptabletothepressurevesselowneroruser
D)HolderofvalidUSTAMP(ASMEcertificateofauthorization)and/oravalidRSTAMP(NationalBoard)
Ans=ARef:API510,Para.3.54.a/b/c/dMustbeauthorizedbythelegaljurisdiction
64.Whoisresponsibletoexecutetheinspectionplanincludingtheestablishedschedule?
A)AuthorizedInspectionAgency
C)AuthorizedPressureVesselInspector
B)Owner/UserOrganization
D)RepairOrganization
Ans=BRef:API510,Para.4.1Owner/Userresponsibilities
65.Whoshallexerciseoverallcontrolofactivitiesrelatingtoinserviceinspection,repair,
alteration&reratingofpressurevesselsandpressurerelievingdevices?
C)RepairOrganization
B)Owner/UserOrganization
D)API510AuthorizedInspector
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.4.1Owner/Userresponsibilities
66.Whoisresponsiblefordeveloping,documenting,implementing,executing,andassessing
pressurevessel/pressurerelievingdeviceinspectionsystems&inspection/repairprocedures
thatmeetAPI510inspectioncoderequirements?
A)Owner/UserOrganization
C)AuthorizedPressureVesselInspector
B)AuthorizedInspectionAgency
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.4.2.1Owner/Userresponsibilities
67.Allrepairsandalterationsshallbeperformedbya(n):
A)Owner/UserapprovedContractorholdingavalidASMERStamp
B)Owner/UserapprovedContractorholdingavalidASMEUStamp
C)RepairOrganization(Canbeowner/userrepairinghisownequip)
D)Owner/UserapprovedMaintenanceGroupdoingrepairs
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.4.2.3RepairOrganizationresponsibilities
68.Owner/userqualityassuranceinsp/repairmanagementsystemcontainsalltheseEXCEPT:
A)Organizationandreportingstructureforinspectionpersonnel
B)Documentingofinspectionandqualityassuranceprocedures
C)Documentingandreportinginspectionandtestresults
D)Developinganddocumentingrepairplans
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.4.2.1.a/b/c/dOwner/UserOrganizationresponsibilities
ThecorrectanswerisDeveloping&documentingINSPECTIONPLANSNotrepairplans
69.Whoisresponsibletoowner/userforactivitiesinvolvingdesign,analysis,orevaluationof
pressurevesselsandpressurerelievingdevicescoveredbytheAPI510code?
C)CorrosionSpecialist
B)AuthorizedPressureVesselInspector
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.4.2.2ENGINEERRESPONSIBILITIESTrickyanswer=D!!!
70.Whoisresponsibletotheowner/usertoassurethattheinspection,NDE,andpressure
testingactivitiesmeetAPI510requirements?
C)Examiner
B)AuthorizedPressureVesselInspector
D)RepairOrganization
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.4.2.4Inspectorresponsibilities
71.Tomaintain/repairvesselsorpressurerelievingdevices,therepairorganizationis
responsibletotheowner/userandshallprovideallofthefollowingitemsEXCEPT:
A)Materials
C)Equipment
B)QualityAssurance
D)Workmanship
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.4.2.3RepairOrganizationprovidesQualityControl,notQA
72.InspectorsmaybeassistedinperforminginspectionsbyOTHERPROPERLYTRAINEDAND
QUALIFIEDINDIVIDUALScalled:
A)CertifiedweldinginspectorsandNDEtechnicians
B)OperatingPersonnelandNDEtechnicians
C)ExaminersandOperatingpersonnel
D)Examiners
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.4.2.4&4.2.6Inspectorresponsibilities
73.AllNDEresultsmustbeevaluatedandacceptedbythe:
A)CertifiedweldinginspectorsandNDEtechniciansdoingtheexaminations
B)NDEtechniciansdoingtheworkinassistancetotheinspector
C)Examinersdoingtheworkinassistancetotheinspector
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.4.2.4InspectorresponsibilitiesDidyoumissitagain?
74.Regardingexaminerresponsibilities,whichofthefollowingisnotatruestatement?
A)Hemustbeprovencompetentbyowner/users&mustholdcertsinallNDEproceduresused
B)Hedoesnotneed510certificationanddoesnotneedtobeanemployeeoftheowner/user
C)HeneedstobetrainedandcompetentintheNDEproceduresbeingused
D)HeshallperformtheNDEinaccordancewithjobrequirements
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.4.2.5.1/2ExaminerresponsibilitiesMAYNOTMUST
75.Whoshallmaintaincertificationrecordsofexaminersemployed,includingdatesand
resultsofpersonnelqualifications(thatshallbemadeavailabletotheinspector)?
A)Owner/user
C)AuthorizedInspectionAgency
B)Examinersemployer
D)AuthorizedPressureVesselInspector
Ans=CRef:510,Par.4.2.5.3InspectorsemployerBydefinition=Auth.InspAgency
76.PerAPI510,astrategydefininghowandwhenapressurevesselorpressurerelieving
devicewillbeinspected,repaired,and/ormaintainediscalleda(n):
A)InserviceInspectionPlan
C)QualityPlan
B)OnStreamInspectionPlan
D)InspectionPlan
Ans=DRef:API510,Par.3.32InspectionPlandefinition
77.Theinspectionplanshouldbedevelopedbythe:
A)AuthorizedInspectionagency
C)Owner/User
B)InspectororEngineer
D)Engineer
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.1.1.1DevelopmentofanInspectionPlan
78.Whoshallbeconsultedwhenneededtoclarifypotentialdamagemechanismsand
specificdamagelocationswhendevelopinganInspectionPlan?
A)CorrosionSpecialist
C)Inspectoronly
B)InspectororEngineer
D)Engineeronly
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.1.1.1DevelopmentofanInspectionPlan
79.Corrosionspecialistshallbeconsultedwhendevelopingtheinspectionplanforvessels
thatoperateatelevatedtemperaturesabove:
A)650F(345C)
C)750F(400C)
B)700F(371C)
D)800F(427C)
Ans=CRef:API510,Para.5.1.1.1DevelopmentofanInspectionPlan
80.Regardinginspectionplandevelopment/evaluationofdamagemechanismsusingNDE,
examinationsmustbescheduledatintervalsthatconsiderALLOFTHESEFACTORSEXCEPT:
A)Thetypeofdamageandtherateofdamageprogression
B)Thetoleranceoftheequipmenttothetypeofdamage
C)ProbabilityoftheNDEmethodtoidentifythedamage
D)MaximumintervalsasdefinedintheInspectionPlan
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.1.1.2DevelopmentofanInspectionPlanMaximum
intervalsaredefinedinthecodesandstandards,notintheinspectionplan
81.InspectionplansshallcontaininspectiontasksandschedulerequiredtoMONITOR
DAMAGEMECHANISMS&ASSUREEQUIPMENTSMECHANICALINTEGRITY.Inspectionplans
shouldcoverallofthefollowingdetailsEXCEPT:
A)Describeanyrequiredrepairsandincludetherepairplanindetail
B)Describenecessarypressuretests,typeoftests,testpressures,andduration
C)Definetype(s)ofinspectionneeded&identifynextinspectiondateforeachinspectiontype
D)Describeinsp&NDEtechnique&extent&locationofinsp&NDEincludingcleaningneeded
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.1.2MINIMUMCONTENTSOFANINSPECTIONPLAN
82.Whattypesofinspectionplansarebasedonindustrystandardsandpracticesandmaybe
usedunderAPI510rules:
A)Similarserviceinspectionplans
C)StandardIndustryPractices
B)Genericinspectionplans
D)Riskbasedinspectionplans
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.1.2MinimumContentsofanInspectionPlan
83.Inspectionplansmayormaynotexistinasingledocument,butthecontentsoftheplan
shouldbereadilyaccessiblefrom:
A)InspectionRecords
C)AuthorizedInspectionAgencyfiles
B)Inspectiondatasystems
D)Progressiverecords
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.1.2MinimumContentsofanInspectionPlan
84.Inspectionplansmayalsocontainotheradditionaldetailstoassistinunderstandingthe
rationalefortheplanandinexecutingtheplanthatmayinclude:
A)Definingthelocationofthedamage
B)Defininganyspecialaccessrequirements
C)Definingrepairdetailsregardingthedamage
D)Describingthetypesofdamageanticipatedorexperiencedintheequipment
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.1.3AdditionalContentsofanInspectionPlan
85.Aninspectionplanshallbeestablishedfor:
A)Allpressurevesselsforagivenowner/user
B)AllpressurevesselswithinthescopeofAPI510code
C)Allpressurevesselsandpressurerelievingdevicesforagivenowner/user
D)AllpressurevesselsandpressurerelievingdeviceswithinthescopeofAPI510code
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.1InspectionPlans
86.RBIcanbeusedtodetermine:
A)Inspectionmethodsandtechniques
B)Inspectionintervalsandfutureinspectionplans
C)Inspectionintervalsandthetypeoffutureinspections
D)Inspectionintervalsandtypeandextentoffutureinspectionsandexaminations
Answer=DReference:API510,Para.5.2RiskbasedInspection
87.RBIassessmentsdetermineriskby:
A)Combiningtheprobabilityandtheconsequenceofequipmentfailure
B)Assessingthelikelihoodoffailureandthecostassociatedwithequipmentfailure
C)Assessingthelikelihoodoffailureanddocumentingtherisksassociatedwithagivenprocess
Answer=AReference:API510,Para.5.2RiskbasedInspection
88.Whenowner/userconductsanRBIassessment,itmustincludeasystematicevaluationof:
A)TheprobabilityandconsequenceoffailureinaccordancewithAPI579
B)TheprobabilityandconsequenceoffailureinaccordancewithAPI580
C)TheconsequenceoffailureinaccordancewithAPI579andAPI580
D)TheconsequenceoffailureinaccordancewithAPI580andAPI581
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.2RiskbasedInspection
89.InRBI,importantstepsinassessingtheprobabilityofapressurevesselfailureinclude:
A)Identifyingandevaluatingeffectivenessofpastequipmentinspectionmethods&techniques
B)Assessingthoseexistingdamagemechanisms(DMs)thataremostlikelytoaffectequipment
C)Identifying/evaluatingpotentialDMs/currentequipconditions/pastinspectioneffectiveness
D)AssessingallpossibleDMslikelytoaffectcurrentequipmentusingexistinginsptechniques
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.2RiskbasedInspection
90.InRBI,importantstepsinassessingtheconsequenceofapressurevesselfailureinclude
identifyingandevaluatingalloftheseEXCEPT:
A)Thenatureoftheprocessfluid(s)
C)Environmental/equipmentdamage
B)Potentialinjuriesthatcouldoccur
D)Potentialdamagemechanisms
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.2RiskbasedInspection
91.ForRBI,theprobabilityassessmentmustbebasedon:
A)Allformsofdamagethatispossiblewithinaprocessunit
B)AllformsofdamagethathasbeendocumentedbyInspection
C)Allformsofdamagethatcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoaffectavesselinagivenservice
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.2.1ProbabilityAssessment(relatedtoRBI)
92.Theconsequenceofareleaseisdependentonthe:
A)Associatedhealtheffects,environmentalandequipmentdamageandequipmentdowntime
B)Typeandamountofprocessfluidcontainedintheequipment
C)Potentialincidentsthatmayoccurasaresultoffluidrelease
D)Sizeandthetypeofapotentialrelease
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.2.2ConsequenceAssessment(relatedtoRBI)
93.AfteranRBIassessmentisconducted,theresultscanbeusedtoestablishthe:
A)Vesselinspectionplan
B)MostappropriateinspectionandNDEmethods,tools,andtechniques
C)ExtentofNDEandtheintervalforinternal,external,andonstreaminspections
D)Needforpressuretestingafterdamagehasoccurredorafterrepairs/alterationsaredone
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.2.3Documentation(relatedtoRBI)
94.AfteranRBIassessmentisconducted,theresultscanbeusedtoestablishtheVESSEL
INSPECTIONPLANandbetterdefinealloftheseitemsEXCEPT:
A)ThemostappropriateinspectionandNDEmethods,tools,andtechniques
B)TheextentofNDE(percentageofvesseltoexamine)andtheapplicableinspectioninterval
C)Theneedforpressuretestingafterdamagehasoccurredorafterrepair/alterationsaredone
D)Theprevention&mitigationstepstoeliminateprobability&consequencesofavesselfailure
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.2.3Documentation(relatedtoRBI)Reduceprobability
95.WhenRBIassessmentsareusedtosetvesselinspectionintervals,assessmentsshallbe:
A)Documentedonetimeandshallremainonfileforthelifeofthevessel
B)Updatedonlywhenthevesselinspectionintervalwillbechanged
C)Updatedafteranyavesselundergoesanyprocesschange
D)Updatedaftereachvesselinspection
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.2.4FrequencyofRBIAssessments
96.Safetyprecautionsareimportantinpressurevesselinspectionandmaintenanceactivities
andregulationsgovernmanyaspectsofvesselentryandmustbefollowed.Inaddition,the:
A)SafetyrequirementsofOSHAregardingconfinedspacerulesapplytoAPI510inspections
B)Owner/userssafetyproceduresmustbereviewedandfollowedinallcases
C)VesselInspectionPlanmustdetailanyconfinedspaceentryrequirements
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.3PreparationforInspection
97.PersonalprotectiveequipmentshallbewornwhenrequiredforallthesereasonsEXCEPT:
A)Regulations(Jurisdictional&others)
C)AuthorizedInspectionAgencyrules
B)Owner/userrequirements
D)Repairorganizationrequirements
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.3PreparationforInspection(Equipment)
98.Whichofthesestatementsarenottrueregardingprecautionstobetakenbefore
beginninganyvesselinspection&maintenanceactivities(NDE,pressuretest,repair,etc)?
A)Obtainpermissiontoworkintheareafromoperatingpersonnelresponsibleforavessel
B)Whenindividualsareinsideavessel,allpersonsworkingaroundavesselshouldbeinformed
C)Individualsworkinginsidevesselsshouldbeinformedwhenworkisgoingonoutsideavessel
D)Permissionshouldbeobtainedfromtheowner/userSafetyDepartment
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.3PreparationforInspection(Communication)
99.Allofthefollowingstatementsaretrueregardingprecautionstobetakenpriorto
enteringavesselEXCEPT:
A)Vesselshallbeisolatedfromallsourcesofliquids,gases,vapors,radiationandelectricity
B)Vesselshallbedrained,purged,cleaned,ventilated,andthengastestedbeforeitisentered
C)Procedurestoensurecontinuoussafeventilationandprecautionstoensuresafeegressand
emergencyevacuationofpersonnelfromthevesselshouldbeclear
D)Documentationofsafetyprecautionsisrequiredpriortoanyvesselentry.Beforeenteringa
vessel,individualsmustobtainpermissionfromtheresponsibleoperatingpersonnel
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.3PreparationforInsp(VesselEntry)Shouldnotshall
100.BeforeperforminganyoftherequiredAPI510inspections,inspectorsshallfamiliarize
themselveswiththevesselspriorhistoryandshouldreview:
A)Priorinspectionresults/repairs,currentinspectionplan,andsimilarserviceinspectionresults
B)Priorinspectionandrepairresults,priorinspectionplans&similarserviceinspectionresults
C)Priorinspectionandrepairresults,andpriorinspectionplansonly
D)Priorinspectionandrepairresultsonly
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.3PreparationforInspection(RecordsReview)
101.Pressurevesselsaresusceptibletovarioustypesofdamagemechanismsthatincludeall
oftheseEXCEPT:
A)Isolatedandlocalizedmetallossandblistering
B)Surfaceconnectedcrackingandsubsurfacecracking
C)Metallurgicalchangesandmaterialpropertychanges
D)Dimensionalchangesandmicrofissuring/microvoidformation
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.4.1TypesofDamageGeneralandlocalizedmetalloss
102.Thepresenceorpotentialofdamageinavesselisdependentuponitsmaterialof
construction,qualityofconstruction,operatingconditionsand:
A)Locationintheplant
C)QualityofCorrosionprotection
B)Designcharacteristics
D)Plantsgeographicallocation
Answer=BReference:API510,Para.5.4.2DamageMechanismInspection
103.DetailedinformationinAPI571aboutcommondamagemechanisms(DMs)includes:
A)ThemostimportantDMs,suchasCUI&generalandlocalizedmetalloss
B)Criticalfactors,affectedequipment,andappearanceormorphologyforeachDM
C)Criticalfactors,appearanceandtypicalinspection&monitoringtechniquesforeachDM
D)Criticalfactors,appearance,preventionandmitigation,andaffectedequipmentforeachDM
Answer=CReference:API510,Para.5.4.3DamageMechanismInspection
104.GeneraltypesofinspectionrecognizedbyAPI510are:
A)Internal,Onstream,andExternalinspections
B)Internal,Onstream,External,andThicknessinspections
C)Internal,Onstream,External,Thickness,andCUIinspections
D)Internal,Onstream,External,Thickness,CUI,andRoutineinspections
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.4.3GeneraltypesofInspectionThereareRoutine
inspections,buttheroutineinspectionisnotconsideredoneof5generaltypesofinspection!
105.Imperfectionsidentifiedduringinspectionsandexaminationsshouldbe:
A)EvaluatedperAPI510Section6rules
B)EvaluatedperAPI510Section7rules
C)Characterized,sized,andevaluatedperAPI510Section6rules
D)Characterized,sized,andevaluatedperAPI510Section7rules
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.4.3Generalrulesforthe5generaltypesofInspection
106.Theinternalinspectionshallbeperformedby:
A)AninspectorinaccordancewiththedetailedproceduresoftheAuthorizedInspagency
B)Anexamineracceptabletotheinspectorinaccordancewithqualitymanual
C)Aninspectorinaccordancewiththeowner/userqualitymanual
D)Aninspectorinaccordancewiththeinspectionplan
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.5.2.1InternalInspection
107.Aprimarygoaloftheinternalinspectionisto:
A)Determinetheserviceabilityoftheentirevessel
B)Determinethemaximumallowedinspectionintervalforthevessel
C)FinddamagethatcannotbefoundbyregularmonitoringofexternalCMLs
D)NoneoftheseiscorrectperAPI510
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.5.2.1InternalInspection
108.Forequipmentnotdesignedforentrybypersonnel,whatmustbedoneperAPI510?
A)OnlyOnStreaminspectionsmustalwaysbedonewhenavesselisinaccessible
B)AcombinationofOnStreamandExternalinspectionsandUTthicknessmustbeemployed
C)Abesteffortinternalinspmaybedonebyremovingpipespools(viewthroughthenozzle)
D)InspectionportsshallbeopenedforIDsurfaceexamsallowingremotevisualinsptechniques
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.5.2.1InternalInspection
109.Whenvesselsareequippedwithremovableinternals,internalsmayneedremovalto:
A)Assurenounusualconditionorcorrosiononinaccessiblepartsofremovableinternalsexist
B)AllowinspectionofpressureboundarysurfacestoanextentdeemednecessarybyInspector
C)AllowinspectionofvesselinternalcomponentstoanextentdeemednecessarybyInspector
D)Assurethattheremovableinternalsareinserviceableconditionandfitforcontinuedservice
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.5.2.2InternalInspectionofVesselInternals
110.Vesselinternalsneednotberemovedcompletelyaslongasreasonableassuranceexists
thatdamageatvesselareascoveredbytheinternalsis:
A)Occurringtoanextentthatisnotgreaterthanthatfoundinmoreaccessiblevesselareas
B)Occurringtoanextentthatisnotlesserthanthatfoundinmoreaccessiblevesselareas
C)OccurringtoanextentthatisconsiderednegligibleorinsignificantbytheInspector
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.5.2.2InternalInspectionofVesselInternals
111.Whoshoulddeterminewhenitisnecessarytoremovedepositsorliningstoperform
adequateinternalinspections?
A)Inspectorinconsultationwithcorrosionspecialist
B)EngineerandCorrosionSpecialist
C)CoatingspecialistandInspector
D)CorrosionSpecialist
Answer=AReference:API510,Para.5.5.2.3InternalInspectionofDepositsandLinings
112.Ifinternalliningsareingoodconditionandthereisnoreasontosuspectthatdamageis
occurringbehindthem,whatdoesAPI510state?
A)Performspotexamsforreasonableassurancenodamageexists
B)Itnotnecessarytoremoveliningsduringtheinternalinspection
C)Extent&examinationpercentagebeneathliningsmustbeasstatedintheInspectionPlan
D)ItislefttothediscretionoftheAuthorizedPressureVesselinspector&CorrosionSpecialist
Answer=BReference:API510,Para.5.5.2.3InternalInspectionofDepositsandLinings
113.Iftheliningappearsdamaged,bulgedorcracked,itmaybeadvisabletotakeallofthe
followingactions(EXCEPT):
A)Completelyremovedamaged,bulged&crackedliningsforinspectionofvesselbeneath
B)Removesmallportionsoflinings&investigateliningcondition(ConsultCorrosionSpecialist)
C)Removesmallportionsoflinings&investigatevesselsurfacesbelow(ConsultCorr.Specialist)
D)PerformexternalNDEtechniquestoexploreforvesseldamagebeneaththeseinternallinings
Answer=AReference:API510,Para.5.5.2.3InternalInspectionofDepositsandLinings
114.Allonstreaminspectionsshouldbeconductedby:
A)AnInspectoronly
C)Eitheraninspectororexaminer
B)AninspectorapprovedExaminer
D)Atrainedexaminer
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.5.3.1OnStreamInspection
115.Allonstreaminspectionworkperformedbyanexaminershallbe:
A)Authorizedandapprovedbyowner/userwhomayrequireadditionalqualificationtests
B)AuthorizedandapprovedbytheAuthorizedInspectionAgency
C)AuthorizedandapprovedbytheEngineer
D)AuthorizedandapprovedbyInspector
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.5.3.1OnStreamInspection
116.Whenonstreaminspectionsofapressureboundaryarespecified,theyshallbe
designedto:
A)DetectthedamagemechanismsexpectedbytheInspector
B)Detectthedamagemechanismsexpectedforagivenprocess
C)Detectthedamagemechanismsidentifiedintheinspectionplan
D)Detectthedamagemechanismsidentifiedfromsimilarserviceinspections
117.WhichofthefollowingstatementsareNOTTRUEregardingOnStreamInspections?
A)Anexternalinspectionmaybeapartofanonstreaminspection
B)InspectionsmayincludeseveralNDEtechniquestocheckforvarioustypesofdamage
C)Techniquesarechosenforabilitytoidentifyinternaldamagemechanismsfromtheexterior
D)Techniquesarechosenforcapabilitiestoperformatonstreamconditions(e.g.metaltemps)
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.5.3.2OnStreamInspectionExternalThicknessInsp
118.Whereonstreaminspectionisacceptable,suchinspectionsmaybeconducted:
A)OnlywhenapprovedbytheInspector
B)OnlywhenapprovedbytheOwner/user
C)Eitherwhileavesselisdepressurizedorpressured
D)Onlywhenavesselinunderpressureoronstream
119.Externalinspectionsarenormallyperformedby:
A)AninspectorapprovedExaminer
B)Aninspectororanexaminer
C)Atrainedexaminer
D)AnInspector
Answer=DRef:API510,Para.5.5.4.1.1ExternalInspection
120.WhenacceptabletotheInspector,whomayconductexternalinspectionsperAPI510?
A)AnyOperationspersonnelwhoareacceptabletotheInspector
B)Otherpersonnelqualifiedwiththeappropriatetraining
C)Anyexaminerapprovedbytheowner/user
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.5.4.1.1ExternalInspection
121.Whichoftheseisnotpartofanexternalinspection?
A)Associatedstructure,allowanceforexpansion,andgeneralvesselalignmentonitssupports
B)Conditionoftheoutsidesurfaceofthevesselandtheinsulationandcoatingsystems
C)Leakage,hotspotsandevidenceofvibration
D)Thicknessmeasurementchecks
122.Duringtheexternalinspection,particularattentionshouldbegivento:
A)Weldedattachmentssuchasreinforcementplates&clipscheckingforcracksordefects
B)Associatedstructure,allowanceforexpansion&generalvesselalignmentonsupports
C)Theoutsidesurfaceofthevesselandtheinsulationandcoatingsystems
D)Leakage,hotspotsandevidenceofvibration
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.5.4.1.2ExternalInspection
123.DuringExternalinspection,vesselsshallbeexaminedforvisualindications(evidence)of:
A)Bulging,outofroundness,sagging,anddistortion
B)Foundationsettlement,outofroundnessanddistortion
C)Foundationsettlement,Bulginganddistortionandleakage
D)Foundationsettlement,outofroundness,Bulginganddistortion
Answer=ARef:API510,Para.5.5.4.1.3ExternalInspection
124.Ifanydistortionofavesselissuspectedorobserved,overallvesseldimensionsshallbe:
A)CheckedandrecordedintheInspectionPlan
B)Checkedtodetermineextentofdistortion
C)CheckedandevaluatedbyEngineering
Answer=BRef:API510,Para.5.5.4.1.3ExternalInspection
125.WhatAPIdocumentprovidesmoreinformationonexternalpressurevesselinspection
andshouldbeusedwhenperforminganAPI510externalpressurevesselinspection?
A)API510
C)API572
B)API571
D)API571andAPI572
Answer=CRef:API510,Para.5.5.4.1.3ExternalInspection
126.Anypersonnelwhoobservevesseldeteriorationshouldreporttheconditiontothe:
A)Owner/Userrepresentative
B)Engineer
C)RepairorMaintenanceOrganization
D)Inspector
127.Buriedvesselsshallbeinspectedtodetermineexternalsurfacecondition&inspection
intervalsshallbebasedoncorrosionrateinfoobtainedfromanyofthese(methods)EXCEPT:
A)Duringmaintenanceactivityonanyconnectingpipingthatisattachedtotheburiedvessel
B)Fromtheintervalexaminationofsimilarlyburiedcorrosiontestcouponsoflikematerial
C)Fromrepresentative(randomareaschosenbyInspection)portionsoftheactualvessel
D)Fromavesselinsimilarcircumstances(havingsimilarburiedconditions,i.e.,soilconditions)
Ans=ARef:API510,Par.5.5.4.2ExtInspofBuriedVesselMustbesimilartypepiping
128.Thicknessmeasurementdatatakenfrompressurevesselsisusedto:
A)Determinetheminimumremainingcorrosionallowanceofthevessel.
B)Determinetheminimumthicknessremainingatvesselcomponents.
C)Determinethecorrosionratesandremaininglifeofthevessel.
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.5.5.1ThicknessInspection
129.Thicknessmeasurementsshallbeobtainedbythe:
A)Examiner
B)Inspector
C)Inspectororexaminer
D)AnyoneauthorizedbytheInspector
130.WhichofthesestatementsaretrueregardingThicknessmeasurementsperAPI510?
A)Measurementstobeobtainedarerequiredwhilethepressurevesselisonstream
B)Measurementstobeobtainedarerequiredwhilethepressurevesselisnotonstream
C)Onstreammonitoringisnotagoodtoolformonitoringcorrosion
D)Onstreammonitoringisagoodtooltoassesspotentialdamageduetoprocesschanges
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.5.5.2ThicknessInspection
131.RegardingThicknessMeasurementInspection,Whenshorttermcorrosionrateschange
significantlyfromthepreviousidentifiedrate,whomusttheInspectornotify?
A)Noone,becausetheInspectorisresponsiblefordeterminingthecorrosionrate
B)Owner/UserrepresentativeresponsibleforOperations
C)PressureVesselEngineerresponsibleforOperations
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.5.5.3ThicknessInspAnswer=CorrosionSpecialist
132.Theinspectorshouldconsultwithacorrosionspecialistwhentheshorttermcorrosion
ratechangessignificantlyfromthepreviousidentifiedrate(forwhatreason)?
A)Tosupporthisrequestsforadditionalthicknessreadings
B)ToidentifyadditionalsuspectlocationswhereUTscansmightbeperformed
C)Todeterminethecauseforthesignificantchangeinthecorrosionrate
D)Toimprovethecorrosionandprocessmonitoringofthevessel
133.Regardingthicknessmeasurementinspection,anappropriateresponsetoaccelerated
corrosionratesmayincludeanyofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Additionalthicknessreadings
C)Corrosion/processmonitoring
B)UTscansinanyrandomareas
D)Revisiontoavesselsinspectionplan
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.5.5.5.3ThicknessInspUTscansinsuspectareas
134.Whichofthefollowingstatementsistrueregardingthetrainingandqualification
requirementsinAPI510forpersonneltakingthicknessmeasurementreadings(UTTexams)?
A)Theyonlyneedtobetrained&qualifiedbytheiremployersbeforeperforminganyexams
B)Theyneedtobetrained&qualifiedenoughtodemonstratetheirproficiencytotheInspector
C)Theyonlyneedtobetrained&qualifiedaspertheapplicableprocedureusedduringexams
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.5.5.4ThicknessInsp
135.Whoisresponsibletoassurethatallindividualstakingthicknessreadingsaretrained
andqualifiedinaccordancewiththeapplicableproceduretobeusedduringexaminations?
A)Owner/User
C)AuthorizedInspectionAgency
B)Inspector
D)Examinersemployer
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.5.5.4ThicknessInspOwnerUseragain!
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Thickness Measurement Methods (API 510 Section 5.7.2)
136.Regardingcorrosion&thicknessdetermination,whichofthesestatementsareTRUE?
A)Metallossisalwaysgenerallysmoothanduniform,andmaybedifficulttodetectvisually,so
thicknessmeasurementsmaybenecessarytodeterminetheextentofthecorrosion
B)Metallossmaybeirregular(pitted)orgenerallyuniformandnotdifficulttodetectvisually,so
thicknessmeasurementsmaybenecessarytodeterminetheextentofthecorrosion
C)Pittedsurfacesmayactuallybethinnerthantheyappearduringvisualexams&whenthereis
uncertaintyabouttheoriginalsurfacelocation,thicknessdeterminationsmaybenecessary
D)Ifnouncertaintyexistsforanoriginalsurfacelocationinpittedareas,takethicknessreadings
Ans=CRef:API510,Par.5.7.2.1ThicknessMeas.Meth!IfuncertaintyexistsUTT
137.Whichoftheseisnotsuitabletodetermineminimumremainingvesselpartthickness?
A)Ifothermeasurementmethodsproduceconsiderableuncertainty,useUTA,B,orCscans
B)Gaugingfromcorrodedsurfaceswithinavesselifsuchsurfacesarenearacorrodedarea
C)Ultrasonicthicknessmeasuringinstruments(possiblyrequiringinsulationremoval)
D)Profileradiographicexaminations(notrequiringinsulationremoval)
Ans=BRef:510,Par.5.7.2.1.a/b/cThicknessMeasMethGaugingfromuncorroded
138.Properrepairofinsulationandinsulationweathercoatingfollowingultrasonicreadings
atCMLsisrecommendedtoreducethepotentialfor:
A)CUI
C)Cracking
B)CoatingFailure
D)ChlorideSCC
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.7.2.1.cThicknessMeasurementMethods!
139.Whatthicknessmeasurementtechniquesarepreferredwherecorrosionislocalizedor
theremainingthicknessisapproachingtherequiredthickness.
A)Ultrasonicscanningonly
C)EitherUTscanningorRTprofile
B)Radiographicprofileonly
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.7.2.2ThicknessMeasurementMethods!
140.AbovewhattemperaturemustUTreadingsbecorrectedduetohightempeffects?
A)100F(38C)
B)150F(65C)
C)212F(100C)
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.5.7.2.3ThicknessMeasurementMethods!
Thickness Measurement Methods (API 510 Section 5.7.2) we jump ahead!
141.Factorsthatcancontributetoreducedaccuracyofultrasonicmeasurementsincludeall
ofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Improperinstrumentcalibration
B)Externalcoatingsorscale
C)Excessivesurfaceroughness
D)Excessiverockingoftheprobeonflatsurfaces
Ans=DRef:API510,Par.5.7.2.4ThicknessMeas.Methods(Oncurvedsurfaces)
A)Doublingofthethicknessresponseonthickermaterials
B)Subsurfacematerialflaws,suchaslaminations
C)Temperatureeffectsattemperaturesabove150F(65C)
D)Smallflawdetectorscreens
Ans=ARef:API510,Par.5.7.2.4ThicknessMeas.Methods(Onthinnermaterials)
A)Excessivesurfaceroughness
B)Excessiverockingoftheprobeoncurvedsurfaces
C)Doublingofthethicknessresponseonthinnermaterials
D)Temperatureeffectsattemperaturesabove210F(99C)
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.7.2.4ThicknessMeasurementMethods150F(65C)
144.Duetotheeffectsofdoubling,whereUTreadingsaredoubledonverythincomponents,
whatmethod(s)bestdeterminethickness(nearingtheminimumrequired)forNPS1nozzle?
A)UltrasonicscanningtechniquesonlyusinganAscandisplay
B)Radiographicprofiletechniquesonly
C)EitherUTscanning(Ascan)orRTprofiletechniques
D)EddyCurrentTechniques
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.7.2.2ThicknessMeasurementMethods!
145.Whattypeofultrasonicdisplayisbestusedonacorrodedsurface(reflectingsurfaces
arepitted)andwheredigitalmeter(DMeter)resultsproducedconsiderableuncertainty?
A)Ascan
B)Bscan
C)Cscan
D)Dscan
Ans=ARef:510,Par.5.7.2.1.a&ASMEVArticle23,SE797,Para.8.8ThickMeas!
146.RegardingCUIInspectionofexternallyinsulatedvessels,thesusceptibletemperature
rangeforCarbon&LowAlloysteelsreferstowhichoftheseoperationaltemperatureranges?
A)10F(12C)to350F(175C)
B)10F(12C)to400F(205C)
C)50F(10C)to350F(175C)
D)50F(10C)to400F(205C)
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.5.6.1.a/bCUIInspection!
rangeforAusteniticStainlessSteelreferstowhichoftheseoperationaltemperatureranges?
A)10F(12C)to350F(175C)
B)10F(12C)to400F(205C)
C)50F(10C)to350F(175C)
D)140F(60C)to400F(205C)
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.5.6.1.a/bCUIInspection!
rangeincludesthesusceptibleoperatingtemperaturerangebasedonthematerialandwhich
otherofthesefollowingfactorsperAPI510?
A)Thereisnootherfactor,anditsallbasedonOperatingtemperaturerangesonly
B)Theotherfactoristhetypeofinsulationthatisappliedtothepressurevessel
C)Theotherfactoristhecontinuityoftheservice(allintermittentservicesaresusceptible)
D)Theotherfactorisambienttemperatureofthelocationofthepressurevessel
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.5.6.1CUIInspection!
149.Withcarbonandlowalloysteels,CUIusuallycauses:
A)Generalcorrosion
C)StresscorrosionCracking
B)Localizedcorrosion
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.5.5.6.2CUIInspection!
150.Withausteniticstainlesssteelmaterials,CUIusuallyisevidentas:
A)Generalcorrosion
C)StresscorrosionCracking
B)Localizedcorrosion
151.WhendevelopingtheinspectionplanforCUIinspection,inspectorsshouldconsider:
A)AreasthatarethemostsusceptibletoCUI
B)AreasthatmightbesusceptibletoCUI
C)AreaslistedintheAPI572checklists
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.5.6.2CUIInspection!
152.AreasmostsusceptibletoCUIonvesselsincludeallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Insulationpenetrations(Nozzles,ladderclips,pipesupports)thatcanallowmoistureingress
B)Areasshowingevidenceofdamagedinsulationorcaulking(sealant)failure
C)Topandbottomheadsandotherareasthattendtotrapandholdwaterormoisture
D)Insulationringsorstiffeningringshavingdesignswherewaterormoisturecannotcollect
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.5.6.2CUIInspection!
153.IfCUIdamageisfoundinanareathatisconsideredamongthemostsusceptibleona
vessel,theinspectorshould:
A)Inspect100%ofallsusceptibleareasonthevesselafterremovalofallinsulationnecessary
B)ConsulttheCorrosionEngineerpriortoanysignificantremovalofthevesselsinsulation
C)Inspectothersusceptibleareasonthevessel
154.CUIinspectionmayrequireremovalofsomeorallinsulation.Ifexternalcoveringsarein
goodconditionandthereisnoreasontosuspectdamagebehindthem,whatshouldbedone?
A)Onlyasmallsamplingshouldberemovedtoverifythatnodamageexists
B)Itisnotnecessarytoremoveanyinsulationfortheinspectionofthevessel
C)Theportiontoberemovedasgivenintheinspectionplanmustberemoved
D)Theportiontoberemovedasgivenintheinspectionplanmayormaynotberemoved
dependingupontheInspectorsjudgment
155.ConsiderationsforinsulationremovalmayincludealloftheseEXCEPT:
A)HistoryofCUIforavesselorcomparableequipment(Incl.Condition/ageofexternalcoating)
B)Visualconditionofexternalcoveringandinsulationandevidenceoffluidleakageorstains
C)Equipmentthatdoesnotseefulltimeoperation(equipmentinintermittentservice)
D)Equipmentthatseesfulltimeoperationbelowthesusceptibletemperaturerange
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.5.6.3CUIInspection!
156.Inlieuofinsulationremovalforavessel,whatalternativeisgiveninAPI510?
A)Inspectormayusesimilarserviceresultsfromanothersimilarvesselatowner/userslocation
B)Shellthicknessmeasurementstakeninternally(duringint.insp.)attypicalCUIproblemareas
C)Useofspecialremovable&replaceabletypeinsulationisapreferredmethodofthecode
157.CMLisanabbreviationfor:
A)Conditionmonitoringlocation
C)Corrosionmeasurementlocation
B)Corrosionmonitoringlocation
D)Conditionmeasurementlocation
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.6.1&Def:3.9ConditionMonitoringLocations(CMLs)
158.Conditionmonitoringlocations(CMLs)aredesignatedareasonpressurevesselswhere
periodicexaminationsareconducted(forwhatprimarypurpose):
A)Monitorthepresenceofdamage
B)Monitorthepresenceandrateofdamage
C)Monitortheremainingvesselwallthickness
D)Monitorthevesselscoatingsystemcondition
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.5.6.1CMLs
159.Whichofthefollowingfactors(orcombinationoffactors)shallbeconsideredregarding
thetypeofCMLsselectedandtheplacementoftheCMLsonagivenpressurevessel?
A)Potentialforbothlocalizedandgeneralcorrosion
B)Potentialforgeneralcorrosion&servicespecificdamagemodesofdeterioration&failure
C)Potentialforlocalizedcorrosion&servicespecificdamagemodesofdeterioration&failure
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.6.1CMLs
160.ExamplesofCMLsmayincludeallofthefollowinglocationsEXCEPT:
A)Locationsforthicknessmeasurement B)Locationsforstresscrackingexams
C)Locationsforhightemphydrogenattackexams D)Locationsforinsulationsystemchecks
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.6.1CMLs
161.PerAPI510,eachpressurevesselshallbemonitoredbyperforminghowmanyexamsat
CMLSandforwhatpurpose?
A)Representativenumberoneachvesselcomponenttomeetrequirementsforexternalinsp.
B)MinimalnumberforeachvesselcomponentbasedonlyupontheapprovedInspectionPlan
C)MinimalnumberforeachvesselcomponentbasedonCorrosionSpecialistRecommendation
D)Representativenumberforeachvesselcomponenttosatisfytherequirementsforinternal
orOnstreaminspection
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.6.2.1CMLs
162.ExamresultsatCMLsdeterminethelimitingcomponentofavessel(bywhatmeans)?
A)ResultshelptoidentifyCorrosionrates,remaininglifeandsetthenextinspectionintervals
B)Resultshelptoidentifydamagemechanismsthatmayshortenthelifeofthepressurevessel
C)ResultshelptoidentifyimprovementsandrevisionsneededtotheVesselsinspectionplans
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.6.2.1CMLs
163.AllofthefollowingtypesofpressurevesselswillnormallyhavemoreCMLsandwillalso
bemonitoredmorefrequentlyEXCEPTfor:
A)Pressurevesselswithhighpotentialconsequencesifafailureshouldoccur
B)Pressurevesselsthataresubjectedtohighercorrosionrates
C)Pressurevesselsthataresubjectedtogeneralcorrosion
D)Pressurevesselssubjecttohighratesofdamagefromcoderecognizeddamagemechanisms
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.6.2.2CMLs
164.WhatdatashallbeusedfromCMLs(examinationpoints)tocalculatecorrosionrates?
A)Thethinnestreadingistakenandusedforagivenexaminationpointalways(thisistmin)
B)Anaverageofseveralmeasurementreadingstakenwithinanareaofanexaminationpoint
C)LesserofthinnestreadingORaverageofseveralreadingstakenwithinanexaminationpoint
D)ThinnestreadingORaverageofseveralreadingstakenwithinareaofanexaminationpoint
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.6.2.4CMLs
165.CMLsandexaminationpointsshouldbepermanentlyrecorded(markedoninspection
drawingsandequipment)inordertoachievewhichofthefollowingresults?
A)ToallowrepetitivemeasurementsatCMLstoeffectivelydeterminevesselremaininglife
B)ToallowrepetitivemeasurementsatCMLsimprovingaccuracyofcalculateddamagerates
C)ToallowrepetitivemeasurementsatCMLsallowingtheidentificationofdamage
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.5.6.2.5CMLs
166.Adecisiononthetype,number,andlocationoftheCMLsshouldconsiderallofthe
followingEXCEPT:
A)Potentialconsequenceoflossofcontainment
B)Locationsofsimilarvesselfailuresandleaks
C)ExpectedPatternsofcorrosionanddamage
D)Resultsforpreviousinspections
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.5.6.3.1CMLs
167.AminimalnumberofCMLsareacceptablewhen:
A)Establishedcorrosionratesarelowandcorrosionisnotlocalized.
B)Corrosionratesarelow(anytime)andcorrosionisnotlocalized
C)Establishedcorrosionratesarelow
D)Corrosionratesarelow(anytime)
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.6.3.1CMLs
168.Forpressurevesselssusceptibletolocalizedcorrosion,whoshouldbeconsultedabout
theappropriateplacementandnumberofCMLs.
A)Theowner/userusingsimilarservicemethodsorpublisheddata
B)Theinspectordeterminesthisbasedonhisexperience
C)Theengineerusingpublisheddataandprocedures
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.6.3.1CMLsTheCorrosionSpecialistTricky
169.CMLsmaybeeliminatedorthenumbersignificantlyreducedwhenallofthefollowing
conditionsexistEXCEPT:
A)CorrosionspecialistwasconsultedandconcurswiththereductionoreliminationofCMLs
B)Probabilityoffailureislowduetotheservice(suchasacleannoncorrosivehydrocarbon)
C)Consequenceoffailureishigh
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.6.3.2CMLsTheconsequenceoffailure=LOW
170.IncircumstanceswhereCMLswillbesubstantiallyreducedoreliminated,WHOshould
beconsulted?
A)Owner/user
B)Inspector
C)Engineer
D)Noneofthese
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.6.3.2CMLsTheCorrosionSpecialistTricky
171.Whenselectinganexaminationtechniquetouseduringaninspection,thepossibletypes
ofdamageforthatvesselshouldbeconsidered.TheInspectorshouldconsultwithwhomto
helpdefinethetypeofdamage,theNDEtechniqueandextentofexamination
A)TheInspectorshouldnotneedtoconsultwithanyoneandcancallforanyNDEonhisown
B)TheInspectorshouldconsultwiththeExaminersemployerorLevelIIINDEspecialist
C)TheInspectorshouldconsultwiththeCorrosionSpecialistortheEngineer
D)TheinspectorshouldconsultwiththeCorrosionSpecialistonly
Answer=CRef:API510,Par.5.7.1ConditionMonitoringMethods
172.WhichoftheseexamtechniquesshouldNEVERbeselectedifcracksextendingtothe
surfaceofaCarbonSteelVesselmustbedetected?
A)MagneticparticleexaminationorFluorescent/Dyepenetrantexamination
B)RadiographicexaminationorUltrasonicflawdetection(shearwave,etc)examination
C)Alternatingcurrentfluxleakageexamination(ACFM)orEddycurrentexamination
D)PressureTestingorFieldmetallographicreplicationorAcousticemissionexaminations
Answer=DRef:API510,Par.5.7.1.1ConditionMonitoringMethodsReadAPI577well
andhaveabasicunderstandingofallNDEmethodsKnowwhichtorecommendonvessels!
173.Whattypeofexaminershallowner/userspecifywhenitrequiresdetection&thruwall
sizingofinteriorsurface(ID)breakingflawswheninspectingfromexternalsurface(OD)?
A)AnycertifiedMagneticparticleorFluorescent/Dyepenetrantexaminer
B)AnycertifiedRadiographicexaminer
C)AnycertifiedUltrasonicflawdetectionexaminer
D)Noneofthese
Ans=DRef:Par.5.7.1.2CondMonit.MethodsIndustryQualifiedShearwaveExaminer
174.WhichofthefollowingisanapplicationexamplefortheuseofanIndustryqualifiedUT
ShearWaveExaminer?
A)Monitoringknowninteriorflawsfromtheexternalsurface(determininganycrackgrowth)
B)Resolvingconflictsrelatedtofitnessforserviceevaluations
C)CollectingdataforRiskbasedInspectionassessments
Answer=ARef:API510,Par.5.7.1.2ConditionMonitoringMethods
175.WhichofthefollowingisanapplicationexamplefortheuseofanIndustryqualifiedUT
ShearWaveExaminer?
A)Monitoringknowninteriorflawsfromtheexternalsurface(determininganycrackgrowth)
B)CollectingdataforFitnessforServiceEvaluations
C)CollectingdataforRiskbasedInspectionassessments
Answer=BRef:API510,Par.5.7.1.2ConditionMonitoringMethods
176.Pressuretestsarenormallyrequiredafter:
A)Anytypesofrepairsarecompleted
C)Afteranalterationiscompleted
B)Allpermanentrepairsarecompleted
D)Aftermajorrepairsarecompleted
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.8.1.1)PressureTestingRequirements
177.Afterrepairsarecompleted,apressuretestSHALLbeappliedIF:
A)Inspectorbelievesoneisnecessary
C)Arepairofavesselresultedincrackremoval
B)Engineerbelievesoneisnecessary
D)Avesselsectionhasanewnozzleadded
Answer:A(API510,Para.5.8.1.1)PressureTestingRequirements
178.Whenacodehydrostaticpressuretestisrequired,theminimumtestpressureshouldbe
inaccordancewiththerulesof(whichcode):
A)ASMECodeofConstructionapplicableatthetimeofthepressuretest
B)TheratingcodeorconstructioncodeusedtodetermineMAWP
C)Theinspectioncode(API510)
Answer:B(API510,Para.5.8.2.1)PressureTestingRequirements
179.Ifvesselstampshowsa1997constructiondate,andthevesselhasnotbeenrerated,
thenwhatistheminimumtestpressuretobeappliedtosatisfyAPI510coderequirements?
A)TestPressureinpsi=1.3MAWP(Stesttemp/Sdesigntemp)
B)TestPressureinpsi=1.4MAWP(Stesttemp/Sdesigntemp)
C)TestPressureinpsi=1.5MAWP(Stesttemp/Sdesigntemp)
D)ThetestpressureislefttothediscretionoftheInspector
180.Afterrepairsarecompleted,apressuretestistobeapplied.Vesselstampconstruction
date=1997andthevesselwasreratedin2011.Given:VesselMAWP=1,000psi(2011)and
theStesttemp/Sdesigntempratio=1.1.Whattestpressureistobeappliedtomeetcode?
A)TestPressureinpsi=1.51000x1.1=1650psi
B)TestPressureinpsi=1.31000x1.1=1430psi
C)TestPressureinpsi=1.41000x1.1=1540psi
D)EitherAorBmaybeused,anditsuptothediscretionoftheInspector
181.WhatAPI510temperaturecorrectionfactormustbeusedtodeterminetestpressure?
A)SvalueattesttempSvalueatdesigntemp=correctfactor=alwaysgreaterthan1.0
B)SvalueatdesigntempSvalueattesttemp=correctfactor=alwaysgreaterthan1.0
C)SvalueattesttempSvalueatdesigntemp=correctfactor=alwaysatleast1.0
D)SvalueatdesigntempSvalueattesttemp=correctfactor=alwaysatleast1.0
182.Whatistheminimumtestpressureforvesselsthathavebeenreratedusingthedesign
allowablestresspublishedinthe1999addendumorlaterofASMESectionVIII,DivisionI,as
perCodeCase2290orCodeCase2278?
A)130%ofMAWP&correctedfortemperature
B)150%ofMAWP&correctedfortemperature
B)Alwaysonlyat130%ofMAWP
D)Alwaysonlyat150%ofMAWP
183.Ifvesselstampshowsa2007constructiondate,andthevesselhasnotbeenrerated,
thenwhatistheminimumtestpressuretobeappliedtosatisfyAPI510coderequirements?
A)ThetestpressureislefttothediscretionoftheInspector
B)TestPressureinpsi=1.3MAWP(Stesttemp/Sdesigntemp)
C)TestPressureinpsi=1.4MAWP(Stesttemp/Sdesigntemp)
D)TestPressureinpsi=1.5MAWP(Stesttemp/Sdesigntemp)
184.Aftermajorrepairsin2011arecompleted,apressuretestistobeapplied.Vesselstamp
constructiondate=1990andvesselwasneverrerated.Given:VesselMAWP=100psiand
theStesttemp/Sdesigntempratio=1.1.Whattestpressureistobeappliedtomeetcode?
A)ThetestpressureislefttothediscretionoftheInspector
B)TestPressureinpsi=1.5100x1.1=165psi
C)TestPressureinpsi=1.3100x1.1=143psi
D)TestPressureinpsi=1.4100x1.1=154psi
185.Whenanoncoderelatedpressuretestisperformedafterrepairs,thetestpressuremay
beconductedatapressuretobedeterminedby:
A)Owner/user
B)Engineer
C)Inspector
D)API510code
186.Beforeapplyingapressuretest,appropriateprecautionsandproceduresshouldbe
takentoassurethesafetyofpersonnelinvolvedwithapressuretest.Closevisualinspection
ofpressurevesselcomponentsshouldnotbeperformeduntilthevesselpressureis:
A)AtorbelowtheMAWP
C)BelowtheMAWP
A)AtorbelowtheMAOP
D)BelowtheMAOP
187.Whenapressuretestistobeconductedandtestpressurewillexceedthesetpressureof
theexistingpressurerelievingdevice(s),whichofthefollowingstatementsisNOTtrue
regardingprecautionstobetakenpriortothepressuretest?
A)Pressurerelievingdevice(s)shouldberemovedbeforethetestisperformed
B)Testclampsusedtoholddownvalvedisksinsteadofremovingpressurerelievingdevices
C)Applyingadditionalloadtothevalvespringbyturningthecompressionscrewisallowed.
D)Gaugesincapableofwithstandingthetestpressureshouldberemovedorblankedoff.
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.8.3.2)PressureTestingRequirementsisProhibited
188.Beforeapplyingahydrostatictesttoavessel,whatdesignitemsshouldbereviewedto
assurethattheyaresuitableforthehydrostaticload?
A)Vesselsupportingstructure(s)
B)Vesselsupportingstructure(s)andalloftheVesselappurtenances
C)Vesselsupportingstructure(s)andtheentirevesselsassociatedfoundation
D)Vesselsupportingstructure(s),associatedfoundation,andallappurtenances
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.8.4.1)PressureTestingRequirementsTricky
189.HydrostaticpressuretestsofequipmenthavingcomponentsofType300seriesstainless
steelshouldbeconductedwith:
A)Potablewaterorsteamcondensate
B)Potablewaterorsteamcondensatehavingachlorideconcentrationoflessthan50ppm
C)Potablewaterorsteamcondensatehavingachlorideconcentrationoflessthan100ppm
D)AnyfluidapprovedbyAuthorizedPressureVesselInspector&theowner/usersEngineer
190.AftertheHydrostaticpressuretestofequipmenthavingcomponentsofType300series
stainlesssteel,thevesselshouldbecheckedbytheInspectorforallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Inspectorshouldverifythatthevesselhasbeencompletelydrainedafterthetest
B)Inspectorshouldverifythatthevesselhasbeencompletelydriedafterthetest
C)Inspectorshouldverifyaspecifiedwaterquality(50ppmchlorides)wasused
D)Inspectorshouldverifythatanapprovedlayupprocedureisthenfollowed
Answer:D(API510,Para.5.8.4.2)PressureTestingRequirements
191.Pneumatictesting(includingcombinedhydropneumatictesting)maybeusedwhen
hydrostatictestingisimpracticableduetoallofthefollowingreasonsEXCEPT:
A)Costsassociatedwithprovidingfreshwater
B)Limitationsassociatedwithsupportingstructuresorfoundation
C)Desiretoavoidorpreventwaterassociateddamagetorefractory
D)Otherprocessreasonswherewaterusewouldcauseorhavethepotentialtocausedamage
Answer:A(API510,Para.5.8.5)PressureTestingRequirements
192.Whenpneumatictestsareused,thepotentialpersonnelandpropertyrisksofpneumatic
testing(storedenergycalculation)shallbeconsideredbywhombeforethetest:
A)Inspectoronly
C)InspectororEngineer
B)Engineeronly
D)Engineer&Owner/UserSafetyOrganization
Answer:B(API510,Para.5.8.5)PressureTestingRequirements
193.Asaminimum,perAPI510,whatinspectionprecautionsshallbeappliedwhen
performinganypneumatictest?
A)ThoseprecautionscontainedintheOwner/UserSafetyOrganizationsProcedures
B)ThoseprecautionscontainedintheASMECode(ASMEBoiler&PressureVesselCode)
C)ThoseprecautionscontainedintheAPI510Code(CoveredinAPI572indetail)
Answer:B(API510,Para.5.8.5)PressureTestingRequirements
194.WhichofthesestatementsareNOTtrueregardingfailuresattributedtoBrittleFracture?
A)Failuresoccurwhenequipmentmaterialsareexposedtotemperaturesthatarebelowthe
transitiontemperatureforagivenmaterial
B)Failuresoccurwhenequipmentisexposedtopressuresgreaterthan20%oftherequired
hydrostatictestpressure
C)Mostfailuresoccuronthefirstapplicationofahighstresslevel(firsthydrotestoroverload)
D)Failuresoccurwhentestinglowalloysteels,especially21/4Cr1Mo,becausetheymaybe
pronetocausticembrittlement
Ans:D(510,Par.5.8.5)PressureTestingBrittleFractureTemperEmbrittlement
195.WhatistheAPI510recommendedminimumshelltemperaturetobemaintainedduring
ahydrostatictestassumingthatapressurevesselisexactly2inchesthick?
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A)30 F(17 C)abovethematerialMDMT

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C)10 F(6 C)abovethematerialMDMT
B)30 F(17 C)aboveambientmetaltemp

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D)10 F(6 C)aboveambientmetaltemp
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Answer:C(API510Section/Para.5.8.6.2Beawareof2in&lessrule=+10 For+30 F)
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Note:ThereisaconflictbetweenASMEVIII,Div1SectionUG98(30 FaboveMDMTforall)
196.WhatistheAPI510recommendedminimummetaltemperaturetobemaintained
duringahydrostatictestassumingthatapressurevesselisexactly3inchesthick?
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A)30 F(17 C)abovethematerialMDMT

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C)10 F(6 C)abovethematerialMDMT

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D)10 F(6 C)aboveambientmetaltemp
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Answer:A(API510,Para.5.8.6.2BrittleFractureBeawareof2in&lessrule=+10 F)
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Note:ThereisaconflictbetweenASMEVIII,Div1SectionUG98(30 FaboveMDMTforall)
197.WhatisAPI510recommendedmaximummetaltemperaturetobemaintainedduringa
hydrostatictest(assumingnootherBrittleFractureinformationindicatesthatahighermetal
temperatureisneeded)?
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A)30 F(17 C)abovethematerialsMDMT

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C)120 F(50 C)isthemaximumtemperature

D)ThereisnomaximumlimitinAPI510
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Answer:C(API510Section/Para.5.8.6.2Knowthe120 For50 Crule!)

198.Whenapressuretestisnotdesiredafteramajorrepairoralteration,whatmustbe
doneperAPI510rulestoexemptthevesselfromapressuretest?
A)Testsarealwaysrequiredaftermajorrepairsoranalteration
B)TestsmaybewaivedONLYifapprovedinwritingbybothowner/userandEngineer
C)TestsmaybewaivedONLYifapprovedbyboththeEngineerandtheAuthorizedInspector
D)TestsmaybewaivedONLYifproperNDEisdonethatisapprovedbyanEngineer&Inspector
Answer:D(API510Section/Para.5.8.7.1KnowtheNDEinlieuofpressuretestrules!)
199.SubstitutingNDEproceduresforapressuretestafteranalteration(takingapressure
testexemption)maybeallowedbyAPI510rulesonlyafterWHOapprovestheexemption?
A)OwneruserandEngineer(inwriting)
C)EngineerandInspector
B)Engineeronly(inwriting)
Answer:C(API510Section/Para.5.8.7.1KnowtheNDEinlieuofpressuretestrules!)
200.RelatedtoNDEinlieuofpressuretesting,forcaseswhereUTissubstitutedfor
radiographicinspection,theowner/usershallspecifywhattypeofexaminers?
A)OnlyacertifiedUTShearwaveexaminer
B)OnlyanindustryqualifiedUTshearwaveexaminer
C)AnycertifiedorqualifiedUTShearWaveexaminers
D)UTmaynotbesubstitutedforRTwhenRTisrequiredbythecode
Answer:B(API510Section/Para.5.8.7.2KnowtheNDEinlieuofpressuretestrules!)
201.Duringrepairsoralterationsofpressurevessels,theinspectorshallverifythatallnew
materials(includingcarbonsteel)areconsistentwiththespecifications.Atthediscretionof
owner/userorinspector,assessmentcanbedonebyallofthefollowingmethodsEXCEPT:
A)UsingOpticalfluorescenceanalyzersorxrayspectrographicanalyzers
B)UsingAPI578PositiveMaterialIdentification(PMI)Practices&Procedures
C)Samplingapercentageofmaterialsincriticalsituations
D)100%verificationchecks
Answer:A(API510,Para.5.9.1)MaterialVerification&Traceability
202.Duringrepairsoralterationsofpressurevessels,whoshallverifythatallnewmaterials
(includingcarbonsteel)areconsistentwiththespecifications?
A)Owner/User
C)Inspector
B)PMIExaminer
D)Noneofthese
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.9.1)MaterialVerification&Traceability)
203.Whoshalldeterminetheamountofmaterialverificationtestingtobeperformedto
verifythatallnewmaterials(includingcarbonsteel)areconsistentwiththespecifications?
A)Owner/Useronly
B)Owner/UserorEngineer
C)EngineerorInspector
D)Owner/UserorInspector
Answer:D(API510,Para.5.9.1)MaterialVerification&Traceability)
204.WhichAPIdocumentprovidesguidanceonMaterialVerificationRequirements?
A)API577
C)API579
B)API578
D)API580
Answer:B(API510,Para.5.9.1)MaterialVerification&Traceability)
205.Ifapressurevesselcomponentexperiencesacceleratedcorrosionorshouldfailbecause
anincorrectmaterialwasinadvertentlysubstitutedforthespecifiedmaterial,inspectorshall:
A)Considertheneedforfurtherverificationofexistingmaterials
B)Ensurethatfurtherverificationofexistingmaterialsisperformed
C)Ensurethat,asaminimum,arandomsampling(verification)ofexistingmaterialsisdone
D)Ensurethat100%verificationofexistingmaterialsisperformed
Answer:A(API510,Para.5.9.2)MaterialVerification&Traceability)
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)Topic#5&#6
206.Ifapressurevesselcomponentexperiencesacceleratedcorrosionorshouldfailbecause
anincorrectmaterialwasinadvertentlysubstitutedforthespecifiedmaterial,theextentof
furtherverificationwilldependuponwhichofthefollowingfactors:
A)Consequencesoffailure&probabilityoffurthermaterialerrors
B)Consequencesoffailure&probabilityoffailure
C)Consequencesoffailureonly
D)Probabilityoffailureonly
Answer:A(API510,Para.5.9.2)MaterialVerification&TraceabilityTopic#5
207.PerAPI510,inspectionforweldqualityisnormallyaccomplishedasapartofthe
requirementsassociatedwithallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Newconstructionofvessels(inspectionistoassurethatweldsmeetcodeofconstruction
requirementsjustbeforetheyareplacedintoservice)
B)ReratingsofPressurevessels(weldinspectionmustbedone&alsomeetAPI510rules)
C)Repairsofweldsonpressurevessels(weldinspectionmustbedone&meetAPI510rules)
D)AlterationsofPressurevessels(weldinspectionmustbedone&alsomeetAPI510rules)
Ans:B(API510,Par.5.10.1)InspofInserviceweldsWeldinspnotdonewithreratings
208.Duringinserviceinspectionsofwelds,theweldsandweldheataffectedzonesareoften
inspectedfor:
A)Corrosionrelateddamageonly
B)Serviceinducedcrackingmechanismsonly
C)Corrosionrelateddamageand/orserviceinducedcrackingmechanisms
D)Corrosiondamage,serviceinducedcrackingmechanisms,andmetallurgicalchanges
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.10.1)InspectionofInservicewelds&jointsTopic#6
209.WhenpreferentialweldcorrosionorcrackingisnotedbyInspectionduringinspectionof
inservicewelds,whatshouldbedonerelativetoinspectionofotherweldsinthevessel?
A)Nothingadditional,justreportcorrosion&cracking&haveanynecessaryrepairsperformed
B)Ensurethatadditionalweldsofthepressurevesselarealsoexamined&repairedasneeded
C)Ensurethat100%ofweldsofthepressurevesselarealsoexamined&repairedasneeded
Answer:B(API510,Para.5.10.1)InspectionofInserviceweldsandjointsTopic#6
210.PerAPI510,whichAPIdocumentprovidesguidanceonWeldInspection?
A)API577
C)API579
B)API578
D)API580
Ans:A(510,5.10.1)InspofInservicewelds/jointsTopic#6Para.8.1.6/&577,11.2
211.Ifcracklikeflawsaredetected(usingUTorRTtechniques)whilethepressurevesselisin
operation,whichofthefollowingstatementsisNOTtrueperAPI510?
A)Furtherinspectionmaybeusedtoassessthemagnitudeoftheflaw
B)Additionaleffortshouldbemadetodetermineifflawsarefromoriginalwelding
C)Additionaleffortshouldbemadetodetermineifflawsarecausedbyenvironmentalcracking
D)AnyflawsandenvironmentalcrackingshallbeassessedbytheInspector
Answer:D(API510,Para.5.10.2&5.10.3)InspectionofInservicewelds&jointsTopic6
212.Cracklikeflawsandenvironmentalcrackingshallbeassessedbythe:
A)EngineerinaccordancewithAPI578and/orthecorrosionspecialist
B)EngineerinaccordancewithAPI579and/orthecorrosionspecialist
C)EngineerinaccordancewithAPI580and/orthecorrosionspecialist
D)Noneoftheseiscorrect,sinceInspectorshallalsoassesstheseresults
Answer:B(API510,Para.5.10.2&5.10.3)InspectionofInservicewelds&jointsTopic6
213.Preferentialweldcorrosionshallbeassessedbythe:
A)Engineer
C)Inspector
B)CorrosionSpecialist
D)Examiner
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.10.3)InspectionofInserviceweldsandjointsTopic6
214.Flangedjointsandfastenersincausticserviceshouldbeexaminedfor:
A)Evidenceofleakage,corrosionorenvironmentalcracking
B)Evidenceofleakageanddistortionfromstressconcentrations
C)Evidenceofleakageincludingdeposits
Answer:A(API510,Para.5.11.1)InspectionofFlangedJointsTopic2
215.Accessibleflangefacesshouldbeexaminedfordistortionandtodeterminethe:
A)Conditionoffasteners
B)Conditionofexistinggaskets
C)Conditionofflangefacingcoatings
D)Conditionofgasketseatingsurfaces
Answer:D(API510,Para.5.11.2)InspectionofFlangedJointsTopic2
216.Ifflangesareexcessivelybentordistorted,theirmarkingsandthicknessesshouldbe:
A)Recordedsothatthecorrectmaterialscanbeusedinthereplacement
B)Recordedandmeasuredsothatthecorrectmaterialscanbeusedinthereplacement
C)Recordedandcheckedagainstengineeringrequirementsbeforetakingcorrectiveaction
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.11.2)InspectionofFlangedJointsTopic2
217.Flangefastenersshouldbeexaminedforthreadengagementandareconsideredtobe
acceptablyengagedperAPI510rulesifengagementis:
A)Minusone,withlackoffullengagementnotmorethanonethread
B)Zero,becausetheendofthefastenermustbeflushwiththeendofthenut
C)Plusone,withatleastonevisiblethreadpasttheendofthenut
Answer:A(API510,Para.5.11.3)InspectionofFlangedJointsTopic2
218.Themarkingsonarepresentativesampleofnewlyinstalledfastenersandgasketsshould
beexaminedtodetermine:
A)Whethertheengagementandorientationiscorrectaftertensioning
B)Whethertheymeetthecorrectmaterialspecificationsforthedesign
C)WhethertheyhavemarkingsthatareidentifiabletoapplicableASMEandASTMstandards
D)Whethertheywerereallyrenewedinsteadofusingtheoldmaterialsrequiringreplacement
Answer:B(API510,Para.5.11.4)InspectionofFlangedJointsTopic2
219.FastenermarkingsshouldbeidentifiedbytheapplicableASMEandASTMstandards.
Questionablefastenersshouldbe:
A)RenewediftheInspectorcannotfindmaterialcertificationrecords
B)Renewedalwayswithoutexceptionneedingnoverificationtesting
C)Verified(tobethecorrectspecification)ordeemedtraceabletoreports
D)Verified(tobethecorrectspecification)orrenewed
Answer:D(API510,Para.5.11.4)InspectionofFlangedJointsTopic2
220.Additionalguidanceontheinspectionofflangedjointscanbefoundin:
A)ASMEB16.5
C)ASMEPCC1
B)ASMEB16.20
D)ASMEPCC2
Answer:C(API510,Para.5.11.5)InspectionofFlangedJointsTopic2
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)Topics#10&2(again)
221.Toensurevesselintegrity,allpressurevesselsandpressurerelievingdevicesshallbe
inspectedattheintervalsandfrequenciesprovidedinAPI510(whatsection)?
A)API510Section5
C)API510Section7
B)API510Section6
D)API510Section8
Answer:B(API510,Para.6.1.1)InspectionIntervalGeneralRulesTopic10
222.Theappropriateinspection(External,Internal,etc)mustprovideinformationnecessary
todeterminethatalloftheessentialsectionsorcomponentsoftheequipmentare:
A)Acceptableatthetimeoftheinspection&inserviceableconditionwithadequatethickness
B)Acceptableatthetimeoftheinspection&maybeserviceablefortheinspectioninterval
C)Acceptableatthetimeoftheinspection&inserviceableconditiononly
D)Safetooperateuntilthenextscheduledinspection.
Answer:D(API510,Para.6.1.2)InspectionIntervalGeneralRulesTopic10
223.Whenaninternalinspectionisbeingplanned,whatcommonriskassociatedwith
operationalshutdownandstartupthatSHOULDalwaysbeevaluated?
A)Possibilityofincreasedcorrosionfromvesselsurfaceexposuretosolidifiedprocessdeposits
B)Possibilityofincreasedoxidationduetoexposureofvesselsurfacestoairandmoisture
C)Possibilityofincreasedcorrosionduetoexposureofvesselsurfacestoairandmoisture
D)PossibilityofconditionsthatmayleadtoaneventcausingBrittleFracture
Answer:C(API510,Para.6.1.2)InspectionIntervalGeneralRulesTopic10
224.PerAPI510,whichofthesestatementsistrueregardingVesselInstallationInspection?
A)Pressurevesselsshallbeinspectedbyinspectorattimeofinstallation
B)Pressurevesselsshouldbeinspectedbyinspectorattimeofinstallation
C)Pressurevesselsshallbeinspectedbyinspectororotherpersonnelattimeofinstallation
D)Pressurevesselsshouldbeinspectedbyinspectororotherpersonnelattimeofinstallation
Answer:A(API510,Para.6.2.1)VesselInstallationInspectionRulesTopics10&2
225.Thepurpose(s)ofaVesselInstallationInspectionistoverify:
A)Equipmentisingoodconditionatthetimeoftheinspection
B)Equipmentisingoodconditionandcouldoperateuntilthenextscheduledinspection
C)Equipmentissafeforoperationbaseduponbaselinethicknessresultsfortheequipment
D)Equipmentissafeforoperation,andtoinitiateplantinspectionrecordsfortheequipment
Answer:D(API510,Para.6.2.1)VesselInstallationInspectionRulesTopics10&2
226.TheminimumInstallationInspectionshouldincludeallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Verifynameplateinformationiscopied(orphotographed)&placedintoEquipmentrecords
B)Verifyequipmentisinstalledcorrectly,supportsareadequate&secured,exteriorequipment
(ladders,etc)aresecured,insulationisproperlyinstalled&connectionsareproperlyassembled
C)Verifyinteriorsurfaces(includingallnozzlesandlowpoints)ofthevesselarecleananddry
D)Verifypressurerelievingdevicesarecorrectperdesignwithcorrectsetpressureasinstalled
Ans:A(510,Par.6.2.1)VesselInstallInspTopic10&2VerifyinfoagainstMfgDataSht
227.TheminimumInstallationInspectionshouldincludeallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Verifyequipmentisinstalledcorrectlyonfoundations&allsupportsareadequate&secured
B)Verifyexteriorequipment(ladders,etc)aresecured&insulationsystemisproperlyinstalled
C)Verifypipingconnectionsintheassociatedpipingsystemareproperlyassembled
DVerifyinteriorsurfacesareclean&dryandpressurerelievingdevicesarecorrectperdesign
Ans:C(510,Par.6.2.1)VesselInstallInspTopic10&2Onlyconnectionstothevessel
228.InstallationInspectionsprovideanopportunityforallofthefollowingactionsEXCEPT:
A)Collectdesiredbaselineinformationonthepressurevesseltobeusedinfutureinspections
B)CollecttheinitialthicknessreadingsonthepressurevesselatanyrandomlyselectedTMLs
C)DesignateareasofthevesselscomponentsforConditionMonitoringLocations(CMLs)
D)Collectdesiredbaselineinformation&obtaininitialthicknessreadingsatdesignatedCMLs
Answer:B(API510,Para.6.2.1)VesselInstallationInspectionRulesTopics10&2
229.Internalfieldinspectionofnewvessels(uponinstallation)isnotrequiredprovided(IF):
A)Inspectorbelievesoneisnotnecessary
C)Owner/userbelievesoneisnotnecessary
B)Engineerbelievesoneisnotnecessary
Ans:D(510,Par.6.2.1)VesselInstallInspTopic10&2Appropriatedocumentation,
e.g.manufacturersdatareports,assuresthatavesselcomplieswiththespecifieddesigns.
230.Internalfieldinspectionofnewvessels(uponinstallation)isnotrequiredprovided(IF):
A)AManufacturersDataReportassuresthatavesselcomplieswiththespecifieddesigns
B)TheboththeInspectorANDEngineerbelievethatoneisnotnecessary
C)TheInspectorONLYbelievesoneisnotnecessary
D)TheEngineerONLYbelievesoneisnotnecessary
Ans:A(API510,Para.6.2.1)VesselInstallInspTopic10&2#228&229=sameQ
231.Iftheserviceconditionsofavesselarechanged,theinspectionintervalsshallbe:
A)Thesameasthepreviousserviceuntiltheycanbeestablishedforthenewserviceconditions
B)ThesameasthepreviousserviceuntiltheInspectordeterminesitnecessarytochangethem
C)EstablishedfornewserviceconditionsinamannerdeemednecessarybytheInspector
D)Establishedfornewserviceconditions(newprocesscontents,pressure,ortemperature)
Answer:D(API510,Para.6.2.2.1)VesselServiceChangeInspectionRulesTopics10&2
232.WhichofthesestatementsisFALSEregardingtherequirementforestablishingnew
inspectionintervalswheneveravesselservicechangeoccurs?
A)Ifprocesscontent(watertooil)changes,thenanewinspectionintervalshallbeestablished
B)Ifmaximumoperatingpressurechanges,thenanewinspectionintervalshallbeestablished
C)Ifminimumoperatingpressurechanges,thenanewinspectionintervalshallbeestablished
D)Ifmaximum(ormin.)operatingtempschange,thenanewinspintervalshallbeestablished
Answer:C(API510,Para.6.2.2.1)VesselServiceChangeInspectionRulesTopics10&2
233.Ifbothownership&locationofavesselarechanged,whataretheAPI510inspection
rules(regardinginspectionsandinspectionintervals)beforethevesselisreused?
A)Vesselshouldbeinternally&externallyinspected&newinsp.intervalsshallbeestablished
B)Vesselshallbeinternally&externallyinspected&newinsp.intervalsshallbeestablished
C)VesselmaybeexemptfromInsp.byDataReports&newInsp.intervalsshallbeestablished
D)Noneoftheseiscorrectbecausenewinspectionintervalsshouldbeestablished
Answer:B(API510,Para.6.2.2.2)VesselServiceChangeInspectionRulesTopics10&2
234.Ifboththeownershipandthelocationofavesselarechanged,whatshallbeestablished
forthenewservice?
A)Allowableserviceconditions(Designparameters)andinspectionintervals
B)Onlytheallowableserviceconditions(Designparameters)needtobeestablished
C)Allowableserviceconditions(Designparameters),corrosionallowance&inspectionintervals
D)OnlytheinspectionintervalsneedtobeestablishedperAPI510
Answer:A(API510,Para.6.2.2.2)VesselServiceChangeInspectionRulesTopics10&2
235.IfOnlyownership(notthelocation)ofavesselischanged(assumeCompanyAbought
therefineryfromCompanyB),whatisrequiredbeforeCompanyBassumesoperation?
A)Vesselshouldbeinternally&externallyinspected&newinsp.intervalsshallbeestablished
B)Vesselshallbeinternally&externallyinspected&newinsp.intervalsshallbeestablished
C)VesselmaybeexemptfromInsp.byDataReports&newInsp.intervalsshallbeestablished
D)Vesselisexemptfromanyinspections&existingintervals(fromCompanyB)maybeused
Answer:D(API510,Para.6.2.2.2)VesselServiceChangeInspectionRulesTopics10&2
236.RBIassessmentsmaybeusedtoestablishtheappropriateinspectionintervalsforwhich
typesofInspections?
A)RBImaybeusedforinternalinspectionsonly
B)RBImaybeusedforinternalorOnstreaminspectionsonly
C)RBImaybeusedforinternal,onstream,andexternalinspectionsonly
D)Noneofthesearecorrect.RBImayalsobeusedforothertypesofinspections(CUI,etc)
Answer:C(API510,Para.6.3.1)RiskBasedInspectionRulesTopic10
237.RBIassessmentsmayallowpreviouslyestablishedinspectionintervalstobeexceeded.
WhichofthefollowingstatementsareFALSEregardingtheseinspectionsandintervallimits?
A)Internalinspectionmaximumlimitsof10yearsorRemainingLife(thelesser)maybeexceeded
B)OnStreaminspectionmaximumlimitsof10yearsorRemainingLife(thelesser)maybeexceeded
C)Externalinspmaximumlimitsof5yearsorInternal/Onstreaminterval(thelesser)maybeexceeded
D)Externalinspmaximumlimitsof5yearsorRemainingLife(thelesser)maybeexceeded
Answer:D(API510,Para.6.3.1)RiskBasedInspectionRulesTopic10
238.WhenaRBIintervalfortheinternaloronstreaminspectionexceedsthe10yearlimit,
theRBIassessmentshallbereviewedandapprovedby:
A)EngineerandCorrosionSpecialist
C)Owner/UserandEngineer
B)EngineerandInspector
D)EngineerOnly
Answer:B(API510,Para.6.3.2)RiskBasedInspectionRulesTopic10
239.IfanRBIintervalfortheinternaloronstreaminspectionexceedsthe10yearlimit,then
theRBIassessmentshallbereviewedandapproved(howoften)?
A)AtintervalsNEVERexceeding10years(MoreoftenifwarrantedduetoRBIconsiderations)
B)Attheendofthedesignatedextendedinspectioninterval(11yrs,12yrs,13yrs,etc)
C)Atintervalsnottoexceed20yearsinanycase
Answer:A(API510,Para.6.3.2)RiskBasedInspectionRulesTopic10
240. WhenaRBIassessmentisusedtoextendtheinternaloronstreaminspection
interval,theassessmentshouldincludewhichofthefollowing?
A)FitnessforserviceevaluationofthevesselalongwithareviewofMaintenanceRecords
B)Fitnessforserviceevaluationofthevesselandareviewoftheinspectionhistory
C)Fitnessforserviceevaluationofthevessel,andareviewoftheinspectionhistoryandthe
potentialfoulingofthevesselpressurerelievingdevice(s)
D)Reviewoftheinspectionhistoryandpotentialfoulingofvesselspressurerelievingdevice(s)
Answer:D(API510,Para.6.3.3)RiskBasedInspectionRulesTopic10
6.4 ExternalInspection
6.4.1UnlessjustifiedbyanRBIassessment,eachabovegroundvesselshallbe
givenavisualexternalinspectionatanintervalthatDOESNOTEXCEEDTHE
LESSEROFFIVEYEARSortherequiredinternal/onstreaminspectioninterval*
*Note:InternalorOSImaximuminterval=lesserof10yrsorRL
6.4.2 Externalinspectionintervalsforvesselsinnoncontinuousservicearethesameasforvesselsin
continuousservice.THISRULEDOESNOTAPPLYTOINTERNAL/ONSTREAMINSPWHEREACTUAL
OPERATINGTIMEISUSED(INYRSAPPLIESTOVESSELSPROPERLYIDLEDUSINGNITROGENPURGE,ETC)
Itispreferredtoperformthisinspectionwhilethevesselisinoperation.Theintervalisestablishedby
theinspectororengineerinaccordancewiththeowner/usersqualityassurancesystem.
CRITICALEXERCISETrythesebeforegoingtoQ#241!
DetermineExternalInspIntervalassumingaRLvalue(SolveforInternalorOSIintervalfirst):
WhatisthemaximumExtinspinterval(NoRBI)allowedbytheAPI510Code?Answer=Always5years
100yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval1002=50Uselesserof50or55yrs(ruleapplies)
12+yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval122=6Uselesserof6or55yrs(extruleapplies)
10yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval102=5Uselesserof5or55yrs(ext=IorOSI)
9yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval92=4.5Uselesserof4.5or54.5yrs(IorOSI)
8yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval82=4Uselesserof4or54yrs(IorOSI)
7yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval72=3.5Uselesserof3.5or53.5yrs(IorOSI)
6yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval62=3Uselesserof3or53years(IorOSI)
5yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval52=2.5Uselessof2.5or52.5years(IorOSI)
4yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval42=2Uselesserof2or52years(IorOSI)
The4yearRuleUsemaximumof2yearsorfullRLnowappliestoInternal&OSIintervals
3yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval3Use2maxruleUselesserof2or52years
2yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval2Use2maxruleUselesserof2or52years
1.5yr.RLwhatismaxExtInsp.Interval1.5Use1.5Uselesserof1.5or51.5yrs
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ENDOFEXERCISE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
241.WithnoRBI,ExternalvesselInspectionisrequiredhowoftenandpreferredwhen?
A)Everyfiveyears,withthevesselinoperationoroutofoperation,itdoesntmatter
B)Lesserof5yrsorrequiredinternal/onstreaminspectioninterval,vesselinoperation
C)Lesserof5yrsorrequiredinternal/onstreaminspectioninterval,vesselnotinoperation
D)Lesserof5yrsorrequiredinternal/onstreaminspectioninterval,astheInspectorrequests
Answer:B(API510,ExternalInspectionRules,Para.6.4.1)
242.Whoisresponsibleforestablishing&howisanExternalInspectionintervalestablished?
A)ByInspectorinaccordancewiththeowner/usersinspectionplan
B)ByEngineerinaccordancewiththeowner/usersqualityplan
C)ByInspectororengineerinaccordancewiththeowner/usersinspectionplan
D)ByInspectororengineerinaccordancewiththeowner/usersqualityassurancesystem
Answer:D(API510,ExternalInspectionRules,Para.6.4.1)
243.Externalinspectionintervalsforvesselsinnoncontinuousserviceare:
A)Thesameasforvesselsincontinuousservice
B)Lesserthancontinuousserviceduetothegreaterchanceforcorrosion(especiallyCUI)
C)Greaterthancontinuousservicesinceactualoperatingyearsalwaysdeterminestheinterval
D)NoneoftheseiscorrectperAPI510rules
Answer:A(API510,ExternalInspectionRules,Para.6.4.1)
244.AssumingnoRBIandtheInternalInspectionIntervalhasbeensetat8years,whatisthe
maximumexternalinspectionintervalallowedperAPI510rules?
A)Eight(8)yearsisthemaximuminspectionintervalsinceitcannotexceedtheInternalinterval
B)Five(5)yearsisthemaximuminspectionintervalallowedbyAPI510giventheseconditions
C)Four(4)yearsisthemaximuminspectionintervalallowedbyAPI510giventheseconditions
245.AssumingnoRBIandtheInternalInspectionIntervalhasbeensetat4years,whatisthe
maximumexternalinspectionintervalallowedperAPI510rules?
A)Five(5)years=maximuminspectionintervalallowedbyAPI510rules
B)Four(4)years=maximuminspectionintervalallowedbyAPI510rules
C)Two(2)years=maximuminspectionintervalallowedbyAPI510rules
246.AssumingnoRBIassessment,theperiodbetweeninternaloronstreaminspections:
A)Shallnotexceed10yearsoronehalftheremaininglifeofthevessel,whicheverisgreater
B)Shallnotexceed10yearsoronehalftheremaininglifeofthevessel,whicheverislesser
C)Shallnotexceed10yearsortheremaininglifeofthevessel,whicheveristhegreater
D)Shallnotexceed10yearsortheremaininglifeofthevessel,whicheveristhelesser
Answer:B(API510,Internal&OnstreamInspectionRules,Para.6.5.1.1)
247.Whenapressurevesselremaininglifeislessthan4years,theinternaloronstream
inspectionIntervalmaybe:
A)Fullremaininglife(butlessthan4years)
B)Fullremaininglifeuptoamaximumof3years
C)Fullremaininglifeuptoamaximumof2years
D)Onlyofthevesselsremaininglifeinallcaseswhereremaininglifeislessthan4years
Answer:C(API510,Internal&OnstreamInspectionRules,Para.6.5.1.1)
248.Whenapressurevesselremaininglifeis3.5years,theinternaloronstreaminspection
Intervalmaybeamaximumof:
A)Fullremaininglife(3.5yrsinthiscase)
C)Amaximumof2yearsinthiscase
B)Amaximumof3yearsinthiscase
D)Onlyvesselremaininglife(1.75yrsthiscase)
Answer:C(API510,Internal&OnstreamInspectionRules,Para.6.5.1.1)
249.Whenapressurevesselremaininglifeis1.5years,theinternaloronstreaminspection
Intervalmaybeamaximumof:
A)Fullremaininglife(1.5yearsinthiscase)
B)Amaximumof3yearsinthiscase
C)Amaximumof2yearsinthiscase
D)Onlyofthevesselsremaininglife(0.75yearsinthiscase)
Answer:A(API510,Internal&OnstreamInspectionRules,Para.6.5.1.1)
250.Whoisresponsibleforestablishing&howisanExternalInspectionintervalestablished?
A)ByInspectorinaccordancewiththeowner/usersinspectionplan
B)ByEngineerinaccordancewiththeowner/usersqualityplan
C)ByInspectororengineerinaccordancewiththeowner/usersinspectionplan
D)ByInspectororengineerinaccordancewiththeowner/usersqualityassurancesystem
Answer:D(API510,Internal&OnstreamInspectionRules,Para.6.5.1.1)
251.Forpressurevesselsinnoncontinuousservice,inspectionintervalscanbebasedonthe
numberofyearsofactualservicethatthevesseloperated,notcalendaryears,providedthat
allofthefollowingprecautionsaretaken(afterthevesselisidled)EXCEPT:
A)Isolatedfromallprocessfluids
C)Filledwithnoncorrosivehydrocarbons
B)Placedundernitrogenpurge
D)Completelydrained&openedtodryout
Answer:D(API510,Internal&OnstreamInspectionRules,Para.6.5.1.2)
252.Forapressurevesselinnoncontinuousservice(operatesonly6monthsineveryyear&
placedunderanitrogenpurgeeachtimeafterbeingidled),whatarethemaximumpossible
internal&externalinspectionintervals(assumeNORBI&calculatedremaininglife=30yrs)?
A)Internalinspectioninterval=10calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=5calendaryrs
B)Internalinspectioninterval=15calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=10calendaryrs
C)Internalinspectioninterval=20calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=5calendaryrs
D)Internalinspectioninterval=30calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=10calendaryrs
Ans:C(API510,Int.&OnstreamInspRules,Par.6.5.1.2)Reason:Inthiscase,20calendar
yearsofoperationisequalto10actualoperationyears!ExternalintervalALWAYS=5years
253.Forapressurevesselinnoncontinuousservice(operatesonly4monthsineveryyear&
placedunderanitrogenpurgeeachtimeafterbeingidled),whatarethemaximumpossible
internal&externalinspectionintervals(assumeNORBI&calculatedremaininglife=30yrs)?
A)Internalinspectioninterval=10calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=5calendaryrs
B)Internalinspectioninterval=15calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=10calendaryrs
C)Internalinspectioninterval=20calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=10calendaryrs
D)Internalinspectioninterval=30calendaryrs&externalinspectioninterval=5calendaryrs
Ans:D(API510,Int.&OnstreamInspRules,Par.6.5.1.2)Reason:Inthiscase,30calendar
yearsofoperationisequalto10actualoperationyears!ExternalintervalALWAYS=5years
254.Alternativemethodofestablishingrequiredinspectionintervalsistocalculateprojected
MAWPofvesselcomponents.Inspectionintervalsarewithinthemaximumpermittedaslong
astheprojectedMAWPofthelimitingcomponentis:
A)NotlessthanthelowerofanameplateorreratedMAWP+applicablestaticheadpressure
B)Lessthanor=tothelowerofnameplateorreratedMAWP+applicablestaticheadpressure
C)NotlessthanthelowerofnameplateorreratedMAWPapplicablestaticheadpressure
D)Lessthanor=tothelowerofnameplateorreratedMAWPapplicablestaticheadpressure
Ans:A(API510,Int.&OnstreamInspRules,Par.6.5.1.3)AlternativeMAWPcalcmethod
255.AssumingnoRBI,amaximuminternalinspectionintervalusingtheMAWPmethodis:
A)DeterminedbyMAWPcalcs
B)10yrs
C)15yrs
D)20yrs
Ans:B(API510,Int.&OnstreamInspRules,Par.6.5.1.3)AlternativeMAWPcalcmethod
256.Whodecideswhetheronstreaminspectionmaybesubstitutedforinternalinspection?
A)Owner/User
C)Inspector
B)Engineer
D)Noneofthesealonecandecide
Ans:C(API510,Int.&OnstreamInsp,Para.6.5.2.1)KnowInspectorresponsibilities
257.OnstreaminspectionsmaybesubstitutedforinternalinspectionswheneverInspector
approvesthesubstitutionand:
A)Wheneversizeorconfigurationmakesinternalinspectionvesselentryphysicallyimpossible
B)Wheneverthegeneralcorrosionrateislessthan5MPY(.005inchesor0.125mmperyear)
C)Wheneverthevesselremaininglifeisgreaterthan10years
D)WhenevernoquestionableconditionisfoundduringtheExternalInspection
Ans:A(510,Int.&OnstreamInsp.,Para.6.5.2.1.b.1)PHYSICALLYPOSSIBLE5MPYRULE!
258.Ifvesselentryisphysicallypossible,onstreaminspectionmaypossiblybesubstituted
forinternalinspectionifapprovedbyInspector&thevesselremaininglifeisknowntobe:
A)Greaterthan5years
C)Greaterthan20years
B)Greaterthan10years
Ans:B(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.1.b.2)PHYSICALLYPOSSIBLE>10YEARRLRULE!
forinternalinspectionifapprovedbyInspector&corrosivecharacterofcontentshasbeen
establishedby(howmany)yearsofsameorsimilarservice:
A)Atleast1year
C)Atleast3years
B)Atleast2years
D)Atleast5years
Ans:D(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.1.b.3)PHYSICALLYPOSSIBLE5YRSimilarService!
forinternalinspectionifapprovedbyInspectorandexternalinspectionresultedin:
A)Noquestionableconditionsfound
B)Nocorrosionorcoatinglossfound
C)NoCUIconditionsorpittingfound
Ans:A(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.1.b.4)Phys.Poss.Noquestionableconditions!
API5
510Codee(16Clo
osedBookTopics))Topic#10
261.Ifvvesselentryyisphysicallypossible,,onstreaminspectionmaypossib
blybesubsttituted
forinternalinspecttionifapprovedbyInsspector&ve
esseloperaatingtempe
eraturedoessnot:
A)Exceeedtheloweertemperaturelimitsfo
orthecreep
pruptureraangeofthevvesselmateerial
B)Exceeedtheuppeertemperaturelimitsfo
orthecreep
pruptureraangeofthevvesselmateerial
C)Exceeedtemperaturelimitsffortheloweertransform
mationrangeeofavesseelmaterial(1
1330F)
D)Exceeedtemperaaturelimitsffortheuppeertransform
mationranggeofavesseelmaterial((1600F)
Ans:A((510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),,Par.6.5.2.1.b.5)Ph
hys.Poss.CreepRangeeTemperatu
ureRule!
blybesubsttituted
forinternalinspecttionifapprovedbyInsspectorand
da70ksiCaarbonSteelvesseloperrating
dthelowertemperaturrelimitsforrcreepruptturerangeaat:
temperaaturedoesnotexceed
A)650FF(343C)
B)700FF(371C)
C)800FF(427C)
D)850FF(454C)
Ans:B(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),,Par.6.5.2.1
1.b.5)Ph
hys.Poss.CreepRangeeTemperatu
ureRule!
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blesEdition
n#2comesinttoeffectSept.2012
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blybesubsttituted
forinternalinspecttionifapprovedbyInsspector&th
hevesselisnotsubjecttto:
ncrackingorrhightemperatureoxid
dationdamagefromth
heservice
A)StresssCorrosion
B)ChlorrideStressC
CorrosioncrrackingorCreepstressrupturedamagefromtheservice
C)Environmentalcrackingorh
hydrogendaamagefrom
mthefluidbeinghandleed
nismsrequiringtheInspectortoco
onsulttheC
CorrosionSp
pecialist
D)DamaageMechan
Ans:C(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.1
1.b.6)Ph
hys.Poss.En
nvironmenttalCrackingg&
Hydroge
enDamageeRulesAP
PI571,4.5.1
1,4.5.2,4.5.3,5.1.2.3,&5.1.3.1
5DMs!
blybesubsttituted
forinternalinspecttionifapprovedbyInsspectorand
dthevesseldoesnothaave:
ntegrallybo
ondedliner((SSoralloyweldoverlaays)
A)Internalcoating(thinfilmliner)B)In
C)Internalcoating(thickfilmlliner) D)N
Nonintegraallybondedliner(stripliningorplaatelining)
Ans:D((510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),,Par.6.5.2.1.b.7)Ph
hys.Poss.N
Nostriplinin
ngorplatellining!
265.AsssumingnoR
RBI,Ifvesseelentryisp
physicallypo
ossible&allofthesevvenconditio
ons
allowingganonstreeaminspecttiontobed
doneinlieuofaninterrnalinspectionwereno
otmet,
whatm
musttheInsp
pectordoreegardingschedulingoffthenextin
nspectionto
obeperform
med?
A)Nextinspectionshallbeinteernal
C)NextinspectionshallbeOnStream
B)Nextiinspectionm
maybeinternal
D)Nextinspectionm
maybeOnStream
Answerr:A(510,Intt.&OSI(Inssp.),Par.6.5.2.2)Ph
hysicallyPo
ossible7RulestoallowOSI!
266.AssumingRBIisdoneinlieuofusingthesevenconditionsallowinganonstream
inspectioninlieuofaninternalinspection,whatmusttheRBIassessmentdetermine?
A)Consideringpastprocessconditions,theconsequenceandprobabilityoffailureisverylow
andeffectivenessofOnStreaminspectiontechniqueswillbesatisfactoryforthegivenservice
B)Consideringpastprocessandlikelyfutureprocessconditions,Consequence&probabilityof
failureandtheassociatedriskislow&OnStreaminspectiontechniquesusedareeffective
C)Consideringpastprocessconditions,theassociatedriskislowandtheeffectivenessofthe
externalNDEtechniquesforexpecteddamagemechanismsisconsideredtobeadequate
D)Consideringpastprocessandlikelyfutureprocessconditions,theassociatedriskislowand
theeffectivenessoftheexternalNDEtechniquesforexpecteddamagemechanismsisadequate
Answer:D(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.2)PhysicallyPossibleRulesregardingRBI!
267.Whenavesselhasbeeninternallyinspected,resultsofthatinspectioncanbeusedto:
A)Determinewhetheranonstreaminspectioncanbesubstitutedforaninternalinspectionon
asimilarpressurevesseloperatingwithinthesameorsimilarserviceandconditions
B)Determinewhetheranonstreaminspectioncanbesubstitutedforaninternalinspectionon
anidenticalpressurevesseloperatingwithintheidenticalserviceandconditions
C)Determinewhetherallotherinspectionsonasimilarpressurevesseloperatingwithinthe
sameorsimilarserviceandconditionsmaybereducedinscopeoreliminated
D)Noneoftheseiscorrectregardinginternalinspectionresults
Answer:A(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.3)RulesregardinguseofInternalInspresults!
268.Whenavesselhasbeeninternallyinspected,resultsofthatinspectioncanbeused
todeterminewhetheranonstreaminspectioncanbesubstitutedforaninternalinspection
on:
A)Similarvesselsoperatingwithinsameplant
B)Anypressurevesselsoperatingwithinsameplant
C)Similarvesselsoperatingwithinthesameorsimilarserviceandconditions
D)Anypressurevesselsoperatingwithinthesameorsimilarserviceandconditions
Answer:C(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.3)RulesregardinguseofInternalInspresults!
269.Whenonstreaminspectionsaredone,thetypeof&extentofNDEshouldbespecified:
A)Intheowner/userQualityManual
C)IntheInspectionHistoryRecords
B)IndetailedNDEproceduresusedbyexaminers
D)IntheInspectionPlan
Answer:D(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.4)RulesregardingOnStreamInspections!
270.OnstreaminspectionsmayincludeallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)DigitalUTthicknessmeasurements
C)AnyotherNDEtomeasuremetalthickness
B)Radiography(Panoramictechniques)
D)ShearwaveUTtoassessweldintegrity
Answer:B(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.4)RulesregardingOnStreamInspections!
271.Foralargevesselhavingtwoormorezonesofdifferingcorrosionrates,whichofthese
statementsareFALSEregardinginternalandOnstreaminspectionrequirements?
A)Eachzonemustbetreatedindependentlywhendeterminingrequiredinspectionintervals
B)Eachzonemaybetreatedindependentlywhendeterminingrequiredinspectionintervals
C)Eachzonemaybetreatedindependentlywhensubstitutinginternalforonstreaminspection
D)Eachzoneshallbeinspectedbasedupontheintervalrequiredforthatzone
Answer:A(510,Int.&OSI(Insp.),Par.6.5.2.4)RulesregardingMultiZonevessels!
272.TheAPI510codestatesthatPressurerelievingdevicesshallbetestedandrepairedby:
A)Anowner/userorganizationexperiencedinvalvemaintenance
B)ARepairorganizationexperiencedinvalvemaintenance
C)Anyowner/userorganizationapprovedContractor
D)AnyapprovedContractorholdinganRStamp
Answer=BReference:API510,Para.6.6Rulesregardinginsp&testingofPZVs
273.Whatdocumentcoversinspection,testing&maintenanceofpressurerelievingdevices?
A)ASMEVIII,Division1,SectionUG
C)API576
B)API572
D)API577
Answer=CReference:API510,Para.6.6SeeAPI576Section5&6formanyexamQs
MustKnowAPI576Ch.5(CausesofImproperPerformance)&Ch.6(Inspection&Testing)
E-Library API 510 folder for Exam questions! API 576 has 2 handouts!
*** In the margin & underlined areas are those where exam Qs will be!
274.Springfailuresarealmostalwayscausedby:
A)Corrosionthatincludessurfacecorrosionandstresscorrosioncracking
B)Stressrelatedfailureduetoimpropersizing/usingsubstandardparts
C)Mechanicalfailureduetoexcessivemovementandvibration
D)Excessivechatteringandwiredrawing
Ans:A(510,6.6.6&576,Para5.1.1&5.3.2&Fig30)PZVSpringFailureCause=Corrosion
275.(ExampleAPI576Q)Theprincipalreasonforinspectingapressurereliefdeviceisto:
A)Determineifitisfunctioningproperly(soitcanprovideprotectiontoequipment/personnel)
B)Preventfoulingandpluggingfromoccurringthatcouldrenderavalveinoperable
C)Assureequipment(pressurevessel)safetybypreventingOverpressurization
D)Assurepersonnelsafety
Ans:A(API510,Par.6.6API576Ch.6,Para.6.1.1inentirety)APIwebsiteSampleQ
276.Eachrepairorganizationshallhaveafullydocumented:
A)RepairPlanasdocumentedinOwner/UserOrganizationProcedures
B)QualityAssurancePlanaswellasaQualityAssuranceManual
C)QualityControlSystemalongwithaQualityControlManual
D)QualityAssurancesystemalongwithaQualityAssuranceManual
Answer=CReference:API510,Para.6.6.1.1RepairOrgQCSystem&QCManual
277.MinimumitemstobeinarepairorganizationsQualityControlManualDONOTinclude:
A)Titlepage,Revisionlog,Contentspage,Statementofauthority&responsibility
B)OrganizationChart,Scopeofwork,Drawingsandspecificationcontrols
C)Requirementsformaterialandpartcontrol
D)RepairandTestPlan
Ans=DReference:API510,Para.6.6.1.1.iRepair&InspectionPrograminQCManual
A)Generalexampleofthevalverepairnameplate
B)Requirementsforuseofmeasurement&testgauges
C)Requirementsforwelding,NDE,andalsoheattreatment
B)Requirementsforvalvetesting,setting,leaktesting,andsealing
Ans=BRef:Par.6.6.1.1.iReqmtsCalibratingMeasurement&TestGaugesinQCManual
A)Requirementsforupdatingandcontrollingcopiesofthequalitycontrolmanual
B)Sampleforms(QCformstobeusedduringworkandtocontrolthework)
C)TrainingandqualificationsrequiredforInspectionpersonnel
D)Requirementsforhandlingofnonconformances
Ans=DRef:API510Par.6.6.1.1.iTraining&QualsforRepairPersonnelinQCManual
280.Eachrepairorganizationshallalsohaveafullydocumentedtrainingprogramthat:
A)Shallensurethatrepairpersonnelarequalifiedforallworktasks
B)Shallensurethatrepairpersonnelarecertifiedtoperforminspections
C)Shallensurethatrepairpersonnelarequalifiedwithinthescopeoftherepairs
B)Shallensurethatrepairpersonnelarewelltrainedandqualifiedforeverygivenrepairtask
Ans=CRef:API510Par.6.6.1.1.iTrainingprogramrequirementsRepairOrganizations
281.Pressurerelievingdevicesshallbetestedandinspectedatintervalsthatare:
A)Frequentenoughtoverifythatvalvesperformreliablyintheparticularserviceconditions
B)Frequentenoughtomeetserviceconditionsandremainfreeofleaksandcorrosion
C)Frequentenoughtoverifythatvalvesdonotfailingivenserviceconditions
Answer:A(API510,6.6.2.2)PZVRulesforInspectionIntervals=Fiveyears&10years
282.Theinspectionintervalforallpressurerelievingdevicesisdeterminedby(Who)in
accordancewithwhatsystemrequirements?
A)EngineerorQualifiedIndividual(Owner/UserQualityAssuranceSystem)
B)InspectororEngineer(Owner/UserQualityAssuranceSystem)
C)EitherInspector,Engineer,orQualifiedIndividual(Owner/UserQualityControlSystem)
D)EitherInspector,Engineer,oraQualifiedIndividual(Owner/UserQualityAssuranceSystem)
Answer:D(API510,6.6.2.1)PZVsRulesforInspectionIntervals=Responsibilities
283.IfaRBIassessmentisnotperformed,whatisthegreatestpossibletimeperiodallowed
byAPI510betweentestingofpressurerelievingdevices?
A)5years(forallservices)
C)10years(fornoncorrosiveservices)
B)Atintervalsoftenenoughtoverifyreliability
D)Ateveryshutdown
Ans:C(510,6.6.2.2PZVRulesforInspIntervals=Fiveyrs&10yrs2RulestoKNOW)
284.Whenapressurerelievingdeviceisfoundtobeheavilyfouledorstuck,whichofthe
followingstatementsareFALSEregardingAPI510requirements?
A)Inspection&testingintervalsshallbereducedunlessareviewshowsthatthedevicewill
performreliablyatthecurrentinterval
B)Inspection&testingintervalsshallbereducedasdeemednecessarybytheInspector
C)Anyreviewshouldtrytodeterminethecauseofthefouling(asapplicable)
D)Anyreviewshouldtrytodeterminethereasonsforimproperoperation
Answer:B(API510,6.6.2.3)PZVsRulesforReviewIntervals=StuckorFouledRule
285.Whenapressurerelievingdeviceisfoundtobeheavilyfouledorstuck,whichofthe
followingstatementsareTRUEregardingrequirementsforinspectionandtestingintervals?
A)Theymaybereducedifareviewcannotshowtheywillperformreliablyatcurrentintervals
B)TheymaybereducedasdeemednecessarybytheInspectorperformingthereview
C)Theyshallbereducedunlessareviewshowstheywillperformreliablyatcurrentintervals
D)TheyshallbereducedasdeemednecessarybytheInspectorperformingthereview
Answer:C(API510,6.6.2.3)PZVsRulesforReviewIntervals=StuckorFouledRule
286.Corrosionrateforthinningdamagemechanismsisdeterminedbycalculatingthe
differencebetweentwothicknessreadings(takenatthesamelocation)and:
A)Dividedbythetimeintervalbetweenthereadings
B)Multipliedbythetimeintervalbetweenthereadings
C)Addedbythetimeintervalbetweenthereadings
D)Subtractedbythetimeintervalbetweenthereadings
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.1.1.1)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
287.Thedeterminationofthecorrosionratemayincludethicknessdatacollectedat:
A)Onlyatonetime
B)Onlyattwodifferenttimes
C)Morethantwodifferenttimes
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.1.1.1)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
288.Suitableuseofshorttermversuslongtermcorrosionratesshallbedeterminedbythe:
A)Engineer
B)Inspector
C)CorrosionSpecialist
D)Owner/User
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.1.1.1)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
289.Shorttermcorrosionratesaretypicallydeterminedbyusing:
A)Themostrecentreadingandonetakenearlierinthelifeofthevessel(atsameCML)
B)Anytwothicknessreadingstakenonthevessel(ataknownthicknesslocation)
C)Anytwoormorethicknessreadingstakenonthevessel(atthesamelocationorCML)
D)Thetwomostrecentthicknessreadingstakenonthevessel(atthesamelocationorCML)
Answer:D(API510,Para.7.1.1.1)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
290.Longtermratesaretypicallydeterminedbyusing:
A)Themostrecentreadingandonetakenearlierinthelifeofthevessel(atsameCML)
B)Anytwothicknessreadingstakenonthevessel(ataknownthicknesslocation)
C)Anytwoormorethicknessreadingstakenonthevessel(atthesamelocationorCML)
D)Thetwomostrecentthicknessreadingstakenonthevessel(atthesamelocationorCML)
291.Theuseoftwodifferentcorrosionrateshelpstoidentifyordistinguish:
A)Recentcorrosionmechanismsfromthoseactingoverthelongterm
B)Longtermcorrosionmechanismsfromthoseactingoverthelongterm
C)Recentcorrosionmechanismsfromthoseactingovertheshortterm
292.Longterm(LT)corrosionratesshallbecalculatedfromwhichoftheseformulas?
A)Corr.rate(LT)=tprevioustactualtimebetweentprevious&tactual(inyears)
B)Corr.rate(LT)=tinitialtactualtimebetweentinitialandtactual(inyears)
C)Corr.rate(LT)=tactualtinitialtimebetweentinitialandtactual(inyears)
D)Corr.rate(LT)=tactualtprevioustimebetweentprevious&tactual(inyears)
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.1.1.1)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
293.Shortterm(ST)corrosionratesshallbecalculatedfromwhichoftheseformulas?
A)Corr.rate(ST)=tinitialtactualtimebetweentinitialandtactual(inyears)
B)Corr.rate(ST)=tactualtprevioustimebetweentprevious&tactual(inyears)
C)Corr.rate(ST)=tprevioustactualtimebetweentprevious&tactual(inyears)
D)Corr.rate(ST)=tactualtinitialtimebetweentinitialandtactual(inyears)
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.1.1.1)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
294.WhencalculatingcorrosionratesusingAPI510formulas,whichofthefollowing
statementsisFALSEregardingthevaluefortinitial?
A)tinitial=theinitialthicknessatthesameCMLastactual(foranygivenCMLininchesormm)
B)tinitialmayafirstthicknessmeasurementtaken(newvessel)atagivenCML(inchesormm)
C)tinitialmaybethethicknessatthestartofanewcorrosionrateenvironmentatagivenCML
D)tinitial=theinitialthicknessatadifferentCMLfromtheonedeterminingthelowesttactual
statementsisTRUEregardingthevaluefortactual?
A)tactual=ActualthicknessofaCML(inchesormm)measuredduringmostrecentinspection
B)tactual=ActualfirstthicknessmeasurementtakenatagivenCML(ininchesormm)
C)tactual=ActualthicknessatthestartofanewcorrosionrateenvironmentatagivenCML
D)tactual=ActualthicknessatadifferentCMLfromtheonedeterminingthelowestreading
statementsisFALSEregardingthevaluefortprevious?
A)tprevious=previousthicknessmeasuredduringthepriorinspection
B)tpreviousislocatedinthesamearea(withinagivenCML)asthetactual
C)tpreviousisatthesamemeasurementlocationastactualforagivenCML(ininchesormm)
D)tprevious=previousthicknessmeasuredatthestartofanewcorrosionrateenvironment
297.LT&STCorrosionRatesshouldbecompared(dataassessment).Whenasignificant
differenceexistsbetweenthetworates,WHOselectswhichrateistobeusedandWHY?
A)Inspector(consultscorrosionspecialist)&selectsaratethatbestreflectscurrentconditions
B)Inspector(consultsEngineer)&selectsaratethatbestreflectscurrentconditions
C)CorrosionSpecialistaloneselectsaratethatbestreflectscurrentconditions
D)Inspectoraloneselectsaratethatbestreflectscurrentconditions
298.Foranewvessel,whichoneofthefollowingmethodsCANNOTbeusedtodeterminethe
vesselsprobablecorrosionrate?
A)Datacollectedbytheowner/useronvesselsoperatinginthesameorsimilarservice.
B)Onstreamdetermination(thicknessmeasurements)after1monthofservice
C)Estimatedfrompublisheddataonvesselsinsameorsimilarservice.
D)Estimatedfromtheowner/usersexperience.
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.1.2)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules1,000HourRule
299.Foranexistingvesselwhereserviceconditionsarebeingchanged,whichoneofthe
followingmethodsCANNOTbeusedtodeterminethevesselsprobablecorrosionrate?
A)Datacollectedbytheowner/useronothervesselsoperatinginthesameplant
B)Onstreamdetermination(thicknessmeasurements)after1,000hoursservice
C)Estimatedfrompublisheddataonvesselsinsameorsimilarservice.
D)Estimatedfromtheowner/usersexperience.
Ans:A(510,Para.7.1.2)CorrosionRateDeterminationRulesSame/SimilarServiceRule
300.OnceaninitialcorrosionratehasbeendeterminedusingtherulesofAPI510foranew
vessel(orchangeofserviceforanexistingvessel),whichofthesestatementsaretrue?
A)Remaininglife&theinspectionintervalcannotbothbeestimatedfromthiscorrosionrate
B)Onlyinspectionintervalscanbeestimatedfromthiscorrosionrate
C)Remaininglife&theinspectionintervalcanbeestimatedfromthiscorrosionrate
D)Remaininglife&theinspectionintervalcanbeestablishedONLYafter1,000hoursservice
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.1.2)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
301.Regardinginitialcorrosionratedeterminationforanewvessel,ifaprobablecorrosion
ratecannotbeestablishedfromsimilarservice,owner/userexperience,orpublisheddata,an
OnstreamdeterminationshallbemadeafterwhatlengthoftimeperAPI510rules?
A)Afterapproximately500servicehours
C)Afterapproximately1500servicehours
B)Afterapproximately1000servicehours
D)After1monthofserviceasaminimum
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.1.2)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
302.Regardinginitialcorrosionratedeterminationforanewvessel,ifaprobablecorrosion
ratecannotbeusedfromsimilarservice,owner/userexperience,orIndustrypublisheddata,
anOnstreamdeterminationshallbemadeusingwhatmethodsperAPI510rules?
A)Suitablecorrosionmonitoringdevicesoractualthicknessmeasurementsofthevesselonly
B)Useofcorrosioncouponsoralternatively,ifapprovedbyEngineer,thicknessmeasurements
C)ActualthicknessmeasurementsofthevesselonlyatgivenCMLsestablishedbytheInspector
D)NoneofthesemeetsAPI510rules
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.1.2)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
303.Afteraninitialcorrosionrateisusedforanewvessel(orchangeofservicevessel),what
mustbedonetoestablishacorrosionrateforavessel(Assumepublisheddatawasused)?
A)Nothing,sinceAPI510rulesdonotrequireanyadditionalactiontoestablishacorrosionrate
B)Nothing,becausecorrosionrateisalreadyknown(publisheddata)&isthereforeestablished
C)Additionaldeterminationsshallbemadeatappropriateintervalsuntiltherateisestablished
D)NoneofthesemeetsAPI510rules
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.1.2)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
304.Afteraninitialcorrosionrate(Usingsimilarservice)isusedwithanewvessel,anditis
laterdeterminedthataninaccuratecorrosionratewasassumed,whatmustbedone?
A)Another1,000servicehourthicknessdeterminationmustbemadeinordertoestablishrates
B)Nothing,aslongascorrosionratesarenotgreaterthananoriginalsame/similarservicerate
C)Nothing,aslongasthecorrosionratesarenevergreaterthan0.005inchesperyear(5MPY)
D)Corrosionratesinremaininglifecalculationsshallbechangedtotheiractualcorrosionrates
Answer:D(API510,Para.7.1.2)CorrosionRateDeterminationRules
305.Remaininglifeofavessel(inyears)shallbecalculatedfromwhichoftheseformulas?
A)Remaininglife=tinitialtrequiredcorrosionrate
B)Remaininglife=tactualtrequiredcorrosionrate
C)Remaininglife=tprevioustrequiredcorrosionrate
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.2.1)RemainingLifeDeterminationRules
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)Topic#9=RLCalcs
306.Remaininglifeofavessel(inyears)shallbecalculatedfromwhichoftheseformulas?
A)Remaininglife=tinitialtrequiredcorrosionrate
B)Remaininglife=tactualtrequiredcorrosionrate
C)Remaininglife=tprevioustrequiredcorrosionrate
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.2.1)RemainingLifeDeterminationRules
307.WhencalculatingRemainingLifeusingtheAPI510formula,whichofthesestatementsis
TRUEregardingthevaluefortactual?
A)tactual=ActualfirstthicknessmeasurementtakenatagivenCML(ininchesormm)
B)tactual=ActualthicknessatthestartofanewcorrosionrateenvironmentatagivenCML
C)tactual=ActualthicknessofaCML(inch/mm)measuredduringthemostrecentinspection
D)tactual=ActualthicknessatadifferentCMLfromtheonedeterminingthelowestreadings
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.2.1)RemainingLifeDeterminationRules
308.WhencalculatingRemainingLifeusingtheAPI510formula,whichofthesestatementsis
FALSEregardingthevaluefortrequired?
A)Requiredthickness(inch/mm)atthesameCMLorcomponentasthetactualmeasurement
B)Computedbypressuredesignformulaandexcludescorrosionallowance&Mfg.tolerances
C)Computedbystructuraldesignformulaandexcludescorrosionallowance&Mfgtolerances
D)Computedbyeitherpressureorstructuraldesignformulasandincludescorrosionallowance
Answer:D(API510,Para.7.2.1)RemainingLifeDeterminationRules
309.Statisticalanalysismaybeusedinthecorrosionrateandremaininglifecalculationsfor
pressurevesselsections,andmaybeappliedfortheassessmentof(whichofthese):
A)SubstitutinganinternalinspectionforOSIorfordeterminingtheinternalinspectioninterval
B)SubstitutinganinternalinspectionforOSI&determininganOnstreaminspectioninterval
C)Determiningtheinternalinspectionintervalonly
D)SubstitutinganinternalinspectionforOSIonly
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.2.2)RemainingLifeDeterminationRules
310.WhenstatisticalanalysisisusedforCorrosionRateandRemainingLifeCalcs,itmaynot
beapplicabletovesselswith:
A)RandomLocalizedcorrosion
B)RandomGeneralizedcorrosion
C)Randombutsignificantlocalizedcorrosion
D)Randombutsignificantgeneralizedcorrosion
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.2.2)RemainingLifeDeterminationRules
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)MAWPCalcs=AlsoOpenBook
311.WhenapplyingMaximumAllowableWorkingPressure(MAWP)Calcstodeterminethe
continueduseofapressurevesselinthecorrodedcondition,MAWPshallbebasedupon:
A)CalcsasperoriginalASMECodeeditionthatthevesselwasbuiltto
B)CalcsasperlatestapplicableASMECodeeditionthatthevesselwasbuiltto
C)CalcsasperlatestapplicableASMECodeeditionorconstructioncodeavesselwasbuiltto
D)CalcsasperoriginalASMECodeeditionorconstructioncodethatthevesselwasbuiltto
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.3.1)MAWPDeterminationRules
312.WhenapplyingMaximumAllowableWorkingPressure(MAWP)Calcstodeterminethe
continueduseofapressurevesselinthecorrodedcondition,MAWPcalculationresultsshall:
A)BeequaltoorlessthanoriginalMAWPunlessareratingistobeperformedasperAPI510
B)NotbegreaterthanoriginalMAWPunlessareratingistobeperformedasperAPI510
C)BegreaterthanoriginalMAWPunlessareratingistobeperformedasperAPI510
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.3.1)MAWPDeterminationRules
313.WhenapplyingMAWPCalcstodeterminethecontinueduseofapressurevesselinthe
corrodedservicecondition,MAWPcalculationvaluestobeusedforthicknessSHALLbehow
much(beforethenextinspectiondate):
A)t=Actualinspectionthicknessminustwicetheestimatedcorrosionloss
B)t=Actualinspectionthicknessminustheestimatedcorrosionloss+corrosionallowance
C)t=Actualinspectionthicknessminustwiceestimatedcorrosionloss+corrosionallowance
D)t=Actualinspectionthicknessminustwiceestimatedcorrosionlosscorrosionallowance
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.3.3)MAWPDeterminationRules
314.WhenapplyingMAWPCalcstodeterminethecontinueduseofapressurevesselinthe
corrodedservicecondition,MAWPcodecalculationvaluesusedtodeterminevaluetSHALL
bedoneperwhichoftheseformulasinaccordancewithAPI510rules?
A)MAWPCodeCalcValuet=tactual(Corr.ratexInspIntervalinyears)+anyCA
B)MAWPCodeCalcValuet=tactual2(Corr.ratexInspIntervalinyears)anyCA
C)MAWPCodeCalcValuet=tactual2(Corr.ratexInspIntervalinyears)+anyCA
D)MAWPCodeCalcValuet=tactual2(Corr.ratexInspIntervalinyears)
Answer:D(API510,Para.7.3.3)MAWPDeterminationRules
315.RegardingMAWPCalcsandtactualdeterminations,ifactualthicknessdeterminedby
inspectionisgreaterthanathicknessreportedinMaterialTestorManufacturerDataReport,
itmustbeconfirmedbymultiplethicknessmeasurementsusingaprocedureapprovedby:
A)Inspector
C)Engineer&Inspector
B)Engineer
D)Noneofthese
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.3.4)MAWPDeterminationRules
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)FFSAnalysisCorrodedRegions=alsoOB
316.Thepurposeforafitnessforserviceanalysisofacorrodedregioninapressurevesselis
toconsiderAPI510rulesforevaluatingcorrosionandpittingatanyinspectioninorderto:
A)Determineandadjusttheactualthickness&maximumcorrosionrateforanypartofavessel
B)Determinetheminimumthicknessandremainingcorrosionallowanceforthevessel
C)Determinetheremainingthicknessofavesselandadjustitaccordingly
D)Determinetheremaininglifeofavesselandadjustitaccordingly
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.4.1)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegions
317.Whenevaluatingalocallythinnedarea,wallthicknessesmaybeaveragedoveralength
notexceeding(AssumevesselIDisgreaterthan60inchesor150cm):
A)Thelesserofvesseldiameteror20in.(50cm)
B)Thelesserof1/3vesseldiameteror40in.(100cm)
C)Thelesserofvesseldiameteror40in.(100cm)
D)Thelesserof1/3vesseldiameteror20in.(50cm)
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.4.2.1)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegions
318.Whenevaluatingalocallythinnedarea,wallthicknessesmaybeaveragedoveralength
notexceeding(AssumevesselIDislessthanorequalto60inchesor150cm):
A)Thelesserofvesseldiameteror40in.(100cm)
B)Thelesserof1/3vesseldiameteror40in.(100cm)
C)Thelesserofvesseldiameteror20in.(50cm)
D)Thelesserof1/3vesseldiameteror20in.(50cm)
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.4.2.1)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegions
319.Whenevaluatingalocallythinnedareaandaveragingcorrosionoveralengthdefinedby
API510rules(basedonvesselID),howmusttheseaveragingthicknessreadingsbespaced?
A)Readingsshallbetakenanywhere&shallbeasmanyasdeemednecessarybytheinspector
B)Readingsshallbetakenalongastraightlineusingatleast5measurements(asaminimum)
C)Readingsshallbetakenalongastraightlineandthereisnominimumnumberrequired
D)Readingsshallbetakenalongastraightline&equallyspaced(asselectedbyInspector)
Answer:D(API510,Para.7.4.2.2)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegions
API510rules(basedonvesselID)andlongitudinalstressesgovern,thicknessreadingsare:
A)TakeninanyorientationdeemednecessarybyInspector(longitudinal,circumferential)
B)Takenalongacircumferentiallength(inanarc)
C)Takenalongalongitudinallength
API510rules(basedonvesselID)andcircumferentialstressesgovern,thicknessreadingsare:
A)TakeninanyorientationdeemednecessarybyInspector(longitudinal,circumferential)
B)Takenalongacircumferentiallength(inanarc)
C)Takenalongalongitudinallength
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.4.2.3)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegions
API510rules(basedonvesselID)andthisisnearanozzle,thedesignatedlengthSHALLnot:
A)Extendwithinanareaofanozzlebyatleast20in(50cm)or40in(100cm)basedonvesselID
B)Extendwithinthelimitsofthereinforcementasdefinedintheconstructioncode
C)Extendwithintheareacoveredbythereinforcementelement
323.Whenperformingremaininglifecalcs,thelowestaverageofanylength(inanynumber
oflinesselectedbytheInspectorwhereequallyspacedreadingsweretaken)inthecorroded
areaistobesubstitutedforcalculationvalue:
A)tactual
C)tinitial
B)trequired
D)Noneofthese
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.4.2.5)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegions
324.Duringtheevaluationofpittinginacorrodedregionofavessel,widelyscatteredpits
maybeignoredaslongasallofthefollowingaretrueEXCEPT:
A)Sumofpitdimensions(deeperthanCA)alonganystraight8in(20cm)lineis2in(5cm)
B)Totalpittedarea(deeperthanCA)doesnotexceed7in(45cm)in8in(20cm)diam.circle
C)Remainingthicknessbelowapitisgreaterthanonehalftherequiredthickness
D)AnypittingdeemedbytheInspectortobeignored(deeperthantheCA)
Ans:D(API510,Par.7.4.3)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsWidelyScatteredPits3Rules
maybeignoredifwhichofthefollowingaretrue:
A)Sumofpitdimensions(deeperthanCA)alonganystraight8in(20cm)lineis2in(5cm)
B)Sumofpitdimensions(deeperthanCA)alonganystraight8in(20cm)lineis2in(5cm)
C)Sumofpitdimensions(nodeeperthanCA)onanystraight8in(20cm)lineis2in(5cm)
D)Sumofpitdimensions(nodeeperthanCA)onanystraight8in(20cm)lineis2in(5cm)
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.4.3)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsWidelyScatteredPits
A)Totalpittedarea(deeperthanCA)8in(45cm)inany7in(20cm)diametercircle
B)Totalpittedarea(deeperthanCA)8in(45cm)inany7in(20cm)diametercircle
C)Totalpittedarea(deeperthanCA)7in(45cm)inany8in(20cm)diametercircle
D)Totalpittedarea(deeperthanCA)7in(45cm)inany8in(20cm)diametercircle
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.4.3)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsWidelyScatteredPits
A)Remainingthicknessbelowapitisgreaterthanoftrequired
B)Remainingthicknessbelowapitisgreaterthanorequaltooftrequired
C)Remainingthicknessbelowapitisgreaterthanoftrequired(lesstheCA)
D)Remainingthicknessbelowapitisgreaterthanorequaltooftrequired(lesstheCA)
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.4.3)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsWidelyScatteredPits
328.RegardingEvaluationMethodsforThinning,whenAPI579designbyanalysismethods
areusedtoevaluateblendgroundareas(afterdefectremoval),itisimportanttoensurethat:
A)Blendgroundareasarenotlocatedintheimmediateareaofanexistingpressurevesselweld
B)Therearenosharpcornersinblendgroundareas(tominimizestressconcentrationeffects)
C)Thatremainingwallthicknessbelowablendgroundareaisgreaterthanor=totrequired
D)Thatremainingwallthicknessbelowablendgroundareaisgreaterthantrequired
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.4.4.1)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsBlendGroundAreas
329.RegardingEvaluationMethodsforThinning,whenusingASMESect.VIII,Div.2,App4
valuesfordeterminationofstressusingthe2/3stressrule,whoshallperformthisanalysis?
A)Manufacturerofthevessel
C)ManufacturerofthevesselandEngineer
B)InspectorandEngineer
D)Engineeronly
Answer:D(API510,Para.7.4.4.2)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsDiv22/3StressRule
330.Regardingevaluationofcorrodedregionsandjointefficiencyadjustmentsforareasnear
corrodedwelds,whenthevesselsurfaceAWAYFROMAWELDiscorroded&jointefficiency
islessthan1.0,anindependentcalcusinganappropriateweldjointfactor(typically=1.0)
canbemade.Forthiscalculation,thesurfaceataweldincludes(whatdistance)?
A)1inchoneithersideofaweld(measuredfromtoe)regardlessofthickness
B)2inchesoneithersideofaweld(measuredfromtoe)regardlessofthickness
C)1inch(OR2xtrequired)oneithersideofaweld(measuredfromtoe),usegreatervalue
D)2inches(OR2xtrequired)oneithersideofaweld(measuredfromtoe),usegreatervalue
Ans:C(API510,Par.7.4.5)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsJointEfficiencyAdjustments
Note:Awouldbecorrectif1inchminimumoneithersideofweld(measuredfromtoe)
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)FFSAnalysis&Evaluations=alsoOB
331.RegardingFitnessforServiceAnalysisofCorrodedareasinheads(assumeanellipsoidal
headiscorrodedintheknuckleregion),thetrequiredcanbedeterminedbyusingthe
ConstructionCodeformulafor:
A)Torisphericalheadthickness
C)Hemisphericalheadthickness
B)Ellipsoidalheadthickness
D)Noneofthese
Answer:B(API510,Par.7.4.6.1)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsCorrodedAreasinHeads
332.RegardingFitnessforServiceAnalysisofCorrodedareasinheads(assumeanellipsoidal
headiscorrodedinthecentralportionofahead),thetrequiredcanbedeterminedbyusing
theConstructionCodeformulafor:
A)Ellipsoidalheadthickness
C)Toriconicalheadthickness
B)Torisphericalheadthickness
D)Hemisphericalheadthickness
Answer:D(API510,Par.7.4.6.1)FFSAnalysisofCorrodedRegionsCorrodedAreasinHeads
333.Fitnessforserviceevaluations,suchasthosedocumentedinAPI579,maybeusedfor
theevaluationofspecificdamagetypesthatincludeallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Toevaluatemetallosswheretheremainingwallislessthantrequired
B)Toevaluateblistersandlaminationsandcracklikeflaws
C)Toevaluateweldmisalignmentandshelldistortions
D)Toevaluatetheeffectsoffiredamage
Ans:A(API510,Par.7.5.a/b/c/d/etc)FFSEvaluationAPI579RWlessthantheCorrAllow!
334.WhenInspectorsareworkingoncodecalculations(RequiredThicknessDeterminations),
theymustknowwhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUEregardingrulesfortrequired.
A)Requiredthicknessshallbebasedonpressureconsiderationsusingtheappropriatedesign
formulaandcodeallowablestressvalues
B)Requiredthicknessshallbebasedonpressureandstructuralconsiderationsusing
appropriatedesignformulasandcodeallowablestressvalues
C)Requiredthicknessshallbebasedonpressure,mechanical,andstructuralconsiderations
usingtheappropriatedesignformulasandcodeallowablestressvalues
D)Requiredthicknessshallbebasedonpressure,mechanicalandstructuralconsiderations
usinganydesignformulasandstressvalues
Ans:C(API510,Par.7.6)trequiredDeterminationsMustknow!
335.Forserviceswithhighpotentialconsequencesiffailureweretooccur,theengineer
shouldconsiderincreasingWHATVALUEtoprovideforunanticipated/unknownloadings,
undiscoveredmetalloss,orresistancetonormalabuse?
A)trequired
C)tinitial
B)tstructural
D)CorrosionAllowance
Ans:A(API510,Par.7.6)trequireddeterminationsMustknow!
API510Code(16ClosedBkTopic)Eval.ofEquip(Min.Documentation)=&OB
336.Foravesselbuiltin1970havingnonameplateandminimaldesigndocumentation,
whichofthesestepsmayNOTbeusedtoproperlyverifyoperatingintegrity?
A)Definedesignparameters,preparedrawings&performinsp.todeterminevesselcondition
B)Performdesigncalculationsbasedupontheapplicableconstructioncodes&standardsused
C)AttachnameplateshowingMAWP&Temperature,minimumallowabletemperature&date
D)Performpressuretestassoonaspractical(perthecurrentapplicablecodeofconstruction)
Ans:D(510,Par.7.7)EvaluationofexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)Mustknow!
337.Forapressurevesselconstructedin1970havingnonameplateandminimaldesignand
constructiondocumentation,whichofthefollowingisacorrectactiontobetakenforcalcs?
A)Useallowablestressvaluesofthe1999Addenda(basedoncurrentdesignfactors)
B)UseallowablestressvaluesfromCodeCase2290(basedoncurrentdesignfactors)
C)UseallowablestressvaluesofthecurrentASMECode(basedondesignfactorof3.5)
D)Noneoftheseisthecorrectactiontotake
Ans:D(510,Par.7.7)EvaluationofexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)Mustknow!
338.ASMECodeSect.VIII,DivI,ParUG10(c)providesguidanceonevaluationofunidentified
materialsandrequireswhatactionstoproperlyidentifymaterialsusedinpressurevessels?
A)Cuttingasampleanddoingachemicalcompositionanalysis
B)Cuttingasampleanddoingachemicalcompositionanalysisandperformingmechanicaltests
C)PerformingPositiveMaterialIdentificationtestingandperforminglimitedmechanicaltesting
Ans:B(510,Par.7.7&UG10c)EvalexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)OpenBook!
339.AlternativetoASMECodeSect.VIII,DivI,ParUG10(c)(requiringcutsamples,chemical
compositionanalysisandmechanicaltests),itisallowedtoASSUMEanSvalue(allowable
stressvalueusedforcalculations)foranunknownPNo1materialspecificationusing:
A)StressValuesforSA283Gr.A
C)StressValuesforSA283Gr.C
B)StressValuesforSA283Gr.B
D)StressValuesforSA285Gr.C
Ans:C(Par.7.7.3)EvaluationofexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)Mustknow!
340.Forapressurevesselconstructedin1970havingnonameplateandminimaldesignand
constructiondocumentation,usingunknownmaterialsmadeofalloysornonferrousmaterial,
whatmaybeusedtodeterminematerialtype(todeterminingallowablestressvalues)?
A)Xrayfluorescence(XRF)analysis
C)Opticalfluorescenceanalysis
B)Chemicalcompositiontesting
D)Noneofthese
Ans:A(Par.7.7.3)EvaluationofexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)Mustknow!
API510Code(16ClosedBkTopic)Eval.ofEquip(Min.Documentation)=&OB
341.Forvesselswithminimalornodesignorconstructioninformationandtheextentof
radiographyoriginallyperformedisnotknown,whatmustbedoneperAPI510todetermine
ValueEforcalculationsinordertoassurevesselintegrity?
A)Use0.7jointfactor(buttwelds)orperformradiographyifahigherjointfactorisrequired
B)Use1.0jointfactor(buttwelds)onlyafterperformingfullradiographyonallvesselwelds
C)Use0.85jointfactor(buttwelds)onlyafterperformingspotradiographyonallvesselwelds
D)Use0.70jointfactor(buttwelds)onlyafterperformingspotradiographyonallvesselwelds
Ans:A(Par.7.7.3)EvaluationofexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)Mustknow!
342.Whatmayberequiredafterperformingradiographyonweldsinavesselwithminimal
ornodesignandconstructiondocumentationandtheextentofradiographyoriginallydone
wasnotknown(inordertodeterminevalueEforcalcs)?
A)NothingisrequiredbecauseRTresultsmaybeignored&valueEalwaysassumedtobe0.70
B)NothingisrequiredbecauseRTresultsmaybeignored&valueEalwaysassumedtobe1.00
C)RTfindingsmayresultintheneedforafitnessforserviceevaluationandsignificantrepairs
D)RTfindingsmayresultintheneedforafitnessforserviceevaluation
343.Aspartoftheprocessforverifyingvesselintegritywhenminimal/nodesigndocuments
existforavessel,anameplateorstampmustbeattachedtothevesselshowing:
A)MAWPandtemperature,minimumallowabletemp,testpressure,extentofRT,anddate
B)MAWPandtemperature,minimumallowabletemperature,testpressure,anddate
C)MAWPandtemperature,minimumallowabletemperature,anddate
344.Aspartoftheprocessforverifyingvesselintegritywhenminimal/nodesigndocuments
existforavessel,apressuretestmustbeperformedassoonaspracticalasrequiredby:
A)Thelatesteditionoftheapplicableconstructioncode&standardsusedforthevessel
B)Theapplicablecodeofconstructionusedforthedesigncalculations
C)AnycodedeemedacceptablebyboththeEngineerandInspector
Ans:B(Par.7.7.3)EvaluationofexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)Mustknow!
345.Aspartoftheprocessforverifyingvesselintegrityforavesselwhenminimal/nodesign
documentsexistforavessel,DonotuseallowablestressvaluesofthecurrentASMECode
(basedondesignfactorof3.5)forvesselsdesignedtoaneditionoraddendumoftheASME
Codeearlierthanthe(AssumeNoearlierCodeCasewasused):
A)1996Addenda
B)1997Addenda
C)1998Addenda
D)1999Addenda
Ans:D(Par.7.7.3)EvaluationofexistingEquip(Minimaldocumentation)Mustknow!
346.WhatarerequiredrecordtypestobekeptandforwhatequipmentperAPI510rules?
A)Inspectionandmaintenancehistoryrecordsforpressurevessels&pressurerelievingdevices
B)Permanentandprogressiverecordsforpressurevesselsandpressurerelievingdevices
C)Inspectionandmaintenancehistoryrecordsforpressurevesselsonly
D)Inspectionhistoryrecordsforallpressurevesselsonly
Answer:B(API510,Para.7.8.1)Topic13InspectionRecords&Reports)
347.Whoisrequiredtomaintainpermanentandprogressiverecords&reportsperAPI510?
A)Inspector
C)Owner/User
B)InspectionOrganization
D)Owner/UserandInspectionOrganization
Answer:C(API510,Para.7.8.1)Topic13InspectionRecords&Reports)
348.ForhowlongmustpermanentrecordsbemaintainedperAPI510?
A)Throughouttheservicelifeofeachpressurevesselandpressurerelievingdevice
B)Foratleast5yearsaftertheequipmentistakenoutofservice
C)ForthetimeperiodstatedintheQualityAssuranceManual
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.8.1)Topic13InspectionRecords&Reports)
349.Progressiverecordsmustberegularlyupdatedandincludenewinformationpertinentto
allofthefollowingitemsexcept:
A)PersonnelSafetyhistorywiththeequipment
B)Operationalhistoryoftheequipment
C)Inspectionhistoryoftheequipment
D)Maintenancehistoryoftheequipment
Answer:A(API510,Para.7.8.1)Topic13InspectionRecords&Reports)
350.AccordingtoAPI510rules,PressurevesselandpressurerelievingdevicerecordsSHALL
containallofthefollowingtypesofinformationpertinenttomechanicalintegrityEXCEPT:
A)Construction&designinformation&anyapplicablerepair,alteration&reratinginformation
B)InspectionHistoryrecordsincludingreports&dataforeachtypeofinspectionconducted
C)FitnessforserviceassessmentdocumentationasdescribedindetailinAPI579
D)MaintenanceHistoryrecordsincludinganyprocessupsetsorunusualevents
Answer:D(API510,Para.7.8.2)Topic13InspectionRecords&Reports)Para.7.8.3states
maintenancehistoryrecordsSHOULD(notshall)beavailabletotheInspector)
351.AllrepairsandalterationsshallbeperformedbyanyofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Anowneroruserofpressurevesselswhorepairshisownequipment
B)AholderofavalidRstampissuedandauthorizedbytheASMEOrganization
C)Contractorwhosequalificationsareacceptabletothepressurevesselowneroruser
D)HolderofvalidASMECertificateofAuthorizationforuseofASMECodesymbolUstamp
Answer:B(Para.8.1)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsRepairOrgRStamp=Nat.Board
352.Allrepairsandalterationsshallbeperformedby(thisisoneveryAPI510
examination)arepairorganizationinaccordancewiththeprinciplesofanyofthefollowing
EXCEPT:
A)ApplicableASMEcode
C)Applicablerepaircode
B)Applicableconstructioncode
D)API510code
Answer:D(Para.8.1)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsRepairOrg510=inspectioncode
353.Repairstopressurerelievingdevicesshouldfollowtheguidelinesgivenby:
A)API510
C)API576
B)API520
D)Manufacturerofpressurerelievingdevice
Answer:C(Para.8.1)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsRepairOrgPZV=API576
354.ALLRepair&AlterationworkmustALWAYSbeauthorizedby(Whom)BEFOREworkis
startedby:
A)ENGINEERauthorizestheworkBEFOREtheworkisstartedbyaREPAIRORGANIZATION
B)INSPECTORauthorizestheworkBEFOREtheworkisstartedbyaREPAIRORGANIZATION
C)OWNER/USERauthorizestheworkBEFOREtheworkisstartedbyaREPAIRORGANIZATION
Answer:B(Para.8.1.1)Topic14Repair&AlterationAuthorizationofRepair/Alteration
355.AuthorizationforalterationstopressurevesselsthatcomplywithASMESectionVIII,
Divisions1and2,andforrepairstopressurevesselsthatcomplywithASMESectionVIII,
Division2,maynotbegivenuntil:
A)INSPECTORALWAYSauthorizestheworkandENGINEERshallalsoauthorizethework
B)OWNER/USERALWAYSauthorizestheworkandENGINEERshallalsoauthorizethework
C)ENGINEERauthorizestheworkandOWNER/USERALWAYSshallalsoauthorizethework
D)ENGINEERALWAYSauthorizestheworkforALLrepairsandalterations
Answer:A(Para.8.1.1)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsAuthorizeRepairs/Alterations
356.Duringauthorizationofrepairs/alterations,inspectorwilldesignateconditionswhere
workmaynotproceeduntilaninspectionorNDEisperformedanddocumented.Theseare:
A)ConditionMonitoringPoints
C)ExaminationPoints
B)Inspectionpoints
D)HoldPoints
Answer:D(Para.8.1.1)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsAuthorizeRepairs/Alterations
357.Theinspectormaygivepriorgeneralauthorizationforlimitedorroutinerepairsona
specificvesselIFanyofthefollowingconditionsexistEXCEPT:
A)Repairsincludegrindingonexistingwelds(spatterremoval)priortoinstallinganewcoating
B)Inspectorissatisfiedwiththecompetencyoftherepairorganization
C)RepairsareweldingoverlayofpittingonaPWHTdvessel
D)Repairsarethekindthatwillnotrequireapressuretest
Answer:C(Para.8.1.1)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsAuthorizeRepairs/Alterations
358.APIauthorizedinspectorsmaygivepriorauthorizationforroutinerepairsnotinvolving:
A)Pressuretests
C)Pneumatictesting
B)Radiography
D)Finalvisualinspections
Answer:A(API510Section/Para.8.1.1Makesureyouknowtheroutinerepairrule)
359.BeforeanyREPAIRORALTERATIONisperformed,allproposedmethodsofdesign,
execution,materials,weldingprocedures,NDE&testingSHALLbeapprovedby:
A)BOTHENGINEER&INSPECTORapprovealloftheseitemsbeforeanyrepairoralteration
B)INSPECTORalwaysapprovesalloftheseitemsbeforeanyrepairoralteration
C)ENGINEERalwaysapprovesalloftheseitemsbeforeanyrepairoralteration
D)Owner/Userapprovesalloftheseitemsbeforeanyrepairoralteration
Ans:B(Para.8.1.2.1)Topic14ApproveRepair/Alterationdesign/material/WPS/NDEetc
360.BeforeanyALTERATIONisperformed,allproposedmethodsofdesign,execution,
materials,weldingprocedures,NDE&testingSHALLbeapprovedbyWHOM:
A)INSPECTOR&ENGINEERbothmustapprovealloftheseitemsbeforeanyalteration
B)INSPECTORonlyapprovesalloftheseitemsbeforeanyalteration
C)ENGINEERonlyapprovesalloftheseitemsbeforeanyalteration
D)Owner/Userapprovesalloftheseitemsbeforeanyalteration
Ans:A(Para.8.1.2.1)Topic14ApproveRepair/Alterationdesign/material/WPS/NDEetc
361.PartoftheAPPROVALprocessforrepairsoralterationsisthattheinspectormay
establishholdpointstobeimplemented(when):
A)Beforetheworkbegins
C)Aftertheworkisfinished
B)Duringtheworkexecution
D)Atanytimebefore,duringorafterwork
Answer:B(Para.8.1.2.1)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsApprovalofRepair/Alteration
362.Theinspectorshallapproveallspecifiedrepairandalterationworkatdesignatedhold
pointsandaftercompletionoftheworkinaccordancewiththeapproved:
A)QualityAssurancePlan
C)RepairPlan
B)QualityControlPlan
D)InspectionPlan
Answer:C(Para.8.1.2.2)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsApprovalofRepair/Alteration
363.Newvesselnozzles,connections,orreplacementpartsmustmeetdesignrequirements
forthe:
A)Designcode
C)Constructioncode
B)Inspectioncode
Answer:D(Para.8.1.3)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsDesignofRepairs/Alterations
364.Thedesignofreplacementpartsandnewnozzlesshallemployastressvaluethatis
(what)andwhoshallapprovetheadditionofallnewnozzles?
A)Sameallowablestresscriteriausedforvesseldesign&Engineerapprovesallnewnozzles
B)Allowablestresscriteriausedinlatesteditionofcode&Engineerapprovesallnewnozzles
C)Anyallowablestresscriteriatheengineerwantstouse&Engineerapprovesallnewnozzles
Answer:A(Para.8.1.3)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsDesignofRepair/Alteration
365.Thematerialusedinmakingrepairsoralterationsshallconformtothe:
A)Designcode
B)Inspectioncode
C)Constructioncode
Answer:D(Para.8.1.4)Topic14Repair&AlterationMaterialRulesonRepair/Alteration
366.Materialmarkings,materialcontrolpracticesandmaterialtestreports(MTRs)provided
toowner/usermustcomplywiththe:
A)Designcode
C)Constructioncode
B)Inspectioncode
Answer:D(Para.8.1.4)Topic14Repair&AlterationMaterialRulesonRepair/Alteration
367.Materialsusedforweldedrepairsandalterationsshallbe:
A)Ofknownweldablequalityandcompatiblewiththeoriginalmaterial
B)Ofthesametensilestrengthandstressvaluesastheoriginalmaterial
C)Thesameorgreatertensilestrength/stressvaluesastheoriginalmaterial
D)Consideredweldablewithdifferingchemicalcompositionvalueastheoriginalmaterial
Answer:A(Para.8.1.4)Topic14Repair&AlterationMaterialRulesonRepair/Alteration
368.Carbonoralloysteelwithcarboncontentoverwhatpercentageshallnotbewelded.
A)0.25%
C)0.35%
B)0.30%
D)0.40%
Answer:C(Para.8.1.4)Topic14Repair&AlterationMaterialRulesonRepair/Alteration
369.Repairstodefectsfoundinpressurevesselcomponentsmaybemadebyseveral
techniquesoftendependentuponallofthefollowingconditionsEXCEPTfor:
A)Thedesignrequirementsofthepressurevessel
B)Theamountofcostassociatedwithrepair
C)Thesizeandnatureofthedefect
D)Thematerialsofconstruction
Answer:B(Para.8.1.5)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsDefectRepairs(Repair/Alteration)
370.Howmayrepairtechniquesbeclassifieddependingupontheirdesignandconformance
totheapplicableconstructioncode?
A)Repairsmaybeclassifiedaspermanentortemporaryrepairs
B)Repairsmaybeclassifiedasmajororminorrepairs
C)Repairsmaybeclassifiedasroutineornonroutine
Answer:A(Para.8.1.5)Topic14Repairs&AlterationsDefectRepairs(Repair/Alteration)
371.DocumentationoftemporaryrepairsshouldincludealloftheseitemsEXCEPT:
A)InspectionPlansdetailingthechangeofatemporaryrepairintoapermanentrepair
B)Detailsofanyanalysesperformedandrequirementsforfutureinspections
C)Locationoftemporaryrepairsandspecificdetailsabouttherepair
D)Duedateforinstallingthepermanentrepair
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.1)TemporaryRepairRules
372.RegardingTemporaryRepairDocumentation,InspectionPlansSHALLinclude(what):
A)TakingthicknessreadingsASAPintheimmediateareaadjacenttothetemporaryrepair
B)PerformingNDEafterrepairASAPintheimmediateareaadjacenttoatemporaryrepair
C)Monitoringtheintegrityofthetemporaryrepairuntilpermanentrepairsarecompleted
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.1)TemporaryRepairRules
373.Temporaryrepairsmayremaininplaceforalongerperiodoftime(exceedingthe
planneddateforthepermanentrepair)onlyifevaluated,documentedandapprovedby:
A)InspectorandEngineer,andwithOwner/Userapprovalalso
C)Inspectoronly
D)Engineeronly
Answer:B(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.1)TemporaryRepairRules
374.Ifevaluated,approved&documentedbytheengineerandinspector,temporaryrepairs
mayremaininplace(exceedingtheplanneddateforpermanentrepair)forhowlong?
A)Foramaximumperiodof5yearstobedocumentedininspectionplans
B)Permanentlybecausetheycanbeconsideredpermanentbyanevaluation
C)Foraperiodnotexceedingthemaximuminternal/Onstreaminspectioninterval
D)Foralongerperiodoftimethantheplanneddateforthepermanentrepairinstallation
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.1)TemporaryRepairRules
375.Temporaryrepairsshouldberemoved&replacedwithsuitablepermanentrepairs
(when):
A)Atnextavailablemaintenanceopportunity
B)Within5yearsmaximumasperAPI510
C)AtnextplannedEquipmentshutdown
D)Within10yearsasperAPI510
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.1)TemporaryRepairRules
376.Withoutspecialanalysis,Filletweldedpatchesmaybeusedtomaketemporaryrepairs
toallofthesenotedconditionsbelowEXCEPTfor:
A)Damagedareasofpressurevesselcomponents
B)Corrodedareasofpressurevesselcomponents
C)Crackedareasofpressurevesselcomponents
D)Erodedareasofpressurevesselcomponents
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.1)TemporaryRepairRulesFilletweldedPatches
377.Filletweldedpatchesmaynotbeplacedoverexistingcracksunless:
A)Engineerdeterminescrackswillnotbeexpectedtopropagatefromunderapatch
B)CorrosionSpecialistdeterminescrackswillnotbeexpectedtopropagatefromunderapatch
C)Inspector&Engineerdeterminecrackswillnotbeexpectedtopropagatefromunderapatch
D)Inspector&CorrosionSpecialistdeterminecrackswillnotbeexpectedtopropagatefrom
underapatch
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.1)TemporaryRepairRulesFilletweldedPatches
378.Temporaryrepairsusingfilletweldedpatchesshallbeapprovedby:
A)InspectorandEngineerandOwner/User
C)Inspector,Engineer&RepairOrghavingavalidRstamp
B)Inspector&Engineeronly
D)Engineeronly
Answer:B(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.1)TemporaryRepairRulesFilletweldedPatches
379.Filletweldedpatchesrequirespecialdesignconsiderationespeciallyrelatedto:
A)StressValues
C)CorrosionAllowance
B)Temperature
D)Weldjointefficiency
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.2)TemporaryRepairRulesFilletweldedPatches
380.Filletweldedpatchesmaybeappliedtotheinternalorexternalsurfacesofshells,heads,
andheadersprovidedthat,inthejudgmentoftheengineer,whichofthefollowingistrue:
A)Patchesprovideadesignsafetyequivalencytoapplicablecodedesignedreinforcedopenings
B)Straininpatchesresultsinfilletweldstressesthatexceedallowablestressesforsuchwelds
C)Filletweldedpatchesaredesignedtoabsorbaportionofthemembranestrainoftheparts
D)Allowablemembranestressisexceededinthevesselpartsorthepatches
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.2)TemporaryRepairRulesDesignConsiderations
381.Afilletweldedpatchshallnotbeinstalled:
A)Ontopofanexistingfilletweldedpatch
B)Ontopofanexistingfilletweldedpatch,unlessapprovedbytheInspector
C)Ontopofanexistingfilletweldedpatch,unlessapprovedbytheEngineer
D)Ontopofanexistingfilletweldedpatch,unlessapprovedbytheInspectorandEngineer
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.3)TemporaryRepairRulesLapPatchSpacingRules
382.Wheninstallingafilletweldedpatchadjacenttoanexistingfilletweldedpatch,the
distancebetweenthetoesofthefilletweldshallnotbelessthan:
A)2xthesquarerootof(vesselinsideradiusxactualvesselwallthicknessunderthepatch)
B)4xthesquarerootof(vesselinsideradiusxactualvesselwallthicknessunderthepatch)
C)2xthesquarerootof(vesselinsideradiusxnominalvesselwallthicknessunderthepatch)
D)4xthesquarerootof(vesselinsideradiusxnominalvesselwallthicknessunderthepatch)
Answer:B(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.3)TemporaryRepairRulesLapPatchSpacingRules
383.RegardingthespacingbetweenlappatchesusingtheAPI510requireddistanceformula,
D=4xthesquarerootof(vesselinsideradiusxactualvesselwallthicknessunderthepatch),
whatdoesthedistancereferto?
A)D=Minimumdistancebetweentheendsofpatchplates,excludingthefilletwelds
B)D=Maximumdistancebetweentheendsofpatchplates,excludingthefilletwelds
C)D=Minimumdistancebetweentoesoffilletweldsofadjacentfilletwelds(inchesormm)
D)D=Maximumdistancebetweentoesoffilletweldsofadjacentfilletwelds(inchesormm)
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.3)TemporaryRepairRulesLapPatchSpacingRules
384.(OPENBOOK&Closed)Whatistheminimumspacing(toetotoeofadjacentwelds)
foravesselwithanIDof60inches(1500mm)&acorrodedthicknessof1inch(25.4mm)?
A)4xsq.rootof(vesselIDradiusxactualvesselwallthicknessunderpatch)=15in.(381mm)
B)4xsq.rootof(vesselIDradiusxactualvesselwallthicknessunderpatch)=22in.(559mm)
C)4xsq.rootof(vesselIDradiusxactualvesselwallthicknessunderpatch)=27in.(686mm)
D)4xsq.rootof(vesselIDradiusxactualvesselwallthicknessunderpatch)=31in.(781mm)
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.3)TemporaryRepairRulesLapPatchSpacingRules
WorkShown:D=4xsq.rootof(60x1)=4xsq.rootof60=4x7.75=31inchesor155mm
385.Filletweldedpatchplatesshallhaveroundedcornerswithaminimumradiusof:
A)Thereisnominimumradiusbecauseroundedcornersarenotrequiredforlappatches
B)Theminimumrequiredradius=inch(13mm)
C)Theminimumrequiredradius=1in.(25mm)
D)Theminimumrequiredradius=2in.(50mm)
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.2.4)TemporaryRepairRulesLapPatchSpacingRules
386.Afullencirclementlapbandrepairmaybeconsideredifthedesignisapprovedand
documentedby:
A)InspectorandEngineerandOwner/User(mustalsoapproveinwriting)
C)Inspector
D)Engineer
Answer:B(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.3)TemporaryRepairRulesLapBandRepairRules
387.Afullencirclementlapbandrepairmaybeconsideredifallthefollowingrequirements
aremetEXCEPT:
A)Therepairiscoveringacrackinthevesselshell
B)Thebandisdesignedtocontainthefullvesseldesignpressure
C)Thedesignisapprovedanddocumentedbytheengineerandinspector
D)Alllongitudinalseamsintherepairbandarefullpenetrationbuttweldsofcodequality
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.3)TemporaryRepairRulesLapBandRepairRules
388.WhichofthefollowingstatementsareFALSEregardinguseofNonPenetratingNozzles
(includingpipecapsattachedasnozzles)usingtheappropriatecodemethodsofattachment?
A)Nozzlematerialshallbesuitableforcontactwithcontainedfluidatdesignconditions
B)Theymaybeusedaspermanentrepairs(excludingcracks)withappropriatecodedesign
C)Theymaybeusedaspermanentrepairs(includingcracks)withtheappropriatecodedesign
D)Damagemechanismcausingtherepairisconsideredalongwithfutureinspectionmonitoring
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.1.5.1.4)TemporaryRepairRulesUnusualNozzleRepairRules
389.TypicalpermanentrepairtechniquesincludeallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Excavatingadefect&contourblendgrindingasperAPI579requirements
B)Excavatingadefect&repairweldingtheexcavation&weldoverlayofcorrodedareas
C)Replacingasectionorthecomponentcontainingthedefect
D)Addingstriporplateliningtotheexteriorsurface.
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.1.5.2.1)PermanentRepairRulesTechniqueRules
390.Whomustbeconsultedbeforerepairofacrackatadiscontinuitywherestress
concentrationsmaybeserious?
A)BoththeEngineer&Inspector
B)RStampHolderorVesselManufacturer
C)Inspector
D)Engineer
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.1.5.2.1)PermanentRepairRulesTechniqueRules
391.TypicalpermanentrepairtechniquesincludeallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)ExcavatingadefectandcontourblendgrindingperAPI579
B)Excavatingadefectandrepairweldingtheexcavation
C)Replacinganentiresectionorcomponentcontainingdefects
D)LapBandandWeldoverlaysofcorrodedareas
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.1.5.2.1)PermanentRepairRules
392.Insert(flush)patchesmaybeusedifallofthefollowingrequirementsaremetEXCEPT:
A)Hasfullpenetrationgroovewelds&isRTexaminedandapprovedperapplicablecodeonly
B)Hasfullpenetrationgroovewelds&isShearWaveUTd&approvedperapplicablecodeonly
C)Patchcornersnotextendingtoexistinglong/horizontalweldshavea25mmminimumradius
D)Weldproximitytoexistingwelds(weldspacing)wasreviewedandapprovedbytheengineer
Ans:B(510,Para.8.1.5.2.1)PermanentRepairRulesInsertPlateSpecialUTRulesapply
393.Insert(flush)patchpermanentrepairsmayuseUltrasonicshearwaveexamssubstituted
forRT.Regardingtheuseofinsert(flush)patches,whichoftheseisaFALSEstatement?
A)AllNDE(includingUTShearWave)proceduresaretobeapprovedbytheInspector
B)AnindustryqualifiedUTShearWaveExamineristobeusedontheflushpatchrepair
C)Weldproximitytoexistingwelds(weldspacing)wasreviewedandapprovedbytheInspector
D)Patchcornersnotextendingtoexistinglong/horizontalweldshavea25mmminimumradius
Ans:C(510,Para.8.1.5.2.1)PermanentRepairRulesInsertPlateSpecialUTRulesapply
394.RegardingFillerMetalStrengthforOverlaysandRepairstoExistingWelds,thefiller
metalusedforweldrepairsSHOULDhaveaminimumspecifiedtensilestrengththatis:
A)Equaltoorgreaterthanaminimumspecifiedtensilestrengthofabasemetal
B)Greaterthantheminimumspecifiedtensilestrengthofthebasemetal
C)Equaltotheminimumspecifiedtensilestrengthofabasemetal
D)Anyofthesedependinguponcalcstodeterminestrength
Ans:A(510,Par.8.1.5.3.1)PermanentRepairRulesFillerMetalStrengthRulesforRepair
395.Ifafillermetaltobeusedwillhaveaminimumspecifiedtensilestrengthlowerthanthe
minimumspecifiedtensilestrengthofabasemetal,AlloftheseitemsmustbetrueEXCEPT:
A)Fillerandbasemetalchemistryshallbecompatibleregardingweldability&servicedamage
B)Repairthicknessshallnotbemorethan50%ofbasemetalrequiredthickness,excludingCA
C)Repairweldthicknessshallbeincreasedbytheratioofthedifferingmin.tensilestrengths
D)Repairweldthicknessshallbedecreasedbytheratioofthedifferingmin.tensilestrengths
Ans:D(510,Par.8.1.5.3.2)PermanentRepairRulesFillerMetalStrengthRulesforRepair
396.Ifafillermetalusedwillhaveaminimumspecifiedtensilestrengthlowerthanthatofa
basemetalrepaired,bothfillermetalandbasemetalchemistryshallbecompatibleregarding
weldabilityandservicedamage,andallofthesemustbetrueEXCEPT:
A)Repairthicknessshallnotbemorethan75%ofbasemetalrequiredthickness,excludingCA
B)Repairweldthicknessshallbeincreasedbyaratioofthedifferingminimumtensilestrengths
C)Increasedrepairthicknessshallhaveroundedcornersanda3:1taperblendintobasemetal
D)Repairsshallbemadewithaminimumoftwopasses.
Ans:A(510,Par.8.1.5.3.2)PermanentRepairsFillerMetalStrengthRules50%Rule
D)Repairsshallbemadewithaminimumoftwopasses.
Ans:C(510,Par.8.1.5.3.2)PermanentRepairsFillerMetalStrengthRule3:1taperrule
D)Repairsshallbemadewithaminimumofonepass
Ans:D(510,Par.8.1.5.3.2)PermanentRepairFillerMetalStrength2passminimumrule
399.RegardingrepairstoSSWeldOverlayandCladding,therepairprocedure(s)torestore
removed,corroded,ormissingcladoroverlayareasshallbefirstreviewedandapprovedby:
A)Inspector,EngineerandOwner/User
C)Inspector
D)Engineer
Ans:B(510,Par.8.1.5.4.1)PermanentRepairSSWeldOverlays&CladdingRules
400.ImportantfactorsthatmayaffectrepairplansforSSWeldOverlaysarealltheseEXCEPT:
A)DeteriorationofbasemetalpropertiesbyChlorideSCCofChromiumMolybdenumalloys
B)Minimumpressurizationtemperaturesandaneedforfutureperiodicexaminations
C)Stresslevel,basematerialPnumber,andserviceenvironment
D)Possiblepreviouslydissolvedhydrogenandtypeoflining
Ans:A(510,Par.8.1.5.4.2)PermanentRepairSSWeldOverlaysTemperEmbrittlement
401.RegardingdevelopingaSSWeldOverlayrepairplanforequipmentexposedtoatomic
hydrogenmigrationinthebasemetal,alloftheseimportantfactorsmustbeconsideredby
theengineerEXCEPT:
A)Hardeningofbasemetalduetowelding,grinding,orarcgouging
B)PWHTtoincreasehardnessandrestoremechanicalproperties
C)Outgassingthebasemetal(removalofHydrogen)
D)Preheatandinterpasstemperaturecontrol
Ans:B(Par.8.1.5.4.3)Perm.Rep,SSWeldOverlay,HMigration,PWHT=decreasehardness
402.HowshallSSWeldOverlayrepairsbemonitoredandinspectedandwhatNDEapplies?
A)RepairshallbeInspectormonitored.PTexamisafterarepaircoolsdowntoambienttemps
B)RepairmaybeExaminermonitored&PTdonlyafterarepaircoolsdowntoambienttemps
C)Repairmaybeinspectororexaminermonitored&PTdonlyafteritcoolstoambienttemps
Ans:A(Par.8.1.5.4.3)Perm.Rep,SSWeldOverlay,Inspectormonitorswork&PTexams
403.RegardingrepairstovesselsconstructedwithP3,P4,orP5basematerialsthathave
beenoverlayweldedwithSS,whichofthesefollowingstatementsaboutNDEexamsisFalse?
A)InadditiontoPTexamsonweldoverlays,basemetalinrepairareasshouldbeUTexamined
B)UTshearwaveexamsforcrackingaretobedoneasperASMESect.V,Art.4requirements
C)UTshearwaveexamsarebestdoneafteratleasta48hourdelayafterrepairsaredone
D)UTshearwaveexamsarebestdelayedwhenalloyscanbeaffectedbydelayedcracking
Ans:C(Par.8.1.5.4.4)Perm.Rep,LowAlloyrepairs,UTexams=24HRdelayedcracking
404.Regardingonstreamwelds&HotTapsonexistingASMECodeconstructedvessels,which
ofthesestatementsisFALSE?
A)AllrepairandalterationweldingshallbeaspertheapplicablerequirementsofASMECode
B)InformationregardingOil&GasIndustryweldingguidelinesmaybefoundinAPI582
C)WhenmakingOnstreamweldsorHotTaps,inspectorscanrefertoAPI2201
D)ForguidanceonweldingprocedurereviewrefertoAPI578
Ans:D(510,Par.8.1.6.1&2)Welding&HotTappingAPI577forWPSreview
405.WhichofthesestatementsisFALSEregardingRepairOrganizationrolesduringwelding?
A)TheyshalluseweldersandweldingproceduresqualifiedinaccordancewithASMEIXcode
B)TheyshallmaintainrecordsofqualifiedWPSs&weldingperformancequalifications(WPQs)
C)WeldersmustweldwithintherangesforwhichtheyarequalifiedontheirWPSs
D)Theserecordsshallbeavailabletotheinspectorbeforethestartofwelding
Ans:C(Par.8.1.6.2)Welding&HotTapping&WPS&WPQWPQsnotWPSs
406.Therepairorganizationshallmaintainrecordsofitsqualifiedweldingproceduresandits
weldingperformancequalifications.Whatistheresponsibilityoftherepairorganizationto
theInspectorregardingtheserecords?
A)Recordsshallbeavailabletotheinspectoratthestartofwelding
B)Recordsshallbeavailabletotheinspectorpriortothestartofwelding
C)Recordsshallbeavailabletotheinspectoranytimeafterthestartofwelding
D)Recordsshallbeavailabletotheinspectorwithin1weekafterthestartofwelding
Ans:B(510,Par.8.1.6.2.2)Welding&HotTapping&WPS&WPQbeforewelding
407.Preheattemperatureusedinmakingweldingrepairsshallbeinaccordancewiththe:
A)Applicablecode&qualifiedweldingprocedurewithanyexceptionsapprovedbyEngineer
B)Applicablecode&qualifiedweldingprocedurewithanyexceptionsapprovedbyInspector
C)Applicablecode&qualifiedweldingprocedurewithanyexceptionsapprovedbyOwner/User
D)ValueonthecodequalifiedweldingprocedurewithanyexceptionsapprovedbyInspector
Ans:A(510,Par.8.1.6.3)Welding&HotTappingPreheatRulesWeldRepairs
408.RegardingPreheattempsusedinweldingrepairs,whatistheInspectorsresponsibility
aftermakingsurethatqualifiedweldingproceduresareavailable/usedbyqualifiedwelders?
A)InspectorshouldassuretheWPSminimumpreheattemperatureisknowntoallwelders
B)InspectorshouldassuretheWPSminimumpreheattemperatureisusedbeforetackwelding
C)InspectorshouldassuretheWPSminimumpreheattempforrepairsismeasured/maintained
Ans:C(510,Par.8.1.6.3)Welding&HotTappingPreheatRulesforWeldRepairs
409.Regardingpreheattempsusedinmakingweldingrepairs,theyshallbeinaccordance
withtheapplicablecode&qualifiedweldingprocedure,andtheinspectorshouldassurethat:
A)Welderssupervisorknowstherequiredpreheatvalues
B)Heapprovesanyexceptionstopreheatrulesestablishedinprocedure
C)Weldersknowwhattheminimumpreheattemperaturerequirements
D)Theminimumpreheattemperatureisalwaysmeasured&maintained
Ans:D(510,Par.8.1.6.3)Welding&HotTappingPreheatRulesforWeldRepairs
410.PWHTofvesselrepairsoralterationsmaybemadeusinganyofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Theapplicableconstructioncode
B)TherelevantrequirementsoftheASMEcode
C)API510approvedalternativeControlledDepositionWeldingMethod
D)API510approvedalternativePreheatMethodwhenNotchToughnesstestsarenotrequired
Ans:D(510,Par.8.1.6.4)Welding&HotTappingPWHTRulesforWeldRepairs
411.RegardingPWHT,LOCALPWHTMAYbesubstitutedfor360degreebandingonlocal
repairsonallmaterials,providedthatthefollowingprecautionistakenregardingpreheating:
A)Preheatof250F(121C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
B)Preheatof300F(150C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
C)Preheatof350F(177C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
D)Preheatof400F(204C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
Answer:B(API510,Para.8.1.6.4.1)Welding&HotTappingPWHTRulesforWeldRepairs
412.WhenPWHTisperformedforenvironmentalassistedcrackingresistance,LOCALPWHT
MAYbesubstitutedfor360degreebandingonlocalrepairsonallmaterials,providedthat:
A)LocalPWHTmayNEVERbesubstitutedfor360bandingtopreventenvironmental
crackingB)LocalPWHTtempismaintainedforadistancenotlessthan2xbasemetalt(from
weldtoe)
C)Apreheatof300F(150C)orhigher,asspecifiedintheWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
D)Ametallurgicalreviewshallbeconductedtoassesswhethertheprocedureisacceptable
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.1.6.4.1)Welding&HotTappingPWHTRulesforWeldRepairs
413.RegardingPWHT,LOCALPWHTMAYbesubstitutedfor360degreebandingonlocal
repairsonallmaterials,providedthatthelocalPWHTtempismaintainedforadistancenot
lessthantwotimesbasemetalthickness(fromweldtoe)usinghowmanythermocouples?
A)Suitable#ofTCsshallbeused(atleast4)
B)Suitable#ofTCsshallbeused(atleast3)
C)Suitable#ofTCsshallbeused(atleast2)
D)Suitable#ofTCsshallbeused(atleast1)
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.1.6.4.1)Welding&HotTappingPWHTRulesforWeldRepairs
414.Preheat&ControlledDepositionWeldingmaybeusedinlieuofPWHTwherePWHTis:
A)Inadvisableormechanicallyunnecessary
B)Notrequiredbytheapplicablecode
C)NotrecommendedbyInspector
D)NotrecommendedbyEngineer
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.1.6.4.2.1.1)Welding&HotTappingPWHTAlternativeRules
415.PriortousinganyalternativemethodforPWHTsuchasPreheat&ControlledDeposition
Weldingmethods,whichofthefollowingstatementsareNOTtrue?
A)MetallurgicalreviewbyengineerconsidersanysusceptibilitytoSCC&weldlocationstresses
B)Metallurgicalreviewbyengineermustassureanalternativeissuitablefortheapplication
C)MetallurgicalreviewbyengineerconsidersanysusceptibilitytoHTHA,creep,andothers
D)MetallurgicalreviewbyengineerconsidersreasonstoavoidcostsofequipmentPWHT
Ans:D(Par.8.1.6.4.2.1.1)Welding&HotTapPWHTAlternativeOriginalreasonPWHT
416.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingthePreheatingMethod(Notch
ToughnessTestingNotRequired),whenitistobeperformedinlieuofPWHT?
A)MaterialsshallbelimitedtoPNo.3,Group1and2(excl.MnMosteelsinGr.2)
B)AllWeldingshallbelimitedtotheSMAW,GMAW,andGTAWprocesses
C)MaterialsshallbelimitedtoPNo.1,Group1,2,and3
D)MaterialsshallbelimitedtoPNo.8,Group1and2
Ans:D(Par.8.1.6.4.2.2.1)Welding&HotTapPWHTAlternativePreheatingMethod
417.WhichofthefollowingiscorrectregardingthePreheatingMethodtemperaturetobe
maintained,whenpreheatingisusedasanalternativeinlieuofPWHT?
A)Preheatof250F(121C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
B)Preheatof300F(150C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
C)Preheatof350F(177C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
D)Preheatof400F(204C)orhigher,asspecifiedinWPS,ismaintainedduringwelding
Ans:B(Par.8.1.6.4.2.2.2)Welding&HotTapPWHTAlternativePreheatingMethod
418.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingthePreheatingMethod,whenitis
tobeperformedasanalternativeinlieuofPWHT?
A)Weldareashallbepreheated/maintainedatminimumtempof300F(150C)during
weldingB)Eachsideofaweldfor4in.or4xdepthofrepairweld(usegreater)iskeptat300F
(150C)C)NotchtoughnesstestingisrequiredwhenusingthispreheatmethodinlieuofPWHT
D)Maximuminterpasstemperatureshallnotexceed600F(315C)
Ans:C(Par.8.1.6.4.2.2.2)Welding&HotTapPWHTAlternativePreheatingMethod
419.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingthePreheatingMethoddistance
andtemperaturetobemaintained,whenpreheatingisusedanalternativeinlieuofPWHT?
A)Eachsideofweldfor4inchesor4xdepthofrepairweld(usegreater)iskeptat300F/150C
B)Eachsideofweldfor4inches(asaminimum)iskeptat350F/177Casaminimumtemp
C)Eachsideofweldfor2inchesor2xdepthofrepairweld(usegreater)iskeptat300F/150C
D)Eachsideofweldfor2inches(asaminimum)iskeptat350F(177C)asaminimumtemp
Ans:A(Par.8.1.6.4.2.2.2)Welding&HotTapPWHTAlternativePreheatingMethod
420.WhichofthefollowingiscorrectregardingthePreheatingMethodtemperaturestobe
maintainedasspecifiedinaWPS,whenpreheatingisusedasanalternativeinlieuofPWHT?
A)Preheatof300F(150C)orhigher,withinterpasstemperaturesnotexceeding500F(260C)
B)Preheatof300F(150C)orhigher,withinterpasstemperaturesnotexceeding600F(315C)
C)Preheatof350F(177C)orhigher,withinterpasstemperaturesnotexceeding650F(343C)
D)Preheatof350F(177C)orhigher,withinterpasstemperaturesnotexceeding650F(343C)
Ans:B(Par.8.1.6.4.2.2.2)Welding&HotTapPWHTAlternativePreheatingMethod
421.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingtheControlleddepositionWelding
Method,whenitistobeperformedinlieuofPWHT?
A)MaterialsshallbelimitedtoPNo.1,PNo.3,andPNo.4steels
B)WeldingshallbelimitedtotheSMAW,GMAW,andGTAWprocesses
C)Aweldprocedurespecificationshallbedevelopedandqualifiedforeachapplication
D)Notchtoughnesstestsarenotneededifimpacttestsarereqdbyoriginalconstructioncode
Ans:D(Par.8.1.6.4.2.3)WeldingPWHTAlternativeControlledDepositionAreneeded
422.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingminimumcontentofControlled
DepositionWeldingWPSs,ifcontrolleddepositionweldingistobedoneinlieuofPWHT?
A)WPSshallbedeveloped&qualifiedonlyforfirstapplicationofcontrolleddepositionwelding
B)WPSshalldefinepreheattemperature&interpasstemperature&alsopostheatingtemps
C)WPSQualificationthicknessfortestplates&repairgroovesshallbeasperAPI510Table81
D)PQRTestmaterialshallbethesamematerialspecificationasoriginalmaterialunderrepair
Ans:A(Par.8.1.6.4.2.3)WeldingPWHTAlternativeControllDepositEachapplication
423.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingminimumcontentofControlled
A)WPSshallbedeveloped&qualifiedforeachapplicationofcontrolleddepositionwelding
B)WPSshalldefineonlyminimumpreheattemperatures&maximuminterpasstemperatures
C)Ifspecialhardnesslimitsareneededforcorrosionresistance,aPQRshallincl.hardnesstests
D)PQRTestmaterialshallbethesamematerialspecificationasoriginalmaterialunderrepair
Ans:B(Par.8.1.6.4.2.3)WeldingPWHTAlternativeControllDepositPostWeldBake
424.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingadditionalcontentofControlled
A)WPSshallincludetechnique(temperbeadorhalfbead)thatwasalsobeusedinthePQR
B)WPSshallincludeminimumpreheattemperature&maximuminterpasstemperaturelimits
C)WPSshallincludeminimumweldheatinputvalueforeachlayerthatmustnotbeexceeded
D)WPSshallincludeallapplicablesupplementaryessentialvariablesofASMEIXCodeQW250
Ans:C(Par.8.1.6.4.2.3)WeldPWHTAlternativeControlDepositMaximumHeatInput
425.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSEregardingadditionalcontentofControlled
DepositionWeldingWPSsregardingHydrogenBakeOut(PostHeating),ifcontrolled
depositionweldingistobedoneinlieuofPWHT?
A)SMAWweldsarepostheatedafterwelding&beforecoolingbelowpreheatminimumtemps
B)SMAWweldpostheattempsare500F50F(260C30C)forminimumperiodof2hours
C)SMAWweldpostheatassistsoutgassingdiffusionofweldmetalhydrogen(fromwelding)
D)SMAWweldsuseelectrodesofsupplementaldiffusiblehydrogendesignatorsofH4orlower
Ans:D(Par.8.1.6.4.2.3)WeldPWHTAlternativeControlledDepositionH8orlower
426.WhichofthefollowingelectrodesmayeliminatetheneedforHydrogenBakeoutpost
weldtreatments(SMAWprocess),ifcontrolleddepositionweldingisdoneinlieuofPWHT?
A)E7018H8
C)E7018H4
B)E7018H6
D)E7018H1
Ans:C(Par.8.1.6.4.2.3)WeldingPWHTAlternativeControlledDepH4Designation
427.Whatmustbedonewhenusingthetemperbeadtechnique(SMAWprocess)afterthe
finishedrepairhasfinallycooleddowntoambienttemperature,ifcontrolleddeposition
weldingisdoneinlieuofPWHT?
A)Thefinaltemperbeadreinforcementlayershallberemoved&madeflushwithbasemetal
B)Thefinaltemperbeadreinforcementlayershallbeexamined(holdpoint)byanexaminer
C)Thefinaltemperbeadreinforcementlayershallreceiveahardnesstestbyanexaminer
D)NoneoftheseareAPI510requirements
Ans:A(Par.8.1.6.4.2.3)WeldingPWHTAlternativeControlledDepFlushground
428.WhichAPIdocumentprovidesguidanceonNDEofweldjointsandweldments?
A)API572
C)API578
B)API577
D)API582
Ans:B(API510,Par.8.1.7.1)WeldingNDEofWeldsRules
429.RegardingtheNDEofweldrepairsandareasthathavebeenexcavatedandrewelded,
whichofthefollowingstatementsisFALSE?
A)Priortoweldingrepairs,theareapreparedforweldingafterexcavationisexaminedusing
eithertheMTorPTexaminationtechniquetodeterminethatnodefectsexistorremainthere
B)MTorPTexamsareespeciallyimportantafterremovingcracksandotherharmfuldefects
C)Afterweldingrepairisdone,itshallbeexaminedagainbyNDEinrepairspecstodetermine
thatnodefectsexistusingacceptancestandardsacceptabletoInspectororanapplicablecode
D)RepairweldsrequiredtobeoriginallyradiographedalsorequireeitherMTorPTexamination
Ans:D(510,Par.8.1.7.1/2/3)WeldingNDEofWeldsRTAccessible?NoMTorPT
430.Regardingrepairs,whereuseofNDEtechniquesspecifiedbytheconstructioncodeisnot
possibleorpractical,whatmustbedoneandwhomustapprovethis?
A)AlternativeNDEtechniquesmaybeusedifapprovedbyengineer&inspector&owner/user
B)AlternativeNDEtechniquesmaybeusedifapprovedbyengineerandinspector
C)AlternativeNDEtechniquesmaybeusedifapprovedbyengineer
D)AlternativeNDEtechniquesmaybeusedifapprovedbyinspector
Ans:B(Par.8.1.7.3)WeldingNDEofWeldsAlternativeNDEEngineer&Inspector
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)Topic#14&15(Rerating)
431.Acceptancecriteriaforweldedrepairsoralterationsshouldbeinaccordancewith:
A)TheapplicablesectionsoftheASMECodeoranotherapplicablevesselratingcode
B)TheapplicableinspectionplanforthevesselunderrepairapprovedbyInspector
C)Theapplicablerepairplanagreeduponbeforethestartofrepairwork
D)Noneofthese(API510CodeRulesapply)
Ans:A(510Par.8.1.7.3)WeldingNDEofWeldsAcceptanceCriteriaASMECode
432.RegardingWeldInspectionofrepairswhenitisdeterminedthatVesselsrepairedor
alteredmaybesubjecttoBrittleFracture,whichofthefollowingstatementsareFALSE?
A)Forvesselsconstructedofmaterialsthatmaybesubjecttobrittlefracture,appropriate
inspectionshouldbeconsideredafterweldedrepairsoralterations
B)Flaws,notches,orotherstressrisersfoundcouldinitiateabrittlefractureinpressuretests
C)MTandothereffectivesurfaceNDEmethodsshouldbeconsideredforsusceptiblevessels
D)Inspectiontechniquesshouldbeselectedtodetectcriticalflawsasdeterminedbyexaminer
Ans:D(510Par.8.1.7.3)WeldingNDEBrittleFractureDetectcriticalflaws579FFS
433.Reratingofapressurevesselmayinvolveallofthefollowingexcept:
A)Changingitsdesigntemperature
C)Changingitsservice
B)Changingitsminimummetaldesigntemp
D)ChangingitsMAWP
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingofaPressureVesselRules!
434.Reratingapressurevesselbychangingitsdesigntemperature,minimummetaldesign
temperature,oritsmaximumallowableworkingpressuremaybedoneonlyafterallofthe
followingrequirementshavebeenmetEXCEPT:
A)Reratingshallbeperformedinaccordancewithrequirementsofavesselsconstructioncode
B)Previousinsp.recordsverifyapressurevesselissatisfactoryforproposedserviceconditions
C)Calcsperformedbyanexperiencedowner/userdesignengineerjustifythevesselsrerating
D)Calcsusingappropriateformulas(latesteditionofapplicableconstructioncode)byan
experiencedowner/userdesignengineerjustifythevesselsrerating
Answer:B(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingVesselCurrentInsprecords!
435.Tojustifyrerating,CurrentInspectionRecordsmustshowallofthefollowingEXCEPT:
A)Verifythatthepressurevesselissatisfactoryfortheproposedserviceconditions
B)Verifythatthecorrosionallowanceprovidedisappropriateforproposedserviceconditions
C)Verifythatanincreaseinallowableworkingpressureordesigntemperatureisjustifiedand
basedonthicknessdataobtainedfromarecentinternaloronstreaminspection
C)Verifythatanincreaseinallowableworkingpressureordesigntemperatureisjustifiedand
basedonthicknessdataobtainedfromanyrecentexternalinspection
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingVesselCurrentInsprecords!
API510Code(16ClosedBookTopics)Topic#15(Rerating)&16(Pressuretestsafter)
436.Reratingapressurevesselbychangingitsdesigntemperature,minimummetaldesign
temperature,oritsmaximumallowableworkingpressuremaybedoneonlyafterallofthe
followingrequirementshavebeenmetEXCEPT:
A)Reratingshallbeperformedinaccordancewithrequirementsofavesselsconstructioncode
B)Currentinspectionrecordsverifyavesselissatisfactoryforproposednewserviceconditions
C)Calcsperformedbyanexperiencedowner/userdesignengineerjustifythevesselsrerating
D)ThereratingisacceptabletotheInspector
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingVesselAcceptabletoEngineer!
437.Tojustifyrerating,anincreaseinallowableworkingpressureordesigntemperatureshall
bebasedonthicknessdataobtainedfrom:
A)PastInspectionrecords
B)ExternalInspectionresultsincludingthicknessmeasurements
C)Recentinternaloronstreaminspectionresultsincludingthicknessmeasurements
Answer:C(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingVesselInternalorOnstream!
438.Tojustifyrerating,whichoftheseisNOTrequiredrelativetopressuretesting?
A)Vesselshallbepressuretestedusingapplicabletestingformula(ofcodeusedforrerating)
B)Vesselhasbeentestedtoapressurethetestpressurerequired(ofcodeusedforrerating)
C)Vesselhasbeentestedtoapressurethetestpressurerequired(ofcodeusedforrerating)
D)Vesselhasbeentestedtoapressure<thetestpressurerequired(ofcodeusedforrerating)
Answer:B(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingVesselPreviouspressuretest
439.Tojustifyrerating,whichoftheseisrequiredrelativetopressuretesting?
A)VesselshallbeNDEexaminedasusualduringregularinspectionintervals
B)Vesselshallreceivethicknessmeasurementsaspartofanexternalinspection
C)Vesselshallreceivethicknessmeasurementsaspartofaninternal/Onstreaminspection
D)VesselintegritywasconfirmedbyspecialapprovedNDEtechniquesinlieuofapressuretest
Answer:D(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingVesselNDEinlieuofpresstests
440.Thepressurevesselreratingwillbeconsideredcompletewhentheinspectorwitnesses:
A)Attachmentofanadditionalnameplateorstampshowingthereratecodeparametersused
B)Calculationsforthereratingaspercodeandverifiesthemasbeingcorrect
C)EngineeringReratingReportandsignsoffontheInspectionline
Answer:A(API510,Para.8.2.1)Topic15BeginsReratingVesselAddNameplateorstamp
10BonusQuestionsforAPI510
441.ThemostcommonformsofCUIarelocalizedcorrosionofcarbonsteeland:
A)Chloridestresscorrosioncrackingofausteniticstainlesssteels
B)Polythionicacidcorrosionofstainlesssteels
C)Stresscorrosionofstainlesssteels
D)Noneoftheaboveattackstainlesssteels
Answer:A(API572,Section8.2.1)
442.Apressurevesselshouldbemaintainedaccordingtotherequirementsofthecode:
A)Accordingtothelatestcoderequirements
B)Accordingtotheowneruserspecifications
C)Underwhichitwasdesignedandconstructed
D)Noneofthese
Answer:C(API572,Section5)
443.InspectormeasuredundercutonagirthweldduringtherepairtoanASMESectionVIII,
Div.ICarbonSteelvessel(StampedRT1)anditwasfoundtobe1/32inch(1mm)indepth
maximum.Shellbasemetalis2inchesthickandhavingPWHT.Inspectorshall:
A)RejecttheweldbecausenoundercutisallowedonanyvesselweldsrequiringPWHT
B)RejecttheweldbecauseundercutwillaffectRTFIinterpretation&requestsurfacegrinding
C)AccepttheweldbecauseundercutiswithinASMESectionVIII,Div.Icodeallowedtolerance
D)ConsultwiththeVessel(Welding)Engineer
Answer:C(ASMEVIII,Div1,UW35.b.2)
444.WhenreviewingRTfilm,adarkenedperfectlystraightlinecanbeseenintheverycenter
oftherootpass(lightestarea).Thelengthofthelineisabout75mmlong.Itislikelywhich
typeofdiscontinuity?
A)Incompletepenetration
C)Wormholeporosity
B)Incompletefusion
D)Crack
Ans:A(API577IllustrationforIP,Note2)
445.Ifwhitesaltsarefoundatcracksinavessel,whatisthelikelydamagemechanism?
A)Causticembrittlement
C)Chloridestresscorrosioncracking
B)Hydrogenblistering
D)Aminestresscorrosioncracking
Answer:A(API572Section/Para.10.3.13Thirdparagraph)
10BonusQuestionsforAPI510
446.TherulesforimpacttestingofcarbonsteelinSectionVIII,Div.1,Carbonsteelvessel
materialsrequirewhatkind(s)ofimpacttests?
A)Brinnell&Rockwell
B)Izod&CharpyVnotch
C)CharpyVnotch
D)Brinnell
Answer:C(ASMEIX,QW170)
447.WhatistheminimumlengthofaspotradiographasperASMESectionVIII,Division1?
A)PertheminimumdimensiongivenintheInspectionPlanorapprovedRTprocedure
B)6inches
C)12inches
D)Noneofthese
Answer:B(ASMEVIII,DivI,UW52.c6inches)CouldbeonClosedBookexamalso)
SpotRadiographyRulesUW52
(c) Standards for Spot Radiographic Examination. Spot examination by radiography shall be made in accordance
with the technique prescribed in UW-51(a). The minimum length of spot radiograph shall be 6 in.
448.Whatisthemaximumlengthofaroundedindicationwhenspotradiographyhasbeen
specifiedforagivenpressurevesselasperASMESectionVIII,Division1?
A)PertheapprovedRTprocedure
C)12mm
B)6mm
Ans:D(ASMEVIII,DivI,UW52.c.3RoundedindicationsarenotafactorNolimitexists
SpotRadiographyRulesUW52
(c) Standards for Spot Radiographic Examination. Spot examination by radiography shall be made in accordance
with the technique prescribed in UW-51(a). The minimum length of spot radiograph shall be 6 in. Spot radiographs
may be retained or be discarded by the Manufacturer after acceptance of the vessel by the Inspector. Acceptability of
welds examined by spot radiography shall be judged by the following standards:
(3) Rounded indications are not a factor in the acceptability of welds not required to be fully radiographed.
449.ExamQuestion:TobeconsideredvalidbyanInspector,PQRsmustbecertifiedby:
A)MechanicaltestsperASMEIX
C)ApprovedTestLabSignature&date
B)AcorrespondingandsupportingWPS
D)Theowneruserinspectionorganization
Ans:C(API510BodyofKnowledgePart2(Notes)2010Edition/2011examsMustknow
450.Designatedareasonpressurevesselswhereperiodicexamsareconductedarecalled:
A)Inspectionpoints B)Surveypoints C)TMLs
D)CMLs
Ans:D(API510definitionsforConditionMonitoringLocations)
API576(Chapter5&6)ExamQuestions(API510,Section6.6)
Questions272to285coverAPI510,Section6.6TheAPI510to576Pathway
MustKnowAPI576Ch.5(CausesofImproperPerformance)&Ch.6(Inspection&Testing)
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451.(Sameas#274repeatedforeffect).Springfailuresarealmostalwayscausedby:
A)Corrosionthatincludessurfacecorrosionandstresscorrosioncracking
B)Stressrelatedfailureduetoimpropersizing/usingsubstandardparts
C)Mechanicalfailureduetoexcessivemovementandvibration
D)Excessivechatteringandwiredrawing
Ans:A(510,6.6.6&576,Para5.1.1&5.3.2&Fig30)PZVSpringFailureCause=Corrosion
452.Whichofthefollowingmaybeinstalledontheinletoroutletofapressurereliefvalve
toprovideaddedcorrosionprotectionofthevalveinternals?
A)Orificeplateslimitingorrestrictingflowtoandfromreliefvalvestoreducehammering
B)Isolationvalvesthatutilizethedoubleblockandbleeddesignstopreventcorrosion
C)Inlinescreens&filtersthattrapdebrisandpreventdepositionatinternalsurfaces
D)Rupturediskdevicesthatprotectthereliefvalveagainstsystemfluids
Answer:D(576,Para5.1.3)RupturediscsthatprotectPZVsagainstsystemfluidcorrosion
453.Whichoftheseisnotacauseofdamagedreliefvalveseatsinrefineryservice?
A)Carelesshandlingduringmaintenance(bumping,dropping,jarring,orscratchingvalveparts)
B)Undersizedreliefvalvesthatcloseabruptlyresultingindisc/nozzleseatingsurfacedamage
C)Corrosionandforeignparticles(millscale,weldspatter/slag,dirt,etc)enteringvalveinlets
D)Improperorlengthypipingtovalveinletsorlineobstructionsthatcausevalvechattering
Ans:B(576,Para5.2.2.g)Severeoversizingcausesabruptclosing/damage
454.Arapidcycleofopeningandclosingsubjectingreliefvalveseatingsurfacestosevere
hammeringthatsometimesdamagestheseatingsurfacesbeyondrepairiscalled:
A)Hammer
C)Chatter
B)Vibrationinducedfatigue
D)Wiredrawing
Answer:C(API576,Para5.2.2.c)Chatter
455.Leakagepastreliefvalveseatingsurfacescausingseatdamagebyerosioniscalled:
A)Hammer
C)Chatter
B)Leakbyorwicking
D)Wiredrawing
Answer:D(API576,Para5.2.2.e)Wiredrawingiserosion/leakageacrossseatingsurfaces!
API576(Chapter5&6)ExamQuestions(API510,Section6.6)
Questions272to285coverAPI510,Section6.6TheAPI510to576Pathway
456.WhichofthesestatementsareNOTtrueregardingthecausesoffailedspringsinrefinery
reliefvalves?
A)Springsoftenweakenandfailduetotheuseofimpropermaterialsinhightempservice
B)Surfacecorrosionandstresscorrosioncrackingarethemostcommontypeoffailure
C)Hydrogensulfide(HS)frequentlycausescorrosionfatiguefailureofsprings
D)Failedspringsarealmostalwayscausedbycorrosion
Ans:D(576,Sect5.3.1/2/3/4)HScausesspringstresscorrosioncracking(NACEMR0175)
457.Whenselectingtheappropriatespringmaterial,whichofthesefactorsareNOTthemost
importantformaterialstopreventStressCorrosionCracking(SCC)inrefineryreliefvalves?
A)Materialstrength
C)Ductility
B)Hardness
D)Heattreatment
Answer:C(API576,Sect5.3.4)Page30belowFigure30andthebrokenspring
458.Duringreliefvalvetestingusingairorbottlednitrogen,whatdoestheinspectorcarefully
listenfortodeterminethatthesetpressurehasbeenreached?
A)Adistinctpoponlymustalwaysbethedeterminingfactor
B)Anaudibleleak(hissingnoise)followedbyadistinctpop
C)Anaudibleleak(hissingnoise)isthedeterminingfactor
Answer:B(API576,Sect5.4.3)AisarguablycorrectUnderstandthetermblowdown
459.Whentestingreliefvalves,thereliefvalvetermblowdownreferstothe:
A)Differencebetweensetpressureandtestorpoppressure
B)Differencebetweensetandreseatingpressure
C)TestorPoppressure
D)Reseatingpressure
Answer:B(API576,Sect5.4.6)Seealsovalveadjustingringstocontroltheblowdown
460.Atermusedrelatedtostickingofthediskinareliefvalvewhenforeignparticlesinthe
guidingsurfacestendtorollthemetalup(tearingthemetal)iscalled:
A)Galling
C)Hammering
B)Chattering
D)Wiredrawing
Answer:A(API576,Sect5.5.2)Gallingisahugeproblemcausingmalfunctionsinguiding
Surfacesandthecorrectlubricantselectionplaysanimportantroleintheproperoperation
API576(Chapter5&6)ExamQuestions(API510,Sect.6.6Pathway)
461.Roughhandlingofareliefvalvecancauseofthefollowingproblemsexcept:
A)Liftingleversmaybedamaged
B)Achangeinthesetpressurecanresult
C)Internalorexternalleakagecanoccurwhenthevalveisinservice
D)Thevalvemaybecomefrozeninserviceandfailtoperformitsfunction
Answer:D(API576,Sect5.8.1)Corrosioncausesthevalvetobecomefrozenandfunction
462.Roughhandlingcanoccurwhen:
A)Duringshipmentonly
B)Duringshipmentormaintenance
C)Duringshipmentormaintenanceorinstallation
D)Duringshipmentormaintenanceorinstallationoroperation
Answer:C(API576,Sect5.8.1)EasyquestionDistheretofoolyou
463.Pressurereliefvalvesshouldbeshipped(transported)inwhatmanner?
A)Onpallets(packagedandsecuredtopreventdamage)
B)Inanuprightposition(toassurecorrectspringfunction)
C)Incrates(packagedlikethedelicateinstrumentsthattheyare)
D)Individuallywrappedtosecurethevalveandpreventdamage/corrosion
Answer:B(API576,Sect5.8.1&5.8.4.2)
464.Whichoftheseprovidesseatloadingtokeepthepressurereliefvalvetightlyclosed?
A)Blowdown
B)Colddifferentialtestpressure(CDTP)
C)Propercapacitydesign=troublefreeoperation
D)Differentialbetweenoperatingandsetpressures
Answer:D(API576,Sect5.8.1)blowdown=differencebetweensetandreseatingpressure
465.(Sameas#275repeated)Theprincipalreasonforinspectingapressurereliefdeviceis:
A)Todetermineifitisfunctioningproperly(soitcanprovideprotectiontoequip/personnel)
B)Topreventfoulingandpluggingfromoccurringthatcouldrenderavalveinoperable
C)Toassureequipment(pressurevessel)safetybypreventingOverpressurization
D)Toassurepersonnelsafety
Ans:A(API510,Par.6.6API576Ch.6,Para.6.1.1inentirety)APIwebsiteSampleQ
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Begin API 577 Study questions (Chapter 4)

Note: No Definition Questions in here but you can expect them
Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

1. Welding inspection is a critical part of an overall:
A) Weld inspection plan
C) Quality assurance plan
B) Weld quality assurance program

D) Inspection program
Answer: B Reference: Section 4.1 Welding Inspection (General)

2. Welding Inspection includes much more than just the non-destructive examination of the
completed weld. Many other issues are important & they include all of these below except:
A) Review of specs & welding procedures B) Review of joint design
C) Review of cleaning procedures
D) Review of Material Verification Program
Answer: D Reference: Section 4.1 Welding Inspection (General)
3. Welding inspection activities can be separated into three stages corresponding to the
welding work process and include all of the following except:
A) Prior to welding
C) During audits after weld inspections
B) During welding
D) Upon completion of welding
Answer: C Reference: Section 4.1 Welding Inspection (General)

4. What is the most important stage of welding to assure that welding problems are avoided
and changes and corrections necessary are made?
A) In the planning and preparation stage before any welding on job begins
B) Just immediately before the planned start of welding on a new job
C) During the welding of initial production joints
D) Either during welding or immediately after
Answer: A Reference: Section 4.2 Tasks prior to Welding
5. Prior to welding, a review of drawings, standards, codes, and specifications is done to:
A) Understand the requirements for the welding and identify any inconsistencies
B) Ensure that the welder understands the specification and is qualified
C) Ensure that the drawings meet the specifications
D) None of these are correct per API 577
Answer: A Reference: Section 4.2.1 Drawings, Codes & Standards

6. Which of the following are NOT Quality Control items to assess prior to welding?
A) Welding symbols, weld sizes, weld joint designs, & weld dimensions are clearly specified
B) Weld maps identify welding procedure specification (WPS) used for specific weld joints
C) Dimensions are detailed and any potential for distortion has been addressed
D) Welding consumables specified are the ones being used in the welding
Answer: D Reference: Section 4.2.1.1 QC Items to Assess Prior to Welding
A) Proper handling of consumables, if any, has been identified
B) Weather protection and wind break requirements have been defined.
C) Mechanical properties are identified & required testing has been performed
D) Base material requirements have been specified (regarding impact tested materials)
Answer: C Reference: Section 4.2.1.1 QC Items to Assess Prior to Welding

A) Pressure testing requirements, if any, clearly specified
B) Inspection hold-points/NDE requirements met by Contractor
C) Preheat requirements and acceptable preheat methods defined
D) Post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) requirements and acceptable PWHT method defined
Answer: B Reference: Section 4.2.1.1 QC Items to Assess Prior to Welding
9. Which of the following are NOT potential inspector actions to be taken regarding
Quality Control item assessment prior to welding?
A) Identify and clarify missing details in progress reports
B) Highlight potential weld problems not addressed in the design
C) Identify and clarify inconsistencies with standards, codes & specification requirements
D) Identify and clarify missing weld sizes, dimensions, tests & any additional requirements
Ans: A Ref: Sect. 4.2.1.2 QC Items to Assess Prior to Welding Potential Insp Action
10. Inspectors shall review requirements for the weldment with the personnel involved with
executing the work (prior to work) and this can include all of the following entities except:
A) Design engineer
C) Welding organization
B) Welding engineer
D) Project Management organization
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 4.2.2 Welding Inspection weldment requirements Insp Org!

11. Inspectors shall review requirements for the weldments (prior to work) and this can
include all of the following QC items to assess except:
A) Competency of inspection organization to supervise work process
B) Competency of welding organization to perform welding activities per Codes/STDs/Specs
C) Roles/responsibilities of engineers/welding org & inspectors is defined/appropriate for work
D) Independence of inspection organization from production organization is clear/demonstrated
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 4.2.2.1 Weldment Requirements QC Items to Assess!
12. Inspectors reviewing requirements for the weldments (prior to work) and finding that
Potential Inspector action is required regarding QC items should take action as follows:
A) Make a log entry on the matter and await welding results
B) Document the deficiencies thoroughly and await welding results
C) Highlight deficiencies and concerns with the organizations to appropriate personnel
D) Highlight deficiencies/concerns to the appropriate personnel and demand corrective actions
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 4.2.2.2 Weldment Requirements Potential Inspector Action!

13. Inspectors shall review welding procedures (WPS) & qualification records (WPQs)
prior to work to assure that:
A) All procedures & qualification records are completed
B) All procedures & qualification records are completed and acceptable for work
C) All procedures & qualification records are completed and signed by the Engineer
D) None of the above are correct
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 4.2.3 Procedures & Qualification Records!
14. Inspectors reviewing welding procedures & qualification records (prior to work) should
assess all of the following Quality Control items except:
A) Welder performance qualifications (WPQ) meet requirements for the PQR
B) Welder performance qualifications (WPQ) meet requirements for the WPS
C) WPS are properly qualified/meet applicable codes, STDs & specs for work
D) Procedure qualification records (PQR) are properly performed & support WPS
Ans: A Ref: Sect. 4.2.3.1 Procedures & Qualification Records QC Items to Assess!
15. Inspectors reviewing welding procedures & qualification records (prior to work) and
finding that Potential Inspector action is required regarding QC items should take all of
the following actions EXCEPT:
A) Obtain acceptable WPS(s) and PQR(s) for the work
B) Qualify WPS(s) where required and witness qualification effort
C) Qualify or re-qualify welders as required & witness a percentage of welder qualifications
D) Qualify WPQs where required and any PQRs needed & witness a % of welder qualifications
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 4.2.3.2 Procedures/Qual records potential inspector action!

16. Inspectors shall review NDE Information prior to work to assure that:
A) Confirm the NDE procedure(s) from inspection organization are acceptable for the work
B) Confirm the NDE examiner(s) from inspection organization are acceptable for the work
C) Confirm the NDE equipment from inspection organization is acceptable for the work
D) Confirm the NDE examiner(s) are certified to ASNT SNT TC-189 standard
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 4.2.4 NDE Information!
17. Inspectors reviewing NDE Information (prior to work) should assess all of the following
Quality Control items except:
A) NDE examiners are properly certified for the NDE technique
B) Condition of the equipment is acceptable
C) NDE procedures are current and accurate
D) Calibration of NDE equipment is current

Answer: B Ref: Sect. 4.2.4.1 NDE Information QC Items to Assess!
18. Inspectors reviewing NDE Information (prior to work) and finding that Potential
Inspector action is required regarding QC items should take which of these actions?
A) Identify & correct deficiencies in certifications & procedures & obtain calibrated equipment
B) Identify & correct deficiencies in certifications & procedures
C) Identify & correct deficiencies in certifications
D) None of these are correct
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 4.2.4.2 NDE Information Potential Inspector Action!
19. Inspectors shall check Welding equipment & Instruments prior to work to:
A) Confirm Welding equipment & Instruments operate properly and are in good condition
B) Confirm Welding equipment & Instruments operate properly and are calibrated
C) Confirm Welding equipment & Instruments operate properly
D) Confirm Welding equipment & Instruments are calibrated
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 4.2.5 Welding equipment & Instruments
20. Inspectors checking welding equipment & instruments prior to work should assess all
of the following Quality Control items except:
A) Welding machine calibration is current
B) Instruments (ammeters, voltmeters, contact pyrometers) have current calibrations
C) Welding cabinets for large quantity storage of hermetically sealed containers exists on job
D) Welding consumable storage ovens operate (automatic heat control, visible temp indication)
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 4.2.5.1 Welding Equip & Instruments QC Items to Assess!

21. Inspectors checking welding equipment & instruments (prior to work) and finding that
Potential Inspector action is required regarding QC items should ensure which of these
actions is taken?
A) Calibrate equipment and instruments and reject any defective equipment and instruments
B) Calibrate equipment and instruments and replace any defective equipment and instruments
C) Recalibrate equipment and instruments and replace any defective equipment and instruments
Answer: C Ref: Sec. 4.2.5.2 welding equip& instrument Potential inspector action
22. Inspectors shall check Heat Treatment & Pressure Testing procedures/associated
equipment prior to work to in order to:
A) Confirm Heat Treatment & Pressure testing procedures/associated equipment are acceptable
B) Confirm Heat Treatment & Pressure testing associated equipment is acceptable
C) Confirm Heat Treatment & Pressure testing procedures are acceptable

Answer: A Ref: Sect. 4.2.6 Heat Treatment & Pressure Testing
23. Inspectors checking Heat Treatment & Pressure Testing procedures/associated
equipment prior to work should assess all of the following Quality Control items except:
A) Heat treatment procedure is available & appropriate & equipment calibrations are current
B) Pressure testing equipment & gauges calibrated & meet appropriate test requirements
C) Pressure testing procedures are available and detail the testing requirements
D) Trained personnel to perform activities have been approved for the work
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 4.2.6.1 Heat Treat & Press Testing QC Items to Assess!
24. Inspectors checking Heat Treatment & Pressure Testing procedures/associated
equipment (prior to work) and finding that Potential Inspector action is required regarding
QC items should ensure which of these actions is taken?
A) Obtain calibrated equipment & identify & correct deficiencies in equipment & procedures
B) Obtain calibrated equipment & identify & correct deficiencies in procedures
C) Obtain calibrated equipment &identify& correct deficiencies in equipment
Answer: B Ref: Sec. 4.2.6.2 Heat Treat & Press Testing Potential Inspector Action
25. Inspectors shall check all Materials (for welding) prior to work to in order to ensure all
of the following except:
A) Ensure all filler metals, base materials, and backing ring materials are properly identified
B) Ensure all filler metals, base materials, and backing ring materials are properly marked
C) Ensure material traceability is maintained as per mandatory API 578 requirements
D) Ensure PMI is performed (if required) to verify the material composition
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 4.2.7 Materials

26. Inspectors checking Materials prior to work should assess all of the following Quality
Control items except:
A) Material test certifications are available & items properly marked (incl. back-up rings if used)
B) Electrode marking/bare wire flag tags/identification on wire spools as-specified
C) Filler material markings are visible and known to the welding organization
D) Base metal markings are traceable to a material certification
Answer: C Ref: Sec. 4.2.7.1 Matls QC Items to Assess Filler matl to be traceable
27. Inspectors checking Materials prior to work should assess all of the following Quality
Control items except:
A) Paint striping color code meets requirements of PFI-ES-22
B) Recording of filler and base metal traceability information is performed
C) Base metal stampings are low stress and not detrimental to the component
D) PMI records supplement material traceability/confirm material of construction

Answer: A Ref: Sect. 4.2.7.1 Matls QC Items Color Code = Correct for material
28. Inspectors checking Materials (prior to work) and finding that Potential Inspector
action is required regarding QC items should ensure which of these actions is taken?
A) Reject/quarantine non-traceable or improperly marked materials or inappropriate materials
B) Have quarantined non-traceable or improperly marked materials or inappropriate materials
C) Do not approve non-traceable or improperly marked materials or inappropriate materials
D) Reject non-traceable or improperly marked materials and reject inappropriate materials
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 4.2.7.2 Materials Potential Inspector Action
29. Welding inspection during welding operations should include audit parameters to
verify welding is performed to procedures and such tasks may include all of these except:
A) Quality Assurance (QA & QC umbrella is established with the welding organization)
B) Unacceptable workmanship (Addressed and such work is quarantined when found)
C) Weldment examinations (include physical checks, visual exams, in-process NDE)
D) Welding parameters and techniques (are supported by WPS and WPQ)
Ans: B Ref: Sect. 4.3 (all) TASKS DURING WELDING Audit Parameters /3 tasks
30. Final tasks upon completion of the weldment and work should include those that assure
final weld quality before placing the weldment in service & they include all of these except:
A) Document Audit (Perform final audit of Insp dossier to identify inaccuracies/incomplete info)
B) Appearance & finish (Verify post-weld acceptance, appearance & finishing of welded joints)
C) NDE review (Verify NDE is performed at selected locations & review examiners findings)
D) Identify non-conformances and defects and take immediate corrective actions
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 4.4 (all) TASKS UPON COMPLETION OF WELDING
Correct is Document Audit, Appearance & finish, NDE review, PWHT, Pressure Testing
Non-conformances and defects should be addressed AT ANY TIME during welding inspection

31. Final tasks upon completion of the weldment and work should include those that assure
final weld quality before placing the weldment in service & they include all of these except:
A) Document Audit (Perform final audit of Insp dossier to identify inaccuracies/incomplete info)
B) Appearance & finish (Verify post-weld acceptance, appearance & finishing of welded joints)
C) NDE review (Verify NDE is performed at selected locations & review examiners findings)
D) PWHT (Verify PWHT is performed to the procedure and produces acceptable results)
E) Pressure Testing (Verify Pressure Test is performed to the procedure)
F) All are incorrect Time for smoke break because I never do it right
Answer: F Ref: Sect. 4.4 (all) TASKS UPON COMPLETION OF WELDING
32. If defects or non-conformances (Inspector has work issues) to specification are found by
the Inspector, this should be handled when and in what manner (Identify False statement):
A) Inspector takes actions on these issues at any time during the welding inspection
B) Inspector takes actions on these issues after his welding inspections by report issuance
C) Inspector takes steps to ensure correction of the issues before welding proceeds further
D) Inspector brings issues to attention of those responsible before welding proceeds further
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 4.5 NON-CONFORMANCES AND DEFECTS
33. Which of these statements are false regarding NDE Examiner Certifications?
A) ASME V may require examiners be qualified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A
B) ASME V may require examiners be qualified in accordance with ANSI/ASNT CP-189
C) ASNT SNT-TC-1A & CP-189 are mandatory whenever ASME V code applies to welding
D) ASNT SNT-TC-1A & CP-189 are guidelines & STDs for certification of NDE insp personnel
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 4.6 NDE Examiner Certifications
34. Which of these statements are false regarding Safety Precautions for Welding?
A) The arc is a source of both visible and infrared light, but not ultraviolet light.
B) Eye protection using proper filters and proper clothing to cover the skin should be used
C) Proper ventilation is necessary to remove air-borne particulates that include vaporized metal
D) In areas of inadequate ventilation (confined space), filtered breathing protection may be reqd
Answer: A Ref: Sec. 4.7 Safety Precaution Ultraviolet light may cause severe burn
35. Which of these statements are false regarding Safety Precautions for Welding?
A) Welding can produce sparks and other airborne debris that can burn the eyes
B) Ventilation practices in confined spaces should be carefully reviewed before work begins
C) Appropriate precautions around welding include eye protection/proper clothing to cover skin
D) Use of gas-shielded processes in confined spaces can create a nitrogen-deficient environment
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 4.7 Safety Precautions
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1. The inspector should understand the basic arc welding processes most frequently used in
the fabrication and repair of refinery and chemical process equipment. These processes
include all of the following except:
A) Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
B) Submerged arc welding (SAW) and Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
C) Cored flux arc welding (CFAW)
D) Stud arc welding (SW)
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 5.1 Welding Processes General
2. Which of these statements regarding SMAW is False?
A) SMAW uses arc heat (coming from tip of consumable covered electrode) to melt base metal
B) SMAW shielding is provided from the decomposition of the electrode covering
C) SMAW is the most widely used of the various arc welding processes
D) SMAW uses an arc between a bare electrode and the weld pool.
Ans: D Ref: Sect. 5.2 SMAW Process SMAW See SAMPLE Q (API WEBSITE)
3. Which of these statements regarding SMAW is False?
A) SMAW uses either ac or dc, depending on welding power supply & electrode selected
B) SMAW power supply that is preferred is the CV or constant-voltage power supply
C) SMAW is performed without the application of pressure
D) SMAW is always a manual welding process
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 5.2 Welding Processes SMAW
4. Depending on the type of SMAW electrode being used, the covering performs all of the
following functions EXCEPT:
A) Establishes the mechanical properties and characteristics of the electrode
B) Provides slag blanket to protect hot weld metal from air & enhances mechanical properties
C) Provides a means of adding alloying elements to change weld metal mechanical properties
D) Provides gas to shield arc/prevent excessive atmospheric contamination of molten filler metal
Ans: A Sect. 5.2.1 SMAW Electrode Covering establishes electrical characteristics
5. Some commonly accepted advantages of the SMAW process include all of these except:
A) Equipment is relatively simple/inexpensive/portable & can be used in areas of limited access
B) SMAW process is less sensitive to wind and draft than other welding processes
C) SMAW process is suitable for most of the commonly used metals and alloys
D) SMAW process allows for excellent control of root pass penetration
Ans: D Sect. 5.2.2 Welding Processes Advantages of SMAW D is an advantage
of the GTAW Process Watch out for questions like this on the real API 577 exam!
6. Limitations associated with the SMAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Slag must be removed before depositing a weld bead adjacent to a previously deposited bead
B) Slag must be removed before depositing a weld bead onto a previously deposited weld bead
C) Deposition rates are lower than for all other processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW)
D) Slag must be removed at stops and starts
Answer: C Sec. 5.2.3 Welding Processes SMAW Limitations such as GMAW is
correct not accepted over GTAW Process Watch out for questions like this on exam!
7. Which of these statements regarding GTAW is False?
A) GTAW DCEN welding offers advantages of deeper penetration and faster welding speeds
B) GTAW uses an arc between a consumable tungsten electrode and the weld pool
C) GTAW is used with a shielding gas & without the application of pressure
D) GTAW can be used with or without the addition of filler metal
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 5.3 Welding Processes GTAW Non-consumable tungsten
8. Some commonly accepted advantages of the GTAW process include all of these except:
A) Can be used with or without filler metal, dependent on the application
B) Allows for excellent control of root pass weld penetration
C) Produces high purity welds, generally free from defects
D) No post-weld cleaning is required
Ans: D Sect. 5.3.1 Welding Processes Advantages of GTAW Very little cleaning
9. Limitations associated with the GTAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) The welding equipment is more complex, more costly, and less portable than that for SMAW
B) Deposition rates = lower than rates possible with consumable electrode arc welding processes
C) GTAW has a low tolerance for contaminants on filler or base metals
D) Difficult to shield the weld zone properly in drafty environments
Answer: A Sec. 5.3.2 Processes Limitations of GTAW A = GMAW limitation
10. Which of these statements regarding GMAW is False?
A) GMAW uses shielding from externally supplied gas and without the application of pressure
B) GMAW uses an arc between continuous filler metal electrode and the weld pool
C) GMAW uses CC power supply & either short circuiting/globular/spray method
D) GMAW may be operated in semiautomatic, machine, or automatic modes only
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 5.4 Welding Processes GMAW C = CV power supply used
11. Which of these statements regarding GMAW-S (Short-circuiting transfer) is not true?
A) It creates fast freezing weld pool best suited for joining thin sections/out-of position/root pass
B) It covers lowest range of welding currents/electrode diameters associated GMAW processes
C) Due to fast-freezing nature of this process, the potential for lack of sidewall fusion exists
D) It results in a highly directed stream of discrete drops accelerated by arc forces
Answer: D Sec. 5.4.1 Welding Processes D = GMAW Spray transfer characteristic
12. Some commonly accepted advantages of the GMAW process include all of these except:
A) Minimal post-weld cleaning is required due to absence of slag
B) Deposition rates are significantly higher than those with SMAW
C) Allows for the excellent control of the root pass weld penetration
D) Only consumable electrode process used to weld most commercial metals/alloys
Answer: C Sect. 5.4.4 Processes GMAW Advantages C = GTAW Advantage
13. Limitations associated with the GMAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) GMAW has a low tolerance for contaminants on filler metals or base metals
B) The welding arc should be protected from air drafts that will disperse the shielding gas
C) When using the GMAW-S process, the weld is more susceptible to lack of adequate fusion
D) The welding equipment is more complex, more costly, and less portable than that for SMAW
Answer: A Sect. 5.4.5 Processes Limitations of GMAW A = GTAW Limitation
14. Some commonly accepted advantages of the FCAW process include all of these except:
A) Shielding is produced at the weld surface (more tolerant of stronger air currents than GMAW)
B) Only consumable electrode process that can be used to weld most commercial metals/alloys
C) Slag that supports and shapes the weld bead and flux that provides metallurgical benefits
D) High deposition and productivity rates than other processes such as SMAW
Answer: B Sect. 5.5.1 Processes FCAW Advantages A = GMAW Advantage
15. Limitations associated with the FCAW process include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) The welding equipment is more complex, more costly, and less portable than that for SMAW
B) Self-shielding FCAW generates large volumes of welding fumes/requires exhaust equipment
C) Backing material is required for root pass welding & slag requires removal between passes
D) FCAW process is limited to shop applications and the flat and horizontal positions
Ans: D Sect. 5.5.2 Processes Limitations of FCAW D = SAW limitation (flat)
1. Qualified welding procedures detail the steps necessary to make a specific weld and
generally consist of all of the following except:
A) Details of weld mechanical properties
B) Welding process variables
C) Details of the weld joint
D) A written description
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 6.1 Procedures General A = Test data (given in the PQR)
2. As a minimum, welding procedures qualified to ASME Sect IX are required by all of the
following examples where Codes are employed except:
A) Construction codes used in fabrication of new equipment & piping (refinery, chemical plant)
B) Construction codes used in fabrication of new equipment & piping (water treatment plants)
C) API 510 inspection code (repair welding)
D) API 570 inspection code (repair welding)
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 6.1 Procedures General B = Tricky Scope Section 1
3. Regarding ASME Code requirements, the WPS provides direction to:
A) The Inspector overseeing the production welding
B) The Engineer overseeing the production welding
C) The welder while making production welds
D) None of these
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 6.1 Procedures General
4. The PQR is all of the following except:
A) Record of welding data used to weld a test coupon
B) Record of welding variables used to weld a test coupon
C) Record of test results used to qualify the welding procedure
D) Record of the welding parameters to be used in the production welds
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 6.1 Procedures General D = WPS is this Not the PQR!
5. The purpose of the PQR is to establish the:
A) Properties of the weldment
B) Suitability of the weldment
C) Record for weldment construction
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 6.1 Procedures General
6. The purpose of the WPQ is to:

A) Establish welder is capable of welding
B) Establish welder is capable of making a quality weld
C) Establish welder is capable of making a quality weld using the WPS
D) Establish welder is capable of making a quality weld using the WPS & the PQR
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 6.1 Procedures General
7. ASME Section IX requires WHO to develop welding procedures?
A) Each owner/user Engineering Organization
B) Each owner/user of the equipment
C) Each manufacturer & contractor
D) Each Inspection Organization
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 6.2 Procedures WPS Section
8. Completed WPS for a welding process addresses:
A) All essential variables in a given WPS for a given process.
B) All essential and nonessential variables in a given WPS for a given process.
C) All essential variables (Including supplemental essential variables if notch toughness is reqd)
D) All essential & nonessential variables (supp. essential variables only if notch toughness reqd)
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 6.2 Procedures WPS Section
9. Essential variables affect mechanical properties of the weld. If they are changed beyond
what the reference code paragraph allows for the process, the WPS:
A) May be used at the Inspectors discretion
B) Must be re-qualified (new PQR employed)
C) May be used as the mechanical properties of the weld will not be affected
D) May either be re-qualified (new PQR employed) or used at the Inspectors discretion
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 6.2 Procedures WPS Section
10. When nonessential variables are changed on the WPS, what must be done?
A) May be used at the Inspectors discretion
B) Must be re-qualified (new PQR employed)
C) May be changed of the WPS and then used
D) May either be re-qualified (new PQR employed) or used at the Inspectors discretion
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 6.2 Procedures WPS Section
11. Which of these statements are False regarding Supplementary essential variables?
A) They are associated with weld strength & ductility
B) They apply when they are specified by the end user
C) They are treated as essential variables when they apply
D) They apply whenever notch toughness testing is required
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 6.2 Procedures WPS Section
12. The PQR shall record all of the following items except:
A) Manufacturers certification of accuracy in the qualification of a WPS
B) The nonessential variables used to weld a test coupon
C) The essential variables used to weld a test coupon
D) Coupon test results
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 6.3 Procedures PQR Section
13. Which of these statements are false regarding Mechanical Tests associated with a PQR?
A) Mechanical tests are required to qualify a WPS to demonstrate the properties of the weldment
B) Guided bend tests determine the degree of soundness and ductility of a groove weld
C) Notch toughness tests determine both the strength and toughness of a groove weld
D) Tension tests determine the ultimate strength of a groove weld
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 6.3 Procedures PQR Section
14. Which of these statements is False regarding PQRs?
A) PQR format is not fixed, provided it addresses all essential variables
B) If any test specimen fails, the test coupon fails and a new coupon will be required
C) PQR should accompany WPS and be available for review by Inspector upon request
D) One PQR may support several WPSs but one WPS may be qualified by only one PQR
Ans: D Sect. 6.3 Procedures PQRs 1 WPS may be qualified by more than one PQR
15. Which of these statements is false regarding review of a WPS & PQR per API 577?
A) Inspectors shall review the WPS & PQR to verify they are acceptable for welding to be done
B) Initial step verifies WPS completion & Section IX/construction/repair code issues addressed
C) 2nd step verifies PQR completion & Section IX/construction/repair code issues addressed
D) 3rd step confirms WPS essential variable values properly support range specified in PQR
Answer: D Ref: Sec. 6.4 Reviewing WPS & PQR 3rd Step reversed PQR WPS
Exercise 7 (API 577 Welding Materials 10 Q&A)

1. Base metals are assigned P-numbers in ASME Section IX to:
A) Reduce the number of welding procedure qualifications required

B) Reduce the number of welding procedure specifications required
C) Reduce the number of welder performance qualifications required
D) Reduce number of welding procedure and performance qualifications
Answer: A Ref: Section 7.2 Materials P-Numbers
2. For ferrous base metals having specified impact test requirements, what types of
numbers are assigned by ASME IX Code?
A) P-numbers are assigned only
B) S-Numbers are assigned as a subgroup of the P-Numbers
C) Group numbers within P-numbers are assigned (P-No 1, Group 1, 2, 3, etc)
D) Group numbers within P-numbers are assigned (P-No 1, Group A, B, C, etc)
Answer: C Ref: Section 7.2 Materials P-Numbers
3. P-Number assignments are based on all of the following comparable base metal
characteristics except:
A) Composition
C) Mechanical properties
B) Weldability
D) Welding Process types
Answer: D Ref: Section 7.2 Materials P-Numbers

4. Electrodes and welding rods are assigned F-numbers to:
A) Reduce only the number of welder performance qualifications required
B) Reduce number of welding procedure and performance qualifications
C) Reduce the number of welding procedure qualifications required
D) Reduce the number of welding procedure specifications required
Answer: B Ref: Section 7.3 Materials F-Numbers
5. F-number groupings are based essentially on their usability characteristics, which
fundamentally determine:
A) The chemical composition of the electrode only
B) The chemical composition of the electrode and the weldability
C) The ability of welders to make satisfactory welds using similar composition filler metals
D) The ability of welders to make satisfactory welds using a given process and given filler metal
Answer: D Ref: Section 7.3 Materials F-Numbers
Exercise 7 (API 577 Welding Materials 10 Q&A)
6. Regarding F-Numbers, those welders qualified using a single filler metal (assume E-7018
Electrode having F-4 designation without backing) are qualified to weld with:
A) All electrodes having any F-number designation
B) All electrodes having the same F-4 designation only
C) All electrodes having F-4 designation and all F-1, F-2, & F-3 electrodes
D) All electrodes having F-4 designation and all F-1, F-2, & F-3 electrodes (with backing limits)
Answer: D Ref: Section 7.3 Materials F-Numbers
7. An AWS classification number identifies:
A) All consumables listed within ASME IX
B) Specific consumables listed within ASME IX
C) Electrodes and welding rods specified in ASME II, Section C
D) None of these
Answer: C Ref: Section 7.4 Materials AWS Classification Numbers
8. Steel & Steel alloy filler metals are grouped in ASME IX according to A-numbers to:
A) Reduce the number of welding procedure qualifications required
B) Reduce the number of welding procedure specifications required
C) Reduce the number of welder performance qualifications required
D) Reduce number of welding procedure and performance qualifications
Answer: A Ref: Section 7.5 Materials A-Numbers
9. The A-number grouping in ASME Section IX, Table QW-442 is based on the:
A) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal and the base metal
B) Chemical composition of the deposited weld metal
C) Tensile strength of filler metal and base metal
D) Chemical composition of the base metal
Answer: B Ref: Section 7.5 Materials A-Numbers
10. Which of these statements are false regarding consumable storage and handling?
A) Covered electrodes exposed to moisture become unstable due to moisture pickup by coatings
B) Moisture is a hydrogen source & open consumables should be stored in warm holding ovens
C) Low-hydrogen electrodes should be stored together with other types of electrodes in ovens
D) Low-hydrogen & stainless steel electrodes are particularly susceptible to moisture pickup
Answer: C Ref: Section 7.7 Materials Consumable Storage & Handling
Exercise 8 (API 577 Welder Qualification 10 Q&A)
1. Welder performance qualification is to establish:

A) Welders ability to deposit sound weld metal
B) Welders general level of welding skills
C) Welders general welding abilities
Answer: A Ref: Section 8.1 Welder Qualification General
2. The welder qualification is limited by the:
A) Process variables
C) Welding position and diameter
B) Essential variables given for each process
Answer: C Ref: Section 8.1 Welder Qualification General
3. A welder may be qualified by all of the following except:
A) Initial production welding only
C) Radiography of a test coupon only
B) Bend tests of a test coupon only

D) Both RT of a test coupon and bend tests needed
Answer: D Ref: Section 8.1 Welder Qualification General

3a Trick question: How many bend tests required when qualifying a welder in 5g or 6g
position? In 2g & 5g position? (Was on 2011/2012 exams) Section 8.2 (in API 577) & also
in Table QW-452.1 Note 1 Expect question on your exam Know how to find answer)
Answer (QW-452.1 Note 1): 4 bend tests (5G or 6G) 6 bend tests (if both 2G and 5G used)
4. The performance qualification test coupon is to be welded according to the qualified
WPS, and the welding is to be supervised and controlled by:
A) Owner/user of the facility
B) The employer of the welder
C) The manufacturer or fabricator
Answer: B Ref: Section 8.2 Welder Qualification WPQ
5. A change in any essential variable listed for the welding process requires the welder to
re-qualify for that process. QW-352 through QW-357 in ASME Section IX, list the essential
variables and referencing code paragraphs for different welding processes. The variable
groups addressed include which of the following:
A) Joints, base & filler metals, positions, gas, and electrical characteristics
B) Joints, base & filler metals, positions, diameters, gas, and electrical characteristics
C) Joints, base & filler metals, positions, diameters, thickness, gas, and electrical characteristics
D) None of the above is correct per ASME IX
Exercise 8 (API 577 Welder Qualification 10 Q&A)
6. If radiographic exam is used for qualification of a welder or welding operator, the

minimum length of coupon to be examined is any of the following items EXCEPT:
A) 3 feet (0.91 meters) for welding operators (ASME IX Rule)
B) 6 inches (152.4 mm) minimum in any case (ASME IX Rule)
C) The entire circumference for their first three production joints (ASME B31.3 Case)
D) The entire weld circumference for pipe coupons (Typically Size 2 NPS & Size 8 NPS used)
Answer: C Ref: Section 8.2 Welder Qualification WPQ
7. Welder performance qualification expires if a welding process is not used during a:
A) 3-month period
B) Six-month period
C) Nine-month period
D) Twelve-month period
8. Welders qualification can be revoked if:
A) There is reason to question their ability to make welds (NDE results indicate repairs, etc)
B) They violate their WPS more than once (includes high repair rates)
C) They violate their WPS repeatedly (includes high repair rates)
D) None of the above is correct per API 577
Answer: A Ref: Section 8.2 Welder Qualification WPQ
9. What document can be used to verify welders qualifications are current?
A) Welder WPS log
B) Quality Control log
C) Welder Performance Qualification Report
D) Welders log or Continuity report (ASME IX QW-484, NMA B)
Answer: D Ref: Section 8.2 Welder Qualification WPQ
10. Prior to any welding, inspectors should review the welders WPQ to:
A) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position & process
B) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position, thickness and process
C) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position, diameter and thickness
D) Verify they are qualified to perform welding given its position/diam./thickness/process
Answer: A Ref: Section 8.3.1 Welder Qualification Reviewing a WPQ
Exercise 9 (API 577 NDE 50 Q&A)
1. Lack of fusion (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):
A) Proper heat input & proper welding technique
B) Reduce travel speed and control arc length
C) Proper heat input & proper joint design
Answer: A Ref: Section 9.1 NDE Discontinuities (Table 6)
2. Undercut (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Solution Column):
D) Reduce travel speed
Answer: D Ref: Section 9.1 NDE Discontinuities (Table 6)
3. Incomplete penetration (Per API 577, Table 6) can be corrected by (Practical Sol. Col):
Answer: C Ref: Section 9.1 NDE Discontinuities (Table 6)
4. During welding inspection, the inspector may need to verify the conformance of the base
material and filler metal chemistries with the selected or specified alloyed materials. This
may include reviewing all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Reviewing stamps or markings on the components
B) Performing visual material checks
C) The certified mill test report
D) Requiring PMI testing
Answer: B Ref: Section 9.2 NDE Materials Identification
5. It is the responsibility of the owner/user to establish a written material verification
program indicating the extent and type of PMI to be conducted. Guidelines for material
control and verification are outlined in:
A) API RP 572
C) API RP 577
B) API RP 574
D) API RP 578
Answer: D Ref: Section 9.1 NDE Materials Identification
6. Stand
dards (ASM
ME Section
n V Article 99) specify liighting leveels of (how much) foott candles
(lux) at the examin
nation surfface?
A) 10000 foot candlees (10000 luux)
C) 10 fooot candles (100 lux)
B) 100 ffoot candles (1000 lux)

D) Nonee of these is correct
Answerr: D Reff: Sect. 9.3.22.1 NDE VT O

Optical Aid
ds
7. Direcct visual examination is conducteed when acccess is suffiicient to plaace the eye::
A) Withhin 6 in24 iin (1506000 mm) of exxam surface & at an anggle not less tthan 20 to surface
B) Withhin 6 in12 in
i (1503000 mm) of exxam surface & at an anggle not less than
t
20 to surface
C) Withhin 12in-24 in (300-6000 mm) of exam surface & at an anggle not less tthan 20 to ssurface
D) Nonee of these iss correct
Answerr: D Reff: Sect. 9.3.22.3 NDE VT W
Weld exam
m Devices A = 30 too surface
8. In the illustratioon above, what

w
is the w
weld size?
A) Just below incch (12.7mm
m)
C) Slighhtly above inch (12.77mm)
B) Rightt at inch ((12.7 mm)

Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.3.22.3.C & Figg 17/18 N

NDE VT Weld exxam Devicees
9. In the illustratioon above, what
w
is the n
name of thee gauge beiing used?
A) Bridge Cam Gauuge (GAL)
C) Weldd Size Gaugge
B) Fillett Weld Gaugge


10. In th
he illustrattion above, what is thee actual throat measurrement (thrroat size)?
A) 12.7 mm
C) Cannnot be determ
mined by thhe above
B) 12.7 m
mm x .707 = 9 mm

Exxercisee 9 (AP
PI 577 NDE
N
50 Q&
&A)
11. Maggnetic partiicle examin

nation is efffective in:
A) Locaating surfacee discontinuuities of ferrromagnetic m
materials
B) Locaating surfacee or near surrface disconntinuities off ferromagneetic materials
C) Locaating surfacee or near surrface disconntinuities off ferromagneetic and paramagnetic m
materials
D) Nonee of these arre correct
Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.4.11 NDE MT G
General
12. Whiich of the fo
following statements iss false regarrding prop
per MT practice?
A) Partiicles used duuring the exxam can be either
e
dry orr wet
B) Best results are aachieved whhen the linees of flux aree perpendicuular to the ddiscontinuityy
b
light, ccolor of parrticles shoulld contrast w
with exam suurface
C) If exxam is perforrmed with black
med, one paarallel to weeld & one accross (perpeendicular to the weld)
D) Twoo inspectionss are perform
Answerr: C Reff: Sec. 9.4.1 NDE MT Geeneral Iff performed
d in normall lighting
FIG
GURE 25
FIGURE
E 26
13. Figu
ure 25 abovve (left) willl detect wh
hich of thesee following discontinu
uities listed below?
A) Disccontinuities ttransverse to
t the weld aand located on the surfaace or slighttly sub-surfa
face only
B) Discontinuities parallel
p
to thhe weld andd located onn the surfacee or slightly sub-surfacee only
C) Discontinuities transverse
t
too the weld aand located on the surfaace only
D) Disccontinuities pparallel to thhe weld andd located onn the surfacee only
Answerr: A Reff: Sec. 9.4.1 & Fig. 25 NDE MT Gen
neral
14. Figu
ure 26 abovve (right) w
will detect w
which of theese followin
ng discontin
nuities listed
d below?
A) Disccontinuities ttransverse to
t the weld aand located on the surfaace or slighttly sub-surfa
face only
B) Discontinuities parallel
p
to thhe weld andd located onn the surfacee or slightly sub-surfacee only
C) Discontinuities transverse
t
too the weld aand located on the surfaace only
D) Disccontinuities pparallel to thhe weld andd located onn the surfacee only
Answerr: B Ref:: Sec. 9.4.1 & Fig. 25 NDE MT Gen
neral
Exxercisee 9 (AP
PI 577 NDE
N
50 Q&
&A)
FIG
GURE 21
FIGURE
E 22
15. Whiich of the statements b

below is FA
ALSE regarrding Figurre 21 abovee (left)?
A) Ferroomagnetic particles
p
appplied to maggnetized surrface are attrracted to maagnetic fieldd breaks
B) Figurre 21 showss the disrupttion to the m
magnetic fieeld caused by a defect oopen to the surface
s
C) Ferroomagnetic pparticles willl be drawn tto the breakk in the flux field shownn in Figure 21
2
D) Patteern of particcles attractedd in Fig. 21 will be lesss sharp & less distinct thhan Fig. 22
Answerr: D Reff: Sec. 9.4.1 & Fig. 21 NDE MT Gen
neral
16. Whiich of the statements b
below is FA
ALSE regarrding Figurre 22 abovee (right)?
A) Ferroomagnetic particles
p
appplied to maggnetized surrface are attrracted to maagnetic fieldd breaks
B) Ferroomagnetic pparticles willl be drawn tto the breakk in the flux field shownn in Figure 222
C) Patteern of particcles attractedd in Fig. 22 will be morre sharp andd distinct thaan Fig. 21
D) Figuure 22 showss disruptionn to a magneetic field cauused by a suub-surface defect
d
Answerr: C Reff: Sec. 9.4.1 & Fig. 21 NDE MT Gen
neral
following statements are false reggarding AC
CFM technique?
A) It cann work in a range of different mateerials and thhrough coatiings of varyying thickness
B) This technique iis ideal for inspecting
i
complex geoometries succh as nozzles & ring-groooves
e
netic non-coontacting annd is able to detect and ssize surfacee breaking defects
d
C) It is electromagn
D) It reqquires extennsive surfacee preparatioon & can be used at elevvated tempss up to 600F
F (315C)
Answerr: D Reff: Sect. 9.5 NDE ACFM
18. Whiich of thesee statementts is false reegarding th
he PT techn
nique?
A) It is commonly employed oon austeniticc SS where MT
M exams aare not posssible
B) It is capable
c
of ddetecting suurface-conneecting disconntinuities inn nonferrouss alloys onlyy
C) It cann be used too examine w
weld joint suurfaces/indivvidual weld pass checkss/completedd welds
D) Mateerial certs onn amounts oof contaminnants (chlorinne, sulfur, and
a halogenns) are to be checked
Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.6 NDE P
PT

19. A limitation of PT is that standard penetrant systems are limited to a maximum of:
A) 125F (52C)
B) 120F (49C)
C) 150F (65C)
D) None of these are correct, because the limit can be exceeded
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 9.6 NDE PT
20. Which of these statements are NOT true regarding techniques used in PT exam?
A) Liquid in any discontinuity bleeds out to stain the powder coating
B) Test surface is cleaned & coated with a liquid that seeks surface-connected discontinuities
C) After excess surface liquid is removed, a solvent-based developer is normally crush applied
D) The greater the bleed out to surface opening ratio, the greater the volume of the discontinuity
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 9.6 NDE PT Normally spray applied
21. Regarding PT exam evaluation, an indication of depth is possible if the Inspector:
A) No indication of depth is possible because PT = Surface Exam Method (not volumetric exam)
B) Observes and then compares the indication bleed out to the opening size visible at the surface
C) Observes indication opening size visible at the surface and then estimates approximate depth
D) Observes the indication bleed out at the surface and then estimates the approximate depth
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 9.6 NDE PT Shallow tight indications = light bleed out
22. General penetrant TECHNIQUES approved for use include which of the following?
A) Color contrast penetrant technique and the fluorescent penetrant technique
B) Solvent removable technique, Water washable technique, & Post emulsifiable technique
C) Solvent removable technique, Water washable technique, & Solvent emulsifiable technique
D) Solvent removable technique, Water emulsifiable technique & Solvent emulsifiable technique
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 9.6.1 NDE Liquid PT Techniques
23. General penetrant SYSTEMS approved for use include which of the following?
A) Color contrast penetrant technique and the fluorescent penetrant technique
B) Solvent removable technique, Water washable technique, & Post emulsifiable technique
C) Solvent removable technique, Water washable technique, & Solvent emulsifiable technique
D) Solvent removable technique, Water emulsifiable technique & Solvent emulsifiable technique
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 9.6.1 NDE Liquid PT Techniques

24. For added sensitivity, which of the following PT techniques may be used to detect fine
linear type indications?
A) Fluorescent penetrant (Used in exams in darkened areas with filtered black light)
B) Color Contrast Solvent Removable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
C) Color Contrast Post emulsifiable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
D) Color Contrast Water washable Visible Dye Penetrant (Technique)
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 9.6.1 NDE Liquid PT Techniques
25. Which of these statements are NOT true regarding Eddy Current inspection?
A) Its magnetic fields & material discontinuities alter induced fields/show them on units display
B) As with MT, ET is most sensitive (finds the defect) if a current is parallel to the discontinuity
C) It can measure thickness of protective, nonconductive surface coatings & cladding thickness
D) It detects surface & subsurface discontinuities (tubing, pipe) & is limited in weld inspection
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 9.7 NDE ET Technique B If current is perpendicular
26. Which of these statements are NOT true regarding Radiographic Testing (RT) method?
A) It uses the change in absorption of radiation by solid metal and in areas of a discontinuity
B) It is a volumetric exam method capable of examining entire specimen, not just the surface
C) Radiation sent reacts with film & permanent image is captured & processed into latent image
D) Some methods are available that use electronics to create a digital image & are called filmless
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 9.8.1 NDE RT General Latent image is first captured
then it is processed into a permanent image
27. Which of these statements are NOT true regarding Radiographic Testing (RT) methods
and examiners?
A) RT indications display a different density in contrast to a normal background image of a weld
B) NDT examiner interprets/evaluates the film for differences in absorption/transmission results
C) Radiographers ensure film is exposed by primary radiation source (not backscatter radiation)
D) Film examiners (interpret/evaluate/report) should be certified ASNT Level I as a minimum
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 9.8.1 NDE RT General Level II as a minimum
28. The exposure and processing of a radiograph is considered acceptable when it meets the
required quality features in terms of:
A) Density
B) Sensitivity
C) Sensitivity and density
D) Sensitivity, density and film quality
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 9.8.1 NDE RT General
Exxercisee 9 (AP
PI 577 NDE
N
50 Q&
&A)
29. Whiich of thesee statementts is NOT trrue regardiing Image Q
Quality Ind
dicators (IQ
QIs)?
A) STD
Ds for industtrial RT requuire one or more
m
IQIs uused to deterrmine required sensitivvity is met
B) IQI w
was previouusly called a penetrametter and this term is still being usedd in most of the codes
C) To assess sensitiivity, a requuired hole orr wire (codee specified) must be vissible on finisshed film
D) IQIs (penetrameeter) are tools used in inndustrial raddiography too establish the
t film quaality levels
Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.8.22 NDE RT IQ
QI Penetrrameter noo longer beiing used
30. Whiich of thesee statementts is NOT trrue regardiing Wire-T
Type IQIs?
A) Wiree to be visibble (standardd specified) on an accepptable radioggraph is callled a sensitiive wire
B) Diam
meter of smaallest visiblee wire (lightter-white im
mage) indicaates sensitivvity of radioggraph
C) Theyy are placed on and perppendicular tto the weld pprior to the exposure off a radiograpph
D) Theyy are construucted of an array of sixx paralleled wires
w
of speecified diam
meters
Answerr: A Reff: Sect. 9.8.22 NDE RT Th
he essentiaal wire mu
ust always b
be visible
31. Whiich of thesee statementts is NOT trrue regardiing Hole-Tyype IQIs?
A) Theyy are sheets of metal (knnown thicknness) with sspecified diaameter holess drilled or punched
p
B) An inndication off film sensittivity = IQI thickness & diameter oof smallest visible
v
hole on film
C) Theirr thickness is generallyy specified aat 2 4 % off thickness of
o object beeing radiograaphed
D) Holees in the IQII are projectted on a radiiograph as llighter (whitte or lighterr) spots
Answerr: D Reff: Sect. 9.8.22 NDE RT Prrojected as dark or graay spots
Figuree 29
meter of hooles in hole--type IQIs are a multiiple of the thickness
t
off a sheet. Common
32. Diam
hole diaameters aree HOW MA
ANY times the thickneess of the IQ
QI shown in
n Fig. 29?
A) 2% aand 4% holees in sheet m
metal strip hhaving an acctual thickneess of 15 mm
m
B) 1%, 2% & 4% hholes in sheeet metal stripp having ann actual thickkness of 15 mm
C) 2% and
a 4% holees in sheet m
metal strip having
h
an acctual thickneess of 15 miils (.015 inchhes)
D) 1%, 2% & 4% hholes in sheeet metal striip having ann actual thickkness of 15 mils (.015 inches)
Answerr: D Reff: Sect. 9.8.22 NDE RT IQ
QIs Projeected as darrk or gray sspots

33. IQIs (penetrameters) are selected based on which of the following values:
A) Thickness of the base material
B) Thickness of the base material and the code designation taken from table
C) Thickness of the base material plus any code allowed weld reinforcement
D) None of these is correct
Answer: C Ref: Sect. 9.8.2 NDE RT IQIs
34. Which of the following statements are NOT true regarding IQIs & their placement?
A) Wire-type IQIs are most often placed perpendicular to weld center line
B) Hole-type IQIs are placed next to weld always on a shim where T = the weld build-up
C) Hole that is required to be visible on an acceptable radiograph is called the essential hole
D) Hole-type IQIs are placed next to weld on a base metal or on a shim (with T = weld build-up)
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 9.8.2 NDE RT IQIs
35. Which of the following statements are NOT true regarding RT film?
A) Film must be long & wide enough to cover 25 mm on consecutive circumferential exposures
B) Film must be long & wide enough to cover 19 mm coverage on either side of the weld
C) Film should be stored in a cool, dry, clean area away from the exposure area
D) Radiographic film Class I or II or III film are acceptable for use
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 9.8.3 NDE RT Film rules Only class I or II is OK
36. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding RT film source selection?
A) X-ray machines must also be used in addition to sources with decaying radioisotopes
B) For weld inspection, radioactive isotopes of Iridium 192 or Cobalt 60 are typically used
C) Iridium 192 is normally used for RT on steel (thickness = 1.5 7.0 in. or 38 mm 178 mm)
D) Cobalt 60 is normally used for RT on steel (thickness = 0.25 3.0 in. or 6.3 mm 76.2 mm)
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 9.8.4 NDE RT Film Source selection
37. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding RT film processing?
A) Normal developing time is ten to twelve minutes at 68F (20C)
B) When temps are higher or lower than 20C, developing time is to be adjusted
C) Exposed film can either be hand-processed, or examiner may use an automatic processor
D) Chemicals used to process/develop/fix/rinse film are required to be changed on a regular basis
Answer: A Ref: Sect. 9.8.5 NDE RT Film Processing Five to eight minutes
Exxercisee 9 (AP
PI 577 NDE
N
50 Q&
&A)
following statements iss TRUE reggarding RT
T surface prreparation??
A) Surfa
face conditioons (visual) that can maask a defect should be remedied
r
aft
fter the expoosure
B) Weldd ripples shaall be removved so that R
RT images are
a not conffused with aany discontinuities
C) Weldd ripples shoould be rem
moved so thaat RT imagees are not coonfused withh any disconntinuities
D) Weldd ripples shoould be rem
moved to an extent so RT
T images arre not confuused with anny defects
Answerr: C Reff: Sect. 9.8.66 NDE RT Su
urface Prep
paration
following statements iss False regaarding RT film
f
identiffication (ID
D) on all
radiogrraphs?
A) ID innformation sshould be plainly & perrmanently pproduced
B) Locaation markerrs will also appear on thhe film idenntifying the area of coveerage
C) ID innformation sshall be tracceable to conntract/manuufacturer/datte/componeent/weld or ppart #s
D) ID innformation w
will not obsscure any arrea of interesst (to prevennt to properr film identiffication)
Answerr: D Reff: Sect. 9.8.77 NDE RT ID To preven
nt proper fiilm interpreetation
&
Figgure 31
Figure 32
40. Whiich of thesee statementts is FALSE

E regardingg the most eeffective RT
T Techniqu
ue that
can be used?
u
A) Mostt effective technique = double-walll exposure (film
(
contaccts surface oopposite souurce)
B) Mostt effective teechnique = single-wall exposure (ffilm contactts surface oppposite sourrce)
C) Mostt effective teechnique = double-wall exposure ((film contaccts surface nnearest sourcce)
D) Mostt effective technique = single-wall exposure (ffilm contactts surface neearest sourcce)
Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.8.88 NDE RT Techn
niques S
Single wall eexposure (F
Fig 31)

41. Which of these statements is FALSE regarding RT Techniques to be used?
A) Radiography is not sensitive to the orientation of tight planar discontinuities
B) Technique should be chosen based on ability to produce images of suspected discontinuities
C) Nature, location, and orientation should always be a major factor in establishing a technique
D) Tight planar discontinuity at an angle to a radiation source may be difficult/impossible to see
Ans: A Ref: Sec. 9.8.8 NDE RT Techniques extremely sensitive to orientation
42. Which of these RT Techniques should be used whenever practical?
A) Double-wall exposure where radiation passes through two walls of the material or weld
B) Single-wall exposure where the radiation passes through only one wall of material or weld
C) Single-wall viewing where radiation passes through 2 walls (weld & film sidewall viewed)
D) Double-wall viewing where radiation passes through 2 walls (weld & film sidewall viewed)
Answer: B Ref: Sect. 9.8.8.1 NDE RT Techniques Single wall exposure (Fig 31)
43. When the single wall viewing technique is used (radiation passes through two walls) and
only the weld (material) on the film sidewall is viewed for acceptance, what is the minimum
number of exposures that should be taken (assume RT for circumferential welds)?
A) Minimum of one exposure is possible using the panoramic technique
B) Minimum of two exposures is possible using the superimposed technique
C) Minimum of four exposures taken at 90 to each other should be made as a general rule
D) Minimum of three exposures taken at 120 to each other should be made as a general rule
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 9.8.8.2 NDE RT Techniques Single wall viewing
44. Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the RT double-wall techniques?
A) When not practical to use a single wall technique, double-wall techniques should be used
B) Double-wall technique is OK for material/welds in components 4 in. or less (nominal OD)
C) Double-wall elliptical shot (complete weld coverage required) = 2 exposures 90 apart OK
D) Double-wall superimposed shot (complete weld coverage reqd) = 3 exposures 120 apart OK
Ans: B Ref: Sect. 9.8.8.3 NDE Double wall techniques 3.5 inch NPS & Less Rule
45. Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the evaluation of Radiographs?
A) The final step in the radiographic process is the evaluation of the radiograph
B) Lack of fusion is typically narrow and linear and it tends to be straighter than a crack.
C) Interpreters should know different welding processes & discontinuities associated by process
D) Rounded indication (porosity/slag) will be less apparent than indication from crack or LOF
Answer: D Ref: Sect. 9.8.9 & RT Figures NDE RT Evaluation of RadiographsIt
will be MORE apparent not less apparent!
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1.WhichofthefollowingisanexampleofalimitedorroutinerepairsperAPI510code?
A)Repairsincludegrindingonexistingweldstodeterminedepthofenvironmentalcracking
B)Repairsondissimilarweldoverlayperformedbycompetentmaintenanceorganization
C)RepairsareweldingoverlayofpittingonanonPWHTdvessel
D)Repairsarethekindthatwillrequireapressuretest
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Begin API 577 Study questions (Chapter 4)

Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

B) Weld quality assurance program

Answer: B Reference: Section 4.1 Welding Inspection (General)

Answer: C Reference: Section 4.1 Welding Inspection (General)

Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

Answer: C Reference: Section 4.2.1.1 QC Items to Assess Prior to Welding

Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

Answer: C Ref: Sect. 4.2.2.2 Weldment Requirements Potential Inspector Action!

Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

D) Calibration of NDE equipment is current

Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

C) Confirm Heat Treatment & Pressure testing procedures are acceptable

Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

D) PMI records supplement material traceability/confirm material of construction

Exercise 4 (API 577 Welding Inspection 35 Q&A)

Exercise 5 (API 577 Welding Processes 15 Q&A)

A 577, Paara 5.3 eeasy one

Exxercise 5 (APII 577 W

Exercise 5 (API 577 Welding Processes 15 Q&A)

Exercise 5 (API 577 Welding Processes 15 Q&A)

Exercise 6 (API 577 Welding Processes 15 Q&A)

Exercise 6 (API 577 Welding Processes 15 Q&A)

6. The purpose of the WPQ is to:

Exercise 6 (API 577 Welding Processes 15 Q&A)

Exercise 7 (API 577 Welding Materials 10 Q&A)

A) Reduce the number of welding procedure qualifications required

Answer: D Ref: Section 7.2 Materials P-Numbers

Exercise 7 (API 577 Welding Materials 10 Q&A)

Exercise 8 (API 577 Welder Qualification 10 Q&A)

1. Welder performance qualification is to establish:

B) Bend tests of a test coupon only

Answer: D Ref: Section 8.1 Welder Qualification General

Answer: B Ref: Section 8.2 Welder Qualification WPQ

Exercise 8 (API 577 Welder Qualification 10 Q&A)

6. If radiographic exam is used for qualification of a welder or welding operator, the

Exercise 9 (API 577 NDE 50 Q&A)

Answer: D Ref: Section 9.1 NDE Materials Identification

Exercise 9 (API 577 NDE 50 Q&A)

B) 100 ffoot candles (1000 lux)

Answerr: D Reff: Sect. 9.3.22.1 NDE VT O

8. In the illustratioon above, what

B) Rightt at inch ((12.7 mm)

Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.3.22.3.C & Figg 17/18 N

B) Fillett Weld Gaugge

Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.3.22.3.C & Figg 17/18 N

Answerr: B Ref:: Sect. 9.3.22.3.C & Figg 17/18 N

11. Maggnetic partiicle examin

15. Whiich of the statements b

Exercise 9 (API 577 NDE 50 Q&A)

Exercise 9 (API 577 NDE 50 Q&A)

Exercise 9 (API 577 NDE 50 Q&A)

40. Whiich of thesee statementts is FALSE

Exercise 9 (API 577 NDE 50 Q&A)