API 580 - Risk Based Inspection Mock Exam

1. What are the most common types of POF Analysis?

a. Qualitative
b. Quantitative
c. Semi-quantitative
d. Probabilistic

2. Detailed information and data is needed for a quantitative RBI in order to?
a. Make use of logic and physical models
b. Conduct sensitivity analysis on probability models
c. Improve the risk rank item
d. Assess higher risks associated with release of hydrocarbon fluid

3. Which of the following is the invasive inspection that doesn’t cause deterioration?
a. Human error in re-streaming
b. Use of logic and physical models
c. Removal of passivating films
d. Internal inspection of glass lined vessels

4. Risk Based Inspection reassessment is not necessarily needed when:

a. Change from internal to on-stream inspections
b. More aggressive feedstock introduced
c. Installation of mitigation devices
d. Increase in deterioration mechanism rates

5. RBI environment focuses on:

a. Carcinogenic agents
b. Chronic risks
c. Acute risks
d. Long term risks

6. Equipment item documented mitigation plan includes all except:

a. Proposed repair method
b. NDE method used to detect deterioration
c. Completion date
d. QA/QC

7. What are the minimum qualifications for contractor personnel implementing RBI?
a. 5 years minimum experience in the RBI field
b. Good judgmental skills
c. A program of training and be able to document that their personnel re suitably qualified
and experienced
d. A qualified procedure

8. RBI assessment type is selected on the basis of:

a. TAR planning
b. Expected/evaluated Risk
c. Jurisdictional Authority requirements
d. Nature of expected degradation
9. It is impractical to reduce risks due to:
a. Labor contracts
b. Cost constraints
c. Regulatory requirements
d. Production needs

10. Which failure is distinct to loss of containment:

a. Column flooding
b. Loss of catalyst reactivity
c. Process fouling
d. Heat exchanger bundle failure

11. Most important factors to understanding equipment deterioration are:

a. 4 major deterioration categories in the hydrocarbon industry
b. Operation and interaction with operating environment
c. Equipment type and operation histories
d. All of the above

12. RBI re-assessment is conducted primarily to:

a. Determine the effect of changes in deterioration
b. Improve operating reliability
c. Verify authenticity of data
d. To check for unanticipated deterioration mechanisms

13. RBI plans to serve as a substitute for:

a. HAZOPs
b. ½ life inspection
c. Reliability Centered Maintenance
d. Process Hazard Analysis

14. In an RBI, who has primary responsibility?

a. Process Safety Leader
b. Project Leader
c. Team Leader
d. Management

15. When units are screened, the most important input is:
a. Number of past due inspections
b. Availability of knowledgeable personnel
c. Relative Risk of Process Units
d. Monies ($) available

16. Probability of failure analysis should address:

a. Causes of failure such as operator error, PMI inaccuracies, design flaws
b. Only the deterioration mechanism most likely to cause failure
c. Citations where equipment susceptible to multiple deterioration mechanisms
d. All damage mechanisms present at a site

17. Mitigation credit assigned to a particular action to reduce either probability or consequence
should capture along with it:
a. Cost of mitigation
 b. Cost-benefit analysis
c. Code/regulatory requirements
d. Time of dependence

18. The aspect of risk assessment common to most types and levels of RBI are:
a. Logic models
b. Risk Matrix
c. Expert opinion
d. Calculated risk levels

19. Which of the following statements is correct with regards to RBI sensitivity analysis:
a. It ignores all variables except those having the largest overall influence on risk
b. Uses each variable value and influence on risk calculations to determine its significance
c. Its an effective method of screening equipment at beginning of RBI assessment
d. Its generally too complicated for effective use in detailed quantitative risk analysis

20. How does the ISO Risk Line help with inspection planning?
a. Show risk change over time
b. Improves understanding of equipment relative risk
c. Determines cost of inspection program
d. Assists in optimizing the inspection and mitigation plan

21. How does the RBI differ from traditional inspection programs?
a. RBI maximum reduction of risk ($)
b. RBI allows on-stream inspection on lieu of internal inspection
c. Increase the number of external inspections
d. Increase the number of intrusive inspections
22. When equipment has deteriorated to such an extent that risk of failure can’t be managed and
help to an acceptable level, the only way to mitigate risk most often is:
a. Replacement/repair
b. Fitness for service analysis
c. Increase number of external inspections
d. Increase the number of intrusive inspections

API 580 - Risk Based Inspection Mock Exam

ANSWERS

1 c 13 b
2 a 14 d
3 b 15 c
4 a 16 b
5 c 17 b
6 b 18 c
7 c 19 b
8 a 20 d
9 a 21 b
10 d 22 a
11 d
12 a