Question 1 

Correct
Points: 1/1
Per API 570, a one-time, temporary extension of a piping inspection due date is called:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  A deferral A deferral

Question 2 Correct
Points: 1/1
To ensure equipment integrity, all piping systems and pressure-relieving devices shall be

Your Answer Correct Answer

  inspected at the intervals/ frequencies inspected at the intervals/ frequencies
provided in API 570,Section 6. provided in API 570,Section 6.

Question 3 Correct
Points: 1/1
Regarding future Inspection interval determination by the Inspector, which of these
statements is not correct (False) according to the API 570 code?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Maximum inspection intervals as per API Maximum inspection intervals as per API
570 Table 1 (Thickness,Visual) shall be 570 Table 1 (Thickness,Visual) shall be
mandatory mandatory

Question 4 Correct
Points: 1/1
After each inspection or significant change in operating conditions, the

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Inspection intervals must be reviewed and Inspection intervals must be reviewed and
adjusted as needed adjusted as needed

Question 5 Correct
Points: 1/1
For class 1 piping , the risk based inspection (RBI ) assessment should be reviewed and
approved at intervals not to exceed
Your Answer Correct Answer
  5 years 5 years

Question 6 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
if RBI methods are not used , visual external inspections of piping shall be conducted at
intervals of no more than

Your Answer Correct Answer

  10 years for a Class 2 line 5 years for a Class 1 or Class 2 line

Question 7 Correct
Points: 1/1
What is the recommended maximum inspection interval for injection point thickness
measurements?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Three years or half the remaining life, Three years or half the remaining life,
whichever is less whichever is less

Question 8 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Deadlegs in a piping system should be:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Eliminated whenever Inspected at the same time interval as the rest of the
possible piping system

Question 9 Correct
Points: 1/1
Inspection intervals shall be reviewed and adjusted (How often) per API 570?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  As needed after each inspection or As needed after each inspection or
significant change in operating conditions significant change in operating conditions
Question 10 Correct
Points: 1/1
Regarding Thickness Measurement Intervals, prior to using Table 1 for Inspection Interval
determination by Class, what shall be done per API 570?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Corrosion rates shall be calculated per Corrosion rates shall be calculated per
Section 7.1.2, Formula 1 for RL to determine Section 7.1.2, Formula 1 for RL to
½ RL determine ½ RL

Question 11 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
In addition to thickness measurement intervals by Class (also Injection Points & S/A),
Table 1 also contains recommended maximum inspection intervals for external
inspection:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  By Class or ½ RL, use lesser value By Class (RL value applies when less than table)

Question 12 Correct
Points: 1/1
For Piping in non-continuous service, inspection intervals can be based on the number of
years of actual service that the vessel operated, not calendar years, provided that all of
the following precautions are taken EXCEPT:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  After being idled, a Piping is completely After being idled, a Piping is completely
drained and then opened to dry out drained and then opened to dry out

Question 13 Correct
Points: 1/1
For a class 1 piping in non-continuous service (operates for 8 months in every year and is
placed under a nitrogen purge each time after being idled for summer for 4 months),
what are maximum possible Thickness measurements inspection intervals (assume NO
RBI)?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  7.5 calendar years . 7.5 calendar years .
Question 14 Correct
Points: 1/1
A piping system carrying a flammable petroleum process fluid may be categorized as a
Class 3 system if it contains:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  A finished product being pumped at a A finished product being pumped at a
remote booster station remote booster station

Question 15 Correct
Points: 1/1
Per API 570, inspection of Category D Fluid Service piping is:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Based on reliability needs and inspection Based on reliability needs and inspection of
of Category D piping is optional Category D piping is optional

Question 16 Correct
Points: 1/1
A piping circuit containing hydrocarbons is located within the boundary limits of an
operating unit. The hydrocarbons, if released, would evaporate slowly. According to API
standard 570, what classification should this piping receive?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Class 2 Class 2

Question 17 Correct
Points: 1/1
Listed below are several examples of a CLASS 1 piping system. Which one does not
belong ?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Distillate and product lines to and from Distillate and product lines to and from
storage and loading storage and loading

Question 18 Correct
Points: 1/1
Of the three classification of piping systems, which includes the majority of unit
processes and selected off-site piping ?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Class 2 Class 2

Question 19 Correct
Points: 1/1
Class 3 piping is described as being in services

Your Answer Correct Answer

  That are flammable but do not That are flammable but do not significantly
significantly vaporize when they leak and are vaporize when they leak and are not located
not located in high-activity areas in high-activity areas

Question 20 Correct
Points: 1/1
During inspection for CUI, an insulated austenitic SS, Class 1 piping system operating at
300°F (150°C) would require what percentage of follow-up exams at areas of damaged
insulation?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  75% 75%

Question 21 Correct
Points: 1/1
Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of over ……….or that are
adequately protected against external corrosion need not be included for the NDE
inspection recommended in Table 2

Your Answer Correct Answer

  10 years 10 years

Question 22 Correct
Points: 1/1
During inspection, you found CUI with a damaged insulation; the piping was class II, the
allowed percentage of insulation remove is

Your Answer Correct Answer

   50% 50%

Question 23 Correct
Points: 1/1
What is the minimum thickness measurement interval for CUI?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Depends on the classification Depends on the classification

Question 24 Correct
Points: 1/1
For Class 3 piping systems, the examination for corrosion under insulation (CUI) should
include at least __________ percent of all suspect areas?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  10% 10%

Question 25 Correct
Points: 1/1
For Class 2 piping, the extent of CUI inspections on a system operating at – 45 F will be

Your Answer Correct Answer

  none of the above none of the above

Question 26 Correct
Points: 1/1
Inspection of small-bore piping (SBP) that is part of a Class 3 and Class 4 secondary
process system is:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Optional Optional

Question 27 Correct
Points: 1/1
Small bore piping (SBP) that is Class I shall be inspected
Your Answer Correct Answer
  To the same requirements as primary To the same requirements as primary
process piping process piping

Question 28 Correct
Points: 1/1
Threaded connections associated with machinery and subject to fatigue damage should
be inspected :-

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Periodically Periodically

Question 29 Correct
Points: 1/1
If an inspector finds threaded small bore piping (SBP) associated with machinery and
subject to fatigue damage, he should :-

Your Answer Correct Answer

   plan periodically to assess it and plan periodically to assess it and consider it
consider it for possible renewal with a thicker for possible renewal with a thicker wall or
wall or upgrade it to welded components upgrade it to welded components

Question 30 Correct
Points: 1/1
Pressure-relieving devices should be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with
?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  API 576 API 576

Question 31 Correct
Points: 1/1
For Pressure-relieving Devices PRDs tested and repaired ,Each repair organization shall
have

Your Answer Correct Answer

  a fully documented QA process a fully documented QA process
Question 32 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Which the following documents should Each repair organization have to ensure that
repair personnel are qualified within the scope of the Pressure-relieving Devices PRDs
repairs ?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  a fully documented QA process ) a fully documented training program

Question 33 Correct
Points: 1/1
What is the maximum interval of pressure relief device testing in typical process service?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Five years Five years

Question 34 Correct
Points: 1/1
When a pressure-relieving device is found to be heavily fouled or stuck, or when a PRD
fails an as received pop test,

Your Answer Correct Answer

  the inspection and testing interval shall be the inspection and testing interval shall be
reduced reduced

Question 35 Correct
Points: 1/1
The inspection interval for all pressure-relieving devices is determined by________.

Your Answer Correct Answer

  either the inspector, engineer, or other either the inspector, engineer, or other
qualified individual per the owner/ user’s QA qualified individual per the owner/ user’s
system QA system

Question 36 Correct
Points: 1/1
If a RBI assessment is not performed, what is the greatest possible time period allowed by
API 510 between testing of pressure relieving devices?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  5 years (for normal process services) and 5 years (for normal process services) and 10
10 years (for non-corrosive services) years (for non-corrosive services)

Question 37 Correct
Points: 1/1
What should the frequency of inspection for pressure relief devices be based on?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  A frequency that verifies the device A frequency that verifies the device
performs reliably in the particular service performs reliably in the particular service
conditions. conditions.

Question 38 Correct
Points: 1/1
Here is the thickness data for a specific CML. Calculate the Corrosion Rate in ipy?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.005 ipy 0.005 ipy

Question 39 Correct
Points: 1/1
Here is the thickness data for a specific CML. Calculate the Corrosion Rate in ipy?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.0054 ipy 0.0054 ipy

Question 40 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Here is the thickness data for a specific CML. Calculate the Corrosion Rate in ipy?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.006 ipy 0.004 ipy

Question 41 Correct
Points: 1/1
For this CML, we have multiple thickness readings taken at different dates. Calculate the
Short-Term and Long-Term Corrosion Rates and the Remaining Life for the CML?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  6 mpy, 10 years 6 mpy, 10 years

Question 42 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
For a Class 2 pipe circuit, the controlling Corrosion Rate is 0.006 ipy and the Remaining
Corrosion Allowance is 0.096”. Determine the Intervals for the Thickness Measurement
and External Inspections.?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  5 years and 8 years respectively. 8 years and 5 years respectively

Question 43 Correct
Points: 1/1
Here is the data For a Class 2 pipe circuit. Determine the Interval and Next Inspection
Date for the Thickness Measurement

Your Answer Correct Answer

  6 years and January 2021 respectively 6 years and January 2021 respectively

Question 44 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
A piping system installed in January 1993 (initial thickness 0.320 in.)
In January 2004, a thickness of 0.200 in. was recorded just prior to a change of service in
the piping system as reported to the Corrosion Specialist by the Inspector, who was told
to expect a significant decrease in the corrosion rate. The next thickness in January 2009
measured 0.180 inches. What corrosion rate shall be used for this line and, given this
information, the Retirement thickness of 0.150 inches will be reached on:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Corrosion rate almost 9 MPY & retirement Corrosion rate of 4 MPY & retirement
thickness will be reached by June 2012 thickness will be reached by July 2016
Question 45 Correct
Points: 1/1
For a class 1 piping in non-continuous service (operates for 8 months in every year and is
placed under a nitrogen purge each time after being idled for summer for 4 months),
what are maximum possible thickness measurement and external inspection intervals
(assume NO RBI)?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  7.5 calendar years thickness measurement 7.5 calendar years thickness measurement
and 5 calendar years external inspection and 5 calendar years external inspection
interval interval

Question 46 Correct
Points: 1/1
long term(L.T) and short term (S.T) corrosion rates should be compared in order to:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  determine the shortest remaining life determine the shortest remaining life

Question 47 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
What is the purpose of comparing the long-term and short-term corrosion rates of piping?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  .as part of determining the required thickness as part of the data assessment

Question 48 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Long-term and short-term corrosion rates should be compared to see which results in the
shortest remaining life as part of the data assessment. Who is responsible to select the
corrosion rate that best reflects the current process?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Piping Engineer after consultation with Authorized Inspector after consultation with
the Corrosion Engineer a Corrosion Engineer

Question 49 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Thickness measurement readings on a piping system indicate that a corrosion rate has
increased. The Inspector’s most appropriate response is to:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Recalculate the piping circuit average Recalculate the inspection interval of the
corrosion rate system

Question 50 Correct
Points: 1/1
What is the formula for ST Corrosion Rate?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Corrosion Rate ST = (t previous – t Corrosion Rate ST = (t previous – t
actual )÷ the time (years) between t previous actual )÷ the time (years) between t
and t actual previous and t actual

Question 51 Correct
Points: 1/1
The table below shows the years of operation and corresponding wall: thickness of a Class
1 piping system.
For a minimum required thickness of 0.380 inch ( 9.652 mm) , the shortest remaining life
of the piping system is :

Your Answer Correct Answer

  3.5 years. 3.5 years.

Question 52 Correct
Points: 1/1
A piping system installed in January 1993 (initial thickness 0.320 in.)
In January 2004, a thickness of 0.200 in. was recorded just prior to a change of service in
the piping system as reported to the Corrosion Specialist by the Inspector, who was told
to expect a significant decrease in the corrosion rate. The next thickness in January 2009
measured 0.180 inches. What corrosion rate shall be used for this line and, given this
information, the Retirement thickness of 0.150 inches will be reached on:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Jun 2016 Jun 2016
Question 53 Correct
Points: 1/1
Inspection of small-bore piping (SBP) that is part of a Class 2 secondary process system is:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Performed at the same intervals as for Performed at the same intervals as for
Class 2 primary process piping Class 2 primary process piping

Question 54 Correct
Points: 1/1
The recommended maximum inspection interval for the thickness measurement for an
injection point circuit is :

Your Answer Correct Answer

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

Question 55 Correct
Points: 1/1
use the given information below!
This data is given for a Class 2 piping system … Remaining Life = 16 Yrs
Thickness = 0.36 in. (Insp results) … Corrosion Rate = 10 mpy
. When is the next thickness measurement inspection due (using the information above)?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  8 years 8 years

Question 56 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
use the given information below!
This data is given for a Class 2 piping system … Remaining Life = 16 Yrs
Thickness = 0.36 in. (Insp results) … Corrosion Rate = 10 mpy
.When will the next external inspection be due (using the given information above)?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  8 years 5 years

Question 57 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Measurements from inspection of Class 3 pipe reveal actual metal thickness of 0.350
inches. Calculated minimum thickness is 0.250 inches. If the corrosion rate is 0.0025
inches/year, the NEXT thickness measurement inspection is due in

Your Answer Correct Answer

  5 years 10 years

Question 58 Correct
Points: 1/1
A piping system installed in January 1993 had an initial thickness of 0.32 inch . In January
2004, a thickness of 0.20 inch was recorded just prior to a change of service on the piping
system. The thickness measurement in January 2009 was 0.18 inch . The retirement
thickness of 0.15 inch will be Met in :

Your Answer Correct Answer

  June 2016. June 2016.

Question 59 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
An NPS 12 carbon steel standard pipe in Class 2 service, designed to operate at 450 psig
and 500°F (260°C) with an allowable stress of 20 ksi, has a thickness at inspection of 0.280
inches (7.1 mm). What is the maximum interval for the next thickness measurement
inspection (assume no RBI, E=1.0, Corr. rate = 25 MPY)?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  5 years 2.7 years

Question 60 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
The fluid in a process is changed, which results in the piping system being reclassified as a
Class 1 piping system. The previous thickness measurement interval was 6 years. Given
the following:
ØMeasured thickness: 0.240 inch.ØRequired thickness: 0.192 inch.ØAnticipated corrosion
rate based on similar service: 0.008 inch per year.
If RBI is not considered, what should the new thickness measurement interval be?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  5 years. 3 years.

Question 61 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
A metal thickness reading of 0.220 inch is obtained during an inspection on June 1,2006.
The baseline reading for the thickness measurement location (TML) was 0.250 inch on
May 31,2000. The corrosion rate is

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.050 inch per year. 0.005 inch per year.

Question 62 Correct
Points: 1/1
For a class 1 piping in non-continuous service (vessel working 6 months only per year),
When is the next Thickness Measurements for a piping last inspected on May 2005?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  May 2015 May 2015

Question 63 Correct
Points: 1/1
For a class 1 piping in non-continuous service (operates for 6 months in every year and is
placed under a nitrogen purge each time after being idled), what are maximum possible
thickness measurement and external inspection intervals (assume NO RBI)?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  10 calendar years thickness measurement 10 calendar years thickness measurement
and 5 calendar years external inspection and 5 calendar years external inspection
interval. interval.

Question 64 Correct
Points: 1/1
A class 2 piping has been in non-continuous service for 15 years. During this time, it has
been filled three times, for two years at a time, and then Thickness Measurements
conducted. The last Thickness Measurements determined that the vessel had a remaining
life of nine years. When is the next Thickness Measurements due?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Before 4.5 years of actual service Before 4.5 years of actual service
Question 65 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
For piping systems where service conditions have been changed, if data for the same or
similar service is not available, a corrosion rate is estimated from the experience of the
owner/operator or from

Your Answer Correct Answer

  A default corrosion rate of 10 mils Published data on piping systems in comparable
per year service

Question 66 Correct
Points: 1/1
For newly installed piping systems , the interval for the first thickness measurement is
established by :

Your Answer Correct Answer

  the owner / user’s experience with similar the owner / user’s experience with similar
service. service.

Question 67 Correct
Points: 1/1
Service conditions have been changed for one the piping. Determining the probable rate
of corrosion from which the remaining wall thickness at the time of the next inspection
can be

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Estimated from similar material in Estimated from similar material in
comparable service and comparable operating comparable service and comparable
conditions. operating conditions.

Question 68 Correct
Points: 1/1
If the corrosion rate for a piping system cannot be determined by similar service, initial
thickness measurements should be taken within:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  3 months. 3 months.
Question 69 Correct
Points: 1/1
The owner of a newly installed piping system does not have any data on piping systems in
the same or similar service. After the system has been put into service, the initial
thickness measurements shall be made:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  After no more than three months of service After no more than three months of service

Question 70 Correct
Points: 1/1
Service conditions have been changed for one the piping. Rate of corrosion has to
determined no longer than

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Three months Three months

Question 71 Correct
Points: 1/1
Following a significant change in operating condition:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Inspection interval must be reviewed and Inspection interval must be reviewed and
adjusted adjusted

Question 72 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
If RBI is not being used, the interval between piping inspections shall reviewed when
changing service from:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Anhydrous to Hydrofluoric acid Natural gas to Hydrofluoric acid

Question 73 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
A piping system has an assumed corrosion rate of 0.010 inch per year. An inspection
shows an actual short term corrosion rate of 0.021 inch per year The proper course of
action would be to:

Your Answer Correct Answer

Adjust the rate of corrosion to
  Recalculate both the long term and short term agree with the actual corrosion
corrosion rate and use the most conservative value rate.

Question 74 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Evaluation of record of the previous inspection reveals that thickness reading and the
resulting calculation of corrosion rate were inaccurate . The rate to be used for the next
period shall?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Not be changed to actual rate found until rate is Be changed to agree with the actual
confirmed at the next inspection corrosion rate found

Question 75 Correct
Points: 1/1
For repaired or in-kind replacement piping, the corrosion rate shall be established based
on _____

Your Answer Correct Answer

  A or B above A or B above

Question 76 Correct
Points: 1/1

Your Answer Correct Answer

  OK OK

Question 77 Correct
Points: 1/1
Which of these MAWP values is correct for a piping system NPS 10, ASTM A106 Gr. B
Seamless pipe, designed at 300°F, latest UT = 0.30 inches, observed corrosion rate = 0.020
inches per year, and the next inspection is to be in 5 years?
Your Answer Correct Answer
  372 psig 372 psig

Question 78 Correct
Points: 1/1
When the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) is recalculated for the continued
use of a piping system, the wall thickness to be used is the:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Actual thickness minus 2 times the Actual thickness minus 2 times the
estimated corrosion loss before a next estimated corrosion loss before a next
inspection inspection

Question 79 Correct
Points: 1/1
What wall thickness is used to recalculate MAWP for continued use of a piping system?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Actual thickness minus two times the Actual thickness minus two times the
estimated corrosion loss before the next estimated corrosion loss before the next
inspection inspection

Question 80 Correct
Points: 1/1
Which of these may be assumed for maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)
calculations (unknown materials)?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Lowest grade material Lowest grade material

Question 81 Correct
Points: 1/1
if a piping system is made up of unknown materials and computations must be made to
determine the minimum thickness of the pipe, what can the inspector or the piping
engineer do t establish the minimum thickness?

Your Answer Correct Answer

   The lowest grade material and joint The lowest grade material and joint
efficiency in the applicable code may be efficiency in the applicable code may be
assumed for calculations. assumed for calculations.

Question 82 Correct
Points: 1/1
Which of these MAWP values is correct for a piping system designed at 380 psig at 700°F,
having A53 Gr. B seamless pipe, NPS= 18 inch , latest UT = 0.28 inches, observed corrosion
rate = 0.005 inches per year, and the next inspection is in 4 years?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  446 psig 446 psig

Question 83 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Which of these MAWP values is correct for a piping system designed at 380 psig at 700°F,
having A53 Gr. B seamless pipe, latest UT = 0.28 inches, observed corrosion rate = 0.005
inches per year, and the next inspection is in 4 years?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  446 psig 380 psig

Question 84 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Determine UT thickness Inspection Interval (Class 2 pipe) per API 570 rules and then
determine the MAWP of corroded pipe given: Design pressure/temp = 500 psig/500°F for
A106 Gr B, Pipe = NPS 20 Sch. 40, with a baseline UT thickness in 2003 of .560 inches, and in
2008 of .530 inches, and in 2013 of .500 inches … The Corrosion rate = .006 or 6 MPY, and
you must assume a 10 year interval proposed for purpose of the MAWP calculation!

Your Answer Correct Answer

  UT inspection interval = 10 years for UT inspection interval = 10 years for class
class 2 piping, and the calculated MAWP = 2 piping, and the calculated MAWP = 722
494 psi psi

Question 85 Correct
Points: 1/1
A piping system has the following characteristics:
Pipe description : NPS 10 , A106 Gr. B , Outside diameter of pipe , D: 10 ¾ Inches
Allowable stress:- 20,000 psi , Longitudinal weld efficiency, E=1
Thickness Determined Inspection:- 0.300 inches,
Observed Corrosion Rate: 0.020 inches, Next Planned Inspection : 5years

Your Answer Correct Answer

  372 psig 372 psig

Question 86 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
An older section of pipe of unknown material was inspected and found to have a
thickness of 0.189”. The pipe is NPS 8 and appeared to originally be standard wall
thickness. The system operates at 300°F. What is the current maximum allowable working
pressure?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  446 psig 387 psig

Question 87 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Determine the minimum required thickness for a NPS 2, ASTM A106, Grade B, pipe
designed for 100 psig @ 100 °F., D = 2.375 in., S = 20,000 psi, E = 1.0 (since seamless), Y = 0.4.

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.007 in 0.07 in

Question 88 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Determine the minimum required thickness for a 14 NPS, ASTM A106, Grade B, pipe
designed for 600 psig @ 100 °F, D = 14 in., S = 20,000 psi, E = 1.0 (seamless), Y = 0.4

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.107 in 0.208 in

Question 89 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
What is the minimum required thickness, given the design conditions below for an
existing piping system in a local refinery?
Given: Design Pressure & Temp = 600 psig @ 500°F, ASTM A-106 Gr. B, Pipe is 18 NPS and
the structural minimum design thickness for the 18 NPS system = .270 inches

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.255 inches 0.280 inches

Question 90 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
What is the minimum required thickness for an NPS 4 piping system (API 5L Gr. A25 ERW)
that operates at 525 psi at 400°F, and has a corrosion allowance of 0.062 inches?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.169 inches 0.098 inches

Question 91 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
What is the minimum required thickness including corrosion allowance for an NPS 4
piping system (API 5L Gr. A25 ERW) that operates at 525 psi at 400°F, and has a corrosion
allowance of 0.062 inches?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.169 inches 0.160 inches

Question 92 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Calculate the retirement thickness of a 10 " gate valve. The valve will operate at a
pressure of 500 psig and a temperature of 600 F. The stress allowed is 7,000 psi and E = 1.0
(since seamless),

Your Answer Correct Answer

  0.098 inches 0.576 inches

Question 93 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
In pipe caps, corroded areas evidenced by local thinning:

Your Answer Correct Answer

   May be ignored if they make up less May be evaluated in accordance with the
than 10% of the total area principles outlined in API 579

Question 94 Correct
Points: 1/1
During a routine inspection, you notice a bulge in a pressure vessel that is attached to a
piping. Your immediate action is

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Evaluate the case as per API 579 Evaluate the case as per API 579

Question 95 Correct
Points: 1/1
When unexpected movement of the piping system is observed, what should the inspector
do to evaluate the problem?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Discuss the observations with the piping Discuss the observations with the piping
engineer engineer

Question 96 Correct
Points: 1/1
During an inspection, you find that the pipe shoes have moved off the main supports and
are hanging on the beams preventing the line returning to its cold position. What would
be the most appropriate action for you to take?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Request the piping engineer to evaluate Request the piping engineer to evaluate
pipe stresses pipe stresses

Question 97 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
Piping stress analysis is done during the system's original design. How can the inspector
make use of stress analysis information?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  An inspector cannot use this It can be used to concentrate inspection efforts at
information. It is only meaningful to a locations most prone to fatigue or creep damage,
piping engineer. and to solve vibration problems.

Question 98 Correct
Points: 1/1
According to API 570, owner/user shall maintain piping records that are:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Permanent and progressive Permanent and progressive

Question 99 Correct
Points: 1/1
Inspection reports shall document the:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Date of the next scheduled inspection Date of the next scheduled inspection

Question 100 Incorrect
Points: 0/1
The owner/user shall maintain appropriate permanent and progressive records of each
piping system covered by API 570 for all of the following items EXCEPT:

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Results of thickness measurements & other tests, inspections, Fitness for service
repairs (temp/permanent), alterations, or rerating. Design assessment plans and
information and piping drawings may be included strategies

Question 101 Correct
Points: 1/1
Computer based systems are useful for storing data relating to which of the following?

Your Answer Correct Answer

  Calculations of short-term and long-term Calculations of short-term and long-term
corrosion rates corrosion rates