Question 1: Inorganic zinc (zinc silicates) coatings are typically applied at:

A. 2 mils to 3 mils (O.051 – 0.076 mm) dry film thickness (DFT).

B. 3 mils to 5 mils (0.076 – 0.127 mm) dry film thickness (DFT).

C. 5 mils to 6 mils (0.127 – 0.152 mm) dry film thickness (DFT).

D. minimum of 5 mils (0.076 mm) dry film thickness (DFT).

API 652 -------------6.2.1 Thin-film Tank Bottom Linings

Question 2: The governing factor in the inspection plan for many tanks is the maximum appropriate
interval for inspection:

A. of the floor.

B. of the lower shell.

C. of the floating roof.

D. based on assessment of dike drainage and cathodic protection.

API 575 ------------------------6.2.2 Interval-based Inspection Plans

Question 3: Flame sprayed aluminum coatings have been used on carbon steels to prevent what
damage mechanism?

A. Thermal Fatigue
B. Sulfidation
C. Galvanic Corrosion
D. Corrosion Under Insulation

API 571 ------------------------ 4.3.3.6 (b) Prevention / Mitigation

Question 4: Inspection tasks typically associated with hot tapping or welding on in-service equipment
should include:

A. positive metal identification (PMI).

B. hardness testing.
C. ferrite testing.
D. verification of process flammability.

API 577 ------------------------ 11.2.5 (i) Inspection

Question 5: The alternating current field measurement (ACFM) method is an electromagnetic

inspection technique which can be used to detect and size defects that:

A. that are in thin non-magnetic materials only

B. break the surface of the material
C. that are in magnetic materials only
D. that are located in the center of the base material
API 577 ------------------------ 3.1.1 ACFM / 9.5 Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)

Question 6: The condition of the external surface of the tank bottom as well as the asphalt pad can
be determined if coupons are cut from the tank bottom. For new tank construction, use
of asphalt pads is:

A. encouraged.
B. discouraged.
C. prohibited.
D. recommended.
API 651 ------------------------5.3.6 Continuous Asphalt Pad

Question 7: In brittle fracturing where can the fine shear lips be found?

A. On the external side of the fracture

B. Along the free edge of the fracture
C. At the “fish mouth”
D. At the beginning of the fracture
 API 571---------------------4.2.7.5 (a) Appearance or Morphology of Damage

Question 8: While assisting an Inspector during the inspection of an aboveground storage tank, when
is it considered acceptable for an examiner to interpret the specific nondestructive
examination results in accordance with API 653?

A. It is never acceptable that an examiner interprets specific nondestructive examination

results
B. When the examiner is specifically trained on that examination method by the authorized
tank inspector
C. When the examiner is authorized to do so by the owner/user and trained on any
examination method
D. When the examiner is specifically trained on that examination method and
authorized to do so by the owner/user
API 653--------------------- 3.13 examiner

Question 9: Repair of perforations of the steel tank bottom:

A. may be done with epoxies to repair minor perforations.

B. shall be by welding of steel patch plates or replacement of bottom plate.
C. may use double FRP laminates to bridge perforations up to 12 inches (304.8 mm) in
diameter.
D. may use single FRP laminates to bridge perforations up to 6 inches (152.4 mm) in
diameter.

API 652-------------------------------7.3 Bottom Repair and Weld Preparation

Question 10: The condition of the tank foundation should be evaluated following the repair to a leak
that occurred in a tank bottom of a cathodically protected tank in order to assess change
in:

A. the active passive characteristics of the foundation.

B. the corrosion properties of the foundation.
C. decreased resistivity of the foundation.
D. the voltage of an impressed current cathodic protection system requiring the need to
reverse rectifier polarity.
 API 651------------------------------- 5.3.1.5 Tank Pad and Soil Conditions

Question 11: Single fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) with a maximum pressure of 37 psi (255 KPa)
have been documented as being able to bridge perforations up to:

A. 8 in. (203 mm) in diameter.

B. 4 in. (102 mm) in diameter.
C. 6 in. (152 mm) in diameter.
D. 5 in. (127 mm) in diameter.

API 652------------------------------- 6.4 Thick-film Reinforced Linings

Question 12: Which type of ultrasonic display shows the amplitude of the signal coming from the
discontinuity as a function of time?

A. A-scan display
B. A-scan and C-scan display
C. B-scan and C-scan display
D. C-scan
API 577------------------------------- 9.9.2 Types of Ultrasonic Displays / 9.9.2.1 A-Scan
Display

Question 13: The condition of the tank shell welds may be evaluated for suitability for service using

A. Radiographic inspection per API 650, paragraph 7.3.2 and Section 8 or ultrasonic
inspection per Annex U.
B. Radiographic inspection method established in ASME Section V.
C. Only the as-built standard.
D. API 653, Paragraph 4.3.8

API 653-------------------------------------- 4.3.8 Shell Welds

Question 14: What should the inspector do after a rejectable defect has been identified?
A. Perform RT inspection

B. Notify operations personnel

C. Consult a metallurgist

D. Mark the area for repair

API 577----------------------------------------4.5.2 Repair Welds

Question 15: Similar service is an approach to estimating corrosion rates using data from other
historical tank inspection data. As required by API 653, the purpose of estimating
corrosion rates is to determine how long a storage tank can be operated without:
A. exceeding the shell tmin requirements due to corrosion.

B. exceeding required inspection interval for PVRVs.

C. changing the tank entry requirements.

D. failure of the tank bottom due to corrosion.

API 575---------------------------------------- 7.3 Similar Service Methodology for Establishing Tank

Corrosion Rates

Question 16: What is the shell-to-bottom weld preparation requirement for the reinstallation of a
butt welded door sheet, with no vertical seam offset, where the door will intersect the
bottom plate?

A. Cut the existing weld a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the new vertical weld seam. The cut
shall not extend past any existing bottom plate welds by more than 3 inches (76 mm) or 5t

B. Cut the existing weld a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) or 5t beyond the new vertical weld seam. The
cut shall not extend past or stop short of existing bottom plate welds by at least 12 inches (305 mm)

C. Cut the existing weld a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) or 5t beyond the new vertical weld seam. The
cut should extend past any existing bottom plate welds by at least 12 inches (305 mm)

D. Cut the existing weld a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the new vertical weld seam.
The cut shall extend past or stop short of existing bottom plate welds by at least 3 inches (76 mm)
or 5t

API 653 ----------------------------------------------- NOTES(3) Figure 9.4—Details for Door Sheet in Butt
Weld Shell Seam Tank—No Vertical Seam Offset
Question 17 : Double fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) laminates with a maximum pressure of 82 psi
(565 KPa) have been documented as being able to bridge perforations up to:
A. 5 in. (127 mm) in diameter.

B. 6 in. (152 mm) in diameter.

C. 8 in. (203 mm) in diameter.

D. 4 in. (102 mm) in diameter.

API 652 ----------------------------------------------- 6.4 Thick-film Reinforced Linings

Question 18: A tank with a floor that was constructed of a carbon steel material has been taken out
of service for an internal inspection. In the event that repairs are required; what
material shall NOT be used to repair perforations found on tank floor?
A. Epoxies

B. Filler metals

C. Patches

D. Resins

API 652 ----------------------------------------------- 7.3 Bottom Repair and Weld Preparation

Question 19: The performance life of a lining is directly related to the quality. Inspection records to
capture the project activity and issues per the written specifications should be
documented:
A. once per shift.

B. twice a day.

C. once a day.

D. twice per shift.

API 652---------------------------------------------------9.1 Inspection

Question 20 : Any repair welding should be performed according to a procedure accepted by the:
A. owner user.

B. repair organization.

C. inspector or engineer.

D. inspection agency.
API 653--------------------------------------------------- 9.1.4

Question 21: One of the reasons to conduct periodic scheduled inspections is to identify deficiencies
that:
A. fail regulatory minimum requirements.

B. could result in a safety process incident.

C. inhibit reliability and efficient operation.

D. affect availability.

API 653--------------------------------------------------- 5.1.2 Reasons for Inspection

Question 22: Deposited weld metal on the face of a weld preparation or surface that will be part of a
welded joint is referred to as:
A. cladding.

B. weld build-up.

C. fusion line.

D. buttering.

API 577---------------------------------------- 3.1.14 buttering

Question 23: What form of NDE may not be effective for finding tight, scale filled cracks and should
not be used as the only means of detection for Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking?
A. ET

B. ACFM

C. RT

D. PT

API 571---------------------------------------- 4.5.3.7 (a) Inspection and Monitoring

Question 24: Supplemental Essential variables must be addressed on the WPS when:
A. base metal is greater than 0.5 inches (12.7 mm).

B. multiple welding processes will be used.

C. welder requires further instruction.

D. impact testing is required or specified.

ASME IX---------------------------------------- QG-105.3 Supplementary Essential Variables \ QW-251.2

Essential Variables.

Question 25 : The chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material, usually a metal, and its
environment that produces a deterioration of the material and its properties is called:
A. galvanic corrosion.

B. preferential corrosion.

C. corrosion cell.

D. corrosion.

API 652----------------------------------------------------------------------3.10 corrosion