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The following is a collection of questions remembered by various students who took API 570
exam in the past.
The answers will be found in the following reference publications
API 570, RP 574, RP 578, ASME Sec.V, Sec.IX, B 31.3 & B 16.5(a)
1.
What is the height of the raised face on regularly furnished class 300 Raised Face Flanges?
A. 0.06
B. 0.09
C. 0.19
D. 0.25
In a piping system, NPS 4, SMLS material A-53 Grade B, the thickness near a wel is 0.18. The system is designed to
operate at 675 PSIG at 500F. What is the actual remaining corrosion allowance?
A. 0.076
B. 0.080
C. 0.091
D. 0.1
Which of the
A.
B.
C.
D.
When designating an injection point circuit for the purpose of inspection, the recommended upstream limit of the
injection point circuit is__________?
A. Minimum 12 inches
B. Maximum 12 inches
C. Three pipe diameters
D. Both A and C
A process in which a ferrous metal is heated to a suitable temperature above the transformation range and is
subsequently cooled in still air at room temperature is referred to as ____________?
A. quenching
B. Normalizing
C. Annealing
D. Solution heat treating
A piping circuit, 300long, operates at 500F. What is the linear thermal expansion of the circuit if the circuit was
constructed using A 106-B piping?
A. 3.62 inches
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B.
C.
D.
7.24 inches
10.86 inches
14.48 inches
An employer
A.
B.
C.
D.
may accept a performance qualification made for another employer provided the ___________________
Inspector specifically approves
Piping engineer approves
Action is allowed by ASME, Section V
Other employer is a subcontractor for the current employer
Guided bend specimens for welder qualifications shall have no open defects in the weld or heat affected zone
exceeding ______________
A. 1/16
B. 1/8
C. 3/16
D. no open defects allowed
zone shall extend at least ___________ beyond each edge of the weld
6T
12 inches (30cm)
wall thickness divided by 3
25 mm (1 inch)
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B.
C.
D.
2
4
None
general maintenance, any repair organization may make repairs to a piping system as long as:
The inspector is satisfied with the competency of the repair organization
The piping engineer is on site
The repair organization has a contract
Their hourly rate is acceptable
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A.
B.
C.
D.
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31.
When evaluating a radiograph of 2 1/4 thick carbon steel piping, what is the maximum geometric unsharpness?
A.
B.
C.
D.
0.020
0.030
0.040
0.070
1G
2G
5G
6G
The location markers which are to appear as radiographic images on the film shall be placed on the
_______________
A.
B.
C.
D.
part
film holder/cassette
film side only
IQI
What is the outside diameter of a gasket for a Class 400 NPS 12 slip-on raised face flange, the edges of the gasket
do not extend to the bolt.
A.
B.
12.75
15.00
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C.
D.
16.50
18.00
If the soil resistivity is 6,500 ohm-cm, what is the inspection interval for buried piping without cathodic protection?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10 years
15 years
5 years
Whenever a leak is suspected
The ammeter on each piece of magnetizing equipment shall not deviate by more than _____________
A.
B.
C.
D.
30%
10%
20%
15%
A welder is tested on inch thick pipe in the 5G position. How many face bends are required for this test?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1
2
3
4
What is the minimum operating temperature that normalized A 516 Grade 70 plate can be used without impact
testing?
A.
B.
C.
D.
-29F
-20F
-50F
0F
misalignment
thickness
weight
coating thickness
A welder is tested on 1/2 inch thick plate, how many face bends are required for this test?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1
2
3
4
During the final four hours of buried piping test, which was repressured to 125 PSI, the gauge fell 5 PSI
A.
B.
C.
D.
The
The
The
The
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A WPS is written qualified welding procedure prepared to provide direction for ___________
A.
B.
C.
D.
A steel that hardens during cooling in air from a temperature above its transformation range is ________________
A.
B.
C.
D.
A pipe welder successfully passes a 6G pipe test. The welder can weld in which of the following positions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1G
2G
5G
All positions
A client approves it
The inspector approves it
The density and penetrameter meet Article-2 requirements
The weld quality is satisfactory
The work necessary to restore a piping system to a condition suitable for safe operation at the design condition is
_________________
A.
B.
C.
D.
rework
repair
renewal
Total replacement
Material in the form of ring used to support molten weld metal is called ______________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Backing gas
Cold wire slug
Consumable insert
Backing ring
A
A
A
A
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49.
Who shall have the overall responsibility for compliance with API 570 and for establishing requirements for
inspection, repair, alteration and rerating?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Piping engineer
Repair organization
inspector
Owner/user
During a procedure qualification test on pipe that is 3/8 inches thick, how many side bends are required if the face
and root bends are acceptable?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1
2
4
None
As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed shall not be
below _____________
A.
B.
C.
D.
125F
50F
32F
81C
NPS 2
NPS 3
Or equal to NPS 2
NPS 6
Excess water washable penetrant shall be removed with a water spray. The water pressure shall not exceed
__________________
A.
B.
C.
D.
110 PSI
90 PSI
50 PSI
20 PSI
The intent of B 31.3 is to set forth engineering requirement deemed necessary for safe design and
______________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
of
of
of
of
tank installations
piping installations
vessel installations
bridge installations
Flushing the surface with solvent, following the application of the penetrant and prior to developing is
_________________
A.
B.
C.
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D.
prohibited
Welding terms not specifically referenced in ASME B31.3 can be found in what document?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ASME Section IX
ASME Section V
AWS A 2.4
AWS A 3.0
How many tensile test are required to qualify a plate groove weld?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2
3
4
6
t/2
8 inches
10 inches
No spacing required
_________ may not be performed on the root pass or final pass of a weld.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Peening
Cleaning
Stress Relieving
Painting
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A physical change in any component that has design implications affecting the pressure containing capacity of a
piping system is defined as a(n) ___________
A.
B.
C.
D.
rework
repair
renewal
alteration
Determine the MAWP, at the next inspection, of the following piping system based on the following
Design pressure/ Temperature
Pipe description
Thickness determined from inspection
Observed corrosion rate
Next planned inspection
700 PSIG/300F
NPS 10, SA 285 Gr.C, EFW Spiral seam-No RT
0.30 in.
0.02 in/year
5 years
MAWP = _____________
A.
B.
C.
D.
263
329
732
125
PSIG
PSIG
PSIG
PSIG
When may a new employer accept a performance qualification made for a previous employer?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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64.
must
may
shall
should
If a weldment is allowed to cool prior to heat treatment, the rate of cooling shall be ___________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Controlled
50F per hour to ambient
100F per hour to ambient
Water cooled immediately
Wet magnetic particle examination shall not be performed if the surface temperature of the part exceeds
_____________
A.
B.
C.
D.
100C
40F
Manufacturers temperature limitations
135F
When it is necessary to verify the adequacy or direction of the magnetizing field, ________ shall be used.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The joint efficiency of an in-service piping system is less than 1, corrosion was found, along the long seam of the
pipe, using ultrasonic inspection techniques. The corrosion rates require the piping to be rejected. However, if the
joint efficiency were increased the system would be acceptable
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is not possible to increase the joint efficiency for existing piping systems
The system may be radiographed to accordance with ASME B 31.3 and the joint efficiency increased.
The system may be ultrasonically inspected in accordance with ASME B 31.3 and the joint efficiency
increased
Both B and C
UT digital gauges
MT
PT
Hammer testing
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As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed shall not be
above ________________
A.
B.
C.
D.
125F
50F
32F
81C
When valve body and/or closure pressure tests are performed after servicing, they should be conducted in
accordance with:
A.
B.
C.
D.
API 598
API 798
NACE RP 0169
ASME B 31.3
The minimum thickness at each TML can be located by ultrasonic scanning or ________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hammer testing
radiography
Magnetic particle testing
Penetrant testing
During the calibration of MT equipment the lifting power of an DC yoke must be at least ____________
A.
B.
C.
D.
100 lbs.
40 lbs.
10 lbs.
5 lbs.
Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not located in high-activity
areas are labeled _________________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Class
Class
Class
Class
1
2
3
4
During PT test, final interpretation shall be made within what time range?
A.
B.
C.
D.
7 to 60 min
30 to 60 min
60 to 120 min
anytime after 24 hours
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Who shall provide the materials, equipment, quality control, and workmanship necessary to maintain and repair the
piping systems in accordance with the requirements of API 570?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Piping engineer
Repair organization
inspector
operator
What is the proper dimension for a cross section which is to be subjected to a Charpy V-notch impact test?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1/2 square
10 M square
10 mm square
0.505 square
When inspecting piping in an operating unit, protective equipment shall be worn when required by regulation or by:
A.
B.
C.
D.
A pipe welder successfully passes a 6 GR pipe test, the welder is qualified to weld which of the following
A.
B.
C.
D.
In compliance with API 570, potable water follows U.S practice which allows:
A.
B.
C.
D.
When the United States Coast Guard requires a system to be pressured tested, care should be taken to avoid
_________, if the system is subject to thermal expansion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Under pressure
Excessive pressure
Pneumatic pressure testing is required in this situation
Pipe shrinkage
Procedure and performance tests examined by PT shall be judged unacceptable when the examination exhibits any
indication in excess of ______________
A.
B.
C.
D.
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The owner of buried piping should conduct surveys of the surface conditions on and adjacent to each pipeline path
every _________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
6 months
12 months
yearly
5 years
Radiographic film density shall be checked by a densitometer calibrated on a step wedge film traceable to
____________
A.
B.
C.
D.
API 650
ASNT SNT TC-1A
ASME Section IX
A national standard
Filler metals, for piping welds, shall conform to the requirements of?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AWS A5.1
ASME Section IX
ASME Section V
API 570
During the inspection of S/A interface, excavation was required, what is he minimum depth required?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1 inch to 5 inches
6 inches to 12 inches
13 inches to 19 inches
Inspector desecration
If gate valves are known to be exposed to corrosion/erosion, thickness readings should be taken in an area of high
turbulence and stress, usually:
A.
B.
C.
D.
On the gate
On the stem
On the outlet side connection
Between the seats
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A point in the repair or alteration process beyond which work may not proceed until the required inspection has
been performed and documented is called a(n) ___________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hold point
Inspection point
Wait for the inspector and charge extra period
Thickness measurement location
The exposed surface of a weld on the side from which the welding was done is called the weld ______________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cap
toe
face
root
A term which indicates that a provision is recommended as good practice but not a code requirement.
A.
B.
C.
D.
must
may
shall
should
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95.
The person responsible to the owner-user for activities involving design, engineering review, analysis or evaluation
of piping systems covered by API 570 is a(n) ___________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Piping engineer
Repair organization
inspector
operator
The person responsible to the owner-user for determining that the requirements of API 570 for inspection,
examination, and testing are met is a(n) _____________
A.
B.
C.
D.
Piping engineer
Repair organization
API Authorized Piping Inspector
Operator
In compliance with API 570, who has control of the activities relating to the rerating, repair, and alteration of its
piping systems?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Repair organization
Operations
Owner-user inspection organization
Maintenance craftsmen
Weld reinforcement
Good weld technique
Weld toe
Weld throat
Gate valve
Globe valve
Check valve
Slide valve
TP
TML
MT
PT
The
The
The
The
coating
flange face finish
flange identification
flange
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American
American
American
American
Welding Society
Petroleum Institute
Production In-Service Group
Piping Inspecton
100 lbs.
40 lbs.
10 lbs.
5 lbs.
hour
2 hours
4 hours
8 hours
One
Two
Two
Two
100%
75%
50%
10%
2.4
1.5
1.0
0.5
hr/in
hr/in
hr/in
hr/in
MAWP
Design pressure/temperature
564 psi/900F
Pipe description
0.997
Corrosion Rate
0.023 inches/year
Class 1
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864.07 psig
86.407 psig
664.7 psig
66.47 psig
1.312
1.112
0.997
0.650
0.023
0.021
0.112
0.997
0.023
0.021
0.112
0.997
0.030
0.060
0.130
0.310
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115. What is the outside diameter of a gasket type E-2 for the fitting in question 114?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10.62
8.62
12.12
12.62
1.5
1
6
24
1.5
1
6
24
5
5.1
5.29
5.42
1
2
3
4
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A
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