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API 570 Model question-1

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

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2.

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

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3.

Which of the
A.
B.
C.
D.

following are nonessential variables for SMAW?


Change of electrode
Change in the groove design
Change in the PWHT
Change in the welding process

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4.

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

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5.

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

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6.

One advantage of isotope radiography is it _____________


A. Will detect all defects in a pipe weld
B. Can be performed by anyone with little or no training
C. Can not supply a permanent visual record
D. Is not an ignition source in the presence of hydrocarbons

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7.

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

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8.

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

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9.

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

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10. The inspector is reviewing a radiograph of a pipe weld, the pipe wall is thick. What is the hole type IQI designation
if the penetrameter is placed on the source side?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 17
D. 20
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11. In a piping system, the most susceptible location for cracking is ______________
A. Around supports
B. In welds
C. In bolting
D. In the areas of temporary clamps
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12. What is the PNo. for SA 414 Grade A?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 11B
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13. What is the minimum thickness of a class 1500 NPS 4 blind flange?
A. 1.12
B. 1.88
C. 2.12
D. 2.88
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14. The preheat
A.
B.
C.
D.

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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15. During procedure qualification, how many nick-break specimens are required if the pipe is NPS 8 S/80, 0.500 wall?
A. 1

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B.
C.
D.

2
4
None

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16. The owner/user shall maintain appropriate permanent and progressive records of each piping system. The records
shall include _________________
A. All original construction data
B. System service; classification; identification numbers
C. All ASME requirements
D. Original heat and batch numbers of the system
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17. The maximum carbon content of a mild steel weld deposit is ______________
A. 0.15% carbon
B. 0.20% carbon
C. 0.30% carbon
D. 0.17% carbon
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18. What is the recommended preheat temperature for 1 thick carbon steel?
A. 300F
B. 235F
C. 175F
D. None
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19. An alternative to inspection of buried piping is to leak test the system with liquid at a pressure at least
______________
A. 1 times the Maximum operating pressure
B. 1 times the Maximum operating pressure
C. 10% greater than the Maximum operating pressure
D. Actual
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20. The F number of SFA-5.1 & 5.5 is:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. All of the above
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21. As a part of
A.
B.
C.
D.

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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22. Welded joints in carbon steel and carbon-molybdenum steel exposed to elevated temperatures of 800F or over may
be subjected to ______________
A. Pearlite structure
B. annealing
C. graphitization
D. normalizing
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23. What is the allowable undercut for a branch connection in Category D service?

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A.
B.
C.
D.

Zero (no evident imperfections)


1/32 inch
1 mm
Both B and C

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24. Changing the weld progression from uphill to down hill will have a major impact on ______________
A. Nick-break strengths
B. Notch toughness properties
C. Tensile strengths
D. Bulge tests
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25. What is the test position when the pipe is horizontal, fixed?
A. 1G
B. 2G
C. 5G
D. 6G
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26. API ______________ provides a detailed discussion of inspection of in-service piping welds.
A. Section IX
B. B 31.3
C. 570
D. B 16.5a
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27. TMLs can be
A.
B.
C.
D.

eliminated for piping systems with which of the following characteristics:


high potential for creating an emergency in the event of a leak
extremely corrosive systems
low potential for creating an emergency in the event of a leak
piping systems in cyclic conditions at high pressures and temperatures

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28. When determining the corrosion rate, the formulas from API 570 may be used or:
A. Published data on piping system in comparable service
B. Owner/users experience
C. Budget restraints
D. Both A and B
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29. The owner/user shall maintain appropriate permanent and progressive records about each piping system covered by
API 570, this may be done by:
A. The inspectors memory
B. The project managers secretary
C. Computer based system
D. Records are not a requirement of API 570
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30. When the corrosion rte for a piping circuit can not otherwise be determined, the initial thickness measurement
determination shall be made after no more than:
A. 1 year
B. 6 months
C. 3 months
D. 30 days
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API 570 Model question-2


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 Standard 570 Piping inspector code
API Recommended practice 574
ASME Boiler & Pressure vessel code
Sec.V Non-destructive examination
Sec.IX Welding and brazing qualifications
ASME B 16.5 Pipe flanges & Flanged fittings
ASME B 31.3 Process Piping

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

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32.

What is the test position when the pipe is vertical?


A.
B.
C.
D.

1G
2G
5G
6G

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33.

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

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34.

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

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35.

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

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36.

The ammeter on each piece of magnetizing equipment shall not deviate by more than _____________
A.
B.
C.
D.

30%
10%
20%
15%

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37.

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

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38.

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

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39.

Bellow expansion joints should be inspected visually for:


A.
B.
C.
D.

misalignment
thickness
weight
coating thickness

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40.

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

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41.

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

piping system failed


piping system passed
test must be repeated
piping system must be visually inspected

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42.

A WPS is written qualified welding procedure prepared to provide direction for ___________
A.
B.
C.
D.

Making production welds to code requirements


The welder to make temporary welds
The inspector for inspection of the welds
The welder to use as a general guideline

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43.

A steel that hardens during cooling in air from a temperature above its transformation range is ________________
A.
B.
C.
D.

Quenched and tempered steel


Annealed steel
Air-hardened steel
Normalised steel

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44.

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

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45.

A radiograph may be produced without a written procedure if ____________


A.
B.
C.
D.

A client approves it
The inspector approves it
The density and penetrameter meet Article-2 requirements
The weld quality is satisfactory

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46.

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

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47.

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

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48.

Backscatter radiation is determined by the use of ________________


A.
B.
C.
D.

A
A
A
A

lead B on the back of the film holder.


film badge
radioactive meter
mirror held parallel to the film holder

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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

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50.

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

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51.

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

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52.

Small bore piping is piping that is less than ______________


A.
B.
C.
D.

NPS 2
NPS 3
Or equal to NPS 2
NPS 6

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53.

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

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54.

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

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55.

Flushing the surface with solvent, following the application of the penetrant and prior to developing is
_________________
A.
B.
C.

The average PT technique


Allowed if sufficient solvent is available
Not mentioned in ASME Section V

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D.

prohibited

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56.

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

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57.

How many tensile test are required to qualify a plate groove weld?
A.
B.
C.
D.

2
3
4
6

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58.

What is the maximum allowable prod spacing using an AC prod technique?


A.
B.
C.
D.

t/2
8 inches
10 inches
No spacing required

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59.

_________ 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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60.

Which of the following are not normally performed on piping?


A.
B.
C.
D.

Internal visual inspection


Excavation of buried piping
Thickness measurements
External visual inspection

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API 570 Model question-3


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 Standard 570 Piping inspector code
API Recommended practice 574
ASME Boiler & Pressure vessel code
Sec.V Non-destructive examination
Sec.IX Welding and brazing qualifications
ASME B 16.5 Pipe flanges & Flanged fittings
ASME B 31.3 Process Piping
61.

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

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62.

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

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63.

When may a new employer accept a performance qualification made for a previous employer?
A.
B.
C.
D.

This action is not allowed by ASME, Section V


When the piping engineer approves
When the inspector specifically approves
When the other employer is a subcontractor for the current employer

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64.

A term which indicates that a provision is neither required nor prohibited.


A.
B.
C.
D.

must
may
shall
should

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65.

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

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66.

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

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67.

When it is necessary to verify the adequacy or direction of the magnetizing field, ________ shall be used.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A pie-shaped magnetic particle field indicator


A polarized lens type indicator
A florescent light with appropriate safety shield
Iron powder in a non-aqueous base

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68.

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

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69.

Thickness testing of small connections such as nipples can be performed by ________


A.
B.
C.
D.

UT digital gauges
MT
PT
Hammer testing

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70.

underground piping, 8 ft. below grade is excavated for inspection:


A.
B.
C.
D.

An intelligent pig must be used


A remote video camera must be used
NACE RP 0169 must be referred
The sides of the trench should be shored

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71.

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

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72.

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

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73.

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

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74.

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.

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75.

Lines that sweat are susceptible to deterioration at areas of _________________


A.
B.
C.
D.

High point vents


supports
high temperature
low temperature

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76.

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

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77.

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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78.

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

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79.

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

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80.

When inspecting piping in an operating unit, protective equipment shall be worn when required by regulation or by:
A.
B.
C.
D.

The inspector judgment


The owner
The fire department
This is not a requirement

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81.

A pipe welder successfully passes a 6 GR pipe test, the welder is qualified to weld which of the following
A.
B.
C.
D.

Pipe groove welds


Fillet welds on pipe
Anything that can be welded
6 GR is not recognized by ASME

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82.

In compliance with API 570, potable water follows U.S practice which allows:
A.
B.
C.
D.

2,500 parts per million maximum chloride


less than 1 part per million maximum chloride
250 parts per million maximum chloride
There is no maximum chloride requirement

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83.

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

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84.

Procedure and performance tests examined by PT shall be judged unacceptable when the examination exhibits any
indication in excess of ______________
A.
B.
C.
D.

Linear indications less than 1/16 long


Rounded indications 3/16 in diameter
Three relevant rounded indication in a line separated by 1/8
relevant linear indication

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85.

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

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86.

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

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87.

Gate valves larger than NPS 2 usually have ___________


A.
B.
C.
D.

Full port openings


An S seat area
A restricted full-open port
A venture-gate

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88.

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

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89.

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

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90.

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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API 570 Model question-4


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 Standard 570 Piping inspector code
API Recommended practice 574
ASME Boiler & Pressure vessel code
Sec.V Non-destructive examination
Sec.IX Welding and brazing qualifications
ASME B 16.5 Pipe flanges & Flanged fittings
ASME B 31.3 Process Piping
91.

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

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92.

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

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93.

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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94.

With post-emulsifying penetrants the emulsification time is _______________


A.
B.
C.
D.

Based on water pressure


Not as important as the dwell time
To be calculated based on surface temperature
To be determined experimentally

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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

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96.

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

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97.

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

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98.

Terminology for weld metal in excess of the specified weld size.


A.
B.
C.
D.

Weld reinforcement
Good weld technique
Weld toe
Weld throat

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99.

Which valve is used to automatically prevent backflow?


A.
B.
C.
D.

Gate valve
Globe valve
Check valve
Slide valve

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100. Designated areas on piping systems where periodic inspections and thickness measurements are conducted are
called _______________
A.
B.
C.
D.

TP
TML
MT
PT

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101. A flanged joint is composed of three separate components, the gasket, the bolting and _____________________
A.
B.
C.
D.

The
The
The
The

coating
flange face finish
flange identification
flange

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102. The certification agency for API 570 is the __________________


A.
B.
C.
D.

American
American
American
American

Welding Society
Petroleum Institute
Production In-Service Group
Piping Inspecton

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103. During the calibration of MT equipment, the lifting power of an AC yoke must be at least ____________
A.
B.
C.
D.

100 lbs.
40 lbs.
10 lbs.
5 lbs.

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104. During the fluorescent MT test, the black light intensity shall be measured at least once every ____________
A.
B.
C.
D.

hour
2 hours
4 hours
8 hours

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105. When a pipe qualification coupon for welders or welding operators has failed radiographic examination, the
immediate retest shall be by radiographic examination. The weld length shall be _________________
A.
B.
C.
D.

One
Two
Two
Two

complete pipe weld


complete pipe weld
pipe welds for a total of 12 of weld
12 plate coupons

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106. What percentage of all suspect areas and areas of damaged insulation should be inspected for a Class 3 system that
is within susceptible temperature ranges?
A.
B.
C.
D.

100%
75%
50%
10%

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107. What is the heat treatment holding time based on hour per inch of carbon steel 1 thick?
A.
B.
C.
D.

2.4
1.5
1.0
0.5

hr/in
hr/in
hr/in
hr/in

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MAWP

(This information applies to question 108-120, where applicable)

Design pressure/temperature

564 psi/900F

Pipe description

NPS 12, Sch.160, A 285 Gr.B, A672 Class 23

Thickness from Inspection

0.997

Corrosion Rate

0.023 inches/year

Class 1

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108. What is the MAWP of the system?


A.
B.
C.
D.

864.07 psig
86.407 psig
664.7 psig
66.47 psig

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109. Can a 5 year inspection interval be performed?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Yes because the MAWP at the next inspection is 864.07 psig


Yes because the MAWP at the next inspection is 664.07 psig
Yes because the MAWP at the next inspection is 66.47 psig
No because the MAWP at the next inspection is 564 psig

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110. What is the minimum required thickness of the system listed above?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.312
1.112
0.997
0.650

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111. Calculate the long term corrosion rate of the system listed above based on: 5 year interval: third cycle.
A.
B.
C.
D.

0.023
0.021
0.112
0.997

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112. Calculate the short term corrosion rate of the system listed above, based on
t previous = 1.112
t last = 0.997
5 year interval: third cycle
A.
B.
C.
D.

0.023
0.021
0.112
0.997

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113. Calculate the remaining life of the system listed above.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Less than 1 year


5 years
10 years
15 years

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114. What is the calculated thickness of a 150 pound, NPS 8 flanged T
A.
B.
C.
D.

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

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116. What is the P number for the pipe in question 108?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.5
1
6
24

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117. What is the Group number for the pipe in question 108?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.5
1
6
24

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118. What is the SFA number for E-7048 electrode?
A.
B.
C.
D.

5
5.1
5.29
5.42

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119. What is the filler number for E-7018 electrodes?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1
2
3
4

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120. What is the position designation for welding pipe in the horizontal fixed position?
A. 2G
B. 3G
C. 5G
D. 6G
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API 570 Model question- 1 to 4


Answer Key
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 Standard 570 Piping inspector code
API Recommended practice 574
ASME Boiler & Pressure vessel code
Sec.V Non-destructive examination
Sec.IX Welding and brazing qualifications
ASME B 16.5 Pipe flanges & Flanged fittings
ASME B 31.3 Process Piping

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No
1

Answer
A

Reference:
6.4 Fig.7 B 31.3

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Answer

Reference:

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Reference:

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