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API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector Preparatory Program

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1.

Which of the marking on a flange is not mandatory


1.
2.
3.
4.

2.

For a P11 material piping under repair, what sort of heat treatment is
required?
1.
2.
3.
4.

3.

Preheat to 300F and weld


Follow the construction code recommendation
Preheat to 175F
Preheat to 175C

Who is ultimately responsible for repair, re-rating and alteration of a pipe


system?
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

Preheat it to 300F before start the welding


Local post weld heat treatment is required
Follow the construction Code.
Local post weld heat treatment with 200F

For a 16mm thick 30 pipe repair work what is the correct heat treatment
1.
2.
3.
4.

4.

Name of the manufacturer


rating
Temperature
Ring number

The inspector
The piping engineer
The owner/user
The Fabricator

The longitudinal bend test of a procedure qualification test piece is to be


made
1.
2.
3.
4.

The weld should be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bend and
the root should be in the convex
The weld should be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the
bend and the root should be in the convex
The weld should be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bend and
the root should be in the concave
The weld should be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the
bend and the root should be in the concave

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6.

A radiograph taken on a weld without a written procedure


1.
2.
3.
4.

7.

The material used on a weld repair shall be of


1.
2.
3.
4.

8.

< NPS 2
< NPS 3
< NPS 2 1/2
> NPS 2

A wire pentameter is used on a RT. Where it is placed on the job


1.
2.
3.
4.

11.

A wider support with additional restrainer


Consult piping engineer before advise any recommendation
Carry out a stress analysis
Correct the support with a bigger base material

Socket weld is not preferred for


1.
2.
3.
4.

10.

Same as that of the original material


API should approve the material
It is of known weldable quality
A piping engineer shall be consulted

A pipe support moved outs of its base and is hanging what is your
assessment as an inspector
1.
2.
3.
4.

9.

It is to be rejected
It acceptable provided it meets the density and sensitivity
limitations of ASME Sec.V Article.II
It is depends on the project spec
A Level-III shall be consulted

The wires should be parallel to the weld


The wires should be perpendicular to the weld
It may be parallel or perpendicular
As per the written statement from a ASNT Level-III

A lead letter B of height and 1/16 thickness was used on a


radiographic set up what is the purpose of it.
1.
2.
3.
4.

To monitor the penetration ability of the X-ray beam


To check the density of the film
To find the back scatter on the film
To find the quality of the film

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12.

Which of the B image on a radiographic film is not acceptable


1.
2.
3.
4.

13.

Which one below is not a contributing factor for brittle fracture?


1.
2.
3.
4.

14.

51.4 mm
53.98 mm
53.00 mm
54.98 mm

A flange material of A182 Gr.F1 of what class will be required for


operating pressure of 1000 psi @ 400F
1.
2.
3.
4.

17.

The continuous magnetic method


The maximum prod spacing of 4
The powder used shall be approved by API
The technique used shall be approved by API

The bolt hole size of a weld neck flange 12 dia 1500#


1.
2.
3.
4.

16.

Low impact strength of material


High thickness
Large tensile residual stess
Performing warm pre stress hydrotest before low temperature
hydrotest

The MPI procedure should describe about which of the following?


1.
2.
3.
4.

15.

A black image
A white image
A dark image
A gray image

600 #
900#
300 #
400 #

What would be the maximum operating pressure of a flange A182 Gr.F2


400# at 500F
1.
2.
3.
4.

590 psi
570 psi
516 psi
885 psi

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18.

As soon as the completion of the inspection activities on a piping system


what the inspector should do
1.
2.
3.
4.

19.

Out of long and short-term corrosion rate which one will be used for
MAWP calculation
1.
2.
3.
4.

20.

12 or 3 OD whichever is greater
10 OD of the pipe
6 OD of the pipe
3 OD of the pipe

What are the minimum marking shall be made of a buried piping leak
temporarily clamped area
1.
2.
3.
4.

23.

API publ.2201
API RP 574
API RP 578
ASME Sec. VIII Division-1

What is the up-stream limit of an injection point for regular inspection


1.
2.
3.
4.

22.

The corrosion rate which leads to longest remaining life


The corrosion rate which leads to shortest remaining life
The corrosion rate which leads to reflects the current process
Consider the lowest corrosion rate

While doing welding repair on a system in service the inspector should


access the system in accordance to
1.
2.
3.
4.

21.

Review the records and adjust the inspection frequency


Review the records and find the corrosion rate
Issue the recommendations and findings
Consider the average corrosion rate

ID number & depth of the pipe


Date of installation
ID number, date of clamp installation
Depth of pipe and Date of clamp installation

The soil closed potential survey is being carried out for a non-cathodically
protected system is
1.
2.
3.
4.

Once in 5 years
Once in 3 years
Half of the remaining life
Once in 6 months

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24.

A buried piping with sleeve is excavated for inspection,


1.
2.
3.
4.

25.

If a concrete interface of a piping system shows coating deterioration


1.
2.
3.
4.

26.

Excavate the interface area and carry out through inspection


Carry out cathodic protection inspection
Check the records and carry out thickness
The area shall be continuously monitored

Which of the valve in a piping system is not suitable for pigging


1.
2.
3.
4.

27.

Check thickness of the sleeve


Check water or soil between sleeve and pipe
Check the cathodic protection on the system
Carry out closed potential survey

Gate valve
Ball valve
Globe valve
Slide valve

While doing vessel inspection a misalignment is being observed


1.
2.
3.
4.

Check the foundation


Check the connected piping system
Check all the pipe work in the region
Check the nozzle

28. Thermal fatigue is more pronounced when temperature swing exceeds


1.
2.
3.
4.
29.

A plate material is used for which of the fitting


1.
2.
3.
4.

30.

2000F
2000C
930F
3000F

Valve
elbows
flanges
Blind flanges

Which of the test method is not a material identification test method


1.
2.
3.
4.

Portable X-ray fluorescence method


Optical emission spectrometry method
ultrasonic testing method
Chemical spot test method

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31.

Which type of the PMI is used in the field


1.
2.
3.
4.

32.

What type of inspection is not normally done on a piping system


1.
2.
3.
4.

33.

Internal visual inspection


Boroscope inspection
Renew the spool
Mark the section and replace

Localized loss in thickness exhibiting directional pattern can occur due to


1.
2.
3.
4.

36.

30 dia pipe
bolts
2 dia cooling water line
Small bore fitting

A 20 dia pipe has internal leakage near the flange to pipe weld. During
shut down what sort of inspection will be planned for this
1.
2.
3.
4.

35..

visual
radiographic
internal visual
ultrasonic

Which of the material is least susceptible to mix up


1.
2.
3.
4.

34.

X-ray fluorescence method


Eqotip hardness tester
Eddy current
Chemical spot

atmospheric corrosion
microbiologically induced corrosion
erosion - corrosion
sulphidation

To detect interior surface breaking planar flaws the owner/user should


specify
1.
2.
3.
4.

Approved inspector
Industry qualified UT inspector
API qualified inspector
Any examiner qualified to carry out NDT

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37.

Out of the patch mentioned which one is not allowed on a 12 piping


repair
1.
2.
3.
4.

38.

Out of the repair carried out in the piping system which one is considered
to be a permanent one
1.
2.
3.
4.

39.

0 % of the suspected insulation


10 % of the suspected insulation
25 % of the suspected insulation
50 % of the suspected insulation

Which one is considered to be a Class-3 piping system


1.
2.
3.
4.

42.

Temperature above 125C


Temperature between 125C to 250C
Temperature between 65C to 205C
Temperature below -4C

What percentage of suspected insulation on a stainless steel Class-3


piping operating at 300F should be removed for inspection
1.
2.
3.
4.

41.

Grind and remove the defect and build up the area


Split clamp bolted
Split sleeve full welded
Any clamp approved by piping engineer

A carbon steel piping at what operating temperature is successitible to


CUI
1.
2.
3.
4.

40.

8 dia circular patch


6 dia circular patch
6 X 6 patch with 1 round corner
Box type patch

Product is pumped to remote location for loading and storing


Highly corrosive acid in the plant
Any corrosive chemical
System carrying naphtha without hydrogen sulfide

A piping system has been rerated to a lower operating temperature, to


validate the rerate
1.
2.
3.
4.

If the lower temperature requirement as per code is met


Carry out notch toughness to establish its usability
API should be contacted
Any one who is knowledgeable to be contacted

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43.

As soon as a hydro test is over what should be done


1.
2.
3.
4.

44.

What is the minimum hydrotest holding time


1.
2.
3.
4.

45.

2 to 2.5
2
1.5 to 4.0
1.5 to 3.0

Which combination of electrode is preferred for welding a full encirclement


sleeve at low ambient temperature
1.
2.
3.
4.

48.

It is not acceptable
Check for leak along the pipe work
The test is acceptable
To be consulted with a inspector

The pressure gauge used on a sensitive leak test shall be of range.wrt


test pressure
1.
2.
3.
4.

47.

10 minutes
3 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour

When a buried piping with a design pressure of 100 psi is under leak test
at 125 psi. The initial 4 hrs. of testing shows a slight pressure drop and
has been adjusted. The second 4 hrs recorded a drop in pressure
of 5 psi, the test
1.
2.
3.
4.

46.

Dry the system


Activate the relief valve system to the pre testing set up
Add chemical to dry it
Purge the system

E XX16 & EXX18


E XX10 & EXX16
E XX10 & EXX18
E XX12 & EXX18

A new branch is welded over an existing piping system it should meet

1.
2.
3.
4.

Construction code requirements


The owner requirement
The fabricator requirement
Contact the designer or consultant

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49.

A radiographic testing for the welder qualification is not allowed for which
process
1.
2.
3.
4.

50.

GMAW globular transformation


GMAW short circuiting
GMAW
SMAW

What is the purpose of Welding procedure specification


1.
2.
3.
4.

51.

To have a data in the hand


To be followed by inspector
To give welder enough confidence
To have a known quality of weld metal produced

Which of the following statement is correct?


1.

Soil resistivity is a measure of resistance offered by soil


to drilling operation for oil exploration and it has no
connection with corrosivity of soil.
Lower soil resistivity indicates less corrosive soil.
Soil resistivity has nothing to do with corrosiveness of
soil because soil corrosion depends on the amount of
corrosive chemicals present in the soil.
Higher soil resistivity indicates less corrosive soil.

2.
3.
d.
52.

The __________ shall be responsible to the owner-user for determining


that the requirements of API 570 for inspection, examination, and testing
are met.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Piping Engineer
Inspector
Repair Organisation
Operating Personnel

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53.

Which of the following are some of the mandatory requirements for rerating a piping system?
1.
2.
3.
4.

54.

After completion of alterations a pressure test is/will:


1.
2.
3.
4.

55.

Elbows
Expansion loops
Tees
Valves

Pressure decay method is:


1.
2.
3.
4.

57.

Normally required
Not required at all
Depend on opinion of piping inspector
Only 1 and 3 above

Name a part of a piping system that thickness measurements are not


normally routinely taken:
1.
2.
3.
4.

56.

Calculations must be performed by the piping engineer or the


inspector.
Current inspection records shall be reviewed to verify that the
piping system is satisfactory for the proposed service conditions
and that the appropriate corrosion allowance has been provided.
The piping system is checked to affirm that the required pressure
relieving devices are present, are set at the appropriate pressure
and have the appropriate capacity at the set pressure.
All of the above

A technique adopted for checking the leakage in above


ground piping
A technique used for checking leakage in underground
piping
A technique used for calibration of pressure gauges
A technique used for releasing the overpressure in piping

Which of the following are areas on piping systems which are susceptible
to CUI during the range of 25F to 250F:
1.
2.
3.
4.

All the area which is below insulation


Insulated areas below steam vents
Insulated piping exposed to cooling tower mist
2 and 3 above

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58.

Listed below are several examples of piping system. Which is class I


piping for flammable fluids?
1.
2.
3.
4.

59.

Readily vaporizing on leakage


Slowly vaporizing on leakage
No significant vaporization
All of above

Which of the following documents referenced in API 570 addresses hot


tapping?
1.
2.
3.
4.

API 2201
API 574
ASME B 31 G
None of the above

60.

The preferred method for inspecting piping coating is:


1.
Visual inspection only
2.
Holiday detection
3.
M.P. Check
4.
D.P. Check

61.

For which of the following, the approval from piping engineer is not
mandatory:
1.
2.
3.
4.

62.

Changing the damaged flange to a new flange of same rating and


material
Alteration on piping changing a nozzle size from one not requiring
reinforcement pad to the one requiring reinforcement pad
For both 1 and 2
For none of the above

Fillet welded patches (lap patches) shall be designed by:


1.
2.
3.
4.

An engineer expert in corrosion


The inspector
The piping engineer
The repair organization

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63.

For a project involving piping welding at site by 10 welders, (with only


one qualified welder) procedure and 9 welders were to be qualified. In this
case, identify correct statement from the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.

64.

Guided bend test represents:


1.
2.
3.
4.

65.

Pipe positions 1G and 5G


Pipe positions 2G and 5G
Pipe position 5G and 3G
None of the above

According to ASME Sec. IX, a welder for SMAW can be qualified by


following minimum tests:
1.
2.
3.
4.

67.

Ductility of weld
Strength of weld
Soundness of weld
Both soundness and ductility of weld

All positions of groove welds are qualified by


1.
2.
3.
4.

66.

9 welders qualification must be performed before


procedure qualification.
9 welders qualification must be performed after
procedure qualification is carried out
Out of Welder qualification and procedure qualification,
anything can be performed before.
Welder qualification and procedure qualification must
be performed simultaneously, without waiting for the
test results.

1 tensile and 2 bend tests


2 bend tests
2 tensile tests and 1 bend tests
1 tensile and 1 radiography

Identify incorrect statement from following


1.
2.
3.
4.

A welder performing procedure test is also qualified in that


position.
Supplementary essential variables become essential
variables when impact test is specified.
For procedure qualification, the test can be performed in any
position as the position is not essential variable for procedure
qualification.
A 3G welder qualified in SMAW process can be employed for TIG
welding also in that position.

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68.

Procedure Qualification Record is a document which can be revised time


to time.
1.
2.
3.
4.

69.

Use of Radiography is made for:


1.
2.
3.
4.

70.

1 times
2 times
3 times
4 times

A radiographic technique in which radiation passed through two walls and


both the walls are viewed on the same radiograph (double wall, double
image ellipse) the limitation for the outside diameter is:
1.
2.
3.
4.

72.

Performance qualification only


Procedure qualification only
Both 1 and 2
Use of radiography is not permitted by ASME Sec. IX.

When dial-type indicating and recording pressure gauges are used to


monitor leak testing, the maximum gauge range shall not exceed which
multiple of the expected test pressure?
1.
2.
3.
4.

71.

True
False
Depends on company policy
Depends on client of the company

3-1/2
2
4
Any diameter possible

Following data is available to compute remaining life of a piping circuit:


Minimum required thickness = 0.422 in
Actual thickness measured = 0.512 in
Corrosion rate = 0.018 in / year
Remaining life for this circuit will be:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.0 years
4.5 years
6.0 years
None of above

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73. Common locations which are susceptible to CUI on the insulated piping
are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
74.

The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is equipped with


an ammeter shall be verified:
1.
2.
3.
4.

75.

4.

Water-washable visible dye.


Solvent removable visible dye.
Water-washable fluorescent dye.
Post-emulsification visible dye.

As soon as possible after completing an inspection, the Inspector should:


1.
2.
3.
4.

78.

If the welder is able to deposit sound weld metal.


If the welder is able to operate welding equipment.
The welder's ability to produce welds that are
radiographically free of defects.
If a weldment has the required properties for the
intended application (strength, ductility)

Which of the following penetrant system is generally considered least


sensitive?
1.
2.
3.
4.

77.

Each year
Each two years
When possible
Every 6 months

The WPS and the PQR are used to determine:


1.
2.
3.

76.

All penetrations or breaches in the insulation jacketing


such as vents, drains, piping hangers
Termination of insulation at flanges
All insulated bends and elbows
1 and 2 above

Review the inspection records and schedule the next


inspection
Always require a hydrotest
Sign all RT records
Notify the Piping Engineer

The nondestructive examination method to be used for a particular


inspection should be determined by the:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Availability of certified NDE examiners.


Length of time since the last inspection.
Age of the component to be inspected.
Type, location, and orientation of the expected
flaws.

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79.

To verify satisfactory PWHT the test conducted is:


1.
2.
3.
4.

80.

In visual testing for qualifying the procedure, a defect of which minimum


width shall be used:
1.
2.
3.
4.

81.

Every six months


Every one year
Every three years
None of the above

It is decided to carryout a surface NDT for austenitic S.S. pipe welds.


Choose the best combination.
1.
2.
3.
4.

84.

Annually
Six monthly
Once in 3 years
None of the above

The pressure gauges for leak testing shall be calibrated as an ASME Sec.
V requirement, at least:
1.
2.
3.
4.

83.

1/16
1/8
1/32
None of the above

Visual examiner should pass Jaeger J-1 check:


1.
2.
3.
4.

82.

Radiography
Ultrasonic
Hardness survey
None of above

Penetrant testing with Halogen free chemicals


Penetrant testing with any aqueous developer
Magnetic particle testing with wet particles
Magnetic particle testing with dry particles

In ultrasonic testing, for thickness measurement on corroded surface,


use:
1.
2.
3.
4.

CRT read out


Digital read out
Any of above
None of above.

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85.

An example of service-specific corrosion is:


1.
2.
3.
4.

86.

When a pressure test is not necessary or practical, what shall be utilised


in lieu of a pressure test?
1.
2.
3.
4.

87.

2G
5G
3G
1G

API 578 gives rules for Alloy Verification for:


1.
2.
3.
4.

90.

Sub-surface cracks
Surface cracks
Both 1 and 2
For none of 1 and 2

The pipe welding test position in which the pipe is horizontal and rotated
so that welding takes place at or near the top is designated as?
1.
2.
3.
4.

89.

PMI Testing
Non-destructive examination
Vacuum visual examination
Hammer Testing

For which of the following can yoke technique be used?


1.
2.
3.
4.

88.

Corrosion under insulation in areas exposed to steam vents


Unanticipated acid or caustic carryover from processes into nonalloyed piping
Corrosion in deadlegs
Corrosion of underground piping at soil-to-air interface

Carbon steel piping material for old or new piping


Alloy steel piping materials, for old or new piping
Carbon steel materials used for old piping only
Alloy steels used for old piping only

For thickness measurement of pipes NPS 1 and smaller, NDT technique


employed would be:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Ultrasonic technique
Radiographic profile technique
Anyone is okay.
None are okay.

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91.

API 578 requires at least _________ electrodes to be PMI tested from


each box.
1.
2.
3.
4.

92.

one
two
minimum 10%
all

Which of the following make pipe system most susceptible to CUI?


1.
2.
3.
4.

Painted pipes operating at 150 F


Insulated pipes operating at 150 F
Projections, penetrations in a
Projections, penetrations in b

93.

Freeze damage can occur in case of which of the following fluids:


1.
Water only
2.
Oil only
3.
Water and aqueous solutions
4.
None of the above

94.

For calculating MAWP of Piping Circuit which is put in service the wall
thickness used in computations is:
1.
2.
3.
4.

95.

When checking austentic materials for cracks using PT methods only


liquid penetrants:
1.
2.
3.
4.

96.

Actual thickness as determined by inspection.


Actual thickness minus the estimated corrosion loss
before the date of next inspection
Actual thickness minus twice the estimated corrosion
loss before the date of next inspection
None of the above

with low or no nitrides should be used


with low or no carbides should be used
with high or medium chlorides should be used
with low or no chlorides should be used

As per API 570 for bolted flanged joints, bolts and nuts are considered as
acceptably engaged if the lack of complete engagement is:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Not more than two threads


Not more than one thread
Bolts and nuts are engaged at least 50% of threads in
the nuts
Bolts shall completely extend through nuts

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97.

Basic construction code referred in API 570 is:


1.
2.
3.
4.

98.

For a typical injection point pipe circuit starts upstream of injection point
from a distance of
1.
2.
3.
4.

99.

3 times pipe diameter or 12 inches which ever is


greater
2 times pipe diameter or 12 inches which ever is
greater
Fixed 12 inches irrespective of pipe diameter
3 times pipe diameter or 12 inches whichever is
smaller

For MT examination by Prod technique the spacing between prods shall


be between:
1.
2.
3.
4.

100.

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1


ASME Sec. IX
ASME B 31.1
ASME B 31.3

4 inches to 12 inches
4 inches to 10 inches
3 inches to 10 inches
3 inches to 8 inches

API 570 can be applied for:


1.
2.
3.
4.

New and in-service carbon steel piping


Only in service piping
New and in-service alloy piping
Only for in-service alloy piping
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69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.

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A
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.
100.

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