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    CODEWEST API $70 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-08 ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION OPEN BOOK PICK THE BEST ANSWER +1. An Inspector finds a class 250 cast iron flange bolted to a class 300 steet flange. What group of ‘gasket material should be used? ab billa ella dla 2. ANPS 10 seamiess pipe operates at 725 psi and 675" F. maximum. The pipe is made from ‘ASTM AS Grade B material, What allowable stress would you use to determine the pipe's minimum thickness for pressure design? a, 16750 psi b. 17000 psi ©. 16500 psi 4. 20000 psi 3, ANPS 20 piping system was designed to operate at 550 psi and 400° F with a 0.1” corrosion ‘allowance. The pipe was originally installed with 0.583" thick wall made from ASTM A53 Grade B material. The allowable stress is 20000 psi. The pipo is seamless. The current thickness measured is 0.42" . I the corrosion allowance of 0.1" is maintained, what MAWP is the pipe good for now? Round to the nearest psi 2. 933 psi bb. 840 psi ©. 640 psi 4. 704 psi 4, Direct visual examination may usually be made when access is sufficient to place the eye within ‘of the surface to be examined and at an angle not less than to the surface to be examined. a, 12 inches, 45 degrees b. 18 inches, 15 degrees 24 inches, 30 degrees 4, 30 inches, 20 degrees 5, Anew NPS 6 piping system, reflux line system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi ‘and 200° F. The pipe material is ASTM ASS Grade 8. The pipe thickness when installed in 1980 ‘was 0.375", During an inspection in 1980 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.30". In 1996 the thickness was measured and found to be 0.25". What is the remaining life of this system? Round the answer to the nearest tenth of a year. a.27.3 years b. 25.2 years ©. 24.7 years d. 23.8 years CODEWEST API $70 PREP COURSE ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 1 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1.06 COPYRIGHT 2006 ~J.'W. COLEY, J. W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED-DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 6, What is the allowable stress for an ASTM A312 Grade TPGO4L that is to operate at a service temperature of 1250° F? a, 3200 psi b. 2600 psi ©. 2100 psi . 1700 psi 7. You find a flange (forged flange marked ASTM A182 Grade F1) and itis class 300. You know the operating temperature is 500 degrees F. What operating pressure is permissible with this flange? a, 640 psi , 500 psi ©, 665 psi 4. 300 psi 8. A seamless NPS 14, ASTM AS3 Grade B material, pipe operates at775 psi and a maximum of 750° F. For only pressure design, what minimum thickness is required? a. 0.50" boat 0.0.43" 0.0.48" 9. An ASTM A135 Grade A NPS 6 electric resistance welded (ERW) pipe Is to be used in a refinery for hydrocarbon service, It operates at 300 psi and 125 degrees F. What joint factor, Ej, would you use in determining the thickness for pressure only. 0.60 b.0.80 6.0.85 d.1.00 10. An ASTM A-53 Grade B NPS 12 pipe operates at 700 psi and 750” F. A blank fabricated from ASTM A-285 Grade C plate is to be used for testing and later for operations. The blank is to be used with 600 pound class flanges. What thickness blank will be required? The corrosion allowance required is 0.10". The I.0. of the gaskets is 12,75". Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 2 ‘CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-08 COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ JW. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 11. A NPS 14 pipe with a wall thickness of 1.25" has to have a section 3! long cut out and replaced. The pipe material is ASTM A-53 Grade B. What preheat would you require on the butt welds? a. None b. 100 degrees c. 175 degrees d._ 50 degrees 42. ANPS 12 pipe with a wall thickness of 1.125" has to be shortened. A section is cut out and the pipe rewelded. The pipe material is ASTM A-53 Grade B. The welder asks how far from the ‘weld must the preheat temperature be maintained? What would you tell the welder? a. No preheat is required for this thickness carbon steel material. b. Maintain the preheat at least the width of the weld. ©. Maintain the preheat at least 1" beyond each edge of the weld. . Maintain the preheat at least 1" beyond each edge of the weld. 13, ANPS 10 ASTM A335 Grade P9 pipe with a wall thickness of 0.625" has a section cut out of it for installation of weld neck flanges for a spool section. What temperature should be used for post weld heat treatment of the butt welds? a, 1100-1200 degrees F. b. 1100-1325 degrees F. ¢, 1350-1450 degrees F. , 1300-1400 degrees F. 44. When conducting MT, each piece of magnetizing equipment used with an ammeter shall be calibrated at least ‘or whenever the equipment has been subjected to major repair, overhaul or damage. a, monthly b. quarterly c. twice a year 4d. once a year +15, What Is the recommended minimum thickness of steel for which the radioactive isotope fridium 192 should be used? a. 1.50" b.0.65" 6.1.30" 0.0.25" 46. What is the recommended maximum thickness measurement inspection interval for Class 2 Piping. 10 years 8 years 5 years 3 years CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 3 ‘CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W, COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 17. ANPS 6 piping system, reflux ine system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi and 200° F. The pipe material is ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed in 1980 was 10.375" . During an inspection in 1996 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.25" . What is the corrosion rate of the pipe in this system? a, 0.0078 inlyr b. 0.078 iniye . 0.0078 fuyr 4, 0.078 omiyr 48. ANPS 6 piping systom, reflux line system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi and 200° F. The pipe malerial is ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed in 1980 was. 10.375" . During an inspection in 1990 the thickness of the pipe measured 0,30" . In 1996 the thickness was measured and found to be 0.25". What is the value of the worst corrosion rate that should be used to calculate the remaining life of the pipe? a. 0.0083 in/yr b.0.0078 in/yr c. 0.0830 iniyr <4. 0.0780 in/yr 19, An owner wants to use @ carton stee! pipe (ASTM A106 Grade B) in a piping system that now has ASTM A335 Grade P11 at 850 degrees F. The owner states that the product is not corrosive and that the pressure is low enough to prevent over stressing the system if it was carbon steel. Which of the reasons listed would you cite as allowing its use or not allowing its use? ‘a. Conversion of carbides to graphite may ocour after prolonged exposure to temperatures over 600" F, b. For use under 831.3, radiography shall be performed on all welds after heat treatment. ¢. This material when used below 900 degrees F. shall be impact tested if the carbon content is above 0.30%. 4. This steel! may develop embritlement after service at approximately 800 degrees F. and higher temperatures. 20. Low strength bolts are made from material having not more than ksi minimum yield strength, ad b.30 ¢, 3000 4. 30000 21. A2T hole diameter {QI is to be focated on the source side of a 48° diameter pipe that has ‘been welded. The wall thickness is 0.625", Select the hole type designation and the hole diameter of the IA. a. 17 & 0.013" b, 20 & 0.040" c. 25 & 0.020" 4, 30 & 0.040" CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J, W. COLEY, JW, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY "WITHOUT PERMISSION 4 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ JW. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED —DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 22. Single film technique was used to make a radiograph using a cobalt 60 source. The minimum permitted density in the area of interest is: pegs eRNo Seba 23. ANPS 16 piping system operates at $50 psi and 400° F. The pipe is 0.5" wall made from ‘ASTM ASS Grade B material, The pipe was inslalled in 1981. The allowable stress 's 20000 psi. ‘The pipe is seamless, The thickness measured in 1996 is 0.42" . The next planned inspection is. in the year 2001. Calculate the MAWP in the year 2001 for this pipe. Round answer to the nearest whole number. a. 756 psi b. 933 psi ©. 878 psi 4, 650 psi 24. An 8" diameter X 0.60 thick round lap patch is to be installed as a repair to a 16" diameter pipe. The small repair patch is to be instalied over several isolated pits. What is the largest size electrode that can be used? a. 5/32" b. 14" S16" 4. 7/82" 25. What is the allowable stress for an ASTM A312 Grade TP304L that is to operate at a service temperature of 1278” F? a, 2800 psi b. 2350 psi ©. 2100 psi d. 1850 psi 26. As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed by PT shall not be below nor above ‘throughout the examination period. a. 50°F, 125°F b, 55° F, 100° F ©, 70° F, 150° F 4.88" F, 135° F 27. What is the hydrostatic test pressure of a ASTM A105 carbon steel class 400 forged flange? 2. 1450 psi . 1485 psi «. 1500 psi 4.1510 psi CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J, W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 5 ‘CODEWEST API 870 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2008 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND GODEWEST ~ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY "WITHOUT PERMISSION 28. Which of the following Is an essential variable of a SMAW WPS? a. Change in the F number. bb. Change in the root spacing. cc. Change in the diameter of the electrode. dd. Change in the groove design. 29, Personnel performing visual examination (VT) shall have an annual vision test to assure natural or corrected near distance acuity such that they are capable or reading: a. standard U-t letters on standard Hunter test type charts for near vision. standard G-1 numerals on standard Jaeger test type charts for far vision. 6, standard J-1 letters on standard Jaeger test type charts for near vision. @. standard T-1 letters on standard hunter test type charts for far vision. 30, You are asked to set the inspection interval for a buried pipe line. The soll resistivity(ohm-cm) is checked and found to be 8300 ohm-cm. What would be the interval? a, 2 years: b. Syears c, 40 years d. 15 years 31. You are asked to check @ NPS 6 piping system that Is made from ASTM A-106 Grade B material. The system operates at 400 psi and 600 degrees F. The piping engineer has a note on the records that a thickness of 0.15" is required for structural reasons and corrosion allowance of 0.125" must be maintained. What thickness of pipe would you use? Round to the nearest thousandth of an inch. a. 0.250" b. 0.275" ©, 0.344" 4. 0,355" 32. You have an E7018 electrode. What F number is it? a6 33. What marking is not required on @ 816.5 flange? Note: The marking may be included, but if it is, the pressure rating shall be stamped next to it a. size b. designation ¢. temperature 4. rating class CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL. RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 6 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED —DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 34. A NPS 12 gate valve made from ASTM A216 Grade WCB material was rolled out for inspection. An area of the valve body was found by the inspector to be thinning. The maximum ‘operating pressure of the valve is 275 psi at 200 degrees F. The casting factor, Ec, is 0.8. The ‘owner-operator requires the Inspector to maintain a 0.125" corrosion allowance. What is the minimum thickness for the valve body? Round answer off to the nearest hundredth. 2.0.15" »,0.28" 0.24" 4.0.31" ‘THE NEXT THREE QUESTIONS ARE CONCERNING THE GTAW WPS/PQR 36, Is the base metal thickness range in accordance with ASME Section 1X? a, Yos . No, should be 1/16"- cc. No, should be 3/16" — 1" d. No, should be 3/16" to 46" 36. Is the shielding gas shown on the PR in accordance with ASME Section IX? ‘a. No, the WPS should specify the mixture 75% Argon, 25% CO b. Yes © No, the PQR did nat use the gas proposed by the WPS. d. Yes, you are permitted to have different gases shown on the WPS and POR. 37. Are the tensile tests shown on the PR in accordance with ASME Section (X? a. Yes. . No, The number + specimen failed to meet the minimum specified tensile strength of the test coupon, c. No, both specimens failed. d.No ‘CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J, W. COLEY, JW. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 1 ‘CODEWEST AP! 670 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2008 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION ‘QW-462 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS) (See QW-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessol Code) ‘Company Name: _Ace Fabricators. Inc. By: _Joe O. Welding Procedure Spec. No.: WPS 1003 Date: _d-17-57__ Supporting PGR No. (s}: POR 1008 WPS Revision No.:_Rev. 0 Rev. Date: ‘Welding Process(s):_GTAW. Type (8): Mafwal (iia aT Maes, Ba) JOINTS (QW-402) Details Joint Design: ___Sinale V. root opening maximum ‘Backing: (Ves) X__ (No) Backing Matoral: (Type): _P-No, B backing andlor weld mat (Refer to bath backing & retainers) Ak Metal ___Nontusing Metal TE Nonmetatic Other ‘Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Syrnbols or Witten Description Should show the general arrangement ofthe part 1 be welded. Where ‘apaicabl, the root spacing and the detals of weld groove may be ‘pected (athe option of the Migr, Sketches may be allched to itustrate joint dosign, weld layers, andthe baad sequence, e.g. for notch toughness preoudues, for muliple process procedures, et. “BASE METALS (QW-403) Pato. P-6 Group No, toP-N OR Specification type-and grade _P§___Group No. to Chem, Analysis and Moch. Prop. Thicknoss range Base Metal: Groove: _1/10" to. t"™ Pipe Dia Range: Groove: 27/8 minimum * FILLER METALS (QW-404) ‘spec. No. (SFA) 59. AWS No. (Class); ERMA Filer Metal FN: TE chem, Comp. -ANo! et ‘Size of Filer Metals: 9/91, Si Wold Metal- Thickness range No single pass over 1/2” to be used, Groove: _1/2" max Filet: -maxtobewelded Electrode-Flux (Class): Flux Trade Name Consumable Insert: _—none Other: | “Eubee nto aa conan sate cra nay ‘wisevoot voc CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2008 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~_DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 8 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM if 1-06 (COPYRIGHT 2008 ~ J, W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION il ‘aw.482 (Back) WPS No.: _WPS 1003__ Rev. No.: POSITIONS (GW-405) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (GW-407) Position(s) of Groove: _Al “Temperature Range: __Not for use wih PWHT Welding Progression: Up_X Bown ‘Tm Range: Positione(s) of Filet: _ upward and doamwand PREHEAT (GW-408) GAS (W405) Proheat Temp. Min.: _70°.E Percent Composition: Interpass Temp. Max —aite za i Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate Preheat Maint: None sequined 3 Argon, welding grade _ 15-25 ch None used “raling: Backing: None used. as 8 USAT A aN TRTTTN TAT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409) Current AG oF DC: _DO. Polarity: __Stsiat ‘Arape Range: see Below. ‘Volts (Rangel ole (amps and vote range should be recorded for each elecrode siz, postion, and thickness, ec. Ths information may be stein 8 fabular fom sina to thet chown below.) ‘Tungsten Electrode Size and Type_2% Thossted (EW1h-2} ar Cesium Stab 2 ‘Pure Tungeten, 2% Thoraled, ae) ‘Mode of metal Transfor for GMAW iene iA ‘Ciray are, short cicliog are, OIE) Eloctrode Wire feed speod range TECHNIQUE (QW-610) String of Woave Bead: _Al the option a Ontiee oF Gas Cup Size ‘(8 through 24 damsaler Sid ea [Ritel end inverpass Clearing (Brushing, Grinding ete.) Brushing, cringing, sanding, or Blasting - Note Wels oven ‘vat be cleaned and prenased at eck om ye suirtaces Mathod of Back Gouging: sng or hesal mal Oscitation: Contact Tubs to Work Distane uatpia Or Stal Pex (par ie eceee ese seeceeeecraseseeeeceeee Cece ereceeecreee eee rate ere ona aSS SS SESE SoSEE SEES Filer wet Gavient Travel Weta ype | Amp voit Speed | Technique, ieee) | process | lass | i, | Por. | Range | Range | Range | Torch Angle, a) RC ata Raoa | s | besP | aste 100 | We a aL] “GraW | eRa0a [ae bos | rote 110 | Wa ia AL] eran | ersoa [18 Dose [0-160 [Wa wa CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE, GOPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W, COLEY, J. W, STORES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ 00 NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 9 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION GW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (FR) {See QW-200.2, Section K, ASME Boller and Pressure vessel Code) Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon nS ‘Company Name: __Ace Fabri ng. ___Ace Fabricators, ing Procedure Qualification Record No.: POR 1005. Date: 417-87 WPS Ne Welding Process(s): GTAW. ‘Types (Manual, Automatic, Semi-Auto, ): _ MANUAL. JOINTS (QW-402) WPS 1003 Groove Design of Test Coupon { Foreombination quaiicaions, the deposited veld metal thickness shal be recorded for each filer meta or process used.) BASE METALS (W405) Material Spec.:_SA240, ‘Typo or Grade: Type 204 Palo: Pal to Po. ‘Thickness of Test Coupon: 1/4" Diameter of Test Coupon: _Piate other: Pa POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (GW-407) ‘Tomperature: __No PWHT applied Time: Other: FILLER METALS (W404) SFA Specification: __5.9. AWS Classification: _ ER308 Filer Motal F No.: __E-4 Weld matal Analysis No As She of Filer met la other. an ‘Weld Metal Thickness: _1”_ Note: GAS (GW-408) Percent Composition Castes) (bcture) Flow Rate Shielding: Araon/CO, _ _5/25%. 5-25 ‘ralling:_None Used Backing: _None Used POSITION (GW-#08) _ Position of Groove: iG ‘Wold Progression (phil, Downy NA Other: eee eae PREREAT (W406) Proneat Temp.: 70°F Intorpees tomp 125° max other ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409) Current: Polarity: ‘Amps. Vote: Tungsten Electrode Size: Other: | TECANTGUE (QW aT) Travel Speed: __5 String or Woave Boad: Oscliation: ‘Multizass of Single Pass (por sido): Sinai ‘Single oF Multiple Electrodes Other CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2008 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 10 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2008-~ J. W. GOLEY, J, W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION | aw.483 (Back) POR No:_POR1 1003. Tonsilo Test (QW-150 Uitinate Type of ‘Specimen Unit Stress Failure & No. wieth ‘Thicknoss Area. psi Location 1 0765. 025 0.172 7,010. Base Meta z 0.758) 0.248 0.163) 76,990 Base Metal Guided Bend Tests (QW-160) Type and Figure No. Reauk a ‘Side Bend por Owee2.2 No aaieas Side Bond por QW-462.2 ‘One open date 008s Side Beri per QW-462 2 “Two open defecis, one 87" one VG [Side Bend per GW462.2 ‘One open defect 6.019" ‘Toughness Tests (QW-170) Tapact Values: specimen | Notch | Spocimen | Test No. | Location | "Sie | Temp. | Ft.ubs. | _% Shear Drop Walght Break (iN) WA ‘Comments: Wold Test (GW-160) No: Penetration Into Parent Metal: Yes: _ No: Other Tests Typo of Test: Deposit Analysis: Other: Welder's Name: _ Guy Rod. Clock No.: 357 __ Stamp No: ‘Tests conducted by: __John Richardson, Laboratory Test No.: nla Result -~ Satisfactory: Yes: Macro — Results: ‘We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code. Manufacturer: _ Ace Enbricators. Ing Date: _4-17.97 By: fohn Richardson Pt CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE W. COLEY, J. W. STORES AND CODEWEST - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 00 NOT COPY WITHOUT PERWISSION oT] COPYRIGHT 2006 ~, CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-08 COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J, W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION CLOSED BOOK 38. Which of the follow is a class of film permitted for industrial radiographic use? a. Class AS b. Class | ©. Class 200 d. Class Il 39. Improper preweld and/or postweld heat treatment of low alloy steet welds (for example, 9 ‘Chrome-1 Moly material) often results in: a. oxidation of the material and loss of strength. bb. excessive softening of the material and loss of strength. . cracks from excessive hardness. . Graphitization of the material and loss of strength. 40. Ifyou have a threaded pipe joint that is leaking in-service, you should: ‘a. not tighten it because of a possible crack in a thread root may lead to failure. b. tightened it immediately to stop the leak. . note the leak for record purposes and have it repaired at the next shut-down. dd. hammer test it to make sure that it is not thin, 41. When you have a pipe in high-temperature service, ie. temperatures above degrees F., you measure the outside diameter of the piping to check for creep. a. 700 b. 600 c. 800 d. 500 42, Preheating {o a temperature not less than may be considered an alternative to PWHT for alterations and repairs intially PWHT as a Code requirement. a. 500%F b, 300°F ©. 600°F 4. 260°F 43, Injection points should be checked downstream of the injection poi ‘a. to the first change in direction or 25' beyond the injection point. to the third change in flow direction ar 30 beyond the second change in flow direction, ‘whichever is less. ¢, to the second change in flow direction or 25' beyond the first change in flow direction, ‘whichever is less. 4. to the second change in flow direction or 20’ beyond the first change in flow direction, ‘whichever is less. CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2008 ~ J. W. COLEY, J.'W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~_DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 12 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J, W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~_DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 44. A fluid service in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to be significant and in which a single exposure to a very small quantity of a toxic fluid, caused by leakage, can produce ‘serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact, even when prompt restorative measures are taken is classified as Fluid Service. a, Category D b. Category M , Normal 4d. High Pressure 45, What is the “face of a weld"? a, itis the cross section of a weld as it would appear if the weld was cut axially. b. itis the cross section of a weld as seen if cut across the groove. «It is the exposed surface of a weld on the side opposite from which welding was done. d. itis the exposed surface of a weld on the side from which welding was done. 46, What is classified as small-bore piping (SBP)? 2. Piping that is fess than or equal to NPS 2. b. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.25. ¢, Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.5 4. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.75 47, The loss of ductility and notch toughness in susceptible low-alloy steels, such as 1.25 Chrome ‘and 2.25 Chrome, due to prolonged exposure to high temperature service (7000 F to 10700 F) is known as: a, Hydrogen embrittlement. b. Tempor embrittlement, cc. Caustic embrittiement. 4. 885 embrittlement 48, What is secondary process piping? a, Small-bore (< to NPS 3/4) process piping downstream of any pump. bb, Smali-bore (< to NPS 1) sample piping on any process pipe. c. Small-bore (< to NPS 1.5) process piping past normally closed globe vaives. d, Small-bore (< to NPS 2) process piping downstream of normally closed block valves. 49, A change in either or both the design temperature or the maximum allowable working pressure of a piping system is known as: a, Rerating, b. Renewal 6. Retrofiting d. Regurgitation. CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W. COLEY, J, W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 13 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ 3. W. COLEY, J, W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - D}0 NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION '50. Which of the below is NOT an authorized inspection agency? 2. The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the piping system is used. . The inspection organization of an insurance company that writes insurance for piping. ©. An inspection organization of ASME that follows piping systems. d. An independent inspection organization employed by the owner or user of piping. 51. On what does corrective action depend? 2, the nature of the non-conforrnance and its impact on the project. b the nature of he nan-conformance and its impact on the properties of the weldment. «. the seriousness of the non-conformance. the time required to correct the condition 52. Other techniques may be used for qualitative tests. One of these is? a, portable x-ray fluorescence. . eddy current sorters, . chemical laboratory analysis. 4. portable optical emission spectrometry 53, For a new piping system and piping systems for which service conditions are being changed, one way of determining the probable rate of corrosion is to measure the thickness of the pipe affer no more than of service by using nondestructive thickness measurements of the piping system, a. year b. 6 months ©. 3 months 4.1 month 54, Hydrofluoric acid, anhydrous hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen sulfide (greater than 3 percent) are all in Class service. a4 55. A close-interval pipe-to-soil potential survey should be made on buried cathodically protected piping to verify that the piping has a protective potential throughout its length. For poorly coated pipes where cathodic protection potentials are inconsistent, the survey may be conducted at ‘tervals for verification of continuous corrosion contra a. 2year b. Syear ©. Byear 4. 10-year CODEWEST API 670 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ JW. COLEY, J, W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 4 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1.06 ‘COPYRIGHT 2008 - J. W. COLEY, J, W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 58. When checking piping that has coatings or if coatings of underground piping are repaired, the Integrity of the coating may be tested using a high-voltage holiday detector. ‘The detector voltage shall be: a. set to the maximum in order to detect the smallest of defects, 'b. adjusted to the appropriate value for the coating material thickness. € set to the minimum in order to not damage the coating. d. adjusted to an average between the maximum and the minimum voltage. 57. Which of the following is an inspection/monitoring method for chloride stress corrosion cracking? a.UT DRT . PT or phase analysis EC. AE 58. Which of the listed items are NOT considered “piping” as defined by B31.37 4. pipe support bent b. pipe mixers. . relief valves off pipes 4. gate valves 59, Bolts should extend completely through their nuts. Any which fail to do 50 are considered acceptable engaged if the lack of complete engagement is not more than: a. two threads, bia" «. one thread. . 1/2 the depth of the bot. 60. An owner asks an Inspector it insulated small vents, bleeders, etc. can be checked for thickness, thread contact, corrosion, and weld quality while the systems are in operation and without stripping insulation. If you were the inspector, which of the methods listed below would you pick? a.UT DRT CAE ae 61. You are sent to a process unit in a refinery with a ultrasonic thickness measuring instrument to take thickness readings on a piping system. After you get the proper okays and reach the piping to be measured, you find that you can not place your hand on the piping; it is too hot, You ‘go back and check with the operators and they tell you that the temperature of the line Is 400 degrees F. Which of the following courses of action would you take? ‘a. Make sure your couplant works; take the readings and tum them in to the owner. Since the probe, when hot, reads low, estimate what this is and take the reading. «, Ask the operators to change the process and let the line cool off. d. Check to see if you have the correct probe and a temperature correction table for it. CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2008 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~_DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 15 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1.06 COPYRIGHT 2006 - JW. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND GODEWEST ~ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 62. The actual thickness of welded pipe used in refinery service may vary from its nominal thickness by a manufacturing tolerance of: a.40,01 inch 9. -0,01 inch 6.40.01 inch 4.+0,01% 63. Which of the following piping systems are excluded or optional under the provisions of API 870? a. raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products piping b. piping carrying raw, intermediate, and finished chemical products, ©. hydrogen, natural gas, fuel gas, and flare system piping. 4. intemal piping or tubing of fred heaters. 64, An owner has had a piping system recently designed, fabricated, and installed according to ASME B31.3. The system has never been placed in service. The owner requests thal you okay ‘additional piping that is being added to the system before start up, What is your course of action as an inspector? ‘a, Agree to inspect and test the new piping as long as it compiles with AP! 570. b. Agree to inspect and test the new piping as fong as it complies with B31.3. ¢, Refuse to have anything to do with adding the piping 4. Refuse to have anything to do with the piping unless API 570 is used, 65. If “pig” is used for cleaning a pipe or if an “intelligent pig” is used for checking for defects or thickness the pipe line must be free of restrictions and the bends should be_ diameter formed bends rather than 90 degree weld ells for facilitation of the pigging operation. a. two three . four 4. five 66. Carbon, low-alloy and other ferrtic steels may be susceptible to brite failure at or below ambient temperatures. Brittle fracture usually Is not @ concer with: a. low alloy steels (especially 2.25 Chr-1 Mo. b. thick-wall piping ©. relatively thin-wall piping 4d. ferrtic stainless steels. 67, Pressure tests on piping are normally required: 4. after the unit starts up. b. when the operator requests one. c. after alterations and major rep 4. when the maintenance crew requests one. CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE. COPYRIGHT 2008 - J. W. COLEY, J. W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 16 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 468. What type gate valve should not be used as block valves associated with pressure relief devices? a, copious wedge gate valves. b. magnum ported gate valves. ©. full ported wedge gate valves. 4d. reduced port gate valves. 69. A welder has not welded in the last seven months. He is qualified for, month(s). aore 70. The term NPS 10 indicates: 1. A pipe that has an inside diameter of 10° and an ©.D. depending upon wall thickness. B.A pipe that has an outside diameter of 10” and an |,D. depending upon wall thickness. ©. A pipe that has an outside diameter of 10.75" and a nominal inside diameter of 10°. 4d. A pipe that has an outside diameter of 10.625" and an inside diameter of 10°. 71. Who determines if a pressure test is required after a repair is made to a piping system? a. Inspector b, Owner-User ¢. Maintenance Supervisor 4. Operator 72. A pipe is to be hot tapped. The piping engineer has used ASME 831.3 and designed the hot tap nozzle and the related welds. According to API 570 what other publication should be followed when making the weld to the in-service pipe? a, API Publication 2201 . API Standard 510 , API Standard 653 4d. API Publication 920 73. Wnen an Inspector knows or is advised that environmental cracking may be @ problem in a particular piping circuit, what types of inspections woukd be most effective? a, Hammer test, VT, EMAT b. ET, VT, AE ©, WFMT, PT, UT(shear wave) d. Hydrotest, UT (straight beam), Magnetic Flux Leakage 74. The corrosiveness of the soils (considering buried piping) can be determined by @ measurement of the soi a. resistivity b. erosivity. «, susceptibility d. impenetrabilty, CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE “COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J, W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES ANO CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ D0 NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 7 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 75. What is creep cracking dependent upon? a. time, temperature, and stress. bb. pressure, intensity, newness. «relaxation, cycles, out of roundness. 4. faligue, corrosion, parameters. 78. Which of the following Is the maximum electrode size for a hot tap root pass on a 24 in. pipe less than % in. thick? ain bb. 3/92 in, ©. 5/32 in. none of the above. PO. en 77.imthe equation SE , what does the term * stand for? a. strain value for a pipe under hoop stress. b. unit efficacy in inches per inch. ¢. elongation strain in inches per inch of a pipe under temperature stain 4. allowable unit stress at the design temperature in pounds per square inch (psi). 78, Deviations from specifications or standards for materials, tolerances, or workmanship in the repair, alteration, and rerating ofa piping system: a. is not allowed. bi, should be done only after evaluations as to safety, strength, corrosion resistance, and ‘servicoabiity and the change is property recorded. ¢, may be made if the owner-user approves and the change is properly recorded d. can be made if the maintenance and safety department allow. 79. Hot spots on pipe can be detected by several methods. Which of the methods listed below is NOT a method of detection. a, visually--see a red glow. b. use of temperature indication crayons on suspected areas . use of a ultrasonic testing instrument. d. use a Infrared temperature indicating instrument, 80. During periodic scheduled inspections of injection point circult inspections, more extensive inspection, a point in a 100 foot straight section of NPS 3 pipe is checked, The inspector checks an area upstream of the injection nozzle and he checks downstream for at least _ 2.10 inches, 10 ft b. 12 inches, 25 ft 16 inches, 15 ft 4, 12 inches, 20 ft CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2000 ~ J. W. GOLEY, J, W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - 00 NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 18 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 ‘COPYRIGHT 208 - J. COLEY, dW, STOKES ANO CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ D0 NOT COPY WATHOUT PERMISSION 81, Chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless steels due to moisture and hiorides: polythionic acid SCC of sensitized austenitic alloy steels due to exposure to sulfide, moisture condensation of oxygen; Caustic SCC (caustic embritlement); Amine SCC; and Hydrogen induced cracking are all examples of: a. erosion and corrosion/erosion b. environmental cracking. , creep cracking. 4, brittle fracture. ‘82. Before starting inspection, inspection personnel shouid: a, secure all the vaives on the operating lines to be inspected. . procure TML's the operating personnel. go to the safety group for permission to work in the vicinity. 4d. obtain permission to work in the vicinity from operating personnel. 3. If an insert patch (flush patch) with full-penetration groove welds is used as a permanent repair for a pipe in a class 1 or 2 piping system, what NDE procedure would you require? ‘a. spot radiograph welds or UT welds 100%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector. b, radiograph welds 100% or UT welds 100%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector. ©. random radiograph wolds or MT welds 100%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector. 4d. radiograph welds at comers & at one horizontal & one vertical weld--Inspector approve, 84, Discoloration ofthe soil, softening of paving asphatt, pool formation, bubbling waler, puddles, freezing of the ground, odor are alt a. indications of soll impermeabilty in the area. indications of a oil well that has not been capped, indications of poor road or parking ot paving preparations. 4. indications of a leak in buried piping. 85, A welder shall be requalified whenever a change is made in one or more of the listed for each welding process. ‘a. non-essential variables b. essential variables ¢, supplementary variables 4. testing variables 86. What is the minimum radius of the corners of a small square or rectangular repair welded patch used to make a temporary repair to a pipe? a b. 1 ineh ©. 1.5 inches 4d. 2 inches CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~J. W. COLEY, JW, STOKES AND CODEWEST — ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 19 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 (COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 87. A welding electrode that ends as follows, EXX16, or EXX18, are. electrodes. a. high-carbon b. low-chloride . lowehydrogen d. high-silicon 88, As an inspector you should inspect the connection between the stem and the disk of a gate valve to’ 1. ensure that the disk will not detach from the stem during operation. b. affirm thal the ball check is can operate successfully. ¢. assure thal free rotation of the swing gate can take place, 4. affirm that the plug can operate freely and that no obstruction are present. ‘89. Who establishes the piping inspection intervals for thickness measurements and external visual inspection and, where applicable, for internal and supplemental inspections? a. NBIC or ASME , safely department or operations , maintenance supervisor d, owner-user or the inspector 90. Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not located in high-activity areas are classified as: a. Class 3 b. Class 2 ©, Class 1 d. Normal 91. Most brittle fractures of carbon, low-alloy, or other forritc steels ocour: a. when the operators start the system after it has been hydrotested. b. during the second hydrotest oF frst year of service, Gaffer the steels have been in service for a long time, 4. during the first hydrotest or service overload. 92. Reclaimed pipe and other piping components may be used, provided they are: ‘a. weidable carbon steel and meet the requirements of B31.1. b. property identified and otherwise meet the requirements of 831.3. ¢. not threaded and they otherwise meet the requirements of API Publ. 2201. ‘d. weldable austenitic stee! and meet the requirements of AISI 4140. 93. Inspection of secondary, auxiliary SBP associated with instruments and machinery is: ‘a. optional. b. required. cc, mandatory. d. necessary. ‘CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - D0 NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 20 ‘CODEWEST API 670 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 ‘COPYRIGHT 2005 ~ J, Wi. COLEY, J. W, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION ‘94. An inspector in reviewing machinery that is subject to vibrations finds several threaded ‘connections on small connections to compressors and pumps. What should he do? 1a, He should review records and assess the piping for possible renewal with a thicker wall oF for up-grading to welded components. . He should immediately write work orders to have the threaded piping renewed with welded components. cc. He should inspect the piping as normal and renew or replace any piping where he finds problems and make a record of his actions. 1d. He should check the piping using dye penetrant to find any possible cracks and increase the frequency of inspection of the piping. 95. An external inspection for process piping, which of the foitowing is NOT an item you would check for vibration problems? a, excessive overhung weight b, soilto-air interface . threaded connections d. inadequate support 96. For first time CUI inspections on Class 1 systems, the examination should inciude at least percent of all suspect areas and percent of all areas of damaged insulation. a, 100, 100 b. 50, 100 fe, 10, 100 4. 50, 75 f 97. To achieve the most accurate projection for the next inspection of TML's: ‘a. only the thickness measurements of the earliest renewal date piping Is needed. b. a representative number of thickness measurements must be obtained. . the maximum number of thickness measurements should be obtained. 4. a representative minimum readings of the earliest renewal date piping is needed. 98, Piping systems thal are known to have a remaining life of years or that are protected against external corrosion, need not have insulation removed for the periodic external inspection. ‘The condition of the insulating system or the outer jacketing should be observed periodically by operating or other personnel. aege 89. During a pressure test of a piping system, tne new test pump continues to pump over a tong period of time with a very slow increase in prossure in the system being pressured. What would you diagnose as the possible problem? a. A smaller pump should be used because of the possible high pressure. b. The pump is undersized and a larger pump should be obtained, . A leak in the sysiem exists or too much air may be trapped in the system. d. Blinds in the system are bulging and preventing the pressure from rising. CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W, COLEY, J, W. STOKES AND CODEWEST — ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 21 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-0 COPYRIGHT 2008 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 100, What is the axis of a weld? ‘a. Aline through the center of the weld, parallel with the sides of the weld. . A tine drawn parallel with the base of the material. ‘cA line through the center of the weld, perpendicular with the weld. dA line drawn from the base to the cap of a weld. 404 Primary process piping is normally greater than: a. NPS 2 b.NPS 2.5 c.NPS 3. G.NPS 35 4102, The AP! 870, Table 6-1, recommended maximum thickness measurement inspection interval is 3 years. What Class piping (or other) is this interval for? a, Class 4 b. Class 2 ¢. Injection points Class 3 4103. A piping system installed in a cold box in which the atmosphere is purged with an inert gas would probably have a remaining life of over years. a, 50 b.10 6.25 415 +104, When all the airis expelled from a system that is being pressured for a hydro-test, the: a. the pressure will rise slowly. b. the equipment may be subjected to shock. . the pressure wil rise rapidly. d. the system Is dangerous and the test should be stopped. 4105. What thickness technique would you recommend for measuring thickness of NPS 3/4 pipe? auT b.RT cet 4d. Mechanical 4106. More TML’s are normally selected for piping systems with all but one of the following characteristics. Which characteristic does not belong? ‘a. Higher potential for creating a safety of environmental emergency is a failure occurs, b. Long, straight-run piping systems. c. Higher expected or experienced corrosion rates. d. Higher potential for localized corrosion. CODEWEST API 870 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W. COLEY, J.'W. STOKES AND GODEWEST — ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 22 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-08 W.COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - D0 NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 407. A rectangular plague with small holes made of material radiographically similar to that of the object being radiographed or a set of small diameter wires, also made of material radiogaphically similar to that of the object being radiographed that is used to check the Image quality of the radiograph are known as: COPYRIGHT 200 ‘a, semblance location markers (SLM's). b. figure storage systems (FSS's) «. image quailty indicators (/QI's). d. icon optical shims (108's). 408. Thickness measurements may be obtained when the piping system is in or out of operation and they are obtained by: a. an Engineer of Technician . a Contractor or Pipe Fitter «©. the Inspector or Examiner. 4. @ Operator or Safety Man. 408. Examples of piping that internal visual inspections are made on are: 2, lines smaller than NPS 12. b, transfer lines between exchanger & process towers, also between heaters & towers. ©. large-diameter fines, ducts, catalyst lines, etc. 4. under ground gas piping, steam lines, fuel gas lines, ete. 1410, Which of the listed is not a type of inspection or surveillance covered by an API 570 Inspector? ‘a, Inlemal and extemal visual inspection, b, Replication inspection for SCC. . Thickness measurement inspection, 4. Vibrating piping and supplemental inspection. 114. Thickness measurements using ultrasonic thickness instruments are usually used on piping that is larger than: a. NPS 1/4 b.NPS 1/2 ©. NPS 3/4 NPS 1 112. When an inspector checks downstream of control valves, especially when flashing is ‘occurring, downstream of orifices, dewnstrearn of pump discharges, at any point of flow direction change, he is checking for: 1, erosion and corrosion/erosion b. environmental cracking ©. fatigue cracking d. creep cracking ‘CODEWEST API 570 PREP GOURSE COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED -D0 NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 23 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2006 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 113, A welder that welds a circumferential groove butt weld on a pipe with its axis inotined at 45 degrees to the horizontal and welds without rotating the pipe is welding in the position. atc b.6G 6.26 4.86 114, What Standard covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials, tolerances, marking, testing ‘and methods of designating openings for pipe flanges and flanged fittings? a. API 570 b. ASME B16.5 ©. API S74 d, ASME B31.3, 118. Appropriate shall be taken before any piping system is opened and before some types of external inspection are performed. a. equipment checks b. review procedures c. safety precautions . operation procedures 116, Which of the tems fisted below is not considered qualifications for an API Authorized Piping inspector? 2, Degree in Engineering plus 1 yr in design, operation or inspection of piping systems. . Two yrs college plus 2 yrs experience in design, inspection, & repair of piping systems. ©. High school education plus $ yrs experience in design, inspection, of piping systems. d. Five yrs experience maintaining (repair/constr) and operating in-service piping systems. 117. A welder may be performance qualified by visual and mechanically examining welds made {n test coupons or by radiography of the weld test coupons. Alternately a welder may be performance qualified for a process or mode of arc transfer by: ‘a, radiographing a 6 inch length of the welders first production weld. b, visual examination and ultrasonic testing of the weld test coupons c, magnetic particle testing and ultrasonic testing of the weld test coupons. 4G. eddy current testing and visual inspection of the first production weld. 118. A flanged joint is put together by: a. An Inspector b.A fabricator cc. An assembler An activator CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 ~ J. W. COLEY, JW. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 24 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1.08 COPYRIGHT 2006 ~J,W. COLEY, dW, STOKES AND CODEWEST - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 149, At temperatures in the creep range, what could happen ifthe flange bolts and gaskets ‘gradually relax? ‘a. The bolt loads will increase & possible failure may result. ’. The flanges may bend because of the temperature. ©. The bolt loads will reduce & leakage could occur. 4. The bolt loads will increase, causing the gasket to be crushed. 420, The corrosion rate in deadlegs can vary significantly from adjacent active piping. The inspector should monitor wall thickness on selected deadlegs, including a. downstream of the deadieg at least 2 feet or the first change of direction. bb. upstream of the deadieg at least 2 feet or the first upstream change of direction . «. blind flange or valve that blocks off the deadieg. . both the stagnant end & the connection to an active line, . ee 121, Inthe equation 2S , what does the term “D" stand for? a. outside diameter of the pipe, in inches (milimeters). b. inside diameter of the pipe, in inches (millimeters). ©. inside diameter of the gasket for a raised or flat face flange in inches (millimeters). d. average diameter of the pipe in inches (millimeters). 122, The definition of defect is: fa change in shape or dimensions. b. An interruption of the typical structure of a material ©. A discontinuity that by nature or accumulated effect render @ part of product unable to meet ‘minimum applicable acceptance standards. d. None of the above. 123. What are F number groupings based on? a. Chemistry, b, usability characteristics, c. mechanical properties, d. weldability, 424, Flanged joints using low strength carbon steel bolts shall not be used above degrees F or below -20 degrees F. a, 300 b. 500 , 200 4. 400 125, Why do you control the raising of the hydro-test pressure in a piping system hydro-test? ‘a. Slowly rising pressure gives the Inspector time to look the system over. . You do not want to over tax the pump being used in the pressure test. c, A sudden rise in pressure may cause shock, resulting failure of equipment. 4. Controling the pressure rise allows a uniform recording of the test to be made, ‘CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE J. W. GOLEY, JW. STOKES ANO CODEWEST — ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - D0 NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 25 ‘COPYRIGHT 2005 — CODEWEST AP! 670 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2008 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 426, Low strength bolts shall only be used in class. and class joints. a. 125, 150 150, 300 ©. 300, 400 d. 400, 600 427. In service-specific corrosion, when you have a sulfur content of greater than 0.5% by weight ‘and high temperatures of say, 650° F, What ASTM grade of carbon steel pipe may corrode at higher rates? a, A-106 Grade B b, A-53 Grade A ©. A-$86 Grade B2 4d. A-210 Grade A-t 428, A flanged joint is composed of three separate and independent, although interrelated components, What are these components? a. flange face, bolt holes, and hub b. flange, gasket, and bolts raised face, ring joint, and lapped slip-on, fillet welds, and hub 128. A new piping system normally requires a hydro-static test after completion of construction. This testis to: a, satisfy the owners requirements. b, stress the system to insure structural integrity. ¢, insure tightness. 4. cover any thing that might have been missed during construction. 430 For spot radiography of girth and miter welds, NPS 2.5 and less requires 4. a single elliptical exposure encompassing the entire wel. b. the lesser of 25% of the inside circumference or 6 Inches. «. the minimum of 6 inches of weld length. d. the lesser of 10% of the inside circumference or 4 inches, 431. 1f piping is being installed with “cold spring” designed into it, and the maintenance people start to heat it to fit it up, what would you do as the inspector on the job? a. Stop the work-heating must not be used to close gaps of piping with cold spring. b. Allow the work to continue--heating to close the gap will do no harm. ¢. Ask the construction foreman to sign a statement that he okayed the heating. 4. If you find nothing in the job specs, allow the work to continue, 432. When making a hardness test on piping welds, the hardness limit applies to: a. the heat affected zone only. bb. the weld only, ¢ the weld and to the heat affect zone. the pipe at least 1° from the weld. CODEWEST API $70 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2008 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST— ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 26 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 COPYRIGHT 2008 - JW. COLEY, JW, STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - D0 NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 4133. An injection point inspection circuit includes a recommended upstream limit from the Injection point, the greater of Inches oF, pipe diameters and a recommended downstream lit of the change of fiow direction past the injection point, or feet beyond the ‘change in flow direction, whichever is less. a.18, 4, first, 20, third .10, 3, second, 30, first 6.12, 2, third, 25, second @ 12, 3, second, 25, first 434. If buried piping is uncoated, the Inspector should check at the soilto-air interface. He should call for excavating ‘deep to assess the potential for hidden damage. a. 3*tos" b.6*to8" ¢, 6710 12" d. 4"to 10" 4135. When water or other aqueous solutions in a piping system freeze, what may happen: a. The pipe may fail because of the expansion of the material when it freezes. 'b. Nothing, the materials will occupy less space when it freezes. Cc. Piping should be designed to take the stresses; hence nothing should happen. d, System should be flexible enough to with stand the freezing, nothing will happen. 136, Corrosion under insulation (CUN) that is dependent upon climate is more apt to occur: 1. cooler drier, mid-continent locations. bb. in warmer, marine tocations ¢. ex\remely cold northern locations. hot, dry, very low humidity locations. 437. What are the only pipe components that use fillet welds for primary welds? ‘a. expanded components and ring joint flanges. b, threaded components and weld neck flanges. . socket welding components and slip-on flanges. 4. flared components and miter bends. 498, Cast iron shall not be used above ground within process unit limits in hydrocarbon or other flammable fluid service at temperatures above degrees F. nor at gage pressures above psi a, 500, 300 bb. 400, 200 ¢, 300, 150 4. 200, 400 CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE COPYRIGHT 2008 ~ J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY "WITHOUT PERMISSION 21 CODEWEST API 670 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-08 COPYRIGHT 2008 J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - DO NOT COPY ‘WITHOUT PERMISSION 439, Hammer testing of piping, valves, and fittings is a method of extending the scope of ‘measurement to detect the presence of unexpected thin sections. Which of the listed items may safely be hammer tested? cast iron and stress-relieved lines in caustic and corrosive service. b. carbon steet lines in low or non-corrosive service. . copper tubing, brass piping, or other piping made from soft materials, d. glass, cement or other internally coated (lined) pipe. 140. Pipe flanges and flanged fittings of ASME B16.5 are obtainable in classes 150, 400, 600, » 1800 and 2500. a. 800 b. 1000 ©. 700 d, 900 141. Service-specific corrosion may occur in carbon stee! piping when the sulfur content in the oil fs greater than 0.5% by weight and the temperature is. or higher 350? F 450° F 250° F 500° F aege 142. If you have vibrations, hydraulic hammer, pressure fluctuations, and frequent thermal changes, piping may suffer from: a. environmental cracking. . creep cracking ¢. fatigue cracking. d. erosion cracking, 443. Fatigue cracking can typically be first detected at points of high-stress intensification such as: horizontal straight runs of piping. b. branch connections or sharp changes of direction, 6. vertical stright runs of piping. d_ properly designed expansion loops. 144, The maximum internal pressure permitted in the piping system for continued operation at the most severe condition of the coincident internal or external pressure and temperature (minimum ‘or maximum) expected during service is known as: a, maximurn relief valve pressure (MRVP) b. maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) . maximum atlowable working pressure (MAWP) , maximum jurisdictional pressure allowed (MJPA) CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE ‘COPYRIGHT 2006 - J, W, COLEY, J. W, STOKES AND CODEWEST - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DONOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 28 ‘CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM # 1-06 ‘COPYRIGHT 2008 - J. W. COLEY, J. W. STOKES AND CODEWEST ~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ~ DO NOT COPY WITHOUT PERMISSION 445. If backing ring is used in a weld joint where the resulting crevice is detrimental (e. subject to corrosion, vibration, or severe cyclic conditions), a, mechanical or other interlocks shall be provided to prevent separation. iit should have a maximum tensile stress of at least 10% higher than the weld metel. ¢, the Joint should be radiographed to insure full penetration, 4, It should be removed and the intemal joint face ground smooth, 446. When wilf the performance qualification of a welder or welding operator for a process expire? a, When he has not welded with a process during a period of 3 months or more. b. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 6 months or more. ©. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 1 month or more.

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