570 Recertification Quiz : 1

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Question: According to API 570, material verification programs shall be consistent with which
of the following?

A. API 580
B. API 578
C. API 579
D. API 577

570 Recertification Quiz : 2

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Question: The potential for brittle fracture is of concern during pressure tests when the
hydrotest test pressure exceeds what percent of the required hydrotest pressure?

A. 50
B. 30
C. 25
D. 40
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Question: During piping installation, what information should be documented for use in corrosion rate
calculations?

A. piping design thickness data

B. minimum thickness data
C. nominal thickness data
D. base-line thickness data

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Question: During pressure testing, owner/users are cautioned not to exceed what value for materials that
may be used in elevated temperature service?

A. MAWP
B. 150% of design
C. ASME allowable stress
D. 90% of SMYS
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 Question: The maximum interval between RBI assessments for Class 3 piping systems is:

A. 5 years.
B. 15 years.
C. owner-user option.
D. 10 years.

Question 6 of 25
Question: Numeric thickness readout gauges are based on:

A. A-scan presentations of time of flight measurements

B. Dual-element pitch-catch transducers
C. Liquid crystal digital displays of EMATS
D. Multiple pulse-echo modes

Question: A complex listing and description of piping damage mechanisms experienced in the refining

A. API RP 571
B. API RP 580
C. API RP 574
D. API RP 579
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Question: Per API 570, which fo the following is an example of subsurface cracking?

A. hydrogen-induced cracking
B. creep
C. caustic stress corrosion cracking
D. fatigue
Question 9 of
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Question: What is the purpose of recording a minimum alert thickness for a piping system?

A. to signal to the inspector that it is time for determining the pressure minimum
thickness
B. to signal to the inspector that it is time for determining the minimum structural
thickness
C. to signal to the inspector that a fitness-for-service assessment is necessary
D. to signal to the inspector that it is time for a remaining life assessment
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Question: The best search units for conducting corrosion evaluation are:

A. dual-element transducers.
B. single element delay transducers.
C. electromagnetic acoustic transducers.
D. multiple echo mode transducers.
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Question: When applying a hydrostatic test, the owner/user is cautioned to avoid exceeding what percentage of the
specified material yield strength?

A. 50%
B. 130%
C. 150%
D. 90%
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Question: According to API 570, guidance on the inspection of flanged joints can be found in:

A. API 579
B. ASME B31.3
C. ASME PCC-1
D. API 571
Question 13 of 25
Question: For service testing of Category D piping systems, ASME B 31.3 limits the gauge pressure
to be used for testing to:

A. MAWP.
B. 50 psi (344.8 kPa.
C. max design pressure.
D. 150 psi (1034.2 kPa).
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Question: Per API 570, the consequence of a release is dependent on:

A. appropriateness of design codes utilized

B. piping design conditions, relative to operating conditions
C. the type and amount of process fluid contained in the equipment
D. the effectiveness of corrosion monitoring programs
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Question: When steam is used as the pressure test medium for piping other than category D,
which of the following apply?

A. rules for hydrotesting as stated in ASME B 31.3 should be followed

B. steam pressure must be below 300psi
C. temperature is limited to 366°F (186°C) and steam must be flowing
D. pneumatic testing as stated in ASME B 31.3 should be followed
Question 16 of 25
Question: Preferential weld corrosion shall be assessed by:

A. the NDE examiner

B. the inspector
C. the corrosion specialist
D. the piping engineer
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Question: How can laminar inclusions affect thickness readings in digital ultrasonic instruments?

A. By creating an interface that reflects the signal before it reaches the back wall.
B. By creating so much noise in the signal that the back-wall interface becomes indistinct.
C. By absorbing some of the sound and delaying the return signal to the transducer.
D. By changing the ultrasonic velocity as the signal passes through the inclusions.
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Question: In accordance with API 570, NDE examinations shall be scheduled at intervals that consider the:

A. availability of contractors to accomplish the examinations

B. maintenance budget and planned allocation
C. type of damage and rate of progression
D. schedule for external inspections
Question 19 of 25
Question: If the requirements of API 570 are more stringent than the jurisdictional requirements:

A. the owner/user has responsibility for deciding the course of action

B. the requirements of API 570 shall govern
C. the jurisdictional requirements always govern
D. the authorized inspector has the discretion to follow API 570 or jurisdiction
Question 20 of 25 Time
Question: According to API 570, individuals taking thickness measurements should be:

A. certified to ASNT level II UT examination per ASNT TC-1A

 B. certified as level II UT examiner per ASME section V
C. trained and qualified in accordance with applicable procedures used during the examination
D. certified by the API as a qualified UT examiner (QUTE)
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Question: According to API 570, all repairs and alterations shall be performed by:

A. a repair organization
B. the holder of a valid r-stamp
C. the holder of a valid v-stamp
D. the owner/user
Question 22 of 25
Question: Process piping that is supported by consecutive stanchions or sleepers is known as:

A. tank farm piping.

B. piperack piping.
C. off-plot piping.
D. off-site piping.
Question 23 of 25
Question: Besides all forms of damage that could reasonably be expedted to affect equipment, other factors that should be consi
assessment include:

A. consequences of any previous incidents.

B. probability of serious injuries or fatalities.
C. maintenance of fire and safety systems.
D. operating conditions both past and projected.
Question 24 of 25
Question: According to API 570, on-stream inspections shall be conducted by whom?

A. the inspector and examiner

B. the NDE examiner
C. only the authorized inspector
D. an inspector or examiner
Question 25 of 25
Question: Which of the following documents covers flanges ranging in size from NPS 26 through NPS 60?

A. ASME B31.1
B. ASME B16.5
 C. ASME B31.3
D. ASME B16.47
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