66) 67) 68) 69) 70) Flaws such as cracks in the weld in shell-to-bottom of a tank are :- (a) not critical; (b) acceptable if length is less than twice the width; (c) to be removed and repaired; (d) welded over without needing to be removed. REF : API-653, 2.3.6 ANS : (c) Floating root anti-rotation devices shall be evaluated for :- (a) needed repairs; (b) replacement; (c) ultrasonically for flaws; (d) only (a) and (b) above. REF : AP! 653, 2.2.3.3 ANS : (d) For a 30 inch shell manhole, 0.5 inches thick shell and reinforcing plate, what minimum neck thickness is required ? (a)3/16; — (b) 3/8; (0) 12; (a) 5/16. REF : API 650 — 3.7.5.1 (Table 3-5) ANS : (d) For an existing 150 foot diameter storage tank, which has been in service for 28 years, known joint efficiency is 1.0, contents have been the same, with a specific gravity of 1.0, material yield of plate is 30,000 and tensile strength is 55,000, liquid fill leve 50 feet, calculate the miimum allowable thickness for the second course :- (a) 0.6789; (b)0.7962; (c) 0.8056; (d) 0.8156. REF : API 653 2.3.3.1 2-6(150)(49) 23,430 ANS : (d) For butt-welded joints in which the thinner shell plate is 3/8 inch or less, how many spot radiographs shall be taken in the first 10 feet of completed vertical joint of each type and thickness welded by each welder or welding operator s (a) One; (b) Two; (c) Three; (d) Four. REF : API 650-6.1.2.2 ANS : (a)wt 71) 72) 73) 74) 75) For dome roofs that are flanged, the radius of Curvature is limited by the deptch of the roof, including the crown and knuckle depth. What is t he maximum roof deptch for a shop assembled cone roof 10 fect in diameter 7 (2)2.0% (0) 3.5") 5.5% (4) 8.0 REF : API 650 - J.3.5.3 (Table J-1) ANS : (c) For impact testing materials, what is the minimum transverse value of Group |V materials, 1.5" thick 2 (a) 13 foot ~ pounds; (b) 15 foot - ponds; (c) 20 foot — pounds; (d) 25 foot - pounds; REF : API-650 Table 2-4 ANS : (c) For impact testing materials, what is the minimum longitudinal value for a 1.8" thick A-516-70 as rolled material for a WPS ? (a) 50 foot - pounds; (b) 15 foot — pounds; (c) 42 foot — pounds; (d) 40 foot - pounds. REF : 650 7.2.2.5 or Table 2-3 ANS : (c) For new or repaired shell horizontal joints, how many radiographs shall be taken for each 50 feet of horizontal joint, met including those required at intersections of vertical and horizontal joints ? (a) 1; (b) 2; (0) 3; (d) 5. REF : API 653 ~ 10.2.1.2 ANS : (a) For welds that attach nozzles, manholes, cleanout Openings and permanent attachments, undercut shall not exceed inch. (2) 3/32; (6) 178; (ey 316; (6) 1/64. REF : 650 6.5.1 ANS : (d)76) 77) 78) 79) 80) Foundations of relocated tanks specified as true to horizontal plane without ringwalls shall be true =~ (a) + 1/8” in any 30' and + 1/4" in the total circumference; (b) + 1/8" in any 30° and # 1/2" in the total circumference; (c) + 1/8" in any 10' and + 1/2" in the total circumference; (d) + 1.4” in any 30’ and + 1/2" in the total circumference. REF : API 653 8.5.6.2 b ANS : (c) From what type of material should shims be fabricated when they are to be used to radiograph welds ? (a) Malleable materials capable of being drilled; (b) From the same heat number as the material being inspected; (c) Fabricated of radiographically similar material to the object to be inspected; (d) All of the above. REF : Section V, 1277.3 ANS : (c) Generally, tank bottom linings cover the entire tank bottom and extend inches up the shell of the tank :~ (a) 10-15 inches; (b) 12 - 18 inches; (c) 18-24 inches; (d) 24 - 30 inches. REF : API 652 4.4 ANS : (c) Hot taps are not permitted :- {a) on the roof of a tank or within the gas / vapour space of a tank; (b) where heat of welding may cause environmental cracking; (c) hot (a) and (b); (d) (a) only. REF : API 653 - 7.13 ANS : (c) Safe entry administrative controls include :- (a) an emergency plan; (b) atmospheric testing; (c) ventilation procedures; (d) all of the above.wi 81) 82) 83) 84) REF: API 2015, 2.1 ANS : (d) How does the calculation of minimum thickness for a riveted tank shell differ from that of a welded tank shell :- (2) The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank shell is the same as for a welded tank shell except that the maximum allowable gress (S) is 21.000 Ibs / sq. inch and the efficiency equals + for the shell plate 6 inches away from rivets; (b) The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank shell is exactly the same for a welded tank; (¢) The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank shell s the same as for a welded tank shell except the minimum allowable stress (S) is 21,000 Ibs /s q. inch and the efficiency equals 0.85 for the shell plate 6 inches away from the rivets. (d) API does not set minimum thickness. REF : API-653, 2.3.4.1 ANS : (a) How many equally spaced measurement are required for the thickness averaging technique ? (a) 2; (b) 5; (c)4; (d) 3. REF : API 653, 2.3.2.1 ANS : (b) How many impact specimens must be broken for an average value for P41, Group 1, 2, 3 material ? (a) 2; (b) 3; (c)4; (a) 6. REF : API-650, 2.2.8.3 ANS : (b) How many inches must project beyond the outside edge of the weld attaching the bottom sketch plate to the shell plate ? ) atleast 1/2 inch; (b) atleast 2 inches; (c) atleast 9/16 inch; (4Y atleast 1.0 inch REF : API 650- 3.4.2 ANS : (d) 20a 85) 86) 87) 88) 89) 90) How many settlement measurement points are required for a tank that measures 200 ft. in diameter 7 (a) 30; (b) 8; (c) 20, (d) 10. REF : 653 APP. “B” B-2 ANS : (c) How many specimens and impact tests must be performed from a single test coupon or test location ? (a) 1; (b) 2; (c) 3; (d)4. REF : API 650 2.2.8.3 ANS : (0) How many specimens must be broken for an average value for P1, Group 1, 2, 3 material ? (2)2; (b)3; (4 (d)6. REF : 650 2.2.8.3 ANS : (b) Hydrochloric acid may be formed by :- (a) Sodium and potassium; {b) Magnesium and calcium chlorides; (c) Calcium chlorides and sodium; —_(d) Potassium and Magnesium. REF : API Chapter Il, 202.022 ANS : (b) Hydrostatic tests shall be held for__hours :- (a) 2; (b) 8; (0) 24; (a) 72. REF : API653 10.3.1.1 ANS : (c) If penetrameters are not placed adjacent to the welds, what rules apply 7 (a) The penetrameter should be placed on the source side of the material being radiographed 21tadiographed ee May be placed on the film side of the material being radiographed. (c) Lead letter "F* atleast as high as the identification number is placed adjacent to the film side penetrameter. (d) All of the above. REF : Section V, 1277 ANS : (d) 81) _ Ina radiographic film of a weld, how is film Sensitivity or quality measured? (a) by use of a penetrameter; (b) by film density; (c) comparing to known defects; (4) all of the above. REF : Section V, T282, 1283 ANS : (a) 82) _ Ima riveted tank shell, a but joint has 3 rows. What is the joint efficiency ? ~ \@075; (085; (€)0.90; (4) 0.91 F REF : 653 Table 2-1 ys ANS : (b) 83) In accordance with Section V, intensifying screens :- (a) Can always be used; {®) Gan be used unless restricted by the referencing Code; (c) Can never be used; (d) Can be used only with Type 1 film, REF : Section V T-232 ANS : (b) 94) In general, if shell thickness does not exceed inch, it does not require further assessment for brittle fracture :- (@)0.25; — (b)0.75; — (€) 1.00; (4) 0.50 REF : 653 Notes for FIG. 3-1 ANS : (d) 95) In tank floors, the maximum depth of bulge or edge settlement is dependent upon: 296) 98) 99) 100) (a) Floor thickness; (b) The radius of an inscribed circle in the area; (c) tank diameter; (d) Tank height. REF : 653 APP. "B” ANS : (b) Information needed when determining the rate of corrosion :- (a) Original thickness or last inspection thickness; (b) Current thickness; (c) Length of time in service; (4) All of the above. REF : Al 653, ANS : (d) Inspection history as required in the tank records is :~ (2) all measurements taken, condition of all parts inspected and a record of all tests and examinations; (b) personnel certification; (c) _ raning records; () the as bullt record from the erector. r REF : API 653,4.8.3 ANS : (a) inspection may be substituted for a program of external UR thickness Measurements :- (a) Hydrostatic; (b) External; (c) Acoustic; (d) Internal. REF : 6534.3.3.3 ANS : (d) Inspection of emergency P/V hatches includes :- (a) Servicing; (b) Removing oil from seals; (c) Action to prevent chattering; (d) Only (a) and (c) above. REF : API 653, appendix C.2.7.4 ANS : (d) Inspection of insulation :~ 2101 102) 103} 104) ) ) ) (8) IS not required; (b) is done in routine in-service inspections; (c) requires material traceability records; (4) only (b) and (c) above. REF : API 653, 4.3.1.3 ANS : (b) Insulated tanks shall have their insulation removed: (a) completely prior to inspection; (b) yearly; (c) from welded joints only; (4) to extent necessary to determine the external condition REF : 653 4,3.2.2 ANS : (d) Inteference current problems in cathodic protection are can be approached by (2) drainage of collected current to sacrificial anodes; (0) design to mimnimise exposure; {G) provide metalic return of collected current to a foreign structured: (d) all of the above, - REF : API6518.4.1 ANS : (d) internal inspection intervals are determined by corrosion rates. Normally, the Corrosion rates govern :- (2) roof; (b) upper shell; (c) bottom; (4) lower shell. REF : API 653 4.4.2.4 ANS : (c) Internal inspection intervals normally :~ (2) are controlled by bottom corrosion rates: (b) shall not exceed 20 years; (c) owner / user is free to set any convenient material; (4) both (a) and (b) above. 4105) 106) 107) 108) 109) REF : API 653 4.4.2.1 ANS : (d) Internal inspection is primarily to: (a) all of the below; (b) Ensure that the bottom is not corroded and leaking: (c) Gather data for assessment, (d) Identify and evaluate bottom settlement. REF : API-653, 4.4.1 ANS : (a)/ Intervals between internal inspections shall be determined by the corrosion rate. Normally, bottom corrosion rates control the inspection interval. However, in no case shall the interval inspection interval exceed _years :- (a) 10; (b) 15; (©) 20; (d) 25. REF : API 653 - 4.4.2.1 ANS : (c) Letters and numerals on nameplates shall not be less than inch high. (a) 5/32; (b) 5/16; (©) 3/16; () 118. REF : 650 8.1.1 ANS : (a) Liquid penetrant examiners shall be qualified in accordance with __'- (a) ASME Section VIII, div. 1 Appendix 8. (b) API 650; (c) ASNT proc. SNT-TC-1A (d) ASME SECTION V, Art 6. REF : 650 6.4.3 ANS : (b) Magnetic particle examination shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure that is in compliance with the requirements of :- (a) ASME Section V, Art. 7; (b) ASME Sectin IX, Art. 2; (c) SNT-TC-1A; (d) Appendix C, API 653. REF : 650 6.2.1 25110) 111) 112) 113) 114) ANS : (a) Measurement of film thickness of tank bottom linings are taken :- (a) only when the film has completely dried: (b) both before and atter the film has dried: (c) in accordance with ASNT; (4) only if there is reason to believe it is thin. REF : API-652, 7.3.2.2 ANS : (b). Minimum spacing between toes of welds for a radius (R) on a penetration and other welds of 1.25" plate must be:- (a) 6"; (b) 7.5"; — (c)3"; (d) 1.25" REF: API 653 Figure 7-1 / ANS: (b) Minimum thickness calculation for shells of tanks 200 ft. or less in diameter shall be done using = (a) the variable design point method for API 650; (b) ASME section Vil, div. 1; (c) the formula given in API 653; (4) either (a) or (c) may be used. REF: 653 2.3.3:.2— K ANS: (d) Acceptance criteria for NDT of reconstructed tanks are to be in accordance with: (a) ASME Section Vill; (b) ASME Section V; (c) API 653; (4) API 650. _ ' REF: API 650 6.1.5, 6.2.4, 6.3.4 ANS: (d) OF the following welding processes, which one is not permitted for welding on above ground storage tanks:- (a) SMAW; (b) GMAW; (c) OFW; (d) SAW, REF : 650 5.2.1.1 26115) 116) 117) 118) 119) ANS : (c) On plates more than 3/16 inch thick, the fillet weld thickness shall not be less than 1/3 the thickness of the thinner plat at the joint and shall be atleast :- (a) 1/2 inch; (b) 1/4 inch; (c) 3/16 inch; (d) 9/32 inch. REF : API 650 - 3.1.3.3 ANS : (c) On the drawing that the manufacturer shall furnish the purchase, you would ‘expect to see which of the following information:- (a) The required shell thickness for both the design condition (including corrosino allowance) and the hydrostatic test condition; (b) The nominal thickness used; (c) The material specification and allowable stresses; (d) All the above REF: 650 3.6.1.8 ANS : (d) Opening in tank shells larger than required to accommodate a inch standard-weight coupling shalll be reinforced:- (2) 1.0 inch; (b) 1.5 inch; (c) 2.0 inch; (d) 2.5 inch. REF: API 650 ~ 3.7.2.1 ANS : (c) Pan-type, pontoon-type and double-deck-type are examples of :- (a) internal roofs; (b) external roofs; (c) both internal and external roofs; (d) roofs on tanks < 200' in diameter. REF : API 650 appendixes C & H ANS : (c) Per API 650, calculation of shell thickness by the 1-foot method cannot be used for tanks :- (a) under 200 ft. in diameter; (b) over 200 ft. in diameter, (c) under 150 ft. in diameter. (d) of any size. 2120) 121) 122) 123) 124) REF : 650 3.6.3.1 ANS : (b) Pinhole leaks or porosity in tank bottom joints may be repaired by :- (a) grinding and out area; (b) penning over affected area; (6) applying additional weld bead over area; (d) mechanical caulking. REF ; API 650 - 5.4.2 2(C) ANS : (c) Piping connections such as nozzles shall be inspected for :- (a) structural adequacy; (b) thickness of component; (c) reinforcement; (d) all of the above. REF : API 653, 2.3.9 ANS : (d) t Plate material thicker than inches shall be normalised or quench tempered, killed, made to fine grain practice and impact tested -- (a)2.00; (b) 1.75; (©) 1.50; a) 1.00 REF : 650 2.2.1.4 ANS : (c) Plates found to be thinner than those in the course above it are ‘= (2) not allowed; (b) permitted; (c) permitted provided they were so designed; \. (4) need to be calculated for suitability for service. REF : API 650, 3.6.1.5 ANS : (a) Procedure qualification for welding on a tank of unknown or obsolete material Shall be done using test coupons of :- (a) any P-1 material: (b) any similar type material; {c) material from the same P number grouping; (d) actual material from the tank. ct ) REF : 653 9.1.2 : 4. t125) 126) 127) 128) 129) ANS : (d) Procedure requirements for ultrasonic examination of welds :- (a) shall be performed to a written procedure; (b) approved by ASNT; (c) proven to the satisfaction of the inspector; (d) both (a) and (c) above. REF : Section V, T150 ANS : (d) Pure hydrocarbon fluids :- (a) usually cause corrosion; (b) require special corrosion control; (b) both (a) and (b); (d) are usually not corrosive. REF : API-651, 1.1.3 ANS : (d) Radiographic acceptance standards are found in :- (2) ASME Section Vil, div. 1, para UW-51; * (b) ASME Section V, Article 2; (c) API 650, Section 3; (d) API 653, Appendix D. REF : 650 6.1.5 ANS : (a) Reinforcement pads shall be tested by applying pressure between the tank shell and reinforcement plate using the telltale hole. How much pressure is used to perform this inspection :- (a) 15 psig hydrostatic pressure; (b) 15 psig pneumatic pressure; (c)5 psig hydrostatic pressure; (d) 5 psig pneumatic pressure. REF : API 650-5.3.5 ANS : (b) Repairs of cracks in the shell-to-bottom :- (a) are only necessary if they exceed 0.25" in length; (b) are performed on an individual basis, according to extent of damage; (c) may be welded over and left as is without reinspection; (d) both (b) and (c) above. 29130) 131) 132) 133) 134) REF : API-653, 2.3.6 ANS : (b) Resistivity of surrounding soil may be used to determine the probability of corrosion on tank bottoms. Which of the following resistivity ranges is Considered to be very corosive :- (2) < 500; (b) 500-1000; (c) 1000-2000; (4) < 10,000 REF : API 651 ~ 3.3.1.3 (Table ~ 1) ANS : (a) Rewelding vertical joints requires cutting horizontal welds back from the joint a minimum of ____ inches :~ (a) 1/2; (b) 1; (c) 2; (d) 12. REF : API 653 Figure 7-1 ANS : (d) Flame arresters are to be inspected :- (a) semi-annually: (b) annually; (6) at intervals determined by experience locally; (d) every 5 years. REF : API Chapter Xill 13.4.2.11 ANS : (c) Routine visual inspection by Owner / Operator personnel ‘shall be done at least :- a (2) annually; (b) bi-monthly; _(c) monthly; (4) semi-annually, REF : 653 4.3.1.2 ANS : (c) Uylth a vertical sweep board 36 inches long, banding on reconstructed tanks shall not exceed ___inch(s) :- (a) 12", (by 3/4"; (ey Ea) 1", REF : API-653, 8.5.5 ANS : (c) 30135) 136) 137) 138) 139) ‘Scheduled external inspections shall be performed at least ‘= (a) the lesser of every 5 years of 1/2 corrosion rate of the shell life; {b) the lesser of every 5 years or 1/4 corrosion rate of the shell life: {c)the lesser of every 10 years or 1/2 corrosion rate of the shell life; (@) the lesser of every 10 years or 1/4 corrosion rate of the shell life REF : API 653 4.3.2.1 ANS : (b) Seal material shall be placed :- (2) between the outer periphery of the roof and the tank shell; (6) around columns, ladders and gauge pipes that penetrate the deck; (c) the seal shall be flexible; (d) all of the above. REF : API 650 Appendix H.3.5 ANS : (d) Shell penetrations experiencing corrosion must be assessed and :- (2) tank erated; (b) repair procedures established; (6) tank removed from service; (4) both (a) and (b) above. REF : API 653, 2.3.9 ANS : (d) ‘Small punctures in floating roof systems :- (a) may be ignored if they have been determined to be non-critical, (b) shall be repaired; (c) shall be replac (d) either (b) or (c) above. REF : API-653 2.2.3.1 ANS : (d) Tack welds shall be made using a procedure qualified in accordance with ASME Section IX = (2) Fillet weld; (b) Groove or fillet weld; (c) Special; (4) Butt weld. REF : 650 5.2.1.8 ANS : (b) 31