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API 570 EXAM 28 JUNE 2022
1.The recommended downstream limit of inspection of an injection point is a minimum of
a) second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the
first change in flow direction whichever is less
2.Select thickness measurement locations (TMLs) within injection point circuits subjected to localized
corrosion according to the following guidelines. Select the one that does not belong.
B.Establish atleast one TML at a location atleast 25 feet beyond the downstream limit of the injection
point
3. What are the preferred methods of inspecting injection points?
a) Radiography and / or ultrasonic
4. Certain areas and types of piping systems are potentially more susceptible to corrosion under
insulation. Which of the items listed is not susceptible to CUI?
d) Carbon steel piping systems, operating between 250 degrees F and

600 degrees F.
5. Environmental cracking of austenite stainless steels is caused many times by:-
A) exposure to chlorides from salt water, wash-up water, etc.
6. Cracking Unit What course of action should be followed it a coating of coke is found on the
interior of a large pipe of a reactor on a Fluid Catalytic?
a) Determine whether such deposits have active corrosion beneath them. If corrosion
is present, thorough inspection in selected areas may be required.
7. Fatigue cracking of piping systems may result from
c) excessive cyclic stresses that are often well below the static yield strength of the material
8. Brittle fracture can occur in carbon, low-alloy and other ferritic steels at or
below __________
c) 100 degree
9. Water and aqueous solutions in piping systems may freeze and cause failure because of the
a) expansion of these materials

10. Who would normally report vibrating or swaying piping to engineering or inspection
personnel?
a) Operating personnel
11. Thickness measurement locations (TMLs) are specific __________ along the piping circuit
where inspections are to be made
b) areas
12. Where should special attention be placed when taking thickness measurements of an elbow?
c) the inside and outside radius
13. Fewer TMLs can be selected for piping systems with any of the following characteristics: -
c) Long, straight-run piping systems
14. What is usually the most accurate means for obtaining thickness measurements on installed
pipe larger than NPS 1?
b) UT
15. If a non-toxic hydrocarbon (flammable) is used as the test medium, the liquid flash point
shall be at least __________ degrees F or greater
d) 120
16. When a pipe requires post weld heat treatment, when should the pressure test be performed?
c) After any heat treatment
17.If environmental cracking is found during in-service inspection of welds, who assesses the
problem?
c) Piping Engineer
18.When an RBI assessment is used to increase or decrease inspection intervals, the assessment
shall be conducted on Class 1 systems at a maximum interval of year
a) 5
19.Who establishes inspection interval for thickness measurements, external visual inspections
and for internal and supplemental inspections?
b) Owner-user or the inspector

20. You have a new piping system that has just been installed. It is completely new and no
information exists to establish a corrosion rate. Also, information is no available on a
similar system. You decide to put the system in service and NDT it later to determine the
corrosion rate. How long do you allow the system to stay in service before you take your
first thickness readings?
b) 3 months
21. When evaluating locally thinned areas, the surface of the weld includes __________ on
either side of the weld or __________ times the minimum measured thickness on either
side of the weld, whichever is greater.
b) 1", 2
22. If a repair area is localized (for example, pitting or pin-holes) and the specified minimum
yield strength (SMYS) of the pipe is not more than __________ psi, a temporary
repair may be made by fillet welding a properly designed plate patch over the
pitted area: -
c) 40,000 psi
23.Temporary leak sealing and leak dissipating devices shall be removed and the pipe restored to
original integrity: -
b) at a turnaround or other appropriate time
24. In theory, a piping circuit subject to perfectly uniform corrosion could be adequately
monitored with __________ TMLs
a) 1
25.When ultrasonic thickness measurements are taken above __________ degrees F, instruments
couplants, and procedures should be used that will result in accurate measurements at the
higher temperature
a) 150
26. When a pipe requires post weld heat treatment, when should the pressure test be
performed?
b) After any heat treatment

27. All process piping systems must be categorized into different classes. On what are the
classifications selection based?
c) Potential safety and environmental effects should a leak occur
28. (3) When an RBI assessment is used to increase or decrease inspection intervals, the assessment
shall be conducted on Class 1 systems at a maximum interval of __________ years
a) 5
29. Class 3 piping is described as being in services
that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not located in high-activity
areas.
30. Who establishes inspection interval for thickness measurements, external visual inspections and for
internal and supplemental inspections?
b) Owner-user or the inspector
31. Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of over __________ years or that are
protected against external corrosion need not have insulation removed for the periodic external
inspection
a) 10
32. If an inspector finds threaded small bore piping (SBP) associated with machinery and subject to
fatigue damage, he should:-
plan periodically to assess it and consider it for possible renewal with a thicker wall or upgrade it to
welded components.
33. An eight-inch diameter piping system is installed in December 1979. The installed thickness if
measured as 0.34". The minimum thickness of the pipe is 0.20". It is inspected 12/83 and the thickness is
found to be 0.32". An inspection 12/87 reveals a loss of 0.01" from the 12/85 inspection. During 12/89
the thickness was found to be 0.29". The last inspection was during 12/95 and the thickness was found
to be 0.26". What is the long-term corrosion rate of this system?
A) 0.005"/year
34. You have a new piping system that has just been installed. It is completely new and no information
exists to establish a corrosion rate. Also, information is no available on a similar system. You decide to
put the system in service and NDT it later to determine the corrosion rate. How long do you allow the
system to stay in service before you take your first thickness readings?
b) 3 months
35. If a piping system is made up of unknown materials and computations must be made to determine
the minimum thickness of the pipe, what can the inspector or the piping engineer do Establish the
minimum thickness?
D. The lowest grade material and joint efficiency in the applicable code may be assumed for calculations.
36. An inspector finds a pin-hole leak in a weld during an on-stream inspection of a piping system. A
permissible temporary repair is: -
d) The installation of a properly designed and fabricated bolted leak clamp
37) When are pressure tests normally required?
a) Pressure tests are normally required after major and minor repairs
38. When a pressure test is not necessary or practical, what shall be utilized in lieu of a pressure test?
b) Non-destructive examination
39. When it is not practical to perform a pressure test of a final closure weld that joins a new or
replacement section of piping to an existing system, several requirements shall be satisfied. Which of
the following is NOT one of the requirements :
d) Any final closure butt weld shall be of 100 % radiographic quality; or angle-beam UT may be used,
provide the appropriate acceptance criteria is established.
40. Why is the inspector of buried process piping (not regulated by DOT) different from other process
piping inspection?
c) Significant external deterioration can be caused by corrosive soil conditions
41. A pipe coating holiday survey is used to locate coating defects on coated pipes. It can be used on
newly constructed pipe systems to ensure that the coating is intact and holiday-free. More often, it is
used on buried pipe to: -
b) evaluate coating serviceability for buried piping that has been in-service for a long time.
42. How often should above-grade visual surveillance of a buried pipeline right-of-way be made?
b) Approximately 6 month intervals
43. Buried piping inspected periodically by excavation shall be inspected in lengths of __________ feet
at one or more locations judged to be most susceptible to corrosion
c) 6 to 8
44. A buried piping system that is not catholically protected has to have an inspection interval set. The
soil resistivity is checked and found to be 3400 ohm/cm. As the inspector, what interval would you set?
b) 7.5 years
45. Which of the inspection agencies listed below is NOT an Authorized Inspection Agency as defined in
API 570.
c) ASTM inspection organization
46. CUI stands for: -
b) corrosion under insulation
47. Dead legs legs of a piping system are: -
d)sections that normally have no significant flow
48. A defect is an imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the __________ criteria.
d)acceptable
49. A defect is an imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the __________ criteria.
d)acceptable
50.What is an imperfection?
A) It is a flaw or discontinuity noted during inspection that may be subject to acceptance.
51. What is the loss of ductility and notch toughness in susceptible low-alloy steels such as 1.25 and 2.5
Cr., due to prolonged exposure to high-temperature service called?
b) temper embrittlement
52. When making a repair utilizing a welded full encirclement repair sleeve and the sleeve material is
different from the pipe material, you should
A) Consult the piping engineer
53. What type of electrode should be used when welding a full encirclement repair sleeve?
a) low-hydrogen electrode
54. Which of the following welding electrodes is low-hydrogen?
b) E7016
55.When welding a small repair patch, the diameter of electrodes used should not exceed
c) 5/32"
56. A NPS 6 (6.6.25" od) seamless pipe made from ASTM A335 Grade P2 material operates at 800 psi
and 600 degrees F. The conditions require that a corrosion allowance of 0.125" be maintained. Calculate
the minimum required thickness for these conditions.
57. A NPS 6 piping system is installed in December 1989. The installed thickness is measured at 0.719".
The minimum thickness of the pipe is 0.456". It is inspected in December 1994 and the measured
thickness is 0.608". An inspection in December 1995 reveals a 0.025" loss from the December 1994
inspection. During December 1996, the thickness was measured to be 0.571". What is the long-term
corrosion rate of this system?
58. A seamless NPS 16 pipe, ASTM A135 Grade A material operates at 550 psi and 600 degrees F
maximum. The thickness of the pipe as determined by the last inspection is 0.40". The pipe has been in
service for 8 years. The original thickness at installation was measured to be 0.844". Two years previous
to the 0.40" measurement the thickness of the pipe was found to be 0.54". Determine the greatest
corrosion rate, i.e. short or long term in mils per year (M/P year).
59. A seamless NPS 12 pipe, ASTM A106 Grade B material operates at 750 psi and
700 degrees F maximum. The thickness of the pipe as determined by the last inspection is 0.305". The
pipe has been in service for 13 years. The original thickness at installation was measured to be 0.405".
Two years previous to the 0.305" measurement the thickness of the pipe found to be 0.316". The next
planned inspection is scheduled for 8 years. Using the appropriate corrosion rate determine what
MAWP the pipe will withstand at the end of the next inspection period.
60. A NPS 4 Schedule 80 (0.337" wall) branch connection is welded into a NPS 6 Schedule 40 (0.280"
wall). A 0.375" reinforcing pad is used around the branch connection. The fillet weld sizes are as
required by the Code. The branch connection is inserted into the header. The material of the branch and
header is ASTM A672 Grade B70. What thickness would be used to determine whether heat treatment
of the connection is required? (Express answer to nearest hundredth)
61. When using fluorescent particles, the examiner shall be in a darkened area for at least ________
minutes prior to performing the examination.
a) 7
62. When a PT test cannot be conducted between 500-1250F, what must be done, per ASME V?
a) The procedure must be qualified.
63. Fillet welded patch can be applied on the pitting area on the piping
system if: All weld 100% radiographed.
Ans. SMYS of the material is 40000psi or less
64. What materials require the use of tested and certified liquid penetrants as to the contaminants in
the penetrant?
a. Nickel alloys
b. Austenitic stainless steel alloys
c. Both an and b, above
65. Temporary piping repair may remain for an indefinite period of time if they are approved and
documented by the:
Answer in API 570 (8.1.4.1 )
a) Piping engineer.
66. 2. A fillet-welded external patch installed over a piping system defect:
c) Must be designed by a piping engineer. Answer in API 570 ( 8.1.4.1 )
67. 3. When the maximum allowable working pressure is recalculated for the continued use of the
piping system, the wall thickness used is the: in the form of question
c) Actual thickness minus two times the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection. Answer
in API 570 ( 7.2 )
68.Thickness measurement location (TML) readings a piping system indicate that the Corrosion rate
has increased. The inspector’s most appropriate response is to: The structure of deposited weld metal
is akin to
b) Recalculate The Piping Circuit Average Corrosion Rate
Answer in API 570 (5.6.2 )
69. A piping system installed in January 1993 had an initial thickness of 0.32 inch. In
January 2004, a thickness of 0.20 inch was recorded just prior to a change of serves on the
piping system. The thickness measurement in January 2009was 0.18 inch. The retirement
thickness of 0.15 inch will be met in:
a) January 2012 Answer in API 570
70. To which of the following fluid service dose API 570 specifically apply?
b) Raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products Answer in API 570 ( 1.2.1-a )
71. According to API 570, an examiner:

a) Need not be an authorized piping inspection. Answer in API 570 (9.3.2 )
72. A piping system carrying a flammable petroleum process fluid may be categorized as
a Class 3 system if it contains:
a) A finished product being pumped at a remote booster station.
Answer in API 570 (6.3.4.4 )
73. Local post weld heat treatment (PWHT) may be considered for piping repairs under all
of the following conditions except when the:
b) PWHT is for environmental cracking resistance. Answer API 570 (8.2.3.3-f )
74. New connection installed on existing piping systems shall always be:
a. Designed per the application code.
75. The extent of verification materials used for repairs or alterations of alloy systems is
determined by the:
c) Owner / user. Answer in API 578 ( 4.1 )
76. A repair to a crack can be considered permanent if:
a) A weld groove completely removes the defect and is then filled with weld metal deposit .
Answer in API 570 (8.1.4.2)
77. Evaluation of record of the previous inspection reveals that thickness reading and the
resulting calculation of corrosion rate were inaccurate. The rate to be used for the next
period shall?
d) Be changed to the actual rate found
78. For class 1 piping the risk - based inspection (rbi ) assessment should be reviewed and
approved at intervals not to exceed :
c) 5 years API 570 TABLE 2
79. Vibrating and swaying piping, liquid hammer, liquid slugging in vapor lines or
abnormal thermal expansion, can lead to which type of deterioration mechanism?
a) Fatigue cracking.
80. for newly installed piping systems, the interval for the first thickness
measurement is established by:
b) From similar service of other piping system
81. All of the following are potential methods for identifying problem areas in buried piping
without excavation except:
a) Holiday surveying.
82. The table below shows the years of operation and corresponding wall thickness of a
Class 1 piping system.
Years of Operation Wall Thickness

0 0.455 inch (11.6 mm)
3 0.420 inch (10.7 mm)
4 0.415 inch ( 10.5 mm)
For a minimum required thickness of 0.380 inch (9.652 mm) , the shortest remaining
life of the piping system is :
a) 3.5 years.
83. The fluid in a process is changed, which results in the piping system being reclassified
as a Class 1 piping system. The previous thickness measurement interval was 6 years.
Given the following:
• Measured thickness: 0.240 inch.

• Required thickness: 0.192 inch.
• Anticipated corrosion rate based on similar service: 0.008 inch per year.
If RBI is not considered, what should the new thickness measurement interval be?
a) 3 years.
84. A piping circuit containing hydrocarbons is located within the boundary limits of an
operating unit. The hydrocarbons, if released, would evaporate slowly. According to API
standard 570, what classification should this piping receive?
b) Class 2
85. To which of the following fluids does API 570 specifically applied sec.1?
a. Petroleum products (raw, intermediate, and finished)
86. For what of the following fluids applying of API 570 is optional?
b. Fire water
87. Two Questions on piping classification. Like:

a. Piping system that is slowly vaporize. (class 2)
b. Piping system that is in a remote area (class 3)
88. Temperature limits for Corrosion under insulation (CUI)for austenitic steels
Ans: 140° F (60° C) and 400° F (205° C)
89. If flammable fluid is used, flash point is
Ans : 120 °F (49 °C) greater
90. If potable water for Austenitic stainless steel pipe for Hydro test inspection total chloride
concentration is
Ans: less than 50 ppm
91. If any changes in physical, chemical properties of material is observed it is called as
Ans : Imperfection
92. If process changes from class 4 to class 3, below of which is correct
Ans: Seal oil oil to natural gas
93.Thickness measurement interval for class 3

Ans : 10 years
94.Pressure valve inlet and outlet consider to be

Ans: Dead leg
95.PRD should be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with

Ans: API 576
96.PRD Testing interval- Non corrosive, clean time interval

Ans : 10 years
97.Short term corrosion rate is considered as

Ans : Thickness difference between latest two inspections
98.Alteration
Ans: adding reinforcement pad
99.If corrosion rate is not known, corrosion coupon can be

Ans : added
100.Mixed grades are used, what action needed

Ans : more CML established
101. Erosion/corrosion characterized
Ans : pitting’s , groves
102.Caustic corrosion more susceptible for caustic embrittlement
Ans : Non PWHT 300 S.S
103.Galvanic corrosion, which is not related
Ans : higher temperature
104.Microbiological corrosion appearance
Ans : tubercles or slimy organic substances
105. Soil corrosion prevention/ mitigation
Ans : special back fill , coating and cathodic protection
106.Sulfidation critical factors
Ans : above 500° F
107.Environmental cracking is detected in VT , which alternate method is best
Ans: UT
108.Amine stress corrosion
Ans :
109.Corrosion under insulation
Ans : Carbon steel < 175 °F
110.Pneumatic Test pressure calculations
Ans. Hydro test pressure calculations
111. Densitometer calibration as per
Ans : National standard step tablet or step wedge
112.Hole type IQI essential hole must be shown
Ans : 2T
113.Gamma ray radiography minimum density requirement
Ans: 2
114.MPT is performed, calibration of yoke is done by weighted blocks
Ans: Each weight shall be weighed with a scale from a reputable manufacturer and stenciled with the
applicable nominal weight prior to first use.
115.UT equipment calibration is done

Ans : Before examination
116. Api 570 included fluid services examples
Ans : Raw, intermediate, finished products
117.Small bore piping
Ans : less than or equal to 2 inches
118. UT –Thickness measurement is done above NPS > 1 Inches, and profile radiography is used for
Ans : NPS < 1Inhes
119.Furnace is working at high temperature, which method is used for corrosion detection
Ans : High temperature UT
120.API 2201 is used for

Ans : safe hot tapping practices in the petroleum & petrochemical industries
121.Definition of Defect
Ans : unacceptable discontinuity
122.If wps is qualified vertical groove position,

Ans : qualified for all the positions
123.Incomplete fusion of weld best detected by

Ans : UT
124.Inspection is done from inside, environmental cracks are detected visually what is the alternate NDT
method is used.
Ans: UT
125. Mechanical fatigue
Ans : Refer API 571 – Below the yield strength of the material.
126. Fillet weld dimension
Ans : Throat thickness
127.Localized corrosion for pipes

Ans : General or localized corrosion of carbon steels and other metals caused by dissolved salts,
gases, organic compounds or microbiological activity.
128. If remaining life is 10 years removing the lining is
Ans : No need to remove

129.Piping inspected periodically by excavation shall be inspected for the lengths of
Ans : 6ft to 8ft
130. Socket welds larger than NPS 2 shall not be used when
Ans : Under severe cyclic conditions
131.P-Number is given to
Ans: Base metals.
132.F-Number
Ans : Filler metals
133.
REAL TIME QUESTION 02/03/2022 (API 570)
MAIN CODE .API-570

1. Nonmetallic piping covered in API-570.
a) Polyethylene piping
b) Polypropylene piping
c) Fiberglass reinforced piping
d) Some other piping similar to poly
2. WHAT IS intent of this Code?
• ANS. to specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program as well as repair
guidance that is needed to determine and maintain the on-going integrity of piping systems
3. Conflict between 570 and.
a. More stringent
4. What is meant by “test” as per API-570

a. Thickness test
b. Mechanical or Physical tests
c. UT or RT Test
d. PMI test
5. Who is responsible for Corrective action to be taken?
a. Inspector
b. Engineer
c. Owner/user
d. Corrosion Specialist
6. More number of CML’s are required for
e. Low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event of a leak.
f. Potential for localized corrosion
g. long, straight-run piping systems
7. Surface preparations for NDE
h. As per jurisdiction
i. As per owner or inspector
j. As per individual circumstances
k. As per accessibility of the examining surface.
8. Downstream limit for injection point, after 1st change in flow plus
l. 12ft
m. 25ft
n. 10Diamter
o. 3Diameter
9. For Austenitic SS, potable water is used for pressure test, max allowed chloride content is a.
100ppm
b. 150ppm
c. 50ppm
d. 200ppm
10. Horizontal support dummy leg shall be checked for - Moisture traps
11. Bellows expansion joints should be inspected visually for-unusual deformations,

misalignments, or displacement.
13. During a pressure test, where the test pressure will exceed the set pressure of the pressure relieving
device,
a. Additional load can be applied to valve spring
b. Replace the PRD with pressure test pressure
c. Remove the PRD
14. For Gate Valves, why thickness readings are taken in between the seats
a. High turbulence and high stress
15. Any fastener failing to fully engaged is considered acceptably engaged, if
a. Not more than 1 thread
b. Not more than 2 threads
16. API-570 covers which of the services.
a. ASME B31.3 Cat-D service
17. Threaded connections subjected to fatigue, what has to be done
a. renewal with thicker wall
18. PRD testing interval for typically services
a. 5years
b. 10years
c. Optional
19. A new piping is installed, how to determine CR, for all the following condition exist
Owner or user doesn’t have data of similar piping
There is no published data for this service
Owner is previously not experienced with this service a.

Thickness measurement is taken within 3months
b. CR of any service
20. For a replaced piping, how to calculate CR?

a. Average Previous worst case or Circuit rate
21. Previous calculation of CR was inaccurate, what action has to be taken
a. Change it to agree with actual CR
b. Average of S.T and L.T CR
c. Not changed till next inspection date
22. Pressure containing components found to have degradation that could affect their load carrying
capability, it shall be evaluated by
a. API-580
b. API-579
23. When unexpected movement of a piping system is observed,
a. Stop the process
b. Provide additional support to restrict movement
c. Inspector discusses with engineer for piping stress analysis
35. What is the use ofComputer based system?
a. Calculating short and long-term corrosion rates
b. highlighting areas of high corrosion rates

c. piping close to the minimum required thickness
d. All the above
36. For in service repairs the code to follow is , The principles of ASME B31.3 or
a. API-571
b. API-570
c. Code to which piping was built
d. Jurisdictional requirements
37. For what repairs can inspector give prior authorization?

a. Major repairs
b. On-stream repairs
c. Routine repairs
38. Approval of repair design, materials is given by
a. Owner
b. Inspector
c. Inspector or engineer
d. Engineer
39. Who designates hold points for repair?
a. Owner
b. Inspector
d. Engineer
40. Insert patches may be used for repairs if
a. 100% MT or PT is done
b. Full penetration groove welds are provided
c. Patches may be any shape with rounded corners 2/3” minimum radius
d. Not allowed for class 1 and class 2
41. Insert patches
a. SMYS less than 40,000
b. Any shape with rounded corners 1” minimum radius
42. Non-metallic composite wrap can be used for
a. Permanent repairs
b. Temporary repairs
43. Information on Non-welding repairs is in
a. API-2201
b. API-577
c. ASME B31.3
d. ASME PCC-2
44. A repair to a crack is considered if
a. A weld groove completely removes defect and is then filled with weld metal
b. Hydrotested at 150%
c. Full encirclement sleeve is used
d. Box type enclosure is used
45. Repair organisation maintains which records

a. Thickness records
b. WPS and WPQ
46. Pre heating in lieu of PWHT, for which materials?
a. P4 Gr-1
b. P3 (Mn-Mo)
c. P1 Gr-2
d. P4 Gr-2
47. After repairs and alterations, pressure test
a. Not normally required
b. Normally required
c. Shall be conducted
48. For socket weld fittings,
a. MT/PT shall be performed on root pass and complete weld
b. MT/PT shall be performed on complete weld
c. Socket welds should be of single pass
49. A piping system is undergoing change in operation conditions,
a. No change in PRD’s is required
b. System is checked to confirm that required PRD are present and set at appropriate pressure
c. No need to change capacity of set pressure.
50. What is the Indications of leaks in buried piping?
a. Water on the Right of Way
b. Fouling smell
51. In Close Interval Potential survey, a peak in the graph means
a. Internally pitting area
b. Corrosion activity
c. Hole in coating
52. For periodically inspection of buried piping, the length of excavation is?
a. 100ft
b. 6ft to 8ft
c. 25ft
d. 15ft
53. What is the Leak test interval for a buried piping not cathodically protected with soil resistivity
5000ohm-cm? a. 5years
b. 10years
c. 15years
d. None
API 570 Questions & Answers
1- What is the intent of API 570 multi choice answer
A.THE INTENT OF THIS CODE TO SPECIFY THE INSERVICE INSPECTION AND CONDITION MONITORING
PROGRAM.
B.AS WELL AS REPAIR GUIDANCE THAT IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE THE INTEGRITY OF PIPING SYSTEM.
2- If there is conflict between Api 570 and the jurisdiction which code shall govern.
Ans: The CODE WITH THE MOST STRINGENT REQUIREMENT.
3- Which material not included in API 570 scope.
Ans: High AND LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE
4- API 580 means
Ans:RBI
5- Valve inspection and testing
Ans: API 598.
6- Alteration multiple choice question.
A. A PHYSICAL CHANGEBIN ANY COMPONENT DESIGN IMPLICATION.

B. THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CONSIDERED ALTERATIONS DUPLICATE OR REPLACEMENT AND
REPLACEMENT IN KIND.
C. THE PRESSURE CONTAINING CAPABILITY OR FLEXIBILITY OF PIPING SYSTEM BEYOND THE SCOPE OF
ITS ORIGINAL DESIGN.
7- Applicable code
Ans: THE CODE,CODE SECTION OR OTHER RECOGNIZED AND GENERALLY ACCEPTED ENGINEERING
STANDARD OR PRACTICE TO WHICH PIPING WAS BUILT.AND MOST APPROPRIATE FOR THE SITUATION.
8.corrosion specialist
Ans: A person acceptable to the owner/user who is knowledgeable and experienced in the specific
process chemistries, degradation mechanisms, materials selection, corrosion mitigation methods,
corrosion monitoring techniques, and Their impact on piping systems.
9- flaw
Ans:An imperfection in a piping system usually detected by NDE which may or may not be a defect
depending upon the applied acceptance criteria.
10- Industry-qualified UT angle beam examiner
Ans: A person who possesses an ultrasonic angle beam qualification from API (e.g. API QUTE/QUSE
Detection and Sizing Tests) or an equivalent qualification approved by the owner/user.
11- structural minimum thickness
Ans: Minimum required thickness without corrosion allowance, based on the mechanical loads other
than pressure that Result in longitudinal stress
12- quality control
Ans: Those physical activities that are conducted to check conformance with specifications in
accordance with the quality Assurance plan (e.g. NDE techniques, hold point inspections, material
verifications, checking certification documents,Etc
13- Who is responsible for Iow &Moc
Ans: Owner user
14- Integrity operating windows
Ans: Examples of the *process parameters* include temperatures, pressures, fluid velocities, pH, flow
rates, chemical or water injection rates, levels of corrosive/erosive constituents, chemical composition
15- Other Personnel
Ans: Operating, maintenance, engineering (process and mechanical) or other personnel
16- The inspection plan is developed from
Ans: systems shall be evaluated based on present or possible types of damage mechanisms
17- Inspection plans shall be *reviewed and amended* as needed when variables that may
Ans: impact damage mechanisms
18- Consequences of failure
Ans: (includes explosion, fire, or toxic exposure.)
19- Thickness measurements are obtained to verify the thickness of piping components. This data is
used to **calculate the*
Ans: *corrosion rates* *remaining life** of the piping system.
20- Horizontal support dummy legs also shall be checked to determine that slight
displacements from horizontal are not causing moisture traps against the external surface of active
piping components.
21- Bellows expansion joints should be inspected visually for
Ans: *unusual deformations, misalignment, excessive angular rotation and displacements* that may
exceed design.
22- Drag and drop
General and localized metal loss:
1) sulfidation and high temperature
2) microbiologically induced corrosion
3) atmospheric corrosion
b) Surface connected cracking:
1) mechanical fatigue cracking;
2) thermal fatigue cracking;
3) caustic stress corrosion cracking;
23- Internal visual inspections are
Ans:*not normally performed on piping.*
24- Once a crack has initiated, it can grow at unknown rates and inspection alone
Ans: cannot be used to manage the risk of failure.
25- *Fewer CMLs can be selected for piping* systems with any of the following three characteristics:
a) low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event of a leak;
b) relatively noncorrosive piping systems;
c) long, straight-run piping systems.
26- The thinnest
Ans: *reading or an average of several measurement* *readings taken within the area of a
examination point shall be recorded and used to calculate corrosion rates, remaining life, and the next
inspection date.
27- *Corrosion specialists* should be consulted about the appropriate placement and number of CMLs
for piping systems
Ans: susceptible to localized corrosion or cracking
28- Factors that can contribute to reduced accuracy of ultrasonic measurements include the
Ans: *temperature effects [at temperatures above 150 °F (65 °C)]*
29- When they are conducted, pressure tests shall be performed in accordance with the
Ans: *requirements of ASME B31.3.*
30- Piping fabricated of or having components of *austenitic stainless steel* should be hydrotested with
a solution made up
Ans: potable water (see note), de-ionized/de-mineralized water or steam condensate having a total
chloride concentration of less than 50 ppm
31- Open book question
For piping systems / circuits that have been identified in sulfidation corrosion service
Ans: *piping segment* in order to identify the worst case corrosion rate / limiting component
32- Crack-like flaws and environmental cracking shall be assessed by an
Ans: engineer and/or corrosion specialist
33- Flanged joints should be examined for evidence of leakage,
Ans: *such as stains, deposits, or drips*
34- Class 2:
a) on-site hydrocarbons that will *slowly vaporize*
Ans: during release
35- Table 2 open book
Class 1 damaged insulation how much percentage insulation removal:
Ans: *75%*
36- Examination techniques for deadlegs include *EMAT and PEC.*
Ans: Profile RT should be employed for deadlegs.

37- Inspection of auxiliary SBP associated with instruments and *machinery is optional* and the need
for which would typically be determined by risk assessment. Criteria to consider in determining whether
auxiliary SBP will
Ans: *need some form of inspection*
38- PRV shall be tested and repaired by a repair organization experienced in pressure relieving device
maintenance.
PRDs should be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with
Ans: *API 576.*
39- Statistical analysis employing point measurements is not applicable to piping circuits with
Ans: significant localized unpredictable corrosion mechanisms
40- Open book
To evaluate crack-like flaws, a Fitness-for-Service assessment should be performed in accordance with

API 579-1/
Ans: *ASME FFS-1, Part 9.*
41- The effects of additional guiding can be
Ans:Evaluated to assess its ability to control vibration *by increasing the system's natural frequencies
beyond the frequency* *exciting forces* , such as machine rotational speed.
42- If the repair area is localized (for example, pitting or pinholes) and the SMYS of the pipe is not more
than
Ans: *40,000 psi*
43- Insert patches (flush patches) may be used to repair damaged or corroded areas if the following
requirements are met:
*a) full-penetration groove welds are provided;*
44- Nonwelding Repairs (On-stream)
Ans: bolted clamp, nonmetallic composite wrap, metallic and epoxy* *wraps,
*or other non-welded applied temporary* *repair
45- but in no case shall the material be lower in strength or have a carbon content of
Ans: more than *0.35 %.*
46- *Close-interval Potential Survey*
Ans: the close-interval potential survey performed at ground level over the buried pipe can be used to
locate areas where the cathodic protection systems may not be effective and active corrosion on the
pipe's surface is present or may occur.
47- Frequency of Inspection for Buried Piping Without Effective Cathodic Protection
Soil Resistivity
(ohm-cm)
Inspection Interval
(years)
2000 to 10,000
Ans:*10 years*
API 570 DEC 2009 Closed book 17-1-2012 M.H .Elbahrawi
1- Temporary piping repairs may remain for an indefinite period of time if they are approved
documented by the: ( API 570- 8.1.4.1)
1. Authorized piping inspector.

2. Manager of maintenance
3. Operating manager
4. Piping engineer.
2- Which of the following is not a required marking on a B-16.5 flange or

flanged fitting? (B16.5-4.2.5 )
1. pressure class rating

2. Temperature range
3. Material specification
4. Manufacturer’s name or marking
3- Welders who qualify with one filler metal are qualified to weld with any filler metal having :
1. F-number.
2. P-number.
3. A-number and p-number.
4. A-number.
4- A fillet-welded external patch installed over piping system defect : (API570- 8.2.4)
1. Is considered a permanent repair.

2. Does not require rounded corners.
3. Must be designed by piping engineer.
4. Is designed without using joint efficiency.
5- Which of the following must be included in a PQR? (ASME IX-QW-200.2-b)
1. Certification signature and data

2. Electrode trade name
3. Current revision and data
4. Base metal thickness range
6- When the maximum allowable working pressure is recalculated for the continued use a piping
system, the wall thickness used is the: (API570- 7.2)
1. Actual thickness.
2. Actual thickness minus the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection.
3. Actual thickness minus two times the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection.
7. Thickness measurement location (TML) readings on a piping system indicate that the corrosion
rate has increased. The inspector’s most appropriate response is to:
1. recalculate the inspection interval of the system.

2. recalculate the piping circuit average corrosion rate.
3. Schedule the next inspection within 6 months.
4. Report this change in condition to maintenance.
8. The structure of deposited weld metal is akin to a:‫القريب‬
1. hot-formed metal.
2. Forging .
3. Casting .
4. Heat-treated metal.
9. When prioritizing piping systems for positive material identification (PMI) testing ,which of the
following is the most important item ? (API 578-4.3.3-a)
1. The likelihood of a material mix up during construction.

2. The cost of the PMI testing program.
3. The accessibility of piping segments.
4. The process unit downtime schedule.
10. A piping system installed in January 1993 had an initial thickness of 0.32 inch
. In January 2004, a thickness of 0.20 inch was recorded just prior to a change
of service on the piping system. The thickness measurement in January 2009
was 0.18 inch . The retirement thickness of 0.15 inch will be Met in :
1. January 2012. (remaining life is 3.43 years )

2. June 2012.
3. January 2015.
4. January 2039.
11. According to API standard 570 ,the owner / user shall maintain piping records that are :
1. clear and concise .

2. Consistent. (API 570- 7.6.1)
3. Temporary.
4. Permanent and progressive.
12. To which of the following fluid services does in API 570 specifically application?
1. Category D fluid services as defined in ASME B31.3 (API 570-1.2.1)

2. Raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products.
3. Hydrocarbons and utility streams.
4. Steam and steam condensate.
13. A final closure weld for a replacement piping section that cannot pressure tested:
1. Must be of at least spot radiograph quality. (API 570- 8.2.7)

2. Can be between straight section of pipe that is within 1/16 inch of the same wall thickness.
3. Must be a full-penetration butt weld of equivalent and be axially aligned.
4. Cannot include a slip-on flange for class 300 system or below.
14. Historically, material non-conformances with the greatest number of serious

consequences have involved : (API-578- 4.3.3.1)
1. Stainless steel components in Monel or Inconel piping system.

2. Carbon steel components in low alloy piping system.
3. Carbon steel components in stainless steel piping .
4. Low alloy components in stainless steel piping system.
15. What type of inspection could be performed at ground level to locate active
corrosion buried pipeline? (API 570- 9.2.2and 9.3.2)
1. Close-interval potential survey.
2. Intelligent pigging.
3. Pipe coating holiday survey .
4. Four –pin soil resistivity meter.
16. A according to API 570 ,an examiner:
1. Need not be an authorized piping inspector. (API 570- 3.1.7 )

2. Evaluates the result of NDE on piping.
3. Must authorize all repair procedures, materials, and examination technique.
4. Must be an authorized piping inspector.
17. When a piping inspector notices deformation of a pressure attachment , the most appropriate
of the following action: (API 574-10.1.3-b)
1. Note the deformation in the inspection report.

2. Recommend an immediate shutdown of the unit .
3. Check for piping misalignment.
4. Calculate the allowable deformation according to
18. IQI are always selected on the: ( ASME V ARTICLE 22, SE-747 5)
1. Thickness of the material being welded.

2. Quality specified for the weld.
3. Film speed selected for the job.
4. Size of the penetrameter hole.
19. Which of the following need not be taken into account when specifying piping for original
installation ? (API 570- 1.1.3)
1. Corrosion allowance.
2. Threads.
3. Stresses caused by other loading.
4. API standard 570 classifications.
20. A piping system carrying a flammable petroleum fluid may be categorized as a Class 3 system
if it contains: (API 570 -6.3.4.4-a)
1. A finished product being pumped at a remote booster station.

2. Anhydrous hydrogen chloride.
3. Waste gas used to fuel an on –site heater.
4. On- site naphtha with no hydrogen sulfide.
21. When a buried pipe is found to have satisfactory monitoring of the cathodic
protection system , excavation of the pipe is required if the: (API 574- 7.4.5)
1- Pipe has been in –service for 10 years.

2- Coating or wrapping is damaged.
3- Caulking has hardened.
4- Caulking or seal at the interface has deteriorated.
22. A carbon-steel piping circuit in caustic service that was originally stress –relived:
1. Should be examined at twice the inspection interval of systems that are not
stress- relieved.
2. Should be checked for cracking with magnetic-particle testing.
3. Requires Brinell hardness testing at the first inspection interval.
4. Should never be hammer tested.
23. The Welders Performance Qualification Record documents: (ASME IX- QW-142)
5. That the weldment provides the required properties.

6. The suitability of a weld process for a given service.
7. The ability of the manufacturer to control the welder.
8. The welder’s ability to make sound welds.
24. The most common manifestation of boiler water condensate corrosion is:
1. Boiler tube ruptures. (API 571- 4.3.5.5-b)

2. Corrosion fatigue cracking of deaerators.
3. Pitting of the bottom of deaerators.
4. Smooth grooving of pipe walls.
25. A class 1 piping system has had its service changed to carry a non-corrosive, inert gas with an
extremely low potential for a safety emergency in the event of a leak. The unit inspector should:
1. Continue to monitor TMLs on this system as it was originally set up . (API 570- 5.6.3-a)
2. Reduce the frequency of monitoring TMLs to Class 2 requirements.
3. Reduce the frequency of monitoring TMLs to Class 3 requirements.
4. Eliminate all TMLs on this system.
26. An external visual inspection of aboveground piping should always include:
1. Bellows expansion joints and pipe hangers .

2. Checking for fugitive emissions . (API570-5.5.4)
3. Thickness measurements at all inspection points .
4. Stripping insulation for corrosion-under-insulation inspection.
27. Which of the following material should be hydrotested with potable water or steam
condensate?
1. Carbon steel. (API570- 5.8.1)
2. Monel.
3. 300 series stainless steel.
4. 5 Cr ½ MO.
28. An imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the acceptable criteria is known as a/an :
1. Indication.
2. Defect. (API 570- 3.1.17)
3. Discontinuity.
4. Flaw.
29. During radiographic examination of a weld , the wire type IQI shall be placed:
1. Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the
weld. (ASME V- ARTICLE 2 -T- T-277.1-3-d)
2. Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.
3. On the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld .
4. On the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld .
30. local PWHT may be considered for piping repairs under all of the following conditions except
when the: (B31.3-Table 331.1.1)
1. Pipe wall thickness exceeds ½ inch (13 mm)

2. PWHT is for environmental cracking resistance .
3. Material has higher than 12 % chrome content.
4. Pipe diameter exceeds NPS 12 (DN300).
31- which of the following best describe the term “undercut”? (API 577- 3.62)
1. A lack of fusion under the cap that appears as a “cut” on a radiograph.

2. A groove in the base material at the toe of the weld
3. Incomplete filling of the weld root
4. An incomplete bonding between the parent metal and filler metal under the weld
32- New connection installed on existing piping systems shall always be: (API 570- 8.2.4)
1. Considered alteration.
2. Located downstream from any control valves.
3. Designed per the applicable cod
4. 100% radiographed.
33- which of the following techniques is most effective in finding process pluggage in pipes?
1. Acoustic emission testing . ( ASME V - B-20)
2. Radiographic testing .
3. Eddy- current testing.
4. Ultrasonic testing.
34- under which circumstance may a welder be qualified by a production weld instead of on a
coupon? (ASME IX- QW-304.1)
1. When 6 inches (150mm) of the welders first production weld pass the specified
Radiographic examination
2. When a coupon is removed from on of the welders production welds and passes
mechanical testing
3. When the welder has welded on plat steel within the past 12 months
4. Never welders may not qualify by this method.
35- under what circumstance must a welder requalify ? (ASME IX-QW-322.1)
1. When the welder’s foreman discovers that the welder is not making acceptable welds
2. When the welder’s has not welded with the same p number in the previous 3 months
3. When the welder’s has not worked as a welder for the previous 2 months
4. When the welder’s has not requalified within past 12 monthes
36- all of the following are appropriate for measuring the skin temperature of hot spots except
1. High – temperature ultrasonic’s

2. A handheld pyrometer
3. Temperature- indicating paints
38. The extent of verification of materials used for repairs or alterations of alloy systems is
determined by the: (API 578- 4.1)
1. Material supplier.
2. Repair organization.
3. Owner /user.
4. Piping engineer.
39. Measurements from an inspection of a class 3 pipe reveal metal thickness of 0.350 inch
(8.89mm). the calculated minimum thickness is 0.250inch (6.35mm).if the corrosion rate is 0.0025
inches (0.064mm) per year, the next thickness measurement inspection should be scheduled within:
\ (API 570- 6.3.3)
1. 3 years. (the lesser of one half the remaining life or the maximum intervals recommended in Table 2)
2. 5 years.
3. 10 years.
4. 20 years
40- which two positions qualify a welder for all positions when welding an 8-inch pipe?
1. 2G and 5G. (ASME IX- QW-461.9)

2. 1G and 3G.
3. 1G and 2G.
4. 2G and 3G.
41. The ASME section ix A number is based on: (ASME IX- QW-440)
1. the weldability characteristics of metal alloys.
2. the chemical composition of the electrode .
3. the chemical composition of the deposited weld metl.
4. a group of base metals having specified impact test requirements.
42. In pipe caps, corroded areas evidenced by local thinning:
1. May be ignored in small-bore piping.

2. May be ignored if they make up less then 10%of the total area.
3. May be evaluated in accordance with principles outlined in Api Rp579.
4. are considered insignificant if they do not decrease cap thickness by more
than half the Original thickness.
43. An alternative or supplement to the inspection of buried piping is leak testing with liquid. At
what percentage greater than the maximum operating pressure should this test be conducted?
(API 570- 9.3.7)
1. 5%.
2. 10%.
3. 25%.
4. 50%.
44. Which of the following valves would make “ pigging” impossible?
1. Gate.
2. Globe.
3. Slide.
4. Ball.
45. Inspection reports shall document the : (API 570- 7.6.2-b)
1. Manufacturer of any ultrasonic equipment used.
2. Date of the next scheduled inspection.
3. Result of the previous inspection and/or test.
4. Type of equipment used to calibrate the inspection equipment.
46. Insert patch( flush patch) repairs are : (API 570- 8.1.4.2-b)
1. Allowed for Class 1 and Class 2 piping systems if the welds receive magnetic –particle
testing or penetrant testing .
2. Not allowed for Class 1 piping systems
3. Allowed for Class 1and Class 2 piping systems if the welds are 100 % radiographed or
ultrasonically tested.
4. Not allowed for Class 1 or Class 2 piping systems.
47. PMI testing program within a warehouse: (API 578- 4.4.2)
1. Must test a part of every alloy piping component received.

2. Should not be regarded as an alternative to PMI testing of the fabricated piping system.
3. Requires dismantling of valves to test individual parts.
4. Is a cost –effective alternative to PMI testing of the fabricated piping system.
48. After each inspection or significant change in operating conditions, the : (API 570- 6.3.3)
1. Authorized piping inspector must be notified.

2. Corrosion engineer must be notified.
3. Inspection intervals must be adjusted.
4. Inspection intervals must be reviewed and adjusted as necessary.
49. A repair to a crack can be considered permanent if : (API 570- 8.1.4.2)
1. A weld groove completely removes the defect and is then filled with weld metal deposit.
2. The piping component is hydrotested to 150% of the maximum allowable pressure.
3. A box-type enclosure is installed.
4. A full encirclement welded split sleeve is installed per API 570.
50. ASME IX assigns base metal to a P-number category in order to reduce the number of required :
1. WPQs. (ASME IX- QW-200.3)

2. PRQs.
3. PQRs.
4. WPSs.
51. After welding is completed, a pressure test should be performed if it is practicle and deemed
necessary by the : (API570- 8.2.7)
1. Inspector.
2. Owner /user and the piping engineer.
3. The piping engineer.
4. Owner/user’s insurance carrier and the piping engineer.
52. ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A is a: (ASME IX- QW-191.2.2)
1. Manual covering nondestructive examination (NDE) safety procedures.

2. Document covering NDE personnel qualifications.
3. Document covering NDE procedures.
4. Procedure for the visual examination of piping systems
53. When performing liquid –penetrate examination of stainless-steel weld joints, which of the
following is correct for verifying acceptable penetrate materials?
1. Verify the certifications of penetrant and developer materials for chlorine or fluorine
content. (ASME V- ARTICLE 6 - II-642)
2. Check the material container for identification and batch numbers.
3. Verify the certifications of penetrant and developer materials for lead content.
4. Check the material container for indication of VOC content.
54. When inaccessibility prevents placing the penetrameter(s) manually on the source side of a weld
being radiographed , what identification is placed on the radiograph to indicate that film side
penetrameters were used?
1. “I.Q.I”
2. “B”
3. “F”
55. Vertical supports constructed of pipe components should be checked to determine if they are
filled with water , because water inside a support may cause: (API 570- 5.5.4)
1. Internal corrosion of the support.

2. Internal corrosion of the process pipe.
3. External corrosion of the support.
4. Additional stress to be placed on the support.
56. The recommended maximum inspection interval for the thickness measurement for an injection
point circuit is : (API 570-Table 2)
1. 3 years or one-half the remaining life, whichever is less.

2. 5 years or one- half the remaining life, whichever is less.
3. Determined by class.
4. 10 years or one-half the remaining life, whichever is less.
57. A metal thickness reading of 0.220 inch is obtained during an inspection on June 1,2006. The
baseline reading for the thickness measurement location (TML) was 0.250 inch on May 31,2000. The
corrosion rate is : (0.25-0.22)/6 = 0.005 inch per year
1. 0.003 inch per year.

58. The responsibility for qualifying repair welders is restricted to the : (ASME IX- QW-103)
1. Contractor or manufacturer employing the welder.

2. Welder’s supervisor.
3. Owner / user of the site where the repaired equipment will be used.
4. Welding qualification test company employed by the owner / user.
59. Environmental cracking noted during an in-service examination of welds should be assessed by
the :
1. Piping engineer.
2. Nondestructive examiner. (API 570- 5.11and 8.1.3)
3. Piping inspector.
4. Certified welding inspector.
60. What is the cause for rejection of the “ B” image on a film due to excessive backscatter ?
1. Any image . (ASME V- T-284)

2. No image.
3. A light image.
4. A dark image.
61. Which inspection method is most appropriate for detecting external chloride stress corrosion
cracking in austenitic stainless-steel piping system ?
1. Dry magnetic – particle.

2. Liquid – penetrant .
3. Longitudinal ultrasonic.
4. Radiography.
62. Soil-to –air interfaces on buried piping should be included in:
1. deadleg inspections. (API 570- 3.1.87)

2. injection point inspections.
3. external piping inspections.
4. corrosion under insulation (CUI) inspections.
63. If the corrosion rate for a piping system cannot be determined by similar service, initial
thickness measurements should be taken within:
1. 3 months. (API 570-7.1.2-c)

2. 6 months.
3. 9 months.
4. 1 year.
64. Brittle fracture of a component is directly related to :
1. material toughness. (API 571- 4.2.7.3)

2. number of thermal cycles.
3. tensile strength .
4. long – term overstressing .
65. In –service ultrasonic testing measurements at the thickness measurement location

TML) points indicate thinning in the heat-affected zone of an elbow-to-weld neck flange on an NPS
30 (DN 750 ) vapor line. What is the best method to determine the extent of deterioration during
the next scheduled downtime ?
1. Internal inspection.
2. Ultrasonic A-scan of the elbow.
3. Spot radiograph of the welds.
4. Full radiography of the elbow.
66. Records of the welding procedures and welder qualifications used during a repair shall be
maintained by the : (API 570- 8.2.2)
1. repair organization .
2. owner /user.
3. inspector.
4. testing laboratory.
67. How many welds does API 577 require to be inspected?
1. All.
2. 50%
3. None.
4. A representative number
68. Acceptance of a welded repair or alteration shall include nondestructive examination (NDE) in
accordance with the applicable code and: (API 570- 8.2.6)
1. the owner / user specification.

2. B 31.3 specifications.
3. ASME/ ANSJ specifications.
4. the guidelines of the owner / user’s insurance carrier.
69. Fasteners and other components attached by threads to piping system should receive special
attention during visual inspection , since they have a greater potential for :
1. chloride stress corrosion cracking. (API 570- 5.5.4)

2. replacement with improper components.
3. brittle fracture of bolting material.
4. carburization.
70. Which of the following is not considered an effective means of cleaning the surface of piping to
be inspected for cracks ?
1. Chemical cleaning .
2. Sandblasting. (API 574-11.3.2.2)
3. Wire brushing.
4. Steam out and water wash.
71. On what basis are image quality indications selected?
1. The alloy content of the material being radiographed.

2. The film type used by the radiographer. (ASME V- T-276.2-a)
3. The strength of the radiation source.
4. The thickness of the base material plus the thickness of the weld reinforcement.
72. Which of the following is not an advantage in using radiography to determine pipe thickness?
1. Piping insulation can remain intact during inspection.

2. Film negatives provide a permanent record of the condition of the pipe.
3. Isotope radiography is not an ignition source in the presence of hydrocarbons.
4. The cost of inspection is lower than for other methods.
73. Surface conditions of buried pipeline paths should be visually surveyed approximately
every: (API 570- 9.3.1)
1. 6 months.
2. Year.
3. 2 years.
4. 3 years.
74. Gasket faces of opened flanged joints should be visually inspected. Which of the following
is not normally checked for during inspection of an open flanged joint? (API 574- 10.3.3)
1. Cracking in the grooves of ring joint flanges

2. warpage of the gasket surfaces
3. Corrosion or other damage to the gasket surface
4. correct metallurgy of flange.
75. Inspection of small-bore piping (sbp) that is part of a class2 secondary process system is:
1. Optional. (API 570- 6.6.1)

2. Performed at the same intervals as for class2 primary process piping
3. Performed at the same intervals as for class3 primary process piping
4. outside the scope of Api 570.
76. Appropriate engineering records should be updated when piping system is being:
1. Tested . (API570-8.3-i)
2. repaired .
3. Rerated.
4. inspected .
77. the purpose of the WPS and the PQR is to: (ASME IX -INTRODUCTION)
1. Ensure the weld is free of mechanical defects.

2. Determine the extent of weldment radiography required.
3. establish the skill of the welder and the welder’s ability to deposit sound weld metal.
4. document the welding of the test coupon and to provide qw 100.1 direction to
78. PMI testing of welding consumables should include:
1. a representative sample as specified by the piping inspector. (API 578- 4.2.6)

2. one electrode or wire sample from each lot or package of alloy weld rod.
3. a representative sample of electrodes taken at random from the container.
4. a representative sample as specified by the piping engineer.
79. Evaluation of record of the previous inspection reveals that thickness reading and the
resulting calculation of corrosion rate were inaccurate . The rate to be used for the next
period shall? (API 570- 7.1.3)
1. Not be changed to the actual rate found until the rat is confirmed at the next inspection
2. Be the average of the short – term and long – term corrosion rats from the record
3. Be the short – term corrosion rate from the record
4. Be changed to the actual rate found
80 – For class 1 piping the risk – based inspection (RBI) assessment should be reviewed and
approved by inspector and piping engineer at intervals not to exceed : (API 570-6.3.2 table 2)
1. 1 years
2. 3 years
3. 5 years
4. 10 years
81. Before applying a hydro-test to piping systems , consideration shall be given to the:
1. flange pressure rating. (API 570- 5.8)

2. supporting structure.
3. piping configuration.
4. piping material.
82. if RBI methods are not used , visual external inspections of piping shall be conducted at
intervals of no more than: (API 570-table 2)
1. 3 years for a Class1 line.

2. 5 years for a Class 1 or Class 2 line.
3. 5 years for a Class 3 line.
4. 10 year for a Class 2 line.
83. Vibrating and swaying piping , liquid hammer, liquid slugging in vapor lines or abnormal thermal
expansion, can lead to which type of deterioration mechanism? (API 570- 5.5.7)
1. Fatigue cracking .
2. Creep cracking.
3. Stress –corrosion cracking.
4. Brittle facture.
84. For newly installed piping systems , the interval for the first thickness measurement is
established by : (API 570- 7.1.2)
1. an on-stream determination made after no more than 500 hours of service.

2. the owner / user’s experience with similar service.
3. the manufacturer’s corrosion rate calculations.
4. using the actual measured thickness , less the calculated minimum thickness, divided by 2.
85. Mechanical fatigue failures typically exhibit which type of surface feature?
1. Concentric rings or “ beach marks”. (API571- Figure 4-29)

2. Horseshoes going upstream .
3. “Mud flat “ type cracking.
4. “Rock candy “ appearance.
86. All of the following are potential methods for identifying problem areas in buried piping without
excavation except:
1. holiday surveying .
2. visually surveying the route of the buried piping.
3. hydrotesting.
4. nitrogen testing.
87. A WPS is selected for a repair on cold service piping. Impact testing of the weldment is
required. Which of the following is /are required on the WPS? (ASME IX- QW-200.1-b)
1. A record of the welding data used to weld a test coupon.

2. A description of the required repair.
3. All essential , nonessential , and supplementary variables.
4. The results of mechanical testing.
88. Materials used in repairing or altering piping systems must be:
1. the original construction materials. (API 570- 8.2.5)

2. compatible with 7018 weld electrodes.
3. approved by the maintenance manager.
4. of known weldable quality.
89. Brittle fracture is usually not a concern with:
1. relatively thin –walled piping. (API 571- 4.2.7.3)

2. 400 series stainless steel piping.
3. large-bore piping.
4. relatively heavy –walled piping.
90. if the metal thickness of component being measured is under 1/8’’ then it
1. can not be accuracy measured. (API 570- 5.7.1-h)

2. can contrubute to reduced accuracy of digital ultrasonic measuerment.
3. can contrubute to reduced accuracy of profile radiography measuerment.
4. only be measured using Eddy Current technique.
91. A hydro carbon piping system is insulated and steam traced ,typical operating temprature of
this carbon steel is 225° F.several systems nearby are in the same service and have exhibited
no corrosion problem. liquid is found dripping at one of the insulation jackting seams.after
investigation the liquid is determined to be water from a pressuer equipment integrity
standpoint . the inspector should : (API 574-7.4.4.1)
1. consider the possibility of CUI due to leaking steam tracing .

2. notify the mantenance and utlities groups to a possobleleak in the steam tracing .
3. not worry about it ,since it is only water.
4. Consider it a non issue based similar service of nearby piping systems
92. when taking TML on elbows what are the areas of special attention
1. in the HAZ of both welds. (API 570-5.6.2)

2. Outside radius only.
3. At all four quadrants.
4. Inside and outside radii.
94. The table below shows the years of operation and corresponding wall thickness of a Class 1 piping
system.
Years of Operation Wall Thickness

0 0.455 inch (11.6 mm)
3 0.420 inch (10.7 mm)
4 0.415 inch ( 10.5 mm)
For a minimum required thickness of 0.380 inch ( 9.652 mm) , the shortest remaining life of the piping
system is :
1. 1.75 years.
2. 3.5 years.
3. 5 years.
4. 7 years.
95. the fluid in a process is changed , which results in the piping system being reclassified as a Class 1
piping system . The previous thickness measurement interval was 6 years. Given the following:
 Measured thickness : 0.240 inch.

 Required thickness : 0.192 inch.
 Anticipated corrosion rate based on similar service : 0.008 inch per year.
If RBI is not considered , what should the new thickness measurement interval be?
1. 3 years.
2. 5 years.
3. 6 years.
4. 10 years.
96. A piping circuit containing hydrocarbons is located within the boundary limits of an operating unit.
The hydrocarbons, if released, would evaporate slowly. According to API standard 570, what
classification should this piping receive?
1. Class 1. (API 570- 6.3.4.3)

2. Class 2.
3. Class 3.
4. Auxiliary.
97. If an area of piping is observed to be deteriorating: (API 574- 7.4)
1. A corrosion engineer must be consulted to determine the cause of the problem.

2. The piping downstream and upstream of this area , along with the associated
equipment , should also be inspected.
3. The owner /user must be consulted inorder to mitigate the problem.
4. The piping downstream of this area, along with the associated equipment ,should also
be inspected.
98. A piping system has an assumed corrosion rate of 0.010 inch per year. An inspection shows an
actual short term corrosion rate of 0.021 inch per year .The proper course of action would be to:
1. Place corrosion tabs of a known like material and thickness into the piping system to
establish the actual corrosion rate. (API 570- 7.1.3)
2. Average the previous and present corrosion rate and inspect the piping at one-half the
calculated inspection interval.
3. Adjust the rate of corrosion to agree with the actual corrosion rate.
4. Recalculate both the long term and short term corrosion rate and use the most
conservative value.
99. Of four measurements taken , thickness of 0.180 inch (4.5 mm) , 0.200 inch (5.1 mm) , 0.210 inch
( 5.3 mm) , and 0.230 inch (5.8 mm) were obtained within an area of a test point . The thicknesses
that may be used to calculate the corrosion rate could be either:
1. 0.180 inch (4.6 mm) or 0.200 inch (5.1 mm). (API 574- 7.3.1)
2. 0.180 inch (4.6 mm) or 0.205 inch ( 5.2 mm).
3. 0.180 inch ( 4.6 mm) or 0.230 inch (5.8 mm).
4. 0.205 inch ( 5.2 mm) or 0.180 inch ( 4.5 mm).
100. long –term and short –term corrosion rates should be compared in order to:
1. locate thin areas.

2. check calculations for accuracy.
3. validate TML locations.
4. determine the shortest remaining life.
Feedback questions API-570
API 570 code book
 API 570 covers inspection, rating, repair, and alteration procedures for metallic and fiberglass-
reinforced plastic (FRP)
(Options include: - Polyurethane, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, ….).
 Process piping systems that have been retired from service and abandoned in place are no
longer covered by this “in service inspection” Code.
(Options include: - Before In-service, during in service, After in service, Outage of the process).
 The intent of this Code is to specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program
as well as repair guidance that is needed to determine and maintain the on-going integrity of
piping systems
(Open book question) - (Direct statement)
 It is also the intent of this Code that owner/users shall respond to any inspection results that
require corrective actions to assure the continued integrity of piping
(Open book question) – (Direct statement)
 API 570 shall not be used as a substitute for the original construction requirements governing a
piping system before it is placed in-service; (Possible 2 or 3 questions in same format)
(Options include: - ASME SEC VIII-1, Construction code to which it is built, …..
(Options include: - ASME PCC-2, API- 579-1…..) (Repair construction code)
(Options include: - ASME B31.3. )- Applicable constructions code.
 RBI- Probability & Consequence of failure.

 API Standard 598, Valve Inspection and Testing
Pressure reliving devices repair organization for repair requires….

Options: -
API 576, Quality assurance & manual, API 598, ….. Ans;- Quality assurance & manual.
 Alteration: - A physical change in any component that has design implications affecting the
pressure containing capability or flexibility of a piping system beyond the scope of its original
design.
In a Control loop, by pass line where globe valve discharge reducer changed from 2” to 3” &
Block valve supply reducer fitting changed from 2” to 3”. What type of replacement is it?
Options: -
Repair, rerating, alteration, …. Ans: - Alteration.
 Alloy material: -
We perform PMI for CS on special cases on loss of resistance to corrosion. On checking what
elements?
Options: -
Sulphur, nitrogen, Phosphorous, chromium… Ans: - Chromium
 Abandoned-in-place: - Temporary outage of process fluid is not considered abandoned-in-place.

 Erosion, erosion/corrosion Observed on which of the following: -
1. Overhead pipe of fractionator, Discharge of pump…. Ans: - Overhead of fractionator.
 Corrosion specialist: - 1.) Considered when sudden change of corrosion rate.

2.) Localized corrosion
 Corrosion under insulation:-
External chloride stress corrosion cracking (ECSCC) of austenitic stainless steel
Suitable NDT include:-
1.) MPT- austenitic- diamagnetic 2.) LPT -Sensitive enough to detect the surface cracks 3.) RT-
Cannot detect cracks….. Ans: - LPT
2.) Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of over 10 years or that are
adequately protected against external corrosion need not be included for the NDE
inspection recommended in Table 2. (Direct question)
 API/ASME 579-1/ASME FFS-1,- Calculations in case any repair.

 Deadlegs
Examination points on deadlegs (level bridles, Drain point & vent point)
1.) Low, medium, top 2.) Low & top 3.) from the first isolation valve & stagnant region Ans:- 3
 From NDT what we obtain: -

1. Indications 2.) imperfections 3.) Flaw 4.) defect Ans: - Indications
 Onstream inspections conducted by: - Examiner or inspector
 Flash point minimum temperature required: - 120-degree F (49 Degree C)

 Industry-qualified UT angle beam examiner A person who possesses an ultrasonic angle beam
qualification from API (e.g., API QUTE/QUSE Detection and Sizing Tests) or an equivalent
qualification approved by the owner/user (Question in closed book).
 Injection point: - Upstream Condition 2 Questions

1. Calculation on condition 12 inch or 3D whichever is greater.
 & Downstream condition 1 Question
1. 25 ft (7.6 m) beyond the first change in flow direction.
 Lining – UT thickness readings effected by Lining present in it.
 Material verification program: - API 578 – 3, 4 questions

Various techniques included Optical spectrometer; X ray-fluoresces- direct technology.
 Minimum design metal temperature/minimum allowable temperature MDMT/MAT:-

ASME SEC B31.3 323.2.2 Determining temperature form when material grade & spec is given-
1,2 questions.
 Minimum alert thickness (flag thickness), retirement thickness, minimum required thickness
terminology used in inspection corrosion evaluation. Problems – 5,6 questions
 Postweld heat treatment:- 1,2 questons
Direct question determining temperature from material grade and spec.
 Pressure design thickness (t): - 2 variants of questions. (No questions/problems asked from
ASME B31 304.1.1 & 304.1.2)
1. MAWP (P): - 2SEt/D (Converse formula) I,e t: - PD/2SE
D (Outside diameter): - Determined from API-574 from pipe schedule chart
E (Joint efficiency): - Table A-1B
S (Allowable strees): - Table A-1 obtained value in Ksi, multiply by 1000 and substitute.
2. t calculated:- t= tacual-2(corrosion rate x Inspection interval)
 Secondary process piping & small-bore piping (SBP). DUT (Digital ultrasonic thickness) – 1” &
below required miniature probes & special calibration blocks.
 Soil-to-air interface: - 2,3 questions The zone of the corrosion will vary depending on factors
such as moisture, oxygen content of the soil, and operating temperature.
 Structural minimum thickness: - Just given to confuse in Problems.
 Repairs can be scheduled and accomplished within a time period acceptable to the inspector
and/or piping engineer (Direct statment)
 Testing: - Hardness testing
In 1 square inch how many values Ans: - 6 (Open book question)
 Performing corrosion under insulation once after 10 years not necessarily require removal.
 Thickness Measurement Inspection most critical in an elbow would be.
Options: - 1. Inside of the elbow 2. Outside of the elbow 3. Four planes of the pipe 4. Both inside
& outside of the elbow
 The inspector should consult with a corrosion specialist when the short-term corrosion rate
changes significantly from (Direct question)
 When ultrasonic measurements are taken above 150 °F (65 °C) , instruments, couplants, and
procedures should be used that will result in accurate measurements at the higher
temperatures.- Direct question
 Magnetic particle examination- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 7

Liquid penetrant examination- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 6
RT- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 2
Ultrasonic flaw detection- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 4, Article 5, and Article 23
 Substituting NDE procedures for a pressure test after an alteration is allowed only after the
engineer and inspector have approved the substitution. (Direct question)

4,5 questions from the table including the problems.
 Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 piping system classification definition.

Class-3, On-site hydrocarbons that will not significantly vaporize during release such as those
operating below the flash point. (Direct question)
Drag & Drop question

Select the option where there is change in pipe class
1) Anhydrous hydrogen to C3
2) on-site hydrogen to natural gas,
3) off-site hydrogen to natural gas
4) nitrogen to Hydrogen sulfide
Ans: - 4 (“The above is subjected to change it is just for an example”, in real it is quite
confusing should be carefully assed) (Open book question)
 PRD Testing and Inspection Intervals

5 years for typical process services (Direct question)
 Inspection Evaluation
1.)
2.) Remaining life calculation: -
(On calculating time interval between dates, months, year or in combine of all, should be
extra cautious)
3.) Required Thickness Determination

4.) RCA (Required corrosion allowance)
 If the repair area is localized (for example, pitting or pinholes) and the SMYS of the pipe is not
more than 40,000 psi (Direct question)
 Patches may be any shape but shall have rounded corners [1 in. (25 mm) minimum radius]
(Direct question)
 Preheating Method (Notch Toughness Testing Not Required)

The materials shall be limited to P-No. 1, Group 1, 2, and 3, and to P-No. 3, Group 1 and 2
(excluding Mn-Mo steels in Group 2)
Options: - include material on verifying from ASME SEC IX- QW/QB-422.
 Controlled-deposition Welding Method (Notch Toughness Testing Required)

1.) For the allowed welding processes in Item c, use only electrodes and filler metals that are
classified by the filler metal specification with an optional supplemental diffusible-hydrogen
designator of H8 or lower.
2.) Carbon content of more than 0.35 %.
 Designation of electrode/filler wire in GTAW process E70S2 is the answer.
 Inspection of Buried Piping & Soil to air interface & Soil corrosion (4,5 questions)
Pipe Coating Holiday Survey, Cathodic Protection Monitoring, Clamp Repairs
 Close-interval Potential Survey
The close-interval potential survey performed at ground level over the buried pipe can be used
to locate areas where the cathodic protection systems may not be effective and active corrosion
on the pipe's surface is present or may occur. However, it may not be a reliable method for
corrosion wall loss inspection, since it can only infer wall loss from CP potential but not directly
detect presence of wall loss. (Based on the given paragraph 1 question.)
ASME B31.3
Allowable stress- Table A-1
Weld joint efficiency- Table A-1B
Preheat-330.1.1, PWHT-330.1.2
Impact testing temperature- 323.2.2
MAWP actual formula and converse
Hydrostatic test – 345.4
Pneumatic test- 345.5
Exam questions and answers
Api 570 not covered the following except

**alteration procedures for metallic and* *fiberglass-
reinforced plastic (FRP)*
*piping system**
Process piping systems that have been retired from service and
abandoned in place are no longer covered by this
“ *in service inspection code*
Api 570 excluded service

generally homogenous non-metallics, such as *high and low-
density polyethylene* are not specifically covered by this Code
Hot tapping
*Api 2201*
For evaluating in service damage
*Asme ffs-1/API 579-1*
The following are not an Authorized inspection agency except.

1.Owner user operation department
2.maintainence department
3.fabrication department
4. *inspection* *organization of an owner user/jurisdiction*
Defect
An imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the
acceptance criteria.
*The repair organization*

Shall be responsible to the owner/user and shall provide the
materials, equipment, quality control, and workmanship
When should the corrosion specialist to be consulted?
Identify/clarify potential damage mechanism.
Especially where localized corrosion or cracking mechanism
may be involved.
For piping system that operate at elevated temp above 750f
Piping system that operate below the ductioe to brittle
transiston temprature.
When Rbi is not performed then the inspection assessment

shall be based on
*Consequence assessment
Before performing any of the required inspections, inspectors

shall familiarize themselves with *prior history of the piping
system*
Damage occurred due to Metallurgical change
**Temper embrittlement*
*Graphitization**
*Hydrogen embrittlement*
.
Inspection for CUI shall be considered for externally-insulated
carbon and low alloy piping operating between 10 °F
(–12 °C) and 350 °F (175 °C). CUI inspections may be conducted
as *part of the external inspection*
The inspector should consult with a corrosion specialist when

the short-term corrosion rate changes significantly from
*the previous identified rate to determine the* *cause* .
external visual inspection is performed to determine the

condition of the outside of the piping, insulation system,
painting, and coating systems, and associated hardware; and
*to check for signs of misalignment, vibration,* *and leakage.*
Injection point
When *designating* an injection point circuit for the purposes
of inspection, the recommended upstream limit of the injection
point circuit is *a minimum of *12 in. (* 300 mm* ) or *three
pipe diameters upstream* of the injection point,whichever is
greater.
*The recommended downstream* limit of the injection point
circuit is *the second change in flow direction past the*
*injection point, or 25 ft (7.6 m) beyond the first* *change in
flow direction, whichever is less.*
During *periodic scheduled inspections* , *more extensive

inspection* should be applied to an area beginning *12* in.
(300 mm) upstream of the injection nozzle and continuing for
at least *ten pipe diameters (10D)* downstream of the
injection point.
inspections include periodic use

of *radiography and/or thermography* to check for *fouling or
internal plugging, thermography to check for hot spots* in
refractory lined systems.
More CMLs should be selected for corrosive piping systems

with any of the following characteristics:
a) higher potential for creating a safety or environmental
emergency in the event of a leak;
b) higher expected or experienced corrosion rates;
c) higher potential for localized corrosion;
CMLs should be distributed appropriately throughout each

piping circuit. CMLs may be eliminated or the number
reduced under certain circumstances when the expected
damage mechanism *will not result in a wall loss or other forms
of* *deterioration*
, *Radiographic profile techniques* are preferred *for pipe
diameters of NPS 1 and smaller. PRT* is preferred for SBP
digital ultrasonic thickness gauging (DUT) are not very reliable.
Test fluid
*If the liquid is flammable, its flash point shall be at least 120
°F* (49 °C) or greater, and consideration shall be given to the
effect of the test environment on the test fluid.
Austenitic stainless steel should be hydrotested with a solution

made up Of potable water (see note), de-ionized/de-
mineralized water or steam condensate having a total chloride
Concentration (not free chlorine concentration) of *less than 50
ppm.*
Special attention should be given when testing low-alloy steels,
especially *21/4Cr-1Mo,* Because they may be prone to
temper embrittlement
In lines in older process units operating above 500 °F (260 °C)
and subject to sulfidation corrosion, carbon steel
piping containing *less than 0.1 wt % silicon* can corrode at
significantly higher rates than higher silicon carbon steels
(modern “silicon-killed” process). For piping systems / circuits
that have been identified in sulfidation corrosion service
that may contain older low silicon carbon steels.
Gate valves
If gate valves are known to be or are suspected of being
exposed to severe or unusual corrosion-erosion, thickness
readings should be conducted on the body between the seats,
since this is an area of high turbulence and high
stress.The damage expected is *thermal fatigue.*
*Inspection of Flanged Joints*

Flanged joints should be examined for evidence of leakage,
such as *stains, deposits, or drips*
Class 2
a) on-site hydrocarbons that will slowly vaporize during
release such as those operating *below the boiling point but
above theflash point,*
b) on-site hydrogen, fuel gas, and *natural gas,*
c) on-site *strong acids and caustics.*
Injection point circuit Remaining life 3 years for thickness

measurement interval
*2 years*
Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of over

10 years or that are adequately protected against
external corrosion need *not be included for the NDE
inspection* *recommended in Table 2.*
For class 2 non damaged insulation table what is the

percentage
*33%*
Each equipment repair organization shall have a *fully

documented quality assurance system.*
Statistical analysis employing point

measurements is not applicable to piping circuits with
*significant localized unpredictable corrosion mechanisms*
LT and ST corrosion rates should be compared to see which

results in the shortest remaining life as part of the data
assessment. The authorized inspector, in consultation with a
corrosion specialist, shall select the corrosion rate *that best
reflects the current process conditions*
Q.Data collected by owner user not available

Data from the same or similar service owner user published
data is not available..
the initial thickness

measurement determinations made after three months If not
available
If the probable corrosion rate cannot be determined by either

method listed above then
**Corrosion monitoring devices, such as corrosion coupons*
*or
*corrosion probes, may be useful in establishing the timing of
these thickness*measurements*
The mawp of the piping system shall be established by using
the *APPLICABLE CODE*
The effects of additional guiding can be

evaluated to assess its *ability to control vibration by increasing
the* *system's natural frequencies beyond the frequency*
*of exciting forces* ,
All repair and alteration work shall be done by a *repair

organization*
The *inspector* will designate any inspection hold points

required during the repair or alteration sequence.
If the repair area is localized (for example, pitting or pinholes)
and the SMYS of the pipe is not more than *40,000* *psi* /
*40ksi*
patches may be any shape but shall have rounded corners [ *1

in. (25 mm) minimum radius].*
Temporary repairs of locally thinned sections or circumferential

linear defects may be made on-stream by installing a
*properly designed and applied enclosure* (e.g. *bolted
clamp, nonmetallic composite wrap, metallic and epoxy wraps*
,
or other non-welded applied temporary repair)
Any welding conducted on piping ( *on stream* )components in

operation shall be done in accordance with *API 2201.*
If the original material specification is obsolete, the test
material used should conform as much as possible to the
material used for construction, but in no case shall the material
be lower in strength or
*have a carbon content of more than 0.35 %*
The materials used in making repairs or alterations shall be of

known *weldable quality,* shall conform to the applicable
code
After welding is completed, a pressure test in accordance with

5.11 shall be performed if practical and **deemed*
*necessary by the inspector** .
*MT or PT* shall be performed on the root pass and the
completed weld for butt welds and on the completed weld
for fillet welds.
Re-rated piping systems shall be leak tested in accordance with

the code to which the piping system was built or
the latest edition of the applicable code for the new service
conditions, unless one of the following is true.
1) Documented records indicate a previous leak test was
*performed at greater than or equal to the test pressure*
for the new condition.
2) The re-rate is an increase in the rating temperature that
*does not affect allowable tensile stress.*
3) The piping integrity is confirmed by appropriate
nondestructive inspection techniques in lieu of testing **after*
*consultation with the* *inspector and piping engineer** .
The re-rate is an increase in the rating temperature that *does
not affect allowable tensile stress.open book
Corrosion cells can form on both bare and coated pipe *stray
currents*
Corrosion cells affected which method

*Closed interval-potential survey*
1- Definition of in-service
Ans: PIPING NOT CURRENTLY IN OPERATION DUE TO PROCESS OUTAGE
Definition of Examiner (3.1.26)
2- Which among is covered in Api 570.
Ans: FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC
3- Who shall respond to inspection results that requires corrective action
Ans: USER
4- Assessment procedure for specific type of damage
Ans: API579-1/ASME FFS-1
5-A Control valve piping circuit of 2” Carbon steel piping design was changed to 3” is this considered
alteration or not?
Ans: YES ITS ALTERATION
6- Who shall maintain certification record of examiner
Ans: Examiner EMPLOYER
7- Who shall be consulted when developing inspection plan at elevated temp above 750f
Ans: Corrosion SPECIALIST
8- Rbi analysis conducted in accordance with
Ans: API 580
9- Unexpected consequences of failure impact on what type potential outcome Ans: EXPLOSION FIRE
TOXIC release.
10- Who shall review and approve frequency of Rbi assessment
Ans: OWNER/ USER
11- To whom should inspector consult when STCR changes significantly from previous Corrosion rate
Ans: CORROSION SPECIALIST
12- Which is not considered as a cml as a external visual inspection except
Ans: CML
13- Bellow expansion joint should be inspected for
Ans: DEFORMATION MISALIGNMENT EXCESSIVE ANGULAR ROTATION
14- Who shall keep the record of periodic inspection results
Ans: Inspector
15- which ndt method best suited for on set fatigue cracking
Ans: Periodic MT/PT
16- corrosion erosion on SBP using miniature transducer calibration block required for what size
Ans: 2" & below
17- Appropriate temperature correction factor taken above
Ans: 150F
18- whom shall owner user shall specify for detecting and sizing planar flaws from external surface
Ans: Industrial QUALIFIED UT ANGLE BEAM EXAMINER..
19- By using which insulation material cui can be reduced.

Ans: Closed CELL FOAM GLASS
20- pressure test shall be conducted
Ans:After ANY HEAT TREATMENT
21: The test fluid requirement for flammable liquid shall have a flash point of Atleast
Ans: 120F
22- who approves substitution of nde proceudures after an alteration
Ans: Inspector AND ENGINEER
23- line connected to fluid filled process line with stagnant control by pass line is considered dead
leg/not?
Ans: YES ITS DEAD LEG
24- scenarios below for inservice or retired/abandoned
*Piping system out of service due to process abandoned
*by pass piping not installed
25- Piping stress analysis can be evaluated to access its ability to control vibration by increasing system
Ans: NATURAL FREQUENCY
26- plates class 1 and class 2 the welds shall be
Ans: 100%RT OR UT TESTED
27- Non welding repair using composite wrap given in
Ans: ASME PCC 2 PART 3
28- The defective area may be removed by cutting out cylindrical section and replacing it with a piping
component that meet
Ans: Applicable CODE
29- Aboveground visual inspection of right of way buried piping
Ans: DISCOLORATION OF SOIL
30- which method is adequate to locate cathodic protection may be effective and active corrosion on
pipe surface
Ans: Closed INTERVAL POTENTIAL SURVEY.
31- Repair location shall be logged in
Ans: INSPECTION RECORDS and MAY BE SURFACE MARKED

1- Which of the following refinery piping system may be excluded from the specific requirement of
API 570 ?
1. An NPS 4 catalyst line . (API 570-1.2.1)

2. A 3/4 ‘’ OD tubing gasoline sampling line .
3. An NPS 3 crude oil line operating at 110 ° F .
4. A 1’’ OD tubing gas line .
2- For pipe exceeding 10’’ in diameter, a test point is an area defined by circle of diameter not greater
than
1. 1’’. 3. 2.5’’ (API 570-3.1.20)
2. 2’’. 4. 3’’
3- An NPS 8 pipe operates at maximum of 675 psi and temperature ----700° F--- ASTM A106 GB
material. What allowable stress should be used to determine the thickness?
1. 16,500 psi. 3. 17,300psi. (B31.3-Table A-1)

2. 17,000psi. 4. 20,000psi.
4- In the guided bend test used to qualify WPS , crack occaure on specimen are acceptable:
1. Only if they are not associated with the test weld. (ASME IX-QW-163)
2. Under no circumstances.
3. If there is no evidence that they were due to slag inclusion.
4. If the transverse opening is not larger than 1/8’’.
5- Which of the following is not an acceptable temporary repair for 12’’ steel pipe with localized
corrosion?
1- 8’’ circular patch. (API-Figure C.2)

2- 6’’ X 6’’ square patch with corner .
3- 6’’ circular patch.
4- 6’’ X 6’’ square patch with corner .
6- A piping system has a design pressure of 500 psig and design temperature 482°c what is the
minimum acceptable flange class if the flange material ASTM A105 ?
1. Class 300. 3. Class 600. By material group and pressure and tempreture B16.5
2. Class 400. 4. Class 900.
7- The maximum depth of undercut allowed for a girth weld made in normal service for 13mm
thickness
1. No visible undercut. (B31.3-Table 341.3.2)
2. 1/32’’ (1mm).
3. 1/16’’(1.5mm).
4. 1/8’’(3mm).
8- The maximum surface temperature for dry magnetic particle testing of weld:
1. Set by the manufacturer of the examination medium. (ASME V T-731-c)
2. 250°F.
3. Limited by the permeability of the magnetic particle.
4. 600°F.
9- In evaluating a thinned area of piping. The allowable stress shall be :

1. ½ SMYS (specified minimum yield strength).
2. 2/3 of SMYS (specified minimum yield strength).
3. 90% of the SMYS (specified minimum yield strength).
4. 75% of SUTS (specified ultimate tensile strength).
10- Which of the following is the maximum allowable working pressure conditions of 380 psig at 700°F°
,the material is A53 Grade B ,thickness is 0.28’’ corrosion rate is 0.005 inch per year from now?
1. 337 psig. Missing data are Diameter, Next planed inspection
2. 380psig. MAWP=2St/OD ,
3. 390psig. t= measured thickness-2corrosion Rate *next interval inspection
4. 400psig.
11- A piping system has the following conditions:
NPS 10, OD:10 ¾’’ , A106 GB, allowable stress :20000psi, weld efficiency :E =1,
thickness :0.3’’(from inspection) , corrosion rate :0.02 inch per year
Next planned inspection : 5 years MAWP=2St/OD
What is the maximum allowable working pressure of this system?
1. 372psig. MAWP=2*20000*(0.3-2*0.02*5)/10.75= 372psig

2. 744psig.
3. 1041psig.
4. 1116psig.
12- To verify continuous corrosion control of poorly coated pipes where cathodic protection are
inconsistent, a close-interval potential survey may be conducted every:
1. 6 months. (API 570- 9.3.2)
2. 2 year.
3. 3 years.
4. 5years.
13- Threaded carbon steel piping in an NPS 1 ½’’ piping system in normal service replaced. What is
the minimum pipe schedule to be used? ( B31,3-Table 314.2.1)
1. Schedule 40.
2. Schedule 60.
3. Schedule 80.
4. Schedule 160.
14- The density of the step wedge comparison films and densitometer calibration comparison with a
calibrated step wedge film traceable to:
1. An ASME code, Section V certified film. (ASME V-T-262.1)
2. An ASNT certified step wedge.
3. An ASNT certified procedure.
4. A national standard.
15- Which inspection method is suitable for locating corrosion cell, galvanic coating problems,
underground contacts, and areas of low pipe to soil potential:
1. Soil resistivity testing. (API 574- 10.10.1.2)
2. close-interval potential surveys.
3. Particle examination.
4. pipe coating Holiday survey.
16- When reviewing a group of radiographs, all of the following information must be available except.
1. Minimum source to film distance. (ASME V- T-292)
2. Geometric unsharpness.
3. Material type.
4. Exposure technique.
17- Which of the following may be assumed in computation made when calculating maximum
allowable working pressure for unknown material?
1. Highest grade material. (API 570- 7.2)
2. Average grade material.
3. Carbon steel material.
4. Lowest grade material.
18- A piping system made of mixed grades of piping including A-53 carbon steel with silicon killed
elbows and fittings, has recently been rerated from 400°Fto 500°F.the processes fluid contains
0.52% weight sulphur. The unit inspector should :
1. Increase number of TML on the system .
2. Continue monitoring the system utilizing existing TML if they have 0.002inch per year
Corrosion rates.
3. Relocate the TML to the fittings.
4. Not be concerned with the 100°F change.
19- What is the minimum required of thickness (tm)(including corrosion allowance c =0.02 )NPS 4 inch
if it operates at 525psi at 400°F ,material is API 5L A25 ERW IS C.A 0.0625 inch
1. 0.099 inch.
2. 0.147 inch.
3. 0,150inch.
4. 0.161inch.
20- A buried piping designed for 100 psi (0.689MPa)service is hydrostatical 125PSI(0.861MPa) for 8
hours, after 4 hours the pressure has dropped 5psig and pumped back up to 125psig (0.861MPa)
.during the remaining 4 hours the pressure drops by 5psi (0.03MPa) ,according to instructions in
API standard 570 the inspector should
1. Accept the test.

2. Evacuate the pipe and conduct an external visual inspection.
3. Reject the test and conduct further inspection.
4. Visually inspect the pipe and find the leak.
21- Piping system is designed for 300 psig at 700°F the allowable stress value at test 20,000 psig the
allowable stress value at design temperature is 15,000 psig . which of is pneumatic test pressure?
1. 330 psig.
2. 440 psig.
3. 450 psig.
4. 600 psig.
22- What is the maximum BRINELL hardness number allowed when welding pipe using P6 material ?
1. BHN 200. (B31.3- Table 331.1.1)
2. BHN 225.
3. BHN 241.
4. Hardness testing is not required for this material.
23- In general, the corrosion resistance of iron and nickel alloys in sulfidation atmospheric is depend
upon the content of :
1. Molybdenum. (API 571- 5.1.1.5.6)
2. Chromium. (API 571- 4.4.2.6)
3. Nickel.
4. Niobium or Titanium.
24- Reheating of hardened metal to a temperature below the transformation range improper
toughness is known
1. Stress relieving. (B31.3-300.2-h)
2. Tempering.
3. Annealing.
4. Normalizing.
25- Which of the following is the standard height of the raised face section of class 400 FF flange:
1. 0.060 inch(2mm).
2. 0.100 inch(2.5mm).
3. 0.125 inch(3mm). fig 7 b16.5
4. 0.250 inch(7mm).
26- Which of the following factors does not contribute to galvanic corrosion :
1. An electrical connection.
2. Anode and cathode.
3. Service temperature between 212°F to 250°F.
4. Presence of an electrolyte.
27- The most extensively used NDE method for welds is:
1. PT.
2. VT.
3. RT.
4. MT.
28- The rate of corrosion under insulation will usually not increased by insulator:
1. Contain chloride salts.
2. Do not utilize vapour barrier.
3. Wick moisture.
4. Are made of closed-cell foam glass.
29- When cracking is suspected and an internal visual inspection reveals no indication of cracks which
of the following testing method is not recommended by API RP 574 to use as spot crack check?
1. MT.
2. PT.
3. UT.
4. RT.
30- Plate material can be used only for which of the following flanges?
1. Class 150.
2. Threaded.
3. Blind.
4. Class 150 and Class 300 up to NPS ½.
31- An inspection reveals that a repaired NPS 4 seamless pipe ,A53 G B, has the thickness of .180 inch.if
service is 1000psig at 500°F, what is the actual remaining corrosion allowance) , considering only
internal pressure?
1. 0.043 inch.
2. 0.064 inch.
3. 0.070 inch.
4. 0.116 inch.
32- When unexpected movement of piping system is observed, what should the inspector do to
evaluate the problem?
1. Increase the frequency of inspection.
2. Check the piping stress analysis. (API 570- 7.5)
3. Develop an inspection plan.
4. Discuss these observations with a piping engineer.
33- An ASTM A 106 G B NPS 10 pipe with a wall thickness of 1.125 inch must have a section replaced
what preheat is recommended?
1. None.
2. 50°F. (B31.3- Table 330.1.1)
3. 175°F.
4. 200°F.
34- Which of the following is a predominant factor in mechanical fatigue crack?

1. Operating equipment past remaining life.
2. Impact toughness. (API 571- 4.2.16.3)
3. Low stress stamping.
4. Surface notches.
35- To inspect for CUI ,an insulated stainless steel class 1 system operating 450 F required what
percentage of follow up examination at areas with damaged insulation.
1. O%
2. 25%
3. 50%
4. 75%
36- What is the maximum permissible height of weld reinforcement for a girth weld in sever cyclic
condition piping having wall thickness 3/8 inch
1. 1/16 inch
2. 1/8 inch
3. 5/32 inch
4. 3/16 inch
37- Chloride stress corrosion crack of 300 series SS generally occur above about:
5. 100°F (38°C).
6. 140°F (60°C). (API 571-4.5.1.3-g)
7. 180°F (82°C).
8. 212°F (100°C).
38- Insert repair patches may be of any shape but must :

1. Have a test hole. API 570- 8.1.4.2-c)
2. Be of double the pipe thickness.
3. Be 1.5 times the minimum stress of the original material.
4. Have rounded corner.
39- With respect to piping systems for which service condition have been changed if data for the same
or similar service are not available, a corrosion rate for a piping circuit is estimated from the
experience of the owner/operator or from:
1. Published data on piping systems in comparable service.
2. The highest known corrosion rate on the unit. (API570- 7.1.2-b)
3. ‘’worst case’’ industry data.
4. A default corrosion rate of 10 mils per year (0.01 inch per year).
40- A welding discontinuities is:

1. A condition of being imperfect a departure of a quality characteristic from its
intended condition.
2. A lack of cohesion an interruption in the normal physical structure.
3. An imperfection or unintentional non-conformance that is dectable by NDE .
4. The response or evidence from the application of NDE.
41- What is the nominal plate thickness required for a permanent blank made from A-36 plate (E =1)
for a flange connection with a design pressure 300 psi at 400°F with total Cross ion allowance .125
3P
inch ,and gasket inside diameter of 12.5? t  dg
m
16SE
C
1. 0.625 inch.
2. 0.750 inch.
3. 0.875 inch.
4. 1.000 inch.
42- An NPS 12 carbon steel standard wall pipe in (class2) ,pressure 450 psig (3.1 MPa) and 500°F with
an allowable stress 20,000 psi at inspection of 0.28 inch .what is the maximum interval for the next
thickness measurement inspection if no RBI analysis has been performed ? E =1 , corrosion rate
0.025inch per year.
1. 2.7 years. (half the remaining life or Acc to table2 whichever less)
2. 3.0 years.
3. 5.0 years.
4. 5.5 years.
43- The size of fillet weld refers to the dimension of the weld?
1. Throat.
2. Leg.
3. Reinforcement.
4. Toe.
44- Subject to specific approval of the inspector, welding procedures qualified by others may be used
provided that all of several conditions are met. One of this condition is that :
1. The employer has made only slight changes to the WPS.
2. The employer has not made any change in the welding procedure.
3. The base material P number is either 1, 3, 4 GR # 1 or 8and impact testing is required .
4. The material to be welded is not more than 1 inch thick and requires PWHT.
45- During inspection for CUI ,an insulated austenitic stainless steel class 1 piping system operating at
300°F would require what percentage of following –up examination at areas with damage
insulation?
1. 0 %.
2. 25 %.
3. 50 %.
4. 75 %
46- The number of TML required on high-temperature hydrocarbon lines containing sulphur corrosives
are often fewer than on other corrosive system because the Sulfur lines (API 570- 5.6.3)
1. Exhibit very uniform corrosion independent of location in the system.
2. Are not considered to be a potential environment risk.
3. Corrode at such a fast rate that they are considered consumable and are rep----
predetermined time schedules.
4. Are constructed of high –alloy materials that are unlikely to erode.
47- Which discontinuity is normally found at the weld toe or root surface?
1. Underfill.
2. Concavity. (API 577- Table 2)
3. Overlap.
4. Incomplete fusion.
⮚ Pmi for welding consumables - button point -578
⮚ which of the pmi methods can detect alloy composition except?
⮚ What must be identified in PT procedure – Sec 5
⮚ Auxillary piping inspection –optional - 570
⮚ At temperaturesabove 200°C (400°F) for Class 150 and above 400°C(750°F) for other class designations,
flanged joints maydevelop leakage problems unless care is taken to avoidimposing severe external loads,
severe thermal gradients,or both.[B16.5- 2.5.2]
⮚ When you are testing ASS piping what is the lower limit of Cl content?
⮚ Calculation on remaining CA 3-4 prolems
⮚ Pneumatic pressure test additional info- reference code?
⮚ Welds and steel cold formed areas should be postweld heat treated if service conditions are
anticipated to exceed 120 °F (49 °C) for 50 % caustic soda solution. Cracking can be effectively
prevented by means of a stress-relieving - 577
⮚ Optional Piping Systems and Fluid Services – 570
⮚ Limitations of GTAW process – multiple options -577
⮚ 3.1.10
backing
A material or device placed against the back-side of the joint, or at both sides of a weld in
welding, to support and retain molten weld metal – 577
⮚ When you are adding expansion joint to piping system , is this alteration?
⮚ Annealing defnition ? -B31.3
⮚ Who approve WPQ if it is prepared other employer as per B31.3?
1) API 570 covers Which of the following Non metallic piping – FRP
2) Errosion / Corrosion effected components? – Elbow
3) Remaining C.A calulation problems
4) Calculations on Table -1 ( Calss-1 to Clas 4), Thickness measurement and Injection point
5) Permanent repair ex- Removal of complete weld defect and RT/UT required after welding
6) FCAW- Electrode designation
7) Calculations on Max allowwable working pressure?
8) Hydrotest test pressure calculation
9) Cl S.C.C. Effected materials – ex 300 series
10) Sulfidation increases in presence of Hydrogen( Old code)
11) MT calibration frequency – Section V
12) Question from Mixing point Delta Temp table- 574
13) WPS/PQR – 3-4 questions- Tensile strength, Essential variables
14) At temperaturesabove 200°C (400°F) for Class 150 and above 400°C(750°F) for other class designations,
flanged joints maydevelop leakage problems unless care is taken to avoidimposing severe external loads,
severe thermal gradients,or both.[B16.5- 2.5.2]
15) Calulation on Pneumatic test
16) Gamma ray density – min 2.0
17) Demagnitization – weld arc defect
18) Arc length Definition
19) Deteriation due to high temp - technique used- mettalography
20) MOC Authorization – Owner/User
21) Atmospheric corrosion – 250 deg F
22) Fouling can be determined By – RT
23) Temp increases > 400 and above 550 deg F- Increase the no of CML
24) Material fatigue –caused by Notches,grinding
25) Statistical analysis not applicale – Unpredicted loacalised corrosion , damage mechanism
26) Non mettalic repairs- properly designed
27) Matertial should be of known weldable quality
28) P8- PWHT not required as per table 341.1
29) If P3 qualified –also qualifies P1, P3 – Sec IX
30) Non toxic fuild for leak test – flash point at least 120 deg F
31) Ej value for material – API 5L – 0.85
32) Stud length find out calculation – 16.5
33) Defect acceptance criteria -341 table- U/C , Reinforcement
34) Questions on Authorization& Resposibilities
35) Question on 570 optional services
36) Question on soil resistivity

11. Bellows expansion joints should be inspected visually for-unusual deformations,

misalignments, or displacement.
13. During a pressure test, where the test pressure will exceed the set pressure of the pressure relieving
device,
c. Remove the PRD
18. PRD testing interval for typically services
a. 5years
b. 10years
c. Optional


a. Previous worst case or Circuit Average rate
a. API-580
b. API-579
a. Stop the process
c. Inspector discusses with engineer for piping stress analysis 35. What is the use of
Computer based system?

d. All the above
a. API-571
b. API-570

a. Major repairs
c. Routine repairs
a. Owner
b. Inspector
d. Engineer
a. Owner
b. Inspector
d. Engineer
41. Insert patches
a. API-2201
b. API-577
c. ASME B31.3
d. ASME PCC-2

b. WPS and WPQ
a. P4 Gr-1
b. P3 (Mn-Mo)
c. P1 Gr-2
d. P4 Gr-2
b. Fouling smell
c. Hole in coating
a. 100ft
b. 6ft to 8ft
c. 25ft
d. 15ft
5000ohm-cm? a. 5years
b. 10years
c. 15years
d. None
1. Temporary piping repair may remain for an indefinite period of time if they are approved
and documented by the:
a) Authorized piping inspector.
b) Manager of maintenance.
c) Operating manager. Answer in API 570 ( 8.1.4.1 )
d) Piping engineer.
2. A fillet-welded external patch installed over a piping system defect:

a) Is considered a permanent repair.
b) Does not require rounded corners.
c) Must be designed by a piping engineer. Answer in API 570 ( 8.1.4.1 )
d) Is designed without using joint efficiency
3. When the maximum allowable working pressure is recalculated for the continued use of the
a) Actual thickness.
b) Actual thickness minus the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection.
c) Actual thickness minus two times the estimated corrosion loss before the next
inspection.
d) Actual thickness minus four times the corrosion loss experienced since the previous
inspection.
Answer in API 570 ( 7.2 )
4. Thickness measurement location (TML) readings a piping system indicate that the
corrosion rate has increased. The inspector’s most appropriate response is to:
The structure of deposited weld metal is akin to a:
a) Recalculate The inspection Interval of The System
b) Recalculate The piping Circuit Average corrosion Rate
c) Schedule The next inspection within 6 month
d) Report this Change in condition to maintenance Answer in API 570 ( 5.6.2 )
5. A piping system installed in January 1993 had an initial thickness of 0.32 inch. In January
2004, a thickness of 0.20 inch was recorded just prior to a change of serves on the piping
system. The thickness measurement in January 2009was 0.18 inch. The retirement
a) January 2012
b) June 2012
c) January 2015 Answer in API 570
d) January 2039
6. To which of the following fluid service dose API 570 specifically apply?
a) Category D fluid service as defined in ASME B31.3
b) Raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products Answer in API 570 ( 1.2.1-a )
c) Hydrocarbons and utility streams
d) Steam and steam condensate
7. According to API 570 ,an examiner:

a) Need not be an authorized piping inspector.
b) Evaluates the result of nondestructive examinat. Answer in API 570 (9.3.2 )
c) Must authorize all repair procedures,materials
d) Must be an authorized piping inspector.
8. Image quality indicators are always selected on the the sams idea with another
form
a) Thickness of the material being welded.
b) Quality specified for the weld. Answer in API 570 ( T276.1 )
c) Film speed selected for the job.
d) Size of the penetrameter hole.
9. A piping system carrying a flammable petroleum process fluid may be categorized as a

Class 3 system if it contains:
a) A finished product being pumped at a remote booster station.
b) Anhydrous hydrogen chloride. Answer in API 570 (6.3.4.4 )
c) Waste gas used to fuel an on-site heater.
d) On-site naphtha with no hydrogen sulfide.
10. Local post weld heat treatment (PWHT) may be considered for piping repairs under all of
the following conditions except when the:
a) Pipe wall thickness exceeds ½ inch (13 mm).
b) PWHT is for environmental cracking resistance. Answer API 570 (8.2.3.3-f )
c) Material has higher than 12% chrome content.
d) Pipe diameter exceeds NPS 12 (DN 300).
11. New connection installed on existing piping systems shall always be:
a) Consider alterations.
b) Located downstream from any control valves.
c) Designed per the application code.
d) 100% radiographed.
12. Under which circumstance may a welder be qualified by a production weld instead of on a
coupon?
a) When 6 inches (150mm) of the welder’s first production weld pass the specified
radiographic examination
b) When a coupon is removed from one of the welder’s production welds and passes
mechanical testing Answer in ASME SEC IX ( QW-302.2 )
c) When the welder has welded on plate steel within the past 12 months
d) Never; welders may not qualify by this method
13. The extent of verification materials used for repairs or alterations of alloy systems is
determined by the:
a) Material supplier.
b) Repair organization.
c) Owner / user.
d) Piping engineer. Answer in API 578 ( 4.1 )
14. Measurements from an inspection of a Class 3 pipe reveal an actual metal thickness of
0.350 inch (8.89 mm). The calculated minimum thickness is 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) If the
corrosion rate is 0.0025 inches (0.064 mm) per year, the next thickness measurement
inspection should be scheduled within:
a) 3 years.
b) 5 years.
c) 10 years.
d) 20 years.
15. An alternative or supplement to the inspection of buried piping is leak testing with liquid. At
what percentage greater than the maximum operating pressure should this test be
conducted? (open question)
a) 5%
b) 10% Answer in API 570 ( 9.3.7)
c) 25%
d) 50%
56. The recommended maximum inspection interval for the thickness measurement for an
injection point circuit is : question was for visual inspection
a) 3 years or one-half the remaining life, whichever is less.
b) 5 years or one- half the remaining life, whichever is less.
c) Determined by class. Answer in API 570 (Table 2)
d) 10 years or one-half the remaining life, whichever is less.
57. A metal thickness reading of 0.220 inch is obtained during an inspection on June 1, 2006.
The baseline reading for the thickness measurement location (TML) was 0.250 inch on May
31, 2000. The corrosion rate is:
a) 0.003 inch per year.

b) 0.005 inch per year.
c) 0.030 inch per year.
d) 0.050 inch per year.
58. The responsibility for qualifying repair welders is restricted to the:
a) Contractor or manufacturer employing the welder.

b) Welder’s supervisor.
c) Owner / user of the site wherethe repaired equipment will be used.
d) Welding qualification Test Company employed by the owner / user.
59. Environmental cracking noted during an in-service examination of welds should be assessed
by the:
a) Piping engineer.
b) Nondestructive examiner. Answer in API 570 (8.1.3 )
c) Piping inspector.
d) Certified welding inspector.
60. What is the cause for rejection of the “B” image on a film due to excessive backscatter? In
anther form
a) Any image.
b) No image.
c) A lightimage. Answer in ASME SEC V (T-284)
d) A dark image.
65. In –service ultrasonic testing measurements at the thickness measurement location(TML)

points indicate thinning in the heat-affected zone of an elbow-to-weld neck flange on an NPS 30
(DN 750) vapor line. What is the best method to determine the extent of deterioration during the
next scheduled downtime?
a) Internal inspection.
b) Ultrasonic A-scan of the elbow. API 570 (5.5.1 )
c) Spot radiograph of the welds.
d) Full radiography of the elbow.
68. Acceptance of a welded repair or alteration shall include nondestructive examination (NDE) in
accordance with the applicable code and:
a) The owner / user specification.

b) B 31.3 specifications.
c) ASME/ ANSJ specifications.
d) The guidelines of the owner / user’s insurance carrier.
71. On what basis are image quality indications selected? ‫ ﺳﺎل ﻋن‬hole type
a) The alloy content of the material being radiographed.

b) The film type used by the radiographer.
c) The strength of the radiation source. Answer in ASME SEC V
d) The thickness of the base material plus the thickness of the weld reinforcement.
75. Inspection of small-bore piping (sbp) that is part of aclass2 secondary process system is:
a) Optional. Answer in API 574 ( 6.6.1 )
b) Performed at the same intervals as for class2 primary process piping
c) Performed at the same intervals as for class3 primary process piping
d) Outside the scope of Api 570.
79. Evaluation of record of the previous inspection reveals that thickness reading and the resulting
calculation of corrosion rate were inaccurate. The rate to be used for the next period shall?
a) Not be changed to the actual rate found until the rat is confirmed at the next inspection
b) Be the average of the short – term and long – term corrosion rats from the record
c) Be the short – term corrosion rate from the record
80 – For class 1 piping the risk – based inspection (rbi ) assessment should be reviewed and
approved at intervals not to exceed :
a) 1 years
b) 3 years
c) 5 years API 570 TABLE 2
d) 10 years
81. before applying a hydro-test to piping systems, consideration shall be given to the:
a) Flange pressure rating.

2. For what of the following fluids applying of API 570 is optional?
a. Sour water.
b. Fire water
3. The definition of the defect.
4. Question on this part (Thickness measurements should include measurements at each

of the four quadrants on pipe and fittings, with special attention to the inside and outside
radius of elbows and tees where corrosion/erosion could increase corrosion rates).
5. Question on this part (Piping Service Change)

If the service conditions of the piping system are changed, i.e. will exceed the current
operating envelope which means change in one of the following:
a. Process contents.
b. Maximum operating pressure.
c. The maximum and minimum operating temperature.
Inspection intervals shall be established for the new service conditions
6. Two Questions on piping classification. Like:

a. Piping system that is slowly vaporize. (class 2)
b. Piping system that is in a remote area (class 3)
7. Inspection of class 2 SBP secondary process piping is:

a. Optional. Ans
8. Fillet welded patch can be applied on the pitting area on the piping system if:
All weld 100% radiographed.
SMYS of the material is 40000psi or less
API 577
 arc blow
The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic
forces.
 fillet weld size

For equal leg fillet welds, the leg lengths of the largest isosceles
right triangle that can be inscribed within the fillet weld cross
section.
 GMAW-S
Due to the fast-freezing nature of this process, there is potential
for lack of sidewall and interpass fusion when welding thick-
wall equipment or a nozzle attachment.
 Demagnetization
when performing MT examination of a weld during the welding
process. If a residual field is left in a partially completed weld, this
field may deflect the weld arc and make it difficult to control the
weld deposit.
 Eddy current
can be used as a quick test to ensure that the components being
joined during welding have the same material properties
 C-Scan Display
The C-scan display shows a plan view of the test object.
 Hardness measurements may be conducted at locations

Five impressions in an area of approximately 1 in.2 (645
mm2) should constitute a test
 Table 11—Brinell Hardness Limits for Steels in Refining
Services
Base Metal Brinell Value
Carbon Steel 200
C-1/2 Mo 225
1-1/4 Cr-1/2 Mo 225
2-1/4 Cr-1 Mo 241
5, 7, 9, Cr-Mo 241
12 Cr 241
 Electrode Considerations
Extra-low-hydrogen consumables such as Exxxx-H4 should be
used for welding carbon steels with CE greater than 0.42 % or
where there is potential for hydrogen assisted cracking (HAC).
 Hot Tapping
Normally, two layers of weld metal should be deposited especially
for dissimilar metal weldsto reduce the impact of weld dilution.
 Caustic Service
Care should be taken during grinding operations since the heat of
grinding
may create and propagate crack-like defects on caustic-
contaminated surfaces.
 FCAW Welding Electrode Identification System

EXX T–X
 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT)

The yoke is placed parallel on the weld to detect discontinuities
transverse to the weld.
 industry-qualified UT angle beam examiner
A person who possesses an ultrasonic angle beam qualification
from API (e.g. API QUTE/QUSE Detection and Sizing Tests) or
an equivalent qualification approved by the owner/user.
 structural minimum thickness

Minimum required thickness without corrosion allowance, based
on the mechanical loads other than pressure.
 quality assurance
All planned, systematic, and preventative actions required to
determine if materials, equipment, or services will meet specified
requirements so that the piping will perform satisfactorily in-
service
 quality control
Those physical activities that are conducted to check
conformance with specifications in accordance with the quality
assurance plan
 Integrity operating windows

should be established for process parameters (both physical and
chemical) that could impact equipment integrity if not properly
controlled. Examples of the process parameters include
temperatures, pressures, fluid velocities, pH, flow rates,
chemical or water injection rates, levels of corrosive/erosive
constituents, chemical composition
 Other Personnel
Operating, maintenance, engineering (process and mechanical)
or other personnel
 For piping systems / circuits that have been identified in
sulfidation corrosion service that may contain older low
silicon carbon steels, consideration should be given to
conducting inspection of each piping segment in order to
identify the worst case corrosion rate / limiting component
 Crack-like flaws and environmental cracking shall be

assessed by an engineer and/or corrosion specialist.
Preferential weld corrosion shall be assessed by the inspector
 Inspection of Flanged Joints

Flanged joints should be examined for evidence of leakage, such
as stains, deposits, or drips.
 To evaluate crack-like flaws, a Fitness-for-Service

assessment should be performed in accordance with API
579-1/ASME FFS-1, Part 9.
 Piping Stress Analysis

The natural frequencies in which a piping system will vibrate can
be predicted by analysis. The effects of additional guiding can be
evaluated to assess its ability to control vibration by increasing the
system's natural frequencies beyond the frequency of
exciting forces,
 Bellows expansion joints should be inspected visually for

unusual deformations, misalignment, excessive angular
rotation and displacements that may exceed design
11. What is meant by “test” as per API-570
a. Thickness test
b. Mechanical or Physical tests
c. UT or RT Test
d. PMI test
12. Who is responsible for Corrective action to be taken?
a. Inspector
b. Engineer
c. Owner/user
13. More number of CML’s are required for
a. Low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event of a leak.
b. Potential for localized corrosion
c. long, straight-run piping systems
14. Surface preparations for NDE
a. As per jurisdiction
b. As per owner or inspector
c. As per individual circumstances
d. As per accessibility of the examining surface.
15. Downstream limit for injection point, after 1st change in flow plus
a. 12ft
b. 25ft
c. 10Diamter
d. 3Diameter
16. Before pressure test, the supporting structures and foundation design should be reviewed by
a. Owner
b. Inspector
c. Engineer
d. Inspector and/or Engineer
17. For Austenitic SS, potable water is used for pressure test, max allowed chloride content is
a. 100ppm
b. 150ppm
c. 50ppm
d. 200ppm
18. Horizontal support dummy leg shall be checked for - Moisture traps
19. Bellows expansion joints should be inspected visually for-unusual deformations, misalignments,
or displacement.
20. During a pressure test, where the test pressure will exceed the set pressure of the pressure
relieving device,
c. Remove the PRD
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23. Matching question based on Table-1 of API-570. 1st column has classes (1,2,3,4) and 2nd column
has 5years, 10years, 3years, optional.
24. Drag and Drop question regarding piping classification change.
I remember only one: change in operating conditions
26. Matching question based on Table-2 of API-570. 1st Column has classes (1,2,3,4) and 2nd column
has % of insulation removal for Susceptible locations (75,50,33,25,10, optional)
27. How much % of insulation is required for a class-1 pipe, with RL more than 10years and
adequately protected from corrosion.
29. PRD testing interval for non-fouling and non-corrosive services
a. 5years
b. 10years
c. Optional
Owner is previously not experienced with this service
a. Thickness measurement is taken within 3months
a. Previous worst case or Circuit Average rate
a. API-580
b. API-579
a. Stop the process
35. What is the use of Computer based system?
d. All the above
a. API-571
b. API-570
a. Major repairs
c. Routine repairs
a. Owner
b. Inspector
d. Engineer
a. Owner
b. Inspector
d. Engineer
41. Insert patches
a. API-2201
b. API-577
c. ASME B31.3
d. ASME PCC-2
b. WPS and WPQ
a. P4 Gr-1
b. P3 (Mn-Mo)
c. P1 Gr-2
d. P4 Gr-2
b. Fouling smell
c. Hole in coating
a. 100ft
b. 6ft to 8ft
c. 25ft
d. 15ft
5000ohm-cm?
a. 5years
b. 10years
c. 15years
d. None
2.API-571 Code
Note: In exam the complete 571-Code is not given only the damage mechanisms mentioned in the BOK
are given.
54. Erosion/Erosion-corrosion affects which of the following
a. Control valve
b. Elbows
55. Signature mark of fatigue failure?
a. Clam shell type, concentric rings beach marks
56. Arrange the below four metals in order of anodic to cathodic
Monel,Steel,Brass,Nickel
57. Insulation or Jacketing system has worn-out or missing 2 bands, and there is sign of water
dripping, what corrosion can be anticipated?
a. Chloride SCC
b. CUI
c. Stress Corrosion Cracking
58. The most effective protection is a combination of a corrosion resistant coating and a cathodic
protection system for?
a. Galvanic Corrosion
b. Atmospheric Corrosion
c. CUI
d. Soil Corrosion
59. Sulfidation increases with the presence of?
a. Oxygen
b. Hydrogen
c. Air
d. Nitrogen
60. Corrosion in Sulfidation is most often
a. Localized corrosion
b. Uniform thinning
c. Surface cracks
d. Pits
61. In Cl-SCC what % of Ni is nearly immune?
a. 8%
b. 12%
c. 35%
d. 45%
62. Cl-SCC preferred method of NDE
a. RT
b. UT
c. PT and Eddy Current phase analysis
d. MT
63. Spider Web of cracks are visible on a carbon steel pipe, what is the damage?
a. Amine SCC
b. Cl-SCC
c. SCC
3.API-577 Code
66. A discontinuity not meeting acceptance criteria
a. Flaw
b. Indication
c. Defect
67. During inspection of welding Non-conformance is found, you report it to the respective person
and
a. Let the welder continue the welding
b. Stop the welding
c. Corrected before welding proceeds further
d. No action needed.
68. Lack of Fusion is more susceptible in which welding process?
a. SMAW
b. GTAW
c. GMAW-Spray
d. GMAW-S
69. Limitation of SW is
a. 100% duty cycle power cable is needed
b. Less portable
c. Limited positions
d. Suitable for fewer materials
70. What is A number?
a. Base metal grouping
b. Filler metal grouping
c. Chemical composition of deposited weld
71. A welder is failed the WPQ by radiography, what is the immediate retest?
a. 2 test coupons of 6”, inspected by UT
b. 6” of RT
c. 2 test coupons of 6”, inspected with RT
72. Welders are qualified by RT for all process except?
a. SMAW
b. GTAW
c. GMAW-S
d. SAW
73. Drag and Drop question: Applicable inspection method for Lap joint instead of marginal
acceptability?
RT,UT,PT,MT,VT,ET,LT
74. Person performing Visual inspection must have a vision test every
a. 6 months
b. Annually
75. Temperature range for PT?
a. 10oF-125oF
b. 40oF-125oF
c. 50oF-125oF
76. Visible hole in Radiography, for hole type penetrameter?
a. T
b. 2T
c. 3T
d. 4T
77. A lead letter “B” with minimum dimension ½” and 1/16” is attached in order to determine
a. Amount of backscatter radiation
b. If backscatter radiation is exposing the film
78. In UT, the temperature of calibration standard should be within
a. 10oF
b. 25oF
c. 50oF
d. 100oF
79. A question from UT, regarding calibration block, I remember only 1 option Orientation of
transducer (horizontal or vertical).
80. An interruption of typical structure of a material is?
a. Defect
b. Flaw
c. Discontinuity
d. Indication
81. A solidified weld metal is similar to?
a. Forging
b. Casting
82. Hardness of 5%Cr
a. 200
b. 225
c. 241
d. 250
83. In in-service welding the primary concern of melting base metal is
a. Lack of penetration
b. Porosity
c. Burn through
d. Slag
84. Which of the below filler wire designation is for FCAW
a. E71T-6
b. E70S-6
c. E7010
d. E7018
85. For piping less than 1/4, on-stream welding should be done with which electrode
a. 3/32”
b. 1/16”
c. 3/16”
4.API-578 Code
86. Selecting multiple options question: Techniques of PMI
a. Chemical Spot Testing
b. X-ray Flouresence
c. Guided Wave technique
d. Optical Emission spectrometry
87. The advantage of optical spectrometry is they can detect
a. Chromium
b. Nickel
c. Carbon
d. Molybdenum
88. PMI equipment calibration
a. 6months
b. 12months
c. As specified by the equipment manufacturer
d. No need for calibration
5.API-574 Code
89. In a piping system over 10years old without CP, the concrete to air interface must be looked for?
a. Corrosion
b. Cracking
c. Deterioration at the interface for moisture ingress
90. A piping is detected for deterioration, what is the action
a. Remove the piping
b. Inspect the upstream and downstream of piping
c. Inspect upstream, downstream and equipment near the deterioration
91. Soil to air interface, increase in deterioration is due to
a. Hydrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Nitrogen
d. Air
6.ASME SEC-V
92. What is geometric un-sharpness for 1.5” thickness
a. 0.020”
b. 0.030”
c. 0.040”
d. 0.070”
93. At maximum pole spacing of AC yoke, how much should be the lifting power?
a. 10lb
b. 20lb
c. 30lb
d. 40lb
94. Maximum surface temperature for MPI?
a. 125oF
b. 150oF
c. Set by the manufacturer of examining particles
95. Magnetizing power of yokes are verified by
a. A scale from reputable manufacturer and stencilled with nominal weight.
b. A scale from reputable manufacturer and stencilled with exact weight.
7.ASME SEC-IX
96. 3 questions came regarding mechanical tests review on PQR, 1 question was to check the wps
thickness range is correct or not.
97. Welding operator is being qualified on production joint what is the length to RT?
a. 6”
b. 3ft
98. Which combinations of pipe test positions qualifies welder for all positions?
a. 1G and 2G
b. 2G and 3G
c. 2G and 5G
d. 3G and 5G
8.ASME B16.5
99. For a 300 class Raised Face Weld neck flange, how much is the additional flange facing
thickness?
a. 0.06”
b. 0.25”
100. Surface finish of a Raised face – 125microinch to 250micro inch
9.ASME B31.3
101. 4 problems came regarding calculation on hydrotest and pneumatic test. The questions with
pneumatic testing were tricked by giving directly the test pressure rather than design pressure. 1
question came in which they were 2 different material, so in those cases with different materials
St/S need to be compared and the minimum value must be taken for calculation.
102. 1 problem, to find min thickness of the blank.
103. 2 questions, in which only the Allowable stress has to be found from the Stress tables
104. Reheating a hardened metal to a temperature below the transformation range is
a. Normalizing
b. Tempering
c. Annealing
d. Quenching
105. Lowest temperature of Cat-D service without impact
a. -25oF
b. -20oF
106. Thickness was given, depth of undercut has to be found for Normal Cat, circumferential weld.
107. For a normal fluid service, what is the criteria of Visual inspection of circumferential welds.
a. 5% of welds
b. random
c. 100%
108. Pneumatic test pressure was given as 220psi, set pressure of relief valve has to be calculated.
Feedback questions API-570
API 570 code book
• API 570 covers inspection, rating, repair, and alteration procedures for metallic and fiberglass-
reinforced plastic (FRP)
(Options include: - Polyurethane, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, ….).
• Process piping systems that have been retired from service and abandoned in place are no
longer covered by this “in service inspection” Code.
(Options include: - Before In-service, during in service, After in service, Outage of the process).
• The intent of this Code is to specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program
piping systems
(Open book question) - (Direct statement)
• It is also the intent of this Code that owner/users shall respond to any inspection results that
require corrective actions to assure the continued integrity of piping
(Open book question) – (Direct statement)
• API 570 shall not be used as a substitute for the original construction requirements governing a
piping system before it is placed in-service; (Possible 2 or 3 questions in same format)
(Options include: - ASME SEC VIII-1, Construction code to which it is built, …..
(Options include: - ASME PCC-2, API- 579-1…..) (Repair construction code)
(Options include: - ASME B31.3. )- Applicable constructions code.
• RBI- Probability & Consequence of failure.

• API Standard 598, Valve Inspection and Testing
Pressure reliving devices repair organization for repair requires….

Options: -
API 576, Quality assurance & manual, API 598, ….. Ans;- Quality assurance & manual.
• Alteration: - A physical change in any component that has design implications affecting the
pressure containing capability or flexibility of a piping system beyond the scope of its original
design.
Options: -
Repair, rerating, alteration, …. Ans: - Alteration.
• Alloy material: -
We perform PMI for CS on special cases on loss of resistance to corrosion. On checking what
elements?
Options: -
Sulphur, nitrogen, Phosphorous, chromium… Ans: - Chromium
• Abandoned-in-place: - Temporary outage of process fluid is not considered abandoned-in-place.

• Erosion, erosion/corrosion Observed on which of the following: -
1. Overhead pipe of fractionator, Discharge of pump…. Ans: - Overhead of fractionator.
• Corrosion specialist: - 1.) Considered when sudden change of corrosion rate.

2.) Localized corrosion
• Corrosion under insulation:-
External chloride stress corrosion cracking (ECSCC) of austenitic stainless steel
Suitable NDT include:-
1.) MPT- austenitic- diamagnetic 2.) LPT -Sensitive enough to detect the surface cracks 3.) RT-
Cannot detect cracks….. Ans: - LPT
2.) Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of over 10 years or that are
adequately protected against external corrosion need not be included for the NDE
inspection recommended in Table 2. (Direct question)
• API/ASME 579-1/ASME FFS-1,- Calculations in case any repair.

• Deadlegs
Examination points on deadlegs (level bridles, Drain point & vent point)
1.) Low, medium, top 2.) Low & top 3.) from the first isolation valve & stagnant region Ans:- 3
• From NDT what we obtain: -

1. Indications 2.) imperfections 3.) Flaw 4.) defect Ans: - Indications
• Onstream inspections conducted by: - Examiner or inspector
• Flash point minimum temperature required: - 120-degree F (49 Degree C)

• Industry-qualified UT angle beam examiner A person who possesses an ultrasonic angle beam
• Injection point: - Upstream Condition 2 Questions

• & Downstream condition 1 Question
1. 25 ft (7.6 m) beyond the first change in flow direction.
• Lining – UT thickness readings effected by Lining present in it.
• Material verification program: - API 578 – 3, 4 questions

Various techniques included Optical spectrometer; X ray-fluoresces- direct technology.
• Minimum design metal temperature/minimum allowable temperature MDMT/MAT:-

ASME SEC B31.3 323.2.2 Determining temperature form when material grade & spec is given-
1,2 questions.
• Minimum alert thickness (flag thickness), retirement thickness, minimum required thickness
terminology used in inspection corrosion evaluation. Problems – 5,6 questions
• Postweld heat treatment:- 1,2 questons
Direct question determining temperature from material grade and spec.
• Pressure design thickness (t): - 2 variants of questions. (No questions/problems asked from
ASME B31 304.1.1 & 304.1.2)
1. MAWP (P): - 2SEt/D (Converse formula) I,e t: - PD/2SE
D (Outside diameter): - Determined from API-574 from pipe schedule chart
E (Joint efficiency): - Table A-1B
S (Allowable strees): - Table A-1 obtained value in Ksi, multiply by 1000 and substitute.
2. t calculated:- t= tacual-2(corrosion rate x Inspection interval)
• Secondary process piping & small-bore piping (SBP). DUT (Digital ultrasonic thickness) – 1” &
below required miniature probes & special calibration blocks.
• Soil-to-air interface: - 2,3 questions The zone of the corrosion will vary depending on factors
• Structural minimum thickness: - Just given to confuse in Problems.
• Repairs can be scheduled and accomplished within a time period acceptable to the inspector
• Testing: - Hardness testing
In 1 square inch how many values Ans: - 6 (Open book question)
• Performing corrosion under insulation once after 10 years not necessarily require removal.
• Thickness Measurement Inspection most critical in an elbow would be.
Options: - 1. Inside of the elbow 2. Outside of the elbow 3. Four planes of the pipe 4. Both inside
& outside of the elbow
• The inspector should consult with a corrosion specialist when the short-term corrosion rate
changes significantly from (Direct question)
• When ultrasonic measurements are taken above 150 °F (65 °C) , instruments, couplants, and
procedures should be used that will result in accurate measurements at the higher
temperatures.- Direct question
• Magnetic particle examination- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 7

Liquid penetrant examination- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 6
RT- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 2
Ultrasonic flaw detection- ASME BPVC, Section V, Article 4, Article 5, and Article 23
• Substituting NDE procedures for a pressure test after an alteration is allowed only after the
engineer and inspector have approved the substitution. (Direct question)
•
4,5 questions from the table including the problems.
• Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 piping system classification definition.

Class-3, On-site hydrocarbons that will not significantly vaporize during release such as those
operating below the flash point. (Direct question)
Drag & Drop question

Select the option where there is change in pipe class
1) Anhydrous hydrogen to C3
2) on-site hydrogen to natural gas,
3) off-site hydrogen to natural gas
4) nitrogen to Hydrogen sulfide
Ans: - 4 (“The above is subjected to change it is just for an example”, in real it is quite
confusing should be carefully assed) (Open book question)
• PRD Testing and Inspection Intervals

5 years for typical process services (Direct question)
• Inspection Evaluation
1.)
2.) Remaining life calculation: -
(On calculating time interval between dates, months, year or in combine of all, should be
extra cautious)
3.) Required Thickness Determination

4.) RCA (Required corrosion allowance)
• If the repair area is localized (for example, pitting or pinholes) and the SMYS of the pipe is not
more than 40,000 psi (Direct question)
• Patches may be any shape but shall have rounded corners [1 in. (25 mm) minimum radius]
(Direct question)
• Preheating Method (Notch Toughness Testing Not Required)

The materials shall be limited to P-No. 1, Group 1, 2, and 3, and to P-No. 3, Group 1 and 2
(excluding Mn-Mo steels in Group 2)
Options: - include material on verifying from ASME SEC IX- QW/QB-422.
• Controlled-deposition Welding Method (Notch Toughness Testing Required)

1.) For the allowed welding processes in Item c, use only electrodes and filler metals that are
classified by the filler metal specification with an optional supplemental diffusible-hydrogen
designator of H8 or lower.
2.) Carbon content of more than 0.35 %.
• Designation of electrode/filler wire in GTAW process E70S2 is the answer.
• Inspection of Buried Piping & Soil to air interface & Soil corrosion (4,5 questions)
Pipe Coating Holiday Survey, Cathodic Protection Monitoring, Clamp Repairs
• Close-interval Potential Survey
detect presence of wall loss. (Based on the given paragraph 1 question.)
ASME B31.3
Preheat-330.1.1, PWHT-330.1.2
API-571 (Damage mechanisms)
Particularly C 276
Nickel based alloy where Nickel > 45 %
Amine Stress Corrosion Cracking
Boiler Water and Stream Condensate Corrosion
Caustic Corrosion
Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking
Sulfidation
Sour Water Corrosion (Acidic)
Soil Corrosion
API RP 578 – Material Verification program for New and Existing Alloy piping Systems-
Mainly process Optical spectrometer & X ray flour scene analyzer

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Q about drag and drop
1. The first what is disadvantages of GTAW

2. Second give u 4 variables and asked about which one non-essential mentioned in wps
Classification – preheat maint.- current or polarity
87.
88.
1) API 570 covers Which of the following Non metallic piping – FRP
2) Errosion / Corrosion effected components? – Elbow
3) FCAW- Electrode designation- EXXT-X
4) Cl S.C.C. Effected materials – ex 300 series
5) Arc length Definition
The distance from the tip of the welding electrode to the adjacent surface of the weld pool.
6) Atmospheric corrosion – 250 deg F
7) Statistical analysis not applicable – Unpredictable localised corrosion , damage mechanism
8) Non mettalic repairs- properly designed
9) Matertial should be of known weldable quality
10) If P3 qualified –also qualifies P1, P3 – Sec IX
11) Non toxic fuild for leak test – flash point at least 120 deg F
12 Threaded connections subjected to fatigue, what has to be done- renewal with thicker wall
12) A new piping is installed, how to determine CR, for all the following condition exist
13) Previous calculation of CR was inaccurate, what action has to be taken
14) When unexpected movement of a piping system is observed,
a. Stop the process
15) Insert patches may be used for repairs if
100% MT or PT is done
Full penetration groove welds are provided
Patches may be any shape with rounded corners 2/3” minimum radius
Not allowed for class 1 and class 2

16) Insert patches
17) Non-metallic composite wrap can be used for
18) Information on Non-welding repairs is in
a. API-2201
b. API-577
c. ASME B31.3
d. ASME PCC-2
19) A repair to a crack is considered if

20) Repair organisation maintains which records
b. WPS and WPQ
21) Pre heating in lieu of PWHT, for which materials?
a. P4 Gr-1
b. P3 (Mn-Mo)
c. P1 Gr-2
d. P4 Gr-2
22) After repairs and alterations, pressure test
23) For socket weld fittings,

24) For periodically inspection of buried piping, the length of excavation is?
a. 100ft
b. 6ft to 8ft
c. 25ft
d. 15f
25) When the maximum allowable working pressure is recalculated for the continued use of the
a) Actual thickness.
b) Actual thickness minus the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection.
c) Actual thickness minus twice the estimated corrosion loss before the next
inspection.
d) Actual thickness minus four times the corrosion loss experienced since the previous
inspection.
26) Thickness measurement location (TML) readings a piping system indicate that the
corrosion rate has increased. The inspector’ s most appropriate response is to:
a) Recalculate The inspection Interval of The System
b) Recalculate The piping Circuit Average corrosion Rate
c) Schedule The next inspection within 6 month
d) Report this Change in condition to maintenance

27) A piping system installed in January 1993 had an initial thickness of 0.32 inch. In January
2004, a thickness of 0.20 inch was recorded just prior to a change of serves on the piping
system. The thickness measurement in January 2009was 0.18 inch. The retirement
a) January 2012
b) June 2012
c) January 2015
28) According to API 570 ,an examiner:
a) Need not be an authorized piping inspector.
b) Evaluates the result of nondestructive examinat.
c) Must authorize all repair procedures,materials
d) Must be an authorized piping inspector .
29) The extent of verification materials used for repairs or alterations of alloy systems
is determined by the:
a) Material supplier.
b) Repair organization.
c) Owner / user.
d) Piping engineer.
30) Measurements from an inspection of a Class 3 pipe reveal an actual metal thickness of
0.350 inch (8.89 mm). The calculated minimum thickness is 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) If the
corrosion rate is 0.0025 inches (0.064 mm) per year, the next thickness measurement
inspection should be scheduled within:
a) 3 years.
b) 5 years.
c) 10 years.
d) 20 years.
31) An alternative or supplement to the inspection of buried piping is leak testing with liquid. At
what percentage greater than the maximum operating pressure should this test be
conducted? (open question)
a) 5%
b) 10% Answer in API 570 ( 9.3.7)
c) 25%
d) 50%
32) A metal thickness reading of 0.220 inch is obtained during an inspection on June 1, 2006.
The baseline reading for the thickness measurement location (TML) was 0.250 inch on May
31, 2000. The corrosion rate is:
a) 0.003 inch per year.
b) 0.005 inch per year.
c) 0.030 inch per year.
d) 0.050 inch per year.

33) Acceptance of a welded repair or alteration shall include nondestructive examination (NDE) in
accordance with the applicable code and:
a) The owner / user specification.
b) B 31.3 specifications.
c) ASME/ ANSJ specifications.
d) The guidelines of the owner / user’s insurance carrier.
34) Inspection of small-bore piping (sbp) that is part of aclass2 secondary process system is:
a) Optional. Answer in API 574 ( 6.6.1 )
b) Performed at the same intervals as for class2 primary process piping
c) Performed at the same intervals as for class3 primary process piping
d) Outside the scope of Api 570.
35) Evaluation of record of the previous inspection reveals that thickness reading and the resulting
calculation of corrosion rate were inaccurate. The rate to be used for the next period shall?
a) Not be changed to the actual rate found until the rat is confirmed at the next inspection
b) Be the average of the short – term and long – term corrosion rats from the record
c) Be the short – term corrosion rate from the record

36) Question on this part (Thickness measurements should include measurements at each
of the four quadrants on pipe and fittings, with special attention to the inside and outside
radius of elbows and tees where corrosion/erosion could increase corrosion rates).
37) fillet weld size
For equal leg fillet welds, the leg lengths of the largest
isosceles right triangle that can be inscribed within the fillet
weld cross section.
38) C-Scan Display
The C-scan display shows a plan view of the test object.
39) Hardness measurements may be conducted at locations
Five impressions in an area of approximately 1 in.2 (645
mm2) should constitute a test
40) Table 11—Brinell Hardness Limits for Steels in Refining
Services
Base Metal Brinell Value

Carbon Steel 200
C-1/2 Mo 225
1-1/4 Cr-1/2 Mo 225
2-1/4 Cr-1 Mo 241
5, 7, 9, Cr-Mo 241
12 Cr 241
41) Electrode Considerations
Extra-low-hydrogen consumables such as Exxxx-H4 should be
used for welding carbon steels with CE greater than 0.42 % or
where there is potential for hydrogen assisted cracking
(HAC).
42) Magnetic Particle Examination (MT)
The yoke is placed parallel on the weld to detect
discontinuities transverse to the weld.
43) industry-qualified UT angle beam examiner
A person who possesses an ultrasonic angle beam
qualification from API (e.g. API QUTE/QUSE Detection and
Sizing Tests) or an equivalent qualification approved by the
owner/user.
44) Crack-like flaws and environmental cracking shall be

assessed by an engineer and/or corrosion specialist.
Preferential weld corrosion shall be assessed by the inspector

45) To evaluate crack-like flaws, a Fitness-for-Service
assessment should be performed in accordance with API
579-1/ASME FFS-1, Part 9.
46) Who is responsible for Corrective action to be taken?
a. Inspector
b. Engineer
c. Owner/user
47) More number of CML’s are required for
a. Low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event of a leak.
b. Potential for localized corrosion
c. long, straight-run piping systems
48. A fillet-welded external patch installed over a piping system defect:
a) Is considered a permanent repair
. b) Does not require rounded corners.
c) Must be designed by a piping engineer.
d) Is designed without using joint efficiency
a. Stop the process
b.Provide additional support to restrict movement
d. Inspector discusses with engineer for piping stress analysis

61. In Cl-SCC what % of Ni is nearly immune?
a. 8%
b. 12%
c. 35%
d. 45%
62. Cl-SCC preferred method of NDE
a. RT
b. UT
c. PT and Eddy Current phase analysis
d. MT
70. What is A number?
a. Base metal grouping
b. Filler metal grouping
d. Chemical composition of deposited weld
75. Temperature range for PT?
a. 10oF-125oF
b. 40oF-125oF
c. 50oF-125oF
80. An interruption of typical structure of a material is?
a. Defect
b.Flaw
c.Discontinuity
d. Indication
81. A solidified weld metal is similar to?
a. Forging
c. Casting
82. In in-service welding the primary concern of melting base metal is

a. Lack of penetration
c. Porosity
d. Burn through
88. PMI equipment calibration
a.6months
b.12months
cAs specified by the equipment manufacturer
d.No need for calibration
89. In a piping system over 10years old without CP, the concrete to air interface must be looked for?
a. Corrosion
b. Cracking
c. Deterioration at the interface for moisture ingress
90. A piping is detected for deterioration, what is the action

a. Remove the piping
b. Inspect the upstream and downstream of piping
c. Inspect upstream, downstream and equipment near the deterioration
91. Soil to air interface, increase in deterioration is due to

a. Hydrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Nitrogen
d. Air
94. Maximum surface temperature for MPI?

a. 125oF
b. 150oF
c. Set by the manufacturer of examining particles
99. For a 300 class Raised Face Weld neck flange, how much is the additional flange facing
thickness?
a. 0.06”
b. 0.25”
104. Reheating a hardened metal to a temperature below the transformation range is

a. Normalizing
b. Tempering
c. Annealing
d. Quenching
105. Lowest temperature of Cat-D service without impact

a. -25oF
b. -20oF
106. Thickness was given, depth of undercut has to be found for Normal Cat, circumferential weld.
107. Pneumatic test pressure was given as 220psi, set pressure of relief valve has to be calculated.
The intent of this Code is to specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program
piping systems
Yes its alteration
Onstream inspections conducted by: - Examiner or inspector
• Flash point minimum temperature required: - 120-degree F (49 Degree C)
Industry-qualified UT angle beam examiner A person who possesses an ultrasonic angle beam
• Injection point: - Upstream Condition 2 Questions

• & Downstream condition 1 Question
1. 25 ft (7.6 m) beyond the first change in flow direction
Soil-to-air interface: - 2,3 questions The zone of the corrosion will vary depending on factors
Structural minimum thickness: - Just given to confuse in Problems.
Repairs can be scheduled and accomplished within a time period acceptable to the inspector
Designation of electrode/filler wire in GTAW process ER70S2 is the answer.
Close-interval Potential Survey

detect presence of wall loss.
•
ASME B31.3
Preheat-330.1.1, PWHT-330.1.2
API RP 578 – Material Verification program for New and Existing Alloy piping Systems-
Mainly process Optical spectrometer & X ray flour scene analyzer
1.Surface cleaning method before use of x-ray florescence
Ans: 60 to 80 grit
2.Use preheat instead of PWHT What is least method for welding to use preheat instead of PWHT.
Ans. Butt weld
3. Difference between qualitative and quantitative which technique is more accurate?
Ans. QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUE more accurate as compared to qualitative.
4.Number of bend test coupon required to qualify a welder ?
Ans: 4 bend test
5.who approves pressure test before it starts?
Ans: inspector
6.according to 570 if requirement of 580 is not met what to do.. If RBI is not being used, the interval
between piping inspections shall be established and maintained by using
Ans. The owner/user or the inspector shall establish inspection intervals for thickness measurements
and external visual inspections and, where applicable
7.F.NO 6 with backing welder qualified. He is qualified in what F no.
Ans: ALL FNO-6
8.Use of guide supports for pipe is to lower
Ans. Natural frequencies
9. if valve is damaged who will repair

Ans: Owner user REPAIR ORGANIZATION
10.if pipe service fluid change from toxic to normal what to do? For new piping systems and piping
systems for which service conditions are being changed
Ans: Corrosion monitoring devices, such as corrosion coupons or
corrosion probes, may be useful in establishing the timing of these thickness measurements.
Subsequent measurements shall be made after appropriate intervals until the corrosion rate is
established.
11.DRAG & DROP

Q. Inspection of gasket
ANS.
SIZE
DAMAGE
DSITORTION
MARKINGS
12. Drag & drop WPS PQR
F.NO PREHEAT FROM WPS PQR
13.Due to condensation and extreme gas what damage

Ans: GROOVING OF SMOOTH WALLS(BOILER WATER CONDENSATE CORROSION)
14. A number
ANS: COMPOSTION is the Key word
15. lining
Ans:A nonmetallic or metallic material, installed on the interior of pipe, whose properties are
better suited to resist damage from the process than the substrate material.
16.DRAG & DROP

Bellows joints shall be inspected for
Ans: unusual deformations,
misalignment,
excessive angular
rotation and displacements
17.Piping over head which corrosion FCC?

Ans: HCL.
18. Factorsthat can contribute to reduced accuracy of ultrasonic measurements include the following:
Multiple choice question
a) improper instrument calibration;
b) external coatings or scale;
c) significant surface roughness;
d) transducer placement and orientation (e.g., curved surface placement, pitch/catch
probe orientation);
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API 570 EXAM 28 JUNE 2022

1.The recommended downstream limit of inspection of an injection point is a minimum of

3. What are the preferred methods of inspecting injection points?

a) Radiography and / or ultrasonic

d) Carbon steel piping systems, operating between 250 degrees F and

5. Environmental cracking of austenite stainless steels is caused many times by:-

A) exposure to chlorides from salt water, wash-up water, etc.

7. Fatigue cracking of piping systems may result from

a) expansion of these materials

c) the inside and outside radius

c) Long, straight-run piping systems

c) After any heat treatment

b) Owner-user or the inspector

b) After any heat treatment

c) Potential safety and environmental effects should a leak occur

29. Class 3 piping is described as being in services

b) Owner-user or the inspector

d) The installation of a properly designed and fabricated bolted leak clamp

37) When are pressure tests normally required?

c) Significant external deterioration can be caused by corrosive soil conditions

b) Approximately 6 month intervals

c) ASTM inspection organization

46. CUI stands for: -

b) corrosion under insulation

47. Dead legs legs of a piping system are: -

d)sections that normally have no significant flow

48. A defect is an imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the __________ criteria.

49. A defect is an imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the __________ criteria.

A) It is a flaw or discontinuity noted during inspection that may be subject to acceptance.

A) Consult the piping engineer

54. Which of the following welding electrodes is low-hydrogen?

a) The procedure must be qualified.

Answer in API 570 (8.1.4.1 )

66. 2. A fillet-welded external patch installed over a piping system defect:

c) Must be designed by a piping engineer. Answer in API 570 ( 8.1.4.1 )

b) Recalculate The Piping Circuit Average Corrosion Rate

Answer in API 570 (5.6.2 )

71. According to API 570, an examiner:

b) PWHT is for environmental cracking resistance. Answer API 570 (8.2.3.3-f )

c) 5 years API 570 TABLE 2

Years of Operation Wall Thickness

• Measured thickness: 0.240 inch.

a. Petroleum products (raw, intermediate, and finished)

87. Two Questions on piping classification. Like:

Ans: 140° F (60° C) and 400° F (205° C)

89. If flammable fluid is used, flash point is

Ans : 120 °F (49 °C) greater

Ans: less than 50 ppm

91. If any changes in physical, chemical properties of material is observed it is called as

92. If process changes from class 4 to class 3, below of which is correct

Ans: Seal oil oil to natural gas

93.Thickness measurement interval for class 3

94.Pressure valve inlet and outlet consider to be

95.PRD should be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with

96.PRD Testing interval- Non corrosive, clean time interval

97.Short term corrosion rate is considered as

99.If corrosion rate is not known, corrosion coupon can be

100.Mixed grades are used, what action needed

101. Erosion/corrosion characterized

Ans : pitting’s , groves

102.Caustic corrosion more susceptible for caustic embrittlement

Ans : Non PWHT 300 S.S

103.Galvanic corrosion, which is not related

Ans : higher temperature

Ans:not normally performed on piping.