Aramco CBT Model Question Paper with Answer –Piping No 009

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1) What are the equipment’s excluded from pressure test?

a) Rotating machinery, such as pumps, turbines and compressors;
b) Strainers and filter elements;
c) Pressure relieving devices, such as rupture disks and pressure relief valves;
d) All of the above

2) What are the general requirements for test manifold and fittings?
a) Pressure testing manifolds were separately pressure tested to at least 1.2 times system
test pressure
b) Pressure rating or design of test manifold components (isolation valves, pipe nipples,
fittings) exceed system test pressure by 20%.
c) A blow down valve of adequate pressure rating is installed to depressurize the
system safely.
d) All of the above.

3) What are the general requirements for test manifold and fittings?
a) Test piping, fittings and hoses are designed or have adequate pressure ratings that
match or exceed system class/ test pressure.
b) Paddles or spectacle blinds & other fabricated test items used to isolate test sections
are at least the same code class rating of systems under test.
c) Pressure testing manifolds were separately pressure tested to at least 1.2 times system
test pressure
d) All of the above

4) Which of the following is a description of a “repair organization”?

a) An owner or user of piping systems who repairs or alters his or her own equipment
in accordance with API 570
b) A contractor whose qualifications are acceptable to the owner or user of piping
systems and who makes repairs or alterations according to API 570
c) One who is authorized by, acceptable to, or otherwise not prohibited by the
jurisdiction and who makes repairs or alterations according to API 570
d) All of the above

5) What types of inspections may be carried out when inspector suspects environmental
cracking
a) Radiography
b) Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle
c) Ultrasonic Examinations
d) All of the above

6) A specialized valve generally used in erosive or high temperature services is a

______valve
a) Swing check
b) Slide API 574
c) Plug
d) Globe

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7) What are the equipment’s excluded from pressure test?

a) Locally mounted indicating pressure gages, where the test pressure will exceed their
scale range;
b) Equipment that cannot be drained;
c) Instrument Devices
d) All of the above

8) As per API 577 the selection of filler metal is based on:-

a) Hardenability of filler metal
b) Susceptibility to hot cracking
c) Corrosion resistance of filler metal
d) All of the above

9) What are the general requirements for test relief valves?

a) Relief valve is located in the system under test and near the test pump with Isolation
valves on the inlet and outlet of the relief valve sealed open during the test.
b) Relief valve(s) of adequate capacity are set to relieve at 5%* above the hydrotest
pressure.
c) Relief valve(s) are tested, dated, and tagged (as valid) for a period of one week for
project pressure tests. Stickers are legible & valid.
d) All of the above

10) When two or more branch connections are so closely spaced that their reinforcement
zones overlap, the distance between center of the openings should be at least ___1 ½
times their average diameter.
a) 1 ½
b) 2.5
c) 3.0
d) None of the above.

11) Material used for reinforcement may differ from that of the run pipe provided it is
compatible with run and branch pipes with respect to
a) Weldability
b) Heat treatment requirements
c) Galvanic corrosion
d) Thermal expansion etc.
e) All of the above.

12) API 570 requires classifying piping systems according to the _______
a) consequences of failure.
b) As per proposal of Owner
c) Cost factor
d) All of the above

13) A miter bend that makes a change in direction at a single joint greater than 45 Deg may
be used only for _______Fluid Service.
a) Category D (ASME B31.3 para 306.3.2)
b) Category M
c) Category U

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d) None of the above

14) What are the general requirements for pressure gauges and recorders?
a) Pressure gauges and pressure recorders are calibrated within (1) month prior to test.
Stickers applied indicate latest calibration date.
b) Test gauge is located at bottom of any equipment/system under test to enable
reading test pressures inclusive of hydrostatic head.
c) All gauges have a range such that the test pressure is within 30% to 80% of the full
range.
d) All of the above

15) What are the general requirements for pressure gauges and recorders?
a) A minimum of two pressure gauges are required for test systems, with accuracy
within 5% of one another.
b) Pressure gauges and pressure recorders are calibrated within (1) month prior to test.
Stickers applied indicate latest calibration date.
c) Test gauge is located at bottom of any equipment/system under test to enable
reading test pressures inclusive of hydrostatic head.
d) All of the above

16) What are the general requirements for Filling & Pressurization?
a) Filling & pressurization is done upstream of check valves in system.
b) Test fluid enters (shall be drained) at the lowest point in the system.
c) All vents are open during filling. Minimize Trapped air.
d) All of the above

17) What are the general requirements for Filling & Pressurization?
a) On initial pressurization, pressure holds AFTER equalization at 50% test pressure.
Gauge drops indicate a leak (acceptable for efficiency) or "inefficient" test crews
leaving air in lines (unacceptable).
b) After venting, valves used for venting are placed in the partially open position and
plugged or blinded as applicable.
c) Preliminary check for leaks at 50% of the strength test pressure was performed. Test
crews were efficient in filling practices.
d) All of the above

18) For severe Cyclic conditions ____ radiograph of welds are required for welded wrought
fittings.
a) 100%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 10%

19) A miter bend to be used under severe cyclic conditions shall have an angle alpha ____
a) Less than or equal to 22.5 deg.
b) Less than or equal to 30 deg.
c) Less than or equal to 30 deg.
d) None of the above

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20) After hot bending and forming, heat treatment is required for ___ in all thicknesses.
a) P-Nos 3,4,
b) P-Nos 5,6,
c) P-Nos 10A materials
d) All of the above

21) _______ shall not be used to help in closing the gap or overlap of piping because it
defeats the purpose of cold springing
a) Heating
b) Pressing
c) Shrinking
d) All of the above

22) No more than _____ shall be used between contact faces in assembling a flanged joint.
a) one gasket
b) one gasket
c) one gasket
d) None of the above

23) ___provides dimensions and tolerances for flanges in pipe sizes from 1/2" through 24"
a) ASME B16.5
b) ASME B16.40
c) ASME B16.9
d) None of the above

24) ________ provides in pressure classes from 150 lb through 2500 lb.
a) ASME B16.5
b) ASME B16.40
c) ASME B16.9
d) None of the above

25) _________ is related to Construction and in-services of Pipelines & related facilities.
a) API std 1104
b) API std 570
c) ASME Section IX
d) ASME Section VIII

26) Dimension of welded & stainless steel pipes are given in __________
a) ASME B36.19.
b) ASME Section VIII.
c) ASME B16.9
d) ASME B 16.48

27) Nominal Weights of steel pipes, Plane end are given in ______
a) ASME B36.19.
b) ASME Section VIII.
c) ASME B16.9

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d) ASME B 16.48

28) As per 510 Rerating is a _________

a) change in either the temperature ratings
b) Change in the maximum allowable working pressure rating of a vessel,
c) change in both a& b
d) None of the above

29) For _______materials examinations shall be performed after completion of heat

treatment .(ASME B31.3 para 341.3.1a)
a) P-Nos 3,4,
b) P-Nos,5A,5B,
c) P-Nos 5C and 15E
d) All of the above

30) Hot tapping is the technique of attaching a _______ to piping or equipment in service,
and _______in that piping or equipment within the attached fittings.
a) Mechanical fitting
b) welded branch fitting
c) creating an opening
d) All of the above

31) Hot tapping is usually performed when it is not feasible , or it is impractical, to take the
________
a) equipment or piping out of service
b) To purge
c) Clean it by conventional methods.
d) All of the above

32) If radiographic exam is used for qualification, the minimum length of coupon to be
examined is
a) 6in
b) 8in
c) 10in
d) All of the above

33) The pipe shall have all of the API marking specified in __________
a) API Spec 5L
b) ASME Section IIA
c) Both a& b
d) None of the above

34) If piping is insulated the inspection will be performed on the insulation as follows:-
a) Over all condition of the insulation should be recorded.
b) All rips, cuts, dents and missing sections be reported for repair
c) All locations of potential moisture ingress should be recorded for rectification
d) All of the above

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35) Items excluded from pressure test

a) Pressure relieving devices, such as rupture disks and pressure relief valves are
b) Equipment that cannot be drained
c) Instrument Devices
d) Rotating machinery, such as pumps, turbines and compressors Strainers and filter elements
e) All of the above

36) For which activities in line checking mandatory

a) All joints (flange, threaded, welded or mechanical seals) are left exposed for visual leak
detection during the strength test
b) All permanent flange joints inspected, gasket mat'l verified & properly torqued
c) Drains shall be provided at all low points of the piping system
d) All of the above

37) For which activities in line checking mandatory

a) Vents and drain valves, both temporary and permanent, conforms with the piping class or
rating to be checked
b) Supports are installed. Additional temporary support may be installed as required to be
checked
c) Expansion joints and spring hangers or spring supports are provided with temporary
restraints to be checked
d) Arc strikes, gouges, and other indications of careless workmanship (such as surface
porosity, uneven weld profiles, and undercut) shall be removed by grinding and inspected
by magnetic particle or liquid penetrant method to be checked
e) All of the above

38) For which activities in line checking mandatory

a) Drains are provided immediately above check valves (vertical lines) to be checked
b) All threaded joints up to the first block valve of hydrocarbon pipeline are seal welded.
Thread engagement has been verified & accepted to be checked
c) The pressure testing manifold is separately pressure tested to at least 1.2 times the
system test pressure but not less than the discharge pressure of the pump used for the
pressure testing to be checked
d) Pressure gages and pressure recorders are calibrated within one (1) month to be checked
e) All of the above

39) For which activities in line checking mandatory

a) check stickers at the time of the test to be checked
b) Line compliance with Isometrics to be checked
c) Correct flange and fittings rating to be checked
d) All of the above

40) All of the piping attached with the equipment with the settlement problem should be
evaluated for ______ due to displacement of the equipment .
a) over loading
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b) under loading
c) both a & b
d) none of the above.

Aramco Answer to CBT Model Question Paper –Piping No 009

41) D)All of the above
42) D)All of the above.
43) D)All of the above
44) D)All of the above
45) D)All of the above API 570
46) B)Slide API 574
47) D)All of the above
48) D)All of the above
49) D)All of the above
50) A) 1 ½
51) E)All of the above.
52) A)consequences of failure.
53) D)Category D (ASME B31.3 para 306.3.2)
54) D)All of the above
55) D)All of the above
56) D)All of the above
57) D)All of the above
58) A)100% (ASME B31.3 para 306.1.4)
59) A)Less than or equal to 22.5 deg.(ASME B31.3 para 306.3.3)
60) D)All of the above (ASME B31.3 para 332.4.1)
61) A)Heating(ASME B31.3 para 335.1b)
62) A)one gasket (ASME B31.3 para 335.2.4).
63) A)ASME B16.5
64) A)ASME B16.5
65) A)API std 1104
66) A)ASME B36.19.
67) A)ASME B36.19.
68) A)change in both a& b
69) D)All of the above (ASME B31.3 para 341.3.1a)
70) D)All of the above
71) A)All of the above
72) A)6in
73) A)API Spec 5L
74) D)All of the above
75) E)All of the above
76) D)All of the above
77) E)All of the above
78) D)All of the above
79) D)All of the above
80) A)over loading

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