API 570 RECERT QUESTIONS | TOP SCORES MADE
SIMPLE | TRUSTED TEST SOLUTIONS!
External visual inspection intervals can be established by using: Answer: API RP
580
The following is not considered an acceptable
non-welding repair: Answer: A glued patch
Identfying integrity operating envelopes for key process variables is an important
adjunct for: Answer: Risk-based inspection
A corrosion specialist is: Answer: A person acceptable to the owner/user who is
knowledgeable and experienced in the specific process chemistry and corrosion
mechanisms
The required thickness of a pipe shall be: Answer: The pressure design thickness
without corrosion allowance
For in-service weldments: Answer: It may not be appropriate to use the original
construction code radiography acceptance criteria
Nonmetallic composite pipe wraps: Answer: may be used for temporary repairs of
locally thinned areas of piping
How do you evaluate the effects of fire damage on a piping system Answer: Utilizing
API 579 Fitness for Service
Structural minimum thickness is the: Answer: minimum thickness based on design
code calculations for pressure without corrosion allowance
An item that is not in accordance with specified codes, standards or other
requirements is known as: Answer: non-conformance
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, For high temperature thickness measurements, what is the most important
component of the thickness testing equipment? Answer: The search unit
During pressure testing, owner/users are cautioned not to exceed what value for
materials that may be used in elevated temperature service? Answer: 90% of SMYS
In accordance with API 570, NDE examinations shall be scheduled at intervals that
consider the: Answer: Type of damage and rate of progression
How can laminar inclusions affect thickness readings in digital ultrasonic
instruments? Answer: By creating an interface that reflects the signal before it
reaches the back wall
Per API 570, which of the following is an a example of subsurface cracking?
Answer: hydrogen-induced cracking
Above what temperature should appropriate temperature correction factors be
applied to ultrasonic thickness measurements? Answer: 150 degrees F (65 degrees
celcius)
According to API 570, when developing an inspection plan, the methods and extent
of NDE: Answer: shall be evaluated to assure they can adequately identify the
damage mechanisms
The best search units for conducting corrosion evaluation are: Answer: Dual-
element transducers
A methodology whereby flaws and conditions contained within piping systems are
assessed in order to determine the structural integrity of the piping for continued
service is referred to as: Answer: Fitness for service evaluation
A complex listing and description of piping damage mechanisms experienced in the
refining industry is included in: Answer: API RP 571
For testing of Category D piping sytems, ASME B 31.3 limits the gauge pressure to
be used for testing to: Answer: Max design pressure
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SIMPLE | TRUSTED TEST SOLUTIONS!
External visual inspection intervals can be established by using: Answer: API RP
580
The following is not considered an acceptable
non-welding repair: Answer: A glued patch
Identfying integrity operating envelopes for key process variables is an important
adjunct for: Answer: Risk-based inspection
A corrosion specialist is: Answer: A person acceptable to the owner/user who is
knowledgeable and experienced in the specific process chemistry and corrosion
mechanisms
The required thickness of a pipe shall be: Answer: The pressure design thickness
without corrosion allowance
For in-service weldments: Answer: It may not be appropriate to use the original
construction code radiography acceptance criteria
Nonmetallic composite pipe wraps: Answer: may be used for temporary repairs of
locally thinned areas of piping
How do you evaluate the effects of fire damage on a piping system Answer: Utilizing
API 579 Fitness for Service
Structural minimum thickness is the: Answer: minimum thickness based on design
code calculations for pressure without corrosion allowance
An item that is not in accordance with specified codes, standards or other
requirements is known as: Answer: non-conformance
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, For high temperature thickness measurements, what is the most important
component of the thickness testing equipment? Answer: The search unit
During pressure testing, owner/users are cautioned not to exceed what value for
materials that may be used in elevated temperature service? Answer: 90% of SMYS
In accordance with API 570, NDE examinations shall be scheduled at intervals that
consider the: Answer: Type of damage and rate of progression
How can laminar inclusions affect thickness readings in digital ultrasonic
instruments? Answer: By creating an interface that reflects the signal before it
reaches the back wall
Per API 570, which of the following is an a example of subsurface cracking?
Answer: hydrogen-induced cracking
Above what temperature should appropriate temperature correction factors be
applied to ultrasonic thickness measurements? Answer: 150 degrees F (65 degrees
celcius)
According to API 570, when developing an inspection plan, the methods and extent
of NDE: Answer: shall be evaluated to assure they can adequately identify the
damage mechanisms
The best search units for conducting corrosion evaluation are: Answer: Dual-
element transducers
A methodology whereby flaws and conditions contained within piping systems are
assessed in order to determine the structural integrity of the piping for continued
service is referred to as: Answer: Fitness for service evaluation
A complex listing and description of piping damage mechanisms experienced in the
refining industry is included in: Answer: API RP 571
For testing of Category D piping sytems, ASME B 31.3 limits the gauge pressure to
be used for testing to: Answer: Max design pressure
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