API 570 test questions with complete
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Section 1 - Scope
1-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570? - ANSWERS-
Operating a pipe system
2-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570? - ANSWERS-
Performing pipe fabrication
3-API 570 pertains to: - ANSWERS-Only to metallic and FRP pipe
4-API 570 pertains only to: - ANSWERS-Pipe and their associated relief devices
5-The inspector discovers a problem on a pipe that requires corrective action. Who is
responsible to respond to this issue? - ANSWERS-Owner/User
6-API 570 is used: - ANSWERS-By petro-chemical facilities
7-API 570 takes effect: - ANSWERS-Once the pipe is places in service
8-Companies that use API 570 must: - ANSWERS-Either employ or have access to an authorized
inspection agency
9-During a piping repair, if there is a conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the
construction code, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-API 570
,10-Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the
construction code, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-API 570
11-An in-service pipe in being repaired or altered. If there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-The
most stringent requirements
12-An in-service piping system is inspected. If there is a conflict between the requirements of
API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-The most stringent
requirements
13-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of the following piping
systems? - ANSWERS-300 psig steam system
14-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of the following piping
systems? - ANSWERS-Category D piping
15-Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included in the scope of API 570? -
ANSWERS-4 NPS low-density polyethylene pipe
16-Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations? - ANSWERS-API 579
17-Which code is used for RBI evaluations? - ANSWERS-API 580
Section 2
1-During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered on a longitudinal weld. This
crack can be evaluated to which code? - ANSWERS-API 579
,2-Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? - ANSWERS-API 2201
3-Which publication provides information on corrosion mechanisms? - ANSWERS-API 571
4-Which publication is used for RBI assessments? - ANSWERS-API 580
5-Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting and testing valves? -
ANSWERS-API 578
**6-Which document can be used when determining soil resistivity? - ANSWERS-ASTM G57
**7-Which document can provide more information on Injectionmand Mixing points? -
ANSWERS-NACE RP 34101
Section 3
1-Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? - ANSWERS-Replacement 4 NPS
portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
2-An alteration on a piping system is defined as: - ANSWERS-Any physical change with design
implications
3-Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT considered an acceptable API 570
Authorized Inspection Agency? - ANSWERS-Piping fabricator
4-Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency? - ANSWERS-
The inspection organization of the jurisdiction
5-A CML is: - ANSWERS-A point or plane through the pipe
, 6-A critical check valve is one that: - ANSWERS-Could cause a hazardous event (like Boom!) if it
fails
7-A defect is defined as: - ANSWERS-A discontinuity that exceeds the applicable code's criteria
8-What is maximum diameter of an examination point on an 8 NPS line? - ANSWERS-2"
9-What is maximum diameter of an examination point on a 12 NPS line? - ANSWERS-3"
10-An imperfection is: - ANSWERS-Defined as a flaw
11-An indication is: - ANSWERS-A response from an NDE examine
12-An injection point does NOT include: - ANSWERS-Process mix points
13-What is an integrity operating envelope? - ANSWERS-Key process limits that are set because
of a potential degradation mechanism
14-What is management of change? - ANSWERS-Term used to describe a documented system to
review process changes
15-What is a mixing point? - ANSWERS-A piping component that combines two process streams
of differing composition
16-Off-site piping is: - ANSWERS-Piping in a plant that us not in a process unit
solutions38
Section 1 - Scope
1-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570? - ANSWERS-
Operating a pipe system
2-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570? - ANSWERS-
Performing pipe fabrication
3-API 570 pertains to: - ANSWERS-Only to metallic and FRP pipe
4-API 570 pertains only to: - ANSWERS-Pipe and their associated relief devices
5-The inspector discovers a problem on a pipe that requires corrective action. Who is
responsible to respond to this issue? - ANSWERS-Owner/User
6-API 570 is used: - ANSWERS-By petro-chemical facilities
7-API 570 takes effect: - ANSWERS-Once the pipe is places in service
8-Companies that use API 570 must: - ANSWERS-Either employ or have access to an authorized
inspection agency
9-During a piping repair, if there is a conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the
construction code, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-API 570
,10-Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the
construction code, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-API 570
11-An in-service pipe in being repaired or altered. If there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-The
most stringent requirements
12-An in-service piping system is inspected. If there is a conflict between the requirements of
API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which should be followed? - ANSWERS-The most stringent
requirements
13-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of the following piping
systems? - ANSWERS-300 psig steam system
14-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of the following piping
systems? - ANSWERS-Category D piping
15-Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included in the scope of API 570? -
ANSWERS-4 NPS low-density polyethylene pipe
16-Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations? - ANSWERS-API 579
17-Which code is used for RBI evaluations? - ANSWERS-API 580
Section 2
1-During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered on a longitudinal weld. This
crack can be evaluated to which code? - ANSWERS-API 579
,2-Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? - ANSWERS-API 2201
3-Which publication provides information on corrosion mechanisms? - ANSWERS-API 571
4-Which publication is used for RBI assessments? - ANSWERS-API 580
5-Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting and testing valves? -
ANSWERS-API 578
**6-Which document can be used when determining soil resistivity? - ANSWERS-ASTM G57
**7-Which document can provide more information on Injectionmand Mixing points? -
ANSWERS-NACE RP 34101
Section 3
1-Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? - ANSWERS-Replacement 4 NPS
portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
2-An alteration on a piping system is defined as: - ANSWERS-Any physical change with design
implications
3-Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT considered an acceptable API 570
Authorized Inspection Agency? - ANSWERS-Piping fabricator
4-Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency? - ANSWERS-
The inspection organization of the jurisdiction
5-A CML is: - ANSWERS-A point or plane through the pipe
, 6-A critical check valve is one that: - ANSWERS-Could cause a hazardous event (like Boom!) if it
fails
7-A defect is defined as: - ANSWERS-A discontinuity that exceeds the applicable code's criteria
8-What is maximum diameter of an examination point on an 8 NPS line? - ANSWERS-2"
9-What is maximum diameter of an examination point on a 12 NPS line? - ANSWERS-3"
10-An imperfection is: - ANSWERS-Defined as a flaw
11-An indication is: - ANSWERS-A response from an NDE examine
12-An injection point does NOT include: - ANSWERS-Process mix points
13-What is an integrity operating envelope? - ANSWERS-Key process limits that are set because
of a potential degradation mechanism
14-What is management of change? - ANSWERS-Term used to describe a documented system to
review process changes
15-What is a mixing point? - ANSWERS-A piping component that combines two process streams
of differing composition
16-Off-site piping is: - ANSWERS-Piping in a plant that us not in a process unit
