ABSA-AB-506-Final Review Exam With
All Solved Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
1. Inspection & Servicing Requirements
for In-Service Pressure Equipment
A. AB-506
B. AB-513
C. AB-526 - Answer 1. answer A, AB-506
2. what is PESR ? - Answer 2. Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (PESR).
3. Which one these statements are true ?
a. The American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes and The National Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Inspectors (NB) publications are recognized and generally accepted as good engineering
practice.
b. The NB and API publications are adopted directly as regulations in Alberta
c. Owners are cautioned to ensure that current versions of the relevant good engineering
practices that are applicable to their specific industry sectors are used to supplement AB-506.
d. all of the above - Answer 3. answer A and C. Sect.1.0 Introduction
4. This specifies quality management system requirements for owners who are required to
hold a Certificate of Authorization Permit under PESR Section 11(3).
a. AB-505
b. AB-512
c. AB-513
d. AB-515 - Answer 4. answer B
5. True or False
Most process equipment installed in Alberta is inspected under an owner-user's
Certificate of Authorization Permit (CAP) or by inspection companies that hold a CAP. - Answer
5. True
6. Requirements for post-construction repairs and alteration are covered in document :
, a. AB-506
b. AB-513 - Answer answer B;
Introduction AB-506
7. This technique of repair by attaching a welded branch fitting or a bolted or mechanical fitting
to piping or equipment that is in service, and then creating an opening in that piping or
equipment by drilling or cutting a portion of the item within the attached
fitting.
a. Cladding
b. Cold Tapping
c. Hot Tapping
d. B and C - Answer Hot tapping is the technique of attaching a welded branch fitting or a
bolted or
mechanical fitting to piping or equipment that is in service, and then creating an opening
in that piping or equipment by drilling or cutting a portion of the item within the attached
fitting. API RP 2201 provides an in-depth review of the safety aspects that need to be
considered when hot tapping.
AB-513 sect 14; answer C
8. ___________ is responsible to ensure an AB-40 is submitted to ABSA, for every repair or
alteration of a boiler or pressure vessel performed in Alberta.
The AB-40 must be submitted within ____________ of the completion of the repair or
alteration. This report must also be provided to the owner.
A. Owner / 2 weeks
B. Owner / 10 business days
C. The Repair Organization / 10 working days
D. The Inspector / 10 working days - Answer AB-513 11.4 The repair organization is
responsible to ensure an AB-40 is submitted to ABSA,
for every repair or alteration of a boiler or pressure vessel performed in Alberta.
The AB-40 must be submitted within 10 working days of the completion of the
repair or alteration. This report must also be provided to the owner.
answer: C
9. ? - Answer
All Solved Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
1. Inspection & Servicing Requirements
for In-Service Pressure Equipment
A. AB-506
B. AB-513
C. AB-526 - Answer 1. answer A, AB-506
2. what is PESR ? - Answer 2. Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (PESR).
3. Which one these statements are true ?
a. The American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes and The National Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Inspectors (NB) publications are recognized and generally accepted as good engineering
practice.
b. The NB and API publications are adopted directly as regulations in Alberta
c. Owners are cautioned to ensure that current versions of the relevant good engineering
practices that are applicable to their specific industry sectors are used to supplement AB-506.
d. all of the above - Answer 3. answer A and C. Sect.1.0 Introduction
4. This specifies quality management system requirements for owners who are required to
hold a Certificate of Authorization Permit under PESR Section 11(3).
a. AB-505
b. AB-512
c. AB-513
d. AB-515 - Answer 4. answer B
5. True or False
Most process equipment installed in Alberta is inspected under an owner-user's
Certificate of Authorization Permit (CAP) or by inspection companies that hold a CAP. - Answer
5. True
6. Requirements for post-construction repairs and alteration are covered in document :
, a. AB-506
b. AB-513 - Answer answer B;
Introduction AB-506
7. This technique of repair by attaching a welded branch fitting or a bolted or mechanical fitting
to piping or equipment that is in service, and then creating an opening in that piping or
equipment by drilling or cutting a portion of the item within the attached
fitting.
a. Cladding
b. Cold Tapping
c. Hot Tapping
d. B and C - Answer Hot tapping is the technique of attaching a welded branch fitting or a
bolted or
mechanical fitting to piping or equipment that is in service, and then creating an opening
in that piping or equipment by drilling or cutting a portion of the item within the attached
fitting. API RP 2201 provides an in-depth review of the safety aspects that need to be
considered when hot tapping.
AB-513 sect 14; answer C
8. ___________ is responsible to ensure an AB-40 is submitted to ABSA, for every repair or
alteration of a boiler or pressure vessel performed in Alberta.
The AB-40 must be submitted within ____________ of the completion of the repair or
alteration. This report must also be provided to the owner.
A. Owner / 2 weeks
B. Owner / 10 business days
C. The Repair Organization / 10 working days
D. The Inspector / 10 working days - Answer AB-513 11.4 The repair organization is
responsible to ensure an AB-40 is submitted to ABSA,
for every repair or alteration of a boiler or pressure vessel performed in Alberta.
The AB-40 must be submitted within 10 working days of the completion of the
repair or alteration. This report must also be provided to the owner.
answer: C
9. ? - Answer
