API 580 - Practice Exam Questions and Answers
Which of the following statements is correct with
regard to equipment items with risks deemed In RBI investigation, consequence analysis is
acceptable by RBI analysis? intended to provide a measure of the:
A Inspection interval should be tightened A Mitigations necessary to reduce risk.
B Inspection effectiveness should be adjusted B Overall risk of a potential failure
C Equipment should be removed from inspection C Maximum liability for a failure
programs D Significance of a potential failure. - -D
D No further mitigation is necessary - -D
Risk reduction is:
Which of the following statements is correct with
regard to the results of quantitative analysis? A Synonymous with risk management
B Synonymous with inspection optimization
A They normally provide an initial screening with C Part of risk management
which to rank units for attention. D Achieved only by inspection - -C
B They are usually numeric and should be
comparable
C They must be included in the documentation of The value of a qualitative approach is that:
any RBI evaluation
D They are more accurate that the results of a A the risk assessment process is much faster
qualitative analysis. - -B B It uses logic models that depict combinations of
events
C It enables completion of a risk assessment in
In RBI, residual factors for loss of containment the absence of detailed data.
include all of the following except: D It produces relative risk numbers rather than
absolute risk numbers. - -C
A Human Error
B Unknown mechanisms of deterioration
C Inspection efforts RBI contributes to reduction of overall life-cycle
D Secondary effects from nearby units. - - costs by:
C
A using less expensive inspection techniques
B Increasing the number of internal inspections
Compared to quantitative analysis, qualitative C Increasing the number of non-intrusive
analysis using broad ranges generally requires: inspections.
D Enhancing the prediction of failure caused by
A a lower level of judgement, skill, and deterioration mechanisms - -D
understanding.
B Greater accuracy in data input to compensate
for lower precision of the models Which of the following is the most important to
C Higher level of judgment, skill, and the success of risk management by emergency
understanding isolation?
D Better training in understanding the impact of
data quality - -C A. Operations surveillance
B. Chain-wheel-operated gate valves
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C. Fire deluge systems C. In-Stream inspections are not as effective as
D. Proper isolation valve locations - -D internal inspections
D. RBI will probably raise the total costs of
inspection for a given unit. - -A
For RBI methods, sensitivity analysis is:
A. Employed only when the risk matrix indicates A computerized database is:
that the risk is high
B. Normally employed to determine the effects of A. Required for inspection record keeping
dominate failure mechanisms for each piece of B. Necessary for conducting the risk analysis
equipment studied. C. Important for stewarding recommendations
C. A review of input variables in a risk calculation D. Necessary for categorizing the risk levels and
to determine their influence on the risk variables. risk management - -C
D. Based on statistical analysis that uses
historical data gathered from a particular facility
to develop a better understanding of the risk Which of the following may make it impractical to
value. - -c reduce some risks to an acceptable level?
A. Labor constraints
The suitability and current condition of equipment B. Cost constraints
within the current operating envelope will C. Regulatory requirements
determine the: D. Production needs - -B
A. Consequence of failure
B. Probability of failure This risk to a given facility, process unit, system,
C. Total risk equipment item, or component as compared to
D. Likelihood - -B similar item is referred to as:
A. Absolute Risk
The urgency of performing inspection activities B. Relative Risk
depends primarily upon: C. Qualitative risk
D. Quantitative risk - -B
A. The magnitude of the consequence
B. The level of unmitigated risk
C. Previous inspection findings and corrosion As a member of an RBI assessment team, an
rates equipment inspector or inspection specialist is
D. Jurisdictional requirements - -B responsible for:
A. Gathering data on the condition and history of
Which of the following statements is correct with the equipment
regards to use of RBI for managing inspection B. Documenting the RBI assessment
costs? C. Following to ensure that appropriate risk
mitigation has been implemented
A. Equipment integrity should remain the primary D. Assessing the types of deterioration
focus mechanisms and their applicability and severity. -
B. RBI will eliminate some inspections -A
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Which of the following statements is correct with
regard to equipment items with risks deemed In RBI investigation, consequence analysis is
acceptable by RBI analysis? intended to provide a measure of the:
A Inspection interval should be tightened A Mitigations necessary to reduce risk.
B Inspection effectiveness should be adjusted B Overall risk of a potential failure
C Equipment should be removed from inspection C Maximum liability for a failure
programs D Significance of a potential failure. - -D
D No further mitigation is necessary - -D
Risk reduction is:
Which of the following statements is correct with
regard to the results of quantitative analysis? A Synonymous with risk management
B Synonymous with inspection optimization
A They normally provide an initial screening with C Part of risk management
which to rank units for attention. D Achieved only by inspection - -C
B They are usually numeric and should be
comparable
C They must be included in the documentation of The value of a qualitative approach is that:
any RBI evaluation
D They are more accurate that the results of a A the risk assessment process is much faster
qualitative analysis. - -B B It uses logic models that depict combinations of
events
C It enables completion of a risk assessment in
In RBI, residual factors for loss of containment the absence of detailed data.
include all of the following except: D It produces relative risk numbers rather than
absolute risk numbers. - -C
A Human Error
B Unknown mechanisms of deterioration
C Inspection efforts RBI contributes to reduction of overall life-cycle
D Secondary effects from nearby units. - - costs by:
C
A using less expensive inspection techniques
B Increasing the number of internal inspections
Compared to quantitative analysis, qualitative C Increasing the number of non-intrusive
analysis using broad ranges generally requires: inspections.
D Enhancing the prediction of failure caused by
A a lower level of judgement, skill, and deterioration mechanisms - -D
understanding.
B Greater accuracy in data input to compensate
for lower precision of the models Which of the following is the most important to
C Higher level of judgment, skill, and the success of risk management by emergency
understanding isolation?
D Better training in understanding the impact of
data quality - -C A. Operations surveillance
B. Chain-wheel-operated gate valves
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C. Fire deluge systems C. In-Stream inspections are not as effective as
D. Proper isolation valve locations - -D internal inspections
D. RBI will probably raise the total costs of
inspection for a given unit. - -A
For RBI methods, sensitivity analysis is:
A. Employed only when the risk matrix indicates A computerized database is:
that the risk is high
B. Normally employed to determine the effects of A. Required for inspection record keeping
dominate failure mechanisms for each piece of B. Necessary for conducting the risk analysis
equipment studied. C. Important for stewarding recommendations
C. A review of input variables in a risk calculation D. Necessary for categorizing the risk levels and
to determine their influence on the risk variables. risk management - -C
D. Based on statistical analysis that uses
historical data gathered from a particular facility
to develop a better understanding of the risk Which of the following may make it impractical to
value. - -c reduce some risks to an acceptable level?
A. Labor constraints
The suitability and current condition of equipment B. Cost constraints
within the current operating envelope will C. Regulatory requirements
determine the: D. Production needs - -B
A. Consequence of failure
B. Probability of failure This risk to a given facility, process unit, system,
C. Total risk equipment item, or component as compared to
D. Likelihood - -B similar item is referred to as:
A. Absolute Risk
The urgency of performing inspection activities B. Relative Risk
depends primarily upon: C. Qualitative risk
D. Quantitative risk - -B
A. The magnitude of the consequence
B. The level of unmitigated risk
C. Previous inspection findings and corrosion As a member of an RBI assessment team, an
rates equipment inspector or inspection specialist is
D. Jurisdictional requirements - -B responsible for:
A. Gathering data on the condition and history of
Which of the following statements is correct with the equipment
regards to use of RBI for managing inspection B. Documenting the RBI assessment
costs? C. Following to ensure that appropriate risk
mitigation has been implemented
A. Equipment integrity should remain the primary D. Assessing the types of deterioration
focus mechanisms and their applicability and severity. -
B. RBI will eliminate some inspections -A
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