API-370 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 1. What should be done at subsequent inspection of earbon steel piping circuits, in caustic service, that were originally stressed relieved? a) Brinell hardness tests should be performed at the first spection interval ¢) Perform magnetic particle examination for cracking 4) These systems require inspections at more frequent, at least twice, intervals 2. The following thicknesses were obtaining at one test point in a thickness ‘measurement location; 0.176”, 0.202”, 0.212”, and 0.218”. Which thickness should be used to calculate the corrosion rate, remaining life, and the next inspection date? a) 0.176" ©) 0.21 d) 0.21 3. According to API RP-578, which of the following is the most correct statement regarding a positive material identification (PMI) testing program in a warehouse? a) Can be an alternative to PMI testing of a fabricated piping system b) Is only applicable to valves, flanges. fittings. and other small parts ¢) If the material test reports are supplied, then PMI testing at the warehouse is not ec in ta 4, Allenvironmental cracking discovered during an in-service inspection should be evaluated by: a) A certified weldi b) The API-570 piping ) Operating aie 5. According to B16.5, which of the following is not required to be marked on a flange? 2) Manufacturer's name or marking b) Pressure rating ©). Material s BAY Technical Associates, Ine. ‘wr bayteshnicl comAPI-S70 Examination Preparation Course 2 6. Apiping system, located inside the boundary limits (ISBL) of an operating unit, contains hydrocarbons that would vaporize very slowly in the event of a release. What API-570 service classification should be assigned to this system? a) Class! | ve (Wis MWR 'S (0URLA b) Class 2 ] en 4) Auxiliary 7. Of the following, what inspection method would be the most appropriate for inspecting a regenerator overhead duct for refractory damage? b). Special high temperature ultrasonic examination ¢) High temperature liquid penetrant ) Eddy current examination 8, Inspection of the conerete to air interface of butied piping shows deterioration of the caulking and may have allowed water to enter the interface area. The system was installed 15 years ago without cathodic protection. What should be done with this system? b) Just reseal the joint to prevent aS water ingress ¢) Take thickness measurements on the piping six inches above the interface 4) Inspect the joint at grade and take pit depth measurements 9. According to ASME Section IX, which of the following must be on every procedure qualification record (PQR)? a) The completed PQR shall address all essential and nonessential variables of the wali ete ate ©) The joint design such as groove design, root spacing, etc. 4d) The minimum and maximum base metal thickness range qualified 10, How is the first thickness measurement interval established for newly installed piping systems? a) On stream determination after 2400 hours of service 3 Usi ee -kness minus the minimum thickness and divide by two 4) Using the manufacturer's corrosion rate calculations BAY Technical Associates, Inc. ‘wor bayteshnical com 2API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 11. In-service ultrasonic thickness measurements, of an NPS 30 vapor line, revealed thinning in the heat affected zone (HAZ) of an elbow to weld neck flange. During the next scheduled downtime, which of the following would be the best method to determine the extent of deterioration? a) Profile radiography of the weld ©) 100% radiography of the welds d) Ultrasonic A-scan of the elbow 12, Fasteners and components attached by threads or bolted to a piping system have a greater potential for: b) brittle fracture of bolting materials ©) chloride stress corrosion cracking ) carburization 13. Unless otherwise specified in API-570, NDE of repair or alteration welds shall be in accordance wi a) APIRP 582 b) APIRP 580 14, The extent of positive material identification of alloy materials used for repairs or alterations shall be determined by the: 2) API-570 certified inspector b) Material suppl 4) ‘The repair organization 15, When performing liquid penetrant examination on nickel based alloys, austenitic or duplex stainless steels, and titanium a certification of contaminant shall be obtained. Of the following which is not required by ASME Section V? a) Penetrant manufacturer's numbers b) Test results ¢) The records shall be maintained in accordance with the referencing Code Section ‘WEST AEEE af the, Tene RIRIEnpe Deaton lect BAY Technical Associates, Inc. sos bays comAPI-S70 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 16. What is a consideration in determining the amount if inspection of valves in a piping system? a) The inspection requirement depending on the piping class 'b) Random inspections to ensure a representative sample is being inspected 3 ‘The number of TML on each valve 17. What is the pneumatic test pressure for a piping system designed for 300psi at 700°F with an allowable stress at design temperature of 15000psi and 20000psi at test temperature? a) 247psi b) 440psi 6) 600psi 18. Historically, material non-conformances with the greatest number of serious consequences have involved 4) Stainless steel in Inconel piping systems P ee soponsti stainless ss pining a 4) Low alloy components in stainless piping systems 19. According to API RP 574, which of the following is not one of the four specific items that should be used for a number or coding system identification? b) The process unit ©) The piping system ¢) The circuit 20. What is the corrosion rate for a TML that had base-line thickness measurement of 0.438” taken on May 31, 2000 and on June 1, 2006 thickness measurements at the same TML produced an actual thickness of 0.423? Booms: Rajeae ©) 0.0300" per year BAY Technical Associates, Ine ‘wor bayteshnicl com 4API-S70 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 21, API-S70 states that an examiner: a) Must be an API-570 authorized inspector b) Must authorize all repair procedures and examination techniques prior to the completion of the work d Leese ae on pi seit ystems 22. Which of the following provides acceptable evidence that a radiographic examination technique is in accordance with ASME Section V? a) Personnel are certified to ASNT TC 1A, b) Successful cor the system pressure test .eceptable radiographic film repair welds ages with no rejected defects production and 23. A piping system has a calculated minimum required thickness of 0.380". Based on the following thickness measurement information, what is the shortest remaining life of the piping system? ‘Years of Operation Wall Thickness 0 0.455" g 0.420" 4 0.415" a) 7 years c) 2.5 years d) 5 years 24, Which of the following need not be considered in specifying piping for original installation? Stresses caused by other loads ‘Threads gen lors 25. A bolt is considered fully engaged provided: a) Itextends completely through the nut with a minimum of one thread exposed It extends comy through the nut with a minimum of two threads exposed 4) Itextends through the nut so it is no more than two threads short BAY Technical Associates, Inc. ‘wobec com 5API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 26. The owner decides to conduct a pneumatic pressure test in stead of a hydrostatic test, due to the installed piping system’s in ability to support the weight of liquid that would be used for the test. The system is designed for 300psi with an allowable stress value at design temperature of 13000psi and 20000psi at test temperature. What is the acceptable pneumatic test pressure? a) 300psi ¢) 508ps 4) 690psi 27. What is the maximum production plate thickness qualified for a SMAW welding procedure specification if the test coupon thickness was 5/8"? 4) 0.625 28, How often must the risk based system, be made? spection assessment, for a API-570 Class 1 piping is not permitted on Class I systems b) Every three years d) Every ten years 29. A fillet welded external patch, to be installed over a piping system defect: ) Is never permitted ©) Is considered a permanent repair 4) Does not require rounded corners 30. Thickness measurements on a sulfuric acid piping circuit indicate severe internal wall loss just downstream of a flanged junction. The system is reported to be A-S3 and the pipe is lined. Which of the following would you attribute the wall loss to? a) Wall thinning is expected in acid service b) The pipe manufacturer fabricated the pipe outside the permitted under tolerance 4) Turbulence due to the flanged joint BAY Technical Associates, Inc. ‘wo tsi com 6API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 31. Welded repairs are to be made on A-53 Gr. B pipe. The ambient temperature is below 32°F and the electrode diameter will not exceed 5/32”. Which of the following electrode must be used? a) No welding is permitted below 30°F ©) Lowalloy d) Low ductility 32. An imperfection of a type or magnitude exceeding the acceptable criteria is known as aan: A)Discontinuity 6) Flaw )Indication peter 33. Which of the following fluid servi specifically API-570 applicable to? b) Category “D” fluid service as defined in ASME B31.3 ©) San ae steam condensate 34. What would be the most appropriate action for an inspector to take when inspection reveals that the pipe shoes on a line have moved off the primary supports and are hanging on the beams? This is preventing the line to return to its cold position. a) Have the shoes replaced with longer shoes b) Consult a piping engineer to evaluate the stresses in the pipe c) Recommend anchors and stops in the piping support system 4) Specify a re-design of the supports to permit more movement 35. What is the permitted temperature variance between the calibration block and the part to be examined in ultrasonic examination? a) 125° b) 100°F o) 25°F d) OF BAY Technical Associates, Inc. wr bayteshncal com 7API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 36. In pipe caps, corroded areas evidenced by local thinning: a) May be ignored in small bore piping. b) May be ignored provided they are less than 10% of total area of the cap d) May be ignored provided they do not decrease the cap thickness more than 50% of the original thickness 37. Actual measured thickness is 0.35”, the minimum required thickness is 0.25", and the corrosion rate has been determined to be 0.0025” per year. When is the next thickness measurement required to be scheduled on this Class 3 piping system? a) Three years b) Five years -¢) Ten years | d) Fifteen years 38. “A groove in the base metal at the toe of the weld” is the definition of which of the following? a) Incomplete penetration ) Lack of sidewall fusion ©) Incomplete filling of the weld root 39. Which inspection technique is most appropriate for a Class 1, NPS 1. carbon stee! piping system, and that operates at 200°F? a) Ultrasonic thickness measurements b) Pressure testing ¢) Eddy current testing _d) Radiographic profile 40. Which of the following is not a requirement for acceptance of @ final closure weld in ‘a modified system piping that will be pressure tested? a) Liquid penetrant or magnetic particle examination of the root pass and completed weld \ b) The closure weld must be a full penetration d) The rest of the new piping must be pressure tested BAY Technical Associates, Inc. vo byte com 8API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 41. Carbon steel piping systems are most susceptible to corrosion under insulation when, they operate within which of the following temperature ranges? a) Between -20'F and 250°) ©) Between 150°F and 250° d) Between 150°F and 400°F 42. An in service piping system is being re-classified to Class 1. The previous interval, for thickness measurements, was 6 years. Given the following, what should the new thickness measurement interval be? No RBI was performed. Current measured thickness: 0.240" Minimum required thickness: 0.192" Projected corrosion rate: 0.008" per year a) 6 years ©) I2years d) 1.5 years 43, Notch toughness testing is to be performed in the qualification of a welding procedure. Which of the following notch toughness testing method is used for compliance with ASME B31.3? a) Brinell test _— b) Impact test ¢) Guided bend test d) Hydrostatic test 44, Flammable petroleum process piping systems may be classified as Class 3 provided the system contains: a) Finished product being pumped to a remote booster station b) Waste gas used to fuel an on site heater ©) Onsite naphtha with no hydrogen sulfide )_ Anhydrous hydrogen chloride 45, Substituting nondestructive examination for a pressure test following an alteration: a) Isnever permitted b) Generally acceptable 4) Must comply with B31.3 BAY Technical Associates, Ine wo haycenicalcomAPI-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 46. With regard to new connections, being installed in an existing piping system, which of the following is the correct statement? a) These connections are always considered an alteration b) Full radiography is required ) They must be located downstream of any control valve 47. An NPS 4piping system was installed in June 1989. At the time of installation, base- line thickness measurements indicated the pipe wall to be 0.24”. In January of 1998 thickness measurements revealed a wall thickness of 0.22” and six months later thickness measurements were taken again with a resulting wall thickness of 20°. The January 2006 inspection revealed the walll thickness to be .19”. Based on this. information, what is the long term corrosion rate? a) 0.001” per year b) 0.002” per year 4) 0.040" per year 48. Ultrasonic thickness measurement accuracy is affected by all but which of the following? a) Temperature above 150°F b) External coating 4) Instrument calibration 49. Under certain con presence of ns, environmental cracking of earbon steel ean occur in the a) Chloride b) Amine ©) Naphthenic acid 4) Polythionic acid 50. During the inspection of a section of buried piping, a trench eight feet deep is dug to ‘expose the pipe. Prior to personnel entering the trench to take thickness measurements, which of the following must be done? a) Conduct soil resistivity survey within ten feet of the excavation ©) Conduct a liquid pressure test 4) Clean all loose paint and scale off the entire length of exposed pipe BAY Technical Associates, Inc, ‘wo haya eom 10API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 51. Which of the following is cause for rejection of the “B” image on an RT film? a) Any image b) No image ©) Dark image Light image 52, Which of the following would be best suited for finding an obstruction in piping? a) Magnetic particle examination b) Acoustic emission testing ©) Radiography d) Ultrasonic 53. What is the maximum interval for thickness measurements when risk based inspection methods are not used? a) Three years b) Five years (6) Ten years 4) Determined by piping classification 54, According to Section IX, welders who pass the required tests in the 6-G position are qualified for: a) Groove and fillet welds only in the 6-G position 'b) Groove and fillet welds in all positions ) Groove welds in the 6-G position and fillet welds only in the 2-G position ) Groove welds only in the 2-G position and fillet welds in all positions 55, According to ASME B31.3 and API-570, hydrostatic tests shall be held for: a) Not more that 10 minutes -b) Not less than 10 minutes. ¢) Not more than one hour 4) Not less than one hour 56. Localized pitting may be temporarily repaired using a fillet weld patch providing: ———— : . b) The minimum specified yield strength of the pipe material is 40000psi ¢) The maximum size of the patch is < 100 square inches 4) The remaining pipe wall thickness below the pit is = 50% of the required thickness BAY Technical Associates, Inc. woachaytecicalcom uAPI-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 57. In radiographic examination, the image quality indicator is selected based on which of the following? a) Size of the IQI hole in the hole type b) Diameter of the wire in the wire type ¢) Source to film distance -d) Thickness of the material welded 58. According to API-570, when detecting interior surface breaking planar flaws, when inspecting from the external surface, the owner/user shall specify: b) Industry qualified UT straight-beam examiners ©) Level IT RT examiners d) Level II PT examiners 59. Which of the following piping systems is excluded from API-570? a). Primary process piping systems less than NPS 2 b) Secondary process piping systems greater than NPS 6 ©) Flare piping 60. When corrosion product buildup is noted at pipe support contact areas, lifting off such supports may be required for inspection. What should be done as a minimum? b) Take the piping system out of service c) The area must be abrasive blast cleaned to permit proper inspection 4d) As long as no leakage is evident lifting of the pipe is not recommended 61. According to ASME Section V, how are wire type IQIs to be placed? a) On the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld ©) Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel ee ld ) Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld BAY Technical Associates, Inc, swotatecnical com 2API-S70 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 62. Under which circumstance may a welder be qualified by a RT of a production weld in stead of on a coupon? a) When the welder's first 12” of production weld pass RT b) Welders can not be qualified this way for pipe welding 4) When the welder’s first 6” of production weld pass RT and he only welds SBP piping systems 63. Which of the following type of valve would make pigging impossible? a) Ball valve b) Gate valve 0) Globe valve 4) Slide valve (64. What type of document is ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A? a) Standard set of NDE procedures that are pre-qualified ©) Document covering NDE procedures 4) Document covering safety procedures for owner/users 665. In reviewing the previous inspection report, you discover that the corrosion rate was calculated incorrectly. What rate must be used for the next inspection period? 'b)_ The rate should be based on the short term rate from the report ©). The rate should be based on the average short and long term rates from the report 4) No action is necessary until the corrosion rate is confirmed at the next inspection 66. According to API-570 and ASME B31.3, welding shall not be performed if the weld area is: a) Below 40°F b) Above 120°F ©) Inan inert atmosphere -d) Frosted or wet BAY Technical Associates, Inc. soo bytes com BAPI-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 67. API-570 recommends that the surface conditions of buried pipeline paths be visually surveyed at what interval? a) 6 months b) 12 months ©) 18 months 4) Based on the soil corrosivity 68. When the corrosion rate for @ piping system cannot be determined by similar service, initial thickness measurements should be taken within: ~a) 3 months — b) 6 months c) 9 months 4) 12 months 69. A piping system used in vapor service requires pressure testing. The supports for this system were not designed for a hydrostatic test. Which of the following is an acceptable alternative to the hydrostatic test? a) Sensitive leak test -b) Pneumatic test ©) Vacuum test d) UT shear-wave of all welds 70. A crack repair can be considered permanent i a) A full encirclement split sleeve is installed per API-570 b) The piping component is pressure tested to 1.5 times the MAWP _c) The weld groove completely removes the defect and is then filled with weld metal d) A box type enclosure is installed 71. Which if the following metals is most susceptible to severe metal loss under high velocity conditions? a) Aluminum and copper b) 300 series stainless steel c) Monel d) Titanium BAY Technical Associates, Inc. ‘wobec com “4API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 72. What is the wall thickness value to be used when recalculating the MAWP of an i service piping system? a) The actual thickness measured b) ‘The actual thickness measured minus the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection d) The actual thickness measured minus four times the estimated corrosion loss before the next inspection 73. In radiography, location markers that are to appear as radiographic images shall be placed: a) On the back of the film holder b) On or adjacent to the weld next to the IQL ) Between the film and the a being radiographed 74, Piping inspection records that provide design information and drawings shall be updated prior to: a) Re-rating the piping system b) Completion of a hydrostatic test ©). Repair a portion of the system that corroded to below minimum thickness 4) Taking thickness measurements on the piping system 75, In addition to the inspector's authorization, alterations on a piping system must be approved by a/an: a) Unit inspector b) Maintenance supervisor d) Lead operator 76. Welds on in-service piping systems are often inspected for corrosion using: a) Liquid penetrant examination ¢) Straight beam ultrasonic d) Magnetic particle BAY Technical Associates, Inc ‘wor bayteshnical com 1sAPI-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book “77. Brittle fracture failure is usually not a concern with which of the following piping? a) 400 series stainless b) Large bore ©) Relatively heavy walled \ 78. According to ASME Section V, what is the film density range for single film viewing, for radiographs made with @ gamma tay source? a) .05104.0 b) 1.31040 ©) 181040 -d) 2.0104.0 \ 79, When establishing TMLs in an inject circuit, which of the following is the most important? b) 12 fect upstream of the injection point ) On the injection nozzle before the injection occurs ) 25 feet downstream from the second change in flow direction Neo What are the three “zones” of a weldment? a) Weld metal, fusion line, heat affected ¢) Weld metal, heat affected, and residual stress d) Weld root, intermediate passes, and weld cap or crown 81. Completed repairs and alterations of in-service piping systems must be approved by the: a) Repair organization “hy APLS70 certified inspector ©) Piping engineer in accordance with API-570 \ 4) Certified inspector and a piping engineer 82. With regard to inadvertent substitution of non-specified material, which of the following is least susceptible? a) Bolting b) Warm-up lines ©) Small di aeaab ig (SBP) BAY Technical Associates, Inc so ajc eom 16API-570 Examination Preparation Course Practice Examination #6 Closed Book \ 83, With regard to the frequency and extent of inspection, what is the classification of piping systems usually based on? b) Potential for revenue loss due to unscheduled or ©) Pressure and temperature of the fluid handled \ 4) Age of the limiting component and the likelihood of component failure 84, API-570 states that potable water should be used in hydrostatic testing of which of the following materials? a) 5Cr-.SMo - b) 300 series stainless ©) Carbon steel d) Monel ‘\ g5.-7M readings on a piping system indicate thatthe corosion rate has increased. The inspector's most appropriate response is to: a) Recalculate the piping circuit average corrosion rate b) Schedule the next inspection within six months ©) Report the change to the maintenance department _d) Recalculate the inspection interval of the system 86. Which of the following is most correct regarding the placement of TMLs during inspection of small bore threaded connections? a) TMLs are not mandatory for small bore threaded connections b) TMLs are not required on insulated piping above 300°F 4) Choose only the TMLs that can have insulation plugs removed during scheduled \ inspections 87. Of the following who can approve exceptions to preheat temperature used in making repairs? a) The inspector b) The owner/user - ¢) The piping engineer d) Ame BAY Technical Associates, Inc ‘ww baytechncal com 7API-570 Examination Preparation Course \ Practice Examination #6 Closed Book 88. On buried piping. Generally, the lower the soil resistivity, the: a) Lower the potential for soil moisture retention b) The greater the inspection interval | 4) Less need for cathodic protection \ 89, Deformation of a pressure vessel wall, in the vicinity of a pipe attachment, is noticed during an inspection. What is the most appropriate action to take? 1a) Notify the pressure vessel inspector that he/she may have a problem and forget it b) Recommend an immediate shutdown of the unit | ) Verify the allowable deformation in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 \ 90. Local PWHT may be considered for piping repairs conditions except when the: under all of the following 8) Material has higher than 9% chrome ) Piping system is greater than NPS 12 ©) Thickness of the piping wall is greater than 0.5" \ 91. RT Profile examination of an in-service piping system reveals crack like indications. Which of the following would normally be included during further inspection? a) Internal visual inspection b) Liquid penetrant examination ©) Wet fluorescent magnetic particle examination - d) Weld quality RT. UT. or both Nw Holiday surveys are used to evaluate: a) Need for coating repairs ~ b) The effectiveness of cathodic protection ©) Coating thickness d) The need for addi al anodes. Nos. When an area of metal loss, that exceeds the corrosion allowance, it should be evaluated in accordance with the principles of which of the following? b) ASME Section VIII, c) ASME B31.3 d) ASME Section VIII, ion | ision 2 BAY Technical Associates, Inc. ‘bate com 18API-S70 Examination Preparation Course \ Practice Examination #6 Closed Book \ 94. Inspection of Class 2 secondary process small bore piping is: 2) Performed at the same intervals as Class 2 primary piping b) Outside the scope of API-370 c) Performed at the same intervals as injection points —d) Optional \ 95. In field positive material identification activity, all of the following methods may be used except: a) X-ray fluorescent analyzers b) Chemical spot testing 4) Optical spectrographie \\ 06. Which of he following would not be appropriate for measuring skin temperature of hot spots in piping systems? a) Temperature indicating paints _ bd) High temperature ultrasonic examination — ©) Thermography \ 4d) Portable thermocouple 97. The approval of a piping engineer is not required when: a) Pressure testing after repairs b) Repairing damaged areas with full encirclement welded split sleeves ©) Re-rating a piping system \ d) Applying pre-heat in lieu of PHT 98. Unless risk-based inspection methods are used, visual extemal inspection of piping systems should be conducted at no more than which of the following intervals? a) Five years for Class | or Class 2 systems b) Five years for Class 3 systems c) Ten years for Class 2 systems d) Three years for Class | systems BAY Technical Associates, Inc ‘wo bytes com 19