Exam 1 on API 510 Code .

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Q -1 API 510 Inspection code applies to:

a) All in service vessels in any industry.

b) All in service vessels in Petroleum Refinery only.
c) All in service vessels in Refinery and Chemical Process industries.
d) In-service vessels as well as for the New construction of vessels.

Q-2 API 510can be applied to which of the following in service vessels.

a) Constructed vessels in accordance with an applicable construction code.

b) Vessels constructed without a construction code.
c) Non-standard Vessels.
d) All of above.

Q-3 For in-service vessel if these is conflict between ASME code and API code.

a) ASME code takes priority as it is basic code for pressure verses.

b) API code takes precedence.
c) Any one code either ASME or API may be used depending on opinion of Inspector.
d) ASME may be used if vessel Engineer approves.

Q-4 Choose correct statement.

a) API code is not permitted to be used in conflict with prevailing regulation requirements.
b) If requirements of API 510 code are more stringent than requirements of regulation, than API 510
shall govern.
c) Either API 510 code or regulation requirements may be used in all cases.
d) Only API 510 code shall be used in all cases.

Q-5 Identity the pressure vessels which are excluded from specific requirements of API 510 inspection
code.

a) Pressure Vessels on movable structures covered by other jurisdictional requirements.

b) Pressure Vessels fisted for exemption in the scope of applicable construction code .
c) Both (a) and (b) .
d) Pressure Vessels with pressure less than 100 Psi with no Limitation on verse volume.

Q-6 API 510 Code recognizes technical concepts according to:

a) API 579 Fitness for service.

b) API 580 Risk based inspection.
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 c) It recognizes neither FFS nor RBI.
d) It recognizes both (a) and (b).

Q-7 Which of the following Recommended Practice covers Inspection of pressure vessels.

a) API RP 576.
b) API RP 577.
c) API RP 572.
d) API 510.

Q-8 Which of the following Recommended practice describes damage mechanisms in Refinery Industry:

a) API RP 576.
b) API RP 577.
c) API RP 572.
d) API RP 571.

Q-9 Which of the following Recommended practices describes inspection of pressure relieving devices:

a) API RP 576.
b) API RP 577.
c) API RP 572.
d) API RP 571.

Q-10 Which of the following Recommended practices covers Inspection and welding metallurgy:

a) API RP 576.
b) API RP 577.
c) API RP 572.
d) API RP 571.

Q-11 Risk based inspection methodology is covered by which of the following documents:

a) API RP 579.
b) API RP 580.
c) API RP 577.
d) API RP 576.

Q-12 Methodology for fitness for service is covered by which of the following documents:

a) API RP 579.
b) API RP 580.
c) API RP 577.
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 d) API RP 576.

Q-13 API Publication 2201 covers:

a) Procedures for hot tapping an equipments in service.

b) Procedures for calibration of pressure relieving devices.
c) Procedure for fitness for service analysis.
d) Methodology for RBI analysis.

Q-14 which of the following is not an ‘’ Alteration “

a) Any duplicate replacement.

b) Addition of any reinforcement nozzles less than or equal to size of existing reinforcement nozzles.
c) Addition of any nozzles not requiring reinforcements.
d) All of above.

Q-15 which of the following does not constitute the Authorized Inspection Agency:

a) Inspection organization of a jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used.

b) Inspection organization of an insurance company covering insurance of the pressure vessel.
c) Inspection department of repair organization.
d) Inspection organization of an Owner/User.

Q-16- Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector shall a person:

a) Qualified and Certified according to requirements of a API 510.

b) Qualified and Certified according to CWI requirements of AWS.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) Qualified and Certified according to ASNT requirement.

Q-17 According to API 510, the term “CML’’ means:

a) Condition Monitoring Locations.

b) Corrosion Monitoring Locations.
c) Critical Monitoring Locations.
d) Corrosion Measurement Locations.

Q-18 As per API 510, the welding technique used to obtain “ Grain refinement and tempering of
underlying Heat Affected Zone is Knows as :

a) Controlled Grain welding.

b) Controlled deposition welding.
c) Constant current welding.
d) Constant deposition welding.

Q-19 Temper bead and Half bead technique are:

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 a) Typical welding technique with GTAW Process.
b) Typical welding technique with SAW Process.
c) Typical controlled deposition welding technique.
d) Typical Repair welding procedures.

Q-20 An Examiner is person who ……..the inspector by performing specific NDE but need not evaluate
the results of those examinations:

a) Supervises.
b) Coordinate with.
c) Assists.
d) Directs.

Q-21 Maximum gauge pressure permitted at the top of a vessel in its operating position for designated
temperatures is called:

a) Maximum operating pressure.

b) Maximum design pressure.
c) Maximum allowable working pressure.
d) None of above.

Q-22 the term MDMT means:

a) Maximum design metal temperature.

b) Maximum design means temperature.
c) Minimum design metal temperature.
d) Minimum design mean temperature.

Q-23 Work necessary to restore a vessel to condition suitable for sate operation at design conditions is
called:

a) A repair of vessels.
b) A restoration of vessels.
c) A renovation of vessels.
d) A re-rating of vessels.

Q-24 Any cutting, grinding, welding operation on pressure vessels not specifically considered as
“alteration” is considered as:

a) A re-raring.
b) A repair.
c) A restoration.
d) A renovation.

Q-25 Which of the following is not a repair organization:

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 a) Subcontractor supplying manpower for repair works.
b) Holder of ASME U-stamp.
c) Holder of Valid R-stamp by national board.
d) An Owner/ User of pressure vessels who repair his own equipment.

Q-26 A Re-rating means:

a) Change in design temperature rating.

b) Change in MDMT.
c) Change in MAWP.
d) Any one of (a),(b),(c).

Q-27 which of the following is not testing according to API 510:

a) Testing such as PT, MT, etc.

b) Pressure testing.
c) Notch toughness testing.
d) Mechanical testing such as hardness or strength testing.

Q-28 Reduction in toughness due to metallurgical change that can occur in some low alloy steels due to
long exposure at high temperatures above 650ºF is know :

a) Graphtization.
b) Methane embrittlement.
c) Temper embrittlement.
d) None of above.

Q-29 Who shall exercise overall control of activities relating to in-service inspection, repairs, alterations
and maintenance of pressure vessel.

a) Pressure Vessel Engineer.

b) Authorized Inspector.
c) Owner/ User.
d) Repair organization.

Q-30 Who is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing, executing and assessing inspection
systems and procedure

a) Authorized inspector.
b) Pressure Vessel Engineer.
c) Owner/User organization.
d) Jurisdiction organization.

Q-31 According to API 510, the responsible for activities involving design, engineering review or
evaluation of pressure vessels covered by API 510 inspection code:
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 a) Authorized inspector.
b) Pressure Vessel Engineer.
c) Owner/User organization.
d) Repair organization.

Q-32 The Inspector is responsible to…….to assure that the inspection, DE and pressure testing activities
meet API 510 requirements:

a) Examiner.
b) Owner/User.
c) Engineer.
d) None of above.

Q-33 Who is responsible to provide the materials, equipments,QC and workmanship that in necessary to
maintain and repair the vessels:

a) An Examiner.
b) Repair organization.
c) Owner/ user.
d) Inspector.

Q-34 A person holds level II certificates in 3 methods of NDT, as well as API 510 certified, He is involved
in assuring that inspection, NDE and testing activities meet API 510 requirements, all NDE results also
are evaluated by him as per API 510, He is performing duties of :

a) Examiner.
b) Authorized Pressure vessel Inspector.
c) Examiner and Inspector.
d) None of above.

Q-35 According to API 510, Inspection plan shall be developed by:

a) An inspector in consultation with corrosion specialist.

b) An engineer and/ or Inspector.
c) An engineer in consultation with corrosion specialist.
d) An engineer.

Q-36 A assessment involving study of both the Probability and the Consequence of failure is called:

a) RBI assessment.
b) Process Hazard analysis.
c) Integrity assessment.
d) Only (b) and (c).
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Q-37 RBI assessments shall be updated after:

a) Each vessel inspections.

b) Each time the process or hardware change are made that significantly affect damage rates.
c) Either (a) or (b).
d) Every 10 years.

Q-38 Prior to internal Inspection of in-service performed, the vessel should be:

a) Cleaned gas tested ventilated drained and purged in that order.

b) Ventilated drained, clamed gas tested and purged in that order.
c) Drained, purged, cleaned, ventilated and gas tested in that order.
d) Gas tested, drained, ventilated and cleaned in that order.

Q-39 The internal Inspection shall be performed by:

a) Inspector.
b) Examiner.
c) Engineer.
d) Corrosion specialist.

Q-40 Before performing any required API 510 Inspections Inspectors shall review:

a) Design and construction records.

b) Prior inspection records.
c) Material test reports.
d) WPS/ PQR records.

Q-41 Which of the following damage mechanisms may lead to surface connected cracking:

a) Solfidation.
b) Solfide stress corrosion cracking.
c) Hydrogen induced cracking.
d) Only (b) and (c).

Q-42 According to API 510 Internal inspection is conducted by:

a) It shall be conducted by either inspector or examiner.

b) It shall be conducted by inspector only.
c) It may be performed by other qualified persons when acceptable to the inspector.
d) Only (a) and (c).

Q-43 According to API 510 External inspection is conducted by:

a) It shall be conducted by either inspector or examiner.

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 b) It shall be conducted by inspector only.
c) It may be performed by other qualified persons when acceptable to the inspector.
d) Only (b) and (c).

Q-44 According to API 510 On stream inspection is conducted by:

a) It shall be conducted by either inspector or examiner.

b) It shall be conducted by inspector only.
c) It may be performed by other qualified persons when acceptable to the inspector.
d) Only (b) and (c).

Q-45 The primary goal of Internal Inspection is:

a) To assess process side corrosion damage and plan corrective action.

b) To observe internal surface condition and assess the surface damage.
c) To find damage that cannot found during monitoring external CMLs .
d) Both (a) and (b).

Q-46 As regards inspection of deposits and linings the inspector:

a) Shall routinely remove deposits and linings from small representative areas to assess the damage
beneath the deposit and lining.
b) If internal linings are in good condition and no reason to suspect damage, it is not necessary to
remove linings for inspection.
c) The inspector in consultation with corrosion specialist should determine necessity to remove
deposit and lining.
d) Both (b) and (c).

Q-47 A vessel was inspected by inspector to check for leakage, Hot spots, Vibrations, Expansion
allowance etc…, while the vessel was still operating, According to API 510, The inspector has typically
performed:

a) On stream inspection.
b) External inspection.
c) It could be either on stream or external inspection.
d) Routine inspection.

Q-48 Weep holes in reinforcement plates should:

a) Be closed to avoid entry of rain water, contaminants ect behind the reinforcement plate which may
cause serious corrosion.
b) Remain open to provide visual evidence of leakage.
c) Either (a) and (b) accepted.
d) Weep holes are never provided in reinforcement plates.

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Q-49 When short term corrosion rate, changes significantly from the previous identified rate, the inspector
should:

a) Consult a corrosion specialist to determine causes.

b) Consult Engineer to determine causes.
c) Decide next inspection interval and remaining life based on the higher corrosion rate.
d) (a) and (c).

Q-50 For buried vessels. The inspection intervals shall be based on corrosion rate information obtained
from the following methods:

a) During maintenance activity on connecting piping of similar material.

b) Published data on verses handing same or similar fluid.
c) If corrosion rate cannot determined, on stream determination shall be made after 1000 Hours.
d) Only (a) and (b).

Q-51 CUI inspection shall be considered for carbon and low alloy steel vessels which are externally
insulated and operate at temperature between:

a) 140ºF and 400ºF.

b) 25ºF and 250ºF.
c) 10ºF and 350ºF.
d) 60ºF and 200ºF.

Q-52 The CUI usually causes:

a) Localized corrosion with carbon and low alloy steel.

b) Chloride stress corrosion cracking with austenitic and duplex stainless steel.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) None of (a) or (b) are caused due to CUI.

Q-53 For CUI inspection which of the following shall be performed:

a) Routinely remove some part of insulation and check to presence CUI.

b) Shell thickness measurement done internally at typical CUI problem areas.
c) If insulation is in good condition and there is not reason to suspect damage behind them, it is not
necessary to remove the insulation.
d) Both (b) and (c).

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Q-54 Typical CMLs include which the following:

a) Location for thickness measurement.

b) Location for stress corrosion cracking.
c) Location for high temperature hydrogen attack.
d) All of above.

Q-55 API 510 recommends that CML and examination points should be:

a) Permanently recorded.
b) Should be varied at each external inspection so that a better idea about the vessel condition is
obtained.
c) Should be changed at each internal inspection to obtain better idea of vessel condition.
d) Should be varied at each external as well as internal inspection.

Q-56 A vessel in subject to cracking mechanism where some crack are suspected to propagate up to full
thickness. The appropriate technique for this carbon steel vessel will be:

a) Magnetic particle Examination.

b) Magnetic particle Examination and Normal UT.
c) Magnetic particle Examination and pressure testing.
d) .PT,RT and Normal beam UT.

Q-57 The appropriate technique for detecting interior surface breaking and other surface flaws when
inspecting from external surface of a vessel is:

a) Eddy current examination.

b) PT or MT.
c) UT angle beam.
d) Both (a) and (b).

Q-58 When there is uncertainty about the original surface location, the pitted surfaces may be----------than
they appear visually.

a) Thinner.
b) Thicker.
c) May be either thinner or thicker.
d) None of above.

Q-59 After repair are completed, Pressure test shall be:

a) Always applied.
b) Applied if the inspector believes it is necessary.
c) Applied if the Engineer believes it is necessary.
d) Both (b) and (c).
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Q-60 A hydrostatic Pressure test should be conducted with portable water or steam condensate with
chloride concentration less than 50 ppm for vessels made with which of following:

a) Carbon steel.
b) Any stainless steel.
c) Type 300 series stainless steel.
d) In all of above cases.

Q-61 To minimize risk of brittle fracture, API 510 stipulates that test temperature shall be maintained
higher than MDMT ( for carbon and low alloy steel) by:

a) 30ºF above MDMT for all thickness.

b) 10ºF above MDMT for thickness equal or less than 2’’.
c) 30ºF above MDMT for thickness greater than 2’’.
d) Both (b) and (c).

Q-62 Pressure test after alteration is:

a) Always required.
b) Never required.
c) Normally required.
d) API 510 does not specify anything about pressure test after alteration.

Q-63 If pressure test is not preformed after major repair or alteration appropriate NDE shall be specified
as alternative only after:

a) Engineer has approved.

b) Inspector has approved.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) NDE cannot be substituted for pressure test as per API 510.

Q64- The document given guidance on performing the Material Verification Program is given by which
document.

a) API RP 578.
b) API RP 577.
c) API RP 576.
d) API RP 575.

Q-65 According to API 510, crack like flaws and environment cracking shall be assessed by:

a) Inspector.
b) Engineer.
c) Engineer and/ or corrosion specialist.
d) Inspector and/or Engineer.
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Q-66 Flange fasteners should be fully engaged with the nut. Any fastener failing to do so is considered
acceptably engaged if lack of complete engagement is:

a) One thread maximum.

b) One thread minimum.
c) Two thread maximum.
d) Two thread minimum.

Q-67 Initial field inspection of Pressure Vessels at the time of installation is :

a) Always required.
b) Never required.
c) Depends on option of vessel manufacturer.
d) Not required if appropriate documentation like manufacturer’s data report answers that vessel
complies with the specified design.

Q-68 API 510 mandates that the vessel shall be internally and externally inspected and allowable service
condition and inspection interval shall establish for new service if:

a) Ownership of vessel is changed.

b) If location of vessel is changed.
c) If either ownership or location in changed.
d) If both ownership and location are changed.

Q-69 RBI assessment may allow inspection intervals to:

a) Exceed 10 year limit for internal inspection.

b) Exceed 5 year limit for external inspection.
c) Exceed both (a) and (b).
d) RBI interval not exceed (a) and (b).

Q-70 A vessel has remaining life of 24 years. What are maximum inspection intervals for internal and
external inspection?

a) 12 years internal, 12 years external.

b) 10 years internal, 10 years external.
c) 12 years internal, 5 years external.
d) 10 years internal, 5 years external.

Q-71 A vessel has Maximum permitted internal interval inspection as 7 years and external maximum
inspection interval as 5 years. What may be its remaining life

a) 10 years.

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 b) 14 years.
c) 7 years.
d) 20 years.

Q-72 If vessel has remaining life of less than 4 years. Next inspection interval for internal inspection will
be:

a) 2 years.
b) Full remaining life up to maximum of two years.
c) Half of remaining life.
d) None of above.

Q-73 A vessel was inspected on Jan 2000. That time it was determined that the vessel has remaining life
of 30 years. Between Jan.2000 to 2004, it was in active service. From Jan,2004 to Jan.2007, vessel was
idled and it was isolated from process fluid and it was purged with inert gas. Vessel will be in active
service on Jan.2007 onwards. According to API 510 when shall the next inspection be scheduled
considering maximum permitted interval. Vessel was not subject to RBI assessment.

a) One half of remaining life from Jan.2000i.e, Jan.2005.

b) Maximum 10 years from Jan.2000i.e. Jan.2010.
c) Maximum 10 years from Jan.2004i.e. Jan.2014.
d) On Jan.2013.

Q-74 Alternative methods for setting Inspection interval is MAWP method. Inspection Interval is within
maximum permitted as long as ( vessel is not re-rated and No RBI assessment is done):

a) Projected MAWP of limiting component is greater than Name plate MAWP.

b) Projected MAWP of limiting component is greater than Name plate MAWP plus static head
pressure.
c) 10 years Maximum.
d) Lower of (b) and (c).

Q-75 For larger vessel with differing corrosion zones ( multi zone vessels), the next interval inspection will
be scheduled based on:

a) The zone having highest corrosion rate.

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 b) The zone with lowest remaining life.
c) Interval will be same for all zone.
d) Each zone shall be inspected based on the interval for that zone.

Q-76 The essential requirement for repair organization for testing of pressure repairing reliving devices is:

a) The repair personnel must have minimum 3 years of experience in operation of the PRDs.
b) The repair organization shall have fully documented training program for the personnel to ensure
they are qualified within the scope of repairs.
c) Both (a) and (b) are required.
d) Repair persons must have minimum 5 years of testing and repair experience for PRDs.

Q-77 Inspection interval for all PRDs is determined by:

a) Inspector.
b) Engineer.
c) Other qualified persons as per system quality assurance system od Owner/user.
d) Any of above.

Q-78 If RBI is not conducted, test and inspection interval for PRDs in typical process service shall not
exceed:

a) 5 Years for typical process service.

b) 10 Years for clean, non-corrosive service.
c) Same as vessel internal inspection interval.
d) Only (a) and (b).

Q-79 Inspection interval for on-stream inspection shall be same as:

a) Internal inspection.
b) External inspection.
c) Lower of (a) and (b).
d) Higher of (a) and (b).

Q-80 Inspection Interval for external inspection shall not exceed:

a) 5 years.
b) Same as internal inspection.
c) Lesser than (a) and (b).
d) Higher than (a) and (b).

Q-81 External inspection in typical---------- inspection while the vessel is ------- for above ground vessels

a) Visual, in service.
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 b) Visual and NDE, in operation.
c) Visual, de-pressurized.
d) Visual and NDE, during shut-down.

Q82 External and internal inspection intervals are established by:

a) Examiner.
b) Inspector.
c) Engineer.
d) Either (b) or (c).

Q-83 Long-term Corrosion rate is typically determined:

a) Using the most recent thickness reading and one taken earlier in the life of equipment.
b) Using the most recent thickness reading and the oldest thickness reading taken in the life of
equipment.
c) Using the most recent thickness reading and one taken earlier at least 10 years before in the life of
the equipment.
d) None of above.

Q-84 If there is difference between long term and short-term correction rate, which one shall be selected

a) Select the rate that reflects the current conditions.

b) Use higher of the two rates.
c) Use average of the two rates.
d) Either (a) or (b) may be used.

Q-85 A vessel subject to uniform corrosion has present thickness = 0.8’’.The required thickness = 0.64’’.It
has remaining life of 20 years. The corrosion rate is:

a) 0.08 inch per year.

b) 0.008 inch per year.
c) 0.016 inch per year.
d) None of these.

Q-86 For a vessel for which service conditions are being changed, which of the following:

a) A corrosion rate may be estimated from Owner/User’s experience.

b) Use short-term corrosion rate calculated from previous thickness readings.
c) Use corrosion rate from published data.
d) On-stream determination of corrosion rate after 1000 Hours of service.

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Q-87 For a new vessel to determine corrosion rate which of the following may be adopted:

a) From data collected by the owner/user on vessels operating in same or similar service.
b) From published data.
c) From on-stream determination after approximately 1000 hours of service.
d) Any of above.

Q-88 If Remaining corrosion allowance in a vessel is 0.24’’ and next internal inspection interval from
present one is scheduled after 8 years what is the probable corrosion rate?

a) 0.03 inch per year.

b) 0.015 inch per year.
c) 0.75 inch per year.
d) None of above.

Q-89 For MAWP Calculation in corrosive service, what is wall thickness used if actual thickness was 075’’
and corrosion rate up to next inspection is 0.05’’ per year.

a) 0.65’’.
b) 0.70’’.
c) 0.75’’.
d) 0.60’’.

Q-90 For MAWP calculation for a vessel following data is presented:

Actual thickness at present = 0.88’’.

Governing corrosion rate= 0.005 inch per year.

Next inspection interval (internal) = 8 years.

Next inspection interval (internal) = 5 years. What value of thickness will be used in MAWP calculation?

a) 0.80’’.
b) 0.84’’.
c) 0.83’’.
d) 0.855’’.

Q-91 MAWP as calculated by using the latest applicable edition of ASME code was 320psi.Original
MAWP was 280psi. No re-rating was performed. What value of MAWP should be taken as correct MAWP
for the vessel in present condition?

a) Still use original MAWP = 280psi.

b) Use present MAWP = 320psi.
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 c) Use average MAWP = 300 psi.
d) Either (a) or (b) may be used.

Q-92 For corroded area of considerable size, the wall thickness may be averaged over which maximum
length if vessel I.D = 54 inch.

a) 27’’.
b) 20’’.
c) 18’’.
d) 54’’.

Q-93 for locally thinned area of considerable size, which of the following is to be used as actual thickness
for calculating remaining life.

a) Use multiple lines and determine which will result in lowest average thickness. Use this thickness.
b) Use always single line approach resulting in the highest average thickness. Use this thickness.
c) Use thinnest thickness in corroded area.
d) Use either (a) or (c).

Q-94 For a vessel with 0.85 as joint efficiency, if vessel surface away from weld is corroded. For joint
efficiency should be taken for thickness analysis of corroded area:

a) 0.85.
b) 1.0.
c) 0.9.
d) Use either (a) or (b).

Q-95 If corrosion occurs on both sides of a weld in a vessel with required thickness 2’’. Which area will be
considered area at the weld?

a) Area on either side within 2’’ from toe of weld.

b) Area on either side within 4’’ from toe of weld.
c) Area on either side of the weld within 2’’ from center line of weld.
d) Area on either side of the weld within 4’’ from center line of weld.

Q-96 For calculating required thickness at corrode areas for Elliptical and Torispherical heads which of
the following in used

a) Use head formula in construction code for entire head.

b) Use head formula in construction code for knuckle portion.
c) Use hemispherical head formula in construction code for central portion.
d) Use both (b) and (c).

Q-97 For hemispherical and torispherical head, the central portion of head is defined as the Centre of
with diameter equal to what percentages of shell diameter
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 a) 80 % for both heads.
b) 80 % for Torispherical and 90 % for ellipsoidal.
c) 80 % or ellipsoidal and 90 % for torispherical.
d) 90 % for both heads.

Q-98 For pressure vessels that have no name plate or no design and construction documentation which
of the following may be used to verify operating integrity

a) Use allowable stress of SA-283 Grd C if material of vessel is unknown.

b) Use stress values from current ASME code for any vessel designed earlier than 1999.
c) Use joint factor of 0.7 for butt welds.
d) Both (a) and (c).

Q-99 For vessel record shall contain four types of records which of the following is not part of records.

a) Construction and design information.

b) Inspection history.
c) Fitness for service records.
d) Certification record of API 510 inspector.

Q-100 For calculation of thickness for central portion of 2:1 Ellipsoidal head, what thickness formula shall
be used

a) Hemispherical head formula.

b) Ellipsoidal head formula.
c) Shell thickness formula.
d) Torispherical head formula.

Q-101 If O.D of shell for a vessel is 60’’. What value of radius will be used in formula for central portion of
the torispherical head As per API 510?

a) Use 60’’ radius and use Hemispherical head formula.

b) Use 54’’ radius and use torispherical head formula.
c) Use 30’’ radius and use torispherical head formula.
d) Use 54’’ radius and use torispherical head formula.

Q-102 For which of the following works authorization from both inspector and engineer is required

a) Repairs on vessels complying with ASME Section VIII Div 1.

b) Alteration son vessels complying with ASME Section VIII Div 1.
c) Alterations on vessels complying with ASME Section VIII Div 2.
d) Both (b) and (c).

Q-103 For which of the following works authorization from engineer is not mandatory

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 a) Repairs on vessels complying with ASME Section VIII Div2.
b) Repairs on vessels complying with ASME Section VIII Div1.
c) Alterations on vessels complying with ASME Section VIII Div 2.
d) Both (b) and (c).

Q-104 Inspector may give prior general authorization for repairs under which conditions

a) Repairs are limited or routine type on specific vessel.

b) Inspector is satisfied with competency of repairs organization.
c) Repairs will not require pressure test.
d) All of above.

Q-105 Before any repairs or alterations are performed all proposed methods of design, execution,
material, procedures NDE and testing for which of the following requires whose approved

a) Approved by Engineer.
b) Approved by Inspector.
c) Approved by both (a) and (b).
d) Either (a) or (b).

Q-106 All specified repair or alteration work at the designated hold points and after completion of the
work must be approved by

a) Inspector.
b) Engineer.
c) Corrosion specialist.
d) Both (a) and (b).

Q-107 All nozzle installations on existing vessel shall be approved by

a) Inspector.
b) Engineer.
c) Corrosion specialist.
d) Both (a) and (b).

Q-108 Carbon and low alloy steel materials used for welded repairs and alterations must have carbon
content

a) Less than or equal to 0.35%.

b) Above 0.35%.
c) Above 0.25%.
d) Less than or equal to 0.25%.

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Q-109 Temporary repairs may remain in place for longer period beyond the next maintenance opportunity
if

a) Evaluated, approved and documented by Inspector.

b) Evaluated, approved and documented by Engineer.
c) Evaluated, approved and documented by Engineer and Inspector.
d) Either (a) or (b).

Q-110 fillet weld patches may be used to make

a) Temporary repairs
b) Permanent repairs.
c) Both temporary and permanent.
d) Fillet patches are not permitted for any type of repair.

Q-111 Fillet weld patches may be used for temporary repairs but they

a) Shall be approved by inspector and engineer.

b) May be subject to acceptance by the jurisdiction.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) Must be acceptable to examiner in addition to inspector and engineer.

Q-112 A situation has arised where in a new fillet welded patch has to be installed on top of an existing
fillet welded patch. It is

a) Permitted if new filet patch is approved by inspector and engineer.

b) Permitted if fillet welds are 100% PT or MT examined.
c) Never permitted.
d) Both (a) and (b).

Q-113 Non penetrating nozzles are used as

a) Temporary repairs only.

b) May be permanent repairs for other than cracks.
c) May be permanent repairs for defects including cracks.
d) Only (a) and (c).

Q-114 which of the following may not be considered as permanent repair

a) Excavation of defect and repair welding of excavation.

b) Weld overlay of corroded area.
c) Adding strip lining to interior surface.
d) Installing suitably designed fillet patch with 1’’ rounded corner.

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Q-115 Fillet welded patches may not be used for repair of cracks unless

a) The inspector determines that the crack will not be expected to propagate from under the patch.
b) The fillet patches are acceptable to examiner.
c) The engineer determines that cracks will not be expected to propagate from under the patch
d) All of above.

Q-116 Repairing a crack at discontinuity where stress concentrations are high require prior consultation
with

a) Engineer.
b) Inspector.
c) Examiner.
d) All of above.

Q-117 Insert plate shall meet which of the following requirement

a) Full penetration groove welds must be provided.

b) May be welded with fillet welds which are 100% PT or MT examined.
c) May be welded with partial penetration butt welds if butt welds are 100%RT examined.
d) Both (a) and (c).

Q-118 For Overlay repairs, if filler metal having lower tensile strength than base metal is to be used, API
510 stipulates that

a) Repair thickness shall not be more than 50% of required thickness of base metal.
b) Repair thickness may exceed 50% if overlay area is 100% RT or UT checked to ensure there are
no defects.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) Use of lower strength filler metal is not permitted.

Q-119 Vessel with S.S cladding the repair produce shall be reviewed and approved by

a) Inspector.
b) Engineer.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) None of (a) and (b).

Q-120 while marking on-stream welds the reference document giving the guidelines to make on-stream
welds is:

a) API 2201.
b) API 572.

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 c) NACE MR 0175.
d) API 577.

Q-121 According to API 510, the ______ shall maintain the records of welding procedures and
performance qualifications and these records shall be available to_____ before start of welding .

a) Owner/user, client.
b) Repair organization, inspector.
c) Engineer, Repair organization.
d) Engineer, Inspector.

Q-122 For repair to S.S cladding in cladding vessels if vessel was exposed to atomic Hydrogen migration
same far to be considered in developing repair plan are

a) Out gasing base metal and PWHT requirement.

b) Age of the vessel.
c) Both (a) and (b).
d) None of (a) and (b).

Q-123 Guidance on how to review the weld procedures and performance qualifications and how to
respond to welding non-conformances is provided by

a) API 577.
b) API 1104.
c) ASME IX.
d) None of above.

Q-124 If alterative PWHT method is used (CDW or Preheat method) the joint efficiency factor

a) Must be adjusted suitably.

b) May be continued.
c) Fully radiograph repair welds and use E=1.
d) Only (a) and (c).

Q-125 Pre heat method I lieu of PWHT cannot be used for which of the following welding process

a) SMAW.
b) SAW.
c) GTAW.
d) GMAW.

Q-126 CDW method is used in lieu of PWHT for which of the following

a) When notch toughness testing is not required.

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 b) When notch toughness testing is required.
c) In both (a) and (b).
d) None of (a) and (b).

Q-127 if the vessel required certain radiography according of construction code, the new repair butt welds
shall be

a) Full radiographed irrespective of construction code requirement.

b) Spot radiographed irrespective of construction code.
c) Radiographed in accordance with construction code.
d) Always UT checked.

Q-128 Guidance on NDE of weld joints and weldments is provided by

a) ASME V.
b) ASME VIII.
c) API 577.
d) ASME IX.

Q-129 As per API 510 for the vessels, the ratings shall be performed in accordance with requirements of

a) Vessels original construction code only.

b) As alternative API 510 allows re-rating using latest edition of construction code.
c) Re-rating as per latest edition is permitted only for vessels which are not older than 5 years.
d) Both (b) and (c).

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 Answers- Exam 1 on API 510 Code .Close Book

1 C 33 B 65 C 97 A 129 B
2 D 34 B 66 A 98 D
3 B 35 B 67 D 99 A
4 B 36 A 68 D 100 A
5 C 37 C 69 C 101 A
6 D 38 C 70 D 102 D
7 C 39 A 71 B 103 B
8 D 40 B 72 B 104 D
9 A 41 B 73 D 105 D
10 B 42 B 74 D 106 A
11 B 43 D 75 D 107 B
12 A 44 A 76 B 108 A
13 A 45 C 77 D 109 C
14 D 46 D 78 D 110 A
15 C 47 B 79 A 111 C
16 A 48 A 80 C 112 C
17 A 49 A 81 A 113 B
18 B 50 D 82 D 114 A
19 C 51 C 83 A 115 C
20 C 52 C 84 A 116 A
21 C 53 D 85 B 117 A
22 C 54 D 86 B 118 A
23 A 55 A 87 D 119 C
24 B 56 C 88 A 120 A
25 A 57 C 89 A 121 B
26 D 58 A 90 A 122 A
27 A 59 B 91 A 123 A
28 C 60 C 92 B 124 B
29 C 61 D 93 A 125 B
30 C 62 C 94 B 126 B
31 B 63 C 95 B 127 C
32 B 64 A 96 D 128 D

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