API 570 Preparatory course

API 570 Final Model Exam-Closed Book

INSTRUCTIONS:

Exam Duration: 2 Hrs

Please read the question carefully, choose the most appropriate answer
Kindly don’t write in the question paper

1. What is the height of the raised face on regularly furnished class 300 Raised Face Flanges?
a. 0.06” b. 0.09”
c. 0.19” d. 0.25”

2. When designating an injection point circuit for the purpose of inspection, the recommended upstream limit of
the injection point circuit is?
a. Minimum 12 inches b. Maximum 12 inches
c. Three pipe diameters d. Both a and c

3. A process in which a ferrous metal is heated to a suitable temperature above the transformation range and is
subsequently cooled in still air at room temperature is referred to as?
a. quenching b. Normalizing
c. Annealing d. Solution heat treating

4. One advantage of gamma radiography is it

a. Will detect all defects in a pipe weld b. Can be performed by anyone with little or no training
c. Can not supply a permanent visual record d. Is not an ignition source in the presence of hydrocarbons

5. Which NDE is suitable for buried Piping?

a. Guided Wave UT b. ET
c. EMAT Technique d. RT

6. Guided bend specimens for welder qualifications shall have no open discontinuity measured in the weld or
heat affected zone exceeding in any direction on the convex surface of the specimen after bending
a. 1/16” b. 1/8”
c. 3/16” d. no open defects allowed

7. API 570 shall not be used as a substitute for the original construction requirements governing a piping system
________
a. Before it’s placed in Service b. After it’s in service
c. Need not be used d. After dismantled

8. Which fluid service is optional as per API 570 ______?

a. Boiler Feed Water b. Sour Water

c. Catalyst d. Liquid Oxygen

9. Inspection interval for the piping system not cathodically protected, if the soil resistivity is 6500 Ohm-cm ___?

a. 5 Years b. 10 Years
c. 15 Years d. None of Above

10. An alternative to inspection of buried piping is to leak test the system with liquid at a pressure at least
a. 1½ times the Maximum operating pressure b. 1¼ times the Maximum operating pressure
c. 10% greater than the Maximum operating pressure d. Actual

11. As a part of general maintenance, any repair organization may make repairs to a piping system as long as:
a. The inspector is satisfied with the competency of the repair organization
b. The piping engineer is on site
c. The repair organization has a contract

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d. Their hourly rate is acceptable

12. Welded joints in carbon steel and carbon-molybdenum steel exposed to elevated temperatures of 800°F or
over may be subjected to
a. Pearlite structure b. annealing
c. graphitization d. normalizing

13. In SMAW process, changing the weld progression from uphill to downhill will have a major impact on

a. Nick-break strengths b. Notch toughness properties

c. Tensile strengths d. Bulge tests

14. An area of examination point for the pipe diameter more than 10”
a. 2” b. 3”
c. 1” d. 4”

15. Piping system most susceptible to CUI ___________

a. CS piping operate between 25 Deg F & above 185 Deg F b. Steam Traced Piping
c. CS Piping operate at intermittent d. Both a & c

16. TMLs can be eliminated for piping systems with which of the following characteristics

a. high potential for creating an emergency in the event of a leak

b. extremely corrosive systems
c. low potential for creating an emergency in the event of a leak
d. piping systems in cyclic conditions at high pressures and temperatures

17. When determining the corrosion rate, the formulas from API 570 may be used or
a. Published data on piping system in comparable service b. Owner/user’s experience
c. Budget restraints d. Both A and B

18. Brittle fracture is best prevented by _________

a. Using thin wall Material b. Using Nickel alloy

c. Proper selection of material d. Stress relieved

19. When the corrosion rate for a piping circuit can not otherwise be determined, the initial thickness measurement
determination shall be made after no more than
a. 1 year b. 6 months
c. 3 months d. 30 days

20. An area of examination point for the pipe diameter more than 10”?
a. Less than 2” b. 1”
c. 3” d. 1.5”

21. The location markers which are to appear as radiographic images on the film shall be placed on the
a. part b. film holder/cassette
c. film side only d. IQI

22. An examiner is a person who assists a inspector by performing specific NDE on piping system components
_______?

a. not enough information b. evaluate the result of examination

c. But doesn’t evaluate the results of those examination d. B & C

23. If the soil resistivity is 6,500 ohm-cm, what is the inspection interval for buried piping without cathodic
protection?
a. 10 years b. 15 years
c. 5 years d. Whenever a leak is suspected

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24. During the final four hours of buried piping test, which was repressured to 125 PSI, the gauge fell 5 PSI
a. The piping system failed b. The piping system passed
c. The test must be repeated d. The piping system must be visually inspected

25. A WPS is written qualified welding procedure prepared to provide direction for
a. Making production welds to code requirements b. The welder to make temporary welds
c. The inspector for inspection of the welds d. The welder to use as a general guideline

26. A steel that hardens during cooling in air from a temperature above its transformation range is
a. Quenched and tempered steel b. Annealed steel
c. Air-hardened steel d. Normalised steel

27. For high temperature sulfur service condition, CMLs shall be _____

a. Increased CMLs b. Fewer CMLs

c. Not required d. CMLS shall be on Inside/Outside Radii

28. Less soil resistivity are

a. Corrosive
b. Less Corrosive
c. More Corrosive
d. None of above

29. The work necessary to restore a piping system to a condition suitable for safe operation at the design condition
is ________________________
a. rework b. repair
c. renewal d. Total replacement

30. Material in the form of ring used to support molten weld metal is called
a. Backing gas b. Cold wire slug
c. Consumable insert d. Backing ring

31. Backscatter radiation is determined by the use of

a. A lead “B” on the back of the film holder b. A film badge
c. A radioactive meter d. A mirror held parallel to the film holder

32. Who shall have the overall responsibility for compliance with API 570 and for establishing requirements for
inspection, repair, alteration and rerating?
a. Piping engineer b. Repair organization
c. inspector d. Owner/user

33. As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed shall not
be below
a. 125°F b. 40°F
c. 32°F d. 81°C

34. Small bore piping is piping that is less than

a. NPS 2 b. NPS 3
c. Or equal to NPS 2 d. NPS 6

35 A leak test is an alternative to inspection of buried piping. What is the minimum liquid pressure
to adequately conduct this test?
a. 1 .5 times the MAWP
b. 1 .25 times the MAWP
c. 10% greater than MAWP
d. Actual MAWP

36. An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical,
metallurgical, or physical characteristics
a. Defect b. Discontinuity

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c. Flaw d. Imperfection

37. Flushing the surface with solvent, following the application of the penetrant and prior to developing is
a. The average PT technique b. Allowed if sufficient solvent is available
c. Not mentioned in ASME Section V d. prohibited

38. UT Measurements taken _______ may require specialized equipment

a. ≤2” b. 2”
c. ≥2” d. >2”

39. Most of brittle fracture have occurred _________

a. After Hydro-test b. Overloaded or Stress
c. Vibration d. High Vibration

40. Which of the following are not normally performed on piping?

a. Internal visual inspection b. Excavation of buried piping
c. Thickness measurements d. External visual inspection

41. A physical change in any component that has design implications affecting the pressure containing capacity of
a piping system is defined as a(n)
a. rework b. repair
c. renewal d. alteration

42. Each employer is responsible for qualifying any welding procedure subject to?
a. This action is not allowed by ASME, Section V
b. When the piping engineer approves
c. When the inspector specifically approves
d. When the other employer is a subcontractor for the current employer

43. Which of the following is a consideration when using a soil box:

a. depth of pins less than 4% spacing b. Ensuring the soil has dried before testing
c. avoiding contamination of the sample during handling and storage
d. all of the above

44. Where the test pressure will exceed the set pressure of the relief valve on piping system

a. Relief Valve should be removed b. Reduce pressure

c. Adjust the screw & hold same pressure d. Hydro-test not required

45. The external conditions of buried piping that is not catholically protected should be determined by
a. An “intelligent pig” must be used b. A remote video camera must be used
c. NACE RP 0169 must be referred d. The sides of the trench should be shored

46. As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed shall not
be above
a. 125°F b. 50°F
c. 32°F d. 81°C

47. When valve body and/or closure pressure tests are performed after servicing, they should be conducted in
accordance with
a. API 598 b. API 578
c. NACE RP 0169 d. ASME B 31.3

48. Which of the following is Class 4 Piping Service

a. Hydrogen b. Nitrogen
c. Natural Gas d. Tank Firm Piping

49. On site Strong acid service is changed to Hydrogen Sulfide, what will be inspection interval for thickness
measurement ____ ?
a. 10 Years b. Optional

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c. 5 Years d. 3 Years

50. Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not located in high-activity
areas are labelled
a. Class 1 b. Class 2
c. Class 3 d. Class 4

51. PRD’s shall be tested and inspected

a. API 574 b. API 576

c. API 598 d. API 572

52. Who shall provide the materials, equipment, quality control, and workmanship necessary to maintain and
repair the piping systems in accordance with the requirements of API 570?

a. Piping engineer b. Repair organization

c. inspector d. operator

53. What is the proper dimension for a cross section which is to be subjected to a Charpy V-notch impact test?
a. 1/2” square b. 10 M square
c. 10 mm square d. 0.505” square

54. The pipe coating holiday survey mandatorily used to locate coating defects on buried coated pipes and it can
be used on
a. in service piping system b. newly constructed piping system
c. close internal potential survey piping system d. more soil resistivity piping system

55. Inspection interval for PRD’s

a. Same as pipe Class b. 10 Years
c. Optional d. 5 Years

56. The owner of buried piping should conduct surveys of the surface conditions on and adjacent to each pipeline
path every
a. 6 months b. 12 months
c. yearly d. 5 years

57. Radiographic film density shall be checked by a densitometer calibrated on a step wedge film traceable to
a. API 650 b. ASNT SNT TC-1A
c. ASME Section IX d. A national standard

58. Which is commonly used to regulate fluid flow and not used in pigging line
a. Not More than 40,000 PSI b. Not more than 40,000 KSI
c. 40,000 PSI d. 40,000 KSI

59. A temporary repair made by fillet weld, If the repair is localized and SMYS?

a. AWS A5.1 b. ASME Section IX

c. ASME Section V d. Above a&b

60. During the inspection of S/A interface, excavation was required, what is he minimum depth required?
a. 1 inch to 5 inches b. 6 inches to 12 inches
c. 13 inches to 19 inches d. Inspector desecration

61. If gate valves are known to be exposed to corrosion/erosion, thickness readings should be taken in an area of
high turbulence and stress, usually
a. On the gate b. On the stem
c. On the outlet side connection d. Between the seats

62. Which of the following is not an integral part of safety practices?

a. segregation of piping b. piping identified by line numbers
c. Installation of blinds d. required leak testing

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63. Material can be verified by all of the following techniques except ____?

a. Portable X-ray Fluorescence b. Eddy Current

c. Spectrometer test d. Chemical Spot testing

64. Part of piping installation exhibiting similar corrosivity and similar design conditions is called:
a. Piping system b. Piping spool
c. Piping structure d. Piping Circuit

65. The person responsible to the owner-user for activities involving design, engineering review, analysis or
evaluation of piping systems covered by API 570 is a(n)
a. Piping engineer b. Repair organization
c. inspector d. operator

66. In compliance with API 570, who has control of the activities relating to the rerating, repair, and alteration of its
piping systems?
a. Repair organization b. Operations
c. Owner-user of organization d. Maintenance craftsmen

67. S/A interface is taken as zone which is:

a. 12 inches below and 6 inches above soil b. 12 inch above & 6 inch below
c. 12 inch below & above d. None of the above

68. Which valve is used to automatically prevent backflow?

a. Gate valve b. Globe valve
c. Check valve d. Slide valve

69. Which of the following is Permanent Repair _______

a. Circumferential Clamp b. Corroded areas may be re-stored with weld metal

c. Patch Repair d. None of above

70. Which Valve is not suitable for Pigging

a. Gate b. Slide
c. Ball d. Globe

71. Ultrasonic thickness readings at areas with surface temperatures above ___________ are normally greater
than actual
Thickness
a. 1000F b. 2000F
c. 300 F
0 d. 2120F

72. Which of the following tests should not be used on cast iron piping
a. Radiographic test b. Leak test
c. Ultrasonic test d. Hammer test

73. t = P D is the formula for

2SE
a. Required Piping Thickness b. Maximum Piping Thickness
c. Minimum Piping Thickness d. Average Piping Thickness

74. A welder may pass a performance qualification test for Company A, quit the job, then be
hired by Company B, to perform similar work, and not have to retest
a. True b. False
c,True only in certain states d. False, in compliance with ASME B 31.3

75. Materials used in welding shall be

a.E7018 b. Known Weld-able Quality
c. Low Hydrogen Electrodes d. None of above

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76. Which of the following are least likely to experience corrosion under insulation (CU1)?
a.Areas subject to process spills, moisture, and/or acid vapors
b.Areas exposed to mist from cooling towers
c.Piping systems that operate above 254° F
d.Areas exposed to steam vents

77. Which of the following descriptions best identifies the cracks expected in corrosion observed during a visual
inspection for a chlorine leak that has been dripping on an austenitic pipe?
a. Following the grain boundaries b. Transgranular and branching
c. Bright and faceted d. A pattern of carbon stringers

78. The preferred method for inspecting piping injection points involves:
a. Visual inspection and ultrasonic. b. Ultrasonic and/or acoustic emission testing.
c. eddy current and/or radiography d. Radiography and/or ultrasonic.

79. For welder qualification, which GMAW mode transfer process is not acceptable with radiography
a. Globular b. Spray
c. Short circuiting d. GTAW-G

80. In excessive backscattering A dark image of the “B” on a lighter background is cause for rejection. This
statement is
a. True b. False
c. Partially acceptable d. Question is wrong

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ANSWER SHEET
Name : Date:

IC No : Question Paper No:

Q.No. Answer Q.No. Answer Q no. Answer

01. 31. 61.

02. 32. 62.

03. 33. 63.

04. 34. 64.

05. 35. 65.

06. 36. 66.

07. 37. 67.

08. 38. 68.

09. 39. 69.

10. 40. 70.

11. 41. 71.

12. 42. 72.

13. 43. 73.

14. 44. 74.

15. 45. 75.

16. 46. 76.

17. 47. 77.

18. 48. 78.

19. 49. 79.

20. 50. 80.

21. 51.

22. 52.

23. 53.

24. 54.

25. 55.

26. 56.

27. 57.

28. 58.

29. 59.
30. 60.

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