API 570 PRACTICE EXAM

This is the Open Book portion of the exam. Feel free to use any of the following
API Standard 570 Piping inspector code
API Recommended practice 574
ASME Sec.V, Sec.IX
ASME B 16.5 Pipe flanges & Flanged fittings
ASME B 31.3 Process Piping
1.

Determine the MAWP of the following piping system, at the next inspection, based on the
following
Design pressure/temperature

100 psig/100F

Pipe description

NPS 2, Sch.80, A 106-B

Outside diameter of pipe, D

2.375 in.

Thickness determined from Inspection

0.190 in.

Observed Corrosion Rate

0.03 inches/year

Next planned inspection

5 Years

MAWP= ____________________
A.
B.
C.
D.

674 psig
323 psig
125 psig
Metal loss exceeds the requirements for 5 year inspection interval

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2.

What is the pressure design thickness of NPS 10, A516 Gr.65 Type-22 pipe that operates at
1200 psig at 750F
A.
B.
C.
D.

0.432
0.46
0.928
Not enough information given

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3.

A leak test is an alternative to inspection of buried piping. What is the minimum liquid
pressure to adequately conduct this test?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1 1/2 times the MAWP

1 1/4 times the MAWP
10% greater than MAWP
Actual MAWP

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4.

For a single-wall material thickness, over 0.375through 0.50, what is the hole type
designation for a source side penetrameter?
A.
B.
C.
D.

15
17
20
25

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5.

Give the corresponding P number for SA 414 Grade A material

A.
B.
C.
D.

1
2
3
11B

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6.

On a Class 1500 NPS 4 blind flange, what is the minimum thickness permitted?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.12
1.88
2.12
2.88

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7.

For 1 inch thick carbon steel, what is the recommended preheat temperature?
A.
B.
C.
D.

300F
235F
175F
None

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8.

Determine the MAWP of the following piping system, at the next inspection, based on the
following:

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Design pressure/temperature

100 psig/100F

Pipe description

NPS 20, Std, A 106-B

Outside diameter of pipe, D

20.0 in.

Thickness determined from Inspection

0.280 in.

Observed Corrosion Rate

0.02 inches/year

Next planned inspection

5 Years

A.
B.
C.
D.

160
550
723
125

psig
psig
psig
psig

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9.

What is the inspection interval for buried piping without cathodic protection, if the soil
resistivity is 6,500 ohm-cm?
A.
B.
C.
D.

10 years
15 years
5 years
Whenever a leak is suspected

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10. What is the maximum length allowed for individual slag trapped in a weld in a Severe Cyclic
Conditions piping system?
A.
B.
C.
D.

>TwX3
Tw /3
12T
3/23

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11. What is the design thickness of NPS 2 A106B pipe that operates at 25 psi/200F?
A.
B.
C.
D.

0.275
0.100
0.002
Not enough information given

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12. With respect to Category D service, what is the maximum allowable undercut for a branch
connection?
A. Zero (no evident imperfections)
B. 1/32 inch
C. 1 mm

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D. Both B and C
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13. What is the hydro test pressure of a metallic piping system whose design temperature is
above the test temperature using the following conditions? NPS 6, A106-B, 100psi/800F
A.
B.
C.
D.

150 psig
450 psig
278 psig
Test temperature verses design temperatures are not different

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14. Determine the MAWP of the following piping system, at the next inspection, based on the
following:
Design pressure/temperature

100 psig/750F

Pipe description

NPS 6, Std, A 285-C EFW, Straight seam (No

radiography)

Outside diameter of pipe, D

6 5/8 in.

Thickness determined from Inspection

0.280 in.

Observed Corrosion Rate

0.01 inches/year

Next planned inspection

5 Years

MAWP= ______________
A.
B.
C.
D.

522
487
878
125

psig
psig
psig
psig

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15. Impact testing of each form of material for any specification shall be done using procedures
and apparatus in accordance with:
A.
B.
C.
D.

ASTM A 370
ASME Section V
API 570
AWS D 1.5

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16. In the AWS A5.1, what is the designation for a cellulose DCEP electrode?
A.
B.
C.
D.

E7018
E7016
E6011
E6010

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17. What is the heat treatment holding time based on hour per inch of carbon steel 1 thick?
A.
B.
C.
D.

2.4
1.5
1.0
0.5

hr/in
hr/in
hr/in
hr/in

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MAWP

(This information applies to question 108-120, where applicable)

Design pressure/temperature

564 psi/900F

Pipe description

NPS 12, Sch.160, A 285 Gr.B, A672 Class 23

Thickness from Inspection

0.997

Corrosion Rate

0.023 inches/year

Class 1
18. What is the MAWP of the system?
A.
B.
C.
D.

864.07 psig
86.407 psig
664.7 psig
66.47 psig

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19. Can a 5 year inspection interval be performed?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Yes because the MAWP at the next inspection is 864.07 psig

Yes because the MAWP at the next inspection is 664.07 psig
Yes because the MAWP at the next inspection is 66.47 psig
No because the MAWP at the next inspection is 564 psig

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20. What is the minimum required thickness of the system listed above?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.312
1.112
0.997
0.650

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21. Calculate the long term corrosion rate of the system listed above based on: 5 year interval:
third cycle.

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A.
B.
C.
D.

0.023
0.021
0.112
0.997

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22. Calculate the short term corrosion rate of the system listed above, based on
t previous = 1.112
t last = 0.997
5 year interval: third cycle
A.
B.
C.
D.

0.023
0.021
0.112
0.997

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23. Calculate the remaining life of the system listed above.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Less than 1 year

5 years
10 years
15 years

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24. What is the calculated thickness of a 150 pound, NPS 8 flanged T
A.
B.
C.
D.

0.030
0.060
0.130
0.310

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25. What is the outside diameter of a gasket type E-2 for the fitting in question 114?
A.
B.
C.
D.

10.62
8.62
12.12
12.62

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26. What is the P number for the pipe in question 108?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.5
1
6
24

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27. What is the Group number for the pipe in question 108?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.5
1
6
24

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28. What is the SFA number for E-7048 electrode?
A.
B.
C.
D.

5
5.1
5.29
5.42

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29. What is the filler number for E-7018 electrodes?
A.
B.
C.
D.

1
2
3
4

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30. What is the position designation for welding pipe in the horizontal fixed position?
A.
B.
C.
D.

2G
3G
5G
6G

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