API 570 Piping Inspector Preparatory Course

MOCK EXAM CLOSED BOOK

1.

Which of the following are least likely to have corrosion under insulation (CUI)?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.

Which of the following is typical deterioration that can take place on the external
surfaces of pipes?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

Areas subject to process spills, moisture, and/or acid vapors

Areas exposed to mist from cooling towers
Piping systems that operate above 250 F
Areas exposed to steam vents

CUI
Caustic embrittlement
Erosion
All of the above

Temporary repairs of locally thinned sections or circumferential linear defects

may be made on-stream by installing a properly designed and fabricated bolted
leak clamp. What would this activity be termed as?
a.Welding repair (on-stream)
b.Permanent repair
c.Non-welding repair (on-stream)
d.Hot tapping

4.

Following inspection data is available for a piping circuit.

Minimum required thickness = 0.422 in
Actual thickness measured = 0.512 in
Long term corrosion rate = 0.018 in / year
Remaining life for this circuit will be
a.
b.
c.
d.

5.

5.0 years
4.5 years
6.0 years
Data is insufficient to calculate remaining life

Piping classifications (class 1, 2, 3) in API 570 will respectively mean,

a. Low, medium and high pressure pipes
b. High, medium, low pressure pipes

c. Low, medium, high level of inspection to be performed

d. High, medium, low level of inspection to be performed
6.

Inspection records contain the following information for a particular

thickness measurement location (TML) in a return bend:
Thickness
0.500
0.425
0.400

Year
0
5
10

On the basis of the information above, the long-term corrosion rate for the location
is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.

For thickness measurement of pipes NPS1 and smaller. NDT technique employed
would be:
a.
b.
c.
d.

8.

1 mils per year

5 mils per year
10 mils per year
100 mils per year

Ultrasonic technique
Radiographic profile technique
Anyone is OK
None are OK

Identify one of the following alternatives that is suggested by API 570 to

determine the Maximum allowable Working Pressure for an unknown material
a.Assume the lowest grade material and lowest joint efficiency in the applicable
code and calculate the MAWP.
b.Do not risk doing the calculation
c.Contact and external design expert to calculate the MAWP.
d.Cut a portion of the piping and contact mechanical testing to determine the
Tensile Strength

9.

Post weld heat treatment is carried out

a.
To increase Hardness
b.
To increase Tensile strength
c.
d.

10.

To release locked-up stresses in the weld and improve ductility

None of the above

The external surfaces of vessels should be examined not only for corrosion but
also for
a.
b.
c.

Leaks
Cracks
Buckles

d.
11.

If probable corrosion rates can not be determined on-stream determinations shall

be made approximately
a.
b.
c.
d.

12.

Water only
Oil only
Water and aqueous solutions
None of the above

Thickness monitoring during periodic measurements is taken at:

a.
b.
c.
d.

16.

Before PWHT
After PWHT and before painting
After PWHT and painting
Anytime is okay

Freeze damage can occur in case of which of the following fluids:

a.
b.
c.
d.

15.

Painted pipes operating at 150 F

Insulated pipes operating at 150 F
Projections as penetrations in a
Projections as penetrations in b

In case of piping requiring PWHT Pressure test is conducted

a.
b.
c.
d.

14.

within 6 months of service

within 3 months of service
within 1 months of service
None of the above

Which of the following make pipe system most susceptible to CUI?

a.
b.
c.
d.

13.

All of the above

Same TMLS as used in previous inspection

New TMLS only
Either same or new are okay
Depends on opinion of inspector

For calculating MAWP of Piping Circuit which is put in service the wall
thickness used in computations is:
a. Actual thickness as determined by inspection.
b. Actual thickness minus the estimated corrosion loss before the date of next
inspection
c. Actual thickness minus twice the estimated corrosion loss before the date of
next inspection
d. None of the above

17.

Actively Engaged as an authorized piping inspector means some minimum time

as percentage of most recent 3 years shall be spent on piping inspection. This
minimum period is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

18.

Table 6-2 of API 570 standard gives extent of CUI inspection following the visual
inspection, which is applicable to:
a.
b.
c.
d.

19.

3
2
4
Any diameter possible

For a typical injection point pipe circuit starts upstream of injection point from a
distance of
a.
b.
c.
d.

23.

ASME Sec. VIII DIV 1

ASME Sec. IX
ASME B 31.1
ASME B 31.3

A radiographic technique in which radiation passes through two walls and both
the walls are viewed on the same radiograph (double wall, double image
ellipse) the limitation for the outside diameter is
a.
b.
c.
d.

22.

Not more than two threads

Not more than one thread
Bolts and nuts are engaged at least 50% of threads in the nuts
Bolts shall completely extend through nuts

Basic construction code referred in API 570 is

a.
b.
c.
d.

21.

Entire insulated area

Areas with damaged insulation
Suspect areas within susceptible temperature
b and c

As per API 570 for bolted flanged joints, bolts and nuts are considered as
acceptably engaged if the lack of complete engagement is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

20.

25%
50%
20%
40%

3 times pipe diameter or 12 inches which ever is greater

2 times pipe diameter or 12 inches which ever is greater
Fixed 12 inches irrespective of pipe diameter
None of the above

After applying the developer the examiner checked four welds for surface defects
after following period, weld A After 5 minute, weld B after 10 minutes, weld C

was checked after 30 minutes and welds D after 65 minutes which of the welds
were checked wrongly
a.
b.
c.
d.
24.

Weld A and B
Weld C and D
Weld D only
Weld A and D

For MT examination by Prod technique the spacing between prods

shall be between
a.
b.
c.
d.

25.

API 570 was developed for the petroleum refining and chemical
process industries.
a)
b)
c)
d)

26.

shall be used for all piping systems.

may be used, where practical, for any piping system.
can be used, where necessary, for power piping.
may not be used unless agreed to by all parties.

Piping Engineer
Inspector
Repair Organisation
Operating Personnel

Who is responsible for the overall control of piping system inspection

programs, inspection frequencies and maintenance of piping?
a)
b)
c)
d)

28.

It
It
It
It

The __________ shall be responsible to the owner-user for

determining that the requirements of API 570 for inspection,
examination, and testing are met.
a)
b)
c)
d)

27.

4 inch to 12 inch
4 inch to 10 inch
3 inch to 10 inch
3 inch to 8 inch

Authorised Piping Inspector

Owner-user
Jurisdiction
Contractor

What is the best thing to do with deadlegs that are no longer

in service ?
a)
b)
c)
d)

Ultrasoncally inspect often

Radiograph often
Inspect often
Remove them

29.

Certain areas and types of piping systems are potentially more

susceptible to corrosion under insulation. Which of the items listed is
not susceptible to CUI ?
a)
b)
c)
d)

30.

Erosion can be defined as :a)

b)
c)
d)

31.

c)
d)

high-velocity and high-turbulence areas

areas where condensation or exposure to wet hydrogen sulphide
or carbonates occur
surface-to-air interfaces f buried piping
areas where gradual loss of material occurs because of a
corrosive medium

Environmental cracking of austenite stainless steels is caused many

times by:
a)
b)
c)
d)

33.

galvanic corrosion of a material where uniform losses occur

removal of surface material by action of numerous impacts of
solid or liquid particles
gradual loss of material by a corrosive medium acting uniformly
on the material surface
pitting on the surface of a material to the extent that a rough
uniform loss occurs

A combination of corrosion and erosion results in significantly greater

metal loss that can be expected from corrosion or erosion alone. This
type of loss occurs for a corrosive fluid at
a)
b)

32.

Areas exposed to mist over-spray from cooling water towers.

Carbon steel piping systems that normally operate in-service
above 250 degrees but are in intermittent service.
Deadlegs and attachments that protrude from insulated piping
and operate at a different temperature than the temperature of
the active line.
Carbon steel piping systems, operating between 250 degrees F
and 600 degrees F.

exposing areas to high-velocity and high-turbulence streams

excessive cyclic stresses that are often very low
exposure to chlorides from salt water, wash-up water, etc.
creep of the material by long time exposure to high temperature
and stress

If external or internal coatings or refractory liners on a piping circuit

are in good condition, what should an inspector do?
a)
b)

After inspection, remove the liner for UT chek

The entire liner should be removed for inspection

c)
d)
34.

Where can fatigue cracking typically be first detected?

a)
b)
c)
d)

35.

c)
d)

Operating personnel
Repair personnel
Jurisdictional personnel
Design personnel

The minimum thickness at each TML can be located by

a)
b)
c)
d)

38.

To satisfy jurisdictional requirements

To determine the internal condition and remaining thickness of
the piping components
To determine the external condition and amount of deposits
inside the piping
To satisfy heat transfer requirements of the piping

Who would normally report vibrating or swaying piping to engineering

or inspection personnel?
a)
b)
c)
d)

37.

At points of low-stress intensification such as reinforced nozzles

At points of high-stress intensification such as branch
connections
At points where cyclic stresses are very low
At points where there are only bending or compressive stresses

Why is thickness measurement inspection performed ?

a)
b)

36.

Selected portions of the liner should be removed for inspection

Liner need not be removed if it is found to be in sound condition

electromagnetic techniques
ultrasonic scanning or profile radiography
hammer testing
MT and / or PT

TMLs can be eliminated for piping systems with the following

characteristics
a)
b)
c)
d)

Higher potential for creating a safety or environmental

emergency in the event of a leak.
Low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency
in the event of a leak.
Extremely low potential for creating a safety of environmental
emergency in the event of a leak.
More complexity in terms of fittings, branches, deadlegs,
injection points, etc.

39.

When pressure testing of piping systems are conducted, they shall be

performed in accordance with the requirements of:a)
b)
c)
d)

40.

The preferred medium for a pressure test is __________

a)
b)
c)
d)

41.

altered by screwing down the adjusting screw

reset to exceed the test pressure
checked or tested
removed or blanked

Name a part of a piping system that thickness measurements are not

normally routinely taken
a)
b)
c)
d)

44.

95
100
110
120

During a pressure test, where test pressure will exceed the set
pressure of the safety relieve valve or valves on a piping system, the
safety relief valve or valves should be __________ when carrying out
the test
a)
b)
c)
d)

43.

steam
air
water
hydrocarbon

If a non-toxic hydrocarbon (flammable) is used as the test medium,

the liquid flash point shall be at least __________ degrees F or greater
a)
b)
c)
d)

42.

ASME B31.3
ASME B&PV Code, Section VIII
SA B16.5
API 510

elbows
expansion loops
tees
valves

According to API 570, some welds in a piping system that has been
subjected to radiography according to ASME B31.3 :a)
b)

will meet random radiograph requirements and will perform

satisfactorily in-service without a hydrofest
will not meet random radiograph requirements, and will not
perform satisfactorily in-service even though hydrotested.

c)
d)

will meet random radiograph requirements, and will not perform

satisfactorily in-service after a hydrotest
will not meet random radiograph requirements, but will still
perform satisfactorily in-service after being hydrotested.

45.

When an RBI assessment is used to increase or decrease inspection

intervals, the assessment shall be conducted on Class 1 systems at a
maximum interval of __________ years
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
3

46.

Listed below are several examples of a CLASS 1 piping system. Which

one does not belong?
a)
b)
c)
d)

47.

Class 3 piping is described as being in services

a)
b)
c)
d)

48.

with the highest potential of resulting in an immediate

emergency if a leak occurs
that are flammable but do not significantly vaporise when they
leak and are not located in high-activity areas
that are flammable and slowly vaporize if leak occurs
that are not in classes 1 and 2.

Thickness measurement inspection on ciass 1 piping should be

scheduled based on the calculation of not more than
a)
b)
c)
d)

49.

Anhydrous hydrogen chloride;

Hydrofluoric acid
Piping over or adjacent to water supply lines
Distillate and product lines to and from storage and loading

one half the remaining life determined from corrosion rates or

the maximum interval of 5 years whichever is shorter.
one half the remaining life determined from corrosion rates or 5
years
one fourth the remaining life determined from corrosion rates or
the maximum interval of 10 years whichever is shorter.
one quarter the remaining life determined from corrosion rates
or 5 years.

You have a new piping system that has just been installed. It is
completely new and no information exists to establish a corrosion rate.
Also, information is no available on a similar system. You decide to put
the system in service and NDT it later to determine the corrosion rate.
How long do you allow the system to stay in service before you take
your first thickness readings ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

The __________ shall maintain appropriate permanent and

progressive records of each piping system covered by API 570.
a)
b)
c)
d)

51.

an engineer
the inspector
the piping engineer
the repair organization

How often should above-grade visual surveillance of a buried pipeline

right-of-way be made ?
a)
b)
c)
d)

55.

at the end of the job

after the start of welding
following the start of welding
before the start of welding

Fillet welded patches (lap patches) shall be designed by

a)
b)
c)
d)

54.

A longitudinal check
A circumferential crack
Pits that are one half through wall
General corrosion in the longitudinal direction.

The repair organisation responsible for welding shall maintain records

of welding procedures and welder performance qualifications. These
records shall be available to the inspector :a)
b)
c)
d)

53.

inspector
owner-user
jurisdiction
examiner

What type of defect, corrosion, pitting and / or discontinuity should not

be repaired by a full encirclement welded split sleeve ?
a)
b)
c)
d)

52.

1 month
3 months
6 months
12 months

Once a month
Approximately 6 month intervals
Once a year
Once every 3 months

Which of the inspection agencies listed below is NOT an Authorised

Inspection Agency as defined in API 570.

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.

An examiner is a person who __________ the inspector

a)
b)
c)
d)

57.
a.
b.
c.
d.
58.

inaccessible welds (unable to hand place a source side penetrameter)

all welds
all castings at any time
an alternative to a source-side wire pentrameter
The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is
equipped with an ammeter shall be verified :

1
1.5
2
3

When using a hydrophillic emulsifier versus a lipophilic emulsifier

additional step that must be taken is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

61.

Each year
Each two years
When possible
Every 6 months

Prior to examinations, each adjacent surface shall be cleaned

within at least _____" of the area to be PT examined.
a.
b.
c.
d.

60.

supplants
assists
supervises
directs

A filmside penetrameter can be used for:

a.
b.
c.
d.
59.

Jurisdictional inspection organisation

Owner-user inspection organisation
ASTM inspection organisation
Insurance agency inspection organisation

pre-flooding with emulisifier

pre-cleaning with solvent
pre-rinsing with water
pre-washing with detergent

When using an emulsifier, it is applied on the weld during the LPI

check.
a.

Before final interpretation

62.

b.
Before applying the penetrant
c.
After applying developer
d.
None of above
All indications are to be evaluated in accordance with:
a.
b.
c.
d.

63.

The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Code,

Section V includes:
a.
b.
c.
d.

64.

NDE acceptance criteria

How to perform NDE to achieve a desired result
Where to do NDE ( i.e. what welds to examine )
None of above.

Which NDE methods are considered "surface" methods?

a.
b.
c.
d.

65.

ASME VIII
ASME V
The referencing Code section
The written procedure

PT
RT
MT
Both A & C above

Remaining life of pipe circuit is determined by:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Finding
Finding
rate
Finding
Finding

out total length of piping circuit

out actual thickness, required thickness and corrosion
out original thickness and corrosion rate
out the elapsed life of the pipe

66.

What width of indication is required to demonstrate that a visual

examination procedure is adequate per ASME V?
a.
1/32"
b.
1/16"
c.
3/32"
d.
None of the above

67.

ASME B 16.5 does not cover:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Class 150 flanges

Class 300 flanged fittings
Butt welded pipe elbows
All of the above

68.

When using radiographs to qualify welder, the acceptance

standards used are found in
A.
B.
C.
D.

69.

ASME Section V
ASME Section IX
ASME Section VII
The referencing code

What is the number of guided bend tests required for

Performance Qualification in a 6G position?
A.
B.
C.
D.

70.

2
4
6
3

A welder qualified to weld in the 2G position on pipe would have

to be qualified in which of the additional positions to qualify for
all position groove welding on pipe?
A.
B.
C.
D.

71.

1G
2G
5G
6G

As soon as possible after completing an inspection, the Inspector

should:
a.
b.
c.
d.

72.

review the inspection records and schedule the next inspection

always require a hydrotest
sign all RT records
notify the Piping Engineer, so he can wake up and go
home

The zone for preheat shall extend:

a.
b.
c.
d.

at least beyond each edge of the weld

at least 1 beyond each edge of the weld
over only the weld itself
at a minimum 2 each side of the weld

73. What is the minimum time that a leak test must be maintained (all
joints and connections shall be examined for leaks)?
a.
b.
c.
d.

60
45
30
10

minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes

74. What type of problem would you expect in piping containing

Amine?
a.
b.
c.
d.
75.

A pressure test for piping, in most cases is a:

a.
b.
c.
d.

76.

c)
d)

b)
c)
d)

embrittlement of the metal due to it operating below its

transition temperature
erosion or corrosion / erosion that thin the piping where it cracks
excessive cyclic stresses that are often well below the static yield
strength of the material
environmental cracking caused by stress corrosion due to the
presence of caustic, amine, or other substance.

What are the preferred NDE methods for detecting fatigue cracking?
a)
b)
c)
d)

79.

Corrosion under insulation in areas exposed to steam vents

Unanticipated acid or caustic carryover from processes into nonalloyed piping
Corrosion in deadlegs
Corrosion of underground piping at soil-to-air interface where it
ingresses or egresses

Fatigue cracking of piping systems may result from

a)

78.

leak test
Stress test
ductility test
Strength test

An example of service-specific and localised corrosion is :a)

b)

77.

dissolved oxygen cracking

stress corrosion cracking
galvanic corrosion
crevice corrosion

Eddy current testing ultrasonic A-scan testing, and / or possibly

hammer testing
Liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing .
Visual testing, eddy current testing and / or possibly ultrasonic
testing
Acoustic emission testing, hydro-testing, and / or possibly
ultrasonic testing

Water and aqueous solutions in piping systems may freeze and cause
failure because of the

a)
b)
c)
d)
80.

Where should special attention be placed when taking thickness

measurements of an elbow?
a)
b)
c)
d)

81.

b)
c)
d)

Low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency

in the event of a leak
More complexity in terms of fittings, branches, deadlegs,
injection points, etc.
Relatively non-corrosive piping systems
Long, straight-run piping systems

MT
UT
PT
ET

When pressure testing of piping systems are conducted, they shall be

performed in accordance with the requirements of :a)
b)
c)
d)

84.

outlet end;
inlet end
inside and outside radius
sides

What is usually the most accurate means for obtaining thickness

measurements on installed pipe larger than NPS 1 ?
a)
b)
c)
d)

83.

the
the
the
the

More TMLs should be selected for piping systems with any of the
following characteristics :a)

82.

expansion of these materials;

contraction of these materials
construction of these materials
decrease of these materials

ASME B31.3
ASME B&PV Code, Section VIII
SA B16.5
API 510

When a pressure test is not necessary or practical, what shall be

utilised in lieu of a pressure test?
a)
b)
c)
d)

NPS
Non-destructive examination
Vacuum visual examination
NBE

85.

Deadlegs of a piping system are:

a)
b)
c)
d)

86.

the upstream piping of control valve manifolds

supports attached to a pipeline that has no product in them
the upstream part of an orifice runs
sections that normally have no significant flow

API 578 gives rules for Alloy Verification for:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Carbon steel piping material for old or new piping

Alloy steel piping materials, for old or new piping
Carbon steel materials used for old piping only
Alloy steels used for old piping only

87. API 578 requires at least _________ electrodes to be PMI tested from
each box.
a.
b.
c.
d.
88.

The __________ shall be responsible to the owner-user for

determining that the requirements of API 570 for inspection,
examination, and testing are met.
a)
b)
c)
d)

89.

Piping Engineer
Inspector
Repair Organisation
Operating Personnel

An RBI assessment can be used to alter the inspection strategy

provided:
a)
b)
c)
d)

90.

one
two
minimum 10%
all

The degradation methods are identified

The RBI is fully documented.
A third party conducts the RBI
Both A and B above

Why should deadlegs in piping be inspected ?

a)
b)
c)
d)

API 570 mandates the inspection of deadlegs

Acid products and debris build up in deadlegs
The corrosion rate in deadlegs can vary significantly from
adjacent active piping.
Caustic products and debris build up in deadlegs.

91.

What are the preferred NDE methods for detecting fatigue cracking?
a)
b)
c)
d)

92.

Eddy current testing ultrasonic A-scan testing, and / or possibly

hammer testing
Liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing.
Visual testing, eddy current testing and / or possibly ultrasonic
testing
Acoustic emission testing, hydro-testing, and / or possibly
ultrasonic testing.

You are reviewing a WPQ (QW-484) for a welder testing in

the 6-G position, on SA-53 grade B pipe (TS-60,000 psi). The test
results indicate the following :
No.1
No.2
No.1
No.2

Tensile developed 51,000 psi, broke in the weld

Tensile developed 56,900 psi, broke in base metal
Transverse root bend satisfactory
Transverse face bend satisfactory

Will these tests qualify the welder?

A.
B.
C.
D.
93.

Yes
No
Not enough information given
Tension test is acceptable but No.1 is unacceptable

When checking austentic materials for cracks using PT

methods only liquid penetrants:
a.
b.
c.
d.

with
with
with
with

low or no nitrides should be used.

low or no carbides should be used.
high or medium chlorides should be used.
low or no chlorides should be used.