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37. As regards dead legs in piping circuits, what is recommended to be done by API 570 when ever
possible?
38. When is it necessary to reevaluate the frequency of inspection for an existing piping system?
39.The selection of TMLs within injection point circuits are established at four basic locations, three of
which are:
1. TMLs at intermediate locations along the longer straight piping within the injection point
circuit may be required.
2. TMLs at extreme locations along the longer straight piping within the injection point circuit
may be required.
3. TMLs at pipe bends within the longer straight piping in the injection point circuit may be
required.
4. TMLs at pipe bends within the shorter straight piping in the injection point circuit may be
required .
40. When the inspector suspects or is advised that specific circuits may be susceptible to environmental
cracking, the inspector should schedule supplemental inspections. What types of inspections may this
include?
1. Radiography.
2. Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle NDE.
3. Ultrasonic NDE.
4. Radiography, Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle, and/or Ultrasonic examinations.
41. Suplemental inspection for piping systems are sometimes required. Which of the following may be
considered supplements to normal inspection techniques?
42.To what inspection requirements must be applied to small bore class 1 secondary piping?
1. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as secondary process piping
2. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as primary process piping.
3. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as class 2 process piping.
4. Class 1 secondary SBP shall be inspected to the same requirements as class 3 process piping.
43. When is API 570 inspection code not permitted to be applied to a piping system?
44. Which of the following service fluids will justify rating a piping system Class 2?
1. Hydrofluoric acid.
2. Distillate and product lines to and from storage and loading
3. Anhydrous hydrogen chloride
4. Hydrogen, fuel gas, and natural gas.
45. Prior to hydrostatic testing of piping systems containing expansion joints it is determined that the
expansion joint will be damaged and cannot be isolated. What can be done per API 570?
47. Inspection for piping weld quality is normally accomplished as a part of the requirements for new
construction, repairs, or alterations. However, welds are often inspected for corrosion as part of a
radiographic profile inspection or as part of internal inspection. When preferential weld corrosion is
noted what is the appropriate course of action,?
1. Check with the piping engineer.
2. Consult with the chief inspector.
3. Additional welds in the same circuit or system should be examined for corrosion.
4. Review all NDE procedures prior to commencement of the NDE used to inspect the piping.
48. After an external visual CUI inspection on a Class 1 system found to have insulation damage, the
follow up examinations should include NDE testing and insulation removal of;
49. The following can be said about inspection of refractory linings used in piping systems;
1. they should always be removed for the inspection to inspect for corrosion deposits.
2. it is usually not necessary to remove them for inspection of the piping system.
3. The combined actions of stress and corrosion will cause spalling of the refractory.
4. The combined actions of stress and erosion will cause spalling of the refractory.
50. What physical sign does not indicate leakage in buried piping?
1. A change in the surface contour of the ground, pool formation, bubbling water puddles, or
noticeable odor.
2. Discoloration of the soil.
3. Softening of paving asphalt
4. Corrosion on the first flange above the ground.
51. The inspector shall approve all repair and alteration work at designated hold points and after the
repairs and alterations have been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the requirements of;
1. ASME B31.3.
2. Section IX of the ASME Code.
3. API 570.
4. Good engineering practice and ASME B31.3.
52. A close-interval potential survey on a cathode protected line may be used to verify that the buried
piping
53. What are the requirements of materials to be used in the welded repair of a piping system?
1. The API 570 Code has no hard and fast rule as regards material selection.
2. The materials used in making repairs or alterations shall be of known weldable
quality, shall conform to the applicable code, and shall be compatible with the original material.
3. All materials must nondestructively tested prior to use.
4. Only materials on an approved list are allowed.
54. When performing welding on piping systems constructed to ASME B31.3, what must always be in
place prior to welding?
55. In some instances preheating to 300 oF may be substituted for PWHT after welding P No. 3 materials,
for which P No. 3 material is this not allowed?
56. A welder makes a performance test using a pipe coupon that has an O. D. of 2.375". What range of
outside diameters is he qualified to weld in production?
57. A welder's performance test was made in the 3G position. Which of the following describes his test?
58. Per B31.3 may consumable inserts be used for backing piping weld grooves.?
59. When selecting thickness measurement locations (TML’s) for piping, what should the inspector take
into account?
60. What must the owner/user determine when substituting alloy materials for carbon steel in a piping
system?
61. An external inspection of a piping systems revealed severe piping movement had taken place. Your
first action to correct the situation should be;
63. Prior to a scheduled piping inspection previous inspection records should be reviewed. The reason for
the review is so;
64. Defects in protective coatings and the waterproof coating of insulation will permit moisture to come
into contact with the piping. To inspect for CUI, sections of insulation should be removed from;
65. Threaded joints are generally limited to piping in non-critical service that has a nominal size of;
1. 2 inches or smaller.
2. 3 inches or smaller.
3. 24 inches or smaller.
4. 1 inch or smaller.
66. As regards markings on fittings used in piping systems, what must always be present?
1. Temperature markings.
2. Manufacturer's name or trademark.
3. Alloy designations
4. Dimensions of bolt circles and gasket size.
67. For flanged fittings the manufacturer shall hold the hydrostatic shell test for __ minutes on a NPS 8
inch flange.
1. 8
2. 2
3. 1
4. 3
68. Deviations from specifications or standards for materials. tolerances, or workmanship are usually
evaluated on the basis of;
1. their effects on such factors as safety. strength, corrosion resistance, and serviceability.
2. jurisdictional requirements.
3. economic impact.
4. ease of construction.
69. The following is a true statement about the use of test reports for purpose of PMI.
1. Mill test reports can be used to verify and confirm material properties.
2. Certified mill test reports can be used to verify and confirm material properties.
3. Mill test reports should not be used as a substitution for PMI testing.
4. Mill test reports or Certificates of Conformance are adequate and PMI testing is not routinely
required.
70. When establishing the minimum thickness of a valve body, the proper calculation would be;
1. 1.5 times (1.25 times for Class 2500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
6000 pounds per square inch
2. 1.5 times (1.35 times for Class 4500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
7000 pounds per square inch
3. 1.5 times (1.35 times for Class 4500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
8000 pounds per square inch
4. 1.5 times (1.25 times for Class 4500) the thickness of a simple cylinder designed for a stress of
6000 pounds per square inch
71. When determining the frequency of inspection for piping in general which of the following must be
considered?
1. A welding procedure which provides a smooth, regular, fully penetrated inner surface.
2. A welding procedure which employs heat treatment.
3. A welding procedure which will allow a fully penetrated inner surface.
4. A welding procedure qualified per ANSI/ASME B16.34.
73. When preheating to make a B31.3 weld, prior to welding what is the minimum distance from the weld
that pre-heat shall be applied?
1. The preheat zone shall extend at least 50 mm (2 in.) beyond each edge of the weld.
2. The preheat zone shall extend at least 25 mm (1 in.) beyond each edge of the weld.
3. The preheat zone shall extend at least 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) beyond each edge of the weld
4. The preheat zone shall extend at least 22.5 mm (3/4 in.) beyond each edge of the weld
74. Preheating prior to welding may be omitted if;
1. The piping is made of plain carbon steel.
2. Environmental cracking is not a concern.
3. Approved by the piping engineer.
4. Approved by the API 570 AI.
75. When welding is conducted on alloy piping components _________ should be tested and the markings
compared to the remainder of the lot to verify correctness.
76. What shall new and replacement piping components comply with?
1. B31.3.
2. API 570.
3. New connections and replacements shall be designed and fabricated according to the principles
of the applicable code.
4. API RP 574.
77. What are the requirements for inspection of piping joints during leak testing.
1. Consists of a tapered or cylindrical plug fitted snugly into a correspondingly shaped seat in the
valve body.
2. This type of valve is normally used in a fully open or fully closed position.
3. Consists of a valve body that contains a disk which moves axially to the disk centerline against a
seat.
4. They are well suited for conditions that require quick on off or bubble tight service.
1. Hydraulic up-lift.
2. Ball retained captive.
3. Spring-loaded vanilla wafer
4. Swing or lift-piston.
80. An example of where creep cracking has been experienced in the industry is in;
81. What condition always requires reporting to the owner of a piping system?
1. Any significant increase in corrosion rates.
2. Piping which is in need of painting.
3. Piping which has minor external corrosion.
4. Piping which has received insulation damage.
82. A variety of test methods are available to identify materials the primary methods include;
1. Hanson Masters fluorescent technique, portable lab optical emissions, and lab chemical analysis.
2. Portable X-Ray fluorescence, portable optical emission spectroscopy, and laboratory chemical
analysis.
3. Thermographs immediately after discovery of a likely wrong material followed by X-Ray
fluorescence.
4. Boat samples, radiography, and spot testing with chemicals.
83. If misalignment of piping was noted during operation. the cause should be determined and corrected.
Misalignment is usually caused by the following condition(s);
1. Adequate provision for expansion.
2. Delaminated anchors or guides..
3. Properly adjusted hangers of the wrong diameter.
4. Inadequate provision for expansion, broken hangers, and defective anchors.
84. When a flange is manufactured in accordance with B16.5 the manufacturer is not required to;
1. hydrostatically test the flange.
2. mark the flange with his trademark.
3. mark the flange with its rating class.
4. mark the flange with the designation B16.
85. Which of the following best describes a part of the Chemical Spot testing method;
1. Electrochemically removing a minute amount of the material’s surface and depositing it on a
moistened filter paper.
2. Mechanically removing a minute amount of the materials surface and burning it chemically.
3. Electrochemically removing a minute amount of the material’s surface and placing it on a dry
filter.
4. Mechanically removing a large amount of the materials surface and burning it chemically.
86. Which of following best describes a Class 1 piping system?
1. Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not located
in high-activity areas.
2. This classification includes the majority of unit process piping and selected off-site piping.
3. Services with the highest potential of resulting in an immediate emergency if a leak were to
occur.
4. Hydrogen, fuel gas, and natural gas service piping.
87. Which of the following is an not an example of environmental cracking?
1. Chloride SCC of austenitic stainless steels.
2. Polythionic acid SCC of sensitized austenitic alloy steels.
3. Carbonate SCC.
4. Low Temperature SCC.
88. Which of the following does not describe a common type of flange used in piping?
1. Welding neck.
2. Slip-on.
3. Lap joint.
4. Threaded socket.
89. The recommended practice API 574 covers the inspection of;
1. piping only.
2. tubing and piping.
3. control valves.
4. piping, tubing, valves and fittings.
90. The timing circuits in different ultrasonic contact pulse-echo instruments use various conversion
schemes. A common method is the so-called ________conversion.
1. analog/digital
2. digital/analog
3. time/digital
4. time/analog
91. Direct visual inspection may usually be made when access is sufficient to place the eye within;
92. When performing magnetic particle examinations using an enhancement coating what must be
demonstrated?
93. The following is true about the content of a welding Procedure Qualification Record?
1. The record must use the form provided in QW-483 of Section IX.
2. The record must include nonessential variables.
3. The record may include nonessential variables.
4. The record must include diameters of electrodes used.
94. P numbers 1 and 3 are welded together for a procedure qualification; this combination will not allow
the writing of a WPS or WPS s to be used to weld the following parent metals in production;
1. P No. 1 to P No. 3.
2. P No. 1 to P No. 1 and P No. 3.
3. P No. 3 to P No. 3.
4. P No. 1 to P No. 1
95. Before any method of inspection is adopted for piping what should be checked?
1. NBIC.
2. ASME B31.3.
3. API 570.
4. Regulatory requirements.
96. Who must be consulted when alterations to a piping system are being considered?
1. A metallurgist.
2. A piping engineer.
3. A professional engineer.
4. An API 570 piping inspector.
97. What type of on-stream welded repairs is not permitted by API 570?
98. Under which condition below can unlisted materials be used to construct piping systems?
99. When impact testing is required for a piping system constructed to B31.3 how many specimens are
normally required in a set?
1. 3 sets of 3.
2. 3.
3. 6.
4. 9.
100. What rights does the Owners inspector not have during fabrication of a piping system?
1. They shall have access to any place where work concerned with the piping installation is being
performed.
2. They shall have the right to audit any examinations.
3. The right to review all certifications and records necessary to satisfy the owner's responsibility.
4. The right to demand the social security number of all craftsmen.
101. In accordance with ASME B31.3 when spot radiography is to be used what is the least recommended
number of spot radiographs for circumferential butt welds?
1. One weld in 20 made by each welder or welding operator.
2. One weld in 10 made by each welder or welding operator.
3. Every 50 linear foot of weld metal.
4. Every third weld made by each welder or welding operator.
102. ASME B31.3 requires that nondestructive examination personnel be trained and experienced. What
practice is acceptable to B 31.3 for this purpose?
1. Category M Fluid.
2. Class 1 piping.
3. Category D Fluid.
4. Class 3 piping.
106. In general how is the extent of inspection for new piping construction determined?
107. The frequency and thoroughness of piping inspections will range from often and complete where
deterioration is extreme, to seldom and cursory in non-corrosive services, which of the following
would not cause a more frequent inspection cycle.
108. One of the major concerns when designing pressure relief discharge piping is not;
1. a design which will facilitate drainage.
2. that the design will account for reaction moments generated upon the valve's opening.
3. that the piping be of the same or similar material as the valve.
4. the manufacturer of a certain type of valve.
109. Which of the following best describes the scope of API 570?
1. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for piping systems that
have been in-service.
2. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for metallic piping systems
that have been in-service.
3. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for metallic piping systems
that have not been in-service.
4. API 570 covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for piping systems that
have been in-service for less than 10 years.
110. The following is not a true statement about the scope of API 570?
1. It is not restricted to use with metallic piping only.
2. Systems handling water such as for fire protection are not optional.
3. Non metallic piping cannot be included in the inspection scope of API 570.
4. Only metal piping may be inspected by the rules of the API 570 Code.
111. Steel and alloy piping are manufactured to standard dimensions in nominal pipe sizes up to;
1. 24 inches.
2. 48 inches.
3. 52 inches.
4. 36 inches.
112. Concerning radiography of the following which is not an advantage?
114. A flanged joint is composed of three separate and independent, although inter-related components:
the flanges, the gasket, and the bolting, which are affected by yet another influence. What is this
influence?
1. Service requirements.
2. Flange materials.
3. The Assembler.
4. The selected torque for bolting.
115. A 4 inch to 2 inch reducing tee is designed to reduce on its outlet. When designating the dimensions
for the tee fitting it is described as a _____.
1. 4x4x2
2. 4x2x4
3. 2x4x4
4. 2x2x4
116. The following Charpy impact results where obtained on a piping material with a required minimum
average of 13 ft-lbf, and a minimum value for a single specimen is 10 ft-lbf. The results were 16, 17,
and 12 ft-lbf. Which is a true statement about the test results?
1. There is almost a complete lack of ductility.
2. The results pass the acceptance criteria of B31.3
3. The results do not pass the acceptance criteria of B31.3.
4. They may be disregarded and may be re-tested as many times as desired by person requesting the
tests.
117. What is safeguarding a piping system?
1. A provision for extra protective measures.
2. Use of redundant overpressure devices.
3. Using specially designed relief valves in a piping system.
4. Placing a watch to insure no one crosses the barricade during repairs.
118. Threaded joints can be used where;
1. severe erosion is expected.
2. crevice corrosion is a concern.
3. severe corrosion is not expected.
4. vibrations are possible.
119. Part of the definition of Cold Spring as used with piping is;
1. the intentional deformation of piping to produce a desired effect.
2. the unintentional deformation of piping.
3. the deliberate deformation of piping as a result of operating conditions.
4. the unintentional deformation of piping induced low temperatures.
120. For calculating the MAWP of system in service made of an unknown material the following
approach must be taken;
1. for unknown materials the value of stress allowable for calculations shall be 55,000 psi and the
lowest joint efficiency in the applicable code will be used.
2. computations may be made assuming the lowest grade material and joint efficiency in the
applicable code.
3. a or b above.
4. computations may be made assuming the most common grade of material and joint efficiency in
the applicable code.
121. Dry and wet particles used in the magnetic particle examination method shall be in accordance with;
1. SE-709.
2. ANST SE-708.
3. the API 570 Code.
4. the ASME B31.3 Code.
122. Results of PMI testing of dissimilar metal welds should take in to account the effects
of___________?
123. A liquid penetrant comparator block used to prove a high temperature technique is best described as;
1. The welder will not require re-qualification to weld without backing in production.
2. The welder will require re-qualification to weld without backing in production..
3. The welder will not need to be re-qualified if he can weld with any process with out backing
material.
4. No such rule exists in Section IX.
125. A welding operator is to be qualified by radiography using his first production weld, what is the
minimum length of the radiograph to be performed on his weld?
1. 6 inches.
2. 6 feet.
3. 36 inches.
4. 12 inches.
126. A welder makes performance test on pipe in the 1G position, how many bend tests are required to
qualify his performance?
1. 4.
2. 2.
3. 1.
4. 6.
127. The 6G position listed in Section IX of the ASME Code can be described as;
1. 45 deg.
2. 45 deg. + or - 10 deg.
3. 45 deg. + or - 15 deg.
4. From 40 to 50 degs.
128. An alternative or supplement to inspection of underground piping is leak testing with liquid at a
pressure at least;
129. Underground piping inspected periodically by excavation shall be inspected in lengths of;
130.Who shall establish thickness reading inspection frequencies on in service piping systems?
133. For coating repairs to underground piping, the inspector should be assured that the coating meets the
following criteria;
134. What should all piping inspection records not necessarily contain?
1. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the first change in
flow direction, whichever is greater.
2. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the first change in
flow direction, whichever is less.
3. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the second change
in flow direction, whichever is less
4. the second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the first change in
flow direction.
137. Soil-to-air (S/A) interfaces for buried piping without adequate cathodic protection shall be included
in scheduled external piping inspections. What shall these inspections not necessarily include?
138. ASME B16.5 covers flanges of various materials through a nominal pipe size of 24 inch which of the
following covers larger flanges?
139. Flanged joints that have been opened should be visually inspected for;
1. Overheating.
2. Any enlargement of bolting holes.
3. Caustic attack.
4. Corrosion and defects such as scratches. cuts. and gouges in gasket seating faces.
141. Which of the following is a true statement about the sensitive leak test method of ASME B31.3?
1. The test shall be in accordance with the Gas and Bubble Test method specified in the BPV Code,
Section V, Article 10, or by another method demonstrated to have equal sensitivity.
2. The test shall be in accordance with the Helium Test method specified in the BPV Code, Section
V, Article 10.
3. The test shall be in accordance with the pressure decay method specified in the BPV Code,
Section V, Article 10, or by another method demonstrated to have equal sensitivity.
4. All of the above.
142. Unless otherwise specified by the engineering design, the following records shall be retained after the
record is generated for a piping project:
For how long must they be retained after the project is completed?
1. 10 years.
2. 5 years.
3. 6 months.
4. 1 year.
143. In accordance with ASME B31.3 it is permitted to increase the joint E j for some types of piping by
the use of additional examination of the piping beyond the specification for the piping. Which of the
following is not permitted to have and increase in E j?
145. Welding procedures qualified by the welding of groove weld coupon shall not be suitable for repairs
to;
1. fillet welds.
2. groove welds.
3. weld metal buildup.
4. stud welds.
146. Socket welded and threaded connections are not recommended for service above 500 or below -50
o
F;
1. At all times during inspections involving piping that has had a toxic substance contained with in
it.
2. Protective equipment shall be worn when required by regulations or by the owner-user.
3. When deemed necessary by the inspector.
4. When ever the safety man insists even if he is mistaken.
148. The extent of a CUI inspection program may vary depending on;
1. local climate.
2. condition of the insulating system.
3. type of insulation used.
4. jurisdictional requirements.
1. Authorized Inspector
2. Owner/User
3. Piping Engineer
4. Local Jurisdiction