CLOSED BOOK QUESTIONS FOR API 575

Note: try these questions after read API 575 once; some of following questions will be as open book.
These questions are prepared to under stand each and every section of the API 575.

1.

What old code used to build rivet tanks?

a.
b.
c.
d.

2.

API Spec 12A

API 653
API 650
API 575
What code covers the safety precautions of entering a tank?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.

API 653
API 575
API 2015
API 2000
API Spec 12A
What code covers cathodic protections of tanks?

a.
b.
c.
d.
4.

API 653
API 651
API 652
API 575
What code covers tank lining?

a.
b.
c.
d.
5.

API 653
API 651
API 652
API 575
What code covers tank venting?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

API RP 12R1
API Std 2015
API 653
API Std 2000
API Std 2006

6.

What code covers design of low-pressure tanks?

a.
b.
c.
d.

API 650
API 620
API 653
API 575

7.
When taking UT thickness readings, it is recommended to use digital meter that also has a
___________________
a.
b.
c.
d.

Dual-element
Trace display
Digital output
Transducer

8.
Dual-element transducer may give a false reading when the material thickness is less than
__________ inch.
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.05
0.5
0.1
0.001

9.
A Dual element transducers on a digital UT meter can effectively measure thickness between:
____________ inch.
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.

Which type of UT transducer is best for small diameter deep pits?

a.
b.
c.
d.

11.

0.05 0.10
0.50 5.0
0.05 1.0
0.005 5.0

Single element transducers

Dual element transducers
Large diameter transducer
Transducers made with pure quartz
Which of the statement is correct, when UT thickness checking over a paint or coating?

a. For such case Dual-element transducer will give correct thickness of steel.
b. For such case single crystal transducer will give false reading.
c. Epoxy coatings have a velocity approximately half that of the steel, so that UT tool will read the
epoxy coating thickness as twice its actual thickness by Dual element transducer.
d. All of the above.

12.

For coated tanks that have coatings that vary in thickness, which type of UT transducer is best?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Single element transducers

Dual element transducers
Large diameter transducers
Transducers made with pure quartz

13.
When performing a UT scan, the scans should overlap by __________ of the transducer
diameter.
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.

100%
10%
20%
5%
When performing a UT scan, a large diameter transducer may miss ________ diameter deep pits.

a.
b.
c.
d.
15.

Small
Uneven
Even
Large
UT shear-wave is primarily used in tanks to find defects in _________ joints.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Butt welded
Groove welded
Lap welded
Corner

16.
Ability to detect following are primary advantage of using the magnet-flux floor scanner, but not
this one.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Even small size of under side pitting.

Topside pitting.
Underside corrosion.
Holes on the tank floor.

17.
When using a magnet-flux scanner to inspect a tank floor, indications found are generally
proved-up using __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
18.

Close monitoring by inspector.

Ultrasonic examination.
Further investigation by other tools.
All of the above.
When the product temperature in a tank increases, the vapor pressure of the product _______.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Decrease
No change
Increases
Small decreases
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19.

While in operation, which tank type roof is supported by internal members?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Cone roof
Dome roof
Floating roof
Umbrella
What is the primary reason(s) for using floating roof?

a.
b.
c.
d.

To minimize vapor space.

To minimize time of fill and empty.
To maximize outlet pressure.
To prevent from contamination by external impurities.

20.

21.

Which type of external floating roof is the most susceptible to sinking?

a.
b.
c.
d.

22.

Which type of external floating roof is the least susceptible to sinking?

a.
b.
c.
d.

23.

24.

Rubber seal
Tube type seal
Gasket seal
Mechanical seal
When are internal floating roof tanks used? Where liquid _________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Cone roof
Pan type
Annular-pontoon
Double deck
The most common type of floating roof seal are the __________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

25.

Cone roof
Pan type
Annular-pontoon
Double deck.

Vaporization is more.
Level is more.
Vaporization is less.
Level is less.
Low-pressure storage tanks are those with a design from ___________ Psig.

5 to 50
2.5 to 15
5 to 15
5 to 25

26.

Low-pressure storage tanks are normally used for products that have a high _________ pressure.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Vapor
Product
Liquid
Internal

27.
For pressure above ________ psig, the hemispheroidal, spheroidal, and nodded spheroidal tanks
are commonly used.
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.5
5
10
15

28.
These type of tanks are usually built in areas where large snowfalls or rainfalls might sink an
open top-floating roof.
a.
b.
c.
d.
29.

Cone roof.
Both fixed roof and an internal floating roof.
Highly corrosive resistant roof structure.
External floating roof.
Tank pads with cinders that contain __________ compounds become corrosive when wet.

a.
b.
c.
d.
30.

Water.
Product
Sulfur
Alkaline
These items in a sand pad that may cause bottom-side corrosion, but not this one?

a.
b.
c.
d.
31.

Clay
Wood
Gravel or crushed stone
Fine dust
Causes of severe external corrosion at the bottom of the lower shell course are _______ .

a. When soil movement has raised the grade level to cover lower portion of the shell
b. When external insulation wicks up ground water
c. When damaged or improperly sealed openings around nozzles and attachments allow water
ingress.
d. All of the above
32.

Small depressions in the roof are susceptible to ___________ corrosion.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Atmospheric
Localized
External
All of the above
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33.

Concentration cell corrosion may occur in the many niches of ____________ tanks.
a.
b.
c.
d.

34.

Low pressure
Riveted
External floating
Internal floating
What metallurgy is primary used when constructing crude oil tanks?

a.
b.
c.
d.
35.

Carbon steel
Stainless steel
Alloy steel
All of the above
These are common vapors that corrosion in a tanks vapor space, but not this one?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
36.

Oxygen
Water vapor
Hydrogen sulfide vapor
Any combination of above
None of the above.
Generally in the liquid portion of a tank, internal corrosion is worse at the ______.

a.
b.
c.
d.
37.

Bottom of tank
Top of tank
Welds
Shells
What type of tank failure results in a sudden loss of the product?

a.
b.
c.
d.
38.

Crack
Brittle fracture
Full weld crack
When product spill out from the tank
The most likely points for cracks to occur are _________.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
39.

At the bottom to shell connections

Around nozzle connection
At manholes
Around rivet holes
All of the above
What welds are most susceptible to cracking in a hot tank?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Corner weld
Lower shell to sketch plate weld
Fillet weld
Bottom weld
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40.

What is the most susceptible to cracking in a large diameter tank?

a.
b.
c.
d.

41.

Corner weld
Lower shell to sketch plate weld
Fillet weld
Bottom weld
What is the most likely problem when there is excessive uniform settlement?

a.
b.
c.
d.
42.

Over stress in nozzle attachments.

Crack in shell plates.
Severe service problem.
When uniform settlement nothing will happened.
What is the common problem with pressure-vacuum vents?

a.
b.
c.
d.
43.

Fouling materials
Corrosion between moving parts and guides or seats.
The deposits of foreign substance by birds or inserts.
All of the above
A plugged floating roof drain can cause the roof to ________.

a.
b.
c.
d.
44.

Inoperative
Damage easily
Guide to move smoothly
Additional supports
The inspection checklists in Appendix C are:

a.
b.
c.
d.
45.

Mandatory for all tanks

Mandatory only on low-pressure tanks
Considered a memory jogger for the inspector
None of the above
The tanks made by wooden material are also attacked by _______.

a.
b.
c.
d.
46.

Inserts
Moisture
Atmospheric corrosion on wood
Stress corrosion
After a significant rainfall the __________ on floating roofs should be checked.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Dents, because it leads corrosion easily

Water drains
Surface area
All of the above

47.
Before entry or reentry any tank, appropriate safety precautions are necessary, generally such
precautions are_______________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Removal of hazardous gases

Blinding all toxic inlets
Checking of oxygen level
All of the above

48.
Prior to conducting an external or internal inspection the inspector should review
_____________ to become familiar with problems and recommendations noted in previous inspection
and maintenance reports.
a.
b.
c.
d.
49.

Previous inspection record

Inspection procedure
Present inspection procedure
Drawings, data sheet etc.
What type of corrosion can happen between a bolt head and a steel plate?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Stress corrosion due to over tight

Crevice
Crack
Pitting
All of the above

50.
When inspecting handrails pay particular attention to tubular members, because they corroded
__________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

From inside
Outside
Easily, because of removal of coating will happen frequently
By regular touch by operation people

51.
Low spot platforms that collect water are routine places for corrosion to occur. This can be
solved by _________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
52.

Cathodic production
Small hole should be drilled for drainage
Proper coating after cleaning
Raise the height of platform.
Tank foundations made of ___________

a.
b.
c.
d.

Sand pads
Concrete piers
Ring walls
All of the above

53.

For tanks on a concrete pad, the floor to pad joint should be ___________
a.
b.
c.
d.

54.

Visually checked for washing out

Uneven settlement
Checked by using surveyors level
Checked for spilling, cracks and general deterioration
Corrosion below as anchor-bolt nut sometimes can be detected by__________

a.
b.
c.
d.

UT
RT
Hammer
MT

55.
Pipe connected to tanks should be inspected. Where pipe enters soil, the soil should be dug away
__________ inches to inspect for soil-to-air corrosion?
a.
b.
c.
d.
56.

12 to 24
6 to 12
24 to 36
36 to 48
If distortion is found at the nozzles, the welds and shell area should be examined for __________

a.
b.
c.
d.
57.

Cracks
Distortion
Corrosion
Bending
Ground connections should be ___________ checked.

a.
b.
c.
d.
58.

Resistance
Visually
Thickness
Periodically
The resistance of the grounding connections should not exceed _______ ohms.

a.
b.
c.
d.
59.

15
10
20
25
Which potential problem with coatings is most difficult to see?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Blisters
Rust spot
Film lifting
Even discolor

60.

Paint blisters occur most often on the roof and on the shell area that receives most ________
a.
b.
c.
d.

61.

Rail fall
Sun light
Product gases exposure
All of the above
The ___________ side of an insulated tank is most susceptible to CUI.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Shell
Shaded
Exposed to sun light
Bottom

62.
CUI may be significant at the bottom of the tank, because the insulation may be in contact with
______________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
63.

Product always
Surface water
More stressed bottom
Open atmosphere because removal of insulation easily in bottom side
Inspectors should not walk on _____________ tank roofs

a.
b.
c.
d.
64.

In-service
Insulated
Painted
Cleaned
The depth of a locally corroded area can best be measured with a long __________

a.
b.
c.
d.
65.

Straight edge
Tape
Steel wire
Flexible scale
The depth of isolated pits are normally measured with a ___________

a.
b.
c.
d.

Depth gauge
UT
Pit gauge
Visually

66.
What part of the shell of a floating roof tank usually corrodes at twice the rate of the rest of the
shell?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Upper 24inch of uncoated shell

All exposed uncoated area
Twice rate of corrosion will not occur in any part of tank
Surface of floating roof
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67.

Stiffeners and wind girders are normally inspected visually and by _________testing.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

68.

PT or MT
Leak
Hammer
UT thickness
Outside calipers and steel rules
Caustic tanks may be subject to a corrosion mechanism called _________

a.
b.
c.
d.
69.

Stress corrosion cracking

Caustic embrittlement
Temper embrittlement
All of the above
Where is caustic cracking most common?

a.
b.
c.
d.
70.

Bottom of shell
Vapor space of the shell & roof
Heating coils
Nozzle inlet & outlet from tank
Caustic material seeping through cracks will usually form readily visible ___________

a.
b.
c.
d.

Salts
Layer of corrosion
Bulging
Powdery from outside through cracks

71.
Prior to welding on a tank in caustic service the area should be thoroughly cleaned and checked
with the _________ solution.
a.
b.
c.
d.
72.

Solvent
Indicating
H2SO4 with 10% Nitric acid
HCL with 25% Nitric acid
Hydrogen blisters can be found using:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
73.

Visual examination with flash light

Touch with fingers
PT or MT
All of the above
a and b
Tank shell distortions can be measured using a ___________

a.
b.
c.
d.

Plumb check
Straight edge
Steel wire
Tape
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74.

Hydrogen blistering mat be found on the shell near:

a.
b.
c.
d.

75.

Bottom
Nozzles
Top of the tank
Weld seams
These are causes of tank shell distortion and not this one?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
76.

Severe corrosion of the shell

Movement of connecting piping
Improper welding method
A vacuum in the tank
None of the above
Tank shell distortions may cause welds to be highly stressed and results in a _________

a.
b.
c.
d.
77.

Crack
Bending
Collapse
Corrosion
Rivet can be best checked for looseness by using a ____________

a.
b.
c.
d.
78.

Light passing through rivets

Hammer
Scriber
UT for loosens and damage
The thickness of a tank roof can be checked by __________ or _____________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Hammer test or UT
UT or RT
UT or ET
Scale or outside caliper

79.
When walking on a cone-roof tank, planks can be used. Planks that are used should be long
enough to span at least __________ should be laid and used as walkways.
a.
b.
c.
d.
80.

Two roof rafters

All the area of roof
Cover one roof plate
Leg length of inspector to walk over it.
Individuals on a tank roof should walk on the _____________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Rafters
Weld joints
Blanks
Center of roof plates
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81.

When walking on a floating roof, the tank should always be in the _________ position.
a.
b.
c.
d.

82.

Low position to reach top safely

High gauge position
Any where, but safe position
Correct level position
External corrosion on a tank roof will usually be most severe at __________

a.
b.
c.
d.
83.

Coating removed area

Insulation removed area
Depression where water can remain until it evaporates
All of the above
What is the primary reason for periodically inspecting flame arrestors?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Performance Check
Cleanliness and corrosion
Plug on arrestors
None of the above.

84.
When tunneling under a tank to inspect the bottom (it is rarely done!) it is difficult to properly
_____________ the tunnel.
a.
b.
c.
d.
85.
tank
a.
b.
c.
d.
86.

Remove
Refill
Inspect
Access
Probably the most expensive way to inspect the bottom-side of the tank floor is to _______ the

Lift
Clean
Inspection hole
None of the above
Types of floating roof drain are_________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Simple open drain

Swing joint
Flexible-hose drain
All of the above

87.
When the tank is out-of-service, the floating roof drain piping can be checked by pressure
testing. Drains with swing joints require testing at ___________
a.
b.
c.
d.

Working pressure
Design pressure
Hydrostatic pressure
Two pressure
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88.
During the external inspection, float-type gauges should be checked to make sure they are not
cracked or filled with ___________
a.
b.
c.
d.
89.

Water
Liquid
Any corrosive medium
All of the above
In a tank you noticed distortion, what will be the immediate action?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Check for tolerance of distortion

Immediately inform to owner/ operator
Determine its cause
Ask to analysis for fitness for purpose

90.
Before allowing individuals on a floating roof tank that is not in the high-gauge position, a
______________ test shall be performed before personnel are allow on the roof.
a.
b.
c.
d.
91.

Hammer test
Thickness test
Gas test
Oxygen test
Normally internal tank corrosion is most prevalent in:

a.
b.
c.
d.
92.

Vapor space
Liquid level line
Bottom
All of the above
Dry pyrophoric material can cause:

a.
b.
c.
d.
93.

Cracking
General metal loss
Ignition
Pitting
Pyrophoric material may accumulate on the tank bottom or on the top of the__________.

a.
b.
c.
d.
94.

Bottom plate
Nozzles
Sump
Rafters
In source service, corrosion is often occurs in the ___________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Unlined steel
Insulation
Liquid area
Bottom area
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95.

In source service, corrosive vapors are formed when the _________ mixes with moisture and air.
a.
b.
c.
d.

96.

Vapor
Hydrogen sulfide
Water
Sulfur
Carbon steel that has slag inclusions and _______ is more susceptible to hydrogen blistering.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Crack
Un-coated
High temperature
Laminations

97.
Caustic stress corrosion cracking is prevalent in carbon steel when the temperature is above
________F
a.
b.
c.
d.
98.

100
400
150
350
Tank bottoms are normally inspected visually and with __________

a.
b.
c.
d.

MFL
Ultrasonic thickness or corrosion scan
Multi transducer ultrasonic inspection with digital or analog display
All of the above

For Question number 99 to 101 :

During the internal inspection, a tank floor can be 100% inspected or partially inspected when
using a statistical method. Based on the statistical method answer the following.
99.

What percentage of the floor should be scanned?

a.
b.
c.
d.

100.
a.
b.
c.
d.

100%
50 to 75%
25 to 40%
5 to 10%
What pattern across the tank is generally used?
Grid
X
Line
Circular

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101.
a.
b.
c.
d.
102.
a.
b.
c.
d.

What part should be completely scanned?

Any corroded area
Center area
Outer circumference next to the shell
Suspected area
Corrosion on the tank bottom may be very ____________.
Rare
Aggressive
Slow
Uniform

103. What simple technique can be used to pop deposits out of pits, making the pits much easier to
see?
a.
b.
c.
d.
104.
a.
b.
c.
d.
105.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Hammering
Scratching
Blow with air
All of the above
What tool can assist in measuring the depth of a localized corroded area?
Single point ultrasonic-thickness measurements
RT
UT, MFL & coupon removal
All of the above
Rivet seams can be checked with a________
Hammer
Scraper
Visual
All of the above

106. Depressions in the tank floor and in area around roof supports should be checked for accelerated
_________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Corrosion
Dent
Damage
Holes

107. One method to check for penetrations in the bottom is to clean the tank floor and check for
_________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Crack
Corrosion
Wicking
Visual
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108.
a.
b.
c.
d.
109.
a.
b.
c.
d.
110.
a.
b.
c.
d.
111.
a.
b.
c.
d.

One method to check for bottom-side corrosion that is usually not effective is the _______
Coupon removal
MFL
Ultrasonic computer mapping
UT
Tanks with bottom angle joining the bottom-to-shell should be checked for _________
Corrosion
Distortion
Crack
Leak
Tank that contain dilute acids often are lined with________.
Rubber lining
Asbestos lining
Refractory lining
Lead lining
An effective way to locate pinholes and cracks in lead is with___________
MT
PT
Visual
MFL

112. Bulges in a lead liner indicate _________ behind the liner and are likely places of deterioration
of the liner.
a.
b.
c.
d.
113.
a.
b.
c.
d.
114.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Corrosion
CUI
Crack
Underneath damage in liner
What is good practice when examining suspect areas in lead lined tanks?
Grid blast and visual
Visual & MT
Scraping with knife
Hammer test
Rubber tanks linings can be checked with a __________
Holiday detector
Visual
PT & visual
Surface cleaning and visual
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115.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Holiday testing is used to test ________

Erosion and thickness of lining
Holes and cracks
Mechanical damage
All of the above

116. When using a holiday detector it is important that the voltage does not get high enough to
_________ the lining.
a.
b.
c.
d.
117.
a.
b.
c.
d.
118.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Puncture
Check defect in
Operator safety
Magnetize
Glass-lined tanks should never be _________________.
Holiday tested
Opened
Hammered
Leave without NDT after hammer test
What type of lined tanks should be painted a unique color to indicate they have a special lining?
Rubber lined
Lead lined
Refractory lined
Glass lined

119. If corrosion is noted on the roof and upper shell, the structural members will also usually
__________ thinning of the roof or shell.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Twice
Same
Less
More

120. What is an effective inspection technique for checking whether there is corrosion behind a
concrete lining?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Light hammer tapping

Rust on surface also evident of corrosion behind
If doubt exists cut a section of lining and inspect
All of the above

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121. When significant corrosion is seen on the roof during the internal inspection, it is important to
erect scaffolding so that ____________
a.
b.
c.
d.

Close visual can do.

NDT for further investigation can do.
Measurement can taken
None of the above

122. If corrosion is found internally on the shell at a specific elevation in a cone roof tank, it is
important to check the ______________ at the same elevation.
a.
b.
c.
d.
123.
a.
b.
c.
d.
124.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Out side of shell

Roof support column
Roof structure
Shell rings
What metallurgy should never be hammer-tested?
Carbon steel
Alloy steel
Cast iron
Stainless steel
What internal tank component should be hydrostatically tested during an internal inspection?
Coils
Nozzles & connections
Roof drain
Tank must hydrostatically tested if required

125. Steam heating coils should be inspected for __________ grooving in the bottom of the coil with
either UT or RT.
a.
b.
c.
d.
126.
a.
b.
c.
d.
127.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Crack
Blockage
Condensation
Erosion
Pontoons on swing line should be visually examined and _________________ for cracks.
Cleaned
Hammer tapped
Conduct leak test
Air leak test
When hydro-testing a tank consideration should be given to the ________ of the shell material.
Stress limit
Notch toughness
Thickness
Type
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128.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
129.
a.
b.
c.
d.
130.
a.
b.
c.
d.
131.
a.
b.
c.
d.
132.
a.
b.
c.
d.

If an atmospheric tank is air tested, the pressure should not exceed _____ inch of water.
0.5
5.0
50
2.0
10
A pneumatic test of a tank is good for finding ________ but is not a good pressure test.
Leak
Defect
Strength
Bulging
What part(s) of the atmospheric tank a very low stress load?
Roof
Bottom of tank resting on pad
Bottom area away from the shell or annular plate
All of the above
The pressure exerted on the sides of a tank is greatest at the ____________ of the tank.
Bottom
Shell side
Top side
Outside, because atmospheric pressure
Which of following situations does not appreciably weaken the plate?
Crack
Locally thinned area
Notch
Pit

133. Dry pyrophoric accumulations that cant be cleaned out prior to inspection should be kept
__________ during inspection.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Dilute
Covered
Moist
Warned to inspection personnel

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134. Hydrogen blistering, caustic stress corrosion cracking and mechanical cracking are less
frequently occurs in ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
135.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Roof & bottom

Outside of shells
Inside of shells
Nozzles and internals
How can leaking rivets and rivet seams be repaired?
Caulked
Re-riveted
Welded or abrasive blast and epoxy coated
All of the above

136. When riveted seams are seal-welded, all rivets and seams with in ______ inches from the weld
should be caulked.
a.
b.
c.
d.
137.
a.
b.
c.
d.
138.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

4
10
3
6
Defective rivets can also be replaced with __________________.
Another rivet
Welding
Tap bolts
Plugging
List specific requirements when performing weld repairs to rivet heads and seams.
Use large size electrode to fill the rivet hole easily
Position machine at high amperage to melt large size electrode
Keep weld bead bigger to fill the hole
Use back-step bead application
All of the above

139. When installing a new floor over an existing floor at least ________ inches of clean sand, or
metal grating or concrete should separate the two floors.
a.
b.
c.
d.

6
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140. When installing a new floor over existing floor that is cathodically protected, the old floor should
___________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Be removed
Not be removed
Also be protected
Be considered as bottom

141. When installing a new floor over an existing floor that is cathodically protected, and the old floor
is not removed, _______________ should be placed between the old and new floors.
a.
b.
c.
d.
142.
a.
b.
c.
d.
143.
a.
b.
c.
d.
144.
a.
b.
c.
d.
145.
a.
b.
c.
d.
146.
a.
b.
c.
d.

New cathodic protection

Ribbon anodes
Corrosion cells
Any of the above
Prior to gouging out a crack, what should be done?
NDT for locating exact propagation of crack
Drill hole in each end of crack
Grind surface deburr
Mark the area of crack for rechecking
Deep pits may be filled with _________________
Welding
Putty
Paint
Lining
Prior to repairing a pit with a coating, the pit should be thoroughly cleaned by____________
Abrasive blasting
Chemical
Any method to make pit free form contamination
Cleaner
Leaks in tank roofs are often repaired using a ______________
Patch plate
Welding
Coating
Soft patch
Good inspection records are the basis of ___________ inspection program.
Good
Effective
Complete
Proper
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a.
b.
c.
d.
148.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Tank records should be kept for the ____________ of the each tank.
Service life
Up to commissioning
Up to clearance from AI
5 years from commissioning
Item should be documented when internal or external tank inspections are performed.
Date of next inspection
Name of person who performed the inspection
Location of the repair
All of the above

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Answers for API 575 closed book questions

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4.2.3
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4.2.3
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5.2.1
5.2.1
5.2.1
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5.2.2
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100.

A
B
D
D
C
B
A
B
D
C
B
B
B
B
A
C
A
C
B
C
A
B
E
B
A
E
A
B
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A
B
B
C
B
B
A
D
D
B
C
C
D
C
D
A
B
D
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D
D
B

7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.2.5
7.2.6
7.2.6
7.2.7
7.2.7
7.2.8
7.2.8
7.2.8
7.2.9.1
7.2.9.1
7.2.9.1
7.2.9.2
7.2.9.3
7.2.9.3
7.2.9.3
7.2.9.4
7.2.9.4
7.2.9.5
7.2.9.4
7.2.9.5
7.2.9.5
7.2.9.6
7.2.10
7.2.10
7.2.10
7.2.10
7.2.10
7.2.11
7.3.1
7.3.1
7.3.3
7.3.3
7.3.5
7.2.9.5
7.2.10
7.4.2
7.4.2
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.3
7.4.3
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.4.4
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7.4.7
7.4.8
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7.4.8
7.4.9
7.4.9
7.4.9
7.4.9
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7.5
7.5
7.6
7.6
7.6
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7.4.3
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8.2
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