API-510 Practice

Open Book Questions

Examination #1
1) What is the acceptance criterion, in ft-lbs, for Charpy Imapt Tests for a 1 thick material with a
yield strength of 38,000psi?
a) 5ft. Lbs.
b) l0ft. Lbs.
c) 15ft. Lbs.
d) 20ft. Lbs.
2) When corroded areas of considerable size are encountered and the circumferential stesses
govern, what is maximum length over which the thickness can be averaged for a vessel with an
inside diameter of 48 inches?
a) Twenty-four inches
b) Twenty inches
c) Twenty percent of the vessel diameter
d) Twenty-five percent of the vessel diameter
3) What is the MAWP of a shell that is 43.5 outside diameter, fabricated of SA515-70
(S=l4800psi), and 0.9375 thick? The vessel is in lethal service at 750F and the remaining life is
ten years based on the service and rate of deterioration.
a) 321.7 psi
b) 627.l psi
c) 649.1 psi
d) 316.2 psi
4) The test or inspection intervals on pressure-relieving devices in typical process service should
not exceed which of the following?
a) Interval should notexceed 10 years
b)Interval should not exceed 7.5 years
c) Interval should not exceed 5 years
d) Interval should not exceed 2.5 years
5) A pressure vessel is fabricated ofSA-516 Gr. 70(N) (S=17,5000) materials and is 9/16 thick.
Several nozzles made from SA-350 LF-2 are installed in the vessel. The nozzles have been impact
tested and prove acceptable to -50F. The vessel operates at 200 psi and 400F. The MDMT is
-40F. The inside radius of the shell is 48. Does the shell require
Impact testing?
a) Not required material is on-Tab1e-UCS-66 Gurve D -51F
b) Required, material is on Table UCS-66 Curve C = -26F
c) Required, material is on Table UCS-66 Curve B = -10F
d) Not required, material is on Table UCS-66 Curve A = 37F

6) The effects of temper embrittlement, after weld repairs, can be temporarily reversed by
heating to
a) 900F for two hours per inch of thickness
b) 900F for one hour per inch of thickness
c) 1150F for two hours per inch of thickness
d) 1150F for one hour per inch of thickness
7) What is the maximum surface temperature, of the part being examined, permitted for Magnetic
Particle examination using dry particles?
a) Determined by the particles manufacturer
b) 125F
c) Determined by the examiner
d) 600F
8) What test is used to determine a materials notch toughness?
a) Impact test
b) Bend test
c) Tensile test
d) Elongation test
9) What is the maximum allowable working pressure for a replacement 2 thick, seamless, 2:1
ellipsoidal head, with an ID of 64? The head is fabricated from SA-285 Gr. C (S=13,800psi) and
operates at 400F. 100% radiographic examination is performed.
a) 428.5 psi
b) 433.9 psi
c) 857.l psi
d) 867.9 psi
10) What is the permitted undertoleranee for plate material, in Section VIII, provided the material
specification permits plate to be firnished to an undertolerance?
a) Not2 than the smaller of 0.01 inch or 6% of the ordered thickness
b) Not less than the smaller of 0.01 inch or 6% of the ordered thickness
c) Not more than 12.5% of the ordered thickness
d) The is no undertolerance permitted in ASME Section VIII, Div. 1.
11) Brittle fracture can occur at ambient temperature hydrostatic testing due to high stresses and:
a) Low toughness at test temperature
b) High toughness at test temperature
c) Brittle fracture cannot occur at ambient temperature
d) Testing fluid with a specific gravity greater than one

12) Two 8 Sch. 40 nozzles are spaced 15.5 apart. The nominal thickness of the nozzles is
0.322 and their outside diameter is 8.625. They are installed into a shell 1.5 thick. Must a
combined reinforcement be used for these nozzles?
a) Yes
b) No
13) In material thickness of 1.125, imperfections, other than cracks, lack of fusion, or incomplete
penetration that exceed the reference level amplitude are unacceptable if their length exceed which
of the following?
a) 1/8 inch
b) 1/4inch
c) 3/8 inch
d) 1/2 inch
14) A process vessel has been altered by the installation of a 12 nozzle in the second course. The
vessel is designed for a MAWP of 850 psi. The SA-516 Gr. 70 material has an allowable stress of I
l200 psi at design temperature and 17500 at ambient temperature. What is the required hydrostatic
test pressure for this alteration?
a) l660 psi
b) 1328 psi
c) 1726 psi
d) 1275 psi
15) Equipment that is susceptible to thermal fatigue include all but which of the following?
a) Coke drum shells
b) Steam generating equipment
c) Mixed points of hot and cold streams
d) Air receivers
16) An SMAW procedure is qualified using a coupon 1 thick. What is the widest base metal
thickness range that can be listed on the WPS?
a) 1/16 to 2
b) 3/16 to 4
c) 1/16 to 4
d) 3/16 to 2
17) If you suspect a lamination but it is not opened, how can it be checked?
a) By heating the area to approximately 120 degrees F. this will open the lamination sufficiently
to permit inspection with a feeler.
b) By beating the area to approximately 180 degrees F. this will open the lamination sufficiently to
permit inspection with a feeler.
c) By. heating the area to approximately 200 degrees F. this will open the lamination sufficiently to
permit inspection with a feeler.
d) By heating the area to approximately 212 degrees F. this will open the lamination sufficiently to
permit inspection with a feeler.

18) Alterations have been completed on a 58 inside diameter vessel. The vessel is fabricated from
SA-516 Gr. 60 (S=15000 at ambient) and was fully radiographed E=1.0. The thickness of the
vessel is 0.875 with a maximum design temperature of 750F (S=10500). What hydrostaic test
pressure would you require based on this information?
a) 666 psi
b) 578 psi
c) 987 psi
d) 69l psi
19) According to API RP 572, how are periods between inspections normally planned?
a) So that at least 1/8th of the corrosion allowance is remaining at the next scheduled inspection
b) So that at least 1/4th of the corrosion allowance is remaining at the next scheduled. inspection
c) So that at least 1/2 of the corrosion allowance is remaining at the next scheduled inspection
d) So that at least 3/4th of the corrosion allowance is remaining at the next scheduled inspection
20) In Magnetic Particle examination, using the wet particle technique, what is the maximum
temperature of the wet particle suspension and the surface of the part permitted according.
to ASME Section V?
a) Established by the Authorized Inspector
b) Established by the Owner User
c) Established by the particle manufacturer
d) Established by the Non destructive contractors Level III
21) Final acceptance of radiographs shall be based on:
a) The ability to see the prescribed Image Quality Indicator image and specified hole/wire
b) The requirements of T-285 of Article 2 of Section V
c) The review arid certification by the Level Ill radiographer
d) The review and certification of the purchaser
22) A welder qualifies by radiography on a 3/8 coupon. A 3/16 slag inclusion is shown on
the radiograph. Is the welder qualified? Why or why not?
a) No, the maximum slag inclusion allowed for this thickness is 1/8
b) Yes, slag inclusions are not to be considered in qualification
c) No, slag inclusion of any dimension is reasor for qualification failure
d) Yes, the maximum slag inclusion allowed for this thickness is
23) A 36 ID 2:1 ellipsoidal head has corroded uniformly 1/4 . The original design conditions
were as follows:
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
Design Operating Temperature
Original Thickness (t)
Material SA-240-316L
Nondestructive Examination

525 psi
850 F
0.75 inches
12,700 psi
100% radiography

What is the current maximum allowable working pressure?

a) 353.7psi
b) 351.8psi
c) 531.3psi
d) 526.9psi
24) The accelerated mechanical removal of surface material as a result of relative movement
between, or impact from solids, liquids, vapor or any combination thereof is a definition
for:
a) Corrosion
b) Notch toughness as determined by impact testing
c) Erosion
d) Chloride stress corrosion
25) During the turn-around inspection of a pressure vessel that has been in service for eight years,
ultrasonic thickness measurements were taken and revealed the current thickness to be 0.471. The
original plate thickness was .625 and the calculated minimum required thickness is 0.289. What
is the remaining life expectancy of this pressure vessel?
a) .22 years
b) 9.7 years
c) 1.9 years
d) 7.9 years
26) The predominant factors in determining the fatigue resistance of a component are:
a) Geometry and stress level only
b) Geometry, stress level, number of cycles
c) Geometry, stress level, number of cycles, and material properties
d) Geometry, tensile strength level, and number of cycles
27) What is the anticipated service life for a pre-bulged rupture disk?
a) Two years
b) Eighteen months
c) One year
d) Six months
28) How often should the black light intensity be check for the fluorescent particle technique,
Magnetic Particle examination?
a) Every 8 hours and whenever the workstation is changed
b) Every 4 hours and whenever the workstation is changed
c) Every 4 hours and whenever the examiners are changed
d) Every 8 hours and whenever the examiners are changed

29) The bottom head and shell of fractionators processing high sulfur crude oils are susceptible to
sulfide corrosion. Where would you expect to find this corrosion?
a) At the weld and heat affeetzone of the head to shell weld
b) At the weld and heat affect zone of the longitudinal shell weld
c) Around the inspection openings
d) Around the inlet lines
30) A 4 nozzle, 0.337 thick is attached to a 1 thick shell in accordance with Fig. UWl6.1(j). The
attaching fillet weld leg length is .5625 and groove weld depth is .5? Does this configuration
comply with Section VIII?
a) yes
b) no
31) What are the lifting power requirements for A.C. yokes used in Magnetic Particle testing?
a) They must lift-30 pounds at the maximum pole spacing to be used.
b) They must lift 10 pounds at the maximum pole spacing to be uscd.
c) They must lift 40 pounds at the maximum pole spacing to be used.
d) They must lift 20 pounds at the maximum pole spacing to be used.
32) A vessel data report has specified that the vessel is subject to corrosion what are the
requirements for provisions for draining the vessel if a drain opening can not be provided
in the lowest point in the vessel?
a) The vessel must be lined with a corrosion resistant material
b) A pipe may be installed provided it extends to within 1 from the lowest point
c) A pipe may be installed provided it extends to within 1/2 from the lowest point
d) A pipe may be installed provided it extends to within 1/4 from the lowest point
33) Which of the following is not listed as an effective means of detecting fatigue cracking?
a) Eddy Current examination
b) Liquid Penetrant examination
c) Shear wave Ultrasonic examination
d) Magnetic Particle examination
34) Permanent and progressive records must include all but which of the following?
a) The original design calculations
b) Inspection and operating history
c) Repair, Alteration and Re-rating information
d) Photograph of the vessel
35) What is the maximum amount of misalignment permitted in a Category A weld in a vessel
shell which is .875 thick?
a)Maximum misalignment is 1/8th inch
b) Maximum misalignment is 3/16th inch
c) Maximum misalignment is l/8th t
d) Maximum misalignment is l/4th t

36) For Magnetic Particle, how often should magnetizing equipment with an ammeter be
calibrated?
a) Once a year or whenever the equipment has been subjected to major electrical repair, periodic
overhaul or damage.
b) Once each five years or whenever the equipment ha been subjected to major electrical repair,
periodic overhaul or damage.
c) Once each six months or whenever the equipment has been subjected to major electrical-repair,
periodic overhaul or damage.
d) Once each three months or whenever the equipment has been subject to major electrical repair,
periodic overhaul or damage.
37) Cracks in foundations or supports due to high temperature or temperature changes are
identifiable by _______
a) Removing the top l/32th inch of concrete facing
b) Removing the top 1/16th inch of concrete facing
c) Their ragged wide spacing
d) Their hair-like appearance
38) Atmospheric corrosion rates increase with temperature up to about:
a) 150 F
b) 250 F
c) 200 F
d) 300 F
39) A vessel constructed for external pressure has an inside diameter is 13. The shell is
0.8125 thick and is 65 long operating at 700 F. The material is assigned to figure CS-2 resulting
in a B Factor of 10750. What is the MAWP?
a) 333.3 psi
b) 796.3 psi
c) 1629.6 psi
d) 700.4 psi
40) What type of insu1ation is recommended for 300 Series stainless steel to minimize the risk of
pitting and chloride stress corrosion cracking (SSC)?
a) Asbestos
b) Cellulose based with water resistant binder
c) High chloride base (greater than 250PPM)
d) Low chloride
41) How are step wedge comparison films and densitometers calibrated?
a) National standard step tablet or step wedge calibration film, traceable to a national standard step
tablet with at least 5 steps with neutral densities from 1.0 to 4.0.
b) National standard step tablet or step wedge calibration film, traceable to a national standard step
tablet with at least 5 steps with neutral densities from 1.3 to 4.0.
c) National standard step tablet or step wedge calibration film, traceable to a national standard step
tablet with at least 5 steps with neutral densities from 1.0 to 4.0.

d) National standard step tablet or step wedge calibration film, traceable to a national standard step
tablet with at least 5 steps with neutral densities from 2.0 to 4.0.
42) Brittle fracture is the sudden rapid fracture under stress where the material exhibits little or no
evidence of:
a) Tensile strength or yield strength
b) Ductility or plastic deformation
c) Stress corrosion cracking or temper embrittlement
d) Iron and sulfur contamination
43) Relief valve capacities are usually rated at either ____% or ____% overpressure.
a) Five, ten
b) Five, twenty-five
c) Ten, fifteen
d) Ten, twenty-five
44) In radiography, how shall wire Image Quality Indicators be placed?
a) Wire Image Quality Indicators shall be placed parallel to the length of the weld
b) Wire Image Quality Indicators shall be placed perpendicular to the length of the weld
c) Two wires shall be placed to the right of the area of interest and the other two to the left and the
fifth wire shall be placed in the center of the area of interest perpendicular to the length of the weld
d) Two wires shall be placed to the right of the area of interest and the other two to the left and the
fifth wire shall be placed in the center of the area of interest parallel to the length of the weld
Questions 45 through 50 pertain to the attached Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and
Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
45) With regard to the postweid heat treatment information, which of the following is the most
correct statement?
a) Postweld heat treatment is not an essential variable and it not required to be addressed on the
PQR
b) Postweld heat treatment is only required to be addressed on the WPS and recording it on the
PQR is optional
c) Postweld heat treatment requirements of the WPS is not supported by the PQR
d) Postweld heat treatment is not required for P-1 material and therefore need not be addressed on
the PQR
46) With regard to the base metal qualified thickness range, which of the following is a true
statement?
a) Maximum base metal thickness is not supported by the PQR
b) Minimum base metal thickness is not supported by the PQR
c) Base metal thickness is not an essential variable and recording this information is optional
d) None of the above statements are correct
47) Revisions to the WPS are only required to be documented dating of the revision is not
required.
a) True

b) False
48) With regards to the title block of the WPS, which of the following is a true statement?
a) The representative of the manufacture must sign the WPS instead of print his/her name
b) Abbreviations for the welding process are not permitted
c) The WPS does not list a supporting PQR number or numbers
d) None of the information in the title block is required to be recorded
49) With regards to the guided bend test block, which of the following is correct?
a) According to note 3 of QW-45 1.1, four face bends may be substituted for the two face and two
root bends
b) Two face and two root bends must be conducted, there are no. exceptions
c) According to note 3 of QW-45 1.1, two face bends and two side bends could have been
substituted for the two face and two root bends
d) According to note 3 of QW-45 1.1, four side bends may be substituted for the two face and two
root bends
50) With regards to th certification block of the PQR, which of the following is the most correct
statement?
a) The welders stamp must be his/her initial
b) It is not necessary to identify the organization conducting the qualification tests
c) The PQR is not acceptable because it is not certifled.by signature
d) It is not necessary to identify the manufacturer on the PQR