API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector Preparatory Program

* Open Book Mockup Examination *

Instructions : Refer Applicable ASME/API documents.

1. The following data is presented for a class 2 pipe,

Thickness = 0.36 inch (after inspection)
Corrosion rate = 10 mpy
Remaining life = 16 years
When is the next thickness measurement inspection due?

1. After 8 years
2. After 5 years
3. After 10 years
4. None of the above

2. Please calculate remaining corrosion allowance for piping in Question 1

above.

1. 0.20 inch
2. 0.28 inch
3. 0.12 inch
4. 0.16 inch

3. When will be the next inspection schedule from now on for

external inspection for pipe in Q.1?

2. 10 years
3. 8 years
4. 5 years
5. none of the above

4. The pipe in Q.1 above has an insulated area of 200 sq. ft., which is
exposed to susceptible temperature and mist spray of cooling tower.
According to API 570, how much of minimum area is recommended for
NDT survey for CUI during external inspection?

1. 100 square feet

2. 50 square feet
3. 66 square feet
4. 150 square feet

5. A PQR is to be qualified using 5/8 inch thick test coupon. It can qualify
thickness:

1. 1/8 to 1-1/4
2. 1/16 to 5/8
3. 1/16 to 1-1/4
4. None of the above
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6. The recommended minimum development time (Penetrant Testing)

allowed for a material made of high temperature alloy is:

1. 5 min
2. 10 min
3. 7 min
4. 6 min

7. A radiograph was having density on the IQI( without shim) equal to 3.0.
Hence the acceptable density range of the radiograph is:

1. 1.7 to 4
2. 2.55 to 3.9
3. 2.0 to 4.0
4. None of the above

8. For piping buried in soil with resistivity of 5000-ohm cm and not

cathodically protected, evaluations of pipe thickness should be performed
at:

1. 10 year interval
2. 5 year interval
3. 3 year interval
4. None of the above

9. For a certain Natural gas piping system, which is in operation for 16 years,
it is estimated that it has remaining life of 12 years. Considering the
stipulation of API 570, which of the following will determine maximum
interval for next proposed date for thickness measurement examination
and visual examination?

1. 6 years and 5 years respectively

2. 3 years and 10 years respectively
3. 10 years and 5 years respectively
4. 6 years and 6 years respectively

10. An Inspector finds incomplete penetration of 2mm in a radiograph of a

girth weld of normal fluid service piping 12 mm thick. Can he accept as
per ASME B31.3?

1. If the incomplete penetration is greater than 1 mm, reject.

2. If the incomplete penetration is more than 1 mm but still less than
0.2 times pipe thickness, accept.
3. Depends on opinion of inspector
4. Radiograph again and then decide on acceptance.
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11. You are planning for the Hydro-test of a piping with Hydro test pressure
40Kg/cm2g. The calibrated test gauges available with you are 0-50
Kg/cm2g, 0-100 Kg/cm2g, 1-150 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g. Which two
gauges are acceptable for this test?

1. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-150 Kg/cm2g

2. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-100 Kg/cm2g
3. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g
4. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g

12. What would you expect to happen if you were taking UT readings on
piping that was operated higher than 200 degrees F?

1. The thickness readings could be lower.

2. The thickness readings would not be influenced.
3. The thickness readings could be about 1% higher for each 100
degrees F rise of temperature.
4. The thickness readings may be higher or lower depending on
couplant.

13. A welded part is to be radiographed and is 1 thick, with 1/8

reinforcement. What ASTM wire set IQI should be used on these
radiographs if a source side technique is used?

1. Set A
2. Set B
3. Set C
4. Set D

14. The document referenced in API 570 for determining fitness for service
of piping system is:

1. API 579
2. API 574
3. ASME B 31.1
4. None of the above

15. During impact testing of A 106 Gr B (Deoxidised) and A53

GrB pipes (non-deoxidised), following absorbed energy values in ft-lb were
observed

A 106 Gr B : 12.5, 13.5 , 12

A 53 Gr B : 11, 11.5 , 9

Your assessment is:

1. Both A106 and A53 are acceptable

2. Both A106 and A 53 shall be rejected
3. Only A53 Gr B can be accepted
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16. A PQR test was made on A 106 grade C pipe. This will
qualify which of the following sets of materials:

1. A 106 gr B, A36 , A 182 F1

2. A 105, A516 gr 60, A516 gr 70
3. 515 gr 70, A 285 gr C, A 335 P 11
4. None of the above set is fully qualified by this PQR.

17. Carbon percentage cannot be detected by x-ray fluorescence method

because this method cannot detect materials:

1. Lighter than sulphur

2. Heavier than sulphur
3. Black in color
4. Which are radioactive

18. When a PT test cannot be conducted between 10-52 degree C (50

degrees F 125 degrees F) what must be done, as per ASME Sec. V?

1. A new procedure must be qualified using suitable penetrant

materials.
2. The surface must be re-cleaned.
3. The test cannot be conducted.
4. Use the dwell time for penetrant and developer as per Table in
Article 6 of ASME Sec. V.

19. A piping system is to be pneumatically pressure tested. Its Design

Pressure is 160 psig. The first stage pressurization, the test pressure and
inspection pressure respectively will be:

1. 80 psi, 176 psi, 160 psi

2. 25 psi, 200 psi, 176psi
3. 25 psi, 176 psi, 160 psi
4. none of above

20. Select suitable Hole type (source side) penetrameter for following weld
joint:
Weld joint thickness 7/8 inch, reinforcement 1/8 inch., Backing strip
thickness 3/16 in., single V joint with Backing strip.

1. No 20
2. No 25
3. No 30
4. None of the above
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21. If type of IQI in above question is changed to wire type what shall be the
wire designation (wire diameter in inch)?

1. 0.025 (No. 10)

2. 0.016 (No. 8)
3. 0.032 (No. 11)
4. None of the above

22. For steel plates and welds to be checked by LPI, what shall be the
penetration time for penetrant?

1. 10 min for weld, 5 min for plate

2. 5 min for both
3. 10 min for both
4. 5 min for weld, 10 min for plate

23. 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:

1. Weld A and B
2. Weld C and D
3. Weld D only
4. Weld A and D

24. In a certain PQR for SMAW, the electrodes used for all passes were of
AWS classification (E 7018). Corresponding WPS also showed filler
materials as E 7018. Now the manufacturer proposes to change the filler
material in WPS to E 7015. Will you ask manufacturer to:

1. Qualify new PQR with E 7015 electrodes.

2. Revise only WPS showing the change from E 7018 to E 7015 and
submit WPS as a new revision.
3. Revise only the PQR document showing the change and resubmit
for approval.
4. Revise both WPS and PQR showing the change and resubmit for
approval.

a. Actual thickness measured at a TML was 0.4 inch. The corrosion rate is
10 mpy. If next planned thickness inspection is after 6 years, what
thickness will be used for MAWP calculation?

1. 0.4 inch
2. 0.34 inch
3. 0.28 inch
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26. Determine the MAWP of the following piping system , at the next
inspection, based on the following

Design pressure/temperature - 100 psig/100F

Pipe description - NPS 2, Sch.80, A 106 B
Outside diameter of pipe, D - 2.375
Thickness determined from Inspection - 0.190
Observed Corrosion Rate - 0.03 inches/year
Next planned inspection - 5 Years

MAWP: _____________
1. 674 psig
2. 323 psig
3. 125 psig
4. Metal loss exceeds the requirements for 5 year inspection interval

27. What is the pressure design thickness of NPS 10, A516 Gr.65 Type 22
pipe that operate at 1200 psig/750F

1. 0.432
2. 0.46
3. 0.928
4. Not enough information given

28. A leak test is an alternative to inspection of buried piping. What is the

minimum liquid pressure to adequately conduct this test?

1. 1 1/2 times the MAWP

2. 1 1/4 times the MAWP
3. 10% greater than MAWP
4. Actual MAWP

29. For a single wall material thickness, over 0.375 through 0.50, what is the
hole type designation for a source side penetrameter

1. 15
2. 17
3. 20
4. 25

30. Give the corresponding P number for SA 414 Gr.A material

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 11B
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31. On a class 1500 NPS 4 blind flange, what is the minimum thickness
permitted?
1. 1.12
2. 1.88
3. 2.12
4. 2.88

32. For 1 1/4 thick Carbon steel, what is the recommended preheat
temperature?

1. 300F
2. 235F
3. 175F
4. None

33. Determine the MAWP of the following piping system , at the next
inspection, based on the following
Design pressure/temperature - 100 psig/100F
Pipe description - NPS 20, Sch. std, A 106 B
Outside diameter of pipe, D - 20
Thickness determined from Inspection - 0.280
Observed Corrosion Rate - 0.02 inches/year
Next planned inspection - 5 Years
MAWP= ______________
1. 160 psig
2. 550 psig
3. 723 psig
4. 125 psig

34. What is the inspection interval for buried piping without cathodic
protection, the soil resistivity is 6,500 ohm-cm?

1. 10 years
2. 15 years
3. 5 years
4. whenever a leak is suspected

35. What is the maximum length allowed for individual slag trapped in a weld
in a Severe Cyclic Conditions piping system?

1. >TW X 3
2. =TW / 3
3. =12T
4. 3/23
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36. What is the design thickness of NPS 2 , SA106 Gr.B pipe that operates
at 25 psi / 200F

1. 0.275
2. 0.100
3. 0.002
4. not enough information given

37. With respect to Category D service, what is the maximum allowable

undercut for a branch connection?

1. Zero (no evident imperfections)

2. = 1/32
3. = 1 mm
4. Both B and C

38. What is the test pressure of a metallic piping system whose design
temperature is above the test temperature using the following conditions?
NPS 6, SA106 Gr.B, 100 psi / 800F

1. 150 psi
2. 450 psi
3. 278 psi
4. Test temperature verses design temperatures are not different

39. Determine the MAWP of the following piping system, at the next
inspection, based on the following
Design pressure/temperature - 100 psig/750F
Pipe description - NPS 6, A285 C EFW, Straight Seam(No
radiography)
Outside diameter of pipe, D - 6 5/8
Thickness determined from Inspection - 0.280
Observed Corrosion Rate - 0.01 inches/year
Next planned inspection - 5 Years
MAWP= ______________
1. 522 psig
2. 487 psig
3. 878 psig
4. 125 psig

40. Impact testing of each form of material for any specification shall be done
using procedures and apparatus in accordance with

1. ASTM A 370
2. ASME Section V
3. API 570
4. AWS D 1.5
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41. In the AWS D 5.1, what is the designation for cellulose DCEP electrode?

1. E 7018
2. E 7016
3. E 6011
4. E 6010

42. With respect to a Class 400, NPS 12 slip on raised face flange, whose
edges of the gasket do not extend to the bolt, what is the outside diameter
of the gasket?

1. 12.75
2. 15.00
3. 16.50
4. 18.00

43. The base metal is P.No.8, the weld metal is A. No.8-9, and the wall
thickness is 1, what is the hold time for heat treatment

1. None
2. 1 hour
3. 2 hours
4. hour for each 1 thickness

44. On the regularly furnished Class 300 raised face flange, what is the height
of the raised face?

1. 0.06
2. 0.09
3. 0.19
4. 0.25

45. During a welder qualification test on 3/8 plate in the horizontal position,
how many guided bends are required?

1. 6 side bends
2. 2 nick breaks
3. 1 face and 1 root bends
4. 4 tensile specimens

46. When inspecting a Class 3 system, what percentage of all suspect areas
and areas of damaged insulation should be examined?

1. 10%
2. 33%
3. 50%
4. 100%
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47. A welder who tests on a thick plate, groove weld in the 3G position is
also qualified to weld in which other plate position?

1. Vertical only
2. Flat and horizontal
3. Flat
4. All plate positions

48. After hot bending and forming, heat treatment is required for which P
numbers?
1. 3,4,5, 6 and 10A
2. 1, 2 and 7
3. 11ASG1 and 11ASG2
4. 1,2,8,9A and 98

49. A piping system that operates at a design pressure of 100 psi at 950 F
was originally built from NPS 20 EFW (100% radiographed), wall, A-
516 Grade 70, A-671 material. During the last Inspection, the thickness
was determined to be 0.370 inches. The records indicated the corrosion
rate to be 0.009 inches per year. What is MAWP if the next inspection is
planned in 5 years?

1. 126 psi
2. 285.17 psi
3. 98.23 psi
4. Not enough information given

50. Can the inspection interval of the system in question 49 be increased to 8

years?

1. No
2. Yes
3. If the system was insulated, the interval can be extended
4. Not enough information given

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