Section 1: Scope (API 570 pg 1-2)

Question 1

1. Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570?

A. Rerating a pipe sytem
B. Operating a pipe system
C. Replacing a portion of a piping system
D. Externally inspecting a pipe

Answer 1

B. Operating a pipe system

Question 2

2. Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570?

A. Setting piping inspection intervals
B. Performing pipe alterations
C. Performing pipe fabrication
D. Performing pipe maintenance

Answer 2

C. Performing pipe fabrication

Question 3

3. API 570 Pertains to:

A. Only to metallic pipe
B. Only to metallic and FRP pipe
C. Only to metallic and polyethylene pipe
D. All pipe in the petrochemical facilities

Answer 3

B. Only to metallic and FRP pipe

Question 4

4. API 570 pertains only to:

A. Pipe
B. Pipe and furnace tubes
C. Pipe, furnace tubes, air-cooler tubes, and exchanger tubes
D. Pipe and their associated relief devices

Answer 4

D. Pipe and their associated relief devices

Question 5

5. API 570 takes effect:

A. During the fabrication stage of the pipe construction
B. Once the fabrication hydro or pneumatic test is completed
C. Once the pipe is placed in service
D. Once the pipe has an operational problem

Answer 5

C. Once the pipe is placed in service

Question 6

6. API 570 can be used:

A. Only by refining industries
B. Only by chemical industries
C. Only by petrochemical industries
D. By petro-chemical facilities and any other industry

Answer 6

D. By petro-chemical facilities and any other industry

Question 7

7. API 570 is used:

A. For determining design details during a pipe alteration
B. By petro-chemical facilities
C. When evaluating furnace tubes
D. By all NBIC inspectors

Answer 7

B. By petro-chemical facilities

Question 8

8. When does API 570 no longer apply to process piping?

A. In-service pipe that is in a non-corrosive service
B. In-service pipe with a corrosion rate less than 0.005 ipy
C. Out of service, but “moth-balled” for a future service
D. Retired and abandoned

Answer 8

D. Retired and abandoned

Question 9

9. A pipe is out-of-service and abandoned in place. This pipe is:

A. Still covered by requirements of API 570, but never needs inspection
B. Still covered by requirements of API 570, and still needs inspection
C. Not covered by requirements of API 570, and never needs inspection
D. Not covered by requirements of API 570, but may need some inspection

Answer 9

D. Not covered by requirements of API 570, but may need some inspection

Question 10

10. The inspector discovers a problem on a pipe that requires corrective action. Who is responsible to respond to this issue?

A. Corrosion specialist
B. Engineer
C. Owner-User
D. Holly Decker at API

Answer 10

C. Owner-User

Question 11

11. Companies that use API 570 must:

A. Employ an Authorized Inspector
B. Have access to an Authorized Inspector
C. Either employ or have access to an Authorized Inspector
D. Employ a Professional Engineer

Answer 11

C. Either employ or have access to an Authorized Inspector

Question 12

12. Which of the following individuals must be directly employed by the Owner/User?

A. Authorized Inspector
B. Examiner
C. Piping Engineer
D. Repair Organization
E. No one- all can be contracted personnel

Answer 12

E. No one- all can be contracted personnel

Question 13

13. During a piping repair, if there is a conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be followed?

A. API 570
B. The Construction Code
C. Either API 570 or Construction Code based on Inspector’s recommendation
D. The code with the most stringent requirements

Answer 13

A. API 570

Question 14

14. During a piping alteration, if there is a conflict between requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be followed?

A. API 570
B. The Construction Code
C. Either API 570 or Construction Code based on Inspector’s recommendation
D. The code with the most stringent requirements

Answer 14

A. API 570

Question 15

15. An in-service pipe is being repaired or altered. If there is a conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which should be followed?

A. API 570
B. The Legal Jurisdiction
C. Whichever requirement is most stringent
D. Either based on Engineer and AI approval

Answer 15

C. Whichever requirement is most stringent

Question 16

16. An in-service pipe is being inspected. If there is a conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which should be followed?

A. API 570
B. The Legal Jurisdiction
C. Whichever requirement is most stringent
D. Either based on Engineer and AI approval

Answer 16

C. Whichever requirement is most stringent

Question 17

17. Which of the following piping systems is NOT covered by API 570?

A. Fiberglass-reinforced plastic
B. Glass-reinforced plastic
C. Low-density polyethylene piping
D. Monel piping

Answer 17

C. Low-density polyethylene piping

Question 18

18. Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included in the scope of API 570?

A. 1 NPS FRP Acid Line
B. 6 NPS 200 psig Helium line
C. 1/2 NPS Sulfuric acid drain
D. 4 NPS 100 psig Nitrogen line

Answer 18

D. 4 NPS 100 psig Nitrogen line

Question 19

19. The API 570 requirements are considered optional for which of the following piping systems?

A. 300 psig steam system
B. Gasoline line in tank farm
C. FCCU catalyst line
D. 1.5 NPS Nitrogen line at 450 psig

Answer 19

A. 300 psig steam system

Question 20

20. The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of the following piping systems?

A. Category D piping
B. Hydrogen piping
C. Normal Fluid Service piping
D. Severe Cycling piping

Answer 20

A. Category D piping

Question 21

21. Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations?

A. API 579
B. API 580
C. API 660
D. API 2201

Answer 21

A. API 579

Question 22

22. Which code is used for RBI evaluations?

A. API 579
B. API 580
C. API 660
D. API 2201

Answer 22

B. API 580