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Section 1-Scope

1. API 650 coversthe design, materials,fabrication, erection, and testing of aboveground

steel storage tanks. What is the maximum internal pressure for tanks not covered by
appendix Fof this standard?
a) Maximum pressure shallnot exceed 15 psig
b) Maximum pressure shall not exceed 15 psia
c) Maximum pressure shall not exceed the weight of the roof plates
d) Maximum pressure shallnot exceed the weight of the floor plates

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 1.1.1

2. API-650 applies only to tanks whose entire bottom is uniformly supported and tanks in
that have a maximum operating temperature of °F.
a) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 120°F
b) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 200°F
c) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 120°F
d) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 200°F
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 1.1.1

3. An aboveground storage tank is to be subjected to a small internal service pressure. To

which standard or Code may the tank be designed?
a) API-650providing the requirements of Appendix Fare met
b) API-653 providing the requirements of Appendix F are met
c) ASME-Section VII, Div. lproviding the requirements of Appendix F are met
d) ASME-Section VII, Div. 2 providing the requirements of Appendix Fare met
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 1.1.1

4. According to Table 1-1. what is the status of Appendix 0?

a) This Appendix is a Recommendation
b) This Appendix is a Requirement
c) This Appendix is Mandatory
d) This Appendix is Purchaser's option
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 1.1.19 and Table 1-1

5. What is the purpOse of the ( next to a paragraph number?

a) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the API
The paragaph requires a decision or action by the Inspector
The paragraph requires a decision or action by the purchaser
d) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the fabricator
Reference: API-650, Paragraplh 1.1.2 and Note

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Section 2- Materials
1. API-650 lists materials to be used in the construction of tanks covered by the standard. Is
it permissible to usc materials other than those listed in the standard?
a) No only materials listcd in API-650 may be used in tank fabrication
b) Yes as long as the manufacturer accepts full liability for tank failure
c) Yes providing it iscertificd as mecting all requirements of a material listed in
API-650and is approved by the API-653 Inspector
Yes providing it is certified as meeting all the requirements of amaterial listed in
/API-6S0 and is approved by the purchaser
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.1.1
used in the
2. Ifa new or unused plate cannot be completely identified, may it still be
construction of tanks within the scope of API-650?
a) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in Appendix S
Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in Appendix N
c) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in ASME Section V
d) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in ASME Section VIII, Div. 2

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.1.2

3.3What is the maximum permitted underrun for shell, roof, and bottom plates?
0.10inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness
thickness
0.01 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted
thickness
0.001 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted
2

thickness
d) 0.02 inch fromn the computed design thickness or minimum permitted

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.1.2.3

4. Shell plates are limited to what maximum thickness?

a) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.250 inches
inches
b) Shel! plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.875
inches
Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.750
d) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.075 inches

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.1.4

thicker than .5
5. Which of the following is not a requirement for shell plates that are
Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be lree of millscale and painted
b) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be made to fine-grain practice
c) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be impact tested
d) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be normalized or uench tenmpered

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.I.4

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O. What is the maximum shellplate thickness nermitted fora tank
material? 2o)
a) This plate material is limited to 1.750 inches
b) This plate material is limited to 1.075 inches
This plate material is limited to 1.050 inches
This plate material is limited to 1.500 inches

Reference: API-6S0, Paragraph 2.2.2 a

7. What is the maximum shellplate thickness permittedfor a tank fabricated of ASTM A
285-Grade C material?
a) This plate material is limited to 1.000 inches A22
) This plate material is limited to 1.250 inches
c) This plate material is limited to 1.500 inches
d) This plate material is limited to 1.750 inches
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.2 d
8. Allwelding to repair surface defects shall be done with
a) Cellulose coated electrode
b) High nickel content electrode
e) Low-hydrogen electrode
Gas tungsten process
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.6.2
9. When conducting impact tests, how many specimens are required from a single test
coupon?
a) Impact tests shall be performed on a single specimen taken from a
single test
coupon
bì Impact tests shall be performed on two specimens taken
from a
e)Impact tests shall be performedon three specimens taken from asingle test coupon
single test
coupon
d) Impact tests shall be performed on four
specimens taken from a single test coupon
Referencc: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.8.3
10, In situations where it is not possible to obtain full size
width along the notch for subsize specimens? specimens, what is the required
60% of the material thickness
80% of the material thickness
c 90% of the material thickness
d) 75% of the material thickness

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.8.5

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1.Unless data is available to justify adifferent temperature, what must the design metal
temperature be for an aboveground storage tank to bec installed in Birmingham, Alabama?
a) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 25°F
b) The design temperature shall be assumed to be I5°F
(d) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 20°F
The design temperature shall be assumed to be 10°F

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.9.3 and Figure 2-2

12. Unless data is available to justify a different temperature, what must the design metal
temperature be for an aboveground storage tank to be installed in Indianapolis. Indiana?
ay The design temperature shall be assumed to be 5°F
b) The design temperature shall be assumed to bc -5°F
c) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 0°F
d) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 10°F

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.9.3 and Figure 2-2

13. What is the required average longitudinal impact value of three specimens taken from a
1.375 inch thick A516M-60(415) normalized Group llIA test coupon?
a) 30 foot-pounds
20 foot-pounds
15 foot-pounds
d) 13 foot-pounds
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.10.2 and Figures 2-3 and 2-4
14. What is the required average longitudinal impact value of three specimens taken from a
1.5 inch thick AS16M-70(485) as rolled Group Vtest coupon?
a) 35 foot-pounds
b) 25 foot-pounds 4-13,
c) 20 foot-pounds
d) 30 foot-pounds
Reference: AP]-650, Paragraph 2.2.10.2 and Figures 2-3 and 2-4
15. Longitudinal impact tests are performed on three specimens, taken from a l.5 inch thick/
A
SI6M-7O(485) as rolled test coupon with the following results: Specinmen #l -42 foot
pounds. Specimen #2 - 18 foot-pounds, Specimen #3 - 31foot-pounds. Is the impact test
)acceptable?
a) Yes the average impact value exceeds 30 foot-pounds
b) Yes only one specimen is less than 2/3 the specified minimum value B3
o 3B7

c) No the averageimpact value of Specimen #1exceeds 2/3 the requured avgáge

impact value andone specimenis less than 2/3the specitied minimun yÁlue
No Specimen #2 is less than 2/3 the specitied mininunm
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 2.2.8,3 and ligures 2-3 and 2-4

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A
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7 A
C
C
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13
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Section 3- Design

1. According to API-650, tack welds

a) May be installed by welders who need practice
Can be considered as adding to the strength of a welded joint
Are not considered as having any strength value in the finished structure
d) Have strength value in the finished structure provided they are performed by a
qualified welder to a qualified welding procedure

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.3.2

2. What is the minimum size fillet weld permitted when joining a 1" thick plate to a
thick plate?
3/16
1/4
c) 3/8
d) 1/2"

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.3.3

minimum amount of lap
3. For lap-welded joints that are tack welded, what is the
permitted?
a) The lap need not exceed 2
b) The lap need not exceed 1"
required thickness of the
c) The joint shall be lapped at least 5 times the minimum
thinner plate plate
d) )The joint shall be lapped at least 5 times the nominal thickness of the thinner
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.3.5

4. The yelded joint pictured here is defined as what type ofjoint?

Double-V butt joint
t) Square-groove buttjoint
62(5)
c) Double-U butt joint
d) Double-square butt joint

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.5,1

welded from both sides.
5. Vertical shell joints may be partial penetration groove welds
True
False

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.5.2a

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APT 650 requircs the verticaljoints in adjacent shell courses to be offset. What is the
minimum required offset between the first course of an AST, which is 1.25" thick and the
second course vhich is " thick?
a) The minimum offsct shall be 5 times the sccond shell course height
b) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the thickness of the second course
The minimunn offset slhall be 5 times the first shell course height
The minimum offset shall be Stimes the thickness of the first shellcourse
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.5.2b
7. Three-plate laps in tank bottoms shall be at least from cach other, from the tank
shell. fhom but-welded annular-plate joints, and from joints between annular plates and
the bottom.
1.2inches
B) 12 inches
c) 1.2 feet
d) 12feet
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.5.4
8. What is the maximum size of fillet weldpermitted in the attachment between the lowest
course shell plate and the bottom plate?
a) 3/8 inch
) 5/16 inch
1/2 inch
d) 1/4 inch

Reference: APl-650, Paragraph 3.1.5.7

9. What is the minimum size fillet weld required on each side of the shell plate attaching
shellplate to the annular plate? The shell plate is 1.25" thick.
a) 3/8 inch
b) 3/16 inch
c) 1/4 inch

(e) Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.1.5.7

10. A 110 ft dianmeter lank shall have a top angle not less than inches.
a) 2X2X 3/8
by 2X 3 X 3/8
t)3 X 3X 3/8
3X 2X 3/8

Referenee: API-650, Paragraplh 3.1.5.9

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11. The shall state the design metal temperature, the design specific gravity, the
coTe_ion allowance, and the design wind velocity.
(a The purchaser
b) The fabricator
c) The lnspector
d) Erector

Reference: APl-650, Paragraph 3.2.1

standard may be
12. According to API-650, tanks meeting the minimum requirements of the
subjected to a partial vacuum of
a) One inch of mercury
52)(6)
One inch of water pressure
C) One pound per square inch absolute
d) One centimeter of water pressure

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.2.4

13. An AST is 116@in diameter and constructed of A516M-70(485)Groupweld? V as rolled

material. How many hardness tests are required on one circumferential
a) One
l64
b) Two
Three
Four
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.3.4
corrosion allowance in
14. The purchaser orders an aboveground storage tank and insists on a wwteut
bottom
the bottom plates of .125 inches. What is the minimum thickness permitted for
plates in this tank?
a) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 1/4 inch
b Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 1/2 inch
Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 3/8 inch 0236tofsao36
d) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 5/6 inch
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.4. 1
15. What is the minimum projection, of trimmed bottom plate_. beynd the outside edge of
the weld attaching bottom to the shell?
a) Minimum projection is 0.01 inch
b) Minimum projcction is 0.10 inch
c) Minimum projection is l1.00 inch
d) Minimumprojection is l0.0 inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.4.2

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16. Annular bottom plates shall have a radial width that provides at least
inside of the shell and any lap-welded joint in the remainder of the bottom.
a) 12 inches
b) 24iches
c) 1.2 inches
d) 2.4 inches

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.5.2

17. How far must annular bottom plates project outside the shell?
a) Annular bottom plates shall project at least l inch when trimmed
Annular bottom plates shall project at least 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the weld
bottom plates shallproject at least 2 inches outside the shell
Annular bottom plates shall project at least 5t (t = thickness of the shell course)
outside the shell

Reference: AP]-650, Paragraph 3.5.2

18. The thickness of the first shell course of an aboveground storage tank is 1&5/8" inches.
The hydrostatic test stress in the first shell course is 33,000 psi. What is the minimum
permissible thickness of the annular bottom plates?
a) Minimum permitted thickness is 5/8" inch
) Minimum permitted thickness is 9/16lh inch
(c) Minimum permitted thickness is 3/4 inch ('625
Minimum permitted thickness is 11/16"inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.5.3 and Table 3-1

19. According to API-650, what is the mininmum allowable nominal shell thickness of an
AST that is 86 feet in dianmeter?
a) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 3/16h inch
b)) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 1/4 inch
c) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 9/32nd inch
d) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 5/16h inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.6.1.I

20. Unless otherwise agreed to by the purchaser, what is the nminimum nominal width of shell
plates?
a) Minimum width of shell plates is 84 inches
Minimum width of shell plates is 96 inches
Minimum width of shell platesiynches
d) Minimum width of shell plates is \28 inches

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.6.1.2

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21. Aboveground storage tank manufacturers are required to furnish a drawing to the
purchaser listing allbut which of the following for each course?
a) The material specification
b) The allowable stress
The nominal thickness used
Thenominal thickness of coatings
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.6.1.7
22. In calculating the net plate thickness for an AST fabricated of AS16M Grade 450(60)
material, what would be the product design stress value used in the calculation?
a) 24,000
21,300 dinn
c) 32.000
d) 23,300

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.6.2.1 and Table 3-2

23.The fabricator of an AST obtains the approval of the purchaser to use the alternative shell
design permitted in Appendix A in the design of a 60 foot diameter tank using 3/8" inch
AS16M Grade 450(60) plate. What allowable stress would be used in the design
calculations?
a) 21,300 5623
b 24,000
21,000
d) 32,000

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.6.2.3

24. What is the maximum diameter of tank that permits the 1-foot method of calculation for
required thickness?
a) Tanks 50 feet in diameter and less 5631
b) Tanks 120 feet in diameter and less
ch Tanks 180 feet in dianmeter and less
Tanks 200feet in diameter and less
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.6.3.I
25. Openings in tank shells, larger than that required to accommodate a tlanged or
th dnozzleshall be reinforced.
)2 inch 572)
b) 2.5 inch
c) 3 inch
d) 3.5 inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.2.I

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26. When installing openings in ashcll plate. thc edge of the fillet weld around the periphery
from the centerline
of the reinforcing pad shall be spaccd at least the greater of
of any butt-welded shell joints.
3
a Eight inches or ten times the weld size
b Eight times the weld size or ten inches
c) Eight times the weld sizeor six inches
d) Eight inches or six times the weld size
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.3.la
27. When installing openings adjacent to cach other, how much space must there be between
the welds around the periphery of the reinforcing plate?
a) Eight times the larger weld or ten inches from each other
) Eight inches or six times the larger weld from each other
Eight times the larger weld or six inches from each other
d) Eight times the larger weld or eight inches from each other
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.3.1 b
28. A minimum distance of shall be maintained between the toe of a weld around a
non-reinforced penetration and the toe of the shell-to-bottom weld.
a) Ten inches
b) Eight inches
Six inches
(d) Three inches
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.3.3
29. Subjectto the acceptance of the purchaser. the manufacture may locate a circular shell
opening in a horizontal butt-welded shell joint provided
3 a) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and a liquid penetrant examination of the
welded joint is conducted
Minimum spacing dimensions are met and aradiographic examination of the
welded joint is conducted
Minimum spacing dimensions are met and an ultrasonic examinationof the
welded joint is conducted
d) Minimum spacing dimensions are mei and a nagneic purticieexaninaion oi' ite
welded joint is conducted
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.3.4
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30. All flush-type clean-out fittings and flush-type shell connections shall be thermally stress
relieved after assembly and prior to installation in the tank. What are the temperature
range and time requirements for this stress relief activity?
a) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1hour per inch of reinforcing plate thickness
o 100°F to 1200°F for 1/2 hour per inch of shell thickness
c)}|100F to 1200°F for l hour per inch of shell thickness
100°F to 1200°F for I& 1/2 hour per inch of shell thickness

Reference: API-650, Paragrapl1 3.7.4.I

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31. Subjcct to the acceptance of the purchaser, the fabricator may stress relievc at a
temperature of 1000°F when it is impractical to stress relicve at aminimum temperature
oIO0°F providing
) The shell plate is first pre-heated to 300°F
The holding time is increascd to2 hours per inch ofthickness/
The holding time is increascd to 4 hours per inch of thickness
t The holding tine is increased to 10 hours per inch of thickness

Reference: APl-650, Paragraplh 3.7.4.5

with a 24
32. What is the minimum required thickness for a manhole cover plate to be used
is 45 feet.
inçh manhole? The maximum design liquid level of the tank 5
$ - 4 6

45)
a) )Minimum thickness of cover plate is 9/16" inch
b) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 5/8" inch
c) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 1/2 inch
d) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 11/16" inch
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.5.1 and Table 3-3

inch diameter manhole?

33. What is the bolt circle diameter for a cover plate used with a 30
a) 32 inch
36 % inch
Tehte
38% inch
d) 42 4 inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.5.2 and Table 3-5

of an AST.
34. The purchaser has ordered a 36 inch manhole to be installed in the first course
The thickness of the shell plate and the reinforcing plate is 1.375 inches. What the
is
manhole?
required hele diameter that must be cut in the tank to accommodate this
a) 36 & 1/4 inch Tahles
k 36 & 1/2 inch
V36 &3/4 inch
th 36 & 5/8 inch
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.7.5.3 and Table 3-7

35. API650 requires telltale holes in reinforcing plates. What is the required dimensionof
thishole and what should be done with it atier the initial re-pad pressure test?
a) The hole shallbe 3/8 inch dianeter and shall be lett open to the atmosphere
(b The hole shall be I/4 inch dianmeter and shall be lettopen to the atmosphere
e The hole shallbe 3/8 inch diameter and shall be closed atfter testing
d) The hole shall be 1/4 inch diameer and shall be closed atter testing
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S6. What is themaximum size un-reinforccdopening permitted in flat cover plates without
increasing the thickness of the cover plate?
more than ½the height
a) 4 inch pipe size providing the cdge of the opening is not
or diameter of the opening closer to the center of the cover plate
the height
than %
b) 3 inch pipe size providing the cdge of the opcning is not more
or diameter of the opening closer to the center of the cover plate
the height
2 inch pipe size providing the cdge of the opening is not more than %
or diameter of the opening closer to the center of the cover plate
d) 1& ½ inch pipe size providing the cdge of the opcning is not more than the
height or diametcr of the opening closer to the center of the cover plate

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.8.3.1

37. Wha is the maximum size opening that may be placed in a cover plate?
a) 12 inches pipe size
6) 8inches pipe size 3
c) 6 inches pipe size
d) 3inches pipesize

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.8.3.2

38. An aboveground storage tank has a design liquid height of 40 feet. The purchaser intends
to installproduct mixing equipment in the cover plate of a30 inch manhole. What is the
required minimum thickness of the cover plate?
a) The minimum thickness shall be at least .625 inches 832
5 Tahles3(4)
b) The minimum thickness shall be at least .75 inches
c) The minimum thickness shall be at least .9375 inches
d) The minimum thickness shall be at least .875 inches
Reference: AP0-650, Paragraph 3.8.3.2
39.A24 inch manhole is to be installed ina roof plate and it is anticipated that work may be
carried onthrough the manhole while the tank is in use. What is the diameter of the
opening to be cut in the roof plate and what the outside diameter of the reinforcing
Aate?
a The diameter of the opening is 24.625" and the OD of the reinforcing plate is 42"
VT) The diameter of the opening is 24.625" and the OD of the reinforcing plate is 46"
c The diameter of the opening is 24.750" and the OD of the reinforcing plate is 42"
d) The dianmeter of the opening is 24.750" and the OD of the reinforcing plate is 46"
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.8.4
-40. What is the minimum thickness permitted lor rectangular roof opening cover plates?
a) Minimum thickness shall not be less than .875 inches
b) Minimum thickness shallnot be less than .750 inches
Minimum thickness shall not be less than .625 inches
Minimum thickness shall not be less than 500 inches
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.8.6.2
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41. Stiffening ring splice welds shall be located at least from any vertical shell weld.
a) 24 inches
b) 18inches
c) 12inches
d) \6 inches

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.9.3.4

4, Whenstiffening rings are to be used as walkways, what is the required width of the
\stiffening ring?
a) The width shallbe not less than 36 inches clear of the projecting curb angle on the
top of the tank shell
b) The width shall be not less than 3 feet 6 inches clear of the projecting curb angle
on the top of the tank shell
c) The width shall be not less than 24 inches clear of the projecting curb angle on the
top of the tank shell
d) The width shallbe not less than 2 feet 4 inches clear of the projecting curb angle
on the top of the tank shell

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.9.4

43. How far below the top of the curb angie should a stiffening ring, that is to be used as a
wkway., be located?
a) 3 feet 6 inches
t) 36 inches 3ft
c) 6 feet 3 inches
d) 63 inches

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.9.4

44, All roofs and supporting structures shall be designed to support dead loads plus a uniform
live load of not less than of projected area
a) 25 pounds per square inch
b) 25 pounds per square foot
c) 25 pounds per square yard
d) 25 pounds per square meter
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.10.2.1I

45. What is the minimum nominal thickness permitted for roof plates?
a) 3/16 inch or 5.76 pounds per square foot
b) 3/16 inch or 6.75 pounds per square foot
3/16inch or 7.65 pounds per square loot
d) 3/16 inch or 12-gauge sheet
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46. Aroof where the continuous fillet wcldbetwcen the roof plates and
does not exceed 2" in 12", and the
not exceed 3/16", the slope at the top angle attachment (a)-(d) may be considered
shell-to-roof compression ring details are limited to Figure F-2
what type of roof?
a) Al in 6roof
b) A dangerous roof design and should be avoided
A roof with inherent compensation
d)\ Afrangible roof
Reference APl-650, Paragraph 3.10.2.5.1
47) Rafters shall be spaced so that in the outer ring, their centers are not more than
apart measured along the circumference of the tank.
a) 3z feet or 9.42 feet
b) 27 feet or 6.28 feet
c) 47 feet or 12.56 feet
d) 2.5 feet or 7.85 feet

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 3.10.4.4

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2
D
4 A
5 B
6 D
7 B
8
) D
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12 B
13 D
14
15
16
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18
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27
28 D
29 B
30
31
32 A
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34
35
36 C
37 A
38 D

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40
41 D
42
43 A
44
45 C
46 D
47 B

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Section 4 Fabrication

1. What method(s) is/are permitted for straightening material?

a) Pressing or other non-injurious mcthod prior to layout or shaping
b) Heating and hannmering after layout or shaping
c) Jacking into shape after final asscmbly
d) Jacking into shape and holding with tack welds
Reference: APl-650, Paragraph 4.1.1.2

2. When plates are to be butt-welded, shearing is limited to what maximum thickness?

S/gh inch
(b) 3/8h inch
c) 3/16" inch
d) Shearing is not permitted

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 4.1.2

3. When plates are to be used in lap-welded joints, shearing is limited to what maximum
thickness
a) 3/16h inch
b) 3/8th inch
1/2 inch
S/8" inch
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 4.1.2
4. Whaare the requirements regarding mill test reports according to
Ao)No material shall be used in the construction of an. AST unless API-650?
it is accompanied
by a mill test report
h Mill test reports are required only on shell plate material
c)) Mill test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser only when
original purchase order
specified in the
d) Mill test reports shall be furnished to the
AST
purchaser prior to final acceptance ot the

Reference: APl-650, Paragraph 4.2.1

5. Mill and shop inspeclion releases the
defective material.
manulacturer lrom responsibility for replacing
a) True
False

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Section 5 - Erection

I. What welding process is not permitted when impact tcsting of the material is required?
a) Shiclded metal-arc
b) Gas metal-arc
(c) Oxyfuel
d) Submerged arc
Reference: API-650, Paragraph $.2.1.1
2. Welding may be performed manually, automatically, or semi-automatically according to
the procedures described in of the ASME Code.
a) Section VIl, Division 1
t2
b) B31.3
Section VIII, Division 2
d) Section lX

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.1

3. Nowelding of any kind shall be performed when the temperature of the base metal is less
than °F
a) Sixty
b) Thirty-two
c)) Zero
) Negative fifteen

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.2

4. When base metalthickness is greater than 1.25 inches or the base metal temperature is
(0°F-32°F, what requirement must be met?
a) The base metal within 3inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated
to atemperature warm to the hand
b) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shallbe heated
10 a temperature of not less than 200°F
c) The base metalwithin 3inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated
lo a lemperature ol not less than 60°F
d) The base metal within 3 inches of' the starting point of the welding shall be heated
to a temperature of not less than 45°F

Reference: AP)-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.2

5. What is the maximum acceplable undercut lor horizontal butt joints?

a) 1/64"inch
6) /32nd inch
) 3/64" inch
d) 3/32"nd inch

Reference: AP)-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.4

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6. What is the maximum acceptable undercut for vertical butt joints?

a) 3/32d inch
b) 3/64h inch
1/32nd inch
4))1/64" inch
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.4

7. What is the maximum permissible weld reinforcement for a vertical joint in plate
thicknss 1.25"?
a)3/16h inch
) 1/8h inch
c) 1/4h inch
d) 3/32nd inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.5

8. When tack welds are used during the assembly of vertical joints, what requirement is
stipulated by API-650?
a) Tack welds that are to be removed do not require a qualified procedure or welder
b) Tack welds that are to be left in place shall be made using a qualified procedure
only
Tack welds that are to be removed may be made using a welder in training
Tack welds that are to be left in place shall be made using a qualified procedure
and welder

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.8

welded?
9. What is the requirement when protective coatings are used on surfaces to be
a) The coating must be removed prior to welding
b) The coating shallbe included in the welder's performance qualification tests
c)) The coating shall be included in the welding procedure qualification
ty The coating shall be identified on the purchase order

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.1.9

10. The welding of the shall be practically complete prior to welding-out the bottom
joints.
V a) Nozzle reinforcement periphery welds
B) Shell-to-bottom weld
All vertical and horizontal shell welds
d) All external attachment welds

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11.In avertical joint of an AST, what is the maxinum misalignment of 1.5" thick plat?
a) Maximum misalignment is .150 inch
b) Maximum misalignment is.145 inch
Maximum misalignment is .135 inch
d)) Maximum misalignment is.125
Reference: API-650, Paragraplh 5.2.3.1
12. In a horizontal joint of an AST, what is the maximy projection of an upper plate beyond
the face of the plate below i? The plate thickngis .25 inch.
a)) Maximum projection is .0625 inch.
b} Maximum projection is .0500inch
c) Maximum projection is .1250 inch
d) Maximum projection is .09375 inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.3.2

13. Multi-pass weld procedures are required for circumferential and vertical joints in tank
shellcourses constructed of material that is more than 1.5 inches thick. What is the
maximum weld pass size permitted and what is the minimum pre-heat temperature?
a) No weld pass over inch with a minimum pre-heat of 300°F
o) No weld pass over ½inch with a minimum pre-heat of 200°F
c))No weld pass over inch with a minimum pre-heat of 200°F
d) Noweld pass over ½inch with aminimum pre-heat of 300°F
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.3.4

14.The initial weld pass inside the shell of the shell-to-bottom weld shall be cleaned and
examined for its entire circumference. This examination shall bevisually and by which of
the following?
a Magnetic particle or ultrasonic or suitable liquid penetrant process
b) Magnetic particle or suitable liquid penetrant process or a vacuunm box and bubble
method
c) Magnetic particle or radiography or vacuum box and bubble method
d) Magnetic particle or acoustic emission or eddy current
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.4.1

15.The required examination of the initial weld pass as described in API-650 may be waived
subject to agreement between the purchaser and the AST nmanufacturer provided all but
which of the following xaminations are perlormed on the entire circumterence of the
weld(s)
Examine either side of the finished weld by MT, PT, or right angle vacuum box
b Visually examine theinitial weld (inside and outside)
c) Visually examine the finished joint welded surfaces (inside and outside the shel)
d) Examine cither side of the finished weld by MT, PT, UT, or RT
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.2.4.2
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16. What are the dimensions of astandard vacuum testing box?

a) 6" wide by 30" long
b) 6" wide by 24" long
c) 6 wide by 36 long
d) 6 wide by 32*" long

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.3.3.1

17. In an examination of atank's bottom weld seams by vacuum box testing, what is the
required partial vacuum pressure?
a) Atleast 1 lbf/in' gauge (psig)
b) At least 2 lbf/in gauge (psig)
) Atleast 3 Ibfin gauge (psig)
d) At least 4 Ibfin gauge (psig)
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.3.3.4
18. If an alternative to vacuum box testing is used, whose approval is required?
a) The Manufacturer
b) The API-653 Inspector
c) The local jurisdiction
d) The purchaser
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.3.3.5

19. After fabrication is completed but prior to filling an aboveground storage tank with test
used?
water, reinforcing plates shall be tested. What method of test and pressure shall be
A hydrostatic pressure test at up to 15 lbf/in (psig)
b) Apneumatic pressure test at up to 15 lbf/in (psig) 3s
of2lbf/in(Dsio)
c) A vacuum test at a partial pressure lbf/in (psig)
d) Apneumatic pressure test at up to 25

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.3.5

for testing the shell,
20. A new aboveground storage tank must be tested. If water is available
the tank shall be filled to any of the following levels except?
a) Tothe maximum design liquid level
Tanks with tight roofs, to 2 inches above the weld connecting the roof plate of
compression bar to the top angle of the shell
To overflowing to ensure all air is vented from the tank
d) Toa level lower than specilied in a) or b) when restricted by overllows or
freeboard agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.3.6

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21.The purchaser of an AST that is designcd to be pas tight required the roof to be tested
Pneumatically. What maximum pressure would be applicd to a tank with " thick roof
plates?
a) The maximum pncumatic pressure permitted is .053 psi
b) The maximum pneumatic pressure permitted is .071 psi
c) The maximum pneumatic pressure permitted is .083 psi
d) The maximum pncumaticpressure permitted is .091psi
Reference: APl-650, Paragraph 5.3.7.1l and 3.10.2.2
Solution: 3/16* thick plate = 7.65 lb/ft ..1/16" = 2.55 Ib/ft
During the filling of an aboveground storage tank for testing, leakage was observed in a
horizontal seam. Repairs are to be completed with the test water in the tank. The tank is
'61feet high and the leak is discovered 29 feet below the top of the tank. Where must the
wke level be during the repair?
a The water level shall be notless than 30 feet from the top of the tank
b) The water level shall be not more than 32 feet from the bottom of the tank
c) The water level shall be at the maximum design liquid level
d) The water shall be removed from the tank

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.4.4

23. A 60 foot high aboveground storage tank is designed with an internal floating roof. What
is the maximum out-of-plumbness permitted on the 54.5 foot fixed roof columns?
K94inches
3.27 inches
c) 1.31 inches
d) 1.18 inches

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.5.2

24. What is the maximum roundness tolerance (radius tolerance) pernmitted on an AST that is
110feet in diameter and where is this tolerance applied?
a) measured 10 feet above the bottom corner weld
b) .° mcasured I foot below the top shell angle joint
()measured 1I foot above the bottom corner weld
d) ." measured 10 feet below the top shell angle joint
Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.5.3

25. Peaking at vertical welds and banding at horizontal welds shall not exceed
a) 1inch
b) inch
2 inch
a inch

Reference: API-650, Paragraph 5.5.4 (a and b)

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26. Peaking and bandingare determined using ahorizontal sweep board for peaking anda
straight edge vertical sweep board for banding. What is the required length of these
sweep boards?
a) 48 inches
b) 24 inches
c) 42 inches
a36 inches
Referèace. API-650, Paragraph 5.5.4 (a and b)
of an AST must be level within ± 1/8"
27. The top of the concrete ringwall (where installed) circumferential tolerance measured
in any 30 feet of circumference. What is the total
from the average elevation?
a) +1/8*
b) ±3/16*
c) t1/2"
d) 1/4*"

Reference AP]-650, Paragraph 5.5.5.2 (a)

foundation under the shellshallbe level to
28. Where a concrete ringwall is not provided, the
within what tolerances?
a) +1/8*" in any 30° of the circumference and
t1/2" in the totalcircumference
measured from the average elevation
10' of the circunmference and +1/2" in the total
circumference-Gy
+1/8" in any
(b) )measured from the average elevation
c) ±1/8" in any 10° of the circumference and
+1/4" in the total circumference
measured from the average elevation
t1/4" in the total circumference
d) +1/8" in any 30° of the circumference and
measured from the average elevation

Reference API-650, Paragraph 5.5.5.2 (b)

horizontal plane, the actual elevation shall
29. For foundations specified to be sloped from a more than which of the following where
not deviatefrom the calculated differences by
concrete ringwalls are provided? total circumference
+1/8" in any 30 of the circumference and +l/4" in the
measured from the average elevation
in the total circumterence
b) t1/8" in any 10" of the circumference and t1/2"
in the total circumference
\c) t1/8" in any 10' of thc circumference and +1/2"
measured from the average elevation
total circumference
+1/8" in any 30' of the circumlerence and tl/4" in the

Reference APl-650, Paragraph 5.5.5.3 (a)

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