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CLOSED BOOK QUESTIONS FOR API 575 QB-

1. What old code used to build rivet tanks?

a. API Spec 12A
b. API 653
c. API 650
d. API 575

2. What code covers the safety precautions of entering a tank?

a. API 650
b. API 575
c. API 2015
d. API 2000
e. API Spec 12A

3. What code covers cathodic protections of tanks?

a. API 653
b. API 651
c. API 652
d. API 575

4. What code covers tank lining?

a. API 653
b. API 651
c. API 652
d. API 575

5. What code covers tank venting?

a. API RP 12R1
b. API Std 2015
c. API 653
d. API Std 2000
e. API Std 2006

6. What code covers design of low-pressure tanks?

a. API 650
b. API 620
c. API 653
d. API 575

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7. When taking UT thickness readings, it is recommended to use digital

meter that also has a
a. Dual-element
b. Trace display
c. Digital output
d. Transducer

8. Dual-element transducer may give a false reading when the

material thickness is less than inch.
a. 0.05
b. 0.5
c. 0.1
d. 0.001

9. A Dual element transducers on a digital UT meter can effectively

measure thickness between: inch.
a. 0.05 – 0.10
b. 0.50 – 5.0
c. 0.05 – 1.0
d. 0.005 – 5.0

10. Which type of UT transducer is best for small diameter deep pits?
a. Single element transducers
b. Dual element transducers
c. Large diameter transducer
d. Transducers made with pure quartz

11. 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. Single element transducers
b. Dual element transducers
c. Large diameter transducers
d. Transducers made with pure quartz
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13. When performing a UT scan, the scans should overlap by of

the transducer diameter.
a. 100%
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. 5%

14. When performing a UT scan, a large diameter transducer may miss

diameter deep pits.
a. Small
b. Uneven
c. Even
d. Large

15. UT shear-wave is primarily used in tanks to find defects in

joints.
a. Butt welded
b. Groove welded
c. Lap welded
d. Corner

16. Ability to detect following are primary advantage of using the magnet-
flux floor scanner, but not this one.
a. Even small size of under side pitting.
b. Topside pitting.
c. Underside corrosion.
d. 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. Close monitoring by inspector.
b. Ultrasonic examination.
c. Further investigation by other tools.
d. All of the above.

18. When the product temperature in a tank increases, the vapor pressure
of the product .
a. Decrease
b. No change
c. Increases
d. Small decreases

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19. While in operation, which tank type roof is supported by internal members?
a. Cone roof
b. Dome roof
c. Floating roof
d. Umbrella

20. What is the primary reason(s) for using floating roof?

a. To minimize vapor space.
b. To minimize time of fill and empty.
c. To maximize outlet pressure.
d. To prevent from contamination by external impurities.

21. Which type of external floating roof is the most susceptible to sinking?
a. Cone roof
b. Pan type
c. Annular-pontoon
d. Double deck.

22. Which type of external floating roof is the least susceptible to sinking?
a. Cone roof
b. Pan type
c. Annular-pontoon
d. Double deck

23. The most common type of floating roof seal are the .
a. Rubber seal
b. Tube type seal
c. Gasket seal
d. Mechanical seal

24. When are internal floating roof tanks used? Where liquid .
a. Vaporization is more.
b. Level is more.
c. Vaporization is less.
d. Level is less.

25. Low-pressure storage tanks are those with a design from

Psig.
a. 5 to 50
b. 2.5 to 15
c. . –5 to 15
d. 5 to 25

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26. Low-pressure storage tanks are normally used for products that have
a high pressure.
a. Vapor
b. Product
c. Liquid
d. Internal

27. For pressure above psig, the hemispheroidal, spheroidal, and

nodded spheroidal tanks are commonly used.
a. 2.5
b. 5
c. 10
d. 15

28. These type of tanks are usually built in areas where large snowfalls
or rainfalls might sink an open top-floating roof.
a. Cone roof.
b. Both fixed roof and an internal floating roof.
c. Highly corrosive resistant roof structure.
d. External floating roof.

29. Tank pads with cinders that contain compounds become

corrosive when wet.
a. Water.
b. Product
c. Sulfur
d. Alkaline

30. These items in a sand pad that may cause bottom-side corrosion, but
not this one?
a. Clay
b. Wood
c. Gravel or crushed stone
d. Fine dust

31. 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
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32. Small depressions in the roof are susceptible to corrosion.

a. Atmospheric
b. Localized
c. External
d. All of the above

33. Concentration cell corrosion may occur in the many niches of

tanks.
a. Low pressure
b. Riveted
c. External floating
d. Internal floating

34. What metallurgy is primary used when constructing crude oil tanks?
a. Carbon steel
b. Stainless steel
c. Alloy steel
d. All of the above

35. These are common vapors that corrosion in a tank’s vapor space, but
not this one?
a. Oxygen
b. Water vapor
c. Hydrogen sulfide vapor
d. Any combination of above
e. None of the above.

36. Generally in the liquid portion of a tank, internal corrosion is worse at the
.
a. Bottom of tank
b. Top of tank
c. Welds
d. Shells

37. What type of tank failure results in a sudden loss of the product?
a. Crack
b. Brittle fracture
c. Full weld crack
d. When product spill out from the tank

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38. The most likely points for cracks to occur are .

a. At the bottom to shell connections
b. Around nozzle connection
c. At manholes
d. Around rivet holes
e. All of the above

39. What welds are most susceptible to cracking in a hot tank?

a. Corner weld
b. Lower shell to sketch plate weld
c. Fillet weld
d. Bottom weld

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

a. Corner weld
b. Lower shell to sketch plate weld
c. Fillet weld
d. Bottom weld

41. What is the most likely problem when there is excessive

uniform settlement?
a. Over stress in nozzle attachments.
b. Crack in shell plates.
c. Severe service problem.
d. When uniform settlement nothing will happened.

42. What is the common problem with pressure-vacuum vents?

a. Fouling materials
b. Corrosion between moving parts and guides or seats.
c. The deposits of foreign substance by birds or inserts.
d. All of the above

43. A plugged floating roof drain can cause the roof to .

a. Inoperative
b. Damage easily
c. Guide to move smoothly
d. Additional supports

44. The inspection checklists in Appendix C are:

a. Mandatory for all tanks
b. Mandatory only on low-pressure tanks
c. Considered a “memory jogger” for the inspector
d. None of the above
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45. The tanks made by wooden material are also attacked by .

a. Insects
b. Moisture
c. Atmospheric corrosion on wood
d. Stress corrosion

46. After a significant rainfall the on floating roofs should be

checked.
a. Dents, because it leads corrosion easily
b. Water drains
c. Surface area
d. All of the above

47. Before entry or reentry any tank, appropriate safety precautions

are necessary, generally such precautions are .
a. Removal of hazardous gases
b. Blinding all toxic inlets
c. Checking of oxygen level
d. 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. Previous inspection record
b. Inspection procedure
c. Present inspection procedure
d. Drawings, data sheet etc.

49. What type of corrosion can happen between a bolt head and a steel plate?
a. Stress corrosion due to over tight
b. Crevice
c. Crack
d. Pitting
e. All of the above

50. When inspecting handrails pay particular attention to tubular

members, because they corroded .
a. From inside
b. Outside
c. Easily, because of removal of coating will happen frequently
d. By regular touch by operation people

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51. Low spot platforms that collect water are routine places for corrosion
to occur. This can be solved by .
a. Cathodic production
b. Small hole should be drilled for drainage
c. Proper coating after cleaning
d. Raise the height of platform.

52. Tank foundations made of

a. Sand pads
b. Concrete piers
c. Ring walls
d. All of the above
53. For tanks on a concrete pad, the floor to pad joint should be
a. Visually checked for washing out
b. Uneven settlement
c. Checked by using surveyor’s level
d. Checked for spilling, cracks and general deterioration

54. Corrosion below as anchor-bolt nut sometimes can be

detected by
a. UT
b. RT
c. Hammer
d. 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. 12 to 24
b. 6 to 12
c. 24 to 36
d. 36 to 48

56. If distortion is found at the nozzles, the welds and shell area should
be examined for
a. Cracks
b. Distortion
c. Corrosion
d. Bending

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57. Ground connections should be checked.

a. Resistance
b. Visually
c. Thickness
d. Periodically

58. The resistance of the grounding connections should not exceed ohms.
a. 15
b. 10
c. 20
d. 25

59. Which potential problem with coatings is most difficult to see?

a. Blisters
b. Rust spot
c. Film lifting
d. Even discolor

60. Paint blisters occur most often on the roof and on the shell area
that receives most
a. Rail fall
b. Sun light
c. Product gases exposure
d. All of the above

61. The side of an insulated tank is most susceptible to CUI.

a. Shell
b. Shaded
c. Exposed to sun light
d. Bottom

62. CUI may be significant at the bottom of the tank, because the
insulation may be in contact with .
a. Product always
b. Surface water
c. More stressed bottom
d. Open atmosphere because removal of insulation easily in bottom side

63. Inspectors should not walk on tank roofs

a. In-service
b. Insulated
c. Painted
d. Cleaned
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64. The depth of a locally corroded area can best be measured with a long

a. Straight edge
b. Tape
c. Steel wire
d. Flexible scale

65. The depth of isolated pits are normally measured with a

a. Depth gauge
b. UT
c. Pit gauge
d. 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. Upper 24inch of uncoated shell
b. All exposed uncoated area
c. Twice rate of corrosion will not occur in any part of tank
d. Surface of floating roof

67. Stiffeners and wind girders are normally inspected visually and by
testing.
a. PT or MT
b. Leak
c. Hammer
d. UT thickness
e. Outside calipers and steel rules

68. Caustic tanks may be subject to a corrosion mechanism called

a. Stress corrosion cracking
b. Caustic embrittlement
c. Temper embrittlement
d. All of the above

69. Where is caustic cracking most common?

a. Bottom of shell
b. Vapor space of the shell & roof
c. Heating coils
d. Nozzle inlet & outlet from tank

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70. Caustic material seeping through cracks will usually form readily visible

a. Salts
b. Layer of corrosion
c. Bulging
d. 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. Solvent
b. Indicating
c. H2SO4 with 10% Nitric acid
d. HCL with 25% Nitric acid

72. Hydrogen blisters can be found using:

a. Visual examination with flash light
b. Touch with fingers
c. PT or MT
d. All of the above
e. ‘a’ and ‘b’

73. Tank shell distortions can be measured using a

a. Plumb check
b. Straight edge
c. Steel wire
d. Tape

74. Hydrogen blistering mat be found on the shell near:

a. Bottom
b. Nozzles
c. Top of the tank
d. Weld seams

75. These are causes of tank shell distortion and not this one?
a. Severe corrosion of the shell
b. Movement of connecting piping
c. Improper welding method
d. A vacuum in the tank
e. None of the above

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76. Tank shell distortions may cause welds to be highly stressed and results
in a
a. Crack
b. Bending
c. Collapse
d. Corrosion

77. Rivet can be best checked for looseness by using a

a. Light passing through rivets
b. Hammer
c. Scriber
d. UT for loosens and damage

78. The thickness of a tank roof can be checked by or

.
a. Hammer test or UT
b. UT or RT
c. UT or ET
d. 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. Two roof rafters
b. All the area of roof
c. Cover one roof plate
d. Leg length of inspector to walk over it.

80. Individuals on a tank roof should walk on the .

a. Rafters
b. Weld joints
c. Blanks
d. Center of roof plates

81. When walking on a floating roof, the tank should always be in the
position.
a. Low position to reach top safely
b. High gauge position
c. Any where, but safe position
d. Correct level position

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82. External corrosion on a tank roof will usually be most severe at

a. Coating removed area
b. Insulation removed area
c. Depression where water can remain until it evaporates
d. All of the above

83. What is the primary reason for periodically inspecting flame arrestors?
a. Performance Check
b. Cleanliness and corrosion
c. Plug on arrestors
d. 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. Remove
b. Refill
c. Inspect
d. Access

85. Probably the most expensive way to inspect the bottom-side of the
tank floor is to the tank
a. Lift
b. Clean
c. Inspection hole
d. None of the above

86. Types of floating roof drain are .

a. Simple open drain
b. Swing joint
c. Flexible-hose drain
d. 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. Working pressure
b. Design pressure
c. Hydrostatic pressure
d. 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. Water
b. Liquid
c. Any corrosive medium
d. All of the above

89. In a tank you noticed distortion, what will be the immediate action?
a. Check for tolerance of distortion
b. Immediately inform to owner/ operator
c. Determine its cause
d. 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. Hammer test
b. Thickness test
c. Gas test
d. Oxygen test

91. Normally internal tank corrosion is most prevalent in:

a. Vapor space
b. Liquid level line
c. Bottom
d. All of the above

92. Dry pyrophoric material can cause:

a. Cracking
b. General metal loss
c. Ignition
d. Pitting

93. Pyrophoric material may accumulate on the tank bottom or on the top
of the .
a. Bottom plate
b. Nozzles
c. Sump
d. Rafters

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94. In source service, corrosion is often occurs in the .

a. Unlined steel
b. Insulation
c. Liquid area
d. Bottom area

95. In source service, corrosive vapors are formed when the mixes
with moisture and air.
a. Vapor
b. Hydrogen sulfide
c. Water
d. Sulfur

96. Carbon steel that has slag inclusions and is more susceptible to
hydrogen blistering.
a. Crack
b. Un-coated
c. High temperature
d. Laminations

97. Caustic stress corrosion cracking is prevalent in carbon steel when

the temperature is above °F
a. 100
b. 400
c. 150
d. 350

98. Tank bottoms are normally inspected visually and with

a. MFL
b. Ultrasonic thickness or corrosion scan
c. Multi transducer ultrasonic inspection with digital or analog display
d. 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. 100%
b. 50 to 75%
c. 25 to 40%
d. 5 to 10%
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100. What pattern across the tank is generally used?

a. Grid
b. ‘X’
c. Line
d. Circula
r
101. What part should be completely scanned?
a.Any corroded area
b. Center area
c. Outer circumference next to the shell
d. Suspected area

102. Corrosion on the tank bottom may be very .

a.Rare
b. Aggressive
c. Slow
d. Uniform

103. What simple technique can be used to pop deposits out of pits,
making the pits much easier to see?
a. Hammering
b. Scratching
c. Blow with air
d. All of the above

104. What tool can assist in measuring the depth of a localized

corroded area?
a. Single point ultrasonic-thickness measurements
b. RT
c. UT, MFL & coupon removal
d. All of the above

105. 105. Rivet seams can be checked with a

a. Hammer
b. Scraper
c. Visual
d. All of the above

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106. Depressions in the tank floor and in area around roof

supports should be checked for accelerated .
a. Corrosion
b. Dent
c. Damage
d. Holes

107. One method to check for penetrations in the bottom is to clean

the tank floor and check for .
a. Crack
b. Corrosion
c. Wicking
d. Visual

108. One method to check for bottom-side corrosion that is usually

not effective is the
a. Coupon removal
b. MFL
c. Ultrasonic computer mapping
d. UT

109. Tanks with bottom angle joining the bottom-to-shell should

be checked for
a. Corrosion
b. Distortion
c. Crack
d. Leak

110. Tank that contain dilute acids often are lined with .
a. Rubber lining
b. Asbestos lining
c. Refractory lining
d. Lead lining

111. An effective way to locate pinholes and cracks in lead

is with
a. MT
b. PT
c. Visual
d. MFL

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112. Bulges in a lead liner indicate behind the liner and are
likely places of deterioration of the liner.
a. Corrosion
b. CUI
c. Crack
d. Underneath damage in liner

113. What is good practice when examining suspect areas in lead

lined tanks?
a. Grid blast and visual
b. Visual & MT
c. Scraping with knife
d. Hammer test

114. Rubber tanks linings can be checked with a

a. Holiday detector
b. Visual
c. PT & visual
d. Surface cleaning and visual

115. Holiday testing is used to test

a. Erosion and thickness of lining
b. Holes and cracks
c. Mechanical damage
d. 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. Puncture
b. Check defect in
c. Operator safety
d. Magnetize

117. Glass-lined tanks should never be .

a. Holiday tested
b. Opened
c. Hammered
d. Leave without NDT after hammer test

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118. What type of lined tanks should be painted a unique color to

indicate they have a special lining?
a. Rubber lined
b. Lead lined
c. Refractory lined
d. 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. Twice
b. Same
c. Less
d. More

120. What is an effective inspection technique for checking whether

there is corrosion behind a concrete lining?
a. Light hammer tapping
b. Rust on surface also evident of corrosion behind
c. If doubt exists cut a section of lining and inspect
d. All of the above

121. When significant corrosion is seen on the roof during the

internal inspection, it is important to erect scaffolding so that
a. Close visual can do.
b. NDT for further investigation can do.
c. Measurement can taken
d. 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. Out side of shell
b. Roof support column
c. Roof structure
d. Shell rings

123. What metallurgy should never be hammer-tested?

a. Carbon steel
b. Alloy steel
c. Cast iron
d. Stainless steel

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124. What internal tank component should be hydrostatically

tested during an internal inspection?
a. Coils
b. Nozzles & connections
c. Roof drain
d. 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. Crack
b. Blockage
c. Condensation
d. Erosion

126. Pontoons on swing line should be visually examined and

for cracks.
a. Cleaned
b. Hammer tapped
c. Conduct leak test
d. Air leak test

127. When hydro-testing a tank consideration should be given to the

of the shell material.
a. Stress limit
b. Notch toughness
c. Thickness
d. Type

128. If an atmospheric tank is air tested, the pressure should not exceed
inch of water.
a. 0.5
b. 5.0
c. 50
d. 2.0
e. 10

129. A pneumatic test of a tank is good for finding but is not a

good pressure test.
a. Leak
b. Defect
c. Strength
d. Bulging

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130. What part(s) of the atmospheric tank a very low stress load?
a. Roof
b. Bottom of tank resting on pad
c. Bottom area away from the shell or annular plate
d. All of the above

131. The pressure exerted on the sides of a tank is greatest at the

of the tank.
a. Bottom
b. Shell side
c. Top side
d. Outside, because atmospheric pressure

132. Which of following situations does not appreciably weaken

the plate?
a. Crack
b. Locally thinned area
c. Notch
d. Pit

133. Dry pyrophoric accumulations that can’t be cleaned out prior

to inspection should be kept during inspection.
a. Dilute
b. Covered
c. Moist
d. Warned to inspection personnel

134. Hydrogen blistering, caustic stress corrosion cracking

and mechanical cracking are less frequently occurs in .
a. Roof & bottom
b. Outside of shells
c. Inside of shells
d. Nozzles and internals

135. How can leaking rivets and rivet seams be repaired?

a. Caulked
b. Re-riveted
c. Welded or abrasive blast and epoxy coated
d. All of the above

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136. When riveted seams are seal-welded, all rivets and seams with in
inches from the weld should be caulked.
a. 4
b. 10
c. 3
d. 6

137. Defective rivets can also be replaced with .

a. Another rivet
b. Welding
c. Tap bolts
d. Plugging

138. List specific requirements when performing weld repairs to

rivet heads and seams.
a. Use large size electrode to fill the rivet hole easily
b. Position machine at high amperage to melt large size electrode
c. Keep weld bead bigger to fill the hole
d. Use back-step bead application
e. 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. 6
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2

140. When installing a new floor over existing floor that is

cathodically protected, the old floor should .
a. Be removed
b. Not be removed
c. Also be protected
d. Be considered as bottom

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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. New cathodic protection
b. Ribbon anodes
c. Corrosion cells
d. Any of the above

142. Prior to gouging out a crack, what should be done?

a. NDT for locating exact propagation of crack
b. Drill hole in each end of crack
c. Grind surface deburr
d. Mark the area of crack for rechecking

143. Deep pits may be filled with

a. Welding
b. Putty
c. Paint
d. Lining

144. Prior to repairing a pit with a coating, the pit should be

thoroughly cleaned by
a. Abrasive blasting
b. Chemical
c. Any method to make pit free form contamination
d. Cleaner

145. Leaks in tank roofs are often repaired using a

a. Patch plate
b. Welding
c. Coating
d. Soft patch

146. Good inspection records are the basis of inspection

program.
a. Good
b. Effective
c. Complete
d. Proper

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147. Tank records should be kept for the of the each tank.
a. Service life
b. Up to commissioning
c. Up to clearance from AI
d. 5 years from commissioning

148. Item should be documented when internal or external

tank inspections are performed.
a. Date of next inspection
b. Name of person who performed the inspection
c. Location of the repair
d. All of the above

149. With MFL Maximum how much coverage of tank floor can
be achieved

a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 95% to 97 %

150. MFL can detect all of the following except

a. Product side piiting

b. Soli side pitting
c. Deep through holes
d. Crack

151. MFL results

a. Can stand alone

b. Has to be confirmed by UT
c. Has to confirmed by MT
d. Has to be confirmed by PT

152. MFL scanners have to be optimized

a. specific tank under examination for the anticipated corrosion
morphology.
b. for the product nature
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c. for the product tempersture

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d. for the soil side moisture

153. Choose the incorrect option :Robotic inspection for tank bottom thk
measurement
a. Needs Jacking of tanks
b. Can be done even when the product is present
c. Can immerse in the liquid & give thk reading of the tank bottoms
d. Can be used for clear finished product storage only

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CLOSED BOOK QUESTIONS FOR API 575 QB

ANSWERS
Q NO. ANS REF
1. A Sec 2.1, Page 1 API 575
2. C Sec 2.1, Page 1 API 575
3. B Sec 2.1, Page 1 API 575
4. C Sec 2.1, Page 1 API 575
5. D Sec 2.1, Page 1 API 575
6. B Sec 2.1, Page 1 API 575
7. B Page No, 61, A.1 API 575
8. A Page No, 61, A 2 nd para 11 to 14 th line API 575
9. C Page No, 61, A.1 API 575
10. B Page No, 61, A.1 API 575
11. C Page No, 61, A.1 API 575
12. A Page No, 61, A.1 API 575
13. B Page No, 61, A.2 API 575
14. A Page No, 61, A.2 API 575
15. A Page No, 61, A.5 API 575
16. A Page No, 61, A.4 API 575
17. B Page No, 61, A.4 API 575
18. C Page No.4, 4.2.2, 1st Para, 5th & 6th line API 575
19. A Page No.5, 4.2.3, 1st Para API 575
20. A Page No.5, 4.2.3, 3rd Para API 575
21. B Page No.5, 4.2.3, 3rd Para, Last 3 lines API 575
22. D 4.2.3 page no 5, 4th para , 1st two lines, API 575
implied meaning
23. D Page No.5, 4.2.3, 5th Para API 575
24. A Page No.5, 4.2.3, 3rd Para API 575
25. B Page No.12, 4.3.1, 1st Para, First Three lines API 575
26. A Page No.12, 4.3.2, 1st Para, First four lines API 575
27. B Page No.13, 4.3.3, 1st Para, 4th to 7th lines API 575
28. B Page No.6, 4.2.3, 1st Para, 5th , 6th & 7th lines API 575
29. C Page No.15, 5.2.1, 1st Para API 575
30. D Page No.15, 5.2.1, 1st Para API 575
31. D Page No.16, 5.2.1, 1st Para, First 6 lines API 575
32. B Page No.16, 5.2.1, 1st Para, Last 3 lines API 575
33. B Page No.16, 5.2.1, 2nd Para, 4th & 5th lines API 575
34. A Page No.17, 5.2.2, 1st Para, First 3 lines API 575
35. E Page No.15, 5.2.2, 1st Para, 4th & 5th lines API 575
36. A Page No.15, 5.2.2, 1st Para, 6th , 7th & 8th lines API 575

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37. B Page No.17, 5.4, 2nd Para, First 3 lines API 575
38. E Page No.18, 5.4, 1st Para, First 2 lines API 575
39. B Page No.18, 5.4, 1st Para, API 575
40. B Page No.18, 5.4, 1st Para, API575
41. A Page No.18, 5.4, 2nd Para, 3rd & 4th Line API575
42. D Page No.20, 5.5, 2nd Para, Numbering a, API575
b, c & d.
43. A Page No.20, 5.5, 4th Para, First three lines. API575
44. C Page No.20, 5.5, 6th Para, Last 2 lines. API575
45. A BOK API575
46. B BOK API575
47. D 7.4.1-API 2015 & 2016 API575
48. A Page No.26, 7.1, 6th Para API575
49. B Page No.26, 7.2.1, 2nd Para, Last 3 lines API575
50. A Page No.26, 7.2.1, 3rd Para, 8th & 9th lines API575
51. B Page No.26, 7.2.2, 1st Para, 8th & 9th lines API575
52. D Page No.27, 7.2.3, 1st full Para API575
53. D Page No.27, 7.2.3, 2nd Para, Last 3 lines API575
54. C Page No.27, 7.2.4, 1st Para API575
55. B Page No.35, 7.2.10,1st Para, Last Five lines API575
56. A Page No.35, 7.2.10, 2nd Para, 10th, 11th & API575
12th lines
57. B Page No 28, 7.2.5, 1st Para API575
58. D Page No 28, 7.2.5, 1st Para, API575
59. C Page No 28, 7.2.6, 1st Para, 4th & 5th Line API575
60. B Page No 28, 7.2.6, 2nd Para API575
61. B Page No 28, 7.2.7, 1st Para, 8th & 9th Line API575
62. B Page No.28, 7.2.7, 1st Para, API575
63. B Page No.28, 7.2.7, 2nd Para, first 3 lines API575
64. A Page No.29, 7.2.8.1, 2nd Para, first 3 lines API575
65. C Page No.29, 7.2.8.1, 2nd Para, Last 2 lines API575
66. A Page No.29, 7.2.8.1, 4th Para, Last 6 lines API575
67. C Page No.30, 7.2.8.2, 1st Para, First 2 lines API575
68. B Page No.30, 7.2.8.3, 1st Para, API575
69. C Page No.30, 7.2.8.3, 1st Para, API575
70. A Page No.31, 7.2.8.3, 1st Para, 8th, 9th & API575
10th Lines
71. B Page No.31, 7.2.8.3, 1st Para, 11th, 12th & API575
13th Lines
72. E Page No.31, 7.2.8.4, 1st Para, First 3 lines API575
7th to 10th lines
73. B Page No.33, 7.2.8.5, 4th Para, 4th line API575

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74. A Page No.31, 7.2.8.4, 1st Para, First 3 lines API575

75. E Page No.33, 7.2.8.5, 4th Para, 8th & 9th line API575
76. A Page No.33, 7.2.8.5, 5th Para, First 2 line API575
77. B Page No.34, 7.2.8.6, 3rd, 4th & 5th lines API575
78. A Page No.34, 7.2.9, 1st Para, First 4 lines API575
79. A Page No.34, 7.2.9,1st Para, 8th to 11th line API575
80. B Page No.34, 7.2.9,1st Para, 11th to 13th line API575
81. B Page No.34, 7.2.9,1st Para, Last four lines API575
82. C Page No.35, 7.2.9,10th Para, First three API575
lines
83. B Page No.35, 7.2.10, 4th Para, First Three API575
lines
84. B API575
85. A Page No.36, 7.3.1,1st Para, 12th, 13th & API575
14th lines
86. D Page No.37, 7.3.3,7th Para, 12th, 13th & API575
14th lines
87. D Page No. 37, 7.3.3 , 7th , 7.3.4 API575
88. B Page No, 38, 7.4 API575
89. C API575
90. C Page No.34, 7.2.9, 2nd Para, First four lines API575
91. D Page No. 39 7.4.1 & 7.4.2 API575
92. C Page No, 40, 7.4.2 API575
93. D Page No, 40, 7.4.2 API575
94. A Page No, 40, 7.4.2 API575
95. B Page No, 41, 7.4.3 API575
96. D Page no -41 , 2 nd column, 3 rd para 6th-8th API575
line
97. C Page no -41 , 2 nd column, 3 rd para last 4 API575
lines
98. D Page No, 41, 7.4.4, Page 42 API575
99. D Page No, 42, 7.4.4 API575
100. B Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
101. C Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
102. B API575
103. A Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
104. C Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
105. B Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
106. A Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
107. C Page No, 50, 8.2.2 API575
108. A Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
109. C Page No, 44, 7.4.5 API575
110. D Relates to lead Lining which is not covered API575
here
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111. B Page No, 45 7.4.7 API575
112. C Relates to lead Lining which is not covered API575
here
113. C Relates to lead Lining which is not covered API575
here

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114. A Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575

115. B Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
116. A Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
117. C Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
118. D Page No, 43, 7.4.4 API575
119. A Page No, 47, 7.4.8 API575
120. D Page no 46 2 nd para API575
121. C Page No, 47, 7.4.8 API575
122. B Page No, 47, 7.4.8 API575
123. C Page No, 47, 7.4.8 API575
124. A Page No, 47, 7.4.8 API575
125. C Page No, 47, 7.4.8 API575
126. B Page No, 47, 7.4.8 API575
127. B Page No, 48, 7.5 API575
128. D Page No, 48, 7.5 API575
129. A Page No, 48, 7.5 API575
130. D BOK API575
131. A Page No, 48, 7.5 3rd para 4th to 8 th line API575
132. D Page No, 40, 7.4.2 API575
133. C Page no 40 2nd column last para API575
134. A BOK API575
135. D Page No, 55. 9.2.2 API575
136. D Page No, 55. 9.2.2 API575
137. C Page no 56 1 st column first 2 lines API575
138. D Page No, 56, 9.2.2 API575
139. B Page No, 56, 9.2.2 API575
140. A Page No, 56, 9.2.2 API575
141. B Page No, 56, 9.2.2 API575
142. B bok API575
143. B Page No,57, 9.3 API575
144. A Page No,57, 9.3 API575
145. D Page No,57, 9.3, In Pontoons it is Patch API575
Plates API 653 9.12.3
146. B 10.1, 1st 2 lines API575
147. A 10.2, 4 th – 8th line API575
148. D 10.2, 8th to 12th line API575
149. D Ref API 575 A4 API575
150. D Ref API 575 A4 API575
151. D Ref API 575 A4 API575
152. A Ref API 575 A4 API575
153. A Ref API 575 A5 API575

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API 571 FOR 653 EXAM-2014

1. Low alloy steel contain
a. More than 9 % chromium
b. Less than 10 % Chromium
c. Less than 9 % Chromium
d. Less than 12 % Chromium

2. Low alloy steel are

a. Ferritic steel
b. Martensitic steel
c. Austenitic stainless steel
d. All
e. None

3. Which is not the SS

a. Austenitic
b. Ferritic
c. Martensitic
d. Duplex
e. None

4. For which kind of Damage mechanism inspection is of no use

a. Temper embrittlement
b. Brittle fracture
c. Erosion- corrosion
d. Caustic corrosion

5. Which of the following properties will not have effect on brittle fracture
a. Thickness
b. Stress
c. Temperature
d. All
e. None

6. What is the morphology of brittle fracture

a. Multiple clamshell type
b. Full of Branches
c. Straight & un-branched
d. Spider web type

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7. Performing a warm pre stress hydro test followed by lower temp hydro
test may reduce the likelihood of

a. Temper Embrittlement
b. CUI
c. Briitle fracture
d. Caustic embrittlement

8. Which can improve the mechanical fatigue resistance

a. Quenching
b. Tempering
c. Finer grained material
d. All
e. None

9. C.S & Titanium will have endurance limit. So below which Fatigue crack
a. Increase with number cycle
b. Decrease with the number of cycles
c. Not occur Independent of the no of cycle
d. C.S & titanium do not have endurance limit at all

10. Choose correct option

a. Ausss exhibit an endurance limit
b. Titanium do not exhibit an endurance limit
c. C.S exhibit an endurance limit
d. All
e. None

11. What is morphology of Mechanical fatigue

a. Straight Un-branched cracks
b. Branched cracks
c. Blisters
d. Clam shell type beach marks

12. How the Fatigue cracking can be prevented best

a. By Doing PWHT
b. By Using correct metallurgy
c. By using proper design
d. While using marking stamps & tools prefer the high stress ones

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13. Usually atmospheric corrosion probability is very less

a. at 0 Deg C
b. at 100 Deg C
c. above 121 Deg C
d. Above 121 Deg C but under insulation which gives double protection

14. Out of the following which may not cause atmospheric corrosion
a. Wet Rural environment
b. Marine environment above 70 Deg C
c. Bird Turds
d. All
e. None

15. If you want to check for corrosion under CUI (With out removing the insulation)
what NDT method is preferable
a. RT
b. UT
c. ET
d. IR

16. If you want to check the missing or damaged insulation what NDT is Preferred
a. RT
b. ET
c. IR
d. UT

17. CUI occurs more severely mainly

a. Below 0 deg F
b. Above 100 deg F
c. Above 100 deg C
d. Between 100 to 121 deg C

18. If chloride is present which is more susceptible to SCC along with CUI
a. SS400
b. SS 300
c. Duplex
d. All
e. None

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19. To Detect CUI the best way is

a. Stripping of insulation for careful visual examination
b. Use profile RT
c. IR thermography for wet insulation
d. Use multiple inspection techniques
e. All

20. What is the mechanism of MIC

a. Microbes eat away the metal & make it weaker
b. Excreta & Byproducts of Microbes
c. Microbes produce oxygen which promotes corrosion
d. All

21. Which is immune to MIC

a. C.S
b. SS
c. Copper
d. All
e. None

22. The damage mechanism occurs in moisture environment in the presence of light
& in the absence of light; In the presence of Oxygen & in the absence of oxygen;
below the freezing point of water & above the Boiling point of water; Occurs in
Acidic & alkaline environments Identify the damaging mechanism
a. CUI
b. Atmospheric corrosion
c. Soil corrosion
d. MIC

23. To Eliminate MCI

a. Use Ozone exposure
b. Suitable Biocide
c. Use UV light
d. All
e. None

24. MIC can be detected by

a. Using RT
b. Using UT
c. Special probes to monitor fouling
d. all

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25. MIC can be prevented by using

a. Biocides
b. UV Light
c. By using CP of under ground structure
d. All
e. none

26. Which damage mechanism will appear as the cup shaped pits within pits in C.S
or sub surface cavities in SS?
a. LMB
b. MIC
c. Chloride SCC
d. HIC

27. When you inspect a Vessel Made up of MOC Having thk 60 mm having MDMT --5
DEG C. When it was operated at - 10 Deg C, Straight Un- branched Cracks where
found what May be they?
a. Cold Thermal Fatigue
b. HOT tears
c. Brittle Fracture
d. Stress Corrosion Crack

28. The Most important factor affecting the soil corrosion is

a. Soil resistivity
b. Soil temperature
c. Soil type
d. Soil color

29. Which area is more succeptable to soil corrosion

a. Part under the soil
b. Soil to air interface
c. Part of the shell 2 feet above the soil
d. All

30. The best way to minimize soil corrosion is

a. Using a special backfill
b. Using CP on the inside of tank
c. Using special coating out side the tank
d. All
e. None

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31. How the MIC will appear in Stainless Steel

a. As a Crack
b. As subsurface cavities
c. As cup shaped pits within pits
d. As an uniform corrosion

32. Usually atmospheric corrosion probability is very less

a. at 0 Deg C
b. at 100 Deg C
c. above 121 Deg C
d. Above 121 Deg C but under insulation which gives double protection

33. Out of the following which may not cause atmospheric corrosion
a. Fishing Equipment plants near the Harbhour
b. Pharmaceutical plant situated in land
c. Power plant in Dry rural area
d. All
e. None

34. Out of following which is the environmental assisted cracking

a. Brittle fracture
b. Thermal fatigue
c. Sulphidation
d. Chloride SCC

35. Which of the following is not susceptible to chloride SCC

a. SS 300 series
b. Nickel alloys containing 20 % nickel
c. SS 400 series
d. All
e. None

36. Chloride SCC appear

a. As Straight cracks without branches
b. As the deep grooves
c. As Branched cracks
d. As a small & large voids

37. You have Chloride SCC on Aus SS . Which is the better NDT method to detect it
a. PT
b. MT
c. RT
d. ET
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38. To Prevent Chloride SCC

a. Use materials with Nickel content more than 50 %
b. Use low Chloride content water during Hydro testing
c. Use C.S
d. All
e. None

39. Spider web like crack does not appear in appear in

a. Chloride SCC
b. Caustic embrittlement
c. Corrosion fatigue
d. none

40. Caustic corrosion will appear as

a. Fine Un-branched cracks
b. Uniform thin areas
c. Localized metal loss which may appear as groves
d. All
e. None

41. In steam generating equipment Caustic Corrosion is best prevented by

a. Doing PWHT
b. By increasing the chromium content
c. Proper design
d. By working below MDMT

42. Spider web like crack appear in appear in

a. Chloride SCC
b. Caustic corrosion
c. MIC under stress
d. none

43. Choose uncorrect option

a. Increasing caustic concentration & temperature & doing PWHT
increase
the severity of caustic embrittlement
b. Caustic embrittlement can occur in BFW in Boiler tubes that alternate
between wet & dry condition due to overfiring
c. Usually caustic embrittlement propagates parallel to the weldment
d. Nickel made alloys are more resistant to the caustic embrittlement

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44. For NaOH concentration of 20 % weight at 250 Deg F , which material is suitable
( Open Book)
a. Carbon steek
b. Carbon steel with PWHT
c. Nickel alloys
d. Chromium alloys
e. All

45. Caustic Embrittlement May occur

a. As a crack propgating parallel the weld in the HAZ
b. As a branched crack ( Spider web) nucleating from the weld related flaws
c. In the as welded carbon steel fabrication , it appear as a net work of very
fine oxide filled cracks
d. All
e. None

46. Caustic Embrittlement can be managed by

a. Doing PWHT
b. Using nickel based alloys at High temperature
c. By avoiding Steam out of the non PWHTed Carbon Steel piping
d. All
e. None

47. To detect the Caustic embrittlemet

a. Good VT is sufficient
b. PT is effective
c. Crack growth can be monitored by UT
d. All
e. None

48. Which is more resistant to Sulphuric acid Corrosion

a. Alloy 20
b. High nickel alloy
c. Alloy C 276
d. None

49. What is Corrosion rate for 100 % Concentration and at 200 Deg F if the corrosion
rate for sulphuric acid at 60 % concentration 100 Deg F is 200 mpy
a. More than 2000 mpy
b. Between 100 to 300 mpy
c. Less than 5 mpy
d. None

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50. What is Corrosion rate for 100 % Sulphuric acids at room tem
a. more than 100 mpy
b. 20 to 50 mpy
c. 0 to 5 mpy
d. None
51. Which is more potentially damaging
a. Hydrogen Blistering
b. HIC
c. SOHIC
d. All

52. PWHT is effective to resist the damage due to

a. HIC
b. Blistering
c. SOHIC
d. SSC

53. Which is not the parameters that affect atmospheric corrosion ?

a. Poor paint coating
b. Orientation o the prevailing wind
c. Shut Down equipments for a long time properly mothballed
d. Copper with Aluminum electrical connectors

54. Atmospheric corrosion attack

a. Will always be uniform
b. Will always be localized
c. Metal loss may not be visually evident .But Distinct Iron oxide scale will be
formed
d. Can best be found by WFMT

55. Documents that can be used to determine soil corrosivity is

a. API 571
b. ASTM STP 741
c. NACE 002
d. API 653

56. Soil Corrosion can best be minimized by

a. Special back fill
b. Applying coating to the bottom
c. Using Waxed soil
d. Combination of CP & Corrosion resistant coating

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57. The best way to inspect soil corrosion in the buried pipe is
a. To Use LRUT techniques
b. Indirectly by pressure testing
c. Measuring the structure to soil potential corrected for IR drop error
d. To use coupons cut from the pipes

58. Sour water corrosion occurs

a. At PH 4.5
b. At PH 7
c. At PH 5
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

59. Sour water given in this section 5.1.1.10 of API 571

a. Contain maximum H2S
b. Contain maximum CO2
c. Contain maximum Ammonia
d. Contain maximum Cyanides

60. Sour water corrosion primarily affects

a. Stainless steel
b. Carbon steel
c. Copper alloys
d. Nickel based alloys

61. Ways to mitigate the effects of sour water corrosion on 300 series SS
a. 300 Series will not be affected by sour water corrosion
b. 300 series SS can be use below 140 Deg F to minimize the effect of
sour water corrosion
c. By using at higher tem decreases the concentration of H2s, So better use
tem more than 100 Deg C
d. Use oxygen scavengers

62. While considering Sour water corrosion one has to consider the Possibility of
a. Brittle fracture & Chloride SCC
b. Wet H2S Damage & Carbonate SCC
c. Sulphidation & sulphide SCC
d. HTHA & SOHIC

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63. In Sulphuric acid Corrosion Corrosion rate for C.S increases

a. velocity of flow is below 2 ft/sec
b. velocity of flow is above 3 ft/sec
c. If acid concentration is above 95 %
d. For caid concentration below 65 %

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Figure 4-85: Recommended operating limits for carbon steel in caustic service. (Ref.1)

Figure 5-8: Sulfuric acid corrosion data

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API 571 FOR 653 EXAM

Q.NO ANS REFERENCE

1 C 3.1.10
2 A 3.1.10
3 E 3.1.17
4 B 4.2.7.7 a
5 E 4.2.7.3
6 C 4.2.7.5 a
7 C 4.2.7.6. d
8 D 4.2.16.3 b
9 C 4.2.16.3 c
10 C 4.2.16.3
11 D 4.2.16.5
12 C 4.2.16.6
13 C 4.3.2.3 f
14 A 4.3.2.3 d
15 A GK
16 C 4.3.3.7 g VI
17 D 4.3.3.3
18 B 4.3.3.4 c
19 E 4.3.3.7 g
20 B GK
21 D GK
22 D 4.3.8.3
23 E 4.3.8.6 b
24 C 4.3.8.7 c
25 C 4.3.8.6 f
26 B 4.3.8.5 b
27 C 4.2.7.3 e

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28 A 4.3.9.3 c
29 B 4.3.9.3 e
30 A 4.3.9.6
31 B 4.3.8.5 b
32 C 4.3.2.3 f
33 C 4.3.2.3
34 D 4.5.1
35 C 4.5.1.3 k
36 C 4.5.1.5 c
37 D 4.5.1.7 c
38 D 4.5.1.3 J & L / 4.5.1.6 B
39 A Refer Figure 4.79
40 C 4.3.10.5 a
41 C 4.3.10.6 a
42 A Refer Figure 4.79
43 B 4.5.3.3. a / 4.5.3.5 b / 4.5.3.6 a
44 C Refer Figure
45 D 4.5.3.5 a, b & c
46 D 4.5.3.6 a, c & d
47 E 4.5.3.7 a, b, c & d
48 C 5.1.1.11.2
49 C Refer Figure 2
50 B Refer Figure
51 C GK
52 C GK
53 C API 571-4.3.2.4
54 C API 571 4.3.2.5 & 4.3.2.7
55 B API 571 43.9.3
56 D 4.3.9.6
57 C API 571 4.3.9.7

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API 571 5.1.10.1 , pay attention

58 C
to the word between
59 A 5.1.10.1 a & b
60 B 5.1.1.10.2
61 B 5.1.1.10.6 a
62 B API 571 5.1.1.10.8
63 B 5.1.1.11.3 c

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(API RP-577) -2004

1. What welding process is pictured?

a. GTAW
b. FCAW
c. SMAW
d. SAW

2. What welding process is pictured?

a. GTAW
b. FCAW
c. SMAW
d. GMAW

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3. What welding process is pictured?

a. GTAW
b. FCAW
c. SAW
d. GMAW

4. What welding process is pictured?

a. GTAW
b. FCAW
c. SAW
d. GMAW

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5. In the SMAW electrode identification system, a “1” in the third

position would mean:
a. AC & DCEN
b. digging arc with deep penetration
c. all position electrode
d. both a and b
e. none of the above

6. The electrode coating does which of the following:

a. acts as a shielding
b. acts as a deoxidation agent
c. acts as an alloying and ionizing agent
d. all of the above

7. GMAW is characterized by a .
a. cut length electrode
b. flux core electrode
c. coated electrode
d. solid wire electrode which is fed continuously through a welding gun

8. Gasses for GMAW can be:

a. inert and reactive
b. argon or helium for some applications
c. inert, mixed with some type of reactive gas
d. all of the above

9. In the electrode identification for GMAW, what does the “S” stand for,
in the electrode ER 70S-1?
a. Silicon
b. Spray arc
c. Solid wire
d. none of the above

10. When using GMAW, the type of metal transfer depends on:
a. shielding gas
b. current and voltage
c. power supply characteristics
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

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11. Spray transfer is considered to be .

a. the hottest GMAW welding type transfer
b. the least amount of heating to the base metal
c. the process with the highest deposition rate for the process
d. the process that is a program of exact combination of
high and low currents

12. Globular transfer is considered to be .

a. the hottest GMAW welding type transfer
b. the least amount of heating to the base metal
c. the process with the highest deposition rate for the process
d. the process that is a program of exact combination of
high and low currents

13. Pulsed arc transfer is considered to be .

a. the hottest GMAW welding type transfer
b. the least amount of heating to the base metal
c. the process with the highest deposition rate for the process
d. the process that is a program of exact combination of
high and low currents

14. Short circuiting transfer is considered to be .

a. the hottest GMAW welding type transfer
b. the least amount of heating to the base metal
c. the process with the highest deposition rate for the process
d. the process that is a program of exact combination of
high and low currents

15. GMAW is very sensitive to which tends to leave the metal

unprotected during welding.
a. wind or drafts which tend to blow the shielding gas away
b. ultraviolet light waves
c. arc lengths
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

16. The process has an electrode that is not intended to be

consumed during the welding operation.
a. SMAW
b. GMAW
c. FCAW
d. GTAW
e. none of the above
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17. GTAW can be performed using which of the following polarities?

a. DCEN
b. DCEP
c. AC
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

18. and are the two most commonly used inert gasses for
the GTAW process.
a. CO2 and oxygen
b. Argon and helium
c. Acetylene and oxygen
d. none of the above

19. One of the problems associated with GTAW is:

a. inability to tolerate contamination
b. it is a slow process
c. tungsten inclusions
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

20. The Process is characterized by the use of a continuously –

fed solid wire electrode which provides an arc that is totally covered by a
layer of granular flux.
a. SMAW
b. GMAW
c. FCAW
d. GTAW
e. none of the above

21. The biggest advantage of SAW is its .

a. portability
b. ability to weld out of position
c. high deposition rate
d. ability to produce almost no weld defects

22. A major problem when using the SAW process is .

a. high deposition rate
b. weld contour
c. solidification cracking
d. none of these

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23. The “dictionary” for welding terms is the AWS document

a. A 2.4
b. D 1.1
c. B 1.11
d. A 3.0

24. A weld “joint” is defined as .

a. any fillet weld
b. any place a weld can be performed
c. the junction of members or edges of members which are to be
joined or have been joined
d. the area which is to be welded

25. A weld “groove face” is defined as .

a. that surface of a member included in the groove
b. the bevels and landing of a weld joint
c. the bevels and adjacent base metal
d. Both b and c

26. Which of the following is not a type of weld joint?

a. butt
b. corner
c. lap
d. fillet weld

27. The surface of the weld on the side opposite from where the welding
was done is called the .
a. weld face
b. face reinforcement
c. root surface
d. root opening

28. The exposed surface of a weld on the side from which welding was done
is called the .
a. weld face
b. face reinforcement
c. root surface
d. root opening

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29. refers to the actual melting together of the filler metal

and base metal, or the base metal only.
a. Fusion
b. Dilution zone
c. Penetration
d. Weld

30. is a term which relates to the distance that the weld metal
has progressed into the joint.
a. Fusion
b. Dilution zone
c. Penetration
d. Weld

31. A weld is a single progression of welding along a joint.

a. layer
b. section
c. area
d. pass

32. A common practice to reduce distortion caused by welding is

.
a. backstep sequence
b. weld only on one side
c. preheat one side and weld from the other
d. all of the above

33. One of the most important parts of the welding inspector’s job is the
actual evaluation of welds to determine .
a. their suitability for an intended service
b. appearance
c. rating
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

34. A is some feature which introduces an irregularity in an

otherwise uniform structure.
a. defect
b. fault
c. discontinuity
d. none of the above

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35. A is a feature which impairs the suitability of that structure for

its intended purpose.
a. defect
b. fault
c. discontinuity
d. none of the above

36. Generally, are considered to be the most critical discontinuity.

a. undercut
b. cracks
c. overlap
d. porosity

37. is described as the condition where the weld is not completely

fused either to the base metal or to adjacent weld passes.
a. Incomplete penetration
b. Incomplete fusion
c. Porosity
d. none of the above

38. describes the situation where the weld metal has not
completely progressed into the weld root to fuse with the existing root
face.
a. Incomplete penetration
b. Incomplete fusion
c. Porosity
d. none of the above

39. are regions within the weld cross section or at the weld
surface where the molten flux is mechanically trapped within the solidified
metal.
a. Incomplete penetration
b. Incomplete fusion
c. Overlap
d. none of the above

40. is defined as a cavity type discontinuity formed by

gas entrapment during solidification.
a. Crack
b. Lamination
c. Porosity
d. Undercut

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41. A discontinuity that appears as though the weld metal overflowed the
joint and laying on the adjacent base metal surface is called .
a. incomplete penetration
b. incomplete fusion
c. overlap
d. none of the above

42. Which of the following is true about laminations?

a. a base metal flaw
b. result from the presence of nonmetallic inclusions which occur in steel
c. were formed when the steel was produced
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

43. Recording on a data sheet of an indication that exceeds the reject flaw
size criteria and needs to be corrected is-
a. Recordable indication
b. Reportable indication
c. Notable indication
d. None of above

44. A sub –surface terrace and step-like crack with basic orientation parallel
to the base metal surface caused by tensile stresses in thickness direction
is called
a. Lamination
b. Plane-breaking crack
c. Lamellar tearing
d. Stress corrosion crack

45. Slag inclusion” is not found in welding performed by

a. SMAW
b. SAW
c. FCAW
d. GMAW

46. Most applicable method for sub-surface porosity is

a. UT
b. PT
c. ET
d. RT

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47. VT is most conveniently performed placing an eye

a. within 6” – 24” with angle less than 30° with the surface
b. within 6’’-24’’ with angle not less than 30° with surface
c. beyond 24’’ with angle less than 30°
d. beyond 24’’with angle not less than 30°

48. A clear radiography film has density of

a. 4
b. 0
c. 1
d. INFINITY

49. In UT examination,
a. A- scan shows cross-sectional elevation view
b. B- scan shows cross-sectional elevation view
c. C-scan shows cross-sectional elevation view
d. None of above

50. Steels with CE greater than 0.55% typically require:

a. Preheating only
b. Pre-heating & PWHT
c. No pre- heating or PWHT
d. PWHT only

51. Q.A method to assure that PWHT was performed satisfactorily is

a. Hardness testing of weld & HAZ
b. Radiography of weld &HAZ
c. PT or MT of weld &HAZ
d. UT of weld & haz

52. Welding process that has very high metal deposition rate is
a. SMAW
b. GTAW
c. GMAW
d. SAW

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API 570- EXAM 9-EXTRA

CLOSED BOOK (API RP-577)
Answer Key

Q.NO ANS Q.NO ANS Q. NO. ANS

1 C 22 C 43 B
2 D 23 D 44 C
3 A 24 C 45 D
4 C 25 A 46 D
5 C 26 D 47 B
6 D 27 C 48 B
7 D 28 A 49 B
8 D 29 A 50 B
9 C 30 C 51 A
10 D 31 D 52 D
11 A 32 A
12 C 33 A
13 D 34 C
14 B 35 A
15 A 36 B
16 D 37 B
17 D 38 A
18 B 39 D
19 D 40 C
20 E 41 C
21 C 42 D

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