SOPHOS CERTIFIED ENGINEER 2026 FINAL
REVIEW EXAM
◉ 2-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of
API 570? Answer: Performing pipe fabrication
◉ 3-API 570 pertains to: Answer: Only to metallic and FRP pipe
◉ 4-API 570 pertains only to: Answer: Pipe and their associated
relief devices
◉ 5-The inspector discovers a problem on a pipe that requires
corrective action. Who is responsible to respond to this issue?
Answer: Owner/User
◉ 6-API 570 is used: Answer: By petro-chemical facilities
◉ 7-API 570 takes effect: Answer: Once the pipe is places in service
◉ 8-Companies that use API 570 must: Answer: Either employ or
have access to an authorized inspection agency
,◉ 9-During a piping repair, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
◉ 10-Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
◉ 11-An in-service pipe in being repaired or altered. If there is a
conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the legal
jurisdiction, which should be followed? Answer: The most stringent
requirements
◉ 12-An in-service piping system is inspected. If there is a conflict
between the requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction,
which should be followed? Answer: The most stringent
requirements
◉ 13-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for
which of the following piping systems? Answer: 300 psig steam
system
◉ 14-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for
which of the following piping systems? Answer: Category D piping
,◉ 15-Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included
in the scope of API 570? Answer: 4 NPS low-density polyethylene
pipe
◉ 16-Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations?
Answer: API 579
◉ 17-Which code is used for RBI evaluations? Answer: API 580
◉ Section 2
1-During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered on a
longitudinal weld. This crack can be evaluated to which code?
Answer: API 579
◉ 2-Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? Answer:
API 2201
◉ 3-Which publication provides information on corrosion
mechanisms? Answer: API 571
◉ 4-Which publication is used for RBI assessments? Answer: API
580
, ◉ 5-Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting
and testing valves? Answer: API 578
◉ **6-Which document can be used when determining soil
resistivity? Answer: ASTM G57
◉ **7-Which document can provide more information on
Injectionmand Mixing points? Answer: NACE RP 34101
◉ Section 3
1-Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? Answer:
Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
◉ 2-An alteration on a piping system is defined as: Answer: Any
physical change with design implications
◉ 3-Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT
considered an acceptable API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency?
Answer: Piping fabricator
◉ 4-Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized
Inspection Agency? Answer: The inspection organization of the
jurisdiction
REVIEW EXAM
◉ 2-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of
API 570? Answer: Performing pipe fabrication
◉ 3-API 570 pertains to: Answer: Only to metallic and FRP pipe
◉ 4-API 570 pertains only to: Answer: Pipe and their associated
relief devices
◉ 5-The inspector discovers a problem on a pipe that requires
corrective action. Who is responsible to respond to this issue?
Answer: Owner/User
◉ 6-API 570 is used: Answer: By petro-chemical facilities
◉ 7-API 570 takes effect: Answer: Once the pipe is places in service
◉ 8-Companies that use API 570 must: Answer: Either employ or
have access to an authorized inspection agency
,◉ 9-During a piping repair, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
◉ 10-Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
◉ 11-An in-service pipe in being repaired or altered. If there is a
conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the legal
jurisdiction, which should be followed? Answer: The most stringent
requirements
◉ 12-An in-service piping system is inspected. If there is a conflict
between the requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction,
which should be followed? Answer: The most stringent
requirements
◉ 13-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for
which of the following piping systems? Answer: 300 psig steam
system
◉ 14-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for
which of the following piping systems? Answer: Category D piping
,◉ 15-Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included
in the scope of API 570? Answer: 4 NPS low-density polyethylene
pipe
◉ 16-Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations?
Answer: API 579
◉ 17-Which code is used for RBI evaluations? Answer: API 580
◉ Section 2
1-During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered on a
longitudinal weld. This crack can be evaluated to which code?
Answer: API 579
◉ 2-Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? Answer:
API 2201
◉ 3-Which publication provides information on corrosion
mechanisms? Answer: API 571
◉ 4-Which publication is used for RBI assessments? Answer: API
580
, ◉ 5-Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting
and testing valves? Answer: API 578
◉ **6-Which document can be used when determining soil
resistivity? Answer: ASTM G57
◉ **7-Which document can provide more information on
Injectionmand Mixing points? Answer: NACE RP 34101
◉ Section 3
1-Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? Answer:
Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
◉ 2-An alteration on a piping system is defined as: Answer: Any
physical change with design implications
◉ 3-Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT
considered an acceptable API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency?
Answer: Piping fabricator
◉ 4-Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized
Inspection Agency? Answer: The inspection organization of the
jurisdiction
