API 570 Chapter 6 and 7 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
when is an inspection overdue? -
correct answer ✅when not completed on or before due date
2 methods to schedule inspections -
correct answer ✅risk assessment per API RP 580
TML half life
what does a appropriate inspection determine? -
correct answer ✅All essential components of the equipment are
safe to operate until the next scheduled inspection
Does the code require inspecting every inch of the pipe? -
correct answer ✅No. a representative section and sampling of the
pipe
When piping is installed what is inspection standard?
why?
What should minimum install inspection include? -
correct answer ✅The code of construction at time of installation.
includes initiate inspection record
,API 570 Chapter 6 and 7 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
a)
installed correctly
correct metallurgy
supports are adequate
exterior attachments are secure
insulation is properly installed
connections are correct
pipe is clean and dry
b)
verify that PRD's meet design requirements
what if service conditions change?
what if ownership and location are changed? -
correct answer ✅new intervals and methods
New inspection before reuse
2 methods of pipe inspection planning -
correct answer ✅RBI
API RP 570 consequence of failure, and intervals
, API 570 Chapter 6 and 7 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
after assessment establish piping circuit inspection stategy.
If RBI is not used, inspection interval is set using 4 criteria -
correct answer ✅corrosion rate and remaining life
piping service class
jurisdictional requirements
judgement of inspector, piping engineer, engineer supervisor, or
materials specialist. based on operating condition, history.
who establishes inspection intervals for thickness measurements
and external visual? -
correct answer ✅owner/user or the inspector
Class 1,2 or 3 piping time between thickness measurement on CML
-
correct answer ✅1/2 remaining life OR
max interval in Table 1
Class 1-5 year
Class 2,3- 10 years
Injection points - 3 years
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
when is an inspection overdue? -
correct answer ✅when not completed on or before due date
2 methods to schedule inspections -
correct answer ✅risk assessment per API RP 580
TML half life
what does a appropriate inspection determine? -
correct answer ✅All essential components of the equipment are
safe to operate until the next scheduled inspection
Does the code require inspecting every inch of the pipe? -
correct answer ✅No. a representative section and sampling of the
pipe
When piping is installed what is inspection standard?
why?
What should minimum install inspection include? -
correct answer ✅The code of construction at time of installation.
includes initiate inspection record
,API 570 Chapter 6 and 7 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
a)
installed correctly
correct metallurgy
supports are adequate
exterior attachments are secure
insulation is properly installed
connections are correct
pipe is clean and dry
b)
verify that PRD's meet design requirements
what if service conditions change?
what if ownership and location are changed? -
correct answer ✅new intervals and methods
New inspection before reuse
2 methods of pipe inspection planning -
correct answer ✅RBI
API RP 570 consequence of failure, and intervals
, API 570 Chapter 6 and 7 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
after assessment establish piping circuit inspection stategy.
If RBI is not used, inspection interval is set using 4 criteria -
correct answer ✅corrosion rate and remaining life
piping service class
jurisdictional requirements
judgement of inspector, piping engineer, engineer supervisor, or
materials specialist. based on operating condition, history.
who establishes inspection intervals for thickness measurements
and external visual? -
correct answer ✅owner/user or the inspector
Class 1,2 or 3 piping time between thickness measurement on CML
-
correct answer ✅1/2 remaining life OR
max interval in Table 1
Class 1-5 year
Class 2,3- 10 years
Injection points - 3 years
