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A __________ is a device used to determine the image quality of a radiograph.

(a) A step wedge comparison film; (b) A densitometer;

(c) A penetramter

(d) All of the above. -

ANSWER

C



__________ is a change from previous operating conditions involving different properties of
the

stored product such as specific gravity or corrosivity and / or different service conditions of

temperature and / or pressure"

(a) Re-rating;

(b) Change in service;

(c) Repair;

(d) Reconstruction -

ANSWER

B



A corroded roof plate is found to have an average thickness of 0.1" measured over an area of

100 sq. inches. This area shall be :-

(a) Repaired or replaced;

(b) Found to be acceptable;

(c) Repair is prohibited;

(d) Replacement is mandated -

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,ANSWER

B



A double-welded butt joint is defined as :-

(a) A joint between two members that intersect at an angle between 0 degrees (a butt joint)

and 90 degrees (a corner joint).

(b) A joint between two abutting parts lying in approximately the same plane that is welded

from both sides.

(c) A joint whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner jointed member.

(d) A joint between two overlapping members in which the overlapped edge is welded. -

ANSWER

B



An external floating roof shall be provided with at least one manhole having a minimum

inside diameter of __________ inches.

(a) 18;

(b) 15;

(c) 24;

(d) 30. -

ANSWER

C



A full hydrostatic test (when required) shall be held for __________ hours :-

(a) 24;

(b) 8;

(c) 18;

(d) 12 -



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,ANSWER

A



A formal Visual External inspection by a qualified inspector shall be done atleast :-

(a) Every 5 years of ¼ CR life whichever is less

(b) Every 5 years of ½ CR life whichever is less

(c) Every 2 years

(d) Every 1- years or ¼ CR life whichever is greater -

ANSWER

A



A full-fillet weld is a weld that :-

(a) not less than 1/3 the thinner plate;

(b) the legs equal the thickness of the thinner plate;

(c) the largest isosceles triangle that can be inscribed within the cross section of the weld

(d) is atleast the thickness of the thicker plate -

ANSWER

B



A hot tap in a 1.25" thick tank with a minimum metal temperature of 65oF at time of hot
tap,

without having material toughness data is :-

(a) not permitted;

(b) permitted;

(c) not enough information;

(d) not addressed by the code -

ANSWER

A

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, A hydrostatic test for a relocated tank :-

(a) may be waived by the Owner / Operator;

(b) is required;

(c) may be waived by the Inspector; (d) is not necessary -

ANSWER

B



A liquid penetrant examiner must have vision to enable him to read Jagger Type 2 standard

chart at a distance of not less than 12 inches and is capable of distinguishing and

differentiating contrast between colours used. Examiners shall be checked __________ to

ensure that they meet these requirements :-

(a) Quarterly;

(b) Semi-Annually;

(c) Annually;

(d) Bi-Annually. -

ANSWER

C



A procedure qualification record (PQR) shall address :-

(a) non-essential variables;

(b) (b) essential variables;

(c) supplemental essential variables (when required);

(d) (d) both (b) and (c) -

ANSWER

D




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