API 570 EXAMS COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ 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
AND ANSWERS
◉ 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
