API 653 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

API 653 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ SECTION 1,,2,3 API-653 covers which of the following types of tanks? a) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to ASME Section VIII, Div.1 b) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to ASME Section X c) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to API - 650 and 12C d) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to API - 510 - ANSWERS C API-653 provides the requirements for construction of which of the following? a) Process pressure vessels b) Aboveground petroleum storage tanks c) LNG Storage spheres d) This standard does not provide construction requirements - ANSWERS D API-653 provides for all but which of the following with regard to aboveground storage tanks? a) Repair b) Operation c) Relocation d) Alteration - ANSWERS B The scope of API-653 is limited to all of the following except? a) Tank foundation b) Tank Bottom c) Tank roof d) Tank mixing motor - ANSWERS D The API-653 standards states that many of the requirements for design, welding, and materials of API-650 and API-12C can be applied with regard to _____. a) Repair, inspection, rating, and alteration. b) Repair, personnel assignment, maintenance, and inspection. c) Inspection, product in storage, rating, and alteration. d) Alteration, refinery equipment, electrical controls, and repair. - ANSWERS A In the application of the requirements for welding, design, and materials of API-650 or API-12C to in-service aboveground storage tanks (AST), which of the following code or standard takes precedence? a) ASME Section VIII, Pressure Vessels b) API-12C c) API-653 d) API-650 - ANSWERS C The API-653 Standard may only be applied to aboveground storage tanks (AST) that have been constructed to and meet the requirements of API-650. a) True b) False - ANSWERS B The use of API-653 is intended for organizations that have personnel who are technically trained and experienced in which of the following? a) All ASME, AWS, ASNT, and API Codes and Standards b) Tank design, fabrication, repair, construction, and inspection c) Refinery operations, safety requirements, personnel management, and refinery design d) Mechanical integrity program, OSHA regulations compliance program, and Process Safety Management - ANSWERS B When design and construction details are not given and not available in the original construction standard, then details that will provide a level of integrity equal to the current edition of what Code or Standard must be used? a) ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Pressure Vessels b) ASME Section VIII Division 2, Alternative Rules for Pressure Vessels c) API- 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage d) API-12C Steel Storage Tanks for Oil Storage - ANSWERS C Ultimate responsibility for compliance with this standard rests with ____? a) The Owner/Operator b) The Owner/Operator's Inspector c) The repair organization of the Owner/Operator d) The manufacturer of the AST - ANSWERS A According to API-653, if any provision presents a direct or implied conflict with any statutory regulation, the regulation governs. What governs if API-653 requirements are more stringent than the statutory regulation? a) The statutory regulation applies in all cases b) The conflict must be submitted to the American Petroleum Institute for resolution c) The owner/operator has the option of applying the requirement best suited to the situation d) The API-653 requirements shall govern - ANSWERS D Safe working practices shall comply with what requirements concerning confined space entry? a) Procedures must comply with any trade developed safety precautions b) Procedures must comply with any federal or state regulations c) Procedures need only comply with owner/operator/s requirements d) Procedures need only comply with NFPA requirements - ANSWERS B SECTION 4 When must an evaluation, to determine the suitability for continued use, be conducted? a) Evaluations shall be conducted when a tank inspection reveals a change has occurred from the original physical condition of the tank. b) Evaluations shall be conducted at least annual