Questions and CORRECT Answers
Except for eye splices in the ends of wires and for endless rope slings, each wire rope used in
hoisting or lowering, or in pulling loads, shall consist of which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One continuous piece without knot or splice
Which of the following is a requirement of basic inspector knowledge when dealing with
material preservation and handling? - CORRECT ANSWER - Quarantine, tagging, and
identification.
Part of quality management focused on fulfilling quality requirements. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Quality Control
What should be used on all temporary hosing during a hydrostatic test? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tie downs
What is the minimum of padding for pipeline in rocky terrain? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12
inches
If you lock out/tag out an intake line in a compressor station, what energy are you preventing
from being released? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pneumatic
Which of the following statements is most true regarding protective screens for welding activity?
- CORRECT ANSWER - It is permitted to use semitransparent materials for protective
screens
Who should a pipeline inspector report deficiencies to? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chief
inspector, project manager, or designated owner/operator personnel
During pressure testing, what document would specify the preferred method of detecting leaks or
failures? - CORRECT ANSWER - The site specific test procedure
, Part of quality management focused on providing confidence that quality requirements will be
fulfilled. - CORRECT ANSWER - Quality assurance
In regards to facility marking; who is responsible for matching markings to the existing and
expected surface conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Locator
How long is a TWIC valid for in terms of years? - CORRECT ANSWER -5
Which of the following would be the appropriate response to encountering an endangered
species on the ROW during excavation activity? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop the job and
contact the owner/operator
A uniform color code and set of marking symbols is adopted _ . - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nationwide
Fume control is more effective when airflow is directed: - CORRECT ANSWER - Across the
face of the welder
Area where the ground disturbance occurs within 50 feet of the centerline of the existing facility,
or within the facility's ROW or other easement, whichever is greater. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Encroachment Area
The standard for safety in cutting, welding, and plied processes refers to which of the following
documents? - CORRECT ANSWER - ANZI Z49.1
Which of the following should be marked "white" on a pipeline project? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Proposed excavation
What is the purpose or intention of installing trench breakers within a pipeline construction
excavation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Slow the flow of subsurface water along the trench