API 1169 EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
At a minimum trench breakers should be installed in which of the following locations
during a pipeline construction project? - Answer-At base of slopes greater than 5
percent but only where the base of the slope is less than 50 feet from a waterbody or
wetland
Lowering-in inspectors should check that ditch plugs and sack breakers are in place and
built in accordance with specifications in order to achieve which of the following from
occurring? - Answer-Prevent washouts
Which of the following is not a consideration that should be made regarding determining
the target test pressure during a pipeline construction project? - Answer-Highest ANSI
appurtenance rating
Flattening, sloping, or other excavation to modify the terrain along the pipeline route to
make it safe and accessible for construction. - Answer-Grading
All of the following would be considered adequate markers for below grade facilities
when traditional markers are considered impractical except: - Answer-Safety cones
A strength test (pressure testing) is typically performed at what pressure ratio according
to industry standards? - Answer-1.25
During radiographic testing, which of the following is responsible for ensuring those
working near radiation are protected, informed and appropriate barriers are in place. -
Answer-The radiographer
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? -
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? - Answer-Quarantine, tagging, and identification.
Part of quality management focused on fulfilling quality requirements. - Answer-Quality
Control
What should be used on all temporary hosing during a hydrostatic test? - Answer-Tie
downs
, What is the minimum of padding for pipeline in rocky terrain? - Answer-12 inches
If you lock out/tag out an intake line in a compressor station, what energy are you
preventing from being released? - Answer-Pneumatic
Which of the following statements is most true regarding protective screens for welding
activity? - Answer-It is permitted to use semitransparent materials for protective screens
Who should a pipeline inspector report deficiencies to? - 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? - Answer-The site specific test procedure
Part of quality management focused on providing confidence that quality requirements
will be fulfilled. - Answer-Quality assurance
In regards to facility marking; who is responsible for matching markings to the existing
and expected surface conditions? - Answer-Locator
How long is a TWIC valid for in terms of years? - Answer-5
Which of the following would be the appropriate response to encountering an
endangered species on the ROW during excavation activity? - Answer-Stop the job and
contact the owner/operator
A uniform color code and set of marking symbols is adopted _ . - Answer-Nationwide
Fume control is more effective when airflow is directed: - 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. - Answer-
Encroachment Area
The standard for safety in cutting, welding, and plied processes refers to which of the
following documents? - Answer-ANZI Z49.1
Which of the following should be marked "white" on a pipeline project? - Answer-
Proposed excavation
What is the purpose or intention of installing trench breakers within a pipeline
construction excavation? - Answer-Slow the flow of subsurface water along the trench
Small voids or pores, usually gas filled, in the weld material. - Answer-Porosity
ANSWERS
At a minimum trench breakers should be installed in which of the following locations
during a pipeline construction project? - Answer-At base of slopes greater than 5
percent but only where the base of the slope is less than 50 feet from a waterbody or
wetland
Lowering-in inspectors should check that ditch plugs and sack breakers are in place and
built in accordance with specifications in order to achieve which of the following from
occurring? - Answer-Prevent washouts
Which of the following is not a consideration that should be made regarding determining
the target test pressure during a pipeline construction project? - Answer-Highest ANSI
appurtenance rating
Flattening, sloping, or other excavation to modify the terrain along the pipeline route to
make it safe and accessible for construction. - Answer-Grading
All of the following would be considered adequate markers for below grade facilities
when traditional markers are considered impractical except: - Answer-Safety cones
A strength test (pressure testing) is typically performed at what pressure ratio according
to industry standards? - Answer-1.25
During radiographic testing, which of the following is responsible for ensuring those
working near radiation are protected, informed and appropriate barriers are in place. -
Answer-The radiographer
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? -
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? - Answer-Quarantine, tagging, and identification.
Part of quality management focused on fulfilling quality requirements. - Answer-Quality
Control
What should be used on all temporary hosing during a hydrostatic test? - Answer-Tie
downs
, What is the minimum of padding for pipeline in rocky terrain? - Answer-12 inches
If you lock out/tag out an intake line in a compressor station, what energy are you
preventing from being released? - Answer-Pneumatic
Which of the following statements is most true regarding protective screens for welding
activity? - Answer-It is permitted to use semitransparent materials for protective screens
Who should a pipeline inspector report deficiencies to? - 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? - Answer-The site specific test procedure
Part of quality management focused on providing confidence that quality requirements
will be fulfilled. - Answer-Quality assurance
In regards to facility marking; who is responsible for matching markings to the existing
and expected surface conditions? - Answer-Locator
How long is a TWIC valid for in terms of years? - Answer-5
Which of the following would be the appropriate response to encountering an
endangered species on the ROW during excavation activity? - Answer-Stop the job and
contact the owner/operator
A uniform color code and set of marking symbols is adopted _ . - Answer-Nationwide
Fume control is more effective when airflow is directed: - 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. - Answer-
Encroachment Area
The standard for safety in cutting, welding, and plied processes refers to which of the
following documents? - Answer-ANZI Z49.1
Which of the following should be marked "white" on a pipeline project? - Answer-
Proposed excavation
What is the purpose or intention of installing trench breakers within a pipeline
construction excavation? - Answer-Slow the flow of subsurface water along the trench
Small voids or pores, usually gas filled, in the weld material. - Answer-Porosity
