API 1169 Study Guide III Questions
with All Correct Answers
What regulation governs the safe working distances of pressure testing piping systems
with liquid petroleum, or inert gas or carbon dioxide operating at hoop stress levels >
50% of the SMYS - Answer-49 CFR 195
During handling, hauling, stringing, or storing the pipe shall not be allowed to - Answer-
Be dropped or strike objects
Inspectors should be aware of the provisions of environmental permits including? -
Answer-The different types and agency jurisdiction
Al B31.8 welders shall be requalified at least - Answer-One each year
Does an increase in minimum specified preheat temp constitute a change in an
essential variable - Answer-No but a decrease is
Notches or laminations in the ends of pipe sections shall - Answer-Not be repaired
Inspectors should be familiar with environmental requirements for crossings of
waterway crossings, water bodies, and wetlands, including - Answer-Understanding of
permit documentation requirements
Welding procedures and welders performing work for new construction and out of
service pipeline systems operating at hoop stresses of 20% or more of the specified
minimum yield strength shall be qualified under which standard - Answer-API 1104 or
ASME Sec IX
For test pressures greater than 290 psig it is preferable for the total amount of residual
air in the test section to be - Answer-Less than .2 % of the volume
For pipe less than 2.375 in OD how many test welds shall be performed to obtain th
required number of test specimens - Answer-2
Inspectors should, in terms of handling contamination issues - Answer-Have knowledge
of permitting and monitoring skills
Inspectors should perform a route review in order to - Answer-Know how to observe and
report route selection deficiencies
, When is stress relieving required for welds in all carbon steels - Answer-Nominal wall
thickness exceeds 1-1/4"
Each gas service line must be buried with at least - Answer-12" of cover on private
property and 18" in streets
How is pipeline stationing typically shown - Answer-Hundreds of feet (stations) with
additional footage shown as pluses
All excavations made in type B soil 20' or less in depth which have vertically sided lower
portions shall be - Answer-Required to have the lower portion be shielded or supported
to a height at least 18" above the top of the vertical side
A confined space is? - Answer-A space that can be entered bodily by an individual but
is not designed for continuous occupancy and has limited and restricted means of entry
and exit.
What info concerning position should be noted on the qualified WPS? - Answer-Roll or
position welding
Pipelines are pressure tested to demonstrate - Answer-Their fitness for service
According to OSHA structural ramps for employee access or egress shall be: - Answer-
Designed by a competent person
When making induction bends the pipe diameter shall not be reduced at any point by -
Answer-More than 2.5 %
If the inspector witnesses the suspicious activities on the job site what should happen -
Answer-Report it to the chief inspector, PM or owner/operator
According to API 1169 what is a hazardous atmosphere - Answer-An atmosphere that
may be immediately dangerous to life and health
Who is responsible to inspect and maintain equipment on the work site - Answer-
Contractor
The time between passes shall be designated on the WPS and is a critical period of
time during welding it means? - Answer-The maximum time between the completion of
the root bead and the start of the second bead and between the completion of the
second bead and the start of any subsequent beads.
When there is a possibility of hazardous exposure to radiant energy how far back must
the head area be protected - Answer-A vertical line in the back of the ears
with All Correct Answers
What regulation governs the safe working distances of pressure testing piping systems
with liquid petroleum, or inert gas or carbon dioxide operating at hoop stress levels >
50% of the SMYS - Answer-49 CFR 195
During handling, hauling, stringing, or storing the pipe shall not be allowed to - Answer-
Be dropped or strike objects
Inspectors should be aware of the provisions of environmental permits including? -
Answer-The different types and agency jurisdiction
Al B31.8 welders shall be requalified at least - Answer-One each year
Does an increase in minimum specified preheat temp constitute a change in an
essential variable - Answer-No but a decrease is
Notches or laminations in the ends of pipe sections shall - Answer-Not be repaired
Inspectors should be familiar with environmental requirements for crossings of
waterway crossings, water bodies, and wetlands, including - Answer-Understanding of
permit documentation requirements
Welding procedures and welders performing work for new construction and out of
service pipeline systems operating at hoop stresses of 20% or more of the specified
minimum yield strength shall be qualified under which standard - Answer-API 1104 or
ASME Sec IX
For test pressures greater than 290 psig it is preferable for the total amount of residual
air in the test section to be - Answer-Less than .2 % of the volume
For pipe less than 2.375 in OD how many test welds shall be performed to obtain th
required number of test specimens - Answer-2
Inspectors should, in terms of handling contamination issues - Answer-Have knowledge
of permitting and monitoring skills
Inspectors should perform a route review in order to - Answer-Know how to observe and
report route selection deficiencies
, When is stress relieving required for welds in all carbon steels - Answer-Nominal wall
thickness exceeds 1-1/4"
Each gas service line must be buried with at least - Answer-12" of cover on private
property and 18" in streets
How is pipeline stationing typically shown - Answer-Hundreds of feet (stations) with
additional footage shown as pluses
All excavations made in type B soil 20' or less in depth which have vertically sided lower
portions shall be - Answer-Required to have the lower portion be shielded or supported
to a height at least 18" above the top of the vertical side
A confined space is? - Answer-A space that can be entered bodily by an individual but
is not designed for continuous occupancy and has limited and restricted means of entry
and exit.
What info concerning position should be noted on the qualified WPS? - Answer-Roll or
position welding
Pipelines are pressure tested to demonstrate - Answer-Their fitness for service
According to OSHA structural ramps for employee access or egress shall be: - Answer-
Designed by a competent person
When making induction bends the pipe diameter shall not be reduced at any point by -
Answer-More than 2.5 %
If the inspector witnesses the suspicious activities on the job site what should happen -
Answer-Report it to the chief inspector, PM or owner/operator
According to API 1169 what is a hazardous atmosphere - Answer-An atmosphere that
may be immediately dangerous to life and health
Who is responsible to inspect and maintain equipment on the work site - Answer-
Contractor
The time between passes shall be designated on the WPS and is a critical period of
time during welding it means? - Answer-The maximum time between the completion of
the root bead and the start of the second bead and between the completion of the
second bead and the start of any subsequent beads.
When there is a possibility of hazardous exposure to radiant energy how far back must
the head area be protected - Answer-A vertical line in the back of the ears
