API 580 EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

API 580 EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. The RBI program is easier to update based upon inspection results, what RBI approach is most likely
being utilized
Answer:
Quantitative

Question:
2. Localized corrosion, generalized corrosion and pitting corrosion are examples of
Answer:
Damage Modes

Question:
3. Which of the following best describes an issue that may be considered when screening equipment to be
included in the RBI assessment
Answer:
Which pieces of equipment have the highest COF if there is a pressure boundary failure

Question:
4. In addition to having a thorough understanding of risk analysis by education, training, and or
experience, what else should risk assessment personnel have received
Answer:
Detailed training on the RBI methodology and on the procedures being used for the RBI assessment

Question:
5. Understanding failure modes is important for
Answer:
Determining COF

Question:
6. The expected outcome of applying an RBI process is a
Answer:
Linkage of risk with mitigation activities to manage the risk

Question:
7. Which of the following best describes the intention of API 580
Answer:
Provide guidance on the recommended work process for conducting a successful RBI program

Question:
8. A FFS assessment performed which resulted in a extended remaining life and subsequent risk reduction
is an example of

, Answer:
End of life RBI inspection strategies

Question:
9. Risk has been assessed for a pressure vessel. After review it has been determined that a risk reduction is
required so a plan is developed to maintain risk at an acceptable level. This best describes?
Answer:
Risk Management

Question:
10. Establishing objectives and screening are part of
Answer:
Planning the RBI assessment

Question:
11. Risk assessment includes
Answer:
risk analysis and risk evaluation

Question:
12. Which of the following best describes the difference between operating boundaries and IOWs
Answer:
Operating boundaries define the limits of validity for the RBI assessment

Question:
13. Which of the following is the best example of how RBI supplements and integrates with other
management efforts?
Answer:
RBI integrates with MOC and IOWs as a basis for managing and controlling damage mechanisms

Question:
14. The most likely reason the RBI team would review API 571 and ASME PCC-3 is to
Answer:
Identify credible damage mechanisms

Question:
15. A damage mechanism
Answer:
can have multiple damage modes and multiple failure modes

Question:
16. The corrosion specialist has determined that cracking could lead to either a small leak or a rupture. The
corrosion specialist is
Answer:
Identifying failure modes for a credible damage mechanism