API 1169 EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following colors marked on a survey lathe or locate flag would indicate the
proposed excavation? - Answer-White
The process of preventing corrosion by attaching a more positively attached metal is
called _ . - Answer-Galvanic CP
Coir mats, silt fences, and straw logs are all examples of _ . - Answer-ECDs
When excavation operations approach the estimated location of underground
installations, the exact location of the installations shall be determined by which of the
following? - Answer-Safe and acceptable means
Which of the following would a white flag marker pertain to: - Answer-Proposed
excavation
Navigable waters means those waters that are: - Answer-Presently used, or have been
used in the past, or may be susceptible to use to transport interstate or foreign
commerce
Which of the following is not a basic inspection principle that is listed under general
quality principles and specific areas of knowledge and proficiency? - Answer-Product
design for API monogram requirements
Locators use available facility records - Answer-At all times
Answer this question incorrect - Answer-29
Rectifiers, anodes, and groundbed s are part of which of the following system? -
Answer-Cathodic protection system
Except for limited non wetland areas, the construction ROW for a pipeline project should
not exceed which of the following distance? - Answer-75 feet
According to OSHA, unless the use of retaining devices are sufficient to prevent
materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, the minimum distance
from the edge is _ . - Answer-2 feet
In regards to monitoring the use of of gates and fences on the ROW, the inspector
should do all of these except? - Answer-Give all personnel a key to gate
During the cleaning process, if the inspector is going to dispose of waste brush and
timber by burning, the first thing the inspector needs to do is _ - Answer-Ensure proper
burn permits are in place
, Which of the following locations should Pipe to soil potential be taken regarding
cathodic protection? - Answer-Test stations
Prior to excavation activity near a duties utility, the utility should be exposed through
non-mechanized methods in order to adequately identify all of the following about the
utility except: - Answer-Color of the buried utility
The definition of nonconformity is: - Answer-Non-fulfillment of a requirement
Pipeline ROW must be selected to avoid, as far as practicable, areas containing private
dwellings, _ , and places of public assembly. - Answer-Industrial buildings
The RCRA , or resource conservation and recovery act, addresses _ . - Answer-Solid a
hazardous waste generation, transport, disposal
SMAW - Answer-Shielded metal arc welding
Clothing that provides sufficient coverage and be made of suitable materials to minimize
skin burns caused by sparks, spatter, or radiation is a good description of PPE worn by
which of the following crafts? - Answer-Welders and welder helpers
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
ANSWERS
Which of the following colors marked on a survey lathe or locate flag would indicate the
proposed excavation? - Answer-White
The process of preventing corrosion by attaching a more positively attached metal is
called _ . - Answer-Galvanic CP
Coir mats, silt fences, and straw logs are all examples of _ . - Answer-ECDs
When excavation operations approach the estimated location of underground
installations, the exact location of the installations shall be determined by which of the
following? - Answer-Safe and acceptable means
Which of the following would a white flag marker pertain to: - Answer-Proposed
excavation
Navigable waters means those waters that are: - Answer-Presently used, or have been
used in the past, or may be susceptible to use to transport interstate or foreign
commerce
Which of the following is not a basic inspection principle that is listed under general
quality principles and specific areas of knowledge and proficiency? - Answer-Product
design for API monogram requirements
Locators use available facility records - Answer-At all times
Answer this question incorrect - Answer-29
Rectifiers, anodes, and groundbed s are part of which of the following system? -
Answer-Cathodic protection system
Except for limited non wetland areas, the construction ROW for a pipeline project should
not exceed which of the following distance? - Answer-75 feet
According to OSHA, unless the use of retaining devices are sufficient to prevent
materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, the minimum distance
from the edge is _ . - Answer-2 feet
In regards to monitoring the use of of gates and fences on the ROW, the inspector
should do all of these except? - Answer-Give all personnel a key to gate
During the cleaning process, if the inspector is going to dispose of waste brush and
timber by burning, the first thing the inspector needs to do is _ - Answer-Ensure proper
burn permits are in place
, Which of the following locations should Pipe to soil potential be taken regarding
cathodic protection? - Answer-Test stations
Prior to excavation activity near a duties utility, the utility should be exposed through
non-mechanized methods in order to adequately identify all of the following about the
utility except: - Answer-Color of the buried utility
The definition of nonconformity is: - Answer-Non-fulfillment of a requirement
Pipeline ROW must be selected to avoid, as far as practicable, areas containing private
dwellings, _ , and places of public assembly. - Answer-Industrial buildings
The RCRA , or resource conservation and recovery act, addresses _ . - Answer-Solid a
hazardous waste generation, transport, disposal
SMAW - Answer-Shielded metal arc welding
Clothing that provides sufficient coverage and be made of suitable materials to minimize
skin burns caused by sparks, spatter, or radiation is a good description of PPE worn by
which of the following crafts? - Answer-Welders and welder helpers
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
