MSCE 580 EXAM - CHAPTERS 1 & 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT!!|
The RBI program is easier to update based upon inspection results, what RBI approach is most likely
being utilized - (ANSWER)Quantitative
Localized corrosion, generalized corrosion and pitting corrosion are examples of - (ANSWER)Damage
Modes
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
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
Understanding failure modes is important for - (ANSWER)Determining COF
The expected outcome of applying an RBI process is a - (ANSWER)Linkage of risk with mitigation
activities to manage the risk
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
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
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
Establishing objectives and screening are part
of - (ANSWER)Planning the RBI assessment
, MSCE 580 EXAM - CHAPTERS 1 & 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT!!|
Risk assessment includes - (ANSWER)risk analysis and risk evaluation
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
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
The most likely reason the RBI team would review API 571 and ASME PCC-3 is to - (ANSWER)Identify
credible damage mechanisms
A damage mechanism - (ANSWER)can have multiple damage modes and multiple failure modes
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
Risk reduction - (ANSWER)Is only a part of risk management
Screening at the facility level may be done by a simplified qualitative RBI assessment. Which of the
following best describes another way to screen at a facility level - (ANSWER)Proximity of facilities to
each other
What is the expected outcome of applying an RBI process - (ANSWER)Linkage of risk with appropriate
inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to manage the risk
Which of the following best describes what API 580 is designed to provide - (ANSWER)Provide a defined
methodology for conducting RBI assessments utilizing a qualitative, quantitative, or semi quantitative
approach
CORRECT!!|
The RBI program is easier to update based upon inspection results, what RBI approach is most likely
being utilized - (ANSWER)Quantitative
Localized corrosion, generalized corrosion and pitting corrosion are examples of - (ANSWER)Damage
Modes
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
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
Understanding failure modes is important for - (ANSWER)Determining COF
The expected outcome of applying an RBI process is a - (ANSWER)Linkage of risk with mitigation
activities to manage the risk
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
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
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
Establishing objectives and screening are part
of - (ANSWER)Planning the RBI assessment
, MSCE 580 EXAM - CHAPTERS 1 & 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT!!|
Risk assessment includes - (ANSWER)risk analysis and risk evaluation
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
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
The most likely reason the RBI team would review API 571 and ASME PCC-3 is to - (ANSWER)Identify
credible damage mechanisms
A damage mechanism - (ANSWER)can have multiple damage modes and multiple failure modes
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
Risk reduction - (ANSWER)Is only a part of risk management
Screening at the facility level may be done by a simplified qualitative RBI assessment. Which of the
following best describes another way to screen at a facility level - (ANSWER)Proximity of facilities to
each other
What is the expected outcome of applying an RBI process - (ANSWER)Linkage of risk with appropriate
inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to manage the risk
Which of the following best describes what API 580 is designed to provide - (ANSWER)Provide a defined
methodology for conducting RBI assessments utilizing a qualitative, quantitative, or semi quantitative
approach
