API 570 EXAMINATION TEST Q&A: 2026
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⫸ 2-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope
of API 570? Answer: Performing pipe fabrication
⫸ 3-API 570 pertains to: Answer: Only to metallic and FRP pipe
⫸ 4-API 570 pertains only to: Answer: Pipe and their associated
relief devices
⫸ 5-The inspector discovers a problem on a pipe that requires
corrective action. Who is responsible to respond to this issue?
Answer: Owner/User
⫸ 6-API 570 is used: Answer: By petro-chemical facilities
⫸ 7-API 570 takes effect: Answer: Once the pipe is places in service
⫸ 8-Companies that use API 570 must: Answer: Either employ or
have access to an authorized inspection agency
,⫸ 9-During a piping repair, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
⫸ 10-Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
⫸ 11-An in-service pipe in being repaired or altered. If there is a
conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the legal
jurisdiction, which should be followed? Answer: The most stringent
requirements
⫸ 12-An in-service piping system is inspected. If there is a conflict
between the requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which
should be followed? Answer: The most stringent requirements
⫸ 13-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which
of the following piping systems? Answer: 300 psig steam system
⫸ 14-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which
of the following piping systems? Answer: Category D piping
⫸ 15-Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included
in the scope of API 570? Answer: 4 NPS low-density polyethylene
pipe
,⫸ 16-Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations?
Answer: API 579
⫸ 17-Which code is used for RBI evaluations? Answer: API 580
⫸ Section 2
1-During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered on a
longitudinal weld. This crack can be evaluated to which code?
Answer: API 579
⫸ 2-Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? Answer: API
2201
⫸ 3-Which publication provides information on corrosion
mechanisms? Answer: API 571
⫸ 4-Which publication is used for RBI assessments? Answer: API
580
⫸ 5-Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting
and testing valves? Answer: API 578
⫸ **6-Which document can be used when determining soil
resistivity? Answer: ASTM G57
, ⫸ **7-Which document can provide more information on
Injectionmand Mixing points? Answer: NACE RP 34101
⫸ Section 3
1-Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? Answer:
Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
⫸ 2-An alteration on a piping system is defined as: Answer: Any
physical change with design implications
⫸ 3-Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT
considered an acceptable API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency?
Answer: Piping fabricator
⫸ 4-Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized
Inspection Agency? Answer: The inspection organization of the
jurisdiction
⫸ 5-A CML is: Answer: A point or plane through the pipe
⫸ 6-A critical check valve is one that: Answer: Could cause a
hazardous event (like Boom!) if it fails
⫸ 7-A defect is defined as: Answer: A discontinuity that exceeds the
applicable code's criteria
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT
⫸ 2-Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope
of API 570? Answer: Performing pipe fabrication
⫸ 3-API 570 pertains to: Answer: Only to metallic and FRP pipe
⫸ 4-API 570 pertains only to: Answer: Pipe and their associated
relief devices
⫸ 5-The inspector discovers a problem on a pipe that requires
corrective action. Who is responsible to respond to this issue?
Answer: Owner/User
⫸ 6-API 570 is used: Answer: By petro-chemical facilities
⫸ 7-API 570 takes effect: Answer: Once the pipe is places in service
⫸ 8-Companies that use API 570 must: Answer: Either employ or
have access to an authorized inspection agency
,⫸ 9-During a piping repair, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
⫸ 10-Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? Answer: API 570
⫸ 11-An in-service pipe in being repaired or altered. If there is a
conflict between the requirements of API 570 and the legal
jurisdiction, which should be followed? Answer: The most stringent
requirements
⫸ 12-An in-service piping system is inspected. If there is a conflict
between the requirements of API 570 and the legal jurisdiction, which
should be followed? Answer: The most stringent requirements
⫸ 13-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which
of the following piping systems? Answer: 300 psig steam system
⫸ 14-The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which
of the following piping systems? Answer: Category D piping
⫸ 15-Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included
in the scope of API 570? Answer: 4 NPS low-density polyethylene
pipe
,⫸ 16-Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations?
Answer: API 579
⫸ 17-Which code is used for RBI evaluations? Answer: API 580
⫸ Section 2
1-During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered on a
longitudinal weld. This crack can be evaluated to which code?
Answer: API 579
⫸ 2-Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? Answer: API
2201
⫸ 3-Which publication provides information on corrosion
mechanisms? Answer: API 571
⫸ 4-Which publication is used for RBI assessments? Answer: API
580
⫸ 5-Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting
and testing valves? Answer: API 578
⫸ **6-Which document can be used when determining soil
resistivity? Answer: ASTM G57
, ⫸ **7-Which document can provide more information on
Injectionmand Mixing points? Answer: NACE RP 34101
⫸ Section 3
1-Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? Answer:
Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
⫸ 2-An alteration on a piping system is defined as: Answer: Any
physical change with design implications
⫸ 3-Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT
considered an acceptable API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency?
Answer: Piping fabricator
⫸ 4-Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized
Inspection Agency? Answer: The inspection organization of the
jurisdiction
⫸ 5-A CML is: Answer: A point or plane through the pipe
⫸ 6-A critical check valve is one that: Answer: Could cause a
hazardous event (like Boom!) if it fails
⫸ 7-A defect is defined as: Answer: A discontinuity that exceeds the
applicable code's criteria
