API 570 TEST EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
Section 1 - Scope
1 Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570?
( Correct answers ) Operating a pipe system
2 Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570?
( Correct answers ) Performing pipe fabrication
3 API 570 pertains to: ( Correct answers ) Only to metallic and FRP pipe
4 API 570 pertains only to: ( Correct answers ) 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? ( Correct answers )
Owner/User
6 API 570 is used: ( Correct answers ) By petro-chemical facilities
7 API 570 takes effect: ( Correct answers ) Once the pipe is places in
service
8 Companies that use API 570 must: ( Correct answers ) 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? ( Correct
answers ) API 570
10Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? ( Correct answers ) API 570
11An 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? ( Correct answers ) The most stringent requirements
12An 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? ( Correct answers ) The most stringent requirements
GRADED
A+ 13The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of
the following piping systems? ( Correct answers ) 300 psig steam
system
, 14The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of
the following piping systems? ( Correct answers ) Category D piping
15Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included in the
scope of API 570? ( Correct answers ) 4 NPS low-density polyethylene
pipe
16 Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations? ( Correct
answers ) API 579
17Which code is used for RBI evaluations? ( Correct
answers ) API 580 Section 2
18During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered
on a longitudinal weld.
This crack can be evaluated to which code? ( Correct answers )
API 579
2 Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? ( Correct
answers ) API 2201
3 Which publication provides information on corrosion
mechanisms? ( Correct answers
) API 571
4 Which publication is used for RBI assessments? ( Correct
answers ) API 580
5 Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting and
testing valves? ( Correct answers ) API 578
**6-Which document can be used when determining soil resistivity?
( Correct answers ) ASTM G57
**7-Which document can provide more information on Injectionmand
Mixing points? ( Correct answers ) NACE RP 34101
Section 3
6 Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? ( Correct
answers ) Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
7 An alteration on a piping system is defined as: ( Correct answers )
Any physical change with design implications
8 Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT considered an
acceptable API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency? ( Correct answers )
Piping fabricator
9 Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized Inspection
GRADED
Agency?
A+ ( Correct answers ) The inspection organization of the
jurisdiction
5-A CML is: ( Correct answers ) A point or plane through the pipe
, 6-A critical check valve is one that: ( Correct answers ) Could cause a
hazardous event (like Boom!) if it fails
7-A defect is defined as: ( Correct answers ) A discontinuity that exceeds the
applicable code's criteria
8 What is maximum diameter of an examination point on an 8 NPS line?
( Correct answers ) 2"
9 What is maximum diameter of an examination point on a 12 NPS line?
( Correct answers ) 3"
10 An imperfection is: ( Correct answers ) Defined as a flaw
11 An indication is: ( Correct answers ) A response from an NDE
examine
12 An injection point does NOT include: ( Correct answers ) Process mix
points
13What is an integrity operating envelope? ( Correct answers ) Key
process limits that are set because of a potential degradation mechanism
14What is management of change? ( Correct answers ) Term used to
describe a documented system to review process changes
15What is a mixing point? ( Correct answers ) A piping component that
combines two process streams of differing composition
16 Off-site piping is: ( Correct answers ) Piping in a plant that us not in a
process unit
17-A piping circuit: ( Correct answers ) Is piping of similar metallurgy that is
exposed to same process envoirment
18The purpose of PMI is to determine: ( Correct answers ) That piping
components are specified materials
19Pressure design thickness: ( Correct answers ) Considers only design
pressure and design pressure and design temperature
20-A piping repair is defined as: ( Correct answers ) The work necessary to
restore a piping system to a suitable safe condition
21-A propane 4 NPS line has experience damage by CUI. About 150 ft will be
replaced during the next turnaround. Which of the following is true?
( Correct answers ) This work is considered a repair
GRADED
A+
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
Section 1 - Scope
1 Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570?
( Correct answers ) Operating a pipe system
2 Which of the following activities is NOT included in the scope of API 570?
( Correct answers ) Performing pipe fabrication
3 API 570 pertains to: ( Correct answers ) Only to metallic and FRP pipe
4 API 570 pertains only to: ( Correct answers ) 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? ( Correct answers )
Owner/User
6 API 570 is used: ( Correct answers ) By petro-chemical facilities
7 API 570 takes effect: ( Correct answers ) Once the pipe is places in
service
8 Companies that use API 570 must: ( Correct answers ) 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? ( Correct
answers ) API 570
10Duringa piping alteration, if there is a conflict between the
requirements of API 570 and the construction code, which should be
followed? ( Correct answers ) API 570
11An 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? ( Correct answers ) The most stringent requirements
12An 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? ( Correct answers ) The most stringent requirements
GRADED
A+ 13The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of
the following piping systems? ( Correct answers ) 300 psig steam
system
, 14The requirements of API 570 are considered optional for which of
the following piping systems? ( Correct answers ) Category D piping
15Which of the following chemical plant piping is NOT included in the
scope of API 570? ( Correct answers ) 4 NPS low-density polyethylene
pipe
16 Which code is used for Fitness for Service evaluations? ( Correct
answers ) API 579
17Which code is used for RBI evaluations? ( Correct
answers ) API 580 Section 2
18During an in-service internal inspection, a crack is discovered
on a longitudinal weld.
This crack can be evaluated to which code? ( Correct answers )
API 579
2 Which code provides requirements for hot tapping? ( Correct
answers ) API 2201
3 Which publication provides information on corrosion
mechanisms? ( Correct answers
) API 571
4 Which publication is used for RBI assessments? ( Correct
answers ) API 580
5 Which recommended practice is used for guidance in inspecting and
testing valves? ( Correct answers ) API 578
**6-Which document can be used when determining soil resistivity?
( Correct answers ) ASTM G57
**7-Which document can provide more information on Injectionmand
Mixing points? ( Correct answers ) NACE RP 34101
Section 3
6 Which of the following is considered a piping alteration? ( Correct
answers ) Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
7 An alteration on a piping system is defined as: ( Correct answers )
Any physical change with design implications
8 Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT considered an
acceptable API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency? ( Correct answers )
Piping fabricator
9 Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized Inspection
GRADED
Agency?
A+ ( Correct answers ) The inspection organization of the
jurisdiction
5-A CML is: ( Correct answers ) A point or plane through the pipe
, 6-A critical check valve is one that: ( Correct answers ) Could cause a
hazardous event (like Boom!) if it fails
7-A defect is defined as: ( Correct answers ) A discontinuity that exceeds the
applicable code's criteria
8 What is maximum diameter of an examination point on an 8 NPS line?
( Correct answers ) 2"
9 What is maximum diameter of an examination point on a 12 NPS line?
( Correct answers ) 3"
10 An imperfection is: ( Correct answers ) Defined as a flaw
11 An indication is: ( Correct answers ) A response from an NDE
examine
12 An injection point does NOT include: ( Correct answers ) Process mix
points
13What is an integrity operating envelope? ( Correct answers ) Key
process limits that are set because of a potential degradation mechanism
14What is management of change? ( Correct answers ) Term used to
describe a documented system to review process changes
15What is a mixing point? ( Correct answers ) A piping component that
combines two process streams of differing composition
16 Off-site piping is: ( Correct answers ) Piping in a plant that us not in a
process unit
17-A piping circuit: ( Correct answers ) Is piping of similar metallurgy that is
exposed to same process envoirment
18The purpose of PMI is to determine: ( Correct answers ) That piping
components are specified materials
19Pressure design thickness: ( Correct answers ) Considers only design
pressure and design pressure and design temperature
20-A piping repair is defined as: ( Correct answers ) The work necessary to
restore a piping system to a suitable safe condition
21-A propane 4 NPS line has experience damage by CUI. About 150 ft will be
replaced during the next turnaround. Which of the following is true?
( Correct answers ) This work is considered a repair
GRADED
A+
