API 653 Exam Questions And Correct
Answers
API 653 covers which of the following types of tanks?
A) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to ASME Section VIII,
Div. 1
B) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to ASME Section X
C) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to API 650 and 12C
D) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to API 510 - CORRECT
ANSWER>>C
API 653 provides the requirements for construction of which of the
following?
A) Process pressure vessels
B) Aboveground petroleum storage tanks
C) LNG Storage spheres
D) This standard does not provide construction requirements -
CORRECT ANSWER>>D
API 653 provides for all but which of the following is not with
regard to aboveground storage tanks?
A) Repair
B) Operation
C) Relocation
D) Alteration - CORRECT ANSWER>>B
The scope of API 653 is limited to all of the following except?
A) Tank foundation
B) Tank bottom
C) Tank roof
,D) Tank mixing motor - CORRECT ANSWER>>D
The API 653 standards states that many of requirements for
design, welding and materials of API 650 and API-12C can be
applied with regard to __________.
A) Repair, inspection, rating and alteration
B) Repair, personnel assignment, rating and alteration
C) Inspection, refinery equipment, electrical controls and repairs
D) Alteration, product in storage, rating and inspection -
CORRECT ANSWER>>A
In the application of the requirements for welding, design and
materials of API 650 or API-12C to in-service aboveground
storage tanks (AST), which of the following code or standard
takes precedence?
A) ASME Section VIII, Pressure Vessels
B) API-12C
C) API 653
D) API 650 - CORRECT ANSWER>>C
The API 653 Standard may only be applied to AST that have
been constructed to and meet the requirements of API 650.
A) True
B) False - CORRECT ANSWER>>B
The use of API 653 is intended for organizations that have
personnel who technically trained and experienced in which of the
following?
A) All ASME, AWS, ASTN and API codes and standards
B) Tank design, fabrication, repair, construction and inspection
,C) Refinery operations, safety requirements, personnel
management and refinery design
D) Mechanical integrity program, OSHA and Process Safety -
CORRECT ANSWER>>B
When design and construction details are not given and not
available in the original construction standard, then details that
will provide a level of integrity equal to the current edition of what
Code or Standard must be used?
A) ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, Pressure vessels
B) ASME Section VIII, Div. 2, Alternative Rules for Pressure
vessels
C) API 650
D) API-12C - CORRECT ANSWER>>C
Ultimate responsibility for compliance with this standard rests with
________.
A) The owner/operator
B) The owner/operator's inspector
C) The repair organization of owner/operator
D) The manufacturer of the AST - CORRECT ANSWER>>A
According API 653 if any provision presents a direct or implied
conflict with any statutory regulation, the regulation governs. What
governs if API 653 requirements are more stringent than the
statutory regulation?
A) The statutory regulation applies in all cases
B) The conflict must be submitted to the API
C) The owner/operator has the option of applying the requirement
best suited to the situation
, D) The API 653 requirement shall govern - CORRECT
ANSWER>>D
Safe working practices shall comply with what requirements
concerning confined space entry?
A) Procedures must comply with any trade developed safety
precautions
B) Procedures must comply with any federal or state regulations
C) Procedures need only comply with owner/operator
requirements
D) Procedures need only comply with NFPA requirements -
CORRECT ANSWER>>B
When must an evaluation, to determine the suitability for
continued use, be conducted?
A) Evaluations shall be conducted when a tank inspection reveals
a change has occurred from the original physical condition of the
tank
B) Evaluations shall be conducted at least annually
C) Evaluations shall be conducted at an interval not to exceed the
calculated tank inspection frequency
D) Evaluations shall be conducted once each ten years of service
- CORRECT ANSWER>>A
What factors are required for consideration when performing an
evaluation for continued use of an AST?
A) only those listed in API 653
B) the recommended list of consideration provided in API 510 can
be modified to suit this purpose
C) Engineering analysis and judgment required for each situation
Answers
API 653 covers which of the following types of tanks?
A) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to ASME Section VIII,
Div. 1
B) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to ASME Section X
C) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to API 650 and 12C
D) Carbon and low alloy steel tanks built to API 510 - CORRECT
ANSWER>>C
API 653 provides the requirements for construction of which of the
following?
A) Process pressure vessels
B) Aboveground petroleum storage tanks
C) LNG Storage spheres
D) This standard does not provide construction requirements -
CORRECT ANSWER>>D
API 653 provides for all but which of the following is not with
regard to aboveground storage tanks?
A) Repair
B) Operation
C) Relocation
D) Alteration - CORRECT ANSWER>>B
The scope of API 653 is limited to all of the following except?
A) Tank foundation
B) Tank bottom
C) Tank roof
,D) Tank mixing motor - CORRECT ANSWER>>D
The API 653 standards states that many of requirements for
design, welding and materials of API 650 and API-12C can be
applied with regard to __________.
A) Repair, inspection, rating and alteration
B) Repair, personnel assignment, rating and alteration
C) Inspection, refinery equipment, electrical controls and repairs
D) Alteration, product in storage, rating and inspection -
CORRECT ANSWER>>A
In the application of the requirements for welding, design and
materials of API 650 or API-12C to in-service aboveground
storage tanks (AST), which of the following code or standard
takes precedence?
A) ASME Section VIII, Pressure Vessels
B) API-12C
C) API 653
D) API 650 - CORRECT ANSWER>>C
The API 653 Standard may only be applied to AST that have
been constructed to and meet the requirements of API 650.
A) True
B) False - CORRECT ANSWER>>B
The use of API 653 is intended for organizations that have
personnel who technically trained and experienced in which of the
following?
A) All ASME, AWS, ASTN and API codes and standards
B) Tank design, fabrication, repair, construction and inspection
,C) Refinery operations, safety requirements, personnel
management and refinery design
D) Mechanical integrity program, OSHA and Process Safety -
CORRECT ANSWER>>B
When design and construction details are not given and not
available in the original construction standard, then details that
will provide a level of integrity equal to the current edition of what
Code or Standard must be used?
A) ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, Pressure vessels
B) ASME Section VIII, Div. 2, Alternative Rules for Pressure
vessels
C) API 650
D) API-12C - CORRECT ANSWER>>C
Ultimate responsibility for compliance with this standard rests with
________.
A) The owner/operator
B) The owner/operator's inspector
C) The repair organization of owner/operator
D) The manufacturer of the AST - CORRECT ANSWER>>A
According API 653 if any provision presents a direct or implied
conflict with any statutory regulation, the regulation governs. What
governs if API 653 requirements are more stringent than the
statutory regulation?
A) The statutory regulation applies in all cases
B) The conflict must be submitted to the API
C) The owner/operator has the option of applying the requirement
best suited to the situation
, D) The API 653 requirement shall govern - CORRECT
ANSWER>>D
Safe working practices shall comply with what requirements
concerning confined space entry?
A) Procedures must comply with any trade developed safety
precautions
B) Procedures must comply with any federal or state regulations
C) Procedures need only comply with owner/operator
requirements
D) Procedures need only comply with NFPA requirements -
CORRECT ANSWER>>B
When must an evaluation, to determine the suitability for
continued use, be conducted?
A) Evaluations shall be conducted when a tank inspection reveals
a change has occurred from the original physical condition of the
tank
B) Evaluations shall be conducted at least annually
C) Evaluations shall be conducted at an interval not to exceed the
calculated tank inspection frequency
D) Evaluations shall be conducted once each ten years of service
- CORRECT ANSWER>>A
What factors are required for consideration when performing an
evaluation for continued use of an AST?
A) only those listed in API 653
B) the recommended list of consideration provided in API 510 can
be modified to suit this purpose
C) Engineering analysis and judgment required for each situation
