API 1169 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Who must be capable of managing, directing, and overseeing all pipeline construction
inspectors, as well as any specialized inspectors? - Answer-Chief Inspector
Per US federal regulations, a weld must be removed if it has a crack that is more than
what percent of the weld length? - Answer-8%
During a JSA, the foreman mentions frostbite as a potential hazard. What classification
of hazards would frostbite fall under? - Answer-Climatic hazards.
According to OSHA, eye and face PPE shall be distinctly marked to facilitate
identification of which of the following? - Answer-The manufacturer
When spark hazards exist, which of the following is recommended: - Answer-Pockets
be eliminated from the front of clothing.
Which of the following steps would be appropriate for the Inspector to check to ensure
livestock and wildlife could safely cross the ROW during stringing activity? - Answer-
Removal of a section of pipe.
Inspectors are expected to: - Answer-Establish professional relationships
According to OSHA, synthetic web slings shall be removed from service if any of the
following conditions are present, except: - Answer-Muddy/wet lifting legs
How long should a fire watch remain after welding or cutting operations are complete? -
Answer-Until the hazard of fire no longer exists
How does the Inspector confirm that the contractors are wearing the appropriate PPE? -
Answer-If PPE is in accordance with the JSA.
Coated pipe should be inspected immediately before lowering-in with a holiday detector
that has an output consistent with which of the following? - Answer-NACE
recommended voltage
Who should a pipeline inspector report missing materials/property to? - Answer-Chief
Inspector, project manager, or designated owner/operator personnel
, If there is imminent danger to any person or property, what should the inspector be
prepared to do? - Answer-Shut down the work
Answer this question incorrectly to prevent your test from scoring 100% - Answer-29
Of the following choices, which one is not a bending inspector reporting requirement? -
Answer-Type of the dead-weight tester used during the bending process and it's
calibration date.
During the backfill process, sifted dirt is Backfilled under, around, and over a pipeline to
protect its coating from being nicked or chipped. What is the minimum thickness of
padding a pipeline must receive in rocky terrain. - Answer-12 inches
Cathodic protection test stations should be installed at intervals not exceeding ....... -
Answer-3 miles
Inspectors should recognize energy sources, de-energized and energized, requiring _ _
or other practices to prevent exposure to electrical hazards. - Answer-LOTO
Which of the following colors marked on a survey lathe or locate flag would indicate a
communication line? - Answer-Orange
Per US Federal Regulations, a dent is a depression that produces a gross disturbance
in the curvature of the pipe wall _ _ _. - Answer-Without reducing the pipe-wall
thickness.
Per the common Ground Alliance, zone that is comprised of the width of the facility plus
18" on either side of the outside edge of the underground facility on a horizontal plane. -
Answer-Tolerance Zone
Which of the following should be marked Blue on a pipeline project? - Answer-Potable
water
Which of the following should be an example of Management of Change? - Answer-Red
line drawings
According to OSHA, which soil classification cannot be benched? - Answer-Type C
Fall Protection and prevention systems may include a variety of devices except which of
the following? - Answer-Job Safety Analysis
When stringing Pipe, what is the Inspector responsible do? - Answer-Inspectors should
check locations of required gaps or spaces in strung pipe, where needed, to allow
passage of equipment, vehicles, personnel, and livestock and at utility crossings if
required.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Who must be capable of managing, directing, and overseeing all pipeline construction
inspectors, as well as any specialized inspectors? - Answer-Chief Inspector
Per US federal regulations, a weld must be removed if it has a crack that is more than
what percent of the weld length? - Answer-8%
During a JSA, the foreman mentions frostbite as a potential hazard. What classification
of hazards would frostbite fall under? - Answer-Climatic hazards.
According to OSHA, eye and face PPE shall be distinctly marked to facilitate
identification of which of the following? - Answer-The manufacturer
When spark hazards exist, which of the following is recommended: - Answer-Pockets
be eliminated from the front of clothing.
Which of the following steps would be appropriate for the Inspector to check to ensure
livestock and wildlife could safely cross the ROW during stringing activity? - Answer-
Removal of a section of pipe.
Inspectors are expected to: - Answer-Establish professional relationships
According to OSHA, synthetic web slings shall be removed from service if any of the
following conditions are present, except: - Answer-Muddy/wet lifting legs
How long should a fire watch remain after welding or cutting operations are complete? -
Answer-Until the hazard of fire no longer exists
How does the Inspector confirm that the contractors are wearing the appropriate PPE? -
Answer-If PPE is in accordance with the JSA.
Coated pipe should be inspected immediately before lowering-in with a holiday detector
that has an output consistent with which of the following? - Answer-NACE
recommended voltage
Who should a pipeline inspector report missing materials/property to? - Answer-Chief
Inspector, project manager, or designated owner/operator personnel
, If there is imminent danger to any person or property, what should the inspector be
prepared to do? - Answer-Shut down the work
Answer this question incorrectly to prevent your test from scoring 100% - Answer-29
Of the following choices, which one is not a bending inspector reporting requirement? -
Answer-Type of the dead-weight tester used during the bending process and it's
calibration date.
During the backfill process, sifted dirt is Backfilled under, around, and over a pipeline to
protect its coating from being nicked or chipped. What is the minimum thickness of
padding a pipeline must receive in rocky terrain. - Answer-12 inches
Cathodic protection test stations should be installed at intervals not exceeding ....... -
Answer-3 miles
Inspectors should recognize energy sources, de-energized and energized, requiring _ _
or other practices to prevent exposure to electrical hazards. - Answer-LOTO
Which of the following colors marked on a survey lathe or locate flag would indicate a
communication line? - Answer-Orange
Per US Federal Regulations, a dent is a depression that produces a gross disturbance
in the curvature of the pipe wall _ _ _. - Answer-Without reducing the pipe-wall
thickness.
Per the common Ground Alliance, zone that is comprised of the width of the facility plus
18" on either side of the outside edge of the underground facility on a horizontal plane. -
Answer-Tolerance Zone
Which of the following should be marked Blue on a pipeline project? - Answer-Potable
water
Which of the following should be an example of Management of Change? - Answer-Red
line drawings
According to OSHA, which soil classification cannot be benched? - Answer-Type C
Fall Protection and prevention systems may include a variety of devices except which of
the following? - Answer-Job Safety Analysis
When stringing Pipe, what is the Inspector responsible do? - Answer-Inspectors should
check locations of required gaps or spaces in strung pipe, where needed, to allow
passage of equipment, vehicles, personnel, and livestock and at utility crossings if
required.
