API Piping Inspector Sample Questions:
1. Where should the numbers be placed on a radiograph?
A) On the material being radiographed
B) Under the film
C) On the film source pack
D) Under the material being radiographed
2. All proposed methods of design, execution, materials, welding procedures, examination and testing must be approved by the.
A) plant manager
B) inspector or piping engineer
C) inspector only
D) new construction contracts
3. Determine the MAWP of the following piping system, at the next inspection, based on the following Design pressure/temperature Pipe description Outside diameter of pipe, D Thickness determined from Inspection Observed Corrosion Rate Next planned inspection 100 psig/750°F NPS 6, A285 C EFW, Straight Seam(No radiography) 6 5/8" 0.280"
0.01 inches/year 5 Years
MAWP=
A) 487 psig
B) 878 psig
C) 125 psig
D) 522 psig
4. An area defined by a circle having a diameter not greater than 2 inches for a line diameter not exceeding 10 inches, in which thickness readings may be averaged is
A) TML
B) Test point
C) Averaging point
D) WFMT
5. An operator notice a pipe off its support, what should be done?
A) Report the situation to engineering or inspection personnel
B) Keep a record of the situation for future reference
C) Contact maintenance personnel for immediate repair
D) Ignore the situation
Solutions:
Question # 1 Answer: A | Question # 2 Answer: B | Question # 3 Answer: D | Question # 4 Answer: B | Question # 5 Answer: A |