Alcance API 570

1. API 570 Code covers inspection, rating, repair, and alteration

• A) metallic piping systems and their associated pressure-relieving devices (PRDs) that have been placed in-service
• B) Metallic piping systems & associated pressure relieving devices already in service
• C) Modifications or additions of new piping systems once placed into service
• D) Pressure vessels, heaters, or heat exchanger internal or external piping

Answer explanation

A) metallic piping systems and their associated pressure-relieving devices (PRDs) that have been placed in-service

2. API 570 scope covers inspection, rating, repair, and alteration

• A) In-service metallic and FRP piping systems
• B) In-service metallic and non-metallic piping systems
• C) In-service metallic and FRP piping systems and associated pressure relieving devices
• D) metallic piping systems and their associated pressure-relieving devices (PRDs) that have been placed in-service

Answer explanation

D) metallic piping systems and their associated pressure-relieving devices (PRDs) that have been placed in-service

3. The intent of API 570 is

• A) specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program
• B) Safety of operation
• C) Operational reliability
• D) Regulatory requirements are met

Answer explanation

A) specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program

4. The intent of API 570 is

• A) Extent of in-service inspection necessary to assure that all the regulatory requirements are met
• B) In-service inspection and condition-monitoring program needed to determine piping integrity
• C) Extent of in-service inspection necessary to assure operational reliability of piping systems
• D) specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program

Answer explanation

D) specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program

5. The intent of API 570 is to specify the in-service inspection and condition-monitoring program:

• A) to determine and maintain the ongoing integrity of piping systems
• B) If Regulatory requeriments are met
• D) Operational Reliability
• D) Integrity of the piping system

Answer explanation

A) to determine and maintain the ongoing integrity of piping systems

6.  In-service inspection programs should provide reasonably accurate and timely assessments to determine if:

• A)  any changes in the condition of piping could possibly compromise continued safe operation
• B)   All of the in-service inspections have been completed to assure operational reliability
• C)   All of the regulatory requirements within the jurisdiction have been met on time
• D)   Any changes in condition of piping could possibly compromise piping integrity

Answer explanation

A)  any changes in the condition of piping could possibly compromise continued safe operation

7.  The intent of API 570 is that owner-users shall respond

• A)   to any inspection results that require corrective actions to ensure that the continued integrity of piping is consistent with appropriate risk analysis
• B)   That they do not affect the piping integrity
• C)   Operational reliability of piping systems
• D)   Continued safety of operation

Answer explanation

A)   to any inspection results that require corrective actions to ensure that the continued integrity of piping is consistent with appropriate risk analysis

8.  This inspection code applies

• A)   Any industry that can practically utilize API 570 code
• B)   To all hydrocarbon and chemical process piping
• C)   The petroleum refining and chemical process industries
• D)   Oil refineries, chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductor and cryogenic plants.

Answer explanation

B)   To all hydrocarbon and chemical process piping

9.  API 570 is intended for owner/user’s that maintain or have access to all of these except:

• A)   A repair organization
• B)   An engineering organization
• C)   An authorized inspection agency
• D)   piping engineers, inspectors, and examiners

Answer explanation

B)   An engineering organization

10.  API 570 is intended for organizations that maintain or have access to except:

• A)   A maintenance organization
• B)   A repair organization
• C)   An authorized inspection agency
• D)   piping engineers, inspectors, and examiners

Answer explanation

A)   A maintenance organization