Ultima version de 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.1 Coverage: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.1 Coverage: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.2 Intent: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.2 Intent: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.2 Intent: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.2 Intent: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.2 Intent: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.1 Coverage 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.2 Intent: 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

Correct answer: API 570 1.1.2 Intent: A)   A maintenance organization