Parte 4 API 570

1. Who shall exercise control of the piping system inspection program?

• A) Authorized Inspection Agency
• B) Owner/User Engineering Organization
• C) Owner/User's Inspection Organization
• D) Owner/User Maint/Operating Organization

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.1: The Owner/User’s Inspection Organization is responsible for the control of inspection activities.

2. Who shall control activities relating to rating/repair/alteration of its piping systems?

• A) Owner/User Engineering
• B) Authorized Inspection Agency
• C) Owner/User’s Inspection Organization
• D) Owner/User Maint/Operating Organization

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.1: The Owner/User Engineering Organization is responsible for rating, repairs, and alterations.

3. Which of the following should be established for process parameters?

• A) Integrity Operating Envelopes
• B) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• C) Safety Operating Envelopes
• D) Process Safety Limits (PSLs)

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.3.1.4: Integrity Operating Envelopes (IOWs) should be established for process parameters.

4. Process parameters that could impact equipment integrity include all except:

• A) Temperatures and pressures
• B) Fluid velocities and flow rates
• C) Cleaning procedures during shutdown
• D) Levels of corrosive constituents, chemical compositions and pH

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.3.1.4: Cleaning procedures during shutdown are not typically part of Integrity Operating Envelopes.

5. Particular attention to monitoring integrity operating envelopes should also be provided during:

• A) Start-ups
• B) Shutdowns
• C) Normal operations
• D) Significant process upsets

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.3.1.4: Start-ups require special attention to monitor integrity operating envelopes.

6. Authorized piping inspectors shall have education and experience in accordance with:

• A) Annex A of API 570
• B) Owner/User’s Quality Manual
• C) API Inspector Certification Program
• D) None of these are correct

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.2: Authorized inspectors must have education and experience as per Annex A.

7. Whenever the term inspector is used in API 570, it refers to:

• A) Examiner
• B) QA or QC Inspector
• C) AWS Certified Welding Inspector
• D) Authorized Piping Inspector

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.2: “Inspector” refers to the Authorized Piping Inspector.

8. Who is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing piping inspection systems?

• A) Owner/User Engineering Organization
• B) Owner/User Inspection Organization
• C) Owner/User Maintenance Group
• D) Authorized Inspection Agency

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.3.1.1: The Owner/User Inspection Organization is responsible for developing and assessing inspection systems.

9. Which of these are NOT found in an Owner/User Inspection Organization's Quality Assurance Manual?

• A) Documenting and maintaining inspection and quality assurance procedures
• B) Organization and reporting structure for inspection personnel
• C) Documenting and reporting inspection and test results
• D) Developing and documenting repair plans

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.3.1.1: Developing and documenting repair plans is not part of the quality assurance manual.

10. Which of these are NOT found in an Owner/User Inspection Organization's Quality Assurance Manual?

• A) Corrective action for inspection and test results
• B) Developing and documenting risk-based assessments
• C) Internal auditing for compliance with API 570 requirements
• D) Developing and documenting the appropriate inspection intervals

Answer explanation

Correct answer: API 570 4.3.1.1: Risk-based assessments are not mentioned in the quality assurance manual.