parte 3 api 570

1.  Which of these is considered an “alteration” as defined by API 570?

• A)   Adding a small bore attachment (branch connection) not requiring reinforcement
• B)  Changing out a damaged flange with a new flange of the same rating and material
• C)   Changing a branch connection (no required reinforcement) to one requiring a repad
• D)  Adding a small bore attachment (branch connection) not requiring repad

Answer explanation

Correct answer:  3.1.3 Alteration Changing a branch connection (no required reinforcement) to one requiring a repad

2.  Which of these is NOT considered an “alteration” as defined by API 570?

• A)   Adding a small bore attachment (branch connection) that requires reinforcement
• B)  Changing out a damaged flange with a new flange of a higher classification rating
• C)   Changing a branch connection (no required reinforcement) to one requiring a repad
• D)  Adding a small bore attachment (branch connection) not requiring additional repad

Answer explanation

Correct answer: 3.1.3 Alteration Changing a branch connection (no required reinforcement) to one requiring a repad

3.  What term best describes a physical change in a component that has design implications affecting pressure containing capability of a piping system beyond the scope of the original design?

• A)   Rerating
• B) Alteration
• C) Repair
• D) Renewal

Answer explanation

Correct answer: 3.1.3 Alteration

4. The code, code section, or other recognized and generally accepted engineering standard or practice to which the piping system was built is called the:

• A)   Applicable Construction Code
• C) ASME B31.3
• B)   Construction Code
• D) Inspection code (API 570)

Answer explanation

Correct answer:   3.1.4 Applicable construction code

5.  The code or standard to which the piping system was originally built is called the:

• A)   Applicable Code
• B) ASME B31.3
• C)   Construction Code
• D) Inspection code (API 570)

Answer explanation

Correct answer: 3.1.10 Construction Code

8.  Which of these is NOT considered an authorized inspection agency per API 570?

• A)    Inspection organization outside of a jurisdiction in which the piping system is being used
• B)   Inspection organization of insurance company licensed to write insurance for piping systems
• C)   Owner/user of piping systems who has an inspection organization for his own equipment only
• D)   Independent inspection organization licensed by jurisdiction in which a piping system is used and employed by or under contract to the owner or user.

Answer explanation

Correct answer: 3.1.6 authorized inspection agency Inspection organization outside of a jurisdiction in which the piping system is being used

9.  Which of these is considered an authorized inspection agency per API 570?

• A)    Inspection organization outside of the owner user organization in which the piping system is being used
• B)   Inspection organization of insurance company licensed to write insurance for pressure vessels
• C)   Owner/user of piping systems who has an inspection organization for his own equipment only
• D)   Independent insp organization outside of a given jurisdiction not acceptable to the jurisdiction

Answer explanation

Correct answer: 3.1.6 authorized inspection agency Independent insp organization outside of a given jurisdiction not acceptable to the jurisdiction

10. An authorized inspection agency may be an owner or user of piping systems who maintains an inspection organization for activities relating only to his equipment and:

• A)   For piping systems intended for sale
• B)   Not for piping systems intended for sale
• C)   For piping systems intended for sale or resale
• D)   Not for piping systems intended for sale or resale

Answer explanation

Correct answer:   3.1.6 authorized inspection agency Not for piping systems intended for sale or resale

11. An employee of an authorized inspection agency who is qualified and certified to perform the functions specified in API 570 is an:

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

Answer explanation

Correct answer: 3.1.7 Authorized piping inspector

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

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

Answer explanation

Correct answer: 3.1.7 Authorized piping inspector