API 570 PRACTICE QUESTIONS API 570 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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area for at least 99999999 minutes prior to performin" the e#amination.99999999 minutes prior to performin" the e#amination. a.
b b.. &&;; c. c. << d. d. && .
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on: a
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&. 1ri1rior tor to e#o e#amiaminatnationions, es, each ach adadacacent ent sursurfacface she shall ball be cle cleaeanened wid withithin atn at least 99999+ of the area
b b.. &&;; c. c. << d. d. && .
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on: a
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&. 1ri1rior tor to e#o e#amiaminatnationions, es, each ach adadacacent ent sursurfacface she shall ball be cle cleaeanened wid withithin atn at least 99999+ of the area
least 99999+ of the area to be e#amined.to be e#amined.
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intermediate step that must be ta*en is: a
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reininfoforcrcememeentnt. . 77hahat t AAS2S2M M wiwire re seset t '='=' ' shshouould ld be be ususeed d on on ththesesee radio"raphs if a source side technique is used:
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&<.. 7h7hen en a 12 a 12 tetest cst canannonot be t be cocondnducucteted bed betwtweeeen 5;n 5;;;(&)5(&)5;;44, what must , what must bebe
done, per ASME done, per ASME a
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b.. 22hhe e ssuurrffaacce e mmuusst t bbe e rree((cclleeaanneedd c
);. All indications are to be e!aluated in accordance with: a. ASME '''
b. ASME
c. 2he referencin" ?ode section d. 2he written procedure
)&. 2he scope of the ASME oiler and 1ressure essel, ?ode, Section includes:
a. N@E acceptance crtieria
b. How to perform N@E to achie!e a desired result c. 7here to do N@E $i.e. what welds to e#amine % d. 7ho can be the Authorised inspector.
)). C2 equipment is calibrated a. efore heat(treatment
b. After completin" the e#amination c. 1rior to !isual e#amination
d. 1rior to 12 e#amination
). A penetrameter is used on a @7E/@7. 2he penetrameter selection is based on:
a. 2he sin"le wall thic*ness and weld reinforcement b. oth wall thic*nesses
c. 2he sin"le wall thic*ness for Sch >; pipe d. None of the abo!e
)3. A suitable means for applyin" penetrant. a. @ippin"
b. rushin" c. Sprayin"
d. Any or all of the abo!e
)5. 7hat materials require the use of tested and certified liquid penetrants as to the contaminants in the penetrant
a. Nic*el alloys
b. Austenitic stainless steel alloys c. 4erritic / martensific stainless steel d. oth a and b, abo!e
a. 2o ASME b. 2o ASME ''' c. 2o &.
d. 2o the referencin" ?ode section
). How shall Nondestructi!e E#amination 1ersonnel be qualified a. 2o SN2(2? &A
b. 2o ?1(&><
c. 2o referencin" code requirements d. 2o A??1 rules
)>. 7hich N@E methods are considered Dsurface methods a. 12
b. -2 c. M2
d. oth A F ? abo!e
)<. 7hat desi"nation is used to indicate the penetrameter is on the film side a. A D4
b. An DE c. A D@ d. A D4S
;. 7hat is a shim used for a. C2 field adequacy b. -2 field direction
c. M2 field stren"th and direction d. M2 field current applications
&. 7hy must the surface be closely obser!ed durin" the application of the 12 de!eloper
a. 2o ensure proper coatin" application b. 2o ensure e#cess penetrant remo!al
c. 2o allow proper characteri6ation of discontinuities d. 2o see the +"roo!y+ lines form
). Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the ma"netic particle method.
c. Sla" inclusions d. 2oe crac*s
. 4or a @7E/S7 -2 2echnique, a minimum of 9999999999999999999 e#posures shall be made.
a. & b. ) c. d. 3
3. 7hen are location mar*ers placed on the film side in S7 for cur!ed surfaces
a. ?onca!e side is toward the source
b. Source G to G material distance "reater than '-c. A cobalt source is used
d. oth a and b, abo!e
5. 7hat is the difference between an inspection and an e#amination per Section of the ASME ?ode
a. 'nspection performed A'
b. E#amination performed by manufacturers personnel c. 2here is no difference between the two
d. oth a and b, abo!e
8. Name one typical discontinuity detectable by the liquid penetrant method a. '.1. on an N1S ) "irth weld
b. '.4. at the root of an N1S ) "irth weld c. HAI surface crac*s on a N1S ) "irth weld d. Sla" inclusions on a N1S > lon"itudinal weld
. 7hat is to be done to e#cess penetrant remainin" on the surface after the specified penetration time has elapsed
a. 't must be remo!ed
b. 't can remain on the part c. 't must be de!eloped
d. 't must be remo!ed with water only
>. 7hat must be done to ensure &;;J co!era"e on any N@E method
<. 7hen surface irre"ularities may mas* indications of unacceptable discontinuties, what is required
3;. Bist the type of discontinuties ma"netic particle e#amination is effecti!e in detectin".
3&. 7hat are the si# penetrant techniques to be used
3). 7hat are the appro!ed methods of indicatin" C2 thic*ness measurements
3. How is the Dquality of a radio"raph e!aluated
33. 7here are -2 location mar*ers placed, on the part or on the radio"raph 35. 2he '=' may be of what two types
38. 7hat is the critical hole in a hole type '='
3. 7hat identify must also be included in the C2 calibration records 3>. 2he '=' is normally placed on which side of a part
3<. A 32 hole on a ); '=' has a diameter of:
5;. Bist 3 types of blemishes not permitted on film.
5&. 7hen is a written radio"raphic procedure required by ASME 5). 7hen should the de!eloper be applied
5. 7hat type of discontinuity is the ma"netic particle method most sensiti!e to
53. 7hat is the e#amination medium when usin" M2 7hat is the probin" medium when usin" M2
55. 7hen must ultrasonic equipment be calibrated
58. How many '='s should appear on each radio"raph, e#cept for panoramic techniques
5. Are intensifyin" screens permitted for radio"raphy per ASME
5>. 7hat two radio"raphic techniques are noted as a!ailable for e#aminations
5<. How can compliance with a written radio"raphic procedure be demonstrated
8;. Bist the type of discontinuity liquid penetrant e#amination is effecti!e in detectin".
8&. 7hat must be done when a penetrant is to be applied on parts beyond 5;K4 G &)5K4
8). 2he liftin" power of yo*es must be chec*ed when
8. How should welded butt(oints be prepared for radio"raph
83. 'n ma"netic particle e#amination of a welded oint usin" yo*es, is alternatin" current or direct current allowed
85. A 9999999999999999999999999999 is a de!ice used to determine the ima"e quality of radio"raph
a. A step wed"e comparison film b. A densitometer
c. An '='
d. All of the abo!e e. None of the abo!e
88. 'n accordance with Section , write G type penetrameters: a. ?an always be used
b. ?an be used unless restricted by the referencin" ?ode c. ?an ne!er be used
d. ?an be used only with 2ype & film
8. A. 7hat is meant by Dnon Gdestructi!e e#amination of a welded oint . Name four methods of non(destructi!e e#amination.
8>. 'n a radio"raphic film of a weld, how are the followin" characteristics measured or ud"ed
a. 4ilm sensiti!ity or quality b. 4ilm density
8<. 7hat is radio"raphy
;. 7hat is the minimum and ma#imum allowable density throu"h the ima"e of the penetrameter for radio"raphs made with:
a. A );;; * tube b. ?obalt 8; $?o8;%
&. A sin"le film technique was used to ma*e a radio"raph usin" a ?obalt(8; source. 2he minimum permitted density in the area of interest is:
a. 3.; b. &.> c. ).; d. &.
e. None of the abo!e
). Cnder ASME ?ode Section , what upper and lower density limits are acceptable for !iewin" if the density throu"h the body of the penetrameter is ). Assume sin"le film !iewin".
. 7hat is the minimum number of '=' required for the followin":
a. A complete "irth seam containin" ; radio"raphs shot with a sin"le e#posure
b. 2wel!e radio"raphs on a lon"itudinal seam shot from the outside with a sin"le e#posure
3. A radio"raph is made usin" an L(ray source, and two films in each film holder. 'f the film is to be !iewed separately the minimum permitted density would be:
a. 3.; b. &.> c. ).; d. &.
e. None of the abo!e
5. A weld with a nominal thic*ness of &.5 inch is to be radio"raphed usin" a film side penetrameter. 2he penetrameter desi"nation should be: $Note: 2his is an open boo* question%
a. )5 b. ; c. 5
d. oth a and b are acceptable
8. A% 7hat are hole G type penetrameters and what are they used for % 7hat are wire penetrameters and what are they used for
. 'n radio"raphin" a butt welded oint of & thic*ness, on what side of the weld is the penetrameter normally placed
>. 7hat type of flaws may be detected by: A% Biquid 1enetrant testin"
% Ma"netic 1article testin" ?% -adio"raphic e#amination @% Cltrasonic e#amination
<. 7hat is a densitometer used to determine
>;. Name two radiation sources permitted for radio"raphic e#amination in ASME oiler and 1ressure essel ?ode.
>&. 7hen re!iewin" a radio"raph, a dar* ima"e of the letter can be seen on the film. @oes this indicate an unacceptable radio"raph >). @escribe how liquid penetrant e#amination should be performed in
order to detect discontinuties that are open to the surface, per Article 8 of ASME ?ode section .
>. A% 'f '='s are not placed on the source side, what rules apply
% 4or materials bein" radio"raphed other than welds, where are the '='s placed
>3. 'f the density throu"h the '=' is ).5;, what would the ma#imum allowable density and minimum allowable density be throu"h the weld represented by this un(shimmed '='
>5. 0n a set of cassettes containin" film for a seam ust radio"raphed you notice the lead location mar*ers $i.e. &(), )( etc.% are taped to the cassettes. 7ould these radio"raphs be acceptable
Answer Key &% a )% a % d 3% 4alse 5% a 8%
% 4alse >% c <% c &;% 2rue &&% 4alse &)% b &% a &3% 4alse &5% d &8% b &% c &>% b &<% a );% c )&% b ))% d )% a )3% d )5% d )8% d )% c )>% d )<% a ;% c &% c )% d % c 3% d 5% d 8% c % a
>% All e#aminations must o!erlap to ensure &;;J co!era"e of the part <% rindin", machinin", or other methods
3;% Surface and sli"ht subsurface indications 3&% ?olor contrast or water washable
a. 7ater washable b. 1ost G emulsifyin" c. Sol!ent remo!able 3). ?-2, @i"ital, or meter
3. Ability to see the prescribed hole or wire on the desi"nated penetrameter and compliance with density requirements 33. 0n the part
35. Hole or wire types 38. )2
3. ?alibration bloc* identity 3>. Source side
5;. a% 4o""in"
b% 1rocessin" defects
c% Scratches, fin"er mar*s, etc.
d% 4alse indications due to defecti!e screens
5&. Article ) requires the use of a written procedure for -2 in all cases, but 2( &5; o!errides, which states procedures are only required when specified by the referencin" code section
$same as for C2,M2,12 and other N@E methods%
5). As soon as possible after penetrant remo!al. Not to e#ceed time in written procedure.
5. Surface discontinuities ali"ned perpendicular to the ma"netic field. 53. 4erro ma"netic particles, ma"netic fields
55. a% e"innin" and end of each e#amination b% 7hen personnel are chan"ed
c% Anytime malfunction is suspected 58. At least one on each radio"raph
5. es, e#cept when restricted by the referencin" ?ode 5>. Sin"le wall and double wall
5<. y compliance with density and penetrameter ima"e on the production or technique radio"raphs
8;. Surface discontinuties only
8&. 2he procedure must be qualified usin" a quench G crac*ed aluminium bloc*.
8). 1rior to use within the last year or if the yo*e has been dama"ed. 1ermanent ma"net yo*es chec*ed daily.
8. 2he weld ripples or surface irre"ularities on both the inside $if accessible% and outside shall be remo!ed by any suitable
83. Alternati!e current is used 85. c
88. a
8. a% An e#amination of a welded oint that will disclose surface and sub( surface discontinuties without physical harm to the welded oint. Such e#aminations can be conducted by radio"raphy, ultrasonics, liquid penetrant or ma"netic particle testin".
b% ( -adio"raphic E#amination ( Cltrasonic E#amination
( Ma"netic 1article E#amination ( Biquid 1enetrant E#amination 8>. a% '='
b% @ensitometers or step(wed"e comparison films.
8<. A radio"raph is a shadow picture produced by the passa"e of L(rays or "amma G rays throu"h an obect onto a film. 7hen the rays pass throu"h the obect, part of the radiation penetrates the material and part is absorbed. 2he amount of radiation absorbed and the amount that penetrates are a function of the thic*ness of the material. 7here a !oid
or discontinuity e#ists, there is essentially less material to absorb the radiation. 2herefore, more radiation will pass throu"h this section and a dar* spot correspondin" to the proected position of the !oid will appear on the film.
;. a% &.> ( 3.; $ for any L(ray source % b% ).; G 3.; $ for any "amma source%
&. e.2he correct answer is G&5J from the transmitted density throu"h the body of the penetrameter
).(&5J O ).)<5 P;J O .5&;
. a% -equires at least '='s spaced &);; apart.
b% -equiresat least &) '=', one on each film. 3. b
5. a
8. a% An '=' is a small strip of material, fabricated of radio"raphically similar material to the obect bein" inspected, and ha!in" a thic*ness of appro#imately )J of the obect bein" radio"raphed. 2he '=' has three holes in it. 2he si6es of these holes are &2, )2 and 32 where +2+ is the thic*ness of the '='. 2he )2 is desi"nated as the essential hole, i.e., the hole whose ima"e must appear on the radio"raph. '=' thic*ness and essential hole si6e
requirements are listed in tables in Section of the ASME ?ode.
2he '=' is identified with a number made of lead that is attached to the '='. 2his number indicates the thic*ness of the '=' in thousandths of an inch.
An '=' is used for e!aluatin" radio"raphic technique in that it ser!es as an ima"e quality indicator, proper technique should display the '=' ima"e and the specified hole.
b% 7ire type '=' use thin wires to ascertain sensiti!ity instead of holes. 2he ability to see the wire required by the ?ode indicates a quality radio"raph. . 2he '=' should be placed the source side of the material bein"
radio"raphed. Howe!er, where inaccessibility pre!ents this, the '=' may be placed on the film side of the material bein" radio"raphed pro!ided a lead letter +4+ at least as hi"h as the identification
number is placed adacent to the '='. >. a% Surface discontinuties
c% Surface and sub(surface discontinuties d% Surface and sub(surface discontinuties
<. A densitometer $ or step wed"e comparison film % shall be used for ud"in" film density requirements. 4ilm density is a measure of o!erall
dar*enin" of the radio"raph, which is directly related to the sensiti!ity, definition, and o!erall quality of the technique.
>;. 2he two common radio"raphic sources in industrial use today are L(ray machines and artificially produced radioacti!e isotopes of certain metallic elements.
>&. No.
>). 2he part is first thorou"hly cleaned of oil, dirt, etc, then a liquid penetrant is applied to the surface to be e#amined and allowed to enter the discontinuties. All e#cess penetrant is then remo!ed, the part is dried, and a de!eloper is applied. 2he de!eloper functions both as a blotter to absorb penetrant that has been trapped in discontinuties and as a contrastin" bac*"round to entance the !isibility of penetrant indications. 2he dyes in penetrants are either color contrast $!isible under white li"ht% or fluorescent $!isible under ultra!iolet li"ht%
>. a% 2he penetrameter should be placed on the source side of the material bein" radio"raphed. Howe!er, where inaccessibility pre!ents this, the penetrameter may be placed on the film side of the material bein" radio"raphed pro!ided a lead letter D4 at least as hi"h as the identification number is placed adacent to the penetrameter.
b% 4or material other than weld a source side penetrameter shall be placed in the area of interest.
>3. Minus &5J to plus ;J allowed ).5 P ;J O ).5 P ;.5 O .)5 ).5 G &5J O ).5 G ;.3 O ).&)5
>5. No. Bocation ma*ers that are to appear on the radio"raphic film should be placed on the part bein" e#amined and not on the cassettes.
ASME B!"5 PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Closed Book)
&. ASME &8.5 does not co!er: a. ?lass &5; flan"es
b. ?lass ;; flan"ed fittin"s c. utt welded pipe caps
d. All of the abo!e
). 2he ma#imum hydrostatic test pressure permitted for a flan"e in a system hydrostatic test is:
a. Not required
b. ?onducted at &.5 # class ratin" Q&;;;4
c. ?onducted at )5 psi abo!e class ratin" d. -equired only for welded flan"es
. DHi"h stren"th boltin" is described as equi!alent to: a. AS2M A &< 5
b. AS2M A &< c. AS2M ); ->
d. Any hi"h carbon steel bolt
3. 2he pressure class ratin"s co!ered by ASME &8.5 are: a. &5;, ;;, 3;;, 8;;, <;;, &5;;, )5;;
b. &5;, ;;, 3;;, 35;,8;;,<;;,&5;;
c. &)5, &5;, ;;, 3;;, 8;;, <;;, &5;;, )5;; d. &5;, ;;, 3;;, 8;;, ;;, <;;, &;;;, &5;;
5. 2he standard finish for raised face flan"es per ASME &8.5 is: a. )5;µ to 5;; µ / inch
b. &)5 µ to )5; µ / inch
c. )8; mm to 5;; mm / inch d. )5; µ / mm to 5;; µ / mm
8. Soc*et weld and threaded flan"es are not recommended for ser!ice beyond the followin" temperatures if thermal cycles are in!ol!ed:
a. G); G 85;;4
b. G; G 8;;; 4
c. G5; G 5;;;4
d. G5; G 5;;;4
. DBow stren"th boltin" is: a. ≤ ; RS' yield stren"th b. ≥ ; RS' yield stren"th c. ≥ ; RS' tensile stren"th d. ≥ &;; RS' yield stren"th
>. -in" oint sidewall surfaces $"as*et "roo!e% must not e#ceed 99999999999999rou"hness. a. 5; µ / in b. 8µ / in c. &;; µ /in d. 8 mm / in
<. 7hich of the followin" items must be mar*ed on all flan"es or flan"ed fittin"s
a. 2emperature
b. Actual wor*in" pressure c. AS2M material specification d. Hydrotest pressure
&;. 7hen used ab!e 99999999 K4, class &5; flan"es may de!elop lea*a"e
unless special precautions are ta*en re"ardin" loads or thermal "radients. a. &5;
b. ;; c. 8;; d. 3;;
&&. 2he three basic parts to a flan"ed oint are: a. 4lan"es, welds, "as*ets
b. 4lan"es, bolts, nuts c. 4lan"es, bolts, "as*ets d. 4lan"es, "as*ets, threads
&). ?lass 8;; flan"ed oints may de!elop lea*a"e, unless special considerations for thermal "radients are applied at temperatures abo!e 99999999K4.
a. 8;; b. >;; c. <5; d. 5;
&. A ?lass 3;; flan"ed fittin" must be hydrotested at what pressure, if the &;;;4 ratin" is >;; psi"
a. &;); psi" b. &);; psi" c. &))5 psi"
&3. 2he ma#imum temperature for hydrotestin" a fittin" is: a. &);4
b. &)5;?
c. 1er ?onstruction ?ode requirements d. 1er 0wner / Cser system requirements
&5. 2he minimum duration for hydrotestin" on N1S &) fittin" shall be: a. ) min
b. & min c. min
d. No requirements to test fittin"s
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>. b <. c &;. d &&. c &). d &. b &3. a &5. c
ASME B%"% & PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Closed Book)
&. 2he requirements of the latest edition of ASME ?ode Section &. and any subsequent Addenda:
b. Are retroacti!e and all pipin" installed per earlier must be up"raded.
c. Are not retroacti!e F all pipin" installed per earlier additions need not be up"raded.
d. May be used without re"ard to the acceptability of ?ode re!isions to the urisdiction.
). ?lauses in the & code are not necessarily numbered consecuti!ely. Such discontinuities result from:
a. 2he a"e of the code and the number of chan"es that ha!e been made.
b. 4ollowin" a common outline, insofar as practical for all ?ode Sections.
c. No particular lo"ic was followed in the ori"inal !ersions of the ?ode. d. 1ractices followed by all ?odes to ma*e them difficult to reproduce. . 7ho has the responsibility of determinin" which ?ode Section is
applicable to pipin" installations, i.e. &.&, &. etc a. 0wner
b. 'nspector c. urisdiction d. En"ineer
3. 7ho has the o!erall responsibility for compliance with ASME &. a. 'nspector
b. 0wner c. En"ineer d. urisdiction
5. 2he intent of ASME &. is to set forth en"ineerin" requirements deemed necessary for 999999999 and 9999999999999of pipin" installations.
a. Structural desi"n, fabrication b. Safe desi"n, construction
c. Adequate fabrication, e#ecution d. 1ermananet e#istence, lon"e!ity
8. ASME ?ode is not intended to apply to pipin": a. 'n the chemical 'ndustry
b. 2hat has been placed in ser!ice c. 'n the a"onomy industry
. ?ompatibility of materials with the ser!ice and ha6ards from instability of contained fluids:
a. 's co!ered e#tensi!ely by ASME &. b. Are not within the scope of ASME &.
c. 's addressed on a limited basis by ASME &. d. 's the main scope of ASME &.
>. ASME &. applies to pipin" for all fluids e#cept for which of the below a. 2ubes of fired heaters, plumbin" and storm sewers
b. -aw, intermediate and finished chemicals
c. 1etroleum products, fluidised solids and refri"erants d. as, steam, air, and water
<. A pre(placed filter metal which is completely fused into the roof of a welded oint and becomes part of the weld is called:
a. A depleted appenda"e b. A pre(placed li"ament c. A consumable insert d. A caul*ed oint
&;. @efine Dface of weld.
a. 't is the lon"itudinal !iew of a weld that has been split down the middle for inspection.
b. 't is the ele!ation !iew of a weld that has been cut out to show its cross section.
c. 't is the concealed weld surface on the side opposite from which the weldin" was done.
d. 't is the e#posed surface of a weld on the side from which the weldin" was done.
&& 4luid ser!ice that is non(flammable, non(to#ic, and not dama"in" to human tissue and its "au"e pressure does not e#ceed &5; psi and the desi"n temperature is form G); de"rees throu"h 88K4 is *nwon as a cate"oy 99999999 fluid.
a. @ b. ? c. M d. N
&). A fluid ser!ice in which the potential for personnel e#posure is ud"ed to be si"nificant and in which a sin"le e#posure to a !ery small quantity of a
to#ic fluid, caused by lea*a"e, can produce serious irre!ersible harm to persons on breathin" or bodily contact, e!en when prompt restorati!e measures are ta*en is *nown as a cate"ory 999999999 fluid.
a. @ b. M c. H d. N
&. A fillet weld whose si6e is equal to the thic*ness of the thinner member oined is called:
a. A butt fillet weld
b. A lon"itudinal fillet weld c. A full fillet weld
d. A fillet welds with out bac*in".
&3. 2he heatin" of metal to and holdin" at a suitable temperature and then coolin" at a suitable rate for such purposes asT reducin" hardness, impro!in" machinability, faciltatin" cold wor*in", producin" a desired microstructure, or obtainin" desired mechanical, physical, or other properties is *nown as:
a. Annealin" b. Normali6in" c. =uenchin"
d. Stress G relie!in"
&5. 1ipin" oint that for the purpose of mechanical stren"th or lea* resistance, or both, in which the mechanical stren"th is de!eloped by threaded, "roo!ed, rolled, flared, or flan"ed pipe endsT or by bolts, pins, to""les, or rin"sT and the lea* resistance is de!eloped by threads and compounds, "as*ets, rolled ends, caul*in", or machined and mated surfaces is *nown as a:
a. onded oint b. Mechanical oint c. 4used oint
d. u*e oint
&8. 2he term N1S 8 refers to:
a. A pipe whose outside diameter is 8.8)5 b. A pipe whose outside diameter is 8
c. A pipe whose radius is 8
&. A pipe produced by piercin" a billet followed by rollin" or drawin", or both is a:
a. Electric fusion welded pipe b. Spiral welded pipe
c. Seamless pipe d. E-7 pipe
&>. 7hat is a Droot openin"
a. 't is the "aps between flan"es left to facilitates the installation of "as*ets.
b. 't is the di!ision between different rods accountin" for different metallur"y.
c. 't is the separation between members to be oined by weldin", at the root of the oint.
d. 't is the conunction of members oined by bondin" at the face of the oint.
&<. A weld intended primarily to pro!ide oint ti"htness a"ainst lea*a"e in metallic pipin" is *nown as a:
a. 4illet weld b. 4issure weld c. Seal weld d. ?aul*in" weld
);. A weld made to hold parts of weldment in proper ali"nment until the final welds are made is *nown as a:
a. 4ace weld b. 4issure weld c. Seal weld d. 2ac* weld
)&. 2he unction between the face of a weld and the base metal is *nown as: a. -oot of the weld
b. 4ace of the weld c. 2oe of the weld d. 2hroat of the weld
)). 2he pressure in a pipin" system that is the pressure at the most se!ere condition of coincident internal or e#ternal pressure and temperature $minimum or ma#imum% e#pected durin" ser!ice $ e#cept for allowances for occasional !ariations of pressure or temperature, or both, abo!e
operatin" le!els which are characteristics of certain ser!ices% is *nown as: a. E#cursion pressure b. 2est 1ressure c. @esi"n pressure d. Absolute pressure
). 1ipin" not protected by a pressure relie!in" de!ice, or that can be isolated from a pressure relie!in" de!ice, shall be desi"ned for at least the:
a. Csual pressure that is de!eloped b. Median pressure that is de!eloped
c. A!era"e pressure that can be de!eloped d. Hi"hest pressure that can be de!eloped.
)3. 7hat mi"ht happen to a pipin" system that has a "as or !apour in it $li*e steam% and it is allowed to cool si"nificantly
a. Nothin" will happen
b. 2he "as or !apour will form a liquid which will not affect the pipin" system.
c. 2he pressure in the pipin" system may reduce sufficiently to create a internal !acuum.
d. 2he pressure in the pipin" system may increase and create an o!er pressure.
)5. 7hat happens to a pipin" system with fluids in it and the fluids are heated with the system bloc*ed
a. 2he internal pressure will decrease b. 2he internal pressure will increase c. 2here will be no chan"e in the system d. 2he e#ternal pressure will increase
)8. 999999999999 caused by e#ternal or internal conditions $ includin" chan"es in flow rate, hydraulic shoc*, liquid or solid slu""in", flashin", and "eyserin"% shall be ta*en into account in the desi"n of pipin":
a. irtual *inetics b. Abnormal potential c. Normal dynamism d. 'mpact forces
). Boads on a pipin" system that include the wei"ht of the medium
transported or the medium used for test and snow loads or ice loads are e#amples of 99999999 loads.
a. @ead b. Bi!e c. Normal d. orte#
)>. 7hat can be caused by low operatin" temperatures, includin" the chillin" effect of sudden loss of pressure on hi"hly !olatile fluids, or in alloy pipin" the failure to properly post weld heat treat after weldin"
a. 2hermal restraint effect
b. Boss of ductility or reduced ductility c. 'ncrease in plasticity or deformation d. 'ncrease in tou"hness stren"th
)<. 4illet welds may !ary from con!e# to conca!e. 2he si6e of a fillet weld is based on the theoretical throat, which is 999999999999999 # the len"th. a. ;.;
b. ;.; c. &.3&3 d. ;.5;;
;. 'n spot radio"raphy of circumferential butt welds, it is recommended that not less than one shot for each 999999999999 welds for each welder / operator be completed.
a. 5 b. &; c. ); d. ;
&. 'f a requirement is specified in the en"ineer desi"n, but is not a code requirement, ASME &. states that the requirement 99999999999999999999.
a. May be i"nored
b. May be optionally applied
c. Shall be implemented only if the inspector required it d. Shall be considered a ?ode requirement
a. Minimum required thic*ness, includin" mechanical, corrosion, F erosion allowances.
b. 1ressure desi"n thic*ness, as calculated for internal pressure. c. 1ipe wall thic*ness $measured or minimum per purchase
specification.%
d. Minimum desi"n temperature of the pipe
. 7hen the ser!ice is erosi!e, if there is cre!ice corrosion present, or if cyclic loadin"s occur, slip(on flan"es shall :
a. e bolted to"ether with double nutted machine bolts b. e bolted to"ether with machine bolts
c. Not be used
d. e double welded
3. 2he use of slip(on flan"es should be 99999999999 where many lar"e temperature cycles are e#pected particularly if the flan"es are not insulated:
a. ?alled for b. Encoura"ed c. A!oided
d. 2he first choice
5. Se!ere cyclic conditions require the use of: a. Slip G on flan"es
b. 7eldin" nec* flan"es c. Soc*et weld flan"es d. Bap oint flan"es
8. oltin" ha!in" not more than 99999999999 *si specified minimum yield stren"th shall not be used for flan"ed oints rated ASME &8.5 ?lass 3;; and hi"her:
a. 5 b. ; c. 35 d. 3;
. 2apped holes for pressure retainin" boltin" in metallic pipin" components shall be of sufficient depth that the thread en"a"ement will be at least 9999999 times the nominal thread diameter:
a. /> b. /3
d. &/)
>. 7hat type bac*in" rin"s shall not be used under se!ere cyclic conditions a. ?ontinuous bac*in" rin"s
b. Split bac*i"n rin"s c. Slip G on bac*in" rin"s d. ?onsumable bac*in" rin"s
<. Soc*et welded oints should be a!oided in any ser!ice where 9999999 or 9999999 occur.
a. ?re!ice corrosion, se!ere erosion b. raphitic corrosion, continual frettin"
c. 1lut type de6incification, se!ere carburisation d. Hydro"en attac*, sensitisation
3;. Soc*et welds lar"er than N1S 999999999999 shall not be used under se!ere cyclic conditions.
a. /3 b. & c. &.5 d. )
3&. 7hich of the listed items is N02 a location where fillet welds are permissible
a. 7eld of soc*et weld flan"e b. Attach a weld nec* flan"e c. 7eld of a slip(on flan"e
d. Attach a no66le reinforcement pad.
3). 7hat type weld is considered to furnish no stren"th and is only used to pre!ent lea*a"e of threaded oints
a. 2ac* weld b. Seal weld c. 4illet weld d. uilt weld
3. 7here flan"es of different ratin"s are bolted to"ether:
a. 2he ratin" of the oint shall not e#ceed that of the hi"her rated flan"e.
b. 2hey are not acceptable and one flan"e shall be chan"ed where they both match.
c. 2he ratin" of the oint shall not e#ceed that of the lower rated flan"e.
d. 2he bolt diameter must be &/> less than that required for the lower rated flan"e
33. 7here a metallic flan"e is bolted to a non(metallic flan"e. a. A rin" oint type "as*et is preferred
b. A spiral wound "rafoil filled "as*et is preferred. c. A 4ull faced "as*et is preferred
d. A rayloc type "as*et is preferred
35. 7hat type of oint should not be used under se!ere cyclic conditions a. 7elded oints
b. E#panded oints c. 4lan"ed oints d. Bap oints
38. 2hreaded oints should be a!oided in any ser!ice where:
a. ?re!ice corrosion, se!ere erosion, or cyclic loadin"s may occur
b. raphitic corrosion, biolo"ical corrosion or static loadin"s may occur c. raphitisation, sensitisations, or lon"itudinal loadin"s may occur d. @e6incification, hydrolysis, or hoop stress loadin"s may occur.
3. An inspector is chec*in" threaded oints prior to seal weldin" them. 7hat is an important item to chec*
a. ?hec* and ma*e sure all "as*et surfaces are co!ered
b. Ma*e sure that thread sealin" compound has not been used c. ?hec* the lon"itudinal loadin" of the oint
d. Ma*e sure that the consumable insert to be used is made from the correct material
3>. 2he intentional deformation of pipin" durin" assembly to produce a desired initial displacement and stress is *nown as:
a. Hot sprint b. ?old sprin" c. 1ost stress d. @isplacement
3<. 7hen fittin" up a soc*et weld oint, the made end is welded in the female soc*et with:
b. No "ap left at the base of the oint
c. An appro#imate &/&8 "ap at the base of the oint d. An appor#imate &/> "at at the base of the oint 5;. A weld defect to be repaired shall be remo!ed:
a. 2o the satisfaction of the pipe fitter b. 2o apparently "ood material
c. Cntil the defect can no lon"er be seen d. 2o sound metal
5&. 7hat is acceptable as an alternate heat treatment for &. pipin" a. Synthesi6in", for"in" or standardi6in"
b. 1re(heatin", peenin", or case hardenin" c. Stress relie!in" , temperin" or peenin"
d. Normali6in", normali6in" and temperin" or annealin"
5). 7hen an entire pipin" assembly to be heat treated cannot be fitted into the furnace, it is permissible to heat treat in more than one heat,
pro!ided there is at least 99999999 o!erlap between successi!e heats, and that parts of the assembly outside the furnace are protected from harmful temperature "radients.
a. 8 inches b. & foot c. ) feet d. feet
5. Accordin" to &. inspection applies to functions performed: a. y a third party inspector or their dele"ates
b. y the owners inspector or the inspectors dele"ates c. y a urisdictional inspector or their dele"ates
d. y an ASME inspector or their dele"ates
53. 7ho is responsible for !erifyin" that all required e#aminations and testin" ha!e been completed and to inspect the pipin" to the e#tent necessary to be satisfied that it conforms to all applicable e#amination requirements of the ASME &. ?ode and of the en"ineerin" desi"n
a. 't is the owners responsibility , e#ercised throu"h his inspector b. 't is the A1' E#aminers responsibility
c. 't is the urisdictions inspectors responsibility d. 't is the ASME inspectors responsibility
55. Accordin" to ASME &. how much e#perience in the desi"n, fabrication, or inspecton of industrial pressure pipin" must a 1ipin" inspector ha!e a. &; years
b. > years c. 8 years d. 5 years
58. 1rior to initial operation each pipin" installation, includin" components and wor*manship shall be e#amined in accordance with ASME &. , para"raph 3&. 7hen should e#amination of 1(Numbers ,3 and 5 materials be carried out
a. E#amination shall be performed prior to any heat treatment b. E#amination shall be performed before heat treatment and after
heat treatment
c. E#amination shall be performed after completion of any heat treatment
d. E#amination shall be performed on at least 5J of the fabrication after heat treatment
5. 4or normal fluid ser!ice, how much of the pipin" welds $circumferential and mitre "roo!e welds%
a. J b. &;J c. 5J d. J
5>. 2, M2, 12, C2 and -2 shall be performed as specified in the: a. ASME 1 ?ode, Section
b. ASME 1 ?ode, Section 'L c. ASME 1 ?ode, Section ''' d. ASME 1 ?ode, Section '
5<. 2he e#tent of radio"raphy when considerin" lon"itudinal welds, the minimum requirement is inches of weld len"th:
a. &) b. < c. 8 d. 3
8;. 7hich of the followin" e#aminations is N02 considered an in(process e#amination
a. E#amination of oint preparation and cleanliness b. E#amination of appearance of the finished oint c. E#amination of material for tou"hness
8&. 7hat method of in(process e#amination is used unless additional methods are specified in the en"ineerin" desi"n
a. M2 b. -2 c. C2 d. 2
8). 7hat is the only cate"ory fluid ser!ice that may be subect to an initial in( ser!ice lea* test
a. ?ate"ory M b. ?ate"ory @ c. ?ate"ory N d. ?ate"ory H
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