API 510 Preparatory

4 15 September 2004, Dammam

Bench Mark Quiz

API 510 PREPARATORY

BENCH MARK QUIZ
Note: Tick only one alternative, which you think is most
appropriate.
1.

Which of the following types of discontinuities is not normally

detected by radiography?
a.
a.
b.
c.

2.

API 510 __________ be used as a substitute for the

original construction of pressure vessels before it is placed
in-service.
a)
b)
c)
d)

3.

Shall not
Should
May
Shall

Compared to ASTM A 515 Gr. 60 plates, ASTM A 516

Gr. 60 plates have:
a.
b.
c.
d.

4.

Cracks
Incomplete penetration
Laminations
Slag

Better Tensile Strength

Better toughness
Better high temp. properties
None of above

Who establishes inspection interval for thickness

measurements, and external visual inspections.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Vessel engineer;
Owner-user or the inspector
Corrosion Engineer
NDE engineer

5.

ASME Sec. VIII Div.1 is based on factor of safety equal to

a)
b)
c)
d)

6.

Identify incorrect statement from following, if any.

a.
b.
c.
d.

7.

A welder performing procedure test is also qualified in that position.

Supplementary essential variables become essential variables
when impact test is specified.
For procedure qualification, the test can be performed in
any position as the position is not essential variable for
procedure qualification.
None of above is incorrect statement

In plate specification A 516 Gr 70, the letter A indicates:

a.
b.
c.
d.

8.

4
3
3.5
2.5

That material is ASME material. (A for ASME)

That material is Ferrous material
That material is Non-Ferrous material
None of the above

The symbol which indicates ASME code stamping for vessels

manufactured to ASME Section VIII Div. 1 is
a)
b)
c)
d)

9.

U1
U2
U
None of these

What will be the mandatory Edition and addenda for ASME Sec.
VIII, Div. 1 to be used as on 4 September 2004?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2001
2001
2001
None

edition and 2002 addenda

edition and 2003 addenda
edition with 2004 addenda
of the above

10.

The term E used in shell thickness formula in ASME Sec. VIII

Div.1, represents weld joint efficiency, whose value is equal to 1,
if:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Longitudinal and circumferential welds are radiographed

for their entire length
Longitudinal welds are radiographed for their entire length
and circumferential welds are spot radiographed .
Both welds are spot radiographed
a and b above

11. A restoration work by weld-overlay was carried out on corroded

wall of vessel and it can now be used as per the design
conditions of the vessel. This activity will be termed as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
12.

In certain MP. Check of pr. Vessel, The size of "indication" for a

certain discontinuity was seen as 4 mm but after the MP. Check
and using magnifying glass it was seen having actual size as
2.5mm only. If stipulated acceptance criteria for that type of
discontinuity was 3 mm, your decision is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

13.

Renewal of vessel
Repair of vessel
Alteration to vessel
Re-rating of vessel

The size of indication is higher than 3mm. Reject.

The size of discontinuity is lower than 3 mm, Accept.
Depends on opinion of Examiner.
Depends on the procedure adopted for MPI. i.e dry or
wet particles.

ASME Code requires averaging of impact test values of how

many specimen for the relevant acceptance criteria.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

2
3
4
None of these

14.

A stainless steel weld has a crack open to the surface . Which

NDT method will reveal it effectively?
a.
b.
c.
d.

15.

PQR document normally may be revised and re submitted for

acceptance.
a.
b.
c.
d.

16.

Liquid Penetrant
Magnetic particle
Radiography
All of above.

True
False
Depends on company policy
Depends on Third party inspectors discretion.

Hot tapping is best described by statement:

a.

It is technique of preheating the vessel wall to specified

temperature and tapping with 1lb. rounded hammer to
detect wall thinning
b.
It is technique of providing a tapping connection while
the system is in operation
c.
It is technique of fixing a on/off tap on drain nozzle of
pressure vessel
d.
It is act of pre heating the component before using the tap
and die for threading so that less effort is required for threading
operation.
17.

Which of the following represent grouping of weld-metals in

ASME IX?
a.
b.
c.
d.

P Nos
F Nos
S Nos
A - Nos

18.

A inspector should be stricter while carrying out inspection on:

a.
b.
c.
d.

19.

PT examination is used to detect the surface cracks in welds as

well as in base metal plates. For proper detection,
a.
b.
c.
d.

20.

Longitudinal Joint
Circumferential Joints
Both are equally critical as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1
Depends on QA plan

We should allow higher penetrant time on weld

We should allow higher penetrant time on plates
Penetrant time on weld as well as plates is same
Depends on type of penetrant used.

As per ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1, Weld joint category means:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Type of weld, i.e., Single V type, Double V type, U type

etc.
Type of weld, i.e., Full penetration, partial penetration etc.
Location of weld, i.e., longitudinal, circumferential, nozzle
attachment weld etc.
Type of weld joint, i.e., Butt-weld joint, fillet weld joint, lap
joint, etc.

API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Program

4 15 September 2004

API 510 PREPARATORY

BENCH MARK QUIZ
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