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API API-570 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Damage Mechanisms & Materials | 16% | - Corrosion types (uniform, localized, CUI) - Positive Material Identification (PMI) - Stress corrosion cracking & sulfidation - Material properties & limitations |
| Inspection Planning & Practices | 17% | - NDT methods & application - Thickness measurement locations - Inspection records & documentation - Inspection scope & frequency |
| Repairs, Alterations & Rerating | 14% | - Temporary & permanent repairs - In-service welding rules - Compliance with API 570 & ASME standards - Rerating procedures |
| Testing & Code Compliance | 7% | - Hydrostatic & pneumatic testing - API 570 scope & responsibilities - ASME B31.3 process piping rules |
| Data Evaluation & Calculations | 21% | - Minimum required thickness & MAWP - Corrosion rate & remaining life calculations - Weld & casting quality factors - Inspection interval determination |
| Welding Qualification & Inspection | 13% | - WPS, PQR & WPQ review - ASME Section IX requirements - Weld examination & acceptance criteria |
| Components & Pressure Relieving Devices | 12% | - Valves, flanges, fittings & gaskets - Piping system flexibility & supports - Pressure relief devices inspection |
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The API Piping Inspector blueprint covers these core domains:
- Damage Mechanisms & Materials (16%)
- Inspection Planning & Practices (17%)
- Testing & Code Compliance (7%)
The official outline lists further domains, all covered in our question bank.
API publishes these prerequisites for the API Piping Inspector: BS/Engineering: 1 year inspection experience; 2-year tech degree: 2 years; High school: 3 years; No formal education: 5+ years; All require ≥1 year inspection-related work within last 10 years.
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API Piping Inspector Sample Questions:
A welder who tests on a ½" thick plate, groove weld in the 3G position is also qualified to weld in which other plate position?
- A. Flat
- B. Flat and horizontal
- C. All plate positions
- D. Vertical only
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which of the following methods can be used to join cast iron pipe?
- A. Epoxy resin
- B. Bell and spigot
- C. Compression
- D. Welding
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A leak test is an alternative to inspection of buried piping.
What is the minimum liquid pressure to adequately conduct this test?
- A. 1 1/4 times the MAWP
- B. 1 1/2 times the MAWP
- C. Actual MAWP
- D. 10% greater than MAWP
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What is the minimum holding time of SA-106 Grade B, 1 inch thick material?
- A. 2 hours
- B. not specified
- C. 2.4 hours
- D. 1 hour
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What is the minimum class flange that can be used if the material is SA 351 Gr.C F8C, temperature 950?F and working pressure is 1930 psig
- A. 1500
- B. 800
- C. 900
- D. This material can not be used at this temperature
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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