Fatimafert Limited
Maintenance Department
Equipment
Name: __________________
Employee #: _____________
API 570 (Piping Inspection)
(Pre Test)
1. Which organization developed the API 570 standard for piping inspection?
- A) American Petroleum Institute
- B) American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- D) International Organization for Standardization
2. What is the primary purpose of API 570?
- A) To establish guidelines for welding procedures
- B) To provide recommendations for pipeline construction
- C) To outline requirements for piping inspection and maintenance
- D) To specify standards for pipe material selection
3. API 570 covers inspection, rating, repair, and alteration procedures for what type of piping
systems?
- A) Steam piping only
- B) Process piping used in refineries, chemical plants, and other facilities
- C) Residential plumbing systems
- D) Natural gas distribution pipelines
4. Which of the following is NOT typically covered in an API 570 inspection?
- A) Thickness measurements
- B) Visual examination of piping components
- C) Ultrasonic testing of welds
- D) Inspection of electrical wiring within the facility
5. Which API 570 code section provides requirements for piping repairs and alterations?
- A) Section 2 - B) Section 4
- C) Section 7 - D) Section 10
6. What is the purpose of an API 570 pressure test?
- A) To verify the strength of piping materials
- B) To check for leaks and confirm the integrity of piping systems
- C) To determine the chemical composition of the fluid inside the pipes
- D) To measure the flow rate of fluids through the piping system
7. Which of the following is NOT a common inspection technique used in API 570 inspections?
- A) Radiographic testing (RT)
- B) Magnetic particle testing (MT)
- C) Eddy current testing (ET)
- D) Color coding of piping components
8. What is the purpose of an API 570 inspector's logbook?
- A) To record personal notes and observations during inspections
- B) To document equipment and material specifications
- C) To track inspection activities, findings, and recommendations
- D) To serve as a training manual for new inspectors
9. Which of the following personnel typically requires API 570 certification?
- A) Engineers involved in piping design only
- B) Welding inspectors
- C) Piping inspectors responsible for conducting inspections and evaluations
- D) Maintenance workers performing routine repairs on piping systems
10. What is the validity period of API 570 certification?
- A) Lifetime validity
- B) 5 years
- C) 10 years
- D) 3 years
