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API-571 Practice Questions

Prepare for API-571 with more than an answer.

65 questions in the full set12 sample questionsUpdated Aug 11, 2025
Exam fee
$575 USD
Level
Professional
Valid for
3 years
Domains covered on the exam 5
  1. Mechanical and Metallurgical Failure Mechanisms
  2. Uniform or Localized Loss of Thickness
  3. High Temperature Corrosion (>400°F/204°C)
  4. Environment-Assisted Cracking
  5. Other Mechanisms
  1. 1

    For 5Cr-0.5Mo, what is the threshold temperature for creep? A.500º FB.800º FC.600º FD.700º F

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    Correct answer: B

  2. 2

    ________ has been a major problem on coke drum shells. A.Thermal fatigueB.Stress crackingC.ErosionD.Temper embrittlement

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    Correct answer: A

  3. 3

    Thermal fatigue cracks propagate ________ to the stress and are usually dagger shaped, transgranular and oxide-filled. A.AxialB.DiagonalC.TransverseD.Angular

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    Correct answer: C

  4. 4

    __________ is a change in the microstructure of certain carbon steels and 0.5 Mo steels after long term operation in the 800º F to 1100º F range. A.GraphitizationB.SofteningC.Temper EmbrittlementD.Creep

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    Correct answer: A

  5. 5

    What structure is 304 stainless steel? A.MartensiticB.AusteniticC.DuplexD.Ferritic

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    Correct answer: B

  6. 6

    _________ is the result of cyclic stress caused by variations in temperature. A.CreepB.Thermal FatigueC.Cyclic CrackingD.Stress Corrosion Cracking

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    Correct answer: B

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