API-580 sample questions

Question 1

When the inspection program is optimized based on an understanding of risk, one or more of the following cost reduction benefits may be realized. Except one

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Effective, necessary or appropriate inspection activities may be eliminated

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Ineffective, unnecessary or inappropriate inspection activities may be eliminated

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On-line or non-invasive inspection methods may be substituted for invasive methods that require equipment shutdown

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More effective infrequent inspections may be substituted for less effective frequent inspections

Question 2

The following are the risks identified by RBI assessment that may be managed by actions other than inspection. Except one

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Identifying and detecting deterioration and predicting future deterioration states with advanced inspection technique(s)

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Modification of the process to eliminate conditions driving the risk

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Modification of operating procedures to avoid situations driving the risk

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Chemical treatment of the process to reduce deterioration rates/susceptibilities

Question 3

RBI may include methodologies to assess the effectiveness of the management systems in maintaining

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Mechanical integrity

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Total asset integrity

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Plant integrity

Question 4

Equipment reliability is especially important if leaks can be caused by

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Primary failures such as leak due to severe corrosion

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Secondary failures, such as loss of utilities

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Tertiary failures due to valve gland packing leak

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