API-580

API-580 practice questions, page 4 of 6, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

The data validation step stresses the need for a knowledgeable individual.

  1. To comparing data from the inspections to the expected deterioration mechanism and rates
  2. To compare the results with previous measurements on that system
  3. Similar systems at the site or within the company or published data
  4. All of the above

Question 17

The amount and type of codes and standards used by a facility can have

  1. Significant impact on RBI results
  2. No impact on RBI results
  3. Less significant impact on RBI results

Question 18

Who should be consulted to define the equipment deterioration mechanisms, susceptibility and potential failure modes?

  1. A metallurgist or corrosion specialist
  2. A metallurgist and corrosion specialist
  3. A metallurgist only
  4. Corrosion specialist only

Question 19

_________ are the primary inputs into the probability of failure evaluation.

  1. The deterioration mechanisms, rates and susceptibilities
  2. Loss of containment f fluid
  3. Fluid toxicity and its concentration
  4. Damage mechanisms and its severity

Question 20

Is key to performing deterioration mechanism identification

  1. Understanding equipment operation and the interaction with the chemical and mechanical environment
  2. Understanding equipment operation and process upsets
  3. Understanding equipment operation and its safety protective measures