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API 580 EXAMQUESTIONS
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The RBI program is easier to update based upon inspection results, what RBI approach
is most likely being utilized - Answers-Quantitative
Localized corrosion, generalized corrosion and pitting corrosion are examples of -
Answers-Damage Modes
Which of the following best describes an issue that may be considered when screening
equipment to be included in the RBI assessment - Answers-Which pieces of equipment
have the highest COF if there is a pressure boundary failure
In addition to having a thorough understanding of risk analysis by education, training,
and or experience, what else should risk assessment personnel have received -
Answers-Detailed training on the RBI methodology and on the procedures being used
for the RBI assessment
Understanding failure modes is important for - Answers-Determining COF
The expected outcome of applying an RBI process is a - Answers-Linkage of risk with
mitigation activities to manage the risk
Which of the following best describes the intention of API 580 - Answers-Provide
guidance on the recommended work process for conducting a successful RBI program
A FFS assessment performed which resulted in a extended remaining life and
subsequent risk reduction is an example of - Answers-End of life RBI inspection
strategies
, Risk has been assessed for a pressure vessel. After review it has been determined that
a risk reduction is required so a plan is developed to maintain risk at an acceptable
level. This best describes? - Answers-Risk Management
Establishing objectives and screening are part
of - Answers-Planning the RBI assessment
Risk assessment includes - Answers-risk analysis and risk evaluation
Which of the following best describes the difference between operating boundaries and
IOWs - Answers-Operating boundaries define the limits of validity for the RBI
assessment
Which of the following is the best example of how RBI supplements and integrates with
other management efforts? - Answers-RBI integrates with MOC and IOWs as a basis for
managing and controlling damage mechanisms
The most likely reason the RBI team would review API 571 and ASME PCC-3 is to -
Answers-Identify credible damage mechanisms
A damage mechanism - Answers-can have multiple damage modes and multiple failure
modes
The corrosion specialist has determined that cracking could lead to either a small leak
or a rupture. The corrosion specialist is - Answers-Identifying failure modes for a
credible damage mechanism
Risk reduction - Answers-Is only a part of risk management
Screening at the facility level may be done by a simplified qualitative RBI assessment.
Which of the following best describes another way to screen at a facility level - Answers-
Proximity of facilities to each other
What is the expected outcome of applying an RBI process - Answers-Linkage of risk
with appropriate inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to manage
the risk
Which of the following best describes what API 580 is designed to provide - Answers-
Provide a defined methodology for conducting RBI assessments utilizing a qualitative,
quantitative, or semi quantitative approach
What two benefits is the semi quantitative approach geared to obtain - Answers-Speed
of the qualitative approach and rigor the quantitative approach
Which of the following would be best for representing a user defined acceptable risk
level - Answers-ISO risk line
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