653 Certification Quiz Results

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Quest# Question
A tank is being relocated to a new site. The site requires application of a higher snow load.
25 The tank was built in January 1980 to API 650, Sixth Edition, Revision 3. The tank roof
should be evaluated using:

Note: Question 25 is a typo…….I challenged this question. The correct answer during this
recert quiz should have been API 650, Tenth Edition, Addendum 4….which if you look at
the Answer C they have API 653, Tenth Edition, Addendum 4 which they probably meant
to put API 650 instead…..anyways I bet if you answer C on this question if it is still in the
pool, you will probably get it right….by all means challenge it though!!!

Good Luck…..Answers below are in RED

API 653 Recertification Question and Answers ( July 17, 2009)

Question 1 of 25 Time Remaining: 129 Minutes

Question 1: Corrosion rates for soil corrosion increase with:

increasing pH above 8.0.

A.

lowering metal temperature.

B.

increasing metal temperature.

C.

increasing resistance.
D.
Question 2 of 25 Time Remaining: 129 Minutes

Question 2: The recommended type of internal floating roof is the:

pan type
A.

double deck
B.

single steel deck

C.

annular-pontoon
D.

Question 3 of 25 Time Remaining: 130 Minutes

Question 3: Which of the following soils would be expected to be the most corrosive to
the underside of a tank bottom?

Soils with low moisture content, high dissolved salts and high acidity.
A.

Soils with high moisture content, high dissolved salt concentrations and high
acidity.
B.

Soils with high resistivity.

C.

Soils with low moisture content and low oxygen availability.

D.

Question 4 of 25 Time Remaining: 213 Minutes

Question 4: For a roof to be considered as frangible:

the top angle shall be larger than 51 x 51 x 4.4 mm (2 x2 x 3/16 in.).

A.

the roof support members shall not be attached to the roof plate.
B.

the roof support member shall be attached to the roof plate.

C.

the top angle attachment weld shall be a minimum of 5 mm (3/16 in.).

D.
Question 5 of 25 Time Remaining: 207 Minutes

Question 5: Hot cracking is defined as:

cracking formed between beads during welding of the cap pass.

A.

cracking formed in the HAZ before complete cooling of of the weld.

B.

cracking formed in the weld metal during post weld heat treatment.
C.

cracking formed at temperatures near the completion of weld solidification.

D.

Question 6 of 25 Time Remaining: 206 Minutes

Question 6: Which of the following is an advantage of a thin film linings for tank bottoms?

Ability to bridge future perforations in the floor steel.

A.

Easier to achieve coverage when applied over surface irregularities.

B.

Greater resistance to moisture permeation.

C.

Generally more accurate MFL floor scans.

D.

Question 7 of 25 Time Remaining: 203 Minutes

Question 7: For new equipment, brittle fracture is best prevented by:

use of materials specifically designed for low temperatures.

A.

use of materials specifically designed for high temperatures.

B.

use of martensitic stainless steel types 410 and 410S.

C.

use of low alloy steels containing up to 9% chromium.

D.
Question 8 of 25 Time Remaining: 200 Minutes

Question 8: Sulfuric acid corrosion can be inspected and monitored with:

shear wave ultrasonic testing.

A.

wet flourescent magnetic particle testing.

B.

visual inspection.
C.

coupons and ER probes.

D.

Question 9 of 25 Time Remaining: 198 Minutes

Question 9: A record of the non-essential variables used during welding of the test coupon is:

optional on the PQR.

A.

required on the WPQ.

B.

required on the PQR.

C.

optional on the WPS

D.

Question 10 of 25 Time Remaining: 194 Minutes

Question 10: In the FCAW welding electrode identification system EXXT-X, the last "X" refers to:

electrode or wire type.

A.

coating operating characteristics.

B.

chemical composition operating characteristics.

C.

strength.
D.
Question 11 of 25 Time Remaining: 185 Minutes

Question 11: In floating roof tanks, shell nozzles without internal piping within operating range of
the floating roof shall be supplied:

with a minimum 0.500" thick reinforcement plate.

A.

flush on the inside of the tank.

B.

and installed at an angle of 15 degrees or less off perpendicular.

C.

with less than a 3" internal projection.

D.

Question 12 of 25 Time Remaining: 180 Minutes

Question 12: When evaluating an existing elevated temperature service tank, which has a
successful service history of operation but was not originally designed and
constructed to the requirements of API-650, Appendix M, which of the following is
true?

The maximum operating temperature shall not exceed the temperature at

which the tank has successfully operated in the past.
A.

If not existing, a butt-welded annular ring is required to be installed.

B.

The evaluation shall be based upon an assumed value of 35,000 -------------

C.

The allowable shell stresses of API-653 shall be used.

D.

Question 13 of 25 Time Remaining: 178 Minutes

The deterioration of metals exposed to soils is referred to as:

Question 13:

galvanic corrosion.
A.

soil corrosion.
B.

moisture corrosion.
C.

soil resistivity.
D.
Question 14 of 25 Time Remaining: 174 Minutes

Question 14: What are two of the main considerations in w4elding austenitic stainless steels?

porosity and slag inclusions

A.

lack of fusion and overlap

B.

solidification cracking and hot cracking

C.

underbead cracking and HAZ cracking

D.

Question 15 of 25 Time Remaining: 169 Minutes

Question 15: The requirements of which standard shall be considered in the evaluation and
alteration to the tank roof and roof-to-shell junction?

as built standard
A.

API-579
B.

current applicable standard

C.

the original construction code

D.

Question 16 of 25 Time Remaining: 161 Minutes

Question 16: The perimeter welds on a welded-on patch plate in the critical zone shall be:

Two-pass and examined visually and by either magnetic particle or liquid

penetrant.
A.

Single pass and examined by either magnetic particle or liquid penetrant.

B.

A welded-on patch plate is not permitted for repairs in the critical zone.
C.

Single pass and examined by visual examination and vacuum box test.
D.
Question 17 of 25 Time Remaining: 159 Minutes

Question 17: In a SMAW 6010 electrode, the "1" refers to:

electrode type.
A.

chemical composition.
B.

welding position.
C.

coating characteristics.
D.

Question 18 of 25 Time Remaining: 150 Minutes

Question 18: NDE is defined as those inspection methods which allow materials to be examined:

without damaging the component.

A.

without changing or destorying their usefulness.

B.

as an adjunct to visual examination.

C.

without using any mechanical force.

D.

Question 19 of 25 Time Remaining: 148 Minutes

Question 19: Per API-653, what is the allowable hydrostactic test stress for G 40.21, 44 W
material for the upper courses?

27,900 lbf/in²
A.

36,300 lbf/in²
B.

33,700 lbf/in²
C.

30,700 lbf/in²
D.
Question 20 of 25 Time Remaining: 144 Minutes

Question 20: Soil corrosion appears as external thinning with:

localized loss due to oxygen.

A.

localized loss due to pitting.

B.

localized loss due to coating failures.

C.

localized loss due to soil.

D.

Question 21 of 25 Time Remaining: 142 Minutes

Question 21: In radiographic examination, penetrameters are used to:

Determine the required sensitivity is achieved.

A.

Determine the required contrast is achieved.

B.

Determine the required density is achieved.

C.

Determine that excessive backscatter is not present.

D.

Question 22 of 25 Time Remaining: 141 Minutes

Question 22: Welding inspection occurs:

during and after welding.

A.

only after welding.

B.

prior to, during, after welding and after in-service exposure.

C.

prior to, during and after welding.

D.
Question 23 of 25 Time Remaining: 139 Minutes

Question 23: Why may a municipal water supply not be acceptable for cleaning sand to be used
for a tank sand pad?

Chlorination may produce high chloride levels.

A.

It may increase sulfate levels above 200 ppm.

B.

It may increase pH of soil above 8.0 pH.

C.

Chemical analysis may not be consistently available.

D.

Question 24 of 25 Time Remaining: 95 Minutes

Question 24: The shell material of a tank is considered to have acceptable recognized toughness
if:

the shell circumferential stress is 7200 psi in its current condition.

A.

the current thickness is 0.500 inches and the original thickness was 0.750 inches.
B.

the current lowest temperature that the tank will be exposed to is 40°F.
C.
the original thickness was 0.500 inches. (***Note I challenged this question)

D.
Question 25 of 25 Time Remaining: 93 Minutes

Question 25: A tank is being relocated to a new site. The site requires application of a higher snow
load. The tank was built in January 1980 to API 650, Sixth Edition, Revision 3. The
tank roof should be evaluated using:

API 650, Seventh Edition.

A.

API650, Sixth Edition, Revision 3

B.

API 653, Tenth Edition, Addendum 4

C.

API 650, Tenth Edition, Addendum 3 (Or current applicable code when a load change is
required on the roof) (****Note I challenged this question)
D.