API API-580 - Risk Based Inspection Professional Exam
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Total 131 questions
Question #6 (Topic: Exam A)
___________ is usually not the primary objective of a RBI assessment, but it is frequently a side effect of optimization.
A. Reducing inspection costs
B. Increasing inspection costs
C. Increasing frequency of inspection programs
Answer: A
Question #7 (Topic: Exam A)
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
A. Ineffective, unnecessary or inappropriate inspection activities may be eliminated
B. Effective, necessary or appropriate inspection activities may be eliminated
C. On-line or non-invasive inspection methods may be substituted for invasive methods that require equipment shutdown
D. More effective infrequent inspections may be substituted for less effective frequent inspections
Answer: B
Question #8 (Topic: Exam A)
The following are the risks identified by RBI assessment that may be managed by actions other than inspection. Except one
A. Modification of the process to eliminate conditions driving the risk
B. Modification of operating procedures to avoid situations driving the risk
C. Chemical treatment of the process to reduce deterioration rates/susceptibilities
D. Identifying and detecting deterioration and predicting future deterioration states with advanced inspection technique(s)
Answer: D
Question #9 (Topic: Exam A)
For qualitative RBI analysis it is important to establish a set of rules to assure consistency in
A. Categorization or classification
B. Segregation
C. Ranking
Answer: A
Question #10 (Topic: Exam A)
Generally, a qualitative analysis using broad ranges requires a __________________ from the user than a quantitative approach.
A. Higher level of judgment, skill and understanding
B. Lower level of judgment, skill and understanding
Answer: A
