API API-580 - Risk Based Inspection Professional Exam
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Total 131 questions
Question #11 (Topic: Exam A)
The models are evaluated _____________ to provide both qualitative and quantitative insights about the level of risk and to identify the design, site, or operational characteristics that are the most important to risk
A. Probabilistically
B. Statistically
C. Linearly
D. Logically
Answer: D
Question #12 (Topic: Exam A)
Potential source of errors in RBI analysis regarding data quality are the following except
A. If the base line thickness were not performed the nominal thickness may be used for the original thickness
B. If original thickness not available, averaged at thickness readings may be used
C. If the original thickness not available, maximum at thickness readings may be used
Answer: A
Question #13 (Topic: Exam A)
Potential source of errors in RBI analysis regarding data quality are the following except
A. Assumptions in equipment history
B. Outdated drawings and documentation
C. Inspector error
D. Advanced inspection methods
Answer: D
Question #14 (Topic: Exam A)
The following assumption can be made that significantly impact the calculated corrosion rate early in the equipment life
A. If the base line thickness were not performed the nominal thickness may be used for the original thickness
B. If original thickness not available, averaged at thickness readings may be used
C. If the original thickness not available, maximum at thickness readings may be used
Answer: A
Question #15 (Topic: Exam A)
________________ may result in the calculated corrosion rate appearing artificially high or low.
A. Clerical error
B. Measurement error
C. Inspector error
D. At scanning
Answer: B
