Thanks to visit codestin.com
Credit goes to www.scribd.com

Scribd
Upload
13 views2 pages

API 580-10 Questions

The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies and their applications in equipment reliability and maintenance. Key topics include the importance of mechanical integrity, loss of containment, risk criteria establishment, and the optimization of inspection programs. The answers highlight the focus on reducing downtime and improving risk management through effective inspection strategies.

Uploaded by

mohammadromina
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
13 views2 pages

API 580-10 Questions

The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies and their applications in equipment reliability and maintenance. Key topics include the importance of mechanical integrity, loss of containment, risk criteria establishment, and the optimization of inspection programs. The answers highlight the focus on reducing downtime and improving risk management through effective inspection strategies.

Uploaded by

mohammadromina
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Question #1

RBI may include methodologies to assess the effectiveness of the


management systems in maintaining

A. Mechanical integrityB. Total asset integrityC. Plant integrity

Answer: A

Question #2 (Topic: Exam A)

Equipment reliability is especially important if leaks can be caused by

A. Secondary failures, such as loss of utilitiesB. Primary failures such as


leak due to severe corrosionC. Tertiary failures due to valve gland packing
leak

Answer: B

Question #3

Reliability efforts, such as reliability centered maintenance (REM), can be


linked with RBI, resulting in an integrated program to

A. Reduce downtime in an operating unitB. Reduce operating time of a


unitC. To reduce risk by mitigation activities

Answer: A

Question #4

Loss of containment is

A. Loss of fluid to the external environmentB. Container loss at the port


authorityC. Risk related to containersD. B&C

Answer: A

Question #5

______________ to be established to judge acceptability of risk could he an


objective of the RBI assessment if such criteria do not exist already within
the user's company.

A. Risk criteriaB. Risk planC. Risk analysis

Answer: A

Question #6

___________ is usually not the primary objective of a RBI assessment, but it


is frequently a side effect of optimization.
A. Reducing inspection costsB. Increasing inspection costsC. Increasing
frequency of inspection programs

Answer: A

Question #7

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


eliminatedB. Effective, necessary or appropriate inspection activities may
be eliminatedC. On-line or non-invasive inspection methods may be
substituted for invasive methods that require equipment shutdownD. More
effective infrequent inspections may be substituted for less effective
frequent inspections

Answer: B

Question #8

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 riskB.


Modification of operating procedures to avoid situations driving the riskC.
Chemical treatment of the process to reduce deterioration
rates/susceptibilitiesD. Identifying and detecting deterioration and
predicting future deterioration states with advanced inspection
technique(s)

Answer: D

Question #9

For qualitative RBI analysis it is important to establish a set of rules to


assure consistency in

A. Categorization or classificationB. SegregationC. Ranking

Answer: A

Question #10

Generally, a qualitative analysis using broad ranges requires a


__________________ from the user than a quantitative approach.

A. Higher level of judgment, skill and understandingB. Lower level of


judgment, skill and understanding

Answer: A

You might also like