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API 650 RESULT: FAIL

Q 1. API 650 covers the design, materials, fabrication, erection, and

testing of aboveground steel storage tanks. What is the maximum
internal pressure covered by this standard?

Submitted
a) Maximum pressure shall not exceed 15 psig

b) Maximum pressure shall not exceed 15 psig

c) Maximum pressure shall not exceed the weight of the roof plates

d) Maximum pressure shall not exceed the weight of the floor plates

Correct
a) Maximum pressure shall not exceed 15 psig

b) Maximum pressure shall not exceed 15 psig

 c) Maximum pressure shall not exceed the weight of the roof plates

d) Maximum pressure shall not exceed the weight of the floor plates
Answer is

Q 2. API-650 applies only to tanks whose entire bottom is uniformly

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supported and tanks that have a maximum design temperature of
_____°F.
Submitted
a) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 120°F

b) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 200°F

c) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 120°F

d) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 200°F

Correct
a) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 120°F

 b) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 200°F

c) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 120°F

d) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 200°F

Answer is

Q 3. An aboveground storage tank is to be subjected to a small internal

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service pressure. To which standard or Code may the tank be
designed?

Submitted
a) API-650 providing the requirements of Appendix F are met

b) API-653 providing the requirements of Appendix F are met

c) ASME-Section VIII, Div. 1 providing the requirements of Appendix F are met

d) ASME-Section VIII, Div. 2 providing the requirements of Appendix F are me

Correct
 a) API-650 providing the requirements of Appendix F are met
 b) API-653 providing the requirements of Appendix F are met

c) ASME-Section VIII, Div. 1 providing the requirements of Appendix F are met

d) ASME-Section VIII, Div. 2 providing the requirements of Appendix F are me Answer is

Q 4. What is the purpose of the bullet (.) next to a paragraph number?

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Submitted
a) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the API

b) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the Inspector

c) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the purchaser

d) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the fabricator

Correct
a) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the API

b) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the Inspector

 c) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the purchaser

d) The paragraph requires a decision or action by the fabricator

Answer is

Q 5. Who is responsible for providing jurisdictional site permits?

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Submitted
a.Purchaser.

b. Fabricator.
 c. Inspector.

d. Erector.

Correct
 a.Purchaser.

b. Fabricator.

c. Inspector.

d. Erector.
Answer is

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Q 6. Requirements of tanks with design temperature exceeding 200ºF
to 500ºF is covered in:

Submitted
a.Annexure A.

b. Annexure M

c. Annexure N

d. Annexure O

Correct
a.Annexure A.

 b. Annexure M

c. Annexure N

d. Annexure O
Answer is

Q 7. The nominal thickness less any corrosion allowance is:

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Submitted
a.Actual thickness.

b.Ordered thickness.

c.Structural thickness.

d. Corroded thickness

Correct
a.Actual thickness.

b.Ordered thickness.

c.Structural thickness.

 d. Corroded thickness
Answer is

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Q 8. If lowest one day mean temperature of a location is 30ºF what is
the design metal temperature of tank installed at that location?

Submitted
a. 30ºF

b. 45ºF

c. 15ºF

d. 8ºF

Correct
a. 30ºF

 b. 45ºF
 c. 15ºF

d. 8ºF Answer is

Q 9. A protective material not bonded to the surface is called:

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Submitted
a. Coating

b. Painting

c. Liner.

d. All of the above

Correct
a. Coating

b. Painting

 c. Liner.

d. All of the above

Answer is

Q 10. Design specific gravity is:

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Submitted
a. Maximum specific gravity of the stored liquid.

b. Minimum specific gravity of the stored liquid

c. Average specific gravity of the stored liquid

d. None of the above

Correct
 a. Maximum specific gravity of the stored liquid.

b. Minimum specific gravity of the stored liquid

c. Average specific gravity of the stored liquid

d. None of the above

Answer is

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Q 11. The outer periphery of the roof consists of closed-top pontoon
compartments, with the inner section of the roof constructed of a
single deck without flotation mean is a:

Submitted
a. Single deck pontoon fixed roof.

b. Single deck pontoon floating roof.

c. Double deck pontoon fixed roof.

d. double deck pontoon floating roof.

Correct
a. Single deck pontoon fixed roof.

 b. Single deck pontoon floating roof.

c. Double deck pontoon fixed roof.

d. double deck pontoon floating roof.

Answer is

Q 12. The thickness necessary to satisfy tension and compression

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strength requirements without regard to construction limitations
or corrosion allowances is called as:
Submitted
a. Design thickness.

b. Actual thickness.

c. Nominal thickness.

d. Original thickness

Correct
 a. Design thickness.

b. Actual thickness.

c. Nominal thickness.

d. Original thickness
Answer is

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Q 13. When tanks are to be designed for multiple products the specific
gravity used for floating roof design is:

Submitted
a. Maximum specific gravity of the stored liquid.

b. Minimum specific gravity of the stored liquid

c.Average specific gravity of the stored liquid

d. None of the above

Correct
a. Maximum specific gravity of the stored liquid.

 b. Minimum specific gravity of the stored liquid

 c.Average specific gravity of the stored liquid

d. None of the above Answer is

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Q 14. This thickness which includes any corrosion allowance and is used
for determination of PWHT requirements, weld spacing, minimum
and maximum thickness limitations is :

Submitted
a.Minimum required thickness.

b.Nominal thickness

c.Ordered thickness.

d.Both b & c

Correct
a.Minimum required thickness.

b.Nominal thickness

c.Ordered thickness.

 d.Both b & c
Answer is

Q 15. The owner or the owner’s designated agent, such as an

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engineering contractor is called as

Submitted
a. Contractor

b. Purchaser.
 c. Manufacturer.

d. User.

Correct
a. Contractor

 b. Purchaser.

c. Manufacturer.

d. User.
Answer is

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Q 16. A steel plate that replaces part of a shell plate, with a nominal
thickness that is greater than the nominal thickness of the
adjoining material by more than 3 mm is

Submitted
a. Insert plate.

b. Thickened insert plate.

c. Flush plate.

d. None of the above

Correct
a. Insert plate.

 b. Thickened insert plate.

c. Flush plate.

d. None of the above

Answer is

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Q 17. API-650 lists materials to be used in the construction of tanks 
covered by the standard. Is it permissible to use materials other
than those listed in the standard?

Submitted
a) No only materials listed in API-650 may be used in tank fabrication

b) Yes as long as the manufacturer accepts full liability for tank failure

c) Yes providing it is certified as meeting all requirements of a material listed in API- 650 and is

approved by the API-653 Inspector

d) Yes providing it is certified as meeting all the requirements of a material listed in API-650 and
is approved by the purchaser

Correct
a) No only materials listed in API-650 may be used in tank fabrication

b) Yes as long as the manufacturer accepts full liability for tank failure

c) Yes providing it is certified as meeting all requirements of a material listed in API- 650 and is
approved by the API-653 Inspector

 d) Yes providing it is certified as meeting all the requirements of a material listed in API-650 and

is approved by the purchaser

Answer is

Q 18. If a new or unused plate cannot be completely identified, may it still

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be used in the construction of tanks within the scope of API-650?

Submitted
a) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in Appendix S

b) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in Appendix N

 c) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in ASME Section V

d) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in ASME Section VIII,Div. 2

Correct
a) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in Appendix S

 b) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in Appendix N

c) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in ASME Section V

d) Yes only if the material passes the tests prescribed in ASME Section VIII,Div. 2
Answer is

Q 19. What is the maximum permitted underrun for shell, roof, and
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bottom plates?

Submitted
a) 0.10 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

b) 0.01 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

c) 0.001 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

d) 0.02 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

Correct
a) 0.10 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

 b) 0.01 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

c) 0.001 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

d) 0.02 inch from the computed design thickness or minimum permitted thickness

Answer is

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Q 20. Shell plates are limited to what maximum thickness? 

Submitted
a) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.250 inches

b) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.875 inches

c) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.750 inches

d) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.075 inches

Correct
a) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.250 inches

b) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.875 inches

 c) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.750 inches

d) Shell plates are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.075 inches

Answer is

Q 21. Which of the following is not a requirement for shell plates that are
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thicker than 1.5 inches?

Submitted
a) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be free of mill scale and painted

b) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be made to fine-grain practice

c) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be impact tested

d) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be normalized or quench tempered

Correct
 a) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be free of mill scale and painted
 b) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be made to fine-grain practice

c) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be impact tested

d) Plates thicker than 1.5 inches shall be normalized or quench tempered Answer is

Q 22. What is the maximum shell plate thickness permitted for a tank
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fabricated of ASTM A36 material?

Submitted
a) This plate material is limited to 1.750 inches

b) This plate material is limited to 1.075 inches

c) This plate material is limited to 1.050 inches

d) This plate material is limited to 1.500 inches

Correct
a) This plate material is limited to 1.750 inches

b) This plate material is limited to 1.075 inches

c) This plate material is limited to 1.050 inches

 d) This plate material is limited to 1.500 inches

Answer is

Q 23. What is the maximum shell plate thickness permitted for a tank
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fabricated of ASTM A285, Grade C material?

Submitted
a) This plate material is limited to 1.000 inches
 b) This plate material is limited to 1.250 inches

c) This plate material is limited to 1.500 inches

d) This plate material is limited to 1.750 inches

Correct
 a) This plate material is limited to 1.000 inches

b) This plate material is limited to 1.250 inches

c) This plate material is limited to 1.500 inches

d) This plate material is limited to 1.750 inches

Answer is

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Q 24. All welding to repair surface defects shall be done with ______.

Submitted
a) Cellulose coated electrode

b) High nickel content electrode

c) Low-hydrogen electrode

d) Gas tungsten process

Correct
a) Cellulose coated electrode

b) High nickel content electrode

 c) Low-hydrogen electrode

d) Gas tungsten process

Answer is

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Q 25. When conducting impact tests, how many specimens are required 
from a single test coupon?

Submitted
a) Impact tests shall be performed on a single specimen taken from a single test coupon

b) Impact tests shall be performed on two specimens taken from a single test coupon

c) Impact tests shall be performed on three specimens taken from a single test coupon

d) Impact tests shall be performed on four specimens taken from a single test coupon

Correct
a) Impact tests shall be performed on a single specimen taken from a single test coupon

b) Impact tests shall be performed on two specimens taken from a single test coupon

 c) Impact tests shall be performed on three specimens taken from a single test coupon

d) Impact tests shall be performed on four specimens taken from a single test coupon
Answer is

Q 26. In situations where it is not possible to obtain full size specimens,

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what is the required width along the notch for sub size specimens?

Submitted
a) 60% of the material thickness

b) 80% of the material thickness

c) 90% of the material thickness

d) 75% of the material thickness

Correct
 a) 60% of the material thickness

 b) 80% of the material thickness

c) 90% of the material thickness

d) 75% of the material thickness Answer is

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Q 27. Unless data is available to justify a different temperature, what
must the design metal temperature be for an aboveground storage
tank to be installed in Birmingham, Alabama?

Submitted
a) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 25°F

b) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 15°F

c) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 20°F

d) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 10°F

Correct
a) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 25°F

b) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 15°F

 c) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 20°F

d) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 10°F

Answer is

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Q 28. Unless data is available to justify a different temperature, what
must the design metal temperature be for an aboveground storage
tank to be installed in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Submitted
a) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 5°F

b) The design temperature shall be assumed to be -5°F

c) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 0°F

d) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 10°F

Correct
 a) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 5°F

b) The design temperature shall be assumed to be -5°F

c) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 0°F

d) The design temperature shall be assumed to be 10°F

Answer is

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Q 29. What is the required average longitudinal impact value of three
specimens taken from a 1.375 inch thick A 516-60 normalized
Group IIIA test coupon?

Submitted
a) 30 foot-pounds

b) 20 foot-pounds

c) 15 foot-pounds

d) 13 foot-pounds

Correct
a) 30 foot-pounds

b) 20 foot-pounds
 c) 15 foot-pounds

d) 13 foot-pounds Answer is

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Q 30. What is the required average longitudinal impact value of three
specimens taken from a 1.5 inch thick A 516-70 as rolled Group IV
test coupon?

Submitted
a) 35 foot-pounds

b) 25 foot-pounds

c) 20 foot-pounds

d) 30 foot-pounds

Correct
a) 35 foot-pounds

b) 25 foot-pounds

c) 20 foot-pounds

 d) 30 foot-pounds
Answer is

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Q 31. Longitudinal impact tests are performed on three specimens, taken
from a 1.5 inch thick A 516-70 as rolled test coupon with the
following results:
Specimen #1 – 42 foot-pounds,
Specimen #2 – 18 foot-pounds,
Specimen # 3 – 31 foot-pounds.
Is the impact test acceptable?
Submitted
a) Yes the average impact value exceeds 30 foot-pounds

b) Yes only one specimen is less than 2/3 the specified minimum value

c) No the average impact value of Specimen # 1 exceeds 2/3 the required average impact value

and one specimen is less than 2/3 the specified minimum value

d) No Specimen #2 is less than 2/3 the specified minimum

Correct
a) Yes the average impact value exceeds 30 foot-pounds

b) Yes only one specimen is less than 2/3 the specified minimum value

c) No the average impact value of Specimen # 1 exceeds 2/3 the required average impact value

and one specimen is less than 2/3 the specified minimum value

 d) No Specimen #2 is less than 2/3 the specified minimum

Answer is

Q 32. Two plates sample A and B were tested for longitudinal impact

testing. Following were results observed. They belonged to Group
No.I as per API 650: Results of impact test for
Sample A were 18ft lb, 8ft lb, 16ft lb.
Sample B were 12ft lb, 14ft lb, 20 ft. lb
Your assessment will be:

Submitted
a) sample A and B both OK

b) sample A and B both to be re-tested

 c) sample B is OK, A shall be re-tested

d) sample a is OK, B shall be re-tested

Correct
a) sample A and B both OK

 b) sample A and B both to be re-tested

c) sample B is OK, A shall be re-tested

d) sample a is OK, B shall be re-tested

Answer is

Q 33. What is the MDMT without impact testing for A 516 Gr.60 as
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rolled ,killed material of 1.25 inch thickness.

Submitted
a) 40 deg.F

b) 5 deg.F.

c) 25 deg.F.

d.10 deg.F

Correct
a) 40 deg.F

 b) 5 deg.F.

c) 25 deg.F.

d.10 deg.F
Answer is

Q 34. If retesting is done due to the impact test failure which of the
following requirements should be met?
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 

Submitted
a. Each of the additional specimen must have a value greater than or equal to the specified

minimum value.

b. At least two specimens must have a value greater than or equal to the specified minimum
value.

c. At least one specimen must have a value greater than or equal to the specified minimum value.

d. Retesting is not allowed

Correct
 a. Each of the additional specimen must have a value greater than or equal to the specified

minimum value.

b. At least two specimens must have a value greater than or equal to the specified minimum

value.

c. At least one specimen must have a value greater than or equal to the specified minimum value.

d. Retesting is not allowed

Answer is

Q 35. Impact test shall be conducted in accordance with:

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Submitted
a. ASTM A 120.

b. ASTM A 370.
 c. API 650.

d. ASME IX

Correct
a. ASTM A 120.

 b. ASTM A 370.

c. API 650.

d. ASME IX
Answer is

Q 36. What method(s) is/are permitted for straightening material?

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Submitted
a) Pressing or other non-injurious method prior to layout or shaping

b) Heating and hammering after layout or shaping

c) Jacking into shape after final assembly

d) Jacking into shape and holding with tack welds

Correct
 a) Pressing or other non-injurious method prior to layout or shaping

b) Heating and hammering after layout or shaping

c) Jacking into shape after final assembly

d) Jacking into shape and holding with tack welds

Answer is

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Q 37. When plates are to be butt-welded, shearing is limited to what
maximum thickness?

Submitted
a) 5/8th inch

b) 3/8th inch

c) 3/16th inch

d) Shearing is not permitted

Correct
a) 5/8th inch

 b) 3/8th inch

c) 3/16th inch

d) Shearing is not permitted

Answer is

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Q 38. When plates are to be used in lap-welded joints, shearing is limited
to what maximum thickness

Submitted
a) 3/16th inch

b) 3/8th inch

c) 1/2 inch

d) 5/8th inch

Correct
 a) 3/16th inch

b) 3/8th inch

c) 1/2 inch

 d) 5/8th inch Answer is

Q 39. What are the requirements regarding mill test reports according to
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API- 650?

Submitted
a) No material shall be used in the construction of an AST unless it is accompanied by a mill test

report

b) Mill test reports are required only on shell plate material

c) Mill test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser only when specified in the original

purchase order

d) Mill test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser prior to final acceptance of the AST

Correct
a) No material shall be used in the construction of an AST unless it is accompanied by a mill test

report

b) Mill test reports are required only on shell plate material

 c) Mill test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser only when specified in the original
purchase order

d) Mill test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser prior to final acceptance of the AST
Answer is

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Q 40. Attachments that will be welded to the pressure boundary shall
not have a zinc or cadmium coating in the weld area within ______of
the weld.

Submitted
a) 1.0 inch

b) 0.5 inch

c) 0.75 inch

d) 0.25 inch

Correct
a) 1.0 inch

 b) 0.5 inch

c) 0.75 inch

d) 0.25 inch
Answer is

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Q 41. What is the maximum length of lamination which can be repaired
by edge gouging and re welding?

Submitted
a) 1 inch

b) 2 inches.

c) 3 inches.

d) None of the above.

Correct
 a) 1 inch

b) 2 inches.

 c) 3 inches.

d) None of the above. Answer is

Q 42. Who is responsible for preparing the welding procedure


specification, performing the qualification tests, and preparing the
procedure qualification record?

Submitted
a) The welding operator or welder

b) The purchaser’s inspector

c) The purchaser’s welding engineer

d) The erection manufacturer or the fabrication manufacturer if other than the erection

manufacturer.

Correct
a) The welding operator or welder

b) The purchaser’s inspector

c) The purchaser’s welding engineer

 d) The erection manufacturer or the fabrication manufacturer if other than the erection

manufacturer.
Answer is

Q 43. The manufacturer has the approval of the purchaser to use a

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material listed in API-650 but not included in the applicable table
of ASME Section IX. What Group number would this material be
 included in if the minimum tensile strength is specified at 73,000
psi?

Submitted
a) This material would be included in Group number 2

b) This material would be included in Group number 1

c) This material would be included in Group number 3

d) This material can not be used in AST construction

Correct
 a) This material would be included in Group number 2

b) This material would be included in Group number 1

c) This material would be included in Group number 3

d) This material can not be used in AST construction

Answer is

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Q 44. The welder or welding operator’s identification mark shall be hand-
or machine-stamped adjacent to and at intervals not exceeding
____.

Submitted
a. 3 feet

b. 5 feet.

c. 10 feet

d. 6 inches

Correct
 a. 3 feet

b. 5 feet.

c. 10 feet

d. 6 inches Answer is

Q 45. If a protective coating has been applied to weld edge preparations,

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how is this condition treated on the welding procedure
specification?

Submitted
a) The coating shall be removed and does not affect the weld and therefore does not need to be

addressed

b) The coating shall be included as an essential variable

c) The coating shall be included as a non-essential variable

d) The coating shall be included as a supplementary essential variable

Correct
a) The coating shall be removed and does not affect the weld and therefore does not need to be

addressed

 b) The coating shall be included as an essential variable

c) The coating shall be included as a non-essential variable

d) The coating shall be included as a supplementary essential variable

Answer is

Q 46. Materials to be used at a design metal temperature below ____, the

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qualification of the welding procedure for vertical joints shall
include impact tests of the weld metal.
Submitted
a) 50°F

b) 32°F

c) 60°F

d) 0°F

Correct
 a) 50°F

b) 32°F

c) 60°F

d) 0°F
Answer is

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Q 47. Materials to be used at a design metal temperature below ____, the
qualification of the welding procedure for all joints shall include
impact tests of the weld metal.

Submitted
a. 50°F

b. 32°F

c. 60°F

d. 20°F

Correct
a. 50°F
 b. 32°F

c. 60°F

 d. 20°F Answer is

Q 48. Traceability to a welder or welding operator, either by welder’s


identification stamp or “weld map”, is required on all but which of
the following?

Submitted
a) Shell horizontal weld joints

b) Shell vertical weld joints

c) Annular plate butt welds (when annular plates are required)

d) Flange-to-nozzle neck welds

Correct
a) Shell horizontal weld joints

b) Shell vertical weld joints

c) Annular plate butt welds (when annular plates are required)

 d) Flange-to-nozzle neck welds

Answer is

Q 49. A nameplate shall identify aboveground storage tanks made in


accordance with API-650. Where must this nameplate be located
on the completed tank?

Submitted
 a) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a manhole or to a manhole

reinforcing plate immediately to the right of the manhole

b) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a vertical weld joint least 48”

above the shell-to-bottom weld joint

c) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a manhole or to a manhole
reinforcing plate immediately above the manhole

d) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a manhole or to a manhole

reinforcing plate immediately below the manhole

Correct
a) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a manhole or to a manhole

reinforcing plate immediately to the right of the manhole

b) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a vertical weld joint least 48”

above the shell-to-bottom weld joint

 c) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a manhole or to a manhole

reinforcing plate immediately above the manhole

d) This nameplate shall be attached to the tank shell adjacent to a manhole or to a manhole

reinforcing plate immediately below the manhole

Answer is

Q 50. The manufacturer of an AST is required to certify to the purchaser

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that the tank has been constructed in accordance with API-650.
How is this certification accomplished?

Submitted
a) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with a U-1 Data Report form

b) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with letter

 c) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with an ASME acceptable “Certificate of

Compliance”

d) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with a notarized certificate of compliance

Correct
a) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with a U-1 Data Report form

 b) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with letter

c) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with an ASME acceptable “Certificate of

Compliance”

d) The manufacturer shall provide the purchaser with a notarized certificate of compliance
Answer is

Q 51. What should be the minimum size letters or numbers used in tank

name plate?

Submitted
a .1/16 inch.

b. 5/32 inch.

c. 1/8 inch.

d. 3/32 inch

Correct
a .1/16 inch.

 b. 5/32 inch.

c. 1/8 inch.

d. 3/32 inch

Answer is
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Q 52. When only flush-type cleanout fittings and flush-type shell
connections have been thermally stress relieved the symbol used
in name plate is:

Submitted
a. SR2

b. SR1

c. SR3

d. SR4

Correct
a. SR2

 b. SR1

c. SR3

d. SR4
Answer is

Q 53. What is the maximum shell thickness including corrosion


allowance permitted for tanks that comply Appendix A of API-650

Submitted
a) 7/8th inch

b) 3/4th inch

c) 5/8th inch

d) 1/2 inch

Correct
 a) 7/8th inch

b) 3/4th inch

c) 5/8th inch

 d) 1/2 inch Answer is

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Q 54. What is the maximum tensile stress, before the joint efficiency is
applied, permitted in the design of small tanks in accordance with
Appendix A of API-650?

Submitted
a) 21000 psi

b) 21500 psi

c) 21000 ksi

d) 21500 ksi

Correct
 a) 21000 psi

b) 21500 psi

c) 21000 ksi

d) 21500 ksi
Answer is


Q 55. When computing the tension in each ring (course) of a small tank
designed in accordance with Appendix A of API-650, where is this
tension computed?
Submitted
a) The tension shall be computed 12 inches above the centerline of the course in question

b) The tension shall be computed 12 inches above the centerline of the lower horizontal joint of

the course in question

c) The tension shall be computed 12 inches above the centerline of the tank in question

d) The tension shall be computed 12 inches below the centerline of the upper horizontal joint of

the course in question

Correct
a) The tension shall be computed 12 inches above the centerline of the course in question

 b) The tension shall be computed 12 inches above the centerline of the lower horizontal joint of

the course in question

c) The tension shall be computed 12 inches above the centerline of the tank in question

d) The tension shall be computed 12 inches below the centerline of the upper horizontal joint of

the course in question

Answer is

Q 56. What joint efficiency factor shall be used in the design of small

tanks designed in accordance with Appendix A of API-650 when
spot radiographic examination is applied?

Submitted
a. 1.00

b. 0.90

c. 0.85

d. 0.70
Correct
a. 1.00

b. 0.90

 c. 0.85

d. 0.70
Answer is


Q 57. What joint efficiency factor shall be used in the design of small
tanks designed in accordance with Appendix A of API-650 when
spot radiographic examination is omitted?

Submitted
a) 1.00

b) 0.90

c) 0.85

d) 0.70

Correct
a) 1.00

b) 0.90

c) 0.85

 d) 0.70
Answer is


Q 58. What is the capacity of 36 feet height and 40 feet diameter tank?
Submitted
a. 8060 barrels.

b. 6710 barrels.

c. 9400 barrels.

d. None of the above.

Correct
 a. 8060 barrels.

b. 6710 barrels.

c. 9400 barrels.

d. None of the above.

Answer is


Q 59. If the owner does not specify an alternative grade slope, the
finished tank grade shall be crowned from its outer periphery to
its center at a slope of _____.

Submitted
a) The slope shall be one inch in twelve feet

b) The slope shall be one inch in ten feet

c) The slope shall be one inch in eight feet

d) The slope shall be one inch in six feet

Correct
a) The slope shall be one inch in twelve feet

 b) The slope shall be one inch in ten feet

 c) The slope shall be one inch in eight feet

d) The slope shall be one inch in six feet Answer is

Q 60. The owner decides that an earth foundation will be installed


under a new tank installation. According to API-650 Appendix B,
there are specific items that an earth foundation should
accomplish. Of the following, which is not one of those items?

Submitted
a) Earth foundations should provide a stable plane for support of the tank

b) Earth foundations should limit settlement to values used in the design of the connecting

piping

c) Earth foundations should not settle excessively at the perimeter due to the weight of the tank

d) Earth foundations should reinforced with steel reinforcing bar to prevent sagging

Correct
a) Earth foundations should provide a stable plane for support of the tank

b) Earth foundations should limit settlement to values used in the design of the connecting
piping

c) Earth foundations should not settle excessively at the perimeter due to the weight of the tank

 d) Earth foundations should reinforced with steel reinforcing bar to prevent sagging
Answer is

Q 61. When does Appendix B of API-650 recommend the use of


concrete ring wall foundations?

Submitted
 a) When there is some doubt whether the foundation will be able carry the shell load directly

b) When there will be an area in the foundation open for passing cathodic protection equipment

through

c) When the tank is located in an area that is easily accessible for pouring the concrete

d) When the tank erector decides a concrete foundation will be easier to install

Correct
 a) When there is some doubt whether the foundation will be able carry the shell load directly

b) When there will be an area in the foundation open for passing cathodic protection equipment
through

c) When the tank is located in an area that is easily accessible for pouring the concrete

d) When the tank erector decides a concrete foundation will be easier to install
Answer is

Q 62. When a concrete ring wall is designed, what is the minimum


thickness permitted?

Submitted
a) The ringwall shall not be less than 8 inches

b) The ringwall shall not be less than 10 inches

c) The ringwall shall not be less than 12 inches

d) The ringwall shall not be less than 14 inches

Correct
a) The ringwall shall not be less than 8 inches

b) The ringwall shall not be less than 10 inches

 c) The ringwall shall not be less than 12 inches

d) The ringwall shall not be less than 14 inches Answer is

Q 63. How far below the lowest adjacent finish grade must the bottom

of the ringwall, if founded on soil, be located?

Submitted
a) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 1 foot below grade

b) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 1.5 feet below grade

c) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 2.5 feet below grade

d) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 2 feet below grade

Correct
a) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 1 foot below grade

b) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 1.5 feet below grade

c) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 2.5 feet below grade

 d) The bottom of the ringwall shall be located 2 feet below grade

Answer is

Q 64. What should be the corrosion allowance for external floating


roofs?

Submitted
a) Minimum 0.1 inch.

b) Minimum 0.25 inch.

 c) As agreed between purchaser and manufacturer.

d) None of the above

Correct
a) Minimum 0.1 inch.

b) Minimum 0.25 inch.

 c) As agreed between purchaser and manufacturer.

d) None of the above

Answer is


Q 65. The minimum required thickness for Sleeves and fittings on the
single deck or lower decks of annular pontoons or lower decks of
double-deck Roofs is:

Submitted
a) ¼ inch.

b) ½ inch.

c) 3/8 inch.

d) 3/16 inch.

Correct
 a) ¼ inch.

b) ½ inch.

c) 3/8 inch.

d) 3/16 inch.

Answer is


 
Q 66. What should be the width and thickness of the shunts provided
on the external floating roof?

Submitted
a) Width 3 inch thickness ¼ inch.

b) Width 2 inch thickness 1/64 inch

c) Width 3 inch thickness 1/2 inch

d) Width 2 inch thickness ¼ inch

Correct
a) Width 3 inch thickness ¼ inch.

 b) Width 2 inch thickness 1/64 inch

c) Width 3 inch thickness 1/2 inch

d) Width 2 inch thickness ¼ inch

Answer is


Q 67. Top decks of double-deck roofs and of pontoon sections, which
are designed with a permanent slope shall be designed,
fabricated, and erected with a minimum slope of:

Submitted
a) 1 in 32

b) 1 in 64

c) 2 in 12

d) 1 in 120

Correct
 a) 1 in 32

 b) 1 in 64

c) 2 in 12

d) 1 in 120 Answer is


Q 68. What is the minimum rainfall where single deck Floating roofs
shall have sufficient buoyancy to remain afloat on liquid?

Submitted
a) 12 inch in 12 hour period.

b) 12 inch in 24 hour period .

c) 10 inch in 12 hour period

d) 10 inch in 24 hour period

Correct
a) 12 inch in 12 hour period.

b) 12 inch in 24 hour period .

c) 10 inch in 12 hour period

 d) 10 inch in 24 hour period

Answer is


Q 69. Each pontoon compartment shall be provided with a liquid-tight
manhole with a minimum nominal size of :

Submitted
 a. NPS 24.

b. NPS 30.

c. NPS 20

d. NPS 36.

Correct
a. NPS 24.

b. NPS 30.

 c. NPS 20

d. NPS 36.
Answer is


Q 70. Floating roof ladder shall have full-length handrails on both
Sides and shall be designed for a ____midpoint load.

Submitted
a. 5000 lbf

b. 2000 lbf

c. 1000 lbf

d. 3000 lbf

Correct
a. 5000 lbf

b. 2000 lbf

 c. 1000 lbf
 d. 3000 lbf Answer is


Q 71. what should be the size of primary drain for 130 feet diameter
tank.

Submitted
a. NPS 4

b. NPS 3

c. NPS 2

d. NPS 3.5.

Correct
 a. NPS 4

b. NPS 3

c. NPS 2

d. NPS 3.5.
Answer is

Q 72. Double-deck roofs shall have a minimum of ___ open-ended


emergency roof drains designed to provide drainage to prevent
sinking the roof during severe rainfall events.

Submitted
a. 3.

b. 4

c. 2
 d. 1

Correct
 a. 3.

b. 4

c. 2

d. 1
Answer is

Q 73. What should be the minimum number of manholes 150 feet


diameter tank?

Submitted
a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 1

Correct
 a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 1
Answer is


Q 74. A vapour-tight rim (or skirt), extending at least ____ above the
liquid at the design flotation level, shall be provided around both
the internal floating roof periphery and around all internal
 floating roof penetrations.

Submitted
a) 6 inch.

b) 12 inch

c) 18 inch.

d) 14 inch

Correct
 a) 6 inch.

b) 12 inch

c) 18 inch.

d) 14 inch
Answer is


Q 75. A peripheral seal (also referred to as “rim seal”) that spans the
annular space between the internal floating roof deck and the
shell shall be provided. When an internal floating roof has two
such devices, one mounted above the other, the lower is the
____________ and the upper is the ___________:

Submitted
a) Primary peripheral seal and secondary peripheral seal. .

b) Secondary peripheral seal and primary peripheral seal.

c) Upper peripheral seal and lower peripheral seal.

d) Lower peripheral seal and upper peripheral seal

Correct
 a) Primary peripheral seal and secondary peripheral seal. .

b) Secondary peripheral seal and primary peripheral seal.

c) Upper peripheral seal and lower peripheral seal.

d) Lower peripheral seal and upper peripheral seal

Answer is

Q 76. Which of the following should be used as seal material for


refined products storage tanks?

Submitted
a) Flouropolymers.

b) urethane laminate.

c) fluoroelastomers, or Buna-N-Vinyl

d) any of the above

Correct
a) Flouropolymers.

b) urethane laminate.

c) fluoroelastomers, or Buna-N-Vinyl

 d) any of the above

Answer is

Q 77. Columns, ladders, and other rigid vertical appurtenances that


penetrate the deck shall be provided with a seal that will permit a
local deviation of ___.
Submitted
a) ±6 inch.

b) ±5 inch.

c) ±10 inch.

d) ±12 inch

Correct
a) ±6 inch.

 b) ±5 inch.

c) ±10 inch.

d) ±12 inch
Answer is

Q 78. The maximum spacing between tank circulation vents shall be


____ based on an arc measured at the tank shell, but there shall
not be fewer than four equally-spaced vents.

Submitted
a) 64 feet.

b) 30 feet.

c) 32 feet.

d) 50 feet

Correct
a) 64 feet.

b) 30 feet.
 c) 32 feet.

d) 50 feet Answer is

Q 79. The permeability of the leak detection barrier shall not


exceed_____ per second

Submitted
a) 1× 10ˉ⁷ cm

b) 2× 10ˉ⁷ cm.

c) 3× 10ˉ⁷ cm.

d) 4× 10ˉ⁷ cm

Correct
 a) 1× 10ˉ⁷ cm

b) 2× 10ˉ⁷ cm.

c) 3× 10ˉ⁷ cm.

d) 4× 10ˉ⁷ cm
Answer is

Q 80. In ultrasonic evaluation reflectors that produce a response


greater than __ of the reference level shall be investigated.
Alternatively, for methods or techniques that do not use
amplitude recording levels, sized reflectors Longer than ___ of the
acceptable surface or subsurface flaws shall be investigated.

Submitted
a) 20% and 40%.
 b) 20% and 20%.

c) 20% and 50%

d) None of the above

Correct
 a) 20% and 40%.

b) 20% and 20%.

c) 20% and 50%

d) None of the above

Answer is


Q 81. in flaw documentation written documentation shall be produced
for each unacceptable flaw and those acceptable flaws that either
exceed ___of reference level for amplitude based techniques or
exceed
___ of the acceptable length for non-amplitude techniques.

Submitted
a) 50% and 75%.

b) 50% and 50%.

c) 75% and 50%

d) None of the above.

Correct
 a) 50% and 75%.

b) 50% and 50%.

c) 75% and 50%

 d) None of the above. Answer is


Q 82. With regards to radiographic examination of welded joints, API-
650 considers plates to be the same thickness when the difference
in their specified or design thickness is not greater than ____.

Submitted
a) 1/32nd inch

b) 1/16th inch

c) 3/32nd inch

d) 1/8th inch

Correct
a) 1/32nd inch

b) 1/16th inch

c) 3/32nd inch

 d) 1/8th inch
Answer is

Q 83. Which of the following joints do not require radiographic


examination?

Submitted
a) Bottom-plate welds and roof plates.

b) Welds in nozzle and man way necks made from plate

c) Welds joining the top angle to either the roof or shell

 d) All of the above.

Correct
a) Bottom-plate welds and roof plates.

b) Welds in nozzle and man way necks made from plate

c) Welds joining the top angle to either the roof or shell

 d) All of the above.

Answer is


Q 84. Vertical butt welds in plates not greater than 3/8th inch thick,
require one spot radiograph to be taken in the first _____ of
completed vertical joint of each type and thickness by each welder
or welding operator.

Submitted
a) 100 feet

b) 50 feet

c) 25 feet

d) 10 feet

Correct
a) 100 feet

b) 50 feet

c) 25 feet

 d) 10 feet
Answer is


 
Q 85. Vertical butt welds in plates not greater than 3/8th inch thick, One
additional spot radiograph shall be taken in each additional ____ of
vertical joint of the same type and thickness.

Submitted
a) 10 feet

b) 200 feet

c) 100 feet

d) 25 feet

Correct
a) 10 feet

b) 200 feet

 c) 100 feet

d) 25 feet
Answer is


Q 86. Vertical butt welds in plates not greater than 3/8th inch thick, what
percentage of the selected spot radiographs must be at junctions of
vertical and horizontal welded joints?

Submitted
a) 25 percent

b) 50 percent

c) 75 percent

d) 15 percent
Correct
 a) 25 percent

b) 50 percent

c) 75 percent

d) 15 percent
Answer is

Q 87. For butt welded joints in plates over 3/8” to not over 1” in

thickness are required to be radiographically examined to the same
extent as plates 3/8” and less. What additional spot examination
does API-650 require for these welded joints?

Submitted
a) 50 percent of all vertical and horizontal junctions

b) 75 percent of all vertical and horizontal junctions

c) 100 percent of all vertical and horizontal junctions .

d) 25 percent of all horizontal joints between the first and second course

Correct
a) 50 percent of all vertical and horizontal junctions

b) 75 percent of all vertical and horizontal junctions

 c) 100 percent of all vertical and horizontal junctions .

d) 25 percent of all horizontal joints between the first and second course
Answer is

Q 88. The radiographic film for all junctions of vertical and horizontal

joints shall show at least ____ of weld length on each side of the
vertical intersection.
Submitted
a) 3 inches

b) 2 inches

c) 1 inch

d) 4 inches

Correct
a) 3 inches

 b) 2 inches

c) 1 inch

d) 4 inches
Answer is


Q 89. The butt weld around the periphery of an insert manhole or nozzle
shall be ____.

Submitted
a) Completely examined by liquid penetrant methods

b) Completely examined by ultrasonic methods

c) Completely examined by magnetic particle methods

d) Completely examined by radiographic methods

Correct
a) Completely examined by liquid penetrant methods

b) Completely examined by ultrasonic methods

 c) Completely examined by magnetic particle methods

 d) Completely examined by radiographic methods Answer is


Q 90. After the initial spot radiograph in the first 10 feet of horizontal
butt joint, additional spot radiographs shall be taken at what
increment?

Submitted
a) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 200 feet

b) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 100 feet

c) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 300 feet

d) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 150 feet

Correct
 a) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 200 feet

b) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 100 feet

c) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 300 feet

d) One radiograph shall be taken in each additional 150 feet

Answer is

Q 91. What is the minimum weld length that must be clearly shown on

each radiograph?

Submitted
a) 2 inches
 b) 3 inches

c) 6 inches

d) 8 inches

Correct
a) 2 inches

b) 3 inches

 c) 6 inches

d) 8 inches
Answer is

Q 92. Bottom annular plates radiography requirement is:



Submitted
a) For double-welded butt joints, one spot radiograph shall be taken on 10 % of the radial joints

b) For single-welded butt joints with permanent or removable back-up bar, one spot radiograph

shall be taken on 50 % of the radial joints.

c) Full radiography.

d) only a & b.

Correct
a) For double-welded butt joints, one spot radiograph shall be taken on 10 % of the radial joints

b) For single-welded butt joints with permanent or removable back-up bar, one spot radiograph

shall be taken on 50 % of the radial joints.

c) Full radiography.
 d) only a & b. Answer is

Q 93. The acceptance standards for radiographic examinations shall be in


accordance with which of the following?

Submitted
a) Paragraph UW-51(b) in Section VIII of the ASME Code

b) Paragraph UW-52 in Section VIII of the ASME Code

c) Paragraph 341.3.2 in B31.3 Process Piping of the ASME Code

d) Paragraph RB-3233 in the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC)

Correct
 a) Paragraph UW-51(b) in Section VIII of the ASME Code

b) Paragraph UW-52 in Section VIII of the ASME Code

c) Paragraph 341.3.2 in B31.3 Process Piping of the ASME Code

d) Paragraph RB-3233 in the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC)

Answer is

Q 94. If a section of weld is shown by a radiograph to be unacceptable


which of the following requirements apply?

Submitted
a) One additional spot shall be taken and at least 3” of weld shall be

b) Two spots adjacent to the section shall be examined by radiography

c) Two spots ten feet from each side of the original radiography shall be examined
 d) Two spots, chosen randomly by the purchaser’s inspector, shall be examined by radiography

Correct
a) One additional spot shall be taken and at least 3” of weld shall be

 b) Two spots adjacent to the section shall be examined by radiography

c) Two spots ten feet from each side of the original radiography shall be examined

d) Two spots, chosen randomly by the purchaser’s inspector, shall be examined by radiography
Answer is

Q 95. After an aboveground storage tank is completed, what shall be


done with the radiographs?

Submitted
a) They shall become the property of the insurance company

b) They shall become the property of the manufacturer

c) They shall become the property of the purchaser

d) They shall become the property of the API

Correct
a) They shall become the property of the insurance company

b) They shall become the property of the manufacturer

 c) They shall become the property of the purchaser

d) They shall become the property of the API

Answer is

Q 96. According to API-650, magnetic particle examination shall be


performed to a written procedure. The examiner shall have his/her
vision checked and be able to read which of the following?
Submitted
a) The magnetic particle written procedure at a distance not less than 12 inches

b) A Jaeger Type 3 standard chart at a distance not less than 12 inches

c) A Jaeger Type 1 standard chart at a distance not less than 12 inches

d) A Jaeger Type 2 standard chart at a distance not less than 12 inches

Correct
a) The magnetic particle written procedure at a distance not less than 12 inches

b) A Jaeger Type 3 standard chart at a distance not less than 12 inches

c) A Jaeger Type 1 standard chart at a distance not less than 12 inches

 d) A Jaeger Type 2 standard chart at a distance not less than 12 inches

Answer is

Q 97. What is the maximum reinforcement allowed at the location of


radiograph for ½ inch thick weld?

Submitted
a) 1/32 inch.

b) 3/32 inch

c) 1/8 inch.

d) 1/16 inch

Correct
a) 1/32 inch.

b) 3/32 inch
 c) 1/8 inch.

 d) 1/16 inch Answer is

Q 98. For ultrasonic examination acceptance criteria shall be in


accordance with?

Submitted
a) ASME VIII DIV.1

b) Agreed upon by the Purchaser and the Manufacturer

c) ASME VIII DIV.2

d) Same as radiography.

Correct
a) ASME VIII DIV.1

 b) Agreed upon by the Purchaser and the Manufacturer

c) ASME VIII DIV.2

d) Same as radiography.
Answer is


Q 99. Undercutting of vertical butt joints, vertically oriented permanent
Attachments, attachment welds for nozzles, manholes, flush-type
openings, and the inside shell-to-bottom welds?

Submitted
a) Shall not exceed 1/64th inch

b) Shall not exceed 3/32nd inch

 c) Shall not exceed 1/32nd inch

d) Shall not exceed 3/64th inch.

Correct
 a) Shall not exceed 1/64th inch

b) Shall not exceed 3/32nd inch

c) Shall not exceed 1/32nd inch

d) Shall not exceed 3/64th inch.

Answer is

Q 100.Crater cracks, other surface cracks or arc strikes in or adjacent to


the welded joints:

Submitted
a. Not acceptable in visual examination.

b. Cracks are not acceptable but arc strikes are acceptable in visual examination

c. Cracks and arc strikes are acceptable in visual examination

d. More detailed examination should be carried out.

Correct
 a. Not acceptable in visual examination.

b. Cracks are not acceptable but arc strikes are acceptable in visual examination

c. Cracks and arc strikes are acceptable in visual examination

d. More detailed examination should be carried out.

Answer is

Q 101.What is the maximum reinforcement allowed by visual

examination of 1.0 inch horizontal weld?

 
Submitted
a. 1/8 inch

b. 3/16 inch.

c. 1/16 inch.

d. 3/32 inch.

Correct
a. 1/8 inch

 b. 3/16 inch.

c. 1/16 inch.

d. 3/32 inch.
Answer is


Q 102.What are the dimensions of a standard vacuum testing box?

Submitted
a. 6” wide by 30” long

b. 6” wide by 24” long

c. 6” wide by 36” long

d. 6” wide by 32” long

Correct
 a. 6” wide by 30” long

b. 6” wide by 24” long

c. 6” wide by 36” long

 d. 6” wide by 32” long Answer is


Q 103.In an examination of a tank’s bottom weld seams by vacuum box
testing, what is the required partial vacuum pressure?

Submitted
a) At least 1 lbf/in2 gauge (psig)

b) At least 2 lbf/in2 gauge (psig)

c) At least 3 lbf/in2 gauge (psig)

d) At least 4 lbf/in2 gauge (psig

Correct
a) At least 1 lbf/in2 gauge (psig)

b) At least 2 lbf/in2 gauge (psig)

 c) At least 3 lbf/in2 gauge (psig)

d) At least 4 lbf/in2 gauge (psig

Answer is


Q 104.The vacuum-box test shall have at least ____ overlap of previously
viewed surface on each application.

Submitted
a. 3 inches

b. 2 inches

c. 1 inch
 d. No overlap.

Correct
a. 3 inches

 b. 2 inches

c. 1 inch

d. No overlap.
Answer is

Q 105.What should be the metal surface temperature for vacuum box


testing?

Submitted
a. 40 to 125 deg.F.

b. 50 to 125 deg.F.

c. 60 to 125 deg.F.

d. 40 to 100 deg.F.

Correct
 a. 40 to 125 deg.F.

b. 50 to 125 deg.F.

c. 60 to 125 deg.F.

d. 40 to 100 deg.F.
Answer is

Q 106.If an alternative to vacuum box testing is used, whose approval is

required?

 
Submitted
a. The Manufacturer

b. The API-653 Inspector

c. The local jurisdiction

d. The purchaser

Correct
a. The Manufacturer

b. The API-653 Inspector

c. The local jurisdiction

 d. The purchaser
Answer is


Q 107.Where tracer gas testing is employed as an alternate to vacuum-
box testing The technique shall be capable of detecting leakage of:

Submitted
a. 1x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s

b. 2x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s

c. 3x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s

d. 5x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s

Correct
 a. 1x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s

b. 2x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s
 c. 3x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s

d. 5x 10ˉ⁴Pa m³ /s Answer is


Q 108.What welding process is not permitted when impact testing of the
material is required?

Submitted
a) Shielded metal-arc

b) Gas metal-arc

c) Oxyfuel

d) Submerged arc

Correct
a) Shielded metal-arc

b) Gas metal-arc

 c) Oxyfuel

d) Submerged arc
Answer is

Q 109.Welding may be performed manually, automatically, or semi


automatically according to the procedures described in ____ of the
ASME Code.

Submitted
a) Section VIII, Division 1

b) B31.3
 c) Section VIII, Division 2

d) Section IX

Correct
a) Section VIII, Division 1

b) B31.3

c) Section VIII, Division 2

 d) Section IX
Answer is

Q 110.No welding of any kind shall be performed when:



Submitted
a) Surface temperature is below 0ºF.

b) Surface temperature is below 0ºC

c) Surface is wet from rain.

d) all of the above.

Correct
a) Surface temperature is below 0ºF.

b) Surface temperature is below 0ºC

 c) Surface is wet from rain.

d) all of the above.

Answer is


Q 111.When base metal thickness is 1.25 inches and material is group IV ,
what requirement must be met?
Submitted
a) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of 50ºF

b) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of not less than 200°F

c) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of not less than 60°F

d) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of not less than 45°F.

Correct
 a) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of 50ºF

b) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of not less than 200°F

c) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of not less than 60°F

d) The base metal within 3 inches of the starting point of the welding shall be heated to a

temperature of not less than 45°F.

Answer is

Q 112.When tack welds are used during the assembly of vertical joints,

what requirement is stipulated by API-650?

Submitted
a) Tack welds that are to be removed do not require a qualified procedure or welder

b) Tack welds that are to be left in place shall be made using a qualified procedure only
 c) Tack welds that are to be removed may be made using a welder in training

d) Tack welds that are to be left in place shall be made using a qualified procedure and welder

Correct
a) Tack welds that are to be removed do not require a qualified procedure or welder

b) Tack welds that are to be left in place shall be made using a qualified procedure only

c) Tack welds that are to be removed may be made using a welder in training

 d) Tack welds that are to be left in place shall be made using a qualified procedure and welder
Answer is

Q 113.The welding of the ____ shall be practically complete prior to


welding of the bottom joints.

Submitted
a) Nozzle reinforcement periphery welds

b) Shell-to-bottom weld

c) All vertical and horizontal shell welds

d) All external attachment welds

Correct
a) Nozzle reinforcement periphery welds

 b) Shell-to-bottom weld

c) All vertical and horizontal shell welds

d) All external attachment welds

Answer is

Q 114.In a vertical joint of an AST, what is the maximum misalignment of

1.5” thick plate?

 
Submitted
a) Maximum misalignment is 0 .150 inch

b) Maximum misalignment is 0 .145 inch

c) Maximum misalignment is 0 .135 inch

d) Maximum misalignment is 0 .125 inch

Correct
a) Maximum misalignment is 0 .150 inch

b) Maximum misalignment is 0 .145 inch

c) Maximum misalignment is 0 .135 inch

 d) Maximum misalignment is 0 .125 inch

Answer is


Q 115.In a horizontal joint of an AST, what is the maximum projection of
an upper plate beyond the face of the plate below it? The plate
thickness is 0.25 inch.

Submitted
a) Maximum projection is 0.0625 inch

b) Maximum projection is 0.0500 inch

c) Maximum projection is 0.1250 inch

d) Maximum projection is 0.09375 inch

Correct
 a) Maximum projection is 0.0625 inch
 b) Maximum projection is 0.0500 inch

c) Maximum projection is 0.1250 inch

d) Maximum projection is 0.09375 inch Answer is


Q 116.Multi-pass weld procedures are required for circumferential and
vertical joints in tank shell courses constructed of material that is
more than 1.5 inches thick. What is the maximum weld pass size
permitted?

Submitted
a) 1½ inches

b) ½ inches

c) ¼ inches

d) none of the above

Correct
 a) 1½ inches

b) ½ inches

c) ¼ inches

d) none of the above

Answer is

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Q 117.The initial weld pass inside the shell of the shell-to-bottom weld
shall be cleaned and examined for its entire circumference. This
examination shall be visually and by which of the following?

Submitted
 a) Magnetic particle or ultrasonic or suitable liquid penetrant process

b) Magnetic particle or suitable liquid penetrant process or a vacuum box and bubble method

c) Magnetic particle or radiography or vacuum box and bubble method

d) Magnetic particle or acoustic emission or eddy current

Correct
a) Magnetic particle or ultrasonic or suitable liquid penetrant process

 b) Magnetic particle or suitable liquid penetrant process or a vacuum box and bubble method

c) Magnetic particle or radiography or vacuum box and bubble method

d) Magnetic particle or acoustic emission or eddy current

Answer is

Q 118.The required examination of the initial weld pass as described in


API- 650 may be waived subject to agreement between the
purchaser and the AST manufacturer provided which of the
following examinations are performed on the entire circumference
of the weld(s)?

Submitted
a) Examine either side of the finished weld by MT, PT, or right angle vacuum box

b) Visually examine the initial weld (inside and outside)

c) Visually examine the finished joint welded surfaces (inside and outside the shell)

d) all of the above examinations are required.

Correct
a) Examine either side of the finished weld by MT, PT, or right angle vacuum box

b) Visually examine the initial weld (inside and outside)

 c) Visually examine the finished joint welded surfaces (inside and outside the shell)

 d) all of the above examinations are required. Answer is

Q 119.After fabrication is completed but prior to filling an aboveground


storage tank with test water, reinforcing plates shall be tested.
What method of test and pressure shall be used?

Submitted
a) A hydrostatic pressure test at up to 15 lbf/in2 (psig)

b) A pneumatic pressure test at up to 15 lbf/in2 (psig)

c) A vacuum test at a partial pressure of 2 lbf/in2 (psig)

d) A pneumatic pressure test at up to 25 lbf/in2 (psig)

Correct
a) A hydrostatic pressure test at up to 15 lbf/in2 (psig)

 b) A pneumatic pressure test at up to 15 lbf/in2 (psig)

c) A vacuum test at a partial pressure of 2 lbf/in2 (psig)

d) A pneumatic pressure test at up to 25 lbf/in2 (psig)

Answer is

Q 120.A new aboveground storage tank must be tested. If water is


available for testing the shell, the tank shall be filled to any of the
following levels except?

Submitted
a) To the maximum design liquid level
 b) Tanks with tight roofs, to 2 inches above the weld connecting the roof plate of compression

bar to the top angle of the shell

c) To overflowing to ensure all air is vented from the tank

d) To a level lower than specified in a) or b) when restricted by overflows

Correct
a) To the maximum design liquid level

 b) Tanks with tight roofs, to 2 inches above the weld connecting the roof plate of compression

bar to the top angle of the shell

c) To overflowing to ensure all air is vented from the tank

d) To a level lower than specified in a) or b) when restricted by overflows

Answer is

Q 121.During the filling of an aboveground storage tank for testing,


leakage was observed in a horizontal seam. Repairs are to be
completed with the test water in the tank. The tank is 61 feet high
and the leak is discovered 29 feet below the top of the tank. Where
must the water level be during the repair?

Submitted
a) The water level shall be not more than 31 feet from the bottom of the tank

b) The water level shall be not more than 32 feet from the bottom of the tank

c) The water level shall be at the maximum design liquid level

d) The water shall be removed from the tank

Correct
 a) The water level shall be not more than 31 feet from the bottom of the tank

b) The water level shall be not more than 32 feet from the bottom of the tank
 c) The water level shall be at the maximum design liquid level

d) The water shall be removed from the tank Answer is

Q 122.What is the maximum out-of-plumbness permitted on the 54.5


foot height fixed roof columns?

Submitted
a) 2.94 inches

b) 3.27 inches

c) 1.31 inches

d) 1.18 inches

Correct
a) 2.94 inches

 b) 3.27 inches

c) 1.31 inches

d) 1.18 inches
Answer is

Q 123.What is the maximum roundness tolerance (radius tolerance)


permitted on an AST that is 110 feet in diameter and where is this
tolerance applied?

Submitted
a) ¾” measured 10 feet above the bottom corner weld

b) ¾” measured 1 foot below the top shell angle joint

 c) ¾” measured 1 foot above the bottom corner weld

d) ¾” measured 10 feet below the top shell angle joint

Correct
a) ¾” measured 10 feet above the bottom corner weld

b) ¾” measured 1 foot below the top shell angle joint

 c) ¾” measured 1 foot above the bottom corner weld

d) ¾” measured 10 feet below the top shell angle joint

Answer is


Q 124.Peaking at vertical welds and banding at horizontal welds shall not
exceed ____.

Submitted
a) 1 inch

b) ¾ inch

c) ½ inch

d) ¼ inch

Correct
a) 1 inch

b) ¾ inch

 c) ½ inch

d) ¼ inch
Answer is


Q 125.Peaking and banding are determined using a horizontal sweep 
board for peaking and a straight edge vertical sweep board for
banding. What is the required length of these sweep boards?

Submitted
a) 48 inches

b) 24 inches

c) 42 inches

d) 36 inches

Correct
a) 48 inches

b) 24 inches

c) 42 inches

 d) 36 inches
Answer is

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Q 126.The top of the concrete ringwall (where installed) of an AST must
be level within ± 1/8” in any 30 feet of circumference. What is the
total circumferential tolerance measured from the average
elevation?

Submitted
a) ±1/8”

b) ±3/16”

c) ±1/2”
 d) 1/4”

Correct
a) ±1/8”

b) ±3/16”

c) ±1/2”

 d) 1/4”
Answer is

Q 127.Where a concrete ringwall is not provided, the foundation under


the shell shall be level to within what tolerances?

Submitted
a) ±1/8” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/2” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

b) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/2” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

c) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

d) ±1/8” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

Correct
a) ±1/8” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/2” in the total circumference measured from the
average elevation

 b) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/2” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation
 c) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

d) ±1/8” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation Answer is

Q 128.For foundations specified to be sloped from a horizontal plane, the


actual elevation shall not deviate from the calculated differences
by more than which of the following where concrete ringwalls are
provided?

Submitted
a) ±1/8” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

b) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/2” in the total circumference

c) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

d) ±1/4” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference

Correct
 a) ±1/8” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

b) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/2” in the total circumference

c) ±1/8” in any 10’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference measured from the

average elevation

d) ±1/4” in any 30’ of the circumference and ±1/4” in the total circumference
Answer is

Q 129.What is the water filling rate allowed for below top course of 6/8
inch thick bottom course storage tank?

 
Submitted
a) 9 inch per hour..

b) 12 inch per hour.

c) 18 inch per hour.

d) 10 inch per hour

Correct
a) 9 inch per hour..

b) 12 inch per hour.

 c) 18 inch per hour.

d) 10 inch per hour

Answer is

Q 130.When Low-hydrogen electrodes shall be used for all manual metal-


arc welds in annular rings and shell courses,including the
attachment of the first shell course to bottom or annular plates?

Submitted
a. Where the plates are thicker than 1/2 inch (based on the thickness of the thicker member

being joined) and made of material from Groups I–III.

b. For all thicknesses when the plates are made of material from Groups IV, IVA, V, and VI.

c. Non-structural small attachments such as insulation clips, studs and pins.

d. Only a &b

Correct
 a. Where the plates are thicker than 1/2 inch (based on the thickness of the thicker member

being joined) and made of material from Groups I–III.

b. For all thicknesses when the plates are made of material from Groups IV, IVA, V, and VI.

c. Non-structural small attachments such as insulation clips, studs and pins.

 d. Only a &b Answer is

Q 131.What should be the dwell time for penetrant leak testing of shell to

bottom welds?

Submitted
a. 5 minutes minimum.

b. 10 minutes minimum.

c. 60 minutes minimum.

d. 45 minutes minimum.

Correct
a. 5 minutes minimum.

b. 10 minutes minimum.

 c. 60 minutes minimum.

d. 45 minutes minimum.
Answer is

Q 132.When defects are discovered during testing of shell to bottom


welds how much additional area to be reexamined after repairing
the area?
Submitted
a. 6 inches on both sides of repaired area.

b. 12 inches on both sides of repaired area.

c. 3 inches on both sides of repaired area.

d. 1 inch on both sides of repaired area.

Correct
 a. 6 inches on both sides of repaired area.

b. 12 inches on both sides of repaired area.

c. 3 inches on both sides of repaired area.

d. 1 inch on both sides of repaired area.

Answer is


Q 133.When testing tank bottom by pumping water underneath bottom
what should be the liquid head to be maintained?

Submitted
a. 12 inch.

b. 6 inch.

c. 3 inch.

d. 4 inch.

Correct
a. 12 inch.

 b. 6 inch.

c. 3 inch.
 d. 4 inch. Answer is

Q 134.If sufficient water to fill the tank is not available and hydrostatic

test exemption is specified by the Purchaser which of the following
is the requirement?

Submitted
a. All tank shell weld intersections where vertical joints meet horizontal joints shall be

radiographed, regardless of thickness.

b. All tank shell vertical joints shall be radiographed, regardless of thickness.

c. All tank shell horizontal joints shall be radiographed, regardless of thickness.

d. All of the above.

Correct
 a. All tank shell weld intersections where vertical joints meet horizontal joints shall be

radiographed, regardless of thickness.

b. All tank shell vertical joints shall be radiographed, regardless of thickness.

c. All tank shell horizontal joints shall be radiographed, regardless of thickness.

d. All of the above.

Answer is

Q 135.Which of following welding are allowed during filling of tank with


water?

Submitted
a. Attachments to the shell located at least 3 feet above the water level.

b. Roof appurtenances.
 c. All Nonstructural small attachments.

d. Only a & b

Correct
a. Attachments to the shell located at least 3 feet above the water level.

b. Roof appurtenances.

c. All Nonstructural small attachments.

 d. Only a & b
Answer is

Q 136.For carbon steel equipment where water contact exceeds 14 days,


including filling and draining which of the following requirements
should be considered?

Submitted
a. Adding an oxygen scavenger.

b. Adding a biocide.

c.raise the pH by the addition of caustic

d. All of the above.

Correct
a. Adding an oxygen scavenger.

b. Adding a biocide.

c.raise the pH by the addition of caustic

 d. All of the above.

Answer is


 
Q 137.What is the maximum spacing allowed between shell elevation
measurements?

Submitted
a. 32 feet.

b. 32 inches.

c. 10 feet.

d. 32 meter.

Correct
 a. 32 feet.

b. 32 inches.

c. 10 feet.

d. 32 meter.
Answer is


Q 138.If settlement measurements are specified by the Purchaser, any
differential settlement greater than ____ of circumference or a
uniform settlement over ____ shall be reported to the Purchaser for
evaluation.

Submitted
a. 1/2 inch per 32 feet and 2 inch.

b. 1/4 inch per 32 feet and 2 inch

c. 1/2 inch per 16 feet and 2 inch

d. None of the above

Correct
 a. 1/2 inch per 32 feet and 2 inch.

b. 1/4 inch per 32 feet and 2 inch

c. 1/2 inch per 16 feet and 2 inch

d. None of the above

Answer is

Q 139.According to API-650, tack welds _______



Submitted
a) May be installed by welders who need practice

b) Can be considered as adding to the strength of a welded joint

c) Are not considered as having any strength value in the finished structure

d) Have strength value in the finished structure provided they are performed by a qualified

welder to a qualified welding procedure

Correct
a) May be installed by welders who need practice

b) Can be considered as adding to the strength of a welded joint

 c) Are not considered as having any strength value in the finished structure

d) Have strength value in the finished structure provided they are performed by a qualified

welder to a qualified welding procedure

Answer is

Q 140.What is the minimum size fillet weld permitted when joining a 1”


thick plate to a ¾” thick plate?
Submitted
a) 3/16”

b) 1/4”

c) 3/8”

d) 1/2”

Correct
a) 3/16”

 b) 1/4”

c) 3/8”

d) 1/2”
Answer is

Q 141.For lap-welded joints that are tack welded, what is the minimum

amount of lap permitted?

Submitted
a) The lap need not exceed 2”

b) The lap need not exceed 1”

c) The joint shall be lapped at least 5 times the minimum required thickness of the thinner plate

d) The joint shall be lapped at least 5 times the nominal thickness of the thinner plate

Correct
a) The lap need not exceed 2”
 b) The lap need not exceed 1”

c) The joint shall be lapped at least 5 times the minimum required thickness of the thinner plate

 d) The joint shall be lapped at least 5 times the nominal thickness of the thinner plate Answer is

Q 142.A fillet weld whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner

joined member is:

Submitted
a. Full fillet weld.

b. Optimal fillet weld.

c. Minimum required weld.

d. None of the above.

Correct
 a. Full fillet weld.

b. Optimal fillet weld.

c. Minimum required weld.

d. None of the above.

Answer is

Q 143.Which of the following are requirements of API 650 regarding fillet


welds in bottom and roof plates and shell to bottom welds?

Submitted
 a. For Groups I, II, III, and IIIA materials manual welding processes, fillet weld legs or groove weld

depths greater than 6 mm (1/4 in.) shall be multipass.

b. For Groups I, II, III, and IIIA materials for semi-automatic, machine, and automatic welding

processes, fillet weld legs or groove weld depths greater than 10 mm (3/8 in.) shall be multipass.

c. For Groups IV, IVA, V, or VI shell-to-bottom welds for all welding processes, all welds shall be
made using a minimum of two passes.

d. All of the above

Correct
a. For Groups I, II, III, and IIIA materials manual welding processes, fillet weld legs or groove weld

depths greater than 6 mm (1/4 in.) shall be multipass.

b. For Groups I, II, III, and IIIA materials for semi-automatic, machine, and automatic welding

processes, fillet weld legs or groove weld depths greater than 10 mm (3/8 in.) shall be multipass.

c. For Groups IV, IVA, V, or VI shell-to-bottom welds for all welding processes, all welds shall be
made using a minimum of two passes.

 d. All of the above

Answer is

Q 144.API 650 requires the vertical joints in adjacent shell courses to be


offset. What is the minimum required offset between the first and
second course of an AST, which is 1.25” thick and the second
course which is 1” thick?

Submitted
a) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the second shell course height

b) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the thickness of the second course

c) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the first shell course height
 d) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the thickness of the first shell course

Correct
a) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the second shell course height

b) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the thickness of the second course

c) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the first shell course height

 d) The minimum offset shall be 5 times the thickness of the first shell course
Answer is

Q 145.Three-plate laps in tank bottoms shall be at least ____ from each


other, from the tank shell, from butt-welded annular-plate joints,
and from joints between annular plates and the bottom.

Submitted
a) 1.2 inches

b) 12 inches

c) 1.2 feet

d) 12 feet

Correct
a) 1.2 inches

 b) 12 inches

c) 1.2 feet

d) 12 feet
Answer is


Q 146.What is the maximum size of fillet weld permitted in the 
attachment between the lowest course shell plate and the bottom
plate?

Submitted
a) 3/8 inch

b) 5/16 inch

c) 1/2 inch

d) 1/4 inch

Correct
a) 3/8 inch

b) 5/16 inch

 c) 1/2 inch

d) 1/4 inch
Answer is


Q 147.What is the minimum size fillet weld required on each side of the
shell plate attaching shell plate to the annular plate? The shell plate
is 1.25” thick.

Submitted
a) 3/8 inch

b) 3/16 inch
 c) 1/4 inch

d) 5/16 inch

Correct
a) 3/8 inch

b) 3/16 inch

c) 1/4 inch

 d) 5/16 inch
Answer is


Q 148.A 110 ft diameter tank shall have a top angle not less than ____
inches.

Submitted
a) 2 X 2 X 3/8

b) 2 X 3 X 3/8

c) 3 X 3 X 3/8

d) 3 X 2 X 3/8

Correct
a) 2 X 2 X 3/8

b) 2 X 3 X 3/8

 c) 3 X 3 X 3/8

d) 3 X 2 X 3/8

Answer is


 
Q 149.How many hardness tests are required on vertical joints of group
IV to VI materials when specified by purchaser?

Submitted
a. One on each vertical weld.

b. Two on each vertical weld.

c. One on each 100 feet of vertical weld.

d. One on each 50 feet of vertical weld.

Correct
 a. One on each vertical weld.

b. Two on each vertical weld.

c. One on each 100 feet of vertical weld.

d. One on each 50 feet of vertical weld.

Answer is


Q 150.According to API-650, tanks meeting the minimum requirements
of the standard may be subjected to a partial vacuum of _____.

Submitted
a) One inch of mercury

b) One inch of water pressure

c) One pound per square inch absolute

d) One centimeter of water pressure

Correct
a) One inch of mercury

 b) One inch of water pressure

c) One pound per square inch absolute

d) One centimeter of water pressure

Answer is


Q 151.An AST is 116 ft in diameter and constructed of A 516-70 Group V
as rolled material. How many hardness tests are required on one
circumferential weld?

Submitted
a) One

b) Two

c) Three

d) Four

Correct
a) One

b) Two

c) Three

 d) Four
Answer is


Q 152.The purchaser orders an aboveground storage tank and insists on a
corrosion allowance in the bottom plates of 0.125 inches. What is
the minimum thickness permitted for bottom plates in this tank?
Submitted
a) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 1/4 inch

b) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 1/2 inch

c) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 3/8 inch

d) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 5/16 inch

Correct
a) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 1/4 inch

b) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 1/2 inch

 c) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 3/8 inch

d) Minimum thickness of bottom plate is 5/16 inch

Answer is

Q 153.What is the minimum projection, of trimmed bottom plates,


beyond the outside edge of the weld attaching bottom to the shell?

Submitted
a) Minimum projection is 0.01 inch

b) Minimum projection is 0.10 inch

c) Minimum projection is 0.50 inch

d) Minimum projection is 1.0 inch

Correct
a) Minimum projection is 0.01 inch
 b) Minimum projection is 0.10 inch

 c) Minimum projection is 0.50 inch

d) Minimum projection is 1.0 inch Answer is


Q 154.Annular bottom plates shall have a radial width that provides at
least ____ between the inside of the shell and any lap-welded joint
in the remainder of the bottom.

Submitted
a) 12 inches

b) 24 inches

c) 1.2 inches

d) 2.4 inches

Correct
a) 12 inches

 b) 24 inches

c) 1.2 inches

d) 2.4 inches
Answer is


Q 155.How far must annular bottom plates project outside the shell?

Submitted
 a) Annular bottom plates shall project at least 1 inch when trimmed

b) Annular bottom plates shall project at least 3/4 inch beyond the edge of the weld

c) Annular bottom plates shall project greater of at least 2 inches outside the shell or ½ inch

beyond the edge of weld.

d) Annular bottom plates shall project at least 5t (t = thickness of the shell course) outside the

shell

Correct
a) Annular bottom plates shall project at least 1 inch when trimmed

b) Annular bottom plates shall project at least 3/4 inch beyond the edge of the weld

 c) Annular bottom plates shall project greater of at least 2 inches outside the shell or ½ inch
beyond the edge of weld.

d) Annular bottom plates shall project at least 5t (t = thickness of the shell course) outside the
shell
Answer is

Q 156.The thickness of the first shell course of an aboveground storage


tank is 1 5/8th inches. The hydrostatic test stress in the first shell
course is 33,000 psi. What is the minimum permissible thickness of
the annular bottom plates?

Submitted
a) Minimum required thickness is 5/8th inch

b) Minimum required thickness is 9/16th inch

c) Minimum required thickness is 3/4 inch

d) Minimum required thickness is 11/16th inch

Correct
a) Minimum required thickness is 5/8th inch

b) Minimum required thickness is 9/16th inch

 c) Minimum required thickness is 3/4 inch

d) Minimum required thickness is 11/16th inch

Answer is


Q 157.According to API-650, what is the minimum allowable nominal
shell thickness of an AST that is 86 feet in diameter?

Submitted
a) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 3/16th inch

b) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 1/4 inch

c) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 9/32nd inch

d) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 5/16th inch

Correct
a) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 3/16th inch

 b) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 1/4 inch

c) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 9/32nd inch

d) Minimum nominal shell thickness is 5/16th inch

Answer is


Q 158.Unless otherwise agreed to by the purchaser, what is the minimum
nominal width of shell plates?
Submitted
a) Minimum width of shell plates is 84 inches

b) Minimum width of shell plates is 96 inches

c) Minimum width of shell plates is 72 inches

d) Minimum width of shell plates is 120 inches

Correct
a) Minimum width of shell plates is 84 inches

b) Minimum width of shell plates is 96 inches

 c) Minimum width of shell plates is 72 inches

d) Minimum width of shell plates is 120 inches

Answer is


Q 159.For 100 feet diameter tank bottom what is the slope required
towards centre of bottom?

Submitted
a. 12 inches

b. 5 inches.

c. 6 inches.

d. 10 inches.

Correct
a. 12 inches
 b. 5 inches.

c. 6 inches.

d. 10 inches. Answer is


Q 160.In calculating the net plate thickness for an AST fabricated of A
516 Grade 60 material, what would be the product design stress
value used in the calculation?

Submitted
a) 24,000

b) 21,300

c) 32,000

d) 23,300

Correct
a) 24,000

 b) 21,300

c) 32,000

d) 23,300
Answer is


Q 161.The fabricator of an AST obtains the approval of the purchaser to
use the alternative shell design permitted in Appendix A in the
design of a 60 foot diameter tank using 3/8th inch A 516 Grade 60
plate. What allowable stress would be used in the design
calculations?
Submitted
a) 21,300

b) 24,000

c) 21,000

d) 32,000

Correct
a) 21,300

b) 24,000

 c) 21,000

d) 32,000
Answer is

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Q 162.What is the maximum diameter of tank that permits the 1-foot
method of calculation for required thickness?

Submitted
a) Tanks 50 feet in diameter and less

b) Tanks 120 feet in diameter and less

c) Tanks 180 feet in diameter and less

d) Tanks 200 feet in diameter and less

Correct
a) Tanks 50 feet in diameter and less
 b) Tanks 120 feet in diameter and less

c) Tanks 180 feet in diameter and less

 d) Tanks 200 feet in diameter and less Answer is

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Q 163.Openings in tank shells, larger than that required to accommodate
a ____ flanged or threaded nozzle shall be reinforced.

Submitted
a) 2 inch

b) 2.5 inch

c) 3 inch

d) 3.5 inch

Correct
 a) 2 inch

b) 2.5 inch

c) 3 inch

d) 3.5 inch
Answer is

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Q 164.When installing openings in a shell plate of thickness greater than
½ inches the edge of the fillet weld around the periphery of the
reinforcing pad shall be spaced at least the greater of _______ from
the centerline of any butt-welded shell joints.( as welded no pwht)
Submitted
a) Eight inches or ten times the weld size

b) Eight times the weld size or ten inches

c) Eight times the weld size or six inches

d) Eight inches or six times the weld size

Correct
a) Eight inches or ten times the weld size

 b) Eight times the weld size or ten inches

c) Eight times the weld size or six inches

d) Eight inches or six times the weld size

Answer is

Q 165.When installing openings adjacent to each other, how much space

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must there be between the welds around the periphery of the
reinforcing plate of thickness more than 0.5 inch as welded
condition?

Submitted
a) Eight times the larger weld or ten inches from each other

b) Eight inches or six times the larger weld from each other

c) Eight times the larger weld or six inches from each other

d) Eight times the larger weld or eight inches from each other

Correct
a) Eight times the larger weld or ten inches from each other
 b) Eight inches or six times the larger weld from each other

 c) Eight times the larger weld or six inches from each other

d) Eight times the larger weld or eight inches from each other Answer is

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Q 166.A minimum distance of ____ shall be maintained between the toe of
a weld around a non-reinforced penetration and the toe of the
shell-to bottom weld for shell thickness less than 0.5 inch.

Submitted
a) Ten inches

b) Eight inches

c) Six inches

d) Three inches

Correct
a) Ten inches

b) Eight inches

c) Six inches

 d) Three inches
Answer is

Q 167.Subject to the acceptance of the purchaser, the manufacture may

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locate a circular shell opening in a horizontal butt-welded shell
joint provided ______.
Submitted
a) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and a liquid penetrant examination of the welded joint
is conducted

b) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and a radiographic examination of the welded joint is
conducted

c) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and an ultrasonic examination of the welded joint is
conducted

d) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and a magnetic particle examination of the welded joint

is conducted

Correct
a) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and a liquid penetrant examination of the welded joint
is conducted

 b) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and a radiographic examination of the welded joint is

conducted

c) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and an ultrasonic examination of the welded joint is

conducted

d) Minimum spacing dimensions are met and a magnetic particle examination of the welded joint
is conducted
Answer is

Q 168.All flush-type clean-out fittings and flush-type shell connections

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shall be thermally stress relieved after assembly and prior to
installation in the tank. What are the temperature range and time
requirements for this stress relief activity?

Submitted
a) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1 hour per inch of reinforcing plate thickness
 b) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1/2 hour per inch of shell thickness

c) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1 hour per inch of shell thickness

d) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1 & 1/2 hour per inch of shell thickness

Correct
a) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1 hour per inch of reinforcing plate thickness

b) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1/2 hour per inch of shell thickness

 c) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1 hour per inch of shell thickness

d) 1100°F to 1200°F for 1 & 1/2 hour per inch of shell thickness
Answer is

Q 169.Subject to the acceptance of the purchaser, the fabricator may

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stress relieve at a temperature of 1000°F when it is impractical to
stress relieve at a minimum temperature of 1100°F providing _____.

Submitted
a) The shell plate is first pre-heated to 300°F

b) The holding time is increased to 2 hours per inch of thickness

c) The holding time is increased to 4 hours per inch of thickness

d) The holding time is increased to 10 hours per inch of thickness

Correct
a) The shell plate is first pre-heated to 300°F

b) The holding time is increased to 2 hours per inch of thickness

 c) The holding time is increased to 4 hours per inch of thickness

 d) The holding time is increased to 10 hours per inch of thickness Answer is

Q 170.What is the minimum required thickness for a manhole cover plate

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to be used with a 24 inch manhole? The maximum design liquid
level of the tank is 44 feet.

Submitted
a) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 9/16th inch

b) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 5/8th inch

c) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 1/2 inch

d) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 11/16th inch

Correct
a) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 9/16th inch

 b) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 5/8th inch

c) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 1/2 inch

d) Minimum thickness of cover plate is 11/16th inch

Answer is

Q 171.What is the bolt circle diameter for a cover plate used with a 30
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inch diameter manhole?

Submitted
a) 32 ¾ inch

b) 36 ¼ inch
 c) 38 ¾ inch

d) 42 ¼ inch

Correct
a) 32 ¾ inch

 b) 36 ¼ inch

c) 38 ¾ inch

d) 42 ¼ inch
Answer is

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Q 172.The purchaser has ordered a 36 inch manhole to be installed in the
first course of an AST. The thickness of the shell plate and the
reinforcing plate is 1.375 inches. What is the required hole
diameter that must be cut in the tank to accommodate this
manhole?

Submitted
a) 36 & 1/4 inch

b) 36 & 1/2 inch

c) 36 & 3/4 inch

d) 36 & 5/8 inch

Correct
a) 36 & 1/4 inch

b) 36 & 1/2 inch

 c) 36 & 3/4 inch

 d) 36 & 5/8 inch Answer is

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Q 173.The drip ring shall extend at least ___ beyond the outer periphery of
the foundation ringwall and then turn down (up to 90°) at its outer
diameter:

Submitted
a. 4 inches.

b. 3 inches

c. 6 inches

d. 12 inches

Correct
a. 4 inches.

 b. 3 inches

c. 6 inches

d. 12 inches
Answer is

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Q 174.Which of the following are considered as permanent attachments?

Submitted
a. Wind girders.

b. Gauging systems.
 c. Walkways.

d. All of the above.

Correct
a. Wind girders.

b. Gauging systems.

c. Walkways.

 d. All of the above.

Answer is

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Q 175.What is the maximum size opening that may be placed in a cover
plate?

Submitted
a) 12 inches pipe size

b) 8 inches pipe size

c) 6 inches pipe size

d) 3 inches pipe size

Correct
 a) 12 inches pipe size

b) 8 inches pipe size

c) 6 inches pipe size

d) 3 inches pipe size

Answer is

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Q 176.What should be the minimum distance between permanent 
attachment and horizontal and vertical joints ?

Submitted
a) 6 inches and 3 inches.

b) 3 inches and 3 inches.

c) 6 inches and 6 inches.

d) 3 inches and 6 inches

Correct
a) 6 inches and 3 inches.

b) 3 inches and 3 inches.

c) 6 inches and 6 inches.

 d) 3 inches and 6 inches

Answer is

Q 177.Shell openings reinforcement plates/insert plate shall have

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rounded corners with radius of:

Submitted
a) 3 inches.

b) 6 inches or 6 times shell thickness whichever is greater.

c) 6 inches or 6 times shell thickness whichever is less.

d) 12 inches
Correct
a) 3 inches.

 b) 6 inches or 6 times shell thickness whichever is greater.

c) 6 inches or 6 times shell thickness whichever is less.

d) 12 inches
Answer is

Q 178.When penetration without reinforcement is crossing a vertical

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joint what should the minimum distance it should cross the vertical
joint?

Submitted
a) 6 times the shell thickness or ½ the radius of opening whichever is less

b) 8 times the shell thickness or ½ the radius of opening whichever is greater

c) 6 inches.

d) 8 times the shell thickness or ½ the radius of opening whichever is less.

Correct
a) 6 times the shell thickness or ½ the radius of opening whichever is less

b) 8 times the shell thickness or ½ the radius of opening whichever is greater

c) 6 inches.

 d) 8 times the shell thickness or ½ the radius of opening whichever is less.

Answer is

Q 179.The periphery of thickened insert plates shall have a ___tapered

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transition to the thickness of the adjoining shell material when the
insert plate thickness exceeds the adjacent shell thickness by more
 than 3 mm.

Submitted
a) 30 deg.

b) 1:12

c) 1:2

d) 1:4

Correct
a) 30 deg.

b) 1:12

c) 1:2

 d) 1:4
Answer is

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Q 180.All free vents shall be provided with corrosion-resistant coarse-
mesh bird screens of a maximum opening size of ?

Submitted
a) ¼ inch.

b) 1.0 inch

c) ¾ inch.

d) ½ inch

Correct
 a) ¼ inch.

b) 1.0 inch

 c) ¾ inch.

d) ½ inch Answer is

Q 181.The maximum size of rectangular roof opening with cover plate

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allowed is:

Submitted
a) 3 feet x 6 feet.

b) 3 feet x 3 feet.

c) 6 feet x 6 feet.

d) Any of the above

Correct
 a) 3 feet x 6 feet.

b) 3 feet x 3 feet.

c) 6 feet x 6 feet.

d) Any of the above

Answer is

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Q 182.If a material tensile strength is 70,000 psi and yield strength is
38,000 psi what should be the design stress used for shell
thickness calculation?
Submitted
a. 25,000 psi.

b. 25,300 psi.

c. 23,30.0 psi.

d. 28,000 psi

Correct
a. 25,000 psi.

 b. 25,300 psi.

c. 23,30.0 psi.

d. 28,000 psi
Answer is

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Q 183.What is the minimum nominal thickness permitted for roof plates?

Submitted
a) 3/16 inch or 5.76 pounds per square foot

b) 3/16 inch or 6.75 pounds per square foot

c) 3/16 inch or 7gauge sheet

d) 3/16 inch or 12-gauge sheet

Correct
a) 3/16 inch or 5.76 pounds per square foot

b) 3/16 inch or 6.75 pounds per square foot

 c) 3/16 inch or 7gauge sheet

 d) 3/16 inch or 12-gauge sheet Answer is

Q 184.As per API Standard 650, the overlap at lap-welded joints shall be
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at least five times the nominal thickness of the thinner plate, but
need not exceed,

Submitted
a) 2” for single-welded lap joints and 4” for double welded lap joints

b) 1” for single-welded lap joints and 2” for double welded lap joints

c) 1.5” for single-welded lap joints and 2” for double welded lap joints

d) 1.5” for single-welded lap joints and 1” for double welded lap joints

Correct
a) 2” for single-welded lap joints and 4” for double welded lap joints

 b) 1” for single-welded lap joints and 2” for double welded lap joints

c) 1.5” for single-welded lap joints and 2” for double welded lap joints

d) 1.5” for single-welded lap joints and 1” for double welded lap joints
Answer is

Q 185.Calculate by the 1-Foot method the design shell thickness Td in

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inches, of the following description of tank built to API Standard
650:
Shell Material ASTM A 516 Gr.60
H = Design liquid level = 50 feet
D = Nominal Tank Diameter = 180 feet
G = Design Specific Gravity = 0.90
CA = Corrosion Allowance = 0. 100”
Submitted
a) 1.068”

b) 0.968”

c) 1.2”

d) 0.922

Correct
 a) 1.068”

b) 0.968”

c) 1.2”

d) 0.922
Answer is

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Q 186.Calculate by the 1-Foot method the hydrostatic test shell thickness
Tt in inches, of the above referred tank, when water is used for the
test :

Submitted
a) 0.935”

b) 0.985”

c)1.200”

d) 0.955”

Correct
a) 0.935”
 b) 0.985”

c)1.200”

 d) 0.955” Answer is

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Q 187.The minimum required shell thickness of a Tank of 200 ft. diameter
built to API Standard 650, shall be:

Submitted
a) Design shell thickness plus corrosion allowance

b) Hydrostatic Test shell thickness

c) 8 mm (5/16”)

d) Greater of a, b, c

Correct
a) Design shell thickness plus corrosion allowance

b) Hydrostatic Test shell thickness

c) 8 mm (5/16”)

 d) Greater of a, b, c
Answer is

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Q 188.For 36” diameter draw off sump what should be the distance from
centre pipe to shell?

Submitted
 a) 3.5 feet

b) 5.0 feet

c) 6.75 feet.

d) Depends on opinion of tank inspector

Correct
a) 3.5 feet

 b) 5.0 feet

c) 6.75 feet.

d) Depends on opinion of tank inspector

Answer is

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Q 189.What should be the roof rafter spacing for roof thickness 0.5”,plate
yield strength 21,000 psi and pressure 2 psi?

Submitted
a) 18 inches

b) 15 inches

c) 62 inches

d) 80 inches.

Correct
a) 18 inches

b) 15 inches

 c) 62 inches
 d) 80 inches. Answer is

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Q 190.A roof is considered ____ if the roof to shell joint will fail prior to the
shell-to-bottom joint in the event of excessive internal pressure:

Submitted
a) External floating

b) Internal floating.

c) Fixed.

d) frangible

Correct
a) External floating

b) Internal floating.

c) Fixed.

 d) frangible
Answer is

Q 191.A self-supporting cone roof :-

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Submitted
a) is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone;

b) both a and d

c) has columns and / or rafters on trusses

 d) is supported at the periphery.

Correct
a) is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone;

 b) both a and d

c) has columns and / or rafters on trusses

d) is supported at the periphery.

Answer is

Q 192.A shell to bottom fillet weld for a Grade IV material shall be

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Submitted
a) made with at least 2 passes

b) may be made with 1 pass

c) shall be at least 3 / 16"

d) both (a) and (c) above

Correct
 a) made with at least 2 passes

b) may be made with 1 pass

c) shall be at least 3 / 16"

d) both (a) and (c) above

Answer is

Q 193.A supported cone roof :-


Submitted
a) is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone;

b) both (a) and (c);

c) has columns and / or rafters on trusses;

d) is supported at the periphery

Correct
a) is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone;

 b) both (a) and (c);

c) has columns and / or rafters on trusses;

d) is supported at the periphery

Answer is

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Q 194.The weight of the tank or tank component, including any corrosion
allowance is called as:

Submitted
a) Live load

b) Dead load

c) Fixed load

d) Tank ideal load..

Correct
a) Live load

 b) Dead load
 c) Fixed load

d) Tank ideal load.. Answer is

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Q 195.If frangible roof radius is 72 feet what should be the slope from top
angle?

Submitted
a) 12 feet

b) 8 feet

c) 6 feet

d) 8 inches

Correct
 a) 12 feet

b) 8 feet

c) 6 feet

d) 8 inches
Answer is

Q 196.What should be the thickness of wear plate welded with column

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for abrasion protection?

Submitted
a) ¼ inch
 b) ½ inch

c) 1 inch.

d) ¾ inch.

Correct
 a) ¼ inch

b) ½ inch

c) 1 inch.

d) ¾ inch.
Answer is