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API API-1169 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American Petroleum Institute (API) |
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| Exam Name: | Pipeline Construction Inspector Exam |
| Exam Number: | API-1169 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 |
| Related Certifications: | API 1184 Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector API 653 API 1104 Welding Inspector API 570 API 510 |
| Exam Format: | Computer-Based Testing, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers. |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates must meet API work experience and education eligibility requirements related to pipeline inspection, oil and gas industry experience, or heavy industry experience. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/api1169 |
API API-1169 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: General Onshore Pipeline Construction Inspection | - Welding and NDE
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| Topic 2: Codes and Standards | - Referenced Standards
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| Topic 3: Inspector Responsibilities | - Quality Assurance and Compliance
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| Topic 4: Environmental and Pollution Control | - Environmental Compliance
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| Topic 5: Personnel and Pipeline Safety | - Construction Safety
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- Personnel and Pipeline Safety
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API states the following prerequisites for the API Pipeline Construction Inspector: Candidates must meet API work experience and education eligibility requirements related to pipeline inspection, oil and gas industry experience, or heavy industry experience..
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API Pipeline Construction Inspector Sample Questions:
Temporary trench plugs may consist of?
- A. Is the area where the edge of the disturbance is within 25 feet of the centreline of the existing facilities.
- B. I excavated portions of the trench(FERC Upland IV.F.2.a)
- C. Were bending is not required(CEPA Table 57)
- D. Latitude/longitude coordinates(CGA Best Practice 6.2)
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
During a pressure test, the pressure recorders and deadweight gauge shall be located at a safe distance at least_______ from the facility tested.
- A. 200 ft
- B. 500 ft
- C. 50 ft
- D. 100 ft
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Define specification in terms related to data information and document
- A. Lifting/hoisting pipe and equipment, excavation your pipe lines or other utilities, marking/labeling, and other programs to increase awareness
- B. Data supporting the existence of verity of something(Objective evidence can be obtained through observation measurement test or by other means)(ISO 9000 3.8.3)
- C. Within 2 feet of the existing facilities or the distance mandated by state law which ever is greater(INGAA CROSSING guide 11 K)
- D. Document stating requirements(example quality manual, quality plan, technical drawing, procedure document, work instruction.)(ISO 9000 3.8.7)
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Define Crossing clearance distance
- A. Inspectors are expected to function at all times as a representative of the pipeline company owning and or managing the project. In most cases the inspector works for or represents a pipeline company, with strict procedures and war contract provisions are in place that spell out the expectations and obligations of the inspectors performance.
- B. Is the area in which soil must be removed by non-mechanical means such as (hand digging, pot-holing, or hydro-Vac) rather than mechanical means. It is an area within 2 feet of the existing facilities or the distance mandated by state law where applicable, whichever is greater.
- C. Is the vertical separation between the existing pipeline and facilities and where the new pipeline is being installed. The recommended crossing clearance distance between the new pipeline and the existing facilities is two feet (24"). The minimum distance is one foot (12"). The new pipeline should be installed at a level depth across the ROW, if practicable.
- D. Liquids having a flashpoint at or above 100°F are known as class 11 liquids the most common or diesel fuel, class III liquids include jet fuel and motor oil
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Position ___________________, as necessary, to reduce trenchline
erosion and minimize the volume and velocity of trench water flow at
the base of slopes. They are intended to _______ an open trench.
- A. The different types and agency jurisdiction
- B. Temporary trench plugs / segment
- C. Strength pressure test
- D. Dewatering / deposit
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
