Online Access Free API-580 Practice Test

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to determining the probability of a specific consequence?

• A.The events leading to it should be considered.
• B.It usually increases with the severity of the incident.
• C.Other credible events that could lead to it need not be considered.
• D.It is independent of the probability of failure.

Once a credible damage mechanism(s) has been identified, the associated failure mode should also be identified. An example of a failure mode is:

• A.general corrosion
• B.rupture
• C.stress corrosion cracking
• D.embrittlement

In preparing for a future inspection, which of the following assessments can be used to determine what flaws would require repair or replacement?

• A.FFS
• B.COF
• C.RBI
• D.POF

Once a credible damage mechanism(s) has been identified, the associated failure mode should also be identified. An example of a failure mode is:

• A.weld undercut
• B.chloride cracking
• C.localized thinning
• D.pit-to-leak

An RBI assessment of new equipment or a new project may:

• A.not be useful because there is no inspection history.
• B.yield useful information on potential future risks.
• C.be needed in order to define the risk criteria to be used in service.
• D.be conducted only after 1000 hours of operation to establish operating and inspection data.