756049918-API-RBI-580-Questions-1-300-34-86.pdf

api rbi 580

1. Q-02: General [1.1]
The purpose of API 580 is to provide users with the basic elements
necessary to:
A) Develop, implement and maintain an optimized Inspection program using RBI
B) Develop and maintain an RBI Program managed with risk-prioritized inspection
plans
C) developing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based inspection (RBI)
program and developing and implementing an inspection program.
D) Develop, implement and maintain an optimized Inspection Program using risk-
based inspection Plans

2. Q-03: General [1.1]
API 580 provides guidance to whom for development and implementation of
inspection programs?
A) Only owners and operators of pressure containing equipment
B) Owners, operators and designers of pressure containing equipment
C) Users of API 580 who work with pressure-containing and non-pressure
containing equipment
D) Users of API 580 (Limited to RBI Team only) who work with pressure-containing
equipment

3. Q-03: General [1.1]
API 580 provides guidance to whom for development and implementation of
inspection programs?
A) Only owners and operators of pressure containing equipment
B) Owners, operators and designers of pressure containing equipment
C) Users of API 580 who work with pressure-containing and non-pressure
containing equipment
D) Users of API 580 (Limited to RBI Team only) who work with pressure-containing
equipment

4. Q-04: General [1.1]
The API 580 (RBI) approach emphasizes safe and reliable operation through:
A) Risk analysis
B) Risk assessment
C) Risk management
D) Risk-prioritized inspection

5. Q-04: General [1.1]
The API 580 (RBI) approach emphasizes safe and reliable operation through:
A) Risk analysis
B) Risk assessment
C) Risk management
D) Risk-prioritized inspection

6. Q-05: General [1.1]
The spectrum of complementary risk analysis approaches can be considered
as part of:
A) Risk management and mitigation
B) Inspection planning process
C) RBI program development
D) Risk assessment process

7. Q-05: General [1.1]
The spectrum of complementary risk analysis approaches can be considered
as part of:
A) Risk management and mitigation
B) Inspection planning process
C) RBI program development
D) Risk assessment process

8. Q-06: General [1.1]
An expected outcome from application of RBI process should be linkage of
risks with:
A) Appropriate inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to manage the
risks
B) Process controls or other risk mitigation activities to effectively reduce or eliminate the
risks
C) Appropriate inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to control the
risks
D) Process controls or other risk mitigation activities to effectively reduce or control the
risks

9. Q-06: General [1.1]
An expected outcome from application of RBI process should be linkage of
risks with:
A) Appropriate inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to
manage the risks
B) Process controls or other risk mitigation activities to effectively reduce or eliminate the
risks
C) Appropriate inspection, process control or other risk mitigation activities to control the
risks
D) Process controls or other risk mitigation activities to effectively reduce or control the
risks

10. Q-07: General [1.1]
The RBI process is capable of generating all of these except:
A) A detailed description of the inspection plan to be employed for each equipment
item
B) A description of other risk mitigation activities (non-inspection items such as
repairs)
C) A ranking by relative risk of all equipment evaluated and identification of risk
drivers
D) Expected risk levels of all equipment before the inspection plan has been
implemented

11. Q-07: General [1.1]
The RBI process is capable of generating all of these except:
A) A detailed description of the inspection plan to be employed for each equipment
item
B) A description of other risk mitigation activities (non-inspection items such as
repairs)
C) A ranking by relative risk of all equipment evaluated and identification of risk
drivers
D) Expected risk levels of all equipment before the inspection plan has been
implemented

12. Q-08: General [1.1]
The RBI process is capable of generating which of the following:
A) A ranking by residual risk of all equipment evaluated
B) An overview of the inspection plan by unit
C) An overview of all risk mitigation plans
D) Identification of risk drivers

13. Q-08: General [1.1]
The RBI process is capable of generating which of the following:
A) A ranking by residual risk of all equipment evaluated
B) An overview of the inspection plan by unit
C) An overview of all risk mitigation plans
D) Identification of risk drivers

14. Q-09: General [1.1]
The RBI process is expected to:
A) Calculate a risk level for every piece of pressure equipment in a plant.
B) Establish an acceptable risk level for the selected inspection, repair, or
replacement activity.
C) Determine linkage of risks with appropriate inspection or other risk mitigation
activities.
D) Present all risk management activities for reducing likelihood and consequence of
failure.

15. Q-09: General [1.1]
The RBI process is expected to:
A) Calculate a risk level for every piece of pressure equipment in a plant.
B) Establish an acceptable risk level for the selected inspection, repair, or
replacement activity.
C) Determine linkage of risks with appropriate inspection or other risk mitigation
activities.
D) Present all risk management activities for reducing likelihood and consequence of
failure.

16. Q-10: General [1.1]
The plan resulting from a detailed description of an RBI assessment for each
piece of equipment will specify:
A) Proposed mitigation plans.
B) Consequence and probability of failure.
C) Timing of inspections.
D) Risk levels before inspection.

17. Q-10: General [1.1]
The plan resulting from a detailed description of an RBI assessment for each
piece of equipment will specify:
A) Proposed mitigation plans.
B) Consequence and probability of failure.
C) Timing of inspections.
D) Risk levels before inspection.

18. Q-01: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
The primary work products of the RBI assessment and management
approach are plans that address ways to manage risks on:
A) A plant process unit level
B) An operating plant level
C) An equipment level
D) A component level

19. Q-01: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
The primary work products of the RBI assessment and management
approach are plans that address ways to manage risks on:
A) A plant process unit level
B) An operating plant level
C) An equipment level
D) A component level

20. Q-02: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
How do RBI equipment plans highlight risks?
A) Primarily from a safety perspective
B) Primarily from both safety and health perspectives
C) Primarily from safety, health and environmental perspectives
D) From a safety, health, and environment perspective and/or from an economic
standpoint

21. Q-02: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
How do RBI equipment plans highlight risks?
A) Primarily from a safety perspective
B) Primarily from both safety and health perspectives
C) Primarily from safety, health and environmental perspectives
D) From a safety, health, and environment perspective and/or from an
economic standpoint

22. Q-03: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
RBI is based on __________
A) Sound and proven risk analysis principles
B) Sound and proven risk management principles
C) Sound and proven risk analysis and risk management principles
D) Sound and proven risk assessment and risk management principles

23. Q-03: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
RBI is based on_______________
A) Sound and proven risk analysis principles
B) Sound and proven risk management principles
C) Sound and proven risk analysis and risk management principles
D) Sound and proven risk assessment and risk management principles

24. Q-04: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
RBI is based on sound and proven:
A) Risk analysis principles
B) Risk management principles
C) Risk analysis and risk management principles
D) Risk assessment and risk management principles

25. Q-04: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
RBI is based on sound and proven:
A) Risk analysis principles
B) Risk management principles
C) Risk analysis and risk management principles
D) Risk assessment and risk management principles

26. Q-05: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
RBI plans should include cost-effective actions along with:
A) An overall projected risk
B) The projected risk mitigation
C) Any residual risk after inspection
D) A detailed risk identification and analysis

27. Q-05: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
RBI plans should include cost-effective actions along with:
A) An overall projected risk
B) The projected risk mitigation
C) Any residual risk after inspection
D) A detailed risk identification and analysis

28. Q-06: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
Implementation of RBI plans provide what benefit for facilities and equipment
assessed?
A) An overall risk reduction
B) An acceptance and understanding of the current risk
C) Either an overall risk reduction or an acceptance and understanding of the current risk
D) Both an overall risk reduction and an acceptance and understanding of the current risk

29. Q-06: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
Implementation of RBI plans provide what benefit for facilities and equipment
assessed?
A) An overall risk reduction
B) An acceptance and understanding of the current risk
C) Either overall risk reduction or an acceptance and understanding of the current
risk
D) Both an overall risk reduction and an acceptance and understanding of the current risk

30. Q-07: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
In some cases, in addition to risk reductions and process safety improvements,
RBI plans may result in:
A) Cost reductions
B) Elimination of all inspections
C) Elimination of all RBI analysis
D) Elimination of all inspections and RBI analysis

31. Q-07: RBI Benefits and Limitations [1.2]
In some cases, in addition to risk reductions and process safety improvements,
RBI plans may result in:
A) Cost reductions
B) Elimination of all inspections
C) Elimination of all RBI analysis
D) Elimination of all inspections and RBI analysis

32. Q-01: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
Using RBI provides a vehicle for continuously improving inspection of facilities
and:
A) Systematically managing the risk associated with plant operations and hazards
B) Systematically reducing the risk associated with plant operations and hazards
C) Systematically reducing the risk associated with pressure boundary failures
D) Systematically managing risk associated with pressure boundary failures

33. Q-01: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
Using RBI provides a vehicle for continuously improving inspection of facilities
and:
A) Systematically managing the risk associated with plant operations and hazards
B) Systematically reducing the risk associated with plant operations and hazards
C) Systematically reducing the risk associated with pressure boundary failures
D) Systematically managing risk associated with pressure boundary failures

34. Q-02: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
When RBI is used as a continuous improvement tool, it offers an added
advantage of:
A) Identifying gaps in the effectiveness of available inspection technologies and
applications
B) Identifying cases where technology can cost-effectively mitigate risks
C) Identifying cases where technology can adequately mitigate risks
D) Identifying cases where inspection technology is adequate

35. Q-02: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
When RBI is used as a continuous improvement tool, it offers an added
advantage of:
A) Identifying gaps in the effectiveness of available inspection technologies and
applications
B) Identifying cases where technology can cost-effectively mitigate risks
C) Identifying cases where technology can adequately mitigate risks
D) Identifying cases where inspection technology is adequate

36. Q-03: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
As new data becomes available or when changes occur in operating conditions,
what should be done in RBI?
A) Adjustment of the inspection levels and intervals in the RBI program
B) Adjustment of the inspection intervals in the RBI program
C) Adjustment of the inspection levels in the RBI program
D) Reassessment of the RBI program

37. Q-03: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
As new data becomes available or when changes occur in operating conditions,
what should be done in RBI?
A) Adjustment of the inspection levels and intervals in the RBI program
B) Adjustment of the inspection intervals in the RBI program
C) Adjustment of the inspection levels in the RBI program
D) Reassessment of the RBI program

38. Q-04: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
As new data (such as inspection results and industry experiences with similar
processes) becomes available or when changes occur (e.g. operating
conditions), what should be done that will provide a refreshed view of the risks?
A) Adjustment of the inspection levels and intervals in the RBI program
B) Adjustment of the inspection intervals in the RBI program
C) Adjustment of the inspection levels in the RBI program
D) Reassessment of the RBI program

39. Q-04: Using RBI as a Continuous Improvement Tool [1.3]
As new data (such as inspection results and industry experiences with similar
processes) becomes available or when changes occur (e.g. operating
conditions), what should be done that will provide a refreshed view of the risks?
A) Adjustment of the inspection levels and intervals in the RBI program
B) Adjustment of the inspection intervals in the RBI program
C) Adjustment of the inspection levels in the RBI program
D) Reassessment of the RBI program

40. Q-01: RBI as an Integrated Management Tool [1.4]
Integration of other risk management efforts (PHA, IOWs, RCM) with RBI is the
key to the success of:
A) Risk-based Inspection Programs
B) Risk Management Programs
C) Risk Mitigations
D) Risk Analysis

41. Q-01: RBI as an Integrated Management Tool [1.4]
Integration of other risk management efforts (PHA, IOWs, RCM) with RBI is the
key to the success of:
A) Risk-based Inspection Programs
B) Risk Management Programs
C) Risk Mitigations
D) Risk Analysis

42. Q-02: RBI as an Integrated Management Tool [1.4]
RBI produces inspection and maintenance plans for equipment that identify the
actions that should be taken to provide:
A) Cost-effective mitigation
B) Environmental protection
C) Reliable and safe operation
D) Process Safety Management

43. Q-02: RBI as an Integrated Management Tool [1.4]
RBI produces inspection and maintenance plans for equipment that identify the
actions that should be taken to provide:
A) Cost-effective mitigation
B) Environmental protection
C) Reliable and safe operation
D) Process Safety Management

44. Q-01: Industry Scope [2.1]
API 580 specifically targets the application of RBI in what industry (ies)?
A) Oil & Gas Industry
B) Hydrocarbon Industry
C) Hydrocarbon and Chemical Process Industry
D) Any industry using toxic substances that chooses to follow API 580 guidelines

45. Q-01: Industry Scope [2.1]
API 580 specifically targets the application of RBI in what industry (ies)?
A) Oil & Gas Industry
B) Hydrocarbon Industry
C) Hydrocarbon and Chemical Process Industry
D) Any industry using toxic substances that chooses to follow API 580 guidelines

46. Q-01: Flexibility in Application [2.2]
The Scope of API 580 is intended to promote:
A) consistency and quality in the identification, assessment, and management of risks.
B) Cost-effective solutions to reduce risk using inspection
C) Understanding of RBI and management of risk
D) None of these are correct

47. Q-01: Flexibility in Application [2.2]
The Scope of API 580 is intended to promote:
A) consistency and quality in the identification, assessment, and management
of risks.
B) Cost-effective solutions to reduce risk using inspection
C) Understanding of RBI and management of risk
D) None of these are correct

48. Q-02: Flexibility in Application [2.2]
The RBI program is intended to promote consistency and quality in the:
A) Types of inspection and repair activities selected to reduce risk.
B) Identification, assessment, and management of risks pertaining to material
deterioration.
C) Identification of high-risk process units in the refining and chemical
industries.
D) The team selected to prepare the RBI plans.

49. Q-02: Flexibility in Application [2.2]
The RBI program is intended to promote consistency and quality in the:
A) Types of inspection and repair activities selected to reduce risk.
B) Identification, assessment, and management of risks pertaining to material
deterioration.
C) Identification of high-risk process units in the refining and chemical
industries.
D) The team selected to prepare the RBI plans.

50. Q-01: Mechanical Integrity Focused [2.3]
The RBI process is focused on focuses on:
A) PHA or hazard and operability assessment (HAZOP)
B) Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
C) Process Safety Management
D) maintaining the mechanical integrity of pressure equipment items

51. Q-01: Mechanical Integrity Focused [2.3]
The RBI process is focused on focuses on:
A) PHA or hazard and operability assessment (HAZOP)
B) Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
C) Process Safety Management
D) maintaining the mechanical integrity of pressure equipment items

52. Q-02: Mechanical Integrity Focused [2.3]
The RBI process is focused on maintaining the mechanical integrity of
pressure equipment items and:
A) Minimizing the risk of equipment damage and personnel injury
B) Eliminating the risk of equipment damage and personnel injury
C) Minimizing the risk of loss of containment due to deterioration
D) Minimizing the risk of damage to the unit and the environment

53. Q-02: Mechanical Integrity Focused [2.3]
The RBI process is focused on maintaining the mechanical integrity of
pressure equipment items and:
A) Minimizing the risk of equipment damage and personnel injury
B) Eliminating the risk of equipment damage and personnel injury
C) Minimizing the risk of loss of containment due to deterioration
D) Minimizing the risk of damage to the unit and the environment