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1.

API 1169
You can excavate up to_______from the existing facility with motorized equipment. After that, you should be careful when excavating any closer.

 
 
 
 

2.

Excavation Tolerance Zone is_______from existing facility. This means getting any closer to the existing facility should be by non-mechanized equipment.

 
 
 
 

3.

The closest distance between the existing facility and the new pipeline shall be a minimum of_______

 
 
 
 

4.

Crossing Angle of New pipe should cross the existing pipe at_______ideally but not less than_______

 
 
 
 

5.

The owner’s representative shall be present when the crossing company is excavating within_______of the existing facility

 
 
 
 

6.

API 1169, Section 3.1.2
According to API 1169, an INSPECTOR is an individual qualified to monitor, assess, evaluate, verify, discuss, decide, resolve, report, and document pipeline construction activities to ensure the requirements of the design, drawings, specifications, regulations, and industry practices are being met safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally sound manner.

 
 

7.

API 1169, Section 4.3
Quality Assurance includes those activities focused on providing confidence that quality requirements are consistently fulfilled.

 
 

8.

API 1169, Section 4.6
Inspectors are NOT empowered and expected to shut down any work on the basis of, but not limited to situations or activities that have occurred, are occurring, or may occur that could result in:

 
 
 
 

9.

API 1169, Section 4.10
Inspection Personnel is expected to interact with representatives of newspapers, TV, or other media seeking information.

 
 

10.

API 1169, Section 5.2.2
Inspectors should evaluate the following areas to avoid incidents and raise awareness of hazards, except:

 
 
 
 

11.

The new pipeline burial depth shall be minimum:

 

 
 
 
 

12.

What a Plat or a plot of land should show?

 
 
 
 

13.

The purpose of aboveground markers is:

 
 
 
 

14.

Aboveground markers are developed during the design process and include the following:

 
 
 
 

15.

Pre-bid conferences provide a forum for the contractor, owner, and other interested parties to discuss the following except:

 
 
 
 

16.

A facility owner/operator need only belong to a:

 
 
 
 

17.

The color code for Gas/oil is:

 
 
 
 

18.

The corridor marker indicates:

 
 
 
 

19.

Before excavation, the excavator calls the one call center at least:

 
 
 
 

20.

When the excavation site cannot be clearly and adequately identified on the locate ticket, the excavator designates the route and/or area to be excavated using________pre-marking?

 
 
 
 

21.

Excavation Tolerance Zone is_________from existing facility. This means getting any closer to the existing facility should be by non-mechanized equipment

 
 
 
 

22.

All of the following are the monitoring and reporting duties of the Pipeline Inspector except

 
 
 
 

23.

WPS qualifications and NDE acceptance criteria is brought in:

 

 
 
 
 

24.

Pressure testing procedure of of pipeline shall be according to:

 
 
 
 

25.

Crossing Company is the one to install, operate and maintain a new pipeline and who needs owner’s approval of his crossing plan when reached within_________of existing facility.

 
 
 
 

26.

Due Diligence Corridor is the survey corridor plus:

 
 
 
 

27.

API 1110
API 1110, Section 3.4
Which of the following equipment may NOT be required for a pressure test?

 
 
 
 

28.

API 1110, Section 3.6
Before testing begins, a ________ with explanatory notes and data should be prepared.

 
 
 
 

29.

API 1110, Section 3.2.1
The pressure testing of newly constructed liquid pipelines and replaced segments of existing pipelines should be performed in accordance with:

 
 
 
 

30.

API 1110,Sectiom 3.7
Before the actual line filling operation, it is advisable to run a _________ in an effort to identify any geometric abnormalities that may exist in the line prior to the test.

 
 
 
 

31.

API 1110, Section 3.8.3
Personnel conducting a pressure test should keep:

 
 
 
 

32.

API Q1
API Q1, Section 3.1.3
According to API, Q1, Specification for Quality Programs, calibration is a comparison to a standard of known accuracy and making any needed adjustments.

 
 

33.

API Q1, Section 3.1.14
A person or group of people who directs and controls all or part of a facility, location, department, or other function; has the fiscal responsibility for the organization, and is accountable for ensuring compliance with legal and other applicable requirements is known as;

 
 
 
 

34.

API Q1, Section 3.1.14
A person or group of people who directs and controls all or part of a facility, location, department, or other function; has the fiscal responsibility for the organization, and is accountable for ensuring compliance with legal and other applicable requirements is known as;

 
 
 
 

35.

API Q1, Section 4.3.2.3
Regarding training and awareness, the organization shall:

 
 
 
 

36.

API Q1, Section 4.4.1
The quality management system documentation shall include the following, except for:

 
 
 
 

37.

API Q1, Section 5.4.4
Regarding design and development review, at suitable stages, review(s) shall be performed:

 
 
 
 

38.

API Q1, Section 5.5.2
The Contingency Plan shall include the following, at a minimum:

 
 
 
 

39.

ANSI Z49
ANSI Z49.1, Section 4.1.4
Where arc welding is regularly carried out, adjacent walls and other surfaces shall have:

 
 
 
 

40.

ANSI Z49.1, Section 5.5.4
When using cleaning compounds prior to welding, __________ instructions shall be followed.

 
 
 
 

41.

ANSI Z49.1, Section 6.2.2
Fire watchers shall be posted where welding or cutting is done and where a large fire might develop, or whenever any of the following conditions exist:

 
 
 
 

42.

ANSI Z49.1, Section 8.6.1
Cylinders of liquefied gases shall not be charged to more than _______ the maximum capacity by weight or pressure.

 
 
 
 

43.

ANSI Z49.1, Section 8.6.2
Unconnected cylinders shall be stored in an approved storage area, preferably indoors, but not near a building entrance.

 
 

44.

CGA
CGA, History
The motto for the Common Ground Alliance organization is; “Damage Prevention is an Individual’s Responsibility”.

 
 

45.

CGA, Section 2-1
Documents prepared for the development of real property and show the alignment of any existing buried facilities and the presence and extent of any existing easements and/or ROW are called:

 
 
 
 

46.

CGA, Section 2-2
The benefits of the Designer using all reasonable means of obtaining information about underground facilities in the area of the planned excavation are:

 
 
 
 
 

47.

CGA, Section 2-5
The purpose of aboveground markers is to identify underground facilities, not to locate for excavation or circumvent the one-call process.

 
 

48.

CGA, Section 2-6
When planning and designing the installation of new or replacement of existing underground facilities, the designer follows all, except:

 
 
 
 

49.

CGA, Section 2-7
Using qualified ___________ ensures that all contractors who bid and work on a project employ safe work habits and are capable of performing the requested work.

 
 
 
 

50.

INGAA, Crossing, II-G
___________ is the plan devised between the Owner and Crossing Party to specify the details and provisions under which the crossing construction shall occur.

 
 
 
 

51.

INGAA, Crossing
INGAA, Crossing, II-C
Crossing Angle is the angle measured between the existing pipeline and the proposed location of the pipe and is recommended to be as close to _________ as practical.

 
 
 
 

52.

INGAA, Crossing, II-M
__________ is the property in which a pipeline company and a landowner both have a ___________interest.

 
 
 
 

53.

INGAA, CS-S9
INGAA, CS-S-9, 1.4
All personnel have and should use, “Stop Work” authority whenever there is a concern for ______________ during the pressure testing operations.

 
 
 
 

54.

INGAA, CS-S-9, 3.1.2
Management responsibilities provide for and require that signs, barricades or other protective barriers are placed in a manner and at a distance sufficient to demarcate a safe zone to protect personnel and the public from unanticipated pressure release or equipment failure.

 
 

55.

ISO 9000
ISO 9000, 3.6.13
Traceability is defined as the ability to trace the history, application, or location of that under
consideration.

 
 

56.

ISO 9000, 3.3.12
__________ is the planning, organizing, monitoring, controlling, and reporting of all aspects of a project.

 
 
 
 

57.

ISO 9000, 3.4.1
If the process is defined as a “set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs”, the product then becomes the “result of a set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs.”

 
 

58.

ISO 9000, 3.4.5
__________ is the specified way to carry out an activity or a process.

 
 
 
 

59.

API 1104
API 1104, Section 3.1.13
Internal concavity is a _______ that is properly fused to and completely penetrates the pipe wall thickness along both sides of the bevel, but whose center is somewhat below the inside surface of the pipe wall.

 
 
 
 

60.

API 1104, Section 3.1.19
Qualified welding procedure – a tested and proven detailed method by which sound __________ with suitable mechanical properties can be produced.

 
 
 
 

61.

API 1104, Section 5.1
Before __________ is started, a detailed welding procedure specification shall be established and qualified to demonstrate that welds with suitable mechanical properties and soundness can be made by the procedure.

 
 
 
 

62.

API 1104, Section 5.4.1
A welding procedure shall be re-established as a detailed welding procedure specification and shall be completely requalified when any of the essential variables listed below are changed, except.

 
 
 
 

63.

API 1104, Section 8.4.1
Only __________ nondestructive testing personnel shall interpret test results.

 
 
 
 

64.

ASME B31.4
ASME B31.4, 400.2
Active corrosion is corrosion that is continuing or not arrested.

 
 

65.

ASME B31.4, 404.1.1
When steel butt welding fittings are used, they shall comply to:

 
 
 
 

66.

ASME B31.4, 404.2.4
Deflections caused by misalignment up to _______ are not considered miter bends.

 
 
 
 

67.

ASME B31.4, 436.2
Inspection personnel shall be qualified by ________ and _________.

 
 
 
 

68.

ASME B31.4, 436.5.1 (13)
Cased crossings shall be inspected during installation to determine that the carrier pipe is supported, sealed, and _________ from the casing.

 
 
 
 

69.

ASME B31.8
ASME B31. 8, 803.1
_________________ as used in ASME B31.8 is the portion of the route of a pipeline or main that lies within, runs in a generally parallel direction to, and does not necessarily cross the rights-of-way of a road, street, highway, or railroad.

 
 
 
 

70.

ASME B31.8, 813.1
All valves, fittings, flanges, bolting, pipe, and tubing shall be marked in accordance with the marking sections of the standards and specifications to which the items were manufactured or in accordance with the requirements of MSS SP-25.

 
 

71.

ASME B31.8, 831.2.3
Metallic gaskets other than ring-type or spirally wound metal gaskets shall not be used with __________or lighter flanges.

 
 
 

72.

ASME B31.8, 831.3.7
A _____________ is a pressure-containing component used for repeated access to the interior of a piping system.

 
 
 
 

73.

ASME B31.8, 860.2 (c)
Electrical survey methods may be used as an indication of suspected corrosive areas where surface conditions permit sufficiently accurate. Common methods of the electrical survey include:

 
 
 
 

74.

49 CFR 192
49 CFR 192, 192.303
Each transmission line or main must be constructed in accordance with comprehensive _____________that are consistent with 49 CFR 192.

 
 
 
 

75.

49 CFR 192, 192.307
One in every ten lengths of pipe and each other component must be visually inspected at the site of installation to ensure that it has not sustained any visually determinable damage that could impair its serviceability.

 
 

76.

49 CFR 192, 192.707
A line marker must be placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried main and transmission; at each crossing of a public road & railroad, and wherever necessary to identify the location of the transmission line or main to reduce the possibility of damage or interference.

 
 

77.

49 CFR 192, 192.801
A covered task is identified by the operator as a task that:

 
 
 
 
 

78.

49 CFR 192, 192.503
If air, natural gas, or inert gas is used as the test medium, the maximum hoop stress limitations apply for a class 2 location:

 
 
 
 

79.

49 CFR 195
49 CFR 195, 195.248
All pipes must be installed so that when crossing a drainage ditch at public roads and railroads, the minimum cover is ________ for normal excavation and _______ for rock excavation.

 
 
 
 

80.

49 CFR 195, 195.248
Rock excavation is any excavation that requires __________ or removal by equivalent means.

 
 
 
 

81.

49 CFR 195, 195.250
Any pipe installed underground must have at least ______ inches of clearance between the outside of the pipe and the extremity of any other underground structure (pipeline).

 
 
 
 

82.

49 CFR 195, 195.304
The test pressure for each pressure test conducted under 195.304 must be maintained throughout the part of the system being tested for _______ continuous hours at a pressure equal to __________ percent, of more, of the maximum operating pressure.

 
 
 
 

83.

49 CFR 195, 195.410
Line markers are not required for:

 
 
 
 

84.

29 CFR 1910
29 CFR 1910, Subpart H, 1910.119 (b)
Hot work means work that does not involve electric or gas welding, cutting, brazing, or similar flame or spark-producing operations.

 
 

85.

29 CFR 1910, Subpart H, 1910.132 d(2)
The ____________ shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

 
 
 
 

86.

29 CFR 1910, Subpart H,1910.132 (f)
Each ___________ shall be trained to know at least; when PPE is necessary; what PPE is necessary; how to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE; the limitations of PPE; and the proper care of PPE.

 
 
 
 

87.

29 CFR 1910, Subpart N, 1910.184 (c)
Which one below is NOT considered a safe operating practice whenever a sling is used?

 
 
 
 

88.

29 CFR 1910, Subpart N, 1910.147 (b)
The placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed is called a __________.

 
 
 
 

89.

29 CFR 1910, Subpart N,1910.132 (f)
The ____________ shall provide training to each employee who is required to use PPE.

 
 
 
 

90.

29 CFR 1926
29 CFR 1926, Subpart C, 1926.25 (a-c)
Regarding housekeeping, which of the following statements is incorrect?

 
 
 
 

91.

29 CFR 1926, Subpart C, 1926.34 (c) Means of egress shall continually be maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or emergency.

 
 

92.

29 CFR 1926 (continued)
29 CFR 1926, Subpart D, 1926.62, App. B, V-G
Where an employee is exposed to lead above the PEL without regard to the use of respirators, where employees are exposed to lead compounds that may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g. lead arsenate, lead azide), and as interim protection for employees performing tasks, the employer shall provide at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevents contamination of the employee and the employee’s garments such as, but not limited to:

 
 
 
 

93.

29 CFR 1926, Subpart I, 1926.302 (e)
Only employees who have been trained in the operation of power-actuated tools shall be allowed to operate such a tool. Which of the following rules also apply:

 
 
 
 

94.

29 CFR 1926, Subpart P, 1926.651 (c) 2
Regarding means of egress from trench excavations, a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are ________ or more in-depth so as to require no more than _________ of lateral travel for employees.

 
 
 
 

95.

49 CFR 172, Subpart B
49 CFR 172, Subpart B, 172.101
According to the Hazardous Materials Table, it is acceptable to ship methane, compressed or natural gas (with high methane content) by aircraft or rail.

 
 

96.

33 CFR 321
33 CFR 321, 321.2
The term navigable waters of the United States means those waters of the United States that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide shoreward to the mean high water mark and/or are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible to use to transport interstate or foreign commerce.

 
 

97.

33 CFR 321, 321.2
The term dike or dam means, for the purposes of section 9, any impoundment structure that completely spans navigable water of the United States and that may obstruct interstate waterborne commerce. The term does not include a weir.

 
 

98.

40 CFR 300
40 CFR 300, 300.1
The purpose of the National Oil and Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) is to provide the organization with structure and procedures for preparing for and responding to discharges and releasing hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants.

 
 

99.

40 CFR 300, 300.4 (b)
The operational abbreviation NCP stands for:

 
 
 
 

100.

40 CFR 300, 300.5
Groundwater as defined by section 101(12) of CERCLA, means water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the surface of land or water.

 
 

101.

40 CFR 300 (continued)
40 CFR 300, 300.5
A _____________ is a written document, associated with all remedial site sampling activities, which presents in specific terms the organization objectives, functional activities, and specific quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities designed to achieve the data quality objectives of a specific project(s) or continuing operation(s).

 
 
 
 

102.

40 CFR 300, 300.405 (a)
A release, which generally means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment (including the abandonment or discarding of barrels, containers, and other closed receptacles containing any hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant), may be discovered through

 
 
 
 

103.

40 CFR 300, 300.5
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding size classes of any oil discharge that poses a substantial threat to public health or welfare of the US or to the environment or results in significant public concern shall be classified as a major discharge regardless of the following quantitative measures:

 
 
 

104.

40 CFR 300, 300.5
Coastal waters for the purposes of classifying the size of discharges means the waters of the coastal zone except for the Great Lakes and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers.

 
 

105.

40 CFR 300, 300.410 (a)
A removal site evaluation includes a removal preliminary assessment and, if warranted, a removal site inspection

 
 

106.

FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies
FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, I-B
A “Waterbody” includes any natural or artificial stream, river, or drainage with the perceptible flow at the time of crossing, and other permanent water bodies such as ponds and lakes. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

 
 
 

107.

FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, II-A
The following information must be filed with the Secretary of the FERC (Secretary) prior to the beginning of construction, for the review and written approval by the Director:

 
 
 

108.

FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, I-B
“Wetland” includes any area that is not in actively cultivated or rotated cropland and that satisfies the requirements of the current federal methodology for identifying and delineating wetlands.

 
 

109.

FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, III-A
At least one Environmental Inspector having knowledge of the wetland and waterbody conditions in the project area is required for each construction spread. The number and experience of Environmental Inspectors assigned to each construction spread shall be appropriate for the length of the construction spread and the number/significance of resources affected.

 
 

110.

FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, V-B
Regarding extra work areas, which statement below is incorrect?

 
 
 

111.

FERC Wetlands & Waterbodies, V-6(d) Regarding horizontal directional drill, which of the following statements are correct?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

112.

FERC Upland Erosion Control
FERC Upland Erosion Control, II-B-13
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the inspecting and ensuring the maintenance of temporary erosion control measures at least:

 
 
 

113.

FERC Upland Erosion Control, III-A
Regarding preconstruction planning, the project sponsor shall do the following before construction:

 
 
 
 

114.

FERC Upland Erosion Control, III-B
When encountering drain tile and irrigation system, which step listed below is incorrect?

 
 
 
 

115.

FERC Upland Erosion Control, III-H
For all properties with residences located within 50 feet of construction areas, project sponsors shall:

 
 
 
 

116.

FERC Upland Erosion Control, IV-B1
Unless the landowner or land management agency specifically approves otherwise, prevent the mixing of topsoil with subsoil by stripping topsoil from either the full work area or from the trench and subsoil storage area (ditch plus spoil side method) in the areas listed below except for:

 
 
 
 

117.

50 CFR 21
50 CFR 21, 21.12 d(10)
If an active nest with eggs or nestlings is present, you must seek the assistance of a federally permitted migratory bird rehabilitator in removing the eggs or nestlings. The rehabilitator is then responsible for handling them properly.

 
 

118.

33 USC Chap. 9
33 USC Chap. 9, 403
It is lawful to build or commence the building of any wharf, pier, dolphin, boom, weir, breakwater, bulkhead, jetty, or other structures in any port, roadstead, haven, harbor, canal, navigable river, or other water of the United States, outside established harbor lines, or where no harbor lines have been established, except on plans recommended by the Chief of Engineers and authorized by the Secretary of the Army.

 
 

119.

33 USC Chap. 9, 403
It shall not be lawful to excavate or fill, or in any manner to alter or modify the course, location, condition, or capacity of, any port, roadstead, haven, harbor, canal, lake, harbor or refuge, or enclosure within the limits of any breakwater, or of the channel of any navigable water of the United States, unless the work has been recommended by the Chief of Engineers and authorized by the Secretary of the Army prior to beginning the same.

 
 

120.

Endangered Species Act of 1973
Endangered Species Act of 1973, Sect. 3-(5)(A)
The term “critical habitat” for a threatened or endangered species means –

 
 
 
 

121.

Endangered Species Act of 1973, Sect. 3-(6)
The term “endangered species” means any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

 
 

122.

Endangered Species Act of 1973, Sect. 3-(8)
The term “fish or wildlife” means any member of the animal kingdom, including without limitation any mammal, fish, bird (including any migratory, nonmigratory, or endangered bird for which protection is also afforded by treaty or other international agreement), amphibian, reptile, mollusk, crustacean, arthropod or other invertebrates, and includes any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof, or the dead body or parts thereof.

 
 

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