Exam Details

  • Exam Code
    :API-571
  • Exam Name
    :Corrosion and Materials Professional
  • Certification
    :API Certifications
  • Vendor
    :API
  • Total Questions
    :454 Q&As
  • Last Updated
    :Jun 28, 2025

API API Certifications API-571 Questions & Answers

  • Question 131:

    Mitigation of CUI is best achieved by _________.

    A. A properly documented inspection program

    B. A properly installed insulation system

    C. A properly applied coating system

    D. A properly documented NDE program

  • Question 132:

    The signature mark of a fatigue failure is a _______ type fingerprint that has concentric rings.

    A. Eyebrow

    B. Half-Moon

    C. Radii

    D. Clam Shell

  • Question 133:

    Corrosion due to acidic sour water containing H²S at a pH between 4.5 and 7.0 is called sour water corrosion. Carbon dioxide (CO²) may also be present. Which of the following materials is susceptible to sour water corrosion?

    A. Carbon steel

    B. 300 Series SS

    C. 400 Series SS

    D. Both B and C

  • Question 134:

    __________ is a change in the microstructure of certain carbon steels and 0.5 Mo steels after long term operation in the 800º F to 1100º F range.

    A. Graphitization

    B. Softening

    C. Temper Embrittlement

    D. Creep

  • Question 135:

    Reheat cracking is most frequently observed in _______ grained sections of a heat- affected zone.

    A. Course

    B. Fine

    C. Dense

    D. Treated

  • Question 136:

    Which of the following materials are the least susceptible to caustic embrittlement?

    A. Carbon steel

    B. Stainless steel

    C. 9Cr-0.5 Mo

    D. Nickel base alloys

  • Question 137:

    Cracking can occur at low caustic levels if a concentrating mechanism is present. In such cases, caustic concentrations of ________ ppm are sufficient to cause cracking.

    A. 50-100

    B. 100-150

    C. 150-200

    D. 200-250

  • Question 138:

    A form of corrosion caused by living organisms such as bacteria, algae or fungi is _______ .

    A. HIC

    B. SOHIC

    C. MIC

    D. None of the above

  • Question 139:

    Ammonium chloride corrosion is the general or localized corrosion, often pitting, normally occurring under ammonium chloride or amine salt deposits. All commonly used materials are susceptible to ammonium chloride corrosion. A small amount of _________ can lead to very aggressive corrosion.

    A. Ammonium chloride

    B. Amine

    C. Water

    D. Salt

  • Question 140:

    SSC is a form of ________ stress corrosion cracking.

    A. Hydrogen

    B. Caustic

    C. Polythionic

    D. Alkaline

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