Q&A Flashcards
Migratory bird permit window is for 30 days. The construction company is running late and window needs to be extended by 5 days, what would inspector do?
A- Have a change of scope
B- Have company contact Regulatory Agency
C- Replace Construction company
Have company contact Regulatory Agency
GOOD practice for migratory birds nesting in ROW, which are correct except?
Look for obvious answer that does not apply like “Move Nests”, etc…
A HHD INSPECTOR SHOULD BE Knowlegdeble IN THE FOLLOWING EXPECT ?
Look for obvious answer that does not apply (terrain, width)
4) What are the color markings for gas, petroleum lines?
A-Yellow
B-Blue
C-Red
A-Yellow
How would the following distance be shown in stationing 10,000 feet?
A- 100+00
B- 10,000
C- 100.00
100+00
What is the color marking for electrical lines?
A-Pink
B-Red
C- Yellow
Red
Why is the excavation dimensions checked prior to the installation of the pipeline?
To ensure the pipeline fits within the ditch.
All of the following are reasons to remove a fabric sling, EXCEPT?
A. When the sling gets wet or muddy
B. When sling has knots
C. When sling is burnt or chard
D. When sling is torn.
A - When the sling gets wet or muddy
All of the following information is recorded when the HDD is traveling deeper in depth,
EXCEPT?
A. Azimuth
B. Start/entry point
C. End point
D. Angle of entry
E. Length
F. Terrain
F - Terrain
0) All of the following items are inspected prior to the HDD work operations, EXCEPT?
A. Welding
B. Coating
C. Azimuth
D. Rock shiel
D. Rock shiel
Which of the following items would cause an increase of cover over the pipe?
A. Pipeline traveling under a nation’s forest.
B. Pipeline traveling through farm fields
C. Pipeline traveling adjacent to a private residence
D. Pipeline traveling under a roadway
No pipeline may be located within 50 feet (15 meter) of any private dwelling, or any industrial
building or place of public assembly in which persons work, congregate, or assemble, unless it is
provided with at least 12 inches (305 millimeters) of cover in addition to that prescribed in
195.248.
Which of the following is latitude coordinates?
A. 29.1727636
B. 138.119344
A. 29.1727636
Where would the water barrier would be installed when a pipeline is traveling through a marsh/wet land?
A- Middle of the Marsh/Wet Land
B- At the Edge of the Marsh/Wet Land
C- Above the Marsh/Wet Land
At the edge of the marsh/wet land.
What is considered part of the environmental protection plan?
A. Silt fence
B. Rate of water discharging
A. Silt fence
What guidelines are used when crossing a water way?
A. Environmental inspector direction.
B. The permit and the local regulations
B. The permit and the local regulations
) What is the maximum miter that a pipeline can have?
A. 3 degrees
B. 2.5 degrees
C. 2 degrees
A. 3 degrees
What inspection tool can detect corrosion dents?
A. Liquid penetrate
B. In line inspection
C. MT.
B. In line inspection
What is the minimum coverage for a pipeline traveling under a water wat?
A-24”
B-48”
C-16”
48 inches
Crossing of inland bodies of water with a width of at least 100 feet (30 millimeters)
from high water mark to high water mark / 48” cover.
What is the minimum height for hand rails for fall protection?
A- 36 IN
B- 18 IN
C- 24 IN
36 inches
The “right of way” is by defined as what?
A. Land that the owner and the operator both have a legal interest in.
What is the minimum distance for personnel to be positioned during a hydro test?
A- 100 ft away
B- 50 ft away
C- 25 ft away
100 feet away
) All of the following require a what, Confined space, hot work, blasting?
A. Permit
B. Sign
C. Attendant
A- PERMIT
What is required during entry into a confined space for notification to other personnel?
A. Sign
B. Attendant
B- ATTENDANNT
) What cannot be used as means of egress?
A. Ladder
B. Ramp
C. Slope
D. Shoring box
D- SHORING BOX
What is the purpose of erosion control devices?
A. Agriculture
B. To protect fish and wild life.
B. To protect fish and wild life.
What is required of a worker when on scaffolding prior to the start of work?
A Fall protection
B Supervisor
C Permit
Fall protection
All is included in restoration, EXCEPT?
A. Removal of access roads
B. Compaction in agricultural areas
C. Placement of line markers
B. Compaction in agricultural areas
Agriculture soil compaction can impair water infiltration into soil, crop emergence, root
penetration and crop nutrient and water uptake, all of which result in depressed crop yield.
) What is a form of permanent erosion control?
A. Silt fence and straw wattle
B. Dikes or berms
C. Hay bales
B. Dikes or berms
Where can you find the route of the trench line?
A. Line list
B. Alignment sheet
B. Alignment sheet
When pulling source water for a hydro test which of the following must be followed?
A. Permit from the local agency
B. Filtration to 10 microns
A. Permit from the local agency
What should an inspector do after a heavy rain?
A-Check diversion devices, silt fences, etc.
B- Let it dry out
C- Cancel Work
Check diversion devices, silt fences, etc.
How would 293’ be shown in a survey?
A- 2+93
B- 293
C- 2-93
D- #293
A- 2+93
How would 10,500’ be shown in a survey?
A- #105+00
B- 105+00
C- 10-500
D- 105-00
B- 105+00
Where would you find specific instructions between the landowner and the pipeline owner regarding the ROW?
A Down Lists
B Line Lists
C Alignment List
LINE LISTS
What information can be found on a survey stake?
Stationing, Direction Change, Additional Ditch Depth, Changes in Wall Thickness
What is the minimum required spacing between new and existing lines?
A- 15”
B- 12”
C- 10”
B- 12”
How does standing water in a ditch impede inspection?
Prevents seeing rocks and debris in bottom of ditch
What should be done to excessively compacted areas?
A Remediation
B Squeeze Through
C Stop all work
Remediation
) What type of cold welding is used to attach CP wires to steel pipe?
A Butweld
B Cadweld
C Cornerweld
Cadweld
How thick should a rock shield be?
A- 15”
B- 12”
C- 20”
D- 10”
B- 12”
Where does an inspector refer to for heat numbers, MTR’s, etc?
A Pipe Tally
B On Machine
C Scope
PIPE TALLY
What should be done before any NDE work is allowed?
Verify NDE certs of personnel / eye exams / procedures, SNT-TC-1A
Pressure test records should contain all of the following EXCEPT?
Look for obvious answer that does not apply “Coating report”, etc
What is an anomaly?
A deviation from norm in pipe, coating, or weld
How long should pressure test records be retained?
A For the life of the facility
B 5 years
C 12 months
For the life of the facility
A__________ test is used to establish the operating pressure limits of a pipe segment and lasts
for ____ hours or longer.
Strength, 4
Why are documents controlled?
To ensure the relevant versions are used
How long should records be maintained?
Minimum of 5 years or as required by the customer; whichever is longer
How is design changes handled?
AFC or IFC Revisions
) A non-conforming product can be used if?
It is accepted under concession by relevant authority and where applicable by customer.
A fire watch is required to stay _____________ after hot work is completed?
30 minutes
Why is a face shield required when grinding, in addition to safety glasses?
A. Because safety glasses could slip leaving the eyes unprotected.
B. Because the face and neck need protecting as well
B. Because the face and neck need protecting as well
How should workers welding and near welding be protected?
By a flame resistant screen
Which of the following is NOT required when sandblasting?
Look for obvious answer that does not apply (x-ray crew)
Prior to welding or cutting; what should be done?
Remove all combustible material
What is the minimum radius of a 12” pipe when doing a cold bend?
A- 10D
B- 12D
C- 15D
D-18D
D-18D
) What is the maximum diameter reduction in wall thickness when doing an induction bend?
3 %
2 1/2 %
4 %
51/2 %
2 ½%
) ROW should be restored to _____________ after completion?
As nearly original condition as possible
How should preheat be verified?
Temp crayon or pyro meter
Prior to welding any pipe, components, or related equipment; a _______________ shall be established?
A- scope of work
B Welding Procedure
C- meeting
Welding procedure