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What are the traits of a good inspector?

What material is required to have documentation per the PHMSA 192 rule?

Steel material on transmission pipelines that are greater than 2" and have a grade of X42 or higher

ALL material on transmission pipelines

ONLY pipe installed on transmission pipelines

What is the definition of Span-of-Control?

Performing work within a specific perimeter of a pipeline

A method of controlling the total number of individuals working at a job site

The maximum number of non-qualified individuals performing a covered task under the direction of a qualified individual

The maximum number of qualified individuals performing a covered task under the direction of a non-qualified individual

The necessary travel needed to tap a Mueller H17190 one-piece low pressure stopper fitting can be determined by:

Measuring the O.D. Of the pipe

Using the Mueller measurement card

Measuring the shell cutter

Doing a dry run

What information can be obtained from the print line on PE pipe?

Date of manufacture

Pipe diameter

DR value (wall thickness)

All of the above

In order to ensure the effectiveness of any pipeline cathodic protection coating, which of the following statements is true?

Coatings must be prepared and applied following the manufacturer's recommendations

Coatings must be applied as quickly as possible

Coatings should only be applied in warm weather

Which statement below is correct when you damage a facility and it is not leaking?

If the facility is not leaking, you can backfill the opening

You must report any damaged facility, regardless if leaking or not

You should take notes and remember the location in case a leak occurs after work has been complete

What generally are the duties of an inspector if not defined specifically by the operator?

Maintaining records and reports

Job site adherence to weld drawing and written specifications

Weld fit-up and inspection

All of the above

Excavated soil piles (spoils) must be at least how far from the edge of the excavation?

1 foot

2 feet

3 feet

What does the term AOC stand for in reference to regulated pipelines?

All Operation Conditions

Abnormal Outside Conditions

Abnormal Operating Conditions

Another Operator Certificate

Prior to starting a project, which item would be a concern when reviewing Pressure Testing Requirements?

Duration of the pressure test is not determined due to undefined scope

Air is confirmed to be used at test medium for pressure test at 100psi

Testing equipment has been calibrated daily

The force on a pipe cap (dead end) is a product of which two factors?

Wall thickness x pipe area

Pressure x wall thickness

Pressure x pipe area

How many NDT technicians must be out of the truck when the source is out?

One

Two

Three

Chips/metal shavings created while tapping a main should be removed prior to inserting a rubber stopper to stop off the main?

Tapping does not create chips

No, chips pose no problems when stopping off a main

Yes, all chips should be removed prior to stopping

It's always good to have chips and dip

Why is an inspector so important?

Aging infrastructure

Aging workforce

Significant replacement programs in many states

All of the above

When using a cell phone to call 811 to request a dig ticket which statement is correct?

You can call from any location

You must be in the vicinity of the one call where the excavation will take place

You need to provide your GPS location

The Competent Person must inspect an excavation how often?

Prior to workers entering the excavation

After a change in the weather or change in conditions

Both A and B

What are some of the factors to always consider prior to construction? (Select all that apply)

Bill of Materials

OQ Covered Tasks

Environmental Protection Requirements

Which of the below are NOT two factors that influence the operating pressure of a pipe?

Specified Minimum Yield Strength and Diameter of Pipe

Quantity of Fittings and Expected Operating Temperatures

Wall Thickness and Class Location

Facilities in general are measured from:

Centerlines

Building Walls

Section Lines

Lot Lines

What is the latest edition of the API 1104 to be incorporated by reference by PHMSA?

20th

21st

22nd

Pilot bits and shell cutters should be lubricated with Mueller Cutting Grease prior to use?

True

False

What is the most widely used NDT method for volumetric inspections?

Magnetic Particle Inspection

Dye Penetrant Inspection

Radiographic Inspection

Ultrasonic Inspection

The four elements of a corrosion cell are:

Rectifier, anode bed, cables, and transformer

Test station, anode, wire, and pipe

Anode, cathode, electrolyte, and metallic path

How long shall the processor leads be left on after the fusion is complete?

5 sec.

15 sec.

25 sec.

35 sec.

Who can serve as an Inspector?

PHMSA requires certifications

PHMSA requires 3 years of experience

PHMSA has left inspector requirements up to the owner/operators of the pipelines

When a modified steel valve is used on a transmission project, what information should be recorded in order for traceability of the valve?

ONLY the original serial number

ONLY the modification serial number

BOTH the original and modification serial numbers

During an external pre-construction meeting, who would not be included:

3rd party facility owners within construction scope

Competing contractors not awarded the project

Official agencies associated with the project (DOT, EPA, etc.)

Information on Mueller Tapping and Stopping Machines, Valves, Fittings, and correct tooling can be found where/how?

In the Mueller Gas Distribution Products Binder (aka the Blue Book)

By calling Mueller Company at 800-798-3131

By going the Mueller website: https://www.muellergas.com/

All of the above

What is the required temperature range for heater plates during butt fusion?

Accurate and timely as-builts are important because (mark all that apply):

It's important to know where things are in an emergency

It makes life easier for both the field and office

It helps prevent damage to facilities

It helps prevent fines from regulatory bodies

If you notice the presence of utilities that are not marked, you should:

Call the one call center and let them know you have a no show or incomplete marks

Leave the job site and check back the next day to see if the facilities have been marked

Dig carefully in the area you believe the unmarked facilities are

What was the overall intent of the OQ Rule?

Ensure a qualified workforce on regulated pipelines

Reduce the probability and consequence of pipeline incidents/accidents caused by human error

Enhance the overall safety of regulated pipelines

A, B & C

A&B

What NDT method can only be used on Carbon Steel?

Ultrasonic Inspection

Visual Inspection

Magnetic Particle Inspection

Dye Penetrant Inspection

Why is effective protection against corrosion important?

It keeps underground pipelines clean of debris

It lowers construction costs

It helps prevent potential leaks and ruptures in the pipe wall

Cave-in protection (sloping, benching, or shoring) must be provided if:

An excavation is 5 feet or greater in depth, or any time there is a risk of cave-in, no matter how deep

Workers will be bending down with their heads below the top of the excavation

An excavation is 6 feet or greater in depth

What is a driver for a System Improvement project?

Third-party conflict

Load Increase

Compliance Issue

What is the only method with the ability to determine volumetric flaw height?

Visual Inspection

Radiographic Inspection

Ultrasonic Inspection

Magnetic Particle Inspection

Rubber stoppers should be lubricated with Mueller Stopper Lube prior to use?

True

False

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