Free API API-1169 Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: API-1169
Exam Name/Title: Pipeline Construction Inspector Exam
Certification Provider: API
Corresponding Certification: API Certification

Exam Questions: 453
Updated On: Jun 06, 2026

Question #127

when crossing a wetland, where do you put the ditch plug?
-at edge
-10 ft past
-65 ft after
- no plug required

A. welding operator

B. at edge

C. volume

D. 65 ft after

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #128

Color used for sewers and drain lines

A. Yellow

B. Red

C. Blue

D. Green

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #129

A repair is made by grinding, the remaining wall thickness must be at least equal to?

A. Mandrel

B. Indicate whether power or hand tools are to be used

C. Synthetic

D. 1. either the min thickness required by the tolerances in the specification to which the pipe was manufactured or 2. The nominal wall thickness required for the design pressure of the pipeline

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #130

A property in which a pipeline company and the landowner both have a legal interest is?

A. A right of way(INGaA Crossing Guideline 11 M)

B. c) welders, blasting personal(API 1169 7.2.3)

C. Strength, spike, and leak(API 1110 4.1.7)

D. Tensile, band, Nick break, visual(AP 1104 6.4, 6.5.2)

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #131

On Class 2 pipe, What percentage of pipe must be NDT tested?

A. 90%

B. 35%

C. 15%

D. 25%

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #132

Define Crossing clearance distance

A. Is the area in which soil must be removed by non-mechanical means such as (hand digging, pot-holing, or hydro-Vac) rather than mechanical means. It is an area within 2 feet of the existing facilities or the distance mandated by state law where applicable, whichever is greater.

B. Is the vertical separation between the existing pipeline and facilities and where the new pipeline is being installed. The recommended crossing clearance distance between the new pipeline and the existing facilities is two feet (24"). The minimum distance is one foot (12"). The new pipeline should be installed at a level depth across the ROW, if practicable.

C. Inspectors are expected to function at all times as a representative of the pipeline company owning and or managing the project. In most cases the inspector works for or represents a pipeline company, with strict procedures and war contract provisions are in place that spell out the expectations and obligations of the inspectors performance.

D. Liquids having a flashpoint at or above 100°F are known as class 11 liquids the most common or diesel fuel, class III liquids include jet fuel and motor oil

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #133

Define Contractor;

A. terrain features; landowner issues; road, railroad, or waterway crossing; environmental features; cultural features and protected resources (i.e. drinking water and proximity to occupied facilities)

B. Liquids having a flashpoint at or above 100°F are known as class 11 liquids the most common or diesel fuel, class III liquids include jet fuel and motor oil

C. An entity that includes the primary organization and any subcontractors engaged in pipeline construction covered by ARPI 1169 3.1.1

D. Process of establishing, documenting, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a quality management system.(ISO 9000 3.4.3)

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #134

Inspect bends for

A. Area where the ground disturbance occurs within 50, of centerline of ROW, facility or easement

B. Area within 24" of facilities or the distance mandated by state law, whichever is greater. NOTE: CGA & INGAA says 18".

C. Standard Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries

D. Minimum specified distance from welds and ends. Bending increments are distributed along length of bend.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #135

Encroachment area is where the ground disturbance occurs within.
-10 ft of centerline of existing facility
-25 ft from edge of easement
-50 ft from centerline
-50 ft from edge of easement

A. 100 ft

B. 50 ft

C. 25 ft

D. 20 ft

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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