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Exam Code/Number: API-SIEE
Exam Name/Title: Source Inspector Electrical Equipment
Certification Provider: API
Corresponding Certification: ICP Programs

Exam Questions: 113
Updated On: Jul 07, 2026

Question #10

The insulation resistance test uses what type of applied voltage?

A. DC

B. Half-wave pulsating

C. Full-wave rectified

D. AC

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #11

Which of the following is a typical topic for the pre-inspection meeting prior to the start of fabrication?

A. Quality requirements such as ITP, NCRs, and inspection frequency

B. Employee annual leave planning

C. End-user operating philosophy only

D. Future plant expansion strategy

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #12

Which statement BEST reflects the guide's discussion of process packaged skids?

A. All electrical and control equipment is normally mounted directly on the skid

B. Most electrical and control equipment is often located off-skid in an unclassified location

C. Hazardous-area certification is not required for field devices

D. Process skids cannot include instrumentation wiring

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #13

What requirement shall be included in a lockout/tagout procedure?

A. A power testing requirement where a direct exposure situation can be detected

B. A voltage testing requirement where there might be direct exposure to electrical hazards

C. An arc flash requirement where a high level of exposure is foreseen

D. A voltage and current testing for direct exposure situations

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #14

Which of the following is identified in the guide as a key MCC design item?

A. Tap changer handle

B. Ground bus

C. Transformer conservator

D. Buchholz relay

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #15

What is an inspection waiver?

A. Permission to proceed with manufacturing or fabrication before a nonconformance release has been issued

B. Permission to proceed with production or shipment without having a purchaser inspection representative present

C. Permission to proceed with production or shipment without the source inspector present at a hold point

D. Permission to proceed with manufacturing or fabrication pending resolution of a nonconformance report because of a critical schedule

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #16

According to API 541, prior to mechanical running test, each mounting foot shall be checked for "soft feet." How is this check conducted?

A. After torquing mounting bolts, a vertically oriented, zeroed, dial indicator is attached to each foot and a reading taken after loosening of the bolt torque to verify movement is within tolerance

B. A dial indicator is oriented vertically and zeroed prior to base bolt tightening with a reading taken after tightening to confirm movement is within tolerance

C. Feeler gauges are used at the foot to base interface to verify gap tolerance has not been exceeded

D. Mounting bolt torque is verified with a calibrated torque wrench with no visible gaps observed between the foot and base interface

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #17

A source inspection coordinator is determining whether an item should receive resident inspection rather than final inspection only. Which factor is MOST directly relevant?

A. Color of enclosure paint

B. Probability and consequence of failure

C. Number of supplier sales offices

D. Whether the item is stored indoors

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #18

What tool is designed to measure mechanical oscillations?

A. Spectroscope

B. Oscilloscope

C. Techometer

D. Vibration Meter

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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