Printout API-571 Corrosion and Materials Exam Exam Study Guide

Printout API-571 Corrosion and Materials Exam Exam Study Guide TEST Questions & Answers **Printed on Printer Paper** Approx 172 Pages # of Questions 363 The API-571 Corrosion and Materials certification, offered by the American Petroleum Institute (API), is a crucial credential for professionals specializing in corrosion and materials within the oil and gas, petrochemical, and related industries. It validates an individual's in-depth knowledge of damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment. Exam Format: • Duration: 3.25 hours (195 minutes). • Number of Questions: 110 multiple-choice questions. • Scored Questions: 100 questions contribute to the final score. • Pretest Questions: 10 questions are unscored and used for statistical purposes. • Format: Closed-book, no reference materials are permitted during the exam. • Delivery: Computer-based testing (CBT) at Prometric test centers or via remote proctoring. • Passing Score: A scaled score is used, typically requiring a minimum of 70% correct answers on the scored portion to pass. Exam Content (Body of Knowledge): The API-571 exam thoroughly assesses understanding of damage mechanisms detailed in the latest edition of API Recommended Practice 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry. Key areas include: 1. General Damage Mechanisms (Applicable to All Industries): o Mechanical and Metallurgical Failure Mechanisms (e.g., brittle fracture, ductile fracture, fatigue, creep, stress rupture). o Unifor