API Pipeline Construction Inspector - API-1169 Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
Position ___________________, as necessary, to reduce trenchline
erosion and minimize the volume and velocity of trench water flow at
the base of slopes. They are intended to _______ an open trench.

A. Dewatering / deposit B. Temporary trench plugs / segment C. Strength pressure test D. The different types and agency jurisdiction

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 2
Hazard recognition by inspector -hot weather (health), cold weather,

A. Required reporting B. Noxious weeds and soil pests C. Climatic and other work condition hazards D. Unconfined compressive state

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 3
In a new gas petroleum pipeline, a wrinkle bend may not be made on steel pipe to be operated at a pressure that produces a hoop stress of:

A. 75 / 25 B. 90% C. 30 % or more of SMYS D. 29 % or more of Smys

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 4
Define preventative action in terms related to action.

A. An individual qualified to monitor, assess, evaluate, verify, discuss, decide, resolve, report, and document pipeline construction activities to ensure the requirements of the design, drawings, specifications, regulations, and Industry practises are being met safely, effectively, and in an environmentally sound manner. B. 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. C. Is the entity that owns our operates the existing pipeline facilities. The owner may designate a third-party or parties to perform the tasks necessary to enable a safe crossing of its facilities by crossing company but remains responsible for the work performed by such third-party. D. Action to illuminate the cause of a potential nonconformity or other potential undesirable situation.(Preventative action is taken to prevent occurrence were as correct of action is taken to prevent recurrence)(ISO 9000 3.12.1)

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 5
In order to ensure the env. protection and pollution control regulatory compliance, the inspector shall have basic knowledge of?

A. Api 1169 B. Fwpca 2072 C. FWPCA 1972 D. 75 / 25

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 6
Permits for explosive blasting would be found under what OSHA standard?

A. Location B. OSHA 1910.109 and OSHA 1926.900 to 1926.914 C. Crossing company D. The owner

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 7
INGAA

A. Regulation Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline B. Interstate Natural Gas Association of America C. Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines D. Pipeline Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 8
Define Right of way ROW

A. Is the area where the ground disturbance occurs within 50 feet of the centerline of the existing facility or within the existing facilities ROW or easement, whichever is greater. Additional distance may be required for the constructions such as topography side-hill lays, catholic operating equipment, and topography. 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. Is the construction of a new natural gas pipeline facility by Crossing company that will cross owners existing natural gas pipeline(s). The extent of the crossing area is established by the beginning and ending of the encroachment area. Crossing construction begins with the first disturbance of soil in the encroachment area and ends when the ROW has been restored. D. Is the property in which a pipeline company and a landowner both have legal interest. The ROW is usually established through a written document known as an easement. The easement provides that each entity has the right to be there although each is permitted different uses of the land. Pipeline companies are typically granted permission to install operate and maintain a buried pipeline and sometimes, with surface apparatuses across a certain portion of land without interference with its rights to do so.

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 9
MOP

A. Specified minimum yield strength B. Common ground alliance C. Design pressure D. Maximum operating pressure

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 10
What are some fall protection systems that can be used on work sites

A. Vertical Panels B. Levees C. Barricades D. Flotation

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 11
What API RP must be followed in order to used pipe transported via railroad if it has an OD to WT ratio of _________ (or greater) and will operate at a hoop stress of _______ of SMYS.
Standard?
Exception?

A. Stanchions, anchors, heavy anchors, heavy concrete coating or equivalent means. B. it provides proper support for the pipe and prevents damage to the pipe and its coating C. 70 to 1 / 20 / API 5LI - Code 192.107 - Ship or barge will have to abide by API 5LW D. Tag or documents certifying it has been inspected

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 12
1+00 on stationing is equal to ______

A. 500 ft B. 100 ft C. 200 ft D. 50 ft

Correct Answer: B