API Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector - API-1184 Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
Which type of service is typically defined as critical in machinery installation?

A. Wet gas service B. Ambient service C. Non-slam service D. Critical service

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 2
Which organization provides the "ISO 19232-15" standard referenced in API 1104?

A. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) B. NACE International C. British Standards Institution (BSI) D. American Welding Society (AWS)

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 3
What must be submitted to demonstrate the equivalency of a system, method, or device?

A. A certificate from a welding inspector B. Technical documentation to the authority having jurisdiction C. A written request to the authorities D. A detailed welding procedure

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 4
What is a holiday in the context of pipeline construction?

A. A term used for pipeline corrosion B. A discontinuity in a protective coating C. A day when construction work is prohibited D. A type of pipeline anomaly

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 5
What is the definition of a combustible liquid according to NFPA 30?

A. Liquids with flash points at or above 37.8°C (100°F) B. Liquids with flash points below 37.8°C (100°F) C. Liquids with vapor pressures below 276 kPa at 37.8°C (100°F) D. Liquids with boiling points below 60°C (140°F)

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 6
Which type of welding involves mechanically controlling parameters and torch guidance?

A. Position welding B. Semiautomatic welding C. Mechanized welding D. Waveform-controlled welding

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 7
API RP 500 deals with the classification of locations for electrical installations in petroleum facilities. What is the classification based on?

A. Ambient temperature B. Type of insulation C. Flammable substances presence D. Voltage levels

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 8
When should conflicts between API 686 and manufacturers' procedures be resolved?

A. After the machinery has been installed B. Before starting the installation process C. During the precommissioning phase D. After the equipment user takes ownership

Correct Answer: B