API 571 Corrosion and Materials

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1. Studying For The Exam

Exam questions for the API 571 Corrosion and Materials certification are derived from API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry.
The Body of Knowledge for the API 571 exam consists of the entire API RP 571, 3rd edition (2020).
- API 571 discusses damage mechanisms applicable to oil refineries; but can also be applied to petrochemical and other industrial applications. For each damage mechanism described, the following information is open to test: Name of the Mechanism; Description of Damage; Affected Materials; Critical Factors; Affected Units or Equipment; Appearance or Morphology of Damage; Prevention/Mitigation; Inspection and Monitoring.

2. Exam Structure

The API 571 exam is 3.25 hours long.
There are 110 questions, of which only 100 are scored. The remaining 10 are pretest, which are not scored.
All questions are multiple-choice and closed-book. Paper and reference materials are not allowed into exams.
This exam has a set passing scaled score.
View the Exam Tutorial before exam day to familiarize yourself with the format.

ation	Years of Experience	Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology	1 year	Any experience in the petrochemical industry
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology	2 years	Any experience in the petrochemical industry
High school diploma or equivalent	3 years	Any experience in the petrochemical industry
No formal education	5 or more years	Any experience in the petrochemical industry

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