2017 PSI-PCI Inspector Update Examination
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1 / Which PSI-PCI courses require recurrent training on a three-year schedule?
A. Visual Cylinder Inspector & Eddy Current Technician
B. Visual Cylinder Inspector & Valve Repair Technician
C. Eddy Current Technician & Valve Repair Technician
D. All require recurrent training / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
2 / What is the condemnation standard for folds in an aluminum cylinder?
A. No more than one complete thread
B. No more than two complete threads
C. No more than three complete threads
D. Cannot impede on the minimum number of required threads / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
3 / According to OSHA, what is your best resource for a comprehensive cylinder Inspection?
A. 49 CFR 180
B. 29 CFR 1910
C. CGA C6.2
D. PSI-PCI 18 Step Protocol / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
4 / What is maximum rate for filling nitrox cylinders?
A. 600 psig
B. 200 psig
C. 60 psig
D. 600 psig (steel) or 200 psig (aluminum) / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
5 / How is oxygen classified?
A. An explosive gas (Division 2.1)
B. A non-flammable gas (Division 2.2)
C. A toxic gas (Division 2.3)
D. A flammable gas (Division 2.4) / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
6 / How long is it generally recommended that cylinder inspection and oxygen cleaning records be retained?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. Retain only the most recent forms / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
7 / What is the condemnation criterion for stress corrosion cracking?
A. 25 % of the cylinder sidewall
B. 25% of the cylinder threads
C. 25% of the cylinder crown
D. Stress corrosion cracks to not condemn the cylinder / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
8 / All UN solid wall cylinders are hydrostatically requalified at 10 year intervals.
A. True
B. False / [ A ] [ B ]
9 / What are the decision options for a cursory or informal inspection?
A. Accept or condemn
B. Accept or repair
C. Accept or send to hydrostatic requalification
D. Accept or reject / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
10 / Which publication contains the procedures for oxygen that have the force of law?
A. CGA - C6
B. CGA – C6.1
C. CGA – G4
D. CGA – G4.1 / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
11 / Because they are authorized in 49CFR for use and transportation in the US, UN cylinders are manufactured to DOT specifications.
A. True
B. False / [ A ] [ B ]
12 / Which of the following is true of the PSI-PCI web site?
A. It is a professional resource for the inspector
B. It is routinely updated
C. It is a source for inspector support equipment
D. All are true / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
13 / What is the maximum authorized magnification for viewing cylinder threads?
A. 1X
B. 2X
C. 3X
D. 4X / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
14 / Most cylinder failures occur during the cursory inspection.
A. True
B. False / [ A ] [ B ]
15 / Oxygen safety includes all but which of the following?
A. Maintaining a fill rate 60 psig/m
B. Maintain personal cleanliness
C. Drain cylinders indoors
D. No smoking around oxygen / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
16 / What is true of the PSI-PCI EOI sticker?
A. It requires the dive facility to be identified
B. It requires the inspector to be identified
C. It may be used as a gas label
D. All are true / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
17 / Which of the following is a structural defect?
A. Sustained Load Crack
B. Valley
C. Fold
D. All are structural defects / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
18 / To which cylinders must eddy current test be administered?
A. 6351-T6 and 6061-T6
B. 3AL & 3AA
C. 6351-T6
D. 3AL / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
19 / No Catalina cylinders were manufactured with 6351-T6 alloy.
A. True
B. False / [ A ] [ B ]
20 / By what date must hazmat employee training in the new GHS placarding be completed?
A. 1 June 2013
B. 1 December 2013
C. 1 June 2015
D. 1 December 2015 / [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]
PSI-PCI 2017 Inspector Update Quiz