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Mode 1 - Forward, Intro, RA, Appendix 4

Question 1.1 - Appendix 4

Q: A nonphysical change such as an increase in design temperature of a pressure vessel is classified as a/an ________?

a) repair 
b) modification 
c) non conformance 
d) alteration

d) alteration 

Question 1.2 - Introduction

Q: The purpose of the National Board Inspection Code is to maintain the integrity of PAis?

a) at the manufacturer’s facility during construction
b) after they have been placed in service
c) prior to initial startup
d) all of the above

after they have been placed in service

Question 1.3 - RA-2120

Q: Before an organization can obtain the National Board “R” Certificate of Authorization, the organization shall be required to have, among other things ____________?

a) a written agreement with an accredited enforcement agency
b) liability insurance of at least $1 million
c) all the equipment necessary to perform alterations at field sites
d) a written Quality System, complying with the NBIC for the expected scope of activities

a) a written agreement with an accredited enforcement agency

Mode 2 - Forward, Intro, RA, Appendix 4

Question 2.1 - RA-2130

Q: When an organization wants to apply for an “R” Certificate of Authorization and has plants or shops in more than one location, the organization shall submit an application 

a) headquarters only
b) which includes all the locations 
c) for each plant or shop
d) describing the work on company letterhead/stationery

c) for each plant or shop

Question 2.2 - Forward

Q: Repair organizations are cautioned against using NBIC revisions that are less re­ strictive than former requirements without having assurance they are acceptable to _________?

a) the jurisdiction where the PAI is installed
b) the commissioned inspector representing the owner
c) OSHA
d) the National Board

a) the jurisdiction where the PAI is installed

Question 2.3 - RA-2030

Q: Repairs to pressure relief valves are covered by which accreditation program?

a) “R”
b) “VR”
c) “NR”
d) owner-user

b) “VR”

Mode 3 - Forward, Intro, RA, Appendix 4

Question 3.1 - RA-2030

Q: The “R” stamp holder’s Quality System Manual shall describe the ____ of the individual(s) responsible for the Welding Procedure Specification and its qualifications?

a) name
b) title
c) name and title
d) name and company identification number 

b) title

Question 3.2 - RA-2151 k

Q: The “R” stamp holder’s quality system shall provide for ____ and ____ for the individual responsible for ensuring compliance with the NBIC, and the jurisdiction as applicable. 

a) freedom, authority
b) rights, access
c) access, control
d) impound, stop-work authority

a) freedom, authority

Question 3.3 - RA-2160

Q: Rules for “R” stamp organizations are contained in 

a) RA-2100 
b) RA-2200
c) RA-2300
d) RA-3000

a) RA-2100 

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