Source Inspector Electrical Equipment - API-SIEE Exam Practice Test

Question 1

The insulation requirement referred to in NEMA ICS 1 defines clearance as the shortest distance:

A. over the surface of an insulating material between two conducting parts.

B. a person can approach a live conductor without initiating a hazardous arcing incident.

C. measured through air between two conducting parts.

D. between the ground plane and the neutral conductor.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

What is an advantage of the Insulation Resistance test?

A. It is non-destructive in nature.

B. It is not affected by higher moisture content in the air.

C. It is not affected by increases in joint temperature.

D. It can be conducted above the breakdown voltage of the insulation.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

According to NETA, for low voltage cables a visual inspection must verify that:

A. color codes comply with IEEE requirements.

B. all cables are connected to terminals via ring tongue lugs.

C. connections are in accordance with the single-line diagram.

D. the shield on power cables is properly grounded.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

According to the referenced API standard in the guide, special purpose induction motors covered by API STD
541 are:

A. 375 kW (500 hp) and larger

B. 1000 kW and larger only

C. 100 hp and larger

D. 250 hp and larger

Correct Answer: A

Question 5

Which edition of industry codes and standards applies to the equipment being inspected?

A. The edition specified in the engineering design

B. The latest edition of the industry standard

C. The edition found at the point of use

D. The edition supplied by the inspection agency

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

According to NFPA 70, an insulated conductor used within a switchboard or switchgear shall be rated not less than the voltage applied to it and:

A. totally enclosed.

B. water proof.

C. flame retardant.

D. grounded.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

Which definition BEST matches an Instrument Ground Bus (IGB)?

A. A temporary grounding point used only during shipping

B. A grounding system independent from AC safety ground for instrumentation signals, tied at one point

C. A neutral bus used for normal load current

D. A bus used only for lightning protection

Correct Answer: B

Question 8

During transformer inspection, the source inspector should verify that alarm, control, and trip settings on temperature and level indicators are:

A. as specified

B. determined only by the freight forwarder

C. identical for every transformer rating

D. omitted unless requested by operations

Correct Answer: A

API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment - API-SIEE Exam Practice Test

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