Practical Questions Study Guide in Petroleum Industries

Abstract

The API-653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification Examination consists of two parts; an “Open Book” part and a “Closed Book part. The open book portion of the examination contains approximately forty to fifty-five (40 to 55) questions. This part of the examination requires the use of detailed information that the inspector must be able to research in the permitted documents, and is not expected to have committed to memory. Not all open book questions are mathematical in nature. The closed book portion of the examination represents the remaining questions. Some of the closed book questions require the applicant to perform basic math; remember to have your calculator available. The closed book portion tests the inspector on knowledge and tasks requiring everyday working knowledge of API Standard 653 and the applicable reference documents. This examination preparation course is designed to prepare the participant to successfully sit for the API-653 exam. Through your concentrated effort, and the material provided in this course, you should have sufficient information to pass the examination. The majority of the classroom study will focus on the “Open Book” portion of the exam. The goal, since this is open book, is to obtain a perfect score in this section. Study for the practical questions (Closed Book) will be included in the daily classroom activity and assigned homework. The material contained in this manual is to be thoroughly studied and practiced prior to attending the course. The math examples and practice problems are based on the types of questions given on the API-653 exam. Through the use of these examples, you will be exposed to many of the formulas used during the course. Remember, this is a very intense course. There will be eight hours of classroom study each day. The instructor will be available by phone, fax, or e-mail each evening between 7:00pm and 9:00pm to answer questions or to assist any participant having difficulty with the homework assignments or any topic discussed during class. Typically, there will be two to three hours of homework assignments each day. Daily quizzes are given and one practice API-653 examination is provided. The pace is fast and focused.

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