API SIRE Sample Questions

Q1. (Select ALL that apply) During a tense vendor dispute, the source inspector must both manage the interaction and follow the safety expectations. Which actions are consistent with the study guide?

• A. Notify supervisor/purchaser for resolution if conflict arises.
• B. Be confrontational to force immediate corrective action when the issue is critical.
• C. Safety program should include travel safety issues, shop safety/hazard recognition, and how to handle observing unsafe acts.
• D. Follow vendor safety procedures or, if more stringent, your own company safety requirements.

Q2. A project team is setting up source inspection for a new rotating equipment package. Which statement BEST matches the study guide’s expectations for what a Source Inspection Management Program includes and who develops the project-specific inspection plan?

• A. The management program is project-specific and is developed by the vendor; the end user only reviews it.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 5.2 & 6.1
• B. The management program includes items like responsibilities, training/competencies, procedures, acceptance criteria/standards, and hands-on training; the project-specific inspection plan is developed by the end user/EPC inspection coordinator.
  ✅ Correct. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 5.2 & 6.1
• C. The management program only defines vendor hold points; the project-specific plan is created by the source inspector at the vendor shop.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 5.2 & 6.1
• D. The management program focuses only on safety topics; the project-specific plan is created by purchasing.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 5.2 & 6.1

Q3. (Select ALL that apply) You are about to start quality surveillance per the ITP. Which statements match the study guide’s expectations for project document control?

• A. Ensure access to the specific edition/version of documents specified in the contractual agreement during inspection visits.
• B. Later editions of industry codes/standards automatically apply even if engineering specified an earlier edition.
• C. Before beginning surveillance per the ITP, confirm the vendor has the most current approved documents/drawings specified in the engineering design.
• D. Contractual agreements (PO, specified design documents, company standards, industry standards) form the basis for source inspection requirements.

Q4. Your source inspector submits a report the same day as the visit. Which combination is MOST consistent with the study guide on minimum report content AND what must happen before distribution?

• A. Include date of visit and purpose only; distribute immediately to all stakeholders.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 (Report Writing) & 6.3
• B. Include date of visit, contract info, purpose, action items, inspection results, reference drawings/data (and revisions), ITP requirement reference, and nonconforming items; submit to inspection coordinator for review before distribution.
  ✅ Correct. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 (Report Writing) & 6.3
• C. Include photos only; the vendor QC manager approves distribution.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 (Report Writing) & 6.3
• D. Include contract info and results; review is optional if the ITP defines report type/amount.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 (Report Writing) & 6.3

Q5. (Select ALL that apply) For an axial/centrifugal compressor mechanical run test, which statements match the study guide’s described run sequence and data collection expectations?

• A. Begin at slow speed (< 1000 rpm) to check abnormal conditions.
• B. Increase speed in ~10% increments up to maximum continuous speed and run at MCS until bearing/oil temperatures and shaft vibrations stabilize.
• C. Increase to trip speed and run a minimum of 15 minutes, recording operating data (including vibration) every 5 minutes.
• D. Operate at maximum continuous speed for 4 hours (data collected per contract).

Q6. At the pre-inspection/kickoff meeting, which option BEST matches the study guide’s set of requirements (quality controls + communication/shipping/documents) that should be covered?

• A. Only PO price, the vendor’s generic QA manual, and who signs NCRs.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 & 6.2
• B. Review PO/contract; engineering/technical/material requirements and status; fabrication schedule/critical path; quality requirements (ITP/NCR/inspection frequency); sub-suppliers; special testing; painting/preservation/tagging; communication requirements; shipping/release plan; final documentation requirements.
  ✅ Correct. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 & 6.2
• C. Only key inspection dates and shipping date.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 & 6.2
• D. Only performance testing and final documentation requirements.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 7.4 & 6.2

Q7. (Select ALL that apply) Right before shipment release, you’re closing out the inspection effort. Which items are consistent with the study guide’s expectations for prior to final acceptance and final vendor data review?

• A. Confirm NCRs are resolved/closed out and punch-list items are completed.
• B. Confirm as-built drawings/datasheet updates have been completed and submitted.
• C. Final vendor data review can exclude NDT results and performance test documentation if the equipment already passed functional testing.
• D. Final vendor data review confirms documents are complete with as-built information and supporting documents (final drawings/data sheets, MTRs, performance test docs, NDT results, NCR closeouts, certifications, code compliance docs as applicable).

Q8. A centrifugal compressor performance test is completed using a substitute gas. Which statement BEST aligns with the study guide on the test purpose and the required acceptance comparison/verification afterward?

• A. Purpose is shaft vibration verification; results compared only to vendor historical trends.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 18.4 & Section 3 (performance-test standard listing)
• B. Purpose is verifying guaranteed points; vendor provides a comparison table between design and test condition at the guarantee point, and results are compared to acceptance criteria (per the referenced performance-test standard listing).
  ✅ Correct. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 18.4 & Section 3 (performance-test standard listing)
• C. Purpose is confirming choke point; acceptance is based on API 619 tolerances.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 18.4 & Section 3 (performance-test standard listing)
• D. Purpose is mechanical assembly integrity; acceptance is based on oil temperature stabilization alone.
  ❌ Incorrect. Correct Answer: B

  Ref: SIRE Study Guide 18.4 & Section 3 (performance-test standard listing)