Free API-SIEE Questions for API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment API-SIEE Exam as PDF & Practice Test Engine

Exam Code/Number: API-SIEE
Exam Name/Title: Source Inspector Electrical Equipment
Certification Provider: API
Corresponding Certification: ICP Programs

Exam Questions: 113
Updated On: Jun 07, 2026

Question #1

What is the purpose of an insulation resistance reading?

A. To evaluate the insulation and condition of the grounding

B. To determine the resistance of the conductors

C. To evaluate the condition of the insulation between conductors and ground

D. To determine if the conductors are properly terminated

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Question #2

What is the common industry term used for the dielectric withstand test?

A. Current test

B. Hipot test

C. Capacitor microfarad dielectric test

D. Voltage test

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Question #3

What requirement shall be included in a lockout/tagout procedure?

A. A voltage and current testing for direct exposure situations

B. A power testing requirement where a direct exposure situation can be detected

C. An arc flash requirement where a high level of exposure is foreseen

D. A voltage testing requirement where there might be direct exposure to electrical hazards

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Question #4

According to ANSI C57.12, the average winding temperature rise above ambient temperature shall not exceed what value?

A. 65°C

B. 70°C

C. 80°C

D. 90°C

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Question #5

According to NFPA 70, the number of bends permitted between pull points for rigid metal conduits RMC shall not be more than:

A. four bends provided the bend radii is at least 10 times the conduit diameter for conduit greater than 3/4 inch 19 mm.

B. the equivalent of four quarter bends 360 degrees total.

C. the equivalent of six quarter bends.

D. four bends provided the radii is less than 5 times the conduit diameter.

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Question #6

Which referenced standard in the guide applies to metal-enclosed low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear?

A. NEMA 250 only

B. ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00

C. ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1

D. API RP 14FZ

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Question #7

Positive-pressurization and purging are based on the principle that an enclosure or room located in a classified location can:

A. have arcing low voltage relays operating normally.

B. be supplied with clean air or inert gas at sufficient level.

C. contain low levels of ignitable liquid gas.

D. have concentrations of flammable gas or vapor.

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Question #8

What is an inspection waiver?

A. Permission to proceed with manufacturing or fabrication before a nonconformance release has been issued

B. Permission to proceed with manufacturing or fabrication pending resolution of a nonconformance report because of a critical schedule

C. Permission to proceed with production or shipment without having a purchaser inspection representative present

D. Permission to proceed with production or shipment without the source inspector present at a hold point

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Question #9

The Arc Flash PPE is required for:

A. work on control circuits with exposed electrical conductors below 120 VAC.

B. removal of covers on properly installed wireways, junction boxes, and cable trays.

C. insulated cable examination with no manipulation of cable.

D. voltage-testing in ac systems with work on energized conductors.

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Question #10

What document provides information on design and installation of electrical systems for fixed and floating offshore petroleum facilities for unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 locations?

A. NFPA 70

B. API RP 14F

C. API RP 14FZ

D. IEEE 841

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