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Welcome to the API SIFE Exam Simulator Course, carefully crafted to help you prepare for the Source Inspector – Fixed Equipment (SIFE) exam based on the 2023 Effectivity Sheet, valid through the August 2025 exam window.

This course is structured into four key parts—Design, Fabrication & Testing; Familiarity with Materials and Coating; Welding; and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)—aligned with the official API exam content outline. Each section contains scenario-based questions, practical simulations, and concept checks reflecting the style, depth, and proportion found in the real exam.

Our sample exam items were developed by practicing professionals using the same standards cited in the API SIFE body of knowledge. These questions are not only compliant with exam topics but are intentionally designed to simulate real exam conditions, preparing you to confidently face each domain.

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Introduction

API SIFE

API RP 572, Inspection Practices for Pressure Vessels

ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 & 2—Rules for the Construction of Pressure Vessels.

ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5 and API 598

Final Exam - Design, Fabrication & Testing

Design, Fabrication & Testing

ASME II, SSPC, API 578

Familiarity with Materials and Coating

API RP 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy.

ASME BPVC Section IX—Qualification Standard for Welding 

AWS D1.1 and Welding Inspection Handbook

Final Exam - Welding

Welding

ASME BPVC Section V—Nondestructive Examination

Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)

Final Examination - All topics

Retake Exam

Final Examination

The API Source Inspector Fixed Equipment (SIFE) Sample Exam is designed to help professionals prepare for the API SIFE certification by providing targeted practice questions based on the key standards, codes, and practices required for the exam. This course simulates the format and rigor of the official SIFE exam.The API SIFE exam focuses on the essential inspection tasks required for fixed equipment during construction and installation. It tests candidates' understanding of codes and standards, as well as industry best practices for quality control and inspection. The sample exam is based on the API SIFE Exam effectivity sheet, which includes a wide range of reference documents, such as API 572, API 588, ASME Section V, and ASME Section IX, ensuring that participants are up-to-date with the latest industry requirements.What’s included:<ul><li>Latest Edition: All content is based on the latest edition of the API SIFE Body of Knowledge</li><li>800+ Expertly Crafted Questions: Covering the entire API SIFE Body of Knowledge</li><li>Source-Based Explanations: Every question includes a detailed explanation citing the original source material, helping you understand the technical details and rationale.</li></ul>Key Topics Covered:<ul><li>All contents of the API SIFE Body of Knowledge</li><li>API Recommended Practice 588, Recommended Practice for Source Inspection and Quality Surveillance of Fixed Equipment, 1st Edition, 2019</li><li>API Recommended Practice 572, Inspection of Pressure Vessels,4th Edition, December 2016</li><li>API Recommended Practice 577, Welding Inspection and Metallurgy, 3rd edition, October 2020</li><li>API Recommended Practice 578, Material Verification Program for Alloy Piping Systems, 3rd Edition, February 2018</li><li>API Standard 598, Valve Inspection and Testing, 10th Edition, October 2016</li><li>AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code - Steel, 24th Edition, 2020</li><li>ASNT TC‐1A Personal Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing Personnel, 2011 Edition</li><li>ASME II Materials, Part A, B, C, D, 2021</li><li>ASME V Nondestructive Examination, 2021</li><li>ASME VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 1 and 2, 2021</li><li>ASME IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications, Welding only, 2021</li><li>ASME B31.3, Process Piping, 2018 Edition</li><li>ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, 2020</li><li>SSPC – PA 2, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements, 2022</li><li>SSPC Surface Preparation Guide, SP1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11The discussion of the above source material shall be based only on the depth of knowledge required for API SIFE exam per API RP 588</li></ul>It is highly recommended for Course participants to obtain their own copies of the source material and study this thoroughly. IEPTC does not provide or distribute copies of these documents.For Credit Card payment, please choose “XENDIT” payment option. We accept VISA, MasterCard and JCB.

Prepare for the API Source Inspector Fixed Equipment (SIFE) certification exam with this comprehensive sample exam. Test your knowledge of inspection practices, codes, and standards to ensure you're ready for the API SIFE credential.

API SIFE Mock Exam: Fixed Equipment Source Inspector Sample Questions

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