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American Petroleum Institute Practice Tests

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2 Exams
128 Questions
Updated Aug 25

American Petroleum Institute Exam Catalog

2 Available Exams

API-571

Corrosion and Materials

65 Q&A Aug 2025
Simulator Sample Questions
API-580

Risk Based Inspection

63 Q&A Aug 2025
Simulator Sample Questions

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American Petroleum Institute Certification Pathway

A clear progression from beginner to expert.

Core inspections

Base inspection credentials that can support higher-tier entry routes

Pressure Vessel Inspector

API-510
Core API ICP certification listed in official catalog.

Piping Inspector

API-570
Core API ICP certification listed in official catalog.

Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector

API-653
Core API ICP certification listed in official catalog.

Specialization

Advanced mechanical-integrity credentialing in corrosion and RBI disciplines

Corrosion and Materials

API-571
Officially documented exam structure and Body of Knowledge; remote and in-person scheduling.

Risk Based Inspection

API-580
Officially documented exam structure, schedule, and body-of-knowledge revisions.

Welding Inspection and Metallurgy

API-577
Listed in API ICP portfolio and exam family context.

Recent Changes

2013-05-13
API 571, 577, and 580 become stand-alone credentials: Program update states candidates for API 57...
2021-03-09
Remote-proctored testing introduced for ICP: API announced remote exam availability for non-pract...
2021-04-08
2021 exam updates for 571 and 580: API announced job-analysis updates for API 571/577/580 and not...
2024-08-29
Remote testing removed for core programs: As of September 2024, API stopped remote testing for AP...
2024-11-15
ICP portal login system rollout scheduled: An update announced a new ICP portal login system roll...
2025-05-26
Digital credentials rollout and migration: API announced transition to digital credentialing begi...
August 29, 2025
CAP sunset announced for Q1/Q2
2025-12-15
TES and CAP portfolio retirement context: Program updates reported sunsetting of API TES and Cert...
2026-08-01
API 580 body-of-knowledge update announced: API 580 page states that August 2026 exams will use A...

Mechanical integrity certification pathway (corrosion and risk based inspection)

graph TD A[Core ICP foundation] --> B[API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector] A --> C[API 570 - Piping Inspector] A --> D[API 653 - Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector] B --> E[API 571 - Corrosion and Materials] C --> E D --> E B --> F[API 580 - Risk Based Inspection] C --> F D --> F E --> G[API Mechanical Integrity Specialist Track]

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American Petroleum Institute FAQs

How long is API-571 valid?
API says the API-571 certification is valid for a three-year term.
How long is API-580 valid?
API states the API-580 certification is valid for three years.
Do I need to hold API-510, API-570, or API-653 before taking API-571 or API-580?
No longer required. Since 2013, API states 571/577/580 are stand-alone credentials. Current holders of 510/570/653 can still qualify automatically.
Can I take API-571 or API-580 remotely?
Yes. API lists remote proctoring through Prometric for API-571 and API-580, with in-person Prometric centers also available.
What is the exam length and structure for API-571?
API-571 is 3.25 hours, with 110 total questions and 100 scored questions.
What is the exam length and structure for API-580?
API-580 is 3.25 hours, with 90 total questions and 80 scored questions.
What body-of-knowledge documents are used?
API-571 is based on API RP 571 (3rd Edition, 2020). API-580 is based on API RP 580, 4th Edition (2023), with 2026 August exams using Addenda 1 (2025).
Will API credentials be issued digitally?
Yes. API moved to digital credential issuance beginning in June 2025, with hard-copy certificates still available from the portal.

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