Exam Code: API-580
Exam Name: Risk Based Inspection Professional
Certification Provider: API
Corresponding Certification: ICP Programs

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API API-580 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	American Petroleum Institute (API)
Exam Name:	API Risk Based Inspection Professional Certification Exam
Exam Number:	API-580
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Related Certifications:	API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector API 570 Piping Inspector API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector API RP 581 Risk-Based Inspection Methodology
Exam Duration:	195 minutes
Passing Score:	Approx. 70% (56 out of 80 scored questions)
Exam Price:	$380 (API Member), $440 (Non-Member)
Exam Format:	Multiple-choice, Closed-book
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	90 (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest)
Recommended Training:	API RP 580 Risk-Based Inspection (4th Ed. Addendum 1, 2025) API RP 581 Risk-Based Inspection Methodology API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment
Exam Registration:	API Official Registration Prometric Scheduling
Sample Questions:	DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:	Onsite at Prometric test centers or online remote proctored
Pre Condition:	Hold current API 510 / 570 / 653 certification; OR 1 year experience (bachelor), 2 years (associate), 3 years (high school) in petrochemical industry within last 10 years
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/api580

API API-580 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Consequence of Failure (CoF) Assessment	10%	- Release, dispersion and outcome analysis - Consequence categories: safety, environment, economic, operational - Consequence modeling and evaluation
Introduction and Fundamentals of RBI	10%	- Purpose, scope and benefits of RBI - Basic risk concepts: Risk = Probability × Consequence - Qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative RBI approaches
Data Collection and Management	15%	- Data quality, validation and updating - Inspection records and maintenance history - Required data: design, materials, process conditions, operating history
Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes	25%	- Common degradation mechanisms (per API RP 571) - Failure modes and effects analysis - Damage factor assessment and evaluation
Probability of Failure (PoF) Assessment	15%	- PoF determination methods - Quantitative PoF calculation (per API RP 581) - Influence of inspection effectiveness and management systems
Planning and Management of RBI Programs	15%	- Risk criteria and acceptable risk levels - Roles, responsibilities and team requirements - Developing RBI assessment plan and objectives - Regulatory compliance and documentation
Risk Evaluation, Inspection Planning and Implementation	10%	- Developing optimized inspection plans and strategies - Monitoring, review and update of RBI programs - Risk ranking and prioritization - Inspection methods, techniques and frequency

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Data Collection and Management (15%)
Probability of Failure (PoF) Assessment (15%)
Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes (25%)

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Which official training pairs with API-580 simulator practice?

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API Risk Based Inspection Professional Sample Questions:

Question #1

RBI as a risk-based approach focuses attention specifically on:

A. inspection intervals based on a percentage of equipment life.
B. the equipment and associated damage mechanisms.
C. consequence-based inspection intervals.
D. on-stream inspections in lieu of internal inspections.

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B 🗳️