For those preparing to take the API Inspector’s exam remotely via Prometric, here is a useful video link to guide you through the process:
You can opt for remote proctoring for all API Inspector exams except API 510, API 570, API 653, API 1169 & API 1184.
A simple way to tie everything together: Think in this chain: Process → Heat → Microstructure → Defect → Inspection → Acceptance For every weld scenario, ask: What process is used? What could go wrong? How would I detect it?
API 577 isn’t just about welding—it’s about understanding how welds behave, how they fail, and how inspectors evaluate them. If you approach it as a mix of practical inspection + applied metallurgy, everything becomes much clearer. Preparing
