The API Risk Based Inspection Professional exam requires Approx. 70% (56 out of 80 scored questions) to pass, and registration costs $380 (API Member), $440 (Non-Member). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the ActualVCE engines before booking is the cheaper option.

API recommends these training resources for the API Risk Based Inspection Professional exam:

• 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

Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 92 practice questions from ActualVCE help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.

The API-580 exam is a API certification exam validating the API Risk Based Inspection Professional syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, API 570 Piping Inspector, API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector, API RP 581 Risk-Based Inspection Methodology. Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with ActualVCE's 92 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

ActualVCE issues a full refund if you take the API Risk Based Inspection Professional exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass. The policy does not apply if the exam is taken within 3 days of purchase, if the exam was never actually taken, or to free materials or expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scan of your enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Alternatively, exchange for two free exam products of equal value and keep your original update service. Orders arrive by email within 1 minute — contact support if nothing arrives within 2 hours.

Onsite at Prometric test centers or online remote proctored Register for the API Risk Based Inspection Professional exam through these official channels:

• API Official Registration
• Prometric Scheduling

After booking, ActualVCE delivers your practice questions within 1 minute — preparation starts the same day.

The API Risk Based Inspection Professional exam contains 90 (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest) to complete within 195 minutes. Timed simulation in the ActualVCE Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.

The official API Risk Based Inspection Professional outline defines 7 domains. The leading three are Data Collection and Management (15%), Probability of Failure (PoF) Assessment (15%), and Introduction and Fundamentals of RBI (10%). The full list is in the topics section above, and ActualVCE's 92 practice questions cover each one.

Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. All 92 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates — whenever a new version is compiled, it is sent to you automatically — plus a 50% renewal discount afterward and unlimited computer installations.

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 Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official API exam page before scheduling.