Risk Based Inspection Professional: API-580 Exam Premium File as PDF & Test Engine

The API-580 exam, officially titled Risk Based Inspection Professional, is the qualifying test for the Risk Based Inspection Professional certification from American Petroleum Institute (API), a credential at the Professional / Advanced level. Passing it proves you have the skills employers look for in certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, API 570 Piping Inspector, API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector, API RP 581 Risk-Based Inspection Methodology.

The API Risk Based Inspection Professional exam gives you 195 minutes to work through 90 (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest) questions. That is a steady pace with little room for second-guessing, so train yourself to read each question once, flag the difficult ones, and keep moving. Before exam day, sit at least two full timed sessions in the Fast2test test engine — when the clock feels familiar, it stops being a threat.

You need Approx. 70% (56 out of 80 scored questions) to pass, and the official registration fee is $380 (API Member), $440 (Non-Member). Fall short and you pay that fee in full again for every retake, which makes solid preparation the cheaper option by far. Work through the Fast2test practice questions until you score comfortably above the passing mark, then book your seat.

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 Eligibility rules can change over time, so before you register, confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page: American Petroleum Institute (API) API-580 exam overview.

You can book your API-580 exam through any of these official registration channels:

• API Official Registration
• Prometric Scheduling

The exam is delivered as Onsite at Prometric test centers or online remote proctored, so you can pick the option that fits your schedule when you book.

American Petroleum Institute (API) recommends the following training for API Risk Based Inspection Professional candidates:

• 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

Pair that training with the 92 practice questions from Fast2test and you can check your readiness topic by topic before exam day.

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The API Risk Based Inspection Professional syllabus is organized into 7 domains. The main areas include Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes (25%), Introduction and Fundamentals of RBI (10%), and Risk Evaluation, Inspection Planning and Implementation (10%). Scroll up to the Exam Topics section above for the complete, current outline before you plan your study schedule.