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API API-936 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American Petroleum Institute (API) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification Examination |
| Exam Number: | API-936 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based testing (CBT) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | USD 550–USD 1000 (varies by region and membership status) |
| Related Certifications: | API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification API 936 Refractory Inspection Certification |
| Passing Score: | 70% (typical passing threshold, subject to API scaling) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 75 multiple-choice questions |
| Recommended Training: | API 936 Certification Training Courses |
| Exam Registration: | API Individual Certification Program (ICP) Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (CBT) at authorized test centers or approved remote proctoring locations (if available in region). |
| Pre Condition: | Relevant work experience in refractory installation, inspection, or maintenance is typically required (commonly 1–5 years depending on education background). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/icp/936-refractory-personnel-certification-exam |
API API-936 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Safety and Standards | 20% | - API standards compliance
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| Topic 2: Inspection and Quality Control | 25% | - Inspection methods
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| Topic 3: Refractory Materials | 25% | - Material properties and selection
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| Topic 4: Installation Practices | 30% | - Curing and dry-out procedures
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Common Questions About the API API-936 Exam
What is the API Refractory Personnel exam all about?
The API-936 exam is the official American Petroleum Institute (API) exam behind the API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the API Refractory Personnel credential. It sits at the Professional level of the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification program. It also connects to API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification, API 936 Refractory Inspection Certification, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the API-936 exam, and how much time do I get?
The API-936 exam contains Approximately 75 multiple-choice questions questions to be completed within 180 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the API-936 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the API-936 exam is 70% (typical passing threshold, subject to API scaling), and the official registration fee is USD 550–USD 1000 (varies by region and membership status). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 87 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the API-936 exam?
Relevant work experience in refractory installation, inspection, or maintenance is typically required (commonly 1–5 years depending on education background). Requirements can change when American Petroleum Institute (API) revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the API-936 exam?
You can book the API Refractory Personnel exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Computer-based testing (CBT) at authorized test centers or approved remote proctoring locations (if available in region).. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the API-936 exam?
American Petroleum Institute (API) recommends the following training resources for the API Refractory Personnel exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 87 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the API-936 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free API-936 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if API revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the API-936 exam, and how is my order delivered?
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What topics are covered in the API-936 exam?
The API Refractory Personnel exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Refractory Materials — 25% of the exam
- Inspection and Quality Control — 25% of the exam
- Safety and Standards — 20% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
API Refractory Personnel Sample Questions:
Question #1
Maximum allowable crack length, visible on the surface of a dense firebrick, is:
A. 3/4 in. (19 mm)
B. 1/4 in. (6 mm)
C. 1/2 in.(12 mm)
D. 3/8 in. (10 mm)
Question #2
The contractor on a field vibration casting job is preparing for a continuous pour that will last for three 12- hour shifts. The weather report predicts a nighttime low temperature of 35°F (2°C). How should the contractor be prepared?
A. Be ready to stop pouring if the temperature drops below 35°F (2°C)
B. Make no special preparations
C. Keep the install material and shell >50°F (10°C)
D. Have the castable dry mix heated to >50°F (10°C)
Question #3
Refractory samples cast during the mock-up are cured for a minimum of:
A. 24 hours.
B. 12 hours.
C. 18 hours.
D. 8 hours.
Question #4
Each sample tested in accordance with ASTM C181 for workability index shall consist of how many specimens?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 5
Question #5
For qualification testing, test panels for pneumatic gunning are inclined at a:
A. 90° angle above the horizontal.
B. 60° angle above the horizontal.
C. 30° angle above the horizontal.
D. 45° angle above the horizontal.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: C | Question #2 Correct Answer: C | Question #3 Correct Answer: A | Question #4 Correct Answer: B | Question #5 Correct Answer: D |
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