API ICP Programs API-SIEE

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API API-SIEE Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	API
Exam Name:	API SIEE - Source Inspector Electrical Equipment
Exam Number:	API-SIEE
Related Certifications:	API SIEE - Source Inspector Electrical Equipment
Available Languages:	English
Exam Price:	USD $380 member / USD $500 non-member
Passing Score:	Set passing scaled score
Exam Duration:	195 minutes
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Real Exam Qty:	110 questions, 100 scored
Exam Format:	Multiple-choice, Closed-book
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	In-person test center or remote proctored exam
Pre Condition:	Prequalification is required. Minimum electrical experience depends on education and background, ranging from 2 to 5 years.

API API-SIEE Exam Syllabus Topics:

API-SIEE Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the API-SIEE exam lead to?

The API-SIEE exam is the official API exam behind the ICP Programs certification, validating the skills measured by the API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment credential. It sits at the Professional level of the API certification program. It also connects to API SIEE - Source Inspector Electrical Equipment, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the API-SIEE exam, and how much time do I get?

The API-SIEE exam contains 110 questions, 100 scored questions to be completed within 195 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-SIEE exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the API-SIEE exam is Set passing scaled score, and the official registration fee is USD $380 member / USD $500 non-member. 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 113 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-SIEE exam?

Prequalification is required. Minimum electrical experience depends on education and background, ranging from 2 to 5 years. Requirements can change when API revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the API-SIEE practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free API-SIEE 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-SIEE exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the API-SIEE exam?

The API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment exam blueprint is organized into 11 domains. The first three are:

• Electrical Induction Motors
• Source Inspection Management Program
• Electrical Skid Mounted Equipment

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 Source Inspector Electrical Equipment Sample Questions:

Question #1
Which information should be included at a minimum in a source inspection report?

A. Inspector's travel reimbursement total
B. Supplier profit margin
C. Reference drawings/data used, including drawing numbers
D. Internal purchaser budget code only

Question #2
When a deviation from specifications, drawings, codes, or standards is identified, the source inspector should FIRST treat it as:

A. a supplier observation only
B. a schedule note
C. a warranty issue
D. a nonconformance

Question #3
What document provides information on design and installation of electrical systems for fixed and floating offshore petroleum facilities for unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 locations?

A. NFPA 70
B. IEEE 841
C. API RP 14F
D. API RP 14FZ

Question #4
Laminations in a motor stator core are used to reduce:

A. AC voltage.
B. frequency.
C. DC voltage.
D. energy loss.

Question #5
When might a resident source inspector be required at a shop during manufacture and fabrication?

A. When the item is procured from a foreign source
B. When the shop is fully loaded with items to be fabricated and schedule is tight
C. When the source inspector would have to travel long distances each day to the shop
D. When the risk assessment classifies the equipment item as highest risk

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