EUSR SCO Module 4: Routine Operations (RO) Practice Questions – Set 1

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You’ve demonstrated a good understanding of the principles covered in SCO Routine Operations (RO) Module 4.

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Don’t worry if you didn’t get the result you were hoping for. The questions in this quiz are designed to test your understanding of the procedures and responsibilities involved in Routine Operations.

Take a little time to review the areas you found challenging, then come back and have another go. Every attempt helps build your confidence and improve your understanding.

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#1. What is the primary purpose of a Routine Operation (RO)?

To provide a written record of routine maintenance activities

To control planned operations that present a lower level of risk than an NRO but require formal management

To replace the need for Safety and Engineering Procedures

To authorise any work carried out on Low Pressure assets

#2. Which of the following activities would most likely require an RO?

A 90mm PE connection on a 250mm Medium Pressure PE main

A 6" mechanical under-pressure tee connection on an 8" Low Pressure main

A welded metallic connection on a IP gas main

A stopple operation on a 15" Low Pressure main

#3. When preparing an RO, who should ideally be involved in developing the procedure?

The Responsible Engineer and Network Controller

The Originator and Competent Person

The Competent Person and Network Controller only

The Authorising Engineer and Responsible Engineer

#4. Why may Network Analysis be required during preparation of an RO?

To verify the competency of the Competent Person

To determine the cost and duration of the works

To assess potential impacts on gas supplies, pressures and network operation

To obtain permission from the Network Controller

#5. Which of the following situations would most likely require Network Analysis input during preparation of an RO?

Replacement of a site perimeter fence

A routine valve inspection with no impact on gas flow

An operation that may create a network restriction or affect customer supplies

Completion of a valve record sheet

#6. Who is responsible for authorising and issuing an RO?

Competent Person

Responsible Engineer

Network Controller

Authorising Engineer

#7. Which of the following information would normally be included within an RO?

Method statement, sketches and gas supply impacts

Employee training records and competence assessments

Commercial approvals and project budgets

Asset valuation information

#8. Why is a fully completed circulation list important?

To satisfy document control and completion records requirements

To ensure all affected parties have reviewed the operation

To allow the CP to proceed without further approvals

To avoid the need for conflict checking

#9. Which statement regarding conflict checking is correct?

The CP is responsible for all conflict checking activities

The AE undertakes both continuity of supply and on-site conflict checking

Continuity of supply conflict checking and on-site conflict checking address different risks

Conflict checking is only required for NROs

#10. During authorisation of an RO, what should the AE verify?

That the Competent Person has already started the work

That all approvals, supporting information, network analysis and conflict checks have been completed

That all work party members hold SCO registration

That the customer has accepted the costs

#11. What is the Competent Person’s primary responsibility during execution of an RO?

To authorise changes to the procedure when required

To maintain control of the site operations and ensure compliance with the RO

To carry out network analysis

To undertake audits of the work party

#12. Before work starts under an RO, what should the Competent Person confirm?

That all preliminary works, resources, approvals and documentation are available

That the Responsible Engineer has reviewed the procedure

That all stakeholders have attended site

That the AE remains on site throughout the operation

#13. Why should the Competent Person brief all personnel involved in the operation?

To satisfy training requirements

To ensure personnel understand their roles, responsibilities, hazards and controls

To allow personnel to challenge the RO

To replace the need for a toolbox talk

#14. During the operation, site conditions differ from those described within the authorised RO. What should happen?

The CP may amend the RO provided the change improves safety

The CP should continue provided the work party agrees with the change

The CP should stop work and consult the AE before any departure from the authorised RO

The Network Controller should authorise the change

#15. Who may authorise a deviation from their own RO?

Competent Person

Network Controller

Responsible Engineer

Authorising Engineer

#16. Which statement regarding deviations is correct?

The CP may deviate from the RO provided they notify the AE afterwards

The AE may amend their authorised RO but cannot deviate from company procedures

The AE may deviate from company procedures where operationally necessary

Both the AE and CP may authorise minor deviations

#17. If a proposed deviation cannot be implemented safely, what should the AE do?

Allow the operation to continue under increased supervision

Refer the decision to the Responsible Engineer

Stop or suspend the operation until a suitable solution is developed

Allow the CP to determine the safest approach

#18. What is the minimum notice period normally required for the Network Controller when seeking approval of an RO extension?

24 hours

1 working day

2 working days

5 working days

#19. If the Competent Person is unable to continue with the operation, what must happen?

The most experienced operative should take control

The AE must nominate, verify and brief a replacement CP and amend the RO

The Network Controller automatically becomes responsible

The operation may continue until the end of the shift

#20. Which statement regarding completion of an RO is correct?

The CP confirms completion and the AE retains responsibility for records management and document retention

The CP is solely responsible for retaining completed RO documentation

The Network Controller archives all completed ROs

Documentation may be discarded once the operation is complete

Finish