Making an API 1104 code Index 1

[FCAW]

I am hoping someone has made an Index for the 1104, they would be willing to share. I know a lot of people don't like to share something they worked hard on. And it would most likely be way more beneficial in the long run to make my own. My test date is just very near now. So at least someone could give me a good idea how to make one that would be most effective on the CWI test.

Thanks to all

James

 

[phighfill]

I have the 19th edition that is indexed, but not the 20th.

 

[FCAW]

That's great. I have started indexing the 20th edition, have 14 hours into it. Might be halfway done. If you share your 19th index, it will help me speed up mine. When complete I'll forward the 20th to you. There aren't that many differences between the two. I have copies of both. It has already increased my speed for looking up the code for questions on the practice test. I think every inspector/Eng should do this it is very efficient.

 

[Kiwi2671]

FCAW,
What do you actually mean by an index ? I am a bit lost.
API 1104 already has an index.
What benefit is a detailed index ?
IMHO the only true aid is tabs on the relevant sections.
I did my CWI on ASME IX which is 4 x bigger than API 1104 and the biggest benefit for me was tabs on relevant sections - there is absolutely no time to look around on the open book, you have to be able to get directly to the relevant section and report the answer.
Time limit does not allow any looking around, you either go directly to what you need or your time runs out.
Good luck with your test,
Kiwi

 

[phighfill]

Hyper-linked on the different pages in the index. Plus there are links throughout the document.

 

[FCAW]

The definition is below from the dictionary. The 1104 doesn't come with an index. It comes with a contents. An index is what you find in the back of a book or manual that is alphabetized. It is like key words from each paragraph not included in the contents. Using an index is very beneficial. I believe an index is way more efficient than tabs. Sure I use tabs and can get to a section with a tab, but then you need to scan the paragraphs for the info needed. With an index it takes a few seconds to find the key word, and now you know precisely where the information needed is. For example, if information is needed for radiographic film using heat shields, you look under Radiography in your index, alphabetized under it you would find "heat shield", next to it would be 11.1.2.2 section(i)pg 30, 11.1.2.3 section(j)pg31, 11.1.6.1 section(c)pg32. If you didn't know the exact location of the information you needed, you would have had to look thru the whole section under film which is large enough to waste time on.


in·dex·es or in·di·ces (-d-sz)
1. Something that serves to guide, point out, or otherwise facilitate reference, especially:
a. An alphabetized list of names, places, and subjects treated in a printed work, giving the page or pages on which each item is mentioned.
b. A thumb index.
c. A table, file, or catalog.
d. Computer Science A list of keywords associated with a record or document, used especially as an aid in searching for information.

 

[FCAW]

Also making an index to me, has been fun and interesting. It has helped me to commit more information to memory and is as enjoyable a a puzzle (crossword, etc). I find it allows me to dissect the code book more which is proving beneficial. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to retain as much info as possible to long term memory.