Relevant work experience in refractory installation, inspection, or maintenance is typically required (commonly 1–5 years depending on education background). Rules change occasionally, so verify the current requirements on the official API exam page before you schedule.

All three versions in a single purchase: 87 practice questions for the API Refractory Personnel exam as a printable, expert-prepared PDF — ideal if you learn best by annotating paper; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. Use whichever version fits each moment, or all of them together. You also get a free demo, 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount after the first year, and unlimited computer installations.

The API-936 exam is a API certification exam validating the knowledge in the API Refractory Personnel syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification, API 936 Refractory Inspection Certification. Beyond theoretical knowledge, employers want demonstrated skills — and this credential provides that evidence in 2026's competitive market. ActualTestsIT helps you prepare with 87 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.

Computer-based testing (CBT) at authorized test centers or approved remote proctoring locations (if available in region). Registration for the API Refractory Personnel exam runs through these official channels:

• API Individual Certification Program (ICP) Registration

Your ActualTestsIT practice questions arrive by email within 1 minute of purchase, so preparation can begin the day you book.

The API Refractory Personnel exam contains Approximately 75 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 180 minutes. That leaves limited time per question, so rehearsing under the same clock with the ActualTestsIT Desktop Test Engine is time well spent.

The official API Refractory Personnel outline defines 4 domains. The top three are Refractory Materials (25%), Inspection and Quality Control (25%), and Safety and Standards (20%). See the full list in the topics section above — ActualTestsIT's 87 practice questions span every domain.

ActualTestsIT issues a full refund if you take the API Refractory Personnel exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass. The policy does not apply if the exam is taken within 3 days of purchase, if the exam was never actually taken, or to free materials or expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. To claim, submit a scan of your enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam — processing takes up to 7 days. Alternatively, exchange for two free exam products of equal value while keeping your original product's update service. Delivery is by email within 1 minute; contact support if nothing arrives within 2 hours.

The API Refractory Personnel exam requires 70% (typical passing threshold, subject to API scaling) to pass, and registration costs USD 550–USD 1000 (varies by region and membership status). A retake costs the same fee again — one more reason to gauge your readiness with the ActualTestsIT practice engines before exam day.

API recommends the following training for the API Refractory Personnel exam:

• API 936 Certification Training Courses

Complement the official training with the 87 practice questions from ActualTestsIT — they show you whether the knowledge holds up under exam-style questioning.