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NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM (QUIZZES AND STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS)
"Relative humidity is - CORRECT ANSWER a measure of the amount of moisture in the air
compared to saturation level."
"Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates? - CORRECT ANSWER Metal"
"When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference: - CORRECT
ANSWER SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12"
"What is the minimum recommended distance away from an edge that an inspector should take
a measurement with a dial type magnetic pull off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge? - CORRECT
ANSWER 2.5 cm (1 inch)"
"Polymerization is the process of? - CORRECT ANSWER Monomers joining together."
"An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often caused by poor
application technique is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Holiday"
"Checking is: - CORRECT ANSWER a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches
the substrate."
"Inspection documentation is important because: - CORRECT ANSWER Owners use the
documentation for a variety of purposes."
"An Inspectors personal log book should contain: - CORRECT ANSWER No comments
regarding the application team."
"The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: -
CORRECT ANSWER Galvanic Corrosion"
"What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? - CORRECT ANSWER Profilometer"
"Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER Airless spray
application."
"When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet light, the NACE Inspector should
be aware that: - CORRECT ANSWER Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified."
"To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment: - CORRECT ANSWER
wash your hands before sampling."
"Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER Checking"
"It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available: -
CORRECT ANSWER At all times."
"In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: - CORRECT ANSWER To
control the evaporation rate."
"Digital hygrometers - CORRECT ANSWER determine relative humidity, air temperature,and
dew point temperature." "Using SSPC Vis 1 as a guide when performing a visual inspection of a steel surface prior to surface
preparation a NACE Inspector would assign which designations to the surface condition: -
CORRECT ANSWER Rust Grades A-D"
"Inspectors daily reports are used: - CORRECT ANSWER By the contractor to estimate the
mount of work done that day, To provide continuity between inspectors, To aid in arbitration between the contractor and client, and To help in cases of a coating failure."
"Silicone coatings are typically: - CORRECT ANSWER Applied in very thin films."
"Excess moisture during holiday testing can cause erroneous by creating a path across the surface of the coating to pinholes previously detected, or directly to the signal return connection. This is
often referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER Telegraphing"
"ASTM Standards are applicable: - CORRECT ANSWER When specified."
the blast. The Contractor is very upset and has told you that the standard permits up to 5% of the mills scale to remain and still be in compliance with the standard. Your FIRST preferred course if
action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Review the relevant standard with the Contractor."
"A successful coating Inspector must be able to: - CORRECT ANSWER Look for problems and
issues during application."
"A magnetic pull off type gauge is a good choice when: - CORRECT ANSWER When an
intrinsically safe tool is required."
"The Inspector's log book is generally: - CORRECT ANSWER Retained by the inspector upon
project completion."
"The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Situational Awareness" "You are the NACE Inspector on a 5,000 sq ft job where SSPC PA 2 has been specified.Assuming all
areas are in compliance, how many gauge readings and spot measurements are required? -
CORRECT ANSWER 225 gauge readings resulting in 75 spot measurements."
"Stripe coats are generally applied to: - CORRECT ANSWER Edges, corners, welds and complex
geometric shapes."
"SSPC SP 1 identifies the use of: - CORRECT ANSWER A wide variety of materials."
"Which one of the following documents is the best source for coating technical data: - CORRECT
ANSWER Technical Data Sheet"
"Prior to using Inspection tools the inspector must: - CORRECT ANSWER Ensure the
instrument is within calibration parameters, be trained on how to use the equipment and read the manufactures instructions." "Excessive working of the surface with the power grinder can be detrimental because excessive
burnishing: - CORRECT ANSWER Develops a polished surface, which is poor anchor profile for
most coatings."
"NACE SP 0178 is a standard for: - CORRECT ANSWER Tanks and Vessels to be lined for
Immersion Service."
"The primary difference between non convertible vs. convertible coatings is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Non convertible coatings do not undergo a chemical change during whereas
convertible coatings do."
"According to SSPC PA 2 a spot measurement it: - CORRECT ANSWER The average of gauge
readings taken in a 4cm (1.5inch) circle."
"Whenever dissimilar metals just join, the most common practice is to: - CORRECT ANSWER
Provide cathodic protection to prevent corrosion."
"Check abrasive blast pressure close to the: - CORRECT ANSWER Blast Nozzle"
"Removal of surface contaminants is done by: - CORRECT ANSWER A combination of
methods." "Common errors that can produce inaccurate readings when using Wet Film Thickness(WFT)
gauges include: - CORRECT ANSWER Using a damaged gauge and dragging gauge though wet
coating."
"ISO ST 3 is described as: - CORRECT ANSWER Very Thorough hand or power tool cleaning"
"You are an Inspector on a project where SSPC SP3 is specified. What sort of tools should you
expect the Contractor to use to achieve the standard? - CORRECT ANSWER Power Tools"
"The least effective method of surface cleaning is most likely: - CORRECT ANSWER Hand Tool
Cleaning"
"Nace No. 4/SSPC SP 7 is a joint standard for: - CORRECT ANSWER Brush Off Blast Cleaning"
"(Also known as 'fisheyes' or 'crawling') is the term for surface breaks in the film that reveal the
substrate. It is often a result of grease or oil contamination on the substrate. - CORRECT
ANSWER Cissing"
"Which coating cures the fastest? - CORRECT ANSWER Polyurea"
"Inspection records may be used to: - CORRECT ANSWER Help resolving legal or arbitration
disputes, Assist owners in the evaluation of the applicator performance, assist owners in the evaluation of the inspectors performance and determine total cost of project."
"Daily reports or weekly reports should be written in? - CORRECT ANSWER Pen"
"Improper atomization of the coating may cause which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER
Uneven DFT, Dry Spray and Overspray."
"High viscosity due to low temperature should be corrected by? - CORRECT ANSWER Adding
extra thinner." "SSPC Technology Guide No. 12 states coating inspection requires a minimum of which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 foot candles (538 lumens)"
"One major advantage of conventional spray? - CORRECT ANSWER Applicator control."
"When using a wet film thickness (WFT) comb/gauge, the measurement should be taken? -
CORRECT ANSWER Immediately after the coating is applied."
"A well written specification requires a surface profile depth defined as? - CORRECT ANSWER
A range of measurements." "When reporting the wet film thickness from a wet film thickness comb/gauge (WFT) you report?
- CORRECT ANSWER The last tooth that has coating on it."
"Adding an incorrect solvent to a coating may cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Non drying and non
curing." "You have been inspecting a tank repainting project and suspect the surface was not cleaned
properly, but the coating has already been applied. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER
Consult owner for guidance."
"After a cold night, you find that the epoxy amine midcoast applied the day before has blushed.
The optimum (best) resolution when amine blush is found is to? - CORRECT ANSWER Consult
the coating manufacture." "As in Inspector on a bride painting project, prior to abrasive blasting,which blasting safety items
would you expect to see? - CORRECT ANSWER Deadman valve, Connections wired/clipped
and Supplied air hood."
"According to NACE SP0188, the wetted sponge is moved at a maximum rate of? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 linear foot per second (30cm)"
"You are on a coating project and notice blisters in a variety of sizes and irregular shapes. What
standard would you use to evaluate the blisters? - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM D714"
"When are NACE International surface preparation standards considered binding? - CORRECT
ANSWER When specified in the contract documents."
"You are performing holiday testing early morning with dew on the pipe. The reason you may get
erroneous indications is cause by? - CORRECT ANSWER Telegraphing"
"Which joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blasting standard states that "Random staying shall be limited
to no more than 33% of each unit surface area"? - CORRECT ANSWER NACE No. 3/SSPC SP 6
Commercial Blast Cleaning" "Which blasting standard allows for traces of tightly adherent mill scale, rust and highly adherent
thin coating to 10%? - CORRECT ANSWER NACE No. 8/ SSPC SP 14"
"You have a 10mil (254 micron) conductive coating on a nonconductive surface and need to check
for holidays and discontinuities. How would you perform the inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER
Visually, you cannot use a holiday detector." "Fisheyes (cissing) often resemble crater like breaks in the coating film that reveal tiny areas of
substrate because of? - CORRECT ANSWER Contamination such as grease, oil, or silicone."
"The contractor is required to perform this action: - CORRECT ANSWER Shall"
"The contractor has open choice on actions: - CORRECT ANSWER May"
"Which type of coating is manufactured with specific components added to slow down the
activity of the electrochemical cell(anode, cathode or both)? - CORRECT ANSWER Inhibitive"
"If a steel bridge is corroding in a mild environment, the corrosion process is defined as which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Electrochemical"
"Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three materials
are commonly used as galvanic anodes for carbon steel? - CORRECT ANSWER Zinc, aluminum
and magnesium."
"A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosrion rate to? - CORRECT ANSWER
Decrease"
"The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ionic"
"Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called? - CORRECT ANSWER General
Corrosion" "When conflict occurs on a coating project, as the Inspector, the preferred first course of action is
to? - CORRECT ANSWER Actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of others."
"A proper coating specification should contain information regarding which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER Surface preparation standards, safety and locations to be coated."
"According to the NACE attestation, when is it OK to accept a gift from a contractor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Never acceptable."
"The contractor should not use air blow off the surface of a coating if: - CORRECT ANSWER
Lead is present in the coating waste or blast debris."
"When inspecting a silicone coating it is very important to: - CORRECT ANSWER observe
application and ensure the field is applied at the correct DFT."
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described? - CORRECT ANSWER
electrochemical"
"Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three can be used
effectively as galvanic anodes for carbon steel? - CORRECT ANSWER zinc, aluminum,
magnesium"
"A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER decrease"
"The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ionic"
"Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____ - CORRECT ANSWER general
corrosion" "When a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the preferred first course of action
is to _____ - CORRECT ANSWER actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of
others"
"A proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____, ____, and ____ -
CORRECT ANSWER surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be used"
"Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor? - CORRECT ANSWER NO"
"What should you do if you find discrepancies between the specification and the coating
manufacturer's technical data sheet? - CORRECT ANSWER seek written clarification from the
owner's representative"
"What are the general components of inspection reports? - CORRECT ANSWER - results of
inspection tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application" "Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate ___ ___
___ ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions"
"Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____ - CORRECT ANSWER pipe"
"Which coatings may require external moisture to cure? - CORRECT ANSWER - single
component polyurethane
- solvent borne inorganic zinc"
"Amine blush is likely to occur with which type of coating? - CORRECT ANSWER epoxy"
"Which type of coating cures the fastest? - CORRECT ANSWER Polyurea"
"When an inorganic Zinc Rich primer is applied too heavily a common result is ______ -
CORRECT ANSWER mud cracking"
"Commonly used primers for steel structures are? - CORRECT ANSWER - epoxy
- inorganic zinc
- organic zinc"
"Coatings that cure by polymerization are _____ - CORRECT ANSWER convertible"
"Water-borne latex coatings cure by a process known as _____ - CORRECT ANSWER
coalescence"
"On a blast-cleaned surface, ultraviolet ligt can reveal _____ - CORRECT ANSWER oil"
"You are an inspector on a project with a sprayed polyurethane coating. The probable safety
concern is _______ - CORRECT ANSWER isocyanates"
"The requirements of a coatings project are defined by which document? - CORRECT ANSWER
coating specification"
"What is referenced by ISO 8503? - CORRECT ANSWER Grit and Shot profile comparators"
"List the reasons that mill scale is typically removed: - CORRECT ANSWER - to avoid future
delamination
- to improve coating adhesion
- to eliminate a source of galvanic corrosion"
"Which standard defines a "commercially" blast cleaned surface? - CORRECT ANSWER NACE
No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6"
"ISO SA 2-1/2 is a blast cleaning surface that is similar to which joint standard? - CORRECT
ANSWER NACE No. 2 / SP 10"
"Approximately 75% of premature coating features are caused by _____ - CORRECT ANSWER
inadequate or improper surface preparation"
"NACE SP0178 comparator addresses ___ ___ ___ ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - butt welds
- lap welds
- radius edges
- finishing grades of weld"
"Which SSPC Vis 1 rust grade defines a surface covered with both mill scale and rust? - CORRECT
ANSWER Grade B"
"You are on a job and observe the coating is being applied in an unacceptable manner. As an
inspector you should ____ and ____ - CORRECT ANSWER - report to the contractor's
supervisor
- report to the owner's representative" "Which standard gives guidelines for how many DFT measurements should be taken in a given
area? - CORRECT ANSWER SP 2"
"A pre-job conference should be held - CORRECT ANSWER after bids have been submitted and
contracts signed"
"What are the goals of a pre-job conference? - CORRECT ANSWER - review and discuss the
scope of work
- discuss lines of communication between parties
- discuss and clarify inspector's responsibilities and authority"
"What is one of the inspector's roles at a pre-job conference? - CORRECT ANSWER clarify
reporting requirements"
"You must take a measurement with a dial-type magnetic pull-off dry film thickness gauge. What is the minimum recommended distance away from an edge that you can reliably take a
measurement? - CORRECT ANSWER 2.5 cm (1 inch)"
"The testing procedure for water soluable ferrous salts is ____ - CORRECT ANSWER potassium
ferricyannide test"
"A well written specification requires a surface profile depth defined as ____ - CORRECT
ANSWER a range of measurements"
"If there is a conflict between the project specification and manufacturer's product data sheet,
which do you follow? - CORRECT ANSWER Follow the specification"
"What document should be reviewed prior to arriving to a job site to determine if amines or
polyamides will be present? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety Data Sheet (SDS), formerly MSDS"
"Specification term: Will - CORRECT ANSWER The owner is responsible for performing the
action"
"Specification term: Should - CORRECT ANSWER The contractor is strongly recommended but
not required to preform the action"
"Specification term: May - CORRECT ANSWER The contractor has open choice on actions"
"Specification term: Shall - CORRECT ANSWER The contractor is required to perform this
action"
"Adding an incorrect solvent to a coating may cause ____ - CORRECT ANSWER non-drying or
non-curing"
"If you find chalking on pre-existing coating, what type of coating would you find suspect? -
CORRECT ANSWER Epoxy"
"After a cold night, you find that the epoxy amine midcoat applied the day before has blushed.
The optimum resolution when amine blush is found is to ____ - CORRECT ANSWER consult the
coating manufacturer"
"The formation of small bowl-shaped depressions in the coating film caused by air trapped in the
coating is called ______ - CORRECT ANSWER cratering"
"Failure of a plural component coating to cure is frequently caused by _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER wrong mix ratio"
"As an inspector on a bridge painting project, prior to abrasive blasting, which blasting safety
items would you expect to see? - CORRECT ANSWER - deadman valve
- connections wired/clipped
- supplied air hood"
"One of the most common causes of blisters in a coating film is _____ - CORRECT ANSWER
surface contamination"
"Which standard would you reference if you notice blisters in a variety of shapes and sizes? -
CORRECT ANSWER ASTM D714"
"When are NACE international surface preparation standards considered binding? - CORRECT
ANSWER when specified in the contract documents"
"You are preforming holiday testing on a pipe covered in dew. The reason you are receiving
erroneous readings is ______ - CORRECT ANSWER telegraphing"
"Which joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blasting standard states that "Random staining shall be limited
to no more than 33% of each unit area of surface"? - CORRECT ANSWER NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP
6 Commercial Blast Cleaning" "Which blasting standard allows for traces of tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and tightly adherent
thin coatings up to 10%? - CORRECT ANSWER NACE No. 8 / SSPC-SP 14"
"According to NACE No.4/SSPC SP-7, mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if they
cannot be removed by _____ - CORRECT ANSWER lifting with a dull putty knife"
"ISO 8501 ST-3 is the standard for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER very thorough
hand and/or power tool cleaning"
"What is the inspector's responsibility when it comes to safety on a project? - CORRECT
ANSWER Safety enforcement is not the responsibility of the inspector, however, it is his
responsibility to report any issues that may affect the project" "Name some tests that may need to be conducted during surface preparation and coating
operations. - CORRECT ANSWER Temperature, RH, DP, Anchor Profile, Surface Cleanliness"
"Name some of the documentation/reports that may be required to be maintained on a coatings
project. - CORRECT ANSWER Daily, weekly summary, materials usage report, manpower and
equipment, non-conformance, conformance"
"What are the most important characteristics of a good report? - CORRECT ANSWER
Objective, Accurate, Detailed" "What is the inspector's primary responsibility and what should the inspector not do as it pertains
to the specification? - CORRECT ANSWER - enforce specification
"Identify some of the defects that can be caused by incorrect application temperatures -
CORRECT ANSWER - failure to cure
- too rapid solvent evaporation
- poor film formation"
"Describe relative humidity - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of moisture in the air compared
to saturation level"
"What is the dew point temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER Temperature at which moisture
will begin to form on a steel surface"
"Name some of the effects wind may have on a coatings project - CORRECT ANSWER - blowing
abrasives
- causing excessive drift or overspray
- accelerating solvent evaporation
- contributing to the formation of dry spray"
"Two broad classifications of coating are: - CORRECT ANSWER Organic/Inorganic,
Convertible/non-convertible, thermosetting/thermoplastic"
"What are the 2 primary components of a liquid applied coating? - CORRECT ANSWER -
pigment
- vehicle (resin or binding)"
"What are the 3 methods by which a coating provides corrosion control? - CORRECT ANSWER
- barrier
- inhibitive
- sacrificial"
"What are the 3 different ways a coating can adhere to the surface? - CORRECT ANSWER -
chemical
- mechanical
- polar
- all three"
"The two broad classifications for curing mechanisms are: - CORRECT ANSWER - convertible
"List 2 non-convertible coating types: - CORRECT ANSWER - chlorinated rubber
"List 4 convertible coating curing mechanisms: - CORRECT ANSWER - oxidation
- co-reaction (polymerization)
- hydration
- fusion"
"List 3 characteristics of oxidation cure coatings: - CORRECT ANSWER - not suitable for
immersion service
- not suitable for use over alkaline substrates
- limited dry film thickness per coat"
"List coating types that cure by polymerization: - CORRECT ANSWER - epoxies
- polyurethanes
- polyureas
- polyasparatics
- polysiloxanies"
