ICORR COATING INSPECTOR LEVEL 2 EXAM
2026 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Standard buffer solution. Answer: Used to calibrate a pH meter.
◉ Inspectors' goal at the Pre-Job Conference. Answer: To obtain a
clear understanding of the Specification.
◉ Coating surveys steps. Answer: Include developing a survey plan,
summarizing the collected data, scheduling the remedial work, and
evaluating the coatings performance.
◉ Inspection and Test plans development. Answer: Developed by
referencing the Specification, TDS, relevant Standards and Codes.
◉ Primary purpose of Fireproofing coatings. Answer: To provide
temporary protection for the structure.
◉ Eddy current DFT gauges. Answer: Used to measure Dry Film
Thickness for non-conductive coatings applied to a conductive
metallic substrate.
,◉ Examples of non-ferrous metals. Answer: Include aluminum and
copper.
◉ Distribution pipelines. Answer: Collect the gas from the ppm
transmission system so utility companies can distribute the gas to
end users.
◉ Waterjetting hose connections safety. Answer: Generally use a
whip-lock device.
◉ NACE/SSPC WJ 1 equipment. Answer: The Inspector would expect
to see Water Jetting Equipment.
◉ ASTM D 4138 inspection. Answer: The Inspector will use a
destructive paint inspection Tooke gauge.
◉ NACE International Standards development. Answer: Developed
by standard committees.
◉ Preferred course of action for humidity readings. Answer: Advise
the coating applicator supervisor of your readings.
◉ Difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals. Answer: The
main difference is iron content.
, ◉ NACE CIP Level 2 certification. Answer: A certification that
qualifies an individual to supervise a team of uncertified field
pipeline inspectors.
◉ NACE Attestation. Answer: A document that should be reviewed
prior to making a decision about accepting a position.
◉ Destructive Paint Inspection Gauge. Answer: A tool that requires
determining the Dry Film Thickness of the coating prior to use.
◉ Dry Film Thickness. Answer: The measurement that must be
determined before using a destructive Paint Inspection Gauge.
◉ SSPC Guide 1. Answer: A guide that should be consulted prior to
using a destructive Paint Inspection Gauge.
◉ NACE and SSPC standards. Answer: Standards that should be
followed when conducting inspections in North America.
◉ ISO standards. Answer: Standards that should be followed in
Europe and Asia when conducting inspections.
2026 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Standard buffer solution. Answer: Used to calibrate a pH meter.
◉ Inspectors' goal at the Pre-Job Conference. Answer: To obtain a
clear understanding of the Specification.
◉ Coating surveys steps. Answer: Include developing a survey plan,
summarizing the collected data, scheduling the remedial work, and
evaluating the coatings performance.
◉ Inspection and Test plans development. Answer: Developed by
referencing the Specification, TDS, relevant Standards and Codes.
◉ Primary purpose of Fireproofing coatings. Answer: To provide
temporary protection for the structure.
◉ Eddy current DFT gauges. Answer: Used to measure Dry Film
Thickness for non-conductive coatings applied to a conductive
metallic substrate.
,◉ Examples of non-ferrous metals. Answer: Include aluminum and
copper.
◉ Distribution pipelines. Answer: Collect the gas from the ppm
transmission system so utility companies can distribute the gas to
end users.
◉ Waterjetting hose connections safety. Answer: Generally use a
whip-lock device.
◉ NACE/SSPC WJ 1 equipment. Answer: The Inspector would expect
to see Water Jetting Equipment.
◉ ASTM D 4138 inspection. Answer: The Inspector will use a
destructive paint inspection Tooke gauge.
◉ NACE International Standards development. Answer: Developed
by standard committees.
◉ Preferred course of action for humidity readings. Answer: Advise
the coating applicator supervisor of your readings.
◉ Difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals. Answer: The
main difference is iron content.
, ◉ NACE CIP Level 2 certification. Answer: A certification that
qualifies an individual to supervise a team of uncertified field
pipeline inspectors.
◉ NACE Attestation. Answer: A document that should be reviewed
prior to making a decision about accepting a position.
◉ Destructive Paint Inspection Gauge. Answer: A tool that requires
determining the Dry Film Thickness of the coating prior to use.
◉ Dry Film Thickness. Answer: The measurement that must be
determined before using a destructive Paint Inspection Gauge.
◉ SSPC Guide 1. Answer: A guide that should be consulted prior to
using a destructive Paint Inspection Gauge.
◉ NACE and SSPC standards. Answer: Standards that should be
followed when conducting inspections in North America.
◉ ISO standards. Answer: Standards that should be followed in
Europe and Asia when conducting inspections.
