NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM
2026 GRADED A+
QUESTIONPolymerization is the process of? - answer-Monomers joining together.
QUESTIONAn exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material,
often caused by poor application technique is called: - answer-Holiday
QUESTIONChecking is: - answer-a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely
reaches the substrate.
QUESTIONInspection documentation is important because: - answer-Owners use the
documentation for a variety of purposes.
QUESTIONAn Inspectors personal log book should contain: - answer-No comments
regarding the application team.
QUESTIONYou have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are
asked to supervise a team of uncertified field pipeline inspectors. Your FIRST preferred
course of action is to: - answer-Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
QUESTIONGood record can provide maintenance departments with detailed
information about ALL of the following EXCEPT: - answer-How the item was coated.
QUESTIONNon Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector: - answer-When
the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item.
QUESTIONThe initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because: -
answer-The Inspector may have to reject the steel.
QUESTIONThe form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected
catastrophic failure is: - answer-Galvanic Corrosion
Dew point is the temperature at which - answer-condensation occurs.
QUESTIONYou are the NACE Inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids
epoxy tank lining is being applied. After application of the 19 coat you notice small
blisters in some areas of the applied lining. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
- answer-Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner's representative.
,QUESTIONIf a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for
abrasive blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform
a - answer-blotter test for the presence of oil and water.
QUESTIONUpon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should - answer-observe
and document the amount of material and batch numbers.
QUESTIONRelative humidity is - answer-a measure of the amount of moisture in the air
compared to saturation level.
QUESTIONGalvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates? - answer-
Metal
QUESTIONWhen applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to
reference: - answer-SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
QUESTIONWhat 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? - answer-2.5 cm (1 inch)
QUESTIONWhat is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? - answer-
Profilometer
QUESTIONOsmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of: - answer-Airless
spray application.
QUESTIONWhen performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet light, the
NACE Inspector should be aware that: - answer-Synthetic oil or grease may not be
identified.
QUESTIONTo achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment: -
answer-wash your hands before sampling.
QUESTIONWhen holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce
what standard? - answer-NACE SP 0188
QUESTIONIf the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC
PA 2, the default restriction level is: - answer-Level 3
QUESTIONFine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are
called: - answer-Checking
QUESTIONIt is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration
certificates available: - answer-At all times.
, QUESTIONIn a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: - answer-To
control the evaporation rate.
QUESTIONRemoval of weld splatter is required: - answer-When specifically identified in
the owners specification.
QUESTIONCommon errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial
Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge include: - answer-Failing to
determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial too fast when taking
measurements, and Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films.
QUESTIONYou are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC SP 10 has
been specified. Your are finding the Contractor is leaving mill scale on the surface and
as a result you have been rejecting 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: - answer-
Review the relevant standard with the Contractor.
QUESTIONA successful coating Inspector must be able to: - answer-Look for problems
and issues during application.
QUESTIONA magnetic pull off type gauge is a good choice when: - answer-When an
intrinsically safe tool is required.
QUESTIONThe Inspector's log book is generally: - answer-Retained by the inspector
upon project completion.
QUESTIONThe most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is: - answer-
Situational Awareness
QUESTIONYou 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? - answer-225 gauge readings resulting in 75 spot
measurements.
QUESTIONStripe coats are generally applied to: - answer-Edges, corners, welds and
complex geometric shapes.
QUESTIONSSPC SP 1 identifies the use of: - answer-A wide variety of materials.
QUESTIONWhich one of the following documents is the best source for coating
technical data: - answer-Technical Data Sheet
QUESTIONWhich is a component that supplies most of the features and functions of
the material? - answer-Binder
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM
2026 GRADED A+
QUESTIONPolymerization is the process of? - answer-Monomers joining together.
QUESTIONAn exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material,
often caused by poor application technique is called: - answer-Holiday
QUESTIONChecking is: - answer-a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely
reaches the substrate.
QUESTIONInspection documentation is important because: - answer-Owners use the
documentation for a variety of purposes.
QUESTIONAn Inspectors personal log book should contain: - answer-No comments
regarding the application team.
QUESTIONYou have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are
asked to supervise a team of uncertified field pipeline inspectors. Your FIRST preferred
course of action is to: - answer-Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
QUESTIONGood record can provide maintenance departments with detailed
information about ALL of the following EXCEPT: - answer-How the item was coated.
QUESTIONNon Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector: - answer-When
the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item.
QUESTIONThe initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because: -
answer-The Inspector may have to reject the steel.
QUESTIONThe form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected
catastrophic failure is: - answer-Galvanic Corrosion
Dew point is the temperature at which - answer-condensation occurs.
QUESTIONYou are the NACE Inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids
epoxy tank lining is being applied. After application of the 19 coat you notice small
blisters in some areas of the applied lining. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
- answer-Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner's representative.
,QUESTIONIf a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for
abrasive blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform
a - answer-blotter test for the presence of oil and water.
QUESTIONUpon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should - answer-observe
and document the amount of material and batch numbers.
QUESTIONRelative humidity is - answer-a measure of the amount of moisture in the air
compared to saturation level.
QUESTIONGalvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates? - answer-
Metal
QUESTIONWhen applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to
reference: - answer-SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
QUESTIONWhat 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? - answer-2.5 cm (1 inch)
QUESTIONWhat is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? - answer-
Profilometer
QUESTIONOsmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of: - answer-Airless
spray application.
QUESTIONWhen performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet light, the
NACE Inspector should be aware that: - answer-Synthetic oil or grease may not be
identified.
QUESTIONTo achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment: -
answer-wash your hands before sampling.
QUESTIONWhen holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce
what standard? - answer-NACE SP 0188
QUESTIONIf the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC
PA 2, the default restriction level is: - answer-Level 3
QUESTIONFine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are
called: - answer-Checking
QUESTIONIt is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration
certificates available: - answer-At all times.
, QUESTIONIn a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: - answer-To
control the evaporation rate.
QUESTIONRemoval of weld splatter is required: - answer-When specifically identified in
the owners specification.
QUESTIONCommon errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial
Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge include: - answer-Failing to
determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial too fast when taking
measurements, and Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films.
QUESTIONYou are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC SP 10 has
been specified. Your are finding the Contractor is leaving mill scale on the surface and
as a result you have been rejecting 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: - answer-
Review the relevant standard with the Contractor.
QUESTIONA successful coating Inspector must be able to: - answer-Look for problems
and issues during application.
QUESTIONA magnetic pull off type gauge is a good choice when: - answer-When an
intrinsically safe tool is required.
QUESTIONThe Inspector's log book is generally: - answer-Retained by the inspector
upon project completion.
QUESTIONThe most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is: - answer-
Situational Awareness
QUESTIONYou 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? - answer-225 gauge readings resulting in 75 spot
measurements.
QUESTIONStripe coats are generally applied to: - answer-Edges, corners, welds and
complex geometric shapes.
QUESTIONSSPC SP 1 identifies the use of: - answer-A wide variety of materials.
QUESTIONWhich one of the following documents is the best source for coating
technical data: - answer-Technical Data Sheet
QUESTIONWhich is a component that supplies most of the features and functions of
the material? - answer-Binder
