CIP 1 TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026-2027
You are the NACE inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy tank lining is being
applied. After application of 19 coat you notice small blister in some areas of the applied lining.
Your first preferred course of action is to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Document the problem and advise the contractor and owners representative.
Dew point is the temperature at which? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Condensation occurs
If the contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for a abrasive blast cleani
ng and conventional air-spray, the coating inspector should perform a? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Blotter test for the presence of oil and water.
Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: observe and document the amountBof material and batch numbers.
Relative humidity is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 -
ANSWER: Metal
When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference: -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 -ANSWER: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
,Polymerization is the process of? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Monomers joining together.
An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive coating material, often cause
d by poor application technique is called A - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: Holiday
Checking is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: A fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate.
Inspection documentation is important because: - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes
An inspectors personal log book should contain? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Answer: No comments regarding the application team.
You have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are asked to supervise a tea
m of uncertified field pipeline inspectors - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Meet with the prospective employer to determine the scope of your role.
Good records can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL of the
following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: When the coating will be reapplied.
Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector: - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be a significant non-conforming item.
The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: The Inspector may have to reject the Steel
The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Localized Corrosion
,What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Blotter test
Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 -
ANSWER: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified
To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment you must? -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Wash your hands before sampling.
True or False: When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce NACE
SP 0188? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: TRUE
If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPCBPA 2, the default rest
riction level is? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Level 3
Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called? -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Checking
When is it a good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates avai
lable? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: At all times.
In a non-convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: To control the evaporation rate.
, Removal of welds splatter is required when? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: When specifically identified in the owner's specification.
Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when usingBa Dial-Type Magnetic Pull-
Off Dry Filth Thickness (DFT) gauge include: - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWERS:-
Failing to determine the base metal reading (BMR).
-Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements.
-Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films
Conventional spray is a good choice when? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: High quality finishes are required.
Which of these tests uses a syringe? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Bresle patch
Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to occur? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Reference Cell
Digital hygrometers determine? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: 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 surfac
e preparation a NACE Inspector would assign which designations to the surface condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Rust Grades A-D
Inspector's daily reports are used? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWERS :-
By the contractor to estimate the amount of work done that day.
-To provide continuity between inspectors.
-To aid in arbitration between the contractor and client.
-To help in cases of a coating failure
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You are the NACE inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy tank lining is being
applied. After application of 19 coat you notice small blister in some areas of the applied lining.
Your first preferred course of action is to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Document the problem and advise the contractor and owners representative.
Dew point is the temperature at which? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Condensation occurs
If the contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for a abrasive blast cleani
ng and conventional air-spray, the coating inspector should perform a? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Blotter test for the presence of oil and water.
Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: observe and document the amountBof material and batch numbers.
Relative humidity is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 -
ANSWER: Metal
When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference: -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 -ANSWER: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
,Polymerization is the process of? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Monomers joining together.
An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive coating material, often cause
d by poor application technique is called A - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: Holiday
Checking is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: A fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate.
Inspection documentation is important because: - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes
An inspectors personal log book should contain? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Answer: No comments regarding the application team.
You have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are asked to supervise a tea
m of uncertified field pipeline inspectors - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Meet with the prospective employer to determine the scope of your role.
Good records can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL of the
following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: When the coating will be reapplied.
Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector: - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be a significant non-conforming item.
The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: The Inspector may have to reject the Steel
The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Localized Corrosion
,What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Blotter test
Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 -
ANSWER: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified
To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment you must? -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Wash your hands before sampling.
True or False: When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce NACE
SP 0188? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: TRUE
If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPCBPA 2, the default rest
riction level is? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Level 3
Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called? -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Checking
When is it a good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates avai
lable? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: At all times.
In a non-convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: To control the evaporation rate.
, Removal of welds splatter is required when? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: When specifically identified in the owner's specification.
Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when usingBa Dial-Type Magnetic Pull-
Off Dry Filth Thickness (DFT) gauge include: - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWERS:-
Failing to determine the base metal reading (BMR).
-Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements.
-Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films
Conventional spray is a good choice when? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: High quality finishes are required.
Which of these tests uses a syringe? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Bresle patch
Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to occur? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: Reference Cell
Digital hygrometers determine? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ANSWER: 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 surfac
e preparation a NACE Inspector would assign which designations to the surface condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWER: Rust Grades A-D
Inspector's daily reports are used? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSWERS :-
By the contractor to estimate the amount of work done that day.
-To provide continuity between inspectors.
-To aid in arbitration between the contractor and client.
-To help in cases of a coating failure
