Original 10 Question Practice Quiz For
NACE/AMPP CIP Level 1 Topics
(2026/2027 Academic Year)
1 - What is the primary purpose of a primer in a multi-coat
corrosion protection system?
• Provide the final color and gloss of the system
• Promote adhesion to the substrate and provide initial
corrosion resistance
• Act as a sacrificial layer that must be replaced frequently
• Increase surface roughness to improve topcoat appearance
Answer: Promote adhesion to the substrate and provide initial
corrosion resistance
2 - Which of the following are commonly used methods to
assess whether a coating has achieved sufficient cure on-site?
(Select all that apply)
• MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) double-rub solvent test
• Tack test (touch/tackiness check)
• Dry film thickness gauge measurement
• Pencil hardness (simple field hardness check)
Answer: MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) double-rub solvent test, Tack
test (touch/tackiness check), Pencil hardness (simple field
hardness check)
3 - Which contaminants must be removed from a steel
surface prior to coating application? (Select all that apply)
• Oil and grease
• Soluble salts (chlorides, sulfates, etc.)
• Loose rust and mill scale
NACE/AMPP CIP Level 1 Topics
(2026/2027 Academic Year)
1 - What is the primary purpose of a primer in a multi-coat
corrosion protection system?
• Provide the final color and gloss of the system
• Promote adhesion to the substrate and provide initial
corrosion resistance
• Act as a sacrificial layer that must be replaced frequently
• Increase surface roughness to improve topcoat appearance
Answer: Promote adhesion to the substrate and provide initial
corrosion resistance
2 - Which of the following are commonly used methods to
assess whether a coating has achieved sufficient cure on-site?
(Select all that apply)
• MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) double-rub solvent test
• Tack test (touch/tackiness check)
• Dry film thickness gauge measurement
• Pencil hardness (simple field hardness check)
Answer: MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) double-rub solvent test, Tack
test (touch/tackiness check), Pencil hardness (simple field
hardness check)
3 - Which contaminants must be removed from a steel
surface prior to coating application? (Select all that apply)
• Oil and grease
• Soluble salts (chlorides, sulfates, etc.)
• Loose rust and mill scale
