NACE CIP Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
What are the three mainresponsibilities of a coating inspector?
Answer: 1) Observe coating work, 2) Report conformance or deviation from
specifications, 3) Document findings objectively and accurately
Q2
Can an inspector make changes to the specification?
Answer: No, the inspector enforces the specification but never makes changes to it.
Q3
What is the first course of action when conflicts arise on a job?
Answer: Actively listen and understand all positions before taking any action.
Q4
What should an inspector do when they observe a problem?
Answer: Document the problem and advise both the contractor and the owner's
representative.
Q5
What are the three keycharacteristics of good inspection reports?
Answer: 1) Objective (factual, not opinions), 2) Accurate (correct and precise), 3)
Detailed (sufficient information)
Q6
Should an inspector accept gifts from contractors?
Answer: No, never accept gifts from contractors as it compromises professional ethics.
Q7
What types of reports might an inspector prepare?
Answer: Daily/weekly summary reports, material usage reports, manpower and
equipment logs, conformance and non-conformance reports.
, Q8
Is the inspector responsible for enforcing safety regulations?
Answer: No, the inspector should be aware of safety issues and report them, but is not
responsible for safety enforcement.
Q9
What is the inspector's role regarding the quality control program?
Answer: The inspector is a quality control technician who observes and reports on
conformance tospecifications.
Q10
What document must inspectors sign acknowledging their professionalresponsibilities?
Answer: The NACE Attestation.
Q11
What is corrosion?
Answer: The deterioration of a substance (usually metal) or its properties from a
reaction with its environment.
Q12
What are the four elements required for a corrosion cell?
Answer: 1) Anode, 2) Cathode, 3) Metallic Pathway, 4) Electrolyte.
Q13
What happens at the anode in a corrosion cell?
Answer: The metal dissolves into the electrolyte (oxidation/metal loss occurs here).
Q14
What happens at the cathode in a corrosion cell?
Answer: Reduction reactions occur (the cathode is protected from corrosion).
Q1
What are the three mainresponsibilities of a coating inspector?
Answer: 1) Observe coating work, 2) Report conformance or deviation from
specifications, 3) Document findings objectively and accurately
Q2
Can an inspector make changes to the specification?
Answer: No, the inspector enforces the specification but never makes changes to it.
Q3
What is the first course of action when conflicts arise on a job?
Answer: Actively listen and understand all positions before taking any action.
Q4
What should an inspector do when they observe a problem?
Answer: Document the problem and advise both the contractor and the owner's
representative.
Q5
What are the three keycharacteristics of good inspection reports?
Answer: 1) Objective (factual, not opinions), 2) Accurate (correct and precise), 3)
Detailed (sufficient information)
Q6
Should an inspector accept gifts from contractors?
Answer: No, never accept gifts from contractors as it compromises professional ethics.
Q7
What types of reports might an inspector prepare?
Answer: Daily/weekly summary reports, material usage reports, manpower and
equipment logs, conformance and non-conformance reports.
, Q8
Is the inspector responsible for enforcing safety regulations?
Answer: No, the inspector should be aware of safety issues and report them, but is not
responsible for safety enforcement.
Q9
What is the inspector's role regarding the quality control program?
Answer: The inspector is a quality control technician who observes and reports on
conformance tospecifications.
Q10
What document must inspectors sign acknowledging their professionalresponsibilities?
Answer: The NACE Attestation.
Q11
What is corrosion?
Answer: The deterioration of a substance (usually metal) or its properties from a
reaction with its environment.
Q12
What are the four elements required for a corrosion cell?
Answer: 1) Anode, 2) Cathode, 3) Metallic Pathway, 4) Electrolyte.
Q13
What happens at the anode in a corrosion cell?
Answer: The metal dissolves into the electrolyte (oxidation/metal loss occurs here).
Q14
What happens at the cathode in a corrosion cell?
Answer: Reduction reactions occur (the cathode is protected from corrosion).
