NACE
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Two broad classifications of coating are:
ANSWER
Organic/Inorganic, Convertible/non-convertible, thermosetting/thermoplastic
Question 2.
Can a holiday detector be used for conductive coating on non-conductive surface?
ANSWER
No
Question 3.
Specification term: Will
ANSWER
The owner is responsible for performing the action
Question 4.
What are the 3 different ways a coating can adhere to the surface?
ANSWER
- chemical
- mechanical
- polar
- all three
,Question 5.
What is the dew point temperature?
ANSWER
Temperature at which moisture will begin to form on a steel surface
Question 6.
What type of information should you expect to find on a Product Data Sheet?
ANSWER
- Surface prep and application info (i.e. recommended surface cleanliness)
- Recommended application methods and equipment (tip sizes)
- Environmental parameters for application
Question 7.
When reporting the wet film thickness from a wet film thickness comb/gauge you report which tooth?
ANSWER
the last tooth that has coating on it
Question 8.
Specification term: Should
ANSWER
The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to preform the action
Question 9.
Coatings Product Data Sheets (Paint Specs) provide users with the following:
ANSWER
- surface prep
- storage
- mixing and thinning
- application procedure
- DFT requirements
,Question 10.
The NACE/SSPC waterjetting standard is:
ANSWER
SSPC/VIS4 and VIS7 are visual comparators to be used with the standard
Question 11.
Which standard requires a "commercial grade" power tool cleanliness?
ANSWER
SP 15
Question 12.
Some of the problems that can be caused by amine blush are:
ANSWER
- surface tackiness or greasiness
- incomplete curing
- poor adhesion
- coating discoloration
- poor gloss retention
Question 13.
Industrial and marine coatings are commonly referred to by:
ANSWER
generic resin type
Question 14.
High viscosity due to low temperature should be corrected by ___ ___
ANSWER
- adding extra thinner
- heating the coating
, Question 15.
Which standard would you reference if you notice blisters in a variety of shapes and sizes?
ANSWER
ASTM D714
Question 16.
General types of holiday detectors include:
ANSWER
- Low-voltage DC
- High-voltage DC
- High-voltage AC
Question 17.
What are the most important characteristics of a good report?
ANSWER
Objective, Accurate, Detailed
Question 18.
Which joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blasting standard states that "Random staining shall be limited to no
more than 33% of each unit area of surface"?
ANSWER
NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Two broad classifications of coating are:
ANSWER
Organic/Inorganic, Convertible/non-convertible, thermosetting/thermoplastic
Question 2.
Can a holiday detector be used for conductive coating on non-conductive surface?
ANSWER
No
Question 3.
Specification term: Will
ANSWER
The owner is responsible for performing the action
Question 4.
What are the 3 different ways a coating can adhere to the surface?
ANSWER
- chemical
- mechanical
- polar
- all three
,Question 5.
What is the dew point temperature?
ANSWER
Temperature at which moisture will begin to form on a steel surface
Question 6.
What type of information should you expect to find on a Product Data Sheet?
ANSWER
- Surface prep and application info (i.e. recommended surface cleanliness)
- Recommended application methods and equipment (tip sizes)
- Environmental parameters for application
Question 7.
When reporting the wet film thickness from a wet film thickness comb/gauge you report which tooth?
ANSWER
the last tooth that has coating on it
Question 8.
Specification term: Should
ANSWER
The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to preform the action
Question 9.
Coatings Product Data Sheets (Paint Specs) provide users with the following:
ANSWER
- surface prep
- storage
- mixing and thinning
- application procedure
- DFT requirements
,Question 10.
The NACE/SSPC waterjetting standard is:
ANSWER
SSPC/VIS4 and VIS7 are visual comparators to be used with the standard
Question 11.
Which standard requires a "commercial grade" power tool cleanliness?
ANSWER
SP 15
Question 12.
Some of the problems that can be caused by amine blush are:
ANSWER
- surface tackiness or greasiness
- incomplete curing
- poor adhesion
- coating discoloration
- poor gloss retention
Question 13.
Industrial and marine coatings are commonly referred to by:
ANSWER
generic resin type
Question 14.
High viscosity due to low temperature should be corrected by ___ ___
ANSWER
- adding extra thinner
- heating the coating
, Question 15.
Which standard would you reference if you notice blisters in a variety of shapes and sizes?
ANSWER
ASTM D714
Question 16.
General types of holiday detectors include:
ANSWER
- Low-voltage DC
- High-voltage DC
- High-voltage AC
Question 17.
What are the most important characteristics of a good report?
ANSWER
Objective, Accurate, Detailed
Question 18.
Which joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blasting standard states that "Random staining shall be limited to no
more than 33% of each unit area of surface"?
ANSWER
NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning
