IICL Container Inspector's Exam 2022/2023 with complete
solution
Which of the following defects requires repair?
A. A loose door gasket
B. A bent J-bar that does not affect door operation
C. A dent 13mm (1/2 in) deep on the door sill
D. Four dents, each 11mm (7/16 in) deep, on contiguous outboard corrugations of
a roof panel
A. A loose door gasket
Of the following conditions in a dry-van container, which one would require
cleaning?
A. Raised mud foot prints in excess of what might normally remain after a sweep
out
B. Dry dust covering dried floor stains as might normally be found after a sweep
out
C. Coffee beans remaining inside the container as might occur after a sweep out
D. Polyurethane beads as might be expected to lodge in grooves between
floorboards after a sweep out
C. Coffee beans remaining inside the container as might occur after a sweep out
An Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR), based on an inspection with no damage
found, can be evidence of a container's compliance with: A. Australian Timber
Component Treatment Regulations B. Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)
regulations through the ACEP Program
C. Transport under custom's seal (TIR) regulations D. International Standards
Organization (ISO) CEDEX codes regulations
B. Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) regulations through the ACEP Program
The top of a replacement plastic ventilator should be centered what distance from
the top side rail? A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in) B. 70-75mm (2 5/8 - 3 in)
C. 100mm (4in) D. 150mm (6 in)
A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in)
When must a reference line extend the full length of a bottom side rail? A. When
there are two or more areas of damage on the bottom side rail B. When there is a
sharp bend in the bottom side rail
C. When there is a bowing over the entire bottom side rail D. When there is
additional damage to the bottom side rail so that the reference line cannot be
positioned over the ends of the damage
C. When there is a bowing over the entire bottom side rail
Which of the following is NOT a transverse structural member of the container?
A. Front sill B. Tunnel rail
C. Rear header
D. Crossmember
B. Tunnel rail
A steel corner fitting is being replaced. To ensure better weld penetration, IICL
recommends that the edges of parts adjacent to the corner fitting be ground to a
,minimum bevel of? A. 30 degrees B. 45 degrees
C. 55 degrees D. 60 degrees
B. 45 degrees
Which of the following components is sometimes placed longitudinally in the
container to support plywood flooring? A. Transverse bow B. Gusset
C. Hat section center spacer
D. Threshold plate
C. Hat section center spacer
Assuming owner and environmental regulations permit, which of the following
procedures is NOT recommended for repairing tarpaulins or open top
containers? A. Cleaning the area to be covered with acetone or mineral spirit B.
Using a heat gun to fuse a patch to the tarpaulin C. Sewing on a patch of the
same material as the tarpaulin D. Repairing a 6 mm (1/4 in ) pin hole with an
epoxy compound
C. Sewing on a patch of the same material as the tarpaulin
Which of the following is an example of a plank floor condition requiring repair
AND which should be considered as damage?
A. A crack or split with no evidence of impact, which leaks light
B. A crack or split with a sign of impact which does not leak light
C. A crack or split, adjacent to a dented bottom rail, which leaks light
D. A crack or split, with no evidence of impact, with a loose piece
C. A crack or split, adjacent to a dented bottom rail, which leaks light
Welds to corner fittings should be made with?
A. CO2 semi-automatic welding
B. Low hydrogen welding rods
C. Fully automatic welding
D. Arc welding
B. Low hydrogen welding rods
All of the following procedures are required EXCEPT
A. Weld smoke, spatter, etc. must be removed to permit adhesion of paint
B. The damaged component(s) must be restored as close as possible to original
size and profile
C. Welds must be examined using radiographic or magnetic particle non-
destructive testing equipment
D. Replacement steel components must be painted with coating compatible with
that originally applied to the container
C. Welds must be examined using radiographic or magnetic particle non-destructive
testing equipment
Where should the reference line be placed in order to determine repairworthiness
of a crossmember flange that is bent upwards?
A. Along the inside lower formed edge of the crossmember
B. Spaced out from the crossmember web
C. On the outermost flange surface along the full crossmember length
D. No measurement is necessary
D. No measurement is necessary
, The damaged top rail X below is to be repaired by sectioning. Care must be taken
to ensure that damage area X is NOT cut less than a minimum of
A. 50mm (2 in)
B. 100mm (4 in)
C. 150mm (6 in)
D. 200mm (9 in)
C. 150mm (6 in)
Rework of previously straightened panels is required when
A. evidence of considerable hammer marks is present
B. the owner's policy requires repair
C. the straightened area is an incorrect color
D. original profile of the corrugation is changed
B. the owner's policy requires repair
Door gaskets that are cut may be repaired by using cyanoacrylate adhesives to
bond together the cut edges of the gasket, PROVIDED
(I) No gasket material is missing
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together
(III) The cyanoacrylate adhesive will fill voids that exist at the joint
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
(I) No gasket material is missing
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together
B. I and II only
With wooden flooring, height variance between adjacent planks or panels is
limited to
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
B. 10 mm (3/8 in)
C. 15 mm (9/16 in)
D. 20 mm (3/4 in)
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
In the Guide for Container Damage Measurement, IICL recommends a
standardized procedure using set "reference dimensions" to determine if panel
bows exceed ISO tolerances plus an additional IICL tolerance. The reference
dimension for an outward bow in a side panel is
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
B. 10 mm (3/8 in)
C. 13 mm (1/2 in)
D. 18 mm (11/16 in)
D. 18 mm (11/16 in)
Each of the following components has a single 30 mm (1 1/4 in) dent. Which one
requires repair?
A. Corner post
solution
Which of the following defects requires repair?
A. A loose door gasket
B. A bent J-bar that does not affect door operation
C. A dent 13mm (1/2 in) deep on the door sill
D. Four dents, each 11mm (7/16 in) deep, on contiguous outboard corrugations of
a roof panel
A. A loose door gasket
Of the following conditions in a dry-van container, which one would require
cleaning?
A. Raised mud foot prints in excess of what might normally remain after a sweep
out
B. Dry dust covering dried floor stains as might normally be found after a sweep
out
C. Coffee beans remaining inside the container as might occur after a sweep out
D. Polyurethane beads as might be expected to lodge in grooves between
floorboards after a sweep out
C. Coffee beans remaining inside the container as might occur after a sweep out
An Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR), based on an inspection with no damage
found, can be evidence of a container's compliance with: A. Australian Timber
Component Treatment Regulations B. Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)
regulations through the ACEP Program
C. Transport under custom's seal (TIR) regulations D. International Standards
Organization (ISO) CEDEX codes regulations
B. Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) regulations through the ACEP Program
The top of a replacement plastic ventilator should be centered what distance from
the top side rail? A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in) B. 70-75mm (2 5/8 - 3 in)
C. 100mm (4in) D. 150mm (6 in)
A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in)
When must a reference line extend the full length of a bottom side rail? A. When
there are two or more areas of damage on the bottom side rail B. When there is a
sharp bend in the bottom side rail
C. When there is a bowing over the entire bottom side rail D. When there is
additional damage to the bottom side rail so that the reference line cannot be
positioned over the ends of the damage
C. When there is a bowing over the entire bottom side rail
Which of the following is NOT a transverse structural member of the container?
A. Front sill B. Tunnel rail
C. Rear header
D. Crossmember
B. Tunnel rail
A steel corner fitting is being replaced. To ensure better weld penetration, IICL
recommends that the edges of parts adjacent to the corner fitting be ground to a
,minimum bevel of? A. 30 degrees B. 45 degrees
C. 55 degrees D. 60 degrees
B. 45 degrees
Which of the following components is sometimes placed longitudinally in the
container to support plywood flooring? A. Transverse bow B. Gusset
C. Hat section center spacer
D. Threshold plate
C. Hat section center spacer
Assuming owner and environmental regulations permit, which of the following
procedures is NOT recommended for repairing tarpaulins or open top
containers? A. Cleaning the area to be covered with acetone or mineral spirit B.
Using a heat gun to fuse a patch to the tarpaulin C. Sewing on a patch of the
same material as the tarpaulin D. Repairing a 6 mm (1/4 in ) pin hole with an
epoxy compound
C. Sewing on a patch of the same material as the tarpaulin
Which of the following is an example of a plank floor condition requiring repair
AND which should be considered as damage?
A. A crack or split with no evidence of impact, which leaks light
B. A crack or split with a sign of impact which does not leak light
C. A crack or split, adjacent to a dented bottom rail, which leaks light
D. A crack or split, with no evidence of impact, with a loose piece
C. A crack or split, adjacent to a dented bottom rail, which leaks light
Welds to corner fittings should be made with?
A. CO2 semi-automatic welding
B. Low hydrogen welding rods
C. Fully automatic welding
D. Arc welding
B. Low hydrogen welding rods
All of the following procedures are required EXCEPT
A. Weld smoke, spatter, etc. must be removed to permit adhesion of paint
B. The damaged component(s) must be restored as close as possible to original
size and profile
C. Welds must be examined using radiographic or magnetic particle non-
destructive testing equipment
D. Replacement steel components must be painted with coating compatible with
that originally applied to the container
C. Welds must be examined using radiographic or magnetic particle non-destructive
testing equipment
Where should the reference line be placed in order to determine repairworthiness
of a crossmember flange that is bent upwards?
A. Along the inside lower formed edge of the crossmember
B. Spaced out from the crossmember web
C. On the outermost flange surface along the full crossmember length
D. No measurement is necessary
D. No measurement is necessary
, The damaged top rail X below is to be repaired by sectioning. Care must be taken
to ensure that damage area X is NOT cut less than a minimum of
A. 50mm (2 in)
B. 100mm (4 in)
C. 150mm (6 in)
D. 200mm (9 in)
C. 150mm (6 in)
Rework of previously straightened panels is required when
A. evidence of considerable hammer marks is present
B. the owner's policy requires repair
C. the straightened area is an incorrect color
D. original profile of the corrugation is changed
B. the owner's policy requires repair
Door gaskets that are cut may be repaired by using cyanoacrylate adhesives to
bond together the cut edges of the gasket, PROVIDED
(I) No gasket material is missing
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together
(III) The cyanoacrylate adhesive will fill voids that exist at the joint
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
(I) No gasket material is missing
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together
B. I and II only
With wooden flooring, height variance between adjacent planks or panels is
limited to
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
B. 10 mm (3/8 in)
C. 15 mm (9/16 in)
D. 20 mm (3/4 in)
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
In the Guide for Container Damage Measurement, IICL recommends a
standardized procedure using set "reference dimensions" to determine if panel
bows exceed ISO tolerances plus an additional IICL tolerance. The reference
dimension for an outward bow in a side panel is
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
B. 10 mm (3/8 in)
C. 13 mm (1/2 in)
D. 18 mm (11/16 in)
D. 18 mm (11/16 in)
Each of the following components has a single 30 mm (1 1/4 in) dent. Which one
requires repair?
A. Corner post
