NACE CIP LEVEL 1 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
a type of resin polymerized from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of
these acids, or acrylonitrile - CORRECT ANSWER Acrylic
a type of resin formed by the reaction of polyhydric alcohols and
polybasic acids, part of which is derived from saturated or unsaturated
oils and fats - CORRECT ANSWER Alkyd
coatings that cure by one of several polymerization mechanisms, even
when solvent evaporation is also included - CORRECT ANSWER
convertible coatings
one of the earliest corrosion resistant coatings; developed in the 1930s,
they were widely used in many industries. it contains a large amount of
VOC and has been almost eliminated in most parts of the world. -
CORRECT ANSWER chlorinated rubber
chemical process of developing the intended properties of a coating or
other material over a period of time. - CORRECT ANSWER curing
a type of resin formed by the reaction of aliphatic or aromatic polyols
(such as bisphenol) with epichlorohydrin and characterized by the
presence of reactive oxirane and groups - CORRECT ANSWER Epoxy
,a type of resin formed by the polymerization or polycondensation of
furfuryl, furfuryl alcohol, or other compounds containing a furan ring. -
CORRECT ANSWER Furan
coatings that can contain a number of different resin particles that are
covered with an emulsifier to keep them apart in the liquid stage -
CORRECT ANSWER latex emulsions
coatings that cure by evaporation of the solvent. There is no chemical
change to the resins as they transform from the liquid to solid state. -
CORRECT ANSWER nonconvertible coatings
an organic chemical used in a very wide variety of manufactured items.
Also known as carbolic acid. - CORRECT ANSWER Phenol
a coating that is formed as a result of a chemical cross-linking reaction
(oxidation, polymerization, chemical additive reaction, heat, or a
combination of these) - CORRECT ANSWER Thermosetting
a material capable of being repeatedly softened by heat and hardened by
cooling - CORRECT ANSWER Thermoplastic
What is corrosion? - CORRECT ANSWER The deterioration of a substance,
usually a metal from a reaction with its environment
,What is passivation? - CORRECT ANSWER A layer of oxides formed on the
surface of metal that provides corrosion protection. Example is stainless
steel
What are the elements of a corrosion cell? - CORRECT ANSWER Anode,
cathode, metallic pathway and electrolyte
What happens at the anode? - CORRECT ANSWER The metal dissolves into
the electrolyte
What is the function of the electrolyte? - CORRECT ANSWER Allows the
passage of ions to connect the corrosion cell
What is the function of the metallic pathway? - CORRECT ANSWER Allows
the flow of electrons to connect the corrosion cell
What is the galvanic series? - CORRECT ANSWER A listen of petals in
order of reactivity in seawater at 25 C
What are the general rules of galvanic corrosion? - CORRECT ANSWER
The less noble (or more reactive) metal when connected to a more noble
(or less reactive metal) will corrode preferentially
What are the five most important factors that affect the rate of corrosion?
- CORRECT ANSWER Humidity, oxygen, chemical salts, pollutants,
temperature
, General corrosion... - CORRECT ANSWER Results in a relatively uniform
loss of material over the entire surface.
Results in a general thinning of the affected surface.
Relatively easy to inspect.
Does not cause catastrophic failures.
What is localized corrosion? - CORRECT ANSWER Typically pitting and
crevice corrosion, it is typically of the most coercer as damage is
concentrated and loss of integrity or structural failure can result.
What are some of the common tools/ methods used for corrosion
control? - CORRECT ANSWER Design, inhibitors, material selection,
cathodic protection, protective coatings, splash zone systems, alteration
of the environment
How does the NACE define the inspector's role? - CORRECT ANSWER The
inspectors's role is that of a quality control technician responsible for
observing and reporting conformance or deviation from the project
specification.
What is the inspector's responsibility when it comes to safety on the
project? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety enforcement is not the responsibility
of the inspector, however it is their responsibility to report any issues
that may affect the project
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
a type of resin polymerized from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of
these acids, or acrylonitrile - CORRECT ANSWER Acrylic
a type of resin formed by the reaction of polyhydric alcohols and
polybasic acids, part of which is derived from saturated or unsaturated
oils and fats - CORRECT ANSWER Alkyd
coatings that cure by one of several polymerization mechanisms, even
when solvent evaporation is also included - CORRECT ANSWER
convertible coatings
one of the earliest corrosion resistant coatings; developed in the 1930s,
they were widely used in many industries. it contains a large amount of
VOC and has been almost eliminated in most parts of the world. -
CORRECT ANSWER chlorinated rubber
chemical process of developing the intended properties of a coating or
other material over a period of time. - CORRECT ANSWER curing
a type of resin formed by the reaction of aliphatic or aromatic polyols
(such as bisphenol) with epichlorohydrin and characterized by the
presence of reactive oxirane and groups - CORRECT ANSWER Epoxy
,a type of resin formed by the polymerization or polycondensation of
furfuryl, furfuryl alcohol, or other compounds containing a furan ring. -
CORRECT ANSWER Furan
coatings that can contain a number of different resin particles that are
covered with an emulsifier to keep them apart in the liquid stage -
CORRECT ANSWER latex emulsions
coatings that cure by evaporation of the solvent. There is no chemical
change to the resins as they transform from the liquid to solid state. -
CORRECT ANSWER nonconvertible coatings
an organic chemical used in a very wide variety of manufactured items.
Also known as carbolic acid. - CORRECT ANSWER Phenol
a coating that is formed as a result of a chemical cross-linking reaction
(oxidation, polymerization, chemical additive reaction, heat, or a
combination of these) - CORRECT ANSWER Thermosetting
a material capable of being repeatedly softened by heat and hardened by
cooling - CORRECT ANSWER Thermoplastic
What is corrosion? - CORRECT ANSWER The deterioration of a substance,
usually a metal from a reaction with its environment
,What is passivation? - CORRECT ANSWER A layer of oxides formed on the
surface of metal that provides corrosion protection. Example is stainless
steel
What are the elements of a corrosion cell? - CORRECT ANSWER Anode,
cathode, metallic pathway and electrolyte
What happens at the anode? - CORRECT ANSWER The metal dissolves into
the electrolyte
What is the function of the electrolyte? - CORRECT ANSWER Allows the
passage of ions to connect the corrosion cell
What is the function of the metallic pathway? - CORRECT ANSWER Allows
the flow of electrons to connect the corrosion cell
What is the galvanic series? - CORRECT ANSWER A listen of petals in
order of reactivity in seawater at 25 C
What are the general rules of galvanic corrosion? - CORRECT ANSWER
The less noble (or more reactive) metal when connected to a more noble
(or less reactive metal) will corrode preferentially
What are the five most important factors that affect the rate of corrosion?
- CORRECT ANSWER Humidity, oxygen, chemical salts, pollutants,
temperature
, General corrosion... - CORRECT ANSWER Results in a relatively uniform
loss of material over the entire surface.
Results in a general thinning of the affected surface.
Relatively easy to inspect.
Does not cause catastrophic failures.
What is localized corrosion? - CORRECT ANSWER Typically pitting and
crevice corrosion, it is typically of the most coercer as damage is
concentrated and loss of integrity or structural failure can result.
What are some of the common tools/ methods used for corrosion
control? - CORRECT ANSWER Design, inhibitors, material selection,
cathodic protection, protective coatings, splash zone systems, alteration
of the environment
How does the NACE define the inspector's role? - CORRECT ANSWER The
inspectors's role is that of a quality control technician responsible for
observing and reporting conformance or deviation from the project
specification.
What is the inspector's responsibility when it comes to safety on the
project? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety enforcement is not the responsibility
of the inspector, however it is their responsibility to report any issues
that may affect the project
