COATING INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 (21-40)
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra-violet light, the NACE Inspector should
be aware that: - ANS Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified
To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment - ANS wash your hands
before sampling.
When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce NACE SP 0188: -
ANS True
If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, the default
restriction level is: - ANS Level 3
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, Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called -
ANS checking
It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available: -
ANS At all times
In a non-convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: - ANS To control the
evaporation rate
Removal of welds splatter is required: - ANS When specifically identified in the owner's
specification
Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial-Type Magnetic Pull-Off
Dry Filth Thickness (DFT) gauge include: Select All That Apply - ANS Failing to determine the
base metal reading (BMR)
Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra-violet light, the NACE Inspector should
be aware that: - ANS Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified
To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment - ANS wash your hands
before sampling.
When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce NACE SP 0188: -
ANS True
If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, the default
restriction level is: - ANS Level 3
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, Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called -
ANS checking
It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available: -
ANS At all times
In a non-convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: - ANS To control the
evaporation rate
Removal of welds splatter is required: - ANS When specifically identified in the owner's
specification
Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial-Type Magnetic Pull-Off
Dry Filth Thickness (DFT) gauge include: Select All That Apply - ANS Failing to determine the
base metal reading (BMR)
Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements
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