NACE CIP 1 CBT Exam (Quizzes and Study Ques ons and
answers ) New!! 2025/2026
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described?
electrochemical
Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three can be used
effec'vely as galvanic anodes for carbon steel?
zinc, aluminum, magnesium
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____
decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current?
Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____
general corrosion
When a conflict occurs on a coa'ngs project, as the inspector, the preferred first course of
ac'on is to _____
ac'vely listen and endeavor to understand the posi'ons of others
A proper coa'ng specifica'on should contain informa'on regarding ____, ____, and ____
surface prepara'on standards, safety, and loca'ons to be used
Is it ever okay to accept a gi0 from a contractor?
NO
What should you do if you find discrepancies between the specifica'on and the coa'ng
manufacturer's technical data sheet?
seek wri3en clarifica'on from the owner's representa've
What are the general components of inspec'on reports?
,- results of inspec'on tests
- loca'on(s) of work
- details of prepara'on and applica'on
Inspec'on reports typically provide sufficient detail permi8ng the owner to evaluate ___ ___
___ ___
- contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interrup'ons
As an inspector headed to the job site for the first 'me, where would you always find
instruc'on regarding appropriate types of PPE?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously called MSDS
Materials inventory report should contain which of the following?
- quan'ty of each component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage informa'on
The primary func'on of the coa'ng inspector is _____
specifica'on compliance
High humidity in the air during coa'ng applica'on can cause _____
solvent entrapment
The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____
dew point
Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken?
at the actual work loca'on
What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer?
dis'lled
Which type of coa'ng is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down the
ac'vity of the electrochemical cell?
inhibi've
, Which coa'ng component forms a stable film that retains its characteris'c proper'es?
binder/resin
A barrier coa'ng interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell.
electrolyte
List the three mechanisms by which coa'ngs adhere to a substrate
1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
What is the rule for coa'ng work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel Temperature?
Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees less than the Dew Point
What characteris'cs of solvents influence coa'ngs?
- solvency power
- vola'lity
The contractor's sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your electric hygrometer.
What would you do first as an inspector?
verify calibra'on of both instruments
Which of the following coa'ng are co-reac'ng?
- polyurethane
- epoxy
Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____
pipe
Which coa'ngs may require external moisture to cure?
- single component polyurethane
- solvent borne inorganic zinc
Amine blush is likely to occur with which type of coa'ng?
epoxy
Which type of coa'ng cures the fastest?
Polyurea
answers ) New!! 2025/2026
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described?
electrochemical
Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three can be used
effec'vely as galvanic anodes for carbon steel?
zinc, aluminum, magnesium
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____
decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current?
Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____
general corrosion
When a conflict occurs on a coa'ngs project, as the inspector, the preferred first course of
ac'on is to _____
ac'vely listen and endeavor to understand the posi'ons of others
A proper coa'ng specifica'on should contain informa'on regarding ____, ____, and ____
surface prepara'on standards, safety, and loca'ons to be used
Is it ever okay to accept a gi0 from a contractor?
NO
What should you do if you find discrepancies between the specifica'on and the coa'ng
manufacturer's technical data sheet?
seek wri3en clarifica'on from the owner's representa've
What are the general components of inspec'on reports?
,- results of inspec'on tests
- loca'on(s) of work
- details of prepara'on and applica'on
Inspec'on reports typically provide sufficient detail permi8ng the owner to evaluate ___ ___
___ ___
- contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interrup'ons
As an inspector headed to the job site for the first 'me, where would you always find
instruc'on regarding appropriate types of PPE?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously called MSDS
Materials inventory report should contain which of the following?
- quan'ty of each component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage informa'on
The primary func'on of the coa'ng inspector is _____
specifica'on compliance
High humidity in the air during coa'ng applica'on can cause _____
solvent entrapment
The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____
dew point
Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken?
at the actual work loca'on
What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer?
dis'lled
Which type of coa'ng is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down the
ac'vity of the electrochemical cell?
inhibi've
, Which coa'ng component forms a stable film that retains its characteris'c proper'es?
binder/resin
A barrier coa'ng interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell.
electrolyte
List the three mechanisms by which coa'ngs adhere to a substrate
1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
What is the rule for coa'ng work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel Temperature?
Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees less than the Dew Point
What characteris'cs of solvents influence coa'ngs?
- solvency power
- vola'lity
The contractor's sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your electric hygrometer.
What would you do first as an inspector?
verify calibra'on of both instruments
Which of the following coa'ng are co-reac'ng?
- polyurethane
- epoxy
Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____
pipe
Which coa'ngs may require external moisture to cure?
- single component polyurethane
- solvent borne inorganic zinc
Amine blush is likely to occur with which type of coa'ng?
epoxy
Which type of coa'ng cures the fastest?
Polyurea
