NACE CIP 1 CBT Exam 2026 | All Questions and
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The main responsibilities of the Inspector are to: ------------Correct Answer-----------
---------Observe and report the quality of the work performed.
When using a sling psychrometer a very large difference between the wet and dry
bulb readings indicates: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Low Relative
Humidity
The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------When specified.
Corrosion generally occurs at which of the following sites: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Anode
If Inspectors identify issues of non conformance during an inspection, they
should: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Inform both the Contractor and
the inspectors supervisor so they can take appropriate corrective actions.
,You are the NACE Inspector on a job where ISO ST 3 has been specified. The
Contractor normally works to SSPC standards and been referencing SSPC SP 3.
Could this have any impact on the final surface preparation appearance? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------No, because there is no real difference in the
standards.
Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by: ------------Correct Answer---------
-----------All personal involved in the job.
You are the NACE Inspector on a job where the Owner's specification requires you
to perform a twice daily check of the blast pressure at the nozzle. It is now day 30
on the job and all your readings have been within compliance. The contractor
complains that these checks are taking up to much time and in view of the
compliant results they are unnecessary. Your FIRST preferred course of action is
to: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Keep doing the checks and consult the
Owner's representative for direction.
If the project specification DOES NOT state the specific DFT measurement
standards, the inspector should use: ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2 that is broadly accepted.
ISO SA 2 is defined as: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Thorough Blast
Cleaning
,When using the ISO comparator in accordance with ISO 8503, if the surface
profile does not directly compare to the one of the four segments the inspector
should: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Record your result by identifying
two segments.
Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that: ------------Correct Answer-
-------------------The inspection cost will be offset by an improvement in service life
and The inspector will make a meaningful technical contribution to the job.
An inspector should change position when: ------------Correct Answer------------------
--The inspector is convinced by verifiable facts.
Check abrasive blast pressure with a: ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Needle Pressure Gauge
Passivation can best be described as: ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows corrosion.
What is the minimum spot measurement value allowed by SSPC-PA 2 in each 10
m2 (100ft0 area/ ------------Correct Answer--------------------80% of the specified
minimum thickness.
, Stripe coats are best applied by: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Brush
The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments: ----------
--Correct Answer--------------------Each time the instrument is used.
ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to: ------------Correct Answer--------------------NACE
No.1/SSPC SP 5
On a blast cleaned surface, an ultraviolet light is generally used to detect: -----------
-Correct Answer--------------------Grease and Oil
You are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC SP 10 has been
specified. Your are finding the Contractor is leaving mill scale on the surface and
as a result you have been rejecting the blast. The Contractor is very upset and has
told you that the standard permits up to 5% of the mills scale to remain and still
be in compliance with the standard. Your FIRST preferred course if action is to: ----
--------Correct Answer--------------------Review the relevant standard with the
Contractor.
A successful coating Inspector must be able to: ------------Correct Answer-------------
-------Look for problems and issues during application.
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The main responsibilities of the Inspector are to: ------------Correct Answer-----------
---------Observe and report the quality of the work performed.
When using a sling psychrometer a very large difference between the wet and dry
bulb readings indicates: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Low Relative
Humidity
The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------When specified.
Corrosion generally occurs at which of the following sites: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Anode
If Inspectors identify issues of non conformance during an inspection, they
should: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Inform both the Contractor and
the inspectors supervisor so they can take appropriate corrective actions.
,You are the NACE Inspector on a job where ISO ST 3 has been specified. The
Contractor normally works to SSPC standards and been referencing SSPC SP 3.
Could this have any impact on the final surface preparation appearance? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------No, because there is no real difference in the
standards.
Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by: ------------Correct Answer---------
-----------All personal involved in the job.
You are the NACE Inspector on a job where the Owner's specification requires you
to perform a twice daily check of the blast pressure at the nozzle. It is now day 30
on the job and all your readings have been within compliance. The contractor
complains that these checks are taking up to much time and in view of the
compliant results they are unnecessary. Your FIRST preferred course of action is
to: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Keep doing the checks and consult the
Owner's representative for direction.
If the project specification DOES NOT state the specific DFT measurement
standards, the inspector should use: ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2 that is broadly accepted.
ISO SA 2 is defined as: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Thorough Blast
Cleaning
,When using the ISO comparator in accordance with ISO 8503, if the surface
profile does not directly compare to the one of the four segments the inspector
should: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Record your result by identifying
two segments.
Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that: ------------Correct Answer-
-------------------The inspection cost will be offset by an improvement in service life
and The inspector will make a meaningful technical contribution to the job.
An inspector should change position when: ------------Correct Answer------------------
--The inspector is convinced by verifiable facts.
Check abrasive blast pressure with a: ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Needle Pressure Gauge
Passivation can best be described as: ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows corrosion.
What is the minimum spot measurement value allowed by SSPC-PA 2 in each 10
m2 (100ft0 area/ ------------Correct Answer--------------------80% of the specified
minimum thickness.
, Stripe coats are best applied by: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Brush
The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments: ----------
--Correct Answer--------------------Each time the instrument is used.
ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to: ------------Correct Answer--------------------NACE
No.1/SSPC SP 5
On a blast cleaned surface, an ultraviolet light is generally used to detect: -----------
-Correct Answer--------------------Grease and Oil
You are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC SP 10 has been
specified. Your are finding the Contractor is leaving mill scale on the surface and
as a result you have been rejecting the blast. The Contractor is very upset and has
told you that the standard permits up to 5% of the mills scale to remain and still
be in compliance with the standard. Your FIRST preferred course if action is to: ----
--------Correct Answer--------------------Review the relevant standard with the
Contractor.
A successful coating Inspector must be able to: ------------Correct Answer-------------
-------Look for problems and issues during application.
