NACE CIP LEvEL 1 Study GuIdE 2026 WItH CORRECt ACtuAL
QuEStIONS ANd CORRECtLy WELL dEFINEd ANSWERS LAtESt
ALREAdy GRAdEd A+
Define Corrosion - ANSWER-The deterioration of a substance, usually a metal from a
reaction with its environment
What is passivation? - ANSWER-A layer of oxides formed on the surface of a metal that
provides corrosion protection.
What is an example of passivation? - ANSWER-Stainless Steel
What are the elements of a corrosion cell? - ANSWER-Anode, Cathode, Metallic Pathway,
Electrolyte
Describe what happens at the anode. - ANSWER-The metal dissolves into the electrolyte
What is the function of the electrolyte? - ANSWER-Allows the passage of ions to connect
the corrosion cell
What is the function of the metallic pathway? - ANSWER-Allows the flow of electrons to
connect the corrosion cell
What is the galvanic series? - ANSWER-A listing of metals in order of reactivity (more or
less noble) in seawater at 25 C
The general rules of galvanic corrosion are: - ANSWER-The less noble (or more reactive)
metal when connected to a more noble (or less reactive metal) will corrode preferentially
, Name the five most important factors that affect the rate of corrosion. - ANSWER-
Humidity, oxygen, chemical salts, pollutants, temperature
General corrosion is: - 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 casue catastrophic failures
Localized corrosion is: - ANSWER-Typically pitting and crevice corrosion. It is typically of
the most concern as damage is concentrated and loss of integrity or structural failure
can result.
List some of the common tools/methods used for corrosion control. - ANSWER-Design,
Inhibitors, Material Selection, Cathodic Protection, Protective Coatings, Splash Zone
Systems, Alteration of the Environment
How does NACE define the inspector's role? - ANSWER-The inspector'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? - ANSWER-
Safety enforcement is not the responsibility of the inspector; however, it is his/her
responsibility to report any issues that may affect the project.
Name some tests that may need to be conducted during surface preparation and coating
operations. - ANSWER-Temperature, Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Anchor Profile,
Surface Cleanliness
Name some of the documentation/reports that may be required to be maintained on a
coatings project. - ANSWER-Daily/weekly summary, material usage reports, manpower
and equipment, non conformance, and conformance
What are the most important characteristics of a good report? - ANSWER-Objective,
Accurate, and Detailed.
QuEStIONS ANd CORRECtLy WELL dEFINEd ANSWERS LAtESt
ALREAdy GRAdEd A+
Define Corrosion - ANSWER-The deterioration of a substance, usually a metal from a
reaction with its environment
What is passivation? - ANSWER-A layer of oxides formed on the surface of a metal that
provides corrosion protection.
What is an example of passivation? - ANSWER-Stainless Steel
What are the elements of a corrosion cell? - ANSWER-Anode, Cathode, Metallic Pathway,
Electrolyte
Describe what happens at the anode. - ANSWER-The metal dissolves into the electrolyte
What is the function of the electrolyte? - ANSWER-Allows the passage of ions to connect
the corrosion cell
What is the function of the metallic pathway? - ANSWER-Allows the flow of electrons to
connect the corrosion cell
What is the galvanic series? - ANSWER-A listing of metals in order of reactivity (more or
less noble) in seawater at 25 C
The general rules of galvanic corrosion are: - ANSWER-The less noble (or more reactive)
metal when connected to a more noble (or less reactive metal) will corrode preferentially
, Name the five most important factors that affect the rate of corrosion. - ANSWER-
Humidity, oxygen, chemical salts, pollutants, temperature
General corrosion is: - 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 casue catastrophic failures
Localized corrosion is: - ANSWER-Typically pitting and crevice corrosion. It is typically of
the most concern as damage is concentrated and loss of integrity or structural failure
can result.
List some of the common tools/methods used for corrosion control. - ANSWER-Design,
Inhibitors, Material Selection, Cathodic Protection, Protective Coatings, Splash Zone
Systems, Alteration of the Environment
How does NACE define the inspector's role? - ANSWER-The inspector'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? - ANSWER-
Safety enforcement is not the responsibility of the inspector; however, it is his/her
responsibility to report any issues that may affect the project.
Name some tests that may need to be conducted during surface preparation and coating
operations. - ANSWER-Temperature, Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Anchor Profile,
Surface Cleanliness
Name some of the documentation/reports that may be required to be maintained on a
coatings project. - ANSWER-Daily/weekly summary, material usage reports, manpower
and equipment, non conformance, and conformance
What are the most important characteristics of a good report? - ANSWER-Objective,
Accurate, and Detailed.
