NACE-CIP1-001 Exam Guide Comprehensive
Coating Inspection: Questions and Answers
Question 1
How are silicone coatings typically applied?
Correct Answer
In very thin films.
Question 2
If there is a conflict between the project specification and the coating manufacturer's
product data sheet, what should the inspector do first?
Correct Answer
Use the job specification as a guide.
Question 3
What can the pictures in SSPC VIS 1 be used as when joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast
cleaning standards are specified?
Correct Answer
A general guide
Question 4
Which element is not necessary for corrosion to occur?
Correct Answer
Reference Cell.
Question 5
What is the most common practice when dissimilar metals must join?
Correct Answer
Coat all connected dissimilar metals.
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,Question 6
At which site does corrosion generally occur?
Correct Answer
Anode.
Question 7
What should the inspector's documentation be?
Correct Answer
Timely, accurate and concise.
Question 8
What is ISO SA 2.5 defined as?
Correct Answer
Very Thorough Blast Cleaning
Question 9
When should tests for soluble salts be performed?
Correct Answer
When specified.
Question 10
Could referencing SSPC standards instead of ISO ST 3 impact surface preparation
appearance?
Correct Answer
No, because there is no real difference in the standards.
Question 11
What tools should a contractor use to achieve SSPC SP 3 standards?
Correct Answer
Power tools.
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, Question 12
What is dew point?
Correct Answer
The temperature at which condensation occurs.
Question 13
Why is the initial steel condition important to the NACE Inspector?
Correct Answer
The Inspector may have to reject the Steel.
Question 14
What standard should be used if the project specification does not state specific DFT
measurement standards?
Correct Answer
A recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2.
Question 15
What is the Inspector's Log Book generally?
Correct Answer
Retained by the inspector upon project completion
Question 16
What are the main responsibilities of the inspector?
Correct Answer
Observe and report the quality of the work performed.
Question 17
Why are solvents added to coating formulations?
Correct Answer
To dissolve binders and form liquid coatings.
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Coating Inspection: Questions and Answers
Question 1
How are silicone coatings typically applied?
Correct Answer
In very thin films.
Question 2
If there is a conflict between the project specification and the coating manufacturer's
product data sheet, what should the inspector do first?
Correct Answer
Use the job specification as a guide.
Question 3
What can the pictures in SSPC VIS 1 be used as when joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast
cleaning standards are specified?
Correct Answer
A general guide
Question 4
Which element is not necessary for corrosion to occur?
Correct Answer
Reference Cell.
Question 5
What is the most common practice when dissimilar metals must join?
Correct Answer
Coat all connected dissimilar metals.
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,Question 6
At which site does corrosion generally occur?
Correct Answer
Anode.
Question 7
What should the inspector's documentation be?
Correct Answer
Timely, accurate and concise.
Question 8
What is ISO SA 2.5 defined as?
Correct Answer
Very Thorough Blast Cleaning
Question 9
When should tests for soluble salts be performed?
Correct Answer
When specified.
Question 10
Could referencing SSPC standards instead of ISO ST 3 impact surface preparation
appearance?
Correct Answer
No, because there is no real difference in the standards.
Question 11
What tools should a contractor use to achieve SSPC SP 3 standards?
Correct Answer
Power tools.
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, Question 12
What is dew point?
Correct Answer
The temperature at which condensation occurs.
Question 13
Why is the initial steel condition important to the NACE Inspector?
Correct Answer
The Inspector may have to reject the Steel.
Question 14
What standard should be used if the project specification does not state specific DFT
measurement standards?
Correct Answer
A recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2.
Question 15
What is the Inspector's Log Book generally?
Correct Answer
Retained by the inspector upon project completion
Question 16
What are the main responsibilities of the inspector?
Correct Answer
Observe and report the quality of the work performed.
Question 17
Why are solvents added to coating formulations?
Correct Answer
To dissolve binders and form liquid coatings.
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