NACE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector
because:
Answer: The Inspector may have to reject the steel.
◉ The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for
unexpected catastrophic failure is:
Answer: Galvanic Corrosion
◉ What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness?
Answer: Profilometer
◉ Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of:
Answer: Airless spray application.
◉ When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet
light, the NACE Inspector should be aware that:
Answer: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified.
,◉ To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test
equipment:
Answer: wash your hands before sampling.
◉ When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required
to enforce what standard?
Answer: NACE SP 0188
◉ If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance
with SSPC PA 2, the default restriction level is:
Answer: Level 3
◉ Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the
substrate are called:
Answer: Checking
◉ It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument
calibration certificates available:
Answer: At all times.
◉ In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:
Answer: To control the evaporation rate.
, ◉ Removal of weld splatter is required:
Answer: When specifically identified in the owners specification.
◉ Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using
a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge
include:
Answer: Failing to determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating
the dial too fast when taking measurements, and Measuring ditty,
tacky, or soft films.
◉ Conventional spray us good choice when:
Answer: High quality finishes are required.
◉ Which of these tests uses a syringe?
Answer: Bresle Patch
◉ Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to
occur:
Answer: Reference Cell
◉ Digital hygrometers
Answer: determine relative humidity, air temperature,and dew point
temperature.
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector
because:
Answer: The Inspector may have to reject the steel.
◉ The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for
unexpected catastrophic failure is:
Answer: Galvanic Corrosion
◉ What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness?
Answer: Profilometer
◉ Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of:
Answer: Airless spray application.
◉ When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet
light, the NACE Inspector should be aware that:
Answer: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified.
,◉ To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test
equipment:
Answer: wash your hands before sampling.
◉ When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required
to enforce what standard?
Answer: NACE SP 0188
◉ If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance
with SSPC PA 2, the default restriction level is:
Answer: Level 3
◉ Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the
substrate are called:
Answer: Checking
◉ It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument
calibration certificates available:
Answer: At all times.
◉ In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:
Answer: To control the evaporation rate.
, ◉ Removal of weld splatter is required:
Answer: When specifically identified in the owners specification.
◉ Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using
a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge
include:
Answer: Failing to determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating
the dial too fast when taking measurements, and Measuring ditty,
tacky, or soft films.
◉ Conventional spray us good choice when:
Answer: High quality finishes are required.
◉ Which of these tests uses a syringe?
Answer: Bresle Patch
◉ Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to
occur:
Answer: Reference Cell
◉ Digital hygrometers
Answer: determine relative humidity, air temperature,and dew point
temperature.
