NACE CIP LEVEL 1 EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Pinholes are: - ANS-Very small holes in a coating typically caused by air or solvent trapped in
porous film and escaping.
Cracking of a coat is noted: - ANS-When the crack extends to the substrate
Checking can be Described as: - ANS-fine cracks in the surface of a coating that don't extend
through to the substrate
Adhesion Failures May be Caused by: - ANS-1. Contaminated surface 2. Wrong surface prep. 3.
Insufficient profile 4. Exceeding topcoat window
General types of holiday detectors include: - ANS-Low-voltage DC, High-voltage DC, High-
voltage AC
Low-voltage (wet sponge) holiday detectors are powered by batteries with output voltages
ranging from ______. - ANS-5 - 120 V DC
What is a Standard? - ANS-An established norm or requirement that is written by industry
professionals.
A formal document that establishes uniform engineering or technical criteria, methods,
processes and practices
,Describe low voltage holiday detectors - ANS--Ground cable attached directly to substrate
-Sponge saturated with a solution of tap water
-maximum rate of (1 linear ft/sec) double stroke
-used on coatings up to (20 mils)
-may be used on concrete
High Voltage DC Holiday detector types include: - ANS-DC - Pulsed,
DC Constant Current
Describe High Voltage DC Holiday Detectors: - ANS--Ground connection must be made directly
to metal substrate (preferred) or indirectly when necessary (e.g., to soil for pipeline
measurement)
-Rule of thumb: 100Volts/Mil
-Electrode rate (1ft/second) in a single pass
-Voltage output range from 800-60,000 V
The type of High Voltage Holiday detector used for concrete is a: - ANS-High Voltage DC
Constant Current
Surface temp must be _______ degrees greater than Dew Point in order to start coating. - ANS-
5 degrees
SSPC-PA2 - ANS-Procedure for determining conformance to Dry coating thickness
requirements.
ISO 8502.6 - ANS-Tests for the Assessment of Surface Cleanliness.
, ie. Bressel Patch, Salt Tests
ASTM - ANS-American Society for Testing and Materials
ISO - ANS-International Standard Organization
NACE (Nace International) - ANS-National Association of Corrosion Engineers
SSPC - ANS-Society for Protective Coatings
The Wet Bulb Depression depends on: - ANS-Air Temp
Wet Bulb Temp
(The difference is your Wet Bulb Depression)
Broadly speaking, the major performance difference between organic and inorganic coatings is:
- ANS-Heat Resistance
Pigment - ANS-A discrete particulate solid used to impart specific properties to the coating in
the liquid and solid state.
Describe what happens at the Anode... - ANS-The electrode of an electrochemical cell at
which oxidation occurs.
The metal dissolves into the electrolyte.
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Pinholes are: - ANS-Very small holes in a coating typically caused by air or solvent trapped in
porous film and escaping.
Cracking of a coat is noted: - ANS-When the crack extends to the substrate
Checking can be Described as: - ANS-fine cracks in the surface of a coating that don't extend
through to the substrate
Adhesion Failures May be Caused by: - ANS-1. Contaminated surface 2. Wrong surface prep. 3.
Insufficient profile 4. Exceeding topcoat window
General types of holiday detectors include: - ANS-Low-voltage DC, High-voltage DC, High-
voltage AC
Low-voltage (wet sponge) holiday detectors are powered by batteries with output voltages
ranging from ______. - ANS-5 - 120 V DC
What is a Standard? - ANS-An established norm or requirement that is written by industry
professionals.
A formal document that establishes uniform engineering or technical criteria, methods,
processes and practices
,Describe low voltage holiday detectors - ANS--Ground cable attached directly to substrate
-Sponge saturated with a solution of tap water
-maximum rate of (1 linear ft/sec) double stroke
-used on coatings up to (20 mils)
-may be used on concrete
High Voltage DC Holiday detector types include: - ANS-DC - Pulsed,
DC Constant Current
Describe High Voltage DC Holiday Detectors: - ANS--Ground connection must be made directly
to metal substrate (preferred) or indirectly when necessary (e.g., to soil for pipeline
measurement)
-Rule of thumb: 100Volts/Mil
-Electrode rate (1ft/second) in a single pass
-Voltage output range from 800-60,000 V
The type of High Voltage Holiday detector used for concrete is a: - ANS-High Voltage DC
Constant Current
Surface temp must be _______ degrees greater than Dew Point in order to start coating. - ANS-
5 degrees
SSPC-PA2 - ANS-Procedure for determining conformance to Dry coating thickness
requirements.
ISO 8502.6 - ANS-Tests for the Assessment of Surface Cleanliness.
, ie. Bressel Patch, Salt Tests
ASTM - ANS-American Society for Testing and Materials
ISO - ANS-International Standard Organization
NACE (Nace International) - ANS-National Association of Corrosion Engineers
SSPC - ANS-Society for Protective Coatings
The Wet Bulb Depression depends on: - ANS-Air Temp
Wet Bulb Temp
(The difference is your Wet Bulb Depression)
Broadly speaking, the major performance difference between organic and inorganic coatings is:
- ANS-Heat Resistance
Pigment - ANS-A discrete particulate solid used to impart specific properties to the coating in
the liquid and solid state.
Describe what happens at the Anode... - ANS-The electrode of an electrochemical cell at
which oxidation occurs.
The metal dissolves into the electrolyte.
