CIP Level 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+

CIP Level 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+ You are the NACE inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy tank lining is being applied. After application of the 19 coat, you notice small blisters in some areas of the applied lining. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to: A. Break the blisters to see what's inside B. Document the problem and advise the contractor and owner's representative C. Document the problem and advise the contractor D. Extract any liquid that may be inside the blister and sent it to the lab for further analysis. - Answer ️️ -Document the problem and advise the contractor and owner's representative The dew point is the temperature at which A. Water freezes B. humidity decreases C. Condensation occurs D. the air is saturated - Answer ️️ -condensation occurs If a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform a A. dry film thickness (DEI) measurement B. wet film thickness (WFT) measurement C. blotter test for the presence of oil and water D. vial test - Answer ️️ -blotter test for the presence of oil and water Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should A. review coating contractors' plans for storage of coating materials and confirm they meet national, local, and owners' fire and environmental regulations B. observe and document the amount material and batch numbers C. observe aryl document that the applicator WFT at regular intervals during application D. observe and document time frame and environmental conditions between each coat - Answer ️️ -observe and document the amount material and batch numbers Relative humidity is A. a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level B. a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to the air temperature C. the lowest temperature at which moisture forms on a steel surface D. the highest temperature at which moisture forms on a steel surface - Answer ️️ -a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates: A. concrete B. fiberglass reinforced plastic C. metal D. wood - Answer ️️ -metal When applying Thermal spray coatings, the specification is most likely to reference: A. SSPC PA 2 B. NACE SP 0178 C. NACE SP 0188 D. SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No.12 - Answer ️️ -SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No.12 What is the minimum recommended distance away from an edge that an inspector should take measurement with a dial-type magnetic pull-off Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauge? A. 1 cm (.39in) B. 2.5cm (1 in) C. 6.35cm (2.5 in) D. 2.5 millimeters (.10 in) - Answer ️️ -2.5cm (1 in) Polymerization is the process of: A. monomers telegraphing B. monomers joining together C. All thermoplastic coatings D. All organic coatings - Answer ️️ -monomers joining together An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conduction coating material, often caused by poor application technique is called: A. cracking B. sagging C. holiday D. checking - Answer ️️ -holiday Checking is: A. an exposed area of the substrate or previous coat material, caused by poor application technique B. a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate C. a very small hole in a coating caused when air or solvent is trapped in porous film and then escapes D. surface breaks in the film that often result from grease or oil contamination and revel the substrate - Answer ️️ -a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate Inspection documentation is important because: A. it is the only deliverable item provided by the inspector B. owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes C. (A) only D. (A) and (B) - Answer ️️ -owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes An inspector's personal log book should contain: A. subjective comments regarding the application team B. objective comments regarding the application work C. no comments regarding the application team D. the inspector's personal opinions of the application team - Answer ️️ -no comments regarding the application team You have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 Certification when you are asked to supervise a team of uncertified field pipeline inspectors. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to: A. accept the assignment without hesitation B. advise the prospective employer that you cannot accept the position C. meet with the prospective employer to determine the scope of your role D. Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision - Answer ️️ -meet with the prospective employer to determine the scope of your role Good records can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL of the following EXCEPT A. what items were coated B. what materials were used C. when the coating will be reapplied D. how the item was coated - Answer ️️ -when the coating will be reapplied Non Conformance Reports are completed by the inspector: A. in every instance that an item does not meet the specification requirements B. When the inspector deems it to be a significant non-conforming item C. when the inspector and contractor deem it to be a significant non-conforming item D. in accordance with the specification's definition of a non-conformance - Answer ️️ -when the inspector and contractor deem it to be a significant non-conforming item The initial steel condition is important to the NACE inspector because - A. if the steel is pitted, more coating will be required B. Less abrasive is need if the mill Scale s gone C. it affects the final appearance after blasting D. the inspector may have to reject the steel - Answer ️️ -the inspector may have to reject the steel The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: A. general corrosion B. atmospheric corrosion C. galvanic corrosion D. localized corrosion - Answer ️️ -localized corrosion What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? A. needle pressure grade B. psychrometer C. blotter test D. profilometer - Answer ️️ -blotter test Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of A. inadequate anchor pattern/surface profile B. overcoating a surface contaminated with chemical salts C. airless spray application D. applying the tine coating too thin - Answer ️️ -airless spray application When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra-violet light, the NACE inspector should be aware that: A. chloride salt may produce a false positive B. synthetic oil or grease may not be identified C. Ultra-Violet light may contaminant the surface D. Presence of weld splatter may produce a false positive - Answer ️️ -synthetic oil or grease may not be identified To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment: A. wear gloves when sampling B. wash your hands before sampling C. avoid placing the sample discs on