IICL Container Inspector's Exam Questions And Answers
Which of the following defects requires repair? C. 100mm (4in) D. 150mm (6 in) -
A. A loose door gasket ANSWER -A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in)
B. A bent J-bar that does not affect door
operation
C. A dent 13mm (1/2 in) deep on the door sill
D. Four dents, each 11mm (7/16 in) deep, on When must a reference line extend the full length
contiguous outboard corrugations of a roof panel of a bottom side rail? A. When there are two or
- ANSWER -A. A loose door gasket more areas of damage on the bottom side rail B.
When there is a sharp bend in the bottom side
rail
C. When there is a bowing over the entire bottom
Of the following conditions in a dry-van container, side rail D. When there is additional damage to
which one would require cleaning? the bottom side rail so that the reference line
A. Raised mud foot prints in excess of what cannot be positioned over the ends of the
might normally remain after a sweep out damage - ANSWER -C. When there is a
B. Dry dust covering dried floor stains as might bowing over the entire bottom side rail
normally be found after a sweep out
C. Coffee beans remaining inside the container
as might occur after a sweep out
D. Polyurethane beads as might be expected to Which of the following is NOT a transverse
lodge in grooves between floorboards after a structural member of the container?
sweep out - ANSWER -C. Coffee beans A. Front sill B. Tunnel rail
remaining inside the container as might occur C. Rear header
after a sweep out D. Crossmember - ANSWER -B. Tunnel rail
An Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR), based A steel corner fitting is being replaced. To ensure
on an inspection with no damage found, can be better weld penetration, IICL recommends that
evidence of a container's compliance with: A. the edges of parts adjacent to the corner fitting
Australian Timber Component Treatment be ground to a minimum bevel of? A. 30 degrees
Regulations B. Convention for Safe Containers B. 45 degrees
(CSC) regulations through the ACEP Program C. 55 degrees D. 60 degrees - ANSWER -
C. Transport under custom's seal (TIR) B. 45 degrees
regulations D. International Standards
Organization (ISO) CEDEX codes regulations -
ANSWER -B. Convention for Safe
Containers (CSC) regulations through the ACEP Which of the following components is sometimes
Program placed longitudinally in the container to support
plywood flooring? A. Transverse bow B. Gusset
C. Hat section center spacer
D. Threshold plate - ANSWER -C. Hat
The top of a replacement plastic ventilator should section center spacer
be centered what distance from the top side rail?
A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in) B. 70-75mm (2 5/8 - 3
in)
,IICL Container Inspector's Exam Questions And Answers
Assuming owner and environmental regulations or magnetic particle non-destructive testing
permit, which of the following procedures is NOT equipment
recommended for repairing tarpaulins or open D. Replacement steel components must be
top containers? A. Cleaning the area to be painted with coating compatible with that
covered with acetone or mineral spirit B. Using a originally applied to the container -
heat gun to fuse a patch to the tarpaulin C. ANSWER -C. Welds must be examined
Sewing on a patch of the same material as the using radiographic or magnetic particle non-
tarpaulin D. Repairing a 6 mm (1/4 in ) pin hole destructive testing equipment
with an epoxy compound - ANSWER -C.
Sewing on a patch of the same material as the
tarpaulin
Where should the reference line be placed in
order to determine repairworthiness of a
crossmember flange that is bent upwards?
Which of the following is an example of a plank A. Along the inside lower formed edge of the
floor condition requiring repair AND which should crossmember
be considered as damage? B. Spaced out from the crossmember web
A. A crack or split with no evidence of impact, C. On the outermost flange surface along the full
which leaks light crossmember length
B. A crack or split with a sign of impact which D. No measurement is necessary -
does not leak light ANSWER -D. No measurement is
C. A crack or split, adjacent to a dented bottom necessary
rail, which leaks light
D. A crack or split, with no evidence of impact,
with a loose piece - ANSWER -C. A crack
or split, adjacent to a dented bottom rail, which The damaged top rail X below is to be repaired
leaks light by sectioning. Care must be taken to ensure that
damage area X is NOT cut less than a minimum
of
A. 50mm (2 in)
Welds to corner fittings should be made with? B. 100mm (4 in)
A. CO2 semi-automatic welding C. 150mm (6 in)
B. Low hydrogen welding rods D. 200mm (9 in) - ANSWER -C. 150mm (6
C. Fully automatic welding in)
D. Arc welding - ANSWER -B. Low
hydrogen welding rods
Rework of previously straightened panels is
required when
All of the following procedures are required A. evidence of considerable hammer marks is
EXCEPT present
A. Weld smoke, spatter, etc. must be removed to B. the owner's policy requires repair
permit adhesion of paint C. the straightened area is an incorrect color
B. The damaged component(s) must be restored D. original profile of the corrugation is changed -
as close as possible to original size and profile ANSWER -B. the owner's policy requires
C. Welds must be examined using radiographic repair
, IICL Container Inspector's Exam Questions And Answers
Each of the following components has a single 30
mm (1 1/4 in) dent. Which one requires repair?
A. Corner post
Door gaskets that are cut may be repaired by B. Door panel
using cyanoacrylate adhesives to bond together C. Roof bow
the cut edges of the gasket, PROVIDED D. Bottom side rail - ANSWER -A. Corner
(I) No gasket material is missing post
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together
(III) The cyanoacrylate adhesive will fill voids that
exist at the joint
For which of the following repairs does IICL
A. I only recommend the use of pre-blasted steel?
B. I and II only A. Sectioning of a tube-type top side rail 3 m (10
C. II and III only ft ) in length
D. I, II and III - ANSWER -(I) No gasket B. Replacement of a side panel 122 x 244 cm (4
material is missing x 8 ft)
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together C. Inserting of a front corner post 182 cm (6 ft) in
length on a high-cube container
B. I and II only D. Full exterior container refurbishment -
ANSWER -B. Replacement of a side panel
122 x 244 cm (4 x 8 ft)
With wooden flooring, height variance between
adjacent planks or panels is limited to
A. 5 mm (3/16 in) When heat is used to straighten a corner post,
B. 10 mm (3/8 in) the damaged area should be heated no more
C. 15 mm (9/16 in) than
D. 20 mm (3/4 in) - ANSWER -A. 5 mm A. 550 C (1022 F)
(3/16 in) B. 650 C (1200 F)
C. 750 C (1300 F)
D. 850 C (1560 F) - ANSWER -B. 650 C
(1200 F)
In the Guide for Container Damage
Measurement, IICL recommends a standardized
procedure using set "reference dimensions" to
determine if panel bows exceed ISO tolerances Deflection Damage Criteria - ANSWER -
plus an additional IICL tolerance. The reference Deflection criteria are commonly used for
dimension for an outward bow in a side panel is damages such as dents or bows.
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
B. 10 mm (3/8 in) This is the most common type of damage
C. 13 mm (1/2 in) inspection criteria. It is based on setting a
D. 18 mm (11/16 in) - ANSWER -D. 18 mm maximum dimensional limit on how far a
(11/16 in) component's surface can be permanently
deflected from its original position. If the
deflection is greater than the limit, repair is
required.
Which of the following defects requires repair? C. 100mm (4in) D. 150mm (6 in) -
A. A loose door gasket ANSWER -A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in)
B. A bent J-bar that does not affect door
operation
C. A dent 13mm (1/2 in) deep on the door sill
D. Four dents, each 11mm (7/16 in) deep, on When must a reference line extend the full length
contiguous outboard corrugations of a roof panel of a bottom side rail? A. When there are two or
- ANSWER -A. A loose door gasket more areas of damage on the bottom side rail B.
When there is a sharp bend in the bottom side
rail
C. When there is a bowing over the entire bottom
Of the following conditions in a dry-van container, side rail D. When there is additional damage to
which one would require cleaning? the bottom side rail so that the reference line
A. Raised mud foot prints in excess of what cannot be positioned over the ends of the
might normally remain after a sweep out damage - ANSWER -C. When there is a
B. Dry dust covering dried floor stains as might bowing over the entire bottom side rail
normally be found after a sweep out
C. Coffee beans remaining inside the container
as might occur after a sweep out
D. Polyurethane beads as might be expected to Which of the following is NOT a transverse
lodge in grooves between floorboards after a structural member of the container?
sweep out - ANSWER -C. Coffee beans A. Front sill B. Tunnel rail
remaining inside the container as might occur C. Rear header
after a sweep out D. Crossmember - ANSWER -B. Tunnel rail
An Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR), based A steel corner fitting is being replaced. To ensure
on an inspection with no damage found, can be better weld penetration, IICL recommends that
evidence of a container's compliance with: A. the edges of parts adjacent to the corner fitting
Australian Timber Component Treatment be ground to a minimum bevel of? A. 30 degrees
Regulations B. Convention for Safe Containers B. 45 degrees
(CSC) regulations through the ACEP Program C. 55 degrees D. 60 degrees - ANSWER -
C. Transport under custom's seal (TIR) B. 45 degrees
regulations D. International Standards
Organization (ISO) CEDEX codes regulations -
ANSWER -B. Convention for Safe
Containers (CSC) regulations through the ACEP Which of the following components is sometimes
Program placed longitudinally in the container to support
plywood flooring? A. Transverse bow B. Gusset
C. Hat section center spacer
D. Threshold plate - ANSWER -C. Hat
The top of a replacement plastic ventilator should section center spacer
be centered what distance from the top side rail?
A. 50-55mm (2-2 3/16 in) B. 70-75mm (2 5/8 - 3
in)
,IICL Container Inspector's Exam Questions And Answers
Assuming owner and environmental regulations or magnetic particle non-destructive testing
permit, which of the following procedures is NOT equipment
recommended for repairing tarpaulins or open D. Replacement steel components must be
top containers? A. Cleaning the area to be painted with coating compatible with that
covered with acetone or mineral spirit B. Using a originally applied to the container -
heat gun to fuse a patch to the tarpaulin C. ANSWER -C. Welds must be examined
Sewing on a patch of the same material as the using radiographic or magnetic particle non-
tarpaulin D. Repairing a 6 mm (1/4 in ) pin hole destructive testing equipment
with an epoxy compound - ANSWER -C.
Sewing on a patch of the same material as the
tarpaulin
Where should the reference line be placed in
order to determine repairworthiness of a
crossmember flange that is bent upwards?
Which of the following is an example of a plank A. Along the inside lower formed edge of the
floor condition requiring repair AND which should crossmember
be considered as damage? B. Spaced out from the crossmember web
A. A crack or split with no evidence of impact, C. On the outermost flange surface along the full
which leaks light crossmember length
B. A crack or split with a sign of impact which D. No measurement is necessary -
does not leak light ANSWER -D. No measurement is
C. A crack or split, adjacent to a dented bottom necessary
rail, which leaks light
D. A crack or split, with no evidence of impact,
with a loose piece - ANSWER -C. A crack
or split, adjacent to a dented bottom rail, which The damaged top rail X below is to be repaired
leaks light by sectioning. Care must be taken to ensure that
damage area X is NOT cut less than a minimum
of
A. 50mm (2 in)
Welds to corner fittings should be made with? B. 100mm (4 in)
A. CO2 semi-automatic welding C. 150mm (6 in)
B. Low hydrogen welding rods D. 200mm (9 in) - ANSWER -C. 150mm (6
C. Fully automatic welding in)
D. Arc welding - ANSWER -B. Low
hydrogen welding rods
Rework of previously straightened panels is
required when
All of the following procedures are required A. evidence of considerable hammer marks is
EXCEPT present
A. Weld smoke, spatter, etc. must be removed to B. the owner's policy requires repair
permit adhesion of paint C. the straightened area is an incorrect color
B. The damaged component(s) must be restored D. original profile of the corrugation is changed -
as close as possible to original size and profile ANSWER -B. the owner's policy requires
C. Welds must be examined using radiographic repair
, IICL Container Inspector's Exam Questions And Answers
Each of the following components has a single 30
mm (1 1/4 in) dent. Which one requires repair?
A. Corner post
Door gaskets that are cut may be repaired by B. Door panel
using cyanoacrylate adhesives to bond together C. Roof bow
the cut edges of the gasket, PROVIDED D. Bottom side rail - ANSWER -A. Corner
(I) No gasket material is missing post
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together
(III) The cyanoacrylate adhesive will fill voids that
exist at the joint
For which of the following repairs does IICL
A. I only recommend the use of pre-blasted steel?
B. I and II only A. Sectioning of a tube-type top side rail 3 m (10
C. II and III only ft ) in length
D. I, II and III - ANSWER -(I) No gasket B. Replacement of a side panel 122 x 244 cm (4
material is missing x 8 ft)
(II) The cut edges of the gasket mate together C. Inserting of a front corner post 182 cm (6 ft) in
length on a high-cube container
B. I and II only D. Full exterior container refurbishment -
ANSWER -B. Replacement of a side panel
122 x 244 cm (4 x 8 ft)
With wooden flooring, height variance between
adjacent planks or panels is limited to
A. 5 mm (3/16 in) When heat is used to straighten a corner post,
B. 10 mm (3/8 in) the damaged area should be heated no more
C. 15 mm (9/16 in) than
D. 20 mm (3/4 in) - ANSWER -A. 5 mm A. 550 C (1022 F)
(3/16 in) B. 650 C (1200 F)
C. 750 C (1300 F)
D. 850 C (1560 F) - ANSWER -B. 650 C
(1200 F)
In the Guide for Container Damage
Measurement, IICL recommends a standardized
procedure using set "reference dimensions" to
determine if panel bows exceed ISO tolerances Deflection Damage Criteria - ANSWER -
plus an additional IICL tolerance. The reference Deflection criteria are commonly used for
dimension for an outward bow in a side panel is damages such as dents or bows.
A. 5 mm (3/16 in)
B. 10 mm (3/8 in) This is the most common type of damage
C. 13 mm (1/2 in) inspection criteria. It is based on setting a
D. 18 mm (11/16 in) - ANSWER -D. 18 mm maximum dimensional limit on how far a
(11/16 in) component's surface can be permanently
deflected from its original position. If the
deflection is greater than the limit, repair is
required.
