NACE CIP Level 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS||ALREADY GRADED
A+||UPDATED 2025/2026
SYLLABUS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||<<LATEST VERSION>>
SSPC-SP10/NACE 2 limits staining to ______per each unit area - ANSWER ✓
5%
SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 limits staining to _________per each unit area - ANSWER ✓
0%
SSPC-SP6/NACE 3 limits staining to _______per each unit area - ANSWER ✓
No more than 33%
Advantages of centrifugal blast equipment include: - ANSWER ✓ Dust and fines
are contained, abrasives are easily recycled, blasting and priming can be an inline
operation, general overall economy compared to air blasting, no compressors,
piping, or air handling equipment needed for wheel blasting
The Inspector's checklist for surface preparation should include: - ANSWER ✓
ambient conditions, conditions of substrate, pre-blast surface cleanliness, shot/grit
size selection, shot/grit cleanliness, abrasive blasting equipment, surface profile,
surface cleanliness after abrasive blasting, operator qualifications, safety
Abrasive media types include: - ANSWER ✓ shot & grit (metallic),
crushed slag
ceramic grit
silica sand
garnet
agricultural abrasives
specialty abrasives
, List the pressure ranges that categorize - ANSWER ✓ low pressure water
cleaning: <34 MPa (5,000 psi), high-pressure water cleaning: 34 to 70 MPa (5,000
to 10,000 psi)
High-Pressure water jetting: 70 to 210 MPa (10,000 to 30,000 psi)
Ultrahigh=Pressure water jetting: >210 MPa (30,000 psi)
Abrasive media typically used for recycling include: - ANSWER ✓ Steel Shot
Steel Grit
The NACE/SSPC Waterjetting Standard is: - ANSWER ✓ SSPC/VIS 4 and VIS 7
are visual comparators to be used with the standard
Three test methods for surface profile include - ANSWER ✓ Comparator and
coupons
Replica tape
Digital surface profile gauge
Types of soluble salt contamination include: - ANSWER ✓ Chlorides, sulfates
and nitrates
If inspection is to be effective with regards to soluble salts, the specification
should very clearly state: - ANSWER ✓ limits to be accepted, specific salts to be
limited, test method to be used, frequency of testing, locations in which tests
should be administered
Test for soluble salts include: - ANSWER ✓ Bresle Patch
Sleeve Test
Soluble Salt Meters
Conductivity Meters
Depth of surface profile can be evaluated by several methods: - ANSWER ✓ ISO
Comparator
Replica Tape
Digital Profile Gauge
, The ISO Comparator grades may be recorded: - ANSWER ✓ Finer-than-fine
grade, fine grade, medium grade, coarse grade, coarser than coarse grade
The two types of replica tape are commonly used: - ANSWER ✓ -Coarse (0.8 -
2.5 mils)
-X-Coarse (1.5 - 4.5mils)
List the Standards for using Replica tape: - ANSWER ✓ ASTM D 4417 Method C
NACE SP 0287-2002
When using Replica tape common errors include: - ANSWER ✓ variation in
point-to-point profile over the surface being tested, the presence of particles of dirt
on either the replica tape or gauge, gauge accuracy, the rubbing or burnishing
technique
Good records allow management to: - ANSWER ✓ 1. Detect design defects 2.
Evacuate coating performance 3. Develop ongoing maintenance program 4.
Determine annual cost data
One guide for enclosures for coatings projects is: - ANSWER ✓ SSPC
Technology Guide No. 12, SSPC Technology Update No. 6 Guide for Containing
Surface Preparation Debris Generated During Paint Removal Operations
Low temperature concerns during coating application include: - ANSWER ✓ -
Slow the curing of chemically curing coatings
-Will increase the viscosity of material
-Some coatings may use special cure
High Temperatures concerns during coatings application include: - ANSWER ✓
Solvent evaporating too fast
Will reduce pot life
Decrease the viscosity of many two-component materials
High humidity during coating application: - ANSWER ✓ Slows the evaporation of
the solvent, can leave moisture on the surface of the coating, may effect the gloss
or color, may cause amine blush (must be removed prior to top coating)
WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS||ALREADY GRADED
A+||UPDATED 2025/2026
SYLLABUS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||<<LATEST VERSION>>
SSPC-SP10/NACE 2 limits staining to ______per each unit area - ANSWER ✓
5%
SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 limits staining to _________per each unit area - ANSWER ✓
0%
SSPC-SP6/NACE 3 limits staining to _______per each unit area - ANSWER ✓
No more than 33%
Advantages of centrifugal blast equipment include: - ANSWER ✓ Dust and fines
are contained, abrasives are easily recycled, blasting and priming can be an inline
operation, general overall economy compared to air blasting, no compressors,
piping, or air handling equipment needed for wheel blasting
The Inspector's checklist for surface preparation should include: - ANSWER ✓
ambient conditions, conditions of substrate, pre-blast surface cleanliness, shot/grit
size selection, shot/grit cleanliness, abrasive blasting equipment, surface profile,
surface cleanliness after abrasive blasting, operator qualifications, safety
Abrasive media types include: - ANSWER ✓ shot & grit (metallic),
crushed slag
ceramic grit
silica sand
garnet
agricultural abrasives
specialty abrasives
, List the pressure ranges that categorize - ANSWER ✓ low pressure water
cleaning: <34 MPa (5,000 psi), high-pressure water cleaning: 34 to 70 MPa (5,000
to 10,000 psi)
High-Pressure water jetting: 70 to 210 MPa (10,000 to 30,000 psi)
Ultrahigh=Pressure water jetting: >210 MPa (30,000 psi)
Abrasive media typically used for recycling include: - ANSWER ✓ Steel Shot
Steel Grit
The NACE/SSPC Waterjetting Standard is: - ANSWER ✓ SSPC/VIS 4 and VIS 7
are visual comparators to be used with the standard
Three test methods for surface profile include - ANSWER ✓ Comparator and
coupons
Replica tape
Digital surface profile gauge
Types of soluble salt contamination include: - ANSWER ✓ Chlorides, sulfates
and nitrates
If inspection is to be effective with regards to soluble salts, the specification
should very clearly state: - ANSWER ✓ limits to be accepted, specific salts to be
limited, test method to be used, frequency of testing, locations in which tests
should be administered
Test for soluble salts include: - ANSWER ✓ Bresle Patch
Sleeve Test
Soluble Salt Meters
Conductivity Meters
Depth of surface profile can be evaluated by several methods: - ANSWER ✓ ISO
Comparator
Replica Tape
Digital Profile Gauge
, The ISO Comparator grades may be recorded: - ANSWER ✓ Finer-than-fine
grade, fine grade, medium grade, coarse grade, coarser than coarse grade
The two types of replica tape are commonly used: - ANSWER ✓ -Coarse (0.8 -
2.5 mils)
-X-Coarse (1.5 - 4.5mils)
List the Standards for using Replica tape: - ANSWER ✓ ASTM D 4417 Method C
NACE SP 0287-2002
When using Replica tape common errors include: - ANSWER ✓ variation in
point-to-point profile over the surface being tested, the presence of particles of dirt
on either the replica tape or gauge, gauge accuracy, the rubbing or burnishing
technique
Good records allow management to: - ANSWER ✓ 1. Detect design defects 2.
Evacuate coating performance 3. Develop ongoing maintenance program 4.
Determine annual cost data
One guide for enclosures for coatings projects is: - ANSWER ✓ SSPC
Technology Guide No. 12, SSPC Technology Update No. 6 Guide for Containing
Surface Preparation Debris Generated During Paint Removal Operations
Low temperature concerns during coating application include: - ANSWER ✓ -
Slow the curing of chemically curing coatings
-Will increase the viscosity of material
-Some coatings may use special cure
High Temperatures concerns during coatings application include: - ANSWER ✓
Solvent evaporating too fast
Will reduce pot life
Decrease the viscosity of many two-component materials
High humidity during coating application: - ANSWER ✓ Slows the evaporation of
the solvent, can leave moisture on the surface of the coating, may effect the gloss
or color, may cause amine blush (must be removed prior to top coating)
