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