NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM 2026 SURFACE
PREPARATION AND COATING APPLICATION
REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED
GUIDE
◉ Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1
Manual, which three can be used effectively as galvanic anodes for
carbon steel?
Answer: zinc, aluminum, magnesium
◉ A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate
to _____
Answer: decrease
◉ The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of
current?
Answer: Ionic
◉ Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____
Answer: general corrosion
,◉ When a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the
preferred first course of action is to _____
Answer: actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of
others
◉ A proper coating specification should contain information
regarding ____, ____, and ____
Answer: surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be
used
◉ Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor?
Answer: NO
◉ What should you do if you find discrepancies between the
specification and the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet?
Answer: seek written clarification from the owner's representative
◉ What are the general components of inspection reports?
Answer: - results of inspection tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
,◉ Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting
the owner to evaluate ___ ___ ___ ___
Answer: - contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
◉ As an inspector headed to the job site for the first time, where
would you always find instruction regarding appropriate types of
PPE?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously called MSDS
◉ Materials inventory report should contain which of the following?
Answer: - quantity of each component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage information
◉ The primary function of the coating inspector is _____
Answer: specification compliance
◉ High humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____
Answer: solvent entrapment
, ◉ The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is
called _____
Answer: dew point
◉ Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken?
Answer: at the actual work location
◉ What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer?
Answer: distilled
◉ Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific
components added to slow down the activity of the electrochemical
cell?
Answer: inhibitive
◉ Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its
characteristic properties?
Answer: binder/resin
◉ A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell.
Answer: electrolyte
PREPARATION AND COATING APPLICATION
REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED
GUIDE
◉ Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1
Manual, which three can be used effectively as galvanic anodes for
carbon steel?
Answer: zinc, aluminum, magnesium
◉ A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate
to _____
Answer: decrease
◉ The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of
current?
Answer: Ionic
◉ Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____
Answer: general corrosion
,◉ When a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the
preferred first course of action is to _____
Answer: actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of
others
◉ A proper coating specification should contain information
regarding ____, ____, and ____
Answer: surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be
used
◉ Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor?
Answer: NO
◉ What should you do if you find discrepancies between the
specification and the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet?
Answer: seek written clarification from the owner's representative
◉ What are the general components of inspection reports?
Answer: - results of inspection tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
,◉ Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting
the owner to evaluate ___ ___ ___ ___
Answer: - contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
◉ As an inspector headed to the job site for the first time, where
would you always find instruction regarding appropriate types of
PPE?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously called MSDS
◉ Materials inventory report should contain which of the following?
Answer: - quantity of each component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage information
◉ The primary function of the coating inspector is _____
Answer: specification compliance
◉ High humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____
Answer: solvent entrapment
, ◉ The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is
called _____
Answer: dew point
◉ Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken?
Answer: at the actual work location
◉ What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer?
Answer: distilled
◉ Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific
components added to slow down the activity of the electrochemical
cell?
Answer: inhibitive
◉ Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its
characteristic properties?
Answer: binder/resin
◉ A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell.
Answer: electrolyte
