NACE CIP 1 CBT Exam Study Questions and Answers.

NACE CIP 1 CBT Exam Study Questions and
Answers
Question 1
When reporting the wet film thickness from a wet film thickness comb/gauge you
report which tooth?
Correct Answer
the last tooth that has coating on it



Question 2
Which standard gives guidelines for how many DFT measurements should be taken in
a given area?
Correct Answer
SP 2



Question 3
Generally speaking, on a typical coating project overall safety is the responsibility of
_____
Correct Answer
a certified safety professional



Question 4
ISO SA 2-1/2 is a blast cleaning surface that is similar to which joint standard?
Correct Answer
NACE No. 2 / SP 10




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,Question 5
SSPC SP 5/ Nace 1 limits staining to _ per each unit area
Correct Answer
0%



Question 6
A common cause of blistering is:
Correct Answer
Surface Contamination under the applied coating



Question 7
Improper atomization of the coating may cause ___ ___ ___
Correct Answer
- uneven DFT
- dry spray
- overspray



Question 8
The two broad classifications for curing mechanisms are:
Correct Answer
- convertible
- non-convertible



Question 9
What are the elements of a corrosion cell?
Correct Answer
- anode
- cathode
- electrolyte
- metallic pathway




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,Question 10
Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added to slow
down the activity of the electrochemical cell?
Correct Answer
inhibitive



Question 11
Failure of coatings to cure may be caused by:
Correct Answer
- not adding curing agent, wrong curing agent or incorrect amount of it
- problem with material from the manufacturer
- environmental issues
- wrong or contaminated thinner (solvent)



Question 12
A prejob conference is useful for discussions on which of the following?
Correct Answer
- safety
- cleaning
- application
- schedule



Question 13
Describe relative humidity
Correct Answer
The amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level



Question 14
What is one of the inspector's roles at a pre-job conference?
Correct Answer
clarify reporting requirements




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, Question 15
A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell.
Correct Answer
electrolyte



Question 16
On a blast-cleaned surface, ultraviolet ligt can reveal _____
Correct Answer
oil



Question 17
Define corrosion
Correct Answer
Deterioration of a substance, usually a metal, or its properties because of a reaction
with the environment



Question 18
Types of soluble salt contamination include:
Correct Answer
- chlorides
- sulfates
- nitrates



Question 19
List coating types that cure by polymerization:
Correct Answer
- epoxies
- polyurethanes
- polyureas
- polyasparatics
- polysiloxanies




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