NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following characteristics of solvent influence coatings?
Correct Answer
Solvency power and volatility.
Question 2
How many gauge readings does SSPC-PA 2 require within 4cm (1.5inch) diameter
circle?
Correct Answer
3
Question 3
Common errors that can produce inaccurate readings when using Wet Film
Thickness(WFT) gauges include:
Correct Answer
Using a damaged gauge and dragging gauge though wet coating.
Question 4
The requirements of coating project are defined by which of the following?
Correct Answer
Coatings Specifications
Question 5
Inspection documentation is important because:
Correct Answer
Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes.
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,Question 6
You have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are asked to
supervise a team of uncertified field pipeline inspectors. Your FIRST preferred course
of action is to:
Correct Answer
Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
Question 7
Improper atomization of the coating may cause which of the following?
Correct Answer
Uneven DFT, Dry Spray and Overspray.
Question 8
Which of the following coatings may require external moisture to cure?
Correct Answer
Single component polyurethane and Solvent borne inorganic zinc.
Question 9
Which type of coating is manufactured with specific components added to slow down
the activity of the electrochemical cell(anode, cathode or both)?
Correct Answer
Inhibitive
Question 10
According to NACE SP0188, the wetted sponge is moved at a maximum rate of?
Correct Answer
1 linear foot per second (30cm)
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,Question 11
The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is:
Correct Answer
Situational Awareness
Question 12
A well written specification requires a surface profile depth defined as?
Correct Answer
A range of measurements.
Question 13
SSPC SP 1 identifies the use of:
Correct Answer
A wide variety of materials.
Question 14
You are performing holiday testing early morning with dew on the pipe. The reason
you may get erroneous indications is cause by?
Correct Answer
Telegraphing
Question 15
An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often
caused by poor application technique is called:
Correct Answer
Holiday
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, Question 16
An inspector should change position when:
Correct Answer
The inspector is convinced by verifiable facts.
Question 17
Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to occur:
Correct Answer
Reference Cell
Question 18
Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that:
Correct Answer
The inspection cost will be offset by an improvement in service life and The
inspector will make a meaningful technical contribution to the job.
Question 19
ISO SA 2 1/2 is a blast cleaning standard that is similar to which joint standard?
Correct Answer
NACE No. 2/SSPC SP 10
Question 20
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosrion rate to?
Correct Answer
Decrease
Question 21
Fusion Bond Epoxy(FBE) is most commonly used to coat which of the following?
Correct Answer
Pipe
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following characteristics of solvent influence coatings?
Correct Answer
Solvency power and volatility.
Question 2
How many gauge readings does SSPC-PA 2 require within 4cm (1.5inch) diameter
circle?
Correct Answer
3
Question 3
Common errors that can produce inaccurate readings when using Wet Film
Thickness(WFT) gauges include:
Correct Answer
Using a damaged gauge and dragging gauge though wet coating.
Question 4
The requirements of coating project are defined by which of the following?
Correct Answer
Coatings Specifications
Question 5
Inspection documentation is important because:
Correct Answer
Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes.
Page 1 of 37
,Question 6
You have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are asked to
supervise a team of uncertified field pipeline inspectors. Your FIRST preferred course
of action is to:
Correct Answer
Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
Question 7
Improper atomization of the coating may cause which of the following?
Correct Answer
Uneven DFT, Dry Spray and Overspray.
Question 8
Which of the following coatings may require external moisture to cure?
Correct Answer
Single component polyurethane and Solvent borne inorganic zinc.
Question 9
Which type of coating is manufactured with specific components added to slow down
the activity of the electrochemical cell(anode, cathode or both)?
Correct Answer
Inhibitive
Question 10
According to NACE SP0188, the wetted sponge is moved at a maximum rate of?
Correct Answer
1 linear foot per second (30cm)
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,Question 11
The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is:
Correct Answer
Situational Awareness
Question 12
A well written specification requires a surface profile depth defined as?
Correct Answer
A range of measurements.
Question 13
SSPC SP 1 identifies the use of:
Correct Answer
A wide variety of materials.
Question 14
You are performing holiday testing early morning with dew on the pipe. The reason
you may get erroneous indications is cause by?
Correct Answer
Telegraphing
Question 15
An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often
caused by poor application technique is called:
Correct Answer
Holiday
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, Question 16
An inspector should change position when:
Correct Answer
The inspector is convinced by verifiable facts.
Question 17
Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to occur:
Correct Answer
Reference Cell
Question 18
Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that:
Correct Answer
The inspection cost will be offset by an improvement in service life and The
inspector will make a meaningful technical contribution to the job.
Question 19
ISO SA 2 1/2 is a blast cleaning standard that is similar to which joint standard?
Correct Answer
NACE No. 2/SSPC SP 10
Question 20
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosrion rate to?
Correct Answer
Decrease
Question 21
Fusion Bond Epoxy(FBE) is most commonly used to coat which of the following?
Correct Answer
Pipe
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