NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE Questions with Verified
Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Dew point is the temperature at which
Answer: condensation occurs.
Question 2: You are the NACE Inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy
tank lining is being applied. After application of the 19 coat you notice small blisters in some
areas of the applied lining. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
Answer: Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner's representative.
Question 3: If a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive
blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform a
Answer: blotter test for the presence of oil and water.
Question 4: Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should
Answer: observe and document the amount of material and batch numbers.
Question 5: Relative humidity is
Answer: a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level.
Question 6: Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates?
Answer: Metal When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference:
SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
Question 7: What is the minimum recommended distance away from an edge that an inspector
should take a measurement with a dial type magnetic pull off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge?
Answer: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
Question 8: Polymerization is the process of?
Answer: Monomers joining together.
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,Question 9: An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often
caused by poor application technique is called:
Answer: Holiday
Question 10: Checking is:
Answer: a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate.
Question 11: Inspection documentation is important because:
Answer: Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes.
Question 12: An Inspectors personal log book should contain:
Answer: No comments regarding the application team. 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: Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
Question 13: Good record can provide maintenance departments with detailed information
about ALL of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: How the item was coated.
Question 14: Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector:
Answer: When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item.
Question 15: The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because:
Answer: The Inspector may have to reject the steel. The form of corrosion that has the largest
potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: Galvanic Corrosion
Question 16: What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness?
Answer: Profilometer
Question 17: Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of:
Answer: Airless spray application.
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, Question 18: When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet light, the NACE
Inspector should be aware that:
Answer: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified.
Question 19: To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment:
Answer: wash your hands before sampling. When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always
required to enforce what standard? NACE SP 0188
Question 20: If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2,
the default restriction level is:
Answer: Level 3
Question 21: Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called:
Answer: Checking It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration
certificates available: At all times.
Question 22: In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:
Answer: To control the evaporation rate.
Question 23: Removal of weld splatter is required:
Answer: When specifically identified in the owners specification.
Question 24: Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial Type
Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge include:
Answer: Failing to determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial too fast when taking
measurements, and Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films.
Question 25: Conventional spray us good choice when:
Answer: High quality finishes are required.
Question 26: Which of these tests uses a syringe?
Answer: Bresle Patch
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Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Dew point is the temperature at which
Answer: condensation occurs.
Question 2: You are the NACE Inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy
tank lining is being applied. After application of the 19 coat you notice small blisters in some
areas of the applied lining. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
Answer: Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner's representative.
Question 3: If a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive
blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform a
Answer: blotter test for the presence of oil and water.
Question 4: Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should
Answer: observe and document the amount of material and batch numbers.
Question 5: Relative humidity is
Answer: a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level.
Question 6: Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates?
Answer: Metal When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference:
SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
Question 7: What is the minimum recommended distance away from an edge that an inspector
should take a measurement with a dial type magnetic pull off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge?
Answer: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
Question 8: Polymerization is the process of?
Answer: Monomers joining together.
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,Question 9: An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often
caused by poor application technique is called:
Answer: Holiday
Question 10: Checking is:
Answer: a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate.
Question 11: Inspection documentation is important because:
Answer: Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes.
Question 12: An Inspectors personal log book should contain:
Answer: No comments regarding the application team. 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: Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
Question 13: Good record can provide maintenance departments with detailed information
about ALL of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: How the item was coated.
Question 14: Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector:
Answer: When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item.
Question 15: The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because:
Answer: The Inspector may have to reject the steel. The form of corrosion that has the largest
potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: Galvanic Corrosion
Question 16: What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness?
Answer: Profilometer
Question 17: Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of:
Answer: Airless spray application.
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, Question 18: When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet light, the NACE
Inspector should be aware that:
Answer: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified.
Question 19: To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment:
Answer: wash your hands before sampling. When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always
required to enforce what standard? NACE SP 0188
Question 20: If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2,
the default restriction level is:
Answer: Level 3
Question 21: Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called:
Answer: Checking It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration
certificates available: At all times.
Question 22: In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:
Answer: To control the evaporation rate.
Question 23: Removal of weld splatter is required:
Answer: When specifically identified in the owners specification.
Question 24: Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial Type
Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge include:
Answer: Failing to determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial too fast when taking
measurements, and Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films.
Question 25: Conventional spray us good choice when:
Answer: High quality finishes are required.
Question 26: Which of these tests uses a syringe?
Answer: Bresle Patch
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