EXAM FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 100% CORRECT.
⫸ To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test
equipment:. Ans: wash your hands before sampling.
⫸ When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required
to enforce what standard?. Ans: NACE SP 0188
⫸ If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance
with SSPC PA 2, the default restriction level is:. Ans: Level 3
⫸ Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the
substrate are called:. Ans: Checking
⫸ It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument
calibration certificates available:. Ans: At all times.
⫸ In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:.
Ans: To control the evaporation rate.
⫸ Removal of weld splatter is required:. Ans: When specifically
identified in the owners specification.
,⫸ Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using
a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge
include:. Ans: Failing to determine the Base Metal
Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements,
and Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films.
⫸ Conventional spray us good choice when:. Ans: High quality
finishes are required.
⫸ Which of these tests uses a syringe?. Ans: Bresle Patch
⫸ Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to
occur:. Ans: Reference Cell
⫸ Digital hygrometers. Ans: determine relative humidity, air
temperature,and dew point temperature.
⫸ Using SSPC Vis 1 as a guide when performing a visual inspection
of a steel surface prior to surface preparation a NACE Inspector
would assign which designations to the surface condition:. Ans: Rust
Grades A-D
⫸ Inspectors daily reports are used:. Ans: By the contractor to
estimate the mount of work done that day, To provide continuity
between inspectors, To aid in arbitration between the contractor and
client, and To help in cases of a coating failure.
, ⫸ Silicone coatings are typically:. Ans: Applied in very thin films.
⫸ Excess moisture during holiday testing can cause erroneous by
creating a path across the surface of the coating to pinholes previously
detected, or directly to the signal return connection. This is often
referred to as?. Ans: Telegraphing
⫸ ASTM Standards are applicable:. Ans: When specified.
⫸ The main responsibilities of the Inspector are to:. Ans: Observe
and report the quality of the work performed.
⫸ When using a sling psychrometer a very large difference between
the wet and dry bulb readings indicates:. Ans: Low Relative Humidity
⫸ The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts:. Ans:
When specified.
⫸ Corrosion generally occurs at which of the following sites:. Ans:
Anode
⫸ If Inspectors identify issues of non conformance during an
inspection, they should:. Ans: Inform both the Contractor and the
inspectors supervisor so they can take appropriate corrective actions.