NACE CIP 1 CBT CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ ISO SA 2 is defined as:
Answer: Thorough Blast Cleaning
◉ When using the ISO comparator in accordance with ISO 8503, if
the surface profile does not directly compare to the one of the four
segments the inspector should:
Answer: Record your result by identifying two segments.
◉ Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that:
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.
◉ An inspector should change position when:
Answer: The inspector is convinced by verifiable facts.
◉ Check abrasive blast pressure with a:
Answer: Needle Pressure Gauge
,◉ Passivation can best be described as:
Answer: A protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows
corrosion.
◉ What is the minimum spot measurement value allowed by SSPC-
PA 2 in each 10 m2 (100ft0 area/
Answer: 80% of the specified minimum thickness.
◉ Stripe coats are best applied by:
Answer: Brush
◉ The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection
instruments:
Answer: Each time the instrument is used.
◉ ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to:
Answer: NACE No.1/SSPC SP 5
◉ On a blast cleaned surface, an ultraviolet light is generally used to
detect:
Answer: Grease and Oil
, ◉ You are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC SP
10 has been specified. Your are finding the Contractor is leaving mill
scale on the surface and as a result you have been rejecting the blast.
The Contractor is very upset and has told you that the standard
permits up to 5% of the mills scale to remain and still be in
compliance with the standard. Your FIRST preferred course if action
is to:
Answer: Review the relevant standard with the Contractor.
◉ A successful coating Inspector must be able to:
Answer: Look for problems and issues during application.
◉ A magnetic pull off type gauge is a good choice when:
Answer: When an intrinsically safe tool is required.
◉ The Inspector's log book is generally:
Answer: Retained by the inspector upon project completion.
◉ The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is:
Answer: Situational Awareness
◉ You are the NACE Inspector on a 5,000 sq ft job where SSPC PA 2
has been specified.Assuming all areas are in compliance, how many
gauge readings and spot measurements are required?
EVALUATION 2026 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ ISO SA 2 is defined as:
Answer: Thorough Blast Cleaning
◉ When using the ISO comparator in accordance with ISO 8503, if
the surface profile does not directly compare to the one of the four
segments the inspector should:
Answer: Record your result by identifying two segments.
◉ Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that:
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.
◉ An inspector should change position when:
Answer: The inspector is convinced by verifiable facts.
◉ Check abrasive blast pressure with a:
Answer: Needle Pressure Gauge
,◉ Passivation can best be described as:
Answer: A protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows
corrosion.
◉ What is the minimum spot measurement value allowed by SSPC-
PA 2 in each 10 m2 (100ft0 area/
Answer: 80% of the specified minimum thickness.
◉ Stripe coats are best applied by:
Answer: Brush
◉ The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection
instruments:
Answer: Each time the instrument is used.
◉ ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to:
Answer: NACE No.1/SSPC SP 5
◉ On a blast cleaned surface, an ultraviolet light is generally used to
detect:
Answer: Grease and Oil
, ◉ You are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC SP
10 has been specified. Your are finding the Contractor is leaving mill
scale on the surface and as a result you have been rejecting the blast.
The Contractor is very upset and has told you that the standard
permits up to 5% of the mills scale to remain and still be in
compliance with the standard. Your FIRST preferred course if action
is to:
Answer: Review the relevant standard with the Contractor.
◉ A successful coating Inspector must be able to:
Answer: Look for problems and issues during application.
◉ A magnetic pull off type gauge is a good choice when:
Answer: When an intrinsically safe tool is required.
◉ The Inspector's log book is generally:
Answer: Retained by the inspector upon project completion.
◉ The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is:
Answer: Situational Awareness
◉ You are the NACE Inspector on a 5,000 sq ft job where SSPC PA 2
has been specified.Assuming all areas are in compliance, how many
gauge readings and spot measurements are required?
