NACE CIP Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
ASTM D3276
Answer: Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors. States that the minimum surface
temperature for coating is usually 40F, max is 125F.
Q2
ISO 8501 St3
Answer: Very Thorough Hand and Power Tool Cleaning. Same as for St2, but the
surface shall be treated much more thoroughly to give a metallic sheen arising from
the metallic substrate.
Q3
NACE 4 (SSPC-SP7)
Answer: Brush off Cleaning. Same cleanliness as NACE 1 (SSPC-SP5) and tightly
adherent mill scale, rust, and coating may remain on the surface.
Q4
SSPC-SP3
Answer: Power Tool Cleaning
Q5
ISO 8501 Sa 2.5
Answer: Very Thorough Blast Cleaning
Q6
NACE 8 (SSPC-SP 14)
Answer: Industrial Blast Cleaning. Lightly adherent mill scale, rust, and coating
residue are permitted to remain on 10% of each unit area of the surface.
Q7
SSPC-VIS 3
Answer: Visual Guide for Rust Grades. Rust Grades A-D (A is the worse)
Q1
ASTM D3276
Answer: Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors. States that the minimum surface
temperature for coating is usually 40F, max is 125F.
Q2
ISO 8501 St3
Answer: Very Thorough Hand and Power Tool Cleaning. Same as for St2, but the
surface shall be treated much more thoroughly to give a metallic sheen arising from
the metallic substrate.
Q3
NACE 4 (SSPC-SP7)
Answer: Brush off Cleaning. Same cleanliness as NACE 1 (SSPC-SP5) and tightly
adherent mill scale, rust, and coating may remain on the surface.
Q4
SSPC-SP3
Answer: Power Tool Cleaning
Q5
ISO 8501 Sa 2.5
Answer: Very Thorough Blast Cleaning
Q6
NACE 8 (SSPC-SP 14)
Answer: Industrial Blast Cleaning. Lightly adherent mill scale, rust, and coating
residue are permitted to remain on 10% of each unit area of the surface.
Q7
SSPC-VIS 3
Answer: Visual Guide for Rust Grades. Rust Grades A-D (A is the worse)