CIP Level 1 Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP10 - Correct answer-Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning. Free
from visible oil, grease, dust dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion
products, and other foreign matter. Random staining shall be limited to no more
than 5% of each unit area of surface.
Anode - Correct answer-The part of the metal that corrodes
Cathode - Correct answer-The more noble region on the electrode where the
electrons are consumed
Electrolyte - Correct answer-A medium that conducts ionic current
Mill Scale - Correct answer-A blue-black layer of iron/iron oxide
Galvanic Series - Correct answer-List of metals and alloys arranged according to
their corrosion potentials in a given environment
Inhibitor - Correct answer-A substance that, when added to an environment,
decreases the rate of corrosion
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,Localized Corrosion - Correct answer-Occurs at discrete sites on the metal surface
Cathodic Protection - Correct answer-A technique used to control the corrosion of
a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell
Corrosion - Correct answer-The deterioration of a metal due to a chemical reaction
in the environment
Corrosion Cell - Correct answer-In order for corrosion to occur, certain conditions
and elements are essential. This combination of an anode, cathode, return path and
electrolyte
Crevice Corrosion - Correct answer-Localized corrosion of a metal surface at, or
immediately adjacent to, an area that is shielded from full exposure to the
environment because of close proximity of the metal surface of another material.
Generalized Corrosion - Correct answer-Corrosion that is distributed more or less
uniformly over the surface of a material
Passivation - Correct answer-A reduction of the anodic reaction rate of an electrode
involved in corrosion
Pitting Corrosion - Correct answer-Localized corrosion of a metal surface that is
confined to a small area and takes the form of cavities called pits.
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, Return Pathway (Metallic Pathway) - Correct answer-Connects the anode and
cathode, allowing passage of electrons, generated at the anode, to the cathode
Coatings Specification - Correct answer-Formal, structured document containing
information on a project (scope, terms, schedule, inspection, etc.)
Instrument Calibration History Reports - Correct answer-Reports that normally
contain information on how frequently each instrument is to be or has been
calibrated.
Materials Inventory Reports - Correct answer-Reports that contain information on
the inventory of jobsite materials, and are normally submitted periodically
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Correct answer-A form containing data of known
substances in a particular product
Quality Assurance (QA) - Correct answer-Any systematic process that checks
whether a product or service being developed is meeting specified requirements
Quality Control (QC) - Correct answer-A procedure intended to ensure that a
manufactured product or performed service meets the requirements of the client or
customer
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Graded A+
NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP10 - Correct answer-Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning. Free
from visible oil, grease, dust dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion
products, and other foreign matter. Random staining shall be limited to no more
than 5% of each unit area of surface.
Anode - Correct answer-The part of the metal that corrodes
Cathode - Correct answer-The more noble region on the electrode where the
electrons are consumed
Electrolyte - Correct answer-A medium that conducts ionic current
Mill Scale - Correct answer-A blue-black layer of iron/iron oxide
Galvanic Series - Correct answer-List of metals and alloys arranged according to
their corrosion potentials in a given environment
Inhibitor - Correct answer-A substance that, when added to an environment,
decreases the rate of corrosion
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,Localized Corrosion - Correct answer-Occurs at discrete sites on the metal surface
Cathodic Protection - Correct answer-A technique used to control the corrosion of
a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell
Corrosion - Correct answer-The deterioration of a metal due to a chemical reaction
in the environment
Corrosion Cell - Correct answer-In order for corrosion to occur, certain conditions
and elements are essential. This combination of an anode, cathode, return path and
electrolyte
Crevice Corrosion - Correct answer-Localized corrosion of a metal surface at, or
immediately adjacent to, an area that is shielded from full exposure to the
environment because of close proximity of the metal surface of another material.
Generalized Corrosion - Correct answer-Corrosion that is distributed more or less
uniformly over the surface of a material
Passivation - Correct answer-A reduction of the anodic reaction rate of an electrode
involved in corrosion
Pitting Corrosion - Correct answer-Localized corrosion of a metal surface that is
confined to a small area and takes the form of cavities called pits.
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, Return Pathway (Metallic Pathway) - Correct answer-Connects the anode and
cathode, allowing passage of electrons, generated at the anode, to the cathode
Coatings Specification - Correct answer-Formal, structured document containing
information on a project (scope, terms, schedule, inspection, etc.)
Instrument Calibration History Reports - Correct answer-Reports that normally
contain information on how frequently each instrument is to be or has been
calibrated.
Materials Inventory Reports - Correct answer-Reports that contain information on
the inventory of jobsite materials, and are normally submitted periodically
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Correct answer-A form containing data of known
substances in a particular product
Quality Assurance (QA) - Correct answer-Any systematic process that checks
whether a product or service being developed is meeting specified requirements
Quality Control (QC) - Correct answer-A procedure intended to ensure that a
manufactured product or performed service meets the requirements of the client or
customer
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