NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM 2026-2027 | GRADED A+
Dew point is the temperature at which -ANSWER condensation occurs.
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.
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.
Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should -ANSWER observe and document
the amount of material and batch numbers.
Relative humidity is -ANSWER a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared
to saturation level.
Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates? -ANSWER Metal
When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference: -
ANSWER SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
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)
Polymerization is the process of? -ANSWER Monomers joining together.
An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often
caused by poor application technique is called: -ANSWER Holiday
Checking is: -ANSWER a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the
substrate.
Inspection documentation is important because: -ANSWER Owners use the
documentation for a variety of purposes.
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: -ANSWER Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
Good record can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL
of the following EXCEPT: -ANSWER How the item was coated.
Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector: -ANSWER When the
Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item.
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: -ANSWER Galvanic Corrosion
What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? -ANSWER Profilometer
Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of: -ANSWER Airless spray
application.
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.
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? -ANSWER NACE SP 0188
If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, the
default restriction level is: -ANSWER Level 3
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: -ANSWER At all times.
In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: -ANSWER To control the
evaporation rate.
Removal of weld splatter is required: -ANSWER When specifically identified in the owners
specification.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM 2026-2027 | GRADED A+
Dew point is the temperature at which -ANSWER condensation occurs.
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.
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.
Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should -ANSWER observe and document
the amount of material and batch numbers.
Relative humidity is -ANSWER a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared
to saturation level.
Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates? -ANSWER Metal
When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference: -
ANSWER SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
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)
Polymerization is the process of? -ANSWER Monomers joining together.
An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often
caused by poor application technique is called: -ANSWER Holiday
Checking is: -ANSWER a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the
substrate.
Inspection documentation is important because: -ANSWER Owners use the
documentation for a variety of purposes.
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: -ANSWER Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
Good record can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL
of the following EXCEPT: -ANSWER How the item was coated.
Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector: -ANSWER When the
Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item.
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: -ANSWER Galvanic Corrosion
What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? -ANSWER Profilometer
Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of: -ANSWER Airless spray
application.
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.
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? -ANSWER NACE SP 0188
If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, the
default restriction level is: -ANSWER Level 3
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: -ANSWER At all times.
In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: -ANSWER To control the
evaporation rate.
Removal of weld splatter is required: -ANSWER When specifically identified in the owners
specification.
