NACE CIP 1 CBT LATEST
EXAM 2026-2027 ACADEMIC
CYCLE
QUESTIONWhat are the general components of inspection reports? - answer-- results
of inspection tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
QUESTIONInspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to
evaluate ___ ___ ___ ___ - answer-- contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
QUESTIONAs an inspector headed to the job site for the first time, where would you
always find instruction regarding appropriate types of PPE? - answer-Safety Data Sheet
(SDS), previously called MSDS
QUESTIONMaterials inventory report should contain which of the following? - answer--
quantity of each component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage information
QUESTIONThe primary function of the coating inspector is _____ - answer-specification
compliance
QUESTIONHigh humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____ -
answer-solvent entrapment
QUESTIONThe temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____
- answer-dew point
QUESTIONWhere should the steel surface temperature reading be taken? - answer-at
the actual work location
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described? - answer-electrochemical
,QUESTIONBased on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual,
which three can be used effectively as galvanic anodes for carbon steel? - answer-zinc,
aluminum, magnesium
QUESTIONA decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____ -
answer-decrease
QUESTIONThe electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? -
answer-Ionic
QUESTIONCorrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____ - answer-
general corrosion
QUESTIONWhen a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the preferred
first course of action is to _____ - answer-actively listen and endeavor to understand the
positions of others
QUESTIONA proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____,
____, and ____ - answer-surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be
used
QUESTIONIs it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor? - answer-NO
QUESTIONWhat should you do if you find discrepancies between the specification and
the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet? - answer-seek written clarification from
the owner's representative
QUESTIONWhat type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer? - answer-
distilled
QUESTIONWhich type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added
to slow down the activity of the electrochemical cell? - answer-inhibitive
QUESTIONWhich coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic
properties? - answer-binder/resin
QUESTIONA barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell. - answer-
electrolyte
QUESTIONList the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate -
answer-1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
, QUESTIONWhat is the rule for coating work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel
Temperature? - answer-Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees less than the Dew Point
QUESTIONWhat characteristics of solvents influence coatings? - answer-- solvency
power
- volatility
QUESTIONThe contractor's sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your
electric hygrometer. What would you do first as an inspector? - answer-verify calibration
of both instruments
QUESTIONWhich of the following coating are co-reacting? - answer-- polyurethane
- epoxy
QUESTIONFusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____ - answer-
pipe
QUESTIONWhich standard defines a "commercially" blast cleaned surface? - answer-
NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6
QUESTIONISO SA 2-1/2 is a blast cleaning surface that is similar to which joint
standard? - answer-NACE No. 2 / SP 10
QUESTIONApproximately 75% of premature coating features are caused by _____ -
answer-inadequate or improper surface preparation
QUESTIONNACE SP0178 comparator addresses ___ ___ ___ ___ - answer-- butt
welds
- lap welds
- radius edges
- finishing grades of weld
QUESTIONYou are on a project where Testex Tape is specified to determine surface
profile by ASTM D4417 Method C. What is likely to cause reading errors? - answer--
dust on the surface
- using incorrect grade of tape
QUESTIONWhich power tool cleaning standard describes a surface free of all oil,
grease, dirt, rust, coatings, mill scale, oxide and other foreign matter yet permits random
staining while requiring a minimum profile of 25 microns (1 mil)? - answer-SP 15
QUESTIONWhen applied to concrete, alkyd coatings will fail prematurely due to _____ -
answer-saponification
QUESTIONWhich SSPC Vis 1 rust grade defines a surface covered with both mill scale
and rust? - answer-Grade B
EXAM 2026-2027 ACADEMIC
CYCLE
QUESTIONWhat are the general components of inspection reports? - answer-- results
of inspection tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
QUESTIONInspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to
evaluate ___ ___ ___ ___ - answer-- contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
QUESTIONAs an inspector headed to the job site for the first time, where would you
always find instruction regarding appropriate types of PPE? - answer-Safety Data Sheet
(SDS), previously called MSDS
QUESTIONMaterials inventory report should contain which of the following? - answer--
quantity of each component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage information
QUESTIONThe primary function of the coating inspector is _____ - answer-specification
compliance
QUESTIONHigh humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____ -
answer-solvent entrapment
QUESTIONThe temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____
- answer-dew point
QUESTIONWhere should the steel surface temperature reading be taken? - answer-at
the actual work location
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described? - answer-electrochemical
,QUESTIONBased on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual,
which three can be used effectively as galvanic anodes for carbon steel? - answer-zinc,
aluminum, magnesium
QUESTIONA decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____ -
answer-decrease
QUESTIONThe electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? -
answer-Ionic
QUESTIONCorrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____ - answer-
general corrosion
QUESTIONWhen a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the preferred
first course of action is to _____ - answer-actively listen and endeavor to understand the
positions of others
QUESTIONA proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____,
____, and ____ - answer-surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be
used
QUESTIONIs it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor? - answer-NO
QUESTIONWhat should you do if you find discrepancies between the specification and
the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet? - answer-seek written clarification from
the owner's representative
QUESTIONWhat type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer? - answer-
distilled
QUESTIONWhich type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added
to slow down the activity of the electrochemical cell? - answer-inhibitive
QUESTIONWhich coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic
properties? - answer-binder/resin
QUESTIONA barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell. - answer-
electrolyte
QUESTIONList the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate -
answer-1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
, QUESTIONWhat is the rule for coating work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel
Temperature? - answer-Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees less than the Dew Point
QUESTIONWhat characteristics of solvents influence coatings? - answer-- solvency
power
- volatility
QUESTIONThe contractor's sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your
electric hygrometer. What would you do first as an inspector? - answer-verify calibration
of both instruments
QUESTIONWhich of the following coating are co-reacting? - answer-- polyurethane
- epoxy
QUESTIONFusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____ - answer-
pipe
QUESTIONWhich standard defines a "commercially" blast cleaned surface? - answer-
NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6
QUESTIONISO SA 2-1/2 is a blast cleaning surface that is similar to which joint
standard? - answer-NACE No. 2 / SP 10
QUESTIONApproximately 75% of premature coating features are caused by _____ -
answer-inadequate or improper surface preparation
QUESTIONNACE SP0178 comparator addresses ___ ___ ___ ___ - answer-- butt
welds
- lap welds
- radius edges
- finishing grades of weld
QUESTIONYou are on a project where Testex Tape is specified to determine surface
profile by ASTM D4417 Method C. What is likely to cause reading errors? - answer--
dust on the surface
- using incorrect grade of tape
QUESTIONWhich power tool cleaning standard describes a surface free of all oil,
grease, dirt, rust, coatings, mill scale, oxide and other foreign matter yet permits random
staining while requiring a minimum profile of 25 microns (1 mil)? - answer-SP 15
QUESTIONWhen applied to concrete, alkyd coatings will fail prematurely due to _____ -
answer-saponification
QUESTIONWhich SSPC Vis 1 rust grade defines a surface covered with both mill scale
and rust? - answer-Grade B
