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NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE 2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST VERSION!!!
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
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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
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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
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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.
Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings
when using a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film
Thickness(DFT) gauge include: - Answer-Failing to
determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial
too fast when taking measurements, and Measuring ditty,
tacky, or soft films.
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
NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE 2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST VERSION!!!
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
,2|Page
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
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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
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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.
Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings
when using a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film
Thickness(DFT) gauge include: - Answer-Failing to
determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial
too fast when taking measurements, and Measuring ditty,
tacky, or soft films.
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
