NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM (QUIZZES AND STUDY
QUESTIONS) LATEST UPDATE 2026
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described? -ANSWER-electrochemical
Based 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
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____ -ANSWER-
decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? -ANSWER-Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____ -ANSWER-general corrosion
When 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
A proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____, ____, and ____ -
ANSWER-surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be used
Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor? -ANSWER-NO
What 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
What are the general components of inspection reports? -ANSWER-- results of inspection
tests
,- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate ___
___ ___ ___ -ANSWER-- contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
As 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
Materials 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
The primary function of the coating inspector is _____ -ANSWER-specification compliance
High humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____ -ANSWER-solvent
entrapment
The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____ -ANSWER-dew
point
Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken? -ANSWER-at the actual work
location
What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer? -ANSWER-distilled
, Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down
the activity of the electrochemical cell? -ANSWER-inhibitive
Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic properties? -
ANSWER-binder/resin
A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell. -ANSWER-electrolyte
List the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate -ANSWER-1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
What 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
What characteristics of solvents influence coatings? -ANSWER-- solvency power
- volatility
The 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
Which of the following coating are co-reacting? -ANSWER-- polyurethane
- epoxy
Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____ -ANSWER-pipe
Which coatings may require external moisture to cure? -ANSWER-- single component
polyurethane
QUESTIONS) LATEST UPDATE 2026
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described? -ANSWER-electrochemical
Based 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
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____ -ANSWER-
decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? -ANSWER-Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____ -ANSWER-general corrosion
When 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
A proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____, ____, and ____ -
ANSWER-surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be used
Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor? -ANSWER-NO
What 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
What are the general components of inspection reports? -ANSWER-- results of inspection
tests
,- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate ___
___ ___ ___ -ANSWER-- contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
As 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
Materials 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
The primary function of the coating inspector is _____ -ANSWER-specification compliance
High humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____ -ANSWER-solvent
entrapment
The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____ -ANSWER-dew
point
Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken? -ANSWER-at the actual work
location
What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer? -ANSWER-distilled
, Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down
the activity of the electrochemical cell? -ANSWER-inhibitive
Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic properties? -
ANSWER-binder/resin
A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell. -ANSWER-electrolyte
List the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate -ANSWER-1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
What 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
What characteristics of solvents influence coatings? -ANSWER-- solvency power
- volatility
The 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
Which of the following coating are co-reacting? -ANSWER-- polyurethane
- epoxy
Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____ -ANSWER-pipe
Which coatings may require external moisture to cure? -ANSWER-- single component
polyurethane
