NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
The primary function of the coating inspector is? - ANSWERS-
Specification compliance.
High humidity in the air during coating application can cause? -
ANSWERS-Solvent entrapment.
Steel surface temperature reading should be take? - ANSWERS-At
the actual work location.
Which of the following would be appropriate to add to a sling
psychrometer? - ANSWERS-Distilled Water
Which type of coating is manufactured with specific components
added to slow down the activity of the electrochemical cell(anode,
cathode or both)? - ANSWERS-Inhibitive
If a steel bridge is corroding in a mild environment, the corrosion
process is defined as which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Electrochemical
,Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1
Manual, which three materials are commonly used as galvanic anodes
for carbon steel? - ANSWERS-Zinc, aluminum and magnesium.
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosrion rate to?
- ANSWERS-Decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of
current? - ANSWERS-Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called? -
ANSWERS-General Corrosion
When conflict occurs on a coating project, as the Inspector, the
preferred first course of action is to? - ANSWERS-Actively listen and
endeavor to understand the positions of others.
A proper coating specification should contain information regarding
which of the following? - ANSWERS-Surface preparation standards,
safety and locations to be coated.
According to the NACE attestation, when is it OK to accept a gift
from a contractor? - ANSWERS-Never acceptable.
What should you do if you find discrepancies between the
specification and the coating manufacturers technical data sheet? -
ANSWERS-Seek written clarification from the coating manufacturer.
, Which of the following are generally components of the inspection
reports? - ANSWERS-Results of inspection tests, Location of work
and Details of preparation and application.
Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the
owner to evaluate? - ANSWERS-Contractors performance, inspectors
performance, job progress and work interruptions.
As an inspector headed to the joist for the first time, where would you
always find instruction regarding appropriate types of Personal
Protective Equipment(PPE). - ANSWERS-Safety Data Sheet(SDS,
previously called MSDS
The contractor should not use air blow off the surface of a coating if: -
ANSWERS-Lead is present in the coating waste or blast debris.
When inspecting a silicone coating it is very important to: -
ANSWERS-observe application and ensure the field is applied at the
correct DFT.
Dew point is the temperature at which - ANSWERS-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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
The primary function of the coating inspector is? - ANSWERS-
Specification compliance.
High humidity in the air during coating application can cause? -
ANSWERS-Solvent entrapment.
Steel surface temperature reading should be take? - ANSWERS-At
the actual work location.
Which of the following would be appropriate to add to a sling
psychrometer? - ANSWERS-Distilled Water
Which type of coating is manufactured with specific components
added to slow down the activity of the electrochemical cell(anode,
cathode or both)? - ANSWERS-Inhibitive
If a steel bridge is corroding in a mild environment, the corrosion
process is defined as which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Electrochemical
,Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1
Manual, which three materials are commonly used as galvanic anodes
for carbon steel? - ANSWERS-Zinc, aluminum and magnesium.
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosrion rate to?
- ANSWERS-Decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of
current? - ANSWERS-Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called? -
ANSWERS-General Corrosion
When conflict occurs on a coating project, as the Inspector, the
preferred first course of action is to? - ANSWERS-Actively listen and
endeavor to understand the positions of others.
A proper coating specification should contain information regarding
which of the following? - ANSWERS-Surface preparation standards,
safety and locations to be coated.
According to the NACE attestation, when is it OK to accept a gift
from a contractor? - ANSWERS-Never acceptable.
What should you do if you find discrepancies between the
specification and the coating manufacturers technical data sheet? -
ANSWERS-Seek written clarification from the coating manufacturer.
, Which of the following are generally components of the inspection
reports? - ANSWERS-Results of inspection tests, Location of work
and Details of preparation and application.
Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the
owner to evaluate? - ANSWERS-Contractors performance, inspectors
performance, job progress and work interruptions.
As an inspector headed to the joist for the first time, where would you
always find instruction regarding appropriate types of Personal
Protective Equipment(PPE). - ANSWERS-Safety Data Sheet(SDS,
previously called MSDS
The contractor should not use air blow off the surface of a coating if: -
ANSWERS-Lead is present in the coating waste or blast debris.
When inspecting a silicone coating it is very important to: -
ANSWERS-observe application and ensure the field is applied at the
correct DFT.
Dew point is the temperature at which - ANSWERS-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
