NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS Exam Complete Test ,
PracticQuestions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for (Latest 2026
Edition)
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.
,NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS Exam Complete Test ,
PracticQuestions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for (Latest 2026
Edition)
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
, NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS Exam Complete Test ,
PracticQuestions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for (Latest 2026
Edition)
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.
PracticQuestions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for (Latest 2026
Edition)
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.
,NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS Exam Complete Test ,
PracticQuestions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for (Latest 2026
Edition)
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
, NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS Exam Complete Test ,
PracticQuestions, Verified Answer Key, and Study Guide for (Latest 2026
Edition)
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.
