NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW VERSION
As a NACE Coating Inspector your responsibility with respect to safety is
to: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Act in accordance with the
site safety requirements and set an example.
Prior to using Inspection tools the inspector must: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Ensure the instrument is within calibration
parameters, be trained on how to use the equipment and read the
manufactures instructions.
When the joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards are
specified, the pictures in SSPC VIS 1 can be used as: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------A general guide.
You are the NACE Coating Inspector on an exterior job where the
Contractor is not using any environmental controls. For the last several
hours your reading; indicates the relative humidity is rising and the
substrate temperature is dropping. The sky is clouding over and the
weather forecast is for evening showers. It is now 4PM, your readings
,indicate you have minimally acceptable environmental conditions,
however if the current trend continues you expect to be outside
specified conditions soon. The contractor advises you he is going to mis
up the next full kit to complete his job for the day. Your FIRST
performed course of action is to: ------------Correct Answer------------------
--Advise the Contractor of your readings.
ISO SA 2.5 is defined as: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Very
Thorough Blast Cleaning
How many gauge readings does SSPC-PA 2 require within 4cm (1.5inch)
diameter circle? ------------Correct Answer--------------------3
Daily reports are important because: ------------Correct Answer-------------
-------Inspectors rarely change on a project, management uses them to
make personal decisions and the information aids communication with
supervisors.
Excessive working of the surface with the power grinder can be
detrimental because excessive burnishing: ------------Correct Answer------
--------------Develops a polished surface, which is poor anchor profile for
most coatings.
,NACE SP 0178 is a standard for: ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Tanks and Vessels to be lined for Immersion Service.
The primary difference between non convertible vs. convertible
coatings is: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Non convertible
coatings do not undergo a chemical change during whereas convertible
coatings do.
According to SSPC PA 2 a spot measurement it: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------The average of gauge readings taken in a 4cm
(1.5inch) circle.
The main responsibilities of the Inspector are to: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Observe and report the quality of the work
performed.
When using a sling psychrometer a very large difference between the
wet and dry bulb readings indicates: ------------Correct Answer--------------
------Low Relative Humidity
, The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts: ------------
Correct Answer--------------------When specified.
Corrosion generally occurs at which of the following sites: ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Anode
If Inspectors identify issues of non conformance during an inspection,
they should: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Inform both the
Contractor and the inspectors supervisor so they can take appropriate
corrective actions.
You are the NACE Inspector on a job where ISO ST 3 has been specified.
The Contractor normally works to SSPC standards and been referencing
SSPC SP 3. Could this have any impact on the final surface preparation
appearance? ------------Correct Answer--------------------No, because there
is no real difference in the standards.
Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------All personal involved in the job.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW VERSION
As a NACE Coating Inspector your responsibility with respect to safety is
to: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Act in accordance with the
site safety requirements and set an example.
Prior to using Inspection tools the inspector must: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Ensure the instrument is within calibration
parameters, be trained on how to use the equipment and read the
manufactures instructions.
When the joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards are
specified, the pictures in SSPC VIS 1 can be used as: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------A general guide.
You are the NACE Coating Inspector on an exterior job where the
Contractor is not using any environmental controls. For the last several
hours your reading; indicates the relative humidity is rising and the
substrate temperature is dropping. The sky is clouding over and the
weather forecast is for evening showers. It is now 4PM, your readings
,indicate you have minimally acceptable environmental conditions,
however if the current trend continues you expect to be outside
specified conditions soon. The contractor advises you he is going to mis
up the next full kit to complete his job for the day. Your FIRST
performed course of action is to: ------------Correct Answer------------------
--Advise the Contractor of your readings.
ISO SA 2.5 is defined as: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Very
Thorough Blast Cleaning
How many gauge readings does SSPC-PA 2 require within 4cm (1.5inch)
diameter circle? ------------Correct Answer--------------------3
Daily reports are important because: ------------Correct Answer-------------
-------Inspectors rarely change on a project, management uses them to
make personal decisions and the information aids communication with
supervisors.
Excessive working of the surface with the power grinder can be
detrimental because excessive burnishing: ------------Correct Answer------
--------------Develops a polished surface, which is poor anchor profile for
most coatings.
,NACE SP 0178 is a standard for: ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Tanks and Vessels to be lined for Immersion Service.
The primary difference between non convertible vs. convertible
coatings is: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Non convertible
coatings do not undergo a chemical change during whereas convertible
coatings do.
According to SSPC PA 2 a spot measurement it: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------The average of gauge readings taken in a 4cm
(1.5inch) circle.
The main responsibilities of the Inspector are to: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Observe and report the quality of the work
performed.
When using a sling psychrometer a very large difference between the
wet and dry bulb readings indicates: ------------Correct Answer--------------
------Low Relative Humidity
, The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts: ------------
Correct Answer--------------------When specified.
Corrosion generally occurs at which of the following sites: ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Anode
If Inspectors identify issues of non conformance during an inspection,
they should: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Inform both the
Contractor and the inspectors supervisor so they can take appropriate
corrective actions.
You are the NACE Inspector on a job where ISO ST 3 has been specified.
The Contractor normally works to SSPC standards and been referencing
SSPC SP 3. Could this have any impact on the final surface preparation
appearance? ------------Correct Answer--------------------No, because there
is no real difference in the standards.
Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------All personal involved in the job.
