NACE CIP 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024
the electrode at which oxidation occurs.
electrons flow away from the the anode in the external circuit.
corrosion usually occurs and metal ions enter the solution at the anode - (correct
answer)Anode
the electrode at which reduction occurs. electrons flow towards the cathode in the
external ciruit - (correct answer)cathode
A technique to reduce the corrosion of a metal surface by making that surface the
cathode of an electrochemical cell. - (correct answer)cathodic protection
the deterioration of a material, usually a metal, that results from a reaction with its
environment. - (correct answer)corrosion
A chemical substance or combination of substances that, when present in the
environment, prevents or reduces corrosion. - (correct answer)corrosion inhibitor
localized corrosion of a metal surface at, or immediately adjacent to, an area that is
shielded from the environment and full exposure due to the close proximity of the metal
to another surface - (correct answer)crevice corrosion
A chemical substance that promotes conduction of an electrical current - (correct
answer)electrolyte
List of metals and alloys arranged according to their corrosion potentials in a given
environment (in sea water at 25 celcius) - (correct answer)galvanic series
Corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly over the surface of a material -
(correct answer)generalized corrosion
Occurs at discrete sites and often in areas that are difficult to inspect - (correct
answer)localized corrosion
The oxide layer formed during hot fabrication or heat treatment of metals. - (correct
answer)mill scale
a layer of oxides formed on the surface of a metal that provides corrosion protection (ex
stainless steel)
a reduction of the anodic reaction rate of an electrode involved in corrosion, - (correct
answer)Passivation
Localized corrosion of a metal surface that is confined to a small area and takes the
form of cavities called pits. - (correct answer)Pitting Corrosion
Connects the anode and cathode, allowing passage of electrons, generated at the
anode, to the cathode - (correct answer)Return Path (Metallic Pathway)
1. Anode 2. Cathode 3. Metallic pathway 4. Electrolyte - (correct answer)what are the
elements of a corrosion cell
oxidation. metal dissolves into electrolyte - (correct answer)what happens at anode
Allows the passage of ions to connect the corrosion cell - (correct answer)what is the
function of the electrolyte
Allows the flow of electrons to connect the corrosion cell - (correct answer)what is the
function of the metallic pathway
The less noble (or more reactive) metal when connected to a more noble (or less
reactive metal) will corrode preferentially - (correct answer)The general rules of galvanic
corrosion are:
, temp, humidity, chemical salts, oxygen, pollutants - (correct answer)name at least 5
factors that affect the rate of corrosion
Uniform loss of material over an entire surface and general thinning of affected surface
corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly
does not cause catastrophic failures - (correct answer)General Corrosion
Occurs at discrete sites and often in areas that are difficult to inspect.
concentrated and can cause catastrophic failures - (correct answer)Localized Corrosion
inhibitors, design, cathodic protection, protective coatings, splash zone systems,
altering the environment - (correct answer)what are some of the common tools/methods
used for corrosion control
Formal, structured document containing information on a project (scope, terms,
schedule, inspection, etc.) - (correct answer)Coatings Specification
Reports that normally contain information on how frequently each instrument is to be or
has been calibrated. - (correct answer)Instrument Calibration History Reports
Reports that contain information on the inventory of jobsite materials, and are normally
submitted periodically - (correct answer)Materials Inventory Reports
a form containing data of known substances in a particular product - (correct
answer)safety data sheets (SDS sheets)
any systematic process that checks whether a manufactured product or service being
developed is meeting specified requirements - (correct answer)Quality insurance (QA)
Procedure intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed service meets
the requirements of the client or customer - (correct answer)quality control (QC)
Inspector's role, primarily responsible for observing and reporting the technical aspects
of a coating project and its conformance or deviation from the project specifications -
(correct answer)quality control technician
a term applied to codes, specs, recommended practices, procedures, classifications,
test methods, and guides that provide interchangability and compatability.
enhance quality, safety, and economy. published by a standards development group of
organization - (correct answer)standards
The inspector's role is that of a quality control technician responsible for observing and
reporting conformance or deviation from the project specification. - (correct answer)How
does NACE define the inspector's role?
safety enforcement is NOT the role of the inspector. However, the inspector is
responsible to report any issues that may affect the project - (correct answer)what is the
inspectors responsibility when it comes to safety on a project?
surface temp, relative humidity, dew point, anchor profile, surface cleanliness - (correct
answer)Name some tests that may need to be conducted during surface preparation
and coating operations.
daily reports, weekly summary, materials usage reports, manpower and equipment,
Non-conformance and conformance reports - (correct answer)Name some of the
documentation/reports that may be required to be maintained on a coatings project.
accurate, detailed, objective - (correct answer)what the the most important
characteristics of a good report
the electrode at which oxidation occurs.
electrons flow away from the the anode in the external circuit.
corrosion usually occurs and metal ions enter the solution at the anode - (correct
answer)Anode
the electrode at which reduction occurs. electrons flow towards the cathode in the
external ciruit - (correct answer)cathode
A technique to reduce the corrosion of a metal surface by making that surface the
cathode of an electrochemical cell. - (correct answer)cathodic protection
the deterioration of a material, usually a metal, that results from a reaction with its
environment. - (correct answer)corrosion
A chemical substance or combination of substances that, when present in the
environment, prevents or reduces corrosion. - (correct answer)corrosion inhibitor
localized corrosion of a metal surface at, or immediately adjacent to, an area that is
shielded from the environment and full exposure due to the close proximity of the metal
to another surface - (correct answer)crevice corrosion
A chemical substance that promotes conduction of an electrical current - (correct
answer)electrolyte
List of metals and alloys arranged according to their corrosion potentials in a given
environment (in sea water at 25 celcius) - (correct answer)galvanic series
Corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly over the surface of a material -
(correct answer)generalized corrosion
Occurs at discrete sites and often in areas that are difficult to inspect - (correct
answer)localized corrosion
The oxide layer formed during hot fabrication or heat treatment of metals. - (correct
answer)mill scale
a layer of oxides formed on the surface of a metal that provides corrosion protection (ex
stainless steel)
a reduction of the anodic reaction rate of an electrode involved in corrosion, - (correct
answer)Passivation
Localized corrosion of a metal surface that is confined to a small area and takes the
form of cavities called pits. - (correct answer)Pitting Corrosion
Connects the anode and cathode, allowing passage of electrons, generated at the
anode, to the cathode - (correct answer)Return Path (Metallic Pathway)
1. Anode 2. Cathode 3. Metallic pathway 4. Electrolyte - (correct answer)what are the
elements of a corrosion cell
oxidation. metal dissolves into electrolyte - (correct answer)what happens at anode
Allows the passage of ions to connect the corrosion cell - (correct answer)what is the
function of the electrolyte
Allows the flow of electrons to connect the corrosion cell - (correct answer)what is the
function of the metallic pathway
The less noble (or more reactive) metal when connected to a more noble (or less
reactive metal) will corrode preferentially - (correct answer)The general rules of galvanic
corrosion are:
, temp, humidity, chemical salts, oxygen, pollutants - (correct answer)name at least 5
factors that affect the rate of corrosion
Uniform loss of material over an entire surface and general thinning of affected surface
corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly
does not cause catastrophic failures - (correct answer)General Corrosion
Occurs at discrete sites and often in areas that are difficult to inspect.
concentrated and can cause catastrophic failures - (correct answer)Localized Corrosion
inhibitors, design, cathodic protection, protective coatings, splash zone systems,
altering the environment - (correct answer)what are some of the common tools/methods
used for corrosion control
Formal, structured document containing information on a project (scope, terms,
schedule, inspection, etc.) - (correct answer)Coatings Specification
Reports that normally contain information on how frequently each instrument is to be or
has been calibrated. - (correct answer)Instrument Calibration History Reports
Reports that contain information on the inventory of jobsite materials, and are normally
submitted periodically - (correct answer)Materials Inventory Reports
a form containing data of known substances in a particular product - (correct
answer)safety data sheets (SDS sheets)
any systematic process that checks whether a manufactured product or service being
developed is meeting specified requirements - (correct answer)Quality insurance (QA)
Procedure intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed service meets
the requirements of the client or customer - (correct answer)quality control (QC)
Inspector's role, primarily responsible for observing and reporting the technical aspects
of a coating project and its conformance or deviation from the project specifications -
(correct answer)quality control technician
a term applied to codes, specs, recommended practices, procedures, classifications,
test methods, and guides that provide interchangability and compatability.
enhance quality, safety, and economy. published by a standards development group of
organization - (correct answer)standards
The inspector's role is that of a quality control technician responsible for observing and
reporting conformance or deviation from the project specification. - (correct answer)How
does NACE define the inspector's role?
safety enforcement is NOT the role of the inspector. However, the inspector is
responsible to report any issues that may affect the project - (correct answer)what is the
inspectors responsibility when it comes to safety on a project?
surface temp, relative humidity, dew point, anchor profile, surface cleanliness - (correct
answer)Name some tests that may need to be conducted during surface preparation
and coating operations.
daily reports, weekly summary, materials usage reports, manpower and equipment,
Non-conformance and conformance reports - (correct answer)Name some of the
documentation/reports that may be required to be maintained on a coatings project.
accurate, detailed, objective - (correct answer)what the the most important
characteristics of a good report
