Coating Inspector Program – Level 2
Certification Exam
1.
Which document typically outlines the technical
requirements for surface preparation and coating
application?
A. Job Safety Plan
B. Coating Specification
C. MSDS Report
D. Quality Control Log
✅ Answer: B
2.
Surface profile is primarily measured to ensure:
A. Correct film thickness
B. Adequate adhesion
C. Correct color match
D. Proper curing time
✅ Answer: B
3.
Which SSPC standard defines cleanliness of abrasive blast
cleaned steel to a white metal condition?
A. SSPC-SP 5
B. SSPC-SP 6
C. SSPC-SP 10
D. SSPC-SP 7
✅ Answer: A
,4.
An anchor profile too high may cause:
A. Increased gloss
B. Reduced coating adhesion
C. Over-consumption of paint
D. Lower curing temperature
✅ Answer: C
5.
Holiday testing is used to detect:
A. Film hardness
B. Porosity or pinholes
C. Adhesion strength
D. Impact resistance
✅ Answer: B
6.
Which instrument measures wet film thickness?
A. Tooke gauge
B. Bresle patch
C. Comb gauge
D. Holiday detector
✅ Answer: C
7.
A PDS (Product Data Sheet) is provided by:
A. Client
B. Contractor
C. Paint manufacturer
,D. Inspector
✅ Answer: C
8.
Which factor most influences pot life of a 2-component
coating?
A. Humidity
B. Temperature
C. Color
D. Spray tip size
✅ Answer: B
9.
A surface described as SSPC-SP 1 refers to:
A. Power tool cleaning
B. Abrasive blasting
C. Solvent cleaning
D. Water jetting
✅ Answer: C
10.
The most critical step before coating application is:
A. Mixing paint
B. Surface preparation
C. Color checking
D. Curing
✅ Answer: B
11.
, Abrasive blasting removes rust, mill scale, and:
A. Dust
B. Surface salts
C. Coating gloss
D. Curing agents
✅ Answer: B
12.
Which profile gauge type measures peak-to-valley depth
directly?
A. Replica tape & micrometer
B. Thermometer
C. Hygrometer
D. Adhesion tester
✅ Answer: A
13.
The primary cause of flash rust is:
A. UV exposure
B. Salts and moisture
C. Excessive paint thickness
D. Incorrect thinner
✅ Answer: B
14.
Undercutting in a coating film is typically caused by:
A. Mechanical damage
B. Corrosion at the substrate
C. UV exposure
Certification Exam
1.
Which document typically outlines the technical
requirements for surface preparation and coating
application?
A. Job Safety Plan
B. Coating Specification
C. MSDS Report
D. Quality Control Log
✅ Answer: B
2.
Surface profile is primarily measured to ensure:
A. Correct film thickness
B. Adequate adhesion
C. Correct color match
D. Proper curing time
✅ Answer: B
3.
Which SSPC standard defines cleanliness of abrasive blast
cleaned steel to a white metal condition?
A. SSPC-SP 5
B. SSPC-SP 6
C. SSPC-SP 10
D. SSPC-SP 7
✅ Answer: A
,4.
An anchor profile too high may cause:
A. Increased gloss
B. Reduced coating adhesion
C. Over-consumption of paint
D. Lower curing temperature
✅ Answer: C
5.
Holiday testing is used to detect:
A. Film hardness
B. Porosity or pinholes
C. Adhesion strength
D. Impact resistance
✅ Answer: B
6.
Which instrument measures wet film thickness?
A. Tooke gauge
B. Bresle patch
C. Comb gauge
D. Holiday detector
✅ Answer: C
7.
A PDS (Product Data Sheet) is provided by:
A. Client
B. Contractor
C. Paint manufacturer
,D. Inspector
✅ Answer: C
8.
Which factor most influences pot life of a 2-component
coating?
A. Humidity
B. Temperature
C. Color
D. Spray tip size
✅ Answer: B
9.
A surface described as SSPC-SP 1 refers to:
A. Power tool cleaning
B. Abrasive blasting
C. Solvent cleaning
D. Water jetting
✅ Answer: C
10.
The most critical step before coating application is:
A. Mixing paint
B. Surface preparation
C. Color checking
D. Curing
✅ Answer: B
11.
, Abrasive blasting removes rust, mill scale, and:
A. Dust
B. Surface salts
C. Coating gloss
D. Curing agents
✅ Answer: B
12.
Which profile gauge type measures peak-to-valley depth
directly?
A. Replica tape & micrometer
B. Thermometer
C. Hygrometer
D. Adhesion tester
✅ Answer: A
13.
The primary cause of flash rust is:
A. UV exposure
B. Salts and moisture
C. Excessive paint thickness
D. Incorrect thinner
✅ Answer: B
14.
Undercutting in a coating film is typically caused by:
A. Mechanical damage
B. Corrosion at the substrate
C. UV exposure
