NACE CIP 1 CBT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Dew point is the temperature at which 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: 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 blotter test for the presence of oil and water. Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should observe and document the amount of material and batch numbers. Relative humidity is a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level. Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates? Metal When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference: 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? 2.5 cm (1 inch) Polymerization is the process of? Monomers joining together. An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often caused by poor application technique is called: Holiday Checking is: a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate. Inspection documentation is important because: Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes. An Inspectors personal log book should contain: 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: Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision. Good record can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL of the following EXCEPT: How the item was coated. Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector: When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item. The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because: The Inspector may have to reject the steel. The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: Galvanic Corrosion What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? Profilometer Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of: Airless spray application. When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet light, the NACE Inspector should be aware that: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified. To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment: wash your hands before sampling. When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce what standard? NACE SP 0188 If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, the default restriction level is: Level 3 Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called: Checking It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available: At all times. In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: To control the evaporation rate. Removal of weld splatter is required: When specifically identified in the owners specification. Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge include: Failing to determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements, and Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films. Conventional spray us good choice when: High quality finishes are required. Which of these tests uses a syringe? Bresle Patch Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to occur: Reference Cell Digital hygrometers determine relative humidity, air temperature,and dew point temperature. Using SSPC Vis 1 as a guide when performing a visual inspection of a steel surface prior to surface preparation a NACE Inspector would assign which designations to the surface condition: Rust Grades A-D Inspectors daily reports are used: By the contractor to estimate the mount of work done that day, To provide continuity between inspectors, To aid in arbitration between the contractor and client, and To help in cases of a coating failure. Silicone coatings are typically: Applied in very thin films. Excess moisture during holiday testing can cause erroneous by creating a path across the surface of the coating to pinholes previously detected, or directly to the signal return connection. This is often referred to as? Telegraphing ASTM Standards are applicable: When specified. The main responsibilities of the Inspector are to: 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: Low Relative Humidity The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts: When specified. Corrosion generally occurs at which of the following sites: Anode If Inspectors identify issues of non conformance during an inspection, they should: 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? No, because there is no real difference in the standards. Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by: All personal involved in the job. You are the NACE Inspector on a job where the Owner's specification requires you to perform a twice daily check of the blast pressure at the nozzle. It is now day 30 on the job and all your readings have been within compliance. The contractor complains that these checks are taking up to much time and in view of the compliant results they are unnecessary. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to: Keep doing the checks and consult the Owner's representative for direction. If the project specification DOES NOT state the specific DFT measurement standards, the inspector should use: A recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2 that is broadly accepted. ISO SA 2 is defined as: Thorough Blast Cleaning When using the ISO comparator in accordance with ISO 8503, if the surface profile does not directly compare to the one of the four segments the inspector should: Record your result by identifying two segments. Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that: The inspection cost will be offset by an improvement in service life and The inspector will make a meaningful technical contribution to the job. An inspector should change position when: The inspector is convinced by verifiable facts. Check abrasive blast pressure with a: Needle Pressure Gauge Passivation can best be described as: A protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows corrosion. What is the minimum spot measurement value allowed by SSPC-PA 2 in each 10 m2 (100ft0 area/ 80% of the specified minimum thickness. Stripe coats are best applied by: Brush The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments: Each time the instrument is used. ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to: NACE No.1/SSPC SP 5 On a blast cleaned surface, an ultraviolet light is generally used to detect: Grease and Oil You are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC SP 10 has been specified. Your are finding the Contractor is leaving mill scale on the surface and as a result you have been rejecting the blast. The Contractor is very upset and has told you that the standard permits up to 5% of the mills scale to remain and still be in compliance with the standard. Your FIRST preferred course if action is to: Review the relevant standard with the Contractor. A successful coating Inspector must be able to: Look for problems and issues during application. A magnetic pull off type gauge is a good choice when: When an intrinsically safe tool is required. The Inspector's log book is generally: Retained by the inspector upon project completion. The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is: Situational Awareness You are the NACE Inspector on a 5,000 sq ft job where SSPC PA 2 has been specified.Assuming all areas are in compliance, how many gauge readings and spot measurements are required? 225 gauge readings resulting in 75 spot measurements. Stripe coats are generally applied to: Edges, corners, welds and complex geometric shapes. SSPC SP 1 identifies the use of: A wide variety of materials. Which one of the following documents is the best source for coating technical data: Technical Data Sheet Which is a component that supplies most of the features and functions of the material? Binder NACE Level 1 Inspectors have been trained to perform: Visual inspection and non destructive testing. If a Thermoset coating is heated it will: Harden and retain its hardness when cooled. As a NACE Coating Inspector your responsibility with respect to safety is to: Act in accordance with the site safety requirements and set an example. Prior to using Inspection tools the inspector must: 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: 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: Advise the Contractor of your readings.