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2025 - 2026 NACE CIP LEVEL 1 CBT CERTIFICATION
FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
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FINAL EXAM
How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described?
ANSWER: Electrochemical
Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three can be used effectively as galvanic anodes for carbon steel?
ANSWER: Zinc, aluminum, magnesium
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____
ANSWER: Decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current?
ANSWER:Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____
ANSWER:General corrosion
When a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the preferred first course of action is to _____
ANSWER: actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of
others A proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____, ____, and ____
ANSWER: surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be used
Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor?
ANSWER:NO
What should you do if you find discrepancies between the specification and the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet?
ANSWER: seek written clarification from the owner's representative
SSPC Technology Guide No.12 states "Surface preparation and coating applications must have a minimum of how man candles / lumens?
ANSWER : 50 foot candles (538 lumens)
One major advantage of conventional spray is ___
ANSWER: applicator control
ANSWER:2.5 cm (1 inch)
The testing procedure for water soluable ferrous salts is ____
ANSWER:Potassium ferricyannide test
A well written specification requires a surface profile depth defined as ____
ANSWER: a range of measurements
If there is a conflict between the project specification and manufacturer's product data sheet, which do you follow?
ANSWER:Follow the specification
What document should be reviewed prior to arriving to a job site to determine if amines or polyamides will be present?
ANSWER:Safety Data Sheet (SDS), formerly MSDS
Specification term: Will
ANSWER:The owner is responsible for performing the action
Specification term: Should
ANSWER:The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to
preform the action Specification term: May
ANSWER:The contractor has open choice on actions
Specification term: Shall
ANSWER:The contractor is required to perform this action
Adding an incorrect solvent to a coating may cause ____
ANSWER:non-drying or non-curing
If you find chalking on pre-existing coating, what type of coating would you find suspect?
ANSWER:Epoxy
You have been inspecting a tank repainting project and suspect that the surface was not cleaned properly, but coating has already been applied, What should you do?
ANSWER:Consult the owner for guidance
You are the inspector on a painting project prior to airless spray application. Which of the following airless spray safety items would you expect to see?
ANSWERS: - tip guard
**- connections wired/clipped
- gun safety** Can a holiday detector be used for conductive coating on non-conductive surface?
ANSWER: No
According to NACE SP0188, the wetted sponge is moved at a maximum rate of
ANSWER : 1 linear foot per second (30 cm)
Which standard would you reference if you notice blisters in a variety of shapes and sizes?
ASTM D
When are NACE international surface preparation standards considered binding? when specified in the contract documents You are preforming holiday testing on a pipe covered in dew. The reason you are receiving erroneous readings is ______ telegraphing Which joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blasting standard states that "Random staining shall be limited to no more than 33% of each unit area of surface"? NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning Which blasting standard allows for traces of tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and tightly adherent thin coatings up to 10%? NACE No. 8 / SSPC-SP 14 According to NACE No.4/SSPC SP-7, mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if they cannot be removed by _____ lifting with a dull putty knife
Define corrosion Deterioration of a substance, usually a metal, or its properties because of a reaction with the environment What is passivation? The build up of an oxide on the surface of a metal to protect against further corrosion What are the elements of a corrosion cell?
- anode
- cathode
- electrolyte
- metallic pathway Describe what happens at the anode The metal dissolves into the electrolyte What is the function of the electrolyte? Allows the passage of ions to connect the corrosion cell
What is the function of the metallic pathway? Allows the flow of electrons to connect the corrosion cell What is the galvanic series? List of materials in order of corrosion potential most to least easily corroded What are the general components of inspection reports?
- results of inspection tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate ___ ___ ___ ___
- contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
at the actual work location What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer? distilled Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down the activity of the electrochemical cell? inhibitive Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic properties? binder/resin A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell. electrolyte List the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate
- Polar
- Chemical
- Mechanical What is the rule for coating work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel Temperature? Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees less than the Dew Point What characteristics of solvents influence coatings?
- solvency power
- volatility The contractor's sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your electric hygrometer. What would you do first as an inspector? verify calibration of both instruments Which of the following coating are co-reacting?
- polyurethane
- epoxy Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____
- organic zinc Coatings that cure by polymerization are _____ convertible Water-borne latex coatings cure by a process known as _____ coalescence On a blast-cleaned surface, ultraviolet ligt can reveal _____ oil You are an inspector on a project with a sprayed polyurethane coating. The probable safety concern is _______ isocyanates The requirements of a coatings project are defined by which document? coating specification
A prejob conference is useful for discussions on which of the following?
- safety
- cleaning
- application
- schedule You are the inspector on a project where the specified level of cleanliness is "near white". Which standard would you follow? NACE No. 2 / SSPC-SP 10 The power tool standard for cleaning to bare metal with minimum profile of 1 Mil (25.4 microns) is ______ SSPC-SP 11 What is referenced by ISO 8503? Grit and Shot profile comparators List the reasons that mill scale is typically removed:
- to avoid future delamination
- to improve coating adhesion
- dust on the surface
- using incorrect grade of tape Which power tool cleaning standard describes a surface free of all oil, grease, dirt, rust, coatings, mill scale, oxide and other foreign matter yet permits random staining while requiring a minimum profile of 25 microns (1 mil)? SP 15 When applied to concrete, alkyd coatings will fail prematurely due to _____ saponification Which SSPC Vis 1 rust grade defines a surface covered with both mill scale and rust? Grade B You are on a job and observe the coating is being applied in an unacceptable manner. As an inspector you should ____ and ____
- report to the contractor's supervisor
- report to the owner's representative
Which standard gives guidelines for how many DFT measurements should be taken in a given area? SP 2 A pre-job conference should be held after bids have been submitted and contracts signed What are the goals of a pre-job conference?
- review and discuss the scope of work
- discuss lines of communication between parties
- discuss and clarify inspector's responsibilities and authority What is one of the inspector's roles at a pre-job conference? clarify reporting requirements According to ASTM D 4417 Method B-2014, when taking measurements using a profile gauge , at each location make ______ ten (10) readings per location, recording the maximum value. Determine mean for all maximum values as the reported profile
