Practice Test Flashcards

1
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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 area of the applied lining. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:

A. Break the blisters to see what’s inside
B. Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner’s representative
C. Document hte problem and advise the Contractor
D. Extract any liquid that may be inside the blister and send it to the lab for further analysis

A

B. Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner’s representative

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2
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Dew point is the temperature at which
A. water freezes
B. humidity decreases
C. condensation occurs
D. the air is saturated
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C. condensation occurs

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3
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If a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional air spray the coating inspector should perform a
A. dry film thickness measurement
B. wet film thickness measurement
C. blotter test for the presence of oil and water
D. vial test

A

C. blotter test for the presence of oil and water

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Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should
A. review coating contractor’s plans for storage of coating materials and confirm they meet national, local and owners’ fire and environmental regulation
B. observe and document the amount of material and batch numbers
C. observe aryl document that the applicator WFT at regular intervals during application
D. observe and document time frame and environmental conditions between each coat

A

B. observe and document the amount of material and batch numbers

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5
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Relative humidity is
A. a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level
B. a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to the air temperature
C. the lowest temperature at which moisture forms on a steel surface
the highest temperature at which moisture forms on a steel surface

A

A. a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level

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6
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Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates:
A. Concrete
B. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
C. Metal
D. Wood
A

C. Metal

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7
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When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference:
A. SSPC PA 2
B. NACE SP 0178
C. NACE SP 0188
D. SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
A

D. SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12

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8
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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?
A. 1 cm (.39 inch)
B. 2.5 cm (1 inch)
C. 6.35 cm (2.5 inch)
D. 2.5 millimeters (.10 inch)
A

B. 2.5 cm (1 inch)

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9
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Polymerization is the process of:
A. Monomers telegraphing
B. Monomers joining together
C. All htermoplastic coatings
D. All organic coatings
A

B. Monomers joining together

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10
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An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive coating material, often caused by poor application technique is called
A. cracking
B. sagging
C. holiday
D. checking
A

C. holiday

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11
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Checking is
A. an exposed area of the substrate or previous coat material, caused by poor application technique
B. a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate
C. a very small hole in a coating caused when air or solvent is trapped in porous film and then escapes
D. surface breaks in the film that often result from grease or oil contamination and revel the substrate

A

B. a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate

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12
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Inspection documentation is important because:
A. It is the only deliverable item provided by the inspector
B. Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes

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B. Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes

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13
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An inspectors personal log book should contain:
A. subjective comments regarding the application team
B. Objective comments regarding the application work
C. No comments regarding the application team
D. The inspector’s personal opinions of the application team

A

C. No comments regarding the application team

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14
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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:
A. Accept the assignment without hesitation
B. Advise the prospective employer that you cannot accept the position
C. Meet with the prospective employer to determine the scope of your role
D. Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision

A

D. Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision

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15
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Good records can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL of the following EXCEPT
A. what items were coated
B. what materials were used
C. when the coating will be reapplied
D. how the item was coated
A

D. how the item was coated

Answer key says D. I’m not sure

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16
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Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector:
A. In every instance that an item does not meet the specification requirements
B. When the Inspector deems it to be a significant non-conforming item
C. When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be a significant non-conforming item
D. In accordance with the specification’s definition of a non-conformance

A

C. When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be a significant non-conforming item

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17
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The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because:
A. If the steel is pitted more coating will be required
B. Less abrasive is needed if the Mill Scale is gone
C. It affects the final apperance after blasting
D. The Inspector may have to reject the Steel

A

D. The Inspector may have to reject the Steel

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18
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The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is:
A. General Corrosion
B. Atmospheric Corrosion
C. Galvanic Corrosion
D. Localized Corrosion
A

D. Localized Corrosion

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19
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Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of
A. inadequate anchor pattern/surface profile
B. overcoating a surface contaminated with chemical salts
C. airless spray application
D. applying tine coating too thin

A

B. overcoating a surface contaminated with chemical salts

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20
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When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra-violet light, the NACE Inspector should be aware that:
A. Chloride salt may produce a false positive
B. Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified
C. Ultra-Violet light may contaminant the surface
D. Presence of weld spatter may produce a false positive

A

B. Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified

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21
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To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL soluble salt test equipment
A. wear gloves when sampling
B. wash you hands before sampling
C. avoid placing the sample discs on a surface
D. calibrate the instrument in the field

A

A. wear gloves when sampling

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22
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When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce NACE SP 0188:
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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23
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If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, the default restriction level is:
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
A

C. Level 3

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24
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Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called
A. cracking
B. alligatoring
C. checking
D. blistering
A

C. Checking

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25
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It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available:
A. At all times
B. In the office only
C. In the field only
D. Only if the specification requires it
A

A. At all times

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26
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In a non-convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:
A. To make the coating flow out better
B. To dissolve the resin
C. To promote faster cure
D. To control the evaporation rate
A

D. To control the evaporation rate

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27
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Removal of welds splatter is required:
A. On every job
B. When ISO abrasive blast standards are specified
C. When NACE/SSPC abrasive blast standards are specified
D. When specifically identified in the owner’s specification

A

D. When specifically identified in the owner’s specification

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28
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Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial-Type Magnetic Pull-Off Dry Filth Thickness (DFT) gauge include:
Select All That Apply
A. Failing to determine the base metal reading (BMR)
B. Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements
C. Taking measurements too far from the edge of a surface
D. Measuring ditty, tack, or soft films

A

A. Failing to determine the base metal reading (BMR)
B. Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements
D. Measuring ditty, tack, or soft films

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29
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Conventional spray is a good choice when:
A. High production rates are required
B. High quality finishes are required
C. High transfer efficiency is required
D. High viscosity coatings are being applied

A

B. High quality finishes are required

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30
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Which of these tests uses a syringe?
A. Sleeve test
B. Potassium ferricyanide
C. Bresle patch
D. Soluble salts meter
A

C. Bresle patch

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31
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Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to occur:
A. Anode 
B. Cathode
C. Reference Cell
D. Electrolyte
A

C. Reference Cell

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32
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Digital hygrometers
A. consist of a bimetallic sensing element protected from wind gusts
B. are used to measure temperature from a distance
C. use a thermocouple in contact with the surface to measure temperature
D. determine relative humidity, air temperature, and dew point temperature

A

D. determine relative humidity, air temperature, and dew point temperature

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33
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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:
A. Rust Grades A-D
B. Surface Conditions E-G
C. Rust Grades 1-4
D. Surface Condition H
A

A. Rust Grades A-D

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34
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Inspector’s daily reports are used:
Select All That Apply
A. By the contractor to estimate the amount of work done that day
B. To provide continuity between inspectors
C. To aid in arbitration between the contractor and client
D. To help in cases of a coating failure

A

A. By the contractor to estimate the amount of work done that day
B. To provide continuity between inspectors
C. To aid in arbitration netween the contractor and client
D. To help in cases of a coating failure

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35
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Silicone coatings are typically:
A. Used strictly in immersion service
B. Applied in very thick films
C. Used as a sacrificial primer
D. Applied in very thin films
A

D. Applied in very thin films

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36
Q
Excess moisture during holiday testing can cause erroneous indications by creating a path across the furface of the coating to pinholes previously detected, or directly to the signal return connection:
A. telegraphing
B. monitoring
C. juxtaposing
D. transitioning
A

A. telegraphing

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37
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ATSM Standards are applicable:
A. In the USA
B. In North America
C. In Asia
D. When specified
A

D. When specified

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38
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The main responsibiliteies of the inspector are to
A. demonstrate to the contractor how to apply the coating
B. observe and direct the work of the contractors
C. direct and perform the work stated in the specification
D. observe and report the quality of the work performed

A

D. observe and report the quality of the work performed

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39
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When using a sling physchrometer a very large difference between the wet and dry bulb readings indicates:
A. High Relative Humidity
B. Low Relative Humidity
C. High Surface Temperature
D. Low Surface Temperature
A

B. Low Relative Humidity

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40
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The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts:
A. Prior to surface preparation
b. After surface preparation
C. Prior to coating application
D. When specified
A

D. When specified

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41
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Corrosion generally occurs at which of the following sites:
A. Cathode
B. Metallic pathway
C. Electrolyte
D. Anode
A

D. Anode

42
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If inspectors identify issues of non-conformance during an inspection, they should
A. instruct the contractor’s personnel in how to correct the issue so the project is not delayed
B. perform additional tests secretly to ensure there are no other potential issues at the site
C. inform both the Contractor and the inspector’s supervisor so they can take appropriate corrective actions
D. wait until the final report is being prepared to identify the issues in writing so they are fully documented

A

C. inform both the Contractor and the inspector’s supervisor so they can take appropriate corrective actions

43
Q

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 SP3.
Could this have any impact on the final surface preparation appearance?
A. yes, because the two standards are not equivalent
B. no, because there is no real difference in the standards
C. It depends on which hand tool the Contractor selects
D. It depends on which power tool the Contractor selects

A

A. yes, because the two standards are not equivalent

44
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Safety Data Sheets must bne carefully reviewed by:
A. The Application personnel
B. The Inspection personnel
C. The Owner's personnel
D. All personnel involved in the job
A

D. All personnel involved in the job

45
Q

If the project specification DOES NOT state the specific DFT measurement standards, the inspector should use
A. a recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2 that is broadly accepted
B. NACE 2/SSPC SP10
C. their best judgment based on similar projects and specifications
D. a detailed checklist and document the lack of a standard

A

A. a recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2 that is broadly accepted

46
Q
ISO SA 2 is defined as:
A. Near White Metal Blasting
B. Thorough Blast Cleaning
C. Very Thorough Blast Cleaning
D. Light Blast Cleaning
A

B. Thorough Blast Cleaning

47
Q

When using the ISO comparator in accordance with ISO 8503, if the surface profile does not directly compare to one of the four segments the inspector should:
A. Use another method as the comparator method is too subjective
B. Record the segment with the more aggressive profile
C. Record the segment with the less aggressive profile
D. Record your result by identifying two segments

A

D. Record your result by identifying two segments

48
Q

Owners hire NACE Inspectors’ with the expectation that:
A. The inspection cost will be offset by an improvement in service life
B. The Inspector will improve job flow and schedule
C. The Inspector will make a meaningful technical contribution to the job
D. a) and c)

A

D. a) and c)

49
Q

An Inspector should change position when:
A. The Inspector is convinced by verifiable facts
B. Only when directed by the supervisor
C. The Inspectors position is not the majority position
D. The Owner can save some money by the change

A

A. The Inspector is convinced by verifiable facts

50
Q
Check abrasive blast pressure with a 
A. needle pressure gauge
B. replica tape
C. surface comparator
D nozzle aperture gauge
A

A. needle pressure gauge

51
Q

Passivation can best be described as:
A. A protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows corrosion
B. Complete elimination of the corrosion process
C. A coating layer applied to the surface to inhibit corrosion
D. Treating metal with a liquid inhibiter

A

A. A protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows corrosion

52
Q

What is the minimum spot measurement value allowed by SSPC-PA 2 in each 10 m2 (100 ft2) area?
A. 70% of the specified maximum thickness
B. 80% of the specified minimum thickness
C. 90% of the specified maximum thickness
D. 100% of the specified maximum thickness

A

B. 80% of the specified minimum thickness

53
Q
Stripe coats are best applied by:
A. Airless spray
B. Conventional spray
C. High volume low pressure spray
D. Brush
A

D. Brush

54
Q

The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments:
A. Only if the specification requires it
B. Each time hte instrument is used
C. Only if the instrument is suspected of not working properly
D. Only when verifying accuracy of the instrument

A

B. Each time the instrument is used

55
Q
ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to:
A. NACE No. 1/SSPC SP5
B. NACE No. 2/SSPC SP 10
C. NACE No. 3/SSPC SP 6
D. None of the above
A

A. NACE No. 1/SSPC SP5

56
Q
On a blast-cleaned surface, an ultraviolet light is generally used to detect
A. soluble chemical salts
B. grease and oil
C. inhibitor residues
D. sulfates
A

B. grease and oil

57
Q

You are the NACE Inspector on a job where NACE No.2/SSPC - SP 10 has been specified. You 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 mill scale to remain and still be in compliance with the standard.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Review the relevant standard with the Contractor
B. Permit coating to take place so as not to lose the blast
C. Call your supervisor
D. Shut the job down

A

A. Review the relevant standard with the Contractor

58
Q

A successful coating inspector must be able to
A. apply the coating with expert accuracy
B. look for problems or issues during application
C. advise the coating applicator on how to mix the coating
D. recommend the appropriate coating technique for the job to the contractor

A

B. look for problems or issues during application

59
Q

A magnetic pull-off type gauge is a good choice when:
A. Accuracy is not required
B. When an intrinsically safe tool is required
C. Performing an adhesion test
D. When working on non-ferrous metals

A

B. When an intrinsically safe tool is required

60
Q

The Inspector’s Log Book is generally:
A. Retained by the inspector upon project completion
B. Submitted to the client upon project completion
C. Shared with all parties upon project completion
D. Shredded by the inspector upon project completion

A

A. Retained by the inspector upon project completion

61
Q
The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is:
A. Personal Protective Equipment
B. Engineering Controls
C. Safety Enforcement
D. Situational Awareness
A

D. Situational Awareness

62
Q

You are the NACE Inspector on a 5000 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?
A. 105 Gauge Readings resulting in 35 Spot Measurements
B. 75 Gauge Readings resulting in 25 Spot Measurements
C. 225 Gauge Readings resulting in 75 Spot Measurements
D. 45 Gauge readings resulting in 15 Spot Measurements

A

A. 105 Gauge Readings resulting in 35 Spot Measurements

63
Q
Stripe coats are generally applied to:
A. Edges and corners
B. Welds
C. Complex geometric shapes
D. a), b), and c)
A

D. a), b), and c)

64
Q
SSPC SP 1 identifies the use of:
A. Organic solvents 
B. Inorganic solvents
C. Biodegadable detergents
D. A wide variety of materials
A

D. A wide variety of materials

65
Q
Which one of the following documents is the best source for coating technical data:
A. Safety Data Sheet
B. Technical Data Sheet
C. Application Guidelines
D. Specification
A

B. Technical Data Sheet

66
Q
Which is a component that supplies most of the features and functions of the material?
A. pigment
B. binder
C. solvent
D. additive
A

B. binder

67
Q

NACE Level 1 Inspectors have been trained to perform:
A. All types of inspection
B. Visual inspection and Non-destructive testing
C. Visual Inspection, Non-Destructive and Destructive testing
D. Visual inspection only

A

B. Visual inspection and Non-destructive testing

68
Q

If a Thermoset coating is heated it will:
A. Harden and retain its hardness when cooled
B. Harden and return to its original hardness when cooled
C. Soften when hoeated and return to its original harness when cooled
D. Soften when heated and retain its softness when cooled

A

A. Harden and retain its hardness when cooled

69
Q

As a NACE Coating Inspector your responsibility with respect to safety is to:
A. Assume the role of the Safety Inspector
B. Check the PPE used by the Applicators
C. Act in accordance with the site safety requirements and set an example
D. Check the credentials of the Safety Officer on site

A

C. Act in accordance with the site safety requirements and set an example

70
Q

Prior to using Inspection Tools the inspector must:
A. Ensure the instrument is within calibration parameters
B. Be trained on how to used the instrument
C. Read the manufactures” instructions
D. a), b), c)

A

D. a), b), c)

71
Q
When the joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards are specified, the pictures in SSPC VIS 1 can be used as:
A. Pass/fail criteria
B.A final conflict resolution method
C. A general guide
D. A method to grade surface profile
A

C. A general guide

72
Q

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; indicate 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 4 PM, 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 mix up the next ful kit to complete his for the day.
Your FIRST preformed course of action is to:
A. Advise the Contractor he cannot proceed
B. Advise the Contractor he can proceed
C. Advise the Contractor of your readings
D. Call your supervisor

A

C. Advise the Contractor of your readings

73
Q
ISO SA 2 1/2 is defined as:
A. Near White Metal Blasting
B. Thorough Blast Cleaning
C. Very Through Blast Cleaning
D. Light Blast Cleaning
A

C. Very Through Blast Cleaning

74
Q
How many gauge readings does SSPC-PA 2 require within a 4 cm (1.5 inch) diameter circle?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
A

B. 3

75
Q

Daily reports are important because:
Select All That Apply
A. Inspectrs rarely change on a project
B. management uses them to make personnel decisions
C. the information impacts future projects
D. the information aids communication with supervisors

A

A. Inspectors rarely change on a project
B. management uses them to make personnel decisions
D. the information aids communication with supervisors

76
Q

NACE SP 0178 is a standard for:
A. Structural Steel to be coated for Atmospheric Service
B. Tanks and Vessels to be Lined for Immersion Service
C. Stainless steel pipe to be Externally Coated
D. Tanks and Vessels to be Externally Coated

A

B. Tanks and Vessels to be Lined for Immersion Service

77
Q

The primary difference between Non- Convertible vs. Convertible coatings is:
A. Convertible coatings do not undergo a chemical change during curing whereas Non-Convertible coatings do
B. Non-convertible coatings do not undergo a chmical change during curing whereas Convertible coatings do
C. Convertible coatings cure solely by solvent evaporation whereas Non-Convertible coatings do not
D. Non-Convertible coatings cure by co-reaction whereas Convertible coatings do not

A

B. Non-convertible coatings do not undergo a chemical change during curing whereas Convertible coatings do

78
Q

According to SSPC PA 2 a Spot Measurement is:
A. A single gauge reading
B. The average of gauge readings taken in a 4cm (1.5 inch) circle
C. The overall average of all readings
D. The average of all spot measuremets in a given area

A

B. The average of gauge readings taken in a 4cm (1.5 inch) circle

79
Q

Whenever dissimilar metals must join, the most common practice is to
A. provide cathodic protection to prevent corrosion
B. provide anodic protection to prevent corrosion
C. coate all connected dissimilar metals
D. avoid coating all connected dissimilar metals

A

A. provide cathodic protection to prevent corrosion?

80
Q
Check abrasive blast pressure close to the
A. compressor
B. blast pot
C. blast nozzle
D. substrate
A

C. blast nozzle

81
Q
Removal of surface contaminants is done by:
A. Abrasive blasting
B. Waterjetting
C. A combination of methods
D. Scarifying
A

C. A combination of methods

82
Q
When working as a NACE Inspector in a situation where there is a difference of opinion, the Inspector needs to:
A. Go with the majority opinion
B. Never change his/her mind
C. Achieve consensus through negotiation
D. Call the supervisor
A

B. Never change his/her mind

83
Q

In the event of a conflict between the project specification and the coating manufactures’ product data sheet, the Inspector’s first course of action should be to:
A. Call the coating manufacturer for clarification
B. Use the product data sheet as a guide
C. use the job specification as a guide
D. Call the person who wrote the specification for clarification

A

C. use the job specification as a guide

84
Q
A single application coating film has measured dry film thickness (DFT) between 4 and 5 mils (between 100 and 125 microns). The volume solids of the coating immediately before application were 67%. What wet film thickness (WFT) was applied?
A. 5 to 6 mils (125 to 150 microns)
B. 10 to 12 mils (250 to 300 microns)
C. 8 to 10 mils (200 to 250 mils)
D. 6 to 7 mils (150 to 175 microns)
A

D. 6 to 7 mils (150 to 175 microns)

85
Q
Most industrial coatings are:
A. Inorganic 
B. Organic
C. Resistant to temperatures above 200C
D. Resistant to concentrated sulfuric acid
A

B. Organic

86
Q

Due to a previous premature coating failure the owner has required the original coating applicator to return to remove and replace 10,000 square feet of a filed three coat system at the applicator’s cost. Due to the financial implications of another failure, the owner has offered you the job as the NACE CIP Level 1 Coating Inspector and explained that he expects you to be his “insurance policy” for this job. You have never been involved in a warranty job before and are unfamiliar with the coating system.
Your preferred FIRST course of action is to:
A. Review the Product Data Sheets and meet with the Coating Applicator prior to the pre-job meeting
B. Review the Product Data Sheets and conduct a walk thru of the job site prior to the pre-job Conference
C. Purchase Professional Liability Insurance prior to job commencement
D. Meet with the owner and explain your limitations and concerns prior accepting the assignment

A

B. Review the Product Data Sheets and conduct a walk thru of the job site prior to the pre-job Conference

87
Q
To be of value the Inspector's documentation must be:
A. Always handwritten
B. Always typewritten
C. Timely, accurate and concise
D. Submitted before the end of the job
A

C. Timely, accurate and concise

88
Q

A NACE Coating Inspector is permitted to transport coating material when:
A. Asked to do so by the Coating Application team
B. Asked to do so by the Owner’s Representative
C. The Inspector should never transport coating material
D. If the Inspector meets all the necessary requirements for Transportation of Dangerous Goods

A

C. The Inspector should never transport coating material

89
Q

Solvents are added to coating formulations to
A. dissolve binders and form liquid coatings
B. provide color
C. decrease film permeability
D. increase film permeability

A

A. dissolve binders and form liquid coatings

90
Q

Common errors that can produce inaccurate readings when using Wet Film Thickness (WFT) gauges include:
Select All That Apply
A. Using a damaged gauge
B. Dragging a gauge through wet coating
C. Placing the gauge along the longitudinal axis

A

A. Using a damaged gauge

B. Dragging a gauge through wet coating

91
Q
ISO ST 3 is described as:
A. thorough hand tool cleaning 
B. Very Thorough power tool cleaning
C. Very Thorough hand or power tool cleaning
D. Thorough blast cleaning
A

C. Very Thorough hand or power tool cleaning

92
Q

Prior to the pre-job conference you notice that the Inspection and Test Plan does not require a hold point after surface preparation and coating application. In speaking with the owners’ representative in advance of the meeting you sense he/she does not understand the importance of the hold point.
As a NACE CIP Level 1 Inspector your preferred course of action is to:
A. Gather data and attempt to meet with the owner’s representative in advance of the pre-job conference
B. Bring the matter up at the pre-job conference
C. Default to the owner’s Inspection and Test Plan
D. Meet separately with the coating manufactures representative and coating application company in advance of the pre-job conference

A

B. Bring the matter up at the pre-job conference

93
Q

You are an inspector on a project where SSPC SP 3 is specifield.
What sort of tools should you expect the Contractor to use to achieve the standard?
A. Abrasive blast nozzles
B. Power tools
C. Hand tools
D. Airless spray equipment

A

B. Power tools

94
Q
The least effective method of surface cleaning is most likely
A. water blasting 
B. dry grit blasting 
C. hand tool cleaning
D. power tool cleaning
A

C. hand tool cleaning

95
Q
NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP-7 is a joint standard for
A. white metal blast cleaning
B. brush-off blast cleaning
C. commercial blast cleaning
D. near-white metal blast cleaning
A

B. brush-off blast cleaning

96
Q

Surface profile describes:
A. The level of surface cleanliness required after abrasive blasting
B. The level of surface roughness required after abrasive blasting
C. The initial condition of the surface prior to abrasive blasting
D. The general condition of the surface required after abrasive blasting

A

B. The level of surface roughness required after abrasive blasting

97
Q
What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness?
A. Needle pressure gauge
B. Psychrometer
C. Blotter Test
D. Profilometer
A

C. Blotter Test

98
Q

If a Thermoset coating is heated it will:
A. harden and retain its hardness when cooled
B. Harden and return to its original hardness when cooled
C. Softent whe heated and return to its original harness when cooled
D. Soften when heated and retain its softness when cooled

A

A. harden and retain its hardness when cooled

99
Q

Excessive working of the surface with a power grinder can be detrimental because excessive burnishing
A. scratches the surface too deeply resulting in uneven coating application
B. develops a polished surface, which is a poor anchor profile for most coatings
C. damages structural elements thereby speeding up the corrosion process
D. develops a good anchor profile resulting in uneven coating application

A

B. develops a polished surface, which is a poor anchor profile for most coatings

100
Q

You are asked to be the only coating inspector on a small bridge recoating job where existing coating contains lead. The owners’ representative has supplied you with the local code governing the removal and disposal of lead based coatings, however upon reading the document you having great deal of difficulty understanding the technical language.
As a NACE CIP Level 1 Inspector your preferred course of action is to:
A. Carefully review the document and do the best you can
B. Minimize your lack of understanding and go ahead with the inspection task to the best of you ability
C. Advise the owners representative of your lack of knowledge in this area
Hire a third patty to assist you in understanding the document

A

A. Carefully review the document and do the best you can