CIP 2 Practice Test Flashcards

1
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1.You are the NACE Coating Inspector on a tank lining project and are asked to perform a high voltage
holiday test after the coating applicators have completed their final repairs. After meeting all the confined
space entry permit you enter the tank and notice a very strong odor of solvent.
Your first course of action should to:
A. Investigate to find the source of the odor
B. Don your air supplied respirator and continue the testing
C. Exit the tank and immediately and report the problem to the nearest safety supervisor
D. Exit the tank and document the incident in your daily report

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C. Exit the tank and immediately and report the problem to the nearest safety supervisor

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2.You are working as an inspector in a galvanizing plant for the first time.
What are some of the hazards you need to be aware of:
A. Risk of chemical exposure
B. Risk of skin
C. Risk of acid or caustic splashes
D. a), b), and c)

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D. a), b), and c)

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3.You are working as the only in-house NACE Level 2 Inspector in a shop setting when an independent 3rd
party NACE Level 3 Inspector, representing the owner, presents you with a copy of a Non Conformance
Report (NCR) he has written for a NACE2/SSPC SP 10 centrifugal blast which you had previously
approved.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Verbally challenge the NCR
B. Request a re-blast of the item in question
C. Consult your supervisor
D. Review the NCR with the other Inspector

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C. Consult your supervisor

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4.An Inspection and Test Plan is required when:
A. It is always required
B. When the Coating Applicator requests one
C. When the Owner specifies one
D. When the Inspector requests one

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A. It is always required

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5.The Inspectors’ goal at the Pre-Job Conference is to:
A. Obtain a clear understanding of the Specification
B. Discuss contractual requirements
C. Manage the meeting so it doesn’t go off topic
D. Take accurate meeting minutes for distribution

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A. Obtain a clear understanding of the Specification

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6.Coating Surveys are legally required:
A. On commercial marine vessels and offshore platforms
B. On high pressure gas lines and fireproofed structures
C. On water tanks and potable water pipelines
D. On food and beverage vessels and can linings

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A. On commercial marine vessels and offshore platforms

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7.Individuals conducting Coating Surveys should:
A. Always be NACE Level 3 Certified Inspectors
B. Always be NACE or SSPC Protective coating Specialists
C. Always be experienced Specification Writers
D. Always be trained and experienced Coating Industry

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D. Always be trained and experienced Coating Industry

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8.The cost of qualified Coating Inspection is normally offset by:
A. Lower Application Costs
B. Lower Coating Life Cycle Costs
C. Lower Safety Enforcement Costs
D. Lower Supervision Costs
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B. Lower Coating Life Cycle Costs

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9.You are a NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector who has just arrived on a job in progress where there is no
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP). The first morning you arrive the job is behind schedule and you are asked
to take DIY Film Thickness readings.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Refuse to take readings until an is in place
B. Develop your own methodology and proceed take the readings
C. Use a generally accepted industry standard and to take readings
D. Call your supervisor

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C. Use a generally accepted industry standard and to take readings

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10.When conducting inspections the Inspector should follow which standards:
A. NACE and SSPC standards in North America
B. ISO standards in Europe and Asia
C. Australian standards in Australia
D. The specified standards

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D. The specified standards

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11.You are the NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector where SSPC PA 2 has been specified with an additional
requirement that no individual gauge reading shall be below a certain value.
As this is not part of the standard you should:
A. Ignore the additional requirement
B. Enforce the additional requirement
C. Call your supervisor
D. Request clarification from the specifier

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B. Enforce the additional requirement

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12.The coating applicator has ignored a enface preparation hold point and applied coating over the surface
without a sign off from you as the inspector.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Stop the job
B. Require the Applicator to remove the coating
C. Advise the Owner and write a Non-Conformance report
D. Ignore the situation

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B. Require the Applicator to remove the coating

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13.In the event of a conflict between the Product Data Sheet and the Specification:
A. The Product Data Sheet prevails
B. The Specification prevails
C. It is up to the Inspector to decide which one to follow
D. It is up to the Applicator to decide which one to follow

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B. The Specification prevails

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14.From a corrosion perspective, the main difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals is:
A. Cost
B. Iron content
C. Appearance
D. Safety
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B. Iron content

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15.You are the NACE Coating Inspector on a tank lining project where desiccant dehumidification is being
used. Since the first shift of abrasive blasting your readings have indicated relative humidity below 40%;
however on the second shift of coating application your readings are indicting 80%.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Check to See if the dehumidification equipment is operating correctly
B. Call your supervisor
C. Advise the coating applicator supervisor of your readings
D. Document the readings at the end of the shift

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C. Advise the coating applicator supervisor of your readings

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16.When environmental enclosures are being used an inspector needs to be concerned about:
A. Lighting
B. Air changes
C. Structural integrity
D. a), b), and c)
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D. a), b), and c)

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17.It is always possible to see moisture on a steel substrate:
A. True
B. False

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B. False

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18.When observing design defects the NACE Inspector should:
A. Document the defect and the potential problems that could result
B. Ignore the defect as the inspector can’t change the design
C. Request that the item be rebuilt with a better design for coating
D. Stop the job immediately

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A. Document the defect and the potential problems that could result

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19.When observing fabrication defects the NACE Inspector should:
A. Require they be corrected prior to coating
B. Consult the specification to determine how they should be treated
C. Stop the job immediately
D. Write an NCR and call the fabricator

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B. Consult the specification to determine how they should be treated

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20.WJ-1 is always performed using UHWJ at pressures above 210 MPa (30,000 PSI)
A. True
B. False

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A. True

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21.Centrifugal blast cleaning requires:
A. A large volume of air to propel the abrasive
B. Very large nozzles
C. Well maintained blast wheels
D. The use of single use abrasives
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C. Well maintained blast wheels

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22.The standards defining surface cleanliness achieved by centrifugal blast cleaning are:
A. Different than air blast cleaning
B. The same as air blast cleaning
C. Slightly different to air blast cleaning
D. Comparable to air blast cleaning

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B. The same as air blast cleaning

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23
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23.You are NACE Level 2 Inspector working on a tank lining job where a mobile centrifugal blast unit is
being used to blast the tank floor to a NACE No.1/SSPC SP 5. The Contractor has completed his final blast
and has called for a hold point inspection. This is the 1st time you have seen field based centrifugal blast
cleaning. You observe what appears to be staining on the substrate however the Contractor assures you
this is normal when using centrifugal blast units and what you are seeing is what is defined in the standard
as an acceptable variation in appearance.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Request that the Contractor re-blast the floor
B. Review the standard with the Contractor and re-inspect the floor
C. Shut the job down
D. Call your supervisor

A

B. Review the standard with the Contractor and re-inspect the floor

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24.You are a NACE Level 2 in-house inspector working in a shop. Your in-house requires you to perform a
sleeve test to test for soluble salts; however the 3rd party NACE Level 3 inspector, the owner, has a san
smart meter and has achieved a very different result and has rejected the pre-cleaning.
Your FIRST course of action is to:
A. Advise the other inspector he is using an incorrect method
B. Redo the pre-cleaning based on the other inspectors results
C. Review the specification with the other inspector to see what method was specified
D. Advise your QC Manager to change the ITP to the use of the salt smart meter

A

C. Review the specification with the other inspector to see what method was specified

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25.Surface preparation of concrete is performed using:
A. Methods that are exactly the same as steel
B. Methods that are completely different to steel
C. Methods that have been modified for concrete
D. Methods that are the same as wood

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C. Methods that have been modified for concrete

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26.NACE No.13/ SSPC 6 identifies the use of:
A. Abrasive blasting only
B. Watterjetting only
C. Steam cleaning only
D. Various methods of cleaning
A

D. Various methods of cleaning

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27.Differences in technique for abrasive blasting concrete versus steel require the operator to:
A. Lower the blast pressure
B. Move the nozzle quicker
C. Increase the standoff distance
D. a), b) and c)
A

D. a), b) and c)

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28.The Concrete Repair Institute’s comparators can be used to assess:
A. Surface cleanliness prior to coating
B. Surface profile prior to coating
C. Contamination levels prior to coating
D. Compressive and tensile strength prior to coating

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B. Surface profile prior to coating

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29.Surface preparation methods for Non-ferrous metals are:
A. The same as for Ferrous metals
B. The same for all Non-FetT0us metals
C. Specific for each type of Non-ferrous metal
D. Not required

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C. Specific for each type of Non-ferrous metal

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30.A single component water borne acrylic coating cures by:
A. Solvent Evaporation
B. Coalescence
C. Co-Reaction
D. Oxidation
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B. Coalescence

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31.When performing a hardness test on a coating which has elastic properties the inspector is likely to
likely to observe:
A. A very high reading
B. A very low reading
C. Cold flow or creep
D. No difference from any other coating
A

C. Cold flow or creep

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32.External coatings applied to buried pipelines are generally tested for:
A. Gloss level
B. Chalking resistance
C. Cathodic disbondment
D. Solvent resistance
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C. Cathodic disbondment

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33.You are the NACE Inspector on a project where a stationary floating structure is being coated and you
notice a self-smoothing anti-fouling coating has been specified.
This is not a good choice because:
A. It contains biocide
B. It doesn’t contain biocide
C. The floating structure is stationary
D. It will result in a very slippery surface

A

A. It contains biocide

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34.Eddy current DFT gauges are used to measure Dry Film Thickness in which of the following situations:
A. Magnetic coatings applied to a magnetic metallic substrate
B. Non-Conductive coatings applied to a conductive metallic substrate
C. Conductive coatings applied to a magnetic metallic substrate
D. Conductive coatings applied to a cementitious substrate

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B. Non-Conductive coatings applied to a conductive metallic substrate

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35.When measuring the Dry Film Thickness Of liquid coatings applied to galvanized ferrous substrates the
most commonly used instrument is the:
A. Ultra Sonic DFT Gauge
B. Tooke Gauge
C. Eddy Current Gauge
D. Magnetic Gauge
A

B. Tooke Gauge

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36.The most likely area of failure on a buried external pipeline coating is the:
A. Mainline coating
B. Field joint coating
C. Areas exposed to Ultra Violet light
D. Ground bed
A

B. Field joint coating

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37.The best choice of instrument for holiday testing of thick film concrete coatings is:
A. Low Voltage Sponge Type
B. High Voltage DC Pulse Type
C. High Voltage DC Constant Current
D. High Voltage AC
A

C. High Voltage DC Constant Current

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38.Thermal Spray coatings provide:
A. Barrier protection
B. Inhibitive protection
C. Sacrificial protection
D. Thermal protection
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C. Sacrificial protection

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39.The primary purpose of Fireproofing coatings are to provide:
A. fire extinguishing characteristics
B. Temporary protection for the structure
C. Preferential fuel for the fire
D. Explosion resistance

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B. Temporary protection for the structure

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40.When using a destructive Paint Inspection Gauge the NACE inspector must:
A. Determine the Dry Film Thickness of the coating prior to use
B. Ensure the glue on the dolly is properly applied prior to use
C. Consult SSPC Guide 1 prior to use
D. Select the appropriate hand wheel based on the measured Dry Film Thickness prior to us

A

A. Determine the Dry Film Thickness of the coating prior to use

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41.Because a NACE Level 2 Inspector has been trained in specific destructive tests, it is up to the Inspector to decide if and when a destructive test is required.
A. True
B. False

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B. False

42
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42.When a coating is expected to be exposed to temperatures above 93C (200 F) the best choice would
be:
A. Organic coatings
B. Polyurea
C. Inorganic Coatings
D. Latex
A

C. Inorganic Coatings

43
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43.Coating application to concrete substrates is:
A. More challenging than coating steel
B. Less challenging, than coating steel
C. The same as coating steel
D. Not required as Concrete is inorganic
A

A. More challenging than coating steel

44
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44.Application of Thermal Spray Coatings requires:
A. The same skills as liquid coatings
B. Specialized skills supported by training and experience
C. No particular skills
D. The same skills as welding

A

B. Specialized skills supported by training and experience

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45.You are the NACE Level 2 Inspector on a project where overcoating of galvanized steel is being
performed. The specification references SSPC SP 16 as the surface preparation method. At the pre-job
meeting operations personnel make it clear that abrasive blasting will not permitted. The Owner’s
representative asks you what other methods might be used.
Of the options shown below, what would be the preferred option in this situation?
A. SP 1 followed by acid etching
B. SP 1 followed by caustic etching
C. SP 1 followed by SP 2
D. SP 1 followed by SP 3

A

C. SP 1 followed by SP 2

46
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46.Galvanizing performs best in which of the following exposures:
A. pH below 4
B. pH above 12
C. pH between 5-10
D. pH of 13
A

C. pH between 5-10

47
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47.Ideally, documentation requirements should be defined:
A. At the pre-job conference
B. In the specification
C. By the inspector
D. By the contractor
A

B. In the specification

48
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48.Inspection and Test Plans are provided to:
A. Outline the inspection steps, sequencing and pass/fail criteria
B. So the Inspector doesn’t have to read the entire specification
C. To supersede the requirements of the product data sheets
D. So the contractor has a single document to reference

A

A. Outline the inspection steps, sequencing and pass/fail criteria

49
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49.Inspection and Test plans are developed by referencing:
A. The Specification, TDS, relevant Standards and Codes
B. The Specification, SDS, relevant Standards and Codes
C. The Specification, Application Guidelines, ‘Relevant Standards and Codes
D. The Specification, Safety Manual, Relevant Standards and Codes

A

A. The Specification, TDS, relevant Standards and Codes

50
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50.When completing the Final Inspection report the Inspector should write the report using:
A. Language that only technical experts would understand
B. Language that the most would understand
C. Language that only in the project would understand
D. Language that another NACE Inspector would understand

A

B. Language that the most would understand

51
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51.Non-Conformance Reports are designed to:
A. Punish the Contractor for substandard work
B. Elevate the status of the Inspector
C. Assist the Owner in negotiating credits from the Contractor
D. To identify items that do not meet the specification requirements

A

D. To identify items that do not meet the specification requirements

52
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52.You are the NACE Level 2 Inspector with the final responsibility to prepare the final report for a very
large structural steel shop project which has gone very well. It is due next week. The work has been
ongoing for two years and several NACE Level 1 Inspectors have worked under your supervision
throughout the project. You find you are missing one week of daily reports for the night shift from the very
beginning of the project and despite your best efforts they are cannot found.
You FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Use creative writing to cover over the fact they are missing
B. Plainly state in your report that they are missing
C. Do not complete your report until they can be found
D. Re-create the reports as not much was going on during night shift anyway

A

B. Plainly state in your report that they are missing

53
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53.Inspector reports should always be copied to:
A. All parties involved in the project
B. Whomever the Owner identifies
C. The Contractor and Owner
D. The Owner only
A

B. Whomever the Owner identifies

54
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54.As a NACE Level 2 Inspector, NACE clearly indicates that you ate qualified to independently produce
final documentation for a shop project.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

55
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55.As a NACE Level 2 Inspector on a field job; prior to submission your documentation should always
reviewed and approved by:
A. A NACE Protective Coating Specialist
B. A NACE Level 1 Inspector
C. Another NACE Level 2 Inspector
D. A NACE Level 3 Inspector
A

D. A NACE Level 3 Inspector

56
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56.You are the NACE Level 2 inspector reviewing the documentation from a NACE Level 1 you notice
significant documentation errors.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Correct the errors yourself and suggest the Level 1 inspector be replaced
B. Correct the errors yourself and advise your supervisor that the Level 1 Inspector is incompetent
C. Have the Level 1 Inspector correct the errors and set up remedial training to improve the quality of
documentation
D. Correct the errors yourself and submit the reports without any further action

A

C. Have the Level 1 Inspector correct the errors and set up remedial training to improve the quality of
documentation

57
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57.When ASIN D 3363 is specified the Inspector must:
A. Record the two end points identified in the standard
B. Record the highest value attained
C. Use the correct solvent
D. Record the percentage of failure

A

A. Record the two end points identified in the standard

58
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58.When performing an adhesion test in accordance with ASTM D 3359 where the Dry Film Thickness is
approximately 10 mils, the Inspector should use:
A. Method A - X Cut
B. Method A - Cross Hatch
C. Method B - X cut
D. Method B - Cross Hatch

A

A. Method A - X Cut

59
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59.When performing inspection in accordance with ASTM D 4138 the Inspector will use:
A. A set of 14 pencils of varying hardness
B. A destructive paint inspection Tooke gauge
C. A mechanical adhesion tester
D. A hardness tester

A

B. A destructive paint inspection Tooke gauge

60
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60.NACE International Standards are developed by:
A. Government mandates
B. International mandates
C. Standard committees
D. Regional mandates
A

C. Standard committees

61
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61.When performing testing in accordance with ASTM D 2583 the inspector may observe:
A. Adhesion failure
B. Cohesion failure
C. Glue failure
D. Cold flow or creep
A

D. Cold flow or creep

62
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62.When NACE/SSPC WJ 1 is referenced; what type of equipment would the Inspector expect to see on
the job:
A. Power Tools
B. Abrasive Blasting Equipment
C. Water Jetting Equipment
D. Scarifiers
A

C. Water Jetting Equipment

63
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63.NACE/SSPC Water Jetting standards are directly equivalent to ISO Abrasive Blast Standards:
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

64
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64.NACE Standards include:
A. Standard Practices
B. Material Requirements
C. a) & b) 
D. a) only
A

C. a) & b)

65
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65.You are the new NACE Level 2 Inspector on a job which had been very problematic. The previous
Inspector was fired duo to personality conflicts with the Contractor’s supervisor. Upon arriving onsite the
Contractor’s supervisor advises you in no uncertain terms that you will be the next to go, unless you
cooperate with him.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Challenge the supervisor’s authority
B. Defend the previous inspector
C. Express a willingness to work with the site team and follow the specification
D. Suggest to the Owner that the supervisor should be removed from site

A

C. Express a willingness to work with the site team and follow the specification

66
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66.When working with someone who is very concerned about Stability and maintaining adherence to the
status-quo, the Inspector should try to:
A. Implement immediate to get them motivated
B. Give them as much advance notice as possible about upcoming changes
C. Challenge their value to the team and try to get them out of their comfort zone
D. Make sure they are the center of attention in all site meetings

A

B. Give them as much advance notice as possible about upcoming changes

67
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67.You have just your NACE CIP Level 2 certification when you are asked to supervise a team of
uncertified field pipeline inspectors.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
A. Accept assignment without hesitation
B. Advise the prospective employer that you cannot accept the position
C. Meet with the prospective employer to 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

68
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68.NACE Level 2 Inspectors have been authorized to perform:
A. All types of inspection without supervision
B. Visual inspection and Non-destructive testing
C. Visual inspection, Non-Destructive and Destructive testing
D. Visual inspection only

A

C. Visual inspection, Non-Destructive and Destructive testing

69
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69.You can use magnifiers to examine all of the following EXCEPT
A. Surface profile
B. Surface cleanliness
C. Blisters
D. Mill scale
A

B. Surface cleanliness

70
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70.Steel shot grit contaminated with oil or grease used in a cetrifugal blast cleaning should be
A. washed with clean potable water prior to Use.
B. mixed with uncontaminated abrasive
C. run through the air wash separator.
D. disposed of properly.

A

D. disposed of properly.

71
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71.On pipelines, which coating is identifiable by its distinct colors, usually light blue, green, or grey?
A. Liquid epoxies
B. Heat-shrink sleeves
C. Concrete
D. Coal Tar Enamel
A

A. Liquid epoxies

72
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72.The main reason dehumidification is used during coating operations is to
A. control the environment
B. reduce the possibility of missing the recoat window.
C. allow the contractor to guarantee the completion date.
D. avoid repetitive blasting/coating operations.

A

A. control the environment

73
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73.All of these are advantages of using repair patches EXCEPT
A. special tools or equipment are required.
B. excellent abrasion resistance.
C. inert to common acids, alkalis, and solvents.
D. barrier to moisture and corrosion.

A

A. special tools or equipment are required.

74
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74.Which surface preparation method uses a dilute acid solution to remove laitance and I roughen the
concrete surface?
A. Sacking
B. Acid etching
C. Stoning
D. High-pressure water washing
A

B. Acid etching

75
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75.Linings are used on the interior of pipelines to
A. provide protection against soil chemicals.
B. afford limited temperature insulation.
C. protect the transported product.
D. reduce magnetic polarity.

A

C. protect the transported product.

76
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76.Which is used to calibrate a pH meter?
A. Distilled water
B. Deionized water
C. Standard solvent solution
D. Standard buffer solution
A

D. Standard buffer solution

77
Q
77.Dehumidification is defined as the removal of moisture vapor from the air to
A. provide worker comfort.
B. lower its temperature
C. raise its relative humidity.
D. lower its dew point,
A

D. lower its dew point,

78
Q
78.In powder coatings, when the particles of powder begin to flow but are not fully liquid, they are in what
stage?
A. Flow stage
B. Wetting stage
C. Cure stage
D. Gel stage
A

A. Flow stage

79
Q

79.A reinforced coating is
A. equally resistant to movement and impact as a non-reinforced coating.
B. equally resistant to abrasion and impact as a non-reinforced coating.
C. less resistant to movement, abrasion, and impact than a non-reinforced coating.
D. more resistant to movement, abrasion, and impact than a non-reinforced coating.

A

D. more resistant to movement, abrasion, and impact than a non-reinforced coating.

80
Q

80.Measuring methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) resistance of ethyl silicate inorganic zinc-rich primers by solvent
rub requires
A. 25 single rubs with a saturated cloth.
B. 35 single rubs with a saturated cloth.
C. 50 double rubs with a saturated cloth.
D. 25 double rubs with a saturated cloth.

A

C. 50 double rubs with a saturated cloth.

81
Q
81.Corrosion is the reverse process of
A. hot dipping.
B. steel manufacturing.
C. flaking.
D. galvanic deterioration.
A

B. steel manufacturing.

82
Q
82.Coating surveys may include which steps?
Select All That Apply:
A. Develop a survey plan
B. Summarize the collected data
C. Schedule the remedial work
D. Evaluate the coatings performance
A

A. Develop a survey plan
B. Summarize the collected data
C. Schedule the remedial work
D. Evaluate the coatings performance

83
Q

83.Which standards are generally established by private-sector bodies and are available for use by any
person or Organization, private or government?
A. Consensus
B. Mandatory
C. De facto
D. Voluntary

A

D. Voluntary

84
Q

84.The HATE adhesion tester uses
A. compressed air to apply pressure to the test dolly.
B. mechanical means only to apply pressure to the test dolly.
C. a special tape to apply pressure to the test dolly.
D. a hydraulic piston to apply pressure to the test dolly.

A

D. a hydraulic piston to apply pressure to the test dolly.

85
Q
85.In which type of concrete are laitance commonly encountered?
A. Concrete block (poured with a form)
B. Gunite
C. Glass fiber cement
D. Poured (wet cast)
A

D. Poured (wet cast)

86
Q
86.Generally for safety considerations, waterjetting hose connections use
A. an oil/water separator.
B. a long wand.
C. a whip-lock device.
D. filters.
A

C. a whip-lock device.

87
Q
  1. The number of air turns in an enclosure can be affected by all of these EXCEPT
    A. time of the year (winter/summer).
    B. type of dehumidification equipment (refrigerant or desiccant).
    C. manufacturer of the equipment.
    D. coating type.
A

D. coating type.

88
Q
88.Pre-cleaning of work pieces will NOT remove
A. snow, ice or water.
B. oil or grease.
C. dirt.
D. mill scale
A

D. mill scale.

89
Q

89.Which concrete smoothing technique involves scrubbing a mixture of cement mortar over the concrete
surface using ai cement sack, gunny sack, or sponge rubber float?
A. Sacking
B. Acid etching
C. Stoning
D. High-pressure water washing

A

A. Sacking

90
Q
90.Which type of pipelines collect the gas from the transmission system so utility companies can
distribute the gas to end users?
A. Gathering
B. Midstream
C. Transmission
D. Distribution
A

D. Distribution

91
Q

91.You should bulk store coatings containing isocyanates
A. in a well ventilated area separate from the work place.
B. in a heated warehouse.
C. in a refrigerated warehouses
D. wherever it is convenient

A

A. in a well ventilated area separate from the work place.

92
Q
92.Which product, is used in conjunction with other coatings such as FBE when the lines run through
wetlands or a body of water?
A. 2-Layet Polyethylene (PE)
B. 3-Layet Polyethylene (PE)
C. Concrete
D. Coal Tar Enamel
A

C. Concrete

93
Q

93.Inspectors perform tests on linings that they may not perform on exterior coatings because
A. coatings are more durable than linings.
B. coatings are expected to degrade over time.
C. linings protect the contents and the container.
D. linings are more durable than coatings.

A

C. linings protect the contents and the container.

94
Q
94.The solvent sensitivity/solvent wipe test (ASTM D4752) is used to determine the cure of
A. urethanes.
B. inorganic zincs.
C. epoxies.
D. powder coatings.
A

B. inorganic zincs.

95
Q
95.Which product, when closely inspected has a green or red layer of fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) that is
visible directly on the steel?
A. 2-Layer Polyethylene (PE)
B. 3-Layer Polyethylene (PE)
C. Fusion Bonded Epoxy
D. Coal Tar Enamel
A

B. 3-Layer Polyethylene (PE)

96
Q

A. are identifiable by its distinct colors, usually light blue, green, Or Grey.
B. is typically green or led and looks like “painted” finish.
C. have a cross-linked polyethylene backing and a heat-activated adhesive.
D. is polyethylene film, heat laminated, ‘With an adhesive layer of butyl glue.

A

D. is polyethylene film, heat laminated, ‘With an adhesive layer of butyl glue.

97
Q
97.Examples of non-ferrous metals include
Select All that Apply:
A. mild steel.
B. aluminum
C. iron
D. copper
A

B. aluminum

D. copper

98
Q

98.Antifouling coatings are regulated by international treaties.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

99
Q
99.A failure caused by applying a coating too thinly is known as
A. failure to cure.
B. chalking.
C. cracking.
D. pinholes.
A

D. pinholes.

100
Q

100.The Inspectors’ goal at the Pre-Job Conference is to:
A. Obtain a clear understanding of the Specification
B. Discuss contractual requirements
C. Manage the meeting so it doesn’t go off topic
D. Take accurate meeting minutes for distribution

A

A. Obtain a clear understanding of the Specification