NACE CIP 1 Quiz Flashcards

1
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How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described?

A. electrochemical
B. electromagnetic
C. environmental
D. specifically

A

A. electrochemical

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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?
Select ALL that APPLY:

A. Aluminum
B. Magnesium
C. Platinum
D. Zinc

A

A. Aluminum
B. Magnesium
D. Zinc

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A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____.

A. increase
B. decrease

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B. decrease

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4
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The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current?

A. electric
B. ionic
C. AC current
D. DC current

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B. ionic

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5
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Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____.

A. general corrosion
B. local corrosion
C. pitting
D. crevice corrosion

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A. general corrosion

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When a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the preferred first course of action is to _____.

A. Not listen to others opinions because you know the specification
B. Let the contractor work it out for themselves
C. Actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of others
D. Walk away

A

C. Actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of others

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7
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A proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____, ____, and ____.
Select All that Apply:

A. surface preparation standards
B. safety information
C. contractor ratings
D. locations to be used

A

A. surface preparation standards
B. safety information
D. locations to be used

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8
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Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor?

A. If the financial gain is below $500,000
B. If the financial gain is above $500,000
C. Yes
D. No
E. It depends

A

D. No

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9
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What should you do if you find discrepancies between the specification and the coating manufacturer’s technical data sheet?

A. follow the technical data sheet
B. seek written clarification from the owner’s representative
C. don’t worry about it
D. stay silent during the pre-job conference

A

B. seek written clarification from the owner’s representative

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10
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What are the general components of inspection reports?
Select all that apply:

A. results of inspection tests
B. location(s) of work
C. details of preparation and application
D. your thoughts of the application team

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A. results of inspection tests
B. location(s) of work
C. details of preparation and application

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Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate ___.
Select all that apply:

A. contractor’s performance
B. inspector’s performance
C. job progress
D. work interruptions

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A. contractor’s performance
B. inspector’s performance
C. job progress
D. work interruptions

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12
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As an inspector headed to the job site for the first time, where would you always find instruction regarding appropriate types of PPE?

A. Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously called MSDS
B. the manufacturers Product Data sheet
C. the internet
D. It depends on the company

A

A. Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously called MSDS

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13
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Materials inventory report should contain which of the following?
Select all that apply:

A. quantity of each component of each material onsite
B. material batch numbers
C. date of materials arrival at job site and storage information

A

A. quantity of each component of each material onsite
B. material batch numbers
C. date of materials arrival at job site and storage information

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14
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The primary function of the coating inspector is _____

A. Supervision
B. Directing the work of others
C. Specification compliance
D. Slow the job down

A

C. Specification compliance

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15
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High humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____.

A. the corrosion rate to stop
B. solvent entrapment
C. the coatings to adhere properly

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B. solvent entrapment

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16
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The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____.

A. relative humidity
B. dew point
C. evaporation

A

B. dew point`

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17
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Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken?

A. near the work location
B. at the actual work location
C. on a test plate
D. in the shade

A

B. at the actual work location

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18
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What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer?

A. tap water
B. smart water
C. distilled water
D. salt water

A

C. distilled water

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19
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Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down the activity of the electrochemical cell?

A

A. inhibitive

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20
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Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic properties?

A. solvent
B. pigment
C. additives
D. resin/binder

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D. resin/binder

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21
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List the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate

A. Chemical
B. Mechanical
C. Polar
D. Bipolar

A

A. Chemical
B. Mechanical
C. Polar

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22
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What is the rule for coating work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel Temperature?

A. Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees below the Dew Point
B. Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees above the Dew Point

A

B. Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees above the Dew Point

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23
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What characteristics of solvents influence coatings?

A. volatility
B. solvency power

A

A. volatility

B. solvency power

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24
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The contractor’s sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your electric hygrometer. What would you do first as an inspector?

A. go with the sling psychrometer reading
B. verify calibration of both instruments
C. go with the electric hygrometer reading

A

B. verify calibration of both instruments

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25
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Which of the following coatings are co-reacting?
Select all that apply:

A. polyurethane
B. vinyl
C. epoxy
D. chlorinated rubber

A

A. polyurethane

B. epoxy

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26
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Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____.

A. tanks
B. pipe
C. aluminum substrates
D. welds

A

B. pipe

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27
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Which coatings may require external moisture to cure?

A. single component polyurethane
B. fusion bonded epoxy
C. solvent borne inorganic zinc

A

A. single component polyurethane

C. solvent borne inorganic zinc

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28
Q

Amine blush is likely to occur with which type of coating?

A. Polyurethane
B. Polyaspartic
C. Epoxy
D. Acrylic

A

C. Epoxy

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29
Q

Which type of coating cures the fastest?

A. Epoxy
B. Polyurea
C. Polyurethane
D. Acrylic

A

B. Polyurea

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30
Q

When an inorganic Zinc Rich primer is applied too heavily a common result is ______.

A. Blistering
B. Mud cracking
C. Cratering
D. Cissing

A

B. Mud cracking

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31
Q

Commonly used primers for steel structures are ?
Select all that apply:

A. epoxy
B. inorganic zinc
C. organic zinc

A

A. epoxy
B. inorganic zinc
C. organic zinc

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32
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Coatings that cure by polymerization are _____.

A. Convertible
B. Non-Convertible

A

A. Convertible

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33
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Water-borne latex coatings cure by a process known as _____.

A. Oxidation
B. Hydrolysis
C. Coalescence
D. Fusion

A

C. Coalescence

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34
Q

On a blast-cleaned surface, ultraviolet light can reveal _____.

A. nitrates
B. oil
C. chlorides
D. sulfates

A

B. oil

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35
Q

You are an inspector on a project with a sprayed polyurethane coating. The probable safety concern is _______.

A. the sun
B. chlorides
C. potassium ferricyanide
D. isocyanates

A

D. isocyanates

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36
Q

The requirements of a coatings project are defined by which document?

A. the inspectors logbook
B. the safety data sheet
C. the NACE attestation
D. coating specification

A

D. coating specification

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37
Q

A prejob conference is useful for discussions on which of the following?
Select all that apply:

A. safety
B. cleaning
C. application
D. schedule

A

A. safety
B. cleaning
C. application
D. schedule

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38
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You are the inspector on a project where the specified level of cleanliness is “near white”. Which standard would you follow?

A. NACE 1/SSPC-SP 5
B. NACE 3/SSPC-SP 6
C. NACE 4/SSPC-SP 7
D. NACE 2/SSPC-SP 10

A

D. NACE 2/SSPC-SP 10

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39
Q

The power tool standard for cleaning to bare metal with minimum profile of 1 Mil (25.4 microns) is ______.

A. SSPC SP 15
B. SSPC SP 11
C. SSPC SP 3
C. SSPC SP 6

A

B. SSPC SP 11

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40
Q

What is referenced by ISO 8503?

A. Replica Tape
B. Grit and Shot comparators
C. Digital profile gauge

A

B. Grit and Shot comparators

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41
Q

List the reasons that mill scale is typically removed:
Select all that apply:

A. to avoid future delamination
B. to eliminate a source of galvanic corrosion
C. to improve coating adhesion

A

A. to avoid future delamination
B. to eliminate a source of galvanic corrosion
C. to improve coating adhesion

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42
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Which standard defines a “commercially” blast cleaned surface?

A. NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6
B. SSPC-SP 15
C. NACE No. 8 / SSPC-SP 14
D. NACE No. 4 / SSPC-SP 7

A

A. NACE No. 3 / SSPC-SP 6

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43
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ISO SA 2-1/2 is a blast cleaning surface that is similar to which joint standard?

A. NACE 3/SSPC-SP 10
B. NACE 1/SSPC-SP 5
C. NACE 4/SSPC-SP 7
D. NACE 8/SSPC-SP 14

A

A. NACE 3/SSPC-SP 10

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44
Q

NACE SP0178 comparator addresses ___.
Select all that apply:

A. butt welds
B. lap welds
C. radius edges
D. finishing grades of weld

A

A. butt welds
B. lap welds
C. radius edges
D. finishing grades of weld

45
Q

You are on a project where Testex Tape is specified to determine surface profile by ASTM D4417 Method C. What is likely to cause reading errors?

A. dust on the surface
B. time constraints
C. using incorrect grade of tape
D. excessive burnishing force

A

A. dust on the surface
B. time constraints
D. excessive burnishing force

46
Q

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)?

A. SSPC SP 15
B. SSPC SP 11
C. SSPC SP 3
C. SSPC SP 6

A

A. SSPC SP 15

47
Q

When applied to concrete, alkyd coatings will fail prematurely due to _____.

A. mud cracking
B. cratering
C. saponification
D. passivation

A

C. saponification

48
Q

Which SSPC Vis 1 rust grade defines a surface covered with both mill scale and rust?

A. Grade A
B. Grade B
C. Grade C
D. Grade D

A

B. Grade B

49
Q

You are on a job and observe the coating is being applied in an unacceptable manner. As an inspector you should ____ and ____.

A. report to the contractor’s supervisor
B. report to the safety professional
C. report to the owner’s representative
D. report to the project engineer

A

A. report to the contractor’s supervisor

C. report to the owner’s representative

50
Q

Which standard gives guidelines for how many DFT measurements should be taken in a given area?

A. NACE SP 0188
B. SSPC-PA 2
C. ASTM D 4417
D. SP 0178

A

B. SSPC-PA 2

51
Q

A pre-job conference should be held

A. before bids have been submitted and contracts signed
B. after bids have been submitted and contracts signed

A

B. after bids have been submitted and contracts signed

52
Q

What are the goals of a pre-job conference?
Select all that apply:

A. review and discuss the scope of work
B. discuss lines of communication between parties
C. discuss and clarify inspector’s responsibilities and authority

A

A. review and discuss the scope of work
B. discuss lines of communication between parties
C. discuss and clarify inspector’s responsibilities and authority

53
Q

What is one of the inspector’s roles at a pre-job conference?

A. clarify reporting requirements
B. volunteering to take minutes
C. discuss workplace politics

A

A. clarify reporting requirements

54
Q

According to ASTM D 4417 Method B-2014, when taking measurements using a profile gauge , at each location make ______

A. five (5) readings per location, recording the maximum value. Determine mean for all maximum values as the reported profile.
B. ten (10) readings per location, recording the maximum value. Determine mean for all maximum values as the reported profile
C. three (3) readings per location, recording the maximum value. Determine mean for all maximum values as the reported profile

A

B. ten (10) readings per location, recording the maximum value. Determine mean for all maximum values as the reported profile

55
Q

Daily reports or weekly reports should be written in ___

A. pen
B. pencil
C. blood
D. the computer

A

A. pen

56
Q

What can inspection records be used for?
Select all that apply:

A. help in resolving legal or arbitration disputes
B. assist owners in the evaluation of applicator performance
C. assist owners in the evaluation of inspector performance
D. determine total cost of the project

A

A. help in resolving legal or arbitration disputes
B. assist owners in the evaluation of applicator performance
C. assist owners in the evaluation of inspector performance
D. determine total cost of the project

57
Q

The inspector’s log book is a personal chronicle of what happened on a daily basis and is usually ____

A. given to the project engineer
B. given to the owner’s representative
C. given to the inspector’s supervisor
D. retained by the inspector

A

D. retained by the inspector

58
Q

Generally speaking, on a typical coating project overall safety is the responsibility of _____

A. the inspector
B. the contractor
C. the owner’s representative
D. a certified safety professional

A

D. a certified safety professional

59
Q

When applying coatings, generally high relative humidity _____

A. increases solvent evaporation
B. decreases solvent evaporation
C. increases coating adhesion

A

B. decreases solvent evaporation

60
Q

A typical daily report should include ___
Select all that apply:

A. cost of materials used
B. description of manpower and equipment used
C. explanation of work stoppages
D. list of environmental conditions

A

B. description of manpower and equipment used
C. explanation of work stoppages
D. list of environmental conditions

61
Q

What is an advantage of airless spray compared to conventional air spray?

A. faster production rate
B. best suited for smaller projects

A

A. faster production rate

62
Q

What inspection challenges do you expect specific to working inside containment?
Select all that apply:

A. illumination
B. control of temperature and humidity

A

C. illumination

D. control of temperature and humidity

63
Q

Improper atomization of the coating may cause ___
Select all that apply:

A. uneven DFT
B. uneven surface profile
C. dry spray
D. overspray

A

A. uneven DFT
C. dry spray
D. overspray

64
Q

High viscosity due to low temperature should be corrected by ___
Select all that apply:

A. mixing the coating
B. adding extra thinner
C. heating the coating
D. adding more water

A

B. adding extra thinner

C. heating the coating

65
Q

SSPC Technology Guide No.12 states “Surface preparation and coating applications must have a minimum of how many candles / lumens?

A. 10 foot candles (138 lumens)
B. 50 foot candles (538 lumens)
C. 20 foot candles (238 lumens)
D. 30 foot candles (338 lumens)

A

B. 50 foot candles (538 lumens)

66
Q

One major advantage of conventional spray is ___

A. applicator control
B. high production efficiency

A

A. applicator control

67
Q

When using WFT comb/gauge, the measurement should be taken when?

A. 3 hours after coating is applied
B. 30 minutes after coating is applied
C. immediately after the coating is applied
D. 45 minutes after coating is applied

A

C. immediately after the coating is applied

68
Q

When reporting the wet film thickness from a wet film thickness comb/gauge you report which tooth?

A. the last tooth that has coating on it
B. the first tooth that has coating on it
C. next to the last tooth that has coating on it
D. the last tooth that has coating on it

A

A. the last tooth that has coating on it

69
Q

Solventbourne inorganic zinc primer is being applied with airless spray to a complex bridge with difficult access for application. The contractor is having difficulty with high DFT resulting in mudcracking. What application method might be a good alternative?

A. conventional spray
B. airless spray

A

A. conventional spray

70
Q

An advantage of magnetic pull-off DFT banana gauge is that it is ____

A. more accurate
B. intrinsically safe
C. easy to use
D. portable

A

B. intrinsically safe

71
Q

You must take a measurement with a dial-type magnetic pull-off dry film thickness gauge. What is the minimum recommended distance away from an edge that you can reliably take a measurement?

A. 2.5 cm (1 inch)
B. 3.0 cm (2 inch)
C. 4.0 cm (3.5 inch)
D. 1 cm (0.5 inch)

A

A. 2.5 cm (1 inch)

72
Q

The testing procedure for water soluable ferrous salts is ____

A. bresle patch
B. sleeve test
C. vial test
D. potassium ferricyanide test

A

D. potassium ferricyanide test

73
Q

A well written specification requires a surface profile depth defined as ____

A. a specific number
B. a range of measurements
C. the average of the DFT measurements
D. the average of the WFT measurements

A

B. a range of measurements

74
Q

If there is a conflict between the project specification and manufacturer’s product data sheet, which do you follow?

A. follow the product data sheet
B. follow the safety data sheet
C. follow the contractor’s recommendation
D. follow the specification

A

D. follow the specification

75
Q

What document should be reviewed prior to arriving to a job site to determine if amines or polyamides will be present?

A. the NACE attestation
B. the inspectors logbook
C. SSPC-PA 2
D. the safety data sheet (SDS)

A

D. the safety data sheet (SDS)

76
Q

Specification term: Will

A. The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to preform the action
B. The owner is responsible for performing the action
C. The contractor has open choice on actions
D. The contractor is required to perform this action

A

B. The owner is responsible for performing the action

77
Q

Specification term: Should

A. The owner is responsible for performing the action
B. The contractor has open choice on actions
C. The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to preform the action
D. The contractor is required to perform this action

A

C. The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to preform the action

78
Q

Specification term: May

A. The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to preform the action
B. The contractor is required to perform this action
C. The owner is responsible for performing the action
D. The contractor has open choice on actions

A

D. The contractor has open choice on actions

79
Q

Specification terms: Shall

A. The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to preform the action
B. The contractor has open choice on actions
C. The contractor is required to perform this action
D. The owner is responsible for performing the action

A

C. The contractor is required to perform this action

80
Q

Adding an incorrect solvent to a coating may cause ____

A. non-drying or non-curing
B. better adhesion
C. proper curing

A

A. non-drying or non-curing

81
Q

If you find chalking on pre-existing coating, what type of coating would you find suspect?

A. polyurethane
B. epoxy
C. polyaspartics
D. acrylics

A

B. epoxy

82
Q

After a cold night, you find that the epoxy amine midcoat applied the day before has blushed. The optimum resolution when amine blush is found is to ____

A. remove the epoxy
B. consult the coating manufacturer
C. let it slide
D. spray it with water

A

B. consult the coating manufacturer`

83
Q

The formation of small bowl-shaped depressions in the coating film caused by air trapped in the coating is called ______

A. cissing
B. blistering
C. cratering
D. saponification

A

C. cratering

84
Q

Failure of a plural component coating to cure is frequently caused by _____

A. wrong mix ratio
B. the coating manufacturer

A

A. wrong mix ratio

85
Q

As an inspector on a bridge painting project, prior to abrasive blasting, which blasting safety items would you expect to see?
Select all that apply:

A. deadman valve
B. connections wired/clipped
C. alcoholic beverages
D. supplied air hood

A

A. deadman valve
B. connections wired/clipped
D. supplied air hood

86
Q

One of the most common causes of blisters in a coating film is _____

A. amine blush
B. surface contamination
C. solvent entrapment

A

B. surface contamination

87
Q

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?

A. consult the contractor for guidance
B. consult the owner for guidance
C. consult the coating manufacturer for guidance

A

B. consult the owner for guidance

88
Q

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?
Select all that apply:

A. tip guard
B. connections wired/clipped
C. gun safety

A

A. tip guard
B. connections wired/clipped
C. gun safety

89
Q

Can a holiday detector be used for conductive coating on non-conductive surface?

A. No
B. Yes
C. Sometimes

A

A. No

90
Q

According to NACE SP0188, the wetted sponge is moved at a maximum rate of ____

A. 1 linear foot per second (30 cm)
B. 2 linear feet per second (40 cm)
C. 3 linear feet per second (50 cm)
D. 4 linear feet per second (60 cm)

A

A. 1 linear foot per second (30 cm)

91
Q

Which standard would you reference if you notice blisters in a variety of shapes and sizes?

A. ASTM D 7714
B. SSPC-SP 0178
C. ASTM D 714
D. SSPC-SP 0188

A

C. ASTM D 714

92
Q

When are NACE international surface preparation standards considered binding?

A. Always
B. when specified in the contract documents
C. when specified by the coating manufacturer

A

B. when specified in the contract documents

93
Q

You are preforming holiday testing on a pipe covered in dew. The reason you are receiving erroneous readings is ______

A. teleforming
B. telegraphing
C. telemuting
D. telemoning

A

B. telegraphing

94
Q

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”?

A. NACE 2/SSPC-SP 10
B. SSPC-SP 15
C. NACE 3/SSPC-SP 6
D. SSPC-SP 11

A

C. NACE 3/SSPC-SP 6

95
Q

Which blasting standard allows for traces of tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and tightly adherent thin coatings up to 10% ?

A. NACE 8/SSPC-SP 14
B. SSPC-SP 3
C. NACE 2/SSPC-SP 10
D. SSPC-SP 11

A

A. NACE 8/SSPC-SP 14

96
Q

According to NACE No.4/SSPC SP-7, mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if they cannot be removed by _____

A. dry grit abrasive blasting
B. lifting with a dull putty knife
C. lifting with a sharp putty knife
D. centrifugal air blasting

A

B. lifting with a dull putty knife

97
Q

ISO 8501 ST-3 is the standard for which of the following?

A. thorough hand and/or power tool cleaning
B. very thorough hand and/or power tool cleaning
C. brush-off blast cleaning
D. commercial blast cleaning

A

B. very thorough hand and/or power tool cleaning

98
Q

Which standard requires a “commercial grade” power tool cleanliness?

A. SSPC-SP 2
B. SSPC-SP 3
C. SSPC-SP 11
D. SSPC-SP 15

A

D. SSPC-SP 15

99
Q

Grounding the pump and fluid hose used in airless spray prevents ____

A. inconsistent hose pressure
B. the applicator from doing his job properly
C. static sparking
D. hose fraying

A

C. static sparking

100
Q

Which standard is achieved if the steel has scattered tightly adherent rust remaining on less than 5% of the unit area?

A. NACE 8/SSPC-SP 14
B. NACE 1/SSPC-SP 5
C. ISO 8501 Sa 3
D. ISO 8501 St 3

A

A. NACE 8/SSPC-SP 14

101
Q

Fisheyes (cissing) often resemble crater-like breaks in the coating film that reveal tiny areas of substrate because of _______

A. contamination such as grease, oil, or silicone
B. solvent entrapment
C. polished surface profile

A

A. contamination such as grease, oil, or silicone

102
Q

You are the NACE Inspector on a 700 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

103
Q

You are the NACE Inspector on a 12,500 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

C. 225 Gauge Readings resulting in 75 Spot Measurements

104
Q

You are the NACE Inspector on a 300 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

D. 45 Gauge readings resulting in 15 Spot Measurements

105
Q

You are the NACE Inspector on a 300 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

B. 75 Gauge Readings resulting in 25 Spot Measurements

106
Q

What is the rule of thumb when using a high voltage holiday detector?

A

100 Volts/mil

107
Q

What type of holiday detectors are used for concrete?

A. Low-Voltage DC
B. High-Voltage Pulse current DC
C. High-Voltage constant current DC
D. High-Voltage AC

A

A. Low-Voltage DC

C. High-Voltage constant current DC

108
Q

You are an inspector using a low voltage holiday detector. How much surfactant/wetting agent is required if you are using 3 gallons of water?

A

Rule of thumb: 1oz surfactant/gal of water

ANSWER: 3 oz