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You are the NACE inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy tank lining is being applied. Afier application of the 19 coat, you notice small blisters in some areas 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 the problem and advise the contractor D. Extract any liquid that may be inside the blister and sent it to the lab for further analysis. ANSWERY ¥ Document the problem and advise the contractor and owner's representative The dew point is the temperature at which A. Water freezes B. humidity decreases C. Condensation occurs D. the air is saturated ANS WER V condensation occurs Ifa contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform a A. dry film thickness (DEI) measurement B. wet film thickness (WFT) measurement C. blotter test for the presence of oil and water D. vial test ANSWER V ¥ blotter test for the presence of oil and water Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should A. review coating contractors’ plans for storage of coating materials and confirm they meet national, local, and owners’ fire and environmental regulations B. observe and document the amount 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 cach coat ANSWERV V observe and document the amount material and batch numbers 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 D. the highest temperature at which moisture forms on a steel surface ANSWERV Va measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates: A. concrete B. fiberglass reinforced plastic C. metal D. wood ANS WERV V metal 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 ANSWERV V SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No.12 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 ANS WERV Va fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate 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 C. (A) only D. (A) and (B) ANSWERV ¥ owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes An inspector's 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 ANS WERV ¥ no comments regarding the application team You have just reccived your NACE CIP Level 1 Certification when you arc 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 ANS WERV ¥ meet with the prospective employer to determine the scope of your role 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 ANS WERV V when the coating will be reapplied 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 ANSWERS V when the inspector and contractor deem it to be a significant non-conforming item 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 need if the mill Scale s gone C. it affects the final appearance after blasting D. the inspector may have to reject the steel ANSWERV ¥ the inspector may have to reject the steel The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is: A. general corrosion B. atmospheric corrosion B. wash your hands before sampling C. avoid placing the sample discs on a surface D. calibrate the instrument in the ficld ANSWER ¥ wash your hands before sampling When holiday testing is required, the inspector is always required to enforce NACE SP 0188: A. True B. False ANSWERV ¥ True 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 ANSWERV V level 3 Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called - A. cracking B. alligatoring C. checking D. blistering ANSWER V checking 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 ANSWERV V at all times 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 ANS WERV ¥ to control the evaporation rate 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 ANS WERV V when specifically identified in the owner's specification Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial-Type Magnetic Pull- Off Dry Filth Thickness (DFT) gauge include SELECT THAT ALL 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 ofa surface D. measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films ANSWER V ¥ failing to determine the base metal reading (BMR) rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements D. determine relative humidity, air temperature, and dew point temperature ANSWERV ¥ determine relative humidity, air temperature, and dew point temperature Using SSPC Vis | 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 ANSWERV ¥ Rust Grades A-D Inspector's daily reports are used: SELECT THAT ALL 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 ANSWERV ¥ by the contractor to estimate the amount of work done that day to provide continuity between inspectors to aid in arbitration between the contractor and client to help in cases of a coating failure 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 ANSWER¥ ¥ applied in very thin films Excess moisture during holiday testing can cause erroneous indications by creating a path across the surface of the coating to pinholes detected, or directly to the signal return connection. This is often referred to as: A. telegraphing B. monitoring C. juxtaposing D. transitioning ANSWER V Vtelegraphing ASTM standards are applicable: A. in the USA B. in North America C. In Asia D. when specified ANSWERV ¥ when specified The main responsibilities 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 ANSWER ¥ observe and report the quality of the work performed When using a sling physchrometer a very large difference between the wet and dry bulb readings indicates: You are the NACE inspector on a job where ISO ST 3 has been specified. The Contractor normally works to SSPC standards and been referencing SSPC SP 3. Could this have any impact on the final surface preparation of 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 sclects ANS WERV V no, because there is no real difference in the standards Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by: A. The application personnel B. The inspection personnel C, The owner's personnel D. All personnel involved in the job ANSWERV V All personnel involved in the job You are the NACE inspector on a job where the owner's specification requires you to perform a twice daily check of blast pressure at the nozzle. It is now day 30 on the job and all of your readings have been within compliance. The contractor complains that these checks taking up much time and in view of the compliant results they are unnecessary. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to: A. skip the checks are you are confident the blast pressure is OK B. skip the checks and just record the same readings as you have been getting C. keep doing the checks regardless D. Keep doing the checks and consult the owner's representative for direction ANSWERV V Keep doing the checks and consult the owner's representative for direction If the project specification DOES NOT state the specific DFT measurement standards, the inspector should use: A. a recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2 that is broadly accepted B. NACE 2/SSPC SP10. C. their best judgement based on similar projects and specifications D. a detailed checklist and document the lack of a standard ANS WERV Va recognized industry standard like SSPC-PA 2 that is broadly accepted ISO SA 2 is defined as: A. near white metal blasting B. thorough blast cleaning C. very thorough blast cleaning D. light blast cleaning ANSWER ¥ thorough blast cleaning 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 ANS WERV ¥ record the segment with the less aggressive profile 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. C. 90% of the specified maximum thickness D. 100% of the specified maximum thickness ANSWERV V 80% of the specified maximum thickness Stripe coats are best applied by: A. airless spray B. conventional spray C. high volume low pressure spray D. Brush ANSWERY V Brush The inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments: A. only if the specification requires it B. cach time the instrument is used C. only if the instrument is suspected of not working properly D. only when verifying accuracy of the instrument ANSWERV V each time the instrument is used ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to: A. NACE No. I/SSPC SP 5 B. NACE No. 2/SSPC SP 10 C. NACE No. 3/SSPC SP 6 D. none of the above ANSWERV V none of the above On a blast-cleaned surface, an ultraviolet is generally used to detect: A. soluble chemical salts B. grease and oil C. inhibitor residues D. sulfates ANSWERV ¥ grease and oil 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 ANSWERY V teview the relevant standard with the contractor 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 ANSWERS Vlook for problems or issucs during application 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 A. edges and corners B. welds C. complex geometric shapes D. all of the above ANSWERV Vall of the above SSPC SP | identifies the use of: A. organic solvents B. inorganic solvents C. biodegradable detergents D. a wide variety of materials ANS WERV Va wide variety of materials Which one of the following documents is the best source for coating technical data? A. safety data sheet B. technical data shect C. application guidelines D. specification ANS WER¥ ¥ technical data sheet Which is a component that supplies most of the features and functions of the material? A. pigment B. binder C. solvent D. additive ANSWERV ¥ binder NACE Level | inspectors have been trained to perform: A. all types of inspection B. visual inspection and non-destructive testing C. visual inspection, non-destructive testing and destructive testing D. visual inspection only ANS WERV ¥ visual inspection and non-destructive testing Ifa thermostat 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 heated and return to its original hardness when cooled D. soften when heated and retain its softness when cooled ANS WERV ¥ harden and retain its hardness when cooled 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 TD. check the credentials of the safety officer onsite ANSWER V act in accordance with the site safety requirements and set an example Prior to using inspection tools the inspector must: A. ensure the instrument is within calibration parameters B. be trained on how to use the instrument C. read the manufacturer's instructions D. all of the above ANS WERV Vall of the above When the joint NACE/ SSPC VIS 1 can be used as: SPC abrasive blast cleaning standards are specified, the pictures in 
