NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 - NACE-CIP1-001 Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
Inspector's daily reports are used:
Select All That Apply

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

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

QUESTION NO: 2
It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available:

A. At all times B. Only if the specification requires it C. In the office only D. In the field only

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 3
When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to refence:

A. SSPC PA 2 B. NACE SP 0178 C. SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12 D. NACE SP 0188

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 4
You are an inspector on a project where SSPC SP 3 is specified.
What sort of tools should you expect the Contractor to use to achieve the standard?

A. Airless spray equipment B. Hand tools C. Power tools D. Abrasive blast nozzles

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 5
Passivation can best be described as:

A. A protective metallic oxide surface layer that slows corrosion B. Complete elimination pf the corrosion process C. A coating layer applied to the surface to inhibit corrosion D. Treating metal with a liquid inhibiter

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 6
The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is:

A. Situational Awareness B. Safety Enforcement C. Engineering Controls D. Personal Protective Equipment

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 7
ISO SA 2.5 is defined as:

A. Very Thorough Blast Cleaning B. Thorough Blast Cleaning C. Near White Metal Blasting D. Light Blast Cleaning

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 8
If a Thermoset coating is heated it will:

A. Harden and return to its original hardness when cooled B. Harden and retain its hardness when cooled C. Soften when heated and retain its softness when cooled D. Soften when heated and return to its original hardness when cooled

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 9
ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to:

A. NACE No. 2/SSPC SP 10 B. NACE No. 1/SSPC SP 5 C. NACE No. 3/SSPC SP 6 D. None of the above

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 10
Removal of welds splatter is required:

A. When NACE/SSPC abrasive blast standards are specified B. When ISO abrasive blast standards are specified C. When specifically identified in the owner's specification D. On every job

Correct Answer: C