NACE NACE-CIP1-001 Practice Exams
Last updated on Apr 14,2025- Exam Code: NACE-CIP1-001
- Exam Name: Coating Inspector Level 1
- Certification Provider: NACE
- Latest update: Apr 14,2025
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)
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 your ability
- C . Advise the owners’ representative of your lack of knowledge in this area
- D . Hire a third patty to assist you in understanding the document
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, tacky, or soft films
When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to refence:
- A . SSPC PA 2
- B . NACE SP 0178
- C . NACE SP 0188
- D . SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
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
You are the NACE Inspector on a job where the Owner‘s specification requites 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 as 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
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
The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments:
- A . Only if the specification requires it
- B . Each time the instrument is used
- C . Only if the instrument is suspected of not working properly
- D . Only when verifying accuracy of the instrument
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
The most important factor resulting in improved job site safety is:
- A . Personal Protective Equipment
- B . Engineering Controls
- C . Safety Enforcement
- D . Situational Awareness