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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)

The number of air turns in an enclosure can be affected by all of these EXCEPT

A. coating type

B.manufacturer of the equipment

C.type of dehumidification equipment (refrigerant or desiccant)

D. time of the year (winter/summer)

Which surface preparation method uses a dilute acid solution to remove laitance and roughen the concrete surface?

A. High-pressure water washing

B. Acid etching

C. Sacking

D. Stoning

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

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. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:

A. Re-create the reports as not much was going on during the night shift anyway

B. Plainly state in your report that they are missing

C. Do not complete your report until they can be found

D. Use creative writing to cover the fact they are missing

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

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 1 st 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

When performing an 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

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 be 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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

Ideally, documentation requirements should be defined:

A. At the pre-job conference

B. In the specification

C. By the inspector

D. By the contractor

14.

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

15.

NACE Standards include:

A. Standard Practices

B. Material Requirements

C. a) & b)

D. a) only

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

Cold-applied tape

A. are identifiable by its distinct colors, usually light blue, green, Or Grey

B. is typically green or led and looks like a “painted” finish

C. have a cross-linked polyethylene backing and a heat-activated adhesive

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

20.

Generally for safety considerations, water jetting hose connections use

A. an oil/water separator

B. a long wand

C. a whip-lock device

D. filters

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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 3 rd 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 inspector’s 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

24.

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

25.

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 performance of the coating

26.

In which type of concrete is laitance commonly encountered?

A. Concrete block (poured with a form)

B. Gunite

C. Glass fiber cement

D. Poured (wet cast)

27.

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 from air blast cleaning

D. Comparable to air blast cleaning

28.

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 to take the readings

C. Use a generally accepted industry standard and take readings

D. Call your supervisor

29.

Steel shot grit contaminated with oil or grease used in a centrifugal 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

30.

NACE International Standards are developed by:

A. Government mandates

B. International mandates

C. Standard committees

D. Regional mandates

31.

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

32.

External coatings applied to buried pipelines are generally tested for:

A. Gloss level

B. Chalking resistance

C. Cathodic disbondment

D. Solvent resistance

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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

36.

You are the NACY Coating Inspector on a tank lining project where desiccant dehumidification is being used. Since the first shift of abrasive blasting your readings has 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

37.

When performing a hardness test on a coating that has elastic properties the inspector is 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

38.

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

39.

Examples of non-ferrous metals include
Select All that Apply:

A. mild steel

B. aluminum

C. iron

D. copper

E. A and D

40.

You should bulk store coatings containing isocyanates

A. in a well-ventilated area separate from the workplace

B. in a heated warehouse

C. in a refrigerated warehouses

D. wherever it is convenient

41.

WJ-1 is always performed using UHWJ at pressures above 210 MPa (30,000 PSI)

A. True

B. False

42.

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

43.

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

44.

You are working as the only in-house NACE Level 2 Inspector in a shop setting when an independent 3 rd 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

45.

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

46.

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

47.

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 permits you enter the tank and notice a very strong odor of solvent.
Your first course of action should too:

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 report the problem to the nearest safety supervisor

D. Exit the tank and document the incident in your daily report

48.

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

49.

The coating applicator has ignored an 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

50.

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)

51.

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

52.

From a corrosion perspective, the main difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals is:

A. Cost

B. Iron content

C. Appearance

D. Safety

53.

It is always possible to see moisture on a steel substrate:

A. True

B. False

54.

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

55.

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

56.

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

57.

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

58.

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

59.

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)

60.

The HATE adhesion tester uses

A. a hydraulic piston 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.compressed air to apply pressure to the test dolly

61.

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

62.

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

63.

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

64.

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. Call your supervisor

B. Refuse to take readings until an is in place

C. Develop your own methodology and proceed to take the readings

D. Use a generally accepted industry standard and take readings

65.

Which concrete smoothing technique involves scrubbing a mixture of cement mortar over the concrete surface using a cement sack, gunny sack, or sponge rubber float?

A. Sacking

B. Acid etching

C. Stoning

D. High-pressure water washing

66.

When NACE/SSPC WJ 1 is referenced; what type of equipment would the Inspector expect to see on the job:

A. Scarifiers

B. Power Tools

C. Abrasive Blasting Equipment

D. Water Jetting Equipment

67.

Thermal Spray coatings provide:

A. Barrier protection

B. Inhibitive protection

C. Sacrificial protection

D. Thermal protection

68.

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

69.

Dry spray of an inorganic zinc-rich primer may be caused by

A) Over atomization

B) low flash point solvents

C) improper spray techniques

D) All of the above

70.

SSPC SP-3 is a standard for commercial blasting

A) True

B) False

71.

The coating inspector should act as a recording secretary during the pre-job meeting.

A) True

B) False

72.

What degree of white metal is required by NACE#2?

A) 90%

B) 95%

C) 66%

D) All of the above

E) None of the above

73.

Concrete can readily absorb contaminates.

A) True

B) False

74.

Repairs to glass lining defects can be made using

A) Liquid resins

B) Tantalum disc

C) PTFE washers

D) All of the above.

E) None of the above

75.

Polymer cement is an aggregate-filled resin used for industrial floors and drains systems.

A) True

B) False

76.

The cathodic disbandment test specifically measures

A) resistant of coating to di disbandment due to DC electric current

B) resistant of coating to disbandment due to corrosion of the substrate

C) flexibility

D) All of the above

E) None of the above

77.

Polyethylene pipe for gas service is generally jointed together by bell & spigot with an ‘o’ ring gasket.

A) True

B) False

78.

Mainline coating is defined as the total coating on the body of pipeless any field joint coating

A) True

B) False

79.

NACE 6H-175 surface preparation and surfacing methods of the cementitious surface.

A) True

B) False

80.

Efflorescence is caused by

A) abrasive blasting of the concrete surfaces

B) moisture passing through the concrete

C) form release oils

81.

Stoning consists of using a hard trowel to scrub a mixture of finely ground stone over a concrete surface.

A) True

B) False

82.

Sulphuric acid is the acid most widely used for acid etching concrete surfaces.

A) True

B) False

83.

When socking or stoning finishing treatments are used on concrete, it is important

A) to ensure that the concrete surface is dry so that it will draw excess water out of the cement mortar

B) To wait until the concrete has cured completely before beginning the operation

C) To start the treatment as soon as possible after the concrete forms are removed

84.

The test for soluble iron salts (ferrous) is important because

A) these salts may indicate the presence of active corrosion cells

B) it provides a retail outlet for the chemical used

C) salts may be present because of improper manufacturing procedures at the steel rolling mill

D) All of the above

85.

Fusion bonded epoxy is a thermoset material

A) True

B) False

86.

FBE generally cures at approximately 816°C (1500°F)

A) True

B) False

87.

Powder coating cannot be applied by electrostatic spray.

Α) True

B) False

88.

The top interior vapour space of large diameter concrete sewer pipe is often coated with coal tar epoxy or similar products.

A) True

B) False

89.

Blasting of steel or concrete substrate shall be preceded by

A) acid etching

B) vacuum cleaning

C) removal of any oil or grease

D) all of the above

E) None of the above

90.

High and ultra-high pressure water jetting do not produce a profile on smooth steel.

A) True

B) False

91.

In water jetting operations a hose shroud is generally used to provide protection if the hose bursts.

A) True

B) False

92.

Sheet lining materials effectively bridge small cracks in concrete.

A) True

B) False

93.

Which of the following may be used to determine the DFT of a coating applied to concrete?

A) Dial-type magnetic pull-off

B) Tooke gauge

C) Eddy’s current gauge

94.

As the relative humidity increases, water evaporates more slowly and the solvent in the coating also evaporates slower

A) True

B) False

95.

If silica gel becomes contaminated, it will no longer hold moisture

A) True

B) False

96.

Which of the following does the “S” type deserve?

A) Many new and varied activities

B) Freedom from control and work infringement

C) Power and authority

D) Minimum work infringement on home life

97.

Soft rubber can be used for hydrochloric acid or for food-grade phosphoric acid service.

A) True

B) False

98.

When inspecting, glass lining the inspector should undertake a hollow sound hammer test to detect voids.

A) True

B) False

99.

In the pipeline industry, coaltar enamel used for pipe coating is generally applied in the molten form at a thickness close to

A) 25 mils-(62 5um)

B) 50 mils- (1250um)

C) 100 mils-(2500um)

D) 250 mils-(6250um)

100.

Which of the following may be used to coat girth welds (field joints) on pipelines?

A) FBE

B) Coaltar enamel

C) Polyethylene tapes

D) All of the above

101.

The pipeline coating inspector may be required to

A) inspect incoming pipes

B) monitor surface preparation

C) conduct holiday inspection

D) all of the above

102.

Safe practices in lining operations are only important during surface preparation because of sparks and or electrostatic charges that can be produced.

A) True

B) False

103.

Inspection for pinholes in a coating is usually performed with a

A) Holiday Detector

B) 30X Surface Microscope

C) Eddy’s current instrument

D) All of the above

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Test Overview:

Test Name: AMPP-Certified Coating Inspector (Level 2) Exam
Test Code: NACE-CIP2-001
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Number of Questions: 100
Format: Computer-Based Testing (CBT)

Introduction

The AMPP Certified Coating Inspector (Level 2) Exam evaluates a candidate’s knowledge and skills required for a minimally qualified Certified Coating Inspector. It consists of 100 questions, including multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank formats, based on the Certified Coating Inspector’s body of knowledge.

A qualified candidate should demonstrate expertise in:

Corrosion and surface preparation.
Cleanliness and environmental conditions.
Test instruments and coating mixtures.
Safety protocols.

The candidate should also be able to perform non-destructive inspections of liquid and non-liquid coatings:

Independently in a shop setting (e.g., workshop or factory).
Under the supervision of a Level 3 inspector in field settings (e.g., production facilities or oil fields).

Target Audience

Certified Coating Inspectors conduct and document non-destructive coating inspections on various substrates. This includes work in shop settings and field environments under supervision when required.

Exam Blueprint

The exam is divided into key domains with respective weightages:

Domain 1: Safety – 2.5%
Domain 2: Inspection Process – 15%
Domain 3: Corrosion – 5%
Domain 4: Surface Preparation and Inspection – 20%
Domain 5: Coating Application – 7.5%
Domain 6: Documentation – 10%
Domain 7: Standards – 10%
Domain 8: Teamwork – 2.5%
Domain 9: Ethics – 2.5%

Requirements for Certification

Eligibility:

Prerequisite Certification: CIP Level 1
Work Experience: 2 years of coating-related work experience
Course Requirement: Completion of the Certified Coating Level 2 course

Core Exam Requirements:

Certified Coating Inspector Written Exam (Level 2)
Certified Coating Inspector Practical Exam (Level 2)

Certification Renewal Requirements

Certification must be renewed every 3 years by completing the following:

Submit a recertification application.
Demonstrate 1.5 years of corrosion-related work experience in coating inspection.
Complete 8 hours per year of professional development activities (24 hours total over 3 years).

Upon meeting these requirements, candidates will retain their Certified Coating Inspector certification.

Suggested Study Materials

Course Materials:

AMPP Certified Coating Inspector (Level 2) course materials

Books:

Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings by Charles Munger (revised by Lou Vincent et al.)
Practical Math for the Protective Coatings Industry by Raymond Weaver
Users Guide to Hot Dip Galvanizing by the American Galvanizers Association
SSPC Painting Manual Volume 1: Good Painting Practices
SSPC Painting Manual Volume 2: Systems and Specifications

Standards:

ASTM Volume 06.01: Paint – Tests for Chemical, Physical, and Optical Properties; Appearance
ASTM Volume 06.02: Paint – Products and Applications; Protective Coatings; Pipeline Coatings

This comprehensive exam framework ensures candidates are well-prepared to excel as Certified Coating Inspectors.

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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:

The number of air turns in an enclosure can be affected by all of these EXCEPT

Which surface preparation method uses a dilute acid solution to remove laitance and roughen the concrete surface?

When measuring the Dry Film Thickness Of liquid coatings applied to galvanized ferrous substrates the most commonly used instrument is the:

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:

When performing an inspection in accordance with ASTM D 4138 the Inspector will use:

Which standards are generally established by private-sector bodies and are available for use by any person or organization, private or government?

Measuring methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) resistance of ethyl silicate inorganic zinc-rich primers by solvent rub requires

The most likely area of failure on a buried external pipeline coating is the:

Ideally, documentation requirements should be defined:

In powder coatings, when the particles of powder begin to flow but are not fully liquid, they are in what stage?

NACE Standards include:

Non-Conformance Reports are designed to:

When completing the Final Inspection report the Inspector should write the report using:

An Inspection and Test Plan is required when:

Cold-applied tape

Generally for safety considerations, water jetting hose connections use

Inspector reports should always be copied to:

Which product, when closely inspected has a green or red layer of fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) that is visible directly on the steel?

Individuals conducting Coating Surveys should:

Coating surveys may include which steps? Select All That Apply:

In which type of concrete is laitance commonly encountered?

The standards defining surface cleanliness achieved by centrifugal blast cleaning are:

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:

Steel shot grit contaminated with oil or grease used in a centrifugal blast cleaning should be

NACE International Standards are developed by:

In the event of a conflict between the Product Data Sheet and the Specification:

External coatings applied to buried pipelines are generally tested for:

Surface preparation methods for Non-ferrous metals are:

When performing testing in accordance with ASTM D 2583 the inspector may observe:

On pipelines, which coating is identifiable by its distinct colors, usually light blue, green, or grey?

When performing a hardness test on a coating that has elastic properties the inspector is likely to observe:

A reinforced coating is

Examples of non-ferrous metals include Select All that Apply:

You should bulk store coatings containing isocyanates

WJ-1 is always performed using UHWJ at pressures above 210 MPa (30,000 PSI)

Individuals conducting Coating Surveys should:

When working with someone who is very concerned about Stability and maintaining adherence to the status-quo, the Inspector should try to:

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.

NACE No.13/ SSPC 6 identifies the use of:

The cost of qualified Coating Inspection is normally offset by:

The coating applicator has ignored an 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:

When environmental enclosures are being used an inspector needs to be concerned about:

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:

From a corrosion perspective, the main difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals is:

It is always possible to see moisture on a steel substrate:

When conducting inspections the Inspector should follow which standards:

When observing design defects the NACE Inspector should:

When observing fabrication defects the NACE Inspector should:

Centrifugal blast cleaning requires:

Surface preparation of concrete is performed using:

Differences in technique for abrasive blasting concrete versus steel require the operator to:

The HATE adhesion tester uses

The Concrete Repair Institute’s comparators can be used to assess:

Coating application to concrete substrates is:

Coating Surveys are legally required:

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:

Which concrete smoothing technique involves scrubbing a mixture of cement mortar over the concrete surface using a cement sack, gunny sack, or sponge rubber float?

When NACE/SSPC WJ 1 is referenced; what type of equipment would the Inspector expect to see on the job:

Thermal Spray coatings provide:

The Inspectors’ goal at the Pre-Job Conference is to:

Dry spray of an inorganic zinc-rich primer may be caused by

SSPC SP-3 is a standard for commercial blasting

The coating inspector should act as a recording secretary during the pre-job meeting.

What degree of white metal is required by NACE#2?

Concrete can readily absorb contaminates.

Repairs to glass lining defects can be made using

Polymer cement is an aggregate-filled resin used for industrial floors and drains systems.

The cathodic disbandment test specifically measures

Polyethylene pipe for gas service is generally jointed together by bell & spigot with an ‘o’ ring gasket.

Mainline coating is defined as the total coating on the body of pipeless any field joint coating

NACE 6H-175 surface preparation and surfacing methods of the cementitious surface.

Efflorescence is caused by

Stoning consists of using a hard trowel to scrub a mixture of finely ground stone over a concrete surface.

Sulphuric acid is the acid most widely used for acid etching concrete surfaces.

When socking or stoning finishing treatments are used on concrete, it is important

The test for soluble iron salts (ferrous) is important because

Fusion bonded epoxy is a thermoset material

FBE generally cures at approximately 816°C (1500°F)

Powder coating cannot be applied by electrostatic spray.

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:

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:

Coating surveys may include which steps?
Select All That Apply:

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:

Examples of non-ferrous metals include
Select All that Apply:

The coating applicator has ignored an 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:

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: