NACE NACE-CIP1-001 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: NACE-CIP1-001
- Exam Name: Coating Inspector Level 1
- Certification Provider: NACE
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce NACE SP 0188:
- A . True
- B . False
You are the NACE Inspector on a 5000 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
Solvents are added to coating formulations to
- A . dissolve binders and form liquid coatings.
- B . provide color.
- C . decrease film permeability.
- D . increase film permeability.
When the joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards are specified, the pictures in SSPC VIS 1 can be used as:
- A . Pass/fail criteria
- B . A final conflict resolution method
- C . A general guide
- D . A method to grade surface profile
A single application coating film has a measured dry film thickness (DFT) between 4 and 5 mils (between 100 and 125 microns). The volume solids of the coating immediately before application were 67%,
What wet film thickness (WFT) was applied?
- A . 5 to 6 mils (125 to 150 microns)
- B . 10 to 12 mils (250 to 300 microns)
- C . 8 to 10 mils (200 to 250 microns)
- D . 6 to 7 mils (150 to 175 microns)
Polymerization is the process of:
- A . Monomers telegraphing
- B . Monomers joining together
- C . All thermoplastic coatings
- D . All organic coatings
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.
You have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are 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
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
- D . When working on non-ferrous metals
Dew point is the temperature at which
- A . water freezes.
- B . humidity decreases
- C . condensation occurs.
- D . the air is saturated.