NACE NACE-CIP2-001 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 21,2026- Exam Code: NACE-CIP2-001
- Exam Name: Coating Inspector Level 2
- Certification Provider: NACE
- Latest update: Oct 21,2026
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
Which type of pipelines collect the gas from the transmission system so utility companies can distribute the gas to end users?
- A . Gathering
- B . Midstream
- C . Transmission
- D . Distribution
Which concrete smoothing technique involves scrubbing a mixture of cement mortar over the concrete surface using ai cement sack, gunny sack, or sponge rubber float?
- A . Sacking
- B . Acid etching
- C . Stoning
- D . High-pressure water washing
Linings are used on the interior of pipelines to
- A . provide protection against soil chemicals.
- B . afford limited temperature insulation.
- C . protect the transported product.
- D . reduce magnetic polarity.
The best choice of instrument for holiday testing of thick film concrete coatings is:
- A . Low Voltage Sponge Type
- B . High Voltage DC Pulse Type
- C . High Voltage DC Constant Current
- D . High Voltage AC
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
The coating applicator has ignored a 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
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
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
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)