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
When a coating is expected to be exposed to temperatures above 93C (200 F) the best choice would be:
- A . Organic coatings
- B . Polyurea
- C . Inorganic Coatings
- D . Latex
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
All of these are advantages of using repair patches EXCEPT
- A . special tools or equipment are required.
- B . excellent abrasion resistance.
- C . inert to common acids, alkalis, and solvents.
- D . barrier to moisture and corrosion.
You can use magnifiers to examine all of the following EXCEPT
- A . Surface profile
- B . Surface cleanliness
- C . Blisters
- D . Mill scale
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 permit you enter the tank and notice a very strong odor of solvent.
Your first course of action should to:
- 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 and report the problem to the nearest safety supervisor
- D . Exit the tank and document the incident in your daily report
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
When performing a hardness test on a coating which has elastic properties the inspector is likely to 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
When performing 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 new NACE Level 2 Inspector on a job which had been very problematic. The previous Inspector was fired duo to personality conflicts with the Contractor’s supervisor. Upon arriving onsite the Contractor’s supervisor advises you in no uncertain terms that you will be the next to go, unless you cooperate with him.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
- A . Challenge the supervisor’s authority
- B . Defend the previous inspector
- C . Express a willingness to work with the site team and follow the specification
- D . Suggest to the Owner that the supervisor should be removed from site
As a NACE Level 2 Inspector on a field job; prior to submission your documentation should always reviewed and approved by:
- A . A NACE Protective Coating Specialist
- B . A NACE Level 1 Inspector
- C . Another NACE Level 2 Inspector
- D . A NACE Level 3 Inspector