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
Question #41
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
Question #42
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.
Question #43
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 inspectors 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
Question #44
A failure caused by applying a coating too thinly is known as
- A . failure to cure.
- B . chalking.
- C . cracking.
- D . pinholes.
Question #45
External coatings applied to buried pipelines are generally tested for:
- A . Gloss level
- B . Chalking resistance
- C . Cathodic disbondment
- D . Solvent resistance