Advance Coating Practice Test

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• Which statement describes the role of a barrier coating in electrochemical protection?
• A materials inventory report should contain which of the following?
• Which instrument is described as a dial type magnetic pull-off gauge used to measure dry film thickness?
• If blast pressure readings remain within compliance and a contractor asks to discontinue checks, what is the recommended first action?
• ISO 8501 St 3 is the standard for which of the following?
• An inspector needs to follow a cleanliness standard described as near white. Which standard set would you follow?
• Surface profiles describes what?
• Daily reports are important because:
• Which practice correctly describes instrument documentation?
• Which option correctly identifies a blast cleaning description that aligns with joint standards for removing surface contaminants?
• Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector when?
• Which is a component that supplies most of the features and functions of the coating material?
• Which blasting standard allows for traces of tightly adherent mill scale, rust and highly adherent thin coating to 10%?
• When using a wet film thickness (WFT) comb/gauge, the measurement should be taken?
• As a NACE Coating Inspector, which statement best describes your safety responsibility on site?
• Which term describes corrosion observed uniformly across an exposed surface?
• You know you are sensitive to amines but not polyamides. Which document would you review prior to arriving on site to know whether amines will be used?
• Inspection records may be used to?
• Removal of weld splatter is required:
• A proper coating specification should contain information regarding which of the following?
• To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment, what practice should be followed?
• Which statement best describes the detection capability for synthetic oil in UV-based oil/grease testing?
• Which practice is recommended to ensure accuracy when sampling for oil/grease using UV light?
• Which document is most closely associated with providing hazard identification and handling guidance?
• Brush Off Blast Cleaning is best described as a method that removes loosely adherent contaminants.
• In corrosion chemistry, the electrolyte's function is to carry which type of current?
• ASTM Standards are applicable:
• If ISO ST 3 is specified but SSPC SP 3 is being used, could this impact the final surface preparation appearance?
• Which standard combination defines a commercially blast cleaned surface?
• When is a NACE Coating Inspector permitted to transport coating material?
• Which coating delivers the fastest cure among the listed options?
• Which joint standard states that 'Random staying shall be limited to no more than 33% of each unit surface area'?
• In a bride repainting project with containment erected but dehumidification not used, which inspection challenges are expected inside the containment?
• As an inspector on a bridge painting project, prior to abrasive blasting, which blasting safety items would you expect to see?
• Which characteristics of solvents influence coatings?
• The least effective method of surface cleaning is most likely which option?
• Corrosion generally occurs at which site?
• What should be calculated after taking 10 readings per location as per ASTM D 4417 Method B?
• Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should observe and document what?
• Who determines that a Non Conformance Report should be issued?
• What is the expected initial action after identifying nonconformance?
• Daily reports or weekly reports should be written in?
• Which factor is a known cause of inaccurate readings when using a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off gauge?
• Passivation can best be described as which of the following?
• Which option places the correct action for handling a contractor dispute regarding mill scale in a project with SSPC SP 10?
• On a blast cleaned surface, which is commonly detected using ultraviolet light?
• The primary difference between non-convertible and convertible coatings is:
• Inspectors daily reports are used for what primary purpose?
• On a blast cleaned surface, ultraviolet light is generally used to detect what?
• What is the primary purpose of adding solvents to coating formulations?
• The form of corrosion with the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is?
• During holiday testing, which standard must the inspector enforce?
• Water borne latex coatings cure by which process?
• Which action is indicated when an item is deemed significant non-conforming?
• What is the most important factor in improving job site safety?
• SSPC SP 1 identifies the use of:
• Which of the following coatings are co-reacting?
• Which standard requires a 'commercial grade' power tool cleanliness?
• ASTM D4417 Method C is used to determine what property of a surface?
• Removal of weld splatter is required under which condition?
• High DFT can lead to which type of cracking in coatings?
• In a field inspection scenario, with air temperature 84F, RH below 85%, steel temperature 79F, what is the lowest acceptable dew point for coating work to continue?
• Which standard is described as the powerful standard for cleaning to bare metal with a minimum profile of 1 mil?
• Which metal is commonly used as a galvanic anode for carbon steel?
• Where should the abrasive blast pressure be checked?
• If inspectors identify issues of nonconformance during an inspection, what should they do?
• Which defines a commercially blast cleaned surface?
• In coating formulations, what does the term 'solids' refer to?
• Removal of surface contaminants is achieved by which approach?
• ISO SA 2 is defined as?
• When environmental conditions are trending toward being outside the specified range, what is the recommended first action?
• Relative humidity is a measure of what?
• Which instrument measures humidity using both a wet-bulb and a dry-bulb process?
• Owners hire NACE Inspectors with the expectation that:
• Silicone coatings are typically:
• Your first preferred course of action if the contractor claims 5% mill scale may remain on NACE No.2/SSPC SP 10 is to:
• The inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments when?
• The contractor is strongly recommended but not required to perform this action.
• A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to?
• Which statement best describes a coating designed to slow electrochemical activity?
• Which concept is most directly linked to safety on coating jobs?
• When using the ISO comparator in accordance with ISO 8503, if the surface profile does not directly compare to any of the four segments, the inspector should?
• In a non-convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:
• Which type of coating is manufactured with specific components added to slow down the activity of the electrochemical cell(anode, cathode or both)?
• Generally speaking, on a typical coating project overall safety is the responsibility of?
• Which of the following is a common error that can produce inaccurate readings when using Wet Film Thickness gauges?
• What is Checking in coating terminology?
• What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness?
• ISO SA 2 1/2 is a blast cleaning standard that is similar to which joint standard?
• If a contractor uses a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform which test?
• In SSPC VIS 1 rust grades, which option matches a surface with mill scale and rust?
• Digital hygrometers determine which of the following?
• When an Inorganic Zinc Rich primer is applied too heavily a common result is?
• When inspecting a silicone coating it is very important to:
• Which of the following are generally components of inspection reports?
• Stripe coats are best applied by which method?
• The test used to detect water soluble ferrous salts in coatings is?
• The form of corrosion most associated with the risk of catastrophic failure is galvanic corrosion; which of the following describes galvanic corrosion?
• The Rust Grades A-D designation is used to describe surface condition prior to preparation according to which standard?
• ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to which standard? (Alternative wording)
• Which term indicates a contractor obligation to perform an action?
• In ISO 8503, which pair of profile comparators is referenced?
• Which standard combination is a joint standard for Brush Off Blast Cleaning?
• ISO SA 2.5 is defined as:
• Which standard gives guidelines for how many DFT measurements should be taken in a given area?
• In SSPC-PA 2, what is the minimum spot measurement value allowed in each 10 m2 area?
• If you just earned NACE CIP Level 1 and must supervise uncertified inspectors, what is your first preferred action?
• Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called:
• The requirements of a coating project are defined by which of the following?
• What is the primary purpose of recording batch numbers on coating materials upon arrival?
• According to the NACE attestation, when is it OK to accept a gift from a contractor?
• ASTM Standards apply only when specified.
• One major advantage of conventional spray?
• When conflict occurs on a coating project, what is the preferred first course of action for the inspector?
• On safety responsibilities, who is typically responsible?
• When reporting the wet film thickness from a wet film thickness comb/gauge (WFT), which tooth value should be reported?
• Steel surface temperature reading should be take?
• What is the purpose of grounding the pump and fluid hose used in airless spray?
• Which element is not necessary for corrosion to occur?
• If the Owner's specification requires twice daily blast pressure checks and readings are within compliance, what is your FIRST preferred course of action?
• The testing for water soluble ferrous salts is?
• What is the overarching purpose of using ISO 8503 in coating preparation?
• If the contractor's sling psychrometer gives a reading different from your electronic hygrometer, what would you do first as the inspector?
• Excessive burnishing with a power grinder can be detrimental because it has the effect of:
• Amine blush is most likely to be observed after which environmental condition?
• A pre-job conference is typically held:
• Which statement best describes why the initial steel condition matters to the inspector?
• High humidity in the air during coating application can cause?
• Which SSPC/NACE standard requires a 'commercial grade' power tool cleanliness?
• Which test uses a syringe?
• NACE SP 0178 addresses coating requirements for which installation type?
• One of the most common causes of clusters in a coating film is?
• A typical daily report should include which of the following (redundant option to test consistency)?
• When nonconformance is identified, who should receive the inspector's report?
• When coating is applied in an unacceptable manner, the inspector should?
• What is defined as a spot measurement in SSPC PA 2?
• Which term indicates a contractor action is mandatory?
• What is an advantage of airless spray compared to conventional air spray?
• Solventborne inorganic zinc primer is being applied with airless spray to complex bride with difficult access for application. The contractor is having difficulty with high DFT resulting in mud cracking. What application method might be a good alternative?
• As an inspector headed to the joist for the first time, where would you always find instruction regarding appropriate types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
• Which document is typically used to guide required surface preparation standards in coating work?
• If dissimilar metals join, what is the most common practice to prevent corrosion?
• On an exterior job where environmental controls are not used, if readings indicate conditions are trending outside spec, what is your first course of action?
• Which statement best describes the scope of the NACE SP0178 comparator?
• The main responsibilities of the Inspector are to:
• When joint NACE/SSPC standards are specified, SSPC VIS 1 pictures are used as:
• The primary function of the coating inspector is?
• A magnetic pull off type gauge is a good choice when:
• Coatings that cure by polymerization are called?
• Which humidity condition is considered acceptable for coating work in the given guidance?
• ISO 8503 references which profile comparators?
• Which of the following best describes ISO 8501 St 3 cleaning level?
• The initial steel condition is important because?
• Which standard is associated with Commercial Blast Cleaning?
• A typical daily report should include which of the following?
• Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate which aspects?
• If a Thermoset coating is heated it will:
• Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic properties?
• It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available:
• Improper atomization of the coating may cause which of the following?
• The formation of small bowl-shaped depressions in the coating caused by air trapped in the coating is called?
• During holiday testing on a dew-covered pipe, the erroneous indications are caused by?
• According to NACE SP0188, what is the maximum rate at which the wetted sponge is moved?
• Which pair of coatings is described as co-reacting?
• How many gauge readings does SSPC-PA 2 require within a 4 cm (1.5 inch) diameter circle?
• Mill scale is typically removed for which objective?
• Which standard is used to evaluate coating blisters?
• Which coating cures the fastest?
• Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of which application method?
• Which of the following coatings may require external moisture to cure?
• On a tank lining project using 50% solids epoxy, after application of the 19th coat you notice small blisters. What is the first preferred action?
• What does SDS stand for?
• In the example, 10 mil equals how many microns?
• You have been inspecting a tank repainting project and suspect the surface was not cleaned properly, but the coating has already been applied. What should you do?
• Which term indicates the contractor may choose from the available actions?
• Which statement best describes the role of SSPC VIS 1 pictures when joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards are specified?
• Which of the following would be appropriate to add to a sling psychrometer?
• A pre-job conference should be held:
• An inspector finds steel with highly adherent rust scattered on less than 5% of the unit area after blasting. Which standard has been achieved?
• Adding an incorrect solvent to a coating may cause?
• If a Thermoset coating is heated it will:
• Which inspector level includes training in both visual inspection and non-destructive testing?
• Conventional spray is a good choice when:
• A well written specification requires a surface profile depth defined as?
• A barrier coating interrupts which part of the electrochemical cell?
• If the project does not state the DFT measurement standard, which standard is commonly accepted?
• If the primer's required dry film thickness contradicts the owner's documents and the owner cannot be reached, the project should?
• If the project specification does not state the specific DFT measurement standards, the inspector should use which standard?
• Which document is the best source for coating technical data?
• What is the term for surface breaks in a coating that reveal the substrate, often caused by grease or oil contamination?
• According to NACE No.4 / SSPC SP7, mill scale, rust, and paint are considered highly adherent if they cannot be removed by?
• According to ASTM D 4417 Method B 2014 when taking measurements using a profile gauge at each location you should make?
• High viscosity due to low temperature should be corrected by?
• Which measurement is not provided by a digital hygrometer?
• What is the most common purpose of using abrasive blast cleaning before coating?
• If there is a conflict between project specification and the manufacturer's product data sheet on the required dry film thickness (DFT) of the primer, and the owner is not reachable for clarification, what should be done?
• Which statement best describes the criterion for changing the inspector's position?
• On blast cleaned surfaces, ultraviolet light can reveal which contaminant?
• Why is inspection documentation important?
• Coatings adhere to a substrate by which mechanisms?
• Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by whom?
• An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often caused by poor application technique is called?
• Which characteristics define valuable inspector documentation?
• Which describes the mechanism of corrosion on carbon steel in mild environment?
• Galvanic corrosion occurs on which substrates?
• Before using inspection tools, which describes the required prerequisites?
• Which factor is most likely to cause clusters in a coating film due to surface contamination?
• Which product is commonly used to coat pipelines, according to the material?
• The contractor should not use air blow off the surface of a coating if:
• When should tests for soluble salts be performed by the NACE Inspector?
• When applied to concrete, alkyd coatings will fail prematurely due to which process?
• When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference which standard?
• In coating terminology, what does the word 'coat' refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common error when using a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off DFT gauge?
• MSDS stands for which term?
• If a steel bridge is corroding in a mild environment, the corrosion process is defined as which of the following?
• What is the dew point?
• You have a 10mil (254 micron) conductive coating on a nonconductive surface and need to check for holidays. How would you perform the inspection?
• What instrument should be used to check abrasive blast pressure?
• Which statement correctly describes the aim of cathodic protection in preventing corrosion at metal joints?
• A successful coating inspector must be able to do which of the following?
• In the context of using a sling psychrometer, which statement is true?
• When using a sling psychrometer, a very large difference between the wet-bulb and dry-bulb readings indicates:
• A good record can provide maintenance with detailed information about all of the following EXCEPT:
• If you find discrepancies between the specification and the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet, what should you do?
• Amine blush is most likely to occur with which type of coating?
• Excess moisture during holiday testing is often referred to as what?
• Approximately 75% of premature coating failures are caused by which factor?
• If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, what is the default restriction level?
• The owner is responsible for performing the action.
• Which document would be the best primary source for coating data?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of an inspection report with respect to the owner?
• When should an inspector change position?
• What topics are typically discussed at a pre-job conference on coating projects?
• Which unit is used to specify lighting levels for coating inspection per SSPC guidance?
• After a cold night, you find that the epoxy amine midcoat applied the day before has blushed. The optimum resolution when amine blush is found is to?
• Which of the following is likely to cause reading errors when determining surface profile by ASTM D4417 Method C?
• NACE Level 1 Inspectors have been trained to perform:
• Which standard specifies a minimum surface profile of 1 mil for cleaning to bare metal?
• Which item is typically included in an inspection report to help evaluate progress?
• Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called?
• NACE SP 0178 is a standard for:
• Surface profiles describes the level of surface roughness after abrasive blasting.
• NACE No. 4/SSPC SP 7 is a joint standard for which cleaning method?
• The most probable safety concern for a project with a sprayed polyurethane coating is which chemical hazard?
• Failure of a plural component to cure is frequently caused by?
• Which statement is true about oil and grease testing with ultraviolet light?
• Prior to using inspection tools, which preparations must be completed?
• Which term indicates the contractor has open choice on actions?
• Fisheyes in a coating film are often caused by which type of contamination?
• Which term describes a common surface defect where air becomes trapped and causes shallow depressions in a coating film?
• Using SSPC Vis 1 as a guide, a NACE Inspector would assign which designations to the surface condition prior to surface preparation?
• An inspector's personal log book should contain which of the following?
• When are NACE International surface preparation standards binding?
• Polymerization is the process of?
• When applying coatings, generally high relative humidity it:
• Stripe coats are generally applied to which features?
• Which method is recommended when access is difficult for applying a solventborne inorganic zinc primer with spray?
• What does the acronym FBE stand for in coating terminology?
• Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three materials are commonly used as galvanic anodes for carbon steel?
• A good inspection record is expected to provide detailed information about all of the following except?
• Which standard is the guideline for determining how many DFT measurements should be taken in a given area?
• The Inspector's log book is generally:
• The standard reference SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12 is associated with which coating process?
• What is the minimum distance away from an edge that an inspector should take a measurement with a dial type magnetic pull off Dry Film Thickness gauge?
• On a 5,000 sq ft job with SSPC PA 2, assuming all areas are in compliance, how many gauge readings and spot measurements are required?
• Mill scale removal is primarily performed to which outcome?
• In safety terms, which statement best captures a NACE Coating Inspector's responsibility on site?
• The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current?
• Which term indicates action that is strongly recommended but not required?
• An inspector on a project where SSPC SP3 is specified should expect the Contractor to use what kind of tools?
• Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat which of the following?
• ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to which standard?
• Under NACE No. 4 / SSPC SP 7, mill scale, rust, and paint are considered highly adherent if they cannot be removed by?
• Which instrument is used to check wet film thickness in the field?
• Which information should be included in a materials inventory report regarding material arrival and storage?
• Which coating system is known for rapidly curing and is often used in protective applications?
• What is the recommended action if a surface was not cleaned properly before coating and the coating has already been applied?
• Stripe coats are applied to which surface features?
• ISO ST 3 is described as which cleaning level?
• Which SSPC VIS 1 rust grade defines a surface that shows both mill scale and rust?
• Prior to sampling with all alt test equipment, what action should be taken?
• SSPC Technology Guide No. 12 states coating inspection requires a minimum of which of the following?
• Which weld features are addressed by the NACE SP0178 comparator?