2026 Valid NACE-CIP1-001 Exam Updates – 2026 Study Guide [Q43-Q66]

Q43. The Inspector should record the serial numbers of inspection instruments:

Q44. When using a sling physchrometer a very large difference between the wet and dry bulb readings indicates:

Q45. Using SSPC Vis 1 as a guide when performing a visual inspection of a steel surface prior to surface preparation a NACE Inspector would assign which designations to the surface condition:

Q46. Excessive working of the surface with a power grinder can be detrimental because excessive burnishing

Q47. The Inspector’s Log Book is generally:

Q48. Stripe coats are best applied by:

Q49. ISO SA 3 is directly equivalent to:

Q50. If a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform a

Q51. According to SSPC PA 2 a Spot Measurement is:

Q52. 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?

Q53. NACE SP 0178 is a standard for:

Q54. SSPC SP 1 identifies the use of:

Q55. Common errors that can produce inaccurate readings when using Wet Film Thickness (WFT) gauges include:
Select All That Apply

Q56. Which is a component that supplies most of the features and functions of the material?

Q57. Surface profile describes:

Q58. 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?

Q59. Relative humidity is

Q60. Excess moisture during holiday testing can cause erroneous indications by creating a path across the surface of the coating to pinholes previously detected, or directly to the signal return connection.
This is often referred to as:

Q61. Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector:

Q62. A successful coating inspector must be able to

Q63. Dew point is the temperature at which

Q64. When the joint NACE/SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards are specified, the pictures in SSPC VIS 1 can be used as:

Q65. Silicone coatings are typically:

Q66. Safety Data Sheets must be carefully reviewed by: