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.

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....

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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.

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 jobB . Require the Applicator to remove the coatingC . Advise the Owner and...

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External coatings applied to buried pipelines are generally tested for:

External coatings applied to buried pipelines are generally tested for:A . Gloss levelB . Chalking resistanceC . Cathodic disbondmentD . Solvent resistanceView AnswerAnswer: C

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You are working as an inspector in a galvanizing plant for the first time.

You are working as an inspector in a galvanizing plant for the first time. What are some of the hazards you need to be aware of:A . Risk of chemical exposureB . Risk of skinC . Risk of acid or caustic splashesD . a), b), and c)View AnswerAnswer: D

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An Inspection and Test Plan is required when:

An Inspection and Test Plan is required when:A . It is always requiredB . When the Coating Applicator requests oneC . When the Owner specifies oneD . When the Inspector requests oneView AnswerAnswer: A

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When observing fabrication defects the NACE Inspector should:

When observing fabrication defects the NACE Inspector should:A . Require they be corrected prior to coatingB . Consult the specification to determine how they should be treatedC . Stop the job immediatelyD . Write an NCR and call the fabricatorView AnswerAnswer: B

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You are the NACY Coating Inspector on a tank lining project where desiccant dehumidification is being used. Since the first shift of abrasive blasting your readings have indicated relative humidity below 40%; however on the second shift of coating application your readings are indicting 80%.

You are the NACY Coating Inspector on a tank lining project where desiccant dehumidification is being used. Since the first shift of abrasive blasting your readings have indicated relative humidity below 40%; however on the second shift of coating application your readings are indicting 80%. Your FIRST preferred course of...

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NACE No.13/ SSPC 6 identifies the use of:

NACE No.13/ SSPC 6 identifies the use of:A . Abrasive blasting onlyB . Watterjetting onlyC . Steam cleaning onlyD . Various methods of cleaningView AnswerAnswer: D

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Coating Surveys are legally required:

Coating Surveys are legally required:A . On commercial marine vessels and offshore platformsB . On high pressure gas lines and fireproofed structuresC . On water tanks and potable water pipelinesD . On food and beverage vessels and can liningsView AnswerAnswer: A

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From a corrosion perspective, the main difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals is:

From a corrosion perspective, the main difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals is:A . CostB . Iron contentC . AppearanceD . SafetyView AnswerAnswer: B

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