How many gauge readings does SSPC-PA 2 require within a 4 cm (1.5 inch) diameter circle?

• A.5
• B.3
• C.7
• D.1

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The NACE Inspector should perform tests for soluble salts:

• A.Prior to surface preparation
• B.Prior to coating application
• C.After surface preparation
• D.When specified

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If a Thermoset coating is heated it will:

• A.Harden and return to its original hardness when cooled
• B.Soften when heated and retain its softness when cooled
• C.Soften when heated and return to its original hardness when cooled
• D.Harden and retain its hardness when cooled

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You are the NACE Inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy tank lining is being applied. After application of the 19 coat you notice small blisters in some areas of the applied lining.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:

• A.Extract any liquid that may be inside the blister and send it to the lab for further analysis
• B.Document the problem and advise the Contractor
• C.Break the blisters to see what's inside
• D.Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner's representative

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You are the NACE Inspector on a job where the Owner's specification requites you to perform a twice daily check of blast pressure at the nozzle. It is now day 30 on the job and all of your readings have been within compliance. The Contractor complains that these checks taking up much time and in view of the compliant results they are unnecessary.
Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:

• A.Keep doing the checks and consult the Owner's representative for direction
• B.Skip the checks and just record the same readings as you have been getting
• C.Skip the checks as you are. confident the blast pressure is OK
• D.Keep doing the checks regardless

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