In powder coatings, when the particles of powder begin to flow but are not fully liquid, they are in what stage?

• A. Getstage
• B. Flow stage
• C. Wetting stage
• D. Cure stage

You are the NACE Level 2 inspector reviewing the documentation from a NACE Level 1 Inspector when you notice significant documentation errors.
Your FIRST preferred course of action Is to:

• A. Have the Level 1 Inspector correct the errors and set up remedial training to improve the quality of documentation
• B. Correct the errors yourself and suggest the Level 1 inspector be replaced
• C. Correct die errors yourself and advise your supervisor that the Level 1 Inspector Is incompetent
• D. Correct the errors yourself and submit the reports without any further action

You are the NACE Level 2 Inspector on a project where overcoating of galvanized steel is being performed.
The specification references SSPC SP 16 as the surface preparation method. At the pre-Job meeting operations personnel make it dear that abrasive blasting will not permitted. The Owner's representative asks you what other methods might be used. Of the options shown below, what would be the preferred option in this situation?

• A. SP 1 followed by acid etching
• B. SP 1 followed by SP 3
• C. SP 1 followed by caustic etching
• D. SP 1 followed by SP 2

When environmental enclosures ate being used an inspector needs to be concerned about:

• A. Structural integrity
• B. Air changes
• C. a), b), and c)
• D. Lighting