AMPP CIP Level 1 Coating Inspector Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the AMPP CIP Level 1 Coating Inspector Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the AMPP CIP Level 1 Coating Inspector exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 19 exam terms across 9 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the AMPP CIP Level 1 Coating Inspector Vocabulary Game
Safety
Inspection process
Corrosion
Environmental conditions
Surface preparation
Coating types
Coating inspection
Documentation
Professional conduct
Sources for these terms (14)
- Basic Coatings Inspector Theory Exam Preparation Guide (November 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP/SSPC QS1 Advanced Quality Management System Accreditation Application (V 2, July 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP/SSPC QP1 Audit Checklist (April 2020) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Corrosion Terminology Glossary - A's · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Corrosion Terminology Glossary - C's · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Corrosion Terminology Glossary - D's · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Corrosion Terminology Glossary - E's · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Corrosion Terminology Glossary - M's · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Corrosion Terminology Glossary - S's · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Corrosion Terminology Glossary - W's · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Introduction to IMO · Source checked 2026-11-03
- IMO Resolution MSC.215(82): Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AMPP Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the AMPP CIP Level 1 Exam
The AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 1) is the entry-level credential in the AMPP Coatings Inspector Program (formerly NACE CIP and SSPC PCI). Candidates complete a 5-6 day in-person course covering SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards (SP 1 through SP 16, including water jetting WJ-1 through WJ-4), abrasive selection, surface profile measurement per ASTM D4417 (Keane-Tator, Testex replica tape, depth micrometer), ambient conditions and dew point per SSPC-TU 4, wet and dry film thickness per ASTM D4414 and SSPC-PA 2, holiday detection per ASTM D5162 (low-voltage wet sponge and high-voltage spark), and basic coating chemistries (alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primer). The certification is valid for 3 years and requires renewal with PDH documentation. There are no prerequisites for the CIP Level 1 course.
Exam sponsor: AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Written theory exam (approximately 120 multiple-choice) at Pearson VUE plus in-classroom practical exam as part of the CIP Level 1 course
Time Limit
Approximately 3 hours (theory)
Passing Score
Not publicly disclosed
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in CIP Level 1 course fee; $165 CBT retake (AMPP 2024 fee schedule)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not publicly disclosed. AMPP does not publish CIP Level 1 pass rate data Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CIP 1 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CIP 1 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 19 CIP 1 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CIP 1 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the AMPP CIP Level 1 certification?
The AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1) is the entry-level credential in the AMPP Coatings Inspector Program, formerly the NACE CIP Level 1 and SSPC PCI Level 1. It validates foundational knowledge of coating inspection on steel substrates, including SSPC surface preparation standards, surface profile measurement, dew point calculations, wet and dry film thickness measurement per SSPC-PA 2, holiday detection per ASTM D5162, and basic coating chemistries. The certification is valid for 3 years and is the required first step for CIP Level 2 and CIP Level 3.
Are there prerequisites for the AMPP CIP Level 1 course?
There are no formal prerequisites for the CIP Level 1 course itself — anyone can register. However, candidates are expected to have some field exposure to industrial coating work before attempting the certification exam. The course is intensive (5-6 days of in-person instruction and hands-on labs with real inspection instruments), so practical experience makes the material easier to absorb. Candidates often come from industrial painting contractors, owner-operator facilities, engineering firms, and quality departments.