100+ Free AMPP CCI-2 Practice Questions

The AMPP Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI) Level 2 is the advanced credential for inspectors who oversee surface preparation and installation of protective coatings on industrial concrete structures (tanks, secondary containment, floors, elevated decks). It builds on CCI Level 1 with detailed coverage of inspection-plan development, advanced repair, severe-service systems (immersion, chemical containment, urethane mortar, MMA, novolac epoxy), and standards including ACI 364.1R, SSPC-SP 13 / NACE No. 6, ICRI 310.2R, and ASTM D7234. Three exams are required: a classroom practical, a classroom inspection-plan exam, and a Pearson VUE CBT written/theory exam.

Candidates must hold an active AMPP CCI Level 1 certification. Additionally, they must satisfy one of two experience pathways: (a) an active Basic, Certified, or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector credential plus 2 years (3,000 hours) of coating inspection experience, OR (b) 5 years (7,500 hours) of concrete coating work experience. Candidates must also complete the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course (or AMPP-approved equivalent) and submit two qualification references with their application.

AMPP CCI Level 2 certification requires three separate exams. The classroom practical exam tests hands-on inspection competency. The classroom inspection-plan exam evaluates the candidate's ability to construct an Inspection Test Plan (ITP) for a realistic project. The written/theory exam is delivered as a Pearson VUE computer-based test (CBT) at a Pearson VUE test center. All three must be passed to earn certification. AMPP does not publicly disclose exact question counts for each exam.

CCI Level 2 substantially deepens the content. New emphasis areas include inspection-plan development (project scope, ITP construction, hold vs witness points, NDE coordination), advanced repair (saw cut and patch, bug-hole filling, low-pressure crack injection, ACI 364.1R evaluation), severe-service coatings (urethane mortar, MMA, novolac epoxy, vinyl ester, glass-flake for immersion and EPA secondary containment), pre-installation meetings and mock-ups, elevated-deck vs slab-on-grade coating challenges, complex moisture/vapor barrier issues, and nonconformance reporting workflow. Level 1 covers foundational inspection of standard concrete-coating projects.

A hold point is a point in the project where work cannot proceed until the inspector (or designated authority) has performed an inspection and signed off. The contractor must stop and notify the inspector. A witness point is one where the inspector is given the opportunity to inspect; if the inspector chooses not to attend after proper notification, the contractor may proceed. Hold points are typically reserved for critical, irreversible operations (e.g., closing concrete encapsulation, applying primer over a containment system), while witness points cover routine but important checks. CCI Level 2 inspectors must construct ITPs that classify each operation correctly.

AMPP CCI Level 2 certification is valid for 3 years from issuance. Renewal requires documenting Professional Development Hours (PDHs) in the My Certification Portal, paying the renewal fee, and maintaining the prerequisite credentials. Lapsed certifications may require re-examination. Active CCI Level 2 status is required to maintain professional eligibility for many DOT, EPA secondary containment, and large-tank concrete-coating inspection assignments.