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AMPP CIP Level 1

Pass the AMPP CIP Level 1 exam

370+ original multiple-choice questions across all 11 exam domains, three timed 120-question mocks at the real exam length, and a worked explanation for every single item. Written from scratch to the public exam blueprint — no braindumps, no recycled exam questions.

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The CIP Level 1 exam at a glance

Level 1 is the entry certification exam of the Coating Inspector Program — broad rather than deep, with the marks concentrated where the field work is.

Format120 multiple-choice questions, theory
Domains11 knowledge domains — surface preparation and coatings carry roughly 40% of the marks between them
What it leans onSSPC/AMPP surface-prep standards, SSPC-PA 2 DFT rules, ISO 8501/8502/8503 checks, environmental controls (dew point!), inspection process, documentation and ethics
Typical trapsThe SSPC-PA 2 spot/area 80% rule, the wet-sponge vs high-voltage holiday-test cutoff, WFT↔DFT volume-solids math, standards cross-references

What the CoatMentor Level 1 track gives you

Three real-length timed mocks

120 questions with the clock running, blueprint-weighted across the 11 domains, with a question navigator to revisit and change answers — the same geometry as exam day.

A worked explanation on every item

Not just the correct letter: why it's right, where the trap is, and which standard clause it comes from. Every objective value is verified against the ISO / SSPC / AMPP document it cites.

Per-domain feedback

After every mock you see exactly which scoring domains cost you marks — then drill only the questions you missed until the weak domain holds.

The question style — judge it yourself

One of the free sampler items, shown in full. The whole sampler is open with no signup.

On a coating system with total DFT around 600 µm, the appropriate porosity (holiday) detection method per AMPP/NACE SP0188 is:

Low-voltage wet-sponge tester
High-voltage DC spark tester ✓
Either — both are interchangeable above 500 µm
Neither — pull-off adhesion replaces holiday testing
Why: AMPP/NACE SP0188: wet-sponge below ≈500 µm DFT; high-voltage DC spark for ≈500 µm and above. The 500 µm cutoff is the most-tested CIP trap.
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  • 370+ original CIP Level 1 questions, all 11 domains
  • Three timed 120-question mocks (real exam geometry)
  • Worked explanation for every item · per-domain feedback
  • Drill mode for the questions you missed
  • Sitting both levels? The CIP 1 + 2 bundle is $59
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CIP Level 1 questions we get asked

What format is the AMPP CIP Level 1 exam?
A 120-question multiple-choice theory exam across 11 knowledge domains. Our mocks use the same length and domain weighting, at the real exam pace.
Are these real exam questions?
Never. Copying real exam questions is unethical and against exam rules. Every question here is written from scratch against the public AMPP CIP Level 1 Exam Preparation Guide.
Should I take Level 1 or go straight to Level 2?
CIP is tiered — Level 1 comes first. We've written a full comparison of the two exams in CIP Level 1 vs Level 2.
Can I see the quality before I pay?
Yes — 15 CIP Level 1 sampler questions are open right now, no signup. You see the correct answer the moment you pick; worked explanations unlock with just your email.
How much does it cost?
$39 one-time for 12 months of access to the full Level 1 track — no subscription, no auto-renewal. The CIP 1 + 2 bundle is $59.