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IICL CONTAINER INSPECTOR FINAL
EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following is NOT a transverse structural member
of the container?
A. Front sill
B. Tunnel rail
C. Rear header
D. Crossmember - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Tunnel rail
A steel corner fitting is being replaced. To ensure better weld
penetration, IICL recommends that the edges of parts adjacent to
the corner fitting be ground to a minimum bevel of? A. 30
degrees B. 45 degrees
C. 55 degrees D. 60 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 45
degrees

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Which of the following components is sometimes placed
longitudinally in the container to support plywood flooring? A.
Transverse bow B. Gusset
C. Hat section center spacer
D. Threshold plate - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Hat section
center spacer
Assuming owner and environmental regulations permit, which
of the following procedures is NOT recommended for repairing
tarpaulins or open top containers? A. Cleaning the area to be
covered with acetone or mineral spirit B. Using a heat gun to
fuse a patch to the tarpaulin C. Sewing on a patch of the same
material as the tarpaulin D. Repairing a 6 mm (1/4 in ) pin hole
with an epoxy compound - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Sewing on
a patch of the same material as the tarpaulin
Which of the following is an example of a plank floor condition
requiring repair AND which should be considered as damage?
A. A crack or split with no evidence of impact, which leaks light
B. A crack or split with a sign of impact which does not leak
light
C. A crack or split, adjacent to a dented bottom rail, which leaks
light

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D. A crack or split, with no evidence of impact, with a loose
piece - CORRECT ANSWER-C. A crack or split, adjacent to a
dented bottom rail, which leaks light
Welds to corner fittings should be made with?
A. CO2 semi-automatic welding
B. Low hydrogen welding rods
C. Fully automatic welding
D. Arc welding - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Low hydrogen
welding rods
All of the following procedures are required EXCEPT
A. Weld smoke, spatter, etc. must be removed to permit
adhesion of paint
B. The damaged component(s) must be restored as close as
possible to original size and profile
C. Welds must be examined using radiographic or magnetic
particle non-destructive testing equipment
D. Replacement steel components must be painted with coating
compatible with that originally applied to the container -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. Welds must be examined using
radiographic or magnetic particle non-destructive testing
equipment

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Where should the reference line be placed in order to determine
repairworthiness of a crossmember flange that is bent upwards?
A. Along the inside lower formed edge of the crossmember
B. Spaced out from the crossmember web
C. On the outermost flange surface along the full crossmember
length
D. No measurement is necessary - CORRECT ANSWER-D. No
measurement is necessary
The damaged top rail X below is to be repaired by sectioning.
Care must be taken to ensure that damage area X is NOT cut
less than a minimum of
A. 50mm (2 in)
B. 100mm (4 in)
C. 150mm (6 in)
D. 200mm (9 in) - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 150mm (6 in)
Rework of previously straightened panels is required when
A. evidence of considerable hammer marks is present
B. the owner's policy requires repair
C. the straightened area is an incorrect color
D. original profile of the corrugation is changed - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. the owner's policy requires repair