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CIP Level 1 – Quiz 1 _____________________________________________________________ 1. Which of the following is anodic with respect to carbon steel when in a seawater electrolyte?

A. Magnesium B. Copper C. Stainless steel D. Titanium

2. Carbon steel will generally corrode if it is electrically connected in the presence of a suitable

electrolyte with

A. copper. B. zinc. C. magnesium. D. aluminum.

3. New steel is not homogenous and contains

A. anodes, cathodes, and electrolyte. B. electrolyte, conductors and anodes. C. anodes, cathodes and a metallic conductor. D. anodes, cathodes, metallic conductor and electrolytes.

4. Inert gases may be placed in confined spaces to reduce or prevent corrosion.

A. True B. False

5. Corrosion will generally NOT occur on a steel substrate when

A. it is cool.

B. there is no moisture. C. the steel is completely immersed. D. the temperature is 720F or above.

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6. Chemical salts dissolved in an electrolyte generally contribute to corrosion by

A. acting as anodes. B. acting as cathodes. C. increasing the rate of corrosion. D. increasing the speed of the electrolyte.

7. The rate of corrosion occurring at a hole, scratch, or other discontinuity of a coating film

may be affected by I. the presence of an electrolyte II. adherent mill scale on the substrate III. the anode being in contact with the atmosphere

A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II and III

8. Use of an incorrect thinner may cause a coating to

A. change color. B. have better chemical resistance. C. have poor spray characteristics. D. have a higher solids content.

9. Coatings can control corrosion of steel by

I. preventing electrolyte from contacting the metal surface. II. sacrificing themselves to protect the steel substrate. III. supplying inhibitors to passivate the metal surface.

A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. I, II and III

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10. The vehicle of a coating consists of I. solvent, binder, and liquid additives. II. solvent only. III. binder and pigment.

A. I only B. II only C. I, II and III D. II and III only

11. Most organic coatings are

A. impermeable. B. permeable by water or water vapor. C. impermeable for a given period of time. D. are not effected by water.

12. Solvents are added to coating formulations to

A. dissolve binder and form liquid coating.

B. provide color. C. decrease film permeability. D. increase film permeability.

13. The required sequence of work within a specification on a project is

A. not important as long as they all get done. B. crucial to the successful outcome of the project. C. up to the contractor. D. determined at the pre-job conference.

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14. A typical daily report will include I. description of equipment and manpower. II. explanation of work stoppages. III. ambient conditions. IV. inspector's opinion of the contractor.

A. III only B. III and IV only C. I, II, III and IV D. I, II and III only

15. Inspection reports should address the

A. size and type of abrasive used. B. size but not the type of abrasive used. C. cost of the abrasive used. D. color of the abrasive.

16. Inspection reports should include which of the following?

I. Environmental conditions II. Details of surface cleaning and materials III. Coatings application A. I only

B. I & II only C. II and III only D. I, II and III

17. Which items are the basic principles in documentation by the inspector?

I. Reports written in ink II. No blank spaces III. Reports should be signed IV. Reports must be printed

A. I, II & III only B. I, II & IV only C. II, III & IV only D. I, II, III & IV

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18. Inspector's daily reports are used for which of the following? I. By the contractor to estimate the amount of work done that day II. To provide continuity between inspectors. III. To aid in arbitration between the contractor and client IV. To help in cases of a coating failure

A. I and III only B. II & III only C. I & IV only D. II, III and IV only

19. A pre-job conference is helpful for reviewing

I. safety procedures. II. cleaning operations. III. application procedures.

A. III only B. I and II only C. I and III only D. I, II and III

20. The inspector's method of marking defects

A. should not be an issue. B. should be settled during the pre-job conference. C. is not important. D. should be determined by the painting contractor.

21. The coating inspector should act as recording secretary during the pre-job meeting.

A. True B. False

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22. The coating contractor’s questions about enforcing the coating specification should best be brought up

A. with the specification writer. B. at the pre-job conference. C. with the coating manufacturer. D. to the inspector.

23. Before attending a pre-job conference, the coating inspector should

I. read and understand the specification. II. identify problems with the specification. III. walk through the work site.

A. I and II only B. I and III only C. I, II and III D. III only

24. All bidders on a coating job should

I. attend the pre-bid meeting. II. be given a copy of the pre-job minutes. III. attend the pre-job conference. IV. be allowed a walk-through of the project.

A. I, II, & III Only B. I & II Only C. III & IV Only D. I & IV Only

25. In case of conflict or a difference of opinion, the coating inspector needs to

A. win the argument. B. listen to the opinions of others. C. ignore the situation. D. leave the job site.