Final Assessment

Protective Coatings Application

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Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.1: Compressed Air and Air Requirements
Q.1 - Compressed air is regularly used with abrasive blast cleaning equipment?
[ ] Only with a wheelabrator blast equipment
[ ] Only with electric blast cleaning equipment
[ ] True
[ ] Not true

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.2: Heaters

Q.2 - Which heaters are most suited for paint shop painting?
[ ] Indirect heaters
[ ] Direct heaters (flame type)
[ ] Cold heaters -cold air
[ ] None, do not use heaters for painting operations

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.3: House Keeping

Q.3 - Used abrasive will be more difficult to clean up if it is ____________
[ ] left too long
[ ] in small quantities
[ ] dry
[ ] wet

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.6.1: Introduction to High Pressure Water Jetting
Q.4 - The metallic colour that quickly turns to the golden brown colour as a result of the surface oxidation is known
as?
[ ] Quick rust
[ ] Amber clean
[ ] Flash rust
[ ] Water rust

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.3: Standards, Specifications and Codes of Practice
Q.5 - Paint specification should have a revision status
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Only on large jobs
[ ] Only on small jobs

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.2.3: Airless Spray (Introduction)

Q.6 - Disadvantages of airless spray include?
[ ] Electrical parts
[ ] The pumps are too big
[ ] The cost (capital) and sometimes a rough finish is produced
[ ] Availability (lack of)

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.3: General Maintenance - Plant and Equipment
Q.7 - The Protective Coatings Applicator will be expected to be an experienced fitter or electrician?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Yes for large contractors only
[ ] Yes for small contractors only

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.4: First Aid

Q.8 - The method of opening an airway is to ____________
[ ] place in recovery position
[ ] tilt head back and place in recovery position
[ ] place in recovery position and lift chin
[ ] tilt head back and lift chin

Spray Painting - Unit 6.1: Plural Spray

Q.9 - Which of the following are good safety tips for use of plural component application equipment?
[ ] Ground (earth) all equipment
[ ] Check all hoses and connections before use
[ ] Replace worn parts
[ ] All of the above

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.2.3: Pre-Surface Preparation and Cleaning

Q.10 - If oil or grease was on the surface, abrasive blast cleaning would ____________
[ ] remove most of it
[ ] spread it over the surface
[ ] remove it completely
[ ] remove the soluble part

Spray Painting - Unit 3.1: Product Data Sheets - Review

Q.11 - The data sheets should be available to the user?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only true for hazardous paints
[ ] Only true for two pack paints

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.3.2: Hand Wire Brush

Q.12 - Contaminants such as salts are removed by wire brushes?
[ ] True
[ ] Not True
[ ] True, if you brush hard enough
[ ] True with certain wire brushes only

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 15.8: SSPC VIS 5 - NACE VIS 9

Q.13 - _________ water must be used as described within the guide/standard?
[ ] Fresh
[ ] Clear
[ ] Clean
[ ] Salt

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.1.2: Performance Standards For Protective Coatings:
Part 2
Q.14 - Coatings to sun-heated decks or deckheads should be able to withstand (without becoming brittle)
[ ] Freezing
[ ] Low paint thickness
[ ] Heating or cooling
[ ] High Paint Thickness

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.3: Lighting

Q.15 - Safety fluorescent lighting is typically ____________ volts?
[ ] 12
[ ] 24
[ ] 32
[ ] 110

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.3.5: Power Wire Brush and Grinding
Q.16 - Power wire brushing cannot remove tight millscale?
[ ] Not True, power wire brushing will remove tight millscale
[ ] Not True, however the tight scale must be thick
[ ] True, tight millscale will not be removed by power wire brushing
[ ] True, however only as long as the scale has paint on

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.4: Grit Removal and Hoppers

Q.17 - Abrasives used on sites are generally expendable abrasive ie use once only type?
[ ] No, this would be uneconomical
[ ] No, expendable abrasive is used in fixed locations only
[ ] Yes, most site works use expendable abrasives i.e. copper slag
[ ] Yes, however this abrasive is not for steel surfaces

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 8.2.2: Paint Testing, Paint Constituents and Basic
Chemistry Part 2
Q.18 - Typical film thickness of etch primers are in the order of?
[ ] 1-5 microns
[ ] 5-12 microns
[ ] 12-15 microns
[ ] 15-100 microns

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 2.1.2: Safe Use of Ladders

Q.19 - A ladder will be safe to use if it ____________
[ ] is new
[ ] has been safely used on another job
[ ] if it has a valid inspection tag
[ ] if it is the correct length

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 7.1: Thermal Metal Spray for Corrosion Protection
Q.20 - It is essential that full PPE and RPE are used for thermal spray application.
[ ] Not necessary
[ ] True
[ ] Only for arc spray
[ ] Only for gas spray

Spray Painting - Unit 1.3: Surface Preparation

Q.21 - Stainless steels are more corrosive resistant than normal steel?
[ ] Only in certain countries
[ ] Only in certain environments
[ ] Not true
[ ] True, although more expensive, stainless is more corrosive resistant than normal steel

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.2: Blast Hose and Associated Equipment
Q.22 - When purchasing abrasive blast hose you should ensure?
[ ] You purchase the cheapest rubber available
[ ] You purchase second hand rubber hose
[ ] The hose has been manufactured specifically for blast cleaning and has correct certificates
[ ] Rubber hose which is thin and lightweight

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 5.1: Material Design and Type

Q.23 - The problem of crevices can be rectified by?
[ ] Grinding
[ ] Painting
[ ] Welding or filling
[ ] Heating

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.15: Confined Spaces

Q.24 - There is a danger with confined space with the potential lack of oxygen?
[ ] True
[ ] Not True
[ ] True for small confined spaces only
[ ] True for large confined space only

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Spray Painting - Unit 4.2: Equipment Set-up, Testing and General Use
Q.25 - The spray gun should be approximately __________ away from the object to be spray painted?
[ ] 100mm (4 inches)
[ ] 50mm (2 inches)
[ ] 200-250mm (8-10 inches)
[ ] 500mm (20 inches)

Spray Painting - Unit 4.1.2: Airless Spray Painting Equipment - B

Q.26 - Where can the tip size be found?
[ ] In the instructions
[ ] On the paint hose
[ ] On the barrel or tip retainer
[ ] On the spray gun

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 9.1: Soluble Salts

Q.27 - ________ test strips are available to determine _________ quantity measurements?
[ ] Merckoquant and Semi
[ ] Merckoquant and Full
[ ] Quality and Semi
[ ] Quality amd Full

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.14: Method Statements (work Instructions)

Q.28 - Method statements are also referred to as ____________
[ ] Working procedures
[ ] Job cards
[ ] Risk assessments
[ ] Site safety instructions

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.2.1: Brush Application

Q.29 - In general the simplest and easiest method of paint application is ____________
[ ] Airless spray
[ ] Roller
[ ] Brush
[ ] Aerosol

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.6: Special Coatings and Linings

Q.30 - Application thickness for baked phenolic's is typically only ___ to ___ microns (_-_ mils) per coat
[ ] 25 to 50 microns (1-2 mils)
[ ] 100-200 microns (4-8 mils)
[ ] 200-300 microns (8-12 mils)
[ ] 300-400 microns (12-16 mils)

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.4.2: Water Washing

Q.31 - When a ship is drydoccked fresh water washing is ____________
[ ] sometimes carried out
[ ] always carried out
[ ] carried out if required by the paint manufacturer
[ ] only carried out on foul release systems

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.10: Inspection Documentation

Q.32 - The _________ should detail the documentation requirements?
[ ] Contract
[ ] Suppliers
[ ] Specification
[ ] Contractor

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 8.1.2: Laboratory and Field Testing - Part 2
Q.33 - Pigment dispersion can be determined using the _____________ gauge
[ ] Fineness of Level
[ ] Thickness of Grind
[ ] Dispersion and Level
[ ] Fineness of Grind

Spray Painting - Unit 4.1.1: Airless Spray Painting Equipment - A

Q.34 - Airless spray derives its name from the fact __________ is not used to atomise the paint?
[ ] Power
[ ] Water
[ ] Air
[ ] Oil

Spray Painting - Unit 2.2: Risk Assessments

Q.35 - A risk assessment may also detail or contain a COSHH assessment?
[ ] No, never
[ ] Yes, if you are using products, ie paints
[ ] Only for hazardous chemical products
[ ] No, a separate document shall be used

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.1: Shop Painting

Q.36 - Once unloaded you need to check storage procedures?
[ ] No, move items directly into the blast shop
[ ] No, move items directly into the paint hall
[ ] Yes, check storage procedures and specification
[ ] Only if you have time

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Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.8: Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning

Q.37 - The advantage of wet abrasive blast cleaning compared to High pressure water jetting (hydrojetting) is?
[ ] The abrasive is cheaper
[ ] The nozzle is longer
[ ] A surface profile is produced with wet abrasive blast cleaning
[ ] The water does not have to be fresh water

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.3.2: Cargo Tank Coating Systems

Q.38 - Tank coatings can ________ cargo during carriage?
[ ] Dissolve
[ ] Colour
[ ] Heat
[ ] Absorb

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.6.2: BS EN ISO 8501-4

Q.39 - The two primers used for initial surface preparation in ISO 8501-4 are red oxide and ____________
silicate?
[ ] Ion
[ ] Iron
[ ] Zinc
[ ] Water

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.3: Mill Scale

Q.40 - Millscale is brittle, has a lower thermal expansion than steel and cracks on cooling?
[ ] Not true, millscale has a high thermal expansion and does not crack
[ ] Not true, millscale is not brittle and does not crack
[ ] True
[ ] True, however only on stainless steel

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 10.1: Volatile Organic Compounds

Q.41 - When solvents evaporate they leave a ............... volatile resin?
[ ] Thick
[ ] Thin
[ ] Non
[ ] Viscous

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.9: Coverage

Q.42 - Paint wastage can generally vary from 30-70%, depending on substrate, configuration etc?
[ ] Not True 20-30% only
[ ] Not True 30-40% only
[ ] True
[ ] True for water based paints only

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.2: Duties of a Painting (Coatings ) Inspector

Q.43 - The principle role of the inspector is to assist in obtaining a ________ ________ paint job?
[ ] Defect free
[ ] Excellent quality
[ ] Half decent
[ ] Good quality

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 2.4: Breathing Air / Helmets

Q.44 - The minimum air requirement for each abrasive blast cleaning operator is ______________ litres per
minute (_____ cubic feet per minute)
[ ] 1.2 litres (0.04 cubic feet per minute)
[ ] 12 litres (3.1 cubic feet per minute)
[ ] 120 litres (4.2 cubic feet per minute)
[ ] 1,200 litres (42.3 cubic feet per minute)

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.4: Substrate Materials

Q.45 - Cast iron is ______________ and ______________ ?
[ ] Light and thick
[ ] Light and dark
[ ] Brittle and thick
[ ] Brittle and porous

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 7.2: Galvanizing

Q.46 - Zinc is generally referred to as a '____________' Coating?
[ ] Thin
[ ] Sacrificial
[ ] Super
[ ] Thick

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.8: Volume Solids

Q.47 - The volatile content is generally?
[ ] Solvents and diluents
[ ] Pigments
[ ] Extenders
[ ] Activities

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.2: Accident Prevention

Q.48 - The type of respiratory equipment should be chosen with reference to ____________
[ ] the duration of use
[ ] comfort
[ ] the hazardous substance
[ ] the confined space it is to be used in

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Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.5: Communication

Q.49 - Regular maintenance should be conducted on communication systems?
[ ] Not required
[ ] Only in dirty environments
[ ] Only in dusty environments
[ ] True

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.4.1: Steam Cleaning

Q.50 - The high pressures and temperature used in steam cleaning make the process ____________ for removal
of heavy deposits.
[ ] expensive
[ ] time consuming
[ ] impractical
[ ] economical

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 3.2: Surface Profile

Q.51 - Blast abrasive is only available in one size?
[ ] True, medium size only
[ ] True, coarse size only
[ ] Not true various sizes are available
[ ] True extra coarse size

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.2: Products Data Sheets - Review

Q.52 - Product data sheets are the same as safety data sheets?
[ ] Yes, they are all the same
[ ] No, completely different
[ ] Yes, with certain manufacturers
[ ] Yes, with certain products

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.1: Corrosion Fundamentals

Q.53 - pH literally means potential of _________?
[ ] Ion
[ ] Iron
[ ] Hydrogen
[ ] Componds

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.12: Safety in Surface Preparation

Q.54 - Why would you erect warning signs when working?
[ ] To let your boss know where you are
[ ] To let the customer know where you are
[ ] To let other trades know what you are doing
[ ] To advertise the company name

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.13: Advanced Destructive Tests

Q.55 - The saberg drill is described in ASTM D ............... method ...............?
[ ] 4318 and C
[ ] 4813 and B
[ ] 4138 and C
[ ] 4138 and D

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.16: Health and Wellbeing

Q.56 - Hand-arm vibration can cause a range of conditions collectively known as handarm vibration syndrome
(HAVS), as well as specific diseases such as ____________ syndrome.
[ ] carpal tunnel
[ ] median tunnel
[ ] carpal median
[ ] carpal median

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.5: Cathodic Protection in the Marine Environment
Q.57 - Power is supplied by an external DC power unit, what kind of cathodic protection system?
[ ] Sacrificial
[ ] Power
[ ] Impressed current
[ ] Low voltage

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.7: Navigating Coating Specifications

Q.58 - A pre-contract meeting should be conducted in the specification?
[ ] Yes this meeting should be conducted
[ ] Only on complex works
[ ] Not necessary
[ ] Only if no inspection is to be used

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.4: Paint Mixing

Q.59 - How long do you mix the paint for?
[ ] Depends on type and age of product
[ ] 5-10 minutes
[ ] Fast enough to keep up with spray painter
[ ] Short time as possible

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 10.1: Specialized tests and Test Equipment
Q.60 - Attenuated Total Reflectance spectroscopy (ATR) is used to?
[ ] Analyse the inner layers of a paint coating
[ ] Determine the number of coats in a multi-coat system
[ ] Determine the pigment: binder ratio
[ ] Analyse the surface of a paint coating

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 15.3: BS EN ISO 8501-3

Q.61 - 'Very thorough preparation: surface is free of significant visible imperfections' which grade am i.?
[ ] P1
[ ] P2
[ ] P3
[ ] P4

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.3: Coating Technical File

Q.62 - The coating log should be completed by the ____________?
[ ] Coating inspector
[ ] Paint Supplier
[ ] Spray painter
[ ] Supervisor

Spray Painting - Unit 3.3: Quality Control

Q.63 - There are basically two material type wet film combs used?
[ ] Plastic and wood
[ ] Brick and steel
[ ] Plastic and steel
[ ] Glass and wood

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.4: Paint Manufacture

Q.64 - All Coatings should have a ____________ Number
[ ] Colour
[ ] Health
[ ] Batch (generally found on the label)
[ ] Safety

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 8.1.1: Laboratory and Field Testing - Part 1
Q.65 - High voltage pinhole detection is generally used on coatings greater than?
[ ] 500 microns
[ ] 400 microns
[ ] 300 microns
[ ] 100 microns

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.3: Types of Nozzle

Q.66 - A worn nozzle will consume more ___________ and lead to a drop in nozzle pressure?
[ ] Speed
[ ] Air
[ ] Fuel
[ ] Power

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.11: Coating Inspectors Safety

Q.67 - The Coatings inspector must be fully conversant with the material health and data sheets?
[ ] Not true
[ ] True for solvent based paints only
[ ] True
[ ] Only true when working in confined spaces

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 6.3: Abrasive Blast Cleaning Standards/Guides

Q.68 - Steel surfaces on which the mill scale has rusted away and on which general pitting is visible under normal
vision refers to rust grade ______ in ISO 8501-1?
[ ] A
[ ] B
[ ] C
[ ] D

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.5: Pre-job Conference

Q.69 - Should applicator skills be discussed and agreed?
[ ] Only if more than 50 painters are used
[ ] No
[ ] Only if more than 100 painters are used
[ ] Yes

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.5: Pre-Surface Condition

Q.70 - Spatter is best removed?
[ ] After the paint is applied
[ ] Before the paint dries
[ ] Before abrasive blast cleaning
[ ] Before welding

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.5.2: Documentation

Q.71 - Environmental conditions shall be recorded where?
[ ] On a wall chart
[ ] On a notepad
[ ] In the daily log
[ ] In the daily log but only if they are outside the specification

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 7.1: Quality Management System

Q.72 - The quality system should be documented, implemented, monitored and continually ___________?
[ ] improved
[ ] audited
[ ] inspected
[ ] tested

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 12.1: Management and Supervision

Q.73 - The painting supervisor should ensure that the work is conducted in a ......... manner and to the correct
level of .............?
[ ] Productive and quality
[ ] Unsafe and production
[ ] Unsafe and productive
[ ] Safe and quality

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.1: Coating Types and Systems

Q.74 - Convertible coatings are defined as those which ____________
[ ] when applied will not dissolve in their own solvent
[ ] when applied will dissolve in their own solvent
[ ] when applied are soluble in a range of solvents
[ ] when applied are only soluble in white spirit

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.6: Permit to Work

Q.75 - On completion of the task the permit must be ____________
[ ] closed out
[ ] destroyed
[ ] used for another task
[ ] handed to a colleague

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.4.3: Solvent Cleaning

Q.76 - An example of a coating that can be redissoved in the original solvent is ____________
[ ] chlorinated rubber
[ ] 2-pack epoxy
[ ] alkyd
[ ] emulsion

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.4: Ventilation and Lighting

Q.77 - All electrical equipment should be electrically tested and ___________?
[ ] Snagged
[ ] Painted
[ ] Tagged (labelled or checked)
[ ] Clean

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.2: International Standards

Q.78 - What is ISO 2811-1/4?
[ ] Determination of solubility
[ ] Determination of viscosity
[ ] Determination of density
[ ] Determination of film thickness

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.3: Single and Two Part Materials
Q.79 - An example of a paint that dries by solvent evaporation alone is ____________
[ ] Acrylated rubber
[ ] Moisture cured urethane
[ ] Alkyd
[ ] Vinyl ester

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.4.3: Materials and Equipment Handling

Q.80 - Method statements must be available for handling materials?
[ ] No
[ ] Yes, method statements must be developed for the works
[ ] Only for heavy materials
[ ] Only for toxic materials

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.4: High Voltage Holiday Detector

Q.81 - They work on the same principal as a capacitor discharge ignition system used in many car ignition
circuits, what type am i?
[ ] High frequency AC
[ ] Pulsed DC
[ ] Low frequency AC
[ ] Continuous DC

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.4: Equipment Cleaning

Q.82 - Cleaning instructions can generally be found with?
[ ] The storeman
[ ] Equipment manufacturers
[ ] QA Office
[ ] Manager

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.1.1: Relative Humidity and Dew Point
Q.83 - Relative humidity has no effect on paint application?
[ ] Not True
[ ] True
[ ] True, for two pack paints only
[ ] Only in the summer

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.8: Inspection Plans

Q.84 - Inspection Plans should have a revision status?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Only complex Plans
[ ] Only long plans

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.2: Forms of Corrosion

Q.85 - Galvanic corrosion is also know an ________ metal corrosion?
[ ] Dissimilar
[ ] Similar
[ ] Crevice
[ ] Pitting

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.5: Maintenance Painting Operations

Q.86 - A pre-job ____________ should be conducted prior to maintenance painting?
[ ] Inspection
[ ] Paint test
[ ] Specification
[ ] Conference or meeting

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.6: Cathodic Protection of Pipelines

Q.87 - Ferrous and Hydroxyl ions react to form ferrous ________?
[ ] Oxide
[ ] Hydroxide
[ ] Ions
[ ] Solution

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 9.3: Concrete Preparation

Q.88 - Burrs, fins and projections are all types of?
[ ] Concrete
[ ] Cement
[ ] Holes
[ ] Protrusions

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.5: Pot-Life and Induction

Q.89 - The induction period is the time needed for the products to be left mixed before use?
[ ] Not True, induction period is the same as the pot life
[ ] Not True, induction periods do not exist at all
[ ] True
[ ] True for single pack products only

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.7: Types of Air Blast Equipment

Q.90 - Pressure type blast units are commonly known as?
[ ] Hoses
[ ] Clips
[ ] Blast pots or kettles
[ ] Tubes and cans

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.3.5: Main Deck Coating Systems

Q.91 - Non slip coatings may be required on the deck of the main areas?
[ ] True
[ ] Only if there is a safety issue
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only in grated locations

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.2.1: BS, EN, ISO, SSPC, NACE etc.
Q.92 - An ISO standard widely specified for surface preparation is ____________
[ ] ISO 8502-3
[ ] ISO 4628
[ ] ISO 8501-1
[ ] ISO 8503-1

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.2.1: In-Docking, Specification & Surface

Preparation
Q.93 - What are the blocks called that are used to rest the vessel on?
[ ] Keep Blocks
[ ] Keel Blocks
[ ] Kale Blocks
[ ] Keen Blocks

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.3.4: Stripe Coating

Q.94 - The stripe coat should be with the same coating system?
[ ] No
[ ] Yes
[ ] Only when using epoxies
[ ] Only when using chlorinated rubber

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.9: The Roles of QA and QC Inspector

Q.95 - QA is an abbreviation of ______?
[ ] Quantifiable Assurance
[ ] Quantity Assurance
[ ] Quality Assurance
[ ] Qualified Assurance

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.6: Coating Survey Guide for Ballast Tanks
Q.96 - No person should open or enter an enclosed space unless authorized by a __________ person.?
[ ] Management
[ ] Safety
[ ] Responsible
[ ] Dedicated

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 9.1: Concrete Basics

Q.97 - The ............... in the cement gives the concrete a high source of ...............?
[ ] Lime and acid
[ ] Aggregate and acid
[ ] Lime and alkalinity
[ ] Aggregate and alkalinity

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.1.3: Performance Standards For Protective Coatings:
Part 3
Q.98 - The steel surface will be checked for soluble salts in at least ________location per block?
[ ] 1
[ ] 2
[ ] 3
[ ] 4

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.1: General Overview

Q.99 - The major benefit of vacuum blast cleaning is?
[ ] It does not use abrasive
[ ] The unit is made from lightweight plastic
[ ] A dust free environment with recycled abrasives is achieved
[ ] No power is required on the unit

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 9.2: Concrete Moisture

Q.100 - what will the effects of low temperature have on concrete cure?
[ ] None
[ ] Increase cure time
[ ] Decrease cure time
[ ] It will Make the concrete crack

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.10: Compatibility

Q.101 - If you use the same paint supplier you will not have a compatibility problem with all products?
[ ] True
[ ] Not True
[ ] True for old products only
[ ] True for new products only

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.4: Environments

Q.102 - The dew point is the temperature at a given pressure and humidity that ___________ will occur.?
[ ] Condensation
[ ] Water
[ ] Liquid
[ ] Heat

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.1: Inspection and Testing Equipment

Q.103 - Wet film gauges are generally available in metal and _________
[ ] Wood
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Paper
[ ] Cardboard

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 15.5: SSPC VIS 1

Q.104 - Photograph G1 SP 5 and G3 SP 5 are demonstrated with a surface profile of ________(_____)?
[ ] 4 mil (100 microns)
[ ] 3 mil (75 microns)
[ ] 2 mil (50 microns)
[ ] 1 mil (25 microns)

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.2.1: Mechanical and Hand Preparation Standards
Q.105 - What are the two letters which are used in ISO 8501 prior to the mechanical and hand preparation
standard?
[ ] SP
[ ] St
[ ] SS
[ ] tS

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.6: Pre-Job Conference

Q.106 - The coating inspector should go through each section of the coating __________ with the contractor.?
[ ] Works
[ ] Specification
[ ] Program
[ ] Contract

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.3: IMO Regulations Cargo Oil Tanks
Q.107 - Coatings applied to ships? cargo tanks at the new building stage will have a target useful life of 15 years,
remaining in ?_______? condition.?
[ ] Good
[ ] Excellent
[ ] Average
[ ] Poor

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.1.1: Offshore Construction

Q.108 - The splash ________ is the section of the platform which is subject to wet, dry, immersion and erosion by
the waves?
[ ] Zone
[ ] Base
[ ] Wetting
[ ] Steel

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.4: Ventilation and Dehumidification

Q.109 - Once a coating is applied the solvents should _______ leaving a solid behind?
[ ] solidify
[ ] remain
[ ] evaporate
[ ] separate

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.11: Basic Access Requirements (inc fall protection)
Q.110 - The name associated with persons who work from rope access is ____________
[ ] climbers
[ ] rope technicians
[ ] mountaineers
[ ] abseilers

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.2: Site Painting

Q.111 - Site painting is exactly the same as paint shop painting?
[ ] Yes always
[ ] Yes If the paint shop is large only
[ ] If the site is contained
[ ] No, there will be environmental and safety differences between a paint shop and site works

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.1.4: Performance Standards For Protective Coatings:
Part 4
Q.112 - Pinhole detection should be conducted at ________volts?
[ ] 50
[ ] 60
[ ] 80
[ ] 90

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.2.2: Roller Application (inc.mitt, trowel etc)
Q.113 - Mohair is what kind of roller material (roller head)?
[ ] A short pile roller
[ ] A long pile roller
[ ] A long nylon roller
[ ] A short rubber roller

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.4: IMO Regulations Void Spaces

Q.114 - The _______ DFT rule shall apply for the epoxy system or manufacturers recommendations ?
[ ] 80/20
[ ] 90/10
[ ] 70/30
[ ] 85/15

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 15.4: BS EN ISO 8501-4

Q.115 - There are three rust grades within the standard, Light , Medium and ______flash rust?
[ ] Heavy
[ ] Thick
[ ] Scale
[ ] Flash

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.1.1: Performance Standards For Protective Coatings:
Part 1
Q.116 - What does the abbreviation IMO stand for?
[ ] International marine organisation
[ ] Internal marine organisation
[ ] International maritime organisation
[ ] Internal maritime organisation

Spray Painting - Unit 3.2: Paint Storage and Paint Mixing

Q.117 - The paint storage location should be dedicated to paints and thinners only?
[ ] No a common store will do
[ ] Only if the paint store is big
[ ] True
[ ] True if the paint store is small

Spray Painting - Unit 1.2: Basic Corrosion

Q.118 - A corroded steel surface is made up of which sites?
[ ] Building site
[ ] Chemical sites
[ ] Anodic and cathodic sites
[ ] Non-chemical sites

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.5: Rubber Linings

Q.119 - Rubber lining is used in various industries including _________gas desulphurisation units?
[ ] Solvent
[ ] Water
[ ] Smell
[ ] Flue

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 8.2: Thick Film Intumescent Coating

Q.120 - The steel substrate should be abrasive blast cleaned and primed before application of the pfp?
[ ] True for external locations only
[ ] True for critical components only
[ ] Not true
[ ] True (always check the specification)

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.4: Miscellaneous Pipeline Coatings and Field Joints
Q.121 - The local ________is very important when designing a pipeline and pipeline coating system?
[ ] Currency
[ ] Conditions
[ ] Economy
[ ] Terrain

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.6: Mechanical Blast Cleaning Equipment

Q.122 - Mechanical forms of abrasive blast cleaning are often performed in fabrication facilities and paint shop
etc.?
[ ] No, not true
[ ] Only in pipe mills
[ ] Yes, wheelabrators etc. are commonly used to prepare new steelwork
[ ] Only in stainless steel suppliers

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.3: Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coatings for Pipeline
Protection
Q.123 - The surface profile is usually between ______ and 100 microns (__-4 mils) dependent on the film
thickness of the FBE?
[ ] 50 (2)
[ ] 25 (1)
[ ] 75 (3)
[ ] 12.5 (.5)

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.7: Powder Coatings

Q.124 - Powder coatings are available in various chemistries including epoxy, polyester, epoxy/polyester (hybrid),
polyurethane and ___________?
[ ] Silicone
[ ] Latex
[ ] Alkyd
[ ] Acrylic

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.5: Guidelines for Maintenance and Repair of Coatings
Q.125 - The salt content after washing shall be lower than __mg/m2 or as recommended by the paint
manufacturer?
[ ] 70
[ ] 75
[ ] 80
[ ] 85

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Spray Painting - Unit 2.3: Method Statements

Q.126 - Method statements will give details of the works to be conducted?
[ ] On large contracts only
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] On small contracts only

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 4.3: Environmental Conditions

Q.127 - The use of de-humidification will allow?
[ ] More moisture in the atmosphere
[ ] Increase in water in the atmosphere
[ ] Additional time for blast cleaning due to a decrease in moisture in the atmosphere
[ ] The cleaned surface to rust immediately

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.3.4: Superstructure Coating Systems

Q.128 - Coatings systems for superstructure must also be resistant to ________light?
[ ] Artificial
[ ] Ultraviolet
[ ] Infra Red
[ ] Monochromatic

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 15.6: SSPC VIS 3

Q.129 - Condition _______ is steel surfaces completely covered with rust, little or no pitting visible?
[ ] A
[ ] C
[ ] G
[ ] B

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.3: Engineering Materials

Q.130 - Thermal Shock Resistance is defined as the measure of how large a change in temperature a material
can withstand without __________.?
[ ] Flexing
[ ] Melting
[ ] Damage
[ ] Bending

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.3.2: Dry Film Thickness

Q.131 - What thickness calibration foil should you use for calibrating the gauge?
[ ] 51-100 microns
[ ] 101-254 microns
[ ] Depends on the thickness range of the coating
[ ] Depends on the generic type of the coating

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.5: Practical Arithmetic

Q.132 - Theoretical spreading rate, m²/litre = 10 x _______ by vol % divided by the dry film thickness?
[ ] Percentage
[ ] Solid
[ ] Solvent
[ ] Pigment

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.6.3: SSPC VIS 4 - NACE VIS 7

Q.133 - SSPC-VIS 4/NACE VIS 7, relates to photographs for which prepared surfaces?
[ ] Stainless
[ ] Steel
[ ] Iron
[ ] Metallic

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.2.2: Coating Application and Undocking

Q.134 - Can a holding primer be used on the blasted surface?
[ ] No
[ ] Yes if recommended by the supplier
[ ] Only when the standard is unacceptable
[ ] Only during rain

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.1.3: Previously Painted and Coated Substrates
Q.135 - The better the quality of preparation to spot repairs will generally result in?
[ ] Shortened life of the coating
[ ] Longer life of the coating
[ ] No change of life of the coating
[ ] Problems with the coating system

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 2.3: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Q.136 - At the end of a work shift the PPE should be?
[ ] Stored correctly
[ ] Left near the working area
[ ] Taken home
[ ] Throw everything in the bin

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.7: Risk Assessment (Job Safety Analysis)
Q.137 - Arisk assessment may also detail a COSHH/OSHA assessment
[ ] No
[ ] Yes, you may refer to the COSHH assessment
[ ] Yes, to fill out the sheet
[ ] No, it must be a separate document

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.1: Environmental Conditions Inspection Equipment

Q.138 - What does a whirling hygrometer/psychrometer measure?
[ ] Rain
[ ] Wind
[ ] Speed
[ ] Relative humidity

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.3.4: Needle Gun

Q.139 - Needle gunning is a method of surface preparation on steel surfaces?
[ ] No, needle gunning is a descaling treatment tool only
[ ] No, needle gunning is used for concrete removal only
[ ] Yes, needle gunning is a recognised method of mechanical preparation on steel surfaces
[ ] Yes, but only on stainless steels

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.2.2: Pre-Surface Condition

Q.140 - Flame cut edges should be ground / dressed smooth, prior to surface preparation?
[ ] Yes, usually by mechanical preparation methods
[ ] No, get plenty of paint on
[ ] No, ensure you blast clean though
[ ] No, ensure you wire brush first

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.2: High Pressure Water Jetting on Sea Going Vessels
Q.141 - The equipment must be in good working order?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only on big jobs
[ ] Only on long sea runs

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.1: Role of Inspector

Q.142 - How much grease and oil is allowed on the substrate prior to surface treatment?
[ ] None
[ ] Small amount
[ ] Unlimited
[ ] Depends on thickness

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.2.4: Air Assisted Spray (Introduction)

Q.143 - HVLP is the abbreviation of?
[ ] High vessels light pressures
[ ] High viscosity low pressures
[ ] High volume low pressures
[ ] High volume high pressures

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.1.2: Types of Substrates and Materials

Q.144 - The main advantages of mild steel over other materials is it's ____________
[ ] low corrosion rate and high density
[ ] low cost and flexibility
[ ] high strength and flexibility
[ ] low cost and high strength

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 9.4: Concrete Coatings

Q.145 - Destructive dry film paint thickness testing can be conducted on concrete?
[ ] True (with the use of a PIG gauge)
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only true on transparent coatings
[ ] Only true on thick coatings

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.2.2: Visual Standards (Introduction)

Q.146 - How is the visual standard to be used?
[ ] Held close to the surface to be assessed
[ ] Held away from the surface and illuminated
[ ] Referred to in the office before an inspection
[ ] Only used in the case of a dispute

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.5.1: Inspection and Test Equipment

Q.147 - Information on the voltage to be used for porosity testing should be obtained from ____________
[ ] The product data sheet
[ ] The site manager
[ ] The paint manufacturer
[ ] The safety data sheet

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.6: Storage

Q.148 - Is it acceptable to store half used paints?
[ ] Yes, providing they are not two part (mixed) and you have lids, within shelf life etc.?
[ ] No, disguard
[ ] Yes, for epoxy paints only
[ ] Yes, for water based products only

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 15.7: SSPC VIS 4 - NACE VIS 7

Q.149 - All flash rusting is viewed without ___________?
[ ] Standards
[ ] Light
[ ] Magnification
[ ] Washing

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Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 6.1: Equipment Set-Up and Testing

Q.150 - Prior to commencement of work, the following documentation must be available on grounds of health and
safety?
[ ] Time sheets
[ ] Production sheets
[ ] Method statements and risk assessments
[ ] Bonus payments sheet

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ANSWERS:Q-1=3; Q-2=1; Q-3=4; Q-4=3; Q-5=1; Q-6=3; Q-7=2; Q-8=4; Q-9=4; Q-10=2; Q-11=1; Q-12=2; Q-13=1;
Q-14=3; Q-15=3; Q-16=3; Q-17=3; Q-18=3; Q-19=3; Q-20=2; Q-21=4; Q-22=3; Q-23=3; Q-24=1; Q-25=3; Q-26=3;
Q-27=1; Q-28=1; Q-29=3; Q-30=1; Q-31=2; Q-32=3; Q-33=4; Q-34=3; Q-35=2; Q-36=3; Q-37=3; Q-38=4; Q-39=3;
Q-40=3; Q-41=3; Q-42=3; Q-43=4; Q-44=3; Q-45=4; Q-46=2; Q-47=1; Q-48=3; Q-49=4; Q-50=4; Q-51=3; Q-52=2;
Q-53=3; Q-54=3; Q-55=3; Q-56=1; Q-57=3; Q-58=1; Q-59=1; Q-60=4; Q-61=3; Q-62=1; Q-63=3; Q-64=3; Q-65=1;
Q-66=2; Q-67=3; Q-68=4; Q-69=4; Q-70=3; Q-71=3; Q-72=1; Q-73=4; Q-74=1; Q-75=1; Q-76=1; Q-77=3; Q-78=3;
Q-79=1; Q-80=2; Q-81=2; Q-82=2; Q-83=1; Q-84=1; Q-85=1; Q-86=4; Q-87=2; Q-88=4; Q-89=3; Q-90=3; Q-91=1;
Q-92=3; Q-93=2; Q-94=2; Q-95=3; Q-96=3; Q-97=3; Q-98=1; Q-99=3; Q-100=2; Q-101=2; Q-102=1; Q-103=2;
Q-104=4; Q-105=2; Q-106=2; Q-107=1; Q-108=1; Q-109=3; Q-110=4; Q-111=4; Q-112=4; Q-113=1; Q-114=2;
Q-115=1; Q-116=3; Q-117=3; Q-118=3; Q-119=4; Q-120=4; Q-121=4; Q-122=3; Q-123=1; Q-124=4; Q-125=3;
Q-126=2; Q-127=3; Q-128=2; Q-129=2; Q-130=3; Q-131=3; Q-132=2; Q-133=2; Q-134=2; Q-135=2; Q-136=1;
Q-137=2; Q-138=4; Q-139=3; Q-140=1; Q-141=1; Q-142=1; Q-143=3; Q-144=4; Q-145=1; Q-146=1; Q-147=3;
Q-148=1; Q-149=3; Q-150=3;

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