CIP Level 1—Quiz 2

1. Most coatings in the industrial and marine fields are organic coatings.

A. True
B. False

2. A pigment is

A. a discrete particulate solid used to give specific decorative or

protective properties to a coating.
B. the liquid base of a coating.
C. used to make a solution of resin, which may dry to form a film.
D. the coating base which dissolves to form the coating film.

3. If a coating which cures by chemically-induced polymerization is applied

without the converter having been added first, the

A. converter may be sprayed on to complete the cure.

B. coating will remain in a liquid state.
C. coating may appear to dry, although it will not cure.
D. coating may run or sag.

4. Which of the following coating types are often supplied in two

components?

A. Moisture-cured
B. Oxidation-cured
C. Co-reaction-cured
D. Solvent cured

5. To extend the pot-life of an epoxy coating, the applicator may

A. add more thinner.

B. do nothing since the pot life should not be exceeded.
C. heat the spray area.
D. dehumidify the spray area.

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6. The percentage of metallic zinc dust by weight in the dried film of a zinc-
rich coating is generally

A. 20%-30%.
B. 100%.
C. 75%-95%.
D. 55%-75%.

7. An epoxy ester coating is a one-package coating which cures by

A. oxidation.
B. evaporation.
C. reaction with moisture in the air.
D. coalescence.

8. Oil base coatings

A. cure by oxidation.
B. may be applied over an alkaline surface.
C. are considered to be high-performance coatings.
D. cure by reaction with moisture in the air.

9. When following a specification for surface preparation standards, the

inspector should NOT

A. ensure specified cleanliness standard is used.

B. ensure surface is prepared as specified.
C. require a cleaner surface than specified.
D. verify that only specified materials are used.

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10. If the coating inspector finds that the coating was applied thicker than
specified, he/she should

A. advise contractor and owner’s representative immediately.

B. use good judgment in deciding whether or not to deviate from the
specification.
C. require that the area be blasted down to bare metal and
recoated.
D. call the coating manufacturer to solve the problem.

11. A well-written coating specification should contain information regarding

I. surface preparation standards.

II. safety.
III. locations to be coated.

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

12. The coating inspector should require white metal surface preparation if

A. immersion surface is required.

B. chemical resistance is required.
C. the specification calls for white metal.
D. the manufacturer’s product data sheet recommends white metal.

13. The requirements of a project should be defined by the

A. coating inspector.
B. coating contractor.
C. project engineer.
D. coating specification.

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14. Most modern coatings require both a clean and roughened surface to
achieve long-term stability and their intended service life.

A. True
B. False

15. Mill scale is anodic relative to bare steel.

A. True
B. False

16. Oil-based coatings such as alkyds or epoxy esters perform extremely well
when applied over galvanized and zinc coated surfaces.

A. True
B. False

17. NACE No. 5/SSPC-SP 12 addresses both visible (WJ’s) and non-visible (NV)
levels of cleanliness.

A. True
B. False

18. Steel surface temperature during coating application should be

A. the same as dew point temperature.

B. at least 5F (about 3C) below dew point temperature.
C. at least 5F (about 3C) above dew point temperature.
D. no more than 5F (about 3C) above dew point temperature.

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19. Workers exposed to hazardous levels of free silica dust—such as released

during the sand blast cleaning process—may develop silicosis, which is a
disease of the

A. liver.
B. heart.
C. lungs.
D. stomach.

20. The presence of certain salt deposits such as ferrous sulfate or ferrous
hydroxides may be determined by which of the following?

A. Visual inspection
B. Test papers or chemical test kits
C. Magnetic pull-out DFT gauge
D. Low voltage DC (wet sponge detector)

21. Nozzle pressure for manual blast cleaning is generally accepted to be

A. 65 to 90 psi.
B. 90 to 100 psi.
C. 130 to 150 psi.
D. 130 psi and above.

22. The presence of oil or moisture in compressed air

A. is completely eliminated by moisture traps and oil separators.

B. is not important during “blow down” operations.
C. should be periodically checked with a white blotter or cloth.
D. is not a problem when using airspray.

23. Soluble salts are non-visible contaminants.

A. True
B. False

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24. ISO 8503-1 comparators are available for which of the following abrasives?

I. Sand
II. Grit
III. Shot

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

25. Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of

A. inadequate anchor pattern/surface profile.

B. overcoating a surface contaminated with chemical salts.
C. airless spray application.
D. applying the coating too thin.

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