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MCQs Classified by Subject (Last Updated)
1- According to BS 7079 how many photographs for cleanliness grades are available when hand
and power tool cleaning technique is used?
a) 14 b) 6 c) 4 d) 16
2- Very Through blast cleaning is referring to …………….
a) Sa1 b) Sa2 c) Sa2½ d) Sa3
3- If profile is higher than specified, the result will be
a) Rash Rusting b) Cause adhesion problem c) Blisters d) Bittiness
4- High pressure wet blasting operates at which pressure?
a) 100 psi b) 2500 psi c)up to 20000 psi d) up to 30000 psi
5- The test for iron salts is important because
a) These salts may be present and increase the corrosion rate
b) These salts may be present because of improper procedures at the steel rolling mill.
c) These salts will mix with the coating and improve adhesion
d) These salts will leach out and cause curing problem for primer layer of paint system
6- Which Surface preparation is used for weathered galvanizing?
a) Sweep Blasting b)Stiff bristle Brushing c)Through Blast cleaning d) Sa2½
7- Amplitude is a term associated with
a) Dry film thickness
b) Wet film thickness
c) Matt film
d) Surface profile
8- A surface comparator is used to:
a) Measure the surface profile of a blast cleaned surface
b) Compare the cleanliness of a blast cleaned surface
c) Assess the roughness of a blast cleaned profile
d) Record the peak to trough height of a blast cleaned profile
9- All surface breaking laminations observed on a surface shall be:
a) Reported to the welding inspector immediately
b) Removed by chipping hammer under supervision of the blasting foreman
c) Reported to engineer immediately
d) Removed by sharp edged scraper with the permission of the safety manager
10- Enclosed blasting chambers are used because of:
a) They protect other personnel and equipment from blast scatter
b) They are relatively portable and inexpensive to set up
c) Possibility of recycling the expandable abrasives in these systems.
d) They normally use expandable abrasives
11- A wheelabrator is:
a) A portable item of blasting equipment used on site
b) A direct charge mill used during the paint manufacture
c) A centrifugal blasting unit
d) A viscosity measurement equipment
12- Two examples of Hygroscopic salts would be:
a) Iron Phosphate and Iron Chromate
b) Iron Chloride and Iron Oxide
c) Iron Sulphate and Iron Chloride
d) Iron Sulphate and Iron Silicate
13- When checking surface profile using X-Coarse replica tape
a) 50 microns must be added to the final reading
b) The average number of the readings must be taken
c) 50 microns must be deducted from the reading
d) A minimum of ten readings must be taken
14- How many abrasive blast cleaning photographs are in BS 7079 part A?
a) 4 b) 14 c) 8 d) 16
15- Rust grade A can be described as
a) Tightly adhering millscale, with evident heavy pitting
b) Clean white metal
c) Tightly adhering millscale, with no apparent corrosion
d) Millscale which has begun to flake, or can be scraped away
16- Which blasting grade best describes “Through blast cleaning”
a) Sa2 b) Sa2½ c) Sa3 d) Sa1
17- The two factors to consider when inspecting a surface preparation
a) Degree of cleanliness and hygroscopic salts
b) Surface profile and metal rust grade
c) Surface profile and degree of cleanliness
d) Degree of cleanliness and surface contamination
18- Abrasive used in site for British Gas projects must be
a) Mixed with sand, to reduce cost
b) Stored correctly prior to use
c) Expandable
d) Used up to maximum 3 times only
19- After putting the Testex between anvils of an imperial gauge this is the result. What is the
exact amount of profile on this surface?
a) 4.6 Thou
b) 2.6 Thou
c) 46 Thou
d) 0.26 Inch
B
A D
C
a)
b) B shows a hackle and A shows a rogue peak
c) C shows a hackle and B shows a rogue peak
d) D shows a hackle and should be referred to engineer for ultrasonic check
29- Profile assessment
a) Should be only quantitative and measured by Dial gauges
b) Can be qualitative or quantitative and is measured by gauges or comparator
c) With Dial Micrometer and Replica tape is a good method which provides permanent record
d) b and c are correct
30- In measuring the surface profile by testex and Dial micrometer gauge:
a) We need to zero the Gauge on a flat surface such as a smooth piece of glass
b) Testex tape has another names such as press-o-film and replica tape
c) Coarse grade of replica tape is for measuring profiles 37-115 um
d) Extra coarse grade replica tape is suitable for 20-50 um profiles
31- Needle gauge is:
a) Suitable for profile measurement on curved surfaces and pipe
b) A quantitative gauge which can give permanent record and is more costly than the Testex
c) Used in three random positions on the surface and report the average calculated as surface
profile
d) A safe gauge which is applied for profile measurement on flat blasted substrates
33- Which is not correct about assessing a blasted surface with comparator
a) Comparators can be used for assessment of surface profiles according to BS 7079 Pt C or ISO
8503-1
b) There are two types of comparators one for grit G and another for shot S
c) When a mix of abrasives has been used for surface blasting the reference should be grit
d) Using the visual aid is not allowed for assessing the roughness characteristics
34- In assessment of the surface profile using the comparator
a) There are two methods which are Naked eye and Tactile
b) We look for a segment which its profile is same as the surface profile
c) In all methods we are not allowed to touch the surface because of contamination
d) Using the magnification and visual aid is not acceptable
35- Which definition is correct for rust grade B
a) Steel surface on which the millscale has rusted away and slight pitting under normal vision is
visible
b) Steel surface which general pitting is visible under normal vision
c) Steel surface which has begun to rust and from which the millscale has begun to flake
d) Steel surface which is largely covered by adherent millscale
36- When abrasive blasting used for surface preparation
a) We have three degree of cleanliness which are Sa1, Sa2 and Sa3
b) In all grades after the preparation surface should free of visible oil grease and dirt
c) In all grades after preparation surface should be free of mill scales
d) Sa2 and Sa3 are not achievable on rust Grade B
37- When we are going to prepare a steel substrate before application of paints
a) We should determine rust grade of the surface according to BS 3900 and ISO 8503
b) Primary surface has no effect on degree of surface Cleanliness after preparation
c) SS 05 59 00 gives high quality pictorial standards for profile assessment of surface before
and after preparation
d) Degree of surface cleanliness after preparation related to rust grades
38- According to abrasive blast cleaning grades in BS 7079 Pt.A
a) Surface should be checked for degree of cleanliness with 7x magnification
b) Sa 1 and Sa 2 are not achievable on rust grade A
c) If the surface cleanliness is equal to Sa 2 ½ it means that there is no millscale on it
d) There are three grades of surface cleanliness as fine medium and coarse
39- How much is the speed of impelled abrasive in a wheelabrator?
a) 450 mph
b) 220 mph
c) 280 mph
d) 200 mph
40- When wheelabrators are used:
a) They have less operator safety because the operator is involved directly
b) They have less productivity than open systems
c) They are ideal for long production runs on similar sections
d) They may damage if shot abrasive is used in them because can cut impellers
41- What is “knock out pot “in a open blasting system?
a) It is a pot which containing abrasives
b) It is a operation safety part in this system
c) It is a pot which traps vapour, water and oil
d) It is a pot which draws out low density materials from abrasives
42- In Choosing a compressor for a open blasting system:
a) It should be chose according to its capacity and energy consumption
b) It must be able to pressurize the air to 200 psi
c) It is far better if use a compressor which its capacity is equal to maximum capacity which is
needed
d) Maximum capacity will achieve when it can pressurize the air to 100 psi on back side of the
nozzle
43- In an Open blasting system, hose:
a) Should be carbon impregnated to avoid static electricity
b) Line length are better to restricted to around 10 meters
c) Diameter is related to nozzle size and should be at least 3 to 4 times of the nozzle diameter
d) Size should be ½ to ¾ nozzle diameter
44- How much is the abrasive speed with a venturi type nozzle?
a) 300 mph
b) 220 mph
c) 450 mph
d) 100 mph
45- In an open area blasting system
a) Venturi nozzles provide narrow blast pattern
b) Straight bore nozzles provide even spread of abrasives
c) Particle speed with a venturi nozzle is higher than others and is about 400 mph
d) Particles speed with straight bore nozzles is about 200 mph and with venturi type is about
450 mph
46- Safety consideration during surface blasting should be according to which standard?
a) BS 3900
b) IGE SR 21
c) COSHH
d) SI 1657
47- In comparison of open blasting with wet blasting:
a) Open blasting is more environmentally friendly
b) Wet blasting is more ideal for removal of insoluble salts
c) Open blasting is not suitable for removal of layers of toxic materials
d) Open blasting produces higher amount of disposal
Question Question
Answer Answer
No. No.
1 B 36 B
2 C 37 D
3 A 38 B
4 D 39 B
5 A 40 C
6 B 41 C
7 D 42 D
8 C 43 C
9 C 44 C
10 A 45 D
11 C 46 B
12 C 47 C
13 C 48 D
14 B 49 A
15 C 50 C
16 A 51 A
17 C 52 D
18 C 53 B
19 B 54 C
20 D 55 A
21 C 56 C
22 B 57 A
23 D 58 C
24 D 59 C
25 D 60 C
26 C 61 C
27 D 62 C
28 D
29 D
30 B
31 D
32 C
33 D
34 C
35 C
Corrosion theory:
1- What is the chemical composition of red rust on steel surfaces in ambient temperature and
normal condition?
a) Millscale b) Hematite c)Hydrated Hematite or Iron Hydroxide d) Iron Sulphate
2- An anode become positively charged by:
a) Releasing electrons
b) Releasing protons
c) Releasing charged atoms
d) None of the above
3- In the Galvanic List, which of the following materials has the ‘lowest known average potential
value’?
a) Aluminum b) Copper c) Zinc d) Graphite
4- Hydrogen is evolved at:
a) The anode all the time
b) The cathode all the time
c) The cathode as a by-product of the corrosion reaction
d) The anode as corrosion takes place
5- Current direction in a corrosion cell is :
a) Positive to negative in electrolytic side
b) Anode to Cathode in electrolyte
c) Cathode to Anode via electrolyte
d) Cathode to Anode in electric side
6- Which one is not correct about SRB bacteria:
a) They are active in temperature 25-45˚C
b) They cause retarding the corrosion rate by decreasing the oxygen content of environment
c) They are active in anaerobic condition
d) They reduce sulphate compounds to sulphide
7- In the Galvanic List, which of the following materials has the ‘lowest highest known average
potential value’?
a) Aluminum b) Copper c) Zinc d) Graphite
8- Bi-metallic corrosion
a) Only occurs when two identical materials are in close proximity
b) Causes accelerated metal loss on the more noble material
c) Causes Embrittlement in more active material
d) Causes accelerated metal loss on the more active material
9- What is an electrolyte?
a) It is a saline solution
b) A substance which conduct electricity and causes rusting
c) Oxidizing liquid which attack steel
d) A substance which will conduct a current and broken by it
10- Another name for Galvanic list
a) The corrosion list
b) Electro negative list
c) Electrical corrosive properties series
d) Electromotive force series
11- In the corrosion circuit electrons travel from
a) Anode to cathode
b) Cathode to Anode
c) Electrolyte to both cathode and anode
d) None of the above
12- If Zinc and Aluminum were in close contact, in presence of electrolyte
a) Aluminum would corrode
b) They would corrode equally
c) Zinc would corrode
d) In this connection Zinc is cathode
13- MEMs are also known as
a) Moisture enriched materials
b) Metal eating microbes
c) Maximum evolved moistures
d) Material microbe mobility
14- Which of the following is not a sub atom particle?
a) Electron b) Ion c) Proton d) Neutron
15- Three factors which can affect the corrosion rate on a coated surface are
a) Temperature, time and coating system
b) Bi-metallic contact, hygroscopic salts and bacteria
c) Coating system, pipe diameter and UV light
d) Blasting grades, Rust grades and surface profile
16- Thickness of mill scale is approximately
a) 25-100 um
b) 100-150 um
c) Negligible and near to zero
d) Dependent to material thickness
17- The three compressed oxide layers which form millscale are
a) Iron Oxide, rust and Iran Sulphate
b) Wustite, Hematite and magnetite
c) Iron sulphate, Iron chloride and Iron Phosphate
d) RSC, RSJ, and RSA
18- Which two materials are commonly used as sacrificial anodes?
a) Copper and tungsten
b) Aluminum and graphite
c) Zinc and Aluminium
d) Lead and tin
19- Anode becomes positively charged by:
a) Releasing protons to the cathode
b) Releasing electrons to the cathode
c) Receiving the electrons from cathode
d) Evolving the hydrogen in anode
20- Which one of Iron oxides is protective for steel?
a) Hematite b) Magnetite c) Wustite d) Millscale
21- When measuring the Acidity and Alkalinity, distilled water has a pH value of:
a) 1 b) 3.5-4.5 c) Near 7 d) 7.5-9
22- Aerobic and anaerobic conditions refer to
a) Presence and absence of Hydrogen in our environment
b) Presence and absence of electrolyte
c) Presence and absence of nitrogen and hydrogen in surrounding environment
d) Presence and absence of Oxygen in environment
23- Which is correct for definition of corrosion:
a) An electrochemical combustion of metal
b) Degradation of Metal by electrochemical or chemical means
c) Submersion of a metal in an electrolyte
d) Joining of two different metal together and putting them in atmosphere
24- Which sentence is not correct:
a) Anode is a positively charged area
b) Each Iron atom has 26 electrons
c) Formation of corrosion products occurs at the cathode
d) An electrolyte is a substance which can conduct current and be broken down by it
25- Which is correct about a corrosion reaction:
a) An electrolyte is a substance which can conduct electrons
b) Acids, alkalis and salts out of solutions are effective electrolytes
c) The chemical reaction, formation of corrosion products only occurs at the anode
d) Corrosion occurs only at the cathode and never in at the anode
26- Which factors can affect the corrosion reaction rate?
a) Temperature, Abrasives, Surface preparation
b) Hygroscopic salts, Aerobic condition, millscale
c) Bi-metallic contact, Aerobic condition, Temperature
d) Presence of water, temperature, Acids and alkalis
27- In a Galvanic list:
a) more noble metal is one which will be protected in contact with more active one
b) More active metals are more cathodic
c) Magnesium is cathodic to Iron
d) Zinc is anode to Magnesium
28- Which figure shows current directions in a corrosion triangle correctly?
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40- Which paint is good choice for over coating of Chlorinated Rubber (CR)?
a) Modified Water-borne Acrylic
b) Silicone paint
c) Polyurethane
d) Solvent borne Epoxy paint
41- What is the ratio of oil to resin in a long oil paint?
a) More than 80%
b) More than 60 %
c) 45-60%
d) 60-80%
42- Which resin has cross link polymerization?
a) Alkyd resins
b) Phenolic resins
c) Epoxies
d) Chlorinated rubber
43- Which of these pigments is toxic?
a) Zinc chromate
b) Zinc Phosphate
c) Barium Metaborate
d) Zinc Phosphosilicate
44- Zinc and Aluminium:
a) are metallic pigments with Cathodic protection effect of steel surface
b) are metallic pigments with passivation effect of steel surface
c) are extender pigments with cathodic protection effect on steel surface
d) both are metallic pigment with cathodic protection and UV reflection properties
45- Which is not a major consideration for a pigment?
a) Abrasion resistance
b) Resistance to chemical attack
c) Opacity
d) Resistance to ultra violet rays
46- Which pigment group has lower price than others?
a) Opaque pigments
b) Metallic pigments
c) Extender pigments
d) Rust inhibitive pigments
47- Extender pigments:
a) Provide rust inhibitive properties
b) Can reflect the ultra violet A and B
c) Can improve the opacity properties of paint
d) Can give bulk to our paint
48- Carbon, Kaolin, Zinc and MIO are from which group of pigments respectively?
a) Opaque, extender, metallic and laminar pigment
b) Extender, opaque, metallic and laminar pigment
c) Rust inhibitive, opaque, passivation, and extender pigment
d) Opaque, laminar, metallic and extender pigment
49- What is the pigment volume concentration (PVC)?
a) It is the ratio of the pigment size to its concentration in paint
b) It is the ratio of pigment to binder volume in paint
c) It is the ratio of pigment to volume (VOC) of solid of a paint
d) It is the ratio of pigment to solvent
50- Which BS code defines critical pigment volume concentration (CPVC)?
a) BS 7079
b) BS 2015
c) BS 2235
d) BS 3900
51- Which is not correct about paint solvent properties?
a) The higher the flash point safer the solvent
b) Solvents with lower number of carbon atoms in chemical composition have higher flash point
c) Modern solvents are toxic
d) Evaporation rate of the solvent governs start point of polymerization
52-Which is correct about solvent evaporation rate?
a) Quick evaporation of solvent makes the paint film more even
b) Quick evaporation increase the paint sagging on vertical surfaces
c) Evaporation rate affects the rate of polymerization
d) Decorative paints need solvents with quick evaporation rate
53-What are paint additives?
a) Driers, anti-skinning agent, plasticizers and extenders
b) Extenders, plasticizers, binder and anti-skinning agent
c) Opaque pigments, anti-skinning agent, Driers and anti-fouling agent
d) Driers, anti-skinning agent, plasticizers and anti-settling agent
54-What is the induction period?
a) The period of time after mixing in which the paint must be used
b) It is the period of time in which can keep a paint without settlement
c) It is the period of time in which curing of the paint completed
d) The length of time which the paint should stand after mixing and before use
55-What is the difference between a forced drying and stoving paint?
a) A forced drying paint needs air convection for drying but stoving paint needs oven
b) Both of them need heat for drying but stoving paint needs temperatures more than 65˚C
c) Forced drying paint can dry in the ambient temperature but stoving paint needs oven
d) Stoving paint has cross linked polymerization but forced drying has linear polymerization
56- What is the drying mechanism of Acrylic paints?
a) Solvent evaporation
b) Oxidation
c) Chemical curing
d) Cross linked polymerization
57- What is pot life?
a) It is the period of time after mixing in which the paint must be used
b) It is the period of time in which can keep a paint without settlement
c) It is the period of time in which curing of the paint completed
d) The length of time which the paint should stand after mixing and before use
58- What is the curing agent of 2 pack Polyurethanes?
a) Amines
b) Amides
c) Isocyanates
d) Cyanates
59- Which is another name for induction period?
a) Stand time
b) Lead time
c) Pot life
d) A and B are correct
60- Which paint is from oxidation drying group?
a) Epoxy paints
b) Phenolic paints
c) Polyurethane paints
d) Chlorinated rubbers
61- Paints from which category of drying need activator for drying?
a) Solution polymer group
b) Oxidation drying group
c) Chemical curing drying group
d) Coalescence group
62- What is the definition of gloss transition temperature (Tg)?
a) The temperature at which full cross linking of paints starts
b) The temperature at which the material changes from a rubbery to glassy solid and vise versa
c) The temperature at which the material changes from a glass solid to crystalline solid
d) The temperature at which full cross linking occurs
63- What is meant by “Vehicle” for paint constituents?
a) It is another name for paint binder
b) It is another name for paint solvent
c) Binder plus solvent in solvent borne paints is called vehicle
d) A and C are correct
64- Which is a correct definition for solute?
a) It is the dispersed phase in a solution
b) It is fine particles of a solid or tiny droplets of a liquid in a solution
c) It is the material which dissolved by the solvent
d) It is a liquid which can dissolve another material, liquid or solid
65- Solvent is:
a) The continuous phase in a dispersion
b) The carrier of the solution
c) A liquid which can dissolve another material, liquid or solid
d) A liquid which can wet solid particles and agglomerate them
66- What is the aggregate size?
a) It is the ratio of particles size to their amount in a dispersion
b) It is the average size of droplets in an emulsion
c) It is the biggest size pigment size that is found in paint mixture
d) It is a parameter which shows the ration of solvent to solid solute in a solution
67- Carrier is
a) Another name for solvent in a solution
b) The continuous phase in a solution
c) The continuous phase in an emulsion or suspension
d) Tiny droplets of liquid which is dispersed in an emulsion
68- Which sentence is correct about dispersions and solutions?
a) There are two types of solutions: suspension and emulsion
b) Suspension is a solution of solid particles in a liquid solvent
c) Emulsion is a type of dispersion and is a dispersed liquid in another liquid
d) Dispersions are a type of solution where there is no solubility in its constituents
Question Question
Answer Answer
No. No.
1 B 36 D
2 A 37 B
3 B 38 D
4 B 39 D
5 B 40 A
6 B 41 B
7 D 42 C
8 D 43 A
9 B 44 A
10 C 45 B
11 A 46 C
12 A 47 D
13 C 48 A
14 D 49 B
15 A 50 B
16 D 51 B
17 B 52 C
18 D 53 D
19 C 54 D
20 D 55 B
21 C 56 A
22 A 57 A
23 B 58 C
24 D 59 D
25 D 60 B
26 D 61 C
27 C 62 B
28 C 63 D
29 B 64 C
30 A 65 C
31 C 66 C
32 D 67 C
33 D 68 C
34 B
35 D
Paint testing and paint Manufacture
1- Fineness of grind is a term used for …………..
a) Premixing b) Aggregate size c) Profile roughness d) PVC
2- Which of the following tests would be performed to determine the adhesion of a coating?
a) Pendulum rocker b) Pull of test c) Falling sand d)Taber Abraser
3- Why an inspector must use PIG gauge?
a) When Substrate is non-Ferromagnetic or Coating is non-ferromagnetic
b) When Substrate is non-Ferromagnetic or Coating is ferromagnetic
c) When Substrate is Ferromagnetic or Coating is ferromagnetic
d) When Substrate is Ferromagnetic or Coating is non-ferromagnetic
4- In FBE coating greater than 25 thou thickness, holidays are detected using which of the
following?
a) Wet sponge holiday detector
b) Low voltage holiday detector
c) High voltage holiday detector
d) Low voltage DC holiday detector
5- Dry film thickness measurement using a banana gauge can be carried out on the following:
a) Zinc galvanized surfaces which have been painted with specified zinc layer thickness
b) Painted Aluminum substrates
c) Any paint containing MIO pigments
d) None of the above
6- A Paint said to process low opacity will:
a) Have low permeability
b) Have high hiding power
c) Contain laminar pigment
d) Have low hiding power
7- Which one is used for hiding power measurement of paint?
a) Reflectometer b) Banana gauge c) Psycrometer d) Cryptometer
8- The pencil hardness test is used for:
a) Scratch hardness resistance of a coating
b) Adhesion of a coating
c) Abrasion resistance of a coating
d) Indentation resistance hardness of a coating
Question Question
Answer Answer
No. No.
1 B 10 C
2 B 11 C
3 B 12 D
4 C 13 D
5 A 14 C
6 D 15 C
7 A 16 D
8 A 17 C
9 A
PA10 questions;
1- According to PA10, an engineer is
a) Appointed by contractor and notified in writing to client
b) Appointed by Transco and notified in writing to contractor
c) Responsible for coating and reports
d) Higher Authority
2- The use of sealer to improve performance and prolong the coating life, is associated with
which of the following coating systems?
a) Polysiloxane
b) Polyurethane
c) Inorganic Zinc silicate(IZS)
d) Electrostatic Spraying
3- A barrier type paint system, must provide
a) Good opacity b) Good flexibility c) High permeability d) Low permeability
4- The BGAS specification for site application of a paint system is
a) BGC/PS/PA10 b) BGC/PS/CW5 c) BGC/PS/PA8 d) BS 7079
5- According to PA10, what is the abrasive which is used for Stainless steel surface preparation?
a) Copper Slag
b) Steel Shot
c) Aluminum Oxide
d) Angular chilled Iron
6- Abrasive used on site for British Gas projects must be
a) Mixed with sand, to reduce cost
b) Stored correctly prior to use
c) Expandable
d) Used up to maximum 3 times only
7- According to PA10, ‘Wet blast cleaning’ of a surface should be followed by ‘Dry abrasive
cleaning’:
a) Only as directed by the engineer
b) To remove the surface profile created by wet process
c) Because of the immediate oxidation of the substrate after wet blasting which must be
removed.
d) Does not need to carry out if moisture tolerant paints are used
8- All mechanical damages, like surface laminations sharp edges, observed on a substrate should
be:
a) Immediately should be removed by grinding carefully
b) Carefully removed by means of spark free power brushes
c) Reported to engineer for his assessment
d) They will be normally removed during the blasting operation
9- According to PA10 for maintenance painting which method can be used for paint application?
a) Roller b) Brush c) Conventional Spray d) Engineer makes decision about it
10- In accordance with PA10 section 2, paint application by roller is
a) Not allowed
b) Highly desirable for large areas
c) Is not suitable for corrosion protection painting
d) Only allowed for primer application on blasted substrate
11- The use of sealer to improve performance and prolong the coating life is associated with
which of the following coating system?
a) Polysiloxane
b) Thermal Metal Spray
c) Polyurethane
d) Urethane paint systems
12- According to PA10, Properties and performance requirements of paints are according to which
document and British Standard?
a) PA9 for paint minimum requirements and BS 3900 for test methods
b) PA8 for paint minimum requirements and BS 7079 for test methods
c) PA7 for Paint minimum requirements and BS 3900 for test methods
d) CW5 for paint minimum requirements and BS 3900 for test methods
13- According to PA10 What is the first and preferred options for Stainless steel Surface
preparation and Which type of abrasive can be used for this material?
a) Sweep Abrasive Blast, Hand Abrading, Garnet
b) Hand Abrading, Wet blasting, Cooper Slag
c) Hand Abrading, sweep abrasive blast, Aluminum Oxide
d) The only option is Sweep abrasive blasting and abrasive must be Aluminum Oxide
14- In accordance to PA10 for protection of Hot duty surfaces above 340ᵒ C TSA and IZS
a) Must be chemically cured to provide highest performance
b) Both must be heated to 340ᵒ C for curing
c) They should be sealed by Polysiloxane inorganic coating for better performance
d) They must be sealed by silicon sealer for better performance.
15- Dew point is defined as: the temperature at which the water vapor present in the air…………
a)Will evaporate b) Will condensate c) Will dry d) Will cause osmotic blisters
16- Which of the following substrates is not dealt with in table SPA6 of PA10?
a) Concrete b) Stainless Steel c) Galvanized Surfaces d) Glass
17- According to PA10 a new galvanized substrate has a surface:
a) Where a cohesive oxide layer has not been formed and which exhibits a dull appearance
lacking metallic sheen
b) On which a cohesive oxide layer has been formed and which exhibits a dull appearance
lacking in metallic sheen
c) Where a cohesive oxide layer has not been formed, showing a bright metallic sheen
d) Where a cohesive layer has been formed, showing a bright metallic sheen
18- Which British standards cover the color coding of pipework?
a) BS2481 b) BS 1710 c) BS 4800 d) BS 5252
19- Minimum Wft and Dft recommendations for paint application and advice on the addition of
thinners etc. can be found in:
a) On the label of the paint container
b) Project specification
c) Manufacturer’s product data sheet
d) In BS 7079 Part A
20- What are the total Dft requirements for the 2 preferred systems in table SPA1e of PA10?
a) 255 and 225 b) 265 and 235 c) 265 and 225 d) Both 225
Question
Answer Question No. Answer
No.
1 B 11 B
2 C 12 A
3 D 13 D
4 A 14 D
5 C 15 B
6 C 16 D
7 C 17 C
8 C 18 B
9 B 19 C
10 C 20 C
Paint Application and paint Faults:
1- What result will get by temperature cycling test?
a) Cracking b) Blistering c) Chalking d) Discoloring
2- Which application method provides more uniform film thickness?
a) Stripe Coating
b) Airless Spray
c) Conventional Spray
d) Electrostatic Spray
3- A common method for applying ‘Hot Metal Spray’ coating is:
a) Conventional spray ‘Gravity Cup’
b) A gun containing gas burner and compressed air
c) High pressure airless spray system
d) Plural component pumps and gun