Final Assessment

Protective Coatings Application

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.2: High Pressure Water Jetting on Sea Going Vessels
Q.1 - What should be conducted to determine parameters of the contract?
[ ] Quality test
[ ] Labour requirements
[ ] Initial survey
[ ] Location of equipment

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.5: Practical Arithmetic

Q.2 - To determine the radius, divide the diameter by _ or measure from the perimeter to the middle of the base.
[ ] 1
[ ] 3
[ ] 4
[ ] 2

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.2: Forms of Corrosion

Q.3 - Galvanic corrosion is also know an ________ metal corrosion?
[ ] Dissimilar
[ ] Similar
[ ] Crevice
[ ] Pitting

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.5: De-Humidification

Q.4 - Some coatings require moisture in the environment to cure?
[ ] No, no True
[ ] Yes, all coatings require moisture to cure
[ ] Yes, moisture cured urethanes is one example
[ ] No, unless working at sea

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 10.2: Hazardous Waste

Q.5 - Used paint drums can be .............. to reduce volume?
[ ] Washed
[ ] Cleaned
[ ] Crushed
[ ] Painted

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.1.1: Offshore Construction

Q.6 - Natural_________ abrasive is frequently used for spot repairs and site welding joints during offshore
construction projects?
[ ] Metallic shot
[ ] Iron oxide
[ ] Garnet
[ ] Glass beads

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.2: International Standards

Q.7 - What part of ISO 8502 is the assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for painting?
[ ] 1
[ ] 2
[ ] 3
[ ] 4

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.3: Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coatings for Pipeline
Protection
Q.8 - Increased adhesion of the FBE coating to the substrate can usually be achieved be the application of a
proprietary ____________ solution?
[ ] Salt
[ ] Acid
[ ] Corrosive
[ ] chromate

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.15: Confined Spaces

Q.9 - Entry into a confined space must be controlled at all times?
[ ] Only if you are conducting a hazardous task
[ ] Only if the client insists
[ ] True
[ ] Not True

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.11: Basic Access Requirements (inc fall protection)
Q.10 - Ladders should be extended at least ____________ above the access point.
[ ] 1.5 metres (5 feet)
[ ] 1 metre (three feet)
[ ] 2 metres (6 feet)
[ ] 0.5 metres (2 feet)

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

Q.11 - The presence of soluble salts on the steel surface in immersion conditions will generally lead to paint
failure by ____________
[ ] blistering
[ ] cissing
[ ] wrinkling
[ ] saponification

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.1: Environmental Conditions Inspection Equipment

Q.12 - If the temperature of a steel structure falls during the night there is a risk of ____________
[ ] Coating discolouration
[ ] Condensation
[ ] Coating detachment
[ ] Blistering

Spray Painting - Unit 3.3: Quality Control

Q.13 - Generally the maximum amount of relative humidity allowed during painting is?
[ ] 50%
[ ] 60%
[ ] 75%
[ ] 90%

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.3: Mill Scale

Q.14 - Acid cleaning can be used to remove mill scale?
[ ] Not true
[ ] True, in factory facilities only
[ ] Only after needle gunning
[ ] Only after wire brushing

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.3: House Keeping

Q.15 - At the end of every shift tools should be left ____________
[ ] at the workplace
[ ] near the site office
[ ] in a safe location
[ ] with a colleague

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.3.4: Needle Gun

Q.16 - The number of blows the needles hit the surface are?
[ ] 2-3,000 per minute
[ ] 20-30,000 per minute
[ ] 1-3 times per minute
[ ] 10-50 times per minute

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.1.2: Offshore Maintenance

Q.17 - One of the most important considerations for surface treatment offshore is?
[ ] Paint type
[ ] lunch breaks
[ ] Access requirements
[ ] Storage

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.3: Engineering Materials

Q.18 - Cast iron is an iron or ferrous alloy and contains more than _% carbon.?
[ ] 5
[ ] 3
[ ] 4
[ ] 2

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 4.3: Environmental Conditions

Q.19 - If water is allowed to get into the air stream while abrasive blast cleaning is being conducted?
[ ] The blast cleaning will be quicker
[ ] The blast cleaning will improve the quality of finish
[ ] Deterioration of the surface preparation standard is possible
[ ] The abrasive dries up

Spray Painting - Unit 1.3: Surface Preparation

Q.20 - Concrete has a porous surface?
[ ] True
[ ] Only new concrete
[ ] Only old concrete
[ ] Not true

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 8.2.2: Paint Testing, Paint Constituents and Basic
Chemistry Part 2
Q.21 - ________chromate works by the slow release of leachable chromate ions at the steel substrate?
[ ] Ion
[ ] Metal
[ ] Zinc
[ ] Yellow

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 7.2: Galvanizing

Q.22 - Galvanizing can be generally touched up with a _______ containing coating?
[ ] Zinc
[ ] Aluminium
[ ] Water type
[ ] Silver

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.1.4: Performance Standards For Protective Coatings:
Part 4
Q.23 - How many test panels are utilised in the ballast tank wave test?
[ ] 1
[ ] 3
[ ] 5
[ ] 7

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.12: Safety in Surface Preparation

Q.24 - Water washing uses ____________ pressures compared to water jetting.
[ ] much higher
[ ] much lower
[ ] the same
[ ] similar

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.11: Coating Inspectors Safety

Q.25 - Safety issues should be discussed at the pre-job ________?
[ ] Specification
[ ] Discussion
[ ] Meeting
[ ] Conference

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.1: Inspection and Testing Equipment

Q.26 - Electronic Instruments are available to measure the relative humidity, dew point, air temperature and steel
temperature?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] True, however two probes are required
[ ] True, however three probes are required

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.4: Substrate Materials

Q.27 - Plastic and fibreglass do not need any form of surface preparation for paint?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true, some form of abrasive is required to achieve good paint adhesion
[ ] True for coloured materials only
[ ] True for light weight materials only

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.3: Lighting

Q.28 - Battery operated lights attached to the helmet are generally known as ____________
[ ] primary lighting
[ ] additional lightiing
[ ] intrinsically safe lighting
[ ] high intensity

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.7: Powder Coatings

Q.29 - The powder is charged and attracted to the _______ structure?
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Ground
[ ] Earthed
[ ] Powder

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 7.1: Thermal Metal Spray for Corrosion Protection
Q.30 - 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

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 12.1: Management and Supervision

Q.31 - It is essential that the painting supervisor is both qualified and experienced?
[ ] True
[ ] Only on large jobs
[ ] Only on complex jobs
[ ] Only if the client requests

Spray Painting - Unit 3.2: Paint Storage and Paint Mixing

Q.32 - What materials are used to clean up general paint spillage?
[ ] Wool
[ ] As directed by the suppliers literature, product data sheets and recommendations
[ ] Water
[ ] Oil

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

Q.33 - Wet Commercial Blast Cleaning is designated?
[ ] WAB 6
[ ] WAB 7
[ ] WAB 8
[ ] WAB 10

Spray Painting - Unit 2.1: Material Safety Data Sheets

Q.34 - Who should have a copy of the health and safety data sheets during a work task?
[ ] The supervisor
[ ] The receptionist
[ ] The secretary
[ ] The buyer

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.1: Compressed Air and Air Requirements
Q.35 - Typical compressor sizes used for abrasive blast cleaning are?
[ ] 100-200 CFM
[ ] 200-300 CFM
[ ] 600-900 CFM
[ ] 900-1900 CFM

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

Q.36 - Steel surface completely covered with rust, pitting visible. The area includes an example of foreign matter
is initial condition ___________?
[ ] C
[ ] D
[ ] E
[ ] F

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 4.2: Surface Cleanliness

Q.37 - A light blow down with clean air is sometimes conducted prior to coating application?
[ ] True, however the air must be hot
[ ] Only on vertical surfaces
[ ] Only on horizontal surfaces
[ ] True, however vacuum cleaning is more effective (also check the specification)

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

Q.38 - Overalls should fit well and be ______________?
[ ] Cheap
[ ] Light
[ ] Comfortable
[ ] Heavy

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.1: Role of Inspector

Q.39 - The abrasive blast cleaning standard specified within the PSPC shall be?
[ ] Sa1
[ ] Sa3
[ ] Sa 2½
[ ] Sa 2

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.2: Heaters

Q.40 - Heat is heavier than air?
[ ] Yes, heat will go down
[ ] No, heat rises
[ ] Yes, but only in humid environments
[ ] Yes, but only in cold locations

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.6.1: Introduction to High Pressure Water Jetting
Q.41 - When using water jetting as a process of surface preparation, part of the kinetic ____________ used is
transformed into heat?
[ ] Power
[ ] Strength
[ ] Energy
[ ] Level

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.8: Volume Solids

Q.42 - If you have a paint with 60% volume solids, the remaining 40% is solvent, diluent etc.?
[ ] True, the 40% would be solvent and wasted
[ ] True, with two pack paints only
[ ] True, for single pack paints only
[ ] Not True

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 9.3: Concrete Preparation

Q.43 - The plastic sheet method and electric meter are two test methods on concrete for?
[ ] Moisture testing
[ ] pH testing
[ ] Porosity testing
[ ] Hardness testing

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 2.4: Breathing Air / Helmets

Q.44 - The abrasive blast cleaning operator requires head/face/body protection?
[ ] Only when using metallic abrasives
[ ] Only when using high pressure equipment
[ ] True
[ ] Only If requested by the customer

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.5: Rubber Linings

Q.45 - Vulcanisation improves the ___________ and durability.
[ ] Adhesion
[ ] Elasticity
[ ] Smell
[ ] Colour

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.1: General Overview

Q.46 - Abrasive blast cleaning is only used on steel surfaces?
[ ] True
[ ] Not True
[ ] Only if the steel is cast iron
[ ] Only if the steel is high in carbon content

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 8.1.1: Laboratory and Field Testing - Part 1
Q.47 - Viscosity is the term used to describe the ______________ of material?
[ ] Reluctance to Run
[ ] Reluctance to Flow
[ ] Resistance to Motion
[ ] Resistance to Flow

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.5: Electricity and Air Supply

Q.48 - Electricity is a type of energy fueled by the transfer of ____________ from positive and negative points
within a conductor.
[ ] protons
[ ] electrons
[ ] ions
[ ] neutrons

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.3.1: Wet Film Thickness

Q.49 - When should a wet film thickness be conducted?
[ ] Soon as paint is dry
[ ] When paint has cured
[ ] During paint application
[ ] Soon as you have done a dry film thickness

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.1: Coating Types and Systems

Q.50 - What are the four main components of a typical paint?
[ ] Binder, polymer, additions, solvents
[ ] Binder, pigment, additives, solvents
[ ] Bulk, polymer, additions, solvents
[ ] Bulk, pigment, additions, solvents

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.2: Accident Prevention

Q.51 - On a construction site accidents can be described as ____________
[ ] inevitable
[ ] preventable
[ ] waiting to happen
[ ] unlucky

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.10: Compatibility

Q.52 - You should always seek advice on coating compatibility?
[ ] Yes, seek advice from the paint supplier
[ ] No, there is no need to seek advice
[ ] Yes, from the customer or client only
[ ] No, unless you are painting concrete surfaces only

Spray Painting - Unit 1.4: Coating Types and Systems

Q.53 - The binder is also called?
[ ] Solvents
[ ] Liquids
[ ] Resin
[ ] Colours

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.3.2: Dry Film Thickness

Q.54 - Calibration (verification) of DFT gauges must be conducted on flat plates
[ ] Yes, always
[ ] Not necessarily, check the painting specification
[ ] Only on thick coatings
[ ] Only on thin coatings

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.1: Specialist Coatings

Q.55 - __________ are usually defined as a material applied to the external of a structure?
[ ] Resins
[ ] Products
[ ] linings
[ ] Coatings

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.6: Coating Survey Guide for Ballast Tanks
Q.56 - During a coating survey a ________ estimate of the actual area affected by each type of coating defect
should be made for each compartment.?
[ ] Precise
[ ] Close
[ ] Good
[ ] Visual

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 9.1: Soluble Salts

Q.57 - Generally the greater the coating ________ the more resistant a coating is to blistering?
[ ] Porosity
[ ] Thickness
[ ] Strength
[ ] Colour

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.4: IMO Regulations Void Spaces

Q.58 - For secondary surface preparation the edges to be smooth, subject to _____ pass grinding or equivalent
prior to painting?
[ ] One
[ ] Two
[ ] Three
[ ] Four

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.4: Ventilation and Dehumidification

Q.59 - The process of de-humidification will ___________the levels of humidity?
[ ] Increase
[ ] Have no effect on
[ ] Reduce
[ ] Totally eliminate

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.4.2: Water Washing

Q.60 - Fresh water is always advised when water washing?
[ ] Only if the customer requests
[ ] Only in the offshore industries
[ ] Yes
[ ] No

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.1.1: Types and Methods of Surface Preparation
Q.61 - What is the main distinct disadvantage of mechanical wire brush as a method of surface preparation?
[ ] Mechanical wire brush can leave paint on the surface
[ ] Mechanical wire brush can give a good surface profile
[ ] Mechanical wire brush can polish a surface
[ ] Mechanical wire brush can damage steel

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.10: Inspection Documentation

Q.62 - The __________ should be able to read and write accurately and understand the importance of keeping
good records
[ ] Inspector
[ ] Painter
[ ] Spray painter
[ ] Blast cleaner

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 8.1: Thin Film Intumescent Coatings

Q.63 - The applicator must be trained in the application of the intumescent products?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only if the client insists
[ ] Only for critical works

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.5: Pre-job Conference

Q.64 - Where should the ship-builder demonstrate the quality procedures to be adopted?
[ ] In a conference call
[ ] In a letter
[ ] At the pre-job conference
[ ] At the end of the job

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.2: Site Painting

Q.65 - The industrial painter must be more vigilant on site painting?
[ ] No
[ ] Only on large sites
[ ] Yes, look out for other trades (different environment)
[ ] Only on small sites

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

Q.66 - There are ____________ flash rust grades in ISO 8501-4 after pre-treatment by high pressure water
jetting?
[ ] Three
[ ] Four
[ ] Five
[ ] Six

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 5.1: Material Design and Type

Q.67 - Stainless steel will not corrode?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only if painted
[ ] Only if insulated

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.5: Maintenance Painting Operations

Q.68 - One of the most common types of maintenance painting is ____________ repair and overcoat with a full
coating?
[ ] Spot
[ ] Rough
[ ] Don't
[ ] Faulty

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 4.3: Coating Technical File

Q.69 - The procedures for inspection and repair of coating systems should be included in the coating technical
file?
[ ] Only if convenient
[ ] Only if requested by owner
[ ] No
[ ] Yes

Spray Painting - Unit 6.1: Plural Spray

Q.70 - Which of the following is the best source of information about plural component spray equipment use?
[ ] Product data sheet
[ ] Manufacturers brochures
[ ] Material safety data sheet
[ ] Manufacturer of instructions and guides

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Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 3.1: Types of Abrasives

Q.71 - Copper slag is an ___________ abrasive?
[ ] Metallic
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Expendable
[ ] Round

Spray Painting - Unit 4.2: Equipment Set-up, Testing and General Use
Q.72 - 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)

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.3: General Maintenance - Plant and Equipment
Q.73 - As well as general maintenance on equipment the protective coatings applicator should check for?
[ ] Colour
[ ] Size
[ ] Visual fatigue, cracks, damage and metal wear
[ ] Weight

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 11.1: Coating Surveys

Q.74 - How many test methods are detailed in ASTM D 3359?
[ ] 1
[ ] 2
[ ] 3
[ ] 4

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.7: Navigating Coating Specifications

Q.75 - When the word ?shall? is used in a coating specification this refers to?
[ ] A recommendation
[ ] An acceptable alternative
[ ] A requirement
[ ] A guidance

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

Q.76 - What do you do if you have two-conflicting data sheets for the same product?
[ ] Check with suppliers (also revision)
[ ] Check with client
[ ] Use the one that looks with best
[ ] Ignore both

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.3.1: Outside Shell Coating Systems

Q.77 - The deep load line to the main deck is categorised as the?
[ ] Topside
[ ] Boot top
[ ] Underwater
[ ] Flat bottom

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

Q.78 - What is ISO the abbreviation of?
[ ] Internal steel organization
[ ] Internal standards organization
[ ] International standards organization
[ ] International steel organization

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.10: PPE (inc RPE)

Q.79 - Who is responsible for checking the PPE?
[ ] The storeman
[ ] The user
[ ] The supervisor
[ ] The manager

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 14.4: Miscellaneous Pipeline Coatings and Field Joints
Q.80 - Asphalt enamel coatings have a maximum working temperature of __°C (___°F)?
[ ] 180°C (356°F)
[ ] 70°C (158°F)
[ ] 190°C (374°F)
[ ] 160°C (320°F)

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.16: Health and Wellbeing

Q.81 - One of the most prevalent occupational health concerns globally for many years is ____________
[ ] arthritis from using needle guns
[ ] noise related hearing loss
[ ] gout
[ ] breathing difficulties

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.1: Compressors

Q.82 - CFM stands for?
[ ] Cubic feet (per) millimetre
[ ] Cubic feet (per) minute
[ ] Closed feed machine
[ ] Closed feet (per) minute

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

Q.83 - The temperature of the steel substrate generally ____________ during the water jetting process.
[ ] increases
[ ] decreases
[ ] remains the same
[ ] reaches the dew point

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.3: Low Voltage Holiday Detector

Q.84 - Low voltage holiday detection is generally specified for coatings that are ______ in a product or liquid
[ ] Used
[ ] Compatible
[ ] Immersed
[ ] Dipped

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.6: Cathodic Protection of Pipelines

Q.85 - Potential differences can occur in a single surface?
[ ] True
[ ] Not True
[ ] Only on Cast Iron
[ ] Only on Stainless Steel

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.4: Paint Mixing

Q.86 - Why wear PPE for mixing?
[ ] Protection of skin, body, eyes etc.
[ ] To keep you warm during mixing
[ ] Because it looks good
[ ] Because the Supervisor says so!

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

Q.87 - What material is sensitive to moisture and swells and shrinks throughout the year?
[ ] Plastic
[ ] Wood
[ ] Steel
[ ] Copper

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.3: Single and Two Part Materials
Q.88 - If you do not mix the activator you can apply this at a later date and the two-part coating will still cure?
[ ] No
[ ] Yes, with epoxy coatings only
[ ] Yes, with alkyd coatings only
[ ] Yes, if you use plenty of heat

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

Q.89 - QC is an abbreviation of ______?
[ ] Quality Control
[ ] Quantity Control
[ ] Qualified Control
[ ] Quantifiable Control

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 11.1: Coating Failures

Q.90 - Minimum over coating periods can be reduced with thin coatings?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true, refer to manufactures recommendations
[ ] True with single part coatings only
[ ] True with two part coatings only

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.6: Permit to Work

Q.91 - Permit systems can vary from job to job?
[ ] No, permits are always the same on every job
[ ] Yes, variations on permit format and process are inevitable
[ ] Depends upon customer or client
[ ] Permits are generally different from dayshift to nightshift

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.8: Inspection Plans

Q.92 - Inspection plans are developed prior to the commencement of the project?
[ ] Not true
[ ] True
[ ] Only on large projects
[ ] Only on complex projects

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.4: Ventilation and Lighting

Q.93 - Productivity will be improved with good ventilation?
[ ] Only working with metallic abrasive
[ ] True, as the operator has better visibility
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only in confined locations

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.4.3: Materials and Equipment Handling

Q.94 - Most lifting slings are controlled by ____________
[ ] Material type
[ ] material thickness
[ ] colour code
[ ] sling length

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.1.2: Performance Standards For Protective Coatings:
Part 2
Q.95 - The top coat should be?
[ ] A dark colour
[ ] A shaded colour
[ ] A light colour
[ ] A stained colour

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.7: Cathodic Protection and Coatings

Q.96 - Coatings used with cathodic protection must exhibit Good _________ strength
[ ] Inner
[ ] Flexible
[ ] Mechanical
[ ] Dielectric

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.1.1: Performance Standards For Protective Coatings:
Part 1
Q.97 - What does the abbreviation IMO stand for?
[ ] International marine organisation
[ ] Internal marine organisation
[ ] International maritime organisation
[ ] Internal maritime organisation

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

Preparation
Q.98 - What is SPC an abbreviation of?
[ ] Soluble polishing compound
[ ] Solvent polymer compound
[ ] Self peeling co-polymer
[ ] Self polishing co-polymer

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.4: Equipment Cleaning

Q.99 - When cleaning equipment ensure you are in a well ____________ location?
[ ] Heated
[ ] Cooled
[ ] Being
[ ] Ventilated

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Spray Painting - Unit 1.1: Paint Application (Introduction)

Q.100 - One main disadvantage of brush application is?
[ ] It is relatively easy to use
[ ] It is labour intensive
[ ] There is limited masking
[ ] It is relatively easy to clean the equipment

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.2: Basic Corrosion

Q.101 - The only form of corrosion you will see on steel is pitting corrosion?
[ ] True
[ ] True, however the steel must be over 5mm thick
[ ] Not true, there are various forms of corrosion inc galvanic corrosion etc.
[ ] Not true, steel does not corrode

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.1: Corrosion Fundamentals

Q.102 - ________ are chemicals made up of two or more combined parts or elements.?
[ ] Protons
[ ] Cations
[ ] Ions
[ ] Compounds

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.3.4: Superstructure Coating Systems

Q.103 - Coatings systems for superstructure must also be resistant to ________light?
[ ] Artificial
[ ] Ultraviolet
[ ] Infra Red
[ ] Monochromatic

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

Q.104 - Airless spray uses high pressure and can be hazardous to the untrained operator?
[ ] Not true, only low pressures are used in airless spray
[ ] No pressure is used in airless spray
[ ] True
[ ] Only when using certain paints

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 8.1.2: Laboratory and Field Testing - Part 2
Q.105 - Pigment dispersion can be determined using the _____________ gauge
[ ] Fineness of Level
[ ] Thickness of Grind
[ ] Dispersion and Level
[ ] Fineness of Grind

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

Q.106 - Test certificates and test plates should be available for abrasive blast equipment?
[ ] Not necessary
[ ] Only on old equipment
[ ] Only on new equipment
[ ] True

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 3.2: Surface Profile

Q.107 - The use of ___________ abrasive will produce a smoother surface than grit abrasive?
[ ] Metal
[ ] Grit
[ ] Steel
[ ] Shot

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.5.2: Documentation

Q.108 - Overcoating times and curing times are available on the ____________
[ ] Safety data sheet
[ ] Product data sheet
[ ] Paint tin
[ ] Specification

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 1.5: Pre-Surface Condition

Q.109 - Abrasive blast cleaning is used for removing sharp edges and steel defects?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true, pre-preparation work will be required
[ ] True, if the steel is new
[ ] True, if the steel is old

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 15.6: SSPC VIS 3

Q.110 - Condition __ is steel surface covered with both mill scale and rust.?
[ ] A
[ ] C
[ ] G
[ ] B

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.4.1: Steam Cleaning

Q.111 - The high pressures and temperature used in steam cleaning make the process ____________ for
removal of heavy deposits.
[ ] expensive
[ ] time consuming
[ ] impractical
[ ] economical

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.13: Safety in Paint Application

Q.112 - Extracted solvents should be vented to ____________
[ ] another tank
[ ] the car park
[ ] a safe location
[ ] an area near water

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.6: Pre-Job Conference

Q.113 - If practical, a site ______ should be conducted to review the works?
[ ] Plan
[ ] Meeting
[ ] Visit
[ ] Induction

Spray Painting - Unit 2.2: Risk Assessments

Q.114 - Risk assessment documentation is available in different formats and styles?
[ ] True for hazardous tasks only
[ ] True, various forms and styles are avaialble
[ ] True for non hazardous tasks only
[ ] Not true

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.6: Storage

Q.115 - 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 13.3.2: Cargo Tank Coating Systems

Q.116 - Pure epoxies (generally) have poor resistance to ________ chemicals?
[ ] Hot resin type
[ ] Low Molecular Weight
[ ] Low Polymer type
[ ] Migrating resin type

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.3: IMO Regulations Cargo Oil Tanks
Q.117 - The coating system for the cargo tanks shall be ______ based?
[ ] Vinyl
[ ] Epoxy
[ ] Rubber
[ ] Acrylic

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 9.2: Concrete Moisture

Q.118 - Coatings are available that can be applied to new concrete?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] True on vertical surfaces only
[ ] True on horizontal surfaces only

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.7: Batch Numbers

Q.119 - Batch numbers are printed on the label
[ ] of only the base component
[ ] of only the curing agent component
[ ] of both base and curing agent components
[ ] of only two part products

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.4.3: Solvent Cleaning

Q.120 - There is only one type of solvent used for solvent cleaning?
[ ] True, a universal solvent is used
[ ] True, a water based solvent is used
[ ] Not True, there are two solvents generally used
[ ] Not True, there are numerous solvents used

Spray Painting - Unit 5.1: Conventional Air Spray Equipment

Q.121 - What is an essential requirement to operate a conventional air spray unit?
[ ] Licence
[ ] Electric
[ ] Air
[ ] Water

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.13: Advanced Destructive Tests

Q.122 - The solvent used in the solvent sensitivity test is?
[ ] MBK
[ ] MEK
[ ] Toluene
[ ] Xylene

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

Q.123 - A general rule of thumb with spray tip wear is if the fan size has decreased by more than _____% it is
time to replace it?
[ ] 5%
[ ] 10%
[ ] 15%
[ ] 25%

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Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 2.2: Method Statements / Risk Assessments

Q.124 - Risk assessments should be carried by the operatives at all times?
[ ] True and protected in plastic wallets
[ ] True on risky contracts only
[ ] Not true, however they must be understood and accessible
[ ] Not true, they are not needed at all

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

Q.125 - There are three rust grades within the standard, Light , Medium and ______flash rust?
[ ] Heavy
[ ] Thick
[ ] Scale
[ ] Flash

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 3.5: Guidelines for Maintenance and Repair of Coatings
Q.126 - IMO Resolution A.___(20) should be referred to for recommendations for entry into enclosed spaces.?
[ ] 448
[ ] 684
[ ] 866
[ ] 864

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.4.1: Surface Cleaning

Q.127 - When cleaning a surface prior to painting a test piece is recommended?
[ ] No, no need
[ ] Only if in doubt
[ ] Yes, generally
[ ] Only if you have time

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 1.4: First Aid

Q.128 - The first aid sign is (generally)?
[ ] Blue with white cross
[ ] Blue with white circle
[ ] Green with white cross
[ ] Green with white circle

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.2.2: Coating Application and Undocking

Q.129 - What is drum distribution?
[ ] Counting paint tins
[ ] Distributing the paint tins to specific areas (usually in a dry dock)
[ ] Using plastic paint drums
[ ] Using two-part paint drums

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Spray Painting - Unit 3.1: Product Data Sheets - Review

Q.130 - 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 9.1: Concrete Basics

Q.131 - The concrete mixture specifically developed for spray application is called?
[ ] Shotbrick
[ ] Shotcrete
[ ] Concspray
[ ] Spraycon

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

Q.132 - The inspector is not a supervisor and should not attempt to get involved with contractual or commercial
matters?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true
[ ] Only true on big jobs
[ ] Only true on small jobs

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.4: Environments

Q.133 - ______species increases the electrical conductivity of the water allowing the flow of corrosion currents.
[ ] Large
[ ] Collective
[ ] Foreign
[ ] Ionic

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 1.4: High Voltage Holiday Detector

Q.134 - There are ________ different types of high voltage testers currently in use?
[ ] One
[ ] Two
[ ] Three
[ ] Four

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.5.4: Grit Removal and Hoppers

Q.135 - Dust vacuum units can also be used for grit recovery?
[ ] Yes, the equipment is just larger than grit removal units?
[ ] Yes, for wet abrasives only
[ ] No, these units are for collection of dusts generated by abrasive blast cleaning
[ ] Yes, for metallic abrasives only

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 7.1: Quality Management System

Q.136 - The quality system should be documented, implemented, monitored and continually ___________?
[ ] improved
[ ] audited
[ ] inspected
[ ] tested

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

Q.137 - With suction feed conventional spray you generally hold ___- litres of paint in a cup?
[ ] 20-30
[ ] 30-40
[ ] 25-50
[ ] 1-2

Abrasive Blast Cleaning - Unit 5.5: Communication

Q.138 - Communication systems are sometimes used by the abrasive blast cleaning operator and assistant?
[ ] Never
[ ] Yes, it is essential that there is communication between the blast cleaner and assistant
[ ] Only on large contracts
[ ] Only on hazardous contracts

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.1.3: Previously Painted and Coated Substrates
Q.139 - The presence of hazardous pigments in a paint system prior to maintenance is best determined by
____________
[ ] taking paint flakes/chips
[ ] referring to the paint data sheet
[ ] referring to the specification
[ ] asking the site supervisor

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.4.2: Coatings Damage and Repair

Q.140 - You must try and feather edge existing coating?
[ ] No
[ ] Yes
[ ] Only if coating is thick
[ ] Only if coating is thin

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 5.5.1: Shop Painting

Q.141 - Why use blast chambers (cabinets, booths etc) and wheelabrators in a paint shop?
[ ] To stop the noise
[ ] To stop the dust
[ ] They are fast and economical
[ ] They are uneconomical

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Inspection and Engineering - Unit 2.5: Cathodic Protection in the Marine Environment
Q.142 - Galvanic anodes are ________voltage?
[ ] Low
[ ] High
[ ] Electronic
[ ] Stable

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 6.2.1: BS, EN, ISO, SSPC, NACE etc.
Q.143 - What does ISO stand for?
[ ] In Stable Oxygen
[ ] International Stable Oxygen
[ ] International Standard Organisation
[ ] Internal Standards Organisation

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

Q.144 - Abrasive blast units are generally available in various sizes?
[ ] 400 Kilo size only
[ ] 25-300 Kilo size
[ ] 1-30 Kilo size only
[ ] 600 Kilo size only

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 4.9: Coverage

Q.145 - As much as ____________ percent wastage can be found during the mixing of products, especially two
part products
[ ] Three
[ ] Five
[ ] Seven
[ ] Ten

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 3.3.3: Scraper

Q.146 - A scraper is classified as a ____________ tool due to its many uses?
[ ] Expensive
[ ] Useful
[ ] Universal
[ ] Super

Protective Coatings Application - Unit 13.3.5: Main Deck Coating Systems

Q.147 - Main deck coatings will not be subject to temperature changes?
[ ] True
[ ] Not true, these areas are generally subject to variable temperatures
[ ] Only in European waters
[ ] Only in hot climates

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Protective Coatings Application - Unit 2.1.2: Safe Use of Ladders

Q.148 - 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

Inspection and Engineering - Unit 10.1: Specialized tests and Test Equipment
Q.149 - 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

Spray Painting - Unit 2.3: Method Statements

Q.150 - Who should develop the method statement?
[ ] The Paint Supplier
[ ] The Secretary
[ ] The Manager or Supervisor
[ ] The Worker

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

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