CIP LEVEL 1 Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
ISO 8504-3 is the standard for which of the following? - Correct answer-Solvent
Cleaning
Hand and Power tool Cleaning
solvent cleaners - Correct answer-Organic Alkaline Acidic & Emulsion Cleaner
also Water & Detergent
Organic Cleaners Cannot Remove the following: - Correct answer-Inorganic
materials such as Chlorides,Sulfates, weld Flux & mil scale
Organic Solvents cleans metal by : - Correct answer-Dissolving and diluting the oil
and grease contaminants on the surface
Alkaline Cleaners clean by : - Correct answer-Wetting, emulsifying, dispersing,
and dissolving containments
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, Acidic Cleaners are limited to effect but highly effective to: - Correct answer-Acid
cleaners are limited effectiveness on removing grease and oil from surfaces but
very effective at removing mill scale and rust from steel
Detergents work by: - Correct answer-Wetting, emulsifying, dispersing the
contaminants, which are then washed away with hot water or stream
Emulsion Cleaners - Correct answer-Are formulated to spray surface like
detergents,emulsify,disperse, and float contaminants to the surface of the substrate
Fresh Water (Used in Conjunction with Steam Cleaning or Pressure Washing) -
Correct answer-Is a powerful solvent itself that can effectively clean surfaces
Wipe test is use for ? - Correct answer-To detect any remaining residue on clean
surfaces.
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Test is ? - Correct answer-Use to detect oil or grease in
small quantities on cleaned surfaces.
What is a Water Break Test ? - Correct answer-It's a test used to detect oil on the
surface if oil is present it will form droplets or large blotchy areas
Surface Dust Test - Correct answer-Determines the quantity and size of dust left on
the surface by simply removing the dust tape ,if dust is left it can reduce coating
adhesion leading to premature coating failure .
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Answers Graded A+
ISO 8504-3 is the standard for which of the following? - Correct answer-Solvent
Cleaning
Hand and Power tool Cleaning
solvent cleaners - Correct answer-Organic Alkaline Acidic & Emulsion Cleaner
also Water & Detergent
Organic Cleaners Cannot Remove the following: - Correct answer-Inorganic
materials such as Chlorides,Sulfates, weld Flux & mil scale
Organic Solvents cleans metal by : - Correct answer-Dissolving and diluting the oil
and grease contaminants on the surface
Alkaline Cleaners clean by : - Correct answer-Wetting, emulsifying, dispersing,
and dissolving containments
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, Acidic Cleaners are limited to effect but highly effective to: - Correct answer-Acid
cleaners are limited effectiveness on removing grease and oil from surfaces but
very effective at removing mill scale and rust from steel
Detergents work by: - Correct answer-Wetting, emulsifying, dispersing the
contaminants, which are then washed away with hot water or stream
Emulsion Cleaners - Correct answer-Are formulated to spray surface like
detergents,emulsify,disperse, and float contaminants to the surface of the substrate
Fresh Water (Used in Conjunction with Steam Cleaning or Pressure Washing) -
Correct answer-Is a powerful solvent itself that can effectively clean surfaces
Wipe test is use for ? - Correct answer-To detect any remaining residue on clean
surfaces.
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Test is ? - Correct answer-Use to detect oil or grease in
small quantities on cleaned surfaces.
What is a Water Break Test ? - Correct answer-It's a test used to detect oil on the
surface if oil is present it will form droplets or large blotchy areas
Surface Dust Test - Correct answer-Determines the quantity and size of dust left on
the surface by simply removing the dust tape ,if dust is left it can reduce coating
adhesion leading to premature coating failure .
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