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Define Corrosion ✔Correct Answer-The deterioration of a substance, usually a metal from a
reaction with its environment
What is passivation? ✔Correct Answer-A layer of oxides formed on the surface of a metal that
provides corrosion protection.
What is an example of passivation? ✔Correct Answer-Stainless Steel
What are the elements of a corrosion cell? ✔Correct Answer-Anode, Cathode, Metallic Pathway,
Electrolyte
Describe what happens at the anode. ✔Correct Answer-The metal dissolves into the electrolyte
What is the function of the electrolyte? ✔Correct Answer-Allows the passage of ions to connect
the corrosion cell
What is the function of the metallic pathway? ✔Correct Answer-Allows the flow of electrons to
connect the corrosion cell
What is the galvanic series? ✔Correct Answer-A listing of metals in order of reactivity (more or less
noble) in seawater at 25 C
The general rules of galvanic corrosion are: ✔Correct Answer-The less noble (or more reactive)
metal when connected to a more noble (or less reactive metal) will corrode preferentially
Name the five most important factors that affect the rate of corrosion. ✔Correct Answer-Humidity,
oxygen, chemical salts, pollutants, temperature
General corrosion is: ✔Correct Answer-Results in a relatively uniform loss of material over the
entire surface, Results in a general thinning of the affected surface, Relatively easy to inspect, Does
not casue catastrophic failures
Localized corrosion is: ✔Correct Answer-Typically pitting and crevice corrosion. It is typically of the
most concern as damage is concentrated and loss of integrity or structural failure can result.
List some of the common tools/methods used for corrosion control. ✔Correct Answer-Design,
Inhibitors, Material Selection, Cathodic Protection, Protective Coatings, Splash Zone Systems,
Alteration of the Environment
How does NACE define the inspector's role? ✔Correct Answer-The inspector's role is that of a
quality control technician responsible for observing and reporting conformance or deviation from the
project specification.
, What is the inspector's responsibility when it comes to safety on the project? ✔Correct Answer-
Safety enforcement is not the responsibility of the inspector; however, it is his/her responsibility to
report any issues that may affect the project.
Name some tests that may need to be conducted during surface preparation and coating operations.
✔Correct Answer-Temperature, Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Anchor Profile, Surface Cleanliness
Name some of the documentation/reports that may be required to be maintained on a coatings
project. ✔Correct Answer-Daily/weekly summary, material usage reports, manpower and
equipment, non conformance, and conformance
What are the most important characteristics of a good report? ✔Correct Answer-Objective,
Accurate, and Detailed.
What is the inspector's primary responsibility and what should the inspector not do as it pertains to
the specification. ✔Correct Answer-The Inspector's primary responsibility as the inspector is to
"enforce" specification. The inspector is NOT to make changes to the specification for any reason.
What type of information could you expect to find on a Product Data Sheet? ✔Correct Answer-
Surface preparation and application information such as recommended level of surface cleanliness,
recommended application methods and equipment such as tip sizes. Also, environmental parameters
for application such as max and min temperatures, curing times, recoat windows.
What type of information could you expect to find on a Safety Data Sheet? ✔Correct Answer-
Health, safety and environmental. The PPE required. Physical characteristics. Emergency responder
information.
Explain the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC). ✔Correct
Answer-Quality Assurance - Any systematic process of checking to see whether a product or service
being developed is meeting specs.
Quality Control - A procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product
or performed service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the
client or customer
Identify some of the defects that can be caused by incorrect application temperatures. ✔Correct
Answer-Failure to cure, too rapid solvent evaporation, poor film formation
Describe relative humidity. ✔Correct Answer-The amount of moisture in the air compared to
saturation level
What is the dew point temperature? ✔Correct Answer-The temperature at which moisture will
begin to form on a steel surface.
Name some of the effects wind may have on a coatings project. ✔Correct Answer-blowing
abrasives, causing excessive drift or overspray, accelerating solvent evaporation, contributing to the
formation of dry spray
What are some of the common errors when using an electronic hygrometer? ✔Correct Answer-
Failure to acclimate the instrument to the environment with adequate time.
Verified Answers| Actual Complete Exam| Already
Graded A+ (Just Released)
Define Corrosion ✔Correct Answer-The deterioration of a substance, usually a metal from a
reaction with its environment
What is passivation? ✔Correct Answer-A layer of oxides formed on the surface of a metal that
provides corrosion protection.
What is an example of passivation? ✔Correct Answer-Stainless Steel
What are the elements of a corrosion cell? ✔Correct Answer-Anode, Cathode, Metallic Pathway,
Electrolyte
Describe what happens at the anode. ✔Correct Answer-The metal dissolves into the electrolyte
What is the function of the electrolyte? ✔Correct Answer-Allows the passage of ions to connect
the corrosion cell
What is the function of the metallic pathway? ✔Correct Answer-Allows the flow of electrons to
connect the corrosion cell
What is the galvanic series? ✔Correct Answer-A listing of metals in order of reactivity (more or less
noble) in seawater at 25 C
The general rules of galvanic corrosion are: ✔Correct Answer-The less noble (or more reactive)
metal when connected to a more noble (or less reactive metal) will corrode preferentially
Name the five most important factors that affect the rate of corrosion. ✔Correct Answer-Humidity,
oxygen, chemical salts, pollutants, temperature
General corrosion is: ✔Correct Answer-Results in a relatively uniform loss of material over the
entire surface, Results in a general thinning of the affected surface, Relatively easy to inspect, Does
not casue catastrophic failures
Localized corrosion is: ✔Correct Answer-Typically pitting and crevice corrosion. It is typically of the
most concern as damage is concentrated and loss of integrity or structural failure can result.
List some of the common tools/methods used for corrosion control. ✔Correct Answer-Design,
Inhibitors, Material Selection, Cathodic Protection, Protective Coatings, Splash Zone Systems,
Alteration of the Environment
How does NACE define the inspector's role? ✔Correct Answer-The inspector's role is that of a
quality control technician responsible for observing and reporting conformance or deviation from the
project specification.
, What is the inspector's responsibility when it comes to safety on the project? ✔Correct Answer-
Safety enforcement is not the responsibility of the inspector; however, it is his/her responsibility to
report any issues that may affect the project.
Name some tests that may need to be conducted during surface preparation and coating operations.
✔Correct Answer-Temperature, Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Anchor Profile, Surface Cleanliness
Name some of the documentation/reports that may be required to be maintained on a coatings
project. ✔Correct Answer-Daily/weekly summary, material usage reports, manpower and
equipment, non conformance, and conformance
What are the most important characteristics of a good report? ✔Correct Answer-Objective,
Accurate, and Detailed.
What is the inspector's primary responsibility and what should the inspector not do as it pertains to
the specification. ✔Correct Answer-The Inspector's primary responsibility as the inspector is to
"enforce" specification. The inspector is NOT to make changes to the specification for any reason.
What type of information could you expect to find on a Product Data Sheet? ✔Correct Answer-
Surface preparation and application information such as recommended level of surface cleanliness,
recommended application methods and equipment such as tip sizes. Also, environmental parameters
for application such as max and min temperatures, curing times, recoat windows.
What type of information could you expect to find on a Safety Data Sheet? ✔Correct Answer-
Health, safety and environmental. The PPE required. Physical characteristics. Emergency responder
information.
Explain the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC). ✔Correct
Answer-Quality Assurance - Any systematic process of checking to see whether a product or service
being developed is meeting specs.
Quality Control - A procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product
or performed service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the
client or customer
Identify some of the defects that can be caused by incorrect application temperatures. ✔Correct
Answer-Failure to cure, too rapid solvent evaporation, poor film formation
Describe relative humidity. ✔Correct Answer-The amount of moisture in the air compared to
saturation level
What is the dew point temperature? ✔Correct Answer-The temperature at which moisture will
begin to form on a steel surface.
Name some of the effects wind may have on a coatings project. ✔Correct Answer-blowing
abrasives, causing excessive drift or overspray, accelerating solvent evaporation, contributing to the
formation of dry spray
What are some of the common errors when using an electronic hygrometer? ✔Correct Answer-
Failure to acclimate the instrument to the environment with adequate time.
