AMPP CIP Level 1 Basic Coating Inspector Theory Certification Exam
What is the effect of temperature on corrosion rate? Decrease in temperature decreases corrosion rate.
What is an electrolyte? A medium that carries ionic current.
What is sacrificial coating? A type of coating that becomes the anode of an electrochemical cell.
What is the role of binders in coating? Binders form a stable film that retains its properties.
What is a barrier coating? A coating that interrupts the electrolyte of an electrochemical cell.
What are two environments most susceptible to Marine Environment, Chemical with High Humidity Environment
corrosion?
What is the direction of electron flow in an oxidation From the anode to the cathode through the metallic path.
reaction?
What is the role of binders? Binders bonds pigments together and adhere to surface.
What are solvents? Solvents are liquids that dissolve the solid resins.
What is the purpose of pigments? Pigments hide the substrates, provide decorative color, and enhance desired
properties.
What are additives? Additives are special purpose ingredients used to enhance the performance.
What are vehicles? Vehicles are the liquid portions of the coating.
What is corrosion? Deterioration of metal or alloy due to electrochemical reaction.
What is passivation? Layer of oxides on metal surface for corrosion protection.
Give an example of a metal that undergoes passivation. Stainless steel
What is an anode? The electrode where oxidation occurs.
, AMPP CIP Level 1 Basic Coating Inspector Theory Certification Exam
What is a cathode? The electrode where reduction occurs.
What is a metallic pathway? The conductive path for electrons to flow.
What are electrolytes? Substances that conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
What is the function of an electrolyte in corrosion? Allows passage of ions in corrosion cell.
What is the function of a metallic pathway in corrosion? Allows flow of electrons in corrosion cell.
What is the galvanic series? Listing of metals in order of reactivity.
What is the general rule of the galvanic series? Less noble metal connected to a more noble metal will corrode preferentially.
What is localized corrosion? Corrosion that occurs in specific areas.
What are the types of localized corrosion? Pitting and crevice corrosion.
Why is localized corrosion concerning? Damage is concentrated and can lead to structural failure.
What is general corrosion? Uniform loss of material over entire surface.
How does general corrosion affect the surface? Results in general thinning of affected surface.
Is general corrosion easy to inspect? Yes, it is relatively easy to inspect.
Does general corrosion cause catastrophic failure? No, it does not cause catastrophic failure.
What is inorganic convertible thermosetting? Coating that undergoes irreversible chemical changes upon curing.
What is inorganic non-convertible thermoplastic? Coating that softens upon heating and hardens upon cooling.
What are the primary components of a liquid applied Pigments and Vehicle (Resin or Binder and Solvent)
coating?
What is a sacrificial coating system? A coating system where a more active metal is applied over a less active metal
to act as an anode and protect the underlying metal.
, AMPP CIP Level 1 Basic Coating Inspector Theory Certification Exam
Why is inorganic zinc commonly used as a sacrificial Zinc is more active than steel, so it becomes the anode and protects the steel
coating over mild steel? from corrosion.
What is the purpose of a barrier coating? To create a physical barrier between the metal surface and the corrosive
environment, preventing direct contact and corrosion.
What is an inhibitive coating? A coating that releases corrosion inhibitors to slow down or prevent corrosion
on the metal surface.
How does a sacrificial coating provide corrosion By using a more active metal as the coating, it sacrificially corrodes instead of
control? the underlying metal, protecting it from corrosion.
What does a well-written coating specification Clear understanding of project expectations.
provide?
Where can an inspector find the procedure for mixing a Product data sheet (PDS).
specified coating?
What is a product data sheet (PDS)? Document from manufacturers with valuable product information.
What information does a safety data sheet (SDS) Chemical hazards and safety precautions.
provide?
What does a specification document tell the What and where to do, not how to do it.
contractor?
What is a standard? Formal document providing guidance for technical procedures.
What is an Inspection Test Plan (ITP)? Quality control tool for ensuring specified requirements are met.
What is surface temperature? Temperature of the surface being coated.
How does temperature affect solvents? Affects evaporation time and curing rates, leading to defects.
What is the minimum and maximum surface temperature Minimum: 40°F (5°C), Maximum: 125°F (40°C).
for coating?
What should be the substrate temperature for coating At least 3°C or 5°F above the dew point temperature.
application?
What are the effects of high air temperature? Shorter pot life, shorter induction time, and lower viscosity.
What are the effects of high air temperature? Longer cure time, reduced re-coat window, potential re-rusting, and wrinkling
of the coating.
What are the effects of low air temperature? Longer pot life, longer induction time, and higher viscosity.
What are the effects of low air temperature? Amine blush (bloom) and adhesion issues.
What is Relative Humidity (RH)? Amount of water vapor in the air compared to maximum.
What is the effect of temperature on corrosion rate? Decrease in temperature decreases corrosion rate.
What is an electrolyte? A medium that carries ionic current.
What is sacrificial coating? A type of coating that becomes the anode of an electrochemical cell.
What is the role of binders in coating? Binders form a stable film that retains its properties.
What is a barrier coating? A coating that interrupts the electrolyte of an electrochemical cell.
What are two environments most susceptible to Marine Environment, Chemical with High Humidity Environment
corrosion?
What is the direction of electron flow in an oxidation From the anode to the cathode through the metallic path.
reaction?
What is the role of binders? Binders bonds pigments together and adhere to surface.
What are solvents? Solvents are liquids that dissolve the solid resins.
What is the purpose of pigments? Pigments hide the substrates, provide decorative color, and enhance desired
properties.
What are additives? Additives are special purpose ingredients used to enhance the performance.
What are vehicles? Vehicles are the liquid portions of the coating.
What is corrosion? Deterioration of metal or alloy due to electrochemical reaction.
What is passivation? Layer of oxides on metal surface for corrosion protection.
Give an example of a metal that undergoes passivation. Stainless steel
What is an anode? The electrode where oxidation occurs.
, AMPP CIP Level 1 Basic Coating Inspector Theory Certification Exam
What is a cathode? The electrode where reduction occurs.
What is a metallic pathway? The conductive path for electrons to flow.
What are electrolytes? Substances that conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
What is the function of an electrolyte in corrosion? Allows passage of ions in corrosion cell.
What is the function of a metallic pathway in corrosion? Allows flow of electrons in corrosion cell.
What is the galvanic series? Listing of metals in order of reactivity.
What is the general rule of the galvanic series? Less noble metal connected to a more noble metal will corrode preferentially.
What is localized corrosion? Corrosion that occurs in specific areas.
What are the types of localized corrosion? Pitting and crevice corrosion.
Why is localized corrosion concerning? Damage is concentrated and can lead to structural failure.
What is general corrosion? Uniform loss of material over entire surface.
How does general corrosion affect the surface? Results in general thinning of affected surface.
Is general corrosion easy to inspect? Yes, it is relatively easy to inspect.
Does general corrosion cause catastrophic failure? No, it does not cause catastrophic failure.
What is inorganic convertible thermosetting? Coating that undergoes irreversible chemical changes upon curing.
What is inorganic non-convertible thermoplastic? Coating that softens upon heating and hardens upon cooling.
What are the primary components of a liquid applied Pigments and Vehicle (Resin or Binder and Solvent)
coating?
What is a sacrificial coating system? A coating system where a more active metal is applied over a less active metal
to act as an anode and protect the underlying metal.
, AMPP CIP Level 1 Basic Coating Inspector Theory Certification Exam
Why is inorganic zinc commonly used as a sacrificial Zinc is more active than steel, so it becomes the anode and protects the steel
coating over mild steel? from corrosion.
What is the purpose of a barrier coating? To create a physical barrier between the metal surface and the corrosive
environment, preventing direct contact and corrosion.
What is an inhibitive coating? A coating that releases corrosion inhibitors to slow down or prevent corrosion
on the metal surface.
How does a sacrificial coating provide corrosion By using a more active metal as the coating, it sacrificially corrodes instead of
control? the underlying metal, protecting it from corrosion.
What does a well-written coating specification Clear understanding of project expectations.
provide?
Where can an inspector find the procedure for mixing a Product data sheet (PDS).
specified coating?
What is a product data sheet (PDS)? Document from manufacturers with valuable product information.
What information does a safety data sheet (SDS) Chemical hazards and safety precautions.
provide?
What does a specification document tell the What and where to do, not how to do it.
contractor?
What is a standard? Formal document providing guidance for technical procedures.
What is an Inspection Test Plan (ITP)? Quality control tool for ensuring specified requirements are met.
What is surface temperature? Temperature of the surface being coated.
How does temperature affect solvents? Affects evaporation time and curing rates, leading to defects.
What is the minimum and maximum surface temperature Minimum: 40°F (5°C), Maximum: 125°F (40°C).
for coating?
What should be the substrate temperature for coating At least 3°C or 5°F above the dew point temperature.
application?
What are the effects of high air temperature? Shorter pot life, shorter induction time, and lower viscosity.
What are the effects of high air temperature? Longer cure time, reduced re-coat window, potential re-rusting, and wrinkling
of the coating.
What are the effects of low air temperature? Longer pot life, longer induction time, and higher viscosity.
What are the effects of low air temperature? Amine blush (bloom) and adhesion issues.
What is Relative Humidity (RH)? Amount of water vapor in the air compared to maximum.
