AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector
Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS |
GET IT RIGHT!!
Question 1
What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)?
Correct Answer
Chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature.
Question 2
What are solvents?
Correct Answer
Substances that dissolve other substances to form a solution.
Question 3
Why can solvents in coatings be harmful?
Correct Answer
Because they can release VOCs into the air.
Question 4
What are some examples of solvents used in coatings?
Correct Answer
Acetone, toluene, xylene, and ethyl acetate.
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,AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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Question 5
What are three commonly used galvanic anodes for carbon steel?
Correct Answer
Zinc, Aluminum, and Magnesium
Question 6
What is the effect of temperature on corrosion rate?
Correct Answer
Decrease in temperature decreases corrosion rate.
Question 7
What is an electrolyte?
Correct Answer
A medium that carries ionic current.
Question 8
What is sacrificial coating?
Correct Answer
A type of coating that becomes the anode of an electrochemical cell.
Question 9
What is the role of binders in coating?
Correct Answer
Binders form a stable film that retains its properties.
Question 10
What is a barrier coating?
Correct Answer
A coating that interrupts the electrolyte of an electrochemical cell.
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,AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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Question 11
What are two environments most susceptible to corrosion?
Correct Answer
Marine Environment, Chemical with High Humidity Environment
Question 12
What is the direction of electron flow in an oxidation reaction?
Correct Answer
From the anode to the cathode through the metallic path.
Question 13
What is the role of binders?
Correct Answer
Binders bonds pigments together and adhere to surface.
Question 14
What are solvents?
Correct Answer
Solvents are liquids that dissolve the solid resins.
Question 15
What is the purpose of pigments?
Correct Answer
Pigments hide the substrates, provide decorative color, and enhance desired
properties.
Question 16
What are additives?
Correct Answer
Additives are special purpose ingredients used to enhance the performance.
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, AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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Question 17
What are vehicles?
Correct Answer
Vehicles are the liquid portions of the coating.
Question 18
What is corrosion?
Correct Answer
Deterioration of metal or alloy due to electrochemical reaction.
Question 19
What is passivation?
Correct Answer
Layer of oxides on metal surface for corrosion protection.
Question 20
Give an example of a metal that undergoes passivation.
Correct Answer
Stainless steel
Question 21
What is an anode?
Correct Answer
The electrode where oxidation occurs.
Question 22
What is a cathode?
Correct Answer
The electrode where reduction occurs.
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ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector
Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS |
GET IT RIGHT!!
Question 1
What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)?
Correct Answer
Chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature.
Question 2
What are solvents?
Correct Answer
Substances that dissolve other substances to form a solution.
Question 3
Why can solvents in coatings be harmful?
Correct Answer
Because they can release VOCs into the air.
Question 4
What are some examples of solvents used in coatings?
Correct Answer
Acetone, toluene, xylene, and ethyl acetate.
Page 1 of 92
,AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
Question 5
What are three commonly used galvanic anodes for carbon steel?
Correct Answer
Zinc, Aluminum, and Magnesium
Question 6
What is the effect of temperature on corrosion rate?
Correct Answer
Decrease in temperature decreases corrosion rate.
Question 7
What is an electrolyte?
Correct Answer
A medium that carries ionic current.
Question 8
What is sacrificial coating?
Correct Answer
A type of coating that becomes the anode of an electrochemical cell.
Question 9
What is the role of binders in coating?
Correct Answer
Binders form a stable film that retains its properties.
Question 10
What is a barrier coating?
Correct Answer
A coating that interrupts the electrolyte of an electrochemical cell.
Page 2 of 92
,AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
Question 11
What are two environments most susceptible to corrosion?
Correct Answer
Marine Environment, Chemical with High Humidity Environment
Question 12
What is the direction of electron flow in an oxidation reaction?
Correct Answer
From the anode to the cathode through the metallic path.
Question 13
What is the role of binders?
Correct Answer
Binders bonds pigments together and adhere to surface.
Question 14
What are solvents?
Correct Answer
Solvents are liquids that dissolve the solid resins.
Question 15
What is the purpose of pigments?
Correct Answer
Pigments hide the substrates, provide decorative color, and enhance desired
properties.
Question 16
What are additives?
Correct Answer
Additives are special purpose ingredients used to enhance the performance.
Page 3 of 92
, AMPP CIP LEVEL 1 - Basic Coating Inspector Theory EXAM (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
Question 17
What are vehicles?
Correct Answer
Vehicles are the liquid portions of the coating.
Question 18
What is corrosion?
Correct Answer
Deterioration of metal or alloy due to electrochemical reaction.
Question 19
What is passivation?
Correct Answer
Layer of oxides on metal surface for corrosion protection.
Question 20
Give an example of a metal that undergoes passivation.
Correct Answer
Stainless steel
Question 21
What is an anode?
Correct Answer
The electrode where oxidation occurs.
Question 22
What is a cathode?
Correct Answer
The electrode where reduction occurs.
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