Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three can be
used effectively as galvanic anodes for carbon steel? - ANSWER zinc, aluminum, magne-
sium
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____ - ANSWER de-
crease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? - ANSWER Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____ - ANSWER general corro-
sion
When a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the preferred first course of
action is to _____ - ANSWER actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of
others
A proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____, ____, and ____ -
ANSWER surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be used
Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor? - ANSWER NO
What should you do if you find discrepancies between the specification and the coating
manufacturer's technical data sheet? - ANSWER seek written clarification from the own-
er's representative
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,What are the general components of inspection reports? - ANSWER - results of inspec-
tion tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate ___
___ ___ ___ - ANSWER - contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
As an inspector headed to the job site for the first time, where would you always find in-
struction regarding appropriate types of PPE? - ANSWER Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previ-
ously called MSDS
Materials inventory report should contain which of the following? - ANSWER - quantity of
each component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage information
The primary function of the coating inspector is _____ - ANSWER specification compli-
ance
High humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____ - ANSWER solvent
entrapment
The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____ - ANSWER
dew point
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, Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken? - ANSWER at the actual
work location
What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer? - ANSWER distilled
Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down
the activity of the electrochemical cell? - ANSWER inhibitive
Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic properties? - AN-
SWER binder/resin
A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell. - ANSWER electrolyte
List the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate - ANSWER 1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
What is the rule for coating work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel Temperature? - AN-
SWER Steel Temperature must be 5 degrees less than the Dew Point
What characteristics of solvents influence coatings? - ANSWER - solvency power
- volatility
The contractor's sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your electric hygrometer.
What would you do first as an inspector? - ANSWER verify calibration of both instru-
ments
Which of the following coating are co-reacting? - ANSWER - polyurethane
- epoxy
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