Kentucky UST Certification Test Prep
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a simple method for monitoring the effectiveness of a cathodic
protection system is to - correct answer-measure the electric potential
between the structure being protected and a reference electrode
contacting the soil electrolyte and with sacrificial anodes attached
factory-installed galvanic cathodic Protection Systems for underground
petroleum storage tanks usually include what as standard equipment -
correct answer-long lasting corrosion resistant coating, zinc or
magnesium anodes and electronically isolating fittings
which of the following factors do not affect the type and rate of
corrosion occurring on Buried structures
soil moisture content.
,static head.
Dissolved salts.
PH acidity levels - correct answer-static head
a factory-installed galvanic cathodic protection system for an
underground storage tank is designed to cathartically protect what? -
correct answer-the tank only
the cathode of an electrochemical cell is - correct answer-the place
where no metal loss occurs
cathodic protection is a system which does what - correct answer-
prevent corrosion of the protective structure
,in the handling of anodes during installation what is it important not to
do? - correct answer-handle or lower the anodes by the lead wire
which of the following choices list these Metals in the correct order
from the most prone to the least prone to corrosion.
copper, bronze, zinc, mild Steel
zinc, copper, magnesium, mild Steel
magnesium, zinc, aluminum, cast iron, copper
magnesium, cast-iron, zinc, mild steel, copper - correct answer-
magnesium, zinc, aluminum, cast iron, copper
which of the following statements does not describe a disadvantage to
an impressed cathodic protection system
the tank to be protected must be at least half filled with product at all
times.
, the system may cause interference problems or straight currents on
foreign structures.
it is possible to deliberately or unintentionally switch off current and
eliminate protection.
systems must be monitored and maintained on a regular schedule -
correct answer-the tank to be protected must be at least half filled with
product at all times.
electrical conduit installed at a petroleum marketing facility should be -
correct answer-routed away from the piping
in addition to State and local Electrical Codes all but one of the
following codes May cover the wiring of petroleum marketing facilities.
Which does not apply?
National Electric Code NFPA 70
uniform fire code article 79
EXAM: Questions and Answers
2025|2026 Verified Graded A+ Already
Passed!
a simple method for monitoring the effectiveness of a cathodic
protection system is to - correct answer-measure the electric potential
between the structure being protected and a reference electrode
contacting the soil electrolyte and with sacrificial anodes attached
factory-installed galvanic cathodic Protection Systems for underground
petroleum storage tanks usually include what as standard equipment -
correct answer-long lasting corrosion resistant coating, zinc or
magnesium anodes and electronically isolating fittings
which of the following factors do not affect the type and rate of
corrosion occurring on Buried structures
soil moisture content.
,static head.
Dissolved salts.
PH acidity levels - correct answer-static head
a factory-installed galvanic cathodic protection system for an
underground storage tank is designed to cathartically protect what? -
correct answer-the tank only
the cathode of an electrochemical cell is - correct answer-the place
where no metal loss occurs
cathodic protection is a system which does what - correct answer-
prevent corrosion of the protective structure
,in the handling of anodes during installation what is it important not to
do? - correct answer-handle or lower the anodes by the lead wire
which of the following choices list these Metals in the correct order
from the most prone to the least prone to corrosion.
copper, bronze, zinc, mild Steel
zinc, copper, magnesium, mild Steel
magnesium, zinc, aluminum, cast iron, copper
magnesium, cast-iron, zinc, mild steel, copper - correct answer-
magnesium, zinc, aluminum, cast iron, copper
which of the following statements does not describe a disadvantage to
an impressed cathodic protection system
the tank to be protected must be at least half filled with product at all
times.
, the system may cause interference problems or straight currents on
foreign structures.
it is possible to deliberately or unintentionally switch off current and
eliminate protection.
systems must be monitored and maintained on a regular schedule -
correct answer-the tank to be protected must be at least half filled with
product at all times.
electrical conduit installed at a petroleum marketing facility should be -
correct answer-routed away from the piping
in addition to State and local Electrical Codes all but one of the
following codes May cover the wiring of petroleum marketing facilities.
Which does not apply?
National Electric Code NFPA 70
uniform fire code article 79
