5.

Hydrogen is evolved at
a) The anode at all times.
b) The Cathode at all times.
c) The cathode as a byproduct of the corrosion reaction
d) The Anode as corrosion takes place
18. The thickness of Mill scale is
a) 25 m to 100 m
b) 100 to 150 m
c) Zero
d) Dependent upon the material thickness
21. Which of the following is the best noble metal?
a) Magnesium
b) Tungsten
c) Mill scale
d) Zinc
23. Which one is more noble?
a)Silver
b)Steel
c)Magnesium
d)Zinc
30. Aerobic condition would refer to?
a) Hydrogen
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Moisture
36. Which of the element will corrode quickly as per bimetallic principle?
a) Steel-Magnesium
b) Steel Zinc
c) Steel - Aluminium
d) Carbon

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37. Bi metallic corrosion causes
a) Causes a material of a higher nobility to corrode faster
b) Causes a material of the same nobility to corrode faster
c) Causes a material of lower nobility to corrode faster
d) Causes a material containing carbon to corrode faster

40. Mill scale is formed during steel rolling manufacturing operations in temperature at
a) Below 580oC
b) Excess 580oC
c) up to 580oC
d) on 580oC
41. Chemical name of rust
a) Hygroscopic salts
b) Hydrous iron oxide
c) mill scale
d) Hygroscopic blisters
48. An Anode becomes positively charged by
a) Releasing proton to the cathode
b) Releasing electrons to the cathode
c) Receiving atoms from the cathode
d) None of the above
49. In the galvanic list, which of the following materials has the highest known potential values?
a) Mill scale
b) Copper
c) Al
d) Graphite
50. AnSteel becomes positively charged by
a) Releasing proton to the cathode
b) Releasing electrons to the cathode
c) Receiving atoms from the cathode
d) None of the above
51. In the galvanic list, which of the following materials has the lowest known potential values?
a) Mill scale

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 b) Copper
c) Aluminium
d) Graphite
52. Atom acquire the electric charged are
a) Atomisation
b) Solaration
c) Polarisation
d) Electromation

53. Ion is a charged particle and can be

a) ve, or +ve

17. The most common type of abrasive used for British Gas site work is
a) Copper slag
b) Grit & Shot mix
c) Garnet
d) Angular Chilled Iron

19. How many times can Garnet be used as abrasive for BGas site use?
a) Upto 3 times
b) None
c) It must be expendable
d) 20 times

29. Metallic Shot also has which affect upon the material?
a) Stress relieves
b) Physically deforms
c)Work hardens
d) Causes Slivers
32. The standard for sizing of abrasives is
a) BS 7079
b) BS 410

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 c) BGC/PS/PA10
d) SI 1657

36. Amplitude refers to what?

a) The peak to through height of a blast profile
b) The height required for scaffolding prior to blast cleaning
c) The velocity of abrasive particles
d) The roughness of an abrasive particle
44. Surface needle gauge calibrated by
a) Blasted surface
b) Smooth piece of glass
c) Bare metal
d) Coated metal
45. Replica tape supplied in grades
a) Coarse and Extra Coarse
b) Coarse and fine coarse
c) Extra coarseandmediumcoarse
d) Coarse and below coarse
60. Dial position gives the Number of complete full revolutions of needle gauge on the scale
a)2m scale is 100m
b)5m scale is 500m
c) 2 m scale is 200 m
d)5m scale is 250m
66. Rust Grade A can be described as
a) Tightly adhering Mill scale, with evident heavy pitting
b) Clean white metal
c) Tightly adhering Mill scale, with no apparent corrosion
d) Mill scale which has begun to flake, or can be scraped away

67. Rust Grade B can be described as

a) Tightly adhering Mill scale, with evident heavy pitting

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 b) Clean white metal
c) Tightly adhering Mill scale, with no apparent corrosion
d) Mill scale which has begun to flake, or can be scraped away
68. Rust Grade C can be described as
a) Tightly adhering mill scale, this can be brushed clean
b) Loosely adhering mill scale, with no evident pitting
c) Mill scale almost totally removed, visible rust, slight pitting
d) Heavy pitting visible, heavy corrosion
69. Rust Grade D can be described as
a) Tightly adhering Mill scale, with evident heavy pitting
b) Mill scale rusted away, generalpitting, clearvisible.
c) Tightly adhering Mill scale, with no apparent corrosion
d) Mill scale which has begun to flake, or can be scraped away
71. Thorough Blast Cleaning
a) poorly adhering mill scale, rust
b) most of the millscale, rust and residual contamination shall be firmly adhering
c) millscale, rust, slight stains in the form of spots or stripes
d) free from mill scale, have a uniform metallic colour
72. Very Thorough Blast Cleaning
a) poorly adhering mill scale, rust
b)most of the millscale, rust and residual contamination shall be firmly adhering
c) millscale, rust, slight stains in the form of spots or stripes
d) free from mill scale, have a uniform metallic colour

74. Which blasting Grade best describes light blast cleaning?

a) Sa 2
b) Sa 21/2
c) Sa3
d) Sa1

86. Air pressure measured by

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 a) Pound per square inch
b) Pound per square feet
c) Cubic feet per min
d) Cubic feet per inch
88. Which blasting use is removal for soluble salts?
a) Wet abrasive blasting
b)Dry abrasive blasting
c) Solvent / with water
d) Water wash
97. With every 11 degree rise in temperature, the airs ability to hold water
a) Would rise by 11%
b) Would half
c) Would double
d) Would decrease by 11%

99. _______________ can be used to check air pressure

a) Hygrometer
b) Surface profile needle gauge
c) Hypodermic needle gauge
d) Touch pyrometer
117. Wire brushes used for BGas hand & power tool cleaning, must be made from which material?
a) Tungsten or Stainless steel
b) Copper or Brass
c) Beryllium Bronze or Phosphor Bronze
d) The same material as the pipe

127. Concentration and temperature of sulphuric acid in pickling process

a) 5-10% , 65-70 oC and 5-25 minutes

b) 65-70% , 5-10oC and 5-20 minutes

c) 2%, 80oC and 5-25 minutes

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 d) 80%, 65-75 oC and 5-20 minutes

128. Concentration and temperature of phosphoric/chromic acid in pickling process

a) 5-10% , 65-70 oC and 5-25 minutes

b) 2% , 80 oC and 1-2 minutes

c) 2%, 80oC and 5-25 minutes

d) 80%, 65-75 oC and 5-20 minutes

134. What is the neutral figure on the pH scale?

a) 7

b) 7 - 14

c) 4.5 7

d) 0

141. Lamination found must referred to

a) Engineer
b) Site inspector
c) Contractor
d) Project Manager
144. Every 1psi drop in pressure results in an efficiency drop of
a) 2 psi
b) 1 psi
c) 3 psi
d) None
05. ___________ can be used to detect the presence of oil or grease

a) Copper sulphate

b) Transparent Sticking Paper

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 c) UV Light

d) Bresle Sample Patch

16. Why a painting inspector keep potassium ferry cyanide solution

a) For checking mill scale
b) For checking hygroscopic salts
c) For detecting oil and grease
d) For pickling process
19. What type of test is used in photographic developer?

a) Potassium hexa-cyanoferrate test

b) Copper sulphate test

c) Silver nitrate test

d) Merkoquant test

1. A barrier type paint system, must be capable of providing?

a) Good capacity
b) Low permeability
c) High permeability
d) Low opacity
3. Rust inhibitive primers operate by?
a) Oxidation to protect the substrate
b) Pigmentation
c) Zinc phosphate
d) Passivation
15. Which of the following is not natural oil?
a) Castor
b) Amber
c) Olive
d) Linseed
50. Which of the following are said to be thermosetting?
a) Branched polymer
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 b) Linear polymer
c) Convertible coating
59. Which polymerisation done in oxidation drying paints?
a) linear
b) Solution
c) Branched
d) Cross linked

60. Which one is saturated oil?

a) Linseed oil
b) Tung oil
c) Palm oil
d) China wood oil
73. Which one is a non-toxic pigment?

a) Zinc Phosphate
b) Zinc Chromate
c) Read Lead
d) Coal tar

78. Which one is give solar protection?

a) Aluminum

b) Zinc

c) Glass flake

d) China Clay

79. An additive that gives a point material its hiding power?

a) A plasticizer
b) A thyrotrophic
c) A drier
d) A pigment
89. Which one is not a laminar pigment?

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 e) MIO

f) Aluminium flake

g) Glass flake

h) China Clay

96. Which laminar pigment is best for UV protection?

a)Aluminum Flake
b)MIO
c)Glass Flake
d)Graphite
117. Octoates and Cobalt naphthantes are
a) Plasticisers
b) Anti-selling agents
c) Driers
d) Anti-skinning agents

126. A paint said to have a good opacity will

a) Have low permeability
b) Have good hiding power
c) Have a low CPVC
d) Have a low minimum gloss value
2. Paint is a _________________
a)Solution
b)Solute
c)Solvent
d) Dispersion
8. Paint drying is solvent evaporation in
a) Convertible
b) Reversible
c) Non-reversible
d) Cross linked

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10. A Multi component paint dried by

a) Solvent evaporation

b) Oxidation

c) Chemical reaction

d) Coalescence

3. PVB Primers mainly used for

a) All ferrous substrates
b) Aluminium
c) Galvanising
d) Steel Substrates
1. Which paint is not suitable for EPA?

a) Water borne

b) High volume solid

c) Solvent Based

d) Solvent free

2. Which paint is not suitable for EPA?

a) Water borne

b) High volume solid

c) Low volume solid

d) Solvent free

3. Which one is a direct charge mill?

a) Sand Mill

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 b) Single roll mill

c) Triple roll mill

d) Attritor Mill

1. Transco Specification PA9 Specifies

a) New and Maintenance painting at work and site for AGI

b) Paint Properties and Performance

c) Internal coating of steel small bore pipe

d) Preparation of steel substrate before application of paint

4. How to heat the Abel cup

a) Direct
b) Indirect
c) Induction
d) None of the above
5. How to identify the flash point temperature?
a) Blue flame flashes
b) Orange flame flashes
c) Red flame flashes
d) Yellow flame flashes

7. Density defined
a) Weight per unit of volume
b) Metric per unit of volume
c) Volume divided by weight
d) All the above
8. Density unit are
a) Weight per unit of volume

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 b) Metric per unit of volume
c) Gram per cc
d) All the above
17. How to determine grinding level on paint using Hegman grind gauge?
a) 5-10 aggregative protect from the surface in 3 mm gap
b) 5-10 aggregative protect from the surface in 2 mm gap
c) 50-100 aggregative protect from the surface in 3 mm gap
d) 50-100 aggregative protect from the surface in 2 mm gap
19. In which temperature Density, Viscosity etc. tests of Paints done

a) 20 C 0.5 C

b) 37 C 0.5 C

c) 100 C 0.5 C

d) Temperature not affected

23. What will be the unit of viscosity of a thixotropic paint?

a)Second
b)Centipoises
c) Ns/m2
d) Stoke
29. Ford Flow cup made of ___________

a) Stainless Steel

b) Aircraft alloy

c) Aluminium

d) Glass Reinforced Plastic

30. What is the name of vessel used to determine the viscosity of hot fluids, as per BGas
specifications?
a) Ford Flow cup No.4

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 b) Zahn Cup
c) Abel cup
d) Pyknometer
34. Viscosity for a paint is determine to
a) Flow of paint
b) Thinners added to paint over and above recommended
c) Measure the degree of dispersion of paint
d) Measuring density of paint
35. Density calculated to
a) Flow of paint
b) Thinners added to paint over and above recommended
c) Measure the degree of dispersion of paint
d) Two pack material has been mixed in the correct proportions

37. When two pack material used, calculated density valve 1.29 gm/cc, but achieved test result
in 1.35 gm/cc which is more dense?
a) Base
b) Activator
c) Thinner
d) Ratio to be changed
38. If 7.5 Liters Paint weighs 9.75 Kg, Relative Density is ______
a) 13.0 gm/cc
b) 13.0gm

c) 1.30 gm/cc

d) 1.3
39. If Paint in a density cup weighs 135gm, Relative Density is ______

a) 135

b) 13.5gm/cc

c) 1.35

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 d) 1.35 gm/cc

41. If 11 Litres Paint Weighs 18 Kg then density =

a) 1.8 gm/cm

b) 1.6 gm/cm

c) 1.1 gm/cc

d) 1.6 gm/cc

43. What is the specified temperature at which a Flash Point Determination test must be carried
out?
a) 20C
b) Upto 450c
c) There is no specific temperature
d) 25C seawater

49. Looking at the stated angle is the paint where the surface will change from gloss to matt
a) 5-10 aggregates break through the surface of the paint
b) Measure the degree of dispersion of paint
c) Aggregative are present in all pigmented paints
d) None of the above

52. A device used to measure the degree of dispersion of paint is called

a) A gloss meter
b) A crypto meter
c) A paint inspector gauge
d) A Hegman grind gauge
a)
2. How to use Eccentric wheel on a pipe

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 a)Perpendicularly
b)Circumferentially
c)Longitudinally
d)Not possible
5. How to use comb gauge on a pipe
a)Perpendicularly
b)Circumferentially
c)Longitudinally
d)Not possible
9. A Non Destructive test can be done

a) When substrate contain MIO

b) When substrate is non-ferromagnetic and coating is Ferro magnetic

c) When substrate is Ferro magnetic and coating is Ferro magnetic

d) When substrate is ferromagnetic and coating is non-Ferro magnetic

17. What diameter is the conical mandrel, which is used in the flexibility test?
a) 8 mm to 25 mm
b) 12 mm to 18 mm
c) 5 mm to 50 mm
d) 3 mm to 37 mm

20. In paint testing, why is temperature cycling carried out?

a) To check for water absorption.
b) To check flexibility
c) To check contradiction cracking
d) To prove the service life of the coating system
21. What result will get by Temperature Cycling test?

a) Cracking

b) Blistering

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 c) Chalking

d) Discoloration

24. Which drying test involves the use of smell glass beads?
a) Wolf wilborne
b) Ballotini
c) Koenig Albert
d) Beck Koller

25. What is the name given to the drying test involving the use of glass beads?
a) Wolf Wilbrone
b) Taber
c) Ballotini
d) Erichsson

31. What factors can affect Gloss?

a) Resin type, Solvent type, paint application technique
b) Refractive index, pigment colour, DFT
c) Particle size, CPVC, resin type, angle of light incidence
d) Pigment size, resin type, paint colour
32. Which factor does not affect gloss of a paint film?

a) CPVC

b) Flash Point

c) Particle Size

d) Solvent type

51. A paint said to have good opacity will;

a) Have low permeability
b) Have good hiding power
c) Have a low CPVC

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 d) Have a low minimum gloss value
55. A paint said to have possess low opacity will;
a) Have low permeability
b) Have low hiding power
c) Have a low CPVC
d) Have a low minimum gloss value
58. Why using plastic shim on DFT measured?
a) Magnetically insulated
b) Correct film thickness
c) Nondestructive test gauges
d) All the above
59. What type of test using for paint elasticity?
a) Impact test
b) Cupper test
c) Accelerated Test
d) Conical mandrel

1. Dew point is defined as

a) The temperature at which water vapour in the air condense
b) The temperature at which paint can be applied
c) The temperature of the steel
d) The temperature at which cross linking will commence
2. Relative Humidity is defined as
a) The amount of water which is in the air at 25C, in seawater,
b) The amount of water present in the air, expressed as a percentage of water that could
be in the air that temperature.
c) The temperature at which water vapour will condense
d) Dry bulb temperature measures against Wet Bulb temperature.
4. What is the recommended speed at which a Whirling Hygrometer must travel through the
air?
a) 4 meters per sec
b) 2 mm per second
c) 5 km / hr

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 d) 100 meters per minute
5. When using a Whirling Hygrometer, the wet bulb temperature
a) Should always be read last
b) Will always be above the steel temperature
c) Should always be read first
d) Should not be connected to the wick

13. How many seconds frame should be rotated at site?

a) 12-15 seconds

b) 20-25 seconds

c) 30-40 seconds

d) 10-20 seconds

15. Two consecutive spins the reading should be

a) Above 0.2oC

b) Within 0.2oC

c) below 0.2oC

d) Above 0.3oC

16. During rain, snow, or high winds. When these conditions do not prevail or similar, to allow
coating to continue using special products as a
a) Modern sensible paints
b) A Tentative paints

c) A thixotropic paints

d) None of the above

18. When the relative humidity is more than 90%, using paints

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 a) Epoxy high build

b) Thermally spray Aluminium

c) Moisture curing polyurethane

d) None of the above

1. When Cathodic protection is used to protect a pipeline, coatings are applied to

a) Improve the effectiveness of protection.
b) Improve the passage of current flow.
c) Make the pipe easier to inspect.
d) Increase the voltage needed for the CP system.
4. ___________ used to detect the voltage in impressed current system

a) National Grid

b) Transformer Rectifier

c) Copper/Copper Sulphate half-cell electrode

d) Sodium Chloride

7. Positive side of the Transformer rectifier connectedto

a) pipeline

b) cathode system

c) ground bed

d) copper wire

3. In FBE coatings less than 500m thickness, holidays are detected using which of the
following?
a) Wet sponge pinhole detector
b) Low voltage holiday detector

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 c) High voltage holiday detector
d) Low voltage DC holiday detector
4. What voltage settings are commonly used for sponge test holiday detection?
a) 5 Kv to 15 KV
b) 15 KvMaximum
c) 9v to 90 v
d) 110v to 240v
a)

7. Most tips are used in airless spray system RAC?

a) Tip life is to be increased
b) Costs can be kept down
c) Blockages can be cleaned
d) All of the above
1. Nuts and Bolts can be coated by

a) Calorising

b) Galvanising

c) Sheradising

d) Anodising

9. Ropiness is fault look like

a) Roller Stiple

b) Rivelling

c) Brush Marks

d) Blisters

13. Efflorescence is
a) a weak surface layer of water-rich cement.
b) An oil reaction with alkalinity to make a soap.

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 c) Moisture passing through the concrete and carrying soluble concrete salts
d) Ice crystals on the surface
14. Where bleeding is evident on a pipe which was previously coated with coal tar, the staining
would be which colour?
a) Black
b) Brown
c) Yellow
d) Red
8. Black White Grey is
a) Vivid Colour
b) Achromatic
c) Chroma
d) Basic colour
10. Which of the following is pipe colour coding?
a) BS 4800
b) BS 5252
c) BS 1710
d) BGC/PS/CW5
11. How is the brightness of colour identified in BS 4800?
a) By Numbers 0-24
b) By Numbers 01-56
c) By letter A-E
d) By letter E-M

2. Which warning symbol represents Toxic

a) b. c. d.

Answer: B

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9. In dragger tube Number specified is n=5, what is RAQ

a) 500 ppm

b) 5 rpm

c) 500 cfm

d) 500 cc

12. When testing for Xylene using a Dragger Bellows, the crystals will charge colour.
a) Orange to Black
b) White to Red/Brown
c) White to Green
d) White to Black

1. Internal coating of pipeline comes under

a) PA7

b) PA8

c) PA9

d) PA10

4. Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products

a) BS4800

b) BS3900

c) BS7079

d) PA10

9. Paint properties and performance requirement

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 a) PA7

b) PA8

c) PA9

d) PA10

1. PA 10 specification is suitable for use in the following area:

a) Onshore installations

b) offshore installations

c) internal coatings of pipes

d) below ground (buried)

4. What is mean by compliant coating?

a) Coating which applied on specified atmosphere condition

b) Coating which suitable with the requirements of the EPA

c) Coating which suitable for the steel substrate

d) Coating with non-compliance report

5 Which situation is expressed as damp surface?

a) Surface with detectable water

b) Surface temperature below dew point

c) Surface with a noticeable film of water

d) Surface temperature above dew point

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6. A Galvanized substrate with oxide layer has formed called

a) New Galvanising

b) Weathered Galvanising

c) Unsuitable galvanizing

d) Previously painted Galvanising

8. Which surfaces comes on hot duty surfaces

a) Metal surfaces attaining a temperature above 340 o C

b) Metal surfaces attaining a temperature above 100 o C

c) Metal surfaces attaining a temperature above 37 o C

d) Metal surfaces attaining a temperature above 540 o C

17. Specifications for a particular job must be decide by the

a) Paint technologist

b) Painting inspector

c) Engineer

d) Contractor

18. Programme of work which must be prepared by the

a) Paint technologist

b) Painting inspector

c) Engineer

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 d) Contractor

34. One method of ensuring the achievement of the required DFT to edges of weld profiles
during the paint application on site is
a) By adding of extra solvent thinners to the paint material
b) By increasing the duration of spray application at these areas
c) By stripe coating
d) By electrostatic spray application
37. All mechanical damage, such as surface lamination and sharp edges, observed on a
substrate should be
a) Immediately removed by carefully grinding
b) Carefully removed by means of spark free power brushes
c) Reported to site engineer, for his assessment
d) They will be normally being removed during blasting operations.
40. Where defects removal has been carried out, the area concerning shall be
a) Sprayed
b) Re-blasted
c) Separately Primed
d) Brush painted
44. The maximum time for blasting or surface preparation before coating must applied in
a) 2 hrs after completion of surface preparation
b) 4 hrs after completion of surface preparation
c) one working day after completion of surface preparation
d) There is no maximum time limit
C
49. De-lamination is a fault occurs when using

a) Epoxy

b) CR

c) Micaceous Iron Oxide

d) Poly Urethane

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51. According to PA10, what is the correct course of action upon discovering foreign bodies
embedded in the paint film?
a) Apply an extra protective barrier coat
b) Re-blast, and re-coat
c) Lightly abrade with emery paper, apply stripe coat
d) Make a report to the engineer
56. Which type of paint applied at works in preferred system is high solids according to PA10?
a) Solvent based epoxy primer
b) Water borne acrylic
c) Zinc rich epoxy
d) Moisture cure polyurethanes
58. What is the approximate overlap area in painting?

a) 100 mm

b) 100 cm

c) 10mm

d) 100 m

65. What is the total thickness of compliant epoxy based paint?

a) 325 m

b) 225m

c) 265m

d) 365m

66. What is the total thickness of water borne acrylic paint?

a) 325 m

b) 225m

c) 265m

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 d) 365m

67. The specified preferred 4 coat paint system in British Gas PA10 is
a) Red Lead, Zinc based undercoat, polyurethane, Acrylic finish
b) Zinc Chromate primer, Micaceous Iron Oxide, Chlorinated Rubber,Moisture Tolerant
Polyurethane
c) High build Epoxy Aluminium primer, Epoxy Micaceous Iron oxide, Epoxy undercoat,
Epoxy Polyester or Acrylic finish.
d) Zinc galvanise, Micaceous Iron Oxide, Thermally sprayed aluminium, silicone sealer
68. Compliant systems which meet the requirement of

a) T/SP/PA/9

b) T/SP/PA/8

c) T/SP/PA/10

d) T/SP/PA/7

89. Which blasting is suitable for non-ferrous substrates

a) Thorough abrasive blasting

b) Sweep blasting

c) Sa2

d) Not Applicable

90. Which Abrasive is preferred to use on stainless steel

a)Copper slag
b)Steel Grit
c)Steel Shot
d)Aluminium oxide

91. Which surface preparation is used for weathered galvanising

a) Sweep Blast

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 b) Stiff Bristle Brushing

c) Through Blast

d) Sa2

99. What type of paint systems used for glass reinforced plastics at non-ferrous?

a) Water-borne-acrylic, Moisture cured urethane, Alkyd or modified alkyd

b) Water-borne-acrylic, Micaceous iron oxide, Alkyd or modified alkyd

c) Water-borne-acrylic, Epoxy high build, Alkyd or modified alkyd

d) Solvent-borne-acrylic, Micaceous iron oxide, Alkyd or modified alkyd

101. What type of paint systems of initial coat used for weathered galvanising at non-ferrous?

a) Water-borne-acrylic Micaceous iron oxide, pigmented high build epoxy, Alkyd or

modified alkyd

b) Water-borne-acrylic Micaceous iron oxide, Compatible Moisture cured urethane,

Compatible Alkyd or modified alkyd

c) Water-borne-acrylic Micaceous iron oxide, Chloride free high build epoxy, Compatible
Alkyd or modified alkyd

d) Water-borne-acrylic Micaceous iron oxide, Moisture cured urethane, Alkyd or modified

alkyd

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