P1/ B1 MC CORE

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On all questions only one answer applies, circle a, b, c, or d.

1. Using a 35:1 ratio pump, an inlet pressure of 60 psi would result in which of the following
a) 1800 psi spraying pressure
b) 1500 psi spraying pressure
c) 2100 psi spraying pressure
d) 2500 psi spraying pressure

2. Why is steel grit and shot mixture used on some applications

a) Because it is cheaper and more economical than other abrasives
b) Because it gives a cleaner blast
c) Because it gives a more controlled uniform profile
d) Because it is not heavy and is easily handled

3. Tiny spots of oil on a surface to be painted could result in which of the following faults
a) Bleeding
b) Cissing
c) Blisters
d) Any of the above

4. Which of the following would be used to check the pressure on a blast hose whilst working
a) A pressure gauge
b) A hypodermic needle gauge
c) A hygrometer
d) None of the above

5. How many lines go to an airless spray gun ( not electrostatic )

a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) It depends upon the paint being used

6. Which of the following is the estimated speed of particles leaving a venturi nozzle at 100 psi
a) 450 km per hour
b) 220 km per hour
c) 450 miles per hour
d) 220 miles per hour

7. Which of the following would be a typical spraying pressure using an airless spray
a) 100 psi
b) 1500 psi
c) 2500 psi
d) 4000 psi
8. What is meant by the term ‘ pot life’ of a paint
a) It’s the time, after mixing, in which the paint must be used
b) It’s the time allowed before pouring into another container
c) It’s the length of time that the material can be left in storage
d) None of the above

9. Which is the highest degree of cleanliness that can be assessed using a surface comparator
a) Sa 3
b) NACE 1
c) SSPC SP 5
d) None, because the comparators are for surface profile assessment only

10. Which of the following could not be used to measure the dry film of a paint
a) A horseshoe gauge
b) A comb gauge
c) A banana gauge
d) A tinsley pencil gauge

11. Which of the following could be considered to be an advantage of using wet blasting
a) No sparks are produced
b) The substrate only corrodes slightly
c) Rogue peaks are easily removed
d) There is no restriction on the type of paint which can be applied over it

12. Which of the following components would not be expected in industrial paints
a) Binders
b) Solvents
c) Resins
d) Dyes

13. In BS 7079 Pt A, which of the following profiles are referred to in the Sa grades
a) 50-100 um
b) 25-75 um
c) 25- 100 um
d) None of the above, the photographs show degree of cleanliness only

14. If a paint with a VS OF 60% was applied at 100 um WFT, what would be the DFT
a) 120 um
b) 90 um
c) 60 um
d) 40 um

15. The photographs in BS 7079 Pt A show steel plates blast cleaned with which of the
following abrasives
a) Copper slag
b) Garnet
c) Clean sand
d) Metallic abrasives
16. When using an airless spray gun it is advisable to do which of the following
a) De-pressurise the system prior to changing the tip
b) Apply the paint with the gun passing parallel to the substrate
c) Apply the paint perpendicular to the substrate
d) All of the above are advisable practices

17. Which of the following would most likely be used on an airless spray
a) A beryllium tip
b) A phosphor bronze tip
c) A reversible tip
d) All of the above could be used

18. Which of the following is true regarding high pressure pure water blasting at 30,000 psi
a) Almost all of the hygroscopic salts would be removed from the substrate
b) A medium profile would be obtained
c) There would be no surface corrosion
d) The abrasives would easily wash away

19. When mixing inorganic zinc silicate for spray application, which of the following is not true
a) The solid component must be added slowly to the liquid, continually agitating
b) The liquid component must be added slowly to the solid, continually agitating
c) The resulting mixture should be continually agitated during application
d) The agitation should preferably be by mechanical means

20. Which of the following have an effect on the degree of cleanliness obtained on a substrate
a) The particle size of the abrasive
b) The shape of the abrasive particle
c) The density of the abrasive material
d) None of the above have any effect on the degree of cleanliness