BGAS GRADE 2/3 MODEL MULTILE

CHOICE QUESTION & ANSWER

Q-1 Dew point is defined as “the temperature at which the water vapour present in the Air
…………………………………………..”
a) Will evaporate
b) Will condense
c) Will dry
d) Will cause osmotic blisters

Q-2 As defined by National Grid / Transco, the “Engineer” is the person on site who is:
a) Appointed by a contractor and notified in writing to a client
b) Appointed by a client and notified to a contractor
c) Responsible for compiling site records
d) Delegates the compilation of site records to a contractor

Q-3 A newly galvanated substrate has a surface:

a) Where a cohesive oxide layer has not been formed , and which exhibits a dull appearance
lacking in metallic sheen
b) On which a cohesive oxide layer has been formed and which exhibits a dull appearance lacking
in metallic sheen
c) Where a cohesive oxide layer has not been formed, showing a bright metallic sheen
d) Where a cohesive oxide layer has been formed, showing a bright metallic sheen

Q-4 A “Compliant” coating is one that complies with the requirements of

a) The Health and Safety at Work Act
b) The COSHH Regulations
c) The Contract Requirements
d) The Environmental Protection Act

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Q-5 when measuring: acidity and Alkalinity, distilled water has a pH value of
a) 1
b) 3.5 to 4.5
c) 7
d) 7.5 to 8.5

Q-6 Paint Systems: Properties and Performance Requirements, as detailed in PA9, paint testing is mostly
carried out according to which British Standard?
a) BS 729
b) BS 5493
c) BS 3900
d) BS 6072

Q-7 What are the total point system DFT requirements for the 2 preferred systems are in table SPA 1e
of PA10?
a) 255 and 225 microns
b) 265 and 235 microns
c) 265 and 225 microns
d) 255 and 235 microns

Q-8 Which British Standard covers the colour coding of pipe work?
a) BS 5493
b) BS 1710
c) BS 6072
d) BS 3900

Q-9 In accordance with PA 10 table SPA 3c, where T.S.A. or I.Z.S. have been used as the preferred
coating for surfaces operating above 340 degree Celsius
a) They should be cured by a chemical reaction
b) The coating must be immediately heated to 340º Celsius
c) They should be sealed with Polysiloxane inorganic coating
d) They must be farther protected by the application of silicone sealer

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Q - 10 Which of the following substrates are not dealt with in table SPA6 of PA 10?
a) Concrete
b) Stainless Steel
c) Galvanized Surfaces
d) They are all dealt with under that section

Q - 11 During the corrosion reaction, the cathode primarily contains:

a) Negative iron ions, dissociated from the electrolyte
b) Positive iron protons , dissociated from the electrolyte
c) Positive electrons, dissociated from the electrolyte
d) Negative protons, dissociated from the electrolyte

Q - 12 “Aerobic conditions” would refer to the highest proportion of which of the following?
a) Hydrogen
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Water

Q - 13 An additive that gives a paint material “The Opacity” is:

a. A Plasticizer
b. A Thixotrope
c. A Stabilizer
d. A Pigment

Q - 14 Which of the following is considered to be a Laminar Pigment?

a) Mica
b) Coal Tar
c) Zinc Chromate
d) Red Lead

Q - 15 Which of the following is NOT an example of a direct charge mill?

a) A single roll mill
b) A Ball mill
c) An Attritor Mill
d) A high speed dispenser
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Q - 16 A test that uses glass beads to confirm the drying time of paint is called:
a) The Gold Leaf Test
b) The Skyline Test
c) The Ballotini Test
d) The Cryptometer Test

Q - 17 Rust inhibitive primers operate by:

a) Oxidation to protect the substrate
b) Pigmentation
c) Passivation
d) Direct manipulation

Q - 18 The correct voltage setting for a wet sponge detector over a coating with a DFT of 265µm is:
a) 9 volts
b) 67.5 volts
c) 90 volts
d) 125 volts

Q - 19 Most tips used on airless spray equipment are “Reversible” that is so that:
a) Tip life is prolonged
b) Costs can be kept down
c) Blockages can be cleaned
d) All of the above

Q - 20 What is the volume of paint required to cover a circular area of 15 meters radius if the material has
a specified “WFT of 176µm”?
a) 76.38 Liters
b) 124.40 Liters
c) 214.34 liters
d) 312.56 liters

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Answer: Volume = WFT x Area

1000

Area of cylinder formula (i.e.) tank = πr² = 3.14 x 15² = 706.5 m²

Volume = 176 x 706.5 = 124.34 liters

1000

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