Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Corrosion Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is/are the unique advantages of anodic protection?

A. To monitor instantaneous corrosion rate
B. Operating conditions can be established in the lab
C. It is applicable for all type of metals
D. To monitor instantaneous corrosion rate and operating conditions can be established in the lab
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is/are the advantages of anodic protection than cathodic protection?

A. Availability in extremely corrosive conditions
B. Low current requirement
C. Availability in extremely corrosive conditions and low current requirement
D. Very low installation cost
Answer» D. Very low installation cost
3.

Which of the following reference electrode is used in anodic protection?

A. Standard hydrogen electrode
B. Copper/copper sulfate reference electrode
C. Standard hydrogen electrode and calomel electrode
D. Calomel electrode
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following auxiliary cathode is used for anodic protection?

A. Graphite
B. Platinized titanium
C. Platinum-clad electrode
D. Aluminum electrode
Answer» D. Aluminum electrode
5.

A potentiostat is an electronic device that maintains a metal at a constant potential to a reference electrode.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Which of the following metals can be protected using anodic protection?

A. Nickel and iron
B. Nickel, iron, and titanium
C. Titanium only
D. Nickel, iron, titanium, and magnesium
Answer» C. Titanium only
7.

Anodic protection is based on the formation of a protective film on metals by external applied anodic currents.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Which of the corrosion prevention method is used for reducing the maintenance cost of highway and bridges?

A. Sacrificial anode
B. Impressed current supply
C. Anodic protection
D. Use of inhibitors
Answer» C. Anodic protection