Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

This section includes 10 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 phenomenon that results in rapid corrosion on the inside of large storage tanks occurs when moisture-laden salt air is drawn in?

A. Sheltering
B. Breathing
C. Exhalation
D. Crevice
Answer» C. Exhalation
2.

Sheltered corrosion is the type of corrosion where moisture condenses or accumulates and does not dry out for long periods of time.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
3.

Which of the following alloys is also called as weathering steels?

A. Low-alloy steels used for atmospheric applications
B. High-alloy steels used for atmospheric applications
C. Low-alloy copper alloys
D. Low-alloy aluminum alloys
Answer» B. High-alloy steels used for atmospheric applications
4.

Which of the following metals are widely used for atmospheric applications?

A. Copper and lead
B. Copper, lead, aluminum and galvanized steel
C. Galvanized steel only
D. Galvanized steel and copper
Answer» C. Galvanized steel only
5.

Which of the following alloying elements increase resistance of steel to atmospheric corrosion?

A. Copper
B. Nickel
C. Chromium
D. Copper, nickel and chromium
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following is/are the reasons for more corrosiveness of industrial atmosphere than rural atmosphere?

A. Formation of sulfurous and sulfuric acid
B. Ejection of corrosive ammoniacal solutions
C. Formation of sulfurous and sulfuric acid and ejection of corrosive ammoniacal solutions
D. High levels of carbon dioxide
Answer» D. High levels of carbon dioxide
7.

How many times that industrial corrosion is more corrosive than rural atmospheres?

A. 10 to 20
B. 50 to 100
C. 30 to 50
D. 100 to 150
Answer» C. 30 to 50
8.

Corrosion of steel on the seacoast is 400 to 500 times is more corrosive than in a desert area.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

Which of the following is/are the primary causes of atmospheric corrosion?

A. Moisture
B. Oxygen
C. Moisture, oxygen and sulfur contaminants
D. Sulfur contaminants only
Answer» D. Sulfur contaminants only
10.

Which of the following is/are the classifications of atmospheres regarding atmospheric corrosion?

A. Industrial
B. Marine
C. Rural
D. Industrial, marine and rural
Answer» E.