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____________ are characterized by a localized loss in thickness in the form of pits, grooves, gullies, waves, rounded holes and valleys. These losses often exhibit a directional pattern.
Suggested Answer: A
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31 comments · newest first
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Kirby
11 months ago
Not sure about that, could be both A and B, right?
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Ashley
11 months ago
I thought it was just corrosion, this is interesting!
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Alverta
11 months ago
Wait, isn't corrosion also a factor here?
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Maricela
12 months ago
Definitely A, erosion is all about those pits and grooves.
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Tora
12 months ago
Sounds like erosion to me!
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Dustin
12 months ago
I recall that both A and B could be correct, but I need to think about the directional pattern mentioned in the question.
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Catrice
12 months ago
I’m leaning towards option B, but I’m confused about the difference between environmental corrosion and just corrosion.
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Layla
12 months ago
I feel like this could be corrosion/erosion since both terms were mentioned in similar practice questions.
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Dalene
1 year ago
I think the answer might be erosion, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember something about pits and grooves being related to it.
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Arlette
1 year ago
The helpdesk seems like the most obvious choice, as they often have access to sensitive information and may be more vulnerable to social engineering tactics.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about a credit invoice, so the document type I need to use in the QBE line is RM, which stands for "Credit Memo." That should help me find the specific record I'm looking for in the Customer Ledger Inquiry screen.
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Josue
1 year ago
This question is a bit of a pit stop on the road to exam success. I'm going with B) Corrosion/Erosion - can't go wrong with a good ol' combo answer!
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Cherelle
1 year ago
So, you're going with option B) Corrosion/Erosion as well?
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Arlette
1 year ago
I agree, but corrosion can also play a role in causing those pits and grooves.
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Mattie
1 year ago
I think erosion is the main culprit here.
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Anastacia
1 year ago
Erosion, huh? I don't know, the 'directional pattern' part makes me think this is more about corrosion. I'll play it safe and choose B) Corrosion/Erosion.
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Tayna
1 year ago
User 4: I'm not sure, but I'll trust the majority and choose B) Corrosion/Erosion.
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Pearly
1 year ago
User 3: I agree with Pearly, I'll also go with B) Corrosion/Erosion.
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Shalon
1 year ago
User 2: I see your point, but I think corrosion might be involved too. I'll choose B) Corrosion/Erosion.
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Carma
1 year ago
User 1: I think erosion is more about the loss in thickness, so I'll go with A) Erosion.
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Kenda
1 year ago
Yeah, I think it's a combination of both erosion and corrosion. I'll pick D) Both A and B.
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Hubert
1 year ago
I agree, it's better to be safe. I'll go with B) Corrosion/Erosion too.
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Gaynell
1 year ago
I see what you mean, but I think it could also involve corrosion. I'll choose B) Corrosion/Erosion.
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Vallie
1 year ago
I think erosion is more about the loss in thickness, so I'll go with A) Erosion.
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Maira
1 year ago
Aha, I see what they're getting at. The keyword 'pits' makes me think corrosion is definitely involved here. I'll go with D) Both A and B.
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Lacresha
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a straightforward corrosion question. I'm going to go with B) Corrosion/Erosion - it fits the description of the localized losses with a directional pattern.
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Hyman
1 year ago
User 2: I'm going with B) Corrosion/Erosion.
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Nadine
1 year ago
User 1: I think it's A) Erosion.
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Cheryl
2 years ago
I agree with Tawna, the answer is D) Both A and B. Both erosion and corrosion can create pits, grooves, and other forms of localized loss.
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Tawna
2 years ago
I believe it could be D) Both A and B, because erosion and corrosion can both cause localized loss in thickness.
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Oren
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Erosion.