ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of MPII?

1. Drilling the hole

2. Filling the hole

3. Marketing plans

4. Cleaning the hole

The correct answer is: Marketing plans

The correct answer is grounded in understanding what the Manufacturer’s Product Installation Instructions (MPII) typically encompass. MPII are guidelines provided by manufacturers to ensure proper installation of their products, which in the case of adhesive anchors, includes various steps that are necessary to achieve a successful installation. Drilling the hole, filling the hole, and cleaning the hole are all critical components in the process. Drilling the hole involves creating the appropriate size and depth for the anchor. Cleaning the hole ensures that any dust or debris that could interfere with the adhesive bond is removed, and filling the hole is the process of injecting the adhesive into the drilled hole. These steps are crucial elements of the installation procedure outlined in the MPII. In contrast, marketing plans do not relate directly to the installation process or the technical aspects of using adhesive anchors. Marketing plans are strategies that businesses use to promote their products and do not pertain to the installation instructions or any physical actions needed to install an adhesive anchor. Therefore, this response correctly distinguishes components of MPII from non-applicable subjects, specifying that marketing efforts fall outside the scope of the installation instructions.