Question

Which of the following materials is/are usually attacked by fungus?

(a) leathers

(b) Rubbers

(c) Leathers, rubbers and bare and coated metals

(d) Bare and coated metals

I got this question in final exam.

Origin of the question is Environments topic in section Other Environments of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Leathers, rubbers and bare and coated metals

To elaborate: Materials that are usually attacked by fungus are leathers, rubbers, and bare and coated metals. Though the attack of fungus on materials may not affect many mechanical properties it deteriorates the appearance of materials.