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What is the most appropriate action for an official to take when finding a price computing scale that is not
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at zero load balance? - correct answer-
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The scale test should not be performed until the scale is correct at zero load
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The apparent displacement, or apparent difference in the height or width of a graduation or other objec t
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with respect to a fixed reference, as viewed from different points is defined as? - correct answer- Parallaxx
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What is a the quotient of aHscales nominal capacity divided by the value of the scale division (Cap/e)?
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- correct answer-maximum number of scale divisions (N max) Cap/divisions:
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Using the following formula, normal capacity <CLC x (number of section -
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0.5) which load is permissible based on the maximum nominal capacity for a 4 section, Class 3 L vehi cle
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scale with a marked CLC (concentrated load capacity) of 40,00 lb? - correct answer-136,000
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4section - .5 X 40lbs= 140 = 140,000 b b b b b b b
Which of the following is not required to be marked on a separable electronic indicating
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axle load scale that was manufactured in February 1989? - correct answer-
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Load Cell verification interval, V min
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You are testing a 60,000 x 10lb axle load scale using a certified test load of 15,000lb. What is the rang e
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of acceptable scale indications on an increasing load test when maintenance tolerances are applied (pl us or
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minus 1 scale division tolerance for every 500 scale division of applied load? - correct answer- 14,970lb to
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15,030lb
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You are examining a digital electronic vehicle scale system. Weight values displayed on the indicating
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element and recorded on the printed ticket: - correct answer-Must agree exactly
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, What are the basic requirements for a commercial scale? - correct answer-- The
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scale must be type approved
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-The scale must be place in service by a registered service agency
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-The scale must be continuously maintained in proper operating condition by the user
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The sensitivity requirement (SR) applies to: - correct answer-non automatic indicating scales only
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Zero load balance should be observed: - correct answer-After each test load is removed from the scale
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You are examining a 100,000 lb x 20lb axle load scale. You use 25,000 lb of certified test weights and test
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load for the increasing load test. What is the correct amount of weight to be used for conducting a decreasing
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load test? - correct answer-12,500 lb
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You are conducting a sensitivity test of a 120,000 lb x 20lb full capacity weigh beam with a single bal ance
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indicator. What test load should be used to test sensitivity? - correct answer-20 lb (1d)
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Animal scale are used to: - correct answer-weigh single heads of livestock
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An automatic weighing device requires operator intervention during the weighing process -
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correct answer-False
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In chapter one of the field reference manual, there are paragraphs in some of the sections which are sh aded in
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gray, bordered and numbered. What does this mean? - correct answer-
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They are different than, or in addition to, the requirements of NIST Handbook 44
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A scale designed for weighing single head of a live stock are considered: - correct answer- An
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animal scale
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Except for postal scales, all digital indicating scales shall indicate weight vales using which unit of me asure?
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- correct answer-Any of these: 1-2-or 5
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The following best describes a piece of equipment when it performance or value-
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that is, its indications, its recorded representations, etc-
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
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UPDATE 2026
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What is the most appropriate action for an official to take when finding a price computing scale that is not
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at zero load balance? - correct answer-
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The scale test should not be performed until the scale is correct at zero load
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The apparent displacement, or apparent difference in the height or width of a graduation or other objec t
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with respect to a fixed reference, as viewed from different points is defined as? - correct answer- Parallaxx
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What is a the quotient of aHscales nominal capacity divided by the value of the scale division (Cap/e)?
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- correct answer-maximum number of scale divisions (N max) Cap/divisions:
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Using the following formula, normal capacity <CLC x (number of section -
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0.5) which load is permissible based on the maximum nominal capacity for a 4 section, Class 3 L vehi cle
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scale with a marked CLC (concentrated load capacity) of 40,00 lb? - correct answer-136,000
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4section - .5 X 40lbs= 140 = 140,000 b b b b b b b
Which of the following is not required to be marked on a separable electronic indicating
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axle load scale that was manufactured in February 1989? - correct answer-
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Load Cell verification interval, V min
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You are testing a 60,000 x 10lb axle load scale using a certified test load of 15,000lb. What is the rang e
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of acceptable scale indications on an increasing load test when maintenance tolerances are applied (pl us or
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minus 1 scale division tolerance for every 500 scale division of applied load? - correct answer- 14,970lb to
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15,030lb
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1division = 30lbs or +-60 b b b b
You are examining a digital electronic vehicle scale system. Weight values displayed on the indicating
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element and recorded on the printed ticket: - correct answer-Must agree exactly
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, What are the basic requirements for a commercial scale? - correct answer-- The
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scale must be type approved
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-The scale must be place in service by a registered service agency
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-The scale must be continuously maintained in proper operating condition by the user
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The sensitivity requirement (SR) applies to: - correct answer-non automatic indicating scales only
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Zero load balance should be observed: - correct answer-After each test load is removed from the scale
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You are examining a 100,000 lb x 20lb axle load scale. You use 25,000 lb of certified test weights and test
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load for the increasing load test. What is the correct amount of weight to be used for conducting a decreasing
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load test? - correct answer-12,500 lb
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You are conducting a sensitivity test of a 120,000 lb x 20lb full capacity weigh beam with a single bal ance
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indicator. What test load should be used to test sensitivity? - correct answer-20 lb (1d)
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Animal scale are used to: - correct answer-weigh single heads of livestock
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An automatic weighing device requires operator intervention during the weighing process -
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correct answer-False
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In chapter one of the field reference manual, there are paragraphs in some of the sections which are sh aded in
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gray, bordered and numbered. What does this mean? - correct answer-
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They are different than, or in addition to, the requirements of NIST Handbook 44
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A scale designed for weighing single head of a live stock are considered: - correct answer- An
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animal scale
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Except for postal scales, all digital indicating scales shall indicate weight vales using which unit of me asure?
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- correct answer-Any of these: 1-2-or 5
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The following best describes a piece of equipment when it performance or value-
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that is, its indications, its recorded representations, etc-
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