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This document contains a comprehensive collection of FCTC mechanical reasoning test questions with verified correct answers, designed for firefighter and technical aptitude assessments. It covers key mechanical concepts such as gears, pulleys, levers, hydraulics, pressure, forces, motion, thermodynamics, and basic physics principles commonly tested on the FCTC exam. The material is structured in a clear question-and-answer format and reflects the latest updated version for accurate exam preparation.

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FCTC Mechanical Reasoning Test Questions and
Verified Answers| Latest Update




A)Post A




The weight is distributed more on the side of post A, Therefore, it is holding up
the greatest part of the load.
Which post holds up the greater part of the load?
A- Post A
B- Post B
C- Both equal
D- Not clear




C)Neither of the other gears

,Because of the way the gears are meshed, both gear 1 and gear 3 will move in
the opposite direction of gear 2.
Which of the other gears is moving in the same direction as gear 2?
A) Gear 1
B) Gear 3
C) Neither of the other gears
D) Both of the other gears




A)A




Pulley A is the smallest gear. Therefore, it must turn faster (make more
revolutions per minute).
In this arrangement of pulleys, which pulley turns fastest?
A) A
B) B
C) C

,D) D




A)Once




The single lobe on cam A will cause the setscrew to hit the contact point once
during the cam's revolution.
As cam A makes one complete turn in the figure above, the setscrew will hit the
contact point
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Three Times
D) Not At All




A)21

, Since gear A has 15 teeth and gear B has 10 teeth, gear A is 1.5 the size of gear B.
Therefore, 14 x 1.5 = 21.
1. When gear A makes 14 revolutions, how many revolutions will gear B make?
A) 21
B) 17
C) 14
D) 9




B)Metal Spoon


Metal will feel coldest out of paper, wood, and the fabric of a blanket.
If all of the following objects are at room temperature, which will feel coldest?
A) Book
B) Metal Spoon
C) Wooden Chest
D) Blanket




C)Air pressure on top of the liquid

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