FCTC Written Study Guide Complete Review 2026 | High-
Yield Content
1. What factor is used to determine the mechanical advantage in a Block and
Tackle system?
Weight of the load
Length of the rope
Number of rope parts acting on the load
Angle of the pull
2. Describe how the number of rope parts influences the mechanical advantage
in a Block and Tackle system.
The mechanical advantage decreases with more rope parts due to
friction.
The mechanical advantage increases with the number of rope parts,
allowing for easier lifting of the load.
The mechanical advantage is only affected by the weight of the load.
The mechanical advantage is independent of the number of rope
parts.
3. The formula for calculating head pressure is ________ _.
elevation in feet x .433
rise x .707 psi
elevation in feet % .433
rise x 1.414 psi
, 4. In a Class 3 lever, which component is positioned between the effort and the
fulcrum?
Fulcrum
Effort
Load
Resistance
5. What is the formula for calculating power in relation to speed and torque?
Power = (2π × Speed × Torque) / 60.
Power = Speed + Torque.
Power = Torque / Speed.
Power = Speed × Torque.
6. Describe how the inclusion of mechanical reasoning in the test structure
enhances a student's understanding of levers.
Mechanical reasoning tests a student's ability to apply concepts of
levers to solve practical problems.
Mechanical reasoning focuses solely on theoretical knowledge
without practical application.
Mechanical reasoning is unrelated to the study of levers and focuses
on unrelated topics.
Mechanical reasoning is only about memorizing definitions of levers.
7. Describe how a pulley functions in a mechanical system.
A pulley functions by allowing a belt or cable to move around a
wheel, changing the direction of force applied.
Yield Content
1. What factor is used to determine the mechanical advantage in a Block and
Tackle system?
Weight of the load
Length of the rope
Number of rope parts acting on the load
Angle of the pull
2. Describe how the number of rope parts influences the mechanical advantage
in a Block and Tackle system.
The mechanical advantage decreases with more rope parts due to
friction.
The mechanical advantage increases with the number of rope parts,
allowing for easier lifting of the load.
The mechanical advantage is only affected by the weight of the load.
The mechanical advantage is independent of the number of rope
parts.
3. The formula for calculating head pressure is ________ _.
elevation in feet x .433
rise x .707 psi
elevation in feet % .433
rise x 1.414 psi
, 4. In a Class 3 lever, which component is positioned between the effort and the
fulcrum?
Fulcrum
Effort
Load
Resistance
5. What is the formula for calculating power in relation to speed and torque?
Power = (2π × Speed × Torque) / 60.
Power = Speed + Torque.
Power = Torque / Speed.
Power = Speed × Torque.
6. Describe how the inclusion of mechanical reasoning in the test structure
enhances a student's understanding of levers.
Mechanical reasoning tests a student's ability to apply concepts of
levers to solve practical problems.
Mechanical reasoning focuses solely on theoretical knowledge
without practical application.
Mechanical reasoning is unrelated to the study of levers and focuses
on unrelated topics.
Mechanical reasoning is only about memorizing definitions of levers.
7. Describe how a pulley functions in a mechanical system.
A pulley functions by allowing a belt or cable to move around a
wheel, changing the direction of force applied.
